Chapter 967: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 967: No Longer What It Once Was!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

After receiving orders, everyone went their separate ways.

Ling Shuang and Tuoba Ye led people to the two great immortal sects.

Yue Kun Lun returned to Hou Tu Peak, bringing the prisoner Lin Qi.

Before the barrier of Yunhua Realm, only Xu Zhangqing and Xuan Yan remained.

Xu Zhangqing cupped his hands and said respectfully, "Great Elder, you have worked hard on your journey. Why not return to Qingmu Sect with me to rest, and let the sect disciples get to know you?"

Xuan Yan's expression eased slightly, and he nodded. "That works. It has been a long time since I set foot on Qingmu Peak... Sect. I would like to see your achievements over these years."

For now, the two could only wait here for news.

Rather than doing nothing, they might as well go take a look.

The predecessor of Qingmu Sect was one of the Seven Great Immortal Peaks of Dongting Immortal Sect.

What's more, the Great Elder had long held Xu Zhangqing in high regard.

The two moved, transforming into two streaks of spiritual light, and sped downward.

Soon, they arrived at Qingmu Sect.

Towering trees rooted in the earth, their shade covering nearly a thousand li.

The spiritual energy within, though not as rich as a few years ago, remained dense.

Seeing the Sect Master return, accompanied by Xuan Yan, the disciples hurriedly bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

"Greetings, Great Elder of the Immortal Sect!"

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand, then led Xuan Yan straight to the Sect Master Hall.

By this time, Mo Qiu Shui, Li Sancai, and others had heard the news and were waiting inside the hall.

Upon seeing Xuan Yan, everyone bowed, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity.

After being apart for decades, the Great Elder still carried an overwhelming presence, inspiring fear.

Mo Qiu Shui spoke first: "Greetings, Great Elder!"

Li Sancai followed: "Li Sancai respectfully welcomes the Great Elder to Qingmu Sect."

Xuan Yan swept his gaze over them and nodded slightly. "Over these years, thanks to your support of Changqing, Qingmu Sect has been able to stand firm in Fengrao Commandery."

"Pity the Immortal Sect is no longer what it once was, and cannot offer full support."

With a sweep of his divine sense, he knew how Qingmu Sect was developing now.

First, the number of disciples was large.

Second, those with mutant spiritual roots were not few.

Third, spirit fields and spirit streams were everywhere.

Fourth, in Fengrao Commandery, the people were of one heart.

To be honest, this already had the embryonic form of the former Dongting Immortal Sect.

If it develops for another thousand years, it will surely become the first in Dongyu.

But the current Tianyuan Realm could be described as ever-changing.

Moreover, bad news came one after another.

To develop steadily, I fear it won't be so easy.

After the pleasantries, Mo Qiu Shui could no longer suppress the doubt in his heart and asked tentatively, "Sect Master, Great Elder, you must have found a way to resolve the crisis at the old site of Dongting Immortal Sect this time, right? And regarding the decrease of water spiritual energy in Tianyuan Realm, do you two have countermeasures?"

At present, this was the question everyone cared about most.

However, as soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall instantly turned solemn.

Xu Zhangqing shook his head: "Sorry to disappoint you."

The Great Elder did not find a way to save the old site of Dongting this time.

The Immortal Sect suffering this great calamity is the work of the Heavenly Dao, not something human power can reverse; this is a tribulation we must experience.

Xuan Yan spoke slowly: "Correct. I searched the secret realms of the heavens but found no solution, so I can only let the old site of Dongting maintain its current state."

Mo Qiu Shui, Li Sancai, and others showed dejection on their faces upon hearing this.

They had thought Xuan Yan's return could resolve the current predicament, but unexpectedly the result was still the same.

Li Sancai hesitated, then asked: "Then regarding the decrease of water spiritual energy, do the two of you have any leads? Is it really... is it the Tu Soil God causing trouble?"

