Chapter 1013 - 1: Preaching and Teaching
Very clearly.
Master Xuanwei had long spied on the Heavenly Secret through the Iron Curtain—
If no mistake was made, regarding that world-famous battle at the North Sea Reeds, Nalan Xuance already knows the details through and through. How could a presence capable of participating in a Taoist Great True Man’s campaign at the Yin God Realm and achieving a kill not qualify for the Ten Heroes?
This hubbub of discordant voices did not cease; it’s just a brief interlude during peaceful times.
Naturally, Xie Xuanyi at the heart of the "wave of public opinion" need only ignore it.
Yet days later, Da Sui Sword Palace’s True Hidden Peak announced to the world via crane communication—
Once this period concludes with the mountain gate’s reconstruction completed, Lotus Peak Mountain Master Xie Xuanyi will hold a lecture at Da Sui Sword Palace.
This lecture is a creation, but also an invitation.
True Hidden Peak’s intention was clear...
If anyone is not convinced.
Feel free to come to Da Sui Sword Palace, feel free to show up and challenge!
...
...
"Senior Brother, seven days hence, the appointed day for the lecture will arrive."
"Are you...certain about this?"
At Da Sui Sword Palace, atop Lotus Peak.
Clouds and mist swirl, streams cascade gently.
Si Qi stands on the mountain top, rising on tiptoes to look down the mountain.
This half-year of tranquility was hard-earned – the reconstruction of Da Sui Sword Palace’s mountain gate is complete... After enduring the battle at Ren Shou Palace, the places where All Sword Peaks shattered, after repair, have become more enduring and strong. At the foot of Lotus Peak, a new Taoist venue has also been established, seemingly in response to the lecture inviting use.
In fact, this is specifically designed to cover the entrance to the forbidden ground while suppressing the Sword Qi Dragon Vein’s formation base.
"Why...is there anything inappropriate about the lecture?"
Xie Xuanyi smiled softly.
"There’s nothing really inappropriate."
Si Qi scratched his head, saying: "It’s just that Senior Brother’s lecture might not be as simple as just lecturing."
The list of Ten Heroes has sparked much controversy.
Mainly from Da Li.
Many cultivators have expressed dissatisfaction.
If Xie Xuanyi truly holds a lecture, the Li Kingdom is bound to "get involved."
"That would be better."
Xie Xuanyi said nonchalantly with his arms behind his back, "It’s been a while since I’ve fought. I hope the Li Kingdom doesn’t disappoint me."
This past half-year.
Xie Xuanyi had been cultivating quietly at Da Sui Sword Palace; he originally wanted to visit Wangyou Island to seek the Dream Entering Technique and help Jiang Miaoyin with her tribulation. Yet the Island Master’s wife, as if possessing Divine Skill foreknowledge, sent a Communication Order before Xie Xuanyi set off, using "the time is not right" as a reason to dispel his intention.
Meanwhile, the Snow Demon guarded Ice Soul Cave Heaven day and night.
Jiang Miaoyin continued to struggle with the Heart Tribulation.
Xie Xuanyi would visit occasionally.
Interestingly enough, this past half-year, Jiang Miaoyin’s condition seemed to improve... She no longer wept constantly and would occasionally reveal a joyful smile. It was just that in this recent period, neither tears nor smiles appeared, Jiang Miaoyin showed no joy or sorrow, her Divine Soul increasingly immersed.
This state no longer seemed like enduring a Heart Tribulation.
Xie Xuanyi never heard of anyone capable of immersing within a Heart Tribulation Illusion Dream for almost a year.
"The last time Senior Brother publicly lectured seems to be ten years ago."
Si Qi showed a look of sentiment.
"That wasn’t so long ago, was it?"
Xie Xuanyi arched a brow: "Two years ago, during the Xuanshui competition, the Sword Qi Bell...I lectured once. Obviously didn’t listen carefully."
Si Qi was slightly embarrassed.
He had never been too engaged in matters of cultivation.
Two years ago, Xie Xuanyi was still Xie Zhen... Si Qi, at least being the Quasi-Mountain Master of True Hidden Peak, was stronger than a "newcomer." Where would he have the mind to listen to something like Sword Qi Bell?
This past half-year.
Little Bamboo Tower was quiet, but no one was cleaning it, as Duan Zhao and Xu Nianning were in secluded cultivation within Thirty-three Cave Heavens.
So Xie Xuanyi grabbed Si Qi to do the dirty and tiring work...
Over ten years ago.
These chores were done by Si Qi.
