Chapter 245
Ji Jiang and the other woman suddenly realized something and said, "Master is brilliant! As long as the three of us fight him fair and square, even a Saint Realm expert would have no reason to stop us!"
Kong added, "After the war, Princess Xiao had a profound awakening and voluntarily converted to Buddhism. The Holy Academy has even less reason to stop her. If the Holy Academy wants to forcibly intervene, Buddhism will naturally not stand idly by!"
"One last question, what if she doesn't go to the Quasi-Emperor Ancient Tomb?"
Kong clasped his hands together and said calmly, "If she doesn't go, then she has no right to be our enemy. We can easily find an opportunity to eliminate her later!"
Upon hearing this, Ji and Jiang followed his example, clasping their hands together and saying with a smile, "Amitabha! Master, your strategic planning is superb; this matter is sure to succeed!"
The three exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.
The Saint Treasure Pavilion, sixth floor.
Xiao Minghuang searched here for a long time and found many magical treasures Way of Stars, but he felt that they were not quite right for him.
"The magical artifacts here are either too low-grade or not compatible with my abilities."
"Hmm? That magical artifact over there seems quite impressive."
"This magical artifact is quite good, but unfortunately I don't use a sword."
Xiao Minghuang examined hundreds of treasures but failed to select a single suitable magical artifact.
She sighed inwardly.
Suddenly, a familiar scent wafted over, and she turned to see a face beaming with delight.
"Luo Qianhua? What's she doing here?"
Previously, she and Luo Qianhua had broken up, and she thought they would never see each other again, but she didn't expect to meet again so soon.
As she pondered how to respond, Luo Qianhua quickened her pace and stood before her.
"Princess Xiao, what a coincidence!" Luo Qianhua approached with a smile, as if the falling out in the secret realm had never happened.
"Alliance Leader Luo, how have you been?"
Xiao Minghuang nodded indifferently, then took a half step back, wanting to distance himself from her.
She didn't think Luo Qianhua's visit was anything good, so she was very cold and watched her like she was a thief.
"Why are you hiding?" Luo Qianhua pouted. "Are you afraid I'll take advantage of you?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's face darkened, and she said coldly, "Alliance Leader Luo, please show some respect. There is no relationship between us. If you dare to overstep your bounds again, don't blame me for being impolite!"
She could tell that Luo Qianhua was the kind of person who liked to take advantage of others, so she absolutely couldn't be too polite!
"I just came to offer the princess a small suggestion, why are you being so fierce..." Luo Qianhua huffed, her expression tinged with a hint of allure, and muttered, "I'm not a bad guy, why are you so wary?"
303. The Great Sun Moon True Scripture
Xiao Minghuang took two steps back, feeling that this woman had matured considerably since their first meeting, and her sudden appearance now must be part of a scheme.
"Speak, then leave quickly. I'm choosing a magical artifact and don't have time for idle chatter."
"That's exactly why I came here." Luo Qianhua blinked, revealing a sly smile. "There are countless magical treasures in the Saint Treasure Pavilion. If the princess were to choose one by one, it would be a waste of a lot of time. Fortunately, I know of a magical treasure that is very suitable for the princess. It just depends on whether the princess wants to listen to a few words of my rambling."
Xiao Minghuang calmed down. Luo Qianhua's sudden appearance had made her somewhat irrational. Now that she had come to her senses, she felt that listening to Luo Qianhua for a few minutes wouldn't be a big deal. If Luo Qianhua could provide useful information, it would save her a lot of time.
After all, there was only one month left before the opening of the Quasi-Emperor Ancient Tomb, and she needed to squeeze out more time for cultivation.
"Speak!" Xiao Minghuang said.
"Princess, please come with me."
Luo Qianhua smiled and then led Xiao Minghuang through a maze of turns to a private room.
The compartment was labeled with the name of the magical artifact stored inside: the Great Sun Moon Holy Sword.
"There once was Sun Moon Supreme, who achieved immortality in an unknown era. It is said that he could rival the Great Emperor. He created a supreme classic called the <Great Sun Moon True Scripture>. Here is a magical treasure he forged during his time as a sage, named the Great Sun Moon Holy Sword!"
Luo Qianhua explained, turning to Xiao Minghuang, and said sincerely, "I know that the princess has Pure Yang Physique and will definitely prepare to build the Yin Yang Sacred Palace in the future, so this magic weapon must be in harmony with the princess's Daoist practices, making it the most suitable!"
She paused, then continued, "Would the princess like to go inside and take a look?"
Xiao Minghuang hesitated slightly. If he agreed, it would mean accepting Luo Qianhua's kindness, and this person's intentions were impure; there might be trouble in the future...
However.
This magical artifact truly suits her perfectly.
Although Luo Qianhua's character is flawed, her judgment is indeed excellent.
The previous Heavenly Dipper Star Chart was practically tailor-made for her.
At worst, I'll just be more careful in the future and not fall for this woman's tricks again...
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Minghuang stepped into the cubicle, where she saw a long sword placed inside.
