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Chapter 9: Empress Qingyue’s Qi

The sound of crying echoed through the air, a sorrowful sound that seemed to shake the very foundations of the room.

She had long since abandoned her usual calm and collected demeanor, the “Immortal Maiden” image she had always maintained now nothing more than a distant memory.

Tears and snot streamed down her face, mingling together in a messy, chaotic dance.

Sorrow, regret, and a sense of injustice swirled together, overwhelming her and causing her body to tremble uncontrollably.

If her disciples, who had always admired and respected her, were to see her in this state, they would likely be heartbroken.

Nie Chen let out a sigh and asked, “When did you enter the sect, junior sister?”

“I…” she stammered, still sobbing, but managing to reply, “I’ve been here for many years.”

“Many years,” Nie Chen repeated, his voice low and serious. “Then how is your cultivation progressing?”

“Qi Condensation Realm… late stage,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper, her teeth clenched in frustration.

With her talent and natural ability, she should have been able to reach a much higher level of cultivation by now.

But instead, she had grown complacent and lazy, content to simply coast on her natural gifts rather than putting in the effort to truly improve.

Nie Chen let out a long sigh, his eyes gazing off into the distance. “Junior sister, do you remember why you first entered the Youming Sect?”

“You came here to cultivate, not to enjoy the admiration and adoration of others,” he continued. “There are countless talented women in this world, some of whom you may never be able to surpass. If you only focus on relying on your looks to get by, you will never be able to truly improve yourself.”

His words were like a knife, cutting through her defenses and striking at the very heart of her being.

In that moment, she remembered the person she used to be, the one who had been determined to cultivate and improve herself, no matter what obstacles lay in her way.

But after entering the Youming Sect, she had discovered that she had a natural talent for cultivation, and she had become complacent, relying on her gifts rather than putting in the effort to truly improve.

Nie Chen’s words had awakened something within her, and she felt a sense of clarity and purpose that she had not felt in years.

“Wait!” she exclaimed, her eyes narrowing as she thought back to Nie Chen’s previous actions.

At first, he had been cold and distant towards her, but then he had revealed that he was not interested in her, and finally, he had even said that he already had a wife.

It was all so confusing, but now, she realized that it had all been a ruse, a clever trick to help her see the truth about herself.

“Nie Chen, you lied to me!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with emotion.

But why had he done it? Why had he gone to such great lengths to help her?

It was all so confusing, but one thing was certain: she had been deeply moved by Nie Chen’s actions.

Tears of gratitude filled her eyes as she gazed at Nie Chen’s retreating back, her heart filled with a sense of warmth and appreciation.

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You have gained 1 skill point due to the profound impact on your worldview.

Although her strength was not great, the reward for the profound impact on her worldview was surprisingly good.

Skill points could be used to purchase various life skills, such as cooking, music, or gardening, from the sect’s store.

Although they were not as powerful as magical techniques, they were extremely practical.

Nie Chen did not use his skill point immediately, instead heading to the Youming Sect’s main hall.

Over the past ten days, he had sensed a malicious presence lurking in the shadows, watching him.

It was Meng Yangqiu, the sect’s leader.

Although many of the sect’s disciples had been brainwashed and were not very perceptive, Meng Yangqiu was cunning and manipulative, controlling everything from behind the scenes.

After Nie Chen’s return, Meng Yangqiu had not said anything openly, but he had secretly sent a thread of spiritual energy to observe Nie Chen.

If not for the Ancient Sacred Body’s keen senses, Nie Chen would not have been able to detect it.

“Ah, Nie Chen, what brings you here?” Meng Yangqiu asked, feigning surprise as he stood up and waved his hand to dismiss the others.

The elders and disciples quickly left, and Meng Yangqiu laughed, patting Nie Chen on the shoulder.

“Ha ha, you’ve done well this time, Nie Chen. You’ve even managed to return safely from Empress Qingyue’s clutches. You have the makings of a true leader.”

But then, his expression turned serious, his eyes glinting with a sharp, calculating light.

“However, I must ask, how did you manage to escape from Empress Qingyue’s hands? Don’t try to deceive me, Nie Chen. I’m not a fool.”

The air in the hall seemed to grow colder, and Meng Yangqiu’s face twisted into a sinister grin.

Nie Chen smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. “I’ll tell you, sect leader. I’ve become Empress Qingyue’s person. Do you believe me?”

Meng Yangqiu’s face turned red with rage, his eyes bulging with fury.

“Empress Qingyue is a proud and aloof person, Nie Chen. She would never stoop to using someone like you as a pawn. You think I’m a fool who would believe such a ridiculous lie?”

Nie Chen chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. “Then I’ll just have to prove it to you, sect leader.”

He quietly infused his spiritual energy into the object in his hand, and suddenly, Empress Qingyue’s qi erupted from his body.

Meng Yangqiu stumbled backward, his eyes wide with shock and fear.

“This is… Empress Qingyue’s qi!” he exclaimed, his voice trembling with awe.

The pressure of the empress’s qi was crushing, a terrifying force that could not be faked.

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