Chapter 971

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhangqing's teacup in his hand trembled slightly.

He knew Qingyao's fate, but upon hearing Immortal Maiden Qingyue say it herself, he still felt heartache.

Among the three disciples, the Third Disciple was the most well-behaved and sensible.

He had always treated her like his own biological daughter.

But in the end, Qingyao's existence was merely to be absorbed by Immortal Maiden Qingyue, becoming a stepping stone for the other party's tribulation crossing.

Xuan Yan perceived Xu Zhangqing's oddity and said, "Immortal Maiden Qingyue, the Hundred Dragons Patrol is approaching, and the Tianyuan Realm is in imminent danger."

The urgent matter now is to join forces to deal with the crisis."

Immortal Maiden Qingyue nodded slightly: "Elder Xuan is extremely correct."

On one side was the survival of the Tianyuan Realm, on the other was the disciple's fate.

Xu Zhangqing fell silent for a moment, the bitterness in his heart indescribable.

Xuan Yan's gaze swept over everyone, and he spoke again: "Now, we face two major problems."

First, the Hundred Dragons Patrol is approaching step by step, and will arrive at the Tianyuan Realm in at most ten years; by then, Water Spirit Qi will be completely lost, and the Tianyuan Realm will surely suffer a calamity of annihilation.

Second, the Xunlong Lineage and the Wu Sheng Chong Mu are secretly scheming, determined to let the Xuan River reappear in the world; this matter is suspicious, and its purpose must be ascertained as soon as possible."

He paused and added: "Everyone must know, once the Xuan River reappears, the Water Spirit Qi of the Tianyuan Realm will suddenly become dense, but this will precisely accelerate the approach speed of the Hundred Dragons Patrol."

The Hundred Dragons feed on Water Spirit Qi; the denser the Spiritual Energy, the faster their speed.

Now there are internal troubles and external threats; if these two things cannot be solved as soon as possible, the consequences are unimaginable."

Zhao Tianxiong, upon hearing this, slapped the armrest heavily and said loudly: "In my opinion, the urgent matter is to take the initiative to attack."

Since the Xunlong Lineage has traces to follow, we will strike directly at the heart."

As for the Wu Sheng Chong Mu, that one has always kept a low profile, so there's no need to rush to seek trouble with Him!"

Xu Zhangqing raised an eyebrow, thinking: "Vice Sect Master Zhao's attitude toward the Wu Sheng Chong Mu..."

"Vice Sect Master Zhao's words are too rash."

Immortal Maiden Qingyue frowned and said: "The Wu Sheng Chong Mu has profound cultivation and excels at controlling insect swarms; now we don't know where He is."

The Xunlong Lineage moves mysteriously, and there are many Top-tier Array Masters; it is not suitable to directly tear our faces."

Ling Shuang echoed: "Immortal Maiden Qingyue is extremely correct; the Xunlong Lineage excels at Spiritual Arrays, and direct pursuit is difficult to be effective."

I am willing to lead a team of Disciples to secretly investigate traces and ascertain their purpose of letting the Xuan River reappear."

As for the Wu Sheng Chong Mu, He is too low-profile, not even a trace of aura has leaked; perhaps He is secretly accumulating power."

Whether it is the Wu Sheng Chong Mu or the Xunlong Lineage, actually neither is easy to provoke.

The former is a legendary Immortal Shedding.

As for the latter, almost all members are Array Masters.

Tuoba Ye's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "If so, I will go investigate the Wu Sheng Chong Mu."

Although, that one has already kept a low profile for decades."

But as long as one wants to find, there will surely be traces to follow."

After Xuan Yan finished listening, he spoke after a moment: "Ling Shuang, Tuoba Ye, you bring elite Disciples to secretly investigate the traces of the Xunlong Lineage and the Wu Sheng Chong Mu."

Vice Sect Master Zhao, please dispatch the Longhu Immortal Sect Disciples to cooperate with us as much as possible."

Immortal Maiden Qingyue, you lead the Disciples of the Yao Yue Immortal Sect to find out which places in the current Tianyuan Realm still have Water Spirit Qi, and which places have dried up Water Spirit Qi."

