Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 301: Tragic!

"I have come out with difficulty, let you indulge in pity."

Gao Xian embraced Zhou Yuling's fragrant shoulder, and somehow thought of Li Ge's lyrics.

Zhou Yuling had a small face with delicate eyebrows, and her features were exquisite and charming, just like her petite and lovely figure.

Especially when she practiced the Mingyu Technique before, lying there with her fair and smooth skin, she looked like a delicate jade sculpture.

Her beauty was enchanting, and the tenderness in her curved eyes surpassed all kinds of allure and charm.

The two of them had a deep emotional foundation, and Zhou Yuling was particularly passionate today, quickly breaking through the unfamiliarity and rolling into a ball.

During the time at Feima Gathering, Zhou Yuling's cultivation base was higher than his. If they had dual cultivation back then, Gao Xian would definitely not have any objections.

However, the situation was different now.

Even the Gold Core Perfected Being, Shui Yuying, was overwhelmed, let alone Zhou Yuling, who was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Naturally, Gao Xian wouldn't really make things difficult for Zhou Yuling. He deliberately cooperated with her to share a harmonious and blissful experience.

Zhou Yuling had cultivated diligently for thirty years, and her cultivation base was quite pure. The pure Yin energy she possessed also had some benefits for Gao Xian.

At Gao Xian's level of cultivation base, it was not about rushing to improve his cultivation base, but constantly honing his Divine Sense, Magic power, and body, refining them to perfection.

Dual cultivation, through the Yin & Yang cycle, was a very effective cultivation method, especially suitable for Gao Xian's current situation.

Different people, different Magic power cultivation bases, could provide him with multi-level tempering.

Shui Yuying was like this, Li Feihuang was like this, Fan Lingzhen was like this, and Zhou Yuling was also like this.

The difference was that Gao Xian and Zhou Yuling had a deeper emotional connection, and dual cultivation also resonated with their emotions.

Compared to simple dual cultivation, Gao Xian naturally preferred this state.

If Zhou Yuling had been with him, she would have become his official dao companion, and he might not have had so many dual cultivation fellow daoists.

Unfortunately, Zhou Yuling became a disciple of Xuan Yue Perfected Being, and everything changed.

Gao Xian couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic when he thought about it. He felt that human destiny was truly mysterious, sometimes just a step away.

After experiencing so many things, he no longer had the idea of marrying Zhou Yuling as his dao companion.

It couldn't be said that Zhou Yuling was at fault, nor could it be said that he was at fault, it was just a missed opportunity.

Zhou Yuling was clever and wise, and she had actually understood long ago that there was no possibility between them.

Although she felt wronged and sad, after all, she had chosen this path herself, and she had accepted it.

But when she heard the news of Gao Xian's execution, she was panicked, distraught, and extremely heartbroken.

With Xuan Yue Perfected Being absent, she could only rely on some small rumors. Fortunately, she also knew that the identity of the inheritor of the Shenxiao True Transmission was extraordinary, so it was unlikely that he would be executed so easily.

When Gao Xian publicly came out to give a lecture, Zhou Yuling couldn't help but sneakily come to find him.

No matter what happens in the future, she must fulfill her previous promise and pass on the Mingyu Technique that she had cultivated for many years to Gao Xian...

Gao Xian held the delicate Zhou Yuling in his arms, feeling like he was holding a little cat, which reminded him of the little black cat.

At that time, when Wanyingying was bored in the Yujing Palace, Gao Xian gave the little black cat to her.

But after Wanyingying became a disciple of Yun Zaitian, he never saw her again, and naturally, he couldn't see the little black cat either.

Thinking of Zhou Yuling jumping out of the window like an untamed cat, Gao Xian couldn't help but smile.

He couldn't help but ask, "Isn't Xuan Yue Perfected Being very strict? Are you okay running out like this?"

"I went to the Fire Palace, Master."

Zhou Yuling smiled sweetly, "With Master gone, it seems like none of the senior sisters have any free time. No one pays attention to me either."

