Chapter 315

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The severity of this matter is currently variable — it could be major or minor.

If left unchecked, it will certainly grow increasingly severe, even affecting the entire Immortal Sect.

If we intervene in advance and capture the Spirit-Eroding Fungus King and the Hundred-Year Sui Mai Worm Mother, we can eradicate it completely.

Yet Zhu Fuxian's words, both spoken and unspoken, made it seem as if this matter had already nearly spiraled out of control.

Xu Zhangqing blinked, feeling an inexplicable sense of déjà vu about this scene.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yuan directed his gaze at the Earth Pulse Steward, his eyes quite sharp: "Zhenyue, didn't you tell me it was already under control?"

Yang Zhenyue's face changed drastically at once. After pondering repeatedly, he replied: "Abyss Master, He Master, after the incident occurred I did seal off the 38th layer of the Earth Pulse.

At that time, many Array Masters and Formal Disciples of the Earth Pulse personally witnessed it."

Shi Yuan, as Abyss Master, naturally knew exactly what sort of person he was. Therefore he looked up again and questioned the three above: "How great is the loss to the Spirit Fields this time?"

Before Rong Yan could speak, Zhu Fuxian gave him a sidelong glance. The latter understood immediately and said: "Reporting to the Abyss Master, the loss this time is very great. Many of our Second Grade Spirit Fields, large quantities of Lingti, even the harvested Spirit Rice — all can no longer be used."

"This severe?"

The Earth Pulse Steward Yang Zhenyue was greatly shocked in his heart.

Spirit Fields are one of the foundations of the Immortal Sect.

Normally one must guard against all kinds of disasters; after barely maintaining stability for several decades, who would have thought they would be affected by the Earth Pulse.

Once this matter blows up, accountability will follow.

Shi Yuan was also stunned for a good while, then said in a deep voice: "If this matter truly originated from the Earth Pulse, we will certainly make compensation.

Old Undying One, what do you want?"

Zhu Fuxian had been waiting for exactly this sentence. At once the corner of his mouth twitched upward: "The Spirit Field losses are heavy this time. Therefore the Spirit-Eroding Fungus King and the Hundred-Year Sui Mai Worm Mother must both be handed over to us for disposal."

Shi Yuan said with visible displeasure: "Wanting the Spirit-Eroding Fungus King is one thing, but what do you mean by this Hundred-Year Sui Mai Worm Mother?

You Old Undying One — you don't seem to be a Spirit Insect Cultivator either!"

Zhu Fuxian spread his hands, adopting a thoroughly roguish attitude: "Anyway, if this matter doesn't satisfy me, we'll take it to the Xing Punishment Hall and let those idle Elders preside over justice."

"You…"

Shi Yuan was instantly furious, yet had no choice but to endure. Seemingly venting his spleen, he kicked the Earth Pulse Steward Yang Zhenyue beside him, sending him flying several hundred meters: "Useless thing! If you had done proper prevention earlier, would I be at the mercy of this Old Undying One?"

Yang Zhenyue looked rather wronged: "I…"

Although Shi Yuan was extremely dissatisfied with this arrangement, he had no way to refuse.

When it comes down to it, it's because the Earth Pulse had an incident, causing the Spirit Fields to be affected a year later.

Therefore, never mind the Spirit-Eroding Fungus King and Hundred-Year Sui Mai Worm Mother — afterward there will still be additional compensation.

From the moment he entered the sect until now, Shi Yuan and Zhu Fuxian have clashed many times.

Almost every time, he was the one who lost.

Not only did he gain no benefits, he also had to endure a round of humiliation from Zhu Fuxian.

Especially this time — he suffered a stifling, major loss.

Fortunately, Zhu Fuxian isn't the type to push his luck.

After a round of "warm and friendly" greetings, both sides finally gathered together.

Although Wood Restricts Earth, if the other side is more powerful, that's another matter entirely.

What's more, Shi Yuan is no ordinary Earth Qi — he is the heavier Yellow Qi.

You must know, a single wisp of Yellow Qi weighs ten thousand catties.

And this stone statue before us, standing two zhang tall, is entirely condensed from Yellow Qi.

