Chapter 466: Huai En's Qi Deviation and Two Spirit Array Scrolls
"Qing Yanjing? Marriage proposal?"
Hearing Xuan Guang's words, Xiao Tiance was stunned. Qing Yanjing was none other than the mother of Mu Chen, the future protagonist of The Great Ruler. He hadn't expected that the ancient Buddha Clan would propose an alliance through marriage with her as the candidate.
"Thank you, Senior, for thinking so highly of me, but I currently have no intention of taking a concubine," Xiao Tiance replied after a moment's thought.
First, he didn't want to disrupt the original plot of The Great Ruler. That way, he could keep the future events under his control.
Second, if he were to marry Qing Yanjing, Mu Chen might never be born. This was a risk Xiao Tiance was unwilling to take.
After all, if the storyline remained unchanged, Mu Chen would be the first person to leave his mark on the Heavenly Rankings.
Although Xiao Tiance was confident in his ability to reach the Ruler Realm, the future was never set in stone.
It was better to patiently wait for Mu Chen to be born. Just as he had relied on Xiao Yan as a safeguard on the Dou Qi Continent, he could wait until Mu Chen matured. Unless Xiao Tiance could achieve the Ruler Realm and attain invincible power, it was wiser to avoid unnecessary disruptions.
Finally, although he was annoyed at Medusa's unilateral decision to return to the Heavenly Serpent Continent, he wasn't prepared to betray her by taking on another "sister wife."
In conclusion, rejection was the best choice.
Across from him, Xuan Guang sighed inwardly at Xiao Tiance's decisive refusal.
The situation wasn't what it used to be. The ancient Buddha Clan had lost their supreme powerhouse, the late stage Saint Heavenly Sovereign Buddha Ancestor. While their current strength was still formidable one of the top superpowers in the Great Thousand World they no longer held the untouchable dominance they once did.
Xiao Tiance, the master of White Jade Capital, was only an early stage Saint Heavenly Sovereign, but his combat strength allowed him to defeat stronger opponents. Furthermore, as a Grandmaster Spirit Array Master and controller of the formidable Sky Demon Puppets, his influence made White Jade Capital a force that no one dared to provoke.
Understanding the situation, Xuan Guang could only bow slightly with a wry smile. "Since the Celestial Sovereign has no such intentions, then perhaps "
Before Xuan Guang could finish, Xiao Tiance's expression changed abruptly.
"Senior, something urgent has come up. Please excuse me for now. If you're not in a hurry, wait for me to resolve this matter, and we'll continue our discussion," Xiao Tiance said quickly.
Seeing his serious expression, Xuan Guang had no doubts. He immediately bowed and left.
As soon as Xuan Guang exited the room, Xiao Tiance stomped his foot, activating a protective spirit array that enveloped the entire space. A moment later, his figure disappeared.
In the Heavenly Dao Tower.
The moment Xiao Tiance entered, he saw Ling'er and Fatty Doll struggling to restrain a frenzied Huai En.
"Teacher! He seems to have gone mad. Please help!" Fatty Doll shouted anxiously.
Ling'er nodded silently, her concern evident.
Xiao Tiance's eyes swept over Huai En, whose strength had reached the early Saint Heavenly Sovereign level. However, a violent and chaotic force surged within him. If Huai En were to lose control and go outside in this state, only late stage Saint Heavenly Sovereigns would be able to subdue him; others would be doomed.
Without hesitation, Xiao Tiance moved swiftly. A burst of spirit energy surged as he appeared before Huai En, extending a finger to press against Huai En's forehead.
In an instant, the maddened Huai En stopped struggling. His bloodshot eyes gradually cleared.
"T Teacher, I…" Huai En stammered, his voice filled with pain and guilt.
"There's no need to explain," Xiao Tiance interrupted. "This is my fault. I didn't realize you were absorbing so much bloodline power from the extra dimensional demons all at once. That's what caused your current state.
"But don't worry. With me here, you'll be fine."
Xiao Tiance retrieved a jade bottle from his storage ring, poured out a pill, and fed it to Huai En. Using his spirit energy, he helped Huai En rapidly refine the pill's medicinal effects.
Moments later, Huai En collapsed to the ground, exhausted. He looked at Xiao Tiance with lingering fear and gratitude. "Teacher, it was my impatience that caused this."
"No need for apologies," Xiao Tiance replied with a reassuring smile. "In fact, you've turned misfortune into a blessing. I expected it would take you several years to stabilize after absorbing those bloodlines. By then, you might have reached the half step Saint Heavenly Sovereign level upon emerging from seclusion.
"To my surprise, it didn't take you nearly as long. Losing control of your emotions during cultivation is normal.
"Overall, the result isn't bad. Your strength has already reached the early Saint Heavenly Sovereign level. Although it will take about ten years to fully recover, advancing from the early Spirit Heavenly Sovereign stage to the early Saint Heavenly Sovereign stage spanning two major realms is an achievement most people can only dream of."
"Yes, Teacher. Thank you for your guidance," Huai En said, bowing respectfully.
Xiao Tiance smiled and patted his student's head. "There's no need to carry this burden in your heart. As long as I'm here, I'll protect you from the storms.
"With my current strength, as long as I don't act recklessly, living indefinitely shouldn't be an issue.
"You're still young, with plenty of time to make mistakes and learn from them. If something goes wrong, I'll bear the consequences for you."
Hearing this, Huai En was even more touched, holding back his tears as he bowed respectfully.
"Thank you, Teacher," he said sincerely.
Xiao Tiance chuckled softly. "As your teacher, I've never considered you an outsider. In my eyes, you and the others, just like Yingying, are all my children."
