Chapter 1293

Fifth Star Ring, Left Wing War Zone!

Compared to when Xu Qing left, the Left Wing War Zone now appears especially spacious.

Nearly seven-tenths of the cultivator army, having received the Immortal Venerable's decree, surged into the fourth star ring's homeland in mighty numbers, now engaged in the final battle against the enemy.

At this moment, only a handful of supply stars bearing important missions remain stationed here.

These supply stars are numerous, stretching from the Left Wing War Zone all the way into the fourth star ring, with nearly one present in each cosmic space.

They are dedicated to supplying the front lines with provisions and treating the wounded, continuously emanating immortal spirit qi, functioning like immortal towers.

Not only the Left Wing War Zone, but the supply stars of the Right Wing War Zone and Central War Zone are similarly scattered like stars and chess pieces, extending into the fourth star ring.

Moreover, as the cultivator army continuously advances on the front lines of the fourth star ring, the arrangement of these supply stars becomes ever deeper and gradually branches out, with their coverage continually expanding.

After all, the war zone's scope is vast, encompassing countless universes, and the ultimate goal of this war is total occupation, so the importance of logistical support goes without saying.

Thus, these transformed supply stars, like pieces on a chessboard, are constantly moved by powerful cultivators to occupy the entire battlefield.

And at this moment, in the core area of the Left Wing War Zone of the Fifth Star Ring, there exists such a supply star.

Its overall hue is earthen yellow, suspended in the starry void.

Surrounding it is a belt of debris, where numerous cultivators are seen stationed.

As for the star's surface, mountain ranges stretch continuously, yellow sand fills the sky, and every grain of sand and stone has been cleansed by immortal spirit qi, containing rich immortal spirit power.

Numerous cultivators gather upon it, each performing their duties, busily and orderly carrying out various logistical tasks.

Indeed, this supply star holds great significance—it is the first supply star deployed by the Left Wing War Zone after the outbreak of this all-encompassing war.

All other supply stars extend their layout from this point toward the fourth star ring.

Furthermore, numerous teleportation arrays are deployed upon this star; these arrays, large and small, operate ceaselessly day and night, transporting countless materials from the Fifth Star Ring here, then relaying them onward to other supply stars.

This is precisely the mission borne by this star.

Due to its importance, although this star's teleportation arrays remain connected to all other supply stars, during the war it primarily handles one-way material transmission and does not receive reverse transmissions from other supply stars.

Even the transfer of the wounded follows this principle, with other supply stars responsible for handling it.

To strengthen its defense, a contingent of the cultivator army is stationed here, and even the Zhan Lu Immortal Venerable, who oversees the war, has left an incarnation to sit in command.

Such arrangements have raised this star's security to the stringent standards required by war.

And at this moment, as countless cultivators are busy, suddenly the heavens and earth tremble inexplicably, and waves of five-colored radiant light flow momentarily across the firmament.

This causes many cultivators' hearts and spirits to shudder, as they hastily extend their divine senses.

They lock onto the source of the heavenly and earthly anomaly.

It is a teleportation array!

It suddenly flares to life!

The emanating fluctuations are immediately sensed by the cultivator in charge of this teleportation array, who realizes that the array's activation is not due to material transmission from the Fifth Star Ring, but rather...

"From the fourth star ring, and it is a transmission of life forms, containing authority... from the Immortal Venerable!"

Upon witnessing this, the cultivator's inner being is shaken violently, and without hesitation he immediately reports the matter upward.

Almost at the instant this anomaly is reported at breakneck speed, the light of that teleportation array suddenly surges, directly forming a brilliant radiance that roars upward toward the horizon.

Soon, in the firmament, it becomes a great vortex, rumbling and turning.

Drawing countless gazes, a figure coalesces within the vortex.

Clad in a black Daoist robe.

With black hair tinged with purple.

And a pair of silver eyes.

Moreover, the terrifying aura emanating during this transmission causes heaven and earth to tremble together.

This also causes the divine senses of the gathered cultivators to ripple and surge.

The arrival is none other than Xu Qing!

He stands within the vortex, and the moment he steps outward, wind and clouds shift in color.

The void churns and surges.

The Fifth Star Ring's unique immortal spirit starlight, like a tide, washes over his entire body.

This causes Xu Qing, standing in midair, to have his robes snap and flutter in the heavenly gales, while myriad star sands drift from his person, condensing in the void into winding silver rivers that spread rapidly across the entire sky.

All eyes turn!

Even the fortune of the Fifth Star Ring descends, encircling him and forming purple qi.

As if welcoming his return.

Sensing this starlight, sensing the familiar fortune from all directions and the dense immortal spirit intent, Xu Qing's eyes grow somewhat dazed.

Though the time of his departure was not long, so much has occurred that upon his return, Xu Qing feels a rising sensation as if he has crossed worlds.

Before the unexpected occurrence in the transaction between Zhan Lu Immortal Venerable and Li Zhu God Venerable, he was at the mid-stage of quasi-immortal.

Now... having endured flight for his life, having explored the primordial mother star, and having participated in the promotion and realignment of the Aurora Young Master, his cultivation has greatly increased, reaching the peak of quasi-immortal!

The change in between has been immense.

Thus, recalling these scenes, Xu Qing's heart cannot help but be filled with myriad emotions.

And at this moment, bell chimes ring out, suddenly echoing within this original supply star.

They interrupt Xu Qing's thoughts.

Accompanying the bell chimes, there appears, beyond this teleportation array, in the midst of heaven and earth, a series of figures of cultivators stationed here.