"The Fire Palace?"

Gao Xian had heard Yun Qingxuan mention that Shui Yujun had gone to the Fire Palace.

Xuan Yue also ran over, thinking that there might be some good things in the Fire Palace.

Zhou Yuling widened her bright eyes and said, "You don't know about the Fire Palace?"

"I've been in Closed Door Training, so I'm not very familiar."

Gao Xian was waiting to deal with Shui Yujun, accumulating his strength, and had no interest in paying attention to the sect's affairs.

Drinking with Lu Jingxu, they only talked about the Shui family and Shui Yujun.

"The Fire Palace is an ancient Grotto-Heaven located at the foot of the Fire Mountain. That's why it's called the Fire Palace."

Apart from cultivation, there was nothing else in the mountains. Xuan Yue was strict in managing her disciples, so Zhou Yuling and the others liked to spread various rumors.

Zhou Yuling actually knew quite a bit about the Fire Palace, but the information was scattered and chaotic.

Gao Xian patiently listened. In fact, what Zhou Yuling said wasn't very important to him. Seeing her small mouth babbling non-stop, he found the feeling of their past interactions.

"The Fire Palace is actually very dangerous. What did Master go there for?" Gao Xian casually asked.

"My Master is almost seven hundred years old and was seriously injured by a man in his early years."

Zhou Yuling actually didn't like Xuan Yue's strict and cold demeanor, and she felt somewhat sympathetic towards her Master's past.

On the other hand, Xuan Yue treated her quite well. She wasn't close to Xuan Yue, but she respected her.

"It is said that there are Thousand Year Zhu Guo deep in the Fire Palace. This kind of spiritual fruit can prolong life and strengthen the body. However, it is said that there are various evil spirits and monsters in the palace, which is quite terrifying..."

Zhou Yuling couldn't help but show a worried expression when talking about this. She was genuinely concerned for her teacher.

Gao Xian nodded. It was worth fighting for just the Thousand Year Zhu Guo. No wonder Qingyun and Wanling Sects had a falling out over it.

He gently pressed his finger against Zhou Yuling's red lips, "Let's not talk about this. While the old lady is not back yet, let's continue having fun..."

Zhou Yuling blushed and giggled softly, her bright eyes filled with waves of spring.

The two of them lingered for several days before Zhou Yuling finally left.

It was also because Gao Xian had the Qingmu Rejuvenation Technique, which could continuously help Zhou Yuling recover her strength. Otherwise, with her small physique, she wouldn't have any fighting power.

Gao Xian also gave Zhou Yuling dozens of Ding Yuan Dan and Qing Xu Dan. These Medicine Pills were not very useful to him, but they were very beneficial to Zhou Yuling, who was at the Foundation Establishment early stage.

He also gave her some precious spiritual items for cultivation, all of which were Gao Xian's spoils of war.

By giving these gifts, he was being generous without spending much.

On the fifteenth day, Gao Xian went to teach at the Sword Hall and unexpectedly found Li Feihuang there, as well as the big-eyed Lu Mengmeng.

Li Feihuang's gaze towards him seemed complicated, a mix of joy and annoyance, and Gao Xian didn't know what it meant.

After a few interactions, Gao Xian found that Li Feihuang, apart from being arrogant and conceited, wasn't a bad person. He was even somewhat naive!

Gao Xian actually knew that Li Feihuang had some feelings for him, but he didn't want to indulge her.

Although the other party had a tempting body, he wouldn't bow down for it.

After finishing the class, Li Feihuang didn't come over to say anything, but Lu Mengmeng ran over to greet him and showed great concern for him.

This junior of the Lu Jingxu family was silly and had a sweet mouth.

Gao Xian and she chatted casually for a few moments, making the girl laugh happily. Li Feihuang stood at a distance, cold-faced and silent.

When night came, Li Feihuang came uninvited. Without saying a word, she pounced on Gao Xian.

