Chapter 924 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

Leaving aside the fact that Yulingzi was trapped in the midst of her inner demons, making it highly unlikely for her to notice the outside world, even if she were to see the contents of the banner, her reaction wouldn't be one of joy. Instead, she would have wanted to find a crevice in the rocks to hide or eradicate every person present at the scene. Yet, this didn't hinder everyone's expression of affection for the petite master. Hearing Yulingzi's continuous screams, everyone's hearts were tangled with tension and discomfort. Facing the threefold heavenly tribulation, whether it be the lightning, fire, or the inner demons trial, each was exceedingly agonizing. A moment of inattention could lead to instant demise. The inner demons' trial lasted even longer than the trial by fire, stretching over twenty-seven days. After this period, the shadow engulfing Yulingzi began to transform. It unfurled like a lotus blossom, each petal opening from the outside. At the same time, from the void above, rainbow-colored auspicious light drifted down, bestowing a cleansing aura upon the onlookers. Their fatigue dissipated as if breaking through a longstanding bottleneck. "Many thanks to the ancestors of Xuan Ling Sect," The Great Elder Xuan Miao burst into tears and leaped into the arms of Elder Punishment Mu Jianxue, crying loudly, "Yulingzi has successfully transcended the tribulation!" With the emergence of the auspicious light, the dark clouds dispersed. From the blooming energy lotus, a gentle white radiance slowly ascended and settled before the crowd. Everyone's eyes widened, focusing on the dissipating white light. Then... A tall, majestic beauty with flowing long hair and a mature charm stepped out from the light. Tang Xin rubbed her eyes. "Where's Yulingzi?" The beautiful figure smiled slightly and beckoned Tang Xin with her finger, causing her to uncontrollably drift into the figure's embrace. "I am Yulingzi," the beauty laughed, "So, how would you like me to reward you?" Tang Xin swallowed hard. Upon closer observation, there indeed seemed to be a resemblance to Yulingzi, but the disparity was striking. Yulingzi's appearance just didn't fit this style... "Are you the Sect Master?" She still harbored disbelief. "Cultivating the Xuan Ling Art came with its price," the Sect Master spoke, pressing Tang Xin against herself, "Now that I've succeeded in transcending the tribulation, those previous issues are gone." "Is that so." The eldest disciple found herself at a loss for words. Yet, the crowd behind her erupted into a cacophony of complaints. "What, Yulingzi has changed? I can't accept this!" "No, this can't happen!" "I can't accept this, no, I can't!" "Such insolence," Yulingzi glared at the crowd, "You all wish I never grew up, right? I've tolerated you long enough, now is the time for a lesson!" The aura of a tribulation transcender emanated, as the Sect Master released the eldest disciple, preparing to exert force. Yet, she stumbled forward. Pfft! Subsequently, her body, along with her clothes, shrank in an instant returning to her original form after a few breaths. "What?" Yulingzi looked at her own body, unable to resist commenting, "Even at the transcending tribulation phase, this issue isn't resolved?!" "Marvelous!" "This is our Yulingzi!" "Thank the heavens, thank the natural order!" "Enough from you all, watch as I deal with you!" ... Yulingzi's nonetheless joyous transcendence of the heavenly tribulation was indeed a cause for celebration. The Xuan Ling Sect generously invited everyone who came to support or, rather, to join in the fun, into the sect for a grand feast that lasted three days. Several transcending tribulation powerhouses also came one after another to offer their congratulations. "From now on, you are our peer," Bai Master said, "Within the cultivation sects of Qingzhou, there aren't many tribulation transcenders actively participating in affairs, only about a dozen or so. It won’t be long before you get acquainted with them." "There are a few transcending tribulation hermits as well, but they are elusive and hard to encounter." Baihe Fairy also added. "Now, I finally have a say," Yulingzi spoke solemnly, "So, about the 'Seven Star Salvation' prophecy that I've heard from some of the younger ones, how much do you all actually know?" As the seniors discussed serious matters, the eldest disciple found herself sidelined, as if the previous mention of "a thorough reward" was just like those unfulfilled promises made by unscrupulous bosses to their hardworking employees. But, upon reflection, Tang Xin, now equipped with divine artifacts and medicinal pills, wanted for nothing. During Yulingzi's battle with her inner demons, Tang Xin, through refining a portion of the heavenly lightning within a broom, elevated her realm to the pinnacle of Nascent Soul, fulfilling Xinghong Senior's requirement. "What I can do is only this much," Xinghong Senior reminded her upon parting, "Your fate does not lie within the mandate of heaven, so I cannot offer much advice. But after these years of acquaintance, I believe that whatever you encounter in the future, being yourself is enough." "Miu miu, come back, I didn't mean the breakup, how could I bear to part ways with you..." Tang Xin's return to Xuan Ling Sect was, for its disciples, neither a major nor a minor event. "Tang Senior Sister, the very Tang Senior Sister I missed, my light of life, my heart's fire, my..." "Take it easy, how did you turn into a 'chuunibyou' literary girl in such a short time?" For cultivators, a decade or so isn't considered long. Some changes had occurred within Xuan Ling Sect, but overall, it remained as Tang Xin remembered. Only a few newly accepted disciples, who had never seen this legendary "eldest disciple," watched her from afar with a mix of curiosity and fear. "Don't be so formal, if you're going to watch, do so openly...and when you're done, remember to run a hundred laps around the training ground." Several friendly sects, upon hearing of Yulingzi's advancement to a tribulation transcender, also brought their disciples over to congratulate her. Tang Xin inquired about recent developments and learned that in these years, the Blood Sovereign Hall had hardly made any moves. After obtaining the clue to the "Sword," they seemed to have lost all interest in the Nine Provinces Continent, hiding in the void, plotting something. Although the cultivation world considered counteraction, they never reached a consensus. Perhaps Yulingzi's successful transcendence could bring about some changes. Currently, several of the Seven Stars were still in the secret realms, with no set date for their return. With nothing much to do, Tang Xin resumed her old habit—finding joy in "training" new disciples. "Now I realize, compared to Tang Senior Sister, Yirou Senior Sister was so gentle to us..." However, this joyous routine didn't last very long. A few months later, a significant event occurred in Qingzhou. "Blood Sovereign Hall has made a comeback," Yulingzi gathered everyone, sitting solemnly on the Sect Master's throne, and stated, "This time, they've abandoned schemes and indirect approaches, opting for the simplest and most direct method." "What's their objective?" Tang Xin frowned. "Geniuses," the Sect Master said with a furrowed brow, "They're sweeping across the continent, capturing young talented cultivators without regard for the cost!"