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Chapter 58: The Troubles of a Celebrity
Although Zhu Zhuqing's aptitude could be considered genius-level among ordinary people, there was still a significant gap when compared to truly prodigious geniuses, let alone one with the aptitude to become a god.
Therefore, if he wanted to nurture her, he first had to fundamentally change her aptitude!
The simplest method was an Immortal Herb.
In the original work, she was able to break through her innate limitations precisely because she consumed an Immortal Herb. She eventually became a Titled Douluo and later even managed to acquire a divine seat through her connection with Tang San.
However, in Ye Cheng's view, this method was far from enough. Her Martial Soul's inherent quality was too poor; even consuming an Immortal Herb wouldn't bring about a fundamental change. At most, it would only compensate for her deficiencies, bringing her to the level of a normal top-tier Martial Soul. Only by first fundamentally changing the weak essence of her Netherworld Civet Martial Soul, and then consuming an Immortal Herb, could the herb's medicinal power be maximized, securing a boundless future for her!
It would be embarrassing for him, Ye Cheng, to take his disciple anywhere if she didn't at least possess the aptitude of a God King.
As for how to change Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul, Ye Cheng had already made it quite clear when he fabricated the content for the future video.
The key to everything lay in a special Soul Beast.
And now, Ye Cheng was taking Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong with him, preparing to hunt down this very Soul Beast!
Their destination: the Star Dou Great Forest!
...
Inside the small courtyard.
Ye Cheng swept his sleeve, and brilliant white Sword Qi converged, eventually fusing into a giant sword that seemed as solid as a real blade!
This giant sword, formed from pure Sword Qi, measured approximately eighteen meters long and three to four meters wide. Even with over twenty people on it, it wouldn't feel crowded.
"Come on up."
Ye Cheng was the first to leap onto the flying sword. He then controlled the massive blade to descend slowly, allowing the two girls to easily step onto it.
"Wow, Brother, this feels much cooler than Grandfather Sword's Sword Flight!" Ning Rongrong impatiently pulled Zhu Zhuqing onto the flying sword. It felt as stable as standing on solid ground. She even deliberately bounced a few times, discovering that compared to Sword Douluo's sword, this one was not only bigger but also incredibly stable.
As a Sword Martial Soul wielder who had been famous for many years, Sword Douluo possessed a soul skill called Sword Flight. It allowed him to greatly enlarge his Martial Soul and then ride it to fly across the sky. As the favored little princess, Ning Rongrong had naturally experienced this many times.
After comparing, she found that Ye Cheng's flying sword, condensed from Sword Qi, was not only larger but, more importantly, extremely stable. It wasn't wobbly like Sword Douluo's and didn't give the unsettling feeling of potentially falling off at any moment.
"Hold on tight."
A smile touched the corner of Ye Cheng's mouth, then receded. With a thought, an invisible Soul Power barrier immediately formed, enveloping the massive flying sword and creating a protective layer. Subsequently, the flying sword slowly ascended...
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing curiously observed the scenery receding below them. They even subconsciously walked closer to the edge of the flying sword, only to find they bumped into something.
Reaching out, they discovered it seemed to be some kind of invisible wall, presumably to prevent them from falling off.
The massive flying sword ascended continuously, quickly reaching an altitude of ten thousand meters.
Standing at the edge, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing curiously gazed at the world below, where everything had shrunk to the size of ants. Protected by the Soul Power barrier, they felt none of the harsh, omnipresent winds of the upper atmosphere and were completely unafraid, looking around with avid curiosity.
'And we're off!'
Ye Cheng cheered internally, then controlled the flying sword to shoot forward with a whoosh, officially beginning their flight!
The massive flying sword soared under the blue sky, occasionally passing through clouds. Whenever they encountered clouds that obstructed their view, Ye Cheng would simply lift his hand and unleash a slash of Sword Qi, cutting a clear path ahead.
Looking up from below, many people were astonished to discover a straight split had appeared in the clouds above. It looked as if a curtain had been sliced open by scissors.
The Star Dou Great Forest is located southeast of the Barak Kingdom, with a small portion of its border touching the kingdom. Soto City itself is also in the southeast of the Barak Kingdom, not far from the forest. Therefore, with Ye Cheng taking the two girls via sword flight, they could reach their destination quickly.
The reason he didn't use his spatial abilities to teleport directly to their destination, despite possessing them, was that he couldn't place a spatial marker in a location he had never visited. Since he had never been to the Star Dou Great Forest, large-scale teleportation was impossible.
Thus, he had no choice but to fly there the old-fashioned way.
