On a side peak outside the main peak of Fuyun Sect.
Wu Xiaode stood quietly on the branch of a pine tree, waiting for Song Qingsi.
She came up the mountain for him, how could he ignore her?
Besides, they had agreed to have a late-night snack together.
Time slowly passed by.
The main peak was brightly lit, and the faint sound of an elder from Fuyun Sect giving a welcoming speech could be heard.
Then the voice of Sect Leader Bai Zongmang echoed:
"On behalf of Fuyun Sect, I welcome..."
"It is an honor..."
"Now, allow me to say a few words..."
— These formal sect visits are always tedious.
Wu Xiaode, feeling utterly bored, casually released a black flame.
Darkness of the Reversed Five Elements · Ghost Flame.
This magic released dark fire with corrosive properties, making it extremely troublesome as it couldn't be extinguished with water magic.
— Ghost Flame is a Taoist Skill of the Dark Spirit Root.
After completely replacing Fang Yuming, he had become a true disciple of the sect, ranking second.
The Spirit Root was "dark."
There are ten types of Spirit Roots: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Light, Dark, and Sound.
The first five are the Positive Five Elements.
The latter five are rarer, known as the Reversed Five Elements.
— The Cultivation World is indeed fascinating.
Especially—
This Cultivation World is actually the Destiny System World, which is the core of the entire pilgrimage.
Wu Xiaode moved his finger slightly.
The Ghost Flame extinguished.
Looking around, countless threads descended from the sky, penetrated into the earth and heavens.
These were the threads of destiny.
They manipulated all destinies on earth, from beginning to end, from end to beginning, never ceasing.
Unaware if any Evil Demon came, could it contend with destiny?
He watched for a while, and suddenly a line of small bronze characters appeared before Wu Xiaode's eyes:
"Thanks to the power of 'Qingyun's Ambition,' you can see the facade of destiny."
Facade...
Just how to unearth the mysteries of this world?
"Nan Li," Wu Xiaode spoke, "What should I do to gain the arrogance of this world?"
"I can't say much, the backlash of the Law of Destiny is truly terrifying," Nan Li said.
"Whisper a little— say what you can," Wu Xiaode said.
"Then listen carefully, there's only one thing I can say," Nan Li said.
"Listening intently," Wu Xiaode said.
"Congratulations on earning this identity, and the gift of destiny, 'Qingyun's Ambition.' Please keep up the good work," Nan Li said.
Wu Xiaode squinted his eyes.
Fang Yuming was a sycophant all his life.
He changed his original destiny and replaced him.
In the Precepts Hall, he faced the combined attack of Junior Master Zhang and Fu Caier, cleared his name, and gained recognition.
Thus, he obtained "Qingyun's Ambition" and could see people's destinies.
Nan Li said, "Keep up the good work."
It's really simple logic—
He had just disrupted a node of destiny, and now, by continuing to disrupt these nodes, perhaps he would gain more rewards.
Recalling in detail what he saw when activating "Qingyun's Ambition"—
The next node of destiny was coming soon.
Tomorrow.
He exposed Fu Caier's deeds in public.
She accepted many gifts from Li Tao but still gave him no sincerity at all.
What did he do?
He had Li Tao list the gifts, scolded him openly, and drove Fu Caier away.
Fu Caier, isolated and betrayed, had to practice alone at the top of the Red Rock Peak in the back mountain, where she unexpectedly opened a relic.
With the gain from the relic, her cultivation soared!
Something that must happen to him is—
"Drive away Fu Caier."
Something that must happen to Fu Caier is—
"Go to the back mountain to cultivate, discover a relic."
Just as he had disrupted the node of destiny before, next, he must disrupt these nodes again.
But how?
Wu Xiaode pondered for a while, but found nothing, so he sighed, sat down cross-legged, and practiced the sect's spell.
Dantian was still injured.
This was also something that would inevitably happen.
— Heal first.
Wu Xiaode circulated his power to heal.
An hour later.
The mountain wind stirred.
He opened his eyes, only to see an exceptionally beautiful female cultivator standing on a pine branch on the cliff, listening with her hands behind her back.
Song Qingsi.
"Sorry to trouble you for coming this way," Wu Xiaode said.
