Infinite Professions

Chapter 200 - 101: Coming and Going

Looking at the Profound Soul Sword in her hand, Qio Qing’Er felt like crying but had no tears.

But just now, she also witnessed the battle and knew why Zhong Yuxiu was seeking spirit medicine. Although she was somewhat reluctant, she still handed over the spirit medicine she had gathered earlier.

"Brother Yuxiu, between you and me, why make distinctions?"

Qio Qing’Er, with deep affection, gave the storage pouch filled with spirit medicine and the Profound Soul Sword to Zhong Yuxiu.

"This..."

Seeing her expression and hearing her words, even if Zhong Yuxiu was slow-witted, she understood her feelings, and a trace of hesitation appeared on her face. However, she still took the storage pouch and then spoke: "Qing’Er, there is something I have always concealed from you."

Qio Qing’Er was taken aback: "What is it?"

"Actually, I am... of a female body!"

Zhong Yuxiu’s eyes evaded slightly as she removed a jade pendant from her neck. Then they saw glimmers of spirit light change, her appearance did not change much, only that inexplicably, the male grandeur was gone, replaced by a touch more of feminine grace: "Previously, for the sake of convenience, I did this..."

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Qio Qing’Er stood there dumbfounded, her beautiful eyes filled with a vacant stare.

She is female?

She is female!

Then who was all the behavior before for?

And this Celestial Destiny, why does it seem a bit yin-prospering and yang-declining, over half of the Three Heroes and Two Talents are women?

"Qing’Er, Qing’Er?"

Seeing Qio Qing’Er in a daze, Zhong Yuxiu was also somewhat panicked and quickly shook her body: "Are you alright?"

"I... I’m fine!"

Qio Qing’Er came back to her senses, feeling extremely suffocated inside, but she couldn’t show it on her face and even forced a smile: "Yuxiu... sister, your transformation technique is indeed extraordinary, Qing’Er didn’t see a trace of flaw."

In the end, the words were almost spoken through gritted teeth.

"It is the power of this mystical treasure, not my own skill."

Seeing her like this, Zhong Yuxiu felt even more guilty, but still had no intention of returning the storage pouch: "I will definitely compensate you for these spirit medicines in the future, I’m sorry!!"

After saying that, she gritted her teeth, turned around, and left.

Qio Qing’Er stood in place, watching her departing figure, feeling the world turn dark.

Emotional hurt?

Not much, after all, she approached with intention.

The main point is the investment loss.

If you’re female, you could have said so earlier, being sisters is just the same as being a couple.

But you just had to pull this stunt, making it so awkward for everyone, how to progress in closeness now?

Calculating too smartly, ending up with nothing, Qio Qing’Er finally understood what it means to want to cry but have no tears.

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On the other side, at the summit, on the flat top.

The South Sea Earth Nun explained the cause and effect to Shen Hex.

"Three Heroes and Two Talents!"

"Celestial Destiny Demon Breaker!"

Although he had expected it, hearing the South Sea Earth Nun’s words, Shen Hex’s expression still changed slightly: "So, my disciple is the person of Celestial Destiny?"

"Does this person truly not recognize the heavenly mandate?"

Seeing his behavior, which did not seem false or feigned, both the South Sea Earth Nun and Old Turtle Fisherman frowned secretly, but their expressions remained unchanged: "Indeed, with ’Xiu’ in the name, it already matches the prophecy, and now having received the inheritance of the Profound Void True Monarch, that Profound Soul will surely become a demon-breaking flying sword in the future!"

In their words, they observed Shen Hex’s expression.

Celestial Dao Destiny!

Three Heroes and Two Talents, although of Celestial Destiny, need to accumulate tribulations and fortune to fully complete this destiny.

That’s why the major Mystic Sect Orthodox Sects are vigorously promoting, letting the Three Heroes and Two Talents become famous worldwide, rather than raising them in secret and revealing them only at the last moment.

By becoming famous, it will inevitably bring about many storms, even bringing calamities upon them.

But this is the path the "Three Heroes and Two Talents" must take to achieve their celestial destiny. Only by overcoming these dangers and calamities, advancing step by step, can they accumulate tribulations and complete the destiny fortune, becoming the truly Celestial Destiny Demon Breaker.

