bullyxtreme Chapter 1898
Chapter 1898
Such a scene of "companions gathering together to build a home" would be a rare and perfect outcome on the path of cultivation for anyone else.
After the divine radiance of the Nine-Story Tower of Despair dissipated upon its landing, Yu'er and the others gazed at the rich spiritual energy and expansive territory within the Second Cave Heaven, their eyes filled with joy.
Before Chen Xuan could give any further instructions, they got busy with each other – first, they used their spiritual techniques to clear the open space in front of the immortal mansion, and as their fingertips flashed with spiritual light, all the pebbles and weeds disappeared;
Then, he took out the magical building he had prepared in advance from his storage ring. The pavilions and towers were made of the finest sandalwood, and jade bells that could attract spiritual energy hung from the eaves.
The artificial mountain is made of Kunwu stone, which was taken from the depths of the spiritual vein, and its surface is still covered with tiny fragments of spiritual light;
The flowers transplanted in the flowerbed are not ordinary flowers, but "Moon Heart Grass" that can breathe in spiritual energy, its leaves shimmering with a soft silver light in the morning sun.
Chen Xuan had intended to go to the spirit field to check on Bai Li's progress, but in just over an hour, when he returned, the scene before him had completely changed.
The open space that used to be just a pavilion and stone table has now become a charming little courtyard. Jade bells ring softly in the wind, and the fragrance of moonflower mixed with spiritual energy wafts over, making it even more cozy than a fairy abode.
In contrast, his and Qiu Zixian's residence was quite simple and elegant. Qiu Zixian preferred simplicity and elegance, and there was only a bamboo pavilion in front of the immortal's house, with a set of ice-cracked porcelain tea set on the stone table.
Chen Xuan kept it even simpler, without any unnecessary decorations, only planting a few "forget-me-nots" that could calm the mind at the foot of the steps.
"It's so lively, it really feels like home." Chen Xuan looked at Yu'er and the others chatting and laughing around the artificial hill, and a warm feeling welled up in his eyes.
Qiu Zixian walked to his side, her fingertips brushing against the strands of hair at his temples, and said softly with a smile, "Their lively nature has added a lot of vitality to this grotto-heaven territory."
Just as the group was enjoying this rare moment of leisure, a faint ray of light suddenly swept across the territory, carrying no hostility but a clear communication signal.
Chen Xuan and the others looked up and saw a girl of about seven or eight years old floating in mid-air. She had her hair in two buns, wore a short pink and white jacket, and her big eyes were darting around as she looked around the entire territory.
When her gaze fell on Chen Xuan and Qiu Zixian, she suppressed her curiosity, clasped her hands and bowed, saying, "By order of the sect leader, I would like to inform you two senior brothers and sisters that you need to go to the main hall of the First Cave Heaven at noon. The sect leader and the elders will personally preside over this initiation ceremony. Please do not be late."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan and his eight companions were all shocked. The girl looked young, but the aura emanating from her was genuinely that of a "Second-Rank Celestial Immortal"—it should be known that many cultivators might not even be able to touch the threshold of Celestial Immortal even after a thousand years of effort. It was truly astonishing that someone who looked like a child could have such cultivation.
"Thank you for informing us. We will definitely go on time." Chen Xuan stepped forward, cupped his hands in return, and spoke with a touch of solemnity.
Yu'er and the others quickly followed suit, saying, "Thank you, senior."
Upon hearing this, the little girl couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, her voice as clear and melodious as a wind chime.
"There's no need to call me senior. I'm just a communication puppet created by the sect leader, responsible for relaying messages. You are the sect's official disciples, with a much more prestigious status than me."
Before she finished speaking, a flash of light appeared around her, and her figure vanished into the air like a bubble, leaving not a trace.
Chen Xuan and the others were still in shock when they stood there.
"A puppet at the second-tier Celestial Immortal realm? It looks exactly like a real person, even its expression is so lifelike." Chen Xuan twirled his fingertips, recalling the girl's appearance just now, and sighed inwardly - this kind of puppetry technique was far beyond his comprehension.
Qiu Zixian nodded gently, her gaze fixed on the direction where the girl had disappeared, and slowly explained:
"The Puppet Path is extremely unpopular in the cultivation world. The difficulty lies in 'refining the form' and 'nurturing the spirit.' To refine such a lifelike puppet, one not only needs hundreds of rare materials, but also needs to nurture it with one's own spiritual energy. The financial resources and time required are unimaginable."