Song Qingsi turned her head aside, gazing at the scenery of the mountains, and said leisurely:
"I happened to pass by Fuyun Sect, visiting a bit along the way, not specifically for your matter."
After a pause, she continued:
"I heard there's a peak called Cuiwei at the northwest end of Fuyun Sect, with white snow, cold springs flowing, and numerous exotic flowers and plants. Is this real, or merely a rumor?"
"Follow me," Wu Xiaode said.
With a leap, he flew into the mountain stream, heading northwest against the flow.
Song Qingsi had already followed along.
The two traveled alternately, beholding all the beautiful scenery between the mountains, when Song Qingsi suddenly said:
"Shall we spar a bit?"
"You can't use Divinity Transformation Realm power," Wu Xiaode said.
"Alright!" Song Qingsi agreed gladly.
The two drew their swords simultaneously, exchanging moves and attacks.
— This was indeed just sparring.
They leisurely ascended to the northwest Cuiwei Peak.
Song Qingsi's cheeks flushed, and she sheathed her sword, asking, "What was that move called?"
"Long Moon Sparse Shadow."
"Teach me?"
"Though I comprehended it, to learn that move without help, you need to grasp many prerequisite sword moves first."
"What do you mean by help?"
"Ahaha, don't mind that, let me first teach you some prerequisite sword moves, okay?"
"Alright."
...
A night passed.
Song Qingsi left.
They exchanged Communication Talismans, agreeing to meet again another day.
In fact.
It wouldn't be until the day of the Qingcheng Sword Sect's new Sect Leader inauguration ceremony, when Wu Xiaode accompanied the sect to attend, that they would meet again.
That was another node of destiny.
Wu Xiaode flew back to the sect's main peak, heading to the dining hall for breakfast.
As soon as he entered the dining hall, many disciples stood up to greet him.
"Second Senior Brother!"
"Greetings, Senior Brother!"
"Good morning, Second Senior Brother!"
Everyone greeted him.
"Good morning, everyone, please eat, no need to stand up," Wu Xiaode said with a gentle smile.
He glanced around and quickly noticed Fu Caier.
Fu Caier was sitting with Li Tao, poking at the porridge in her bowl with her chopsticks, obviously in a fit of pique.
Li Tao patiently coaxed her.
A righteous refusal of a love confession, one saying to wait until the Nascent Soul to come again.
——It was just yesterday, and now, overnight, you two are sticking together?
As expected——
Wu Xiaode shook his head and walked straight towards Fu Caier.
"I don't care, I want that Soul Condensing Pill, nothing else!"
Fu Caier was still acting spoiled in front of Li Tao.
When Wu Xiaode came over, all the disciples shut their mouths.
The two sensed something wrong, looked up together, and instantly saw Wu Xiaode.
Li Tao's face changed slightly, gave Fu Caier a push, signaling her to run quickly, while he stood up and said:
"Second Brother, good morning."
"Morning, don't block the way, I'm here to see Fu Caier." Wu Xiaode said.
"What happened yesterday is already over, Second Brother, spare Junior Sister Cai Er, please." Li Tao pleaded.
Wu Xiaode touched his nose, thinking to himself, do I really look so fierce?
"Fu Caier," he said.
Fu Caier stood up, gazing uncertainly at Wu Xiaode.
"Second Brother..."
"Come with me, I have something to tell you."
"Okay."
They walked out one after the other.
Li Tao wanted to follow, but Wu Xiaode stopped him with a wave of his hand.
"I have something to talk to her about, you don't have to come." Wu Xiaode said loudly in public.
Seeing Li Tao's worried face, Wu Xiaode chuckled and said loudly:
"What? Can't bear to part with your dream lover in broad daylight? Wasn't it agreed to meet at the Nascent Soul level?"
Li Tao's face turned red, and he was speechless.
Wu Xiaode strode out of the dining hall, soaring towards Red Rock Peak.
Fu Caier gritted her teeth and had to follow behind.
They both landed on the peak one after the other.
"Second Brother, what do you want to see me for?"
Fu Caier asked in confusion.
Although this place is remote, the disciples all saw her leaving with Wu Xiaode.
He couldn't possibly intend to kill her here.
Could he be planning to beat her up?