Honestly, what kind of "dirty and tiring work" is there? Cultivation at Cave Heaven Realm just requires a sweep of a sleeve, affixing talismans to easily remove dust. Xie Xuanyi’s main purpose in grabbing Si Qi was still to have him follow his "cultivation." This lad has stayed at Cave Heaven Ten Layers for a long time. As a Master of a mountain, how could he possess only this level of cultivation? Before long, when Duan Zhao and Xu Nianning leave Jade Screen Peak, they might have a higher realm than Si Qi.
In any case, Xie Xuanyi must ensure Si Qi consolidates the Tao Realm and achieves the Yin God.
"Your Tao Realm is almost ready to consolidate."
Xie Xuanyi said softly: "Do not miss this lecture."
For those wholeheartedly devoted to cultivation.
To hear Xie Xuanyi lecture was a joy beyond measure.
Si Qi, on the other hand, showed a worried face with difficulty.
Lecture?
He’s already tired of hearing it.
Lately, he’s had to come to Little Bamboo Tower every day to clean, then be forced to accept Xie Xuanyi’s "gift," compelling him to listen to a lecture... Because of the long-lost reunion, the first few times seemed refreshing, later Si Qi began to fear. He’s very clear about his own position, nothing but a piece of rotten mud that can’t be plastered on the wall, taking ten to eight years to cultivate the Yin God would suffice.
But Senior Brother was determined to carve this piece of rotten wood into a pillar.
"After this lecture, if you can cultivate to Yin God Realm."
Xie Xuanyi abruptly said: "I will consent to your affair with Little Junior Sister on behalf of the Master."
"Alright..."
Si Qi responded listlessly, then instantly realized something’s wrong.
"What was that?"
Si Qi looked up in disbelief at Senior Brother.
"Do you recall that evening half a year ago at Little Bamboo Tower?"
Xie Xuanyi said flatly: "After that event, I asked Little Junior Sister her thoughts on you. She said you’re good, just your drink is poor, and your realm is low, embarrassing if spoken of."
"???"
Si Qi’s expression suddenly became odd.
He naturally remembered that night... Initially, it was a day for the brothers to reunite, a day for good fortune after surviving disaster.
In the first half, everything was fine.
The latter half, after he seized the wine jug, things changed.
He and Huang Su drank much, drank much.
Upon waking up, he found himself on the bed in the Little Bamboo Tower...
As dawn broke.
The Little Junior Sister was within reach, while the two Senior Brothers were nowhere to be seen.
With their realm, just a slight activation of Divine Thought would sober the alcohol, but rare is the drunk in life, Si Qi didn’t utilize cultivation to sober up. He didn’t expect Huang Su to also be so "genuine," after indulgence and intoxication, didn’t seem to have even a little Mountain Master demeanor draped over him.
Si Qi hurriedly left Little Bamboo Tower, red-faced and fled, not daring to meet Huang Su for several days.
Later.
When the two met again, they tacitly didn’t mention the over-drinking matter, pretending nothing happened.
Later again.
Huang Su then left Da Sui Sword Palace under the pretext of traveling, hasn’t returned since.
Xie Xuanyi found this troublesome. He originally planned to persuade his sister to oversee Jade Screen Peak... With her leaving to travel, he’s had to hold it himself for half a year.
"Wait...wait..."
Si Qi rubbed his forehead, hurriedly asked: "Senior Brother, what actually happened that night? I over-drank, Huang Su over-drank too?"
He knows his drinking capacity well.
For so many years.
Drinking alone with Huang Su, it’s always him who drank too much, passed out, while Huang Su calmly left the table, unharmed.
"You...were naturally the first to fall."
Xie Xuanyi glanced at Si Qi, stated calmly: "As for Little Junior Sister...she probably drank willingly. She helped you back to the Bamboo Tower and accompanied you for half the night."
"What happened afterwards?"
Si Qi’s expression appeared ugly, he swallowed hard then carefully asked.
"What happened afterwards..."
Xie Xuanyi was silent for a moment, then frowned and asked: "How shameless are you to ask me? I wasn’t even at the Bamboo Tower..."
That night, he and Qi Lie moved to another place, continuing to drink until dawn.
The two of them left Lotus Peak for the junior brother and sister.
Si Qi sighed inwardly, thinking it regrettable.
He originally believed Huang Su had truly gone traveling when she left the mountain.
Now it seems...
It’s not that simple.
"Anyhow, let’s breakthrough first."
Xie Xuanyi reached out and patted Si Qi’s shoulder, gently said: "Cultivate the Yin God, when going out, you can at least be called ’Venerable,’ that would be good."