Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

Chen Shixian used Chen Pingping to kill many powerful enemies and wiped out a few mid-tier powers, barely managing to restore the prestige of the Ancient Divine Body.

However, Chen Pingping looked dissatisfied. "I've helped you kill so many strong enemies. When will you teach me?"

"Oh?"

Chen Shixian glanced sideways at him. "Are you scolding me?"

She wanted to laugh!

The famous peerless genius, Chen Pingping, who made all the young talents of Central Continent pale in comparison, was now at her beck and call.

HMPH!

Serves you right for ignoring me before.

For keeping your cultivation level a secret from me.

And for mocking the Ancient Divine Body.

Go to hell!

Upon hearing these words, Chen Pingping grimaced. "I didn't! I spoke very softly just now!"

"You're still explaining?" she widened her eyes.

"..."

"Let me ask you, did you conceal your cultivation level before?" Chen Shixian stared at him intently.

It was obvious.

Chen Pingping remained silent.

She added, "That time, did you want Guang Xiaoyu to challenge me, only to intentionally lose to me, right?"

Chen Pingping: "..."

That had indeed crossed his mind. It was mainly because Chen Shixian had been too insistent back then, leaving him no other choice.

Chen Shixian huffed, "I am an Ancient Divine Body. It's fine if you don't want to fight me, but you let others come to humiliate me. What, are you the only one with talent?"

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry!"

PFFT!

Chen Shixian retorted, "I don't accept your apology. In short, you have to compensate me."

"Oh? Divine Weapon, Spirit Stone, Spiritual Medicine, Spirit Pill, Cultivation Technique, name your price..." Chen Pingping was also quite generous. He was in a hurry to operate the Heavenly Book; he had no choice but to compromise for now.

"There's one more thing," Chen Shixian said. "Before, our teacher said that marrying you could solve the great calamity of King Tao..."

"You can't be serious? You believe such things?"

"Shut up!"

Chen Shixian's anger flared. She had only wanted to test the waters, to see if there was any possibility, even though she couldn't clearly define her feelings for Chen Pingping.

But one thing she could confirm: her heart was in a bit of a panic, and she felt nervous. When she had mentioned it just now, her little heart had been thumping wildly.

This meant she was somewhat interested. Hmm, just somewhat, definitely not excessively so.

But she hadn't expected Chen Pingping to refute it so vehemently.

What?

Did he mean that I, this young lady, am not good enough?

That the Ancient Divine Body holds no appeal?

Or that I'm ugly?

That damned man!

Chen Shixian walked away with a stern face.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be angry!" Chen Pingping called out. "Hurry up and tell me the method! I need it now."

WHOOSH!

A beam of light shot from Chen Shixian's finger and entered Chen Pingping's mind—it was a Cultivation Technique that would allow him to operate the Heavenly Book.

She walked farther away, not wanting to deal with this fellow any longer.

Now that he had the Cultivation Technique, Chen Shixian was no longer of use to him. He smiled and began cultivating on the spot.

Chen Shixian, already far away, instinctively looked back but didn't see Chen Pingping chasing after her; she felt a twinge of disappointment.

So, it turns out I'm really not that outstanding after all!

Forget it, forget it!

I'm an Ancient Divine Body, after all! This is just a temporary setback. Given time, I'll surely be invincible among my peers. Then you'll see how I'll thrash you!

Oh no!

She seemed to recall something. Looking back again, she realized she had only given him the first part of the technique; there was still a second part! If he tried to forcefully operate the Heavenly Book without the complete method, he would suffer a backlash!

Chen Shixian hurried back.

Unfortunately, it was still a bit too late. Chen Pingping attained Enlightenment quickly, and in just a few minutes, he had grasped it and immediately tried to operate the Heavenly Book.

As a result, a powerful force burst forth from the Heavenly Book, blasting him away.

His body smashed into the ground, creating a large crater. He was covered in mud, his hair was a mess, and blood dripped from the corner of his mouth...

After climbing out of the mud pit, a figure stood quietly in front of him—it was Chen Shixian.

