Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 529 Fellow Daoist Zhou, an acquaintance, we meet again.
Zhuang Xiuyin could not hide his disappointment.

Even with a veil covering her face, revealing only her eyes, such a beauty is still exceptionally captivating.

Disciples from various lineages around him were captivated by the sight.

Most women in the world are pretty and beautiful; in fact, one in ten people in the mortal realm is considered to have a decent appearance.

But those who truly understand the field have long since moved beyond judging people by their appearance.

A connoisseur judges a beautiful woman by first observing her bone structure, then her figure, next her vibrant spirit, and finally her radiant character.

Those who are submissive and obediently undress are like jade artifacts carved by craftsmen—neat and easy to handle, but lacking in charm.

If it has a touch of intensity, it resembles the patterns that grow from the veins of natural jade, adding a touch of liveliness.

If she is also knowledgeable, reasonable, understanding, able to soothe people's worries, and knows the heart of a man, then she is like a beautiful jade with a halo, and is a cut above the rest.

If one is also of a distinguished status, they would be even higher up.

Men's interests are even more diverse.

Some people prefer the unripe green of cardamom buds, enjoying the tenderness of unopened buds, believing it best embodies the spirit of pondside life.

Some people have a particular fondness for the elegant and charming brides in secluded mansions, like ripe peaches, whose essence is revealed with a gentle touch, juicy and delicious.

Zhuang Xiuyin, as a holy maiden of West Kunlun, possessed an unattainable status, as high as the bright moon in the heavens. Her talent and appearance were both top-notch, making her the best of the best.

Yuan Shujian of Dragon Head Peak looked somewhat hesitant, as if he were about to reveal his true thoughts.

Longquan Sword Master Yao Xia spoke up, "It's not in Fangcun Mountain either. We've searched everywhere..."

"I remember that none of the Eighteen Families' Little Green Peak members were present, right?"

Upon hearing this, a slight silence fell over the surroundings. Everyone's eyes flickered, but no one responded.

Ji Heng, the head of Qiyun Peak, said slowly, "Sword Master, you may not know this, but Xiaoqing Peak has just reopened its gates. The disciples under its tutelage have been here for less than three years and their cultivation is still shallow, so they did not participate in this..."

"Oh?"

Yao Xia raised the corners of his lips slightly, a smile that was not quite a smile. "I remember that Xiao Qingfeng was once famous among the eighteen peaks. How come it has been closed for many years now? It has been reduced to only being able to open up the mountain."

Leng Yuexin, the head of Yaohua Peak, sneered, "Colluding with the demonic path, they brought this disaster upon themselves! If it weren't for the sect leader's magnanimity and the fact that the various branches cherished old friendships, Xiaoqing Peak would have been expelled long ago, and there would be no chance for it to reopen its gates today!"

Yao Xia just smiled and said no more. Everyone has their own family matters to sort out.

Zhuang Xiuyin noticed something different and looked at Ji Heng in Qi Yunfeng's hand.

It turns out that among the eighteen meridians, there is also the Little Green Peak that I hadn't inquired about.

"Senior Brother Ji, I've heard that Little Green Peak is a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Would you be so kind as to make an introduction?"

Ji Heng's expression changed slightly, but she ultimately did not refuse.

If we continue to shirk responsibility now, rumors of internal discord within Fangcun Mountain will likely spread throughout all factions.

He immediately instructed, "Please wait a moment, Fairy. I will send someone to invite the disciple of Xiao Qingfeng."

A disciple of Qiyun Peak received the order and used his flying magic weapon to soar into the sky.

Zhuang Xiuyin said, "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother Ji."

She suddenly changed the subject, seemingly casually saying, "Speaking of which, that Tianfu Star, wasn't he also from Qiyun Peak back then?"

Ji Heng's expression hardened, and she cautiously replied, "Senior Brother Sun did indeed cultivate at Qiyun Peak. He entered the Dao at the age of fourteen, broke through three realms in three months, and finally entered the Ancestral Hall."

"My senior brother is currently in a critical period of seclusion; otherwise, he would definitely have come to greet me in person."