Li Feihuang, with her extensive battle experience and innate Fire Phoenix Spirit Body, had much stronger combat power than Zhou Yuling.

The two fought fiercely, and Li Feihuang was eventually defeated and begged for mercy, disheveled and without armor.

Gao Xian had dual cultivation with Li Feihuang multiple times, but it was the first time he saw her begging for mercy in such a soft and pitiful manner. He found it refreshing and thought that Li Feihuang looked even more beautiful and feminine this way.

However, Li Feihuang didn't have anything else to offer. After dual cultivation with Gao Xian for a few days, she bit Gao Xian's shoulder hard before leaving.

If Gao Xian hadn't exerted force, her beautiful white teeth would have broken many.

In the end, Li Feihuang resorted to using her Magic power and finally left a shallow bite mark on Gao Xian's shoulder. Only then was she satisfied.

As she was about to leave, she suddenly turned around and said seriously, "I won't look for other men anymore."

This abrupt statement left Gao Xian at a loss for words. All he could do was give Li Feihuang a deep gaze.

Li Feihuang seemed to understand and nodded firmly before flying away with her escape technique.

Gao Xian was a bit puzzled. This woman had a stunning appearance but a strange way of thinking.

Did she think he had made the same promise? Gao Xian sighed lightly and thought, "Well, let her think whatever she wants. It doesn't matter..."

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve, and Gao Xian stayed up late with Daniu. Another year had passed.

On the first day of the new year, the disciples of Shenxiao Sect gathered at Shenxiao Hall to worship Xuanming Heavenly Venerable according to tradition.

In the crowd, Gao Xian saw Shui Yujun. It had been over two years since they last met, and her appearance hadn't changed at all, except for a hint of coldness between her eyebrows.

Although she still looked gentle and elegant, there was a bit of sharpness revealed.

Gao Xian felt that it wasn't directed at him. Shui Yujun had already reached the Hundred Year Gold Core stage and wouldn't show her thoughts so openly.

That appearance seemed more like someone who had been through many battles, honing a bit of killing intent. It was still difficult for him to adjust to being back here.

If that was the case, Shui Yujun must have worked hard in the Fire Palace...

Azure Cloud Sect was a prestigious sect, and the worship ceremony was elaborate and solemn. Even figures like Yunchangfeng and Shui Yujun wouldn't dare to take it lightly.

Offering incense, bowing, reciting sacrificial texts, and presenting various offerings according to their status... The whole ceremony took over an hour.

Yunchangfeng announced the end of the ceremony, and Shui Yujun stepped forward and said to Gao Xian, "Gao Xian, you assassinated Shui Yuying. Do you plead guilty?"

Many Gold Core Perfected Beings stared at Gao Xian. Shui Yujun's accusation was expected, and they were curious about how Gao Xian would react.

Gao Xian solemnly said, "Water Perfected Being, how could I have killed Shui First Seat, let alone be able to do so? There must be a misunderstanding."

"No need for useless talk. We will ask Heavenly Venerable to witness," Shui Yujun said.

After being delayed for a year, Shui Yujun became even more convinced that Gao Xian was the culprit, or at least involved in the matter.

Perhaps even Yun Qiushui had taken action. This kid claimed to be in Closed Door Training, and no one knew what he was doing.

If they could implicate Yun Qiushui as well, it would be a great deal.

Of course, it would also be good to deal with Gao Xian. In just a few years, Gao Xian had already reached the Foundation Establishment late stage and was on the verge of reaching the Golden Core stage.

With such a good opportunity, they naturally wanted to suppress Gao Xian severely.

Gao Xian had been waiting for this day. He looked around at the other Gold Core Perfected Beings and said, "Alright, all senior brothers are here. Let's ask Heavenly Venerable to witness and determine right from wrong."

Shui Yujun looked deeply at Gao Xian. At this point, Gao Xian remained calm and composed, which surprised him.

But he will not be scared away by Gao Xuan. If that happens, how will the people of the Shui family see him? How will his allies see him?

