Chapter 1012

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Everyone's expressions turned grave, and they all fell silent.

The Wu Sheng Chong Mu is one of the top powerhouses of the current era.

Moreover, it can now control the waters of the Xuan River, its strength growing ever more tyrannical.

For the cultivators present who have only reached the first level of Spirit Transformation or Superior Nascent Soul, facing it head-on is no different from seeking death.

Xu Zhangqing said seriously: "The Wu Sheng Chong Mu has been refining the waters of the Xuan River; finding it is actually not difficult.

Its hiding place is none other than the Luo River and the Yaoguang Nine Domains."

The Luo River's predecessor was a stretch of the Xuan River's drainage basin.

As for the Yaoguang Nine Domains, that is precisely the source of the Xuan River.

Therefore, there are not many places the Wu Sheng Chong Mu can go to refine the waters of the Xuan River.

As soon as Xu Zhangqing's words fell, everyone's expressions varied, yet they could not conceal the fear between their brows.

Someone couldn't help but speak up: "Sect Master Xu, suppressing the demonic calamity and clearing out evil cultivators, we can still exert some effort, but the Wu Sheng Chong Mu is a top powerhouse of the current era; the highest among us is only the first level of Spirit Transformation or Superior Nascent Soul.

Facing it head-on, there is truly no chance of victory!"

"Yes, Sect Master Xu, why not delay for now, send people to contact the Longhu Immortal Sect and the Yao Yue Immortal Sect, wait for the top forces to join hands, then move to suppress it, the chances of victory would increase by several points!"

"The two great Immortal Sects have profound strength; if we can obtain their aid, even if the Wu Sheng Chong Mu can control the waters of the Xuan River, we would have a few more points of confidence!"

"The five great domains of the Tianyuan Realm are a single whole; if only the Dongyu exerts effort, not to mention whether we can kill the Wu Sheng Chong Mu, even if we do, we will pay an extremely great price!"

For a moment, discussions rose and fell, all revealing dread of the Wu Sheng Chong Mu.

Xu Zhangqing stood quietly, not interrupting everyone's discussion, his expression still calm and steady as always.

He knew very well that everyone's fear was not groundless talk.

The Wu Sheng Chong Mu has existed for ten thousand years; although its strength was not prominent in its early years, relying solely on its individual strength, it once toyed with Lu Chen Yuan who had nearly stepped into the Unity stage; the profundity of its cultivation is evident.

Such an existence is enough to make these first-level Spirit Transformation, Superior Nascent Soul cultivators shrink back in fear, even inspiring awe.

After the discussion subsided, Xu Zhangqing then spoke: "I understand all of your concerns.

The terror of the Wu Sheng Chong Mu has long been known to the world.

But the current situation does not allow us to delay even half a bit.

Right now, it is refining the waters of the Xuan River with all its might; every extra day of delay, its strength grows by a fraction; once it thoroughly refines the waters of the Xuan River, it will then control all Water Spirit Qi; not to mention the Dongyu, the entire Tianyuan Realm will fall into a state of irrecoverable calamity."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and continued: "At that time, the situation we face will be even more perilous than being bred by demons.

I fear that all cultivators and commoners of the Tianyuan Realm will become its puppets."

As these words fell, everyone's expressions darkened.

In their hearts, they all knew very well that Xu Zhangqing's words were not false.

Seeing these people's thoughts loosening, Xu Zhangqing continued: "As for contacting the two great Immortal Sects, I have long since arranged for people to go.

I believe it won't take long before the Qingyue Immortal Maiden of the Yao Yue Immortal Sect and Zhao Tianxiong of the Longhu Immortal Sect give a reply.

And I dare assert that they will most likely choose to ally with us.

After all, once the Tianyuan Realm is destroyed, the two great Immortal Sects cannot remain unscathed either.

What's more, once the crisis is resolved, the Tianyuan Realm will inevitably be reshuffled; dividing territory and allocating resources will all depend on how much each side contributed.

This point, the Qingyue Immortal Maiden and Zhao Tianxiong and the others will not fail to understand."

These words dispelled most of the concerns in everyone's hearts.

Indeed!

In a crisis, there is both peril and opportunity.

