Chapter 263: Past Events of Purple and Blue

Xu Qing was a bit dazed.

He followed Seventh Uncle, walking through the jungle.

Clearly, Seventh Uncle had said he had a game of chess to finish, yet on the way back, he was not in a hurry, walking in front, leisurely and carefree.

However, every step he took covered a vast range, and Xu Qing was also drawn along by him, shuttling through the jungle.

Xu Qing looked at Seventh Uncle's back, his mind replaying the scene where the other had waved his hand and the three Lingyun Sword Sect Golden Core protectors died. All of this made him feel somewhat unreal.

Thus, he could only remain silent.

"You did well regarding Master Bai's matter." A moment later, Seventh Uncle's calm voice came from ahead.

"It was my duty." Xu Qing spoke in a low voice.

"You also did well regarding the Sea Corpse Clan matter."

"It was the Cap... it was the First Prince who did it." Xu Qing hesitated for a moment.

"The Night Dove matter was also acceptable."

"Just doing my best." Xu Qing lowered his head.

"But you were reckless regarding Sheng Yunzi." When Seventh Uncle said this, a ruined city appeared faintly ahead of them—it was the very city where Xu Qing and Sheng Yunzi had fought.

Xu Qing did not speak.

"You should have called the First, Second, and Third Princes to come and kill him together. That way, you wouldn't have been so severely injured." Seventh Uncle's tone carried some dissatisfaction.

Xu Qing pondered for a moment. He felt Seventh Uncle made sense, so he nodded.

Seeing Xu Qing so obedient, Seventh Uncle was very happy, turning to look at Xu Qing, his eyes revealing appreciation.

"Come closer. Aren't you fearless? Why are you standing so far away from me?"

Xu Qing hesitated, slowly walking closer and standing by Seventh Uncle's side.

Seventh Uncle looked at Xu Qing's height, his eyes showing some reminiscence. His mind conjured the image of the scrawny figure at the scavenger camp who, after changing into new clothes, carefully avoided the dirty mud on the ground, and he smiled.

"You've grown taller than back then."

Xu Qing suddenly raised his head, the answer already faintly in his heart.

Seventh Uncle did not continue on this topic, leading Xu Qing into the ruined city. Xu Qing did not ask, following silently.

Seen from afar, one old and one young walked through the desolate ruins. The dim yellow sunlight here made them look as if they were walking through time.

"This is an ancient city that witnessed history and was buried in history."

Seventh Uncle's voice echoed within the ancient city, carrying some ethereal quality, like a distant reed flute.

Xu Qing looked at Seventh Uncle, waiting for what followed.

"Legend has it that this city was the residence of the Crown Prince of the Purple and Blue Upper Kingdom—that peerless, heaven-shaking figure who was hailed as the first prodigy of the human race after the God's remnant face appeared."

"It is said that the Crown Prince of the Purple and Blue Upper Kingdom possessed true peerless talent, holding the bloodline inheritance of the Ancient Emperor and the Sovereign, suppressing an entire era."

"Some also say he was born bearing the destiny of the human race; when he was born, auspicious signs descended from heaven, and nine golden dragons accompanied him throughout his life."

"Others say he was a self-rescue of this vast world of the Wanggu Continent, gathering the power of one world just to let him descend upon the heavens and earth."

"Historical records state that the moment he was born, all forbidden zones in the Wanggu Continent let out wails, and strange blood flowed, spreading outside every forbidden zone."

"Some even say he experienced five God-eye-openings in his life without dying, obtaining the blessing of the Gods."

"Even the Holy Lands were alarmed, coming to receive him several times, only to be rejected by him."

"However, such a peerless human ultimately died in battle on the land of the Purple and Blue Upper Kingdom. It is said that all the myriad races who participated in the killing were astonishing figures."

Hearing this, Xu Qing's heart fluctuated. He felt this matter was different from what he knew of the Purple and Blue Upper Kingdom. What he knew was that the eight clans rebelled, causing the imperial bloodline to be kept in captivity and plundered, thus the Purple and Blue dissipated, and the Eight Clans of the Purple Earth emerged.

Noticing Xu Qing's expression, Seventh Uncle smiled.

