Several years had passed, and Ouna had changed considerably. Her former youthful spirit had faded considerably, and her strength hadn't improved much. However, Ming Qi had keenly observed that her physical condition was in dire straits.
Ouna was stunned for a moment before recognizing Ming Qi, and a light of joy suddenly lit up her pale face.
"Junior Brother Ming, is it really you?"
Ming Qi nodded, took a few steps forward, and led Ouna to the Tianqi Academy's reception room. He said, "Senior Sister, what's wrong with your injury?"
The young man from earlier had already diligently served tea.
Seeing the young man serving tea, Ming Qi pondered for a moment, then pulled out a celestial-grade spear from his divine map, a weapon he hadn't remembered having found at some point, and handed it to him, smiling, "Little boy, since you've served me tea, I'll give it to you."
The young man, delighted, reached out to take it.
But Ming Qi didn't put it in his hand, instead dropping the spear to the ground.
"This spear is a celestial weapon, weighing at least several thousand kilograms. Well, leave it here. It'll be yours sooner or later."
Ming Qi's words shocked even Ouna. A celestial weapon? There was only one in the Biyou Sect! But Ming Qi could just casually produce one?
The young man was ecstatic. Although he couldn't lift the spear right now, it didn't stop him from squatting there, concentrating on admiring it. Since Ming Qi said it would be his sooner or later, it must be his. The young man couldn't explain his conviction, but he simply had an inexplicable trust in this stranger.
After handing the spear over, Ming Qi turned to Ouna, awaiting her response.
Ouna's injuries were severe and long-standing, which was the main reason she couldn't improve.
Ouna glanced at Ming Qi, wanting to say something, but unsure how to begin, and ultimately remained silent.
"Oh, what's the point of not being able to tell? He's an Emperor Realm expert now, after all. If you tell me, I'll definitely deal with it immediately."
Ouna remained silent, but Xingyun couldn't help herself and directly revealed Mingqi's secrets.
"Xingyun."
Mingqi rolled her eyes at her, then turned to Ouna. "Senior Sister, don't hesitate. Tell me who hurt you."
"It was a man named Situ Yanyun. He said he was from Arctic City."
Mingqi was stunned. How could someone from Arctic City travel so far to cause trouble? It was indeed unbelievable, but Ouna wouldn't lie.
"Tell me the details."
Now that she had begun, Ouna had no reason to hide any further, so she recounted what had happened a few years ago.
Five or six years ago, the Biyou Sect was heading to the northern snowfields to search for materials found only in the icy plains. They had their core elite disciples, led by an elder, set out for the northern region.
They stumbled upon a member of a prominent family from Beiji City on a hunting trip. Situ Yanyun, coveting Ouna's beauty, promised her wealth and prosperity if she returned to Beiji City with him.
The Biyou Sect disciples naturally refused to tolerate such outright oppression, so they engaged in combat. The leading elder was killed on the spot, and only three of the dozen or so escaped. Several of the Biyou Sect's core elite disciples perished in the battle, including two of Ming Qi's former senior brothers and sisters.
Qiu Ling and Tang Qi perished in the snowy plains, and Ouna returned gravely injured.
After returning, the sect members learned of the incident and, realizing the perpetrators were direct descendants of Beiji City, were completely helpless and ultimately fell silent.
Ouna's injuries were caused by the extremely cold energy unique to Arctic City, which ordinary people could not dispel. Only an Emperor-level expert could heal her by unleashing his Martial Emperor True Essence. But consider that there wasn't a single Martial Emperor-level expert in the entirety of Xilan Province. Who would want to heal the injuries of a humble Xiantian cultivator?
After hearing Ouna's account, Ming Qi's face darkened. Arctic City again. The last time he'd been in the Great East Sea was because of Arctic City. He hadn't expected these playboys to change their ways and provoke him again.
"Senior Sister, I'll treat your injuries first. As for the Arctic City matter, I'll handle it."
Without waiting for Ouna to say anything, Ming Qi raised his hand and channeled his True Essence into Ouna's body. He quickly located the extremely cold Qi condensed within her body and began to pulverize it, strand by strand.
The Martial Emperor True Essence was extremely condensed, and its power was immense. Under Ming Qi's powerful True Essence, Ouna's long-standing injuries were completely healed in less than half an hour.
Ming Qi finally felt relieved as he watched Ouna's pale cheeks gradually regain their color.
There were only a few people in Tianqi Academy back then, and now two more have passed away. Ming Qi couldn't help but feel sad.
"North Pole City is powerful. Now that my injury has healed, this matter ends here. You must not go to North Pole City."
Although her old injury had healed, Ouna felt no joy. She could clearly sense the murderous intent in Ming Qi's eyes, a powerful will that was too overwhelming for her to bear.
"Don't worry, Senior Sister, I know what I'm doing."
Ming Qi replied, then turned to Xingyun and said, "Xingyun, put North Pole City on the death list and notify them."
"Okay."
With that, Xingyun raised her hand, and several shining stars flew out from between her fingers. The stars flew out of her fingers, transforming into meteors and streaking into the sky.
"Well, it's time to meet the leaders of the Biyou Sect."
Having healed Ouna's injury, Ming Qi was about to carry out his other important purpose for coming to the Biyou Sect.
"Senior Sister, you stay here and don't go anywhere."
"Junior Brother Ming, what are you doing?"
Ouna sensed that Ming Qi's return wasn't just to visit them, but before she could finish her question, Ming Qi and his companions had vanished.
...
High above the Biyou Sect, Ming Qi and Xing Yun soared in the air.
"Listen up, everyone in the Biyou Sect! From today on, the entire Biyou Sect will submit to me. All sect leaders, come out and see me immediately!"
A remarkably powerful voice echoed throughout the Biyou Mountains, shaking the rubble.
Ming Qi's shout completely shocked the entire Biyou Sect. Ouna, who had been sitting in the room, suddenly stood up. Her expression changed several times as she headed for the door. However, once she reached the door, she hesitated, unsure whether to leave or not.
Ming Qi's shout immediately stirred the entire Biyou Sect. Two figures quickly flew out of the distant Biyou Immortal Palace and, in the blink of an eye, were a hundred meters in front of Ming Qi.
Ming Qi recognized both of the people who appeared. The first was Biyou Sect's Sect Master, Du Fuling, and the other was its Grand Elder, Chu Huaiyuan.
Both were formidable, considered formidable figures among the major sects in Xilan Province, both possessing the strength of an early Martial King. At a glance, Du Fuling seemed even stronger than Chu Huaiyuan.
Ming Qi had no particular impression of this Sect Master, who rarely appeared in public. If it weren't for the fate of the Biyou Sect, Du Fuling wouldn't have appeared so soon. Seeing the expressions of immense surprise on their faces, Ming Qi said calmly, "You two, meet again."