"What the hell are they talking about?" Yang Ze wanted to listen more, but unfortunately for him, the women talking there didn't stay in one place. In less than ten breaths, the voices disappeared, but Yang Ze was left there standing with a blank expression.

His opinion of Cang Yue was rather complicated. On one hand, she humiliated Lin Yue and Xiao Ruolan while forcing him to do unspeakable things to them, while on the other hand, she personally took him to the so-called ruins, and even promised to free him from the Duality Sect.

But even if her opinion of him improved, he wasn't willing to take a risk and stay in her sight. He could still vividly remember when she almost killed him when he refused her orders.

"I will just get out of this damn sect." Before, he thought he would stay here for a few weeks. It was the white-masked grand elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect who saved his life and brought him back here. Even when he was in a coma, she didn't kick him out; instead, she chose to keep the three of them in this house.

Initially, Yang Ze was thinking about finding her to personally thank her.

In his mind, Heavenly Sword Sect was the most suitable place for the current him. Not only did he not have to worry about his safety, but he could also get many valuable things here. He had already gotten the Spiritwing, and there were even more precious demonic beasts that he could acquire here.

But now...

If Cang Yue truly came here, he needed to get out of this place. Her mother was crazy enough to kill her own daughter. God knows what kind of crazy her daughter would be.

Thinking about it, he made up his mind to leave the Heavenly Sword Sect. None of the women he met till now were decent.

It wasn't until he reached back to his room that his footsteps suddenly paused as his eyes narrowed into slits.

He just noticed that he could use the daily sign in as well as Enlightenment talent again.

"What the!?" Yang Ze rubbed his eyes in disbelief before realising that he had slept for an entire day.

"..."

"No wonder I am feeling so relaxed and full of energy." With a wry smile, he just shook his head before focusing his gaze on the butterfly sitting on his shoulder. After making a bond with him, this little spiritwing would just sit on his shoulder all day long. If not for its glowing blue body, Yang Ze wouldn't even notice its presence.

"Without any hesitation, he used his daily sign-in on the talent illumination."

[Congratulations on getting luminous pearl.]

"Huh!?" Looking at the glowing pearl in his hand, Yang Ze was stunned for a long time. He even used his All-Seeing Eyes on it, but the only description he got was...

[Luminous Pearl: Used to light up the surroundings.]

"...." Were it before, Yang Ze wouldn't have minded this. But with his talent 'Night Vision', he had no use for this thing.

"Forget it." Shaking his head, he just placed it inside his robe. Perhaps he could sell it for some gold. After all, he couldn't always ask others for money.

He then sat on the bed before using his Enlightenment to visualise his third mortal object.

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A few hours ago, while Yang Ze was still asleep, the Duality Sect was bustling with excitement. It was finally the day their Sect Leader would host the banquet for the guests from all around the continent.

They, too, were hoping to see the might of their new sect leader with their own eyes.

After all, there hadn't been a single Heaven Step powerhouse in the history of Azure Dragon Continent, so no one knew exactly how powerful they were.

If their sect leader decided to show her might, it would make things clear for all and even give them a long-term goal to strive for.

The banquet started at seven in the morning. The guests were taken to a large open field. Even from a distance, one could see the numerous pillars etched on the ground, supporting a massive roof and just beneath them were luxurious gold-plated stairs leading to the top platform, where an impressive seat that was carved with innumerable precious metals and gems was placed.

As the guests arrived, they were greeted by the scent of exquisite food and drinks. After that, the Elders of the Duality Sect joined in, greeting every guest. They would take their time to converse with them and even have small laughs together.

One had to understand that the Guests who appeared there were mostly Grand Elders and even sect leaders of their respective sects. These were people who had stepped into the Soul Tempering realm.

Under any other circumstances, Elders of the Duality Sect with their Core Condesning realm weren't even worthy to greet them, much less talk like this. But with the addition of Yun Ning as their backer, everything changed. Even these powerhouses in the Soul Transformation realm have to think twice before saying anything.

The banquet was rather harmonious, with every person smiling and enjoying the feast. But amongst these celebrations, there were two spots which were covered in gloom and looked rather desolate.

The first one was the Heavenly Sword Sect's leader. Everyone here was well aware of the surprise attack she launched on the Duality Sect. If not for Yun Ning stepping into the heaven realm, the Duality Sect would have ceased to exist.

At the moment, no one dared to go anywhere near her.

Now that the Duality sect had a powerhouse in the Heaven Realm, they could raze the Heavenly Sword Sect to the ground if they wished to. The guests there would occasionally laugh and point in a mocking tone, but no one dared to go near her. Afraid that her bad luck might affect them.

And just like the old sect leader of the Sword Sect, there was one more person in the banquet who was standing alone quietly.

It was the Saintess of the Duality Sect as well as the only daughter of Yun Ning... Cang Yue.

But contrary to the leader of the sword sect, she wasn't an outcast. On the contrary, there were numerous people who wanted to greet her and even get on good terms with her.

But she didn't pay any attention to them. Her eyes were still glued to the luxurious empty seat on the platform above. She had already talked with the members of the Duality Sect and was aware of the events that took place after she was captured.

