Li Miaoxuan of the Dao Fire Realm

In North Spring Mountain.

Gu Yuanqing frowned. These Outsider from Beyond had too many trump cards; how could they have escaped like this?

However, he had no time to think about anything else; the raging fire at the foot of the mountain continued unabated, and many plants within the Spirit Mountain had even had their life force drained.

With a thought, Gu Yuanqing transformed his Vital Energy into a giant hand that lifted up the pile of White Bones at the foot of the mountain. But the next moment, the hand turned into a raging fire, and the Spiritual Qi condensed within it was completely consumed.

The only way to break the formation is to continuously reassemble the giant hand, pry open the White Bones, and disrupt the formation. This process is even more taxing than when the entire mountain's power was used to attack Zuo Qiu and Gong Xin.

When the formation was completely broken, Gu Yuanqing was sweating profusely. Most of his True Essence was consumed. For the first time, he encountered Spiritual Qi where even a pool of spiritual energy was not enough. The North Spring Mountain Phantom within his body could no longer provide a continuous supply of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

At the same time, he could sense that the Spirit Vein at the foot of North Spring Mountain was also slightly weakened, and the Spiritual Qi floating in the Mountain was much weaker.

"It seems we should avoid using this method on a large scale, as it consumes too much Spiritual Qi. Only after North Spring Mountain undergoes another Transformation can this power become a regular force."

The Flame at the foot of the mountain were still burning, but since Flame Array Formation had been disrupted, they wouldn't cause much damage to the mountain.

Gu Yuanqing stopped paying attention, calmed down, immersed himself in the Mountain Observation, and recovered his mind. At the same time, he reviewed his previous insights in his mind, making sure that he had memorized the feelings.

Aunt Feng had been hiding in her room; she dared not go into the cellar. Last night, she had been frightened out of the cellar and had run away.

She could see the pale white light below the mountain, and felt a little panicked. Only when the fire gradually died down did she cautiously walk out of the courtyard. She couldn't hear any sounds, and could only rely on her eyes to see if anyone else was there.

She carefully made her way to the Courtyard where Gu Yuanqing lived. Halfway there, Gu Yuanqing's voice suddenly rang in her mind, telling her to go back and rest. At that moment, she was overjoyed.

Gu Yuanqing watched Feng Tao's figure, thinking to himself, "Perhaps I should let her go down the mountain. It's not really suitable for an Ordinary Person like her to stay in the Mountain."

Gong Xin's head flew up, his eyes wide open. He never imagined that he would die like this in this Small World, and he didn't even realize what had happened before he died.

The woman in White-Clad had an indifferent expression, as if she had seen Life and Death many times before. She reached out and took the Cosmic Bag from Gong Xin's body, then drifted away.

After walking about Three Hundred Zhang, she suddenly stopped and bowed slightly. "Greetings, Master."

A middle-aged woman with slight crow's feet at the corners of her eyes landed a few feet in front of him. This woman was none other than Gong Daoxian, the current leader of the Lingxu Sect.

She looked at the disciple before her, the most talented person she had ever seen in her life. He had become Grandmaster at the age of twenty, and then broke through to the Dao Fire Realm in just one year! His cultivation level was already above her own.

While the existence of the Lingxu Sect's Minor Secret Realm plays a role, hundreds, if not dozens, of people have entered Minor Secret Realm throughout history, and how many could achieve such a breakthrough in such a short time?

However, his disciple is currently in some trouble.

"Miaoxuan, you have overstepped your bounds. I have already entered the inner sect, and those who are part of the Lingxu Sect's inner sect are not allowed to interfere in the trials. You should know the rules," Gong Daoxian said slowly.

"Master, I am the Eldest Princess of the Great Qian Dynasty. Since the Trial People has attacked Great Qian, then I have not overstepped my bounds," Li Miaoxuan said earnestly.

"Now that you have severed all ties with this world, you should no longer concern yourself with worldly matters."

Li Miaoxuan was silent for a moment, then said, "I thought I had let go of all worldly ties, but after leaving the Secret Realm, I realized that my heart is still troubled. Since I was born into the Great Qian Imperial Family, I cannot sit idly by. Perhaps only after this matter is resolved can I fulfill my responsibilities and repay the kindness of being born. Only in this way can I truly say that I have let go of worldly ties."

Do you realize what kind of trouble this will bring you in the future?

"The path of cultivation is long and arduous. As you once said, Master, the so-called troubles are nothing more than trials."

Gong Daoxian sighed, "Forget it, what's done is done, there's no point in saying more. Miaoxuan, you'd better take care of yourself."

"Thank you, Master." Li Miaoxuan bowed respectfully.

"Return to your sect as soon as possible. Even if your cultivation breaks through, the Heaven Ascending Path is still not easy."

"Disciple understands."

Gong Daoxian drifted away.

Li Miaoxuan headed towards the capital. She had intended to go back and take a look, but when she was almost at the capital, she stopped and stood on a high mountain for a long time, silently gazing into the distance at the palace walls.

Half an hour later, she turned and went down the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, a man carrying a long sword stopped her.

"Senior Yue!" Li Miaoxuan recognized the person in front of her.

"Miaoxuan... Daoist Friend, you should return to your sect. During the Celestial Trial, disciples of our Lingxu Sect are not allowed to go out unless absolutely necessary."

Yue Hong paused slightly because he sensed the Dao Fire Realm aura emanating from Li Miaoxuan. Within the inner sect of the Spirit Ruins Sect, cultivators at the Dao Fire Realm were all considered fellow Daoists.

At the same time, he was astonished. Just over a year ago, Li Miaoxuan had only become Grandmaster. Could this be a genius qualified to embark on the Heaven Ascending Path? It was simply unbelievable!

Li Miaoxuan looked at Yue Hong and suddenly asked, "Senior Yue, how come you have the aura of my great-uncle's Dragon Slaying Art on you? Have you fought with him?"

Yue Hong explained, "I was forced into this situation; I only intended to kindly persuade Prince Li not to violate the prohibition."

Li Miaoxuan asked, "How is my great-uncle's injury?"

Yue Hong smiled slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Friend Miaoxuan, don't worry, you only took a palm strike from me, it's nothing serious."

Li Miaoxuan instantly understood why Yue Hong was there. She nodded and said, "Since it was just one palm strike, then I, your great-granddaughter, will return it to Senior Yue."

As she spoke, Li Miaoxuan took a step forward, her aura of the Dao Fire Realm already enveloping the area.

Yue Hong raised an eyebrow and said angrily, "Daoist Friend..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Miaoxuan had already vanished from his sight. Yue Hong felt a palm strike land on his back from afar. This palm strike was extremely strange, as it directly broke through his True Essence Dao Fire protection and landed on his Physical Body. With a muffled groan, blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, Yue Hong was filled with shock. He was already extremely surprised that Li Miaoxuan could become Dao Fire Realm, but he was not even a match for her!

Li Miaoxuan, standing behind him, said calmly, "I will march straight to Anping Province and slaughter all the Zhou People have entered my Great Qian."

Yue Hong's expression changed. He endured his injuries and turned around urgently, saying, "Daoist Friend Miaoxuan, you are a member of my Lingxu Sect. You must not interfere in the national conflict!"

Li Miaoxuan's voice drifted from afar. "I am a Princess of the Great Qian Dynasty. If Senior Yue obstructs me, he will be an enemy of the Great Qian, and also an enemy of me, Li Miaoxuan."

Yue Hong's expression was grim and unpredictable, but he dared not follow for a moment!