Chapter 970: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 970 Fate!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Four streaks of spiritual light tore through the clouds of the Tianyuan Realm, slowly descending upon Qingmu Sect.

As the spiritual light faded, the figures of Xu Zhangqing, Xuan Yan, Yue Kunlun, and Lin Qi appeared.

Apart from Great Elder Xuan Yan, the brows of the other three all bore lingering solemnity.

In the star sky, the pressure of that billion-mile dragon tide still lingered in his heart.

Afterward, Xu Zhangqing flew straight toward the Water Control Pavilion.

He had someone on his mind—his eldest daughter, Xu Linglong.

Beside Lingxi, Xu Linglong sat cross-legged.

The spiritual light surrounding her body, though not as rich as before, was still pure.

As the water spiritual energy of the Tianyuan Realm grew increasingly thin, Xu Linglong's cultivation speed had already slowed.

But because the Mirage Dragon Bloodline flowed within her body, even though spiritual energy had become scarce, her cultivation continued to rise steadily.

As for her figure, she was still petite.

However, her gaze was far steadier than in her childhood, having shed its innocence and gained a touch of liveliness.

And beside her, a pitch-black shadow lay lazily on the ground, its fur fluffy and soft, its round body nearly filling the passage.

Lying on the ground, its round body paired with short, thick limbs—if one didn't look closely, one might mistake it for a pitch-black pillar.

This was the black cat Xu Zhangqing had accidentally saved in the Central Region back then.

Who would have thought that, in just a few decades, this little fellow would become so fat that even walking had become clumsy.

The moment it sensed Xu Zhangqing's aura, Chi Ye instantly opened its round eyes; its originally lazy expression vanished, its face showing a fawning look as it twisted its round body, wanting to pounce on Xu Zhangqing.

It had long been bound to Xu Zhangqing; only by absorbing Xu Zhangqing's lifespan could it gradually restore its former Demon God cultivation.

Now seeing the master, naturally it couldn't wait to make close contact.

Unfortunately, because its body was too fat, after trying several times, it stubbornly couldn't flip over.

Rocking back and forth on the ground, rolling here and there, it just couldn't crawl up, anxious enough to almost cry.

When it finally flipped over, before it could pounce in front of Xu Zhangqing, Xu Linglong, who was meditating cross-legged, opened her eyes, then swiftly grabbed Chi Ye into her embrace and held it tight.

Meow~

Meow~~

Meow~~~

Chi Ye struggled wildly, letting out mournful cries without stop.

Its four limbs kicked about, but it just couldn't break free from Xu Linglong's embrace.

Finally, it could only lie wrongedly in her embrace, its eyes still fixed straight on Xu Zhangqing, full of longing.

Seeing this scene, Xu Zhangqing's recent solemnity and fatigue dissipated by more than half, and he couldn't help but laugh: "Linglong, bullying this fat pig again?"

Hearing this, Xu Linglong lifted her face, then showed a sweet smile: "Father, this isn't a fat pig, this is Little Black!

I didn't bully it; it's just too mischievous."

Saying this, she looked down at Chi Ye, now behaving in her embrace, then looked up at Xu Zhangqing, asking with slight doubt: "Father, did you come to see me today for something?"

Instantly, the smile on Xu Zhangqing's face faded, a hint of hesitation and reluctance flashed in his eyes, his lips moved, but for a moment he didn't know how to speak.

Upon returning from the star sky, a terrible guess had been swirling in his heart.

The reason the Hundred Dragons Patrol deviated from its course and headed straight for the Tianyuan Realm was perhaps because it was targeting Xu Linglong, who had the Mirage Dragon Bloodline within her body.

If this guess proved true, he had only two choices.

Either let go, letting Linglong follow the Hundred Dragons Patrol to the Gui Xu Dragon Tomb, never to meet again.

Or send her away, sending Linglong to a safe place.

However, after thinking it over, the only place that could put Xu Zhangqing's mind somewhat at ease was the Tai Xu Lie Yuan.