This is Celestial Dao Destiny!

Therefore, regarding Shen Hex’s intervention, the two were actually not pleased.

According to their previous plan, the emergence of the Profound Void Secret Realm this time was not only to let the Two Talents gain destiny opportunity but also to establish fame and status for them, decisively setting the fortune of their celestial destiny.

They had already devised the script, with the two blocking the Black Mountain Demon Monarch and the other three demons, allowing Zhong Yuxiu to retreat into the Profound Void Palace to refine the Profound Soul Sword, finally breaking through in their dire situation, forming a Golden Core, repelling the four demons with a sword, establishing fame and status.

In this way, Zhong Yuxiu’s identity as one of the Two Talents of celestial destiny would be solidified, and the celestial destiny fortune would significantly increase, eventually snowballing into becoming the true Celestial Destiny Demon Breaker.

But due to Shen Hex’s appearance, this script was severely disrupted. Although Zhong Yuxiu made some impression, compared to her master, who struck down three demons with one sword, it paled in comparison.

After today, as the impact spreads, when people discuss the matter of the Profound Void Secret Realm, they would probably only remember the name of Li Qingming, with little impression of Zhong Yuxiu and the Profound Soul Sword.

In this way, the celestial destiny fortune inevitably diminishes.

This is not what the Mystic Sect Orthodox Sects wanted.

The South Sea Earth Nun was also puzzled by this.

This person intervened, seizing the celestial destiny fortune, and the person bearing this celestial destiny, Zhong Yuxiu, is his disciple, was this intentional or unintentional?

If unintentional, with his cultivation level, did he truly not know the heavenly mandate and inadvertently seize his disciple’s fortune?

If intentional, that’s even more frightening, for his actions, combined with taking Zhong Yuxiu as a disciple, truly become terrifying upon reflection.

The South Sea Earth Nun was filled with entanglement but could not openly point out the key, having to hint at the prophecy concerning celestial destiny.

If he’s unintentional, he should realize the heavenly mandate after this event and will not hinder the Two Talents from fulfilling their destiny.

If he’s intentional...

"Celestial secrets are unfathomable, celestial secrets are unfathomable!"

Two sighs interrupted the train of thought.

The South Sea Earth Nun focused her gaze, seeing Shen Hex sigh and say, "Exorcising demons and upholding the Dao is the duty of a cultivator. Since Yuxiu has this Celestial Destiny, as her teacher, I will naturally lend her a hand."

"Fellow Daoist, your righteousness!"

The South Sea Earth Nun’s eyes sharpened, then returned to calmness: "What plans does Fellow Daoist have next?"

"The mountain folk do not recognize the celestial order, what plans could they have?"

Shen Hex laughed: "I ask you both to enlighten me!"

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"..."

The South Sea Earth Nun and Old Turtle Fisherman exchanged a glance, still unsure if his words were sincere or false, but they had no choice but to continue the conversation.

"Currently, the overseas situation is mostly stable. The Seven Cultivator Masters and various Venerables intimidate the demons, the Three Heroes appear overseas, the Two Talents respond inland. The next step is to boost Celestial Destiny and gather the full potency of destiny."

"We plan to use the Profound Void Secret Realm as a base, to assist the Two Talents in sweeping the Netherworld Yellow Springs Sect and other inland Demon Cultivators, then head out to sea to join the Three Heroes. When the Three Heroes and Two Talents all achieve their Primordial Spirit, we will point our swords toward the West Sea, flatten the Demon Cave, and finally go beyond the realm for the decisive battle against Demon Heaven."

Though it is a grand plan for the future, it is not a secret, and both the Righteous and Evil Dao know it well. Hence, the South Sea Earth Nun does not fear revealing it to Shen Hex.

"The Netherworld Yellow Springs Sect?"

Shen Hex raised an eyebrow: "Then the other Talent should be here?"

"Logically, yes."

The South Sea Earth Nun nodded: "Several Fellow Daoists have gone there, but the Demon Dao is also active. Currently, the Nascent Soul Demons outside Xuanxiao Mountain are not just the Netherworld Monarch; several Fellow Daoists are unsure if they can assist in the Talent’s demon breaking."

