The Queen travels through time and dominates the four realms

Chapter 449

As they walked, Liu Mengli told stories of trivial and interesting things in the village, adding a bit of relaxation and warmth to the journey.

As they approached the depths of the forest, the atmosphere in the air gradually became heavy, and occasionally they could hear bursts of low roars coming from the distance, which seemed to verify that the rumors about the strange beasts were not groundless.

"Let's be careful." Ren Xiaoyao whispered to Liu Mengli, while secretly gathering his true energy, ready to respond to any possible crisis at any time.

At this moment, the bushes in front suddenly shook violently, and a huge figure rushed out and pounced towards the two of them!

"Brother Xiaoyao, be careful!" Liu Mengli exclaimed and instinctively hid behind Ren Xiaoyao.

Ren Xiaoyao dodged the beast's attack with a flick of his right hand, and slashed at it with a brilliant sword energy. Wherever the sword energy passed, a faint crack was left in the air, and the beast was forced to stop its attack, letting out a deafening roar.

"Turns out it's a level two Fire Spirit Fox. It seems it has strayed into this place by mistake." Ren Xiaoyao analyzed calmly, staring sharply at the strange beast in front of him.

"Level 2 Fire Spirit Fox? What is that?" Liu Mengli asked curiously, while tightly grasping Ren Xiaoyao's sleeve, fearing that any more accidents would happen.

"It's a rare monster with a gentle temperament. It will not attack humans unless provoked. We should try not to hurt it and see if we can get it to leave on its own." Ren Xiaoyao explained as he slowly took a step forward and tried to establish communication with the Fire Fox.

The conversation ended, and the picture froze on the confrontation between Ren Xiaoyao and the Fire Fox. The air was filled with a tense yet delicate balance.

, this opportunity seemed to come unexpectedly, allowing him to cross two major levels in a short period of time and reach the realm of the early seventh level. This rapid progress was so fast that even he was shocked.

Just as he was immersed in the joy of his promotion, light footsteps were heard outside the door, and then a woman in light blue clothes and a jade hairpin on her head gently pushed the door open and walked in. She had a face as beautiful as peach blossoms and eyes full of autumn water. She was Ren Xiaoyao's junior sister, Liu Mengli.

"Brother, congratulations on your breakthrough to the seventh level. Master specially asked me to inform you that there is an important matter to discuss in Zixiao Palace today." Liu Mengli's voice was as pleasant as a clear mountain spring.

Ren Xiaoyao smiled slightly when he heard this, and stood up, stretching his muscles and bones. He felt the power filling his body, and a sense of pride surged in his heart. "Thank you, Junior Sister. I will go with you now."

The two walked out of the room side by side, passing through the winding and quiet corridor. Along the way, Liu Mengli told interesting stories about the sect from time to time, making Ren Xiaoyao laugh from time to time. Their figures cast long shadows in the morning sun, looking particularly harmonious.

In the Zixiao Hall, masters from all walks of life had gathered together, and the atmosphere was solemn. Ren Xiaoyao followed Liu Mengli into the hall and immediately felt an invisible pressure, which was the pressure formed by the aura of many masters. When everyone saw Ren Xiaoyao, they all cast surprised eyes on him, obviously feeling incredible that he had improved so quickly in such a short period of time.

The head of the sect, Master Zi Yang, was sitting on the high platform. Seeing Ren Xiaoyao coming, he nodded slightly and motioned him to come forward. Ren Xiaoyao followed his instructions and knelt on one knee, saying respectfully: "Disciple Ren Xiaoyao, I pay my respects to the head of the sect."

Zi Yang Zhenren's eyes were deep, and his tone was full of praise: "Xiao Yao, your progress is gratifying. This time I summoned you all because a major event has occurred in the martial arts world, a major event that concerns the safety of the entire martial arts world."

As he spoke, Master Zi Yang took out an ancient jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Ren Xiaoyao. "This is the 'Nine Nether Secret Records'. It is said to contain the key to breaking the seal of the Nine Nether Demon Palace. But it also contains great dangers, and only a wise and brave person can deal with it. Xiaoyao, your master wants to send you to investigate this matter. Are you willing?"

