To the Grass Hut Once Again

To the Grass Hut Once Again

Upon hearing Lin Shuai's words, Qin Wentian couldn't help but feel a profound sense of gratitude towards the unseen ancestor of the Battle Sword Sect. He had never met this ancestor, yet the weight behind the words, "If they dare to send Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants over to target you, it would be equivalent to announcing an all-out war against our Battle Sword Sect," was crystal clear. It meant that, at the very least, in the public eye, all Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants had to think twice before acting against him.

However, Qin Wentian was under no illusion that they wouldn't move in the shadows. It was to be expected. Leaving aside the death of the Royal Sacred Sect's elder, the demise of Shang Tong alone was enough for the Grand Shang Empire to plot his assassination.

The elders of the Battle Sword Sect, as well as Lin Shuai, clearly understood this point. That's why they were presenting him with the option to join the Royal Sacred Sect. If he chose to accept, becoming a core disciple in the Royal Sacred Sect would be the best shield against these threats.

But Qin Wentian had reservations about joining the Royal Sacred Sect under such circumstances. It seemed like he was evading the consequences. Furthermore, the invitation didn't even come directly from the Royal Sacred Sect itself. Though Qin Wentian wasn't concerned about matters of prestige, this was enough to show how little the Royal Sacred Sect valued him. After all, the Royal Sacred Sect didn't solely belong to the Battle Sword Sect; it was just one of many power factions within it.

"Senior brother Lin Shuai, I have no intention of joining the Royal Sacred Sect," Qin Wentian calmly declared, surprising Lin Shuai.

Qin Wentian wasn't saying that he wasn't going to join temporarily; he was saying he had no intention of joining at all.

So what if the Royal Sacred Sect was a hegemon in the Royal Sacred Region? Qin Wentian had a father who could challenge even immortals and demons. He knew that even if he joined the Royal Sacred Sect, it would only be a temporary stop for him; he would leave sooner or later. Given that, if the Royal Sacred Sect didn't value him, what reason did he have to join? At this moment, he genuinely had no intention of doing so.

While the Royal Sacred Sect was contemplating whether to accept him, he was also pondering whether he should join the sect.

After a moment of surprise, Lin Shuai nodded, patting Qin Wentian's shoulder. "You have spirit. Senior brother will support you. You can focus all your efforts on cultivation during this period. As for what you've said, I will convey it to our master and seek his opinion."

"Thank you, senior Lin," Qin Wentian said with a warm smile as Lin Shuai departed.

After Lin Shuai had left, Qin Wentian didn't immediately seclude himself for cultivation. Instead, he took out his spatial brush and started inscribing spatial-transference scrolls. Despite his newfound fame in the Royal Sacred Region, numerous dangers lurked around him, waiting to strike. Qin Wentian knew that he had to be prepared. Additionally, he intended to provide his friends, including Fan Le and the others, with these teleportation scrolls, granting them a life-saving method for times of need.

Qin Wentian worked diligently, crafting many scrolls. He distributed a significant number of them to his friends, ensuring they had a means of escape in case of danger. Only after this act of friendship did he finally enter close-door seclusion for his cultivation. He focused on mastering the innate techniques and arts he had acquired from the Immortal Martial Realm. Though three months was a short time, he was determined to maximize his strength.

Two months swiftly passed since the conclusion of their journey to the Immortal Martial Realm. Qin Wentian's life within the Battle Sword Sect remained peaceful, but his name had already surpassed that of Hua Taixu and Gu Liufeng in conversations throughout the Royal Sacred Region.

During this period, significant events unfolded in the Royal Sacred Region. Notably, several major powers extended invitations to Gu Liufeng and Hua Taixu. Gu Liufeng, in particular, attracted attention as he had no known affiliations with any power. Various major factions were eager to recruit him.

However, the most earth-shattering development was the Royal Sacred Sect's invitation. Given their top-three rankings in the recent Immortal Martial Realm competition and their lack of ties to the nine great sects, several waves of experts from the Royal Sacred Sect personally approached Gu Liufeng and Hua Taixu to offer them invitations.

In the end, when the Core Faction of the Royal Sacred Region extended a personal invitation to Hua Taixu, he decided to accept.

This decision sent shockwaves throughout the realm. Hua Taixu of the Great Emptiness Sect had joined the Core Faction of the Royal Sacred Sect and become the personal disciple of a highly esteemed figure within the sect. His status now far surpassed that of Jun Yu. This news was sure to ignite a storm when it reached Grand Xia, heralding a rise for the Hua Clan.

Hua Taixu, the prodigy of the transcendent Hua Clan in the Grand Xia Empire and former top ranker of the Heavenly Fate Rankings, had achieved an unprecedented feat that none of his clan's chosen had accomplished before.

Although Gu Liufeng and Hua Taixu had shared the same ranking on the Immortal Martial Rankings, and Gu Liufeng's fame even exceeded Hua Taixu's, Gu Liufeng had not made a hasty decision. He stated that he needed time to consider the offer, and the Royal Sacred Sect respected his decision, not pressuring him.

Rumors then began to circulate within the Royal Sacred Region, claiming that Gu Liufeng had been spotted in the Immortal Martial City. It seemed he had a specific purpose for entering the Immortal Martial Realm. However, as time passed, it became evident that this was the last sighting of Gu Liufeng in the Royal Sacred Region. He had vanished without a trace, leaving everyone wondering about his whereabouts. This news shattered the hearts of many admirers and outstanding women in the realm.

