Chapter 379: I Have Come to Assist Your Cultivation

(Two-in-one chapter)

Hearing Jia Wenchang's exclamation.

The high-level members of the Zhengyang Sect were stunned, then one by one, they were dumbfounded.

Wang Jianqiang?

They were all too familiar with this name.

Back when Jia Wenchang failed to lead the team, resulting in the total annihilation of all the geniuses of that generation of the Outer Sect.

In the confession given when he was punished by the sect, the name that appeared most frequently was Wang Jianqiang.

They looked at Wang Jianqiang, no longer knowing what kind of expression to make.

Another Cultivator who had broken through from the Qi Refining stage to the Nascent Soul stage in just a few short decades!

And every one of them possessed formidable combat power.

With the six of them joining forces, they could even easily resolve the powerful enemy that had plunged the Zhengyang Sect into a crisis of annihilation.

Although they had the advantage of a sneak attack, it was enough to demonstrate their strength.

Among those present, except for Lin Lin.

Which one of them hadn't gone through at least several hundred years of accumulation before successfully forming a Nascent Soul and breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage?

Had the world changed, or were they falling behind?

Was immortality so easy to cultivate these days?

Just as everyone was doubting their lives because of the cultivation level of Wang Jianqiang and the others.

Wang Jianqiang looked down.

Sensing Wang Jianqiang's gaze.

Inside the Zhengyang Sect, an old man pointed his finger at the Formation, tapping it repeatedly.

The Formation dissipated.

Everyone rose into the air and approached Wang Jianqiang and the others.

Cupping his hands, "This old man is the previous Sect Master of the Zhengyang Sect; on behalf of the entire Zhengyang Sect, I thank you young friends for your assistance."

"Senior, you are too polite."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, his gaze sweeping imperceptibly over the woman beside the old man.

The woman had delicate features and a slender figure.

Among the brawny men and women of the Zhengyang Sect, she appeared extremely unconventional.

"How did you young friends know that my Zhengyang Sect was in trouble?"

After some polite exchanges, a look of confusion flashed across the old man's face.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "It is not just the Zhengyang Sect that has encountered trouble; my Hehuan Sect and the Wan Jian Sect have also been attacked."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the old man's expression tightened.

Immediately following, his expression shifted, "What about Xuanqing Palace?"

Truly an old fox, grasping the key point so quickly.

Wang Jianqiang smiled inwardly.

"Xuanqing Palace is the mastermind that launched attacks on our Three Great Factions, so naturally, they are not included in this."

Xuanqing Palace is the mastermind!

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the old man and the high-level members of the Zhengyang Sect behind him all changed color simultaneously.

"Is what you say true, young friend?" the old man asked, finding it hard to believe.

"Naturally." Wang Jianqiang nodded.

"Xuanqing Palace shouldn't have this kind of strength, right?" Just then, the woman beside the old man suddenly spoke.

Her voice was neutral, and her words were very capable.

Her information had already appeared in Wang Jianqiang's mind.

"Name: Lin Lin

Gender: Female

Cultivation: Nascent Soul Stage Perfection

Age: 290/1000

Root Bone: Earth-type Heavenly Spiritual Root

Good and Evil Value: 20"

After Lin Lin finished speaking, the gazes of the high-level members of the Zhengyang Sect focused on Wang Jianqiang.

Clearly, they had the same doubt in their hearts.

Wang Jianqiang looked at Lin Lin, revealing a warm smile, "Fairy, you may not know, but Xuanqing Palace actually colluded with a powerful mysterious faction several decades ago."

"With the help of that powerful faction, Xuanqing Palace has been developing in secret for decades, and its strength is far from as simple as it appears on the surface."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's explanation.

Lin Lin's expression shifted.

The others also revealed looks of realization and nodded solemnly.

Wang Jianqiang looked at the people of the Zhengyang Sect and continued, "Judging from the sudden move by Xuanqing Palace to attack our Three Great Factions, the purpose of that mysterious faction helping Xuanqing Palace is already very obvious."