He smiled warmly before continuing, "Alright, enough sentimentality. For the next ten years, focus on your cultivation inside the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle. The spiritual energy within is abundant enough to sustain your training. Additionally, I will send you a pill once a year. Dedicate yourself to seclusion, refine the chaotic bloodline within you, and who knows? After a few more years of training, you might even catch up to my level of cultivation."
His words were filled with a fatherly affection for his student.
Among Xiao Tiance's four disciples, Huang Min and Ling Yun had been with him the longest, but Huai En had been under his care since his early teenage years. Even during their time on the Dou Qi Continent, when Xiao Tiance was preoccupied with fighting the Soul Clan and other enemies, he always found time to care for Huai En.
"Yes, Teacher. I will train diligently and aim to emerge early so I can assist you," Huai En responded with a respectful bow.
"Go on now," Xiao Tiance said, lifting the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle at his waist and absorbing Huai En into it.
After settling Huai En's situation, Xiao Tiance turned to Ling'er and Fatty Doll with a smile. "How have you two been these past days?"
"Hehe, Teacher, ever since we reclaimed the two sources of energy from the Hailight Continent, I've been feeling great! Especially while studying spirit arrays it feels like my speed has significantly improved," Ling'er said cheerfully.
Fatty Doll also grinned. "I'm just a spirit artifact, Teacher. My biggest gain has been reading a ton of ancient texts recently. I'm even thinking of reorganizing and annotating everything I've read."
"Haha, that's good. Over the past few months, I've been busy refining Sky Demon Puppets for others and haven't been able to guide you two. I was worried you might get bored," Xiao Tiance replied with a laugh. "Since you both have your tasks, I'm relieved."
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Tiance left the Heavenly Dao Tower.
A moment later, outside, he deactivated the defensive spirit array and stepped out of the room. Scanning the area, he noticed that Xuan Guang had already left, and his presence was no longer detectable within the city.
"Master Tiance!"
Suddenly, Ye Qingqing approached him with a smile. "Master Tiance, I noticed you setting up a new spirit array earlier. Was there an issue?"
"It's nothing serious. I've already resolved it. Thank you for your concern, Miss Qingqing," Xiao Tiance replied warmly.
"Hehe, that's good. By the way, Master Tiance, do you have time now? I'd like to discuss something with you," Ye Qingqing said with a smile.
"Please, go ahead."
In the guest hall, Ye Qingqing took out two scrolls from her storage pouch and placed them before Xiao Tiance. "Master Tiance, these two scrolls one was left by Senior Xuan Guang for you, and the other was sent by our clan's elder as a token of gratitude."
Xiao Tiance inspected the scrolls and was surprised. Both were advanced spirit array diagrams of the late Saint Grandmaster level.
The first scroll, Myriad Immortal Sword Array, was a combination type offensive spirit array. Once deployed, even late stage Saint Heavenly Sovereigns would have to avoid its overwhelming power.
The second scroll, Guardian Shield, was a defensive spirit array. Once set up, even late stage Saint Heavenly Sovereigns would struggle to breach it quickly.
"Miss Qingqing, these spirit array diagrams are too valuable. I can't accept them," Xiao Tiance said with a bitter smile, politely declining.
"Hehe, I knew you'd refuse, Master Tiance. But it's useless! These scrolls were specifically chosen for you. Both my family elder and the Grand Elder of the Buddha Clan mentioned that you are not only an early stage Saint Heavenly Sovereign but also a Saint Spirit Array Grandmaster.
"Neither of our clans has anyone at that level of spirit array mastery, so these scrolls were just collecting dust. Giving them to you as a token of gratitude is the best way to make use of them."
She added with a playful smile, "And these are only replica copies, so they're not exactly priceless. Furthermore, we truly appreciate your selfless help in refining Sky Demon Puppets for our clans. Strengthening ties with the master of White Jade Capital is the least we can do. Who knows? If you reach the late Saint Heavenly Sovereign stage one day, we might have to rely on your protection!"
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance chuckled. While her words were smooth, he didn't take them entirely at face value. The value of these scrolls likely rivaled the Thirty Six Divine Arts especially for a Saint Spirit Array Grandmaster like him.
"Very well, I'll accept them. But I can't take such valuable gifts without giving something in return."
Sighing, Xiao Tiance retrieved two jade bottles from his storage ring and placed them in front of Ye Qingqing. "These contain pills I personally refined called Spirit Ascension Moon God Pills. Made from the Spirit Ascension Moon God Flower and other rare materials, they can increase the chances of a late stage Immortal Heavenly Sovereign breaking through to the Saint Heavenly Sovereign stage."
Ye Qingqing's eyes widened in surprise. "Master Tiance, how do these compare to your Nine Mark Breakthrough Pills?"
"Oh? Miss Qingqing knows about my Nine Mark Breakthrough Pills?" Xiao Tiance asked with a curious glint in his eyes.
Hurriedly, Ye Qingqing explained, "Please don't misunderstand, Master Tiance. I wasn't prying into White Jade Capital's affairs. It's just that a few years ago, after the Dragon Sovereign's sudden breakthrough to the early Immortal Heavenly Sovereign stage, his old friends couldn't help but ask. While he initially refused to share, he eventually revealed the pill's name to his closest friend. That's how I came to know of it by chance."
Xiao Tiance nodded, understanding. "I see. The Nine Mark Breakthrough Pill primarily benefits those below the Immortal Heavenly Sovereign level, allowing them to advance one realm.
"As for the Spirit Ascension Moon God Pill, it can assist even Saint Heavenly Sovereigns. Whether it directly advances their realm remains to be tested, but for late stage Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns aiming to reach the Saint level, its efficacy is guaranteed."
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