Chapter 263

"Xiu'er, don't be afraid. Once we return to the Holy Academy, we'll ask the Sun Hall Mistress for help. He will definitely heal your eyes!"

Xiao Minghuang comforted her, knowing that the most important thing at this moment was to calm Xu Xiuer down.

Otherwise, the other party will collapse.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope rose in Xu Xiuer's heart.

"Of course, as long as the Sun Hall Mistress is willing to help, you will be fine."

Xiao Minghuang solemnly assured him.

Although she wasn't sure if the Sun Hall Mistress really had a way to cure it, even if she couldn't succeed, she would still try to get Xu Xiuer's eyes cured, even if it meant asking the Emperor!

Finally, Xu Xiuer calmed down.

After a period of calm, she took the initiative to bring up the last thing she saw.

"It was an incredibly brilliant arc of light, I don't know how to describe it... it was so bright..."

332. Heavenly Divine Object

The final scene flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but feel a mix of awe and fear, as if she had witnessed the vastness of the world at its beginning.

Based solely on the description, Xiao Minghuang had no way of judging, so she asked, "What's your opinion?"

Xu Xiuer pondered for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't know either."

"Get some rest, don't overthink it, leave the rest to me!"

Xiao Minghuang pulled her into his arms and gently comforted her.

"Um..."

Xu Xiuer leaned against her chest, her breathing gradually calming down.

In order not to disturb her, Xiao Minghuang communicated with Ye Ruoshui through their Primordial Spirit connection.

"Your Highness, it's all my fault. If I hadn't taken it upon myself to let Xiu'er deduce the origin of that thing, she wouldn't have gone blind."

Ye Ruoshui said with a face full of self-reproach.

"It's not your fault. This time it's my fault too. I didn't notice it sooner, which led to Xiu'er getting hurt!" Xiao Minghuang was also filled with guilt.

Xiao Minghuang said, "The most important thing right now is to find a way to cure Xiu'er. The ancient tomb will open in one day, and it will be too late for us to return to the Holy Academy."

At this moment, Lin Wanqiu, who had been silent all along, spoke up, "Your Highness, when Xiu'er was injured just now, I seemed to have a feeling, I seemed to sense that arc of light..."

"Oh?" Xiao Minghuang immediately pressed, "Tell me more!"

Lin Wanqiu pondered for a moment and explained, "Your Highness should know that I possess the Innate Taiyin Divine Body, which makes me more sensitive to the corresponding Taiyang constitution. Therefore, I can also sense some of the characteristics of the Sun Divine Object within Su Miaomiao's body."

"I have heard that above what people call the Heaven and Earth Divine Object, there exists an even more ancient and powerful substance, known as the Heavenly Divine Object."

"The Heavenly Divine Object contain the true power of the Great Dao, capable of withstanding the destruction of an entire realm without decay. Even a Great Emperor cannot destroy them, and even a Saint may not be able to use them."

At this point, Lin Wanqiu's expression turned serious. She slowly said, "The thing inside Su Miaomiao's body gives me the feeling that it transcends the level of Heaven and Earth Divine Object. It should undoubtedly be a Heavenly Divine Object!"

"Heavenly Divine Object!"

Upon hearing these four words, even the usually composed Xiao Minghuang's expression changed.

She had heard of Heavenly Divine Object, but she had never seen one before.

For a moment, I didn't think in that direction.

Moreover, her Pure Yang Physique was not innate but acquired, unlike Lin Wanqiu's, so she did not have that subtle sensation.

Lin Wanqiu said seriously, "If I'm not mistaken, the Heavenly Divine Object within Su Miaomiao's body should be the seeds planted by evil magic. Moreover, it shouldn't be the work of City Lord Su; someone of his level shouldn't be able to do such a thing."

Xiao Minghuang nodded, deeply agreeing.

City Lord Su was only at the King Realm level and had no access to the level of Heavenly Divine Object. He probably provided Su Miaomiao as a furnace and was responsible for the subsequent cultivation, while the seed was probably provided by the demons of the Southern Wilderness.

Although the cause of the problem has been guessed, there is no way to solve the current problem.

"So, what should be done about Su Miaomiao?"

Xiao Minghuang said with a hint of helplessness.

First of all, he absolutely cannot stay here any longer; it's not safe for him. If the evil spirit returns, he will be killed by it.

But they were on their way to the ancient tomb of the Demon Supreme, and they knew they would encounter countless troubles along the way. Bringing such a small child along would be too inconvenient...

Suddenly, Xiao Minghuang slapped his forehead, annoyed, and said, "Look at me, I forgot about that!"

"After the secret realm evolved into a grotto-heaven, it can now be inhabited by living beings. We only need to temporarily place her in my grotto-heaven!"

As she spoke, she flicked her sleeve, and a faint light appeared between her brows, shooting out a beam of light that quickly magnified, enveloping Su Miaomiao and the entire stone bed.

Through this beam of light, Ye Ruoshui and the others could see that beyond the dim light lay a real world: towering mountains, flowing rivers, lush vegetation, and birds and beasts...

After settling Su Miaomiao in the cave, Xiao Minghuang picked up the sleeping Xu Xiuer and, together with Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, walked out.

Su Changge had been waiting outside, and upon seeing them appear, she immediately went to greet them.

