Chapter 585

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The mist in Qingwu Forest grew ever denser, phantom shadows swaying among the trees.

Not long after everyone walked out, the entire Qingwu Forest was thoroughly submerged in mist.

It became increasingly blurred, then, right before everyone's eyes, vanished into thin air.

"It really disappeared!"

"Where did it go this time?"

"Supposedly, there's a master behind every secret realm; some are alive, some are dead!"

Seeing this scene, everyone clicked their tongues in amazement.

At this, Zhao Chengdao said to Xu Zhangqing and the other two, "Since matters here are concluded, I must return to the Longhu Immortal Sect's gathering point."

Su Qingyuan also nodded along, then glanced at Mo Ran: "Same for me."

The people of Qingmu Hall and the Scattered Cultivator Alliance were likewise.

Since the secret realm was gone, there was naturally no need to stay any longer.

Xu Zhangqing smiled and cupped his fists: "Wishing everyone a smooth journey!"

Just like that, the crowd parted ways at the secret realm entrance.

Zhao Chengdao and Su Qingyuan each piloted their flying boats toward the gathering point.

Xu Zhangqing, meanwhile, followed Mo Yuan and Mo Ran, the three returning by the same route.

As time passed and they drew ever closer to the gathering point, Mo Yuan couldn't help but say, "If only the three of us know about this matter, it could actually be kept hidden for a while."

Xu Zhangqing knew he meant his realm breakthrough; he hadn't expected Mo Yuan to still be concerned, and was quite moved: "Things have come to this; we can only take it one step at a time."

Mo Yuan didn't speak, merely nodding once.

Upon reaching the gathering point, Mo Yuan had Mo Ran leave alone, then brought Xu Zhangqing to the deepest part of the gathering point, where a palace stood.

Roughly ten zhang high, occupying a vast area.

From inside to out, it looked extremely exquisite, not at all like a temporary structure.

Moreover, both inside and out were shrouded in a layer of spiritual light — clearly a high-grade spiritual array.

Judging by the look of it, this should be some big shot's personal traveling palace.

"Dongting Immortal Sect, Jin Gang Peak, Mo Yuan."

"Dongting Immortal Sect, Qingmu Peak, Xu Zhangqing."

"Reporting a matter!"

Spiritual light flashed at the palace entrance, and a venerable voice rang out: "Come in."

Mo Yuan led the way while transmitting his voice: "The one stationed here is our sect's True Lord Ling Xuan; he is extremely skilled at setting up spiritual arrays.

And, he also has some connections with the Demon Race."

Xu Zhangqing nodded, then followed the other inside the palace.

Before long, they saw a white-robed elder sitting before a desk, a jade pendant flashing with spiritual light in his hand; his hair was grizzled, yet his spirit was vigorous.

As expected, he was True Lord Ling Xuan.

Upon seeing the arrivals, Ling Xuan set down the jade pendant, first sweeping a glance over Xu Zhangqing, then fixing his gaze on Mo Yuan, asking: "Little Mo, what business do you have?"

Mo Yuan stepped forward: "True Lord, there are two matters.

One, we have fully explored Qingwu Forest.

Two, this Xu Zhangqing broke through to Earth-Grade Golden Core within the secret realm."

Hearing this, Ling Xuan chuckled lightly: "All good things!"

Mo Yuan hesitated a moment, then probed: "It's just that he is only a Spirit Farmer, with no prior combat experience; surely he needn't be sent to the front lines?"

Ling Xuan's brows lifted slightly; he didn't answer directly, instead looking at Xu Zhangqing: "Since you are a Core Disciple of Qingmu Peak, who is your master?"

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly replied: "Mu Ji!"

Silence.

The entire personal traveling palace was deathly silent.

In fact, Mo Yuan hadn't paid Xu Zhangqing all that much attention before.

He had only known Xu Zhangqing was the Spirit Field's sole Spirit Cultivator, but never imagined he had actually taken Wood Ji Peak Master as his teacher; Qingmu Peak controls all the sect's spirit plant resources, and that man's disciples are no ordinary Core Disciples.

And the shocked one wasn't just him.

