Miaohua Palace.

Several elders were extremely depressed.

Southern Wilderness Province had heavenly phenomena—a rare treasure must have appeared in the world.

After the Palace Master learned the news, she actually wrote to Jun Changxiao, waiting for him to come before going together!

“Palace Master!”

Leng Xingyue truly couldn’t endure it: “High-level experts from every province have already successively entered Southern Wilderness Province. If we don’t depart now, we might miss the best opportunity!”

“No rush, no rush.”

Xi Jingxuan said: “Wait for Sect Master Jun to come.”

Today she wore a light blue Palace Master robe, her long black hair not pinned up but casually draped over her shoulders.

Leng Xingyue said helplessly: “It’ll take him at least three to five days to arrive. By then the treasure will be snatched by others.”

“Yes!”

Changsun Fanghua said: “We should depart quickly.”

Xi Jingxuan shook her head: “This heavenly phenomenon attracted many forces. To obtain the treasure, there’ll inevitably be fierce competition. With our Miaohua Palace’s strength, we may not be able to compete with them.”

Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue fell silent.

Southern Wilderness Province’s wilderness had risen with phenomena extremely clearly.

Forces from across Starfall Continent all received the news. Once the scramble began, it would inevitably be incomparably brutal.

Miaohua Palace was ultimately only a fourth-rate sect—there was still a large gap compared to second and third-rate sects.

However!

Joining forces with the Eternal Sect would enable obtaining the treasure?

Was the Palace Master so optimistic about Jun Changxiao?

Or had she already been captivated by him, unable to extricate herself, producing unreasoned absolute trust?

Though the elders were depressed, they could only comply and pray the treasure wouldn’t be discovered too early by various forces. Otherwise, it would be a wasted trip.

Swoosh—

Just then, a fierce wind suddenly swept through the sky.

“Hmm?”

Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue frowned, releasing their spiritual sense to see a flowing light rapidly approaching from afar.

“Wuhuang?!” Both exclaimed.

Swish!

In an instant, the flowing light that seemed at the horizon’s edge was already close at hand.

Jun Changxiao hovered outside Miaohua Palace’s mountain gate, a pair of mechanical wings behind him, calling out loudly: “Palace Master Xi, I’ve arrived.”

“It’s Sect Master Jun!” Xi Jingxuan said joyfully.

Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue were stunned.

This guy could actually fly—had he broken through to Wuhuang?

Not right!

It must be because of those wing-like things.

Perhaps some kind of rare treasure that could allow aerial flight!

Also, my Palace Master—he’s here, but you don’t need to appear so happy!

Jun Changxiao hadn’t come alone—Little Demon Fairy sat on his shoulder in human form.

Little Dragon originally planned to go with its master, but was entrusted with the important duty of guarding the sect.

Mainly worried this clueless guy would bicker with Little Demon Fairy.

…

Inside the great hall.

Jun Changxiao sat in the lower seat, cupping his hands: “Haven’t seen you in days, Palace Master Xi is more beautiful, more gorgeous.”

“Yes.”

Standing behind, Little Demon Fairy also blinked: “So pretty!”

Xi Jingxuan’s face flushed slightly.

“Hmph.”

Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue rolled their eyes, thinking: “Smooth-talking guy.”

Though the two were displeased with Jun Changxiao, they were also shocked.

After not seeing him for some time, the aura this young man emanated was very strong—his strength should have improved significantly!

“Sect Master Jun.”

Xi Jingxuan said with some self-reproach: “Sect affairs were busy—we didn’t attend your sect’s promotion celebration. Please don’t take offense.”

“No worries, no worries.”

Jun Changxiao didn’t mind.

Xi Jingxuan looked toward Little Demon Fairy, puzzled: “Who is this?”

Before Jun Changxiao could speak, Little Demon Fairy spoke first: “I’m Master’s contract beast!”

Contract beast?

Changsun Fanghua’s eyes immediately widened.

Could this adorable little girl not be human?

In their understanding, achieving human transformation meant the level had definitely reached spirit beast grade!

It seemed the news from Northeast Luzhou wasn’t false—this guy really had a contract beast comparable to Wuhuang level!

Going to Extreme Cold Palace to wreck the place—Miaohua Palace’s side naturally heard about it.

“I see.”