Ren Xiaoyao took the jade slip and felt it was cold to the touch, as if there was an undercurrent surging in it. He pondered for a moment and answered firmly: "Disciple is willing to go, even if the road ahead is difficult and dangerous, for the safety of the martial arts world, disciple has no choice but to go."

Master Zi Yang nodded with satisfaction. Just as he was about to say something else, a hurried announcement suddenly came from outside the hall: "Oh no! The man in black robes has reappeared in the arena and is heading towards us!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall. Ren Xiaoyao's heart tightened, and his eyes involuntarily looked at the "Nine Nether Secret Records" in his hand, and an inexplicable premonition arose spontaneously.

"It seems that the test has come earlier than expected." Ren Xiaoyao whispered to himself, then turned to the headmaster, "Headmaster, I will go ahead and prepare to meet the enemy."

"Go, and be careful." There was trust and expectation in Master Zi Yang's words.

Ren Xiaoyao stretched out his body and shot out of the hall like an arrow, leaving behind a resolute back. Liu Mengli followed closely behind him, and the two walked side by side, ready to face the coming storm.

"Brother, no matter what happens, I will be with you." Liu Mengli's voice was firm and gentle, adding a touch of warmth to the tense atmosphere.

"Mengli, I have nothing to fear as long as you are with me." Ren Xiaoyao smiled back. The two embarked on an unknown and dangerous journey, but their hearts were full of trust and dependence on each other.

, that opportunity seemed to come naturally, allowing him to break through continuously in a short period of time, reaching the early stage of the seventh level. This speed is extremely rare in the martial arts world, and it can almost be said to be unprecedented.

Ren Xiaoyao slowly stood up, feeling the abundant power in his body, and a confident smile appeared on his lips. He knew that such progress must have been helped by the man in black robes, but at the same time, he also felt a sense of uneasiness. Although the power was strong, it seemed to carry some unpredictable risks.

Just as he was lost in thought, the door was gently pushed open, and a boy in green came in with breakfast, saying softly, "Master Ren, it's time for breakfast."

Ren Xiaoyao nodded, knowing full well that this boy in green looked ordinary, but was actually a spy arranged by the man in black robe. Although he was a newcomer in the martial arts world, he was already quite skilled in understanding people's hearts.

After finishing his meal, Ren Xiaoyao decided to go out for a walk, in order to see how his new realm could be applied in actual combat, and to better understand the secrets behind it. So, he explained a few words to the boy in green, and then walked out of the courtyard alone.

The Jianghu town was bustling with people. As Ren Xiaoyao walked through it, he no longer felt the powerlessness of the past, but the calmness and ease that only the strong can have. He randomly found a martial arts hall and asked to spar with the owner. Seeing that he was young, the owner wanted to refuse, but Ren Xiaoyao's eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness, and finally the owner had to nod and agree.

On the competition field, Ren Xiaoyao moved as fast as lightning, and used a move called "Liuyun Sword Shadow". The sword energy was so strong that everyone present was shocked. The owner of the hall retreated repeatedly, and there was danger everywhere. After a few rounds, the winner was decided. Ren Xiaoyao sheathed his sword and humbly saluted the owner.

"Your swordsmanship is extraordinary and you are truly a role model for our generation." The owner of the hall exclaimed in admiration, still catching his breath.

Ren Xiaoyao smiled and responded: "Master, you are too polite. I was just lucky enough to get some opportunities."

After the competition, Ren Xiaoyao did not stay for long. He was concerned about the secret of the mysterious power and decided to visit an old friend on his way back - Li Changqing, a genius doctor from Yaowang Valley. Li Changqing was not only skilled in medicine, but also had a deep study of the eight extraordinary meridians and the mysteries of the human body, and might be able to solve his doubts.

On the way, Ren Xiaoyao suddenly felt a strange breath, which seemed to be there and not there, but it made his heart beat faster for no reason. He stopped and looked around, only to see a black shadow flashing through the mountains and forests in the distance. The figure was familiar and strange.

"Could it be..." Ren Xiaoyao thought to himself and decided to follow quietly to find out what was going on.

