Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 856: Taking You on a Trip
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Chapter 856: A Journey to Another World
"This Bixixi is truly commendable; she possesses the exact temperament that I appreciate." Chen Huaian remarked, gesturing with a satisfied nod as he observed the Canglan Mirror.
For one aspiring to unify the expansive Canglan Realm and ascend the throne as an "Empress," both fairness and calculated, ruthless decisiveness are essential traits.
The former secures the loyalty of the common people, while the latter allows her to shatter the stagnant power structures of the elite and establish an absolute, singular rule.
While she will undoubtedly encounter unified resistance from the various Clans, such pressure is merely a fragile bubble that will burst at the slightest touch, provided she wields sufficient strength as her foundation.
With Li Qingran now brandishing her black World Ring, and Bixixi’s sharp intellect, the latter has likely already grasped the situation at hand. She is fully committed, serving as a vigilant protector for Li Qingran. Given that Bixixi is a Level 95 Legendary Battle Master, Li Qingran’s safety is effectively secured.
Yet, should the worst occur... doesn't he still possess his Sword Sphere?
Every activation of the Sword Sphere sends a direct notification to him. Under Bixixi’s current protection, however, such a contingency seems entirely unnecessary.
If Li Qingran were ever forced to deploy the Sword Sphere, he would simply offer her his direct attention then.
[Sweetheart, if you are pleased with Bixixi’s performance, please consider leaving a five-star review~]
A system notification bloomed within his field of vision.
Chen Huaian went silent for a moment. "..."
The little rascal is back to its old tricks. Does it not realize that a man like him does not hand out top ratings so easily? Hearts are fickle, after all!
If he absolutely had to provide a rating... "Three stars will suffice."
[Understood. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership~]
The interface vanished as quickly as it had arrived.
Chen Huaian dismissed the incident as a trivial interlude, unaware that the Golden Dragon King, fumbling with a device between its massive claws, suddenly paled.
The next instant, Smack! A massive, ethereal Golden Eyeball materialized behind the beast, lashing out with a bolt of lightning. This strike contained Laws of power far beyond what the Golden Dragon King could withstand. Instantly scorched and wailing in agony, the mighty dragon collapsed, writhing on the ground.
This was the severe penalty for failing to meet performance quotas—specifically, obtaining that perfect five-star rating from the customer.
The Golden Dragon King wept in frustration. Luckily, the Heavenly Dao’s Eye only struck once; any further punishment surely would have claimed its life.
"Damn it! Why did it deny a five-star rating? What could have possibly been inadequate?" The dragon shuddered as it pondered its failures. Everything seemed perfectly aligned with that lord’s directives. Frustrated and knowing no answers, it decided someone else would have to pay for its misery. Consequently, it summoned the Fallen Angel God, Lucifer, to the Golden Dragon Hall for an immediate, severe reprimand. Soon after, the battered and bruised Fallen Angel emerged from the hall, his obsequious grin replaced by a look of sheer despair. He too wondered where the error lay, but determined that once Bixixi concluded the Battle Soul Academy arena, he would instill a new divine revelation. Perhaps the trial for Bixixi’s godhood ascension was simply too lenient, allowing her to overlook efficiency. It was time to ramp up the stakes.
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"Sword Master Chen, I apologize for keeping you waiting. The materials for the Meridian Refining Technique are fully prepared, as requested." Just as Chen Huaian stowed away his mirror, Sect Master Renshou of the Spirit Beast Sect bowed respectfully outside the dwelling.
"Enter." Chen Huaian rose and transitioned to the entrance, noting the time. About three to five days had elapsed in the Cangyun Realm, aligning perfectly with the schedule Renshou had proposed.
The Sect Master walked in with measured caution. Having realized he was standing within the inner sanctum of the world’s foremost Sword Master, he kept his gaze downcast, not daring to survey the surroundings. He approached quietly and presented the items.
"Sword Master Chen, these are the components I have gathered. If I may ask, where is the beast possessing the ancestral Taotie bloodline? If it is目前 secured inside a demon gourd, I am prepared to begin the Meridian Refining Technique immediately to assist in its growth..."
Chen Huaian surveyed the contents of the tray. A white jade vial, smelling of pungent medicinal herbs; a wolf-hair brush with a gilded handle, vibrating with the residual energy of a powerful beast and haunted by a lingering Demonic Soul; and finally, a black inkstone carved from a tortoise shell, containing a crimson liquid that churned with both extreme heat and a frost-like chill.
These were, undoubtedly, rare artifacts. Even for a cultivator at the Great Ascension Stage, they were extraordinary. It was clear that Renshou had treated this task with the utmost gravity.
Witnessing such earnest dedication, Chen Huaian’s expression softened and grew more calculated. He valued honest, capable men; they were the perfect candidates for his inner circle of confidants. Since he planned to secure such loyalty, he saw no harm in revealing a few of his mysteries.
"My pet beast is currently elsewhere, not within this realm," Chen Huaian said, offering a cryptic smile.
"Not in this world?" Renshou stammered in disbelief. "Then how..."
"Though it resides in another, I can guide you there myself!" Chen Huaian produced the Sect Summoning Token with a solemn nod. "Renshou, your cultivation shows true promise and the potential for ascension. I formally invite you to serve as an Elder of the Moon Shadow Sect’s Spirit Beast Pavilion. From this moment forth, the Spirit Beast Sect is an official branch of our order. Do you accept?"
Renshou trembled. Ascension! The legendary peak of cultivation. The Sword Master was offering him a direct path. Without a moment’s hesitation, falling to his knees with a heavy thud, he bowed. "I am forever grateful for your favor, Master! I pledge the entirety of the Spirit Beast Sect to your cause!"
"Excellent," Chen Huaian said, a satisfied smirk forming. "Then come with me."
As Renshou’s name manifested upon the Sect Summoning Token, confirming his submission, Chen Huaian channeled his power and exited the game interface. A sudden, inescapable spatial ripple enveloped the Sect Master, casting him into a moment of blinding disorientation. When his vision finally cleared, he stood in a strange, otherworldly expanse. Before him stood the Sword Master, and looming in the distance, a colossal horror that made his very soul shatter in terror. It was... the Taotie!