Chapter 563: Bestowing Power in a Dream?

The incoming Sword Qi was incredibly sharp, rushing straight toward his face with a sound of tearing wind. Yu Xian’s pupils constricted sharply, and almost instinctively, he twisted his body to the side, narrowly dodging the fatal blow.

The Sword Qi grazed past his shoulder, slicing the green bamboo behind him clean in half.

He stabilized himself and scanned his surroundings sharply. Deep within the bamboo forest, a moon-white figure materialized like a phantom, holding a long sword, his gaze coldly locked onto him, radiating a chilling killing intent.

Yu Xian was stunned for a moment before realizing that someone from the Qingyun Sect had discovered him! Perhaps they had been spotted last time he brought Yun Yun out, which was why someone had been lying in wait for him here.

“Lu Xueqi? But judging by her age… Shuiyue?” Yu Xian thought to himself. Was this Xiaozhu Peak?

“Who are you, and why have you appeared on my Xiaozhu Peak repeatedly?” The voice of the woman in the moon-white Daoist robe was as cold and clear as jade striking stone, carrying an unquestionable interrogation.

Her figure stood tall and straight like a pine tree. Her moonlit Daoist robe fluttered gently in the slight breeze of the forest, making her look like an exiled Immortal descending to the mortal world, yet the coldness in her eyes could almost freeze the air.

Yu Xian’s heart tightened. Had he been exposed since his very first appearance? Was it only because he returned to the Small World promptly that he hadn’t been caught red-handed before? Had he finally run into trouble this time?

“Is the Fairy the Shuiyue Fairy, the Peak Master of Xiaozhu Peak?” Instead of answering, Yu Xian asked tentatively.

Great Master Shuiyue was the seventh-generation Peak Master of Qingyun Sect’s Xiaozhu Peak and Lu Xueqi’s Master. She was outwardly cold but inwardly warm, her Daoist bones concealing deep affection. Beneath the facade of a stern Master, she was a tragic figure burdened by emotional wounds yet fiercely protective of her Disciple, embodying the complex tension between sect responsibility and personal feelings.

She appeared to be around thirty years old, matching the Fairy before him perfectly.

The person who arrived was indeed Shuiyue, the Peak Master of Xiaozhu Peak.

Seeing that Yu Xian could name her identity in one breath, a flicker of surprise crossed Shuiyue’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by deeper vigilance.

“Since Your Excellency knows my identity, you should understand that trespassing on Xiaozhu Peak is a grave offense. State your name immediately and clearly explain your purpose for infiltrating my Qingyun Sect, or do not blame me for showing no mercy with my sword!” Shuiyue said coldly.

Having confirmed her identity, Yu Xian said nothing more. Instead, he directly brandished the xuanyuan sword, utilized the Taiji Xuanqing Dao Cultivation Technique, stepped on the Big Dipper, and pointed his sword toward the heavens. Instantly, dark clouds pressed down, and a vortex of thunder formed. Following that, lightning, like a Dragon, coursed and coiled around the blade of the xuanyuan sword, emitting a deafening roar. The surrounding air was instantly torn apart, and violent fluctuations of spiritual Qi spread outward from the two of them as the center. Bamboo leaves rustled, and dust flew up from the ground.

Upon seeing this, Shuiyue’s pupils shrank, and she exclaimed in shock: “Taiji Xuanqing Dao! Divine Sword Control Thunder True Art!”

She never expected that this person would know their Qingyun Sect’s Taiji Xuanqing Dao, and what’s more, his Realm was the Shangqing Realm, the same as hers!

“Who exactly are you, and why do you know my Qingyun Sect’s Cultivation Technique?” Shuiyue pointed her sword at Yu Xian, her voice laced with disbelief and anger.

This supreme Cultivation Technique of the Qingyun Sect had always only been taught to Sect Disciples and was absolutely never leaked. Not only did this strange man know it, but he could also operate the Divine Sword Control Thunder True Art with such mastery. There must be a secret hidden within that she did not know.

Seeing that Shuiyue had recognized his Cultivation Technique, Yu Xian stopped displaying it. He retracted his sword and ceased his movements. The thunderclouds instantly dispersed, and the sky returned to clarity.

