Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1535 - 1535 0886 Shameless

Chapter 1535: Chapter 0886: Shameless Chapter 1535: Chapter 0886: Shameless Chapter 0886 Shameless

Among the first to rush over was Ji Liya. Just now, when Huo Yunbiao had yelled at her, she had been so frightened that she backed off a considerable distance, running far away. However, her attention had always been on the Quiet Room. Just now, when Qi Tian had used the Array of Spirit Gathering to draw in the Spirit Qi, it had caused quite the commotion, making Ji Liya even more concerned about this place. Upon receiving Qi Tian’s message, she immediately hurried over to see what exactly had happened here.

After Ji Liya arrived, it so happened that she saw Qi Tian and Wang Xuechang walking out of the Quiet Room together. Qi Tian seemed unchanged, still the same as before, but Wang Xuechang was different. He had just made a breakthrough, and the aura emanating from him was vastly different from before, more turbulent and forceful. Such an outward display was partly because Wang Xuechang needed some time to adjust, and partly because Wang Xuechang actually wanted outsiders to know he had made a breakthrough. It was the most effective way to display his strength and gain more influence, so naturally, he wouldn’t conceal it.

Ji Liya watched Wang Xuechang in utter amazement. In Haishan City, the Second Level of the Nascent Soul Stage was a ceiling of cultivation that no one could surpass. Due to the city’s unique circumstances, there was a higher number of Nascent Soul Masters. Over the centuries, the status of these Nascent Soul Masters, especially in terms of cultivation levels, had been well-understood, and few could conceal their realm. Wang Xuechang’s previous level had been clear, and everyone knew where he stood.

Ji Liya had always been on the same level as Wang Xuechang, and everyone knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses. There were no secrets. She had thought that Wang Xuechang, like herself, had reached the end of his progress in this lifetime and that it was impossible for him to make any further breakthroughs, let alone surpass her and rise above her. But now, the aura Wang Xuechang exuded blatantly told her that he had changed, that he had become more powerful and capable than her, which spoke volumes about what that represented. At least from now on, whenever she met Wang Xuechang, she’d have to look up to him, unable to interact on equal footing as before.

Ji Liya was extremely uncomfortable with this change, as Wang Xuechang, who had always been on her level or even somewhat suppressed by her, had suddenly risen in status. Their positions were now completely different. If she dared to treat Wang Xuechang without respect or continue her cold and mocking attitude as before, Wang Xuechang would dare to slap her without a shred of courtesy.

Ji Liya’s heart was extremely irritated and pained. But regardless, the fact was right in front of her, and she could only offer her congratulations to Wang Xuechang with clasped hands. The disdain she used to display, both openly and secretly, dared not show even a hint at this moment. She could only force a smile on her face, and it couldn’t be a fake one; it had to be sincere.

Seeing the expression on Ji Liya’s face, Wang Xuechang felt a pleasure he had never experienced before. He had long been dissatisfied with some of Ji Liya’s behaviors, but he could do nothing about it. He wanted to argue with Ji Liya, but he was afraid of being accused of being a man who stooped to argue with a woman. But now things were different; his cultivation had ascended, naturally placing him above Ji Liya. He could now treat her as a junior openly and rightfully, with others having no right to criticize.

“Sir, I have received your kind intentions. All these years, I am grateful for your generous affection towards me, and I have kept it all in my heart. I’ve already prepared a banquet, and I must properly toast you. I hope you will not decline.”

Ji Liya felt even more disgusted than if she had swallowed a fly, but she could only endure it. No matter how much dissatisfaction or anger she held inside, she had to bury it in her heart and dared not vent it out.

Just then, Rong Guanghui, having heard the news, hurried over. He too noticed the change in Wang Xuechang and quickly congratulated him. Following closely, the restaurant owner Zhang Shuguang also rushed over upon hearing the news. He did not come empty-handed but brought a generous gift for Wang Xuechang.

Watching Rong Guanghui and Zhang Shuguang bend over backward around Wang Xuechang, flattering him, Ji Liya felt increasingly uncomfortable. At this moment, she had an intense longing to make a breakthrough in her cultivation level just like Wang Xuechang, to stand on the same level as him again.

The news of Wang Xuechang’s breakthrough spread rapidly, and more and more people became aware of it. Some came to the restaurant in person, others sent or commissioned someone to come and congratulate Wang Xuechang. In no time, Wang Xuechang became one of the most watched individuals in the entire Haishan City.

Wang Xuechang had set up several banquet tables in the restaurant to entertain the guests who came to congratulate him. Among these were several Masters who, like him, had been stuck in the First Level of Nascent Soul Stage and also those in the higher segments of the First Level. They spoke and acted without as many reservations. They eagerly came to congratulate Wang Xuechang, but querying about his sudden breakthrough was only one reason; they were more eager to discover whether his breakthrough had been a natural progression, or if there was some secret behind it.

Of course, Wang Xuechang did not want to tell others why he made the breakthrough. Still, that was just a fleeting thought; he dared not act upon it. He lacked the courage to conceal the role Qi Tian played in this matter. So what if he had made a new breakthrough? He was still no match for Huo Yunbiao. If his concealment angered Qi Tian, Huo Yunbiao could easily crush him with a single slap, and his feeble body would not withstand it.