Mahayana 131
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Chapter 131: A Profound Confession — Xiao Yifeng Dies by His Own Hand?
TL : Cnine
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Part 1
Upon hearing Xiao Yifeng’s words, Su Miaoqing froze in shock and asked in confusion, “Xiaofeng, what nonsense are you talking about? Offering your body to Grandmaster Ancestor? Hurry up and apologise to Grandmaster Ancestor!”
Xiao Yifeng ignored her entirely. He remained slightly bent at the waist, utterly still, his eyes fixed on Grandmaster Qingxu like a blade pressed against stone.
The faint smile on Grandmaster Qingxu’s face slowly vanished. His eyes grew sharp and luminous, meeting Xiao Yifeng’s stare head-on.
Su Miaoqing was no fool. It did not take long for her to sense that something was terribly wrong.
“Grandmaster Qingxu, tell me this isn’t true! You are our grandmaster!” she exclaimed, disbelief spilling from her voice.
“Little Xiao, you really are clever. How did you guess?” Grandmaster Qingxu sighed and looked at Xiao Yifeng.
“Grandmaster’s soul lamp in Boundless Horizon Palace has long since gone out. Grandmaster should only be a remnant soul now. If Grandmaster Qingxu wishes to leave, he must find a new body and possess it. This disciple is willing to offer up this body to help Grandmaster regain his freedom,” Xiao Yifeng said bitterly.
Seeing that Grandmaster Qingxu did not deny it, Su Miaoqing finally realised that the Grandmaster Qingxu before her truly intended to possess someone.
Her heart was filled with absurdity and disbelief when she saw Xiao Yifeng actually volunteering himself in order to protect her.
She rushed forward, grabbing hold of Xiao Yifeng’s sleeve, and pleaded, “Grandmaster Qingxu, please don’t listen to Xiaofeng. His aptitude is awful. If you must possess someone, take me instead. Please, spare Xiaofeng.”
In response, Xiao Yifeng spun around in an instant, restraining Su Miaoqing and casting a binding restriction that locked her in place, leaving her unable to move or make a sound.
Su Miaoqing had not expected Xiao Yifeng to strike against her. For a moment, she was completely restrained, unable to move at all, and could only glare angrily at him with her beautiful eyes.
“You two are truly loyal and righteous, scrambling to let this poor Daoist possess you. Especially you, lad. You knew I intended to possess someone, yet you still dared to offer yourself up,” Grandmaster Qingxu said with a chuckle.
He then shook his head and said, “But you are wasting your effort. If I am to possess someone, I will of course possess this little girl’s Immortal Bird body.”
“Senior sister’s Immortal Bird body is indeed a physique rare under heaven and earth,” Xiao Yifeng replied steadily. “But senior sister is female. Surely Grandmaster does not wish to wander the world wearing a woman’s face.”
He paused, his voice lowering. “And senior sister’s identity is far too sensitive. Master has already a Mahayana Realm expert. Once he discovered that you had possessed senior sister, I fear he would forget all former bonds and hunt Grandmaster to the very end.”
“And there would be no such concerns if you possessed me. I am merely an insignificant disciple. Even if Master were to discover it, out of regard for the bond between master and disciple, he would not do anything to Grandmaster Qingxu.”
“You do make a fair point,” Grandmaster Qingxu replied calmly. “But the Immortal Bird body is simply too great a temptation. For cultivators like us, the distinction between male and female has long since lost its meaning.”
Xiao Yifeng was speechless. No matter how much he argued, this old man still wanted to become a cross-dressing powerhouse.
“What if there were a better physique?” Xiao Yifeng said. “This disciple is confident that my constitution would surpass senior sister’s.”
“With your mixed spiritual roots?” Grandmaster Qingxu laughed and shook his head. “Your cultivation is decent, but in the long run, this girl will undoubtedly be the better choice.”
Xiao Yifeng said nothing more and spread his arms. His acupuncture points lit up one by one across his body, as numerous as stars, every single one was illuminated.
After years of subtle influence from three top-tier cultivation methods, his meridians had become thick and sturdy. His true qi was vast like a sea of stars, and the foundation of his cultivation was frighteningly solid.
With Grandmaster Qingxu’s discerning eye, even he was shocked by this unprecedentedly solid foundation.
Xiao Yifeng knew that this alone would not be enough to persuade him. Smiling faintly, he said, “Grandmaster Qingxu, please look again.” His entire body began to glow as he openly displayed his circulation routes before Grandmaster Qingxu.
