However, he still concealed his aura, so that others wouldnât be able to tell that heâd reached the Heavenly Fate Realm. Recently, everything had been rather calm and Nie Li didnât want to disrupt the ongoing tranquility. Aside from attending lessons, he spent his time cultivating and sensing the power changes wrought within him by the newly integrated demon spirit.
The 1-fate Heavenly Fate Realm was still too low. He had to reach at least 2-fate in order qualify for heading into the outside world.
Upon reaching the Heavenly Fate Realm, a personâs cultivation speed would be extremely fast, given they had enough spiritual stones. Therefore, Nie Liâs cultivation soared madly, day by day.
Today, the sun shined brightly, the breeze was gentle, and fresh flowers bloomed abundantly.
Nie Li was training in Xiao Yuâs courtyard, as usual, when Gu Bei excitedly rushed in.
âNie Li, big news! Some disciples from the Heavenly Note and Skyblaze Sects have come to visit. Itâs said that all the Heavenly Note Sect members are women, many of whom are fairy-like beauties. Shall we take a look?â As Gu Bei spoke, the expression on his face had a trace of excitement as his gaze changed.
Nie Li was stunned for a brief moment. Disciples from the Heavenly Note and Skyblaze Sects have come to the Skysoul Institute?
Upon mentioning the Heavenly Note Sect, Nie Li thought of Ziyun and Ningâer and wondered if theyâd come. Itâd been a few months since heâd seen them and Nie Liâs heart was filled with yearning for the two of them.
Nie Li nodded. âSure, letâs go have a look.â
âDisciples of the Heavenly Note Sect and the Skyblaze Sect usually visit the Divine Feathers Sect once a year. Itâs to help the geniuses learn by interacting with each other, as well as for business. The Heavenly Note Sect is different from the Divine Feathers Sect in that all their disciples are female. Only a small number of them have contact with the outside world, other than getting what they need. Therefore, their sect is extremely united and is getting stronger and stronger. As for the Skyblaze Sect, their strength has been leaping in soars and bounds in the recent years and have even become the head of the six sects!â Gu Bei explained as they walked.
Nie Li and Gu Bei called Lu Piao to go with them, and the three of them headed to the main hall of the Skysoul Institute.
Xiao Yu was nowhere found; recently, heâd been busy with his own matters, so Nie Li and Lu Piao didnât bother much about it.
The main hall of the Skysoul Institute was bustling with activity, as heads bobbed up and down. Nie Li and his party couldnât squeeze through, no matter how hard they tried.
After they heard that people from the Heavenly Note and Skyblaze Sects were here, the disciples of the Skysoul Instituteâs various districts all gathered. Everyone was curious as to why theyâd come.
Gu Bei clearly had his own methods around the crowd. He brought Nie Li and Lu Piao to the side entrance. When the guards recognised Gu Bei, they let the group through.
Gu Bei smiled and explained, âThose people gathered out there are ordinary disciples. Recognised geniuses and descendants of the Divine Feathers Sectâs members usually gather in this side chamber.â
Indeed, there were fewer people in this side chamber. They numbered only a few hundred.
Gu Bei whispered in a low voice, âEvery time the various sects interact, each sectâs family descendents and geniuses brings out precious items for an auction. Those twenty Extraordinary Level growth rate demon spirits that you asked me to sell are all going to be in this auction as well. This is definitely a good chance to sell them.â
At Gu Beiâs words, Nie Li couldnât help smiling. It was true. Extraordinary Level growth rate demon spirits with Dragon Bloodlines were normally rather hard to sell. First of all, buyers were difficult to find; second, such goods would easily attract attention. However, if they were placed in an auction, it would attract much less attention.
However, Nie Li didnât pay much attention to the auction as he swept his gaze around his surroundings, searching for two silhouettes. He was wondering if Ziyun and Ningâer had come.
The side chamber bustled as geniuses and family descendants of the sects exchanged mutual greetings.
Right now, the six major righteous sects were allied as they fought the three demonic sects for rights over the Deityâs Lakes. In order for the alliance to continue, interactions between the younger generations were absolutely necessary. It would prevent them from fighting between themselves in the outside world.
That was why the various sects held these exchanges every year.
In the corner of the side chamber, sat a quiet and beautiful silhouette. Her beauty was simple and elegant, like a lotus flower breaking the surface of a pond. She attracted the attention of many of the surrounding disciples. They couldnât help inwardly sighing at such a beautiful girl!
Xiao Xue sat next to her and asked, âNingâer, do you think Nie Li and Lu Piao are here?â
Xiao Ningâer shook her head as she scanned around for Nie Liâs figure. âI donât know, either.â
After Ye Ziyun, Xiao Ningâer, and Xiao Xue reached the Heavenly Note Sect from the Tiny World, Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ningâer both displayed shocking talents. The two of them were famed as âthe Gemini Cosmoâ girls of the new class. Ye Ziyun was then chosen and allowed to enter the secret training grounds to cultivate, while Xiao Ningâer followed her Master and reached the 5-fate realm in cultivation. When Ningâer heard that the Heavenly Note Sect was sending people to the Divine Feathers Sect, she and Xiao Xue immediately went and registered their names. It was a pity that Ye Ziyun was still in the secret training grounds and couldnât be contacted; otherwise, she definitely wouldâve come.
Of course, she was looking forward to this visit to the Divine Feathers Sect so she could look for Nie Li!
