Chapter 961

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Clan Leader Qiong's words are extremely correct; it was I who overthought."

But in reality, he had another thought in his heart.

Since they are spirit plants, they can be refined into puppets.

When the time comes, won't I be able to investigate however I want to investigate?

Qiong waved his hand, his expression becoming a few degrees gentler: "Speaking of which, there is still one matter I want to ask Sect Master Xu.

Li, many years ago, followed your son Xu Ping'an, and together they went to the Tai Xu Lie Yuan for experience training.

Counting it up now, it has been a good many years; I have never been able to set my mind at ease, not knowing how the two of them are faring now?"

Mentioning Xu Ping'an and Li, Xu Zhangqing's face revealed a trace of a smile: "Clan Leader Qiong, set your mind at ease; Ping'an and Li are currently safe and sound.

They supported each other in the Tai Xu Lie Yuan, underwent tempering; not only did their cultivation greatly advance, but they also got along extremely well, and are now together.

When they return, perhaps they will even have a child."

As soon as the words fell, the gentleness on Qiong's face faded a few degrees, his brows furrowed slightly, and a clear trace of aversion flashed in his eyes.

In his heart, the Three-Eyed Clan should choose members who are also of the Three-Eyed Clan to become Dao Companions; this is a rule passed down through generations.

Union within the clan can both guarantee pure bloodline, and the descendants' talent and aptitude can be stably inherited, without abnormalities arising.

But once they combine with an outside clan, especially with local cultivators of the Tianyuan Realm like this, the descendants' situation becomes difficult to predict.

Perhaps their talent will plummet, or even hidden dangers of chaotic bloodline will appear.

But aversion is aversion; things having come to this, Qiong also has no choice.

Xu Ping'an's talent, aptitude, and comprehension, he had long heard of; not to mention in the entire Tianyuan Realm, even looking across the myriad worlds, he is a top-tier existence.

Li is a genius female of the Three-Eyed Clan, born with pink pupils, outstanding talent; such a favored son of heaven as Xu Ping'an is quite worthy of her.

Thinking it through like this, the aversion in Qiong's heart dissipated a few degrees.

He secretly calculated: since Li and Xu Ping'an are already a done deal, from now on he must interact more with Xu Zhangqing, and properly win him over.

If they truly become in-laws in the future, in terms of relationship, they will naturally be much closer than other powers.

What's more, Xu Zhangqing's attainments in spirit plant cultivation are already the most top-tier in the Tianyuan Realm; almost no one can match him.

With his help, the Three-Eyed Clan can endlessly obtain spirit plants of extremely high grade; whether for cultivating clan members, improving cultivation, or awakening divine abilities, all are of great benefit.

Therefore, for the Three-Eyed Clan, there are only benefits, no drawbacks.

Having figured this out, Qiong's face once again revealed a smile: "Since the two are deeply in tune, then that is their fate.

I only hope they can support each other, and return from the Tai Xu Lie Yuan soon."

Xu Zhangqing smiled and nodded: "Clan Leader, set your mind at ease; Ping'an's temperament is steady, he will certainly protect Li well."

Next, Qiong chatted idly with Xu Zhangqing for a few more sentences, mostly about the matter of nourishing the Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow; seeing the chat was about done, he no longer lingered: "Sect Master Xu, I still have some trivial matters to handle, so I will take my leave first.

The matter of the Three-Eyed Spirit Marrow, will trouble Sect Master Xu to expend more thought."

Xu Zhangqing rose along with him: "Clan Leader is too polite; it is my duty."

Qiong spoke no more; a spirit light flashed around his body, and he transformed into a streak of flowing light, leaving the Qingmu Sect; his figure vanished in an instant.

No one knew whether he went to the Yunhua Realm, or went to the Xingchen Dian.

Xu Zhangqing stood at the edge of the spirit field, gazing at the direction Qiong departed, his expression calm.

For him, wherever Qiong went was of no importance; right now, what he truly cared about was the Tianyuan Realm's continuously decreasing Water Spirit Qi.

Xu Zhangqing knew clearly in his heart; if the Water Spirit Qi continues to flow away unceasingly, and cannot be alleviated, in the future the Tianyuan Realm's cultivators, apart from Mutant Spirit Roots, whether Five Elements Spiritual Roots or Mutated Five Elements Spirit Roots, will all suffer extremely great impact.