When he saw that Xu Xiuer seemed to be injured and he didn't see Su Miaomiao, his expression immediately changed.

"Fairy Xiao, this is..."

Xiao Minghuang brought her jade-like finger to her lips, gesturing for silence.

"Shh!"

Then, she transmitted her voice. "Your sister's condition is somewhat complicated, but she is not in immediate danger. I will take her back to the Holy Academy and ask the Sun Hall Mistress to treat her. Fellow Daoist, please rest assured!"

"In that case, I'll leave it to Fairy Xiao!"

Su Changge breathed a sigh of relief.

"We are about to head to the ancient tomb. Fellow Daoist Su, would you like to come with us?"

Su Changge shook his head, looked at the ruins of Duohu City, and said, "No, I will rebuild the city here. Safe travels, fairies!"

After saying this, he bowed deeply again. "I entrust my younger sister to Fairy Xiao!"

He knew in his heart that once his sister left, she would probably never come back.

"Rest assured!"

Xiao Minghuang responded, and then a silver light appeared between his brows. A void gate opened, and the group stepped into it and disappeared.

Su Changge stood there, gazing at the ruins, her eyes filled with desolation...

Xiao Minghuang and his group left Duohu City and headed deep into the Eastern Ridge.

But shortly after they left the city, while traveling through a mountain stream...

Suddenly, a violent tremor struck, and the ship lurched violently as if it had crashed into an iceberg, causing everyone to stagger.

"What happened?"

Xiao Minghuang frowned, stretched out her slender hand, and used her spiritual power to stabilize the swaying ship and stop it from shaking.

"Your Highness, come quickly!"

Ye Ruoshui leaned against the window and called out.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang walked over, went to the window, and looked down. Her eyes widened immediately.

All I saw was...

Their ships were suspended in a vast world shrouded in mist, with countless white clouds below and the boundless deep sky above.

Not far from them stood a colossal palace, suspended in mid-air, radiating dazzling light.

This palace is a thousand feet tall, made entirely of platinum and glazed tiles, with carved beams and painted rafters, magnificent and grand, exuding an aura of solemnity and grandeur.

Where is this?

Ye Ruoshui looked around, utterly astonished.

"Please do not be alarmed, my young friends."

Just then, an old voice rang out.

As the sound rang out, wisps of white clouds began to move, eventually coalescing into a human figure that hovered in the void.

Xiao Minghuang looked up and saw an old man with white hair and beard, wearing a plain white robe. His face was covered with deep wrinkles, and he was extremely thin. An aura of decay permeated the surroundings, as if the life force in his entire body had been worn away by the years.

333. Supreme

However, the old man exuded a gentle aura, like the winter sun, warm and comforting.

His gaze fell on Xiao Minghuang, his eyes gleaming with a strange light, and he said with a smile, "Little girl, you are Xiao Minghuang?"

"It is indeed this junior..."

Xiao Minghuang bowed slightly and responded politely.

She knew in her heart that the seemingly frail old man who could pull the four of them, along with the entire ship, into another world without them even realizing it must be an incomparably powerful being.

At least, she had never felt this kind of boundless, majestic power, as if facing an entire world, from the Sun Hall Mistress.

Therefore, she initially judged that the old man in front of her was probably an immortal supreme being!

If someone of that level wanted to harm her, she would have died the moment they arrived; there would have been no need for her to put up any resistance.

Therefore, she was quite at ease.

"The young lady is neither humble nor arrogant; no wonder she attracts so many followers."

The old man chuckled, clearly appreciating Xiao Minghuang's performance.

Xiao Minghuang humbly replied, "Senior, you flatter me!"

"We've been talking for quite a while, and I haven't even introduced myself yet."

The old man stroked his beard, a kind smile on his face, "My surname is Su, but my original name has long been lost to time. Young friend, you may call me Ancestor Su."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang and the others were immediately startled.

Ancestor Su?

In the Dongling region, there are many people who can be revered as the ancestor of the Su family; even saints could be called that.

But there is only one person who can call himself Ancestor Su and who has such strength.

Many ages ago, the immortal Su Clan's First Ancestor was born!

"Junior Xiao Minghuang greets Ancestor Su!"

Xiao Minghuang immediately cupped her hands in a salute.

The others realized what was happening and also bowed.

Ancestor Su waved his hand.

"What business does Ancestor Su have with this junior?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Minghuang inquired.

"I have come here both to settle an old story and to make amends for a mistake I made in the past."

"If there is anything I can do to help, I will do my utmost!"

Xiao Minghuang's eyes flickered, and she spoke solemnly.

A cultivator's path to enlightenment depends heavily on opportunity and fortune. If one can befriend a powerful supreme being, it will undoubtedly bring unpredictable benefits to one's future.

"Haha... Good, good, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Ancestor Su clapped his hands and laughed, "This little girl is indeed clever, worthy of being a junior valued by the Emperor."

"Your Majesty?"

Xiao Minghuang was taken aback; she knew very well what this title meant.

He is not Old Dean of the Holy Academy, but also the master of the Central Eastern Great World, a great emperor who rules over a realm!

"Otherwise what?" A smile appeared on Ancestor Su's aged face. "If I didn't have the Emperor's approval, how could I personally interfere with your actions?"