A mere Wood Spirit Root Golden Core — initially Ling Xuan hadn't taken it to heart, merely thinking the sect had produced another Golden Core True Person, cause for congratulation.

He never expected the man's master to hold higher status than himself.

Don't be fooled by both being Nascent Soul True Lords; there are differences between True Lords.

Ling Xuan is merely a Nascent Soul Elder.

Mu Ji, on the other hand, is the Qingmu Peak Master.

The spirit fields and Qingmu Peak he controls are cultivation resources everyone needs.

What's more, Mu Ji is already in seclusion and could break through to Spirit Severing at any moment.

To put it bluntly, even if he offended Mo Yuan, he could not afford to offend Xu Zhangqing.

This person appears ordinary on the surface, but his background is astonishing.

After a while, Ling Xuan gave a dry cough, then said gently: "Nephew Xu, I have quite a history with your master; come, let's sit and chat."

Xu Zhangqing was stunned for a moment, then reacted quickly and said, "Senior Uncle Ling, you are too polite."

Immediately after, Ling Xuan spoke earnestly, "Junior Brother Xu, if it were any other occasion, I could still pull some strings through the back door.

But you also saw, the situation here is rather special.

If I let you leave, I'm afraid many people would harbor dissatisfaction."

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Senior Uncle is right, I won't put you in a difficult position."

Ling Xuan let out a breath of relief, then made a guarantee: "Rest assured, I will arrange things properly for you."

Mo Yuan watched the two putting on an act, feeling a bit superfluous.

Good fellow, how come the development of events is not quite the same as imagined.

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly cupped his fists in salute: "Thank you, Senior Uncle!"

Ling Xuan smiled: "Alright, before leaving you have half an hour of preparation time. If there's anything you need to do, hurry up and go do it."

Xu Zhangqing knew clearly in his heart; on the surface it looked like letting him prepare, but in reality the other party intended to chat with Mo Yuan about something else.

Therefore, without hesitation, he cupped his fists toward Mo Yuan, then turned and left.

After Xu Zhangqing left the Personal Xinggong, Ling Xuan glanced sideways at Mo Yuan, making the other's heart tighten, only then saying: "Almost got pitted by you."

Mo Yuan smiled bitterly: "I... I didn't know his Master was the Wood Peak Master either!"

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Outside, Xu Zhangqing swept with his Divine Sense and immediately found Lao Hu, Lao Zhao, and Miao Huayu.

Now he finally didn't have to hide and conceal, pretending to be Foundation Establishment Stage; his whole person was exceptionally relaxed.

"Ah?"

"Lao Xu, you reached Golden Core?"

"When did this happen?"

When the three learned that Xu Zhangqing was ranked Earth Grade Golden Core, all were dumbstruck.

After all, this back and forth hadn't taken long at all, how did he break through.

Xu Zhangqing explained briefly: "I went on a trip to the Qingwu Forest, the Wood Spirit Root Exclusive Secret Realm. The Spiritual Energy there is extremely dense, and there are also many Spiritual Treasures.

Therefore, without hesitation, I decisively advanced."

Zhao Ziyue frowned: "Too risky."

Miao Huayu was quite excited: "Senior Brother Xu has finally reached Golden Core."

Hu Bugui crowded close, circling around Xu Zhangqing until he nearly made himself dizzy, only then stopping, then asking curiously: "Lao Xu, what Divine Ability is yours?"

Xu Zhangqing answered: "Ten Thousand Insects Mother Nest."

Originally, he wanted to say "Calling Wind and Summoning Rain".

But considering everyone's fixed perception of him, he was still a Wood Spirit Root.

If an unexpected Divine Ability appeared, it would always feel a bit weird.

What's more, this Divine Ability is very hard to display outwardly.

Having it or not having it, not much difference can be seen.

Hu Bugui stared wide-eyed: "I'm leaving, the Spirit Insect Cultivator's First Divine Ability!"

Divine Abilities belonging to Spirit Insect Cultivators are few, even just those few.

And Ten Thousand Insects Mother Nest absolutely ranks first, and without a doubt.

It can create a Void Mother Nest; any Spirit Insects raised inside not only have their Spirit Tool Grade improved, but also have many benefits, truly worthy of being called marvelous uses without end!