Chapter 2362

Since its founding, the Dao One Immortal Sect has opened its doors to accept disciples four times in total.

Each time it opened its doors, the number of disciples choosing to join the sect grew by multiples.

Naturally, Ye Zhangqing's contributions are indispensable; without him, the Dao One Immortal Sect might not even have been known to the world, let alone attract Heavenly Pride disciples to join.

Now within the Dao One Immortal Sect, the Heavenly Pride disciples already number enough to be counted on two hands.

These Heavenly Pride disciples come from humble families, some are orphans of lowly origin, and others are direct descendants of the great immortal clans.

Without exception, each of their talents undeniably reaches the Heavenly Pride level.

This is clear during the Entry Sect Examination, with no falsehood.

As for why these Heavenly Pride disciples chose to join the Dao One Immortal Sect, I wouldn't say it's 100%, but at least 80% of the reason is due to Ye Zhangqing.

If it weren't for Ye Zhangqing, they wouldn't even consider the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Thus, the sect has already basked in Ye Zhangqing's glory; as for the fruits of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, Qi Xiong never even thought of taking a share.

Regarding this, Ye Zhangqing smiled and said.

"Sect Master, this Nine Heavens Treasure Tree was originally meant to be seized for the sect; I already have enough fruit for myself, the rest is for you to distribute as you see fit—no need to worry about me."

"Moreover, the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree will continue to grow and bear fruit in the future, which is a great foundation for the sect; if used well, it can save the sect much trouble."

Ye Zhangqing has already taken the fruits of the treasure tree needed for himself, Tianlin, Miao Qianqian, and the several ladies including Bai Hua Xianzi.

The remainder naturally belongs to the sect, including future fruits of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, which will also be distributed by the sect.

Even if taken for himself, he would have no use for them unless he someday has his own offspring, who might then be able to use them.

But this amount of fruit is nothing to the entire Nine Heavens Treasure Tree.

Upon hearing Ye Zhangqing's words, Qi Xiong no longer objected further, nodding his head in agreement.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing smiled and said.

"That's right, after all, the Dao One Immortal Sect is also my foundation."

After settling the matter of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree, Ye Zhangqing set off together with Huang Lao and the others, heading for Qing Song Immortal City.

No one from the Dao One Immortal Sect accompanied them, for given the sect's current strength, going there would be meaningless.

The strong ones from all the major powers went, and their cultivation strength far surpasses that of Qi Xiong and his companions.

Even those people couldn't see any reason, so Qi Xiong and his group going would be useless.

It would be better to stay in the sect and cultivate diligently, calculating how to make use of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree's fruits.

These matters are naturally nothing Ye Zhangqing needs to worry about; he has already told Qi Xiong that once the affairs at Qing Song Immortal City are settled, he will directly return to Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng, where Bai Hua Xianzi and the other ladies are waiting for him.

Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, Lin Potian, and the other senior brothers personally saw them off.

Worth mentioning, Zuo Fu stayed behind, after all, the sect still needs someone to hold the fort.

Especially now, the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree has made many people envious; without someone to guard it, one's heart would never be at ease.

On the contrary, Zuo Jue insisted on following along, and Zuo Fu did not object.

It seems that as long as they follow Ye Zhangqing, Zuo Fu would not really oppose it; he also realized that his son following Ye Zhangqing is also a good thing.

At least he can learn something, unlike before when he just knew how to be stupid without end.

The immortal vessel swiftly crossed the sky; inside the cabin, everyone was not particularly tense.

Zuo Jue, with a fawning expression, attended to Ye Zhangqing's side, pouring tea and massaging his shoulders—truly a lackey.

"Senior Brother, do you think the temperature of this enlightenment tea is alright?"

"Hmm, perfect."

"Hehe, thank you for the praise, Senior Brother; let me massage your shoulders."

"No need."

"Senior Brother, who do you think slaughtered Qing Song Immortal City? Their methods are so brutal; compared to them, I'm practically a saint."

"Huh???"

Hearing Zuo Jue's words, Ye Zhangqing silently glanced at him, wondering how this brat could have the nerve to compare himself to those who slaughtered Qing Song Immortal City.

This is not even on the same level; the two are not even people of the same world.

At most, Zuo Jue is just a spoiled young master, whereas those who slaughtered Qing Song Immortal City even make Huang Lao and the others feel apprehensive.

Finally, Ye Zhangqing simply replied calmly with a few words.

"Zuo Jue."

"Senior Brother, I'm here."

"Some things are not for you to worry about; don't let your mind wander aimlessly, it's meaningless—just cultivate well, understand?"

"I know, Senior Brother; when I return this time, I will enter seclusion."

Naturally, the fruits of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree also include a share for Zuo Jue, after all, he still has his father.

Moreover, Zuo Fu's assistance to the Dao One Immortal Sect over this period has indeed been significant; having him hold the fort, one must admit it has indeed deterred many petty troublemakers.

Therefore, even if Zuo Fu doesn't speak up, Qi Xiong and the others will certainly consider Zuo Jue.

Qi Xiong had already told me this; when the time comes, Zuo Jue will have priority in the distribution of the Nine Heavens Treasure Tree's fruits.

Qi Xiong is also a shrewd person; regarding this matter, there's no need to worry—it will definitely be handled so that Zuo Fu has nothing to say.

Because Qing Song Immortal City was destroyed, the teleportation formation has been ruined; therefore, everyone can only first use the teleportation array to reach a nearby city.

Then, by taking the immortal vessel, they continue onward toward Qing Song Immortal City.

Along the way they encountered many people heading in the same direction, presumably all rushing to Qing Song Immortal City.

Everyone's destination is the same; it's just that Huang Lao and the three others did not reveal themselves, and others' divine senses cannot penetrate the prohibition outside the immortal vessel.

Thus, along the way, no one proactively came forward to greet them.

They don't know who is inside the immortal vessel, and besides, everyone lacks the interest to deal with these matters.

As long as the matter of Qing Song Immortal City remains unresolved for a day, the major powers of the Immortal Realm always feel a chill down their necks.

As for Huang Lao and the others, that also naturally meant they were happy to be idle, with no one coming forward to bother them; that was good.

Along the way, batches of people kept rushing nonstop toward Qing Song Immortal City.

Ye Zhangqing's group also mingled with the crowd, arriving at Qing Song Immortal City at noon that day.

All that could be seen was that the formerly prosperous immortal city had now turned into a scorched wasteland.

The city's buildings had basically all disappeared, leaving only a tiny fragment of ruined walls on the outskirts, from which one could barely make out a hint of Qing Song Immortal City's outline.

The whole ground was the color of black earth, and beneath it, as if lava had flowed, white vapor continually drifted upward into the sky.

These white vapors also made the surrounding temperature extremely high.

So, shortly after leaving the cabin, even Ye Zhangqing felt a wave of scorching heat, making people very uncomfortable.