Xi Jingxuan said again: “I heard that not long ago, Sect Master Jun defeated Extreme Cold Palace’s Grand Elder?”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao said: “That old man came to my Eternal Sect causing trouble and was subdued by this Sect Master. He’s still sweeping the courtyard right now.”

Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue’s mouths twitched.

That was a Half-Step Martial Saint—their own sect didn’t even have such a high-level expert!

Xi Jingxuan said in surprise: “Has Sect Master Jun’s cultivation already reached Half-Step Martial Saint?”

Heh.

This woman was deliberately probing his depth?

“Not yet.”

Jun Changxiao said: “My Eternal Sect inherited from ancient times with unique divine abilities. Jun relied on such methods to defeat the Extreme Cold Palace elder.”

The martial world was already discussing this—he’d just go with the flow and use this to explain why he’d suddenly become stronger.

Xi Jingxuan smiled: “Sect Master Jun inherited from ancient times—truly unexpected.”

“Palace Master Xi, let’s discuss the main topic.”

Jun Changxiao said: “When do we depart for Southern Wilderness Province?”

He’d originally planned to go out and play around. Now with a rare treasure appearing, he naturally wanted to go look—maybe he could find large quantities of martial dao resources.

Honestly, rare treasures didn’t greatly attract Sect Master Jun, since products in the shop were all heaven-defying rare treasures.

What mattered most was still martial dao resources, like materials needed for Gathering Qi Pills, Spirit Tempering Pills, and Wuwang Pills—things the shop didn’t sell.

“Won’t Sect Master Jun rest a bit?”

“No need.”

“Alright then, we can depart now.”

…

On Miaohua Palace’s martial training field, several magnificently built horses were led over by disciples.

“Sect Master Jun.”

Xi Jingxuan walked out, smiling: “I specially purchased several Thousand Li Wind-Chasing Horses at high price—their speed isn’t inferior to your sect’s Hurricane Wolves.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Palace Master Xi plans to ride to Southern Wilderness Province?”

“Mm.” Xi Jingxuan nodded.

Jun Changxiao said: “That’s too slow.”

Looking at Little Demon Fairy, he ordered: “Transform to true form and bring Palace Master Xi to Southern Wilderness Province.”

“Okay!”

Little Demon Fairy nodded, landing in the training field’s central area. Her body was immediately enveloped in flowing light, then transformed into Magic Ridge Black Eagle’s true form.

“Flap! Flap!”

Two pitch-black wings spread open, her massive body appearing in everyone’s view.

“Hiss hiss hiss—” Several Thousand Li Wind-Chasing Horses cried out in alarm.

Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue’s eyes widened.

Such a cute little girl suddenly transforming into a massive eagle beast was truly shocking to the heart!

“Palace Master Xi.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Please board.”

“This…”

Xi Jingxuan considered briefly, then relied on feeling to land on the Magic Ridge Black Eagle’s back.

When Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue and other elders also tried to jump up, Jun Changxiao stopped them: “My apologies. My contract beast only carries those of noble status as Palace Master. You should ride the Thousand Li Wind-Chasing Horses to Southern Wilderness Province.”

“Take off!”

“Flap!”

“Flap!”

The Magic Ridge Black Eagle suddenly beat its wings, stirring up rolling dust, then instantly flew into the sky before swiftly heading south.

“Detestable!”

Changsun Fanghua said: “This guy is deliberately leaving us behind!”

“Palace Master can’t be alone with him!”

“Let’s go—we must catch up!”

The elders mounted the Thousand Li Wind-Chasing Horses and gave chase, but compared to flying spirit beasts, they were truly very slow.

Flap!

Flap!

In moments, the Magic Ridge Black Eagle had flown far away.

Xi Jingxuan’s black hair blew wildly in the wind, her face gradually reddening.

The elders hadn’t caught up—she was alone with Sect Master Jun, making her extremely nervous and at a loss.

“What to do, what to do…”

Xi Jingxuan’s heartbeat accelerated, becoming flustered.

“Palace Master Xi, hold on tight.”

Jun Changxiao instantly activated the Armed Wings, then flew out: “I’ll go on ahead.”

Swoosh—

In an instant, he vanished without a trace.

If Elder Wei were present, he’d definitely cover his forehead and collapse in despair: “Sect Master, you’re truly beyond saving!”