Chapter 977: Little Ah Qing, Do You Think I Am Beautiful?

A flash of sharpness appeared in Xu Qing’s eyes, and the index finger of his raised right hand pressed once more toward the center of Long Jiu’s brow!

The moment it landed, his entire body’s divine source erupted, surging into Long Jiu’s body and transforming into a vortex that rotated with a low rumble.

He used the suction of this vortex to pull at the divine authority that was currently devouring Long Jiu from within!

This divine authority was deeply rooted, parasitically latched onto Long Jiu’s body like a venomous insect, intertwined with his flesh and blood, and entangled with his soul!

"Extracting it will be no small task!"

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Especially since Long Jiu himself was weakening rapidly; he would likely be dead within a single incense stick’s time at most!

Therefore, the first thing Xu Qing had to do was keep Long Jiu alive. He formed a seal with his left hand and produced a large quantity of elixirs, scattering them into dust that fell upon Long Jiu, permeating his body to nourish his vitality!

At the same time, he released his own fire of life, shrouding the surroundings to stimulate Long Jiu’s own vitality and keep his flickering, near-extinguished soul fire in a state of burning!

But even this was barely enough!

The devouring of that divine authority was too overbearing, as if it intended to extinguish him completely!

The key to ultimately preserving Long Jiu’s vitality was the flesh-and-blood elixir Xu Qing had refined from Bai Feng back in the Sacrifice Moon Domain!

This elixir had an incredible effect on vitality, capable of causing flesh and blood to surge!

Although it was chaotic, to a certain extent, it was also a massive nourishment for the power of life!

At any other time, this elixir would do more harm than good, but in the current situation, everything was reversed!

Just like that, through Xu Qing’s efforts, time passed!

Five days flashed by!

Long Jiu’s life was painstakingly extended by Xu Qing!

Although he hovered between life and death many times during this period, Long Jiu ultimately managed to survive!

This gave Xu Qing enough time to slowly draw that wisp of Luck divine authority into his own divine source vortex!

At the final moment, the Great Emperor Scissors appeared above Xu Qing’s head!

Once these scissors appeared, the winds and clouds changed color. As he cut down ruthlessly, a "click" sound echoed in all directions.

The scissors trembled, the signs of decay grew thicker, and it could not be done in one stroke!

After all, this divine authority came from a True God. Judging by its status, if the divine authority were complete, the Great Emperor Scissors would have been unable to shake it at all!

But fortunately, this was only a wisp split from the complete Luck divine authority!

So, as Xu Qing gritted his teeth and paid the price of increased decay, amidst the repeated echoing of that "click" sound, the thread formed by the divine authority connecting to the starry sky was continuously cut away, time and time again!

After nine times, under the eruption of the Great Emperor Scissors, the thread of return formed by that wisp of divine authority was finally completely severed.

The moment it snapped, Xu Qing’s divine source retracted violently, completely enveloping this wisp of Luck divine authority, and then pulled it out ruthlessly to return to his own body...

The next instant, Xu Qing sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, motionless!

Within his body, he suppressed it with all his might as it constantly invaded!

Long Jiu, who was lying to the side, shuddered, and a large amount of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth while he was unconscious, but the state of being continuously devoured had been curbed!

Although his aura was weak, it had become much more stable because it was no longer draining away!

One day later!

Xu Qing opened his eyes!

His eyes were bloodshot and his soul felt exhausted, but his spirit was invigorated!

That wisp of Luck divine authority, after becoming a harmless willow catkin, had finally been refined by him within his Ruins Earth, becoming a seed of divine authority!

"However, a causal link has also been formed with that True God who is returning..."

But... the causal link I share with the Remnant Face makes me unafraid of other causal links.

"Moreover, according to this god’s layout, the time required for its return is thousands of years, if not more!"

"Thousands of years from now, if I am still alive, I will have no fear of this god at all!"

Xu Qing’s eyes gleamed with a cold light as he looked at Long Jiu to the side!

Although Long Jiu was still unconscious, his aura was increasingly stable and his complexion had recovered quite a bit. Before this, there had been no real connection between Xu Qing and Long Jiu!

They were practically strangers!

Furthermore, under the influence of this divine authority earlier, Long Jiu had already been on the verge of death. If not for Xu Qing’s intervention, he would have long since had his soul scattered and been completely sacrificed to serve as a thread for that strange True God’s return!

And while Xu Qing’s decision and actions were primarily aimed at taking that wisp of divine authority, it must be said that for Long Jiu, who should have been doomed, this was fortunate!

Because this divine authority was taken by Xu Qing, Long Jiu survived this otherwise fatal situation!

"This divine authority is indeed strange, because to some extent, my appearance and rescue can also be seen as this divine authority still playing a role at the final moment!"

"Every time danger is encountered, there is a benefactor!"

Xu Qing was lost in thought, gaining a deeper understanding of the divine authority exclusive to gods!

"It is completely different from the origin of a cultivator!"

"Divine authority is a more ancient power!"

Xu Qing sensed the seed of divine authority within his body, took a deep breath a moment later, and stood up!

He prepared to leave this place!

But before leaving, he took one last look at the unconscious Long Jiu!

"I obtained this divine authority from you, and I also saved you from a fate that should have been certain death; from here on, the causal link is severed!"