"That is to eliminate all factions in the Northern Territory that pose a threat and completely control the entire Northern Territory."

"As for why they want to control the Northern Territory, this point is not yet known."

"However, at least one point is already very clear."

"That is, Xuanqing Palace will certainly not stop here."

Upon hearing this, the high-level members of the Zhengyang Sect could not help but show expressions of worry on their faces.

This siege was only survived safely because of the help of Wang Jianqiang and the others.

If there is a next time, how should it be survived?

Thinking of this, the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect hesitated for a moment and said, "If Xuanqing Palace refuses to give up, the next attack will surely be far more dangerous than this one. Does the young Daoist Friend have a solution?"

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment, "I do indeed have a solution."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the expressions of the Zhengyang Sect's high-level members turned joyful one after another.

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect was stunned, and then he also revealed a look of pleasant surprise.

He had just asked casually, never expecting that this Wang Jianqiang would actually have a solution!

"Could the young Daoist Friend tell me about it?" He looked at Wang Jianqiang with some anticipation.

Wang Jianqiang looked at the people of the Zhengyang Sect and smiled, "The Zhengyang Sect has just passed a great Tribulation, and there are still many matters within the sect that need the senior to preside over, so I will not disturb you further."

"If the senior is interested, you may come to the Hehuan Sect in one month to discuss this matter."

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect's expression shifted, and he nodded, "Good, since that is the case, then we shall meet in one month."

After speaking, he bowed to Wang Jianqiang again and led the group of Zhengyang Sect high-level members to fly toward the sect.

Lin Lin followed closely beside the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect.

Just as she turned with the Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect, a gentle voice suddenly echoed in her mind, "Does the Fairy wish to manifest her will as soon as possible? If so, you may come to the Hehuan Sect to find me in one month."

Lin Lin's figure paused.

"Lin'er, what is wrong?"

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect saw Lin Lin stop suddenly and turned his head to look over.

"It is nothing."

Lin Lin shook her head.

The Old Sect Master of Zhengyang Sect looked a bit puzzled, but he did not ask.

He nodded and led the group into the Zhengyang Sect.

Before entering the sect.

Lin Lin glanced at the figure in the sky without leaving a trace, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

……

"The crisis of the Zhengyang Sect has been resolved."

"Let us go."

After the people of the Zhengyang Sect returned, Wang Jianqiang turned to look at Mu Lingxi and the others.

"Daoist Friend Wang, I need to return to the Wan Jian Sect, so I will not go to the Hehuan Sect with you for now."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing'er thought for a moment and said.

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "The Wan Jian Sect has just suffered a great disaster and is in need of manpower; it is good for you to go back."

"After you return, help me pass a message to the high-level members of the Wan Jian Sect."

"Just say that I have a way to block Xuanqing Palace; if the Wan Jian Sect needs protection, come to the Hehuan Sect in one month to discuss it."

"Mm, I understand."

Liu Qing'er nodded, and the long sword behind her shot out, hovering in front of her.

She stepped onto the blade of the long sword.

Transforming into a stream of light, she left by riding the sword.

After Liu Qing'er left.

Wang Jianqiang and the others returned to the Xuanguang Treasure Hall.

They steered the Xuanguang Treasure Hall and returned in the direction of the Hehuan Sect.

……

Hehuan Sect.

The Cultivators, having survived the Tribulation, were tidying up the sect.

Almost everyone among them was injured, their faces filled with the relief of having survived a disaster.

Suddenly.

A stream of light appeared on the horizon.

The speed was astonishingly fast.

Before anyone could react, it had already arrived above the Hehuan Sect.

The Spirit Light dissipated.

An exquisite treasure hall appeared.

A powerful aura of a Magic Treasure spread from the treasure hall, making everyone feel a sense of intense oppression.

Under the awe-filled gazes of the crowd.

The gates of the treasure hall opened.

A group of five people walked out from within the treasure hall.