Starting from the tip of the sword, the blade is divided into two extremes: one side is white, warm and vibrant, while the other side is black, cold and lifeless.
The white side is engraved with a large sun, and the black side is engraved with a crescent moon. One side is like the spring breeze, and the other side is like autumn frost, complementing each other perfectly.
"It really suits me."
Xiao Minghuang nodded in satisfaction, extending her slender fingers to stroke the blade of the longsword. She felt its smooth, comfortable texture and felt no aversion towards her.
This means the magic weapon has approved of her.
She immediately took the longsword, held it in her palm, and felt a cool sensation, as if all the pores on her body were opening up.
"This is..."
She let out a soft exclamation, sensing the formidable power contained within the longsword. This power even made her blood and flesh boil, and her physical strength subtly increased, as if it could erupt at any moment.
With a thought, Xiao Minghuang gently raised her longsword. The sun and moon engraved on the front and back of the sword seemed to come alive, detaching from the blade and rotating around the tip. The sunlight and moonlight reflected each other, creating a magnificent and beautiful scene.
"Truly worthy of being a Holy King's magic weapon!"
After killing Wang Cheng, the Great Destruction Sword also fell into her hands. Although both were Saint-level magic weapons, the two were simply incomparable!
As Xiao Minghuang's thoughts ceased, the sun and moon returned to their proper places. She thought to herself, "Although this holy sword is incredibly powerful, I always feel that something is missing, and I can't fully control it."
"Perhaps it's because I only have Pure Yang Physique, rather than a combination of Yin and Yang, that I can't fully control this sword."
Xiao Minghuang pondered, "Or perhaps my cultivation method isn't entirely compatible with this sword."
As her cultivation level increased, the <Ziwei Imperial Dao Scripture> gradually became unable to keep up with her progress. After all, it was only a Heaven-tier Cultivation Method, and its limit was only the King Realm.
"Perhaps I can take this opportunity to cultivate an Emperor-level technique!"
Or perhaps it's a supreme classic!
Xiao Minghuang thought to herself that she didn't necessarily have to cultivate the Emperor's Law; what suited her best was the best.
The Supreme Law is not necessarily inferior to the Emperor Law. The Emperor is strong because of his own strength, not because his technique is stronger!
"I'll go to the Scripture Depository later and cultivate the Supreme Technique of the Sun Moon Supreme. This should be the most suitable cultivation method for me at the moment."
Having made up her mind, Xiao Minghuang walked out of the cubicle.
Seeing Xiao Minghuang walk out holding a long sword with distinct black and white markings, Luo Qianhua understood everything.
"Congratulations, Princess, on the birth of your precious Saint Treasure!"
Luo Qianhua said with a smile.
"Hmm." Xiao Minghuang responded lightly. She knew that this meant she owed Luo Qianhua a favor, which she would definitely have to repay in the future. To avoid a repeat of what happened in the Tiangang Secret Realm, where things were beyond her control, Xiao Minghuang took the initiative to ask, "Is there anything I can help you with? I will consider it."
The implication is that she wouldn't agree if it wasn't reasonable.
At this point, Luo Qianhua finally revealed her true intentions. From the moment they met, she had been fawning over Xiao Minghuang and guiding her, all in anticipation of this one sentence. She knew Xiao Minghuang was a reasonable person, so she had taken the initiative to do her a favor in order to make her request.
This is what is meant by a wise man having a way of deceiving others.
"Previously, what happened in the Tiangang Secret Realm was something I hadn't considered, but it was indeed beyond my expectations. My original plan was for the princess to control the Heavenly Dipper Stone Tablet, kill Wang Cheng and the others, and then we would drive out the other holy land disciples together. I never expected..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang thought that if things continued to develop along this line of thought, it was indeed not Luo Qianhua's fault. No one could have imagined that she would suddenly take control of the core of the secret realm and become as powerful as a celestial being descended to earth.
"Let's not talk about the past anymore. You only said you were helping me this time, but what do you want from me in return?"
Xiao Minghuang couldn't hold back any longer and awkwardly changed the subject, but Luo Qianhua saw through her immediately.
"Princess, you misunderstand. I have no intention of doing anything to you. It's just that I wish to accompany you on the trip to the Eastern Ridge Quasi-Emperor Ancient Tomb next month. Would you be so kind as to grant me that opportunity?"
Luo Qianhua cautiously probed. After a period of contact, she had a general understanding of Xiao Minghuang's personality. She knew that he was a person who clearly distinguished between love and hate. If he really disliked her completely, he wouldn't pay any attention to her at all. He wouldn't drag things out. He would only refuse verbally, but his body would still behave.
As expected, Xiao Minghuang pondered for a moment and nodded.
"If it's just about going together, that's fine, but you must follow my instructions on the way. You can't act on your own, and you mustn't cause trouble. If you violate these principles during the journey, then you shouldn't stay with me."
Xiao Minghuang gave a few instructions. Although she had already agreed, she still left room for maneuver to prevent Luo Qianhua from causing any more trouble.
304. See you there!
"Okay, okay!"
