Jiang Qingyue was still taken away in the end.
Worse off than Wang Tianyi who came yesterday—her chest was sunken from the blow, and several of her teeth lay scattered on the floor.
However, Chu Ning wasn’t any better. Forcing a breakthrough mid-battle, coupled with the injury to his chest, the pain was nearly unbearable!
But it wasn’t a serious issue. Eternal Spring Undying…
Damn!
Even Eternal Spring Undying couldn’t fully work—the wound was too severe!
Without hesitation, he immediately pulled out a healing sacred pill from Su Wanqing’s storage ring to stabilize his injuries.
Several of his internal organs had ruptured, but even that wasn’t the real problem. As long as he activated the power of Eternal Spring, they would recover soon enough.
He didn’t expect to run into something so troublesome first thing in the morning.
Chu Ning glared coldly at the Elder who had come to take Jiang Qingyue away.
That Elder had a grim expression, but the desire in his eyes as he looked at Chu Ning was impossible to hide.
He said nothing more, simply took Jiang Qingyue away—at the very least, they couldn’t allow the newly appointed Young Sect Master to die here!
Little Bamboo Peak once again returned to silence.
Chu Ning looked toward the kitchen not far away. Su Wanqing had just finished preparing breakfast there.
Originally, she had planned to call him over to eat, but ended up walking into this mess instead. Disgusting!
Chu Ning spat out a mouthful of blood, then calmly cleaned himself up before carefully carrying Su Wanqing back to the cave residence.
The woman’s body was soft and boneless, her face pale and unconscious—clearly, she had fainted due to the excessive loss of vital energy.
She had already been gravely injured from a failed breakthrough, and now things had become even more complicated. If her cultivation recovery were delayed, the consequences would be severe!
Chu Ning immediately checked the system.
[Bound Target: Su Wanqing]
[Realm: Peak 6th stage Clarity Comprehension (Abolished)]
[Recovery Progress: 10%]
Seeing that her cultivation recovery was progressing smoothly, Chu Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He quickly searched for pills that could help stabilize her mental state.
Then he rushed to Spirit River to wash off the blood and changed into a clean robe before returning to Su Wanqing’s side.
While monitoring her condition, he also focused on recovering from his own injuries.
At that moment, Chu Ning’s mind was deep in thought.
This Supreme Profound Sect was no longer a place they could stay. Jiang Qingyue’s visit today must’ve had a hidden motive.
Was it to seize Su Wanqing’s storage ring?
But that item couldn’t be easily opened by outsiders—and they wouldn’t make such a show over it.
Still, he couldn’t be sure they weren’t already scheming for it.
Maybe it had to do with Su Wanqing herself. The Sect Master had always had his eye on her. Sending Jiang Qingyue might’ve been an attempt to ease tensions between them.
But Su Wanqing clearly didn’t like the Sect Master, and whatever she was unwilling to accept, Chu Ning would never let happen.
Cultivation here had become far too troublesome.
Once she woke up, he would discuss leaving the Supreme Profound Sect. They couldn’t remain here any longer.
But leaving meant voluntarily giving up the position of Peak Master of Little Bamboo Peak and their identities as Sect disciples.
After that, they’d likely face pursuit from all the other sects. The Human Realm was vast—the seven major sects each ruled a portion of it. Unless they could escape completely, where could they go?
Only teleportation talismans could help, but those were unreliable at best.
The dangers looming overhead were simply too many…
Chu Ning looked with pity at Su Wanqing, unconscious on the bed, and took a deep breath.
Just then, the system chimed.
[Host defended a wife on the verge of despair. Contribution Points rewarded.]
[System Commentary: Though ten million may oppose me, I press on regardless!]
[Reward Bonus Triggered: System Shop has added a new feature—Technique Advancement. Host may use Contribution Points to advance techniques. (Note: Only techniques marked as eligible can be advanced.)]
Though ten million oppose me, I press on regardless?
He was nothing more than a disciple of Su Wanqing.
But the eight Peak Elders of the Sect were all at the peak of the 6th stage realm!
The Sect Master was even at the Saint Realm!
If these people truly decided to eliminate them, they would be utterly powerless.
How could he possibly carry the burden of “pressing on regardless”?
He couldn’t protect her the way Su Wanqing had protected him in the past—but now, all he could do was give it his all.
She had no one else to rely on but him.
Now that his injuries were mostly healed, Chu Ning began to explore the system’s new feature.
Technique advancement?
[Technique: Eternal Spring Undying Technique (Eligible – Advance Cost: 100,000 Contribution Points)]
[Heaven-Devouring Demon Art]
[Dragon-Elephant Suppression Force (Eligible – Advance Cost: 1,000,000 Contribution Points)]
[Ethereal Sword Technique (Eligible – Advance Cost: ??? Contribution Points)]
Chu Ning was stunned.
Why did each technique cost a different number of points?
He quickly figured it out.
Eternal Spring Undying Technique originally cost only 1,000 points. After a previous random advancement, it had become a Level 2 technique.
Now, to upgrade to Level 3, it required 100,000 Contribution Points.
As for Dragon-Elephant Suppression Force, it was already a Level 3 technique. To reach Level 4 would require 1 million points.
That wasn’t necessary—his current version of the Dragon-Elephant Suppression Force was more than sufficient.
At most, he could upgrade Eternal Spring Undying Technique, though it wasn’t urgently needed now.
The one that caught his attention was the Ethereal Sword Technique…
Once purchased from the system, he could learn it instantly—no need for comprehension.
If he advanced it, could he instantly grasp even deeper sword techniques?
