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Chapter 159 The Young Master is a Tyrant! Mortal King, Gu Tianyuan

Although he envied the girl's good fortune, he was still gratified as it was fate.

The old man was preparing to withstand the lightning tribulation, but in the blink of an eye, the tribulation disappeared?!

Yes, the thunderclouds that were so powerful just a moment ago scattered and disappeared in an instant.

The sky was clear and blue again.

'Could it be that her fortune is so strong that even the Heavenly Dao feels it cannot be extinguished?' The old man could only make this guess.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain the strange phenomenon of the lightning tribulation dissipating.

After a long while, the halo of law above Ling Qingxue's head gradually dissipated.

When she opened her eyes, her gaze was sharp, as if she had an arrogant and domineering air about her, as if she were the only one who could do what she wanted.

Besides these, there was also a hint of girlish joy in her eyes.

This is naturally because of the young master.

'If it weren't for you, young master, I'm afraid I would have ended up like this senior, unable to find the right method...' Ling Qingxue secretly rejoiced.

Only she, having obtained the invincible law, truly understood that, given her current experience, acquiring such a law was as difficult as ascending to heaven!

There are too many words of gratitude to say, but I will keep the kindness of my beloved in my heart.

After composing herself, Tu Miaoling stood up, clasped her hands in a deep bow, and addressed the elderly man in plain clothes before her with a respectful tone:

"Ling Qingxue of Yaochi thanks Senior for your help!"

The lightning tribulation she just witnessed had made her heart tremble; its disappearance was likely caused by the young master. However, the old man's willingness to intervene was a great act of kindness.

Regardless of whether the tribulation lightning disappeared or not, she had to perform this ritual.

'Ling Qingxue? No wonder…' The old man nodded slightly.

He has lived here for a long time, but he still has some knowledge of news from the outside world.

The recent news of the instant kill of the Holy Sect's Buddhist disciple in the Heavenly Dragon Secret Realm has already spread to the Eastern Region.

"I haven't done anything, no need for such formalities." The old man raised his hand in a gesture of support and then looked at the tree that had grown from the main road on the stone platform beside him.

The ancient tree, which once possessed a sliver of brilliance within its trunk, is now dull and lifeless, and the small green fruits on the tree have shriveled considerably.

"It's time to leave..."

Wasting a thousand years is not as good as a junior who sits and comprehends the Tao.

There's definitely some resentment.

But since it was fate, he let it go.

Seeing that the old man was about to leave, Ling Qingxue quickly clasped her hands in greeting and asked:

"I do not yet know your name, senior. If I have the opportunity, I will certainly repay your kindness today!"

"It was nothing, young friend, no need to mention it." With a soft voice, the old man's body gradually disappeared.

'As expected of a senior expert...' Ling Qingxue respectfully bowed again to the void.

Back when she was still weak, she only encountered those who pursued profit. Now, she has finally experienced the demeanor of a powerful stranger in the cultivation world:

'Just like the young master, one can be a role model for others...'

Composing herself, Ling Qingxue looked at the withered ancient tree, thought for a moment, and then took out a jade bottle from her spatial ring:

"You've done me a great favor. This bottle of the Holy Spring from the Great Demon Star Domain might help you regain your vitality."

This spring water was purchased by the Sage of Yaochi from the Tianyan Sword Sect, and it is said that it was brought from beyond the realm by the sword master Luo Hongxi.

Luo Hongxi is truly remarkable. Not only is her swordsmanship and alchemy unparalleled in the Eastern Region, but she also managed to return safely from beyond the realm. I heard that she even became a guest of honor of the imperial clan of that world!

This shows just how incredibly lucky the Sword Master of the Sword Sect is!

She got to where she is today only because of the young master's help. The other party relies purely on talent and will surely have a great future. He is very likely to be her lifelong rival!

'Perhaps there are other unknown prodigies, I need to work even harder...' Ling Qingxue slowly poured the spring water in her hand into the roots of the ancient tree.

The radiant, emerald-green spring water was poured down and completely absorbed by the ancient tree, making the tree itself seem to come alive, its entire body a vibrant green.

