Breakthrough to Dou Zong, Protector Wu Arrives and Insults Him

Seven days passed quickly.

During those seven days, aside from Nalan Yanran visiting twice, Ji Changqing had lived quite comfortably.

Yun Yun had said she would find him an alchemist, so she was probably still screening candidates.

Protector Wu had not caused any trouble either.

Everything was peaceful.

"Sign in!"

[ Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a wisp of pure Dou Qi! ]

As a wisp of Chaotic Five Elements Dou Qi flowed into him,

Ji Changqing let out a long breath, and his aura suddenly surged dramatically.

"Finally about to break through to Dou Zong."

With a sweep of his sleeve, three hundred and sixty Formation Flags layered over one another, surrounding the Wicker Fence Courtyard.

Moon Concealing Star Gathering Formation!

There were currently two Dou Zong powerhouses within the Misty Cloud Sect.

When breaking through to Dou Zong, some Dou Qi energy would inevitably leak out. To avoid drawing Yun Shan and Protector Wu's attention, it was necessary to use a formation to conceal his aura.

No need to be arrogant. Break through quietly.

After a moment of silence,

the energy within the Wicker Fence Courtyard began to tremble violently around Ji Changqing.

Space was like a fragile eggshell, scoured and stripped away by the violent energy. Spiderweb-like spatial cracks spread toward Ji Changqing.

Even ordinary Dou Zong powerhouses would not dare withstand such a situation head-on.

Yet Ji Changqing sat cross-legged on the Meditation Mat as a halo of Buddhist light slowly formed behind his head.

There was neither joy nor sorrow on his handsome face. A layer of golden light coated his entire body, giving him an indestructible air.

Earth Tier Low-Grade Fighting Skill, Immovable Wisdom King Golden Body!

As the spatial cracks spread toward him, they actually produced sharp clangs like metal and stone striking each other!

Within the Wicker Fence Courtyard, energy raged. When the energy tremors reached a critical point, they suddenly stalled, then poured continuously into Ji Changqing.

Just as the Wicker Fence Courtyard gradually returned to calm,

Ji Changqing, who had been seated cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes. A vast, imposing aura spread from his lean body, like a dormant dragon awakening, nearly breaking through the formation's concealment.

"So this is Dou Zong..."

Ji Changqing clenched his fist, sensing the powerful strength surging through his body. His heart swelled with lofty ambition.

It was the confidence brought by the explosive increase in strength after a breakthrough.

But the very next second, Ji Changqing ruthlessly doused that newly ignited flame of confidence.

"Pride is the beginning of a person's destruction!"

"What is Dou Zong? Everything before Dou Di is merely the foundation!"

"Although I possess the eleventh-ranked Bone Spirit Cold Flame, six Earth Tier Fighting Skills cultivated to perfection, and a cultivation technique that has advanced to Earth Tier High-Grade along with my realm, none of that... amounts to anything!"

"Not to mention those far away. If I were to face Protector Wu in the Misty Cloud Sect..."

Ji Changqing's gaze flickered wildly as he silently weighed the matter.

"In the original story, Xiao Yan as a Dou Wang could fight a Dou Zong. Even setting aside cultivation realm, my current setup far surpasses Xiao Yan's at that time."

"But fighting above my level is too risky. Besides, Protector Wu hasn't caused me trouble, so I can't go looking for trouble myself. Yes, that's right. I should keep lying low."

Over the next two days,

Ji Changqing consolidated his realm and familiarized himself with the power of a Dou Zong.

Then, on that day, Yun Yun came to his door with an unpleasant expression.

The first thing she said upon entering the Bamboo House surprised Ji Changqing.

"Changqing, I'll find you another place to stay."

"Why, Master?"

Ji Changqing was puzzled.

The Bamboo House was remote. Other than being quieter, its living conditions were not even as good as an ordinary disciple's cave dwelling. Why did she want him to move?

"I don't know either. Your grandmaster gave the order. As your master... there's really nothing I can do."

Yun Yun furrowed her delicate brows.

Thinking of Yun Shan's uncompromising attitude earlier made her angry.