Seeing the young man at the lead, many people's expressions shifted, revealing complex emotions.

It is him!

Wang Jianqiang!

The scene of Wang Jianqiang killing the powerful enemy outside the Hehuan Sect was seen by everyone present.

Thinking of it now, there was still a feeling of unreality.

An enemy that the entire strength of the Hehuan Sect could not resist.

He actually solved it!

Who could have imagined that a Disciple with a Five-Element Waste Spirit Root, after nearly a hundred years of mediocrity, would suddenly erupt when their lifespan was nearing its end.

Growing to this point in just a few short decades!

Worldly affairs are unpredictable.

Could this be what they call late-blooming talent?

Wang Jianqiang waved his palm and put away the Xuanguang Treasure Hall.

In this interval.

Two figures flew over.

"How is it?"

Dong Yue looked toward Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "The enemies outside the other two sects have all been executed; besides that, the Heaven Pavilion Elder of Xuanqing Palace who fled from Hehuan Sect has also been beheaded."

"Not a single enemy was let go."

"Xuanqing Palace should be unable to receive news of the defeat in the short term, and even if they do find out, as long as our three sects can keep it secret, we can prevent them from knowing the specific reason for the defeat."

"They will certainly be wary and afraid to act rashly."

Upon hearing this, Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan looked at Wang Jianqiang with admiration.

Thirty years unseen.

This guy has become increasingly cunning.

Sensing the expressions of the two, Wang Jianqiang smiled, "However, Xuanqing Palace's wariness is limited to the short term; given enough time, they will certainly come back to make trouble again."

"Therefore, we must have sufficient means of self-preservation."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yan Qingxuan and Dong Yue looked at each other and smiled bitterly at the same time.

"After this battle, because the Protective Sect Array of Hehuan Sect was pushed beyond its limits, its foundation has been shaken, and it is feared that its power will be hard to restore to its peak."

"The next attack from Xuanqing Palace will inevitably be more violent than this one; not to mention that the Protective Sect Array cannot be restored, even if it could be restored to its peak state, it absolutely could not withstand it."

Hearing their worried tone, Wang Jianqiang smiled, "If it can't withstand it, that's because the Protective Sect Array is not good enough."

"We'll just replace it with another one."

Yan Qingxuan rolled her eyes at Wang Jianqiang upon hearing this.

Dong Yue shook her head with a bitter smile, "How precious is a Protective Sect Array? The Protective Sect Array of Hehuan Sect is already among the top tier within this Northern Territory."

"How could it be easy to want a more powerful Protective Sect Array?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "There isn't one in the Northern Territory, but there is one outside the Northern Territory."

As he spoke.

He flipped his palm and took out an Array Disk the size of a palm.

Seeing this Array Disk, Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan were startled; connecting it to Wang Jianqiang's previous words, a flash of shock and a trace of anticipation appeared in their eyes.

Wang Jianqiang looked at the two and continued, "This array is called the Small Heavenly Spirit Array; once set up, it can form its own world and actively absorb the Spirit Qi of heaven and earth to accumulate power."

"It requires no Spiritual Power or Spirit Stone to drive it."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan were stunned.

It requires no support from a Cultivator's Spiritual Power?

If the Protective Sect Array of Hehuan Sect had this function, why would there have been such heavy casualties?

It can be said that based on this point alone, this array is far more precious than the existing Protective Sect Array of Hehuan Sect.

"What about its power?"

After Yan Qingxuan came back to her senses, she couldn't help but ask.

Dong Yue also looked over.

"If a Spirit Transformation Stage Cultivator comes in person, it might be a bit strenuous to resist, but power below the Spirit Transformation Stage absolutely cannot break it."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the two were completely dumbfounded.

They did not know if there were any Spirit Transformation Stage Cultivators in the entire Tianhuo Domain now.

But there were definitely none in the Northern Territory.

For a Cultivator to reach Spirit Transformation is too difficult.

Even if Xuanqing Palace cooperated with that mysterious faction, it would be absolutely impossible for a Spirit Transformation Stage Cultivator to be born in just a few short decades.

