Chapter 1167, A Major Incident in the Imperial Celestial Palace; Jing Xiao, a Disciple of the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

A peal of bells rang out, resounding throughout the lands with a rippling effect. In response, numerous Divine Rainbows appeared from various directions in the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds and rushed toward the central palace at a swift speed.

 

The area around the central palace was surrounded by dazzling rays of Celestial Light, as well as puffs of clouds and mist. Silver waterfalls framed a magnificent mountain gate. In addition, strange pines and cypresses grew in a continuous stretch. Combined with the majestic mystic mountains and towering ancient peaks, the entire area seemed shrouded in a celestial atmosphere.

 

In the deepest parts of the mountains, one could see innumerable palaces and pavilions that stood tall. Moreover, an extremely vast and boundless Practice Ground big enough to accommodate classes of countless cultivators and living creatures could be found here.

 

At this moment, there was an ordinary-looking Elder dressed in a set of Daoist Robes with wide sleeves. His white hair was tied into a bun, and he was holding a whisk in his hands.

 

Standing in the middle of the Practice Ground, he gave off a celestial and transcendent air. His appearance was stern and simple, but upon a closer look, one would find that his eyes were as vast and deep as the endless starry sky. Furthermore, his sleeves were embroidered with countless stars that twinkled with a shocking aura.

 

This person was the owner and Master of the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds, a True Dao Realm expert who survived his Fourth Decay Tribulation. His name was Jiu Lin.

 

Standing in hierarchical order below Elder Jiu Lin were his Disciples. Every one of them boasted extraordinary cultivation. In fact, the Chief Disciple had already became a Dao Realm expert several epochs ago.

 

“Master, why did you summon us?”

 

Elder Jiu Lin’s Chief Disciple was a middle-aged man with average looks who was dressed in a set of Starry Daoist Robes. His demeanour was very dignified, and his attitude towards Elder Jiu Lin was very respectful. Nevertheless, he could not help cupping his fists and wondering in confusion at this moment.

 

In the distant horizon, Divine Rainbows were still rushing over. Many of the Disciples cultivating in seclusion inside their caves had been startled by the bell earlier.

 

Everybody looked puzzled and confused. They were very curious to know what had happened to make Elder Jiu Lin ring the bell and summon his Disciples. Throughout the history of the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds, that only happened whenever something major happened.

 

Elder Jiu Lin looked at the bewildered expressions of his Disciples and shook his head. “I don’t know either. It is an order from the Palace Master. The Palace Master has instructed the Elders to bring their most outstanding Disciples in the Practice Ground to the Imperial Celestial Palace. Something big has probably happened there.”

 

After hearing that statement, the Disciples gathered there became even more surprised, shocked, and puzzled. It actually turned out to be an order from the Palace Master!

 

Elder Jiu Lin glanced at his Disciples gathered in front of him with a profound look in his eyes and gave an almost imperceptible sigh.

 

These were Disciples who entered the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds in different eras, but only a few of them had reached the Dao Realm. Even the ones with the greatest Talents were stuck in the Quasi-Immortal Emperor Realm., so it was probably impossible for them to reach the Dao Realm.

 

At this rate, it was only a matter of time before the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds deteriorated to become a mere offshoot of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

During the glorious days of the past, the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds often dominated the top of the Golden List among its peers in the Imperial Celestial Palace. In fact, the top three ranks in the Golden List had practically belonged to the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds.

 

That period was such a glorious era. It was a pity that those glorious days from the past were gone forever. At present, the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds had fallen to the point where only several Disciples could catch Elder Jiu Lin’s eye.

 

Elder Jiu Lin heaved another sigh. All of a sudden, he seemed to realise something and swept his gaze over the Disciples in front of him.

 

“Where is Jing Xiao? That girl is about to break through to the Intermediate Stage of the Immortal King Realm. Although she joined us much later, her strength is not inferior to her Seniors. She is a promising talent.”

 

A small smile appeared on his face as he questioned the Chief Disciple standing next to him. He was definitely more inclined to pay greater attention when it came to the strongest Disciples in each generation.

