Saintess's Invitation

I want to play mahjong, but there's no mahjong set up here. What should I do?

Make it yourself!

What material is most convenient? Spirit Stone, and specifically, Top-Grade Spiritual Stone, one of which is worth the same as one hundred ordinary Spirit Stone.

The current Your Highness Saintess 'rich', that's how capricious she is!

But... the thought of 'this Saintess is rich now' made Qi Zixiao even more unhappy. She was indeed rich now, but the problem was that most of these Spirit Stone were earned by that guy.

"Why is that guy's shadow everywhere?!"

Qi Zixiao rolled her eyes and finished making all the mahjong tiles. They were so perfectly sized and flat that they looked as if they had been pressed out by a modern machine tool.

Then, she 'colored' the mahjong tiles according to her memory.

The back is a simple light blue.

The coloring process wasn't difficult either. After all, this was the Cultivation World, not the ordinary ancient people who were backward in everything. With the combination of 'immortal techniques' and various materials, everything became much simpler.

After the mahjong set was ready, Qi Zixiao waved her hand, removed the Soundproof Barrier, and said softly, "Chen Cheng, Zhou Yining."

"Your Highness, we are waiting."

The two women responded immediately.

"Call..."

"..."

Qi Zixiao stopped abruptly as she was about to speak.

She had originally planned to have Chen Cheng and the other two girls call another Protector Disciple, so that they wouldn't be short one person, right?

But then I thought, what's the point of fighting with my own Protector Disciple?

Even if I beat them all and even win all their Spirit Stone, I wouldn't feel proud, would I?

To win, you naturally have to win money from outsiders!

And it would be best if he were a tycoon, so that I might be able to earn more than him over time!

Moreover, I've long been annoyed by the Holy Son's pretentious attitude, and the Snow Maiden is also secretly causing trouble, thinking we don't know?

This time, let's take down a bunch of rich guys! Ideally, we'll win all their Spirit Stone.

In this way, wouldn't I be able to turn the tide?

Yes, that's exactly how it should be done!

This Saintess is indeed very clever.

Qi Zixiao nodded secretly. After experiencing multiple blows just now, she even began to doubt her own intelligence.

Looking at it now, their IQ is still quite high~

At least that's what Qi Zixiao herself thinks.

Even she herself didn't realize that her many experiences on Earth had made her... 'go bad'.

So naughty, so naughty~

After figuring everything out, she immediately changed her mind. "You all go and invite Dan Chengzi, the Divine... uh, the Holy Son, the Snow Maiden, and the others. Tell them that I, the Saintess, have set up a 'challenge' on Bright Moon Peak to play chess with them!"

"Moreover, this chess game was learned by this Saintess from the General Principles of Daoist Arts Under Heaven. Chess is like life, containing endless Daoist principles. If you wish to comprehend the Dao from it, bring enough Spirit Stone and come here quickly."

"Ah?"

Chen Cheng was stunned, her little face blank. "Your Highness, you... you even want to invite the Snow Maiden and the Holy Son?"

They thought the idea that chess is like life and contains profound truths was very sophisticated, but they didn't question it.

after all...

The news has spread throughout the sect that the Saintess Qi Zixiao obtained the Tao Te Ching from the General Principles of Daoist Arts Under Heaven. Subsequently, she used it to trigger a celestial accumulation of merit, and the Holy Master also broke through his bottleneck through his understanding of the Tao Te Ching...

This news came directly from the mouth of the Holy Master Mo Daolin!

Therefore, now, even if Qi Zixiao said that there was anything in the General Principles of Daoist Arts Under Heaven, not many people would be surprised.

What surprised them was why they would invite the Holy Son, their mortal enemy, to play this game that contained the Dao.

And we also need to invite Snow Maiden and the others?

Isn't this just creating an opponent?

Most importantly, what does it mean to bring enough Spirit Stone?

"Could it be?!"

Zhou Yining suddenly exclaimed, bowed in response, and then quickly left with Chen Cheng.

Once they were some distance apart, Chen Cheng asked, puzzled, "Why did you pull me? Your Highness's actions... do you understand?"

"Perhaps I understand some of it."

Zhou Yining took a deep breath. "Your Highness is an unparalleled genius with Peerless Genius talent. Now, you have been blessed with merit by heaven. I'm afraid there are few people throughout history who can compare with you."

"Perhaps, in Your Highness's heart, an invincible belief has already been forged!"

"Perhaps, what His Highness wants is to cultivate a few rivals who can barely keep up with him, otherwise..."

"In the years to come, the higher you climb, the colder it gets; won't that be too lonely?"

"Hiss!!!"

Chen Cheng gasped.

"With unwavering faith, I walk the invincible path! Fearing loneliness and the lack of rivals in the future, I personally nurtured a prodigy like the Holy Son..."

"That's just how it is."

"Your Highness, her invincible will has been forged!!!"

The two women were so shocked that they trembled, but at the same time they felt incredibly confident and proud.

"It is our greatest honor to follow Your Highness."

"We can contact Dan Chengzi directly using the Sound Transmission Jade Talisman, but we will need to visit Snow Maiden and the Holy Son in person."

Chen Cheng and Zhou Yining pondered this and first contacted Dan Chengzi through the 'Internet'.

The latter was refining pills, and he had turned the 'terminal' that Lin Fan had made into the shape of a jade pendant and hung it on his waist. It looked quite good.

Suddenly, a beeping sound rang out.

"Could it be that Junior Sister Yun replied to me?!"

This guy was overjoyed, but after inputting his True Essence, he discovered that it wasn't the Junior Sister Yun he had been longing for.

"Your Highness's Protector Disciple?"

After a brief exchange, Dan Chengzi wondered to himself, "What does His Highness want with me?"

