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Chapter 166 Finally Meeting [7th Update, Requesting Double Monthly Tickets!]

Meanwhile, Qiu Ling went to report. She walked into the pavilion and, using some kind of magic, a cloud of five-colored smoke flashed, instantly revealing a road ten zhang wide and radiant. Qiu Ling herself was nowhere to be seen.

He was gone for a long time and never came out.

At first, Madam Li and the others followed the proper etiquette, but as the sun set and there was still no movement, they became a little anxious and wondered what was going on. Suddenly, a sword light shot out from the passageway and appeared outside the entrance. A woman wearing a bamboo hat and a light veil covering her face appeared. Her beautiful hair cascaded down to her waist, and she wore a plain-colored dress that outlined her voluptuous figure.

He exuded an ethereal aura, his divine bearing radiant within.

Although the old lady and the others did not see the woman's face, they could tell from her demeanor that she was a highly skilled sword immortal. They were surprised and thought to themselves that the Four Symbols Sword Sect really had many capable people. They also wondered if this woman was the Shangguan Madam who guarded the first layer of the array.

Just thinking about it.

But then Yong Weimin and his group of swordsmen hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects, saying, "May the Sword Palace Master enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

The old lady suddenly realized that it was Jing Gu, the master of the 'Sword Art Palace', also known as the 'Goddess Swordswoman'.

The old lady hurriedly stepped forward to greet her, but Jinggu had already stepped forward, hugged the old lady, knelt down, and wept bitterly.

Yong Weimin and others were filled with doubt and surprise.

Madam Qin and the others were also confused by this turn of events.

At this moment, Qiu Ling came out and handed eleven 'Travel Talismans' to Yong Weimin and the others, saying loudly, "Fellow disciples, you have worked hard. Go and rest in the sect. I am here, so there is no need to worry."

Yong Weimin knew there might be some hidden secrets involved. He took the talisman and led everyone into the passageway, proceeding deeper according to the usual method of entry and exit. Behind him, ten swordsmen passed through the first layer of the 'Sand Barrier Array Diagram' and all stopped at the second layer of the 'Blood Fiend Array Diagram', while Yong Weimin went straight into the third layer of the 'Seven Star Array Diagram'. The four sword sects were clearly divided in order, and each of the 'passage talismans' had its own authority that could not be overtaken.

We won't go into details about Yong Weimin and his companions resting and visiting friends inside the house.

Here.

There was no one else outside the Purple Qi Pavilion.

Jinggu then lifted her veil to reveal her true face. Her beautiful face was already wet with tears. Although she had grown a cascade of beautiful hair, the old lady still recognized her at a glance: "Yu'er!"

The old lady was both surprised and delighted.

The daughter-in-law was the head of the swordsmanship palace in the sect. She thought he would be her lover, but who would have thought that he would be her eldest daughter who had been missing for two years!

Madam Qin was also pleasantly surprised: "Ever since Jingyin passed the position of abbess of Yanyue Nunnery to Master Jingxuan, we have not heard any news from her. We thought she was traveling around or seeking a place to cultivate in seclusion. We did not expect her to come to Changwei Mountain under the alias 'Jinggu' and make a great name for herself."

Unlike Madam Shi's low-key demeanor, Jing Gu, the Palace Master of the Four Phases Sword Sect's Sword Technique Palace, is quite formidable. She has fought against top masters such as Dan Zheng and Yuan Duzi without being at a disadvantage, and in the past two years, she has repeatedly fought against many demons from the Western Regions without ever suffering a defeat.

A reputation earned through sheer hard-fought battles!
So much so that Madam Qin and the rest of the Songxi Wang family never expected that 'Jing Gu' would actually be 'Master Jingyin'.

They were all stunned.

Qiu Ling stepped forward to help Jing Gu up and said softly, "Master, it's not a good place to talk with so many people coming and going. Why don't we go inside first?"

Jinggu wiped away her tears and gestured for Qiu Ling to lead the way. She then helped Old Madam Li lead Madam Qin and the others back into the Ziqi Pavilion.

Wang Xuanfu followed behind, both surprised and delighted: 'My aunt is the wife of the leader of the Four Symbols Sword Sect and the head swordsman of the Second Sword Pavilion. I never imagined that the Palace Master of the Sword Arts Palace would actually be my aunt.'

The Wang family's influence is truly considerable, given the vast Four Phases Sword Sect.

Now, things will definitely be more comfortable from now on.

