Chapter 49

As Lin Xuan’s voice fell, following his gaze, the space actually rippled, and soon after, a graceful woman’s figure appeared before him.

The woman wore a purple robe and a light veil, through which her stunningly beautiful face could be faintly seen. Her bright, captivating eyes looked at Lin Xuan with a hint of calm, and beneath her purple robe, her curvaceous figure resembled a ripe peach, exuding a subtle allure. The slight rise and fall of her chest suggested that her calm demeanor was not as serene as it appeared.

After a brief silence, Leng Fengyue finally calmed down, her eyes showing a trace of surprise as she gazed at Lin Xuan. The veil fluttered slightly, and a cool, slightly melodic voice came through.

“How did you know I was here?”

Leng Fengyue was somewhat puzzled; as a formidable expert in the Void Breaking realm, she was surprised that a mere kid in the Qi Sea realm could detect her presence.

“Wait… this kid…”

“Royal Body?”

Leng Fengyue sensed the terrifying energy contained within Lin Xuan’s body, her pupils narrowing. Hadn’t she seen him as a spirit body the last time?

Why had he suddenly transformed into a Royal Body in just a few days?

Lin Xuan stared at the suddenly appeared woman, feeling as though some terrifying presence was watching him, as if all his secrets had been laid bare. However, he did not panic; his expression remained calm as he said, “If the senior did not want me to notice, I naturally wouldn’t have discovered your presence. But just now, your aura became chaotic, and I happened to sense it.”

Lin Xuan could feel that the woman before him was definitely more than just at the Divine Ability stage!

He sensed that even the legendary Soul Palace realm did not match her strength. If that subtle aura were to erupt, the entire Dayan Dynasty would surely be reduced to rubble!

Leng Fengyue fell silent, struggling to maintain a serious expression behind her veil, though she ultimately held her tongue.

Originally, she had planned to make a sudden appearance and taunt Lin Xuan a bit, acting as a villain to encourage him to work harder, to leave the Dayan Dynasty and become worthy of Yanran.

But now…

He was at the fourth level of the Qi Sea, possessing a Royal Body. Although he still had some distance to cover to reach the Shangqing Immortal Sect, that gap had been infinitely narrowed. Most importantly, she could personally feel the terrifying speed at which this young man’s cultivation was increasing!

Perhaps the so-called destined one was merely like this!

Lin Xuan looked at the beautiful woman before him with some astonishment. He realized this must be Aunt Leng, as described in Yanran’s letter. It seemed that Yanran’s background was far from simple.

However, this beautiful woman’s aura appeared somewhat unstable; had she just broken through?

Lin Xuan did not delve deeply into this issue. He gazed at the ethereal woman with respect but also confidence, slowly speaking, “May I ask if the senior could tell me Yanran’s true identity?”

Although Yanran had hidden it well, he was certain that she did not enjoy the cold place she described, nor was she as playful as her letter suggested.

So… he decided to take that silly girl away from that cold place!

At that moment, Lin Xuan’s gaze was unusually determined.

Upon hearing this, Leng Fengyue remained silent for a moment before reluctantly replying, “Fine, I can tell you. Yanran is in a place called the Shangqing Immortal Sect, one of the five great sects passed down from ancient times, with a heritage close to that of the immortals. The strongest cultivators born in your Dayan Dynasty are not even as strong as the inner disciples of the Shangqing Immortal Sect.”

Listening to Leng Fengyue’s somewhat disdainful description, Lin Xuan did not speak. The world was vast, and no one could grasp its entirety. He had never left the Dayan Dynasty and knew very little about the outside world. Every word the woman said, although harsh, was nonetheless a reflection of reality.

The truth is often unpalatable, a principle Lin Xuan naturally understood. In two lifetimes, as long as he did not touch his bottom line, he would not rashly declare a rebellion, nor would he jump to the conclusion that others looked down on him.

Moreover, he had confidence that within a year, he would be invincible in the Dayan Dynasty!

Although the forces described by the woman were strong, they were not entirely beyond reach.

Leng Fengyue glanced at the unresponsive Lin Xuan, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes. She did not expect his temperament to be so good; he did not resemble an ordinary young man at all but rather felt more like a chosen one nurtured by sacred places and noble families. If it weren’t for her thorough understanding of the Lin family over the past decade, knowing the young man’s character, she might have thought Lin Xuan was an old monster who had seized a body.

Lin Xuan looked at Leng Fengyue and continued, “Could you tell me more about the Xuantian Continent? What kind of forces exist outside the Dayan Dynasty? And what lies beyond the Soul Palace realm?”

“This kid thinks I’m an encyclopedia?” Leng Fengyue shot Lin Xuan a deep glance and said, “Kid, you’re only in the Qi Sea realm. Perhaps you are rare in the Dayan Dynasty, but outside it, you wouldn’t be considered anything special. Are you sure you want to know so much?”

“Sometimes, knowing too much is often not a good thing!”

Leng Fengyue hoped that this young man would understand the world outside the Dayan Dynasty on his own. Otherwise, even if he were just a young man, or even a great willpower cultivator, he would inevitably feel despair in the face of such a vast gap.

So she still kindly advised him.

In response to Leng Fengyue’s warning, a glimmer of determination flashed in Lin Xuan’s eyes. At that moment, faint golden light flowed around him, resembling an unparalleled battle sage. The celestial glow intertwined with Dao rhythms, and he spoke with a fierce tone: “Thank you for your concern, senior, but the Dayan Dynasty is not much of a concern for me!”

“In this chaotic world, how can one sit idly by?”

“I, Lin Xuan, have my own aspirations, to traverse the myriad realms as my master. I also possess a sword, daring to question the heavens, can anyone dare to be my enemy?”

“Even if the Shangqing Immortal Sect, as you describe, stands at the pinnacle of all beings, I, Lin Xuan, also possess the determination to push through my peers. The Dayan Dynasty cannot hold me back; I like Lin Yanran, and whoever dares to stop me should first try my sword!”

A terrifying aura erupted from within Lin Xuan, thousands of divine lights bursting forth around him. His voice was firm, and at that moment, he understood the path he had to take.

Endless battle intent tore through the heavens, and a storm of vital energy surged toward him.

“Boom!”

With a violent roar, Lin Xuan’s aura surged once more.

Qi Sea… Fifth Layer!

To think he had just broken through to the Fourth Layer not long ago!

Now he had broken through again!