Chapter 1778: Strength Recovers

In front of the city at the foot of Snowdrift Sacred Mountain.

At dusk, Nan Leipeng arrived with a group of experts from the Musang Tribe.

Nan Leipeng’s brows were knitted in a tight frown as he mumbled with worry, “I wonder if Lin Daoyuan is here with Nan Qiu already...”

After leaving the Musang Tribe, they traveled constantly at full speed despite the rain and the wind. This was all to stop Lin Xun from getting to Snowdrift Sacred Mountain and making a mistake by getting revenge on Mu Xiuyuan.

However, along the way, they did not run into Lin Xun and Nan Qiu.

This only made Nan Leipeng grow more and more anxious and uneasy, fearing that Lin Xun would anger and offend Tianxing Sword Sect.

If that happened, their Musang Tribe would be implicated!

“Ah, I just hope that kid won’t do something so stupid.”

The other tribesmen of the Musang Tribe also sighed.

“Let’s go and inquire in the city.”

Nan Leipeng drew a deep breath and headed into the city.

“Look, the people from Musang Tribe are here.”

“The one heading the group is Nan Leipeng. I heard that the marriage between Nan Qiu and Mu Xiuyuan was arranged by him.”

As soon Nan Leipeng and the others entered the city, they sharply sensed that something was not right.

All the cultivators they passed along the way wore strange expressions and cast curious and inexplicable looks at them.

A feeling of unease swept over Nan Leipeng and the others and their hearts sank. Could it be that the scene they least wanted to see had actually happened?

“Brother Leipeng!”

Suddenly, a tall old man in a luxurious robe came over, laughing heartily. “I haven’t seen you in years. You’ve become more and more capable.”

Nan Leipeng recognized the other party right away. He was an elder of the Secluded Water Tribe, Shui Xiangdong.

“Brother, please don’t make fun of me. I believe you have heard about Nan Qiu’s canceled engagement, is that right?”

Nan Leipeng smiled wryly. His relationship with Shui Xiangdong was pretty good.

Shui Xiangdong sighed, “I have heard about it. This matter caused quite a stir today. Who would not know about it. But I didn’t expect Nan Qiu to be so amazing.”

Nan Leipeng was taken aback at first, then he said in a displeased tone, “Brother, are you making a joke out of me?”

Shui Xiangdong looked baffled. “What are you saying? Don’t you know that Nan Qiu came to the door of Tianxing Sword Sect today?”

“What?”

Nan Leipeng and the others paled with shock, as if struck by lightning. What they feared actually happened!

“Where is Nan Qiu now?” Nan Leipeng asked in a panic.

𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Shui Xiangdong said, “I heard that Tianxing Sword Sect arranged for her to stay in Tianxing Pavilion.”

“Hurry, let’s head to Tianxing Pavilion!”

Nan Leipeng was terribly anxious. Without caring about anything else, he urgently left with the group.

It’s over!

Nan Leipeng looked disconcerted.

Nan Qiu has been captured by Tianxing Sword Sect. How can I rescue her now?

Tianxing Pavilion.

By the time Nan Leipeng and the others arrived, it was already dark. The hundred-foot-tall pavilion building was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it stand out beautifully in the darkness.

In front of the building stood a group of Tianxing Sword Sect disciples.

This was a territory of the Tianxing Sword Sect, and outsiders were not allowed to enter without permission.

But Nan Leipeng could no longer care about trespassing and stated anxiously, “I am Nan Leipeng from the Musang Tribe...”

Before he finished speaking, a Tianxing Sword Sect disciple spun around and asked, “Are you cultivators from Musang Tribe?”

Nan Leipeng nodded quickly. “Indeed.”

Although he was a Saint, he dared not put on airs at all. He knew better than anyone how powerful Tianxing Sword Sect was.

Behind him, the Musang Tribe cultivators looked just as worried.

“Everyone, please come in. We have already received instructions from the sect master and have been waiting for your arrival.”

Contrary to their expectations, the Tianxing Sword Sect disciple smiled enthusiastically and humbly and respectfully invited them in.

Nan Leipeng felt his head buzz.

What on earth did Nan Qiu do to anger the sect master? He even personally gave an order!

The others were pale and their hearts thumping with fear.

After taking a deep breath, Nan Leipeng asked miserably, “Fellow Daoist, did Nan Qiu do something wrong to...actually anger the sect master of your noble sect?”

The Tianxing Sword Sect looked a little uncomfortable, but he still put on a smile. “Everyone, please follow me. Miss Nan Qiu is doing very well.”

“Welcome everyone, we have been looking forward to having you all!”

At this moment, the other disciples of Tianxing Sword Sect bowed in greeting.

Nan Leipeng looked at them blankly. He realized that something was definitely not right. Why would Tianxing Sword Sect become so polite and courteous?

“Everyone, please come with me.”

The Tianxing Sword Sect disciples led the way with a smile.

Nan Leipeng, who was in a daze, looked at the others, and followed the disciples with a mind full of puzzlement.

When they entered Tianxing Pavilion and saw Nan Qiu sitting by a table in the center of the hall, with several maids standing respectfully beside her like the master of the house, they were flabbergasted once again.

What is going on?

“Ninth Uncle!” Nan Qiu sprang up and asked in surprise, “Why are you here?”

Nan Leipeng grumbled, “We are worried about you, but you…you...what’s going...”

