hotmtlnovel Chapter 9 - The Insane Speed of the Hongmeng Space!
Chapter 9 - The Insane Speed of the Hongmeng Space!
Chapter 9: The Insane Speed of the Hongmeng Space!
“Senior Brother, why don’t you rest in the cave and recover your spiritual energy? I’ll stand guard at the entrance to make sure no passing cultivators disturb you. Once you’ve recovered, we can switch,” Fu Qu suggested.
“When did you become so cautious? This isn’t like you at all,” Xiao Yu teased.
“I learned it from you, alright? When travelling outside, it’s better to be careful. After what happened at Tianyao Gorge, I’m growing up too!” Fu Qu crossed her arms indignantly.
“Growing up? Where exactly have you grown? Let me take a closer look,” Xiao Yu said playfully as he circled her. His gaze briefly fell to her upper body, and he laughed. “No changes at all. Well, maybe one thing got bigger—but your brain is still the same.”
“Ugh! You’re so annoying! Stop teasing me!” Fu Qu pouted, her face turning crimson.
“Alright, alright, don’t get mad. I’m just joking. I’ll head into the cave first, so stand guard out here, and shout if anything happens,” Xiao Yu said with a smile before walking into the cave.
Fu Qu nodded, then stood at the entrance. She retrieved eight array flags from her storage pouch and planted them around the cave. If anyone attacked, the array would serve as a layer of protection.
Inside the cave, Xiao Yu sat cross-legged on a stone and commanded the system in his mind.
“System, I want to enter the Hongmeng Space.”
Host, the Hongmeng Space exists within your mind. Simply close your eyes and focus your thoughts to enter or exit at will, the system explained.
“Alright, let’s give it a try.”
Xiao Yu nodded, closed his eyes, and activated his thoughts. A sensation of his body being pulled away washed over him.
“Senior Brother, you’ve always treated me wonderfully. Why are you asking this out of nowhere?” Fu Qu replied, confused.
“There’s something very important I need to tell you. I’ve thought long and hard about this, but you must promise to keep it a secret, even from Master. Can you do that?” Xiao Yu said solemnly, his eyes fixed on hers.
“What is it? Tell me first,” Fu Qu asked, still puzzled.
“A year ago, while I was travelling outside, I came across a high-grade magical artefact. It’s incredibly valuable, and I didn’t want to use it unless absolutely necessary. But the situation earlier was too dangerous, so I had no choice. You must keep this a secret for me,” Xiao Yu explained.
In truth, the Seal of Mountains and Rivers had come from the system. However, to hide the system’s existence, Xiao Yu concocted a more believable story.
“You mean that jade seal you used to smash that Wu guy is a high-grade artifact?” Fu Qu exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief. She had already suspected it when she saw its power, but hearing it confirmed left her amazed.
“Yes, it’s my greatest trump card. If Master asks about it in the future, you need to help me keep it a secret,” Xiao Yu said seriously.
There was no way the events at Tianyao Gorge could be concealed forever. However, as long as the Seal of Mountains and Rivers remained a secret, the system would remain safe.
“Don’t worry, I’ll keep the secret,” Fu Qu promised. “But if my father asks how we managed to kill a Golden Core cultivator, what should I say?”
“Just tell him that although Wu was in the Golden Core stage, his immortal root was damaged, so his strength wasn’t that high. The two of us worked together, and with the help of One Leaf Obscures the Eye, we managed to defeat him,” Xiao Yu replied confidently.
With an artifact like One Leaf Obscures the Eye, it was plausible for two Foundation Establishment cultivators to defeat a weakened Golden Core opponent. Hansu Zhenren would have no reason to doubt their story.
“Got it. I’ll remember,” Fu Qu said with a nod. She trusted Xiao Yu completely and didn’t question his words.