Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 2200: Chapter 2244: Foundation

This woman had personally witnessed the battle between Jiang Fan and the Young Emperor, so she knew a thing or two about Jiang Fan’s methods. In the battle just now, Jiang Fan had successively used the Evil Sword and Void Flow Power. She had likely recognized him already.

Intriguingly, she didn’t expose him and still addressed Jiang Fan as an old gentleman.

Jiang Fan’s eyes flashed slightly as he feigned ignorance. "Can Fairy represent Sword Central City?"

Jian Qingmei’s red lips parted, but before she could speak, she was interrupted by a rough, angry shout.

"Who allowed you to act on your own?" Jian Wuchou glared at her furiously.

Jiang Fan had completely stripped Sword Central City of its prestige and snatched Liu Qingxian away in public, leaving Jian Wuchou deeply humiliated. At such a moment, his sister was actually taking the initiative to help Jiang Fan?

Jian Qingmei didn’t even look at Jian Wuchou. She merely gazed at Jiang Fan and said, "When the seniors left Sword Central City, they granted me a certain right.

"Under the premise of not harming others’ interests, I am allowed to mobilize part of Sword Central City’s resources.

"If what you wish to see, old gentleman, is not the unpassed Secret Techniques of our Martial Vault, I can make the decision to let you browse through."

Jiang Fan wondered why Jian Qingmei had such great authority. As his mind raced, he faintly understood the reason.

As expected, Jian Wuchou sharply rebuked her. "Senior Jian Sankuang gave you that authority to host Jiang Fan of Central Earth!

"Not to accommodate a sworn enemy of Sword Central!"

Long before the Seven Swords left the Martial Vault, they had considered the possibility of Jiang Fan of Central Earth coming to trade with the Peace Monument in hand. To avoid giving Jiang Fan a cold reception and affecting their trade, they specially authorized Jian Qingmei to mobilize the Martial Vault’s resources to host him properly. But how could she use this privilege to benefit their enemy?

Jian Qingmei remained unmoved. She made a welcoming gesture toward Jiang Fan. "Old gentleman, please."

Jiang Fan smiled. The trade agreement from the past had now solved a problem for him. The cause of the past was truly the fruit of today!

He chuckled, "Since Fairy is inviting me, I naturally won’t decline."

Liu Qingxian was initially a bit apprehensive, feeling that going to Sword Central City was like a sheep entering a tiger’s den. But on second thought, who would dare to do anything to Jiang Fan? She immediately smiled and followed along.

Fuyun Great Sage looked at Jian Qingmei in astonishment, her brows revealing a look of confusion. She wondered why this girl was helping Jiang Fan so much.

After a brief moment of thought, she said, "Fine, I will stay in Sword Central City.

"Besides, the trial fifteen days from now will also be held in Sword Central City."

Swaying her lithe waist, she unhurriedly followed Jiang Fan and the others into the city. They left behind Jian Wuchou and a group of dark-faced Sages!

At the center of Sword Central City.

Unexpectedly, this place—the center of the Martial Vault and the heart of the bustling Sword Central City—was actually a blurry expanse! The world was shrouded in vast mist, with Sword Qi crisscrossing through the air. Faintly, a pitch-black canopy could be seen slanting into the ancient earth.

Jian Qingmei led the way. With a casual wave of her hand, Sword Qi spread out like a breeze, parting the sky-obscuring mist. The mysterious canopy slanting into the earth was finally revealed!

It was actually a black, broken plaque! The word "Martial" could faintly be seen on it. The calligraphy was indescribably elegant yet vigorous, exuding a sense of profound simplicity and natural charm.

Could this be the former plaque of the Martial Vault? Except it had snapped in half during the destruction ten thousand years ago.

Jian Qingmei pointed at the word "Martial" and said, "The ancient texts of our Martial Vault are all contained within that word."

Jiang Fan realized that the word contained many ancient civilizations from the Daqian Divine Kingdom era. It truly lived up to being one of the Four Great Worlds. It still retained its ancient civilization. In contrast, as a medium-tier world, the Poisonous World relied entirely on its own accumulation for its civilization, with all Seals of the Daqian Divine Kingdom completely wiped away.