If we shrink back now, in the future we can only become fish on someone else's chopping block; only by stepping forward can we fight for a sliver of survival for ourselves and those beside us, and get a share of the spoils.

Profit has always been what people's hearts turn toward.

Without absolute profit, there are no usable hearts.

To put it bluntly, the survival crisis is only temporary, but profit is long-lasting.

A moment later, the person who had questioned earlier cupped his fists and said: "Sect Master Xu's words are extremely correct; we were too cowardly, only caring about immediate safety and ignoring the long-term peril.

We are willing to follow Sect Master Xu's deployment and join together to suppress the Wu Sheng Chong Mu!"

With the first person taking the lead, the rest followed suit, chorusing in unison: "We are willing to follow Sect Master Xu's deployment and together exterminate the Wu Sheng Chong Mu!"

Seeing everyone's resolve set, a trace of praise flashed in Xu Zhangqing's eyes: "Good, since everyone's minds are made, then depart immediately.

One group, go to the Luo River to investigate the Wu Sheng Chong Mu's tracks.

The rest, follow me to the Yaoguang Nine Domains and strike directly at the source!"

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

Immediately, everyone gathered together, then flew toward the Yaoguang Nine Domains.

However, half a day later, Xu Zhangqing's Third Disciple Qingyao suddenly flew into the formation: "Master, Disciple has an important matter to report!"

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyes and looked; seeing Qingyao's expression was urgent, he immediately asked: "What matter?"

Qingyao bowed and said: "Master, not long ago, Second Senior Brother brought a piece of news.

The Qingyue Immortal Maiden of the Yao Yue Immortal Sect and Zhao Tianxiong of the Longhu Immortal Sect both indicated that the Sect Masters of the two great Immortal Sects will return to the Tianyuan Realm before long!"

"What?"

Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed, all revealing looks of surprise.

The sect masters of the two great immortal sects had not appeared previously, and were suspected to be absent from the Tianyuan Realm.

Thinking back now, it made sense that Immortal Maiden Qingyue and Zhao Tianxiong had been the ones stepping forward to preside over the overall situation before.

Unexpectedly, the ones who had left suddenly returned, and moreover at this critical juncture.

Soon, a trace of realization flashed through Xu Changqing's eyes; he thought through the critical point within it.

No wonder during this period the two great immortal sects had remained silent all along, delaying their response — it turned out the two sect masters were about to return.

The sect master of the Yao Yue Immortal Sect is named Mu Yunni.

It is said her cultivation is at least at the Late Stage of Refining Void.

The sect master of the Longhu Immortal Sect is named Long Yuan.

This person's cultivation reached the peak of Refining Void very early on.

Once these two top-tier combat powers return to the Tianyuan Realm, the situation will change thoroughly.

In terms of strength, in terms of foundation, although the Qingmu Sect is number one in Dongyu, it still falls short of the two great immortal sects.

When that time comes, the leading role in the encirclement and suppression of the Wu Sheng Chong Mu will fall into the hands of the two great immortal sects; in the subsequent division of territory and allocation of resources, the Qingmu Sect will certainly be suppressed, and may even be squeezed out.

Everyone likewise thought of this point, their expressions turning solemn once more, and their hearts gave rise to a few parts of unwillingness.

Someone couldn't help but say: "Sect Master Xu, if the sect masters of the two great immortal sects return, wouldn't the matter we have painstakingly plotted come to nothing?"

Xu Changqing heard this, the corner of his mouth hooking a trace of a smile, a thread of confidence flashing through his eyes.

Some people speculate he has Spirit Transformation stage cultivation.

Yet they do not know that he himself has already fused a portion of the Tu Soil God's origin power.

And has upgraded the Zaohua Chuangshi Lu, Xuanhuang Great Hand Seal, Xuan Yuan Bu Mie Ti, and so on to max level.

Add to that the False Immortal Artifact, as well as the empowerment of the Xuanhuang Mother Qi Cauldron, his strength has long since become incomparable to the past.

Not to mention those two at the Refining Void stage, even at the Unity stage, Xu Changqing would not fear them in the slightest.

To put it bluntly, the current him, within this Tianyuan Realm, has long since had no opponent!