After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

Indeed, as most people in this world say, Shi Hongjian of "Heaven and Earth" is a character who survived the war between immortals and demons a thousand years ago.

“However—” Before Shi Yan could speak, Shi Hongjian continued, “A thousand years ago, during the war between immortals and demons… I was just an innocent child.”

"What is it that you want to know by asking these questions, young master?"

"If Xiao Shiyan wants to know about that war between immortals and demons, she can actually ask someone..."

"Mo Shu, is that right?" Shi Yan said the name of the tavern owner without any hesitation.

Seeing Shi Yan's carefree and nonchalant demeanor, Shi Hongjian felt a shiver run down her spine.

Perhaps this is why those who are favored feel emboldened.

Throughout this land of Kyushu, either no one knows the tavern owner's real name, or... even if they do, they can only respectfully address her as "Lord Pavilion Master" or "Lord Venerable One."

"Yes..." Shi Hongjian thawed the chill from the girl's soles and switched hands.

Shi Yan reluctantly offered her other little foot to Shi Hongjian.

"The Pavilion Master is the one who truly participated in that war between immortals and demons and survived," Shi Hongjian said softly.

"If Xiao Shiyan wants to know anything, it would be better to ask the Pavilion Master."

"I believe that given how much the Pavilion Master dotes on Xiao Shiyan, he wouldn't hide it from her." Shiyan didn't reply.

After enjoying Shi Hongjian's massage, she looked down at Shi Hongjian.

"Sister Chieftain..."

"Ok?"

"In the eyes of the clan leader, what kind of existence are immortals?"

"No different from us cultivators?"

"Or... a ruthless, desireless, and supremely pure representative?"

Shi Hongjian must have met the Fairy of Yaotai.

“This…” Shi Hongjian suddenly froze.

Was she a fairy from the Jade Terrace a thousand years ago?

That official does resemble Qin Suhuai quite a bit.

But it's also a little different.

Qin Suhuai would never wield the fatal sword against Xiaoshiyan, even if doing so could "save the common people".

Actually... it's the same as what's recorded in most historical books today.

The Lord of Loulan offered himself to the demon.

The immortal descending to the mortal world to slay Loulan was to save all living beings.

In Shi Hongjian's memory, Loulan did not seem to have done anything immoral.

On the contrary... before that war between immortals and demons, the cultivators of the Nine Provinces were full of vitality.

After that epic battle... even those at the Enlightenment Realm became extremely rare in the entire Nine Provinces.

That marked the end of an era.

Before Shi Hongjian could answer, Shi Yan uttered something that horrified her: "What if I, like Loulan... am also hunted down by immortals..."

Shi Hongjian thought of the girl who had come back with Shi Yan this time.

That girl is almost exactly the same as the girl from a thousand years ago who was forced to turn the world upside down.

She is a demon...

The otherworldly demon that the Lord of Loulan fed with his own body a thousand years ago.

Xiao Shiyan followed in the footsteps of the Lord of Loulan.

Shi Hongjian felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

If you look at it this way... then there seems to be a reason why the lightning strike that struck down from the "Uezuki Sect" was so terrifying.

Even Heaven wanted to get rid of Xiao Shiyan as soon as possible.

Taking a deep breath, Shi Hongjian knelt in the cold stream, holding the girl's feet as if they were a flawless work of art.

As if possessed, she lowered her head and kissed him lightly.

Even so...

"I will absolutely not stand behind an immortal."

"Little Master Yan must... must not leave that... Pure Color..." Hesitantly, Shi Hongjian read out the name that Shi Yan had read when introducing the Pure Color Mandala.

Shi Yan looked at the woman in front of him.

"fool……"

"Is the clan leader an idiot?!"

"Who kisses feet like that?!"

"Ai!?"

"What is Xiao Shiyan saying?!"

Because both Donghuang Li and Xiao A Li were judged to have lost.

The semi-final schedule of the "Enlightenment Tournament" has also become much clearer.

Shi Yan, Wen Ruya, Xing Jiu... and Ming Zhongqing.

Originally, this was according to Shi Hongjian's idea.

Apart from Ming Zhongqing, the other two girls would definitely go easy on Shi Yan.

Wen Ruya couldn't bring herself to hurt Shi Yan.

Xingjiu... no matter how you look at it, she can't bear to use a killing formation on Xiaoshiyan.

All I need to do is use a little bad trick.

If Wen Ruya sends Ming Zhongqing away, then Xiao Shiyan will definitely reach the top.

Although... after Xiao Shiyan reached the pinnacle, he would have to fulfill his promise, which would be both painful and joyful.

but--

Shi Hongjian still hoped that Shi Yan could win.

But... Shi Yan told her, "The Enlightenment Conference" has already progressed to this point, and she doesn't need to, nor does she want to, engage in any underhanded tactics.

So... everything was decided by drawing lots.

The semi-final of the "Enlightenment Tournament" is... Ming Zhongqing versus Xing Jiu.

Wen Ruya said to her teacher.

At "Starry Sky Square," Ming Zhongqing stood in front of Xing Jiu, looking at the timid girl who was nervously and anxiously looking at her.

Shi Yan probably liked the girl's reserved demeanor.

The girl's beautiful figure... probably pleased Shi Yan as well.

It doesn't seem like me.

Ming Zhongqing looked down at the audience with a somewhat somber expression.

On the stands of "Starry Sky Plaza", Shi Yan waved signs that read "Go Ming Zhongqing" and "Go Xingjiu sister".

There's no way around it; both are my flesh and blood.

From the moment only a few dozen people remained in the "Enlightenment Tournament" competition, the nature of the entire competition underwent subtle changes.

All I can say is... as a butter (referring to a type of savory spice).

The setting that all the most favored daughters of the major sects are girls... that's really... amazing!

Although this situation did put her in a difficult position and she couldn't bear it.

On stage—

“I…I will do my best…” Xingjiu looked at Ming Zhongqing somewhat nervously, “Please be careful, Sister Ming.”

Although I was indeed jealous, Xing Jiu was the kind of girl that people couldn't bring themselves to dislike.

“I will be careful—” Ming Zhongqing looked earnestly at the girl in front of him.

The heat of the sun had already begun to burn fiercely on her body.

Ninth level of Nascent Soul Realm —

Breaking Through the Realm —

First stage of the Nascent Soul Realm

Second stage of the Divine Transformation Realm

Third stage of the Divine Transformation Realm

Unbeknownst to anyone, Ming Zhongqing had already broken through the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul Realm.

His cultivation level also soared.

Knowing Ming Zhongqing's age, everyone who looked at him was filled with shock.

too frightening.

That's absolutely terrifying.

Only... Ming Zhongqing looked at Shi Yan with a bitter expression.

Her "defying fate" is her "formidable rival".

Therefore, there can only be one reason why my cultivation breakthrough was so rapid—

Shi Yan...she has become stronger again.

Part 441 Teacher's Words: Beat me, and I'll be at your mercy today. [First update, 4K words]