Chapter 1011

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The current Qingmu Sect, though its scale does not match the former Dongting Immortal Sect, has already become the number one power in the Eastern Region.

Outer Disciples number in the tens of thousands; its influence is self-evident.

At this time, Xu Zhangqing arranged: "Lao Mo, you take disciples to the Southern Region to investigate the Ice Plains Water Disaster and the situation of local cultivators.

Feng'er, you arrange manpower to go to the Western Region to ascertain the root cause of the anomaly.

Everyone must act with utmost caution; if you encounter danger, prioritize your own safety."

Everyone responded in unison: "We obey the order!"

The discussion lasted a full two hours; everyone discussed many more details, finalized all arrangements, and only then withdrew.

After everyone left, Li Sancai still remained standing in the hall, his expression hesitant.

Xu Zhangqing saw this and asked softly: "San Cai Senior Brother, do you still have something?"

Li Sancai stepped forward, bowed, and said: "Sect Master, the Zhang Family and Rong Family who were previously responsible for planting in the Immortal Sect Spirit Fields recently sent people to convey a message, saying they are willing to join the Qingmu Sect and rely on the sect for survival, not knowing..."

Xu Zhangqing heard this and pondered slightly.

The Zhang Family and Rong Family are both families skilled in planting.

Back in the Spirit Fields, whether it was Zhang Su or Rong Yan, both had lent a hand.

Now the Qingmu Sect is precisely at a time when it needs people; every aspect requires capable hands.

Therefore, after thinking it over, Xu Zhangqing nodded: "You reply, just say the Qingmu Sect welcomes them to join, but they must abide by the rules.

The previous situation in the Immortal Sect absolutely must not happen again; this is the bottom line."

"Understood!"

Li Sancai bowed in acknowledgment, then turned and withdrew from the main hall.

Soon, only Xu Zhangqing remained in the hall; he walked slowly to the gate, gazing at the current Qingmu Sect, Fengrao Commandery, and even the entire Eastern Region, his gaze exceptionally deep.

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In the following time, Xu Zhangqing did not slack off, devoting himself wholeheartedly to cultivation, mastering all the cultivation methods and spells left behind by Senior Brother Zhu Shi during his lifetime.

One is an offensive spell: Xuanhuang Great Hand Seal.

One is a body tempering cultivation method: Xuanhuang Undying Body.

Both share the same origin as Xuanhuang Power, and happen to perfectly match his current Earth Spirit Root and Filth Earth God Authority, and can resonate even more perfectly with the Xuanhuang Mother Qi Cauldron.

Xu Zhangqing suspended the Xuanhuang Mother Qi Cauldron above his head; the thick yellow-brown spiritual light overflowing from the cauldron body endlessly surged into his body, nourishing his four limbs and hundred bones.

When cultivating the Xuanhuang Undying Body, Xuanhuang and gray-yellow intertwined around his body; patterns similar to those on the cauldron emerged on his skin surface, hard as ancient rock strata; the Filth Earth God's regenerative power fused into his muscle texture, and his defensive power surged several times over compared to before.

And when cultivating the Xuanhuang Great Hand Seal, as he raised his hand, Xuanhuang Mother Qi gathered into a sky-covering giant hand; its palm lines were covered with Earth Vein Patterns, carrying Filth Earth Power; a light press carried the momentum of mountains collapsing and earth cracking, complementing the Heavy Earth Weight of the Xuanhuang Mother Qi Cauldron.

In no more than three days, he had thoroughly integrated these two cultivation methods and spells.

Whether to consume 88 years of lifespan to raise Xuanhuang Undying Body to Full Level?

Whether to consume 66 years of lifespan to raise Xuanhuang Great Hand Seal to Full Level?

This time, the Attribute Panel popped up two prompts.

Seemingly indicating they can be raised together, no longer one by one.

Xu Zhangqing's eyes brightened; he immediately nodded: "All in!"

Instantly, his whole consciousness split in two.

One delved into researching Xuanhuang Undying Body.

One delved into researching Xuanhuang Great Hand Seal.

Originally, these two cultivation methods and spells share the same origin; many parts mutually fit.