First, his youngest son Xu Ping'an was there.

Second, his avatar Xu Qiansui was stationed there.

Third, there were also his cross-world industries and cultivation resources accumulated over many years.

If Linglong went there, she could not only cultivate in peace but also receive proper protection.

But Xu Zhangqing felt apprehensive; although the Tai Xu Lie Yuan was strange and ever-changing, it might not be able to block the Hundred Dragons Patrol.

Moreover, if even that place couldn't protect Linglong, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Xu Linglong blinked her eyes, then called out: "Father?"

After a moment of silence, Xu Zhangqing suppressed the complex emotions in his heart and asked tentatively: "Linglong, if I let you go to a place, a place with many cultivation resources, would you be willing to go?"

Hearing this, the smile on Xu Linglong's face faded, then she shook her head firmly, saying in a determined tone: "No, I just want to stay by Father and Mother's side; I won't go anywhere.

No matter how many resources that place has, without Father and Mother, I don't like it."

Listening to his daughter's firm words, Xu Zhangqing took a deep breath, his heart filled with mixed feelings; he gently embraced Xu Linglong, his voice gentle but carrying a barely perceptible heaviness: "Alright, our Linglong won't go anywhere else; just stay by Father's side."

But in fact, he had already made up his mind.

There were still ten years; no matter what, he had to try.

If after sending Linglong to the Tai Xu Lie Yuan, the Hundred Dragons Patrol began to deviate from its course and no longer approached the Tianyuan Realm, then it would prove the guess was true.

If the Hundred Dragons continued to press step by step, then it would mean there was another reason.

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A few days later, the Qingmu Sect's main hall.

Although the Dongting Immortal Sect's overall strength had greatly diminished due to the split.

But the Longhu Immortal Sect and the Yao Yue Immortal Sect, upon learning that the Tianyuan Realm faced a calamity of annihilation, therefore did not refuse the request for an alliance.

More importantly, once the Tianyuan Realm is destroyed, the two great Immortal Sects will also lose their foothold.

As the saying goes, when the lips are gone the teeth feel the cold; they had no reason to stand by and do nothing.

On the Longhu Immortal Sect's side, the one who came to keep the appointment was Vice Sect Master Zhao Tianxiong.

His figure was burly, and a vast, majestic pressure coiled around his whole body.

On the Yao Yue Immortal Sect's side, the one leading the team was Immortal Maiden Qingyue.

She wore a moon-colored long dress, her countenance clear and cold, her temperament transcendent and dust-free.

Inside the Yao Yue Immortal Sect, there are three major factions.

Yao Yue, Fen Yue, Lan Yue — for many years they have mutually restrained each other, vying for the Main Lineage and the Sect Leader Position.

This time Immortal Maiden Qingyue personally leading the team to form an alliance signified that the Yao Yue lineage had once again grasped the Sect's great authority.

After the polite exchanges, Immortal Maiden Qingyue's gaze fell on Xu Zhangqing, and she actively asked: "Sect Master Xu, long time no see, how is Qingyao doing?"

Qingyao is Xu Zhangqing's Third Disciple, and also the Spiritual Resonance incarnation she secretly entrusted to Xu Zhangqing to care for back then.

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Thank you for your concern, Immortal Maiden; Qingyao is doing well, and has now broken through to the Golden Core Stage."

Hearing these words, a trace of a smile appeared on Immortal Maiden Qingyue's clear and cold face: "Very good!"

Looking at the smile on her face, Xu Zhangqing couldn't help but feel his heart tighten.

At this moment, Immortal Maiden Qingyue suddenly transmitted her voice: "Xiao Xu, I'll speak directly — as long as Qingyao breaks through to the Nascent Soul Stage, whether inferior or superior grade, I will absorb her.

Only thus can I accumulate enough power to attempt a Void Refining Breakthrough.

This is her destiny, and also the meaning of her existence!"