"His Highness will be discussing the 'Great Path of Cultivation' and has specially ordered us to invite elites of our generation. If you are interested, Brother Dan, please go to Bright Moon Peak."

"Could it be... that Her Your Highness Saintess is going to preach?!"

Dan Chengzi was startled, then overjoyed. "Indeed, clinging to His Highness's coattails was the right choice."

He was overjoyed and immediately replied, "Your Highness's invitation shows your respect for me. How could Dan Chengzi dare to refuse? Junior Sister Chen Cheng, rest assured, I will head to Bright Moon Peak immediately!"

"In that case, we will hang up. However, senior brother, our prince specifically reminded us to remember to bring Spirit Stone."

"Okay, okay."

The call ended, and Dan Chengzi turned and left.

What? Alchemy?

So what if the pills in the furnace are ruined? They're just common pills for the sect to make anyway. So what if the furnace explodes?

How can it compare to the Great Dao spoken of by His Highness?!

Didn't you hear what the Holy Master said? The Holy Master himself broke through to the next Tao Te Ching. It is a great honor for His Highness to invite us to preach!

Dan Chengzi was overjoyed.

As for why he brought Spirit Stone... Dan Chengzi was also a little puzzled.

"Could it be that this sermon will require a lot of Spirit Stone? Very likely!"

He guessed it must be related to preaching, and besides, His Highness would never harm them, would he?

Snow Maiden Peak.

Chen Cheng and Zhou Yining were stopped by the Snow Maiden's followers, whose expressions were unfriendly.

"What are you two doing at Snow Maiden Peak?!"

Qi Zixiao to prominence later on. Although she was clearly far behind in the ranking of disciples, she ended up becoming Saintess.

Snow Maiden is the current Eldest Senior Sister, with excellent talent and beauty. Naturally, she became dissatisfied with Qi Zixiao over time.

Over time, her followers also became very hostile towards Chen Cheng and other Protector Disciple the Saintess.

After all, if the Snow Maiden becomes the Saintess, then they will be the Protector Disciple...

The Protector Disciple are far better off than the followers of the Ten Disciples in terms of both status and treatment, and they even have 'official nominations'. It would be strange if they could tolerate Chen Cheng and other female talents.

"Your Highness has given the order."

Zhou Yining spoke with a cold face.

They were not to be trifled with, and they never had the habit of trying to curry favor with others, much less diminish Qi Zixiao's reputation.

"What great power the Saintess possesses!"

Among the Snow Maiden's followers, someone said sarcastically, "It's a pity that no matter how powerful the Saintess is, her orders are useless on Snow Maiden Peak."

"Could you be representing Eldest Senior Sister?"

Chen Cheng mocked.

The other party's face immediately darkened. "Speak your mind, or shut up."

"His Highness has decreed that a chess game will be held at Bright Moon Peak in a short while. We will play chess, and as chess is like life, we will discuss the great Dao!"

Zhou Yining said coldly, "Seeing that Eldest Senior Sister has some talent, she sent us to invite her. If you want to go, remember to bring enough Spirit Stone."

"If you don't go, then it's as if this never happened!"

Qi Zixiao is giving a sermon?!

The followers looked at each other in bewilderment. What the heck?

Qi Zixiao invited his Eldest Senior Sister to play chess and even give a sermon? Who are they trying to fool? The two sides are already enemies; it's already a miracle they didn't resort to underhanded tactics, let alone give a sermon?

"A brilliant plan!"

The man sneered again, "Is the preaching a pretense, and your real intention to create momentum?"

"If Eldest Senior Sister goes, wouldn't that prove that she is inferior to the Saintess Eldest Senior Sister?"

Chen Cheng: "???? Could it be that Eldest Senior Sister is stronger than the Saintess?"

The other person's breath hitched. "..."

this...

"Our Eldest Senior Sister is exceptionally talented; given time, few can rival her!"

"Does Eldest Senior Sister know about what you're saying?"

"Enough!"

Amid the argument, the Snow Maiden's voice echoed from within the Cave Residence: "Tell Qi Zixiao that I will arrive shortly!"

She couldn't listen anymore.

Indeed, she was jealous of Qi Zixiao and dreamed of surpassing her, but... it was really embarrassing to just use words like that.

"Then we shall take our leave..."

Chen Cheng and Zhou Yining said goodbye and left.

The Snow Maiden's expression turned ugly. "Playing chess and discussing the Great Dao?"

"Hmph! I'd like to see what tricks you're up to!"

Ten Thousand Stars Peak, outside the residence of the Holy Son.

As fellow Protector Disciple, the Holy Son's Protector Disciple, though arrogant, did not say much. Instead, after pondering for a moment, they summoned the Holy Son through the formation.

"What is it?"

The voice of the Holy Son rang out.

"We have come here on His Highness's orders to invite His Holy Son Your Highness to bring sufficient Spirit Stone to Bright Moon Peak for a game of chess and a discussion on the Great Dao."

"Playing chess???"

The Holy Son's voice changed slightly, showing a hint of surprise.

Then, he chuckled lightly, "Heh, is Qi Zixiao so eager to show off her status?"

"If I go to Bright Moon Peak to preach to her, wouldn't it seem to outsiders that I, the Holy Son, am inferior to her?"

"You think you can confuse my Dao Heart with such a trivial method?"

"Too naive, she... lost!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Cheng's expression tightened. "So, Your Holy Son Your Highness is going to refuse?"

"Go, why not go?"

Creak.

The door opened, and the Holy Son's entire body was enveloped in the flow of Dao principles, which was quite terrifying.

"This Holy Son is invincible in this era. He fears not even the Life Forbidden Zone, so why should he fear the mere Bright Moon Peak?"