Chapter 40
Ye Zhenzhen:?
The Heaven-Opening Sword was so obedient to me, even shrinking when I told it to? What could I do but grant its wish? She curiously manipulated the Heaven-Opening Sword, making it grow bigger and smaller at the same time, finding it quite amusing.
She stroked the dragon pattern on the sword again, thinking to herself, "This dragon pattern is carved so lifelike, could it turn into a real dragon?"
Immediately afterwards, several enormous Golden Dragon dragons coiled above her, shining with a light as dazzling as the sun, moon, and stars, as if they were her guardian deities, closely surrounding her.
That's so... cool!
In the original book, the Heaven-Opening Sword, which was taken away by Shen Xingyan and helped him achieve his goal of dominating the Cultivation World, now recognizes her as its master and is at her beck and call. Ye Zhenzhen feels as if she is dreaming.
Haki Mi was also attracted by the earth-shaking Spiritual Qi of the Heaven-Opening Sword. Excitedly, he jumped into her arms and rubbed his head and tail against the Heaven-Opening Sword: "My darling, we'll be the same master from now on. Remember my scent and stay with me and protect me. Don't hurt me!"
"As Elder Divine Sword, the Heaven-Opening Sword is not only incredibly powerful, but it can also injure people's souls and even cause them to be scattered. It is Elder Divine Object that the entire Cultivation World both covets and fears. As the saying goes, 'possessing a treasure is a crime.' Junior Sister, you must hide this sword well and never let anyone else know about it, lest it bring disaster upon you," Ye Qinghui solemnly warned.
[I know, senior brother. I won't let anyone else see it unless absolutely necessary.] The Little Glutinous Rice Ball kept his eyes down, not wanting to use it to annoy Shen Xingyan or teach him and Jiang Kui a lesson. It just made him feel less happy.
But there will be plenty of opportunities. One day I'll use the Heaven-Opening Sword to beat them so badly they'll be begging for mercy and make them call me Dad, or rather, Grandpa.
With the Xuandu Glazed Hammer acquired and the Heaven-Opening Sword obtained, the Divine Descent Journey has come to a successful conclusion. Ye Qinghui prepares to lead his junior brothers and sisters back to the Cloudsky Sect.
[First Senior Brother, wait a minute! Haki Mi told me there's some amazing treasure inside the Divine Descent; let's go get it quickly!]
"Where else can I find treasure?" Ye Qingchuan asked, intrigued.
Ye Zhenzhen pointed to Qiongqi, indicating that Qiongqi should spread its wings and become their mount to take them to find the treasure. The Divine Descent is so vast; walking alone would be too tiring...
Qiongqi first stared wide-eyed in surprise, then stomped its hoof fiercely, pretending to look up at the sky. "How dare I, a mighty High Antiquity beast, be used as a mount by a mere child? Don't I have any dignity?"
Don't point at me, it won't work.
The Little Glutinous Rice Ball is ruthless and doesn't talk much. Since pointing doesn't work, let's use a sword.
She decisively pointed the Heaven-Opening Sword -Opening Sword at Qiongqi. Who told it to frighten her before and now disobey her orders? Ye Zhenzhen has always been one to hold grudges.
Immediately, overwhelming Sword Qi surged around Qiongqi, and several ferocious Golden Dragon swam towards Qiongqi in an instant, extending their sharp claws to tear it apart, scaring it into flying around frantically and fleeing.
Finally, it calmed down and put away its tense demeanor. It spread its pair of Red-Gold wings and lay down in front of Ye Zhenzhen, like a docile house cat, with not a trace of the majestic and domineering aura of High Antiquity ferocious beast.
That's more like it.
Ye Zhenzhen smiled with satisfaction, sheathed the Heaven-Opening Sword, and arrogantly led Haki Mi to be the first to climb onto Qiongqi's back. Ye Qinghui and the others followed closely behind. In this Divine Descent, Azure Luan could not be ridden, nor could they ride Flying Boat, so being carried by Qiongqi was indeed a good choice.
Qiongqi has a very broad back and a pair of magnificent wings that, when spread out, are several times the length of its body, making it both stable and fast when flying.
Ye Zhenzhen stroked Haki Mi in her arms; its fur was soft and delicate, very pleasant to touch. Suddenly, she had another idea and climbed onto Qiongqi's neck, stroking Qiongqi's big head.
Qiongqi's entire body was covered in scales as hard as iron, except for its head, which resembled a tiger's. Although it didn't feel as smooth as Haki Mi's, it was still furry to the touch, like petting a large, tattooed cat—it was incredibly majestic.
The High Antiquity beast felt insulted, its head darting left and right, trying to get rid of the boundless little hand.
Ye Zhenzhen swung her head down, and with a loud "smack," Qiongqi cried out in pain, its head almost knocked out.
"I told you to dodge! I told you to dodge! What's wrong with letting me touch it? Will it take a piece of flesh or something?" She simply placed both hands on Qiongqi's head and began to violently knead and rub it, making Qiongqi both itchy and painful, but it was helpless.
Qiongqi shrank its head and let out a low wail.
Please spare me. From today onward, I am nothing more than a heartless mount.
Ye Qinghui, Ye Qingyao, and the others all turned their heads away. Their Junior Sister's violence against Qiongqi was simply unbearable to watch. Qiongqi, the strongest among the four ferocious beasts, could only beg for mercy in front of a little girl.
Ever since my Junior Sister came along, the world has become magical.
Guided by Haki Mi, Qiongqi led everyone to a place shrouded in green trees and lush vegetation, a place that Ye Qinghui and Ye Qingyao found instantly familiar.
It's Phoenix Valley.
The towering Phoenix Tree, stretching like a sea of clouds, made Phoenix Valley, a paradise on earth, a place that had finally regained its tranquility after being invaded by the Abyssal Demon Dragon. But now it was shrouded in black mist. A group of people dressed in black broke into Phoenix Valley and began to slaughter the Phoenix Divine Bird within.
"They're Devil Race!" Ye Qingchuan exclaimed in surprise.
Qiongqi: Don't I, a ferocious beast, have any dignity as your mount?
Ye Zhenzhen drew her Heaven-Opening Sword.
Qiongqi: I'm not going to be your mount anymore! I was always your mount, Little Qiongqi!
Chapter 40
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Recalling the Abyssal Demon Dragon that had appeared in Phoenix Valley before, Ye Qinghui felt that this matter was definitely not simple!
Firstly, the Divine Descent are hostile to Devil Race. How did these Devil Race manage to penetrate the Divine Descent and even enter Phoenix Valley?