Qi Dao's Vision, Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect: Sword Flight

As Qi Dao spoke, he freely directed the swords with the sword fingers of his left hand.

He now had a very peculiar feeling.

It was as if the eighteen flying swords ahead were connected to his mind, allowing him to command them as he pleased.

The advantage was that he could keep controlling them until his Soul Power was exhausted.

The disadvantage was that controlling eighteen flying swords at once placed an enormous burden on his mental strength.

So...

In an instant, only three of the eighteen flying swords in the distance remained, and the pressure on Qi Dao's mind immediately dropped by seventy percent.

Qi Dao narrowed his eyes.

This soul skill had a great deal of room for manipulation!

In particular, with his current Soul Grandmaster cultivation, he could control eighteen flying swords. Every ten levels he broke through in the future would add another nine. By the time he became a Titled Douluo, he would be able to control a full eighty-one flying swords at once.

Moreover, controlling flying swords like this always reminded him of a certain skill from many novels in his previous life.

Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect!

Just imagining that scene—what sword cultivator would not yearn for it?

Besides that, Qi Dao had many other ideas.

For example, the flying swords he controlled were materialized, physical swords.

In that case, if he stood atop one, could he achieve so-called sword flight?

If he could truly do that, his ability to survive would increase dramatically.

After all, on Douluo Continent, aside from those with flying martial souls, only Titled Douluo could fly.

(The original Shrek Seven Devils were at least Soul Douluo when they first left Sea God Island, yet they still needed to eat Oscar's Flying Mushroom Sausage to fly.)

Though Qi Dao continued thinking, he did not immediately test it. Instead, he recalled the remaining four flying swords and then looked at Xius.

"Mr. Xius, we can head back now."

Xius came back to his senses and nodded with a sigh. "Then let's go!"

To be honest, today had truly been an eye-opener for him.

He had a feeling that this child before him would soon astonish Heaven Dou.

Of course, what he needed to do now was hurry back to Heaven Dou City and report this matter to the young master.

After returning to Heaven Dou City, Qi Dao first went to see his parents, while Xius headed straight back to the Crown Prince's Residence.

Inside the hotel.

When Father Qi and Mother Qi saw Qi Dao return, their eyes immediately lit up.

"Ah Dao, you're back."

"You were gone for so long. Did you find a suitable soul beast?"

Qi Dao smiled. "Don't worry, I found one, and moreover..."

He then told the couple about his second soul ring.

Father Qi and Mother Qi listened with their mouths slightly agape.

"A fourteen-hundred-year second soul ring!"

Father Qi swallowed, then examined Peerless, which had undergone an earth-shaking transformation, his face full of shock.

Who would dare believe that the sword before them had once been a useless martial soul that had suffered a malignant mutation?

If Father Qi had not seen Peerless in its original state with his own eyes, he would not have believed it either!

As Peerless was now, if someone said it was a high-grade martial soul, who would question it?

Absolutely no one would question it!

Mother Qi did not think so much about it. She beamed with pride. "This is my son. He'll become a Sword God someday."

Father Qi laughed heartily as well.

"That's right!"

"Our son is going to become a Sword God!"

The couple no longer felt that Qi Dao's old promise had merely been a joke.

Just as the family of three was happily enjoying themselves, at the Crown Prince's Residence—

Xius hurried to Xue Qinghe's study.

"Young Master!"

Xue Qinghe said calmly, "I told you that no matter when it is, you should address me as Your Highness."

"If it happens again, return to Spirit Hall."

Aside from Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo, Xue Qinghe gave the same instruction to every subordinate Spirit Hall had planted under her.

Otherwise, if they accidentally used the wrong form of address, it could easily become a flaw that exposed her identity.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

A cold sweat broke out on Xius's forehead as he replied again.

Xue Qinghe nodded faintly and continued, "Since you've returned, Qi Dao must have absorbed his second soul ring."

"Tell me. What do you have to report?"

Xius's expression immediately grew more solemn. He then briefly recounted the process of hunting soul beasts with Qi Dao in Sunset Forest.

As Xue Qinghe listened, her expression gradually changed from calm to appreciative, then finally to shock!

