Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 330: Chapter 326: Ning Yu’an’s Change

In the courtyard sat two women of starkly different temperaments—one mysterious and noble, the other an Iceberg Beauty.

”Just as Little Brother said, Cyan Cloud Country is truly something else. The changes in less than two years have been immense.”

The woman in purple spoke slowly, her voice as soft as flowing water and imbued with a natural tenderness that revealed her gentle nature.

”Yes. And thanks to him, we were able to seize the initiative and step into the Spirit Realm before the Spiritual Qi erupted. Otherwise, with rival powers emerging all over Cyan Cloud Country, we might not have been able to keep them in check.”

Across from the woman in purple, another woman in a snow-white dress spoke slowly.

Her jet-black hair cascaded like a waterfall, her figure tall and slender. She possessed a cold, aloof temperament, giving off the feeling that she was beautiful but unattainable.

This was Wei Yanran!

When Ning Jiang left, he had entrusted the vast Alchemy Alliance to her. In the short span of less than two years, she had changed tremendously.

Her temperament had grown nobler than before. In the past, she still had an air of youthful immaturity about her, but now, that greenness had vanished completely.

However, compared to the woman in purple across from her, these changes seemed minor.

”Your Cultivation is getting higher and higher.”

Wei Yanran glanced over, realizing she could no longer discern the other woman’s Cultivation level.

”It’s nothing. Little Brother must be even stronger now. If I don’t work hard, I’ll fall behind him.” The woman in purple’s voice was soft, yet it held an unshakable resolve.

Within her beautiful eyes, one could clearly see a conviction that feared no hardship.

It was as if she would relentlessly pursue her goal no matter what lay ahead. Even in the face of countless setbacks and overwhelming difficulties, she would still charge forward without hesitation.

A glint flashed in Wei Yanran’s beautiful eyes as she gently bit her lip.

”You’re right. With his talent, he’s bound to soar to great heights. Right now, you’re probably the only one who can still keep up with him. Your progress has been astonishing.”

As she spoke, a hint of envy flickered in Wei Yanran’s eyes.

The exquisitely beautiful face in her sights was none other than Ning Yu’an!

Compared to the past, Ning Yu’an’s transformation could only be described as a complete Rebirth, like a caterpillar emerging as a butterfly.

When Ning Jiang left, her and Ning Yu’an’s Cultivation levels had been more or less on par, with Ning Yu’an being only slightly stronger. But now, Ning Yu’an had advanced by leaps and bounds; with her current strength, even Sword King Chu Bai was no longer her match.

Moreover, as her Cultivation deepened, Ning Yu’an’s beauty also grew, becoming otherworldly and ethereal. In Cyan Cloud Country, she was even known as the Purple Moon Fairy.

She was now, without a doubt, Cyan Cloud’s First Beauty.

But these things alone were not the reason for Wei Yanran’s envy.

What truly made her envious was knowing that in that man’s heart, Ning Yu’an held an extraordinary place—a place that was unshakable, a place she could never have.

”I wonder if Little Brother is doing well out there.”

Longing filled Ning Yu’an’s eyes, and her transcendentally beautiful face grew distant as she seemed to recall the time she had spent with Ning Jiang.

After Ning Jiang left, her personality had undergone a complete transformation. She began practicing the Purple Qi Creation Technique day and night.

To her, Cultivation was a dull and lengthy process. Under normal circumstances, she would never have been able to quiet her mind and practice so arduously.

But to keep up with Ning Jiang, to one day stand beside him and see the same sights, she became incredibly diligent.

Relying on this single-minded determination, her Cultivation soared, and she had now reached the Peak of Spirit Realm!

This was, without a doubt, enormous progress. Even among the outer Sects, very few disciples who received their Sect’s full support could advance so quickly.

However, Ning Yu’an understood.

Her diligent Cultivation was one reason, but the Purple Qi Creation Technique was another.

The more she practiced, the more she sensed how mystical and profound this Cultivation Technique was. It was not just responsible for her explosive increase in strength; even the changes in her temperament were closely related to it.

Her titles as Cyan Cloud’s First Beauty and the Purple Moon Fairy were an indelible credit to this Cultivation Technique.

”He burst onto the scene in Cyan Cloud Country and became known as Young Master Wushuang. With his abilities, he’s bound to be an influential figure even in Qing Province. You don’t need to worry about him.”

Wei Yanran said. This was not blind faith.

The more time she had spent with Ning Jiang, the more she had come to feel how unfathomable he was. At times, she even found herself wondering, ’In his eyes, is the entire Cyan Cloud Country no bigger than a speck of dust?’

’Is all of Qing Province just an ant?’

She would never forget the look in his eyes—a gaze that seemed to contain the entire world, one that looked down upon all creation.

”I believe in Little Brother, too. Even Qing Province is nothing to him.” Ning Yu’an smiled, a vision as breathtakingly beautiful as a blooming pear blossom.

She was the one who understood Ning Jiang best, and the one person in this world who believed in him most.

Back when Ning Jiang was in the Qi Cultivation Realm, he challenged Zhou Wenhao of the Innate Realm to a duel to the death. Who would have believed Ning Jiang could win?

She did!

Back when he competed in Alchemy against Alchemy Grandmaster Tan Jinglin, who would have believed he could win?

She still did!

Back when he claimed he would one day be invincible in Cyan Cloud and reign supreme over the world, who would have believed such a wild boast?

She believed him without a shadow of a doubt!

Her trust in him was unshakable. If Ning Jiang said he would pluck the stars from the sky for her, she would believe he could find a way to do it.

”I have a very strong feeling,” said Ning Yu’an.

”What is it?” Wei Yanran asked, taken aback.

”I feel like Little Brother might return in the next few days,” Ning Yu’an said. It was a strange, inexplicable feeling, one she couldn’t trace to its source or put into words.

”I hope you’re right.”

A glimmer of anticipation crossed Wei Yanran’s eyes. ’After all, Ning Yu’an isn’t the only one who wants to see him...’

BOOM!

Just as the two were speaking, a deafening explosion suddenly echoed from outside.

Their gazes snapped toward the sound. They saw a plume of dust and smoke rising from the ground into the sky as a fierce gale swept toward them.

”Hmph.”

At the sight, both women’s expressions turned cold as frost.

”Ever since the Spiritual Qi erupted in Cyan Cloud Country, the environment has changed drastically. This once-barren land has certainly attracted its share of jackals and wolves,” Wei Yanran said coldly.

”It can’t be helped. Cyan Cloud Country has changed so much that its Spiritual Qi is now even more abundant than in many parts of Qing Province. A change like this was bound to attract attention.”

A person carrying a great treasure will inevitably attract covetous eyes.

The entirety of Cyan Cloud Country had undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming a treasured land perfect for Martial Artists to cultivate. How could such a monumental change not tempt others?

It was like a juicy piece of meat; everyone wanted a bite.

”Hahaha! Purple Moon Fairy, aren’t you going to come out?”