I'll Teach You When I Return

Chen Qiye was very satisfied with Yao Chen's answer.

Yao Chen was equally satisfied with this outcome. With the strength Chen Qiye had displayed, killing Han Feng would be as easy as turning over his hand. As for the so-called condition, it had originally been Yao Chen's own intention, so he had lost nothing at all.

This could be considered a win-win outcome.

Having resolved Yao Chen's problem, Chen Qiye sent his consciousness into the system and opened the Master Teacher Advancement Quest.

"Ding! Notice: The host has activated the Master Teacher Advancement Quest. Duration: six months. Successfully advance to a three-star Master Teacher and unlock the God-Creation Quest. No penalty for failure."

"Ding! Notice: The dimensional portal has been activated. Quest objective: travel to the world of Shrouding the Heavens and break through to the Martial Saint realm."

"Ding! Notice: Does the host wish to begin teleportation?"

"No!"

System, if I refuse this quest, will I be able to activate the advancement quest again in the future?

Chen Qiye asked inwardly. The world of Shrouding the Heavens was far more dangerous than Battle Through the Heavens. It was a high-martial world, filled with figures who could sever stars and pluck the sun and moon with a single hand. Even a Dou Emperor's combat strength would likely rank far below them, let alone him, a mere Dou Ling.

"Ding! Notice: The host cannot refuse. This is the host's destiny, and also the host's responsibility."

"Destiny?" Chen Qiye laughed soundlessly and shook his head. "It seems my transmigration was no accident. In that case, am I the person from that illusory legend?"

Having read countless web novels, he seemed to have thought of something, and an indescribable look flashed through his eyes.

At the summit of the back mountain behind the Xiao Clan.

"Yan'er, Xian'er, your teacher will be leaving for some time. While I am away, you must cultivate diligently, understand?" Chen Qiye gazed toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range with his back to the two of them. "An eagle must weather wind, frost, and rain before it can soar through the nine heavens. Now that the Xiao Clan has unified Wutan, comfort will only breed idleness and decline..."

As he spoke, he slowly turned around. Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor stood straight, listening solemnly to Chen Qiye's instruction.

"No need to be so serious." Chen Qiye smiled faintly, shook the ancient ring from his sleeve, and walked over to Xiao Yan. "Keep this ring with you. Your teacher has already uncovered its secret. There is a fated opportunity between it and you; you will understand in the future."

"It?" Xiao Yan accepted the ring, his face filled with confusion.

Chen Qiye smiled without explaining its mysteries. After a brief pause, he turned to Little Fairy Doctor and said gently, "Xian'er, you are too kind-hearted. If you ever find yourself unable to decide what to do, listen more to your senior brother's advice."

"Yes, Teacher!" Little Fairy Doctor nodded obediently. Her eyes glistened slightly as she looked at Chen Qiye. "How long will Teacher be away?"

Xiao Yan blinked as well, eager to know the answer.

Chen Qiye pondered for a moment. "At least three months, perhaps as long as six. Yan'er, rest assured. Your teacher will definitely return for the six-month appointment. You need not wait for me here."

As he spoke, Chen Qiye looked toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range. "Go there and gain experience. Only battle can continuously make you stronger."

"The Magical Beast Mountain Range?" A sharp gleam flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes as his hands gradually clenched into fists.

Little Fairy Doctor frowned slightly. It was simply in her nature; she was not fond of fighting.

"That's right. Growing through battle is fundamental..." Chen Qiye fixed his gaze on Xiao Yan. "Yan'er, while I am away, as the senior brother, no matter what happens, you must protect your junior sister's safety..."

"This disciple understands!" Xiao Yan's expression became solemn, and he nodded heavily.

"What if you encounter an opponent too powerful for you to defeat?" Chen Qiye suddenly asked.

Xiao Yan was briefly stunned. After thinking for a moment, he said, "No matter how strong the enemy is, I will find a way to defeat them. Even if I die, I will never abandon my junior sister!"

"Nonsense!"

Chen Qiye rebuked him. The two were startled and immediately raised their eyes to his face, only to see his displeased expression.

"If you can't win, then run! Run as far as you can!" Xiao Yan scratched his head, looking utterly confused.

"Senior Brother, Teacher means that we have to stay alive first..." Little Fairy Doctor explained.

"Your junior sister must live, and you must live well too."

Chen Qiye took a deep breath, his tone softening. "Both of you must stay alive. Survive first. When your teacher returns, I will teach you. One day, you will defeat every opponent!"

Just as Xiao Yan's face filled with emotion, Chen Qiye paused slightly and added, "If you truly can't beat them... your teacher will come back and beat them for you."

"No matter who they are, no matter how strong they are..."

Chen Qiye left. Before leaving, he gave Little Fairy Doctor a 'Basic Antidote Pill.'

Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor watched their teacher's figure gradually disappear into the distance. Xiao Zhan, the First Elder, the Third Elder, Xiao Xun'er, and the others were also waiting on the back mountain.

To them, Chen Qiye was like a star in the vast night sky—brilliant, mysterious, and impossible to fathom.

"Farewell, Master Chen..." The Xiao Clan's leaders bowed deeply in farewell.

Chen Qiye did not like such displays. He simply waved behind him without looking back.

As they watched Chen Qiye stroll away with his hands behind his back, his figure fading farther and farther into the distance—

Xiao Xun'er ultimately did not step forward to bid him farewell. Before Chen Qiye, she always felt as if her secrets had been seen through.

Ling Ying had told her that he was a Dou Zong expert.

She had been doubtful, but the previous night, she had clearly felt that vast and mighty Dou Zong aura. Could he be after that thing as well?

But that suspicion did not last even a day.

Because Chen Qiye simply left, just as suddenly as he had appeared. He took nothing from the Xiao Clan, leaving behind only mystery for everyone to wonder about.

With matters here settled, Chen Qiye appeared within a dense forest on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

I hope nothing unexpected happens!

Chen Qiye silently muttered to himself. The fate line of this world had already been thoroughly changed by him, and six months was enough time for many unforeseen events to occur.

Shaking his head, he gathered his thoughts. There is no use overthinking it. I can only raise my strength and return as quickly as possible.

"System, begin teleportation!"

"Ding! Notice: Dimensional teleportation initiating..."

"Ding! Notice: The dimensional barrier has been breached..."

"Ding! Notice: Dimensional teleportation activated..."

The moment the words fell, an intense sphere of light instantly condensed. A blazing beam of light, like the sun itself, descended from the heavens and directly enveloped Chen Qiye.

In the next moment, he vanished completely.

In the boundless void, an unmatched empress stood amid the endless cosmos, looking down upon the Big Dipper Star below.

Moments earlier, this star had still held an unrivaled sacred land that shook the universe—the Evolving Immortal Dynasty.

Yet with a single sweep of this empress's hand, that supreme sacred land had been completely crushed and utterly destroyed.

However, this peerless empress, who had accomplished such a heaven-shrouding feat, displayed no proud or domineering bearing.

On the contrary!

Standing in the void, she wore a ghostly mask that revealed only a pair of eyes!

Yet those eyes were filled with endless longing.

Two clear tears slowly fell with her sorrow.

The empress slowly whispered to herself:

"Brother, I have avenged you..."

"Brother, when will you return..."

"Brother, will I ever be able to see you again..."

"Brother..."

With every call, her sorrow swept through the stars of heaven like the wind. That peerless figure remained standing in the void, like a star eternal and unchanging...