He first activated the Nine Scroll of Heavenly Inquiry, circulating it within his body. Just as Grandmaster Qingxu began to feel puzzled, Xiao Yifeng seamlessly switched to the Formless Heart Sutra.
Grandmaster Qingxu was startled by this strange switch, but the display was not yet over. Xiao Yifeng converted the true qi within his body into the True Revelation of the Star.
This time, Grandmaster Qingxu was truly shocked. Before his very eyes, this youngster displayed three completely different top-tier cultivation methods, yet they coexisted in perfect harmony, seamlessly integrated as though this was how they were meant to be. His expression grew solemn.
“I believe that with Grandmaster Qingxu’s discernment, you can see the mystery and potential of this body of mine,” Xiao Yifeng said with a confident smile. “If I continue cultivating, this body will be inferior to no one.”
“This body of yours is indeed quite interesting,” Grandmaster Qingxu nodded. “Your idea is rather fanciful, but what is rarer still is your heaven-defying fortune, to have actually obtained all of these.”
“As long as Grandmaster Qingxu agrees to spare senior sister, this disciple is willing to hand over the remaining secrets as well,” Xiao Yifeng said in a deep voice. “Of course, Grandmaster Qingxu must swear a heart-demon oath. This disciple does not trust you.”
Su Miaoqing could not see the changes in Xiao Yifeng’s cultivation techniques from behind, but she could tell that the two of them seemed on the verge of reaching some kind of agreement. Growing anxious, she frantically blinked and gestured at him.
Unexpectedly, Grandmaster Qingxu suddenly changed his tone. “If it were not for the fact that I can observe the entire Immortal Palace and know everything you have done since entering it, I might have agreed. You never do anything without certainty. Why would you suddenly become so kind-hearted?”
Xiao Yifeng had not expected that his every move inside the Immortal Palace had been under surveillance. He immediately realised that this old fox was far from easy to deal with.
His actions along the way had already put the Grandmaster on guard. Without a flawless explanation, there was no chance the Grandmaster would choose to possess him.
“I am merely an orphan with no parents. My master and his wive raised me with care from childhood. I have no way to repay them, so it is only right that I protect Senior Sister’s life. Is that reason satisfactory to you, Grandmaster Qingxu?” Xiao Yifeng replied.
“Of course I’m not satisfied. From your conduct and behaviour, I can see you’re not a naive person. Why would someone like you throw away his life over such trivial kindness?” Grandmaster Qingxu shook his head.
Xiao Yifeng let out a quiet sigh and turned to Su Miaoqing, his gaze softening. “I can be ruthless to everyone else. I can cut ties without hesitation. But not to Senior Sister. I was an orphan from the very beginning, and I grew up by her side. To me, she’s never been just another person.”
His hand rose, gently brushing her cheek, a bitter smile tugging at his lips.
“Perhaps Senior Sister only sees me as her sidekick, but in my heart, she is the white moonlight that has shone into my life since childhood. I would be content just to remain by her side for the rest of my life. If only one of us can survive, then it must be her.”
Su Miaoqing’s tears fell freely, turmoil written plainly across her face.
Xiao Yifeng faced Grandmaster Qingxu and bowed deeply. “Perhaps Grandmaster cannot understand,” he said calmly, “but feelings do not follow reason. Once they take root, they grow uncontrollably. This disciple seeks nothing else. I only ask that after my death, Grandmaster erase Senior Sister’s memories and spare her life. With that, I would have no regrets. I beg Grandmaster to grant this request.”
Having spoken, he turned back one final time. He looked at Su Miaoqing, his gaze filled with relief, regret, and an attachment that refused to fade.
“Farewell, Senior Sister,” he said softly. “Sorry, I can’t accompany you through the rest of your life anymore. From now on, stop being so reckless. If you cause trouble again… There won’t be anyone left to shoulder the blame for you.”
As though she sensed the truth of his words, Su Miaoqing looked at him with eyes full of desperate pleading.
Qingxu had never truly believed him and was about to tell him to stop putting on such a show.
Xiao Yifeng suddenly raised his hand and struck his own forehead with a decisive palm. In an instant, countless streaks of soul-light burst forth from his body and scattered in all directions.
He had destroyed his own soul. The world seemed to stall. Grandmaster Qingxu was stunned into silence. Even he had not expected such ruthless resolve.
Su Miaoqing stood there, utterly dazed. Her pupils lost focus as tears surged forth uncontrollably, cascading down her cheeks. It was as if, at that very moment, her soul had been torn apart alongside his.