Chapter 2299 Famous throughout the True Immortal Realm, Star-Spinning Fruit Tree

The fox's figure flickered, and it disappeared in a flash.

However, Zhai Tianfu looked at the departing figure of the fox and revealed a solemn expression.

Just then, a sigh suddenly came from behind Zhai Tianfu.

She was none other than a graceful and elegant young female cultivator.

“Husband, are you really planning to let Fox go? Although Fox cannot inherit your mantle, she is born with a seductive body and is a member of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox clan. Even if she stays by our side, she will be a great help to our Tianmu Cave when she grows up.”

"My lady, you are truly short-sighted. Everyone knows that Fox is exceptionally talented! But, no matter how good I have been to her all these years, she has never shown any intention of following me. Even if I try to keep her by my side, it will be of no use!"

"Then... why didn't you let the fox leave sooner, my husband?"

"Heh, the time isn't right. There's no point in letting the fox go!"

"Does my husband think that now is a good time to let the fox leave?"

"Isn't that so? The carefree swordsman Li Xiaoyao has returned to Zhongzhou. Moreover, he's become very close to Xiaoyao Peak, one of the seventy-two peaks. Rumor has it that Li Xiaoyao has even taken Bai Zhi, the grandson of the Xiaoyao Peak master, as his personal disciple!"

"This... the Peak Master of Xiaoyao Peak was originally a disciple of the Xiaoyao Immortal Sect. If we classify them by seniority, he is still a junior of the Xiaoyao Sword Immortal. Li Xiaoyao has taken the fourth grandson of the Peak Master of Xiaoyao Peak as his personal disciple. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"Hehe, sects value talent more than these interpersonal skills when it comes to inheritance. You haven't come out of seclusion all these years, so you know too little about these things."

"Hmph, my husband, you speak of me like that, but aren't you yourself quite ignorant of human relationships?"

"I'm just too lazy to bother with those social niceties. Speaking of Li Xiaoyao, I've heard that he has another personal disciple. His second personal disciple is quite mysterious. Even though we investigated secretly, we couldn't find any information about him. If I'm not mistaken, it should be Chen Xuan."

"No wonder my husband is letting Fox go now. Is he trying to give face to the Carefree Sword Immortal?"

"Give face to the Carefree Sword Immortal? My wife really overestimates me. My skills are utterly insignificant compared to his. If Chen Xuan is truly the Carefree Sword Immortal's personal disciple, and if Chen Xuan is indeed the fox's master, given the Carefree Sword Immortal's protective nature, if he brings Chen Xuan to demand the fox, do you think my husband will give it to him or not?"

"This... naturally we must give it to him. The Carefree Sword Immortal is very powerful; even the Cave Master might not be able to afford to offend him!"

"Who says otherwise? We might as well take this opportunity to let the fox go; we might even be able to forge a good relationship."

"Then... why didn't you let Chen Jiao go as well, my husband?"

"Hehe, the reason I'm not letting Chen Jiao go is because that kid still has some use to me. If Fox's master, Chen Xuan, weren't a disciple of the Carefree Sword Immortal, Fox could return to Tianmu Cave out of consideration for our past relationship, couldn't it?"

"I see. My husband's plan was truly meticulous!"

……

The Realm of True Immortals, Central Continent, Xiaoyao Peak.

At this moment, Bai Wentian, the peak master of Xiaoyao Peak, is in seclusion in a secret chamber, cultivating in seclusion.

Just then, a scream suddenly woke him up.

Wow!

Bai Wentian's divine thoughts scattered rapidly.

Seeing his fourth grandson, Bai Zhi, rushing rapidly towards the direction where he was in seclusion, Bai Wentian was startled.

Without a second thought, Bai Wentian rushed out of the secret room.

"What's wrong? Why are you so flustered? What happened?"

Bai Wentian looked still shaken.

When he released his divine sense and carefully examined the area for a long time, he found nothing unusual and became increasingly confused by Bai Zhi's expression.

"Grandpa, did you know that the Burial Sword Valley has recently opened?"

"Of course Grandpa knows. What were you yelling about just now?"

"Grandpa, you have no idea what happened in Burial Sword Valley. Someone has comprehended a full degree of the Free and Unfettered Sword Intent!"

"what?"

Bai Wentian was utterly shocked.

Looking at Bai Zhi, his expression became extremely complicated.

"I told you long ago to go and train in the Burial Sword Valley. You might find an opportunity to break through to the Golden Immortal realm. Unfortunately, you lazy thing, you just wouldn't go!"

"Now look what's happened! This opportunity that originally belonged to you has fallen into someone else's hands!"

Bai Wentian scolded him with a hint of disappointment.

He is the master of Xiaoyao Peak, one of the seventy-two peaks.

Bai Wentian's strength is beyond doubt.

However, the Bai family lineage has only had one son per generation for three generations.

Especially in Bai Wentian's generation, this kid became even more dissolute.

He had no desire to marry, have children, or expand his family line. He idled away his days, showing no interest in spiritual cultivation.

With the massive resources accumulated by the Bai family and the Xiaoyao Immortal Sect, he is still at the late-stage Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm.

To this day, no opportunity has been found to break through to the Golden Immortal realm.

This greatly disappointed Bai Wentian.

But Bai Zhi is ultimately the only bloodline of the Bai family.

He couldn't directly discipline his own grandson.

This drove Bai Wentian absolutely crazy!

"Grandpa, you can't say that. Do you know who this person is who has comprehended the Free and Unfettered Sword Intent and condensed the Free and Unfettered Sword Heart?"

"Hmph! Does it matter who it is? It's not you anyway, and it has nothing to do with you!"

