Chapter 896

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xuan Yan's tone was solemn, by no means empty words.

Xu Zhangqing looked at his youngest son: "Ping'an, you go back to Qingmu Peak first, tell your mother and Linglong the good news.

I'll stay here to discuss matters, and return once it's done."

Though Xu Ping'an was curious, he also knew the matter was of great importance, and immediately replied: "Understood."

Having said that, he glanced once more at Li Yueyao and Li, then his figure flashed, flying straight toward the direction of Qingmu Peak.

Li and Li Yueyao exchanged a glance; though they wanted to follow, they held back.

At this moment, Li Lingbi shrugged: "This kind of discussion, I have no qualifications to attend.

Yueyao, let's go back to the Water Control Pavilion.

Junior Brother Xu, a while later, we'll have a proper chat."

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Alright."

After Xu Ping'an, Li Lingbi and the others left one after another, Xu Zhangqing looked at Xuan Yan and Chao Jin.

But he saw the two said nothing more, and flew directly into the interior of Xingqiong Hall.

Seeing this, the surrounding people all followed along, even the Three-Eyed Clan Chief among them.

Xu Zhangqing saw this and thought secretly: "Is it finally time for a showdown?"

Soon, everyone gathered inside Xingqiong Hall, all sitting cross-legged on meditation cushions.

Chao Jin raised a hand and waved; a phantom image emerged, precisely the scene beneath Dongting Immortal Sect — cracks covered everywhere, black baleful qi continuously seeping out: "This is the hidden danger underground, now on the verge of erupting; at most it can hold for five more years, then it will shatter completely."

"Hiss!"

"Is it already this serious?"

"Strangely, the frequency of recent anomalies has decreased!"

Seeing this scene, many people sucked in a cold breath, and some even had their faces change drastically.

Great Elder Xuan Yan, in a loud voice, said: "The sect's high-level deliberated repeatedly, and decided to take the Seven Great Immortal Peaks as the core, splitting into multiple forces.

Leading the Spirit Fields, Spirit Beast Valley, Water Control Pavilion, Earth Fire District, Zhuqi Peak, Spiritual Veins and other members, they will respectively go to the five great regions of Tianyuan Realm, each planting roots.

If there is a turn for the better in the future, there will also be a day of reunification."

Coinciding with his own calculations, Xu Zhangqing asked: "I wonder how the immortal peaks will be allocated?"

Chao Jin replied: "Choose the East, South, West, North, and Center — the five great regions — yourselves.

Moreover, two great immortal peaks can jointly guard one region.

Because Qingmu Peak excels at spirit plant cultivation, it can only stay in the Eastern Region.

And it cannot remain at the immortal sect's original location; it must choose a blessed land to plant roots."

Xu Zhangqing closed his eyes and pondered.

The Eastern Region is the territory of the Great Feng Dynasty, vast plains, abundant resources.

Moreover, with the wind of cultivation flourishing, it is convenient for recruiting disciples and stabilizing power.

After a moment, he opened his eyes and said with a determined tone: "I choose Fengrao Commandery."

There are many spirit fields there, and the soil quality is excellent.

Of course, he had long since controlled that place.

Therefore there's no need to start from scratch, avoiding a lot of trouble.

Chao Jin nodded slightly: "From now on, Qingmu Peak will be renamed Qingmu Sect externally, with Xu Zhangqing temporarily serving as Acting Sect Master."

Once these words came out, no one raised any objection.

Fengrao Commandery's land is fertile, spiritual energy abundant, most suitable for Qingmu Sect to plant roots.

Afterwards, Chao Jin looked at the Water Control Pavilion Lord, Spirit Beast Valley Master and others, and asked in a deep voice: "Everyone, have you made your choices?

Which immortal peak do you wish to follow, and to which region?"

Mo Qiu Shui heard this, stood up, cupped his hands and said: "The Water Control Pavilion Lord cultivates the Water Dao, Qingmu Peak excels at cultivating spirit plants; water generates wood, the two complement each other.

Therefore, we are willing to follow Qingmu Peak to Fengrao Commandery."

Immediately after, Spirit Beast Valley Master Mu Yunsheng also stood up in agreement: "The spirit beasts of my Spirit Beast Valley all rely on spirit plants for feeding to grow quickly.

If separated from Qingmu Peak, the growth cycle of the spirit beasts would be greatly extended.

Therefore, the Spirit Beast Valley is also willing to follow Qingmu Peak and the Water Control Pavilion together to Fengrao Commandery."

Xu Zhangqing nodded lightly; the choices of the Water Control Pavilion and Spirit Beast Valley were within his expectations.

Afterwards, the remaining six great immortal peaks declared their positions in turn.

Combining the terrain of the five great regions with their own characteristics, they made the most reasonable arrangements.

Tiexue Peak's members are all fierce and skilled in battle; Jin Gang Peak excels at body tempering and defense, combat power equally formidable.

After discussion, the two decided to go together to the Central Region.

The Central Region is overrun by demons and monsters, the Black Rust Dynasty's foundation unstable, precisely needing formidable combat power to guard it.

At that time, cooperating with the Li Clan, they will jointly stabilize order in the Central Region and suppress the rampaging demons.

Shuixian Peak mainly cultivates the Water Dao; though the Southern Region is sealed in ice for ten thousand miles, and water veins lie hidden beneath the ice, it is extremely compatible with their own Dao resonance, therefore they go to the Southern Region Ice Plains.

Both cooperating with the Qianyuan Dynasty to jointly govern the mortal world.

And combing the water veins beneath the ice, guarding peace on one side.

