C797 The Three Women Gathered Together

Aboard the Roam Ship, Chen Qingyan, clad in a pristine white robe, exuded the spirit of the heavens and earth, her elegance ethereal.

Despite being a Yin God, her spirit form was nearly indistinguishable from her physical one. Her raven hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, and beneath her robe, her figure was statuesque and lithe.

Her visage was a miraculous creation, so flawless that even the most critical eye could find no fault.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Her arrival sent a subtle shiver through the souls of the cultivators from the Heavenly Source Continent within the levitating palace.

Her renown was unparalleled across the Heavenly Source Continent; her name known to all.

To the continent's youth and those slightly older, she was the epitome of perfection, a goddess among mortals, her very mention softening their tones.

"Chen Qingyan!"

"To think she's manifested a Yin God! Remarkable, such a youthful Yin God is truly awe-inspiring!"

"How long has she been on her spiritual path?"

Inquisitive eyes converged upon her, their expressions awash with wonder.

The stunning Chen Qingyan stood atop the Roam Ship, a sword strapped to her back.

Behind her followed Ma Jianjiang, Jin Xiaolie, Yellow Old Devil, and several men with unfamiliar faces yet piercingly sharp auras.

They were clearly Sword Sect cultivators, there to support her in refining her Yin God at Horror Land.

As the direct disciple of Jee Ningshuang and the destined Great Sword Immortal of the Sword Sect, Chen Qingyan was assured meticulous care from her sect during her time in Horror Land.

"Junior Sister Chen."

Cao Jiaze of the Profound Sky Sect offered a warm smile and a nod from across the expanse.

Both he and Chen Qingyan were among the elite of the Heavenly Source Continent, their acquaintance amicable and their rapport solid.

Cao Jiaze's gaze upon Chen Qingyan was pure, devoid of any impropriety.

Next to him, Chu Yao managed a wry smile at the sight of her.

"Ah, Senior Brother Cao."

Chen Qingyan's eyes, bright as jewels, shifted from Yu Yuan and politely returned the greeting. Catching sight of Chu Yao, her exquisite features cooled instantly, and with a huff, she questioned, "Senior Brother Cao, what brings you in the company of the Medicine God Sect?"

Cao Jiaze was slightly embarrassed as he explained with a sense of resignation, "It was just a coincidence that we met."

He was well aware that Chen Qingyan's mentor bore a deep grudge against everyone from the Medicine God Sect and had even clashed fiercely with the current Sect Master on several occasions.

Ji Ningshuang had challenged Zhong Chichen multiple times, only to be consistently avoided by him.

It was common knowledge among the cultivators of the Boundless Land that Ji Ningshuang despised Zhong Chichen, as well as the current successor of the Medicine God Sect. Anyone encountering her outside would likely receive a stern lesson.

Given that Chen Qingyan was her disciple and Chu Yao was Zhong Chichen's, it was no surprise that Chen Qingyan was less than thrilled to see Chu Yao present.

"You're aware that despite my keen interest in alchemy, which my master tolerates, I've never seen eye to eye with several key figures from the Medicine God Sect," Chen Qingyan said, her expression icy. "That includes those with the surnames Zhong and Chu. Regardless of whether they're Divine Level alchemists or not, I can't stand them."

Chu Yao casually touched his nose, feigning ignorance to the conversation.

"Brother Yu, Brother Yu!"

The next moment, she called out to Yu Yuan, her hand raised high in the air.

"Miss, perhaps you should exercise a bit of discretion," a cultivator from the Sword Sect gently advised her from behind.

"I'm merely saying hello," Chen Qingyan retorted with a dismissive twist of her lips, continuing to wave. Upon seeing Yu Yuan flash a toothy grin, her mood instantly brightened. "Brother Yu, when did you manage to condense a Yin God?"

Her question prompted peculiar looks from many around who had previously inquired about Yu Yuan.

"Yin God..."

Ann Ziqing, clad in her purple divine armor, pondered seriously for the first time upon hearing Chen Qingyan's remark.

Yu Yuan had indeed ascended to the status of a Yin God!

No one was more familiar with Yu Yuan's past than she was. Having served the once soul-impaired young master for years, she was acutely aware that Yu Yuan had been oblivious to the ways of cultivation and had lacked any real insight.