Even with Zhu Fuxian's protection, Xu Zhangqing and Rong Yan still felt unprecedented pressure.

It was as if the Shi Yuan before them was not a Cultivator at all, but a true mountain peak.

Even the green light emanating from Zhu Fuxian was suppressed by him into an extremely small range.

From this it can be seen that Shi Yuan's true strength surpasses Zhu Fuxian's.

And not by just a little.

At least by a large margin.

Afterward, the three on Zhu Fuxian's side, plus the two from the Earth Pulse.

As if teleporting, they instantly appeared at the already-sealed 38th layer of the Earth Pulse.

Xu Zhangqing and Rong Yan could see nothing — pitch black before their eyes.

Shi Yuan immediately opened his mouth and gently blew out a breath of Yellow Qi.

Accompanied by a "whoosh" sound.

The Earth Pulse Steward Yang Zhenyue's seal was wiped away as if by force.

Soon, faint light appeared ahead, and everyone finally saw the true situation here clearly.

Everything can be described as too horrible to behold.

The Spirit Vein that once contained non-attributed Spiritual Energy seemed to have been crushed by a giant force, snapped in two from the middle.

The exposed parts now resemble rotten wood bored through by insects.

Everywhere riddled with holes, covered in irregular sword marks.

Before, this place was filled with incomparably dense non-attributed Spiritual Energy.

Now not a bit remains, and there's even a scorched stench.

The Spiritual Energy is gone.

The Yellow Qi is also gone.

This scene made everyone present frown.

Earth Pulse Steward Yang Zhenyue spoke first: "Xuan Yuan, Zhu Fuxian, at that time the Yellow Qi was like clouds and mist; the moment it emerged it crushed this underground Spiritual Vein, causing non-attributed Spiritual Energy to gush out.

It happened to scour the Yellow Qi, causing it to scatter in all directions."

The situation is exactly this situation.

Everything that could be done has been done.

The Spiritual Energy was absorbed by the Formal Disciples.

The Yellow Qi was captured by the Array Masters.

Afterwards, to prevent any Surprise from occurring, a Blockade was specially carried out.

"Let me take a look."

Shi Yuan raised his hand and waved; a wisp of Yellow Qi extended out, swiftly enveloping the crushed Spiritual Vein.

Next, he seemed to be carefully sensing something.

Everyone watched and could only wait patiently.

Fortunately not long after, Shi Yuan withdrew the Yellow Qi, then spoke: "I have already sensed it; this Spiritual Vein's course indeed passes through your Spirit Fields."

Zhu Fuxian appeared quite calm: "This kind of matter, this old man has no Necessity to deceive you."

Shi Yuan did not respond, but mused: "A Sui Mai Worm Mother's Nest generally cannot be separated from an underground Spiritual Vein; I will bring Zhenyue to conduct a deep search, and notify you once we find it."

Xu Zhangqing was Surprised: "Separate?"

Not waiting for Shi Yuan to answer, Yang Zhenyue explained first: "Below the Earth Qi is heavy; even if you have Wood Spirit Roots you cannot stay long, and there would even be life Danger."

Zhu Fuxian nodded slightly: "These words are not false!"

Shi Yuan gave assurance: "I will be responsible for this matter to the end; please rest assured."

Next, both sides separated.

Zhu Fuxian brought Xu Zhangqing and the others away from the Spiritual Vein, returning to the Ground.

Then they transformed into a streak of Green Light, fleeing toward the direction of the Spirit Fields.

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With no Outsiders, Earth Pulse Steward Yang Zhenyue said in a low voice: "Xuan Yuan, I always feel something is off, a bit strange."

Shi Yuan did not speak, only let out a meaningful "oh."

Yang Zhenyue continued analyzing: "This underground Spiritual Vein's Spiritual Energy was exhausted long ago; why could it still attract a Sui Mai Worm Mother?"

Shi Yuan did not open his mouth, but chose to transmit sound: "Recently Xuan Yuan is not peaceful; those things below are becoming more and more active.

In the past, I suppressed once every Ten Years; now five years have seen two consecutive suppressions!"