Jian Qingmei led everyone to the word "Martial" and turned to look at Liu Qingxian and Fuyun Great Sage.

"Elder Fuyun and Sister Qingxian, do you wish to come inside together?"

Fuyun Great Sage waved her hand. "I won’t go in. I’ll wait for you outside." From the corner of her eye, she glanced into the distance, easily spotting Jian Wuchou trailing behind them. Since they were in Jian Wuchou’s territory, it was better to keep an eye out.

Liu Qingxian clung to Jiang Fan’s arm. "I’ll help him search for the information he needs!"

Jian Qingmei nodded. She took out a palm-sized Little Sword left behind by Jian Sankuang and shot it into the word "Martial." The character trembled slightly, and a staircase formed of condensed light extended from it to the three of them.

Jian Qingmei leaped up and entered first. Holding Liu Qingxian’s hand, Jiang Fan closely followed.

As they passed through the word "Martial," their vision was flooded with intense light. When they opened their eyes again, they had appeared in an incomparably massive space. Countless books were displayed inside, stretching on as far as the eye could see without an end in sight. It was no less magnificent than the corner of the torn library they had seen before!

Jian Qingmei stood with her hands behind her back, looking at Jiang Fan with a faint, knowing smile. "As cautious as you are, you rashly followed me in without worrying that it might be a trap.

"It seems you still have more powerful trump cards that you haven’t revealed, giving you plenty of confidence."

Jiang Fan chuckled. "Senior Sword, let’s not beat around the bush, shall we?"

Jian Qingmei retorted, "You’re the one acting mysteriously, right? Jiang Fan, Jiang Dao You?"

Liu Qingxian suddenly tensed. Had Jiang Fan’s identity been seen through?

Jiang Fan patted the back of her hand, signaling her not to worry. "If she wanted to expose me, why would she wait until now?"

With that said, he removed the disguise on his face, revealing his true appearance.

Jian Qingmei scrutinized Jiang Fan’s face and chuckled helplessly. "I was wondering why Sister Qingxian, who is so devoted to you, would suddenly throw herself into the arms of an old man.

"I was truly too foolish!"

Then, her expression turned serious as she cupped her hands with a smile. "Jiang Dao You, we finally meet again."

Jiang Fan also smiled and cupped his hands. "I have come as promised!"

He took out the Peace Monument.

Jian Qingmei’s pupils shook. After she brought back the news of trading for the Peace Monument with Jiang Fan, the Great Sages attached immense importance to it, instructing her that she must complete this transaction.

Every thousand years, the Martial Vault faced the Ancient Dark Creatures, and the destruction they caused was exceptionally devastating. Trading twelve Sage fortunes for immunity from one invasion... was a highly worthwhile deal for the Martial Vault.

"Jiang Dao You is indeed true to his word!" Jian Qingmei said excitedly. "Before leaving, the Great Sages of Sword Central secretly handed the twelve Sage resources to me.

"We were only waiting for you to come trade!"

However, Jiang Fan withdrew the Peace Monument and said, "The trading time will be changed to right before I leave the Martial Vault."

Jian Qingmei wasn’t surprised. If the transaction were completed right now, and she denied him the opportunity to continue reading the ancient texts, wouldn’t Jiang Fan suffer a loss?

She readily agreed, "Deal! You two go ahead and look.

"You may freely browse any book outside the core restriction."

With that said, she cupped her hands and walked away gracefully.

Watching her departing figure, Liu Qingxian’s eyes revealed a trace of gratitude. "Senior Sword is a good person.

"During my time in the Martial Vault, I was well taken care of by her, otherwise my situation would have been much worse."

"Oh, really?" Jiang Fan was slightly surprised. "She is indeed a decent person.

"I’ll find an opportunity to compensate her for it."

Then, he gazed at the vast, ocean-like sea of books, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"I hope this place can unlock the secret of entering the Sage Realm through the Ancestral Dao!"