Mortal's Purple Sky Cave Heaven

Chapter 422 Keen Divine Sense

The fact that Master Tiansheng would specifically mention it speaks volumes about the extraordinary nature of that secret technique.

Even Nie Zhaonan, who was in a good mood, couldn't help but feel a little flutter in his heart.

"You don't need to rush anything. That secret technique is powerful, but it's also incredibly difficult to cultivate. Only a Mahayana cultivator can usually master it, and it takes a lot of time. So, come find me in Qingfeng Realm when you feel you're strong enough."

"This junior understands what you mean, senior. Thank you for your kindness." Nie Zhaonan bowed to Daoist Tiansheng.

"Hehe, whether you can obtain that secret technique from me depends on you, young friend. If you come here when I have already perished under the heavenly tribulation, you will naturally be out of luck with the secret technique. However, this possibility is extremely small. After all, I see that you are only a little over four hundred years old. With such talent, it is very likely that you will advance to the Mahayana stage within ten thousand years." Daoist Tiansheng smiled and looked Nie Zhaonan up and down.

"You flatter me, senior." Nie Zhaonan was naturally extremely polite.

"Young friend, there's no need to be modest. My judgment is never wrong. I'll be waiting for you in the Qingfeng Realm. I'm off." After leaving these words, black and white light suddenly appeared on Tiansheng Daoist's body, and then he soared into the sky.

Its speed was simply unbelievable; in the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the sky.

Upon seeing this, Nie Zhaonan's body flashed with spiritual light, and he transformed into a silver rainbow once again, returning to his original spot. Soon, he saw Yuan's solitary figure.

Elder Yuan.

Nie Zhaonan bowed, but his face showed some confusion. Where was his master?
His expression naturally caught Yuan's eye, and Yuan smiled faintly, explaining:
"Yueli went back first. She asked me to wait for you here. Oh, and don't forget to pay her a visit when you get back."

"I understand," Nie Zhaonan nodded.

“In front of people she doesn’t know well, Yue Li is usually quiet and a bit cold. She only speaks a few words in front of me, her second uncle. Don’t worry about that; you’ll get to know Yue Li better later,” Yuan suddenly said.

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder." Nie Zhaonan was a little confused. Why would a dignified elder in the Integration Stage specifically tell him these things?

"Hmm. Since you are Yue Li's disciple, and I am her second uncle, you are practically my disciple too. There's no need to be so polite." Yuan nodded and said with a faint smile.

Not knowing what to say for a moment, Nie Zhaonan's expression was somewhat strange.

"Let's go back too." Yuan coughed lightly, a burst of spiritual light emanated from his body, and he took Nie Zhaonan with him as they broke through the air and disappeared.

In the attic where she lived, Bingfeng sat quietly at the table, but a look of worry would occasionally appear on her beautiful face.

Why hasn't Brother Nie returned yet?

Her voice was tinged with apprehension, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she carried a hint of self-reproach.

"No, I have to go find Jin Ling. She can communicate with Fairy Yue Li, so she should be able to get some information from her."

As she spoke, Bingfeng suddenly stood up and headed towards Jinling's cave.

But the next moment, her jade-like foot, which had just taken half a step, suddenly stopped, and her delicate body trembled as she looked towards the door.

Suddenly, the barrier on the door flashed brightly, then dimmed again, and the door opened by itself.

The figure she had been longing for walked in.

"Brother Nie."

Bingfeng's expression brightened with joy, and she exclaimed in delight. Then, she took a step, covered several feet, and threw herself into his arms.

Holding her slender, graceful waist, Nie Zhaonan smiled easily:
"Why are you so nervous? With so many people backing me up, how could anything possibly happen to me?"

"Of course I know all that, but I just can't help worrying about Brother Nie." Bingfeng rested her face against his chest, feeling calmed down.

They embraced, remained silent for a moment, and then Bingfeng spoke slowly:

"In the end, all of this was caused by me."

Sensing her self-reproach, Nie Zhaonan pinched her delicate nose without ceremony and said in a somewhat annoyed tone:
"You are mine. No matter how beautiful or dangerous you are, I will protect you."

Hearing his praise, Bing Fengjiao snorted and smiled.
"That Xue Ming only wanted to use me to improve his cultivation level from beginning to end. Brother Nie, don't flatter me. I don't deserve the title of 'femme fatale.' Sister Wang Ning is more like it."