He changed the subject and said solemnly: "There is one more thing; the truth of the Hundred Dragons Patrol was previously known only to me, Xu Zhangqing, and Yue Kunlun, and this matter absolutely cannot be leaked."

Therefore, whether it is the Wu Sheng Chong Mu or the Xunlong Lineage, if they do not know this matter, then they almost certainly have other plots."

"I see."

"It seems the matter is more serious than imagined."

"Now we also know; if it leaks..."

After the discussion was settled, everyone rose and began to act separately.

When there were no outsiders left, Xuan Yan looked at Xu Zhangqing, his tone softening a bit: "Regarding Linglong's matter, make a decision as soon as possible."

The longer it drags on, the more dangerous it is."

Xu Zhangqing appeared quite shocked, then a flash of determination passed through his eyes: "Great Elder, rest assured, I have already made a decision."

Sure enough, this secret cannot be kept.

Either it was leaked by Mo Qiu Shui.

Or the Great Elder saw through it.

It was just that Xu Zhangqing didn't expect the other party to not be angry.

Xuan Yan said in a deep voice: "The place can be chosen as Tai Xu Lie Yuan."

There, besides your Youngest Son Xu Ping'an, there is also his Master Li Wudao."

The key is that Tai Xu Lie Yuan is an extremely complex place, changing at all times; I reckon even the Hundred Dragons Patrol and even the Lord of Gui Xu would not easily approach."

In a few days, I will give you a Starfield Coordinate; there is a Guiding Spirit Light hidden in the Tianyuan Realm, and as long as one enters it, one can be sent to Tai Xu Lie Yuan."

"Understood."

Xu Zhangqing nodded heavily, then turned and flew toward the Water Control Pavilion.

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Arriving once more at the banks of Lingxi, Xu Linglong was holding Chi Ye, her small hand stroking its fur, while Chi Ye lay lazily in her arms, letting out comfortable purrs.

Seeing Xu Changqing, Xu Linglong immediately revealed a sweet smile and called out: "Father!"

Xu Changqing stepped forward and rubbed her head, saying tenderly: "Linglong, have you not seen your younger brother for a long time?"

"Yes, yes!"

Xu Linglong's eyes lit up: "I've almost forgotten what my younger brother looks like, Father, I miss him so much!"

Speaking of it, Xu Ping'an has already been gone for over thirty years.

Counting the years now, he's nearly a hundred years old.

For cultivators, several decades are no different from several years; at Golden Core Stage one can live five hundred years, Nascent Soul Stage even more so.

But even so, not having seen him for this long, Xu Linglong's heart was ultimately filled with extra concern.

Looking at his daughter's expectant gaze, Xu Changqing smiled slightly: "Then how about this, Father will send you to see An'an, alright?

There are many interesting things in Tai Xu Lie Yuan, and also a large amount of cultivation resources; you go there and keep your younger brother company for a while, once Father finishes handling matters on this side, I'll bring you both back together!"

The smile on Xu Linglong's face grew even brighter: "Okay, okay!"

This time, she did not refuse, and was even especially expectant.

Chi Ye seemed to perceive something, raising its head from Xu Linglong's arms, its round eyes looking at Xu Changqing, letting out a soft "meow" sound.

To go to Tai Xu Lie Yuan, there are only two methods.

First, Guiding Spirit Light.

Second, Long Yuan Water Spirit Seal.

Before having the Long Yuan Water Spirit Seal, Guiding Spirit Light was the best and only choice.

However, it's not that Xu Changqing doesn't trust the Great Elder, but he trusts himself more.

Not to mention, what if something happens to the Guiding Spirit Light, or it breaks, or the like.

The key lies in that it's not concealed in the slightest, it can be seen by people.

Back then, Eldest Senior Sister secretly returned from Tai Xu Lie Yuan, wasn't she discovered by Cangming Realm's stowaways, who even stowed away inside?

Therefore, out of safety considerations, Xu Changqing trusts his own Long Yuan Water Spirit Seal more.

When the time comes, he will definitely have to make a trip out.

As for whether to use Guiding Spirit Light, we'll talk about it later!