Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 760: Li Qingran Has a Daoist Partner?

Chapter 760: Li Qingran Has a Daoist Partner?

Currently, only one cultivator from the Canglan Realm could go.

Once Li Qingran entered the Canglan Realm, the passage to the small thousand world would close.

This was the rule for most small thousand worlds.

It was a self-protection mechanism to prevent the influx of too many cultivators from the greater worlds, which could cause the world's rules to collapse.

Upon learning this news, a host of cultivators were deeply troubled.

Some felt they had lost the chance to travel through the small thousand world alongside the Qingran Fairy, while others lamented that they couldn't go to the small thousand world to gain experience, wondering just how long this bottleneck would continue to block their path.

However, the news about the small thousand world was merely disheartening.

Another piece of news left all the cultivators utterly dumbfounded.

For the myriad cultivators of the Cangyun Realm, this was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.

Many cultivators regarded Li Qingran as the very motivation and belief driving their cultivation.

The moment they learned Li Qingran had a Dao Companion, some even showed signs of verging on qi deviation.

…

That night, the crisp sound of shattered jade artifacts echoed from countless cave dwellings, and suppressed roars of grief resounded from many mountain peaks.

Several prodigies from the major sects, individuals who were usually arrogant and constantly competing with one another, had now, as if by unspoken agreement, gathered atop a desolate mountain peak.

No one spoke. They just silently brought out jars of spirit wine that had been cellared for centuries, downing them one after another.

The pungent liquor burned their innards, yet it could not extinguish the stifling frustration and bitterness in their hearts.

"Fairy Qingran! Wuwuwu…" The personal disciple of the Blade Sect's Fu Hongyu—Ximen Chuishui, usually renowned in the Cangyun Realm for his image as an aloof blade cultivator, a jade-like young master, and a somewhat prominent figure among the younger cultivators—was now clutching a wine jar, wailing and sobbing, his face a mess of tears and snot.

"How could she just have a Dao Companion all of a sudden! There was no sign before! Could it be they fell for each other in a single night?!"

Beside him, the young master of the Spirit Beast Sect, who usually paid the utmost attention to his demeanor, now had his robes carelessly open. At his feet, a rare Cloud-Patterned Leopard seemed to sense its master's grief and indignation, letting out low, mournful whimpers. The young master suddenly slapped his thigh. "I refuse to accept this! That clutch of Golden-Plumed Eagle eggs I haven't even hatched yet was meant to be one of the gifts for the Fairy!"

"What if someone deceived Fairy Qingran's feelings? Tricked her into becoming their Dao Companion? Otherwise, who could possibly be worthy of Fairy Qingran?!" someone proposed.

"No, that… that doesn't seem likely, does it?" another person said. "Fairy Qingran's Master is the Cangyun Realm's number one sword cultivator. Even if someone could deceive Fairy Qingran, could they also deceive the number one sword cultivator?"

The senior brother of the Qi Sect, his face flushed crimson, suddenly smashed his wine jar on the ground. "What's the damn use of just drinking and guessing here!? Tomorrow! We go to the Moon Shadow Sect! We have to… we have to see with our own eyes which bastard plucked the brightest star in our Cangyun Realm!"

"Yes! Let's go see!"

"I'll go too!"

"Count me in!"

"If Fairy Qingran was truly deceived, we'll go report it to the Chen Sword Master! We must make that villain pay the price!"

The pent-up emotions, having found an outlet, were instantly ignited by the alcohol.

As soon as the proposal was made, shouts of agreement rose one after another from the desolate mountain. And so, a group of thoroughly drunk prodigies settled on the plan.

…

The next day, as the sky was just beginning to lighten.

Outside the Moon Shadow Sect's mountain gate, usually shrouded in mist and exuding an aura of serene immortality, was already a scene of bustling noise and excitement.

Prodigy disciples from various sects, clad in their respective sect uniforms, had gathered in a dense crowd.

Some leaned against their spirit beasts with arms crossed, hiccupping from the lingering effects of drink. Others paced back and forth anxiously, having already crushed several green bricks underfoot. Still others craned their necks, straining to peer inside the mountain gate.

A combination of hangovers and emotional agitation had stripped these usually elegant and poised prodigies of any semblance of dignity.

The cacophony of noise, arguments, and complaints mingled together, making the place resemble a bustling marketplace that had just opened for business.

"We heard that Fairy Qingran has found a Dao Companion and have come specifically to offer our congratulations!" This was the more reserved approach.

"Let Fairy Qingran's Dao Companion come out! I want to see who has the gall!" This was from the hot-tempered ones.

"To become Fairy Qingran's Dao Companion, he must be one of the most outstanding young talents in the Cangyun Realm. I wonder if he can withstand a single move from my blade?!" This was from someone exceedingly confident in his own strength.

"Ahhhhh! Fairy Qingran! You actually took a Dao Companion! I challenge your Dao Companion to a life-and-death duel!" This was just pure insanity.

…

The few Moon Shadow Sect disciples guarding the gate had never witnessed such a spectacle.

These weren't ordinary cultivators. They were the treasured gems, the apple of the eye of every major sect.

The Moon Shadow Sect's current external policy was to maintain friendly relations and build alliances with other sects to jointly resist the Demon Race.

These sect prodigies were practically untouchable—you couldn't hit them, and you couldn't scold them either.

Gritting their teeth, the disciples tried to maintain order, but their voices were completely drowned out.

And also…

Since when did Li Qingran have a Dao Companion?

Even they, disciples of the Moon Shadow Sect, didn't know about this. How did these disciples from other sects find out first?

Who on earth was spreading rumors?!

Among the Moon Shadow Sect disciples trying to maintain order at the gate, a graceful figure pressed down her hood, concealing her face, her achievements and reputation deeply hidden.

Some things just needed a little push.

Without some stimulation, who knows how long that girl Qingran and the Chen Sword Master would take to make their relationship completely public.

"We want to see Li Qingran's Dao Companion!"

The shouts from the sect prodigies gradually unified, filled with fierce momentum.

And as these sect prodigies shouted, some ordinary disciples from other sects also followed the noise and gathered.

More and more people were arriving…

A young outer sect disciple, seeing the situation was about to spiral out of control, turned pale, spun around, and dashed into the sect.

He ran all the way, gasping for breath, and nearly collided with a Deacon Elder who had hurried over upon hearing the commotion. His voice trembled with fear, "E-Elder! It's terrible! They're rebelling!

Outside… there are so many people from other sects! They've surrounded our mountain gate!

They're clamoring to see… to see Sect Master Li's Dao Companion!"