The Xiyu's mountains stretch continuously; the Lihuo Dynasty produces abundant fire-attribute ores, making it extremely compatible with Red Fire Peak.

Therefore, all members of Red Fire Peak went to the Xiyu.

The Northern Domain Desert's environment is harsh, and foreign races frequently invade the borders; a force skilled in sealing and stabilizing foundations is needed to guard it.

The Thick Earth Peak Master cultivates the Earth Dao, excelling most at sealing and stabilizing spiritual veins; therefore he went to the Northern Domain.

First, to guard the Beiluo Dynasty's borders and resist foreign race invasions.

Second, to stabilize the Northern Domain's spiritual veins, laying the foundation for planting roots in the future.

Xuanming Peak is rather special; not only did it not choose the Central Region with its numerous demons, nor the Northern Domain with its harsh environment, but instead chose to remain in the Eastern Region.

Xu Changqing raised an eyebrow: "What does Gui Lao mean?"

However, this person's cultivation is unfathomable, faintly the strongest in the Immortal Sect.

Even Sect Master Chao Jin and Great Elder Xuan Yan dare not speculate.

Therefore, even if someone had the same doubts as Xu Changqing, no one dared to ask.

The Earth Fire District — that is, the Pill Refining Pavilion — decided to follow Red Fire Peak to the Xiyu.

Zhuqi Peak ultimately chose to follow Tiexue Peak and Jin Gang Peak to the Central Region.

The Spiritual Vein members were then completely divided up and followed the Seven Great Peaks, assisting each force in stabilizing spiritual veins and probing spiritual energy nodes.

At this point, Dongting Immortal Sect's division was thoroughly finalized.

The Seven Great Immortal Peaks each led their members, rushing toward the Tianyuan Realm's five great domains.

The once flourishing Dongting Immortal Sect formally entered a state of division.

Chao Jin looked at everyone, his tone quite heavy: "Fellow disciples, today's division is not a permanent farewell, but for the sake of preserving our inheritance.

When the underground hidden dangers are removed in the future, or when the Tianyuan Realm welcomes a turning point.

I hope everyone can gather again and reforge Dongting Immortal Sect's glory.

Everyone prepare; within three months you must reach your respective domain territories!"

"We obey the order!"

Everyone responded in unison, unable to conceal the melancholy in their hearts.

Having accompanied each other for many years, now they had to separate.

And the road ahead is unknown; life and death are unpredictable.

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Qingmu Peak.

As a streak of five-colored spiritual light tore across the horizon, Xu Ping'an landed steadily at his home's gate.

The Extreme Grade Nascent Soul aura around his body, even deliberately suppressed, was difficult to conceal.

"Ping'an!"

A gentle call rang out, and two figures hurried out to meet him.

The leading woman wore a purple gauze skirt, her brows gentle and her temperament tranquil; it was precisely Ruo Qunshuang.

Compared to her youth, the corners of her eyes held a few more wrinkles.

Her cultivation was still at Golden Core, but had already reached the Late Stage.

The young girl beside her had not changed much in appearance or height.

It was precisely Xu Ping'an's elder sister, Xu Linglong.

Also Golden Core Late Stage, a single step away from Perfection.

"Mother, Elder Sister!"

Xu Ping'an could not hide his excitement: "I broke through — Extreme Grade Nascent Soul!"

Ruo Qunshuang reached out, stroking her son's cheek, her eyes full of relief: "Good child, you have not disappointed your father's and my expectations."

Xu Linglong wanted to pat his head, but even on tiptoe she couldn't reach, so she could only tilt her head: "Worthy of being my younger brother — Extreme Grade Nascent Soul at fifty; looking across the entire Tianyuan Realm there are few!"

At this moment, several figures also walked out.

There was Xu Changqing's Eldest Disciple Sun Shangxiang, and her Dao Companion Li Muyao.

Beside the two followed a pair of dragon-phoenix twins; the boy cute, the girl pretty.

And Third Disciple Qingyao: "Congratulations Ping'an, on breaking through to Extreme Grade Nascent Soul!"

Close behind was Xu Changqing's Fifth Senior Sister Mu Ning, she smiled and teased: "Little Ping'an is now an Extreme Grade Nascent Soul; in the future you'll have to cover for us~"

At the side, Second Senior Brother Zhou Yan cupped his hands and said: "Congratulations Ping'an; in the future you will surely become a top expert of the Tianyuan Realm!"

Third Senior Brother Qin Ye laughed heartily: "Good lad, you've truly brought honor to us!"

Fourth Senior Brother Gu Qiao said blandly: "In the future, an Extreme Grade Nascent Soul assaulting Spirit Severing will be even lighter!"

Everyone spoke one after another, full of genuine feeling.

After the liveliness lasted a while, Ruo Qunshuang raised her hand signaling everyone to quiet down; the smile on her face gradually faded a few degrees. She pulled Xu Ping'an and Xu Linglong's hands, admonishing: "Congratulatory words, we can speak slowly later.

There is a matter Mother must admonish you two about."

Xu Ping'an and Xu Linglong glanced at each other, and said in unison: "Mother, please speak."

Ruo Qunshuang's tone carried a touch of emotion: "Your father will soon turn a full hundred years old.

In the mortal world, a hundred years is already a long-lived person, worthy of celebrating for seven days and seven nights.

These years, your father for our family, for Qingmu Peak, for the Spirit Fields, has truly exhausted his mind and energy, giving far too much.

This hundredth birthday, we must celebrate properly.

These few days, you siblings must be obedient and listen well; absolutely do not cause trouble!"