How long had it been since Yu Yuan had truly awakened to his potential? In just six or seven years, he had progressed from the Pulse Opening Stage through Spirit Accumulating, Yellow Court, Profound Break, and now to the Yin God Stage!

Chen Qingyan and Lau Ying, prodigies revered across the vast Boundless Land, were taken under the wings of the Sword Sect and Silver Moon Sect respectively, treasured and nurtured like precious jewels. Yet, now, they have only ascended to the Yin God Stage!

From birth, these talents were meticulously groomed by their sects, with every conceivable natural treasure at their disposal.

And still, they've only reached the Yin God Stage!

Yu Yuan, hailing from the Yu family of Darkmoon City, had his awakening just a few years back. Under her vigilant gaze, he began to amass spiritual energy for cultivation, and through several trials, he too achieved the Yin God Stage.

Ann Ziqing watched Yu Yuan within the Evil Cauldron, her face etched with complexity.

It was only in this moment that she came to a stark realization: the young master she had underestimated, the one she had troubled and tested, was truly exceptional.

"Yin God Stage..."

Beside Yu Yuan in the Evil Cauldron, Yuan Lianyao also pondered deeply, stirred by Chen Qingyan's remark.

She shared the same sentiment as Ann Ziqing, gazing at Yu Yuan's profile, her eyes filled with enchantment.

Meanwhile, the Black Staff, wrapped in a shroud of dark clouds, converged with the Kalpa Ghost King.

The white bones trailed behind, calm and deliberate, biding their time for the Black Staff and Qianjie to unite.

At this juncture, the three mighty Ghost Kings had merely piqued the curiosity of numerous specters.

Yet it was Yu Yuan, emerging from beneath the earth and having acquired the Ice Soul Crystal from the white bones, who now captured the gaze of many onlookers.

"Why have you come?"

From a distance of a hundred meters, Yu Yuan peered at his cherished former disciple, a slight smile on his lips. "Choosing to refine your Yin God in Horror Land now isn't exactly the wisest decision."

Chu Yao's deep-seated animosity towards Zhong Chichen had not escaped his notice, and he quickly discerned the underlying tension between Ji Ningshuang and his senior brother, Zhong Chichen.

In the Desolate Swamp, Ji Ningshuang had treated him with her characteristic disdain, unaware of his identity.

But after their encounters with Xie Binn and Zu Ann in Luan Bird City, he understood that Ji Ningshuang had repeatedly sought to provoke his senior brother, Zhong Chichen, all because of him.

Zu Ann mentioned that a century ago, Zhong Chichen suffered a grave injury, likely at the hands of Ji Ningshuang.

This explained his inability to harbor any anger toward her, regardless of her treatment of him in the Desolate Swamp. He was aware that any chance for retribution had long since passed.

Indeed, his demeanor even shifted when dealing with her disciple.

"You have no say in the Sword Sect's decisions!" The man who had just cautioned Chen Qingyan spoke up from behind her, his voice cold and dismissive. "Don't assume that possessing a sword sheath connected to the Sword Sect gives you any real standing with us."

Before arriving, he had learned from Ma Jianjiang that Yu Yuan was in Horror Land.

As Chen Qingyan's protector, his duty was to keep her clear of any complications.

To him, Yu Yuan was a magnet for trouble, potentially sullying Chen Qingyan's pure sword heart or leading to misinterpretations by those with ulterior motives.

Especially since many who had departed Luan Bird City were openly declaring Yu Yuan's association with the Outland Evil Demon.

"I'm here to witness the clash of the Ghost Kings, nothing more," Yu Yuan declared with ease. "If anyone seeks to trouble me, I'm ready to face them."

With that, he turned his attention to the dark clouds above.

The white bones within were ablaze with ghostly white flames, plunging into the heart of the clouds.

Beneath the earth, the Kalpa Ghost King had obliterated a Dark Mountain, its fragmented stones transforming into legions of Kalpa Ghost Kings that surged into the cloud's core.

The confrontation between the white bones and the two peer Ghost Kings had officially commenced.

"I need a word with Yu Yuan."

Chen Qingyan shot a frustrated look at the man behind her, disregarding his counsel as she left the Roam Ship and soared toward the Evil Cauldron.

"Yu, may I join you inside?" she asked, beaming.

"Of course," Yu Yuan replied with a smile.

"Young Master, I'd like to enter as well."

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