Chapter 157 - Rank 8 Appears, Yang Guang Seeks Death Again

[Cultivation Technique Ranking – Rank 8]

[Flute Sound Immortal Exercise]

[Creator: Shi Qingxuan]

[Cultivation: Early Great Grandmaster Realm]

[Description: The Flute Sound Immortal Exercise is a Top-Tier Heavenly Human-Grade Cultivation Technique, created by Shi Qingxuan based on the Grandmaster-Grade Flute Sound Art. It integrates various Cultivation Techniques and musical theories. With her exceptional comprehension and assistance from a mysterious treasure, she succeeded in creating this technique]

[Note: This technique is a true art of vocal and instrumental cultivation. It is a path of flute sound with immense potential, no flaws, and can enhance the practitioner's perception. Its power and effects are known only to the creator]

[Reward: Special Physique – Immortal Sound Spiritual Physique (one hundred percent compatibility with the Flute Sound Immortal Exercise)]

Qingxuan?

Zhu Houzhao revealed a trace of joy.

Then, thinking of the Star Pagoda, which ranked 1st on the Forbidden Land Ranking, he made a decision.

Back when they were together, the Lying Flat System happened to reward him with a copy of the Flute Sound Art.

It matched Qingxuan perfectly, so he gave it to her.

He never expected her to use it as a foundation to create her own Heavenly Human-Grade Cultivation Technique.

At the very least, in terms of comprehension, she was in no way inferior to the other women.

However, compared to the others, her cultivation realm was still a bit weaker.

Even now, Zhu Houzhao had no idea that Shi Qingxuan had given birth to his twin children.

If he knew, he would have gone to see her long ago.

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Sui Imperial Palace.

"Supreme Master Yuwen, this name Shi Qingxuan sounds familiar. Have I heard of her before?"

"Is she famous?"

Yang Guang asked with a trace of doubt in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, Shi Qingxuan is the daughter of the Evil King Shi Zhixuan and Cihang Tranquil School's Bi Xiuxin. She is very well-known in the Sui Martial World."

"In terms of flute artistry, no one can compare with her!"

"I just didn't expect her to possess such immense strength as well."

"It seems I underestimated her!"

"She must have been well protected by Shi Zhixuan all these years."

Yuwen Tuo sighed.

However, he had no intention of targeting Shi Qingxuan, even if she now possessed a technique ranked on the ranking.

After reaching the Land Immortal Realm, nearly everyone had their own unique Cultivation Technique.

Even if another person's technique was powerful, it could only serve as a reference.

The differences lay in potential, offensive power, defense, support capabilities, side effects, and so on.

Techniques ranked on the Cultivation Technique Ranking were all the best of the best in those aspects.

Some could even allow one to fight above their realm.

To Yuwen Tuo, a Heavenly Human-Grade Cultivation Technique, no matter how perfect, held little value.

Perhaps the top three on the ranking might be extremely useful to help him refine his own technique.

"Shi Qingxuan... now I remember!"

Yang Guang suddenly understood, but then his eyes lit up.

"Supreme Master, what do you think would happen if I brought her into the Imperial Harem?"

A hint of greed flashed across Yang Guang's face.

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Tuo suddenly felt a surge of danger.

An overwhelming sense of threat rose in his heart.

His expression changed drastically.

Heaven and man resonated.

Heaven's warning.

It actually gave him a sense of mortal danger.

The Sui Emperor merely wanted to take a Consort.

Even if her father was Shi Zhixuan, that alone should not have triggered such a threat.

Yuwen Tuo did not doubt the warning.

He believed it was real.

That meant something or someone beyond his expectations was involved.

There must be a God Demon Realm existence behind Shi Qingxuan.

And not a weak one either.

Extremely powerful.

To pose a fatal threat, such a person could kill him with ease.

Thinking of this, Yuwen Tuo immediately tried to dissuade him.

"Your Majesty, this must not be done. Although Shi Zhixuan currently poses no threat to the Sui Dynasty, his potential is extraordinary."

"If he learns of this, he will certainly target Your Majesty and the dynasty without end."

"The harm outweighs the benefit."

"The consequences are unimaginable."

"Our immediate enemies are the Tang Dynasty and the rebel armies. Shi Zhixuan is not the right target at this time."

Luckily, Yuwen Tuo stopped him in time.

If Zhu Houzhao was to find out about this, he would be completely enraged.

The consequences would be more than Yang Guang could bear.

There was even a real possibility Zhu Houzhao would personally kill him in retaliation.

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Cihang Tranquil School, Sui Dynasty.

Fan Qinghui stared at the ranking in the sky, visibly annoyed.

Shi Qingxuan.

Shi Zhixuan.

She never imagined that the daughter raised in secret by the Evil King Shi Zhixuan would be so outstanding.

There was a real chance she would surpass her father.

The Flute Sound Immortal Exercise she created far exceeded Shi Zhixuan's Immortal Seal Method.

Her advancement toward the Heavenly Human Realm would likely be faster than Shi Zhixuan's.

If only Shi Feixuan were still around.

With Feixuan's strength, dealing with Shi Qingxuan would be a simple task.

Unfortunately, that rebellious disciple had gone off to the Ming Dynasty and become one of the Emperor's Consorts.

Even worse, she was now associating with Wan Wan from the demonic Yingui Sect.

This was something Fan Qinghui absolutely could not accept.

She wanted to capture Shi Qingxuan and bring her under the control of Cihang Tranquil School.

She could not allow such an unstable factor to slip out of her grasp.

She ran through plan after plan in her mind.

But before she could think for long, a female disciple rushed in to report.

"Master, just now, Abbot Liao Kong of the Clean Thought Zen Temple sent word."

"The Four Great Holy Monks have passed away."

"What? That's impossible!"

Fan Qinghui shot to her feet in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.

The Four Great Holy Monks were among the most powerful guardians of Cihang Tranquil School.

In some respects, they were even stronger than her.

And now they are dead?

What would happen to the sect in the future?

"Who killed them?"

"The message said they died while pursuing the Evil King Shi Zhixuan."

"Shi Zhixuan?"

"Where did it happen?"

"In the Sichuan region, in an ordinary mountain valley."

"It seems Shi Zhixuan often appears there."

"Then Shi Qingxuan must be nearby too."

At the mention of Shi Qingxuan, a gleam appeared in Fan Qinghui's eyes.

If she could seize the Flute Sound Immortal Exercise, it would greatly elevate the status of Cihang Tranquil School.

She had to capture Shi Qingxuan and obtain that technique.

Otherwise, in the future, the demonic sects might completely overshadow them.

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List of Characters:

Number One Under Heaven ( 天下第一 )

・Zhu Houzhao ( 朱厚照 ) — Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Great Tang Twin Dragons Legend ( 大唐双龙传 )

・Yang Guang ( 杨广 ) — Emperor of Sui Dynasty

・Fan Qinghui ( 梵清惠 ) — Master of Cihang Tranquil School

Xuanyuan Sword ( 轩辕剑 )

・Yuwen Tuo ( 宇文拓 ) — Supreme Master of Sui Dynasty