Chapter 1020: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 1020 Floating World Four Domains!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

This evaluation was not polite, but carried no contempt; it merely stated the facts.

Xu Zhangqing not only did not get angry, but instead asked curiously: "May I ask, Sect Masters, how do you plan to handle that body?"

Mu Yunni spoke frankly: "We are preparing to report this matter to the Great Dao Venerable or the Nine Extremes Heavenly King."

Great Dao Venerable?

Nine Extremes Heavenly King?

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyebrows slightly; these two titles were ones he had never heard before.

Long Yuan explained upon seeing this: "Sect Master Xu does not know, but this star domain where you and I reside is collectively called the Floating World Four Domains."

Tianyuan Realm is one of the four domains.

The Great Dao Venerable is the manager of the entire Floating World Four Domains, his cultivation far beyond what we can fathom.

As for the Nine Extremes Heavenly King, he is a Patrol Envoy personally appointed by the Great Dao Venerable, specifically to patrol the four domains."

Floating World Four Domains?!

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing's eyes flashed with a hint of unusual color.

He had cultivated for two hundred years, from Spirit Farmer all the way to Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, and believed he knew every major and minor secret of Tianyuan Realm like the back of his hand.

Yet these two powerhouses and the Floating World Four Domains were a blank in his mind.

Just this point made Xu Zhangqing realize that his horizons were still too narrow.

The confidence that had gradually swelled after slaying the Wu Sheng Chong Mu Mother Empress had vanished completely at this moment.

After a moment, Xu Zhangqing asked further: "May I ask, Sect Masters, what are the other three domains?"

Mu Yunni raised her hand and drew a line; silver-white spiritual light condensed into a simple star map, on which four spiritual lines marked four regions. She pointed to them in turn: "Apart from Tianyuan Domain, the other three domains are Ziwei, Taiwei, and Tianshi, forming the Three Enclosures Star Domain."

Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, forming the Four Directions Star Domain.

Plus the Beidou Star Domain located in the center; these three domains together with Tianyuan Domain are collectively called the Floating World Four Domains."

Each domain has one or more powerhouses at the peak of Void Refinement or above stationed there, each maintaining stability in their respective regions."

Xu Zhangqing imprinted the star map in his mind, then asked in surprise: "Now that Lu Chen Yuan is dead, and the Wu Sheng Chong Mu is also gone."

Does that mean Tianyuan Domain no longer has a powerhouse above Void Refinement stationed there?"

Mu Yunni and Long Yuan glanced at each other, then waved their hands and chuckled: "That's not the case. Tianyuan being able to form its own domain must have its reasons."

Xu Zhangqing suddenly understood: "Tai Xu Lie Yuan!"

"Correct."

Long Yuan nodded: "Most of Tianyuan's powerhouses are in Tai Xu Lie Yuan."

Green Carp, Jinding, and Han Palace represent Dongting, Longhu, and Yao Yue respectively."

The Three Great Immortal Sects united to form the Three Purifications Alliance, jointly managing San Yuan Mi Luo Tian."

After hearing this, Xu Zhangqing remained calm on the surface, but his heart was surging with shock.

The Three Enclosures of Ziwei, Taiwei, and Tianshi, plus the Four Symbols constellations and Beidou.

The layout of this star domain was far greater and more complex than he had imagined.

Mu Yunni blinked her eyes: "Sect Master Xu, is there anything else you wish to ask?"

Xu Zhangqing cupped his hands toward the two: "No more. This place will be left to the two of you."

If there is a need in the future, I will certainly cooperate fully."

Long Yuan smiled: "Sect Master Xu acted righteously; Tianyuan Realm owes you a favor."

"Even if you had not acted, we would have acted anyway."

Xu Zhangqing said no more. Shrinking Earth to an Inch suddenly spread out; his whole body flashed, and he was already a thousand li away. After a few breaths, he had completely left Yaoguang Sea.

Mu Yunni turned to look at Long Yuan, saying with a thoughtful expression: "This Sect Master Xu, who can slay the Wu Sheng Chong Mu at the Spirit Transformation stage and can safely refine Primordial Heavy Water under the pressure of the Immortal Shedding losing control."

"This Sect Master Xu is even more extraordinary than we imagined."

Long Yuan said somewhat mockingly: "Otherwise, how could Tianyuan form its own domain?"

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After leaving Yaoguang Sea, Xu Zhangqing did not hurry back to Qingmu Sect.

Not long after, he stopped in a vast sea far from Yaoguang.

The seawater underfoot was pitch black like ink, exactly the color stained by the spread of Xuan River's water.

The water spiritual energy here was astonishingly rich; there was nothing more suitable for familiarizing himself with Primordial Heavy Water.

Immediately, Xu Zhangqing stood on the sea surface, black light flowing around his body. He closed his eyes to sense for a moment, then his figure flashed, his whole body transforming into a fish-dragon, which suddenly plunged into the water.

The fish-dragon was several zhang long, its entire body covered in black scale armor.

As its body moved, it left a straight trench on the sea surface; wherever it passed, water spiritual energy automatically gathered toward "it."

In this scene, it was as if all rivers returned to the sea.

Even the whirlpools and undercurrents in the sea became docile.

After a moment, the fish-dragon broke out of the water; its figure suddenly swelled in mid-air, transforming into a jiao dragon entirely ink-green.

Ang~

The jiao dragon raised its head and let out a long dragon's roar; the sound waves rolled like thunder, and the sea surface within a thousand li sank several feet all at once under this dragon's roar.

The water demons and sea monsters in the sea panicked, but were cowed by the dragon's might emanating from the flood dragon, trembling one by one, some even burying their heads in the silt at the bottom of the sea.

