Chapter 96: Chapter 94: Settling the Red Flame, Moving Mountains and Filling Seas

The next day.

Ning Xunqiu slowly opened his eyes, and what met his gaze was the jade-like warm body in his arms, the traces of last night’s pleasure still lingering on the two.

Ning Xunqiu gazed at the side profile of his junior sister Gao Fei Xue for a moment, then quietly got up, his clothes seamlessly fitting his body.

Ning Xunqiu gently stretched his tendons and bones, and in this moment of relaxation, his Primordial Spirit Dao Practice subtly increased by a trace.

Since encountering the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth in life, it had been decades since he indulged in such a thorough sleep, mostly replacing sleep with meditation and Breathing.

He gently waved his sleeve, and the lingering amorous scent in the air dissipated without a trace.

"Senior Brother..." Gao Fei Xue murmured, opening her eyes in a daze, calling softly. Even as a Qi Cultivator, she appeared quite weary after such entanglement.

"Junior Sister, you should sleep a bit longer."

Ning Xunqiu smiled.

"Mmm..." Gao Fei Xue lazily uttered a sound.

Today, Ning Xunqiu did not think, nor cultivate, but personally prepared a grand meal.

Noontime.

Gao Fei Xue snuggled against Ning Xunqiu’s chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and suddenly thought of something and raised her head to talk about serious matters:

"By the way, Senior Brother, Sister Wenren and Bailing came to look for you, I couldn’t find you these past few days in Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth."

Gao Fei Xue had long been accustomed to her Senior Brother’s frequent unpredictable whereabouts.

She always silently worked hard in the background, refusing to become his burden, while also mildly managing the daily affairs of Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth.

"I’ll meet them later."

Ning Xunqiu nodded and reminded, "Junior Sister, if there’s any abnormal movement with the Void Celestial Gate, you must immediately leave Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth with Yiya and Big White to ensure safety."

"Also, keep an eye on Baiyun and Qingfeng, don’t let them get close to that gate."

Especially Child Baiyun, who is as curious as a "cat."

"The Void Celestial Gate..."

Upon hearing this, Gao Fei Xue couldn’t help but feel a hint of worry. She had already noticed that mysterious gate yesterday and asked curiously, "Is it very dangerous?"

"It’s not dangerous now, but who knows in the future."

Ning Xunqiu explained, then furrowed his brows:

"This Void Celestial Gate is a Celestial Dao marvel. Once activated, it won’t just connect one world; it will lead to infinite worlds, and I don’t know what lies in another world..."

"This is too dangerous..." Gao Fei Xue exclaimed in shock upon hearing this, "Can’t it be placed outside?"

Ning Xunqiu gently shook his head, he had tried before: "This gate is directly bound to my Spiritual Aperture Heaven and Earth."

The Void Celestial Gate is engraved with "Martial Master Exclusive," who can you throw it to?

Gao Fei Xue had treated Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth as her inseparable home after staying here for decades, now looking distressed.

Ning Xunqiu comforted her emotions: "Within five hundred years, there should be no issue, especially as Master is also here."

Those sacred beings use the Void Celestial Gate as a medium, randomly connecting worlds, just like fishing in the sea; it’s impossible to always return fully loaded.

The world it connects to in five hundred years likely won’t be very strong, given the vastness of All Heavens and Myriads of Realms, it might take holy beings billions of years to encounter a big harvest.

"Mmm." Gao Fei Xue’s expression slightly relaxed, relieved of some anxiety.

Ning Xunqiu knew this potential "crisis," like a ticking bomb, hung precariously over Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth, indeed making people uneasy.

"Ah Qing, how are things over there?"

Ning Xunqiu pondered for a while and then summoned the little creature Flame Sparrow.

This bird, having enjoyed gold in its meals for decades, now had a round belly, resembling a filled-up golden ball, with its head, wings, and claws appearing small and exquisite in comparison, from afar looking like a shining red-gold furball, adorable indeed.

"Chirp chirp!"

Flame Sparrow hopped onto Ning Xunqiu’s shoulder, though plump, it did not hinder its movements.

Ning Xunqiu took the opportunity to stroke the round belly a few times.

Gao Fei Xue said, "Last time Ah Qing returned to report, now there are eight hundred Red Flame soldiers, all fully grown, each condensing Source Blood, with families totaling three thousand people."

"Every three years, Ah Qing brings them out for practical combat, hunting sea beasts wreaking havoc in Zhiyu Country in exchange for some gold."

Ning Xunqiu laughed, "Ah Qing is still quite dependable."

Gao Fei Xue teased: "Thanks to you, such a good Senior Brother, who knows how to delegate, I can only meet my poor Junior Sister every few months."

Ning Xunqiu awkwardly smiled, responding: "The capable should do more. This time Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth expanded by four hundred miles, I moved a few mountains in, Ah Qing won’t need to stay outside."

After bickering a few words, they both simultaneously left Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth.

They flew towards a valley not far outside Purple Bamboo Mountain, where down below, a group of soldiers in pitch-black armor, wearing red scarves, were engaged in fervent drills—this was the camp of the eight hundred Red Flame soldiers.

The two found Ah Qing, idly loitering in the valley: "Ah Qing, ready to go home."

"Huh?" Ah Qing turned to see them, her gaze blank and asked, "Senior Brother, you don’t need the Red Flame soldiers anymore?"

"Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth expanded, enough to accommodate millions." Ning Xunqiu replied, "You go gather the Red Flame soldiers, inquire about their opinions."

"Alright." Ah Qing was full of joy, she missed her sheep.

Soon,

All the Red Flame soldiers, men, women, and children gathered together.

Ah Qing pointed to an ordinary-looking, tall woman at the forefront: "Senior Brother, Hong Yan is the Vice General of Red Flame, she possesses exceptional talent, reaching the realm within three years, now already a Warrior."

Ning Xunqiu looked over.

Only to see Hong Yan with an excited expression, cupping her hands in salute: "Greetings, Immortal Master."

Behind her, the Red Flame soldiers and their wives and children also uniformly saluted, their hearts filled with reverence and gratitude.

Before coming to this valley, nine out of ten of them were starving and poorly clothed. But here, they not only have food and books, they can also cultivate their strength, developing formidable skills.

Battling sea beasts, the injured ones even get precious ’Immortal Pills’ to save their lives.

Moreover, thanks to the Immortal Master’s mediation, most were able to start families, living happy and fulfilling lives, naturally sworn to allegiance.

Ning Xunqiu nodded slightly: "Are you willing to enter my little realm and become my Daoist Soldiers?"

Hong Yan quickly cupped her hands, respectfully answering: "Immortal Master, allow us some time to pack before following."

"It’s unnecessary."

Ning Xunqiu waved his hand, "You just need to stay put and don’t move around casually."

Hong Yan felt puzzled upon hearing this.

Boom!

Ning Xunqiu suddenly raised his hand, landing a heavy punch on the ground, where the force made the ground itself tremble.

Soon after, he lifted his arm, and the entire valley seemed to move in unison with his motion, everyone stood firmly, yet astonishingly found themselves slowly rising.

Only to see the massive valley being forcibly lifted by Ning Xunqiu alone.

As the view swirled, everyone found themselves inside Cyan Mountain Heaven and Earth.

Ning Xunqiu effortlessly hoisted the valley, as if it were no more than a trivial stone, then steadily placed it over the vast southern sea.

Instantly forming an island.

The Red Flame people’s eyes were filled with shock, unable to believe what they had just witnessed.

"Moving Mountains and Filling Seas?! What a vast array of Divine Techniques!"

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