Chapter 162: Breaking Through Three Realms in Succession, Grand Master Realm Fourth Level

Earth Dark Star has been worried sick these days.

Originally, forging Slay Dragon was his duty, but while on guard, a flash of inspiration struck, and he suddenly recalled a key point from his ultimate skill.

Those who have practiced martial arts know that such a flash of inspiration is extremely rare; once missed, it's hard to see again later.

So Earth Dark Star decided to temporarily go into seclusion, also harboring a hopeful mindset.

After all, he had guarded Slay Dragon for five years, and no one had discovered it in all that time; surely it couldn't be discovered in the last few days, right?

With that mindset, Earth Dark Star went into seclusion.

As the saying goes, fate always deals its deadliest blow when you are at your weakest.

So Shen Qing arrived.

With one slash he overturned your geomantic grand formation, and in one grab he seized the Slay Dragon you forged.

What's worse, Earth Strong Star You Wuchang was also kicked to death by Shen Qing.

If this gets back to the sect, the higher-ups could lop off Earth Dark Star's head and use it as a chamber pot.

That's why he shamelessly summoned Earth Ugly Star and Earth Yin Star, hoping to mend the fold after losing the sheep.

Earth Dark Star's face turned cold: "I've already set the plan."

Saying that, Earth Dark Star spread out a map, with several red dots drawn on it.

He pointed his hand toward the direction of Tianxing City.

"Shen Qing has been staying at the Northern Pacification Bureau in Tianxing City lately."

"As long as we massacre a village within this range and send the news to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, given Shen Qing's nature, he will surely come to check it out."

"Then we just need to leave a few clues to lure him to Luofeng Mountain; after that, it'll be our home turf."

"Even if Shen Qing doesn't take this case, we'll flee, set another trap, and he'll surely fall for it."

Earth Ugly Star stroked his chin: "I have no major objections to the plan, but I'm worried whether the three of us are enough. The Embroidered Uniform Guard still has other Golden Core cultivators; if Shen Qing brings a Golden Core cultivator with him, what then? Besides, Shen Qing himself is very strong."

Earth Dark Star snorted, his tone unusually confident.

"How could I not know Shen Qing is strong? Rest assured, I've investigated: most of the Golden Core cultivators in the Embroidered Uniform Guard are currently near Linyue City monitoring the Martial Arts Assembly, at most bringing two Ferocious Beast Golden Cores."

"And this time I haven't just invited you two; I've also summoned Earth Investigating Star and Earth Demon Star. Earth Investigating Star is in Qingzhou, and Earth Demon Star is on his way here."

Earth Ugly Star and Earth Yin Star exchanged a glance and said in unison: "It's settled!"

Earth Dark Star confidently stroked his beard: "Good, then the plan is set as such."

"Split up and act!"

Tianxing City, Northern Pacification Bureau.

Shen Qing had already emerged from seclusion and was receiving guests in the public hall; the visitor was none other than Li Mingchun, patriarch of the Li family.

At this moment, Shen Qing's aura was profoundly deep and vast.

Shen Qing broke through three realms in one go, reaching the fourth level of the Grand Master Realm.

This was mainly because the amount of precious medicine sent by Zhu Lingyue this time was too ample.

All nine are top-notch treasures.

Li Mingchun excitedly took down the wooden box on his back.

"Young Master Shen! I've forged the scabbard from Darksea Wood."

"Young Master Shen, please have a look."

Saying that, Li Mingchun opened the wooden box.

All that could be seen was a faint azure light flashing by, revealing the scabbard's appearance.

The scabbard is entirely made of Darksea Wood, exuding a deep and secluded aura; the whole scabbard is a deep dark blue, with vein-like patterns that regularly fade in and out, flashing a light azure glow, as if breathing.

Shen Qing's eyes lit up.

So sexy, so handsome.

Shen Qing drew Slay Dragon in one motion; the scabbard he's wearing now is already the fourth he's recently changed, and as Slay Dragon grows stronger, the speed at which scabbards are destroyed is also increasing—this one, having been on for just half a day, is about to collapse.

And this is already the best scabbard one can find in the Pacification Bureau.

Fortunately, Li Mingchun's actions are quite swift.

Shen Qing picked up the Darksea Wood scabbard and sheathed Slay Dragon.

A humming sound.

Slay Dragon entered the scabbard with a perfect fit, and its violent aura instantly retracted.

Even the hilt of Slay Dragon trembled slightly, as if telling Shen Qing of its joy.

Obviously, the spirit of the demon blade is also very pleased with this scabbard.

Shen Qing smiled: "Patriarch Li, it seems you've really put in the work; thank you for your hardship this time."

"I keep my word; if anything comes up, just come find me."

Li Mingchun gave a hehe laugh: "No hardship, no hardship; it's all what I should do."

Shen Qing patted his shoulder, a purple flash flickering in his pupils, piercing through Li Mingchun's weakness.

"Nothing is 'should do' or 'shouldn't do.'"

"You do things with your whole heart; I see it."

"In that case, when you return, recondition the Taiyuan and Chize apertures, and eat less fire‑attribute medicine and food—your internal fire is about to overflow; if you do these, your realm can still break through."

Li Mingchun's eyes suddenly brightened; at this moment he felt the urge to kneel before Shen Qing and acknowledge him as his master.

Their artifact‑sage forefather died abroad, never returning his corpse, so the lineage is essentially broken; after reaching Golden Core, their cultivation has been like feeling one's way across the river by touching stones.

If what Shen Qing said is truly a gap in their cultivation, the Li family could very well obtain a sudden surge in their cultivation.

Before Li Mingchun could even thank him, a black dog ran into the public hall.

"Boss, a person from the White Dragon Sect has come to the gate, insisting on seeing you, boss."

Shen Qing turned his head: "Who?"

White Dragon Sect people? Came to find Shen Qing?

This isn't lighting a lamp in the outhouse to look for feces, is it?

Hei Gou scratched his head: "He really said that."

Shen Qing glanced at Li Mingchun: "Li family head, I have something to attend to, so I won't entertain you."

Li Mingchun hurriedly nodded: "Official business is urgent, official business is urgent."

Shen Qing waved his hand: "Lead the way, take me to have a look."

Soon, the two passed through the courtyard and arrived at the Embroidered Uniform Guard's great prison; at this moment the scholar and Lao Li were already there, and in the cell before him was locked a White Dragon Sect follower, who looked only about thirteen or fourteen years old, but at the moment had fainted.

Lao Li turned his head to look at the scholar: "Scholar, I find this White Dragon Sect follower awfully familiar."

The scholar narrowed his eyes, stepped forward, wiped the blood and grime from the White Dragon Sect follower's face, and let out a low cry.

Isn't this Sun Kong?

Sun Kong?

The scholar nodded: "That's the child we rescued from the human traffickers in Eternal Peace Commandery, Luo River City; it's the child adopted by Grandma Sun, who also kowtowed to our boss, vowing to repay the favor."