"Changqing, do you not want to?"

Seeing that Ji Changqing's expression was somewhat unpleasant, Yun Yun gritted her teeth and turned around.

"I'll go back and speak to your grandmaster right now. We'll stay here!"

"It's fine, Master."

Ji Changqing hurriedly grabbed Yun Yun's sleeve.

His expression returned to normal, and he said with a smile,

"Since it is Grandmaster's order, Master should not disobey it. Changqing will simply move somewhere else."

After storing everything in the room inside his Storage Ring,

Ji Changqing left the Bamboo House with Yun Yun.

At that moment, a pale-faced man radiating an icy aura pushed open the wicker gate and approached them.

Yun Shan was following beside him.

Seeing the two of them, Ji Changqing's heart gave a sudden jolt, but his expression did not change in the slightest. He bowed slightly.

"Greetings, Grandmaster."

Yun Shan raised his eyes and swept a calm glance over Ji Changqing.

Two-star Dou Zhe.

A trace of disappointment flashed through his eyes, and he nodded almost imperceptibly.

When Ji Changqing had first been carried back to the Misty Cloud Sect by Yun Yun,

his exceptional talent had drawn Yun Shan's attention for quite some time, and he had even agreed to bestow upon him the title of Yunlan Saint Son.

But as time passed, Ji Changqing's stagnating Dou Qi cultivation left him increasingly disappointed.

By now, he had nearly forgotten that he even had such a grand-disciple.

If Yun Yun had not insisted so strongly, he would have long since revoked Ji Changqing's title of Yunlan Saint Son.

A two-star Dou Zhe Yunlan Saint Son was simply too humiliating for the Misty Cloud Sect!

Yun Yun was dissatisfied that Yun Shan had ordered Ji Changqing to move, so she kept a cold face and did not greet him.

"Hehe, the place is acceptable. I simply don't like using things left behind by others."

Protector Wu raised a finger and casually pointed at Ji Changqing.

"You. Thoroughly clean this place."

"Throw out the tables, chairs, and bed inside. Replace them with new ones."

"Changqing, let's go."

Naturally, Yun Yun would not let Ji Changqing clean up after someone else.

But Yun Shan had to personally accompany this icy man, making him clearly an honored guest. She could not reprimand him and could only leave with Changqing.

"Hm? Did I say you could leave?"

Protector Wu looked expressionlessly at Yun Yun and Ji Changqing. His eyes faintly glowed crimson, and a cold curve rose at the corner of his lips as he slowly spoke.

"Since you want to leave so badly, the two of you can stay here and serve me instead."

"Try taking another step."

Yun Yun's pretty face turned icy.

Ji Changqing lowered his head obediently.

"Wu Ying, enough!"

Yun Shan flashed forward and stood before Yun Yun and Ji Changqing. His mighty Dou Qi stirred gusts of howling wind as he said coldly,

"I will have someone clean this place."

"But one of them is the current Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, and the other is the Holy Son of the Misty Cloud Sect."

"Do not go too far by making them do such menial work."

Yun Shan's tone was resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

Yun Yun's status needed no explanation.

Even Ji Changqing, though Yun Shan did not favor him, was still the Holy Son of the Misty Cloud Sect no matter what.

How could he possibly serve someone else?

If word got out, where would he, the old Sect Leader of Cloud Mist, put his face?

Protector Wu fixed Yun Shan with a gloomy stare.

Remembering that he still needed the other man to do something for him,

he decided to yield over such a trivial matter.

"Hehe, Holy Son?"

Though he had decided not to act, Protector Wu shook his head and sneered.

"Can shallow waters produce a true dragon?"

"A mere disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect dares call himself a Holy Son?"

"A stupid pig remains a stupid pig, no matter how impressive its title is."

Yun Yun gritted her teeth and clenched her hands tightly. Azure Dou Qi gathered around her fists.

She could not endure such insults toward Ji Changqing.

Then, a warm hand suddenly wrapped around her fist.

Yun Yun turned to look at Ji Changqing and saw a broad smile on his handsome face.

"Let's go, Master. I'm fine."