Chapter 1 The Linglong Sacred Ground

Linglong Sacred Ground.

Inside the main hall.

Red veils draped everywhere, with a person sitting on either side, inside and out.

In the center of the hall, a stunningly beautiful woman sat quietly in a meditative posture.

The woman was incredibly beautiful. Her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her face was so exquisite it defied description. Her figure was graceful and slender, and her eyes were filled with an ethereal quality, as if she were untouched by the world's concerns, truly deserving of the title of immortal maiden.

This was Qian Yunrou.

The Holy Maiden of Linglong.

Also known as the number one female cultivator and the most beautiful woman in the world.

"Yunrou."

A voice rang out, sounding extremely clear and crisp, with a hint of laziness. From within the red veils, a slender hand reached out, and even the veils could not conceal the alluring scene.

"Master."

Qian Yunrou's voice rang out, so pleasant to the ear, like lingering music, gentle as a song.

"Do you know why I invited that Lu Changsheng to my Linglong Sacred Ground?"

The Linglong Holy Maiden's lazy voice sounded.

Inside the main hall, Qian Yunrou shook her head directly and said, "This disciple does not know."

She possessed an immortal aura that wasn't like an icy, aloof beauty, but rather a sense of detachment, a calmness, as if nothing could stir her emotions.

"You were originally a peerless prodigy. As long as you cultivate diligently, you might become an immortal in less than five hundred years. However, to achieve the supreme Dao, you resolutely chose to cultivate the Supreme Emotionless Dao, forgetting all emotions. Yet, your cultivation has stagnated all these years. Do you know why?"

The Linglong Holy Maiden asked.

"This disciple does not know. I hope Master can enlighten me."

Qian Yunrou answered calmly, and this calmness wasn't a heartless indifference, but a serene quality full of immortal energy.

"So-called forgetting emotions, must first have emotions. Only with emotions can one forget. You have followed me since you were young and have never been in contact with any men. You have never experienced love. How can you forget emotions? Do you understand what I'm saying?"

The Linglong Holy Maiden said.

Qian Yunrou didn't show any emotional changes, only a thoughtful look in her eyes. After a while, she shook her head and said, "I understand a little, but not entirely."

From behind the red veils, the Linglong Holy Maiden rose, stretching her body before turning her back to Qian Yunrou and saying, "If you truly want to forget emotions, you must fall in love with someone and then forget them. But I think no man in the world is worthy of you. This Lu Changsheng is not bad and has caught my eye. That's why I'm having him attend my birthday celebration, to create some opportunities for you young people. Yunrou, remember my words, only with emotions can you forget emotions, how can you forget without emotions? If you truly want to cultivate the Supreme Emotionless Great Dao, you must love someone, climb a mountain, pursue a dream, understand?"

The Linglong Holy Maiden said.

Qian Yunrou in the hall remained silent.

She didn't know what love was.

Nor did she know what emotions were.

But in the end, she stood up, bowed to the Linglong Holy Maiden, and then slowly said, "This disciple understands. When Senior Brother Lu arrives, this disciple will try to fall in love with him and then choose to forget him."

Qian Yunrou said.

The Linglong Holy Maiden shook her head and said, "Forgetting a beloved person is difficult, but so is falling in love with someone. What if you really fall in love with him one day and can't forget him?"

She asked.

"If that day really comes, then I will kill him."

Qian Yunrou answered calmly.

"Alas!" The Linglong Holy Maiden sighed, turned around, and looked at Qian Yunrou, her eyes filled with helplessness through the red veils, "When you truly love someone, you will realize that you can't bear to hurt them even a little."

"Love is like a tornado, no one can resist it. Fool, I don't want you to understand, but if you have already chosen to embark on this path, then if one day you really can't let go of this feeling, I will lend you a helping hand."

She said.

Qian Yunrou nodded, and at the same time, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Then Master, have you ever loved someone?"

The voice rang out, and the Linglong Holy Maiden shook her head.

"I haven't."

She answered directly.

"Then how does Master know these things?"

Qian Yunrou asked calmly.

"Read more books, think more, and you'll understand."

The Linglong Holy Maiden picked up a book from the ground called "Your Majesty, Please Be Gentle" and said very seriously.

Qian Yunrou watched all of this.

She didn't quite understand, but she seemed to understand a little.

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Night.

Shu Sect Sacred Ground.

To welcome Lu Changsheng, the Shu Sect Sacred Ground prepared nine thousand tables for a banquet, and the entire sacred ground's disciples participated in this grand feast.

At the main table.

Xu Jian raised his glass, looked at Lu Changsheng, and said, "Senior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Xu apologizes to Senior Brother Lu for his previous behavior!"

Xu Jian was very generous, drinking three cups in one go, which could be considered self-punishment.

Lu Changsheng also immediately raised his glass and drank three cups with Xu Jian.

He didn't appear pretentious.

After drinking.

The two sat down.

Xu Jian couldn't help but speak directly, "Senior Brother Lu, although you are young, your appearance, temperament, and cultivation are all unfathomable. I never expected that Senior Brother Lu would be so extraordinary in the way of the sword. To be honest, Senior Brother Lu, your proving the Dao of the Sword Immortal has cut off my path, and I felt very uncomfortable in my heart. But today, after hearing Senior Brother Lu's words, 'Where there is a will, there is a way,' my heart has become broader. I will toast Senior Brother Lu again for this kindness."

Xu Jian said and then raised his glass and took another sip.

But soon, Xu Jian filled his glass again, very seriously, "To be able to meet Senior Brother Lu, I'll have another cup."

"To be able to see this scene today, I want to have another cup, to honor Senior Brother Lu."

"What a wonderful sentence, 'If Heaven had not given birth to Lu Changsheng, the eternal way of the sword would be like a long night,' I'll have another cup."

Xu Jian was extremely polite, cup after cup.

But as he drank, Lu Changsheng felt that something was wrong.

This guy seemed to be tricking him into drinking more.

But considering that this was the Shu Sect Sacred Ground, Lu Changsheng couldn't bring himself to ask people to clear the area.

After drinking dozens of cups, Xu Jian slowly said, "Senior Brother Lu, in a few days, there will be the Centennial Prodigy Gathering. I wonder if Senior Brother Lu will participate?"

Xu Jian spoke.

The Centennial Prodigy Gathering?

What was it for?

If it was for dating and flirting, he might consider it.

Seeing that Lu Changsheng was a little curious, Xu Jian immediately explained.

"Senior Brother Lu, you may not know, but this Centennial Prodigy Gathering is extremely important to us. First, it's for the evaluation of the Heavenly Secrets Sect's rankings. Second, the prodigies gathered this time come from all over the world: the Eastern Land, the Southern Ridge, the Western Desert, the Northern Ice Fields, the Central Continent, and even some hidden sects will send disciples. At that time, it will be clear who is a dragon and who is a tiger. If Senior Brother Lu wants to compete for the first place on the Prodigy Rankings, you absolutely can't miss it."

Xu Jian said.

Lu Changsheng instantly understood what this kind of gathering was.

"Are we going to fight?"

Lu Changsheng asked seriously.

"Of course we're going to fight! How can we compete for the rankings without fighting?"

Xu Jian said domineeringly.

At that moment, Lu Changsheng took a sip of wine and then shook his head.

"I don't like fighting and killing."

He was very serious.

Just then, a figure walked over and appeared beside Lu Changsheng, saying, "Senior Brother Lu, the Holy Master invites you."