Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal?-Chapter 511: Rice Bucket’s Identity

Chen Huaian wasn't particularly panicked. Although his injuries weren't completely healed, they were mostly recovered. At the very least, the turbulence in his minor world had stabilized, and he could return there anytime he wished.

However, that would be his last resort. Because he wasn't certain whether ancient beings like Burning Heaven and Tu Shan Yue, who stood half a step from immortality, could forcibly extract him from his minor world.

"Let's happily settle it like this," Tu Shan Yue positioned herself to Chen Huaian's right. She simply wanted to clarify the relationship between the Sword Pavilion's ancestor and White Sword, and also test what reaction White Sword might have if she offered Chen Huaian as tribute. If that didn't work...

If she couldn't obtain White Sword, a substitute wouldn't be unacceptable either. After all, having something aesthetically pleasing before her eyes—even without physical form—spiritual communion would suffice.

"Benefactor, forgive my offense!" Burning Heaven stood to Chen Huaian's left with a benevolent expression. He had originally entered the mortal world to settle scores with Real Person Yuyao, but sensing the overwhelming demonic aura near Cangbo Mountain Range, and seeing no Great Ascension cultivators from the Void Abyss willing to intervene, he came to investigate out of his meddlesome nature.

Then he detected an even more terrifying demonic energy. This made thorough investigation absolutely necessary.

At this moment, Chen Huaian noticed on his map how the yellow markers representing the two gradually turned red—two bosses had inexplicably spawned just like that.

"No way out."

Truly cursed by fate. Chen Huaian inwardly lamented, deciding it might be best to temporarily retreat to his minor world. Once there, he could immediately log off. If he wasn't in the Cangyun Realm anymore, surely Tu Shan Yue and Burning Heaven couldn't possibly find him. By now, the Moon Shadow Sect disciples should have all withdrawn to the minor world too, so there was no need for concern.

As the two ancient beings closed in, Chen Huaian prepared himself.

Right then—"Hey! You two old farts bullying a junior—how shameful!" A lazy voice sounded behind them.

Tu Shan Yue and Burning Heaven tensed. Neither had suppressed their cultivation—who could approach undetected? That definitely indicated another peak Great Ascension third tribulation cultivator.

The trio turned toward the voice. By the lightning crater stood a petite figure—a girl wearing a bright yellow dress and a small black square hat, with a divination banner strapped to her back. Without taking a single step, she floated before them like the wind in the next instant.

Chen Huaian stared blankly at the girl. "Ri...Rice Bucket?"

The newcomer was none other than the girl who had devoured his high-grade spirit vein—likely one of Jade Compassion's severed corpses.

"Sword Master Chen, your disciple was terribly worried about you. If she hadn't begged me, and considering all the fine food and drink you've provided, I wouldn't have come." Rice Bucket smiled with narrowed eyes, seemingly paying no mind to Burning Heaven and Tu Shan Yue.

"You are...Jade Compassion?!" Burning Heaven studied the girl for a long moment, his aged face wrinkling in disbelief. He was certain this was Jade Compassion. Though her demeanor resembled a young girl's rather than Jade Compassion's dignified grace, her aura and appearance were unmistakable. But hadn't Jade Compassion ascended to immortality long ago? So who was this before him...

"Knowing I'm Jade Compassion, why aren't you scrambling away?" The girl's gaze turned icy and aggressive.

Burning Heaven's expression darkened as he pressed his palms together. "Even if you are Jade Compassion, our senior, you cannot shield a demonic cultivator. Moreover, in terms of cultivation..."

Before he could finish, an overwhelming pressure of cultivation erupted from the girl—clearly at the Great Ascension third tribulation perfection stage. Burning Heaven fell silent. Tu Shan Yue stood frozen, a chill running down her spine. Two perfected Great Ascension human cultivators posed a significant threat. She didn't fear the heavenly tribulation, but suffering injuries beforehand would be suicidal.

"What, want to fight?" Rice Bucket rolled up her sleeves, puffing her delicate cheeks aggressively. "Come on then! Let's battle until heaven collapses and earth cracks, until cosmic laws shatter, until heavenly tribulation descends to smite you old relics!"

"Aren't you also at Great Ascension perfection?" Burning Heaven countered after a pause. "Wouldn't you fear the tribulation too?"

"This venerable one has already ascended—why fear anything?" Rice Bucket waved her fist threateningly. "Fight or not? Decide now! Otherwise I'm going back for dinner!"

Burning Heaven's face shifted uncertainly. That an ascended Jade Compassion stood before him tangled his thoughts. He couldn't discern her current state, but taking the sword cultivator today seemed impossible.

"Amitabha." Burning Heaven chanted, lowering his eyes expressionlessly. "Senior Jade Compassion, though this sword cultivator may practice demonic arts, since he's your junior, this humble monk must have erred. We shall take our leave today and visit another time!"

"Fine, fine. Next time I'll share some ascension tips." Rice Bucket waved dismissively.

Burning Heaven gave Rice Bucket and Chen Huaian a deep look before transforming into a golden Bodhi leaf and flying westward.

"And you? Still standing there?" Rice Bucket scrutinized Tu Shan Yue admiringly. "What exquisite fox tails! Gift me one for a coat, eh?"

"Senior jests. If you desire one, I can have my sisters craft finer fox fur coats. My tails are too aged." Tu Shan Yue forced a laugh, quickly hiding her tails behind her back. Uncertain of the girl's nature, she could only placate: "Today was all a misunderstanding. This junior will take her leave..."

She retreated facing them, only summoning a colorful cloud after putting considerable distance between them. The five demon saints, thoroughly frightened by Burning Heaven and Rice Bucket, immediately followed Tu Shan Yue's retreat without hesitation.

Soon, only Chen Huaian and Rice Bucket remained by the lightning crater.

"Um, Senior..."

Chen Huaian looked at the girl sheepishly. He'd given her the name "Rice Bucket." Had he known her terrifying cultivation level, would he have dared?

"Oh? Calling me 'Senior' now? How formal, Sword Master Chen." The girl approached, giving Chen Huaian's shoulder and back light pats that sent pure true essence flowing through him, completely healing his injuries.

"No need for such formality." She burped, smiling. "After all, this venerable one achieved this strength by devouring an entire high-grade spirit vein... Oh, and that Celestial Jade Marrow—otherworldly currency really does taste better. I also ate some of your top-grade spirit jades—around eight or nine thousand pieces." Here, she shot Chen Huaian a meaningful glance. "You...ahem, wouldn't be angry about that, would you?"

Chen Huaian shook his head. In the past, he might have been furious. But now, maintaining Great Ascension first tribulation only cost 500 spirit jades per hour—with reduced consumption, he cared less about them. Besides, trading a high-grade spirit vein for a top-tier powerhouse? Worth it!

"So...you're truly Jade Compassion? You...ascended?!"

"No." The girl wagged a finger mysteriously. "This venerable one is the middle corpse severed by Jade Compassion through the Three Corpses Severing technique!"