Watching the Mountain

Chapter 248: Chapter 159: Little Xiyue’s Mood

Countless incidents had occurred throughout the Cultivation Realm where people were attacked by others during these concentrated outbreaks.

The most significant incident involved the Sect Leader of a Demon Dao Divinity Transformation Sect. During one of these outbreaks, he was ambushed and brutally murdered by another Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch from his very own sect.

Once news of this spread, it caused a massive uproar throughout the entire Cultivation Realm. Soon, many similar stories followed: people taking revenge on those who had oppressed them, using the period of sickness to inflict severe injuries.

There were also trusted friends who suddenly betrayed one another, taking advantage of the illness. No relationship was safe.

In short, ever since the Locking God Spell appeared, the atmosphere in the Cultivation Realm had changed completely. Everyone had become so... polite.

Now, when cultivators with high Cultivation asked those with lower Cultivation to do something, they would not only wear an enthusiastic and kind smile, but they would also offer a Spirit Stone or two as a reward afterward. Otherwise, they’d be too embarrassed to even ask.

Likewise, making friends had also become difficult. No one dared to trust anyone, and everyone was on guard against each other.

Looking at the desolate scene within the Sect, Xu Ran heaved a sigh. Even a casual stroll felt oppressive now. ’The atmosphere in the Profound Pure Sect used to be so pleasant,’ he thought. ’But because of this "plague," everyone has lost even their most basic trust in one another.’

He shook his head in resignation. ’Forget it. There’s no point in wandering around like this. I should just go back.’

After returning to his Cave Mansion, he went, out of habit, to check on the Phoenix Egg where Little Xiyue resided.

However, just as he approached the Phoenix Egg, it suddenly vibrated slightly, then began to emit a halo of light.

This made Xu Ran snap to attention. He remembered that Little Xiyue had been silent for a long time. ’For it to suddenly move like this... could she be about to hatch?’

As the halo of light spread, a profound sensation washed over him, and he instantly understood the meaning Little Xiyue wished to convey.

"Master, I am about to enter a deep slumber."

Upon sensing Little Xiyue’s meaning, Xu Ran breathed a sigh of relief. ’As long as she isn’t hatching right now, it’s fine.’

He then asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why enter a slumber all of a sudden?"

The moment he spoke, another message was conveyed from within the halo.

It turned out this was all related to Senior Sister Yue. After Senior Sister Yue had undergone Scattering and Rebuilding, she had given the Dao she shed to Little Xiyue. Later, she had visited again and allowed Little Xiyue to comprehend her current Dao as well.

According to Little Xiyue, Senior Sister Yue’s Dao was incredibly powerful. Even the Dao she had previously shed was already a step Above Divinity Transformation, reaching two or three Realms higher.

Her rebuilt Dao was even more powerful—so powerful that it was beyond Little Xiyue’s ability to describe or comprehend.

Little Xiyue had been trying to comprehend Yue Qingyu’s Dao for all these years. However, she felt that at her current pace, she might not succeed in fully comprehending it and making it part of her own foundation even after another thousand, or even ten thousand, years.

She wanted to hatch sooner, so her only option was to enter a deep slumber. By focusing solely on her comprehension, she could accelerate the process, hatch earlier, and finally be with her master.

Xu Ran was rather surprised by this. ’Senior Sister Yue is far too modest,’ he thought. He remembered her clearly stating that her rebuilt Dao only allowed her to see a short way past the Divinity Transformation Realm.

’So her idea of "a short way" is another two or three Realms?’

’Then again,’ he mused, ’that does make sense. Senior Sister Yue has always been completely unflappable. The few times she appeared on the battlefield, she looked utterly serene. No one could ever gauge her true depths or specific strength.’

’It’s perfectly normal for her to have said it that way; she was completely downplaying it at the time.’

Little Xiyue was about to enter her deep slumber. When she did, the entire Phoenix Egg would grow dim and lusterless, appearing as if it had lost all signs of life.

She was worried Xu Ran would become anxious upon seeing this, so she had made a point to inform him beforehand to prevent him from worrying excessively.

After learning of Little Xiyue’s plan, Xu Ran had no objections. Given the current state of the Cultivation Realm, he’d much rather she stayed inside the Phoenix Egg and didn’t come out yet. At the very least, she should wait until this "plague" had passed.

He told Little Xiyue to take her time with her comprehension and not to rush. In fact, it would be best if she didn’t come out at all until he gave her the signal.

Upon hearing Xu Ran’s words, a wave of confusion emanated from Little Xiyue. ’Why?’ she seemed to ask. ’Don’t you want to be with me?’

She had been thinking about nothing but hatching early to be with her master.

Then, the Phoenix Egg began to vibrate forcefully as waves of profound light started to emanate from it.

"Master, have you taken on new disciples?"

Sensing Little Xiyue’s feelings, Xu Ran quickly soothed her and proceeded to explain the problems the Cultivation Realm was currently facing.

After listening to Xu Ran’s explanation, Little Xiyue fell silent. A moment later, another wave of profound light emanated from the Phoenix Egg.

"If the problem is with the Heaven and Earth Dao, perhaps my Huaque Array can be of some help."

This was the meaning Little Xiyue conveyed.

’The Huaque Array?’ Xu Ran was puzzled.

Another beam of profound light came from the Phoenix Egg as Little Xiyue explained:

"The Huaque Array doesn’t just work on the earth’s leylines; it can affect the entire world. If an ’antidote’ can be found, the Huaque Array can be used to infuse it into heaven and earth."

Hearing Little Xiyue’s explanation, Xu Ran instantly understood. ’The Huaque Array is like a medium,’ he realized. ’It can turn the formless fabric of the world into a tangible existence. That way, if we find a cure for this affliction, we can use the Huaque Array to ’feed medicine’ to the world!’

With that, Little Xiyue eagerly entered her deep slumber. She wanted to comprehend Yue Qingyu’s Dao as quickly as possible so she could hatch sooner.

After all, her master had just told her that he had, in fact, taken on several new disciples.

Her feelings were a tangled mess. She couldn’t tell if she was happy or upset. In any case, she just wanted to hatch as soon as possible.

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