Chapter 782: Chapter 433: Heaven and Earth in Love

"What exactly happened?"

Wei Qingye came without even cleaning off the bloodstains on his body.

He stood there with a sword in hand.

Anyone who didn’t know might think he was here seeking revenge.

The others also looked serious, especially Spring Sun Taoist, who came up to have a close look at Li Ye, then turned and walked away.

This kid always gets into some kind of trouble.

The Sect Leader, upon hearing the news that Li Ye might be in trouble, hurried back as quickly as possible, only to find that there was nothing wrong at all.

He had merely overexerted his mana and spirit.

She even felt that Li Ye’s divine techniques had improved a bit.

What a waste of time!

So she just left, while Li Ye, opening his mouth, still didn’t know what to say, and could only sigh.

He cupped his hands to the others and said:

"Fellow cultivators, uncles, brothers, sisters... I am fine."

"It’s just that I felt something earlier, and attempted a little experiment."

"Fortunately, it worked out. Why not come in for some rest, and we can chat about your experiences in the Outer Domain, how does that sound?"

Hearing Li Ye say this,

And seeing that he really was unharmed,

The cultivators became curious about what exactly Li Ye had done.

Earlier, hearing the anxious words left in the message jade talismans from disciples or juniors, it almost felt like the sky was falling.

"Then thank you for your hospitality, Brother Li."

"It’s just right that we also discuss what each of us has been doing; united efforts are needed to overcome this catastrophe."

"Sigh, life in the Outer Domain is really miserable, Brother Li, this time you must prepare some fine dishes!"

Hearing this, Li Ye immediately said:

"Certainly."

"Fellow cultivators, if you are tired or need to wash away the dust, you may first soak in the hot springs. I will set up a banquet in the garden, waiting for your esteemed presence!"

The City Lord’s Mansion, after all.

Even though Li Ye doesn’t need hot springs, such basic amenities must be in place in a City Lord’s Mansion, otherwise, if any guests came, would he have to build one on the spot?

"You come with me!" Wei Qingye stepped forward and grabbed Li Ye’s sleeve, "What good deed have you done to look so happy?"

Li Ye helplessly let himself be pulled along, led by the beaver to a private hot spring, surrounded by a grove of peach blossoms, with only Li Ye and Wei Qingye present.

The only sounds were the gentle breeze and the water gushing from a large lotus fountain nearby, accompanied by the fragrance of peach blossoms, truly a calming setting.

Without needing many words, the two changed clothes and entered the hot spring.

At first, neither of them spoke.

A fruit platter brought by the beaver floated on the water, exuding fruity scents.

After about half a cup of tea’s time.

Li Ye took the initiative to speak:

"I believe I’ve found a method that allows mortals to cultivate."

His voice was calm, like he was merely discussing what to eat.

"..."

"Ah!?"

"What?"

Even with a Sword Cultivator’s quick reflexes, it took a moment for him to react.

Once he realized, he stood up abruptly, the Sword Qi making the hot spring’s water splash everywhere, and he excitedly looked at Li Ye.

"Really?"

"Truly?"

"You better not be tricking me!"

Compared to other paths of cultivation, Sword Cultivators rely more on perception and innate talent, often with many swordsmen among common folk possessing great insight, able to perform some cultivation sword techniques even without gathering Spiritual Qi.

They are quite renowned among the populace.

But this also means their path gets cut off there.

Mundane sword techniques naturally cannot compare to the divine techniques of cultivators, yet more advanced swordsmanship cannot be further honed without a Spirit Root to enter the Dao.

This has left many powerful swordsmen dying in discontent at their peak; the heavenly path is hard to find, the immortal path broken, a perpetual pain for proud swordsmen.

Wei Qingye had seen many such swordsmen.

The decline of heroes is truly frustrating.

"Mm."

Li Ye didn’t understand why he was so excited, extending his hand to watch the water flow through his pale palm, speaking softly:

"I was trying just that earlier."

"And it’s already considered a success."

Hearing this, Wei Qingye grew even more excited, pacing back and forth in the hot spring until Li Ye, a bit annoyed, used a vine to pull him back into the water, finally settling him down.

Yet his tone remained excited:

"If that’s true... Brother Li, you would indeed be remembered in history!"

"But my concern is that this Dharma Method is something I overheard from a cultivator of the Gnostic School. They might have already delved deeper into research, perhaps... even developing their own army of cultivators."

Li Ye’s words caused him to pause slightly.

Calming down, his tone became serious: "You heard this from a cultivator of the Gnostic School?"

"That could be troublesome indeed."

"...However, they likely don’t have your advantage."

"That’s true, I accomplished it using the Emotion Song." Li Ye reclined on the jade-carved pool wall, gazing at the daylight of the Heavenly Dome.

He spoke with an ethereal tone: "Moreover, I also heard some intel that they intend to recreate the great spectral images from the Divine Enthronement Calamity, to add color to this Chaotic Cosmos."

Wei Qingye was taken aback.

Then he abruptly submerged his head in the spring water.

A slightly muffled voice came through:

"Had I known, I wouldn’t have rushed back to see you, only to receive such bad news, and I’m the first to know."

"No way!"

He burst out of the water.

Pulling Li Ye along, he wanted to leave: "I cannot bear this burden alone; we must tell the others as well!"