“Please take your time chatting, we will take our leave now.”

The Tianxing Sword Sect disciples who led the way smiled and hurried away with a group of maids, leaving the huge hall to the people of the Musang Tribe.

Nan Qiu took this opportunity to inform everyone of what happened today in front of Tianxing Sword Sect.

Nan Leipeng and the others froze for a good moment, their expressions changing wonderfully and their hearts churning in their chest, unable to settle for a long time.

The man who Nan Qiu carried back to the tribe had actually forced Tianxing Sword Sect to bow their heads!

Who would believe it?

At least, Nan Leipeng and the others found it hard to believe. Only after repeatedly confirming it were they finally convinced of the truth.

After a long while, Nan Leipeng finally exclaimed, “No wonder Shui Xiangdong who regards everyone to be beneath him came to greet me today. No wonder the disciples of the Tianxing Sword Sect treated us so respectfully. No wonder...”

The others were also stirred up.

Nan Qiu’s situation was a blessing in disguise. She met a life changer! From now on, who in the Tianqu World would dare to look down on their Musang Tribe?

Nan Leipeng then asked in a worried tone, “Nan Qiu, our tribe has been a little bit disrespectful to Young Master Lin. Do you think he will...resent us for that?”

“Don’t worry, a person like him wouldn’t care about such trivial things.” Nan Qiu couldn’t help laughing.

Her ninth uncle was a dignified person, but he was behaving like a child who did something wrong. She had never seen him like that before.

“That’s good, that’s good…” Nan Leipeng breathed a sigh of relief.

Yet he regretted his actions from before. If he had known earlier that the young man was extraordinary, he would have shown utmost courtesy towards him.

It was too late to befriend him now...

……

Snowdrift Sacred Mountain.

In the blessed cave dwelling, Lin Xun was meditating quietly. His body was like a huge abyss swallowing up all the aeth qi that was pouring in from every direction.

Rumble—

Divine brilliance surged, and dao light rumbled.

In the end, the aeth vein power buried deep under the Snowdrift Sacred Mountain, as well as the rich and pure aeth qi between heaven and earth were all being pulled towards the cave dwelling where Lin Xun was meditating.

Suddenly, the wind and clouds in the sky changed, and the sound of the dao echoed endlessly in all directions.

The entire Tianxing Sword Sect was alerted, and all high-ranking members were shaken, thinking that an earth-shaking disaster had happened.

When they realized that the disturbance was caused by Lin Xun’s training, they all stood up, stupefied.

What kind of terrifying cultivation must he have to cause this?

“When did such a heaven-defying character appear in Tianqu World? We are both supreme Big Saints, but why do I feel as insignificant as an ant in front of him…”

Gongyang Qi spaced out, waves crashing in his heart.

Lin Xun seemed unaware of all this.

He was immersed in his training.

No wonder Snowdrift Sacred Mountain is a territory of the number one sect in Tianqu World. It is filled with abundant and rich aeth qi and could almost meet my cultivation needs.

Three days later.

Lin Xun had restored more than half of his strength.

Seven days later.

He had recovered eighty percent of his strength.

As time passed, he looked more and more like a bottomless pit, rapaciously taking in the magnificent aeth qi of this world.

The cultivators of the Tianxing Sword Sect suffered miserably as a result, but they were too afraid to say anything. They could not absorb any aeth qi during their training because all of it was occupied by Lin Xun!

Ten days later.

The qi around Lin Xun gradually receded. His strength had been completely restored to its peak state, and his body was surrounded in the unfathomable aura of the great dao. Even when seated, he exuded a sense of superiority like he could overpower the heavens and swallow the earth.

“My next priority is to prepare for tackling the Saint-King Stage. With my current sage body and perfect cultivation, once I catch a glimmer of opportunity, I can move upwards...”

Lin Xun thought for a brief moment and resumed meditation.

During the six years of torturous training in the silent and desolate starry sky, his cultivation had undergone many subtle and miraculous changes.

Now that his strength had been recovered, he could finally check and experience the benefits those changes had brought to him.

On this day, the anticipated Battle of Tianqu Kings kicked off in the huge martial arts arena in front of the Snowdrift Sacred Mountain.

The top figures of the younger generation from the four major sects and thirteen tribes all participated in the Battle of Tianqu Kings, staging one exciting duel after another.

Nan Qiu’s appearance immediately became the focus of attention!

Everyone knew that the woman from the Musang Tribe was no longer the laughing stock who had her engagement canceled, but a dazzling character that even the Tianxing Sword Sect had to treat with utmost respect.

To everyone’s surprise, Mu Xiuyuan took part in the Battle of Tianqu Kings like nothing had happened after kneeling in humiliation the other day. Moreover, he performed extremely well.

However, every gaze cast at him was filled with rather complex emotions, ranging from pity to gloating to joy.

The Battle of Tianqu Kings lasted for three days, and in the end, the ten strongest warriors who performed the best in the tournament were left standing, and Mu Xiuyuan was deservedly first place.

Nan Qiu was also among the ten people.

“Why haven’t they come yet...”

When the Battle of Tianqu Kings came to an end, Gongyang Qi glanced around nervously, seemingly somewhat distracted.

“Look, it’s a boundary ship! The influential figures from Alchemy Dao Sect are here!” someone cried out in excitement.