After flying on the sword with the two girls for some time, the Star Dou Great Forest was already visible in the distance.
However, Ye Cheng glanced at the sky and saw that night was about to fall. Furthermore, since they had departed in a hurry, they hadn't bought many of the necessary supplies for the forest. Ultimately, he decided to rest for the night.
Conveniently, there was a small town below. He decided to take the two girls there to buy some supplies for the forest and rest for a night before setting out again tomorrow.
They landed not far from the small town. Since they chose a secluded spot, no one saw the trio descend from the sky.
Upon landing, the massive flying sword dissolved back into Sword Qi and dissipated.
Now back on solid ground, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both wore expressions that showed they hadn't had their fill of the experience. The magnificent scene of soaring through the vast sky, witnessing the roiling sea of clouds, was simply too beautiful. Having never seen such a sight, the two were left longing for more.
"It's getting late," Ye Cheng said. "We'll find an inn here to rest for the night and buy some supplies."
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing naturally had no objections and nodded.
Then, the three of them strode towards the small town. Ye Cheng walked ahead, with the two girls following beside him.
As they walked, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing suddenly noticed a layer of mist enveloping Ye Cheng's face. When it dispersed, an utterly unremarkable face was revealed.
"Hey, Brother, why did you change your appearance?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously. The usually quiet Zhu Zhuqing was also full of questions, though she didn't find his ability to change his appearance particularly strange. After all, there were countless disguise-type soul skills and soul tools in the world.
"Thanks to that mysterious Q&A, my face is now widely known. Everywhere I go, people look at me as if I were an emperor on an incognito tour, acting with utter awe and deference. They don't even dare to accept my money when I buy things..." Ye Cheng shook his head, speaking with some resignation. "Being too famous is definitely not a good thing."
When everyone recognizes you and knows what you look like, it means that no matter where you go, your whereabouts could be exposed at any moment and end up on the desks of those with ulterior motives. The constant, focused gazes of the crowd made him feel like a monkey being gawked at by a mob, utterly uncomfortable. He had no privacy whatsoever.
Therefore, whenever he went out, Ye Cheng would use the illusory power of his Dream Bubble Illusion to conceal his face and avoid unwanted attention.
"So that's how it is..."
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's expressions showed their understanding.
This must be what they call the troubles of a celebrity.
(end of chapter)
Although Zhu Zhuqing's aptitude could be considered genius-level among ordinary people, there was still a significant gap when compared to truly prodigious geniuses, let alone one with the aptitude to become a god.
Therefore, if he wanted to nurture her, he first had to fundamentally change her aptitude!
The simplest method was an Immortal Herb.
In the original work, she was able to break through her innate limitations precisely because she consumed an Immortal Herb. She eventually became a Titled Douluo and later even managed to acquire a divine seat through her connection with Tang San.
However, in Ye Cheng's view, this method was far from enough. Her Martial Soul's inherent quality was too poor; even consuming an Immortal Herb wouldn't bring about a fundamental change. At most, it would only compensate for her deficiencies, bringing her to the level of a normal top-tier Martial Soul. Only by first fundamentally changing the weak essence of her Netherworld Civet Martial Soul, and then consuming an Immortal Herb, could the herb's medicinal power be maximized, securing a boundless future for her!
It would be embarrassing for him, Ye Cheng, to take his disciple anywhere if she didn't at least possess the aptitude of a God King.
As for how to change Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul, Ye Cheng had already made it quite clear when he fabricated the content for the future video.
The key to everything lay in a special Soul Beast.
And now, Ye Cheng was taking Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong with him, preparing to hunt down this very Soul Beast!
Their destination: the Star Dou Great Forest!
...
Inside the small courtyard.
Ye Cheng swept his sleeve, and brilliant white Sword Qi converged, eventually fusing into a giant sword that seemed as solid as a real blade!
This giant sword, formed from pure Sword Qi, measured approximately eighteen meters long and three to four meters wide. Even with over twenty people on it, it wouldn't feel crowded.
"Come on up."
Ye Cheng was the first to leap onto the flying sword. He then controlled the massive blade to descend slowly, allowing the two girls to easily step onto it.
"Wow, Brother, this feels much cooler than Grandfather Sword's Sword Flight!" Ning Rongrong impatiently pulled Zhu Zhuqing onto the flying sword. It felt as stable as standing on solid ground. She even deliberately bounced a few times, discovering that compared to Sword Douluo's sword, this one was not only bigger but also incredibly stable.
