Chapter 1034

The fall of the Sword-Wielding Emperor, the master's closed-door cultivation, the Empress's cultivation, and Erniu's departure—all of this is like the needle of a huge sundial, slowly turning.

Thirty years later, the sky will change.

The Ancient Immortal beyond Wanggu has become a sharp blade, hanging over the heads of all living beings, turning into a life-and-death crisis.

And it can be imagined that as time passes, this sense of crisis will also become increasingly intense.

After all, thirty years is not particularly long for mortals, and even more so for cultivators.

Perhaps a single closed-door cultivation, and thirty years will have already passed.

Therefore, the magnitude of the crisis has become a suppression, weighing heavily upon the world.

Every clan is making final preparations.

It's just that the only path that seems to lie before them is to pray for the protection of the gods.

Thus, some places have become more peaceful than before, but there are also places that have become more chaotic than ever.

The chaos of all living beings continues to unfold.

And the gods are indifferent, high above, watching all of this.

For them, this will be just a somewhat interesting drama in their long lives.

As for the sorrow of all living beings...

Living on this Wanggu Continent under the Remnant Face, it was already sorrowful; it's just that the sorrow used to favor the mundane, while now the sorrow faces everyone.

"This can also be considered a kind of fairness."

On the Jiyue domain, in the vast desert, inside Xu Qing's former small medicine shop, Youjing is boiling water.

And the Prince is sitting there, drinking tea while speaking softly.

The Third Grandmother sits to the side, shaking her head slightly, her gaze falling on Xu Qing, who is pouring tea for the Prince.

"Have you decided?"

Xu Qing puts down the teapot, sits opposite the two, and nods.

After he left the human Imperial Capital domain, the first place he came to was this Jiyue domain.

He originally wanted to see Ling'er before leaving, and also see the Prince grandfather and others.

It's just that Ling'er's closed-door cultivation hasn't ended, and the Ninth Grandfather is guarding her; after Xu Qing investigated, he didn't go to disturb her, but instead came here to bid farewell to the Prince grandfather.

"Young man, going out to gain experience is also good."

"However, the outer sea is somewhat chaotic; although with your current cultivation and combat power, being careful won't be a big problem, but remember... do not go too deep."

The Prince puts down his teacup, his gaze falling on Xu Qing; after thinking for a moment, he suddenly raises his right hand, and the next instant, the Dao marks operate, and a mark forms in front of him out of thin air.

"This is transformed from my authority to change cognition; it can be used three times; take it for self-defense."

Xu Qing didn't tell the Prince his true destination; looking at that mark now, he knows this is the Prince's concern, so he accepts it silently.

The Third Grandmother's gaze is profound, looking at Xu Qing; after a long while, she sighs softly, and with a wave of her hand, a long river manifests, landing in a jade bottle, which she gives to Xu Qing.

"This is a wisp of time river water I refined."

Xu Qing accepts it, stands up, and bows deeply toward the Prince and the Third Grandmother.

"The junior is leaving; Prince grandfather, Third Grandmother, you... take care."

Xu Qing speaks softly, then turns and walks out, leaving the medicine shop, leaving the mountains, and disappearing into the desert.

Watching his departing figure, the Third Grandmother speaks softly.

"The final place this child is going to is not the outer sea."

The Prince is silent, sighing after a long while.

"We knew about the legends of the outer sea back then; the place he is going to is related to this legend."

"As for thirty years later..."

"Father is already on his way back; according to the time, it shouldn't be much different."

"I hope the old man who returns is still our father, so it's good that this child is leaving now."

The Prince murmurs.

The Third Grandmother looks up, gazing far beyond the heavens, silent.

And at this moment, on the Jiyue domain, Xu Qing moves forward silently.

Before leaving, he also has to go to the Fenghai County to see Zixuan.

Subsequently, he will put away all ties and step onto the path he has chosen.

"Thirty years later..."

Xu Qing murmurs, his figure whistling in the firmament, and the next instant the entire sky curtain suddenly ripples, visibly becoming a huge mirror.

In that mirror, a huge mountain filled with temples appears.

On the mountain top, an old woman walks down.

Beside the old woman, a tall old man with a full white beard follows.

Seeing these two, Xu Qing pauses his steps and bows respectfully.

"Fifth Grandmother, Eighth Grandfather."

The Fifth Grandmother looks at Xu Qing, her expression kind, and after nodding, she doesn't speak, but raises her hand, using her authority to shape a flower petal.

After this flower petal forms, the Fifth Grandmother clearly shows an aged aura.

"Take it; as long as you still have a breath, consuming this petal can allow you to recover instantly."

Xu Qing knows this is the Fifth Grandmother's special authority; every time it is used, it will consume her life force.

Thus he hesitates.

"If I give it to you, take it!"

Beside him, the Eighth Grandfather glares, raises his hand, and also sends out the Dao marks transformed from his own anger authority.

"This mark can make your combat power surge; the price is a period of weakness after the battle."

This is the gift of the elders; Xu Qing feels warm in his heart, accepts it silently, and just as he is about to speak, a sword light comes from the earth, approaching instantly.

Heaven and earth change color, winds rise and clouds surge; this sword light forms a mark in front of Xu Qing.

The Ninth Grandfather's voice echoes in heaven and earth.

"This is my sword intent; fully erupted, it can slay a Ruler!"

Xu Qing is moved; after a long while, he accepts the mark, takes a deep breath, and bows deeply toward the Fifth Grandmother, the Eighth Grandfather, and the direction from which the sword intent came from the earth.

Finally, under the gaze of these three elders, he leaves the Jiyue domain.