He asked tentatively, "There are rumors that the fairy seems to have fought with Senior Brother Sun?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at him.

According to legend, this fairy from Yaotai defeated Senior Brother Sun.

Most of those present were unconvinced. They had witnessed Senior Brother Sun's strength firsthand—no one in Fangcun Mountain had surpassed him in the past sixty years. At the Star-Picking Gathering that year, he single-handedly swept aside the geniuses of all the sects, winning everyone's admiration.

They didn't believe the woman before them, apart from her otherworldly demeanor.

They really have that kind of skill.

Even the Sword Master Yaoxia looked on with curiosity.

Zhuang Xiuyin shook his head. "Rumors in the cultivation world can't be taken seriously. I've only met him once."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions softened slightly, as if this answer was exactly what they had in mind.

Only Yao Xia seemed to understand something, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

The arrangement of these ten celestial bodies is not without merit; it was actually compiled by the unassuming "Zhongnan Mountain".

This fairy from the Jade Terrace is ranked fifth among the Ten Luminaries.

The generations of Fangcun Mountain have indeed been narrow-minded and ignorant.

Not long!
The disciple sent by Qi Yunfeng returned on his sword, followed by a girl in green.

After the girl landed, she greeted everyone, "Fellow senior brothers and sisters, this is Lü Qingyu from Xiao Qingfeng."

He then turned to Zhuang Xiuyin and Yao Xia, saying, "Greetings, Fairy Yaotai and Sword Master Yao Xia."

The people around reacted in different ways; some nodded slightly, while others looked dismissive and indifferent.

After all, almost all the chief disciples present were at the Heavenly Gate Realm, while this Senior Sister Xiao Qingfeng was only at the Dao Embryo Realm.

In fact, apart from that one cultivator at the Dragon Court realm, there was no one else on Xiao Qingfeng.

The elders are all only at the Heavenly Gate Realm.

Upon seeing this, Zhuang Xiuyin's eyes showed anticipation.

Yao Xia also maintained a polite smile.

Ji Heng asked directly, "Junior Sister Lü, this Fairy Yaotai wants to inquire about someone. Is there a disciple named Jing Haoren on Little Green Peak?"

Facing the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, Lü Qingyu was quite nervous. After a moment's thought, she replied, "Xiaoqing Peak currently has fewer than two hundred disciples, and the roster has all been handled by me. I can confirm that there are no fellow disciples with the surname Jing within the peak."

"I may have to disappoint the fairy."

Someone nearby snorted, a mocking tone in their voice.

Especially Leng Yuexin, the head of Yaohua Peak, said, "I didn't expect that the dignified Xiaoqing Peak would only have two hundred people."

The girl looked pale to everyone, but they ignored her.

Zhuang Xiuyin's eyes dimmed slightly, it seemed that he would ultimately miss meeting Fellow Daoist Jing.

Her voice carried a hint of melancholy, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Thank you for your trouble, Junior Sister Lü."

Right now!

Lu Qingyu bit her lip and finally stepped forward: "If Fairy and Sword Master have some free time, why not move to Little Green Peak for a visit?"

Qi Yunfeng and Ji Heng frowned slightly.

Yao Huafeng's Leng Yuexin immediately sneered: "What? Is Little Green Peak trying to blackmail me for a favor?"

"To insist on inviting Fairy Zhuang and Sword Master to go, what a big face they have."

The chief of Qinghua Peak was even more blunt: "Back then, you colluded with the demonic path, which was a disgrace to Fangcun Mountain! This place, which harbors filth and evil, is not worthy of being visited by a fairy."

Lu Qingyu's pale face suddenly flushed red.

Zhuang Xiuyin spoke up at the opportune moment, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze: "Junior Sister Lü, you are very kind. However, we are setting off from Fangcun Mountain tomorrow, and we still need to pack our belongings today. I'm afraid..."

She smiled apologetically, "I will definitely pay you a visit next time I come."

Yao Xia replied gently, "I have long heard of Xiao Qingfeng's great reputation, but it is a pity that I will not have the chance to meet him this time."

"There will be plenty of time in the future, and we will definitely go to Xiaoqingfeng."

