Chapter 232: Chapter 183: Venerable’s Disciple

’They’re from the Star Mansion too, so why are they in such a sorry state?’ Qin Xuan wondered.

At this moment, they were being besieged by eight Demon Cultivators at the Seventh Level of the Purple Mansion Realm.

Wang Qianru’s Peach Blossom Miasma Spiritual Artifact had been suppressed and was teetering on the verge of collapse.

Although Gan Tang’s Body Technique was exquisite, she was now facing one close call after another. Several new gashes stained her linen robes, fresh blood seeping from the wounds.

"Senior Sister Wang, hang in there!"

Gan Tang’s cold voice trembled as she said, "I can sense that Master Demon Child is somewhere nearby. As long as we can hold on until he finds us, there’s still hope..."

Before her voice had even faded, Qin Xuan had already transformed into a streak of light and shot over!

The Majestic Sword Light was like a great sun crossing the sky.

The Demon Cultivator turned pale with fright, feeling a scorching, sharp intent lock onto him.

SLASH!

The sword light slashed down upon the White Bone Banner.

The gloomy energy vented wildly, and the wailing of ghosts came to an abrupt halt.

The Demon Cultivator screamed and staggered back, his eyes filled with terror as he looked at Qin Xuan.

"Who are you? How dare you ruin my plans!"

Wang Qianru’s beautiful eyes lit up. Staring at Qin Xuan’s imposing back, she looked momentarily stunned.

For some reason, she felt that the Master Demon Child before her was incredibly familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.

"Senior Brother Liu, you’re finally here... These damn Demon Snakes! To think they’d be so ruthless against us delicate women!" Wang Qianru said indignantly.

Gan Tang, her face pale, gasped for breath.

Gazing at the shell of the Longevity Spirit Turtle and Qin Xuan’s figure standing before her, the fear in her eyes subsided slightly. She whispered gratefully, "Thank you, Senior Brother Liu."

Qin Xuan didn’t turn around. He simply instructed, "Old Zhao, protect the two Incense Masters. I’ll take it from here."

"As you command!"

Zhao Youliang placed the Longevity Spirit Turtle on the ground.

Little Hei slowly crawled in front of the two women, retracted its head, and the patterns on its shell lit up, shielding them behind it.

"Incense Master?"

The two Purple Mansion Demon Cultivators exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing their apprehension.

The power Qin Xuan had just displayed with that single sword strike far surpassed that of an ordinary Mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator!

But emboldened by their superior numbers, the Demoness from the Wing Fire Division shrieked, "Just one more person come to die! Kill him!"

The Purple Mansion cultivator from the Zhuyin Division also gritted his teeth and activated his damaged White Bone Banner, attacking with a gloomy and mysterious aura.

Wang Qianru was dumbfounded.

’Don’t they know that this is the infamous Ancient Wilderness Evil Star?’

The thought had barely formed.

Eight heads flew high into the air. The dim pairs of snake eyes in them were filled with utter astonishment, unable to close in death.

Qin Xuan grinned.

"It’s been a while, you two."

...

「Star Jia Jiu, Liaoyuan Sub-Branch」

As Qin Xuan’s figure stepped out of the Array.

"Liu Xingshi is back!"

"The hero of our Liaoyuan Division has returned!"

The cultivators of the Liaoyuan Division all surged forward, their faces flushed with excitement.

There were even two Golden Core True Monarchs from the Liaoyuan headquarters on Star Jia Yi!

"I am Zhu Zhao of Star Jia Qi. It is an honor to meet Liu Xingshi." a slender, middle-aged Golden Core True Monarch said, clasping his hands in a salute.

"Liu Xingshi, Lord Nanshan ordered us to come and deliver your Identity Jade Order."

Zhu Zhao’s voice was soft as he spoke with great respect, "With this order, Liu Xingshi will have unhindered access to all thirty-two stars belonging to our Liaoyuan Division, with the exception of the forbidden areas."

"Thank you for your trouble, Elder Zhu." Qin Xuan accepted the Identity Jade Order.

The next moment, the word "Thirty" clearly appeared on the Identity Jade Order, written in an ancient, seal-like script.

Thirty Beacon Towers lit, placing him at the top of the individual Merit rankings for the first round of the Vermilion Bird Grand Competition!

"First place! Our Star Jia Jiu Liaoyuan Sub-Branch is in first place!"

The waiting Liaoyuan Division camp fell silent for a moment, then erupted in a tsunami of cheers, the sound deafening.

"Our Liaoyuan Division can finally hold its head high this time."

"Without Liu Xingshi, our Star Jia Jiu Liaoyuan Sub-Branch probably wouldn’t have even qualified for the second round!"

The crowd completely surrounded Qin Xuan, unable to contain their excitement.

Having watched the battle through the Water Mirror, they had already witnessed how Qin Xuan had fought his bloody way through, striking terror into the hearts of the four divisions. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Zhu Chong came before Qin Xuan and said excitedly, "Little Brother Liu, you’ve given me a massive surprise... No, you’ve given the entire Liaoyuan Division a massive surprise!"

In the crowd, Wang Qianru’s beautiful eyes shifted as she watched Qin Xuan, who was surrounded by everyone. A strange light flashed in their depths, and it was unclear what she was planning.

Gan Tang stood a little further away, a faint blush of excitement rising on her pale face. She watched Qin Xuan with clear, grateful eyes.

However, in the next moment, both women’s expressions froze.

They saw Zhu Zhao and Zhu Chong give a grand wave of their hands, and from behind them surged more than a dozen young women—some charmingly pretty, some bewitching, others youthful and innocent—who all surrounded Qin Xuan.

Zhu Zhao smiled and said, "Liu Xingshi, these are a special gift from Lord Nanshan. I hope the Star Envoy will not find them wanting."

These young women were all around sixteen years of age. Only the essential parts of their bodies were covered by grass skirts and Beast Skins. Though their faces and figures varied, without exception, they all exuded a unique, wild, and exotic aura.

Qin Xuan shook his head helplessly and accepted them all with a smile.

Just then, a red-robed Golden Core elder from the Liaoyuan Division suddenly appeared.

He stroked his goatee and said with a smile, "Liu Xingshi, this old man is Zhu Sanshi. This is a token from the Venerable, which the Daoist Monarch specifically requested for you. I hope the Star Envoy will keep it safe..."

As he spoke, Zhu Sanshi took a fiery-red Phoenix Feather that seemed to flow with flames from his robes. A single glance at it was enough to make Qin Xuan’s spirit tremble.

SKREEE!

In his mind, it was as if a fire phoenix was circling, its flames surging violently.

A Divinity Transformation Spirit Treasure: the True Vermilion Bird Feather!

Strangely, it was as if no one around him could see the True Vermilion Bird Feather; they just continued to celebrate around Qin Xuan.

Zhu Sanshi said, "Liu Xingshi, your contributions have been immense. After Daoist Monarch Nanshan petitioned Venerable Liaoyuan, he has bestowed this token upon you. After you enter Star City, Liu Xingshi may visit our Liaoyuan Division’s Venerable Divinity Transformation."

"At that time, the Venerable will accept you as a Registered Disciple. Within Star City, you will enjoy the treatment of a Saint Child, and you may report any and all grievances..."