"A six-hundred-year first ring and a fourteen-hundred-year second ring!"

"How is that possible? How exactly did he do it?"

Xius relayed Qi Dao's original words to Xue Qinghe. Xue Qinghe narrowed her eyes as a thought flashed through them.

As far as she knew, there happened to be a way to rapidly strengthen one's physique without absorbing soul rings.

That was...

Soul bones!

But Qi Dao's entire family consisted of commoner soul masters. He could not possibly possess a soul bone!

Clearly, Qi Dao had other secrets she did not know about.

Interesting!

Xue Qinghe thought to herself.

Qi Dao consecutively absorbing two soul rings beyond his level had indeed shocked her, but that was all.

Though she was curious, she did not order anyone to seize Qi Dao and force him to reveal his secrets.

After all, in Xue Qinghe's eyes, no matter how great Qi Dao's secrets were, could they help her become a Titled Douluo or a god?

She was different!

If her undercover operation in Heaven Dou failed, she would have no choice but to return to Spirit Hall in disgrace and inherit the divine position.

Of course, Xue Qinghe did not believe she would fail as an undercover agent.

After all, both Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi had been thoroughly played in the palm of her hand.

As for that useless Xue Beng, who did nothing but eat and wait for death...

Even if he had a hundred years, he should not dream of coveting the throne!

The only reason he was still alive was that he posed no threat whatsoever to the throne!

Even so, Xue Qinghe placed even greater importance on Qi Dao.

In her heart, Qi Dao had changed from someone she could make use of into someone she could cultivate into a trusted confidant.

The next day.

Xue Qinghe personally visited the hotel where Qi Dao's family was staying.

After learning Xue Qinghe's identity, Father Qi and Mother Qi immediately became far more reserved.

After all, among the people they had dealt with, Madam Ye had been the most distinguished.

Yet even Madam Ye was nowhere near as distinguished as the Crown Prince before them!

Seeing how constrained the couple was, Xue Qinghe smiled gently.

"You need not be so formal."

"I have always been curious what sort of family could raise a genius like Qi Dao. Now, my wish has finally been fulfilled."

Father Qi said with a slight stammer, "Your Highness, you flatter us. In truth, we did not play much of a role in Ah Dao's growth. This child simply worked hard on his own."

Xue Qinghe was very skilled at conversation. Before long, she had subtly drawn much of Qi Dao's background out of Father Qi and Mother Qi.

That included the promise he had made in jest back then.

After hearing about it from Qi Dao's parents, Xue Qinghe could not help but laugh as she looked at Qi Dao.

She had not expected him to have such a past.

Still, if becoming a god were so easy, then no god would have appeared on the continent for a thousand years.

Qi Dao sat to the side and occasionally joined the conversation.

After chatting for a while, Xue Qinghe suddenly asked Father Qi and Mother Qi, "What plans do you two have for the future?"

"If you do not mind, I can arrange an easy position for you."

After hearing this, a flicker of interest appeared in Father Qi and Mother Qi's eyes.

Naturally, they knew they were benefiting from their son.

But soon, the two shook their heads.

"Your Highness, we appreciate your kindness."

"However, we do not intend to remain in Heaven Dou City for long."

Not only Xue Qinghe, but Qi Dao was also taken aback.

After coming here, he had been hoping his parents would stay here with him.

Seeing their confusion, Father Qi grinned. "All our connections are in Notting City. We're not used to living here, and besides..."

"We can't be much help to Ah Dao in Heaven Dou City, but back in Notting City, those old brothers from the soul hunting group still need us."

Mother Qi also smiled and agreed. "Mingyuan is right. Rather than retire here ahead of time, we might as well return to Notting City."

After hearing this, Xue Qinghe looked at Qi Dao.

"If you want to return, that is fine."

After pondering for a moment, Qi Dao did not insist on keeping his parents here. Instead, he said to Xue Qinghe, "Your Highness, please send someone to escort my parents back to Notting City."

In truth, unless they encountered another extraordinarily unlucky situation like last time, two Soul Elders returning to Notting City would basically face no danger.

Unfortunately, the last time had left Qi Dao traumatized.

Xue Qinghe readily agreed.