"A beautiful woman can be a source of trouble, but that doesn't just refer to her looks. Feng'er, I want to hear your sweet cries."

Nie Zhaonan flicked his hand behind him, and the door slammed shut with a bang.

"Hmm~"

Bingfeng raised her head slightly, wrapped her two lotus-like arms around his neck, and offered her fragrant lips.

Their lips met, moist and soft, with a hint of sweetness...

With a flick of his fingertips, Nie Zhaonan's silver robe slid off like a peeled bamboo shoot.
"Bend over..."

The whispers in her ear carried a burning heat, making Bingfeng's skin even more sensitive.

Her phoenix eyes were misty, as if about to overflow with tears. She did as instructed, facing the table.

Her skin was as white as snow, her back smooth and flawless, and her waist suddenly narrowed, outlining a breathtaking curve...

Nie Zhaonan leaned closer.

The table legs scraped lightly against the floor in the stillness.
"Feng'er," Nie Zhaonan said, his breath heavy and his voice filled with barely concealed excitement, "I have something to tell you."

"Um……"

Bingfeng gently bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, only a faint syllable escaping from her throat.
She was used to it; Brother Nie would always talk to her about things during such embarrassing times.

"Fairy Yue Li has accepted me as her disciple."

"When did this happen?" Bingfeng trembled in shock. Since arriving in the True Dragon Realm, she had been with Brother Nie. How could Fairy Yue Li have had time to take him as her disciple?

As the squeezing sensation came, Nie Zhaonan spoke truthfully, his voice cheerful:
"This matter was very sudden; I only learned of it suddenly in the candlelight cave, and I had no prior knowledge of it."

"So, Fairy Yue Li hasn't officially accepted you as her disciple in person yet? Brother Nie, why don't you hurry up and go and pay her a visit?" Bing Feng struggled to get up, but was held down firmly.

"Brother Nie." Bingfeng's voice was somewhat angry. Having stayed in the True Dragon Realm for so long, how could she not know the special status of Yue Li? Fairy Yue Li, as a Void Refinement cultivator, was someone who could stand on equal footing with a Body Integration cultivator. Even the Grand Elder of the True Dragon Clan in the Mahayana stage treated her with great courtesy.

It is even highly likely that he will grow into a True Immortal-level powerhouse like the Golden Dragon Elder, whose power overwhelms many realms.

If Nie Zhaonan just leaves it to the side like this, even if Fairy Yue Li has a good temper, she will probably have a lot of complaints.

If you offend her, things will be even worse.

Feeling the astonishing sensation emanating from her struggling, delicate body, Nie Zhaonan's heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath and said:

"Don't worry, how could Fairy Yue Li possibly look up to a human cultivator like me? She probably has some other considerations in mind when she takes me as her disciple, and she doesn't have much sincerity in her heart."

"There were other considerations, I see." Ice Phoenix obediently lay down again, unable to resist turning back to glare at him:
"Brother Nie is really wicked."

Nie Zhaonan's lips curled slightly, and he smiled faintly.
"If I didn't say it this way, why would you have such a strong reaction, Feng'er?"

Upon hearing this sound, Nie Zhaonan's body stiffened, and then he moved as if filled with boundless power.

More than half a month later, the room suddenly fell silent. Bingfeng was sitting in Nie Zhaonan's arms, but the two of them were already dressed.

"For Brother Nie, this is all the use I am."

Bingfeng's voice was soft and alluring, and a faint blush lingered on her jade-like face, making her incredibly seductive.

Nie Zhaonan gently stroked her, feeling relaxed and content.

“Feng’er, do you think this is not very effective? The candlelight used its power to intimidate people. Although I didn’t suffer any loss, I still feel a bit resentful. If I don’t vent it, it will easily cause inner demons, which will not be good for my future cultivation.”

"Hmph, am I just a tool to help Brother Nie vent his anger?" Bing Fengjiao snorted and pinched him.

"I'll still use you as a furnace for my cultivation. I've been coveting your 'red pill' for a long time." Feeling a slight pain in his waist, Nie Zhaonan smiled faintly and teased.

"Brother Nie, if you want it, just come and take it." Bingfeng knelt up, lowered her head slightly to look down at Nie Zhaonan, and curled her lips slightly.

Nie Zhaonan gave a wicked smile and reached out without hesitation, seemingly intending to actually do it.

"Ah!" Bingfeng exclaimed, quickly dodging backward to narrowly avoid the large hand that was attacking her.