With this Small Heavenly Spirit Array.

Hehuan Sect could be considered to have already stood in an invincible position.

Thinking of this, both of them revealed expressions of excitement at the same time.

Afterward, Wang Jianqiang told Dong Yue about the matter of inviting Wan Jian Sect and Zhengyang Sect to Hehuan Sect.

Dong Yue nodded, "Xuanqing Palace is the common enemy of our Three Great Factions; although we don't know what their ultimate goal is, stopping them is the right thing to do."

"Your idea to protect these two major factions is not wrong."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "There is no free lunch in the world; Hehuan Sect is not a pushover, how could we protect others for nothing?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan's expressions shifted, "What do you mean?"

"Establish an alliance," Wang Jianqiang said, "An alliance led by Hehuan Sect."

"But, wouldn't our actions be similar to Xuanqing Palace if we do this? Will they agree?" Yan Qingxuan frowned.

"It's very different," Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "Xuanqing Palace wants to destroy their orthodoxy, while we only want a nominal title."

"Besides that, we can also provide them with a large amount of Pill; for them, not only will there be no negative impact, but there will be great benefits instead. Why wouldn't they agree?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the two immediately revealed expressions of excitement.

If Wang Jianqiang's plan could succeed, once the threat of Xuanqing Palace was resolved.

The reputation of the Hehuan Sect within the Northern Territory will reach an unprecedented level.

For a sect, reputation is by no means an empty thing.

Rather, it is a tangible and concrete benefit.

It can attract more high-quality fresh blood to a sect, fundamentally enhancing the sect's strength.

If utilized well.

The Hehuan Sect has every opportunity to develop into the number one power in the Northern Territory.

For the Hehuan Sect, this is an unprecedented opportunity.

After some discussion.

Wang Jianqiang looked at the dejected Mu Lingxi and sighed.

"Take us to pay our respects to the Supreme Elder and the others."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the joy on the faces of Dong Yue and Yan Qingxuan vanished instantly, replaced by a touch of sorrow.

They nodded.

And flew toward the depths of the sect.

A moment later.

The group arrived at an ancestral hall.

The ancestral hall was not large, and the light was quite dim.

After walking into the ancestral hall, Mu Lingxi's gaze immediately fell upon two of the spirit tablets.

"Lin Xueran"

"Mu Yutong"

Looking at the names on the tablets, the sorrow in her heart finally erupted completely, and the tears in her eyes could no longer be held back.

They fell like a continuous thread.

Wang Jianqiang looked at these two tablets and fell into silence.

In his mind, a spirited young figure who looked somewhat similar to Mu Lingxi could not help but flash by.

Now, only a short thirty years have passed.

Things have changed, and people are no longer the same.

He found the spirit tablet of Shangguan Yurou and paid his respects, then bowed to the spirit tablets of Lin Xueran and Mu Yutong.

Wang Yu Yao and Su Yutong also followed behind Wang Jianqiang, silently paying their respects.

A flicker of emotion crossed Xing Li's face.

She followed silently behind the three, bowing respectfully.

After the paying of respects was finished.

Wang Jianqiang looked at Mu Lingxi, who was kneeling before the tablets of Lin Xueran and Mu Yutong and weeping silently, and sighed.

Not wanting to disturb her, he walked silently toward the outside of the ancestral hall.

The women understood.

Following behind Wang Jianqiang, they quietly withdrew from the ancestral hall.

After leaving the ancestral hall.

Wang Yu Yao and Su Yutong went back to rest.

Under the arrangement of Dong Yue, Xing Li also entered a quiet room.

Afterward, because there were many matters yet to be handled, Yan Qingxuan also hurried away.

Wang Jianqiang looked at the back of Yan Qingxuan as she left.

He shook his head with regret.

Then, he grabbed Dong Yue, who was about to leave.

"Yue'er, don't be in such a hurry to leave."

"Your strength as Sect Master is lagging a bit; I will help you all cultivate."