Na... na... nascent soul realm
"Doesn't that mean Young Miss is the youngest Nascent Soul Realm cultivator in the entire southern region? Haha, God has blessed our Qingyun Sect!" the elders exclaimed in excitement.
The Sect Leader's voice brimmed with skepticism "But Fei'er, didn't you break through to the ninth level of Core Formation just a few months ago? No matter what opportunity you received, there are no shortcuts in cultivation. An opportunity can, at best, expedite your progress, but it is unprecedented and unheard of to break through a major realm in an instant."
The elders calmed down and started discussing the matter further.
"Father, but it's true! You can even ask Xinyue; after all, she was the one who insisted on getting this book. Here, you can take a look for yourself if you still don't believe me," Wang Fei huffed and handed the book to the Sect Leader.
The Sect Leader hesitantly opened the book. As he opened the Whirling Lotus book along the elders, a sudden surge of intense martial intent burst forth from the book. The martial intent was so overwhelming that it instantly injured the Sect Leader and elders, leaving them gasping for breath. Wang Fei and Wang Xinyue, however, remained unaffected by the martial intent.
"Ah! Father, are you alright?" Wang Xinyue exclaimed, her eyes wide with concern.
"It's... It's alright, Xinyue," the Sect Leader managed to say between labored breaths. "I see now... this book... contains a martial intent... that reacts to anyone other than... its chosen"
"Chosen? What does that mean?" asked one of the elders.
The Sect Leader continued, "It means that Wang Fei and Wang Xinyue are the ones meant to possess the knowledge within this book. The martial intent acts as a safeguard, preventing anyone else from accessing its contents."
"So that's why we were injured, and both of them remained unaffected" another elder remarked. "But why would the book react that way?"
"Maybe I know the reason," Wang Fei said, her eyes filled with understanding. "When Senior gave us the book, he mentioned that it was very dear to him and that he wanted Xinyue to have it, hoping it would aid her in her pursuit of strength."
The others listened attentively, intrigued by Wang Fei's words. The Sect Leader nodded. "Yes, That the only explanation to the current stituation"
Wang Xinyue looked surprised, her eyes widening in realization. "Senior knew me?" she asked, a mix of emotions flooding her heart.
Laughter erupted from all around "perhaps your pure-heartedness and sincerity is what the book recognized , just like Senior did."
The laughter stoped as one elder asked "But Sect leader what type of cultivation is needed to be able to injure a 3rd level Spirit Severing level cultivator with martial intent alone"
The elder's concern about the source of such powerful martial intent is valid, as it indeed seems to be beyond the capabilities of most cultivators in the entire southern region, if not Mythosia itself.
The Sect Leader, intrigued by this, asks Wang Fei about the Senior who gave her the book, hoping to understand more about the origin of this extraordinary power.
Wang Fei's eyes widened with realization as she explained, "Ah... Father, there was a no spiritual energy in the Senior's body, so I assumed he was just a mortal. I didn't think to ask his name, and besides, he had his face covered with a newspaper the entire time."
The Sect Leader let out a sigh, his disappointment evident in his voice. "This child has always lived with a golden spoon and has not learned proper manners. Regardless of whether he was a mortal or not, if someone gifts you something so significant, you should express your gratitude and inquire about their name. It is essential to show respect and acknowledge their kindness so that you can return the favor in the future."
"Sect Leader, you are right. But It was not Young Miss's fault for not recognizing the expert's presence in such the small Jadeleaf village in remote corner of Wu country. Such a surprise occurrence could not have been foreseen."
"Nevertheless, what's done is done. We must now think about how to approach this situation. Bring out the protective charm that our ancestor left behind," said the Sect Leader firmly.
"But Sect Leader," one of the elders hesitated, "that charm is incredibly potent, capable of fully blocking an attack from a Peak Immortal Ascension cultivator. Shouldn't we save it for an even more critical moment?"
The Sect Leader looked at the elders and then at the Whirling Lotus sword, his expression resolute. "After witnessing the power of this Whirling Lotus sword, do you still believe that the charm is more valuable? The book and the sword indicate that this Senior is no ordinary cultivator. We must approach this matter carefully and with respect."
"Sect Leader is wise," the elders agreed, understanding the gravity of the situation.
"Our priority is to build a strong connection with this enigmatic Senior," the Sect Leader continued. "Tomorrow, Wang Fei, you, and Xinyue shall pay a visit to the Senior's residence. Express our gratitude and demonstrate our sincerity."