Chapter 1124

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Bang!

A crisp sound.

Xu Zhangqing directly gave Chi Ye a flick on the forehead.

The cat's head snapped back from the flick, its two front paws subconsciously covering its forehead.

Xu Zhangqing coldly smiled and said: "You really are a greedy little kitty!"

Chi Ye hurt so much tears nearly came out, wailing repeatedly: "No more, meow!

Enough, enough, meow!"

Seeing it like this, Xu Zhangqing shook his head, then tossed it onto his shoulder: "Alright, Linglong and the others are still waiting in the San Yuan Mi Luo Tian, time to go back."

Chi Ye lay on its master's shoulder, both paws still covering its forehead, not daring to make a sound.

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San Yuan Mi Luo Tian.

Outside the Zhu Yuan, Ruo Qunshuang had prepared everything.

Several Storage Bags were neatly stacked on the table, containing the belongings accumulated over these years in the Tai Xu Lie Yuan.

Xu Ping'an stood to the side, arms crossed, expression steady.

Xu He and Xu Sui huddled together, whispering something in low voices.

Yin-Yang Venerable Li Wudao sat with eyes closed, resting his spirit.

Miao Huayu was to the side teasing Xu Xiao.

When Xu Zhangqing landed, a clear child's voice came from the distance: "Black cat!!!"

That was Linglong's voice.

Immediately after, a small figure flew pouncing over from afar.

A hundred years of time had not left too many traces on Linglong.

The half-human half-dragon bloodline made her growth extremely slow.

Even though so many years had passed, she still had the appearance of a little loli.

But it didn't affect Linglong's speed in the slightest; her whole body almost transformed into an afterimage, directly snatching Chi Ye away from Xu Zhangqing's shoulder.

"Where did you run off to!"

"I searched for you for a long, long, long time!"

Linglong held Chi Ye tight in her arms, then began to manhandle it.

Rubbing its face.

Pinching its ears.

Pulling its tail.

Rubbing its belly.

A whole set of movements flowed like clouds and water; one look and you could tell it was a skill honed since childhood.

Chi Ye was rubbed until its whole cat face was distorted, yet it didn't even dare struggle.

"Meow……"

"Meow-wu……"

"Meow-ao~"

It let out a few muffled cries, its pair of eyes, one black one white, now filled with utter despair.

On one side enduring Linglong's manhandling, on the other silently shedding tears in its heart.

Had I known it would be like this, I might as well have shown my hand directly back then.

At least I could have recovered some cultivation a few decades earlier, and wouldn't have had to waste decades pretending to be a sugar cat, only to end up kneaded and rubbed by this little girl.

Thinking of this, Chi Ye gloomily glanced at its master.

Xu Zhangqing perceived it, then returned a meaningful smile.

The next second, Chi Ye silently withdrew its gaze, thoroughly resigned to its fate.

Xu Zhangqing walked up to Ruo Qunshuang and asked: "Is everything ready?"

Ruo Qunshuang gave a slight smile: "Mm."

Xu Zhangqing swept his gaze around and spoke: "Those willing to go with me to the Beidou Star Domain, step forward now."

The words had just fallen.

Ruo Qunshuang led Linglong by the hand and walked to his side.

Xu Ping'an pulled Li and Xu Xiao along, following up.

Xu He and Xu Sui exchanged a glance, following closely behind.

Li Wudao opened his eyes and silently stood behind Xu Ping'an.

Miao Huayu smiled: "I'll tag along too to broaden my horizons."

However, Xu Linshan and Lin Xiaoman and the others didn't move.

Xu Zhangqing looked at them in puzzlement: "What's wrong with you?"

Xu Linshan waved his hand: "Sect Master, we won't go."

Lin Xiaoman nodded in agreement: "Our cultivation isn't high; going to that kind of place would just embarrass you."

Xu Changqing frowned: "You don't need to worry about that."

Xu Linshan shook his head: "It's not worry, I truly don't want to go.

Having stayed in the Tai Xu Lie Yuan for so many years, I've already grown accustomed to it.

Besides, I'm old now, and don't want to go through the trouble anymore."

Not just him — all those who didn't move thought the same way.

Their cultivation is low; their lifespan is only a few hundred years.

Now that over two hundred years have passed, they've long since lost the youthful ambition they once had.

Xu Changqing saw this and fell silent for a moment.

It was clear these people didn't not want to go — they didn't want to burden themselves.

Since that was the case, he didn't press them.

After all, everyone has the right to choose their own path in life.

On the other side, Mu Ji stepped forward slowly.

Xu Changqing hurriedly called out: "Master, let's go!"

Mu Ji smiled and refused: "Qing'er, your teacher has nothing left to teach you.

The road ahead, you must walk on your own.

Besides, your teacher plans to make a trip back to the Tianyuan Realm to see Mu Ning and the others."