As a Sword Martial Soul wielder who had been famous for many years, Sword Douluo possessed a soul skill called Sword Flight. It allowed him to greatly enlarge his Martial Soul and then ride it to fly across the sky. As the favored little princess, Ning Rongrong had naturally experienced this many times.
After comparing, she found that Ye Cheng's flying sword, condensed from Sword Qi, was not only larger but, more importantly, extremely stable. It wasn't wobbly like Sword Douluo's and didn't give the unsettling feeling of potentially falling off at any moment.
"Hold on tight."
A smile touched the corner of Ye Cheng's mouth, then receded. With a thought, an invisible Soul Power barrier immediately formed, enveloping the massive flying sword and creating a protective layer. Subsequently, the flying sword slowly ascended...
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing curiously observed the scenery receding below them. They even subconsciously walked closer to the edge of the flying sword, only to find they bumped into something.
Reaching out, they discovered it seemed to be some kind of invisible wall, presumably to prevent them from falling off.
The massive flying sword ascended continuously, quickly reaching an altitude of ten thousand meters.
Standing at the edge, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing curiously gazed at the world below, where everything had shrunk to the size of ants. Protected by the Soul Power barrier, they felt none of the harsh, omnipresent winds of the upper atmosphere and were completely unafraid, looking around with avid curiosity.
'And we're off!'
Ye Cheng cheered internally, then controlled the flying sword to shoot forward with a whoosh, officially beginning their flight!
The massive flying sword soared under the blue sky, occasionally passing through clouds. Whenever they encountered clouds that obstructed their view, Ye Cheng would simply lift his hand and unleash a slash of Sword Qi, cutting a clear path ahead.
Looking up from below, many people were astonished to discover a straight split had appeared in the clouds above. It looked as if a curtain had been sliced open by scissors.
The Star Dou Great Forest is located southeast of the Barak Kingdom, with a small portion of its border touching the kingdom. Soto City itself is also in the southeast of the Barak Kingdom, not far from the forest. Therefore, with Ye Cheng taking the two girls via sword flight, they could reach their destination quickly.
The reason he didn't use his spatial abilities to teleport directly to their destination, despite possessing them, was that he couldn't place a spatial marker in a location he had never visited. Since he had never been to the Star Dou Great Forest, large-scale teleportation was impossible.
Thus, he had no choice but to fly there the old-fashioned way.
After flying on the sword with the two girls for some time, the Star Dou Great Forest was already visible in the distance.
However, Ye Cheng glanced at the sky and saw that night was about to fall. Furthermore, since they had departed in a hurry, they hadn't bought many of the necessary supplies for the forest. Ultimately, he decided to rest for the night.
Conveniently, there was a small town below. He decided to take the two girls there to buy some supplies for the forest and rest for a night before setting out again tomorrow.
They landed not far from the small town. Since they chose a secluded spot, no one saw the trio descend from the sky.
Upon landing, the massive flying sword dissolved back into Sword Qi and dissipated.
Now back on solid ground, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both wore expressions that showed they hadn't had their fill of the experience. The magnificent scene of soaring through the vast sky, witnessing the roiling sea of clouds, was simply too beautiful. Having never seen such a sight, the two were left longing for more.
"It's getting late," Ye Cheng said. "We'll find an inn here to rest for the night and buy some supplies."
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing naturally had no objections and nodded.
Then, the three of them strode towards the small town. Ye Cheng walked ahead, with the two girls following beside him.
As they walked, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing suddenly noticed a layer of mist enveloping Ye Cheng's face. When it dispersed, an utterly unremarkable face was revealed.
"Hey, Brother, why did you change your appearance?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously. The usually quiet Zhu Zhuqing was also full of questions, though she didn't find his ability to change his appearance particularly strange. After all, there were countless disguise-type soul skills and soul tools in the world.
"Thanks to that mysterious Q&A, my face is now widely known. Everywhere I go, people look at me as if I were an emperor on an incognito tour, acting with utter awe and deference. They don't even dare to accept my money when I buy things..." Ye Cheng shook his head, speaking with some resignation. "Being too famous is definitely not a good thing."
When everyone recognizes you and knows what you look like, it means that no matter where you go, your whereabouts could be exposed at any moment and end up on the desks of those with ulterior motives. The constant, focused gazes of the crowd made him feel like a monkey being gawked at by a mob, utterly uncomfortable. He had no privacy whatsoever.
Therefore, whenever he went out, Ye Cheng would use the illusory power of his Dream Bubble Illusion to conceal his face and avoid unwanted attention.
"So that's how it is..."
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's expressions showed their understanding.
This must be what they call the troubles of a celebrity.
(end of chapter)