Luo Qianhua nodded vigorously, agreeing to any condition as long as Princess Xiao was willing to take her in.
Right now, Xiao Minghuang is her greatest hope. No matter what, she must stay by her side. Only by staying by her side can she possibly win her favor and prepare for the future.
With the trip to the Quasi-Emperor Ancient Tomb concluded, Luo Qianhua suggested, "I know that the Sun Moon Supreme's cultivation technique, the <Great Sun Moon True Scripture>, is kept in the Scripture Depository. Princess, why don't you go and take a look? Perhaps it will be helpful in refining the Great Sun Moon Holy Sword."
Without Luo Qianhua needing to say more, Xiao Minghuang had already planned to go, and now that Luo Qianhua was leading the way, it was even better.
"Okay, let's go!"
After returning the token to the old man guarding the pavilion and registering, Xiao Minghuang left the Saint Treasure Pavilion and headed towards the Scripture Depository.
The Scripture Depository was not far from the Saint Treasure Pavilion, and the two arrived in no time.
The Scripture Depository Repository covers a vast area, dozens of times larger than the Saint Treasure Pavilion. The entire palace is magnificent and imposing, with towering towers carved with countless Daoist patterns, profound and mysterious, seemingly expressing the endless Dao and principles of the universe.
Inside the pavilion, a large sun floats high above, illuminating the entire tower. Upon entering, one sees a row of bookshelves filled with various precious books, a dazzling array that overwhelms the eye.
Inside the main hall, people came and went, mostly young disciples whose cultivation levels were not high, and very few had exceeded the Primal Embryo Realm.
Since entering the Holy Academy, Xiao Minghuang had not yet visited the Scripture Depository and was not familiar with its layout. A look of curiosity crossed his face as he asked, "Is the Scripture Depository really this large?"
Luo Qianhua smiled and explained, "Princess, you may not know this, but the Scripture Depository is different from the Treasure Pavilion. The magical treasures in the Treasure Pavilion are gone with each one given away, so its size fluctuates, but it always remains roughly the same. However, the cultivation techniques in the Scripture Depository are mostly just rubbings, so its size only increases, never decreases."
"Moreover, the Scripture Depository is a small world of its own, where all disciples of the Holy Academy come to receive cultivation techniques. This is only the first floor, and it only stores cultivation techniques below the Spirit Seed Realm."
As Luo Qianhua walked, she spoke towards a staircase in the center of the main hall, "However, this first floor is also where the most cultivation techniques are stored; the scale decreases as you go up."
"I see."
Xiao Minghuang responded and followed Luo Qianhua up the stairs to the second floor.
The second floor was significantly smaller than the first, but it was still filled with various books.
"The second floor is where cultivation techniques from the Primal Embryo Realm to the Nascent Soul Realm are stored. The stairs are over there; let's go."
The two quickly arrived at the third floor, which was where the King Realm cultivation techniques were stored. They didn't linger and headed straight for the fourth floor.
The fourth floor was noticeably smaller, but it was still filled with hundreds of shelves, each row crammed with books, probably numbering in the tens of thousands.
Luo Qianhua explained, "This is the fourth floor, which houses all the Saint Realm cultivation techniques collected since the founding of the Holy Academy, as well as some classic texts from Great Saints and Saint Kings. If the princess has the time, she may also browse through them here."
"No need, let's go straight up."
Xiao Minghuang shook her head. Normally, she might stay here, but she would be heading to the Quasi-Emperor Ancient Tomb in a month, so she needed to seize the time to improve her cultivation.
The two then went to the fifth floor.
As you ascend to the fifth floor, the surrounding space suddenly shrinks, and all you can see are a few dozen steps away and a handful of shelves.
Furthermore, the books here are not piled together like on the lower level; instead, each bookshelf holds only one or a few books, clearly a deliberate arrangement.
Xiao Minghuang's gaze swept across each bookshelf, and he could feel a Daoist aura flowing in the void, as if the Daoist techniques recorded in the books had come to life and were radiating outwards.
Luo Qianhua, "This is the fifth floor, where the books of Quasi-Emperors and Supremes are stored. Among them are works by predecessors from past eras, as well as works by living ancestors."
As she spoke, she pointed to a corner and said, "The classic text of the Great Sun Moon Supreme is displayed on that shelf."
Xiao Minghuang's gaze fell on the shelf, where a Jade Slip, emitting a pale blue halo, with wisps of mist drifting out from it.
"The manuscripts in the Scripture Depository are all sealed, both to protect the Jade Slip from decay over time and to prevent disciples from recklessly cultivating and Qi Deviation. Princess, you can register at the deacon's office at the entrance to have the seal removed."
Luo Qianhua, "The princess is now Two Halls Disciple. She may not take more than three quasi-emperor and supreme classics from the Scripture Depository, no more than ten Great Sage and Saint King cultivation techniques and supernatural powers, and no more than one hundred Saint Realm cultivation techniques and supernatural powers. There are no restrictions for King Realm and below."
"Okay, I understand."