Moreover, green buds quickly sprouted from the withered branches, which shows how amazing the medicinal effects of this spring water are!

Perhaps sensing Ling Qingxue's kindness, the Great Dao Tree stretched out a tender green bud, swaying in the wind as if waving to her.

"Hey!" Ling Qingxue, who was lying by the stone platform, smiled and tapped its branches and leaves:

Goodbye, I'll come see you again sometime!

But after she finished speaking, her cheeks inexplicably turned red:

'Young master, you're not going to hit me again, are you...?'

Although the young master's gaze only glanced behind her, she clearly noticed it in that fleeting moment.

Clearly, her remarkable talent, displayed while she was leaning against the stone platform, had attracted the young master's attention!

This made her both happy and distressed.

Because even the gentle, spring-like young man in her heart had a tyrannical side.

'Like a tyrant…' Ling Qingxue pursed her pink lips as she turned to leave, a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth.

'However, I quite like this kind of young master...'

The fact that she could evoke the young master's true feelings shows that she has great charm, so of course he's happy!

But she couldn't appear too shy right now, or the young master would think she had noticed his gaze earlier.

If you feel embarrassed to watch it later, then let's have a competition.

Anyway, it's my sweetheart, so what's the harm in just looking at her?

She didn't want her son to feel too repressed.

'It's a pity that Young Master said there are limitations to his arrival... Once Qingxue comes to Young Master's side, he won't have to go through so much trouble anymore...' Thinking of her own little scheme, Ling Qingxue smiled brightly:

'Young master has arrived!'

"Yes, congratulations Qingxue. With this foundation-building technique, your path ahead will be much easier."

"Thank you so much, young master." Ling Qingxue gave a playful bow, then asked curiously:

"By the way, young master, you are skilled in divination; do you know the origin of that old man we just spoke to?"

"Be grateful and repay kindness," that's what her grandmother told her.

[Ding! Always ready to help, showcasing the high-class status of the behind-the-scenes player: Spend 648 to purchase elderly person's information.]

It was just a small amount of money, so Shen Yun topped it up directly.

[Brief Introduction of Gu Tianyuan, Sixth Heaven of the Great Sage: Born in the Northern Territory, he suffered hardship from a young age. Fortunately, he was exceptionally intelligent and persevering. He once traveled to the Starry Sky Ruins and Sacred Sites for training, competing with various geniuses from beyond the realm.]

During his trials at the Sacred Site, Gu Tianyuan met Princess Changyi of the Flying Immortal Dynasty, a powerful force from beyond the realm. She helped him successfully break through to the Saint realm! The two fell in love and secretly pledged their lives to each other, but their relationship was later thwarted by the Emperor of the Flying Immortal Dynasty. Forced to part, they secretly made a thousand-year promise.

[A thousand years have passed, and Gu Tianyuan has achieved the Great Saint Realm! He sets foot in the starry sky on his way to the Flying Immortal Divine Dynasty, but is ambushed by powerful beings from beyond the realm and suffers severe injuries. Fortunately, Princess Changyi is at the agreed location, which is why Gu Tianyuan survives by chance. (However, Princess Changyi dies while resisting the powerful enemy, sending Gu Tianyuan into the void before her death to escape the calamity.)]

[After awakening, he was affected by his inner demons and lived in a daze for thousands of years. After regaining his senses, he suddenly realized the truth and his cultivation level returned to its peak.]

Afterwards, Gu Tianyuan realized his personal talent was limited, preventing him from reaching the Quasi-Emperor realm to avenge his blood feud, let alone attaining enlightenment or deducing Princess Changyi's second incarnation. He resolved to return to the Xuan Tian Continent, hoping to reshape his laws and cultivate anew in order to break through to a higher realm.

In just a few words, the old man's life was roughly described.

'A heart filled with sorrow yet harboring goodwill—truly a remarkable person…' Shen Yun thought to himself, then pressed the voice recorder button.

His name is Gu Tianyuan.

"Huh?!" Upon hearing this name, Ling Qingxue let out a soft exclamation.

"A mortal king from thousands of years ago, an ancient predecessor?!"