Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 498: Chapter 494: Ye Chenyu’s Gift

In the sky were a man and a woman.

The man drew the gazes of everyone in the Six Eastern Provinces. He was dressed in white, with the air of a Banished Immortal, his full head of white hair dancing in the wind. What made him even more striking were his eyes. Though calm, the depths of his pupils seemed as lofty and aloof as the heavens, making him unforgettable at a single glance.

”Ning Jiang, it’s you!”

Ling Tianxu’s fists clenched instantly. His aura surged, and a fierce battle intent flared in his eyes.

The only person he had ever lost to was Ning Jiang—the enduring sting of his life.

But after a few breaths, he suppressed his battle intent. Even now, he had no confidence in defeating Ning Jiang. He still hadn’t found a way to counter that technique from their last encounter—the one where the Sun and Moon Appear Together.

”So it is White Dragon Palace Master Bai Yuyun. To pass through the East Sea without paying a visit to the Dragon God Celestial Palace is indeed a discourtesy on our part. May I ask what business Hall Master Bai has with us?”

The Third Elder stepped forward, offering a courteous remark.

As the overlord of the East Sea, the Dragon God Celestial Palace was no weaker than the Creation Academy. Its Hall Master was a core figure, someone even he had to treat with respect.

”Nothing important. This junior of mine simply wishes to see an old friend.” Bai Yuyun glanced at Ning Jiang.

”Oh? And who might that be?”

The Third Elder and the others were all taken aback.

Just then, a figure in a robe as white as snow stepped forward.

The young woman was utterly devoid of any worldly air. Ethereal and dreamlike, she possessed an unparalleled grace, like a Goddess who belonged in dreams, not manifested in the Human World.

She came to stand before Ning Jiang, her beautiful eyes filled with joy. ”You came for me.”

”I promised back then to find you at the Moon God Palace, but I failed. If I didn’t come see you now, who knows how many years it would be until we met again. Do you blame me?”

Ning Jiang sighed softly.

”I don’t blame you. I know what you did. I was in seclusion at the time, so I couldn’t help you. But for the Seven Great Super Sects to treat you that way... they all deserve to die!”

As she spoke, a glacial chill emanated from Ye Chenyu’s eyes, which were as cold as a winter’s night.

Ning Jiang’s heart stirred.

The girl before him was just as she had always been.

Just like when they were young, whenever he was bullied, it was always Ye Chenyu who stepped up to defend him.

To Ye Chenyu, what did the Moon God Palace matter? Anyone who was Ning Jiang’s enemy was her enemy!

Her heart held only Ning Jiang; she would never be shackled by anything or anyone.

Besides, in this world, Ning Jiang was all she had left.

Back in the Cyan Cloud Country, the Yi Family had driven her mother to her death. She, too, had been forced to leave Cyan Cloud. After many years away, she returned and killed her own heartless father with her own hands.

In that moment, she had severed all her family ties.

She had no family left in this world—only Ning Jiang!

Ning Jiang was the anchor for her soul, her one and only attachment.

”Chenyu, as for the Seven Great Super Sects, I will have my own revenge in the future. You don’t need to get involved.” Ning Jiang smiled and shook his head.

”Mm.”

Ye Chenyu nodded gently. She knew Ning Jiang would accomplish it.

”Ning Jiang, let’s go somewhere else to talk.”

Ye Chenyu reached out a delicate hand and naturally took Ning Jiang’s, lacing their fingers together without the slightest concern for anyone else present.

Under everyone’s astonished gazes, Ye Chenyu led Ning Jiang down toward the White Dragon Hall below.

”Third Elder, this...”

All the Kings from the Creation Academy were stunned. Seeing the two of them, it was obvious their relationship was profound—they were likely a couple in love!

”Hmph! Who is this brat? With Ye Chenyu’s qualifications, she’ll have far better options in the future. The Celestial Domain is full of Top Level prodigies. What makes him worthy of her?”

One of the Kings snorted coldly, clearly displeased.

It felt as if their most precious pearl had been snatched away by some poor brat.

”Forget it. Just let her be.”

The Third Elder waved his hand dismissively. Though he too was displeased with Ning Jiang, he didn’t intervene. Provoking Ye Chenyu’s ire wasn’t worth it. ’After all,’ he thought, ’when it comes to matters of the heart, we can slowly persuade her to change her mind once she’s at the Creation Academy.’

’So it was him!’ Tang Lin’s fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white, his eyes practically shooting flames. A frigid killing intent erupted from him.

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”Chenyu, what are you doing?”

Inside the White Dragon Hall, Ning Jiang sat down cross-legged as Ye Chenyu had asked.

Ye Chenyu sat down opposite him.

At this moment, she had removed her veil, revealing a face of breathtaking, peerless beauty.

Her beauty was for Ning Jiang’s eyes only.

”I have a gift for you.”

Ye Chenyu smiled faintly, her voice as crisp and clear as the drop of a jade pearl. As she spoke, her pupils began to change, as if a drop of blood had fallen into a pool of water, dyeing the entire surface red.

Her dark pupils gradually transformed into red, and within them, a second, cyan pupil manifested, overlapping the first and creating a mysterious, profound depth.

”Open Celestial Gate!”

Ye Chenyu slowly uttered three words.

An astonishing scene unfolded. Light surged behind her, and a large, hazy gate gradually materialized. The gate flickered, seeming as if it could vanish at any moment.

’As expected of the Heavy Pupils,’ Ning Jiang thought, watching the scene unfold.

What was the Celestial Gate?

The Celestial Gate is the threshold to becoming a Celestial Martial Realm King. Anyone attempting to break through to the Celestial Martial Realm must face a Celestial Gate. Only by shattering it can one officially step into the Celestial Martial Realm.

Of course, the true Celestial Gate is formed by the Rules of Heaven and Earth; it is colossal, connecting the heavens and the earth.

This Celestial Gate of Ye Chenyu’s, however, could only be considered a minor Celestial Gate, merely one-thousandth the size of a true one.

But even at one-thousandth the size, it was still extraordinary!

The minor Celestial Gate was initially shut tight, but in the next moment, it began to slowly swing open from the center. As it opened, an incomparably pure Spiritual Qi surged forth from within.

Compared to this Spiritual Qi, the ambient Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was worlds apart. In terms of density and purity, it was over a hundred times superior!

Even its color was different. Ordinary Spiritual Qi was pale white, and denser Spiritual Qi was milky white, but this Spiritual Qi was a deep purple.

Purple signifies nobility!

”Go.”

Ye Chenyu formed a Seal Technique with her hands and let out a sharp cry.

RUMBLE!

In the next instant, the purple Spiritual Qi rushed into Ning Jiang’s body like a bursting floodgate. His aura began to climb relentlessly.

Ning Jiang instantly understood Ye Chenyu’s intentions. ’She’s helping me achieve a breakthrough!’ He immediately began to circulate the Heaven-Devouring Demon Skill, absorbing the Spiritual Qi with all his might.

When absorbing ordinary Spiritual Qi, he had to refine its impurities before converting it into Energy. But this Spiritual Qi was so pure that it required no refinement at all; it transformed directly into Energy.

The Energy he could now absorb in a single breath was equivalent to what he used to gain from a full day of cultivation!

This process continued for three hours.

Ning Jiang’s aura reached its absolute peak. The Power in his body surged uncontrollably, like boiling water about to blow the lid off a pot.

”Earth Martial Realm, break!”