Added to that, Xu Zhangqing's current comprehension and aptitude have both improved; therefore the efficiency was extremely fast.

Not long after, he detached from this profoundly mysterious enlightenment state.

Current Remaining Lifespan: 2543241 years

Xuanhuang Great Hand Seal

Full Level

Draw Xuanhuang Qi, condense in palm heart, strike out one palm, like myriad mountains pressing the crown, like the great earth sinking.

Unique Effect: Xuanhuang Reverse Collapse

Condense all cultivation into one palm, strike toward the ground underfoot, palm force reverses the normal flow of Xuanhuang Qi, creating a "gravity vortex" with a radius of a thousand zhang within the target area.

At the vortex center, a gravity collapse zone is produced; people, magic treasures, even light within range will be pulled toward the center.

Once pulled in, they will endure space-folding-like crushing, ultimately turning into nothingness.

Xuanhuang Undying Body

Full Level

Temper the flesh body with Xuanhuang Qi, achieve a Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Body; the flesh body is the great earth, ordinary attacks cannot injure a fraction.

Unique Effect: Myriad Tribulations Indestructible

Fuse a wisp of one's own divine soul into the earth underfoot; as long as that piece of earth is not destroyed, the cultivator cannot be killed; even if the flesh body is destroyed and the divine soul scattered, they will re-condense; revival time depends on the extent of damage, short as a few days, long as several decades; cultivation remains unchanged after revival.

At the same time, the news that the Qingmu Sect stepped forward, determined to protect the Eastern Region, quickly spread throughout the entire Eastern Region, attracting the attention of all parties.

In just a few days, Fengrao Commandery was bustling with voices; outsiders could be seen everywhere.

Moreover, those who came were no ordinary figures.

There were sect masters of hidden sects, heads of clans with ancient inheritances, and leaders of surviving forces, each bearing an anxious expression.

They knew full well that only by allying with the Qingmu Sect could they seize a sliver of survival in this chaotic age.

Xu Zhangqing had long anticipated such a situation; therefore, after all parties gathered at the Qingmu Sect, he ordered men to verify each person's identity, cultivation, and sincerity one by one.

After confirming there were no mistakes, only then did he summon everyone into the hall for discussion.

Inside the great hall, experts from all sides took their seats in turn, their expressions carrying a few parts anticipation and apprehension.

Xu Zhangqing sat firmly in the Sect Leader Position, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone has come, and your intentions I have already understood.

Now the Tianyuan Realm is in great turmoil; relying on individual strength alone, one ultimately cannot withstand the demonic calamity and various problems; only by joining hands and condensing all power can we guard this pure land."

"Right!"

"Correct!"

"Indeed so!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd chimed in agreement.

One after another they expressed willingness to heed Xu Zhangqing's dispatch, looking to the Qingmu Sect as their guide.

Seeing everyone's sincerity, Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly and said: "Since you all trust the Qingmu Sect, I will speak plainly.

The foremost matter at present is to clear out the monsters and evil cultivators within Dongyu; only by sweeping clean internal troubles can we peacefully face subsequent problems."

To put it bluntly, the Qingmu Sect can act, and he can also act.

But others, especially those present, must also act together.

After finishing talks the next day, Xu Zhangqing led the various cultivators and together departed the Qingmu Sect.

He held the Xuanhuang Mother Qi Cauldron in hand; encountering slightly stronger monsters and evil cultivators, he cast the Xuanhuang Great Hand Seal — wherever it passed, monsters' souls flew apart and scattered, evil cultivators died and their Dao vanished.

Everyone cooperated with tacit understanding, some slaying monsters, some rescuing commoners, some clearing out evil cultivator outposts.

Such cleanup lasted a full month; the demonic calamity and evil cultivators within Dongyu were almost thoroughly purged, commoners everywhere returned to peace and stability, and everyone grew ever more awed by Xu Zhangqing.

No one had expected that this Sect Master famed for farming possessed terrifyingly great strength.

After the last evil cultivator outpost was thoroughly destroyed, Xu Zhangqing summoned everyone again: "Internal troubles in Dongyu are eliminated; next, we must face the greatest threat head-on — the Wu Sheng Chong Mu!"