"It seems that I should not delay the two of you?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Hex immediately rose: "You two should go to Xuanxiao Mountain to assist. This battle has damaged my Primordial Qi; I will take Yuxiu back to the island temporarily. Once the Xuanxiao matter is settled, I’ll meet you again."

"This..."

The South Sea Earth Nun hesitated.

"Then it’s decided, farewell!"

Shen Hex, however, was decisive, directly bidding farewell to the two, once again soaring with Sword Light, wrapping the returning Zhong Yuxiu, he left the Profound Void Secret Realm.

"This person..."

Watching the fleeting sword light, the South Sea Earth Nun was helpless, turning to Old Turtle Fisherman with a sigh: "Forget it, let’s head to Xuanxiao Mountain to see, others are settling here, the Demon Dao will not give up easily."

Saying this, she was also about to leave.

Unexpectedly...

"Bang!!!"

An Escape Light burst through the void, breaking into the secret realm.

"Who is it?"

The two’s eyes sharpened, quickly rushing forward.

Then they saw the Escape Light shattered, revealing a figure, an old Taoist.

That old Taoist’s clothes were disheveled, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Brother Mei!"

The South Sea Earth Nun and Old Turtle Fisherman were shocked, quickly stepping forward: "What has happened, to be in such a state?"

This old Taoist named Mei Daoist was also a Mystic Sect Great Cultivator, near Nascent Soul Perfection, almost reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm, and originated from the East Sea Taihua Mountain, stronger than the two.

Currently, the Seven Taiyuan Cultivators and the Mystic Sect True Sect’s Venerables of Divinity Transformation are overseas, intimidating the Demon Dao’s Divinity Transformation Old Demons. Only a few Nascent Soul Cultivators have returned inland to seek the Two Talents.

This Mei Daoist’s cultivation is profound, implicitly leading the Nascent Souls. He went forward with two other Nascent Souls to Xuanxiao Mountain to resolve the siege.

But now...

"The Demon Dao calculated and placed a savage scheme, combined with the Heterodox Sect, ambushing with a total of twelve Nascent Souls, waiting for us!"

Mei Daoist shook his head: "Fellow Daoist Xuanling unfortunately suffered a calamity, Xuanxiao Mountain was flattened by Demons, I had to struggle with all my might to break through."

"What?"

"Twelve Nascent Souls?"

The two’s faces changed: "Where did they get so many Nascent Souls?"

Mei Daoist sighed: "Simply relying on the Demon Skill, with help from Heterodox Sect’s monsters."

"What about the Two Talents?"

The South Sea Earth Nun asked anxiously: "Where are the Two Talents?"

Mei Daoist said nothing, only released a Spirit Light, transforming into a young man lying unconscious on the ground.

"This child is named Gux Shenxiu, the last survivor of the Xuanshao Sect, recognized by the Xuanxiao Sword as its master, undoubtedly one of the Two Talents."

"Gux Shenxiu?"

"Xuanxiao Sword!"

The South Sea Earth Nun’s eyes focused sharply.

The Xuanshao Sect, though a small inland Core Formation Sect, is associated with the Mystic Sect Orthodox Sect and carries significant duty within the inland, guarding the unexpectedly emerged Immortal Flying Sword Xuanxiao.

This sword is also an Immortal Flying Sword, an ancient Mystic Sect Great Cultivator’s artifact, not inferior to Zhong Yuxiu’s Profound Soul at all.

This person obtained the sword, with talents evident in his name, surely one of the Two Talents.

Yet he failed to rise to prominence as expected at Xuanxiao Mountain, failing to break the demons’ siege, returning heavily injured, worse than Zhong Yuxiu.

With the Celestial Destiny Two Talents developing as such, the South Sea Earth Nun felt only a cloud of darkness overshadowing her heart.

"Now the demons have occupied Xuanxiao Mountain. My intention is to use this Profound Void Secret Realm as a foundation, to withstand and await reinforcements, aiding the Two Talents in their cultivation, before finally sweeping away the demons."

Mei Daoist turned to the two: "By the way, where is the other Talent?"

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