Chapter 275: Human Killing Ground

Before coming to the Alliance, Xu Qing had seen an introduction to the Three Spirits Suppressing Dao Mountain in the sect's archives.

A million miles of Suppressing Dao Mountain—skulls like ridges, skeletons like forests.

There, human skin was pasted into sheets, hair turned into felt, hanging up a wind of withered hair, paving the earth black.

Wherever one looked, countless skin and flesh rotted into mud and dust, a shocking sight.

There were even bones piled around trees, skulls becoming fruits on the trees, wailing in pain, never dying, with blood dripping down to allow passing fierce spirits to drink and quench their thirst.

A mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, foul-smelling—a living hell on earth.

Within its range, it kept one hundred and thirty-seven countries in captivity, some human, some alien, all of them rations.

Eat one country, replenish one country.

This was the description of the Three Spirits Suppressing Dao Mountain in the Seven Blood Eyes' archives.

And this human killing ground was adjacent to the Eight Sect Alliance, also bordering the sea, separated only by the Taisi Du'e Mountain Range.

Xu Qing knew why the sect chose this location. On one hand, the Alliance was one body; although this place was closest to the Suppressing Dao Mountain, both sides were major forces in Yinghuang Province. If the other side attacked this place, it would undoubtedly mean war.

On the other hand, this place was closest to the distributary of the Eternal Immortal River, where spiritual energy was rich. Under invisible nourishment, it could allow the foreign substances in the Seven Blood Eyes disciples' bodies to be cleansed at all times.

At the same time, opening a river distributary here to run through the entire Seven Blood Eyes city had the greatest benefits, because the two combined could keep the new city of the Seven Blood Eyes immersed in rich immortal spiritual energy at all times.

Moreover, the distributary of the Eternal Immortal River belonged to the Alliance, while the separated river channel was, according to the agreement, the property of the Seven Blood Eyes sect.

At the same time, this city area of the Seven Blood Eyes had only recently skyrocketed in value; before the distributary arrived, this place had no value.

But these were just Xu Qing's guesses. As for the specifics, he hadn't attended the meetings during this time and couldn't participate in the high-level discussions between the Sect Master and the Ancestors, so he couldn't know the true reason.

However, he was extremely vigilant toward this Three Spirits Suppressing Dao Mountain. This scene also made him realize once again that there was no paradise in this world; surface harmony was shaped by strength and was not foolproof. If one immersed oneself in a paradise without strengthening oneself, one would sooner or later become someone else's ration.

"Things like sunrise and sunset can suddenly be changed, let alone harmony." Xu Qing withdrew his gaze from the direction of the Three Spirits Suppressing Dao Mountain. He felt that he was still too weak.

"When the sect's new city is built, I must find Master to learn some divine ability techniques. I must become stronger!" Xu Qing's eyes revealed persistence. He took a deep breath and continued to guard the surroundings.

Just like that, days passed. The main city of the Seven Blood Eyes changed with each passing day. Every day was different. Streets, buildings, and formations were being built rapidly through the efforts of the Seven Blood Eyes disciples and mortals.

More and more disciples and mortals were teleported over, giving the city, which had previously looked somewhat empty, a sense of life.

The Seven Blood Eyes' seven peaks also arrived one after another and were placed in the middle of the city. As for the Nanhuang Continent side, the Seven Blood Eyes naturally wouldn't abandon it; they moved seven peaks from the Truth Mountain Range again to cover it with formations.

And they left disciples to guard it. Although it wasn't as good as before, as the Seven Blood Eyes became a Superior Sect, no force would dare to provoke them in the Forbidden Sea or on the Nanhuang Continent for a short time.

Everything could proceed in an orderly manner as usual.

At the same time, as one of the Eight Sect Alliance, some positions within the Seven Blood Eyes needed to be unified so that they could better become members of the Alliance. For example, the Sect Master—the Seven Blood Eyes previously didn't have a Sect Master.

Now they had one.

Seventh Master's appointment had no controversy; he became the Sect Master of the Seven Blood Eyes, and the successor of the Seventh Peak was his Dao companion, who was also Ding Xue's aunt.