However, Xu Changqing paid them no mind, continuing to play to himself.

The flood dragon incarnation churned on the sea surface for several rounds, then transformed into a mirage dragon.

As the mirage dragon breathed in and out, great masses of mirage qi rose from nowhere on the sea surface, shrouding the entire sea area in a hazy illusionary mist.

Mixed within that mirage qi was the aura of Primordial Heavy Water; ordinary cultivators who strayed into it would have their minds eroded by the mirage qi within moments, and with the corrosive power of Primordial Heavy Water added, their flesh bodies would melt away in the snap of a finger.

Then the mirage dragon dispersed, and a thunder dragon wrapped head to toe in blue-purple lightning burst out of the mist.

The thunder dragon opened its mouth and spat, ten thousand bolts of lightning struck into the sea, crackling and spreading through the water, illuminating the sea surface for a hundred li around in brilliant white.

Soon, vast numbers of fish, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish floated up on the sea surface, all unlucky ones killed together by the might of Primordial Heavy Water and thunder.

The thunder dragon circled once in the air, its form shrank, and it once again took the shape of Xu Changqing.

He stood with hands behind his back above the sea surface, the black water and mist surrounding him gradually receding.

This series of changes caused no small commotion.

The demon race of the entire sea area, from the lowest shrimp soldiers and crab generals to the great demons occupying one side, were all scared out of their wits.

Thus, when Xu Changqing withdrew his power and stood once more above the sea surface, there was movement at the bottom of the sea.

The first to emerge was an old turtle larger than a house, pitch-black all over, carrying thick coral shells on its back, appearing to have lived at least three thousand years.

It floated unsteadily to the sea surface, its turtle head pressed low against the water, opening its mouth to spit out more than ten stalks of sea-blue sea lingzhi, each the size of a washbasin, with spiritual light flowing, emitting water spirit qi so rich it was nearly substantial.

These sea lingzhi had grown at the bottom of the sea for who knows how many years; for cultivators with water spirit roots, they were definitely a great tonic, and after refining them, one could even increase their cultivation.

The old turtle had not yet withdrawn when another sea snake, silver-white all over, floated up from the water bottom.

That sea snake was as thick as a water vat, dozens of zhang long, holding a rust-streaked short ge in its mouth.

It carefully nudged with its head, pushing the short ge to Xu Changqing's feet.

Xu Changqing reached out and scooped it up, immediately sensing the extraordinary nature of this short ge upon taking it.

Beneath the rust, the entire body was carved with dense ancient talismans; though the ge blade was dull, a faint killing aura seeped out.

This was clearly a weapon left over from ancient times, its grade at least above a supreme magic tool, and possibly even a false immortal artifact not yet awakened.

As the sea snake withdrew, a crab the size of a millstone crawled up sideways, its two pairs of large pincers raised high, holding two fist-sized black crystal stones between them.

The crystal stones were pitch-black all over, but within them flowed dark red light, as if something were sealed inside.

Xu Changqing took them and examined them for a moment, unable to help raising his eyebrows.

This was a piece of ten-thousand-year Xuan Water Essence, formed from water spirit qi at the bottom of the deep sea after ten thousand years of precipitation and condensation; used for artifact refining it could greatly increase the power of water-attribute magic treasures, and used for cultivation it could help cultivators comprehend the source of water.

But it was not over yet; more than a dozen water demons and sea monsters of varying cultivation levels poked their heads out.

Some offered sunken ship treasures from the deep sea, some offered thousand-year sea spirit plants, and others simply moved all the spirit stones they had accumulated in their cave abodes for several thousand years in one go.

Facing these fellows' offerings, or rather their money to buy their lives, Xu Changqing accepted all who came.

These things might not be necessities for him, but for the disciples under his command, they were immeasurable cultivation resources.

"Very good!"

Xu Changqing nodded slightly, the pressure around him easing a little.

These water demons and sea monsters were instantly as if granted a great pardon, one by one retreating to the bottom of the sea.

After everything had completely quieted down, Xu Changqing collected all the treasures, then with a thought summoned his mount.

Kong Ling shouted excitedly: "Master!"

Xu Changqing called out: "Go, let's go home!"

Kong Ling spread its wings, each side several zhang wide, every feather radiating dazzling glow, its tail feathers trailing behind like a magnificent star river.

It immediately flew toward the direction of Qingmu Sect; when flying over the sky above Dongyu, Xu Changqing couldn't help but lower his head to look down.

The mountains, rivers, and cities underfoot were gradually recovering their former appearance.

The days when Wu Sheng Chong Mu used Dongyu as a ranch were gone.

That ambitious fellow Lu Chen Yuan had also perished.

Especially the heaven and earth spirit qi, it was no longer lifeless and stagnant.

Not long after, Kong Ling arrived above Qingmu Sect.

Here was as usual, the sect-protecting great array's spiritual light flowing, sect disciples orderly.

But there was one person who had long been waiting.

Xu Changqing sensed it from afar; that aura was profound and sharp, like a short blade hidden in an abyss, its edge restrained yet still exuding a chill.

It was precisely the Sect Master of Jiuyou Sect, Rakshasa.

"Sect Master Xu, you've finally returned."

Rakshasa stood with arms crossed, his tone carrying a teasing meaning: "If you had returned any later, I was planning to take people to Yaoguang Sea to fish you out."

Xu Changqing waved his hand, then asked: "Where did you go?"

Rakshasa shrugged: "To prevent accidents, I captured all the people of the Xunlong Lineage."

Xu Changqing fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, then revealed a smile, and reaching out his right hand patted Rakshasa's shoulder, saying in an intimate tone: "Qin Shixiong, you've worked hard these years!"