Chapter 912 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

The soon-to-be prominent disciple has flown away, and we must find a way to retrieve her, don't we? So, despite previous failures, Senior Xing Hong was once again bold enough to use the Sky-gazing Mirror, attempting to locate her disciple's whereabouts. Counting the time, it was precisely when Su Ling heard the "mysterious distress call" in her dream, about two years ago. Tang Xin tapped her chin and said in a deep voice, "However, senior, you are still alone... If it were an ordinary issue, a mid-tier ascendant like you would have resolved it long ago. So..." "Yes," Xing Hong sighed, "my disciple has fallen into the hands of the Blood Majesty Palace. The only good news is that her fate is not severed—she is at least alive." "What are we waiting for?" Tang Xin exclaimed, jumping to her feet. "Let’s gear up and go rescue her, shall we?" "What a simplistic view you have," Xing Hong said helplessly. "This matter concerns the aura flow of the continent. Every action could trigger celestial mechanisms. Are you truly expecting me — alone — to go to the hideout of the Blood Majesty Palace and wreak havoc?" Tang Xin nodded. "You are thinking too ideally... Why do you think I chose to tell you about this? Why did I only take action when you were directly attacked by the Blood Majesty Palace? There are reasons for all of these," Senior Xing Hong explained. With a turn of her hand, Senior Xing Hong conjured a mirror the size of a palm, appearing out of nowhere. The mirror was simple and unadorned, devoid of any fluctuations, and it bore no resemblance to an ancient treasure. "The restrictions for ascending mid-tiered beings in this world still apply to me," she said. "I can only cautiously observe my own fate and appear at the opportune moment to avoid infringing upon taboos." "Wait," Tang Xin interrupted, "I am curious about the prohibition for ascending mid-tier beings... Why does this rule still apply even when leaving the Nine Provinces Continent, where it was thought to no longer be influenced by the heavenly way? Who is enforcing this punishment?" "Indeed," Senior Xing Hong nodded, impressed. "It is very astute of you to consider this at your level. The answer I can provide is... I don't know." "...Is praising others a way to cover up one's own embarrassment? "For the punishment of ascending mid-tier beings, it is definitely not imposed by the power of the world. This rule of 'not getting entangled with too much karma' disregards space, birthplace, or power system. One speculation is that, beyond the power of the world, beyond the heavenly way, there may exist a more fundamental force, but we do not know." For the current cultivation system, the heavenly way is the pinnacle. Achieving the power to control the world's energy is considered "being in harmony with the heavens and the earth." As for higher realms, it probably involves matters related to "supremacy"... "So, what do we do?" Tang Xin asked. "Are we just going to leave the person unaided?" She could not guarantee that she would be able to cultivate another Seven Star candidate like Xiao Qing. The system even mentioned that even if one were cultivated, it might not be as effective as the original... Speaking of which, where was the system? Why did it not react when discussing such critical matters? Last time, it seemed that this thing did not work as well when encountering powers surpassing the initial stage of ascension... "Rescuing her is definitely a must," Xing Hong said. "But we have to wait for the right timing." "What timing?" Senior, Tang Xin asked. "Plans cannot be revealed haphazardly," Senior Xing Hong said casually. "But it is not too far off, and when the time comes, you will know naturally." "Alright..." Tang Xin's brow furrowed as she digested the information just received. The last Seven Star candidate had ended up in the worst possible scenario, falling under the control of the Blood Majesty Palace. The clues related to the power level capable of destroying the world, the "sword," had also been taken by them, and it was uncertain what would happen next. The situation was becoming increasingly dire for their side. If they were to directly collide with the Blood Majesty Palace, the Seven Stars, who were still in the developmental stage, and Senior, would have difficulty playing a crucial role. At the very least, they would need to confront a power at the level of a Vice-Palace Lord to move beyond the novice stage. "Thank you for informing me of all this," Tang Xin said earnestly, clasping her fists. "I will remember this and discuss with my companions when I return. I will definitely rescue your disciple and bring her back, if possible!" "Very well," Senior Xing Hong nodded slightly with a smile. "But there is one thing you got wrong... Who said anything about letting you leave?" ...?" Tang Xin was full of question marks. "I called you here to inform you of these things that you should know," Senior explained slowly. "And secondly, to supervise you in achieving another goal... reaching the peak of the Yuan Infant stage before the 'timing' arrives." "I thought as much," Senior Tang Xin breathed a sigh of relief. "Rest assured, from now on, I will stay in Xuan Ling Sect and focus on cultivating, not going anywhere until I reach the peak of the Yuan Infant stage!" "Hehe, that seems difficult to achieve," Senior Xing Hong laughed. "As long as you remain in the sect, various troubles will come your way. It is impossible to calm down and cultivate. Remember, the longest time you have dedicated to isolated meditation in Xuan Ling Sect— was it a year? Two years? Even with your talent, it's still not feasible to reach the peak of the Yuan Infant stage within two years." "What do you mean, Senior," Tang Xin's expression changed. "Are you intending to keep me on the mountain?" "I have used the Sky-gazing Mirror to check. If you don't reach the peak of the Yuan Infant stage at that time, the chance of my disciple’s survival will become minimal... Also, the Blood Majesty Palace has set its sights on you. It's safer for you to stay and cultivate here with me than anywhere else." "I need to discuss this with the elders and the sect leader," Tang Xin swallowed nervously. "Can I come back in the middle? I have a little fox at home, and I'm afraid she might run away if I'm not there for a long time." "Isolate yourself and eliminate distractions," Senior chuckled. "Without completing your cultivation, you cannot go anywhere." "That won't do," upon hearing this, Senior Tang Xin immediately shook her head. "I can promise you that I will reach the peak of the Yuan Infant stage, but you can't restrict my personal freedom. This is not right." "You still don't understand," Senior patiently explained. "If I do not keep you by my side, you will never be able to reach the peak of the Yuan Infant stage in time. My prominent disciple's survival and the heavenly way's fate are all tied to this." "But, but..." Tang Xin's eyebrows furrowed into a "八" shape, hesitating to speak. "Rest assured, I have checked for you," Senior Xing Hong explained. "Until the 'timing' arrives, I will keep a close watch on your concerns. If any unexpected events were to occur, I will not confront you to the end. We are not enemies after all." "But..." Senior Tang Xin whispered. "What else?" Despite being able to glimpse into the heavenly way, Senior Xing Hong could not understand Senior Tang Xin's thoughts at this moment. "I will keep a close eye on the situation for you. If there are unexpected developments, I won't confront you to the end. We are not enemies after all." "But just the thought of not seeing Su Ling for such a long time makes me feel uncomfortable!"