Chapter 960

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing condensed a glossy green jade slip out of thin air, slightly moved his divine sense, and inscribed the contents of the Earth Pulse Control General Outline branded in his mind into it.

As spiritual light flowed, not long after, the contents were finished being inscribed.

Immediately afterward, Xu Zhangqing found the female earth, handed over the item: "This jade slip contains the complete contents of the Earth Pulse Control General Outline. Study it well; this thing will surely help you achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Remember not to show it to anyone, especially those of the Xunlong Lineage; beware of inviting disaster."

The female earth received the jade slip, then placed it into a storage item: "This Sovereign is assured."

After finishing his instructions, Xu Zhangqing no longer lingered, turned and walked toward the teleportation array.

The teleportation array here connects to the outside world; one can leave at any time.

Xu Zhangqing stepped into the teleportation array, yellow spiritual light enveloped his entire body, and in an instant he disappeared within the array, leaving only a faint fluctuation.

When he opened his eyes again, Xu Zhangqing was already standing at the Qingmu Sect's teleportation array.

The guarding disciples saw the Sect Master and hurriedly bowed in salute.

Xu Zhangqing nodded in acknowledgment, then flew toward the Sect Master Hall.

Days passed one by one, and the water spiritual energy of the Tianyuan Realm continued to decrease, without the slightest sign of recovery.

Even stranger, there was no trace of this decrease to be found anywhere.

Neither had they perceived a large-scale spread of Earthly Filth Qi, nor discovered any spiritual vein being over-mined, as if the water spiritual energy had vanished out of thin air, causing cultivators of all regions to grow increasingly anxious.

Many powers frequently sent people to the Qingmu Sect, asking Xu Zhangqing if he had any countermeasures.

After all, the current Qingmu Sect in Dongyu indeed had very high status and influence.

It was a pity that Xu Zhangqing himself was not very clear about the specific reason.

Half a month passed in a flash, and soon came the day the Jiao River Secret Realm opened.

That day, before the mountain gate of the Qingmu Sect, Mo Qiu Shui led dozens of disciples preparing to set out.

Xu Zhangqing stood on the steps, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and instructed: "This trip to the Jiao River Secret Realm, the primary task is to investigate clues about water-type supreme treasures and Xuan Tie Tokens within the secret realm; remember not to be overly ambitious and reckless."

"There may be Earthly Filth God corruption within the secret realm; everyone must be cautious and careful."

"Yes!"

"Understood!"

"Sect Master, rest assured!"

The disciples below responded in unison, and even Mo Qiu Shui nodded slightly.

Xu Zhangqing's heart stirred, and the spirit plant puppet Xu Zixiao appeared: "Zixiao, you go with the Vice Sect Master, and pay attention to abnormalities within the secret realm."

"If you discover traces of Xuan Tie Tokens or Earthly Filth Gods, immediately send word to me."

Xu Zixiao bowed slightly: "I obey."

After making proper arrangements, Mo Qiu Shui led the disciples and Xu Zixiao, flying toward the Jiao River Secret Realm.

Watching the departing figures, Xu Zhangqing turned and returned to the Sect Master Hall.

The reason he did not go personally was not only to hold down the Qingmu Sect and deal with sudden situations, but more importantly, a special guest had already arrived at the Qingmu Sect.

Indeed, just as he returned to the Sect Master Hall, a tall figure came into view.

That person wore a dark gold robe, with a vertical eye in the exact center of his forehead, exuding immense pressure around him; he was precisely the Qiong clan chief of the Three-Eyed Clan, Qiong.

Qiong waited patiently, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

After all, he had not come here for a very long time.

Xu Zhangqing stepped forward with a smile: "Clan Chief Qiong has come from afar; I failed to welcome you properly."

A smile appeared on Qiong's face: "Sect Master Xu need not stand on ceremony. I came this time mainly to see how the spirit plant I had your Three-Eyed Clan cultivate is growing."

"Please follow me."

Afterward, Xu Zhangqing led the other to his spirit field: "Look!"

Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow.

Three spiral-shaped spirit patterns were engraved on the surface, the patterns clear, with faint spiritual light flowing.

