Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 91[Vol. 6] - Heart of the Ancient Spirit Realm

[Vol. 6] Chapter 91: Heart of the Ancient Spirit Realm

From the catgirl who introduced herself as Xiao Kong, the group finally learned why Miaomiao was found on the mountain path.

Although Peach Blossom Peak is under the rule of the Peach Blossom Sage, unlike mortal kings, the Sage rarely interferes in the lives of the spirit beasts and creatures living on the mountain. In fact, the Sage seldom appears in front of anyone. Among the twelve peaks of Cangyun, the Peach Blossom Sage is considered one of the most mysterious figures.

On Peach Blossom Peak, there are dozens of villages like the one Xiao Kong belongs to. These villages are mostly isolated from the outside world and can only travel quickly between each other through special pathways provided by the Sage. For most outsiders, entry into these villages is impossible unless they are specifically recognized by the Sage, as was the case for Violet and her companions.

Recently, an important guest visited the peak, and the Peach Blossom Sage issued a rare message instructing all village leaders to keep their people from roaming freely, especially avoiding the sparsely populated mid-mountain regions to prevent any accidents.

Xiao Kong speculated that the guest might have been followed by a powerful enemy, prompting the Sage’s warning. To ensure safety, she sealed the village entrance and stayed to oversee things, while Miaomiao patrolled the villages to report any unusual activity.

Unfortunately, Miaomiao encountered an unexpected incident during one of her patrols.

As Xiao Kong held the little white cat in her arms, stroking its soft fur to calm it down, the cat communicated in its own language, understood only by Xiao Kong. Xiao Kong nodded thoughtfully.

“I see… This was my oversight. When that golden light surged from the base of the mountain days ago, I should have been more cautious and prepared,” she murmured.

By the pond, as Xiao Kong comforted the white cat, Violet couldn’t help but ask curiously, “So, what exactly happened to this cat?”

“Miaomiao sensed a strong, malicious presence near another village,” Xiao Kong explained.

“Before she could retreat and call for help, she was spotted and injured. Her leg was hurt in the attack.”

“She lured the bad guys into that village, causing trouble for everyone there. So, she had no choice but to keep running. After reaching the sealed-off mountain path, she finally managed to shake off her pursuers.”

“At that point, Miaomiao had lost a lot of blood. Combined with the harsh conditions on the mountain path, she couldn’t hold on and eventually collapsed near the village outskirts. Fortunately, you saved her just in time.”

“Malicious intent… So, when did Miaomiao encounter these people?”

Xiao Kong glanced at the black-haired girl, then looked down at the softly meowing white cat in her arms. After a brief pause, she answered honestly.

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“About an hour ago.”

“I see. It seems they’ve only gotten ahead of us by a small margin.”

The catgirl turned to Ling Feng in surprise.

“Do you know who those bastards attacking Miaomiao are?”

Exchanging a quick glance with Violet, Ling Feng nodded slightly.

“To be honest, our main reason for coming up the mountain is to pursue that group of villains. Earlier, when we were still at the base of the mountain…”

Taking some time, Ling Feng briefly explained the information they had gathered so far. She highlighted the alliance between the [Yokai Controlling Sect] and the [Apothecary] of the [Seven Heavenly Demon Lords], as well as their likely plan to climb Peach Blossom Peak, targeting both the Peach Blossom Sage and the Western Origin Spirit Maiden hidden there. When she finished, Xiao Kong seemed to grasp the situation.

“The [Yokai Controlling Sect] and the [Seven Heavenly Demon Lords]… I’ve heard those names from some kids who returned from the outside world. As for the Western Origin Spirit Maiden…”

Avoiding certain topics, Xiao Kong raised her head, scanning the group thoughtfully.

“You saved Miaomiao, so I’ll speak plainly. Based on all the clues so far, it seems their true goal is to use Peach Blossom Peak as a gateway to the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos].”

“What? That’s impossible! Absolutely impossible!”

Before Xiao Kong could continue, a middle-aged man in white suddenly let out a strange sound, as if he had been deeply shocked. It was hard to tell what those five words meant to him.

“Mr. Murong, please calm down,” Ling Feng said, frowning slightly. However, her concern wasn’t over Murong Yun’s reaction. It seemed Xiao Kong’s earlier statement had reminded her of something as well. After a moment, she sighed and shook her head.

“I didn’t expect them to be this reckless. But now, this explanation makes the most sense. The [Great Secret Realm of Chaos], this is far worse than what happened in Yangyuan County.”

“Miss Ling Feng, that place houses the [Beast of Chaos]! If the [Yokai Controlling Sect] originates from the Ancient Spirit Realm, don’t they realize the terrible disaster this could unleash on the entire world?”

The gray-haired girl shook her head again, her expression growing heavier.

“Heh, when they destroyed the [Tidal Deep Valley], caused earthquakes, hijacked the Spirit Prison, and attacked the Spirit Maiden in the earthquake incident, did they ever consider the harm they brought to the world? They didn’t then, and they don’t now. The only difference is the scale of destruction.”

“Mr. Murong, you shouldn’t view others with such a singular perspective. For the sake of profit, desire, or obsession, the depths of human malice and depravity can be far darker than ordinary people can ever imagine. I’ve seen far too many of such scum.”

“……”

Seeing Murong Yun gradually calm down, though still lost in thought with a furrowed brow, Ling Feng continued.

“Miss Xiao Kong’s guess is very plausible. In fact, when I learned their main goal was to capture the Spirit Maiden and that this matter was tied to Cangyun Mountain, I had a similar suspicion.”

“Oh? What do you mean by that?”

The girl turned her head toward the priestess, who seemed either genuinely curious or feigning confusion, showing no real sense of urgency. She explained:

“I’ve had some encounters with the current Western Origin Spirit Maiden and learned a bit about her. Regardless of what the maid before mentioned, whether it’s true or not, one thing is certain, her identity as the Spirit Maiden cannot be faked.”

“Violet, you should still remember what I said before about the most important role of the Spirit Maiden’s [Innate Spiritual Body], right?”

“Um… to connect with the spiritual veins and repair the world’s scars?” Violet replied.

Ling Feng nodded slightly.

“More precisely, the [Innate Spiritual Body] allows the Spirit Maiden to absorb and channel spiritual energy. She can inject spiritual energy from the outside world into the spiritual veins for repairs. But likewise, she can also extract the spiritual energy from the veins in reverse.”

“Do you know what that means?”

Before Ling Feng could elaborate, Xiao Kong, the silver-haired cat-eared girl, interjected.

“It means that someone with this ability can easily destroy any spiritual vein in the [Ancient Spirit Realm], draining it completely dry.”

“So, it’s a double-edged sword?” The priestess tilted her head in surprise. “Even so, what does this have to do with the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos]?”

“It has *everything* to do with it…” Ling Feng said with a bitter smile and shook her head.

“You must understand, beneath the [Great Secret Realm of Chaos] lies a spiritual vein. A massive, vital main vein. It’s the largest and most important in the entire [Ancient Spirit Realm], carrying nearly half of the spiritual energy that circulates through the region. Think of it as the heart of the [Ancient Spirit Realm]. This is also why it can seal away the [Beast of Chaos].”

“If, and I mean if, the Spirit Maiden were to use her power to destroy or even significantly weaken this spiritual vein, what do you think would happen?”