At the same time, the sect position of Elder was adjusted to Protector. Only after one's cultivation reached the Nascent Soul stage could one be called an Elder, which was the same cultivation realm as the current Peak Masters.

From this, one could see the Seven Blood Eyes' layout; they hoped that all future Peak Masters could step into the Spirit Repository Realm.

After a series of adjustments to the positions, the merger of the Seven Blood Eyes into the Alliance was considered more than half complete. Next, everything was waiting to be rebuilt, and the Seven Blood Eyes were extremely busy from top to bottom.

Everyone had one or two fixed task requirements.

But the sect did not squeeze the disciples' daily cultivation time. Instead, while ensuring the disciples' cultivation, in order to accelerate the completion of all sect matters, they brought out a large amount of resources and issued additional task rewards.

This kind of thing, where one could obtain resources without life-and-death battles, made everyone extremely enthusiastic.

Xu Qing also received his second fixed task. He had to cast spells with several fellow disciples in the port area to push the Forbidden Sea, which was filled with foreign substances, further out, making it convenient for other disciples to successfully reclaim land and build a harbor.

Because Xu Qing had remained in the Alliance since his visit, and even more so because of the brilliance he showed upon landing and the suppression in the battle with Sima Ru that shocked everyone,

he was like Sheng Yunzi back then, gathering a halo.

Although the Alliance hadn't announced it yet, everyone understood that he was already the uncrowned first genius of this generation in the Eight Sect Alliance. Thus, in the open-minded Alliance, there were naturally many curious people.

Therefore, at this moment in the port area, when Xu Qing arrived to cast spells with other disciples, causing the seawater to roar and roll back, scattering over a large area, one could see many disciples from the various sects of the Alliance watching from afar in the distance.

To them, the merger of the Seven Blood Eyes was a major event for the Alliance, so naturally, they had to come and take a look.

Especially since there were many female disciples among the arrivals. Seeing Xu Qing's figure appear, most of their eyes lit up, and a clamorous sound spread.

The Seven Blood Eyes disciples were used to this scene; it had been like this for days. While feeling emotional in their hearts, they also occasionally glanced at Xu Qing, who was casting spells with a calm expression in mid-air.

Xu Qing ignored this and focused on casting his spells.

He discovered that these sect tasks actually contained techniques for cultivation.

For example, the current sea-pushing—as he operated the Sea Transformation Sutra, he could clearly feel the pressure from the Forbidden Sea, which forced him to maintain a state of going all out at all times to keep it rolling back.

This involved the stability and toughness of magic power.

The pressure of the seawater was like a giant whetstone, which could be used to polish oneself.

Having this discovery and realization, Xu Qing naturally became even more serious.

And while he was cultivating here, Ding Xue came.

She was wearing a plain blue floating cloud dress, her hair tied into a ponytail, and she carried a phoenix-carved jade tassel sword on her back. She looked heroic and spirited. As the sea breeze blew, her figure was graceful, especially her flushed little face and innocent eyes, which made her even more moving.

She walked over with curiosity in her eyes. First, she glanced at the female disciples in the distance who were watching her Brother Xu Qing, smiled lightly, and walked to Xu Qing's side when he finished casting spells and sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing.

"Brother Xu Qing."

Xu Qing opened his eyes, glanced at Ding Xue, and nodded.

"Brother Xu Qing, I've learned a lot of herbal knowledge recently and refined a bottle of Hundred Spirit Immortal Herb Liquid. I drank it myself and the taste was okay, but I don't know if the medicinal effect is a bit lacking..." Speaking of this, Ding Xue noticed Xu Qing's slightly furrowed brows, so she continued.

"Brother Xu Qing, my aunt's husband is too busy, and so is my aunt, and I can't see my grandfather either. I can only beg Brother Xu Qing. If Brother Xu Qing has time, can you give Xue'er some pointers?"

Ding Xue had a spoiled and cute appearance, her voice soft and long, very pleasant to hear, and faintly carrying a hint of coquettishness.