The Heavenly Note Sect had sent a total of two hundred disciples to the Divine Feathers Sect. All were women and many had outstanding appearances that attracted attention, especially from the men of the Skyblaze Sect. Their eyes glowed upon seeing the women of the Heavenly Note Sect. And of course, Xiao Ningâer was undoubtedly one of the most dazzling female disciples of the Heavenly Note Sect.
A beautiful and enticing girl sat down next to Xiao Ningâer and chuckled. âIs Junior Sister Ningâer looking for someone?â
Upon seeing that woman, Xiao Xue immediately said in an unfriendly tone, âShen Ling, I donât think itâs any of your business as to who weâre looking for!â
Shen Ling gave an enchanting smile. âHow is it none of my business? Junior Sister Ningâer is one of the most dazzling geniuses among the newcomers. Sheâs already reached the 5-fate realm at such a young age. Of course, sheâll be the Heavenly Note Sectâs future pride. If Junior Sister Ningâer is interested in a guy, of course Iâll need to take a look for myself and see just what kind of man can make our beloved fairy fall for him! I wonder, is he someone I know?â
Xiao Ningâer furrowed her brows a little. She didnât like Shen Ling, either. However, in terms of seniority, Shen Ling was still her Senior Sister. Therefore, even though she was unhappy, she didnât show it. âSenior Sister Shen doesnât need to waste your effort on this. Senior Sister Shen wouldnât know of the person Iâm looking for!â
Shen Ning smiled with her lips pursed. âOh? Thatâs a pity, I thought that it was Young Master Ye!â
Xiao Ningâer is well aware of this Young Master Ye that Shen Ling mentioned. His name was Ye Xuan, a descendant of the number one family within the Skyblaze Sect. Itâs said that he also had extraordinary talent and had reached the 9-fate Heavenly Fate Realm by the age of twenty. Now, he was trying to get into the Heavenly Star Realm. Shen Ling was probably bribed by Ye Xuan; that was why sheâd kept talking about him by her side.
If Shen Ling thought that Ye Xuanâs identity would be able to move Ningâer, then she was dead wrong. Xiao Ningâer would never hold much regard for such things. There was only one person she placed in her heart, and that person was Nie Li!
Some distance away, there stood a group of people deep in conversation. One youth among them kept throwing glances towards Xiao Ningâer and Xiao Xue, as the two girls looked around.
That youth was surrounded by many pinnacle geniuses and family descendants of both the Divine Feathers and Skyblaze Sects. Li Xingyun, Murong Yu, and Long Yuyin were among them.
Murong Yu smiled and moved closer to Ye Xuan. âIt looks like brother Ye Xuan is rather interested in that girl from the Heavenly Note Sect! With your identity, wouldnât she already be within your grasp?â
Ye Xuan shook his head. âBrother Murong, youâre wrong to say such words. In this world, everyone has their likes and dislikes. Some are fond of wealth, some are lustful. But how could vulgar girls like that possibly attract my eyes, the eyes of Ye Xuan?â
Murong Yu looked towards the girls in astonishment. âOh? Then perhaps the girl who youâre interested in has a heart of stone? How could she not be moved by such a genius like yourself? I wonder who she is?â
If wealth and power could not move her, then there was only one possibility: that girl definitely did not have an ordinary identity.
Ye Xuan replied in admiration of her, âIâve asked around. Sheâs a newcomer genius of the Heavenly Note Sect, from the Tiny world. Sheâs already reached the 5-fate realm at such a young age and is famed as one of the âGemini Cosmoâ girls. Her cultivating speed is simply shocking. Furthermore, she has quite the prestige within the Heavenly Note Sect. Itâs hard to imagine that sheâs so young! After all, she doesnât have much of a family background!â
The Tiny World? An uneasy feeling arose in Murong Yuâs heart.
Nonetheless, he gave a light smile. ââA fair and graceful woman is sought by many gentlemen.â As the proverb goes, âan overbearing girl fears a persistent man!ââ
Ye Xuan shook his head and said. âThat wonât work. She hardly smiles or talks. It was hard to even have a conversation with her. On the way here, Iâve tried countless times!â Ye Xuan looked at the girl from a distance. Perhaps that was why she aroused a conquering desire in his heart.
Because of Ye Xuan, all of the Divine Feathers and Skyblaze Sectsâ disciples couldnât help looking over at Xiao Ningâer, curious to what kind of person couldâve made Ye Xuan constantly think about her. When they saw Xiao Ningâer, they simply had to sigh at her beauty.
However, she was already Ye Xuanâs target, so, of course, they wouldnât approach her.
The disciples of the Heavenly Note Sect were all female. Not a single male could be seen within that sect. The majority of the female disciples stayed in the sect to cultivate, unwilling to venture outside. Although Xiao Ningâer had a cold character, she was still willing to come out from the Heavenly Note Sect. That implied that her mortal heart<sup></sup>Â was still there.
But even Ye Xuan couldnât enter her eyes?
Of course, everyone only thought that on the inside. No one dared to say it out loud.
As the boys conversed, Xiao Ningâer suddenly stood up and a smile blossomed on her face. Her dazzling countenance made everyone dazed just by looked at her. They never imagined that the cold and prideful Xiao Ningâer could actually show such a beautiful smile.
That smile clearly announced that she had found her lover!