The serene lake mirrored the moon's reflection, and the Yi constellation shot up towards the heavens. The exceptionally handsome Gu Liufeng, could it be that he had vanished without a trace forever?!

Invitations had also been extended to the other Heaven Chosen individuals on the Immortal Martial Ranking. However, strangely, in comparison to these individuals, the top-ranked Qin Wentian seemed to be of no interest to anyone.

Yet, this was easily understandable. It wasn't that Qin Wentian's appeal couldn't match that of Gu Liufeng and Hua Taixu. It was simply because his circumstances were a bit unique. Firstly, as a member of the Battle Sword Sect, he had no interest in joining any other major powers besides the Royal Sacred Sect. The only power with the qualifications to invite Qin Wentian was none other than the Core Faction, which had similarly invited Gu Liufeng and Hua Taixu.

However, due to an elder from the Royal Sacred Sect having died because of Qin Wentian, there were several individuals within the sect who wanted him dead. Given these unusual circumstances, it wasn't surprising that Qin Wentian hadn't received any invitations. Moreover, the Core Faction had taken no action against Qin Wentian, indicating that they had chosen to overlook him for now.

In the Battle Sword Sect, when news of Hua Taixu and Gu Liufeng's decisions reached Qin Wentian, he gazed at the horizon, feeling a tumultuous mix of emotions.

He knew that Gu Liufeng had appeared in the Immortal Martial City because he had already made his choice to join the power behind the Immortal Martial Realm and leave the Royal Sacred Region. As for Hua Taixu, his decision to stay with the Royal Sacred Sect might have been influenced by the importance of his Hua Clan in Grand Xia. From their previous conversation, Qin Wentian understood that Hua Taixu cared deeply about his clan. Therefore, he had chosen to remain for the time being.

Two absolutely exceptional geniuses had chosen entirely different paths. In that case, what would be the path of Qin Wentian?

"Wentian, Hua Taixu has made his choice. What about you? What's your plan?" Ouyang Kuangsheng asked quietly, standing beside Qin Wentian.

"I'm heading to the Sacred Battle Platform to confront Di Shi. After that, I'll make a trip back to Grand Xia to take care of the things I need to. Only then will I return to my hometown and arrange a wedding for Qingcheng and me. Perhaps I'll make my choice then," Qin Wentian replied with a soft smile. Although he and Qingcheng had already experienced the life of a married couple, he couldn't ignore the importance of giving her a proper status and arranging a grand wedding.

He envisioned their wedding taking place in their hometown, the Chu Country. It was where they had first met, and it held a special place in their hearts.

"Mhm, it's about time for me to return too. Jiang Ting has always been waiting for me, and I owe her too much," Ouyang Kuangsheng chuckled. The thought of Jiang Ting softened the resolute lines on his face.

"Time truly flew by so fast," Qin Wentian sighed. In the blink of an eye, they had all faced countless life-and-death situations. He still remembered their first meeting at the Celestial Lake Palace when they were young and reckless, almost to the point of being audacious.

"Yeah, time has passed so quickly. Who would have thought that the young man I met back then at the Celestial Lake Palace would achieve such remarkable success today? I remember when you dragged the demon sword for ten thousand miles, transforming into a primordial great roc, and splitting apart the Pill Emperor Hall... now, your name can shake the entire Royal Sacred Region. Do you have confidence if we return to Grand Xia?" Ouyang Kuangsheng laughed as he looked at Qin Wentian.

"If I wield the demon sword, who in Grand Xia can match me?" Qin Wentian smiled. "However, I have no idea if the demon sword, which I left embedded in the Pill Emperor Hall, would still be willing to let me use it."

But even without the sword, just by transforming into a primordial great roc again, he would already be qualified to rule over Grand Xia.

"The demon sword might be demonic, but you are its master. You wouldn't disgrace it," Ouyang Kuangsheng laughed. "Wentian, when the time comes for my marriage with Jiang Ting, it may not be a grand or lively event, but you must be the witness at our wedding."

Ouyang Kuangsheng's words held another meaning. Back then, the old ancestor of the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan had abandoned their alliance because of Jun Yu after making an agreement with Qin Wentian, creating a rift between Ouyang Kuangsheng and his clan. When he returned to the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan after leaving the Royal Tomb of Grand Xia, conflicts arose, indicating that the old ancestor would no longer pass the clan leader's position to him.

Hence, the marriage between the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and the Jiang Clan wouldn't be a grand affair. There was only one reason for this: Ouyang Kuangsheng and Jiang Ting no longer had the blessings of their families.

"Of course, I'll be there," Qin Wentian affirmed. He understood Ouyang Kuangsheng's sentiments. A determined smile formed on his face. He would ensure that his friend Ouyang Kuangsheng and Jiang Ting received the blessings of their respective clans at their wedding.

"Let's take a walk," Qin Wentian suggested, stepping outside.

"Where to?" Ouyang Kuangsheng followed.

"The Grass Hut, to contemplate the sword," Qin Wentian's voice echoed as he soared through the air. Moments later, outside the grass hut atop the ancient mountain peak, several people already present watched in surprise as Qin Wentian arrived.

"This is Qin Wentian's second attempt to comprehend the sword strikes leading to the Grass Hut," news quickly spread throughout the sect. Everyone in the Battle Sword Sect now knew that Qin Wentian had broken the record during his first attempt, comprehending a total of fourteen sword strikes in one go.

After becoming the top ranker in the Immortal Martial Realm, Qin Wentian returned to the path of the Grass Hut to contemplate the sword. This caused quite a sensation!