”

Xu Qing waved his hand, sending a surge of vitality into Long Jiu’s body, then took a step toward the horizon and disappeared into the distance!

A moment later, as the cold wind howled in the area, the unconscious Long Jiu’s body twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes!

His eyes were blank at first, but soon he widened them, stood up rapidly, and while looking around, he also checked himself!

When he discovered that everything was normal, a look of suspicion appeared in his eyes!

"How do I remember that before I passed out, something seemed to appear in my body, devouring everything I had..."

"And now, there is no abnormality; on the contrary, there is an unprecedented clarity, as if I have been purified?"

”

Long Jiu was bewildered, but his past experiences allowed him to adapt quickly!

"Nine times out of ten, after I passed out, I encountered another benefactor!"

Young Master!”

Thinking of this, excitement rose in Long Jiu’s heart. He had already given away all his tokens, and according to his plan, he would now wait for those benefactors to come to the North Fate Royal Clan to find him!

"In the North Fate Royal Clan, I will definitely be able to rise."

Long Jiu took a deep breath and was about to leave, but after taking a step, he pulled his foot back, bowed respectfully to the surroundings, and spoke loudly!

"Many thanks, benefactor! I am Long Jiu of the North Fate Royal Clan!"

"I have no way to repay your life-saving grace, benefactor. If you ever travel to the North Fate Royal Clan in the future, if you have any commands for me, I will do my utmost to repay this kindness!"

”

Having said this, Long Jiu bowed once more, then took to the air and headed straight into the distance amidst the cold wind!

The sky, due to the spreading wind and the fluttering snow, looked dim, like the starry sky!

As the clouds and mist churned, they resembled a nebula!

Sometimes clear, sometimes blurred!

The nebula, churning!

Outside the Wanggu world, in the distant void of the starry sky, it was dim!

And soon, a white speck of light appeared in this dimness!

This speck of light grew larger and larger, eventually turning into a massive ball of light!

It constantly expanded and collapsed, with vague murmurs echoing continuously from within!

"Star rings through the ages, living beings of all realms!"

"My name is Xing Miao, holding power through the eternal!"

"Recite my name, and be granted luck!"

"Worship my form, and exist in eternal life!"

The murmuring sound emanated from this ball of light, drifting through the star ring like seeds, falling in all directions... the place they went most was Wanggu!

Threads connected to it, guiding the direction, constantly moving forward!

Until, one such thread, after flashing, the moment it connected, dimmed rapidly, and finally, with a "click,"

it snapped!

The ball of light shuddered, and the light within it suddenly expanded!

But that was all; within the mindless ball of light, there was only the instinctive murmuring!

Xu Qing raised his head, and the Great Emperor Scissors cut again, severing the murmurs that had suddenly appeared by his ears!

On the way to the place where Erniu was, this was already the seventh time the murmuring sound had suddenly appeared by his ears!

Xu Qing was not surprised!

Every time it appeared, he simply cut it off, and with each cutting, the sound grew quieter. The last time, it was almost imperceptible!

"In the end, it is just a god that has fallen, leaving only its true name!"

Xu Qing looked up at the firmament, then withdrew his gaze. His body disappeared into the wind and snow, and following the sound of the wind and the sounds of all things, he traveled through the void!

Finally, before the date agreed upon with Erniu, Xu Qing returned!

Erniu had not finished the work yet!

Several more days passed, and Xu Qing, who was sitting cross-legged on the ice field, opened his eyes!

The ice layer beneath her collapsed with a roar, and as the shadow swiftly returned, a graceful figure surged up from beneath the glacier and walked over, stopping right in front of Xu Qing!

It was a woman!

Her appearance was like a spring breeze in a frozen world, bringing a unique splash of color to this dim realm!

Her face was like an exquisite painting, delicate and vivid!

Her eyebrows were like a new moon, like a clear spring flowing through the mountains, fresh and natural!

Her eyes were deep as lakes, shimmering with the light of wisdom, as if they could perceive everything in the world; the slight upturn of her lips revealed a calm confidence, as if she could handle any situation with ease!

In particular, her elegant long dress outlined her figure perfectly!

The hem of her skirt swayed gently with her steps, like a light butterfly dancing gracefully among the flowers!

Her temperament was even more unique and charming, possessing both feminine gentleness and tenderness, as well as independence and strength!

Upon approaching, she revealed a brilliant smile!

"Little brother Qing, do you think I'm beautiful?"

Xu Qing remained silent!

Yet the woman did not stop; she raised a jade hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, a look of tenderness appearing in her eyes as she laughed softly!

"Between me and Linger, who is more beautiful?"

Veins bulged on Xu Qing's forehead!

"Between me and that vixen, who is more beautiful?"

The authority in Xu Qing's right eye flickered!

"Between me and Zixuan, who is more beautiful?"

The woman posed coquettishly, her face full of a cheeky grin!

The divine authority within Xu Qing erupted; he looked at the person before him, took a deep breath, and then took out a recording jade slip, speaking calmly!

"Senior brother, what did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly; say it again!"

The woman's expression straightened; she coughed once and spoke indifferently!

"Little Ah Qing, stop playing around, let's get down to business."