Wu Xiaode didn't respond immediately, surveying the surroundings, quickly locating the place shown in the destiny image, where the ruins were.
"You can cultivate in seclusion here," Wu Xiaode said.
Fu Caier was stunned.
This brother is getting more and more erratic.
But she had to talk to him sincerely, even plead with him.
Because she failed to kill him yesterday.
Because today, he is already Song Qingsi's prospective partner, everyone saw them flying out together late at night.
He is among the best in the sect in every aspect.
She couldn't possibly compete with him.
"I... my talent is lacking, I need a lot of resources to advance, if I cultivate on this desolate and remote peak, I'm afraid I'll never reach Golden Core until I die."
"Is Brother trying to have me die here?"
Fu Caier said.
"No," Wu Xiaode said.
He looked up at the sky.
Actually, from the beginning, his target was the mysteries of this world.
Since Fu Caier has such a bright future, why should he obstruct her, why should he follow the path of destiny?
Rather than that, it would be better—
"Yesterday you told me that you are maneuvering among many disciples for resources."
"You also want to attain Qingyun's Ambition." Wu Xiaode said.
Fu Caier nodded, looking at him in confusion.
He understood?
Then what?
Wu Xiaode pointed to a spot on Red Rock Peak and said:
"There's a ruin on this mountain, and the resources inside are enough for you to cultivate well."
"From now on, you won't need to run around every day chasing after resources from other disciples."
"Just focus on cultivating." With that, he cast a magic spell, hitting a certain rock on the mountainside.
Rumbling—
As the rock shattered, Wu Xiaode already waved his hand, setting up multiple prohibitions to cover the commotion there.
A cave appeared before the two of them.
Inside the cave, there was a stele with the large characters:
"Hidden Elixir Pavilion."
"——Fuyun Fairy."
Fu Caier's throat was hoarse; she excitedly said:
"It is... Fuyun Fairy..."
"Exactly, she's the founder, there must be many spiritual elixirs and medicines inside to aid your cultivation." Wu Xiaode said.
Fu Caier glanced at him and rushed into the cave, coming out after a while with a bulging storage bag.
"Brother, I tried to harm you yesterday, yet today you grant me such a great opportunity, why?"
Fu Caier asked, her face full of complicated emotions.
Wu Xiaode felt no ripple in his heart and said, "Would you be willing to go into seclusion here?"
——This was always Fu Caier's destined opportunity.
He merely helped her discover the secret a few hours earlier.
"Willing, of course, I'm willing!" Fu Caier said quickly.
Wu Xiaode nodded in satisfaction.
Two destiny nodes——
"Drive away Fu Caier" and "Go into seclusion in the back mountain and discover the ruins" were both completed.
However.
Neither party experienced any conflict, yet the destiny nodes were completed.
No conflict, no animosity.
Now, he even had a favor with Fu Caier.
——Let those "admirers" of Fu Caier ask, what reason would they have to take revenge, why would they kill him?
Ingratitude?
Wu Xiaode's lips curled slightly.
If the destiny track described Fu Caier's entire life intact, then moving forward, how would two people without any enmity end up killing each other?
Perhaps, with his efforts——
The nodes described by the destiny track would gradually fail to hold.
The professional term for this is "written collapse."
This was the method Wu Xiaode came up with.
He wanted to make destiny "collapse" Fu Caier's future, even "abandon" it!
"Seventh Sister, you have enough resources now."
"I hope you cultivate properly, and stop playing those low-level tea arts." Wu Xiaode advised, before flying away.
Only Fu Caier was left standing there in confusion.
She couldn't make sense of it.
But these resources were enough to achieve any cultivator's success!
He just gave them to her like that.
Why?
Fu Caier couldn't figure it out, and ultimately could only come up with one answer.
"Alright... you've always liked me."
"You're providing for me, not allowing me to use other people's resources anymore."
"The recent sudden refusal is actually because of Song Qingsi's appearance, right?"
Fu Caier silently analyzed.
"——So you still like me, right? Otherwise, why would you give me such an important ruin treasure?"
She said to herself, her face gradually turning red.
"So you want both, is that it?"
"You're going to great lengths to support me... actually wanting me to be your secret lover."
"Aren't I right, Second Brother?"
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