He has accumulated prestige for hundreds of years, and it will all be gone if he retreats!

Shui Yujun looked at Yun Changfeng and said, "Please, Senior Brother, uphold justice."

Yun Changfeng sighed softly, "Alright."

Yun Changfeng knelt down under the statue of Xuanming Heavenly Venerable, silently reciting an incantation. A circle of clear light slowly appeared on the statue of Xuanming Heavenly Venerable.

The clear light enveloped the entire Shenxiao Hall.

The numerous Gold Core Perfected Beings covered by the clear light felt as if they were immersed in ice water, their whole bodies soaked in the clear light, as if all their secrets were completely revealed in the clear light.

As Gold Core Perfected Beings, they instinctively detested this feeling but were completely powerless to resist.

Gao Xian was also the same, feeling completely immersed in the clear light. Fortunately, Lanjie in his sea of consciousness was not affected by the clear light, which calmed him down completely.

His eyes, as bright as stars, were filled with a serene calmness.

Shui Yujun noticed the subtle change in Gao Xian's eyes, and his heart sank. Something seemed off.

The numerous Gold Core Perfected Beings also looked at Gao Xian. If Gao Xian couldn't pass this test today, even if he didn't die, his identity as the true inheritor of Shenxiao would definitely not be preserved, and his future would be ruined.

If Gao Xian could pass this test, then it would be Shui Yujun's turn to suffer.

Clearly, this was a bold attempt by the Shui family against the Yun family. If Shui Yujun won, it would greatly boost the reputation of the Shui family.

Even if Yun Changfeng didn't suffer any substantial losses, it would inevitably leave doubts about his ability and judgment, shaking his authority.

Everyone thought that Shui Yujun should have a stable victory. After all, taking such a big risk and still not being able to defeat Gao Xian would be a joke.

"Gao Xian, is the death of Shui Yuying related to you?" Shui Yujun asked in a deep voice.

"The death of Chief Shui has nothing to do with me," Gao Xian replied calmly.

Gao Xian's calm voice clearly reached everyone's ears. Xuanming Heavenly Venerable, who was high above, remained stable, without any changes in the clear light surrounding him.

Shui Yujun's gaze kept shifting between Gao Xian and Xuanming Heavenly Venerable, and his expression gradually became grim.

He was fully confident about this matter, otherwise he wouldn't have taken such a big risk.

Xuanming Heavenly Venerable was just a powerful statue empowered by a formation, so naturally, his power had its limitations.

However, as long as everyone left behind their life lamps, they established a mysterious connection with Xuanming Heavenly Venerable. As long as they lied, Xuanming Heavenly Venerable would definitely react.

Shui Yuying may not have been killed by Gao Xian, but he was definitely involved.

Could it be that Gao Xian really had an extraordinary treasure on him that could deceive Xuanming Heavenly Venerable? Or was this kid really innocent?

Shui Yujun couldn't help but waver, thinking that he might have guessed wrong. But when he looked at Gao Xian's calm appearance, he reaffirmed his judgment. A normal person would definitely be extremely angry when wrongly accused, and it was impossible to remain so calm.

This kid clearly had deep scheming and was fearless!

The faces of the numerous Gold Core Perfected Beings became even more complicated, some shocked, some doubtful, some confused.

At this moment, the Great Hall of Shenxiao was silent, not even the sound of a falling needle could be heard.

Everyone's gaze was focused on Shui Yujun's face, most of them filled with a hint of sympathy.

Shui Yujun, a Gold Core Perfected Being and the actual ruler of the Shui family, actually fell like this...

Tragic, truly tragic!

Looking at Gao Xian, his expression calm and without any excitement of defeating a Gold Core Perfected Being, nor the relaxation after passing the test, he seemed as if he didn't care about this matter at all.

In their hearts, the numerous Gold Core Perfected Beings felt a sense of wariness towards Gao Xian. This handsome man in a green robe, though only at the Foundation Establishment stage, had extremely cunning methods and schemes...

(End of this chapter)