"I am not talking about the Purple and Blue of Nanhuangzhou, but the Purple and Blue Upper Kingdom that was hidden in history and truly had the possibility of unifying Wanggu after the Profound Dark era. Unfortunately, those who know of it now are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. The myriad races, including the human race, whether actively or passively, have erased it; no one mentions it anymore."

"As for the Eight Clans of the Purple Earth, what they overturned was merely the fragile, remaining remnants of the Purple and Blue, which, after passing through several more years, barely formed a small kingdom."

Xu Qing took a deep breath.

"But coincidentally, the peerless Crown Prince of the Purple and Blue Upper Kingdom died in battle right here in Nanhuangzhou. Countless years after his death, a small city appeared on the site. Eleven years ago, the God opened its eyes, and the entire city vanished."

"Some say that was his curse."

Xu Qing remained silent, his gaze inward, not saying a word.

Not long after, they arrived before a Dao temple in the ruins. It was a mess, covered in traces of intense battle. Looking at this place, Xu Qing looked at Seventh Uncle.

"Isn't it said that you lack divine abilities and techniques? Go and comprehend them. Hurry up, I still have to go back and play chess." Seventh Uncle tapped Xu Qing's head.

Xu Qing's heart jumped. These words were what Sheng Yunzi had said when they fought.

Thus, Xu Qing looked at Seventh Uncle, nodded, and walked into the Dao temple. Looking at the statue in the temple, he sat cross-legged and stared silently.

After a long while, he stood up and looked at Seventh Uncle outside.

"What's wrong?" Seventh Uncle asked.

"I can't comprehend it during the day; I need moonlight." Xu Qing hesitated and said truthfully.

Seventh Uncle muttered something Xu Qing couldn't hear clearly, then waved his hand. Instantly, the sky above the Dao temple was filled with clouds and mist. In an instant, black clouds swirled, covering the sunlight and the surroundings, making the area centered on the Dao temple pitch black.

Furthermore, within this darkness, a mirror appeared in the black clouds. There was moonlight inside this mirror. As the mirror surface turned, a sliver of moonlight fell, illuminating the Dao temple and landing on the statue.

The next instant, blade shadows formed around the statue.

Xu Qing's thoughts churned. He looked at Seventh Uncle and took a long breath.

He had seen the Sixth Uncle make a move, but he felt the Sixth Uncle absolutely could not do something like changing the sun and moon with a wave of his hand.

This made Xu Qing think of the traditions of the Seventh Peak.

"Seventh Uncle is definitely not at the Nascent Soul stage!" Xu Qing knew the opportunity was precious, so he gathered his focus and went all out, staring at the blade shadows of the statue. Gradually, a purple, illusory heavenly blade appeared above his head.

He began to comprehend.

During his comprehension, Seventh Uncle stood outside the Dao temple, looking at the surrounding battlefield, muttering to himself.

"Indeed, the divine abilities and techniques are a bit lacking... though there are quite a lot of messy things."

"Although his tactics are still immature, at his age, it's already quite good."

Just like that, time passed.

On the Forbidden Sea, sword light surged to the heavens.

Sword qi whistled straight toward the Seven Blood Eyes. The Lingyun Ancestor was in front, furious, killing intent permeating the air. Behind him, the Lingyun Sword Sect disciples were all fierce and overbearing, coming to demand an explanation.

Inside the Phoenix Forbidden Zone, there was peace.

Night descended.

Xu Qing's comprehension continued. The moonlight Seventh Uncle had deployed was even brighter in the night, making the appearance of the blade shadows much more frequent than before, and even clearer in Xu Qing's eyes.

His speed of comprehension was also clearly astonishing. The purple blade shadow above his head was rapidly solidifying, from one-tenth to five-tenths, six-tenths, seven-tenths...

Until the night passed and dawn arrived. The moment the morning light scattered to dispel the darkness, Xu Qing's entire body trembled. A sharp aura erupted from him, and the purple blade shadow above his head reached perfection in its solidification.

It was no longer illusory, but like a true heavenly blade, emitting a terrifying sharpness.

Furthermore, with such long-term recuperation, especially the moonlight Seventh Uncle had formed with a wave of his hand, which clearly possessed restorative power, Xu Qing's injuries were now fully recovered.

The lost fingers had also fully grown back, and his aura reached an unprecedented peak at this moment.

At this moment, he stood up. His six-fire combat power was heaven-shaking, causing the wind and clouds to change color. Storms formed around him, and his aura was majestic.