Xu Changqing bowed deeply: "Disciple understands."

By this point, everything that needed to be explained had been explained.

Everyone who needed to be bid farewell had been bid farewell.

Xu Changqing hesitated no longer, took out his Direct Disciple Token, and poured Creation Power into it.

Hum—

The token let out a low hum.

After a period of time, the sky began to tremble violently.

Immediately after, a Guiding Spirit Light tore through the firmament, tore through space, appearing before everyone in an incomparably overbearing manner.

That Spirit Light was entirely silver-white; on its surface flowed countless fine Law Patterns, emitting an irresistible guiding force.

Xu Changqing looked back at everyone: "Let's go."

Saying this, he was the first to step into the Guiding Spirit Light.

Ruo Qunshuang, holding Linglong and the black cat, followed close behind.

Xu Ping'an, Li, Xu Xiao, Xu He, Xu Sui, Li Wudao, Miao Huayu entered in single file.

Whoosh!

The Guiding Spirit Light suddenly contracted, wrapping everyone inside, and in an instant they vanished from the spot.

The onlookers all began to whisper among themselves.

"Venerable Taiping left?"

"Then what he left behind……"

"Don't think about it; Venerable Taiping can return at any time. When he finds the Tai Xu Lie Yuan in chaos again, another great purge is inevitable."

"Right — the great purge ten years ago, have you forgotten?"

At these words, the faces of many present changed.

When Xu Ping'an unified the Six Major Forces back then, it was truly a bloodbath.

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Inside the Guiding Spirit Light.

All around were twisted spatial streamers; silver light wrapped everyone, hurtling forward at an inconceivable speed.

Xu Changqing stood at the front, saying calmly: "The Beidou Star Domain, also known as the Beidou Xianfu.

Its layout is vastly different from the Tianyuan Realm."

Everyone listened quietly.

Xu Changqing continued: "There, a Qin Hua Golden Core can only be an Outer Disciple.

Only an Earth Grade Golden Core qualifies for Promotion to Formal Disciple.

And a Nascent Soul True Monarch who dominates one side in the Tianyuan Realm is merely a mere Formal Disciple in the Beidou Xianfu.

Spirit Severing — barely having some status — can serve as a Steward in one of the Nine Offices.

Only by reaching Void Refining can one enter the core of the Beidou Star Domain."

As his words fell, many people sucked in a cold breath.

Especially Ruo Qunshuang, Xu He, Xu Sui — they stared wide-eyed.

By this reckoning, they would barely qualify for Promotion in the Beidou Xianfu.

Xu Changqing ignored everyone's shock and continued his introduction:

"The Beidou Star Domain has seven major Shenghuo Xing.

Tian Xuan Xing — the Supreme Elder Zhong Shu.

Subordinate to it are the Supreme Elder Office and the Ji Temple Tower; the collection, tallying, and distribution of Faith Power, as well as the testing of Faith Purity, are all handled there.

The Ji Temple Tower stands ten thousand zhang high; its body seals countless Star Souls — it is the gathering place of Faith."

Tian Ji Xing, the Punishment Hub.

It administers the Xian Lü, Tian Lao, Spiritual Root stripping, and star soul refining.

Clouds of punishment envelop the entire star; Punishment Platforms are spread across it, and within every bolt of electricity an infinite cycle of punishment is sealed.

Tian Quan Xing, the Military Hub.

Both the Patrol Heaven Division and the Star Guard Army are garrisoned here; there are continuous military fortresses stretching tens of thousands of li, with a garrison exceeding one hundred thousand, commanded by the Qixing Star Lord.

Yu Heng Xing, the Resource Hub.

The Star Spirit Grass Division manages all Spirit Field cultivation and Jie Xiao allocation; the Alchemy Tripod Division monopolizes pill refining and controls distribution; the Wind and Thunder Division administers Tian Xiang Tiao Kong, summoning rain and lightning, and Heavenly Calamity chastisement.

The three divisions are all on Yu Heng; it has the largest population, and Spirit Fields are everywhere.

Kai Yang Xing, the Cultivation Method Hub.

The Yan Fa Division is located here; thousands of Yan Fa Dian and Cangjing Ge are scattered like stars and chess pieces; cultivation methods are strictly controlled by Cultivation Grade, and transmission requires authorization and the formation of an oath mark.

Yao Guang Xing, the External Hub.

Governed by the External Affairs Division, it is the gateway of the Beidou Star Domain.

Jie Xing review, intelligence collection, and external negotiations all take place here.

A Jie Xing condensed from time laws spans beyond the Star Domain; all who enter the domain must undergo Xin Xiu.

The final star, Tian Shu Xing.

The Immortal Mansion Hub, where the Great Dao Heavenly Seat resides, not open to the outside!