Chapter 75

Another morning had arrived. A young boy put on his school uniform and stood in front of the mirror, admiring his radiant blond hair. "I couldn't find the time to style it today." Luo Qingchuan rubbed his head and pushed open the front door from the hallway, letting the brilliance seep in, outlining the silhouette of the boy in darkness. He walked down the long street. Dust accumulated on the road, and a three-colored cat lazily lounged by the roadside, raising its front leg to scratch its face and then licking it. Hearing footsteps, the little cat raised its head in alert, looking up at the boy. It watched as the boy walked away, let out a long yawn, and swept its tail in a slightly lonely manner. "When it's just me and you, Douzi, you need to behave." In the girl's room, Su Ying Xue crouched by the door, gently stroking the cat's head, watching it purr contentedly, and then scratched its chin. The lazy cat was chubby like a ball, and Su Ying Xue couldn't even get it to go for a walk now. "Douzi, see you tonight..." Su Ying Xue softly chuckled, "Well... I might not be able to come back tonight, so you better eat well." Su Ying Xue straightened her slender legs and stood up, wearing a pure white pair of long stockings, her graceful figure as pure as the moon hanging high in the sky. Her black hair cascaded, revealing her flawless fair face, radiating a gentle warmth like moonlight. The corners of her rosy lips curled into an elegant smile, resembling a fairy in a palace. ...Just thinking about that person made her feel happy. Su Ying Xue hid the blush in her bright eyes and turned to walk out of the door. Under the sunlight, the girl stretched lazily. Everywhere she looked, there was a bright and gentle atmosphere. The morning in the city was filled with vitality. The windows of the buildings turned golden in color. Cars of various colors zoomed past on the road, signaling the start of another hurried and noisy day. Chen Yan Yu walked along the street, her cute face full of vigor despite not having slept all night. Her lovely appearance, as beautiful as jade, was illuminated by the morning light, and her clear eyes behind her sunglasses were filled with hope. There must be many people at school, so Chen Yan Yu decided to wear sunglasses. She put on her school uniform skirt, youthful and adorable, and the pink skirt made her radiate charm. Taking a few small steps, Chen Yan Yu lightly jumped, gracefully and agilely like a little deer. Her sunglasses drooped slightly, revealing the holy sun shining in her eyes. She smiled with the corners of her eyes curved. Adjusting her sunglasses, Chen Yan Yu continued walking forward cheerfully, swinging her slender arms back and forth. Her lonely figure moved through the crowd on the roadside, her steps light and graceful as if she was dancing softly. Her snow-white hair fluttered like a butterfly, attracting the gazes of countless onlookers. These gazes were not filled with greedy desire but instinctive admiration, marveling at the beauty that seemed otherworldly, now being displayed with real liveliness. As time passed, the footsteps of the three individuals gradually drew closer to each other in the vast and boundless city. The scenery around them continuously changed, but ultimately, it would all become the same picture. One person's steps came to a halt. The person who stopped was Luo Qingchuan. Because a fourth person appeared. As Luo Qingchuan walked into the school, a petite figure blocked his way. Lu Chu Ning stood under a parasol tree, the sunlight filtering through the gaps in the leaves and casting a colorful glow on her, making her appear stunningly clear. "You came early." Luo Qingchuan stood there, curious. "Teacher Chu Ning, what did you want to say? Did you have to meet me in person?" Last night, Lu Chu Ning did ask him to arrive at school early, but she didn't mention that she would personally intercept him. "It should be a reward, right? It's also a task I've given you, hehe." Lu Chu Ning raised her small hand towards Luo Qingchuan, gesturing for him to hold it. Luo Qingchuan could only obediently extend his hand, as Lu Chu Ning was in the Nascent Soul stage, his teacher, and aware of his secret. He dared not defy her. "Let's go," Lu Chu Ning said. Luo Qingchuan noticed that Lu Chu Ning's small face became serious. In the next moment, he saw white clouds appear around them, flowing like ribbons, forming large circles in the air, creating a heavenly atmosphere surrounding him and Lu Chu Ning. 