Chapter 296: Every Action Has a Repercussion, Fate is Predetermined
Luo Cong’an officially joined the Heavenly Evolution Sect at the age of fifteen.
The sect had numerous disciples, along with countless outer disciples and general laborers.
She was, without a doubt, a fortunate individual.
Without needing to climb from the bottom, she started with a Golden Core elder as her backer, a feat that envied others.
What was even more envied, and even provoked jealousy, was Luo Cong’an’s terrifying talent.
In just one month, Luo Cong’an underwent a complete transformation from nothing to something.
While Miao Zhen’s unreserved help played a role, no one could deny Luo Cong’an’s formidable aptitude.
Her talent even attracted the attention of the Sect Master, who directly appointed her as a true disciple. He specially made an exception to open the sect’s secret realm for her exclusive use.
It was known that cultivating in the secret realm for a month was equivalent to three months outside.
However, such a heaven-defying secret realm also came with extremely stringent conditions.
Putting aside the immense resources required for its activation, the mere fact that only Qi Refining cultivators could enter made the secret realm somewhat unappealing yet too valuable to discard.
But it was exceptionally useful for nurturing disciples with outstanding talent like Luo Cong’an.
Miao Zhen, in return for bringing this prodigy to the sect, successfully obtained the Returning Origin Pill she desired.
The Returning Origin Pill had a simple and direct effect: it could directly extend a cultivator’s lifespan.
Golden Core cultivators lived for four to five hundred years, and Miao Zhen was nearing her end.
Without the Returning Origin Pill to extend her lifespan, she would likely have died with regret.
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One month after Luo Cong’an arrived at the Heavenly Evolution Sect.
At the entrance of the secret realm, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Evolution Sect and Miao Zhen stood a short distance away.
Watching the white-haired girl enter the secret realm alone, the Sect Master clasped his hands behind his back, a smile appearing on his face.
“This girl’s disposition and talent are truly exceptional. Especially this spiritual charm dao body, it can automatically purify and compress the spiritual energy within her body. How terrifying! With such a prodigy, why should our Heavenly Evolution Sect worry about its decline?”
Ambition flashed in the Sect Master’s eyes. “Back then, our Heavenly Evolution Sect was at the forefront of the four major righteous sects. We were so glorious! Now, under my leadership, it has fallen to this state.”
Miao Zhen concurred, “I originally thought the records in those ancient texts were just fabrications by cultivators. I never expected to actually encounter one.”
“It’s fortunate that I encountered her. If those from the Demonic Path had found her, her life would likely have a grim end.”
As she spoke, she suddenly thought of something and changed the subject. “However, this girl has deep ties to the mortal world. She even promised me she would return by the end of the year.”
The Sect Master froze at her words. Then, he extended a finger and pointed towards the girl’s retreating figure.
An invisible wave of spiritual energy rippled around her.
After doing so, the Sect Master resumed his smile.
He said, “It’s fine. I’ve already cast a spell on her to confuse her senses. Let her cultivate well in the secret realm for a few years.”
Miao Zhen was stunned. She had mentioned this to remind the Sect Master to notify Luo Cong’an when the time came, but he seemed to have misunderstood her intention.
The Sect Master glanced at her, as if discerning her thoughts, and coldly stated, “Opening the secret realm consumes countless resources. How can she enter and leave as she pleases?”
“When her cultivation surpasses the realm’s limit, she will naturally be expelled by the secret realm. This is how our Heavenly Evolution Sect has always trained prodigies. I’ve never heard of anyone wanting to come out early.”
The Sect Master paused, then his tone softened. “And if she wants to go home, our Heavenly Evolution Sect is not a sect that severs all worldly ties. We’re merely asking her to go back a few years later.”
But the Sect Master could never have imagined that Luo Cong’an would stay in the secret realm for a full thirteen years.
Even the most exceptional prodigies would, at most, stay in the secret realm for four or five years before being forcibly expelled.
However, due to her unique physique, Luo Cong’an could maximally compress her spiritual energy. As a result, her realm remained at Qi Refining, but the intensity of her internal spiritual energy had long since rivaled that of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.
The day Luo Cong’an emerged from the secret realm, the entire sect was shaken.
The Sect Master himself came to greet her.
But to everyone’s astonishment, the white-haired girl did not utter a single word to the Sect Master.
The moment she emerged, she unleashed all her spiritual energy and transformed into a meteor, flying at full speed in a certain direction.
Everyone was dumbfounded and looked to the Sect Master, hoping for an explanation.
But the Sect Master merely waved his sleeve, his face cycling through various emotions before he turned and left.
Miao Zhen, aware of the inner workings, followed him and asked, “Sect Master, do you need me to chase after her?”
The Sect Master stopped and chuckled lightly.
“No.”
“Letting her experience the difference between immortals and mortals in advance is not necessarily a bad thing.”
“Cultivators often spend decades in seclusion, which is a whole lifetime for ordinary mortals.”
“She will understand this principle.”
As for whether Luo Cong’an would depart and never return, the Sect Master was not worried.
The Heavenly Evolution Sect was her best choice.
Only the Heavenly Evolution Sect would spare no effort to help her.
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Thirteen years.
The moment she stepped out of the secret realm, all the unease and anticipation transformed into the stark reality of time’s passage.
When Luo Cong’an realized this, she felt no confusion or hesitation. Instead, she immediately flew towards Guanping City.
She didn’t even have time to question why they had done this.
Fortunately, she had already mastered the art of aerial flight in the secret realm, and her spiritual energy was pure enough to support her flight.
Her speed increased, her long hair scattered by the airflow, billowing in the air.
Luo Cong’an’s eyes were red.
She dared not think of anything else, only forcing herself to rush forward headlong.
A small city soon appeared in the distance.
Luo Cong’an, with a blank expression, landed on the cleared space outside the small courtyard.
Her feet made a soft crunching sound as she stepped into the snow.
The girl suddenly realized that the entire Guanping City was covered in a blanket of serene white snow.
She couldn’t help but think.
It was snowing heavily in Guanping the day she met Mister, just like now.
Luo Cong’an’s body trembled slightly, instinctively hugging herself.
Despite being a cultivator, she still felt the cold.
She quickly emerged from this state of being emotionally affected by returning home.
Step by step, the girl walked to the door of the small courtyard.
She extended her hand and gently knocked on the wooden door.
Next, she simply waited, patiently awaiting the moment the door would open.
Luo Cong’an’s thoughts began to drift again.
Would Mister open the door?
After thirteen years, Mister would have likely already married and had children…
Her thoughts didn’t last long.
Because with a creak, the wooden door opened, revealing a delicate face.
Luo Cong’an paused, wondering if this was Mister’s wife.
As Luo Cong’an was stunned, Xiaoyu was also observing her.
Xiaoyu was very surprised.
Could there truly be such a beautiful woman in the world?
She was almost as beautiful as Mister.
Thinking this, a look of understanding appeared in her eyes, and she said with realization, “You’re here for Mister’s funeral too, aren’t you?”
Outside the door, the girl’s pupils suddenly constricted.
(End of Chapter)
