Chapter 1435: Return to Qinglong City Once More
The next day.
Noon.
Xiao Yi had already arrived at the Heavenly Tao Grand Hall.
Powerful leaders like the Heavenly Tao Pavilion Master, the First Peak Master, and the Second Peak Master were gathering there, and as soon as Xiao Yi entered, everyone stood up from their seats.
Even the formidable First Peak Master and Second Peak Master smiled and nodded towards Xiao Yi.
The way everyone looked at him was no less than how they looked at the Pavilion Master.
Reverence.
Admiration.
And a fervent anticipation.
The strength of the Heavenly Tao Pavilion Master was beyond compare, but his power was already deeply rooted, having been the number one in the Unharmed Heaven Realm for years.
Xiao Yi was different.
He might not be as strong as the Pavilion Master yet.
But he was still young!
Not even a century old, he could slay a Fifth Layer Saint King Realm expert. Such power is unprecedented in the history of the Unharmed Heaven Realm.
Even in the legendary Nine Heavens Domain, where talents abound and Saints roam the earth, he is an extraordinary presence.
Everyone believed that as long as Xiao Yi gained enough strength,
he could possibly reach the realm of the Saint Emperor!
"Xiao Yi, come over here!" The Heavenly Tao Pavilion Master waved him over.
Beside the Pavilion Master on the left, there was a golden throne that was no less than the Pavilion Master's own, positioned higher than even the First and Second Peak Masters!
Xiao Yi was shocked and quickly said, "Pavilion Master, this is not appropriate..."
The Pavilion Master hadn't spoken yet.
The First Peak Master smiled and said, "Xiao Yi, your strength entitles you to sit here. No one would oppose it!"
The Second Peak Master stepped forward directly, pulled Xiao Yi by the arm, and forcefully dragged him to the throne. Firmly pressing onto his shoulders to seat him securely, the Second Peak Master laughed, "Just sit back and relax!"
Xiao Yi could only smile wryly.
Yet he couldn't refuse their kindness.
The Heavenly Tao Pavilion Master gave him a teasing look and said, "Rest well? Not dizzy now, are you?"
"..."
At the mention of "dizzy", Xiao Yi shivered.
Yesterday, the Pavilion Master had pulled him into the Chaotic Void and swept him along, leaving him dizzy and vomiting for hours.
For a dignified Saint King, this was not only an embarrassment but an unforgettable torment!
Xiao Yi chuckled dryly, "Pavilion Master, can't we not joke about this?"
The Pavilion Master snorted but didn't really get angry, saying instead, "The leaders of the God Slayer Sect and the Feather Transformation Sect have already delivered the items, though they didn't stay long and left right away!"
The First Peak Master sneered, "They didn't want to stay? More like they were too embarrassed to remain here!"
"They fled quickly!" added the Second Peak Master.
Xiao Yi smiled faintly.
He could imagine the nervous expressions on the leaders of the God Slayer Sect as they hurriedly handed over the items and then fled in panic.
The Pavilion Master continued, "For obtaining these compensations, your efforts were indispensable. Now I'm calling you here to hand over the items to you..."
"Pavilion Master!"
Xiao Yi shook his head and said, "These items were not obtained solely because of me, but because of everyone, and especially your formidable strength. Without everyone and you, not only would these compensations have been impossible, but even my own life might have been lost at the Supreme Sect. So, I propose that the compensations from the God Slayer and Feather Transformation Sects belong to the sect, and I keep only what's from the Supreme Sect. Is that okay?"
"Hmm?"
"You want to give the God Slayer and Feather Transformation Sects' compensations to us?"
"That amounts to two-thirds of the compensation, equaling treasures collected by a dominant power over ten thousand years. Are you sure you're willing to give it up?" Everyone looked at Xiao Yi in disbelief.
Honestly speaking,
none of them could have been so generous if they were in his place.
Xiao Yi shrugged; he had thought this through carefully.
The Heavenly Tao Pavilion had treated him well.
On the contrary, it weighed him with monumental grace, treating him as family.
Even knowing his identity, the Pavilion Master could have sealed and suppressed him to extract the secrets of the Qingtian Realm and its location.
But he didn't do that, and instead protected him at all costs.
This made Xiao Yi grateful.
At the same time,
he indeed saw the Heavenly Tao Pavilion as his second home.
Xiao Yi grinned and said, "You're all my family; sharing treasures with family—isn't that right? If not for my current need for the Supreme Sect's part of the compensation, I would give it all to the sect without complaint!"
Among these compensations,
sacred weapons and items like Saint King items could be brought back to the Qingtian Realm for its powerful figures.
While those elixirs, immortality medicines, the Medicine King, and the Medicine Emperor would be of limited help to him, they would be invaluable treasures for the resource-poor Qingtian Realm.
The Pavilion Master looked deeply at Xiao Yi, smiled slightly in admiration, and then said, "Alright, we'll keep the sacred weapons; you take half of the elixirs and immortality medicines." Seeing Xiao Yi about to refuse, he continued, "Don't rush to refuse, you need these more than we do!"
Xiao Yi paused.
Seeing the deep gaze of the Pavilion Master, he knew the Pavilion Master referred to the people of the Qingtian Realm.
Thinking of this,
Xiao Yi nodded heavily, "In that case, Xiao Yi will accept it shamelessly!"
"That's how it should be!"
"We're family, why go through the motions?" Everyone laughed.
Laughing, Xiao Yi accepted the storage ring.
Seeing that the main matter was resolved, the Pavilion Master said coolly, "Aside from Xiao Yi, everyone else stay."
"Yes!"
Everyone stood up, took their leave, and departed.
Clearly, they adhered to the Pavilion Master's orders without question.
In the empty grand hall,
only Xiao Yi and the Pavilion Master remained, their gazes interlocked, then the Pavilion Master spoke, "When are you planning to go back?"
Xiao Yi pondered for a moment and said, "Tomorrow."
"In such a hurry?"
The Pavilion Master was startled, then understood, "It seems the situation in the Qingtian Realm is more difficult than I anticipated. Fine, come find me tomorrow, and I'll send you back to the Qingtian Realm!"
"Thank you, Pavilion Master!"
Xiao Yi replied earnestly.
The Pavilion Master waved his hand, "No need to thank me, we are allies, doing this for mutual benefit!"
"Hmm!"
Xiao Yi nodded.
The Pavilion Master gave him a deep look, "Since you're leaving tomorrow, who knows when you'll return. Go bid farewell to those people."
"Take care, Pavilion Master!"
Xiao Yi bowed to the Pavilion Master and then withdrew.
He found Chen Yantao, Cao Rui, Lin Fan, Ye Xiao Chun, and others...
He gave each of them guidance on their cultivation.
He left behind many treasures and resources.
It took more than half a day to walk through the Heavenly Tao Pavilion, then he flickered and left the Heavenly Tao Mountain. Not long after, he appeared in Qinglong City.
Returning to Qinglong City after several months.
The time apart wasn't long.
But Xiao Yi had undergone a complete transformation.
"I wonder if Fei Xue has returned, and how Old Teng is... Is everyone alright?"
But...
As soon as his divine sense enveloped the entire Qinglong City, a soaring murderous intent appeared on his face, "Bastards, you're courting death..."