And when she heard that both the old sect leader as well as her sister Lin Wan were killed, she was overwhelmed with grief and guilt. One was the person who raised her with love and care. It wouldn't be wrong to say that the old woman was akin to her loving grandmother. And the other person was her Elder sister, whom she had been searching for throughout her life.

When she found her, she was over the moon. She wanted to rekindle their relationship and even spend time with her sister. But before she could, she was taken away from her once again. Only this time, she was never coming back.

Cang Yue spent the entire night in grief, bawling her eyes out. There were times she wanted to rush to her mother, but every time she managed to hold back.

Lin Yue's words inside the prison were still ringing in her ears. And with her mother refusing to see her, her initial doubt was turning into belief.

The banquet lasted till noon, when the person everyone was looking forward to finally made an appearance.

Wearing a long white robe that completely covered her enchanting figure, Yun Ning was slowly walking towards the luxurious seat. Her hair was tied up in the shape of a bun with an exquisite jade pin in between. Contrary to her usual demeanour, her eyes were crystal clear and her face radiated a charm that could hypnotise even a blind person.

But it wasn't her enchanting figure, her silky smooth feet without any shoes or socks, or her out-of-the-world appearance that attracted everyone's gaze.

Instead, it was the fact that she was walking in the air leisurely that sent shockwaves.

"FLY... SHE CAN FLY!"

"MY GOD, AM I DREAMING?"

"HEAVEN... HEAVEN REALM."

The moment she appeared in the air, the crowd went to a deathly still before erupting in noise.

Flying was something that couldn't be achieved by anyone. Even if one steps into the realm of Core Condenstaion and comprehends the Wind element, one wouldn't be able to fly.

At most, one would be able to slow their falling speed and could even glide to a small distance. But they certainly couldn't achieve the feat of walking in the air.

Not only them, but even someone at the peak of Soul Tempering couldn't achieve this feat.

Flying was the ultimate dream and fantasy of every single cultivator. And now that Yun Ning was performing this feat in front of them... How could they stay calm?

If not for their sanity, they would have rushed forward to ask Yun Ning about the secret to achieving the Heaven Realm.

Ignoring the people clamouring beneath her like worms, Yun Ning leisurely walked in the air towards her seat before sitting there comfortably. She then reached towards her waist only to realise that she didn't bring her wine flask. In the end, she could only grumble inwardly before raising a hand. And the moment she raised her hand, every single person there stopped talking.

"Thank you for coming to this banquet. Everything was arranged hastily, so please don't mind the shabby celebrations."

"Sect leader is too modest." It was at this moment that an old woman wearing a luxurious golden robe stood up with a smile. She first bowed respectfully towards Yun Ning before speaking further. "We all heard about the unfortunate events that the Duality Sect has just gone through. And to show our condolences and our support, we specially brought things that could help your sect."

The moment she finished her sentence, a small carriage was pulled to the banquet area.

"One hundred pounds of rare star ore, one hundred pounds of the flame grass, five pounds of cold jade and fifty thousand gold coins."

"A humble gift from us."

"Please accept it, Sect Leader."

Yun Ning just nodded in response, but from the smile on the corner of her lips, it was clear that she was extremely satisfied.

After the first one, the second person soon stood up with their gifts.

One by one, they all began to present their gifts.

It took almost three hours for it to be over. And when it was the turn of the last person, the entire scene plunged into deathly silence.

An old woman walked to the front with a gentle smile before bowing respectfully to Yun Ning.

"Sect Leader of Heavenly Sword Sect, Jian Yu, greets venerable Yun Ning."

"Please accept this humble apology of mine."

Patting her hand, an exquisite carriage was slowly brought forward.

"Five hundred pounds of Qilin Grass, three hundred pounds of Lunar Crystal and three hundred thousand golds."

The moment she finished speaking, the guests sitting there drew in cold breath.

The price the Heavenly Sword Sect was willing to pay was truly impressive.

But the old woman wasn't done yet.

She personally picked up a small wooden box before heading towards Yun Ning.

A few of the Grand Elders and Elders wanted to stop her. God knows what kind of tricks she was playing. They didn't want their new sect leader to be under any type of danger. But to their surprise, Yun Ning just smiled and told them not to make any move.

Jian Yu finally stopped in front of Yun Ning before lifting up the box.

"This is the traitor who told us everything and even planned the night attack on the Duality Sect."

"And it is she who killed both the Sect Leader and your daughter Lin Wan."

Her words instantly created a shockwave amongst everyone present there. Especially amongst the members of the Duality Sect.

They hated the Heavenly Sword Sect to the bone, but it was only now that they realised that there was even a traitor.

No wonder... no wonder the Sect Leader died so suddenly.

In an instant, their eyes were filled with murderous rage. If not for the presence of Yun Ning, they would have rushed to tear Jian Yu into pieces.

"Oh!?" Yun Ning just raised an eyebrow before waving her hand, and with that, the wooden box shattered into dust, leaving behind a severed human head whose face was still frozen in the Expression of fear and disbelief.

The moment the head appeared in front of the crowd, everyone held their breath. Especially the members of the Duality Sect who couldn't believe their eyes.

It was the head of one of the people they trusted the most. It was the head of the person whom they respected the most.

It was the head of one of the Grand Elders.

It was the head of...

"Shen Yue"

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