Chapter 265

And she was the artist, the writer!

Although the Great Sun Radiance Pearl was excellent, to her it was at most a tool, an instrument.

How could she abandon the Way for the sake of tools?

She knew what her path was.

She will walk her own path to the end.

Her path, she created it.

This is her path, and she will uphold this belief with unwavering determination, perseverance, and steadfast commitment.

Keep going!

Therefore, she chose to refuse Ancestor Su's gift.

"Good! Good! Good!" Ancestor Su was slightly taken aback, then laughed.

"Very well, since you have such lofty ambitions, how can I force you?"

He laughed and said, "But this item is useless to me now, and keeping it would be a waste. I might as well give it to you as a token of goodwill."

As he spoke, he flicked his finger, and the Great Sun Radiance Pearl, which was suspended in mid-air, transformed into a stream of light and flew towards Xiao Minghuang.

"This... how could I dare?"

Xiao Minghuang quickly raised her hand to stop her, attempting to decline.

"Young friend, there's no need to refuse. Please accept it." Ancestor Su waved his hand. "This item is destined for you; otherwise, you wouldn't have had this whole karmic connection."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang fell silent and stopped declining.

However, she did not accept it and asked, "Senior, may I give it to someone else?"

"Since it's given to you, it's yours to do with as you please."

Ancestor Su nodded, seemingly understanding her thoughts. He glanced at Ye Ruoshui, whose eyes were filled with longing, and smiled, "Young friend, you are truly a person of great loyalty and righteousness."

As expected, Xiao Minghuang held the Great Sun Radiance Pearl in a false position and pushed it in front of Ye Ruoshui.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

There's no need for formalities between them; a simple "thank you" is worth a thousand words.

Ye Ruoshui smiled gently and reached out to take the Great Sun Radiance Pearl.

Ancestor Su cautioned, "Refining this bead might be dangerous. Young friend Ye, you can go into seclusion within my cave, and I will personally protect you."

"Thank you for your trouble, senior." Ye Ruoshui bowed.

Immediately, Ancestor Su flicked his finger, and a stream of light shot out, landing Ye Ruoshui's eyebrows, imparting to her the method of sealing the Great Sun Radiance Pearl.

"Young friend Xiao, just in case, you all should hide behind me." He said to Xiao Minghuang, then with a flick of his sleeve, he grabbed the ship and brought them all to his side.

With all worries gone, Ye Ruoshui began refining the Great Sun Radiance Pearl.

She peeled away the layers of restrictions on the Great Sun Radiance Pearl, and with each layer she peeled away, the pressure of the Great Sun Radiance Pearl increased. When she finally peeled away the last rune, the entire cave world was illuminated in a blazing golden light, like a burning sun.

At the same time, runes lit up within Ye Ruoshui's body, forming mysterious and unpredictable array patterns that enveloped the Great Sun Radiance Pearl.

"Boom!"

The Great Sun Radiance Pearl trembled violently, as if it had come back to life, bursting out with a dazzling Divine Radiance that was impossible to conceal. In an instant, it broke through Ye Ruoshui's restraints and broke free.

Ye Ruoshui let out a muffled groan, her cheeks flushed red, and blood trickled from the corner of her lips.

"Don't panic, hang in there!"

With a low shout, Ancestor Su spread his arms, and countless streams of earth-yellow magic power surged out, flowing continuously into Ye Ruoshui's body.

With Ancestor Su's support, Ye Ruoshui's aura gradually stabilized, reaching a state of balance with the Great Sun Radiance Pearl.

Seeing Ye Ruoshui struggling against the Great Sun Radiance Pearl, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but worry and asked, "Senior, will Ruoshui be in danger?"

"Don't worry, this girl possesses extremely pure Innate Fire, enough to protect herself. Given time, she will be able to refine the Great Sun Radiance Pearl sooner or later."

Ancestor Su smiled faintly and said, "Moreover, with me here to protect her, even if something unexpected happens, I can intervene immediately and ensure she is not harmed!"

Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang felt a little relieved.

But another problem arose: they had come for the Supreme Ancient Tomb, and now Ye Ruoshui was here Spirit Transformation, which would delay their journey.

"Senior, how long will it take to refine this item?"

"It's hard to say." Ancestor Su pondered for a moment and replied, "It could take anywhere from a few months to several decades; there's no fixed timeframe."

Xiao Minghuang remained silent, knowing full well that Heavenly Divine Object like the Great Sun Radiance Pearl was not something that could be refined casually.

"Young friend, there's no need to worry. Go and take care of other matters. Your Dao Companion will be fine with me. I will inform you when she comes out of seclusion."

Xiao Minghuang nodded, then remembered something else.

"Senior, a friend of mine recently attempted to deduce the Great Sun Radiance Pearl using the Destiny Divine Ability, but unfortunately suffered a backlash. Could you please examine his injuries?"

"Oh?" Ancestor Su raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Your friend is quite powerful, able to use the Destiny Divine Ability?"

"Her master is the Hundred Inquiries Pavilion Master."

Xiao Minghuang replied.

"So he's a descendant of the Hyakumon lineage. Let this old man take a look."

Ancestor Su stroked his beard and said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang returned to the ship and carried Xu Xiuer out.

Previously, because Xu Xiuer's mental state had been unstable, she had taken sleeping pills and had been in a deep sleep.

Ancestor Su extended his palm, and a surge of magical power gathered in his palm before spreading out and enveloping Xu Xiuer.

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes.

336. <The Solar Immortal Scripture>

"It is indeed quite serious," Ancestor Su explained. "She suffered a backlash from the Great Sun Radiance Pearl, a wound of the Great Dao that not only affects her physical body but also her Primordial Spirit. Without Divine Medicine to heal her Primordial Spirit, even if her injuries heal in the future, her eyes will never regain their sight."