"Let's forget about it. It's not the right time. Let's wait until you encounter a bottleneck that you can't break through, and then we can try again," Ice Phoenix said softly, her head slightly lowered and her eyes sparkling.

Looking intently at her stunningly beautiful face, Nie Zhaonan slowly spoke:
"It doesn't have to be this way. Elixirs and magical items can also help me break through my bottleneck."

"Spiritual pills and rare treasures are extremely hard to find, and who knows how much time it will take. My body and soul already belong to Brother Nie, so it doesn't matter if I wait a little longer for the final step." Even though she really wanted to become Nie Zhaonan's woman, Bingfeng still held back.

"Feng'er, you've suffered so much."

"Don't say such things. I've been alone for tens of thousands of years. With Brother Nie by my side, it's been a bit tough, but I can still endure another thousand years." Bingfeng looked at Nie Zhaonan with deep affection. Their eyes met, and their feelings for each other were evident in their gazes.

After a long while, Ice Phoenix finally spoke, breaking the silence:

"So much time has passed, Brother Nie, you should go and see Fairy Yue Li."

As she spoke, she got off Nie Zhaonan and left his embrace.

“Okay,” Nie Zhaonan replied.

Then, accompanied by Bingfeng, they left the room and headed towards the garden courtyard where Yue Li lived.

Before long, Nie Zhaonan stood outside the courtyard. As if aware of Nie Zhaonan's arrival, the courtyard gate opened by itself.

Nie Zhaonan's expression shifted, and he stepped inside.

As soon as he entered, everything in front of him was blurry. When Nie Zhaonan could see clearly again, the scene had changed, and he found himself in a boundless world covered with green grass, with the Xuan Tian Flower Tree right in front of him.

Under the flowering tree, Yue Li sat quietly at the stone table, holding a jade slip in her hand, carefully studying it.

Without making any other unnecessary movements, simply sitting quietly, she exuded an elegant and refined air, yet revealed an indescribable noble temperament.

"Master." After a moment of hesitation, Nie Zhaonan bowed respectfully.

Her gaze shifted, and a pair of clear eyes looked at him. Yue Li's brows furrowed slightly, and she said calmly:

"We cultivators naturally prioritize cultivation. It is not a good thing to be overly obsessed with the pleasure of dual cultivation and waste our own talents."

"This disciple will remember," Nie Zhaonan replied with a slight change in expression, then couldn't help but ask:

"I believe I have removed the aura from my body, and even I cannot tell the difference. I wonder how Master discovered it?"

This is what truly alarmed him and made him dare not be negligent.

“Ordinary cultivators, even those in the Refinement or Integration stages, wouldn’t be able to see this. However, once a cultivator has grasped a little bit of the power of the laws, their divine sense will become exceptionally sharp,” Yue Li said softly, her lips slightly parted.

"The power of laws?" Although Nie Zhaonan knew about laws, he only had a superficial understanding of them.

Seeing the confusion on his face, Yue Li raised her jade arm, put away the jade slip in her hand, and explained:
"The power of True Spirits is well known. The reason for this is that, in addition to True Spirits possessing True Spirit bodies and cultivating both physical and magical bodies, the power of laws is the key to determining the strength of True Spirits."

"True spirits are born from the origin of a world at the time of its creation, and therefore have a considerable advantage in comprehending the laws. Generally speaking, after entering the Integration stage, true spirits can begin to comprehend the power of the laws, but how much they can comprehend depends on their own comprehension."

"Although the power of laws can only be considered a superficial understanding of the true laws, it ultimately contains the mysteries of the operation of a world, making it extremely difficult to comprehend. Apart from true spirits, even Mahayana cultivators find it difficult to comprehend even a little bit of it. Therefore, most cultivators will not waste their time on it and will only cultivate their magical power and body refinement."

Nie Zhaonan's heart stirred, and he looked at the Xuan Tian Flower Tree in front of him:
"There must be a shortcut to comprehending the laws, right?"

Yue Li nodded her delicate chin:

"Indeed, laws naturally exist within Xuan Tian artifacts. With the assistance of Xuan Tian artifacts, it is indeed easier to comprehend the laws, but this only applies to True Spirits. Other cultivators, even with Xuan Tian artifacts, still find it difficult to comprehend them. This is one of the reasons why many realm races, even if they obtain Xuan Tian treasures, use them to attract True Spirits as offerings."

(End of this chapter)