After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

Looking at the small figure curled up on the prayer mat, the three of them were momentarily dazed, unable to reconcile her with the arrogant girl who had been so domineering on the arena earlier.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you've misunderstood."

Tantai Jin placed the storage bag on the table with a rather helpless expression.

"The spirit stones are what the bet stipulated, so they rightfully belong to you. As for this Qi-Boosting Pill, it was ordered by the Grand Elder and there are no conditions attached."

[A gesture of goodwill?]

Hmph!

[You have excellent taste.]

[This is truly the grandeur of a great sect. It's no wonder that the Pill Cauldron Pavilion was able to rise to the ranks of a first-tier sect on its own.]

In contrast, the Hehuan Sect and the Tianxuan Sword Sect are inferior in terms of overall scale, thus their favorability ratings decrease by one point.

"Respect is not as good as obedience."

Before the words were even finished, the three of them saw a blur before their eyes, and the two items on the table vanished completely.

[You, however, calmly picked up the wine glass on the table, took a small sip, and your demeanor was elegant, showing no sign of haste.]

【"......"

Just as the group was chatting happily, a furious roar, like a thunderclap, boomed from the sky.

"Who dares to detain the pride of my Zixiao Dynasty?"

A terrifying pressure swept down, overwhelming everything, causing all the cultivators in the city to pale.

But just as it was about to enter the city, an invisible ripple slowly spread out, completely blocking the oppressive force.

You look up out the window and see a figure standing with his hands behind his back above the Fallen City.

The man wore a long purple robe, and his spiritual energy seemed to materialize, like countless stars swirling around him, while the clouds beneath his feet churned continuously.

His aura was terrifying, as if even heaven and earth bowed before him.

Feng Qianjun's expression darkened, and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"Those bastards from the Purple Cloud Dynasty are too..."

【"Bang!"】

Before he could finish speaking, he was suppressed by an invisible force, lying sprawled on the floor, his face flushed red.

You silently moved back a little, keeping this lesson in mind.

[One should be careful with one's words and actions in front of high-level cultivators. The scene of your master, True Immortal Qingming, making a fool of himself is still fresh in my mind.]

"Fellow Daoist, you've gone a bit too far."

Opposite the figure in purple robes, a man in red robes stood, seemingly out of nowhere.

The man wore a long, crimson robe, its hem billowing like burning flames, and his long, red hair was particularly striking. From the moment he appeared, he became the most eye-catching presence in this world.

The coolest guy on this street.

You inexplicably recalled this phrase, yet dared not utter a single word of it.

[But this guy is really good at pretending. You have to admit you're still a bit inferior.]

"Hand over Zhou Xiaonuan."

The figure in purple robes clearly knew the man, getting straight to the point without bothering with any unnecessary words.

These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion among the people in the city.

"This person is actually here to see the newly crowned number one on the Prodigy Ranking."

"Could it be that Zhou Xiaonuan has offended the Zixiao Dynasty?"

"Are you deaf? He just said Zhou Xiaonuan was the pride of his Zixiao Dynasty."

【"......"

Inside the attic, the other three people's gazes all fell on you, filled with doubt, shock, and curiosity...

You held the wine glass, your expression calm, even a slight smile playing at the corners of your lips.

Not surprising.

The reason for making such a commotion is to let the Zixiao Dynasty know about your current situation.

The journey is too long, and you're simply too lazy to travel to the Purple Cloud Imperial City alone.

But you also covet the red-clad girl's forty years of offerings and the lavish gift she spoke of.

This is the only option left.

A hint of doubt flashed in the red-clad man's eyes. In the next instant, his divine sense spread out, silently engulfing the entire Fallen City.

A moment later, a few dark lines appeared on his forehead.

Inside the Dan Ding Pavilion, Zhou Xiaonuan, the subject of much city-wide gossip, sat with her legs crossed, leisurely sipping her wine.

The man in red's expression darkened, and he raised his hand to grab at the air within the city.

"Yay!"

Before you could even put down your wine cup, you were grabbed by an invisible hand of spiritual energy and lifted into the air.

When you came to your senses, you, weak, pitiful, and helpless, found yourself standing before two Nascent Soul cultivators with terrifying auras.

【"for you."】

[It's impossible that they weren't aware of the situation inside the city; they're clearly here to cause trouble.]

The man in red, too lazy to argue, uttered two words and then vanished into thin air.

"Zhou Xiaonuan?"

The face of the figure in purple robes slowly emerged; it was a stunningly beautiful woman.

"It's me, senior sister."

You chuckled, a quick, ingratiating smile appearing on your face.

The first rule of the cultivation world that you must always keep in mind is to respect your seniors.

【"Heh~"】

The woman in purple chuckled softly, approached you, and looked you up and down.

"She's certainly sweet-talking, but she doesn't seem as clever as the princess described."

Upon hearing this, you were puzzled, as if you remembered something, and quickly took out a token engraved with the words "Zi Chen".

[You retrieved this token from your system space after leaving the Hehuan Sect. This is probably why the other party was able to locate you so quickly after your reputation spread.]

【"Um."】

The woman glanced at the token, nodded slightly, and then flicked her sleeve.

[Your vision blurs, and the surrounding scenery begins to change continuously.]

By the time you came to your senses, the Fallen City below had vanished without a trace.

Damn it!

[They set off without even saying goodbye; the cultivators of the Purple Cloud Dynasty are so impolite!]

【...】

[The Hehuan Sect.]

Countless booming sounds echoed continuously, and most critically, the colossal pillar supporting the blood lotus was being steadily devoured by something.

"Damn it! What on earth happened?"

"Stabilize the formation."

"Quickly, go and invite the Nascent Soul Ancestor!"

The enormous crimson lotus was now in complete chaos.

A moment later, a figure shrouded in a blood-red veil slowly rose from the deepest part of the lotus.

The person was slender, barefoot, and suspended in mid-air. A string of silver bells was tied to her ankles, jingling crisply and eerily as she swayed slightly.

【Ding~】

With a crisp bell sound, the entire giant lotus instantly fell silent, and the collapse gradually stopped.

"Who can tell me what has happened?"

"Ancestor, the first four floors of the treasure pavilion have been emptied."

A group of people chattered amongst themselves, while the figure within the blood-red veil let out a soft hum.

【"Bang!"】

The elder who spoke the loudest was instantly sent flying backward, crashing into a distant palace; his fate is unknown.

"Seal off the Hehuan Sect. Don't let even a fly out."

【"yes!"】

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of miles away from the Hehuan Sect, a black-haired youth was walking slowly through the mountains and forests...

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