189: growing up

Within the vast Myriad Sound Sect, there were now numerous Disciples and Guest Elders.

According to the original vision of the old Sect Leader and the Sect Leader's wife, the Myriad Sound Sect was supposed to develop by cultivating female Disciples and having them associate with high-level Cultivators.

However, this method was relatively inferior; if the Sect had no high-level Cultivators, then the Myriad Sound Sect would be nothing more than a brothel in the Chaotic Star Sea, at the mercy of others.

But now, with the assistance of many high-level Cultivators dispatched by Lin Feng, Wang Ning harbored ambition; she wanted to rid the Myriad Sound Sect of its former reputation and transform it into a legitimate commercial alliance.

Therefore, after a year of Wang Ning's efforts, young female Cultivators, dressed in unified light purple robes, now bustled about within the Myriad Sound Sect; they were either practicing Spells or exchanging insights, their faces beaming with aspirations for the future.

Occasionally, Cultivators with profound auras would fly between the pavilions; these were the Sect's Guest Elders, each possessing a Core Formation cultivation.

Upon seeing the Disciples below, they would merely nod slightly before hurrying away, their expressions bearing the arrogance of the strong.

But when their gaze inadvertently swept over the highest pavilion, that arrogance would recede somewhat, transforming into a hint of reverence.

There resided the Sect Leader of the Myriad Sound Sect, Purple Spirit Fairy.

A mysterious woman who, in just one year, was able to stir up trouble within Tianxing City.

She was even recognized by the Star Palace as the most beautiful woman in the Chaotic Star Sea, attracting many high-level male Cultivators who wished to catch a glimpse of Purple Spirit Fairy's face.

On the top floor of the pavilion, inside an elegant quiet room.

Wang Ning, dressed in purple, stood quietly by the window, overlooking the vibrant Sect below.

Her face was covered by a thin veil, revealing only a pair of clear, water-like eyes.

At her waist, the warm jade pendant gifted by Green Brother emitted a gentle luster.

Yet, deep in her eyes, there was a hint of worry that seemed out of place with this prosperous scene.

"Young Miss."

A charming voice came from behind her; Fan Jingmei walked in lightly, carrying a plate of spiritual fruits.

Now, she had shed some of the girlish naivety of a maid, gaining the competence and composure of a Vice Sect Leader.

"Jingmei, you're here." Wang Ning didn't turn around, her voice somewhat ethereal.

"Look how lively the Myriad Sound Sect is now."

Fan Jingmei set down the fruit plate and walked to her side, looking in the direction of her gaze.

"Yes, thanks to Green Brother." She sighed sincerely, "If not for the seven Core Formation Seniors sent by Green Brother to guard us, so many female Disciples in our Myriad Sound Sect would probably have long become prey in others' eyes."

Wang Ning sighed softly, then turned around, the worry in her eyes deepening.

"I finally understand Green Brother's painstaking efforts."

She slowly sat down, picked up a spiritual fruit, but only toyed with it between her fingers.

"He gave our Myriad Sound Sect a tremendous Opportunity, allowing us to break free from the old custom of relying on others and truly stand on our own, becoming a respectable commercial alliance."

"But..."

She changed the subject, her voice lowering.

"More and more high-level Cultivators are coming to visit, and various forces in the city are watching us. Yet I, the so-called Sect Leader, only have Foundation Establishment cultivation."

"If not for Green Brother's reputation and the protection of the Star Palace, this Myriad Sound Sect would probably have been devoured by those with ill intentions long ago."

This pressure, like an invisible mountain, weighed heavily on her heart.

Upon hearing this, Fan Jingmei nodded in empathy.

"Yes, Young Miss. Zhuo Ruting and I were just maids before, and now we've suddenly become Vice Sect Leaders. The first time I had to entertain those Core Formation Seniors alone, I... my hands were sweating with nervousness, and I couldn't even speak properly."

Recalling her past awkwardness, a wry smile appeared on her face.

Wang Ning looked at her, and the worry in her eyes dissipated a bit, revealing a hint of a smile.

"I wasn't much better the first time I met a Nascent Soul Elder from the Star Palace, who came to discuss matters with me personally. Now I've gradually gotten used to it."

Her gaze mischievously swept over Fan Jingmei.

"I see that Jingmei now possesses quite the demeanor; her every gesture carries the aura of a high position. No wonder... Green Brother specifically requested you and Zhuo Ruting to serve him back then."