As the night fell and the moonlight was shining, Ren Xiaoyao concealed his whereabouts and followed the shadow to the depths of a dense forest. There was a hidden cave with ancient runes engraved on both sides of the cave entrance, emitting a faint light. A man in a black robe was standing in front of the cave with his back to Ren Xiaoyao, as if he was talking to the air.

"Master, everything is going according to plan. Ren Xiaoyao's growth rate is far beyond expectations." The man in black robe said respectfully.

The air trembled, and a faint voice sounded: "Very good, but remember, he is just a pawn, and you must not let him know too much. When the time is right, he will open the door to a higher realm for us."

Hearing this, Ren Xiaoyao was shocked. It turned out that everything about him was a chess game controlled by others. He suppressed his anger and decided to keep quiet and secretly look for a way to crack it.

Just as he was about to leave quietly, the black-robed man at the cave entrance seemed to notice something and turned around abruptly, and their eyes met in the night.

"Xiaoyao, why are you here so late?" The man in black robe asked with a hint of surprise in his tone.

Ren Xiaoyao smiled and said calmly but firmly, "I was just taking a walk here and found this place by accident. I didn't expect to meet the Taoist priest. Since you are here, why not go in and take a look? Maybe you can gain something."

The black-robed man was silent for a moment, and finally nodded, leading Ren Xiaoyao into the cave. There was a different world inside the cave, with all kinds of exotic gems inlaid on the stone walls, emitting various colors of light, illuminating the entire space.

"This is the starting point and the end point of your destiny." The man in black robe spoke in a low voice, and his finger lightly touched a mechanism. A stone platform slowly rose in the center of the cave, on which was placed an ancient book.

“This is the Nine Heavens Secret. If you can comprehend it, no one will be able to stop you in the future.” The man in black robe said slowly.

Ren Xiaoyao walked forward and took the book with trembling hands. A strange yet familiar feeling came over him. He looked at the man in black robes and vowed in his heart that no matter what the future held, he would control his own destiny.

"Thank you, Taoist priest. I will live up to your expectations." Ren Xiaoyao's voice echoed in the cave. At this moment, he seemed to have grown a lot. He was no longer the chess piece manipulated by others, but a knight who began to weave his own destiny.

Upon hearing this, the man in black robe curled up a barely perceptible smile, turned around and disappeared into the darkness, leaving Ren Xiaoyao alone to face unknown challenges and opportunities.

"I will write my destiny." Ren Xiaoyao murmured in a low voice, and then opened the "Nine Heaven Secrets". On the first page were four big words written - "Defy the will of heaven and change your destiny."

, that opportunity seemed to be right in front of him, making him feel almost no obstruction from the thunder tribulation, and he reached the seventh level in one fell swoop. This speed of advancement was rarely heard of even by the older generation of masters in the martial arts world.

He sat up slowly, resting his hands on his knees, feeling the abundant strength in his body, and an unprecedented confidence emerged. Ren Xiaoyao knew that all these changes were related to the man in black robes, but who the other party was and why he wanted to help him was still a mystery.

While he was deep in thought, the door was gently pushed open, and a young man in a green shirt walked in, holding a bowl of steaming medicinal porridge in his hand. This young man was called Liu Feng, and he was Ren Xiaoyao's playmate since childhood, and also his only friend during these difficult years.

"Brother Xiaoyao, are you awake? Come and eat something while it's hot. I made it especially for you." Liu Feng said as he handed over the bowl of porridge, his eyes full of concern.

Ren Xiaoyao took the bowl of porridge, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. In this world of intrigue and deception, it is not easy to have such a pure friendship. He chuckled and said, "Feng'er, thanks to you, I can practice with peace of mind."

Hearing this, Liu Feng's cheeks turned slightly red and he scratched his head embarrassedly, "Brother Xiaoyao, don't say that, we are brothers after all."

The two were chatting when they suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door. Then, a disciple rushed into the room in a panic, "Oh no, Young Master Xiaoyao, someone down the mountain has challenged you, saying that if you don't accept, they will massacre our Xiaoyao Sect!"

Ren Xiaoyao frowned, put down the bowl of porridge, and stood up, "Who is so arrogant? Take me to see."