Seventh Uncle glanced at him, his eyes filled with satisfaction, and he spoke slowly.

"Outsiders already know, so you don't need to hide it in front of me anymore."

Xu Qing did not speak. After a silence, a ray of firelight, a seven-colored light, radiated from above his head.

The firelight was black, turning into flames, forming a black canopy, emitting black flame wisps that drifted away.

The seven-colored light flowed out, and the sound of wind echoed, turning into a seven-colored canopy, bursting with brilliant light.

Two canopies were suddenly formed.

At the same time, they illuminated the surroundings.

Even though there was light in the morning, Xu Qing still made himself even brighter at this moment, his aura like a rainbow.

"Let's go. Calculating the time, the guests are almost here." Seventh Uncle smiled faintly and flicked his sleeve. Instantly, the surrounding space changed, as if clouds and mist were shuttling through, and the shadows of heaven and earth swayed within.

Xu Qing watched these things, once again perceiving Seventh Uncle's cultivation. Amidst his rapid breathing, the surroundings recovered. It was no longer the ruins of the Phoenix Forbidden Zone, but the pavilion on the peak of the Seventh Peak.

The sea breeze blew, carrying the familiar dampness.

The hustle and bustle from the main city also echoed in the wind, like countless people whispering. This scene made Xu Qing feel a bit dazed, especially since, besides Seventh Uncle, there was another familiar figure before him.

The other person wore a gray robe, looked middle-aged, and had a smile on his face, standing up from before a chessboard.

Xu Qing recognized this person; he was the one who had given him the token at the scavenger camp back then.

"Seventh Uncle." The gray-robed servant first bowed to Seventh Uncle, then nodded at Xu Qing.

"Have the guests arrived?" Seventh Uncle's gaze fell on the chessboard.

"They are almost here," the servant said respectfully.

"En, take the child to bathe first. Going out for a trip and getting yourself all dirty." Seventh Uncle flicked his sleeve and walked out of the pavilion.

The word "child" made Xu Qing's gaze turn inward, and the scene before him made his inner suspicions even clearer.

"Child, I will take you to bathe. What follows is not only a major event for you, but also a major event for Seventh Uncle, and even more so, a major event for the Seven Blood Eyes." The servant spoke meaningfully and handed Xu Qing a jade slip.

"After bathing, the moment you step out of the great hall and onto the mountain platform, you may look at this jade slip again."

Xu Qing took the jade slip, thoughtful. He did not ask more, bowed politely, and left with the servant.

After thoroughly cleaning his entire body, he was arranged to change into a new Daoist robe. Some maidservants arrived respectfully, holding some special incense and waving it around him.

Xu Qing was a bit uncomfortable, but he did not refuse.

Until some maidservants behind him were coiling his hair, the Captain poked his head in from outside the door and winked at Xu Qing.

Afterward, an attendant came over holding a purple Daoist crown.

This crown was overflowing with light, extremely exquisite, and emitted a terrifying pressure. Faintly, the shadow of a strange beast lingered within. Looking closely, this beast had nine heads and a snake body; it was exactly the strange existence that had formed at the end when they were at the Mermaid Clan.

Looking at it for a long time, one would seem to hear the roar and howl of a fierce beast in their mind; it was strange and extraordinary!

"My god, this is the Purple Heaven Infinite Crown that has sealed half a Nascent Soul's soul. The old man is biased! I've wanted this thing for a long time and he never gave it to me!" The Captain's eyes widened, glowing, when this crown was placed on Xu Qing's head by the attendant.

At this moment, Xu Qing, wearing the Purple Essence Gold-Patterned Robe and the Purple Heaven Infinite Crown, with the canopy faintly permeating above his head, combined with his peerless face, looked transcendent and incomparable.

The maidservants around him all revealed strange glimmers in their eyes.

Just as the Captain was about to speak, a solemn voice suddenly came from outside.

"The Dao is originally void, formless and nameless. Without the scriptures, one cannot understand the Dao. The Dao is in the scriptures, profound and subtle; without a master, one cannot grasp its principles."

"Today, our Seventh Peak has a child named Xu Qing, who has received the transmission of the Dao and obtained instruction, thus we present this to the Ancestral Master!"

Carrying solemnity, it spread throughout the Seventh Peak, echoing in all directions. ===== CHAPTER 264 =====