Those with lesser impact merely have their cultivation speed greatly slowed, unable to advance for a long time.

Those with greater impact may fall into a realm bottleneck, unable to break through for a lifetime.

Even possibly, because of scarce spiritual energy, leading to reduced lifespan, ultimately passing away.

And the people by his side, especially Dao Companion Ruo Qunshuang, is a Water Spirit Root.

Her whole body's cultivation relies entirely on Water Spirit Qi for support; even her life is inextricably linked with Water Spirit Qi.

If the Water Spirit Qi thoroughly withers, Ruo Qunshuang will inevitably suffer deeply, even having her life endangered.

Thinking of this, the worry in Xu Zhangqing's heart grew even heavier.

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Dongyu, Jiao River Secret Realm.

This place was already bustling with voices; amidst swirling clouds and mist, the secret realm entrance rippled with water-blue spiritual light, like a giant piece of water jade suspended in mid-air.

The Qingmu Sect members led by Mo Qiu Shui stood neatly on one side.

Besides that, the various major local powers of Dongyu were all present.

There was the Yunxia Sect, a cultivation sect with a thousand-year inheritance, its disciples clad in red robes.

There was the Ling Family, a cultivation clan with deep foundations, its clansmen all wearing purple brocade robes.

There was also the Bishui Pavilion, consisting mainly of female cultivators; its disciples each had graceful figures and elegant temperament, and all were Water Spirit Root cultivators.

Ling Clan Chief stepped forward first, cupping his fists toward Mo Qiu Shui, his tone full of reverence: "Vice Sect Master Mo, long time no see!

This Jiao River Secret Realm, we will still have to rely on you to take care of us!"

Currently, the Qingmu Sect's status in Dongyu is transcendent.

Mo Qiu Shui, as Xu Zhangqing's left and right arm, has profound cultivation and acts steadily, so naturally he is deeply feared and respected by all powers.

Mo Qiu Shui said indifferently, "Clan Leader Ling is too polite."

The Bishui Pavilion Master also stepped forward slowly, a touch of gentleness in her eyebrows and eyes, and said with a light smile, "Vice Sect Master Mo, my Bishui Pavilion disciples mostly possess Water Spirit Roots.

During this Secret Realm journey, if you discover any Water-type Supreme Treasures, I hope you can share a portion with us; we will surely repay you heavily in the future."

Her words carried a hint of deliberate ingratiation, yet stopped at just the right point, not daring to entangle excessively.

Mo Qiu Shui glanced at her and said noncommittally, "The hour is nearly here; the Secret Realm is about to open."

As soon as his words fell, the water-blue Spiritual Light at the Secret Realm Entrance suddenly surged violently.

With a boom of a loud sound, the earth underfoot trembled slightly.

Then, a vast surge of Water Spirit Qi rushed toward them, mixed with the sound of a Jiao Dragon's shriek.

In an instant, towering waves surged within the Secret Realm, and amidst the surging spray, a colossal figure loomed in and out of sight.

This is the core of the Jiao River Secret Realm, the Jiao Dragon.

This Jiao is entirely ink-blue; its scales gleam with a cold luster under the reflection of the sunlight.

Its body is several tens of zhang long, a single horn grows on its head, and its eyes are like lanterns.

Though not a True Dragon, due to the Secret Realm's empowerment, its whole body emits a pressure comparable to a Spirit Transformation cultivator; its shriek shakes the Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth into disorder.

As the Jiao Dragon's body turns, the so-called "Jiao Dragon Walking on Water" officially begins.

Giant waves, wrapping vast Water Spirit Qi, rush down along the river channel.

Wherever they pass, the water surface actually gives birth to large patches of Spirit Plants out of thin air.

Some have leaves crystalline like glazed glass, some have flowers glowing with seven-colored Spiritual Light; all are rare Water-type Spirit Plants, emitting rich Spiritual Energy.

Even more heart-trembling is that every time the Jiao Dragon swings its tail fin, dozens of Spiritual Treasures fly out from the waves.

There are Water Soul Pearls, Spirit Water Lotuses, Xuanbing Jade, and even rare Jiao Dragon Scale Armor; every single piece is priceless.

"Snatch them quickly!"

Someone roared, and in an instant the calm was shattered.

Members and disciples of the various major forces rushed into the Secret Realm one after another!