Urban God-level Youth

The sun quickly rose, and bathed in the sunlight, a sense of warmth spread.

Dong Mengqi sat nearby, occasionally glancing at the young man practicing martial arts, then looking at Qin Hao beside her. She thoroughly enjoyed this life, and how wonderful it would be if it could always be like this?

But she knew it was impossible. Setting aside Qin Hao's situation, the feud of the Dong Family wouldn't allow her to stay here forever. It's a mission and a responsibility.

Throughout the morning, Qin Hao read numerous jade scrolls, through which he learned much about the events and powers of ancient times.

He also gained some insight into the formidable strength of the masters from those times, likely even surpassing the experts at the Supreme Realm.

In the afternoon, Qin Hao had nothing much to do and continued reading those ancient jade scrolls. Finally, in the afternoon, he found a jade scroll specifically introducing the Butian Sect.

It seemed this was intelligence gathered by the Zhu Dynasty's agency investigating the Butian Sect, and the information was compiled into a jade scroll.

Qin Hao's expression brightened as he read the contents and he examined it closely.

The Butian Sect is located on Butian Peak within the continent, a top-tier power. Within the sect, there are thirteen God Realm masters, twenty-eight Loose Cultivator-level masters, eight-seven Saint Realm experts, numerous Supreme-level masters...

After Qin Hao finished reading the overview of the Butian Sect, he was incredibly shocked by its immense strength.

Through these ancient secret insights, Qin Hao learned that beyond the Supreme Realm, there is the Sub-Saint Realm, Saint Realm, Demigod Realm, God Realm, and then Loose Cultivator.

He hadn't yet understood exactly what a Loose Cultivator was, but he felt sure these jade scrolls would provide the answer.

Butian Peak?

Qin Hao memorized the location and began searching specifically for Butian Peak's current position on the Hidden Dragon Continent, but after searching for half a day, there was no record of Butian Peak on the Hidden Dragon Continent.

He turned to Dong Mengqi beside him and asked, "Mengqi, do you have a detailed map of the Hidden Dragon Continent here?"

Dong Mengqi was startled for a few seconds before responding, "Yes, our family once left behind several maps of the continent, very comprehensive, recording almost every place. I'll go get them for you."

With that, Dong Mengqi hurried into the house to find her grandfather.

Qin Hao didn't have a complete map of the continent; the map he had was obtained from the Yunv Sect, and he wasn't sure if it was complete.

Of course, it's also possible that Butian Peak had been renamed and it's no longer called Butian Peak. However, no matter what the name changed to, the features of this peak generally wouldn't change.

Qin Hao didn't find any peaks with similar features on his map either.

Soon, Dong Mengqi returned with a jade scroll and said to Qin Hao, "This is the continental map inherited by our family. Take a look."

Qin Hao took a look at it and searched for Butian Peak on it but couldn't find it, which made him frown slightly.

This map is from tens of thousands of years ago, believed to be many times more accurate than Qin Hao's map. There were many marked places on it that Qin Hao's map didn't have.

Qin Hao stopped dwelling on it and continued reading those ancient jade scrolls of the Zhu Royal Family.

Three days later, Dong Mengqi's uncles and aunts all exited seclusion, and their cultvation levels all reached a uniform Grandmaster Realm. Dong Wenhui broke through to the Heavenly Human Realm after consuming Qin Hao's Heavenly Dust Elixir, appearing much younger now.

After Dong Mengqi's uncles and aunts exited seclusion, they began preparing for the marriage of Dong Mengqi and Qin Hao under Dong Wenhui's orders, which was a top priority.

Qin Hao had been reading those jade scrolls these past few days. Although there wasn't much on the Butian Sect in the later scrolls, Qin Hao nonetheless came to know many things.

In the Ancient Era, year 3233, the third emperor of the Zhu Dynasty failed in celestial ascension, and turned to cultivating as a Loose Cultivator, achieving a One-Turn Loose Cultivator in a hundred years, Two-Turn in a thousand years, Three-Turn in ten thousand years, and eventually achieving Nine-Turn Loose Cultivator after enduring nine heavenly tribulations, successfully ascending to the celestial realm.

This information revealed many secret insights to Qin Hao: Loose Cultivators have nine turns, requiring them to endure nine heavenly tribulations to ascend to the celestial realm.

The Celestial Realm?

In ancient times, cultivators could ascend to the Celestial Realm? But why hasn't it been heard of now, that cultivators ascended to the Celestial Realm?

Something must have happened in between; Qin Hao read the jade scrolls of the Zhu Dynasty, which recorded many masters ascending to the Celestial Realm and attaining immortality.

On the fifth day of Qin Hao's stay in Dong Family Village.

On this day, Dong Family Village was brightly decorated and bustling because it was Qin Hao and Dong Mengqi's wedding day.

Qin Hao left the homes of Dong Mengqi's uncles and aunts, then arrived at Dong Wenhui's home for the bride reception. Some children and aunts teased Qin Hao for a while, only letting him pass after he brought out some elixirs and Spirit Stones.

...

At night, after Qin Hao drank with the villagers of Dong Family Village, he returned to the wedding chamber.

In the new room, Dong Mengqi was dressed in a red festive robe, her figure enchanting and alluring, and her head was covered with a red veil.

Qin Hao picked up the festive scale from the table, which was a small rod used to lift the veil, and slowly lifted Dong Mengqi's red veil.

Dong Mengqi's flawless face was as white as jade. She looked up at Qin Hao, with genuine emotion in her eyes.

Qin Hao embraced her, and the two of them lay on the bed, wrapped in affection. This night was unforgettable for Dong Mengqi because she felt that only after the wedding could they truly be husband and wife and Dao companions.

The next day, Qin Hao and Dong Mengqi bid farewell to Dong Wenhui. Qin Hao still had to go to the Central Continent, and he had been at Dong Family Village for quite some time.

Hearing this, Dong Wenhui said, "Be careful on your journey; life is the most important."

Qin Hao and Dong Mengqi nodded: "Don't worry, Grandpa, we will be careful."

"Ah, come back often when you have the time." Dong Wenhui was deeply reluctant.

Dong Mengqi's eyes reddened: "Grandpa, please take good care of yourself."

Qin Hao took out many elixirs, while Dong Mengqi left a large amount of Spirit Stones: "Grandpa, keep these for cultivation. I have plenty of Spirit Stones, no need to worry."

Dong Wenhui didn't refuse, as the cultivation of everyone in Dong Family Village was indeed too low. With higher cultivation levels, everyone could live longer.

He escorted Qin Hao and Dong Mengqi to the edge of the village. When their uncles and aunts heard they were leaving, they hurriedly came out from their homes to see them off.

"Xiao Hao, Mengqi, why don't you stay a few more days? You've barely returned." An aunt said with great reluctance.

"Yes, stay a few more days."

Dong Mengqi smiled and said, "No, uncles and aunts, no need to see us off; Xiao Hao and I can go on our own."

They continued to see Qin Hao and Dong Mengqi off until they reached the entrance of the passageway. Qin Hao and Dong Mengqi waved to indicate goodbye, then turned and entered the passageway.

Over ten minutes later, Qin Hao and Dong Mengqi arrived at the exit. Dong Mengqi used a secret technique to open the exit, and they emerged from the passageway, heading towards the Heaven and Earth Academy.