Hearing the three people Ding Xue mentioned, Xu Qing could only remain silent and nod.

Ding Xue's eyes were filled with happiness. She took out a pill bottle and even handed over a spirit stone note with a not-insignificant value.

Glancing at the spirit note, the displeasure in Xu Qing's heart from being disturbed during cultivation dissipated a bit. He picked up the pill bottle and scanned it. With his knowledge of herbs, he could tell at a glance if there was poison, and then he drank it in one gulp.

After tasting it, Xu Qing spoke indifferently.

"Passable."

Ding Xue was very happy to hear this, but she knew her limits. After saying a few simple words, she turned and left gracefully. Her gaze swept over the Alliance female disciples in the distance who were looking here, and she snorted in her heart.

"A bunch of sluts, daring to compete with me for Brother Xu Qing. They are far away and can't hear the specific conversation. All they see is me walking over to give Brother Xu Qing pill liquid, and Brother Xu Qing drinking it."

"This is a declaration of sovereignty!"

"But these people don't count for much. I also got Gu Muqing kicked down; she is now in seclusion to break through to Foundation Establishment. Currently, my biggest enemy is Amidst Yan Yan!" Thinking of Amidst Yan Yan, Ding Xue gritted her teeth. Just as she was pondering how to deal with her, Zhao Zhongheng rushed over in a hurry.

He was also no ordinary person. Even though Xu Qing was now in his prime, he still hadn't given up on Ding Xue in the slightest, having the feeling that one day, Ding Xue would look back and find that the person waiting for her was always in the dim light.

Thinking of this scene, Zhao Zhongheng was moved first, and his gaze became increasingly firm.

Xu Qing noticed this scene. He was no longer the ignorant boy regarding matters between men and women when he first entered the sect, knowing only that there were feather tents in the scavenger camp that many people often visited.

Now that he had grown up, he could more or less see some things from Huang Yan and the Third Senior Brother, but he still felt that this matter didn't have such strong attraction.

So he ignored it and continued to cultivate, continuing to push the sea.

Until a few days later, as the harbor was built, Xu Qing stopped taking tasks and sent a voice transmission to Seventh Master.

"Master, I want to understand some Alliance geniuses—why are they stuck at four fires and not ascending to the Heavenly Palace? Also... I feel that my techniques are somewhat lacking. Please enlighten me, Master."

"Come to the sect gate to see me." A moment later, Seventh Master's voice echoed in Xu Qing's heart.

Xu Qing's spirit lifted, his eyes revealing anticipation, and he headed straight for the sect gate.

Of the Seven Blood Eyes' seven peaks, the Sect Master's Hall was still chosen to be on the Seventh Peak. After Xu Qing arrived at the peak, he saw Ding Xue's aunt, Seventh Master's Dao companion, walking out of the Sect Master's Hall with anger.

"Greetings, Master's wife." Xu Qing bowed quickly.

Master's wife paused, looked at Xu Qing, and her expression softened.

"Little Four, you are very good. Ding Xue has told me that your cultivation is quite serious, and your character is even more outstanding. You are very considerate to her, asking after her well-being. Even when she is sometimes willful, you never refuse her little requests and treat her gently as always. You are a good child, unlike someone who has lived for such a long age and never said a gentle or soft word in his life. He deserves to be alone!"

Master's wife was clearly angry in her heart. After speaking, she threw a purple bottle to Xu Qing.

"This is the Thousand Spirit Nourishing Spirit Pill. Give it to your master after you go in. I'm too lazy to give it to him in person."

After speaking, Master's wife left.

Xu Qing's expression was strange. He looked at the medicine bottle in his hand. When he walked into the Sect Master's Hall, he saw Seventh Master's expression showing some fatigue, but he was still painting on the wall, and what he was painting was the map of Yinghuang Province.

And on this map, there was a location that made Xu Qing's eyes narrow—it was the main river of the Eternal Immortal River, extremely far away on the other side of Taisi Du'e Mountain, where it flowed into the sea.

There, Seventh Master had painted a person sitting cross-legged in meditation! ===== CHAPTER 276 =====