“If I said I don’t know how I learned the Qingyun Sect’s Cultivation Technique, would you believe me? I only know that one day, while I was asleep, it seemed someone suddenly broke into my dream and taught me this Taiji Xuanqing Dao Cultivation Technique.

When I woke up, I found this technique deeply etched in my mind, as if I were born with it.” Yu Xian spread his hands in feigned helplessness, wearing an expression of utter bewilderment.

He knew such an explanation sounded absurd, but given the current situation, fabricating a flawed lie was worse than using this nearly bizarre explanation to confuse her and gauge her reaction.

Shuiyue was clearly extremely dissatisfied with this answer. Her delicate brows furrowed, and her long sword trembled slightly, emitting a faint, cold light on its blade.

“Nonsense! How can Qingyun’s secret methods be treated as such a jest by you? Bestowing power in a dream? How can such a preposterous thing exist in this world! You must have infiltrated my Qingyun Sect to steal the Cultivation Technique Secret Manual. Confess immediately!”

Her aura grew colder, clearly showing she was truly enraged.

Yu Xian inwardly acknowledged, ‘Just as I expected,’ but he maintained his innocent and helpless expression.

“Fairy, please calm your anger. Everything I said is the absolute truth, without the slightest falsehood. With the Fairy’s cultivation, can you not see how profound the Taiji Xuanqing Dao on my body is? If I were truly a thief of techniques, how could I have Cultivated to this Realm?

Furthermore, how would I dare to appear openly on Xiaozhu Peak and display the Divine Sword Control Thunder True Art in front of the Fairy?” As he spoke, he subtly observed the changes in Shuiyue’s expression.

Yu Xian’s words caused Shuiyue to pause slightly. Upon careful sensing, the Taiji Xuanqing Dao on the other party was indeed pure and profound. The time spent Cultivating it was definitely no less than hers! This made a sliver of doubt arise in her heart.

However, she was, after all, a Peak Master with rich experience, and she did not easily believe Yu Xian’s words. She said coldly, “Stop with your honeyed words! Regardless of how you acquired my Qingyun Cultivation Technique, trespassing on Xiaozhu Peak is a fact. If you do not provide a reasonable explanation today, do not even think about leaving here!”

With that, she flipped her wrist, and her long sword drew a flower-like arc, its momentum growing stronger. She was clearly prepared to strike at any moment.

“Alas, Fairy, please do not strike. I also began practicing this Taiji Xuanqing Dao in a dream. After realizing this technique belonged to the Qingyun Sect, I came here seeking answers to unravel the mystery of the power bestowed in my dream. In truth, I have always held the Qingyun Sect in high regard. Had I known I would disturb the Fairy, I would have notified you in advance and would never have dared to be so abrupt.

It is just that my situation is truly special. The events of the dream are mysterious, and I myself am completely bewildered. That is why I thought to try my luck first at Xiaozhu Peak, hoping to find some clues.” Yu Xian gestured for Shuiyue to hold her strike and continued to explain.

“Moreover, this is my first time coming to the Central Plains Continent and my first time at the Qingyun Sect. How could I possibly steal your Cultivation Technique and then Cultivate it to such a high Realm?” Yu Xian continued speaking.

“You have not appeared here for the first time!” Although Shuiyue’s heart was filled with questions, and what Yu Xian said did not sound false, she showed no sign of relaxing her vigilance.

“You mean the previous two times? I did appear here twice, but I never left the bamboo forest! You should be able to sense that.” Yu Xian spread his hands.

Shuiyue frowned. However, seeing that Yu Xian did not seem like a great villain, and his Taiji Xuanqing Dao was indeed profound, she said, “Your story is too incredible. Since you possess my Qingyun Sect’s Cultivation Technique, I will take you to see the Sect Leader! Let him decide.”

“That would be for the best. Perhaps he can enlighten me as well.” Yu Xian expressed his agreement without the slightest fear.

This made Shuiyue begin to believe that Yu Xian’s Cultivation Technique was not stolen.