Meanwhile, a deep voice sounded from the Hall of Law, and everyone turned their heads, quickly making way!
The person who arrived was none other than Immortal Venerable Lou Yun! Su Xianzhi, as if seeing a deity, quickly distanced herself from Xiao Shi, her gaze fixed on Immortal Venerable Lou Yun.
Jin Bao'er remained silent. Knowing Lou Yun's protective nature, she wouldn't directly confront him.
"The Immortal Venerable is, of course, qualified..."
The girl lowered her gaze, as if resigned! Just as silence fell upon everyone, the small figure suddenly raised her head, her eyes as clear as the bottom of a lake, resolute and commanding! She faced the powerful man before her directly! Her crisp voice echoed all around!
"But I refuse!"
Meeting those eyes, even Immortal Venerable Lou Yun couldn't help but be startled!
With that, Jin Bao looked at Su Xianzhi's increasingly pale face, turned, and interrupted Xiao Shi, who was about to retort, with extreme disgust!
"If you have the guts, win me fair and square. Sneaking and scheming behind my back is disgusting. Today, these hundred lashes will not be pardoned, no matter who pleads for mercy!"
Then she turned and left directly, followed closely by her seven senior brothers!
Onlooking disciples: Junior Sister Jin is so domineering!!!
Jin Bao'er walked away quickly. The words she had just spoken were not only for Su Xianzhi but also for herself. In her past life, she possessed talent but was foolish and exploited, eventually framed and expelled from the sect. While being hunted, she cultivated, and at nearly thirty, she finally reached the Golden Core stage, only to be captured and forced to self-detonate on the spot...
The fear of Su Xianzhi, both physical and mental, was etched into her soul, leaving her no moment of respite. But just now, she had faced Su Xianzhi, her nightmare, and faintly felt her cultivation waver. She would likely break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining!
Upon returning to the sect, Jin Bao'er immediately went into seclusion to consolidate her cultivation, staying there for five full years!
Five years later, Su Xianzhi of the Misty Sect's fame grew. At only thirteen years old, she was already a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage, a rare genius in the cultivation world! During these years, Immortal Venerable Lou Yun also doted on her, making everyone envious.
At this moment, on Flower Blooming Peak, spiritual energy surged within a training chamber, affecting the entire peak as all spiritual energy rushed into the room like a swarm of bees...
The old man was startled and rushed over to check, and the others hurried to follow.
In Xiao Yun Hall, the man with a cold and proud demeanor suddenly opened his eyes, staring intently in the direction of Flower Blooming Peak.
Soon, the skies above several nearby peaks also showed anomalies. All demonic beasts scattered in fear, as if something terrible had happened!
The elders of the Misty Sect also noticed the abnormal sky. Before they could investigate, the phenomenon instantly vanished, as if nothing had happened!
Jin Bao'er felt all her bones twisting, the pain making her want to scream her lungs out. The spiritual energy within her condensed into a vortex, seemingly trying to tear her body apart, while another part of the spiritual power repaired her body and nourished her dried-up dantian.
In those short five minutes, she felt as if a lifetime had passed. The vortex disappeared, and spiritual energy completely filled her body. The broken wounds on her body healed rapidly, soon returning to their original state!
When she opened her eyes again, the aura of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage was undeniable!
She had succeeded!
The process of forcefully suppressing her cultivation, consolidating her spiritual energy, and advancing step by step had been extremely cautious. Today, she had finally successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage!
Her magic robe had long been torn apart by the spiritual energy. She reached out, took a purification talisman, cleaned herself, and put on a new magic robe before walking out...
After five years of not seeing them, opening the door again, she was met with the same familiar faces. Jin Bao'er smiled! Her delicate and beautiful face was filled with a rare sense of ease.
"Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Brother, Sixth Senior Brother! Master, I'm back!"
Her magic robe and skirt, the color of bright green, made the young girl appear even more ethereal, like a dreamlike elven fairy. Her fair, tender skin, unadorned by makeup, was stunningly beautiful and captivating. Her flowing, silky hair was tied back with a simple wooden hairpin, adding a touch of casual, otherworldly grace...
Compared to the childish cuteness of five years ago, Jin Bao'er's transformation was immense!
"This... this... are you Junior Sister?"
The one speaking haltingly was the shy Fifth Senior Brother, Chen Xuanyuan. After saying this, his entire face flushed red, and his eyes flickered away.
Although the others remained silent, their eyes conveyed the same message. Jin Bao'er quickly noticed the anomaly and reached up to touch her face. It was normal for them to have difficulty accepting her changes after five years!
She knew how beautiful this face was; otherwise, in her previous life, Su Xianzhi wouldn't have been so jealous that she would go to any lengths to disfigure her. The pain of the dagger slicing from her temple to her chin was something she still remembered clearly!
Pulling her thoughts back, she looked at the familiar ceramic pot in Third Senior Brother Luo Nanshan's hand and walked towards him.
"Is this food Senior Brother prepared for me? Braised pork? It smells so good! I haven't eaten it in five years!"
Luo Nanshan was stunned for a moment, then傻傻地 handed over the pot. After reacting, the smile on his lips gradually widened!
"Heh heh, I'm glad you like it!"
The old man smiled with relief from the side. He soon noticed Jin Bao'er's transformation. After five years in seclusion, his little disciple's demeanor seemed to have changed as well. If their Master saw her, he would surely be greatly surprised!
"Junior Sister has already reached Foundation Establishment? I knew it, you're definitely better than that Su Xianzhi. She has average talent but managed to reach Foundation Establishment, surely she used some trick. How could she compare to our Junior Sister who persevered and came this far!"
Jin Bao'er, who was eating meat, heard the name Su Xianzhi before she could react and then heard the news of her reaching Foundation Establishment. Her first reaction was disbelief!
In her past life, Su Xianzhi only reached Foundation Establishment when she was driven out of the sect. Now, only five years have passed, and she has already reached Foundation Establishment??
Realizing this deviation from her memory, Jin Bao'er had to take it seriously! At the current pace, Su Xianzhi would likely reach Golden Core soon, which meant Immortal Venerable Lou Yun's intention to kill her for her Golden Core might also happen earlier!
But with her current cultivation method, by the time Su Xianzhi reached Golden Core, she would also be at Golden Core, and she would be unable to escape Immortal Venerable Lou Yun. The scenes from her previous life would repeat...
The thought of this possibility made her unconsciously clench her fingers. No! It absolutely cannot happen! She still had time. If cultivation speed within the sect was not fast enough, then she would take another path!
"Master... I want to go out and train!"
The old man, who had only seen his disciple for less than ten minutes, heard these words, and the smile on his face instantly stiffened. Then, he said with bitterness,
"Alas, go if you must. Just let this old man die alone on this peak, waiting in solitude, sigh..."
Guan Ziyun, who was standing nearby, directly interrupted his dramatic lament.
"Old man, are you forgetful? Aren't we still here? I'm at least at the Half-step Golden Core stage! I can live until you die!"