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Although not strolling leisurely, it was still unhurried.
During a lull in the pursuit, there was still time to look up at the golden list in the sky.
When they saw Xie Tiao's astonishing act,
Even though the three possessed extraordinary cultivation and exceptional character,
Even now, he could not hide his shock.
"What a fine piece of jade!"
"If they don't slip and fall,"
"One day I will surely reach the realm of shattered bones!"
Dugu Jian clapped his hands in amazement, his eyes filled with admiration for the talent.
"Such a prodigy should be placed under the command of my Azure Dragon Society."
Dugu Qiubai and Zhang Daoling exchanged a smile.
It seems that the Great Dragon Head had already foreseen the recruitment of this young man.
Seeing that the two smiled without saying a word,
Dugu Jian looked completely bewildered.
Dugu Jian: "..."
Although there is no concrete evidence, I still feel excluded!
Yunzhou, deep in a secluded valley.
A woman in flowing white robes stepped out, her steps fading through the dust.
Her beauty was unparalleled, as if sculpted from ice and jade.
"Welcome, Demon Lord!"
Bu Bai Suzhen gently raised her arm.
His gaze swept across the golden list in the sky.
Her delicate, willow-leaf-shaped eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"Have you found the god of immortality?"
The voice was soft as water, yet it carried a chill.
The more peaceful it is.
The more people in the hall watched, the more terrified they became.
I felt a chill run from the soles of my feet straight up to the top of my head.
"Your subordinate has failed in his duties; please punish me, Demon Lord!"
Black eyes lowered their head, their voices trembling.
In his terror, even his tone of voice became distorted.
"Go to the underground cave to face the wall and reflect on your mistakes."
Bu Bai Suzhen gave the order without turning her head.
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At the summit of Qinglong Mountain, inside the mountain villa.
"Someone actually dares to destroy their foundation and start all over again?"
"Let's see how far you can go."
Ximen Yu gazed at the list of successful candidates, his eyebrows twitching slightly.
His previously calm face showed interest.
An involuntary, faint smile curved her lips.
In Ruyuan's eyes.
A hint of amusement flashed across his face.
He accepted the fragrant tea offered by Baoqin.
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The golden light on the power rankings has not yet faded.
The Hundred Flowers Ranking has already shone with dazzling brilliance.
Golden text gradually appeared:
[Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers Ranking - (tied) 40th: Sun Xiuqing, Grandmaster Initial Realm]
[The Second Disciple of the Emei Sect of the Ming Dynasty]
Because of his quick wit and eloquence, he gained the favor of the sect leader.
A martial arts prodigy with exceptional talent, and also possessing unparalleled beauty.
The names of the Four Beauties of Emei are known to all in the martial arts world.
Those expressive eyes, cherry lips, slender waist, and long legs.
Wherever she stands, she outshines all other flowers.
What is little known is...
The legendary swordsman Ximen Chuixue once fell in love with her at first sight.
But alas, the goddess is heartless.
Furthermore, given the Sword God's aloof nature, they ultimately missed each other.
This budding romance vanished quietly.
[Sun Xiuqing's unparalleled beauty is evident from this!]
[To be able to captivate Ximen Chuixue, who is obsessed with swordsmanship, her stunning beauty goes without saying!]
[Heaven's judgment: A peerless beauty, with unparalleled elegance!]
[Heavenly Blessing: Elixir of Youth (forever preserving youth), Spirit Pearl of Purification (untainted by worldly dust)]
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[Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers Ranking - (tied) 40th place: Ren Yingying, cultivation level: mid-stage of the Innate Realm.]
[Identity: Holy Maiden of the Sun Moon Cult, daughter of former leader Ren Woxing.]
This enchantress, feared by all righteous people, truly lived up to her name.
Her skin was as white as snow, her beauty unparalleled, and her radiance beyond compare.
Intelligent and decisive, full of clever ideas, though a woman, she surpasses many men!
[Proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, especially skilled in music theory; capable of playing a solo of the qin and xiao duet from "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer".]
[Her command of subordinates was both benevolent and authoritative; when facing enemies, she was decisive and ruthless, fully demonstrating the demeanor of a holy maiden.]