He remained silent, his heart filled with joy. Over here.

Jinggu helped her mother into the Purple Qi Pavilion and had Qiu Ling open the Divine Sand Passage. As they entered, they saw a profusion of flowers in front of them, and dozens of mountain peaks and valleys scattered along both sides of the passage.

Whether it was built by man or formed naturally, it is a place of secluded beauty and exquisite caves.

Some are piled high with purple clouds, exuding an ancient and desolate charm.

Some mountains are shrouded in mist, their peaks appearing vast and boundless.

In the mountain corners and rocky crevices, orchids and magnolias grow in abundance, swaying in the wind, while fragrant herbs, lychees, and moss adorn the landscape.

Looking closer, the mountains and valleys are covered with rare and beautiful herbs, lingzhi mushrooms and other medicinal plants, all vying for attention and shimmering like brocade. The scenery is magnificent, extraordinary, and breathtaking, with endless wonders to behold.

The sight left the old lady and the others mesmerized.

Jinggu held her mother's arm tightly and said softly, "These are all illusions, but they are also real scenes. Changwei Mountain has 'thirty-six valleys and seventy-two peaks,' all of which are first-class places for cultivation. After the sect leader integrated Changwei Mountain, he personally went to the valleys and peaks to set up formations, and also sent people to search for and collect many flowers, herbs and spiritual medicines to plant. In two years, it took shape."

Everyone praised it.

Jinggu then said, “Mother, your arrival is timely. These days, the most important people in the sect are refining treasures and performing rituals, and they are not allowed to be disturbed. The one in charge is the sect leader, so we cannot welcome you. Please do not take offense, Mother.”

One end is her lover.

One end is the mother.

Jinggu naturally didn't want any misunderstandings between the two sides, so she explained.

The old lady sighed, "I understand how difficult it is to run such a large sect and how hard it is to extricate oneself from it."

Jinggu breathed a sigh of relief and chatted with her mother for a few more minutes. Seeing her nephews and nieces looking around in amazement, she reminded them, "In the Divine Sand Passage, there have been continuous additions over the past two years, now totaling five array diagrams, each with endless variations. The mysteries within are difficult to fathom. To further enhance these arrays, the sect leader has ordered everyone to search far and wide for rare birds and beasts, train them, and use them to decorate these array diagrams. Except for the first layer, which is managed by disciples, each of the remaining layers is guarded by spirit beasts and rare birds. Only the fourth layer is managed by the sect's main members in rotation."

Her tone became slightly serious: "The Sword Sect is shrouded in a dense web of traps, making it impossible for anyone, whether immortal or mortal, to escape. Although you have obtained the 'Travel Talisman,' you can only follow the rules. There are many paths you cannot take, especially the third layer of the array. You must not venture into it without permission, otherwise, if the array is activated, even I will not be able to save you in time."

The old lady nodded repeatedly. The Wang family of Songxi, though thousands of miles away, had heard of the fame of the "Divine Sand Passage" of the Changweishan Four Phases Sword Sect: "It is said that a year or two ago, the Qi Zhen couple of the Youming Sect came to break through, but they were blocked on the third level of the array. The Seven Stars swayed and there were many dangers. They dared not go any further and retreated in a hurry. They were then chased by their son-in-law who had rushed back, and they were quite embarrassed."

Even the five top masters like Qi Zhen and his wife could only break through to the third level, so you can imagine how powerful the five-level array diagram is.

Since then, no one has dared to trespass on this sacred sand passage.

As the group chatted, they learned that the Divine Sand Passage originally had five layers of array diagrams, totaling a depth of a hundred miles. However, because it could expand and contract, the distance was not apparent, and they arrived at the twenty-odd miles mark in no time.

Jinggu said, "This is the second layer of the array. The east side is where the inner disciples live and practice, and the west side is where guests are accommodated. Mother, let's rest here for now and see how to arrange things after the sect leader finishes refining the treasure and performing the ritual."

Everyone agreed, and settled down in a secluded valley on the west side of the second level. With layers of arrays protecting them, they felt at ease and were able to recuperate.

Several days later.

A middle-aged man in feathered robes and a star-studded crown strode over, his face etched with sorrow yet bearing a kind expression. This was none other than the founder of the Four Symbols Sword Sect, its first sect leader, the third-generation patriarch of the Han family, and the master of Changwei Mountain—

Han Fu, the 'Four-Phase Sword Immortal'!
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(End of this chapter)