On Sky-Reaching Peak, sparsely scattered were numerous halls and pavilions. High above, there were towers; below, bridges spanned over water, with exotic flowers and grasses lining the shores.
The architectural style of these halls was incredibly ancient, adorned with carvings and inscriptions in ancient oracle bone script. Not only the buildings but even every tree, every flower, and every blade of grass appeared to be of very ancient species, like at the dawn of humanity's beginning.
In reality, this wasn't the dawn of humanity. This era had seen countless generations and epochs pass by.
Gazing at the halls and trees atop Sky-Reaching Peak, and listening to Du Lingfei's explanation of the Linshui Sect and Sky-Reaching Peak, Wang Xiaoqiang took a deep breath, feeling the Spiritual Energy in the world was exceptionally rich.
Clearly, the civilization here was backward, the era ancient, yet the Spiritual Energy was extraordinarily dense, far surpassing that of the Ancient Continent. No wonder the people's cultivation base here was so high.
Under the guidance of Du Lingfei and Miao Gu, Wang Xiaoqiang flew toward the higher reaches of Sky-Reaching Peak. Gradually, he entered the deep white clouds, surrounded by clusters of white, before reaching the peak after a long journey through the clouds, proving the peak's incredible height.
Atop the peak stood a grand hall, significantly more majestic than the other halls.
The plaque on this grand hall read, Water Cloud Hall.
The Water Cloud Hall was the residence of Sect Master Du Shuiyue. Within its courtyard, the lush flowers and plants exuded a somewhat solemn atmosphere.
Overhead, a formation restriction was visibly present. This restriction wasn't an illusion but could be seen and touched. From afar, it resembled the Water Cube sports complex in Earth Huaxia's capital, yet instead of a cubic shape, it formed a round dome, semi-transparent, looking like a layer of water ripple, known as the Water Ripple Restriction.
"We're here," Du Lingfei pointed to the Water Cloud Hall and flew up first. As she was about to pass through the Water Ripple Restriction, a yellow light shrouded her, enveloping her completely, allowing her to successfully pass through the Water Ripple Seal.
Wang Xiaoqiang was blocked outside the Water Ripple Seal. He found the restriction light as a water ripple yet incredibly solid. Not only was he stopped outside, but he was also slightly shocked back, his body feeling numb and cold.
He was shocked because, even as a Nirvana Realm Body Refining Master with powerful Blood Qi, it was still uncomfortable for him. If it were someone else, they might have been severely injured by the rebound of this Water Ripple Restriction.
Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang unable to break through the restriction, Miao Gu halted and looked at Du Lingfei's back, shaking her head with a wry smile, thinking, "This young lady has a kind heart but is quite careless," then called out, "Miss, you just went in by yourself."
Upon turning around at the words, Du Lingfei saw Wang Xiaoqiang blocked outside the Water Ripple Restriction, feeling a wave of embarrassment, then turned around and flew back through the Water Ripple Seal to Wang Xiaoqiang's side, smiling apologetically, "Young Master Wang, I'm terribly sorry, I forgot about you. Now, close your eyes, and I'll take you inside."
Saying so, she grabbed Wang Xiaoqiang's arm, trying to pull him through with her, but unexpectedly, when Du Lingfei's right hand grasped Wang Xiaoqiang's arm, the yellow light from her body transferred along his arm, enveloping half of his body, but the remaining half, which wasn't covered by the yellow light, was blocked outside the Water Ripple Seal.
Wang Xiaoqiang was once again bounced back by the Water Ripple Seal, his body feeling numb and icy cold. Du Lingfei blushed, looking both embarrassed and slightly annoyed, mentally cursing her father for setting this Water Ripple Restriction and causing unnecessary trouble.
Miao Gu shook her head and chuckled softly at the sight but didn't move forward to offer guidance.
After a brief consideration, Du Lingfei had an idea, and as she glanced subconsciously at Wang Xiaoqiang, a hint of blush appeared on her face. Without saying much, she moved closer to Wang Xiaoqiang, gently wrapping her arm around him to guide him through the restriction once more.
Having first arrived on the Ancient Continent, it was the first time Wang Xiaoqiang was embraced by a woman. His heart thumped rapidly as a tender feeling arose, looking at Du Lingfei's blush and her charming and shy demeanor, feeling the softness of her skin, and smelling the faint, pure fragrance on her, Wang Xiaoqiang was filled with thoughts racing wildly, his mind adrift.
As a man, Wang Xiaoqiang naturally thought whether, as Du Lingfei's savior, he might be chosen by her father, the Sect Master of Linshui Sect, as a son-in-law to marry this beautiful and gentle Du Lingfei.
As they passed through the Water Ripple Restriction, the yellow light on Du Lingfei intensified. Because she was holding Wang Xiaoqiang, the yellow glow seemed to transmit warmth to him, enveloping his entire body, allowing both of them to pass through the Water Ripple Seal successfully.
Miao Gu nodded and smiled, visibly pleased. She then also passed through the Water Ripple Seal. As she crossed, a yellow glow emitted from a jade slip she carried.
Having broken the Water Ripple Seal, the three landed before the entrance of Water Cloud Hall.
The Water Cloud Hall was tranquil, with incense smoke curling delicately in the air, the fragrance pleasant. The sound of flowing water and clear bird song echoed, though their sources were unseen.
Guided by Du Lingfei, Wang Xiaoqiang entered Water Cloud Hall. Inside was vast yet sparse, with almost no furnishings, save for a few tables in the back hall area where an incense burner sending out the fragrant smoke was placed. A painting of a bearded elderly man hung as an offering in the back hall, likely the ancestor from the previous generation of the Linshui Sect.
A man aged around fifty or sixty sat cross-legged on a cushion in front of the back hall, his features dignified with a hint of majesty, though he kept his eyes closed as though in meditation.
"Father," Du Lingfei called to the meditative middle-aged man, quickening her steps, "Your daughter is right here before you, yet you don't even lift an eyelid?" she teased lovingly.
Upon hearing his daughter's voice, the seated middle-aged man opened his eyes to look at her. Du Lingfei showed a hint of grievance, "You can still look at your daughter, but do you know that you almost missed this chance to do so?"
About to smile, the middle-aged man's expression changed upon hearing this, his tone serious, "What happened? Did my daughter encounter danger during her travels?"
Du Lingfei replied, "We encountered the Four Thieves of Black Mountain at the mountain's base. If it weren't for him," she pointed to Wang Xiaoqiang behind her, "this Young Hero Wang, I might have already fallen to those vile rogues."
Du Lingfei couldn't continue, biting her red lips, eyes filled with aggrieved tears.
Du Shuiyue could fill in what his daughter left unsaid, his expression turning grim as he gritted his teeth, "The Four Thieves of Black Mountain dared to harm my daughter. I will see them damned."
Du Lingfei said, "They are already dead," with a nod toward Wang Xiaoqiang and Miao Gu, "slain by Miao Gu and Young Hero Wang."
"Ah, how I wish I could have slaughtered those Black Mountain thieves myself," Du Shuiyue stood abruptly from his cushion, fists clenched, a visage of overwhelming anger, with killing intent emanating strongly. As his killing aura released, circles of multicolored water ripples formed around him, wondrously mystical.
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