"Grandpa! How can it have nothing to do with me? The person who comprehended the Free and Unfettered Sword Intent and condensed the Free and Unfettered Sword Heart is named Chen Xuan!"

"Chen Xuan? Who?"

"Chen Xuan is my junior brother! He's also my only true junior brother!"

"Ah, this...you mean another disciple of the Carefree Sword Immortal? No wonder he was able to comprehend twelve parts of the Carefree Sword Intent and condense the Carefree Sword Heart!"

Bai Wentian suddenly realized.

As a disciple of the Free and Unfettered Sword Sect, Bai Wentian naturally knew just how powerful the Free and Unfettered Sword Immortal Li Xiaoyao truly was.

Those who can be chosen by the carefree sword immortal are no ordinary people.

His own grandson, if not for being taken in as a personal disciple by Li Xiaoyao.

At this moment, Bai Wentian was already ready to make a move against Bai Zhi.

"Haha, Grandpa, do you think this has anything to do with me now? Haha... Grandpa, I heard that my junior brother has condensed the Free and Unfettered Sword Heart. I should go out and pay him a visit to express my gratitude. So, could I ask for leave so I can go out and congratulate my junior brother?"

Bai Zhi smiled slightly, his expression full of anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Bai Wentian suddenly realized what was going on.

My own son is such a disappointment!

They weren't really here to talk to me about anything serious; they were just taking this opportunity to say something and find a chance to go out and have some fun!

"Hehe, Bai Zhi! You're really something. Let's not even talk about whether Chen Xuan has condensed the Free and Unfettered Sword Heart and needs you, his senior brother, to go and congratulate him."

"You actually took this opportunity to deceive me, planning to go out and fool around. I won't let you get away with this!"

"From this moment on, you are confined to your home. You are not allowed to go anywhere. You may only leave the Bai family after you have advanced to the Golden Immortal realm!"

As he spoke, Bai Wentian casually grabbed, and a terrifying force of rules swept Bai Zhi away at lightning speed.

Soon, Bai Zhi's terrified and miserable cries came from afar.

"Grandpa...I...ah..."

Bai Wentian ignored the wails of his own grandson.

I rubbed my temples, feeling a headache coming on.

"This good-for-nothing is driving me crazy."

"However, Chen Xuan has actually managed to condense the Free and Unfettered Sword Heart. It seems that the rise of our Free and Unfettered Sword Sect is just around the corner! Haha..."

……

At this moment, Chen Xuan, who was in the Heavenly Sword Valley, was unaware that since his name was inscribed on the Genius Stele, it had already been known to all the major forces in the True Immortal Realm.

In particular, the forces associated with him were all exposed because of his status as an ascended cultivator.

"Fairy Xiao, I really didn't expect that you would also be in Heavenly Sword Valley!"

Chen Xuan looked at Xiao Qin, who had followed him, his eyes filled with surprise.

Xiao Qin smiled and said, "Brother Chen, you've caused such a commotion in Heavenly Sword Valley. If I didn't come and see, wouldn't I have a lifelong regret?"

"Hehe, we already agreed to come to Burial Valley of Swords together. I can't go back on my word, can I?"

As Xiao Qin spoke, her gaze towards Chen Xuan became somewhat complicated.

After all, Chen Xuan's reputation in the Burial Sword Valley now surpasses that of the Sword Prince.

As for a genius like Young Master Lingxu, he is completely unworthy to be compared with him.

As for Xiao Qin!

He was also far inferior to Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan himself, however, seemed unburdened by these empty titles.

He remained calm and composed.

"You flatter me, Fairy. My ability to comprehend the Free and Unfettered Sword Intent and condense the Free and Unfettered Sword Heart this time was largely due to luck!"

Seeing that Xiao Qin seemed somewhat skeptical, Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Fairy, I've heard that there are quite a few Star Pearls in Heavenly Sword Valley. I wonder where they are?"

"Why haven't I found it after searching for so long?"

Xiao Qin looked surprised.

Her beautiful eyes swept over Chen Peng, who was standing next to Chen Xuan, before she smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, are you searching for the Star Pearl for this fellow Daoist in preparation for breaking through to the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm?"

"I do know the whereabouts of the Star Pearl. Moreover, this item is also of some use to Elder Bai, so why don't we go together?"

Chen Xuan knew that this was Xiao Qin taking the initiative to show him goodwill.

He didn't mind.

"If that's the case, thank you very much, fairy!"

After thanking them, Chen Xuan and Xiao Qin flew swiftly towards the outside of Tianjian Valley.

Xiao Qin stopped when the group had been flying for about two days and were about to approach the entrance of Tianjian Valley.

"Brother Chen, if you go south for a thousand miles from here, you will reach the location of the Xingxuan Fruit Tree."

"The Star Pearl we want is the fruit of the Star Pearl Tree!"

"However, collecting the Star Pearls is no easy task. You'll see when we get there!"

Xiao Qin explained.

Chen Xuan nodded, thanked her, and continued on his way with Xiao Qin.

A distance of a thousand miles is only a little over an hour for a late-stage Celestial Immortal like Chen Xuan.

However, Chen Xuan, who was seeing the Star Whirl Fruit Tree for the first time, was completely shocked by what he saw.

The towering Star Whirl Fruit Tree, reaching thousands of feet in height, soared into the clouds.

On the Starry Fruit Tree, each fruit, resembling a star, emits a rich starlight.

Looking up from below, the tree full of star-shaped beads resembles a dazzling starry sky.

"What a dazzling starry sky! Could it be that the Star Pearls growing on the Star Pearl Tree are formed from the concentrated power of starlight?"

Chen Xuan looked at the Star Pearl above his head with great curiosity.