One day later.

Above the Fenghai County, a treasure tower shining with starlight manifests in the mist, and Xu Qing's figure walks out from within.

The next instant, he appears in the cave beneath Fenghai County.

In this former Ancient Emperor's palace, outside the Phoenix Bird Hall where Zixuan is in closed-door cultivation, Xu Qing stands there, gazing at the palace in front of him.

All around is empty, with no sound coming, and not a trace of human presence.

Here, under Xu Qing's orders back then, it has been completely closed.

And the array is constantly reinforced, so that Zixuan's closed-door cultivation will not be disturbed.

Only the figure of the Jin Gang Sect ancestor, after sensing Xu Qing's appearance, manifests instantly outside the hall, bowing excitedly to Xu Qing.

"Greetings, Master; Master, I missed you to death, but Master, rest assured, little Youzi has been conscientious and diligent, always guarding this place, and there have been no accidents during this time."

"Even a speck of dust, under my watch, dares not fall!"

The Jin Gang Sect ancestor speaks loudly.

He wants to show that he is useful, and besides, although it is boring here, he is incomparably satisfied.

Because the outside world is too dangerous, and following Xu Qing is even more dangerous, always having to be careful that he is used as cannon fodder...

Especially now that he is sharper than ever, this means that once he goes out, he is afraid that he will be used at least nine times out of ten battles...

This is dangerous to the extreme for the Jin Gang Sect ancestor.

And according to the storybooks he has read, guarding the protagonist's woman, as long as there is no mistake, is a great merit.

So at this moment, he tries his best to show that he is very useful here.

Xu Qing nods, his gaze falling on the Phoenix Bird Hall.

Zixuan's realization this time will exceed Xu Qing's expectations.

After a long while, Xu Qing withdraws his gaze, looks around, ponders for a moment, and under the careful observation of the Jin Gang Sect ancestor, he suddenly raises his hand.

Instantly, a divine intent erupts in front of him.

It does not spread, controlled within ten feet, making that ten-foot range blurred and full of distortion.

A figure can be vaguely seen forming within, then sitting cross-legged and sinking into the deeper underground.

Seeing all this, the Jin Gang Sect ancestor, who does not know about outside matters, has his eyes widen.

He seems to have seen another Xu Qing just now...

And that Xu Qing gives him a feeling of being incomparably indifferent, yet radiating an extremely terrifying sense.

"Master, that is..."

The Jin Gang Sect ancestor's heart and mind tremble.

"That is my God Avatar."

Xu Qing speaks calmly.

On Ling'er's side, with the Prince grandfather and others there, her safety can be guaranteed in these thirty years; Xu Qing doesn't need to worry too much.

But here with Zixuan, he cannot be at ease.

Thus, he chooses to leave his God Avatar here, on one hand to realize the divine authority, and on the other hand to guard Zixuan here.

This time going out, he didn't intend to take the God Avatar with him.

Because the place he is going to... might not welcome gods.

It's just that because the God Avatar is left in Wanggu, Xu Qing's Immortal true body cannot use the divine authority methods.

Such as sound authority, such as the carving knife transformed from fate divine authority, such as poison prohibition, all can only be displayed by the God Avatar.

"However, with my current Extreme Immortal cultivation, my combat power has not decreased."

Xu Qing ponders, sensing his chest.

The purple crystal is there.

After withdrawing the God Avatar, he has already transferred the purple crystal, merging it into his Immortal body.

After doing all this, Xu Qing looks at the Phoenix Bird Hall one last time, then takes a deep breath, and under the loud respectful send-off of the Jin Gang Sect ancestor, takes a step and disappears into the cave.

When he appears, he is already outside the starlight tower in the sky; the divine vine shakes, the golden mouse sticks its head out, and Xu Qing stands there, looking at Fenghai County...

A few breaths later, with determination in his eyes, he steps into the starlight tower.

This tower roars and disappears in an instant.

Transforming into a long rainbow, it streaks across the sky, heading straight for... the outer sea!

"Back then, that human old man who appeared in the outer sea said the outer sea is also known as the Primitive Sea."

"And the Primitive Sea is strange; wherever it exists, it is a strategic place and a prosperous place, because the Primitive Sea can connect all star rings in the universe."

"So the outer sea is actually the path to other star rings. And this Primitive Sea in the Ninth Star Ring where Wanggu is located is extremely special; it is now closed, and only gaps can be used to enter and exit,"

"And he also said that Xia Xian cultivation is needed to pass through."

Xu Qing sits cross-legged in the high tower; as this tower whistles toward the outer sea, he raises his hand and takes out a white scale.

This scale is like a token.

It was a Primitive Sea passage token reserved by the Xia Xian Palace that he exchanged for by giving up his own quota before leaving the Xia Xian Palace.

With this token, he doesn't necessarily have to reach Xia Xian to pass through other star rings.

It's just that the degree of danger will be greater.

And this token is precious; the Xia Xian Palace only has three.

Gazing at this token, after a moment, Xu Qing looks up, the final words spoken by that old man back then emerging in his mind.

"That place is a world dominated by the human race, and also a world of immortals."

"That place is the Fifth Star Ring, its name... Immortal Capital."

Xu Qing takes a deep breath, puts away the token, and closes his eyes to meditate.

Just like this, time passes.

Two hours later, as the starlight tower whistles above the Forbidden Sea, the boundary between the outer sea and the inner sea... gets closer and closer.

And just at this moment, outside this high-speed starlight tower, a laugh that is charming to the extreme suddenly comes.

"Little guy, the primordial yang has actually returned."