"Young Miss!"

Fan Jingmei's cheeks instantly flushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"You... you're bullying me again!"

When her Young Miss brought up the matter, her mind uncontrollably recalled that blush-inducing night in Green Brother's Immortal Cave.

Seeing her like this, Wang Ning couldn't help but let out a giggle, reaching out and pulling her close.

"Alright, alright, it's my fault."

The two women laughed and joked, and the atmosphere in the quiet room immediately lightened considerably.

Ultimately, it was Wang Ning who stopped first; the smile on her face faded, and her expression became serious again.

"Alright, Vice Sect Leader Fan, stop messing around."

This address, "Vice Sect Leader Fan," immediately made Fan Jingmei shed her girlish demeanor and straighten her face.

"What are the Sect Leader's orders?"

"Since there are no urgent matters in the Sect, you and Zhuo Ruting should focus on Cultivating." Wang Ning said seriously, "We cannot always live under Green Brother's wing. He has given us an Opportunity, and we must also strive and not let down his expectations."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Fan Jingmei solemnly acknowledged, bowed to Wang Ning, and turned to exit the quiet room.

As the door gently closed, the quiet room returned to silence.

The strength and composure on Wang Ning's face receded like a tide.

She slowly walked to the soft couch and sat down, her slender fingers unconsciously caressing the warm jade pendant at her waist.

This was given to her by Green Brother.

In the past year, from the attitudes of the Seniors in the Star Palace, and from the reverence of various forces in the city, she had already been able to guess.

Her Green Brother was by no means just an ordinary Core Formation Elder.

He was at least a Nascent Soul Senior.

Moreover, judging by the genuine respect the Nascent Soul Stage Sixth Elder of the Star Palace showed him, he was probably an extremely powerful existence even among Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Green Brother, with such heaven-reaching strength...

How could she ever catch up to his footsteps?

Wang Ning's eyes reddened slightly.

He gave her the most prosperous industry in Tianxing City, sent countless experts to assist, and propelled the name "Purple Spirit Fairy" to the forefront of the Chaotic Star Sea.

He paved a grand Dao for her.

But... why didn't he come to see her even once?

In the past year, he seemed to have completely disappeared, without a single word.

She even felt a little envious of Fan Jingmei and Zhuo Ruting.

At least, they had the most intimate contact with him in his Immortal Cave, feeling his body.

And what about herself?

Would she, in his heart, merely be a little sister he had helped and casually supported? A chess piece he had set up on a whim?

Once this thought arose, it was like wildly growing vines, tightly coiling around her heart.

The more Wang Ning thought, the more wronged she felt, the more unwilling.

A crystal tear slid down her cheek, dripping onto the light veil and spreading a small, dark stain.

But she was, after all, Purple Spirit Fairy.

She was the Purple Spirit Sect Leader who, despite countless setbacks in the original novel, single-handedly propped up the Myriad Sound Sect.

After a moment of weakness, she abruptly raised her hand and wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

She picked up the jade pendant, clutching it tightly in her palm, feeling the faint warmth emanating from it, as if she could still feel the warmth of his hand.

The confusion and grievance in her eyes were replaced by an unprecedented determination.

One day, she would stand proudly by his side, not hiding behind him!

Wang Ning took a deep breath, suppressing all the chaotic thoughts.

She walked back to the meditation mat, sat cross-legged, and closed her eyes.

Her Cultivation Technique circulated, and pure Spiritual Qi surged into her body like a hundred rivers returning to the sea.

...

At the same time.

At the highest point of Tianxing City, that magnificent Immortal Island suspended above the sea of clouds.

Inside the Immortal Cave at the center of the island.

Lin Feng sat cross-legged in the center of a Spell formation, his eyes slightly closed.

In front of him, a five-colored small mountain floated quietly, and on its body, countless profound golden runes flickered in and out of existence, flowing ceaselessly.

Strands of Yuan Magnetic Divine Light were continuously merging into the five-colored small mountain.

He was fully focused on Cultivating the Divine Ability [Yuan Magnetic Divine Light].

And naturally, he was fully aware of everything happening at the Myriad Sound Sect.

But he didn't go.

A young eagle must learn to fly on its own.

He had already paved the way for Wang Ning; the rest, she needed to walk herself.

Only by personally experiencing the storms could she truly grow into the resilient Purple Spirit Fairy from the original novel.

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