Chapter 92

Chapter 92: Carefree, Not Caring If She Lives or Dies

Shen Sang Ruo had not noticed she had become the little sheep in everyone’s eyes. She tried to explain: “There’s no need to trouble Immortal Lord Chang Li, Immortal Maiden Azure Luan, or Daoist Wu Wei. Whether I become Young Sect Master is not that important.”

Immortal Lord Chang Li clicked his tongue: “How can it be unnecessary? My Sunset Glassfire Art has finally reappeared in the world. We have to win with flair.”

Immortal Maiden Azure Luan added: “I did teach you some skills, and I don’t want anyone making me lose face.”

Daoist Wu Wei rubbed his hands and chimed in: “What kind of talk is that? We should grow in all areas. More skills never weigh you down, and learning is never a bad thing.”

The three voices rose almost at the same time.

Shen Sang Ruo wanted to say more, but when she saw the same bright gleam in all three pairs of eyes, she froze. She even felt that, if not for keeping up their image, the three of them would circle her, rub their hands, and cackle at her.

Immortal Lord Chang Li set the plan without blinking: “Starting tomorrow morning, come find this Immortal Lord. I’ll guide you in the Sunset Glassfire Art.”

Immortal Maiden Azure Luan followed up: “In the afternoon, come find this Immortal Maiden. I’ll help you strengthen your control over the Power of Wind.”

Daoist Wu Wei finished the set: “Then come to me at night. I have many sect records. I’ll bring them out so you can practice filing and sorting.”

In a short time, the three had arranged Shen Sang Ruo’s schedule down to the last detail.

Shen Sang Ruo fell silent. [Why do I feel like a sheep walking into a tiger’s den?]

Su Xi Yu and Song Wei Yan traded a look, then rushed over to join the fun: “We can help Junior Sister improve too!”

Even though Shen Sang Ruo had not formally bowed to Immortal Lord Chang Li as her master, they could not wait to change how they addressed her.

Ye Huai and Bai Ruo An, who had no cultivation, even offered cheerfully: “We can act as Shen Sang Ruo’s moving punching bags. We’ll come at you from really tricky angles.”

In short, everyone found themselves a task.

But after this whole combo of plans, Shen Sang Ruo would be dog-tired every day.

The people of Ninghua Sect grinned from ear to ear, carefree to the point of not caring whether she lived or died. This was their Ninghua Sect’s team spirit. Look how devoted and responsible they were toward their new Junior Sister.

Shen Sang Ruo tugged at the corner of her mouth. [Thanks, but really no need.]

Even though she tried hard to refuse, one person’s strength was limited. She could not fight against the entire Ninghua Sect plus Immortal Maiden Azure Luan. So she could only spin like a top, shuttling between them all day.

The next morning she went to find Immortal Lord Chang Li.

Immortal Lord Chang Li raised a brow: “Has Azure Luan already given you the Luan Feather Fan?”

“Yes,” Shen Sang Ruo answered, lifting her hand to take out the Luan Feather Fan.

She had not had time to study it carefully after receiving it. Now she held it and looked closely. It was a folding fan made of teal feathers. Each feather glimmered faintly with a golden sheen and stirred even when there was no wind. The fan was not large. It was small and delicate.

She whispered, “These feathers…”

“Correct. They are from the Azure Luan Clan,” Immortal Lord Chang Li explained calmly: “Each feather came from a person of the Azure Luan Clan and is a Heart-Guard Feather.”

Shen Sang Ruo clicked her tongue softly. She had heard that some Demonic Beasts of the Avian Clan had only one Heart-Guard Feather on their entire body. It grew closest to the heart and held the most energy. Yet in her hand, the teal feathers were layered one after another. This many Heart-Guard Feathers was priceless.

Seeing her surprise, Immortal Lord Chang Li tossed out an even heavier piece of news: “It is the clan treasure of the Azure Luan Clan.”

Shen Sang Ruo looked down at the Luan Feather Fan. Surprise turned to shock. She knew it was no common item, but she had not expected it to be the Azure Luan Clan’s clan treasure. Why would Immortal Maiden Azure Luan give her such a precious artifact? She had only jumped down from the sky a few times. [I really don’t deserve this.]

Immortal Lord Chang Li curled his lip, a bit sour: “If Azure Luan is willing to give you the Luan Feather Fan, then you are the one most fit to hold it. I asked her for that fan back in the day, and she never gave it to me.”

He had told Shen Sang Ruo to go seek Azure Luan half as a test. He did not expect Azure Luan would truly hand over the Luan Feather Fan. From what he knew of Immortal Maiden Azure Luan, it was clear she genuinely admired and liked Shen Sang Ruo.

While he was thinking, Shen Sang Ruo’s hesitant gaze turned firm. She said with resolve: “I understand. Letting the Luan Feather Fan show its full power in my hands is the best thanks to Immortal Maiden Azure Luan.”

Since Azure Luan had chosen her, being afraid would only betray Azure Luan’s hopes. Better to accept it calmly and do it well.

Immortal Lord Chang Li nodded, satisfied with her reaction, though not entirely pleased. [Why does it sound like Azure Luan is her Master? I am the official Master.]

He clapped his fan and said, “All right. For now, training the Sunset Glassfire Art is your main task. The Azure Luan Clan excels at flight. The Luan Feather Fan is a top wind-type artifact and one of the best matches for the Sunset Glassfire Art. With a life-bound artifact, you can try combining it with the art. Use the Fanning Wind and Stirring Fire Art as a bridge. Guide the Spiritual Power that used to gather in your palm into the Luan Feather Fan, then drive the Sunset Glassfire Art.”

At some point a plain white folding fan appeared in his hand. He slowed his movements on purpose and, as he spoke, began to wave the white fan. Wherever the fan passed, flames fell from several meters up in the air like clouds at sunset. This was the most basic Spellcraft of the Sunset Glassfire Art.

He snapped the white fan shut and looked at her: “Try it?”

Shen Sang Ruo nodded and closed her eyes, recalling how he had just used the Sunset Flowing Flame Art. The Luan Feather Fan felt as light as wind in her hand. She sensed Spiritual Power pour from her palm into the fan. Holding her breath, she suddenly flicked the fan.

Flames poured down from the sky. Starting at her position, they rolled outward for dozens of meters. They almost burned the distant buildings to ash before she stopped in time. She had thought her flames could only reach about ten meters, but the fan’s own Power of Wind boosted them a lot. The Luan Feather Fan was indeed extraordinary.

Shen Sang Ruo’s face lit with delight, and her confidence grew.

“Not bad. You exceeded my expectations,” Immortal Lord Chang Li said as he tapped his folding fan. “Go to the training ground and keep practicing. In two hours, this Immortal Lord will come to check your results.”

With that, he turned and left.

Shen Sang Ruo was already familiar with every corner of Ninghua Sect, so she reached the training ground quickly. The disciples’ field was large, perfect for practicing the Sunset Glassfire Art without holding back. She did not stop waving the Luan Feather Fan. Each sweep spread a wider belt of “sunset glow,” and the orange light kept brightening the field. But she knew this was only the beginning. To reach the power that triggers a heaven and earth sign, she still had a long road ahead.