 

“Junior Sister Jing Xiao is probably on the way.”

 

When the Chief Disciple heard the question, he answered with a smile. He honestly admired his hardworking Youngest Junior Sister.

 

“Although she comes from humble origins, her Talent is not inferior to the Disciples from Major Families. She is also very diligent in her cultivation. In the future, she might have hope of reaching the Dao Realm.”

 

His words made Elder Jiu Lin smile quietly without comment.

 

Even the Chief Disciple believed that Jing Xiao was inferior to the other Disciples because she came from humble origins.

 

Unbeknownst to them, the Palace Master personally came over to ask whether she wanted to be his Disciple before she joined the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds.

 

The Palace Master also came forward in person to help resolve the conflict when she fought with Ling Yuxian, who was currently the strongest prodigy in the Imperial Celestial Palace. With such a relationship, how could she come from humble origins?

 

In regard to this matter, Elder Jiu Lin could clearly recognise the karmic relationship between Jing Xiao and the Palace Master.

 

During the conversation between Elder Jiu Lin and his Disciples, numerous Divine Rainbows quickly arrived from afar and descended before them. Among them was a woman in a pink dress, who was particularly noticeable.

 

With fair skin and black hair that danced in the wind, she was certainly pretty. In addition, she had a tall and slender figure. Carrying a Dao Sword on her back, she displayed a refined temperament that was bright and cold. There was a bell tied around her delicate ankle, which jingled distinctly with every step that she took.

 

“Jing Xiao greets Master.”

 

There were many Disciples who joined the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds, but not many of them were accepted as Disciples by Elder Jiu Lin. Among the current generation, there were only a few like Jing Xiao.

 

After Jing Xiao arrived at the Practice Ground, she gracefully bowed to Elder Jiu Lin in greeting before she greeted the other Disciples in turn. Her demeanour was very polite and respectful.

 

“Good. Your cultivation has become much more profound.” Elder Jiu Lin smiled and nodded slightly.

 

“Why did you summon us here, Master?” She asked in confusion.

 

“I did not summon you. On the contrary, it was the Palace Master who suddenly issued the decree. That is why I plan to select a few Disciples to come with me.” He answered.

 

As soon as the words left his mouth, the Disciples who rushed here immediately looked shocked. Jing Xiao was no exception, and her expression showed astonishment. It never occurred to her that the summons would be a decree from the Palace Master. Be that as it may, she did not inquire further and simply waited for his arrangements.

 

Without wasting more time, Elder Jiu Lin quickly selected several outstanding Disciples from among the many that had come. They would follow him to the Imperial Celestial Palace. Naturally, Jing Xiao was among those selected.

 

After selecting the Disciples, Elder Jiu Lin waved his hand and opened a Space Rift that penetrated the universe with the intention of bringing everybody to their destination.

 

He also sternly warned Jing Xiao not to get into another conflict with Ling Yuxian during the journey there.

 

Knowing that Elder Jiu Lin harboured kind intentions, Jing Xiao hurriedly nodded in response.

 

Among the many Practice Grounds in the Imperial Celestial Palace, the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds could not be considered powerful. It could only be ranked in the upper middle level at most. In addition, she might be the strongest among her peers in the Jiu Lin Practice Grounds, but she was nothing special when compared to the entire generation of youths in the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

Comparatively, the person whom she regarded as her rival, Ling Yuxian, was the undisputed strongest of the generation in the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

It needed to be stated that Ling Yuxian completely overwhelmed her peers in terms of strength, and even the Leaders from other Supreme Forces were wary of her.

 

The last time Jing Xiao exchanged blows with Ling Yuxian, she had been defeated without even being able to withstand a single blow. She was not stupid. It was impossible for her to pick another fight with Ling Yuxian again in the near future.

 

Although Elder Jiu Lin was curious about why a conflict broke out between Jing Xiao and Ling Yuxian, he did not question too much since they seemed to have known each other from before. Ling Yuxian was currently the person who held the most special status in the Imperial Celestial Palace. Even he did not dare to look down on her. Besides, there was no need to delve too deep into certain matters.