'Cloud Step Technique from the Scroll of Clear Illumination?!' Luo Qingchuan was astonished and confused. However, soon his vision became solidified, as if he was surrounded by a whirlwind of thick white mist, obstructing his view. At the same time, mist started rising beneath Luo Qingchuan's feet. Almost instantly, he felt his soul momentarily wanting to leave his body, but Lu Chu Ning's soft and warm aura transmitted through her small hand held in his, shielding and stabilizing Luo Qingchuan's heart and soul. Luo Qingchuan felt completely secure with his teacher, who was in the Nascent Soul stage, by his side. 'It really is the Cloud Step Technique!' A top-tier technique that could only be performed in the Nascent Soul stage... No, it could already be considered a 'Divine Skill'! The Cloud Step Technique allowed the user to travel freely to any place they had been before. The prerequisite was reaching the appropriate stage, and the consumption of spiritual energy was immense, scaling up with each advancement in stage. Luo Qingchuan was filled with envy. However, compared to his 'Chaotic Shadow Step,' which could be used in combat, the Cloud Step Technique, although capable of long-distance travel and bringing people along, took a long time to cast and was slow, easily interrupted. The threshold for using this technique was very high, making it more stylish than practical. To be honest... this technique was in line with the saying, 'A step of an immortal traverses 30,000 miles,' and its grandeur was worthy of admiration. It was only suitable for long-distance travel. The white mist dissipated. Luo Qingchuan saw where he had been transported. Darkness. He was standing in an impenetrable void, unable to see anything. But Luo Qingchuan still held Lu Chu Ning's tender hand and could hear the girl's breathing as she stood beside him. 'Click' Lights turned on, revealing a large silver-white room. It resembled a conference hall, with icy walls on all sides and a massive round table surrounded by chairs in the center. Lu Chu Ning let go of Luo Qingchuan's hand. The boy looked around. "Where is this?" Luo Qingchuan couldn't help but ask in curiosity. Lu Chu Ning strolled by the round table and sat down on one of the chairs, crossing her legs under her dress. She said, "The Celestials." Luo Qingchuan suspected he had misheard and leaned closer to Lu Chu Ning, resting his hands on the table, his head turned to face her. "Teacher Chu Ning, what did you say?" Lu Chu Ning smiled slightly at him. "The Celestials, a secret organization composed of a small number of cultivators. You will be 'Number One' from now on, the leader of Team One. Of course, you still belong to me, your teacher, and will always be under my guidance." Luo Qingchuan frowned. It wasn't that he didn't understand. Because he already knew, Luo Qingchuan was astonished and couldn't believe that Lu Chu Ning had brought him here. Within the orthodox Daoist sects in Dragon Xia Kingdom, after the government's efforts, they came together to form an organization resembling an association called the 'Ten Thousand Immortal Dao Alliance.' Inside the Dao Alliance, there were numerous sects, including almost all the ancient lineages of Dragon Xia Kingdom. The Alliance was governed by seven individuals, each representing major sects, either as the highest elder or the head of a sect, holding positions of great prestige and extraordinary power. Within the Dao Alliance, these seven individuals were referred to as the 'Star Lords.' Lu Chu Ning, the youngest Star Lord in the Dao Alliance, hailed from the Clear Illumination Sect, which also possessed ancient legacies. Both of her parents were experts in the Golden Core stage. With only the Nascent Soul stage cultivation at her young age, Lu Chu Ning became one of the Star Lords, her spiritual energy barely recovered yet her Nascent Soul already reaching its limits. While the Dao Alliance appeared peaceful on the surface, turmoil brewed beneath, with power struggles and maneuvering for limited earthly resources. Various means were used to gain benefits, and some even colluded with the Demonic Cult. Where there were many people, there would always be a jianghu, nothing unusual. The Celestials, on the other hand, was an organization established by Lu Chu Ning to eliminate certain tumors, not to purge dissidents. For example, there was another small group within the Dao Alliance called the 'Heavenly Court.' In a future prophecy, shortly after Lu Chu Ning established the Celestials, she was imprisoned by someone, and many sought to usurp her position as the Star Lord, viewing her as a young and vulnerable girl, isolated and unsupported within the Dao Alliance. In the silent silver-white hall, Luo Qingchuan suddenly heard Lu Chu Ning let out a sigh, a slightly melancholic look on her youthful face. "Luo Qingchuan, there are bad people in the organization."