CHAPTER 560
Lingxian Hall Seating Chart
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Miaomiao watched it all unfold quietly, as if witnessing a play in a theater or listening to a storyteller on the street.
It felt utterly unreal, yet when it came to Master and Lord Gu Ai, it all seemed perfectly plausible!
Miaomiao's inner thoughts at that moment:
Little Ai > Godslayer King > Valkyrie > Senior Sister > Master > Li Shiyao and the Junior Sisters > The Two Elders > Lingxian Hall's Spirit Beast > Xu Zhanfeng > The Rules of Heaven
There was one exception to this hierarchy, however: should Li Shiyao suffer any injustice, her standing would instantly leap to second place, becoming the second most powerful presence after Xiao Ai…
Rumor has it that Li Shiyao is backed by several Godslaying Kings and favored by a group of Valkyries, who often shower her—despite her meager allowance—with delicious treats and fun toys!
Thinking of this, the slightly absurd scene before him no longer seemed ridiculous—it felt entirely reasonable!
【What kind of master have I ended up with…】
Xiao Ai treated her like a little sidekick, coaxing and cajoling her. Even the rules of Heaven seemed to have no temper, showing both reverence and fear toward Xiao Ai!
This world felt a bit abstract, but Miao Miao smiled. She actually rather liked this abstraction~
Master is truly amazing!
【What follows is beyond Miao Miao's ears. Letting this little one know too much would be troublesome.】
These words suddenly reached Miao Miao's ears. Though she didn't believe her Master would harm her, she couldn't help but feel curious about the conversation!
However, she could only read Master's thoughts through mind-reading—she couldn't hear what the Heavenly Dao Rules were saying to Master through divine arts.
【Is this the rule you command? It's nothing special. Even if I sever your connection to this world, I can still maintain its functioning through magical artifacts or other means.】
【Heh. Do you consider this a restriction? Releasing you isn't impossible, though I'm unsure what impact it would have on you.】
【Not necessary. Just pay your protection fees on time. You're of no use to me.】
【Oh? Are you implying… that constant dripping wears away the stone? Could your rules also be weakened?】
【Now that's intriguing. Have you heard of the rules of the Upper Realm? The origins of those Apostles and the deities who descended long ago?】
【Oh? I didn't expect you to know more than I thought. You're right—they are a form of energy, similar to your own existence.】
【Not exactly. They won't affect you in any way.】
【Heh, I've changed my mind. I'll grant you a physical form—a temporary dwelling place. Frankly, your current manifestation is rather jarring.】
【No need to rush. We're not even friends. If you need anything, just talk to Xiao Ai.】
Miaomiao hid within the barrier formed by golden light. Though she only grasped bits and pieces of the conversation, she committed every word to memory.
【Oh, and Little Dao, can you fly on a sword?】
【Tsk tsk tsk, I knew it…】
Xiao Ai took "Little Tian Dao" away, and the celestial palace in the sky slowly faded. Before long, the damaged space began to mend under Little Tian Dao's efforts. Fortunately, Little Tian Dao had cooperated well, so Xiao Ai hadn't torn this world apart. Repairing it shouldn't be too troublesome—it should be fully healed in three to five years…
【Xu Zhanfeng, come see me.】
The Lingxian Hall returned to its former tranquility. Su Cheng exhaled a long breath of relief before slowly sitting down and summoning Xu Zhanfeng.
Xu Zhanfeng had grown increasingly powerful. Now restored to his Great Perfection cultivation, he appeared even more ethereal and otherworldly than Su Cheng himself!
In mere moments, Su Cheng merely thought of him, and Xu Zhanfeng had already arrived!
"Xu Zhanfeng, can you fly on a sword?"
Xu Zhanfeng froze, inwardly wondering what kind of question this was.
"Er, Your Excellency, the art of sword flight is a technique used by cultivators at the Qi Refining stage or lower levels of the Foundation Establishment stage. I haven't used such a technique in thousands of years."
"I know that. So, can you?"
"Well… though one gains perfect recall after Foundation Establishment, that so-called sword flight was merely a fleeting thought back when I cultivated it…"
"Cut the crap! Miao Miao wants to learn sword flying. If you know how, teach me, and I'll teach her."
"I don't remember…"
Xu Zhanfeng's inner monologue: I deserve to die! How can I not even know sword flight? And I call myself a Great Perfection cultivator!
Miaomiao was already amused by this. Before long, Yu Lan was summoned too!
But Yu Lan was equally bewildered: "Su Cheng, have you any idea what you're saying?"
"Who do you think I am? I'm a dragon, the Dragon King! Have you ever seen a Dragon King flying on a sword?"
Su Cheng froze: "Then how did you fly when your cultivation was low? Did you use a flying artifact?"
Yu Lan placed her hands on her hips. Hearing Su Cheng's words, she was both annoyed and amused: "Could it be that I was born with the ability to fly? Ever heard of riding clouds and mist?"
Only then did Su Cheng realize—dragons were indeed born with the ability to fly…
He watched as Yu Lan, Xu Zhanfeng, and the Master stood there studying it. After half a day of research, they still couldn't figure it out!
To those in the know, they were studying sword flight. To the uninitiated, it looked like the trio was plotting world destruction!
Technical jargon flowed endlessly as they dissected the logic and concepts of sword-riding flight from every angle—theory to practice—consuming the entire afternoon!
But none of them could actually fly on a sword! One had spent millennia in a secret realm yet couldn't piece together his memories, another was born with the ability to ride clouds and mist, and as for Su Cheng… well, let's not even go there!
Flying is just instinct! Why carry a sword?
I just don't get it!
【Xiao Ai, can you fly on a sword?】
【Master, don't interrupt. Xiao Ai is busy.】
【Xiao Ai, Miao Miao wants to learn sword flight.】
【But Xiao Ai is really busy right now.】
【Xiao Ai, I'm truly at my wits' end. Please come help me.】
【Sigh, my master is hopeless. Xiao Ai is coming.】
Though it hadn't been long, Xiao Ai had already changed into three different outfits. Now she wore a black lab coat, looking like a researcher at some institute.
However, Miaomiao had never met Xunye. Had she, she would have recognized this black lab coat as identical to the one worn by Lord Xunye. He donned this coat during inspections, when guiding or participating in research projects.
Generally, Xun Ye only had three sets of clothing: divine armor for his primary duties, military dress uniforms for various events, and this black lab coat.
Though Xunye's black cloak is identical to Xiao Ai's, Xunye's features rank insignia and bears the emblem of the Executioner's Blade on its back.
As for Xiao Ai's robe, the space-slicing dagger emblem was relocated to the shoulder, while the back bore the mansion's insignia.
This doesn't mean Xiao Ai is starting anew. Though outsiders claim she's taken over the Executioner's Blade, within the organization she consistently refers to herself as the acting leader. She intends to return the position to Lord Xunye upon his return.
Naturally, she couldn't compare to Lord Xunye's flawlessly perfect figure. Even in a plain black robe, Lord Xunye's form remained strikingly curvaceous. Yet when Xiao Ai wore it, it looked like a child's raincoat…
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