Still, he was more concerned about the 《Martial Reversal of All Evildoers》—a dual-cultivation technique suited for both body and energy.
The description had clearly stated it was ideal for Su Wanqing and wouldn’t hinder her recovery.
In that case, upgrading the Ethereal Sword Technique could wait.
Right now, he had 34,000 Contribution Points. Spending 30,000 on 《Martial Reversal of All Evildoers》was clearly the more logical choice for their current situation.
As he contemplated his next steps for survival, Su Wanqing’s fingertips suddenly trembled.
Chu Ning instantly noticed and gently took her hand, asking in a soft voice, “Master?”
Unconscious, Su Wanqing could feel the medicinal effects working in her body, though she didn’t know where the medicine had come from.
Just now, she had dreamt that Chu Ning had been killed.
Jiang Qingyue had held up Chu Ning’s severed head while kneeling before her, mumbling that she was innocent, begging Su Wanqing to believe her.
The moment her consciousness returned, Su Wanqing awoke with a jolt. Upon seeing Chu Ning before her, tears burst forth, and she hugged him tightly!
It was the release of days of suppressed emotion, the moment her disciple stood up when she had fallen into despair, the fear that Chu Ning had sacrificed himself just to preserve her last shred of dignity.
Now that she saw he was safe, how could she suppress her emotions any longer?
“Ning’er!”
Startled by the sudden embrace, Chu Ning hesitated. He wanted to pull away but sighed instead, gently wrapping his arms around Su Wanqing.
“Master, I’m here.”
Su Wanqing said nothing, only held him tighter.
She didn’t want to lose the few people in the world who still cared about her.
Her parents were gone. Her teacher was gone. If even her disciple died, what meaning would her restored cultivation even have?
Now, her Dao heart was being rebuilt by Chu Ning. Even when Jiang Qingyue had turned against her, she hadn’t shed a single tear. But seeing Chu Ning safe and sound, she simply couldn’t hold it back anymore. The source of this chapter is novelping.com.
“Ning’er, let’s leave the Supreme Profound Sect. Didn’t we get that teleportation talisman…”
“I won’t guard Little Bamboo Peak anymore. Leaving is the best decision…”
Her teacher’s dying wish had been for her to protect Little Bamboo Peak.
But now, for the safety of her disciple, she could no longer stay.
Saying this made her even more distraught.
“Ning’er, you should escape alone. Even with the talisman, I’m useless now. I’m just dead weight.”
“Don’t die here. They won’t let us go. Absolutely won’t. We don’t know what they’re planning, but once the time comes, no one will be able to stop them!”
Chu Ning didn’t respond directly. He said firmly, “Wherever Master is, your disciple will be too. I will never abandon you to survive alone!”
Su Wanqing released him, eyes red as she whispered, “Ning’er, I understand your heart. But now that you have a great opportunity before you, you may be able to return here stronger one day. When that day comes, just pay respects at my grave. I’ve given you all I could. Staying would only drag you down…”
Chu Ning shook his head.
“Master’s cultivation will recover soon. I’ve already reached the 3rd stage Destiny Comprehension Realm. Besides, I possess a technique for dual cultivation of body and energy.”
“This technique suits your current condition perfectly. But it requires both aspects to progress, far more complex than the techniques of the past.”
“If Master is willing, I can give you the technique now. If not, I’ll reach the 6th stage soon and gain the power to protect us both. Give me ten days—no, just ten days!”
“In ten days, your cultivation will surely recover. There’s no need to blame yourself. Once you rebuild, returning to the peak of the Dao will be within your grasp!”
Su Wanqing was stunned.
At this crucial moment, her disciple still hadn’t abandoned her.
This went far beyond mere master-disciple affection…
Su Wanqing didn’t hesitate. She clutched Chu Ning’s hand tightly and asked, “If I cultivate this technique, can I protect myself?”
Chu Ning nodded. “You can.”
“If I can protect myself, then I won’t be your burden! As you said, heaven grants great responsibility to those who endure hardship—this pain is my trial!”
With a technique that could help her survive, how could she not cultivate it?
Should her disciple face the cruelty of the world alone?
Never!
“Besides, becoming a Saint was never easy. I believe I can overcome every obstacle once again!”
Chu Ning saw the determination in her eyes and immediately exchanged for the technique.
《Martial Reversal of All Evildoers》!
Su Wanqing’s expression shifted slightly when she received it. She gripped it tightly.
“The Supreme Profound Sect is no longer safe, but the Human Realm is ruled by the seven great sects. No matter where we go, we’ll be hunted.”
“Let’s go to the Chaotic Heaven Domain, Ning’er! There are no rules there, only strength and power. The sects of the Human Realm don’t dare to enter. Though it’s dangerous, even villains are better than the beasts in human skin here!”
Chu Ning took a deep breath.
Chaotic Heaven Domain?
It was nearly a million kilometers away. The teleportation talisman could only take them 100,000.
No matter. They could use multiple talismans to get as close as possible, then find another way.
“Even if the road ahead is filled with countless dangers, your disciple will never abandon you. I only wish to remain by your side, fighting all evildoers together for a lifetime!”
The moment those words left his mouth, Su Wanqing’s eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Chu Ning.
She hadn’t heard anything else—only those four words: “a lifetime together.”
Her emotions were a mess, but she knew now wasn’t the time for girlish sentiment.
Still, what did it matter?
To walk the world with someone who understands your heart—where else could one find such a bond?
Su Wanqing threw her arms around Chu Ning once more, her eyes filled with resolute determination.
“Ning’er, a lifetime together… we’ll fight all evildoers side by side!”