Their words eased the tense atmosphere in the room.

Ji Heng frowned deeply and said in a deep voice, "With the Fairy and Sword Master here, what kind of decorum is this, all of you making such a racket?" He turned to Lü Qingyu, his tone softening slightly:
"Junior Sister Lü, you should go back first."

The anger in Lü Qingyu's eyes gradually subsided, but her fists remained tightly clenched in her sleeves.

She knew better than anyone that Xiao Qingfeng was now weak and powerless among the Eighteen Families, and had no say at all.

She didn't blame Fairy Yaotai and Sword Master Yaoxia; in the cultivation world, strength is the only true measure of success.

Lu Qingyu was preparing to use his magical artifact to leave.

This time, no one made any mocking remarks.

suddenly!

A wisp of cloud drifted in from the horizon, only to abruptly stop just outside Qiyun Peak, as if a master painter had lightly touched the sky, blending seamlessly with the sunset glow.

No one paid any attention.

This time!

Yuan Shujian of Dragon Head Peak's eyes flickered slightly upon seeing the sword light, which resembled clouds and smoke.

As if sensing something, the sword light swept through the clouds, breaking through the perennial mist on the mountaintop.

Only then did everyone notice the sky.

Zhuang Xiuyin looked up, his gaze sweeping over the object. He was first slightly taken aback, then slightly puzzled.

"Wielding the sword with divine power, using clouds and mist as swords..."

The usually composed Holy Maiden of West Kunlun, her eyes, which were as calm as autumn water, now rippled with emotion.

A look of surprise appeared on his face.

~

When you returned to the cemetery from the library, it was already afternoon, at sunset.

[The old man tells you that Qi Yunfeng invited Lü Qingyu because it was at the invitation of Fairy Yaotai and Fairy Yaoxia.]

This task was assigned to you and Lü Qingyu by Nie Qingzhu.

[In a moment of excitement and haste, Lü Qingyu didn't wait for you and went to Qiyun Peak first, asking the elder to convey his message to you.]

After all, inviting Fairy Yaotai and her companion to Little Green Peak this time would undoubtedly be a major event that shakes the entire peak.

[After hearing this, you didn't delay and flew towards Qiyun Peak.]

The old man instructed you, "These people from Fangcun Mountain dislike Xiao Qingfeng. This matter isn't simple; they'll definitely try to obstruct us repeatedly."

You nodded. After suppressing nine Dragon Court Realm elders at the back mountain of Little Green Peak last time, the enmity between the two factions was already out in the open. Now, how could the people of Fangcun Mountain easily let Little Green Peak get its way?

[You activated the "Sword Escape Technique," and a sword cord, 1 foot and 13 inches long, materialized out of thin air. It had no hilts at either end, but both ends were sharp sword tips. When activated, it appeared and disappeared amidst wisps of smoke and mist.]

[Your primordial spirit wields the sword, your entire body becoming one with the sword, transforming into a streak of dazzling sword light, instantly heading towards Qiyun Peak.]

The old man watched your departing figure, smacked his lips, and sighed, "That lad's swordsmanship is quite remarkable!"

[Your sword-fighting technique has been improved several times and is no longer what it used to be. With a thought, your sword light can travel a thousand miles in an instant.]

[Deliberately suppressing their speed, they arrived outside Qiyun Peak in no time.]

Instead of rushing into this sacred peak, the foremost of the eighteen meridians, you stood suspended in mid-air, observing from afar.

[Activating the Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique, the scene thirty miles away appeared in perfect detail—the aura flowing around where Lü Qingyu and the others were was clearly visible.]

[His gaze swept across the crowd, and he recognized someone—Zhuang Xiuyin.]

The woman who slew the drought demon with a single sword in Qinghe County years ago is now surrounded by a crowd.

[You already knew she was the Holy Maiden of West Kunlun, and even during your visit to Fangcun Mountain, you had no intention of meeting her.]

[Shifting your gaze slightly, a man stands out—his head radiates a dazzling golden aura of fortune; he is the first person you've seen since returning to the mountain to possess such an aura.]

