Chapter 1998: The Prodigy Ling Xiao

Within the Star Domain Secret Realm.

Huian was currently sitting cross-legged in meditation; he did not remember how much time had passed…

Perhaps a day… or even less.

Perhaps ten thousand years… or even longer.

Beside him, the area was filled with Disciples of Ziyun Temple, all sitting cross-legged in meditation.

"Has he… awakened?"

Huian slowly opened his eyes and gazed into the starry sky, murmuring to himself.

His expression was extremely solemn at this moment, a sight that would surely leave any outsider in awe.

For Huian had never before shown such a worried expression.

Huian exhaled and closed his eyes once more.

It wasn't… time yet.

…

Within the galaxy, vast purple Qi surged and coiled, as if countless rare Divine Beasts were circling the starry sky.

Near the dense purple Qi, a large number of Ziwei Pavilion Disciples stood guard.

After entering the Secret Realm, the Disciples of Ziwei Pavilion had only one task… and that was to protect Ling Xiao.

Fortunately, during this period, Ling Xiao was safe and undisturbed!

Within the billowing purple Qi…

Ling Xiao's expression was cold, purple Qi swirling within his eyes, his aura powerful and profound…

"Enough, it's enough."

Ling Xiao murmured, a purple glow erupting from his eyes.

In the next moment.

Endless purple Qi surged into his body, transforming into Ling Xiao's power.

Ling Xiao's aura began to climb, soaring frantically…

Early Stage of the third level of the Liandao Realm…

Peak of the third level of the Liandao Realm…

Early Stage of the fourth level of the Liandao Realm…

…

This process was incredibly fast; waves of terrifying shockwaves erupted from Ling Xiao, shaking the starry sky.

Countless people approaching this location wore extremely solemn expressions.

Terrifying… truly terrifying.

It felt as if a fearsome ancient deity was awakening.

Even Xiao Fan and Xiao Qing, who were rushing over, looked solemn.

The aura erupting from Ling Xiao was very strong.

"Can you two hold out?" Xiao Fan looked toward Lin Ling and Yu Qiongyao.

The starry sky where they stood was being swept by the spreading purple Qi, which emitted a terrifying aura containing the Power of Laws of the Great Dao.

Lin Ling and Yu Qiongyao turned pale; resisting this pressure was a great strain for them.

"I can hold out!" Yu Qiongyao said through gritted teeth.

"I… I can too," Lin Ling said stubbornly.

Lin Ling had already made up her mind; she had to win Xiao Fan's heart and become his woman.

"Well… alright then." Xiao Fan sighed and shot a somewhat resentful glance at Xiao Qing. "How about you go inside?"

"No, I don't want to!" Xiao Qing shook her head and refused on the spot.

She had her own mission!

To keep an eye on her father and not let him act recklessly!

Previously, her mother and aunts had instructed Xiao Qing to keep a close watch on Yu Qiongyao and Lin Ling!

Otherwise…

Given Xiao Fan's personality, he would likely take both women for himself if he found the chance.

Xiao Fan sighed and shook his head.

They say daughters are thoughtful and caring.

But at critical moments, she wasn't being caring at all!

Could she not see through her father's thoughts?!

Two strands of Qi detached from Xiao Fan's body, transforming into two illusory Phoenix projections that circled and enveloped Lin Ling and Yu Qiongyao.

With the protection of the Phoenix projections, they instantly stopped feeling the erosion of the purple Qi.

"Dad, you're playing favorites! I want one too!" Xiao Qing pouted and said with dissatisfaction.

"Block it yourself," Xiao Fan said flatly.

Xiao Qing was very strong; although she might struggle against Ling Xiao now, this drifting purple Qi could not possibly harm her.

"Hmph! Just you wait, Dad! I'm going to tell on you to Mom and my aunts!" Xiao Qing grumbled.

"Sigh…" Helpless, Xiao Fan released another Phoenix projection to envelop Xiao Qing.

Only then was Xiao Qing satisfied.

Lin Ling and Yu Qiongyao felt a warmth in their hearts…

Lin Ling had long been interested in Xiao Fan, but she never had the chance to express it.

Furthermore, Xiao Fan had too many wives around him, and Xiao Qing was always watching her like a hawk, leaving Lin Ling no Opportunity to voice her feelings in private.

In truth, she had no idea… that Xiao Fan had once peeked at her body.

If she had known, she could have just brought that up.

The two of them would have been together instantly!

She could have just made Xiao Fan take responsibility.

As for Yu Qiongyao… she had initially targeted Xiao Fan to get back at Xiao Qing, but as time passed, she had also developed genuine feelings for him.

Such is the human heart… over time, what is fake can sometimes become real, not to mention she already had feelings for Xiao Fan to begin with.

It was just that now… Xiao Qing had become their obstacle!

Yu Qiongyao was frustrated.

She hadn't won against Xiao Qing in anything her whole life, and now, even when chasing a man, she was being held back by her!

And yet, there was absolutely nothing she could do about it.

Along the way, the purple Qi rose; the closer they got, the more they could feel the terror of the aura contained within it.

Xiao Fan's brows furrowed; he felt the pressure.

He wasn't even sure if he would have the certainty of winning if he were to fight Ling Xiao.

As for why he came…

It was also because Xiao Fan wanted to see if any supreme treasures would be born here.

At the same time, he was curious about what kind of Opportunity Ling Xiao had obtained to become so powerful.

And where Huian had gone!