Chen Pingping, his face dark, asked, "Did you do that on purpose?"

"Say that I'm the most beautiful woman in this world," Chen Shixian said with a straight face, barely suppressing a smile.

"You're so ugly!"

THWACK!

She rapped him on the forehead.

Chen Shixian spoke, "That was just the first part; the second part is still in my hands. Without the complete Cultivation Technique, you won't be able to operate the Heavenly Book."

"Wow, you truly are a Fairy, the most beautiful woman in the world," Chen Pingping quickly changed his tune; he scrambled out, not caring about his disheveled state.

After cleaning the mud off himself, he then asked, "Can you give me the second part now?"

Chen Shixian asked, "Why do you want to operate the Heavenly Book? Be honest."

"I'm just curious!" Chen Pingping replied. "Hey, hey, hey, don't go! I'll tell you, I really will."

HMM!

"I wanted to calculate the exact location of the Heavenly Road."

"Anything else?"

"That's it!" he answered.

Chen Shixian stared at him intently. "The matter of the Heavenly Road is incredibly significant. It could affect the entire course of the Heaven Martial Continent and involves immense Karma. You think you can use a single page of the Heavenly Book to divine its location? That's impossible. No one in the entire Heaven Martial Continent can do that."

Chen Pingping remained silent.

"If you refuse to tell me, then forget it. I won't give you the second part," she said, shaking her head.

"Wait!" Chen Pingping said helplessly. "Don't leave just yet. I'll tell you. I mainly want to know the location of Chong Tower."

At those words, Chen Shixian grew solemn. "Is the rumor true? Are you really planning to make a move against Chong Tower?" After a pause, she added, "Even though you're powerful among the younger generation, able to crush ninety percent of the geniuses... Chong Tower is not an ordinary force."

Her "not ordinary" did not refer to Chong Tower's strength but to its roots.

This mysterious and powerful organization was not rooted in any corner of the Heaven Martial Continent, nor in Central Continent.

Chen Shixian continued, "At most, you could only destroy one of Chong Tower's strongholds in Central Continent. Of course, this stronghold will be guarded by very terrifying powerhouses, perhaps even by a God Level Slayer from the legends, who has been dormant all this time."

Chen Pingping exhaled a turbid breath, thinking of Princess Zi Ji's identity and origin, which was a huge headache for him. Netherworld royalty!

Tsk, tsk!

How many people in the entire Heaven Martial Continent even knew about the Netherworld?

Let alone a princess from there.

He guessed his Master must have known her identity and origins. Otherwise, Master wouldn't have accepted her as a Disciple before she was even born.

Moreover, from what he had witnessed, Princess Zi Ji likely carried a heavy burden of hatred.

An extraordinary origin, an extraordinary past.

She would undoubtedly have many extraordinary and formidable enemies.

As her Senior Brother, while he couldn't eliminate all of them—that would be detrimental to her cultivation—he definitely had to deal with those powerful entities lurking in the shadows.

The Bai Family, Chong Tower.

He couldn't let Zi Ji die under his protection. If Wen Yuqing returned and found out, she would probably obliterate him.

But as he thought about it, Chen Pingping suddenly grew confused, uncertain whether what he was doing was right or wrong.

Could he truly help Zi Ji?

Or would he end up pushing her into an abyss of no return?

"Forget it, I'll stop lecturing you," Chen Shixian shook her head. "This is your own business. If you die, I won't help collect your corpse."

Chen Pingping said cheerfully, "I have two younger Disciple sisters."

HMPH!

She snorted coldly. The thought of that fiercely protective Guang Xiaoyu, who always eyed her with hostility and utmost vigilance, annoyed her.

You're just a Junior Sister, a mere slip of a girl.

Chen Pingping treats you like his own little sister, yet you dare show hostility towards me?

The days are long; just you wait and see!

Without saying more, Chen Shixian gave the second part of the Cultivation Technique to Chen Pingping and then departed with a final, "Take care of yourself!"