"This..." Xiao Minghuang was extremely nervous, her face full of worry, "Senior, do you have a way to cure him?"

Ancestor Su pondered for a moment and said, "I've heard of a Divine Medicine called the Nine Revolutions Soul Suppressing Grass, which can heal most injuries to the Primordial Spirit in the world, and also has some effect on Dao injuries. After you return to the Holy Academy, you can ask your teachers if they have any such Divine Medicine in their possession."

"Yes, I've got it."

Upon hearing this name, Xiao Minghuang suddenly felt a memory deep within her mind reminding her.

"The Nine Revolutions Soul Suppressing Grass... seems to be Divine Medicine to save Sect Leader Sheng..."

Xiao Minghuang suddenly realized that she had been away from the Southern Border for so long that she had almost forgotten about this matter.

"Oh dear! This is really wrong!"

She felt a pang of guilt. Back then, when Sect Leader Sheng helped her protect the Xia Kingdom, he was seriously injured, yet she had delayed finding the Divine Medicine to cure him for so long.

"After the trip to the ancient tomb is over, I'll ask my master for some Divine Medicine, and then I'll return to the Southern Border."

She's been away from the Southern Border for so long; it's time for her to go back.

Many thoughts raced through her mind, but only a moment passed in the outside world.

Xiao Minghuang composed herself, nodded solemnly, and said gratefully, "Thank you, Senior!"

"It's alright."

Ancestor Su waved his hand, then took out a Small Green Bottle and handed it to her, instructing, "Although I don't have Divine Medicine like the Nine Revolutions Soul Suppressing Grass, take this bottle of pills back and feed it to your friend. It will help with other injuries and stabilize his mind."

"Thank you, senior." Xiao Minghuang bowed again in gratitude.

"Let's go, I'll see you off."

With a casual wave of his hand, Ancestor Su conjured up an earthen-yellow ring in the void, stretching across the sky.

"Su Miaomiao has just recovered and has stayed with me."

Su Miaomiao is a descendant of Ancestor Su, so there's naturally no problem with her staying with him.

"I'll take my leave now, senior, as I trouble you to look after Ruoshui!"

Xiao Minghuang took a deep breath, bid farewell to Ancestor Su, then picked up the sleeping Xu Xiuer, started the ship, and sailed into the circle, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Inside the ship's cabin.

Xiao Minghuang first comforted Xu Xiuer, helped her take the medicine, and then, after coaxing her to sleep, returned to his own room.

She had been eagerly anticipating the reward of the Great Sun Radiance Pearl that had just been given to her.

"System, start up!"

The system's voice echoed in her mind.

[Ding! Successfully detected that the host has gifted you an opportunity. Please choose one of the following compensation options:]

[1. Understanding of the Supreme Level of the Sun's Path]

[2. The Major Accomplishment Level of the <Solar Immortal Scripture>]

Upon seeing the two options, Xiao Minghuang's eyes lit up.

"Immortal scriptures! Classic texts of immortals!"

She immediately felt an impulse to choose the second option.

But before making a decision, she still planned to ask, since the Supreme level's comprehension of the Sun Dao seemed quite powerful, and might allow her to directly advance to Quasi-Emperor.

"System, can my Supreme-level comprehension of the Sun Dao allow me to directly advance to the Supreme realm?"

There was no response.

A moment later, Xiao Minghuang realized that the system had previously stated that it was undergoing maintenance and that all functions except for the general ones were unavailable.

How am I supposed to choose?

At this moment, Xiao Minghuang remembered the words of the Sun Hall Mistress.

"... You may be able to contend for the throne of Emperor in the next era..."

She remembered that if one wanted to become an emperor, the previous emperor had to fall or the source of the realm had to be severed before a new quasi-emperor or supreme being could compete for the emperor's position.

I need to think long-term.

Xiao Minghuang thought about it. She could become a Supreme Being sooner or later, so there was no need to risk choosing the first option now. If this insight was just that—an insight—and couldn't improve her realm, then it would be a real waste.

In comparison, the <Solar Immortal Scripture> is a safer choice.

Moreover, this is a cultivation technique at the Major Accomplishment level; who knows how much it can elevate her strength!

Xiao Minghuang's eyes flickered. After thinking for a long time, she finally decided to choose the second option.

"I choose the Major Accomplishment level of the <Solar Immortal Scripture>."

Xiao Minghuang closed his eyes and pondered, his thoughts instantly entering his mind.

My mind is filled with a vast ocean of information.

Each written symbol represents an obscure and difficult-to-understand ancient scripture, and each sentence contains a unique and profound artistic conception.

However, she gained a direct and complete understanding. Even though the runes were obscure and difficult to understand, she could comprehend them at a glance and integrate them into her own knowledge.

Soon, Xiao Minghuang mastered all the insights.

She slowly opened her eyes, and her deep, star-like pupils shone with a golden Rosy Clouds, breathtakingly beautiful, like an eternally blazing sun!

A faint smile played on her lips as she looked up at the window.

Outside the window, a golden sun hangs high in the sky, radiating its brilliant light and illuminating the world.

Xiao Minghuang's eyes shifted unpredictably, as if they could see through the mysteries of the heavens.

She raised a slender, jade-like hand and slowly grasped the blazing, bright Sun Star, as if holding it firmly in her hand.

"The eternally burning Sun Star has fallen into my palm."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Xiao Minghuang flipped her slender hand, and a dazzling flame condensed in her palm. The fireball spun continuously, radiating divine brilliance.