They are male and female, hailing from different cosmos of the Fifth Star Ring, and upon seeing Xu Qing, they instantly recognize his identity!

"It is Xu Qing!"

The instant of recognition, their expressions all tremble, and they one by one bow to Xu Qing.

"Welcome back, True Lord!"

The sound was immense, reverberating in all directions, and carried deep reverence within it.

Clearly, the events on the primordial mother star were known to them almost in real time.

This is the feedback of fortune.

Xu Qing's gaze swept over, then he suddenly lifted his head, gazing into the distant heavens, and bowed deeply.

As he bowed, on the firmament, nine suns of crimson yang emerged from the clouds, and the towering figure of the Zhanlu Immortal Sovereign appeared in the heavens.

Grand Dao tones descended from the horizon.

"Xu Qing!"

As the Dao tone arrived, before Xu Qing, a pill swirling with nine-colored rosy light appeared out of thin air.

Within it seemed to be billions of specks of starlight collapsed into a vortex, and moreover, a breath nearly that of Xia Xian rose within.

"Ascension Immortal Pill."

Xu Qing's eyes narrowed.

This pill is precisely the purpose of his return this time.

The so-called Ascension Immortal Pill, also known as the Fifth Immortal Pill, can only be taken with the support of fortune.

Therefore, to give it to others to consume, one still needs fortune to envelop them, and Xu Qing also has a solution for this: the fifth star ring fortune he possesses can share the burden of this pill's domineering medicinal effect.

Furthermore, Xu Qing has also considered that after returning to Eastern Wanggu, when giving it to others to consume, whether the fortune of Eastern Wanggu can also produce a similar effect.

As these thoughts arose in Xu Qing's heart, he had already raised his hand and stored away the Ascension Immortal Pill.

Thereafter, on the firmament, the gaze of the Zhanlu Immortal Sovereign's avatar swept over Xu Qing's pupils, which were inhaling and exhaling silver light.

The Dao tone arose again.

"This pill should have been bestowed in the future, but the causality of the Aurora Epoch has advanced the timeline."

Xu Qing nodded slightly, then spoke in a low voice.

"Thank you, Immortal Sovereign!"

"If there are no other matters, this subordinate wishes to leave the Western Wing War Zone, return to the Heavens Beyond Heavens, and seek insight for a realm breakthrough."

The Zhanlu Immortal Sovereign looked at Xu Qing with deep meaning, his voice slowly reverberating.

"I suggest you rest a little on this star; there is an old acquaintance of yours… who wishes to see you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing's mind flashed with multiple figures, but he was unsure who it was, so he simply spoke directly.

"Immortal Sovereign, I do not know which of my old acquaintances it is."

"It is the Mystic Vase Immortal Sovereign! He has myriad incarnations, sensing the Dao intent on all star rings, and among his many incarnations in the ninth star ring, one is called… Master Bai."

"Now, he is on the battlefield of the fourth star ring, coming to determine one matter for you."

The Zhanlu Immortal Sovereign spoke lightly.

When the name "Master Bai" was spoken by the other party and entered Xu Qing's ears, his heart instantly churned, and his breathing also became somewhat hurried.

He is a person who values emotion and righteousness.

Whether it was the former Thunder Squad, or Master Bai, or his master, these people all occupy irreplaceable positions in his heart.

In a daze, the words Master Bai spoke when parting again surfaced in Xu Qing's mind.

"Heaven and earth are the inn for all things and beings; time is the traveler of ages past and present. As long as one breath remains, there will surely be a day of reunion……"

As the voice in his memory rose and fell, Xu Qing's eyes revealed deep longing.

He recalled the scene in the scavenger's camp where plants and trees imparted teachings, the sorrow before the purple earth tombstone, and also the mysterious medicine jar old man within the Aurora Immortal Palace.

"There will surely be a day of reunion."

Xu Qing silently pondered this in his heart.

He decided to remain on this star, awaiting the arrival of that old person from his memory, while diligently nurturing his cultivation, ensuring his state remains at its peak.

Furthermore, he began to organize the lingering insights from his journey regarding the comprehension of the Tenth Extreme.

Time quietly passed.

A month flashed by in an instant.

During this month, Xu Qing did not await Master Bai, but instead welcomed a piece of news that invigorated the entire fifth star ring.

This was the victory report of the war!

The armies of the fifth star ring, mighty as breaking bamboo, had already destroyed many god clans, occupied over forty percent of the native territory of the fourth star ring, which included countless universes, and obtained vast amounts of resources.

At the same time, the god sovereign of the fourth star ring, after being abandoned by the god venerable, had also fallen into a life-and-death situation.

Five of them chose to depart, heading to other star rings.

Three were confirmed to have fallen!

Among the three who fell, two were indeed slain by the sudden appearance on the battlefield of the Seeking Bright Immortal Sovereign!

As for the remainder, though still struggling, under the prevailing circumstances, they were already beyond recovery.

Among them was also the news of the God Sovereign of Slaughter's defeat: he was defeated by the Zhanlu Immortal Sovereign, but relying on his talent, he escaped ascension, his whereabouts unknown.

And at this moment, the Immortal Venerable also issued a new edict!

The Seeking Bright Immortal Sovereign, while overseeing this epoch, shall also succeed the Zhanlu Immortal Sovereign, taking full responsibility for commanding this star ring war.

The era of cultivators…… is, along with this war, becoming ever more splendid and radiant!

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Recently, I have been constantly pondering the follow-up return plot, with many threads needing to be sorted out and the before-and-after logic made self-consistent; it is not yet fully resolved, so updates have been fewer, and there are no supplementary chapters.

But I remember it all.