107: Chapter 107 Bai Ruotong's Old Grudge

Would breaking through to the Golden Core Stage trigger a Lightning Tribulation?

Mo Zixing smacked his lips, but there wasn't much fear in his heart.

He lowered his head and glanced at the System panel.

The [Thunderstrike Immortality (Purple)] trait, glowing with a purple light in the Luck column, was particularly eye-catching.

With such a trait.

It was hard to say whether the heavenly lightning would hurt.

But at least he wouldn't die.

It seemed he was quite far-sighted.

However, compared to being struck by lightning.

What was more important right now was to first gather the Materials needed for the Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage.

After all, even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice.

Without the assistance of Heaven And Earth Treasures, he couldn't even reach the threshold of the Breakthrough to face the lightning.

"Revered Master, do you know where I can find Heaven And Earth Treasures suitable for my Spiritual Root attributes?"

Mo Zixing withdrew his thoughts, turned to look at Liu Qingyan, and asked.

Liu Qingyan thought for a moment, then shook her head with a hint of apology on her face:

"I'm sorry, Zixing. Materials for a Golden Core Breakthrough are truly too precious, and I really don't have any in stock."

"Moreover, rare resources of this level are hard to find even in general markets."

"There's a chance to see them at some large-scale auctions, but it will be a long time before the next auction opens."

She paused, then continued:

"However, if you want to look for them, I can go with you to a nearby Secret Realm to search."

"At least I'm almost at Crystal Stage Level 5 now. An extra person means extra strength, and we can look out for each other."

"I actually know of a place."

Sect Master Bai Ruotong, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up, her small brow furrowed as she recalled seriously:

"South of the Sect is the Xuanling Secret Realm. It's filled with Spiritual Qi and produces various Heaven And Earth Treasures."

"Back then, before I broke through to the Golden Core, that's where I found my core Materials."

"But that was before I entered my jadeification. I don't know if it's still the same after all these years."

Hearing this, Liu Qingyan shook her head and said:

"That Secret Realm still exists, but it hasn't been within the Mingyu Sect's sphere of influence for a long time."

"What?"

Sect Master Bai Ruotong's eyes widened:

"How could this happen?"

"Without an absolute expert to oversee the Sect, its strength declines every year, and it simply couldn't hold onto so much territory."

Liu Qingyan explained softly:

"Many years ago, the Sect already switched to gradually shrinking its territory to avoid conflicts."

"The Xuanling Secret Realm is located at the border of two Sects. Decades ago, it already became part of the Qingyun Sect's territory."

Qingyun Sect?

Mo Zixing rubbed his chin.

He seemed to have some impression of it.

That Song Cheng who fought Hu Jiuying for the companion spirit fire in the Earth Fire Pool earlier.

He seemed to claim to be from the Qingyun Sect.

Only, he had already been burned to ashes.

"Tch, Qingyun Sect."

Sect Master Bai Ruotong curled her lip, her small face full of disdain and disgust.

"Sect Master, are you very familiar with the Qingyun Sect?"

Mo Zixing raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

Sect Master Bai Ruotong's face darkened. She clenched her small fists and said through gritted teeth:

"More than just familiar!"

"The one who interfered back then, causing my Breakthrough in Realm to fail and forcing me to enter a jadeification to save my life, was the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect at that time!"

Mo Zixing looked at Liu Qingyan, his eyes full of confusion.

He remembered Liu Qingyan saying that there was no real grudge between the two Sects.

Liu Qingyan herself was stunned. She shook her head and said in confusion:

"The Sect's records have never documented this event, nor have they mentioned any other deep-seated hatred with the Qingyun Sect."

"When the Grand Elder told me, he did mention that the Sect Master's Breakthrough was interrupted, but he didn't know who did it."

"As for the Qingyun Sect, I only know that the current Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect is named Sect Master Kang Qiao, with a cultivation around Golden Core Eighth Level. She's considered one of the top experts in Yongning Province."

"It's her!"

Sect Master Bai Ruotong said hatefully:

"Back then, she and I were considered good friends, so I thought of asking her to be my Protector."

"But right at the most critical moment when I was refining the cold jade marrow, she suddenly launched a sneak attack on me!"

"I was severely wounded then and could only choose to enter a jadeification to preserve my life."

Sect Master Bai Ruotong clenched her two small fists, her eyes filled with resentment:

"I didn't have time to leave any information. I don't know how that person escaped afterward or what lies she used to deceive everyone else."

Hiss.

Being backstabbed by someone you thought was a good friend.

Such a familiar plot.

Had he seen this somewhere before?

Mo Zixing had a sense of deja vu and subconsciously turned to look at Liu Qingyan beside him.

Liu Qingyan turned her head away, quietly holding his hand and pretending to know nothing.

Mo Zixing withdrew his thoughts and rubbed his chin.

Regardless.

This could be considered a good opportunity delivered to his doorstep.

If he could resolve this old grudge.

Not only could he increase Sect Master Bai Ruotong's favorability.

But he could also use the banner of avenging the Sect Master to rightfully annex the Qingyun Sect's resources.

Sect Master Bai Ruotong took a deep breath and looked at Mo Zixing, her tone incredibly firm:

"If you're going to the Qingyun Sect's territory to find Materials, then I'm going with you."

Mo Zixing raised an eyebrow:

"You're going with me?"

"Sect Master, you can't even use Spiritual Qi right now. Wouldn't going there just be a burden?"

"If we encounter danger, would I have to hold you in one arm to dodge while fighting with the other?"

"Who said I'd be a burden!"

Sect Master Bai Ruotong stomped her feet in anger, her hands on her hips as she said:

"Although I can't fight, I know the environment inside the Xuanling Secret Realm like the back of my hand."

"With me there, I can help you avoid many detours!"

"Besides, the Xuanling Secret Realm originally belonged to our Mingyu Sect."

She puffed out her small chest, her tone becoming even more determined:

"As the Sect Master, I must find a way to take back the Secret Realm that belongs to our Sect. We can't just let it stay in the hands of the Qingyun Sect forever."

Mo Zixing nodded.

Now she finally sounded like a Sect Master.

Although Sect Master Bai Ruotong couldn't fight, her familiarity with the environment in the Xuanling Secret Realm was indeed a priceless treasure.

"Alright."

Mo Zixing nodded and said to the Little Sect Master:

"Then you'll come with us."

"But it's a deal: once we're in the Secret Realm, you must listen to everything I say and aren't allowed to pick fights with people randomly."

"I know, I know."

Sect Master Bai Ruotong waved her hand impatiently.

Liu Qingyan was not so optimistic. She frowned, her face full of worry:

"But that Sect Master at Golden Core Eighth Level... I'm afraid we're simply not her match."

"It would be troublesome if we ran into her in the Secret Realm."

She paused and added:

"Moreover, I've heard that the Qingyun Sect has recently deployed many Disciples near the Xuanling Secret Realm, as if they're also looking for something."

Mo Zixing nodded in deep agreement, clapped his hands, and decided:

"Then we should head over even sooner to prevent them from actually taking all the precious things away."

"Let's get ready now."