Even with a light veil covering her face, her graceful figure and aloof demeanor were captivating.
The only drawback is that his cultivation level is slightly inferior.
[With further practice, one might very well achieve the same renown throughout the Nine Provinces as the Palace Mistress of Yaoyue!]
[Heaven's Commentary: The wild geese have not arrived, the gentleman has gone far away. Though separated by mountains and seas, his heart remains with you!]
[Heavenly Blessing: Elixir of Youth (forever preserving youth), Spirit Pearl of Purification (untainted by worldly dust)]
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229 - The Temple of War Appears, Heroes Gather!
The list of the Hundred Flowers of the Nine Provinces in the Heavenly Dao is being revealed one by one.
A woman in crimson robes appeared gracefully in the sky.
Bright eyes and white teeth, slender waist and graceful figure.
A touch of melancholy between her brows only adds to her captivating charm.
She was none other than Sun Xiuqing, the beautiful and refined female disciple of the Emei Sect.
A secluded bamboo grove materialized behind him.
Deep in the bamboo forest, a beautiful woman in purple plays the zither.
A gentle breeze blows, and the light gauze flutters slightly.
A fleeting glimpse, yet it captivates and enchants.
Her skin, veiled by a light gauze, was as translucent as snow, as if a gentle touch would leave a mark.
On her oval face, two faint dimples could be seen, adding to her charm.
Her stunningly beautiful face, accentuated by her hazy features, instantly captivated countless heroes of the martial world.
"So this is a disciple of the Emei Sect? Those eyes… I admit, I'm smitten…"
"What's the use of being moved? He's a top disciple of a prestigious sect, how dare you presume to be worthy of him?"
"Ha, what goddess? The Heavenly Dao Nine Provinces Hundred Flowers Ranking has already determined that Sun Xiuqing is nothing more than a pitiful person abandoned by Ximen Chuixue."
"Shut up! If you dare to talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"A bunch of idiots! Sun Xiuqing may be beautiful, but how can she compare to Miss Ren?"
"What do you mean? They are both ranked fortieth on the Hundred Flowers List, and in my opinion, there is no difference in their merits."
"What do you know?"
"Oh? I'd like to hear more about it."
"Tell me quickly!"
"Hehe, Sun Xiuqing is merely pretty and charming, while Miss Ren is born with a seductive nature."
"What's even more remarkable is that her entrance was unique, and her piano skills were absolutely superb."
"If I could hear her play a tune on the zither, then... hehe..."
"Wishful thinking! She is the Holy Maiden, with countless evil masters under her command, and her father was the former leader of the cult."
"His Star-Absorbing Might shakes the martial world; who dares to defy him?"
"If she knew you were having such delusions, countless people would probably take your life in an instant."
The music lingered, the light and shadows shifted, and the expressions of the two people changed with the music.
Countless gazes grew increasingly intense, staring at them greedily.
However, most of the outlaws in the martial arts world only dared to steal glances at Sun Xiuqing. After all, although the disciples of Emei were noble, they would not risk being killed for taking a second look.
As for Ren Yingying, even though the power behind her was not as great as that of the top martial arts sects, her name still inspired fear within the Ming Dynasty.
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Although she was superior to Sun Xiuqing, only a few powerful and influential people dared to openly scrutinize her.
At the summit of the mountain, a figure in white stood gracefully in the wind, her figure peerless.
"Two more targets have been found. This Ren Yingying... perhaps she can bring a smile to the Emperor's face."
Meanwhile, in the southern border of the Sui Dynasty, a magnificent palace suddenly stood atop a mountain ridge.
Above the palace gate, three ancient and powerful characters, though not written in any contemporary script, were instantly recognizable to all the martial artists who came—
"Incredible! What secrets do these characters hold? I've never seen them before, yet I can instantly grasp their meaning."
"You're short-sighted, aren't you?"
"A true martial arts master can infuse their will into all things in heaven and earth, and naturally, this will also be integrated into writing."
"Although these three ancient seal characters are obscure and difficult to understand, and no one can decipher them, the true essence of martial arts contained within them is absolutely real."