Chapter 217: Mysterious Senior (1/2)

Chapter 217: Mysterious Senior

Liu Qing shook his head and smiled. “If this is what you are thinking, then you may be disappointed. Although this book is called the Nine Saber Heavenly Exterminating Formation (Simplified Version), it is not related to that Nine Saber Heavenly Exterminating Formation.

“This manual is another formation, which was derived from the Nine Saber Heavenly Exterminating Formation. Although its might is great, it required nine cultivators of similar cultivation levels to cooperate perfectly. It had very high requirements and only existed in theory.

“Aside from the formation master, the other eight people would have to be like extensions of his arms, smooth and natural, without any pause or hesitation. There was no leeway for any errors; otherwise, the formation would instantly fail and cause a backlash.”

Xiao Chen frowned slightly, a strange look appearing in his eyes. He said, “Senior, why are you so familiar with this?”

Liu Qing smiled faintly and said, “Not just familiar, I am the one who wrote this book.”

So that was why. No wonder he was as familiar with it as if it were his family treasure. Xiao Chen said, “In that case, I will listen to senior’s advice and not take this book.”

“Wait for a while,” Liu Qing told Xiao Chen before handing him a complete Nine Saber Heavenly Exterminating Formation (Simplified Version). “There is no problem looking through it when you have time. Who knows, maybe you can figure out the method to solve the issues it has.”

Xiao Chen was mildly surprised. He gave his thanks after receiving it before immediately leaving the library.

Liu Suifeng was seated alone on the stone steps outside of the library. He had a dejected expression on his face. It was likely that he was still thinking about w.a.n.g Rong’s return.

Xiao Chen walked to Liu Suifeng’s side. He was not aware of the grudges between him and w.a.n.g Rong, nor did he know how to console him. It was fine to receive setbacks and difficulties as long as one knew of their faults and bravely dealt with them.

However, Xiao Chen did not know if Liu Suifeng could think this through. If he was ruined by this setback and developed a heart demon, it would mean the end of his journey on the path of cultivation.

When Liu Suifeng heard Xiao Chen’s footsteps, he got up and put on a brave front. “Brother Ye. You obtained the manuals already, right? Let's go down the peak. Thank you for standing up for me earlier.”

Xiao Chen patted his shoulder and said, “As your friend, this is what I should do.”

Liu Suifeng was silent on the way down, completely different from when they were going up. They both headed for the middle of the peak in silence.

“Hold on!”

After they walked for a while, a voice suddenly rang out in their heads. They stopped walking and looked at each other; there was a trace of doubt in their eyes.

Suddenly, Liu Suifeng shut his eyes, as though he was communicating something with his mind. After a while, he opened his eyes and said to Xiao Chen, “My dad wants you to go to the top of the peak. He wants to meet you.”

Liu Suifeng’s father, the previous Peak Master of Qingyun Peak; the one who held on to the Divine Weapon. He was usually at the top of the peak and was shrouded in mystery. To think he wanted to meet Xiao Chen!

Xiao Chen felt suspicious and asked, “Did he say what is it about?”

Liu Suifeng did not know, so he shook his head, “He did not say. I have not seen him for a very long time myself. Let me know how he is doing when you come down.”

Xiao Chen nodded and executed the Azure Dragon Cloud Soaring Art. He moved very quickly on the small mountain path. In the blink of an eye, he had travelled several hundred meters.

Liu Suifeng looked at Xiao Chen’s disappearing figure and muttered, “How unfathomable. He was about as strong as me a few months ago. Now, I can no longer see through his strength. He probably would be able to fight against w.a.n.g Rong.”

When Liu Suifeng thought of w.a.n.g Rong, he revealed an expression of hate and helplessness.

Qingyun Peak’s summit was between 4,000 and 5,000 meters higher. The higher one climbed, the more precipitous it was. Eventually, it reached a point where there was no more road. After that was a near-vertical climb. The top of the peak was shrouded in clouds. A strong wind blew up there, making one’s clothes flutter.

Xiao Chen took a look around. There was another thousand meters to the top, but the wall was smooth, and there were no footholds. His Small Perfection Azure Dragon Cloud Soaring Art had no way to fly in the air.

Xiao Chen had no other choice but to use the Gravity Spell to fly to the top. Flying for a thousand meters up exhausted a lot of Essence. Furthermore, the wind very strong. This final stretch took a long time to complete.

Xiao Chen felt like he was flying up to heaven. He did not know how Liu Suifeng came up here in the past. In the end, Xiao Chen got through this daunting experience without any mishaps, and landed firmly.

There was an old man seated cross-legged at the top. There was no expression on his face, as though he had merged together with the rock.

The apocalyptic Divine Weapon was stowed peacefully in a wooden box and placed at the side of the peak; it seemed very ordinary.

Xiao Chen had always been curious about the old man’s status; he had a guess that he was not very sure about. When he saw this person, he sized him up carefully. However, he discovered that this person was different from the one in his memories.

He did not know why, but Xiao Chen exhaled in relief when he arrived at this conclusion.

The old man slowly opened his eyes and he looked at Xiao Chen. He smiled, “I did not expect to meet you again so soon… Thunder Emperor’s inheritor. How is the scabbard I gave you?”

When Xiao Chen heard this, he was startled. A strange light appeared in his eyes as he stared at this old man, “So, it really is you!”