Li Sancai hesitated, then asked, "Do either of you have any leads on the decrease in Water Spirit Qi? Is it really... really the Tu Soil God meddling?"

Xu Zhangqing spoke with certainty, then looked at Xuan Yan; the two reached a consensus: "I and the Great Elder speculate that the water spiritual energy is gradually thinning, most likely because the Hundred Dragons Patrol is approaching Tianyuan Realm, and they are secretly drawing away its water spiritual energy."

Xuan Yan added: "Back then, the stowaway from Cangming Realm, Lin Qi, once spoke of the Hundred Dragons Patrol. This is also one of the reasons I had Yue Kun Lun bring him here."

"When Lin Qi arrives, we will interrogate him again. Perhaps we can learn more about the Hundred Dragons Patrol from him, as well as countermeasures."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt somewhat relieved.

Although no solution was found this time, the direction was now clear.

At this moment, a figure walked quickly forward—it was Xu Zhangqing's Second Disciple Lin Feng.

Lin Feng bowed: "Greetings, Master, Great Elder. Disciple has an important matter to report."

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "What is it?"

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow: "What is it?"

Lin Feng hurriedly said: "Just now, Disciple received news from the Dafeng Dynasty."

Over there, recently many Xiuxian Zhe of unknown identity have been causing trouble.

Not only disturbing the people's livelihood, they even dare to damage the spirit veins.

The dynasty sent people to suppress them several times, but failed to thoroughly pacify them.

Therefore, Disciple begs Master to allow me to return to the Dafeng Dynasty and resolve this trouble."

Xu Zhangqing heard this and could not help but fall into thought.

The Qingmu Sect's rapid development in Dongyu, especially Fengrao Commandery, was inseparable from the Dafeng Dynasty's strong support; now that the dynasty has problems, the Qingmu Sect has no reason to stand by and do nothing.

"This is of great importance; you may go with peace of mind."

Xu Zhangqing said solemnly: "If manpower is insufficient, you may select disciples from the sect to go with you; be sure to resolve the trouble and protect the common people and spirit veins of the Dafeng Dynasty."

"Thank you, Master!"

Lin Feng was overjoyed, bowed again, then turned and left.

Dongyu, Yanguang Sect.

Inside the Mountain Gate, however, it was another scene.

In the main hall, voices were loud and arguments never ceased.

The sect members split into two factions, the atmosphere tense.

On the left side, led by Zhu Elder in a red robe, he spoke in a loud voice: "Now the Water Spirit Qi in Dongyu grows increasingly thin, and the situation is unstable and uneasy."

Our Yanguang Sect staying in Dongyu will sooner or later be drawn into the strife."

Only by returning to the Central Region can we preserve the sect; this is a wise course!"

"Impossible!"

The right side immediately refuted; Lin Xiaoyan stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "Now the situation is unclear, and the Central Region is even more a place of strife among all powers."

If we rashly return, we may not stand firm, but instead fall into greater danger."

In contrast, Dongyu—our Yanguang Sect has taken root for many years; though the Water Spirit Qi is thin, our foundation remains."

As long as we guard the Mountain Gate and watch developments, we may not fail to survive the crisis."

What's more, if we choose to leave now, would we not seem too cowardly?"

"Lin Elder, this is a woman's foolish opinion!"

The red-robed elder refuted: "Staying in Dongyu, we will only sit and await death."

Only by returning to the Central Region and relying on a great power can we preserve the inheritance of the Yanguang Sect!"

"Zhu Elder, you are mistaken!"

Lin Xiaoyan would not yield an inch: "In Dongyu, we still have mutual support from multiple sects such as the Qingmu Sect and Lingqu Sect."

If we return to the Central Region, we must develop anew."

And relying on others means living at their mercy."

Better to wait until the situation is clear, then we make our plans!"

Both sides held to their own words, and the argument grew ever fiercer.

Each had their own considerations and judgments; no one could persuade anyone.

The originally fairly harmonious Yanguang Sect now showed signs of division!