At the exact center was a point of crystalline white light, like the embryonic form of the Three-Eyed Clan's vertical eye, looking very lively.

The entire spirit plant pulsed slightly; with each rise and fall, it emitted rich divine soul fluctuations, faintly connecting to the void, exuding a special pressure, surrounded by pure Wood Dao Rhythm and Creation Power, unstained by a trace of vulgarity.

Qiong nodded slightly: "Cultivated quite well."

Xu Zhangqing smiled: "Thanks to Clan Chief Qiong's blessing, the Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow cultivation went smoothly; now it is nearing maturity, and only needs nourishment for some time before it can be smoothly delivered."

A trace of satisfaction flashed in Qiong's eyes, and his tone carried a bit more praise: "Sect Master Xu indeed lives up to his reputation; I did not misjudge you."

He suddenly changed the subject, saying with a half-smile: "Speaking of which, since the Great Elder left, I have traveled around the Tianyuan Realm, and indeed discovered many interesting things."

"Oh?"

Xu Zhangqing's heart stirred, and he followed up: "I wonder, Clan Chief Qiong, what interesting things did you discover?"

Qiong gazed deeply at Xu Zhangqing, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness: "I originally thought our Three-Eyed Clan was the first foreign race to set foot in the Tianyuan Realm, but unexpectedly, someone had already beaten us to it, and by more than ten thousand years."

Xu Zhangqing was surprised: "Who?"

Qiong did not hide it: "The Xuanhe Spirit Clan!"

Xu Zhangqing was surprised: "The Xuanhe Spirit Clan?"

Unexpectedly, the foreign race the other spoke of was actually the Xuanhe Spirit Clan.

The Xuanhe Spirit Clan was one of the two transcendent powers that stood on par with the Xuanhuang Spirit Sect ten thousand years ago.

Controlling a Xuan River, their overall strength was extremely strong.

Later, they were jointly attacked by numerous local powers, and ultimately declined completely.

Eldest Senior Sister, isn't she a descendant of the Xuanhe Spirit Clan?

Unexpectedly, they were not natives of the Tianyuan Realm, but rather an alien race from a foreign land.

In an instant, Xu Zhangqing suddenly understood.

No wonder nine thousand years ago, the Xuanhe Spirit Clan would be jointly targeted by so many local powers; presumably those people had long since perceived it.

Recovering from his shock, Xu Zhangqing asked: "Qiong clan chief, this one has a doubt in his heart.

The Xuanhe Spirit Clan has been destroyed for ten thousand years; the Xuan River that nourished them back then has also dried up.

It can be said that in the world it is difficult to find even a trace of them; how did you perceive that they are an alien race?"

Qiong, hearing this, revealed a trace of complacency on his face: "Sect Master Xu does not know; our Three-Eyed Clan's clansmen are born with various innate divine abilities.

And one of my divine abilities is the ability to keenly perceive 'anomalies' in heaven and earth, and follow the aura of the anomaly to trace its source.

Some time ago, I traveled to the vicinity of the Luo River, and unintentionally captured a wisp of a weak yet anomalous aura; that aura absolutely did not belong to the Tianyuan Realm.

I traced it all the way, and ultimately discovered this secret."

Xu Zhangqing's heart trembled, giving rise to a few points of wariness: "There is actually this kind of divine ability?"

Just unknown is whether the other party can perceive one's own "anomaly"?

Qiong pointed at the Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow in the Spirit Field: "Also not concealing from Sect Master Xu, our Three-Eyed Clan's clansmen, whether raising cultivation or awakening innate divine abilities, are all inseparable from Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow.

Therefore, this is the foundation of our Three-Eyed Clan."

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow and said: "Your Excellency being so frank, are you not afraid I will secretly use the Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow and covet your Three-Eyed Clan's divine abilities?"

Qiong, hearing this, laughed heartily, his tone full of confidence: "Sect Master Xu over-worries; our Three-Eyed Clan's divine abilities are all intimately related to the vertical eye between the brows.

It requires Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow as a guide, combined with our clan's exclusive cultivation method, to awaken.

You do not have a third eye, and have never cultivated the Three-Eyed Clan's cultivation method; even if you obtained this Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow, you would be unable to activate the divine ability!"