Your gaze flickered slightly as you looked again at Zhuang Xiuyin, the renowned Fairy of Yaotai. Surprisingly, her aura was rather ordinary, even… somewhat dim.

[You don't think that this Yao Xia Sword Master is superior to the Fairy of Yaotai, or that Zhuang Xiuyin's reputation is undeserved, but rather that he possesses a powerful treasure that suppresses destiny.]

It seems this fairy from the Jade Terrace also has this great opportunity.

[If it weren't for the Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique, which allows one to observe mountains and rivers with the naked eye as if reading the lines on their palm.]

If you were to activate any magic, this fairy from the Jade Terrace would likely be able to discover you.

[At this moment!]

[With a focused gaze, not only is the scene thirty miles away revealed in exquisite detail, but even the conversation of several people can be clearly heard—this is precisely the most terrifying aspect of the Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique. Ordinary magical treasures and formations are rendered useless before it, and it can see into the deepest recesses and discern subtle signs by sound.]

The girl in green lowered her head sadly amidst the crowd's words, her fingers trembling slightly beneath her sleeves.

A glint flashed in your eyes, and with a flick of your sword-flying technique, you broke through the clouds and mist of Qiyun Peak, entering with a soft whistling sound.

At this moment—

Yao Xia keenly noticed the surprise that flashed in Fairy Yaotai's eyes, frowned slightly, and followed her gaze to the horizon.

A sword light pierced through the clouds and mist, landing not far from the group on Qi Yun Peak in an instant.

Yuan Shujian's eyes narrowed sharply; the newcomer was none other than Zhou Jing, who had been constantly on his mind.

The people from the surrounding factions didn't recognize this person; they were merely puzzled.

Qi Yunfeng and Ji Heng frowned, somewhat displeased.

According to custom, visitors should enter through the main gate, a practice highly valued by Qiyun Peak and followed by all its branches. This person, however, brazenly forced his way into the cliff in such an arrogant manner; it is truly offensive.

[Upon recognizing the newcomer, Lü Qingyu's tone softened as she walked over, "Junior Brother Zhou."]

Zhuang Xiuyin's eyes flickered slightly as he murmured, "Junior Brother Zhou?"

Seeing Lü Qingyu's reaction, Ji Heng realized this person was likely a disciple of Xiaoqing Peak, and was about to reprimand him when...

A familiar female voice rang out first, interrupting him, "Fellow Daoist Jing, long time no see!"

【"Um--"】

[Everyone was puzzled, only to see the usually aloof Fairy Yaotai gracefully step forward, a rare smile playing on her lips. "Four years have passed since we last met. Fellow Daoist Jing... how should I address you... or Fellow Daoist Zhou?"]

[Lu Qingyu was taken aback upon hearing this, watching helplessly as the aloof Fairy of Yaotai approached, her usually indifferent eyes now gently reflecting her junior brother's figure.]

"What Fellow Daoist Jing?...Jing Haoren?"

Yao Xia observed the newcomer with great interest. He was merely a cultivator in the late stage of Body Shaping, and judging from his attire, he didn't even qualify as a formal disciple of the sect.

Could this person truly be the savior the fairy of Yaotai spoke of?

The members of each faction exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with surprise and doubt.

[Lü Qingyu wondered if there was a mistake. Her junior brother was unremarkable; how could he possibly be the person the Fairy of Yaotai addressed as "fellow Daoist"?]

But you smiled and said, "A name is just something external; I didn't mean to hide it in the heat of the moment."

Zhuang Xiuyin didn't seem to care; a gentle ripple of emotion flickered in his eyes.

"So, what should we call you now?"

"Xiao Qingfeng, Zhou Jing."

As soon as he finished speaking, the light veil covering Zhuang Xiuyin's face drifted down like mist.

In an instant, a beautiful and ethereal face appeared before everyone, bathed in the setting sun; her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, and her lips like cherry blossoms glistening with dew.

The mountain wind suddenly stopped, and the entire Qiyun Peak seemed to hold its breath for a moment.

The girl smiled, like ice and snow melting, like spring water flowing over a green cliff.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, we meet again."

(End of this chapter)