Chapter 973

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Protagonist:

Xu Changqing

Xu Changqing gazed at the nine great mountains being moved away by the Zhenyue Chariot in the scene, his face full of astonishment, and immediately turned to look at Xuan Yan and Qiong, his tone carrying puzzlement: "Great Elder, Qiong Clan Chief, what exactly is going on?

Back then it was the Longhu Immortal Sect that used the Zhenyue Chariot to transport the nine great mountains here to suppress the Yaoguang Sea; why now move them all away?

Doing this now is simply too baffling!"

Xuan Yan spoke calmly to explain: "Changqing, there is something you don't know. We have already found the source of the Xuan River, right beneath the Yaoguang Nine Domains, named Yaoguang Cave.

The Longhu Immortal Sect moved the nine great mountains away in order to let the seawater submerge the entrance of Yaoguang Cave.

First, this can conceal the aura of the Xuan River's source, preventing the Xunlong Lineage, the Wu Sheng Chong Mu, and other interested parties from probing.

Second, seawater itself is a natural restriction; once all the shackles of the Yin River are undone and the Xuan River's water flows out from Yaoguang Cave, the seawater can serve as the first layer of isolation.

Therefore, this is one of the Longhu Immortal Sect's methods for dealing with the crisis."

"One of the methods?"

A flash of curiosity crossed Xu Changqing's eyes, and he hurriedly pressed: "Since it is one method, then is there a method two?

Could it be that the Longhu Immortal Sect still has other backhands hidden, perhaps even a method three?"

Xuan Yan gave a slight nod: "The Longhu Immortal Sect lineage has always acted directly.

Once they set their mind on something they strike decisively, not giving the opponent any chance to react.

Temporarily concealing the Xuan River's source for now is merely an expedient measure.

The next step, they intend to target the Xunlong Lineage.

Barring accident, it won't be long before the two sides go to war."

Hearing this, Xu Changqing's brows furrowed slightly; after hesitating a moment he asked again: "Great Elder, then what comes next — will we move against the Wu Sheng Chong Mu?

That one, after all, is a latent threat."

Xuan Yan shook his head lightly: "We will not act for the time being. The Tianyuan Realm of today is long since not what it was in those years; many cultivators have had their combat strength greatly weakened due to the scarcity of Water Spiritual Energy.

Moreover, with the Tu Soil God's reincarnation, Earth Spiritual Root cultivators and Array Masters have instead grown stronger.

If we offend both the Xunlong Lineage and the Wu Sheng Chong Mu at the same time, it is far too risky — the loss would outweigh the gain.

Our plan is to first concentrate forces on suppressing the Xunlong Lineage, resolve the most pressing trouble before us, wait until the situation stabilizes, and then go looking for trouble with the Wu Sheng Chong Mu."

Listening to the Great Elder's words, Xu Changqing reached a decision in his heart.

In the future, if we truly must act against the Wu Sheng Chong Mu, I can completely provide clues.

Barring accident, the Wu Sheng Chong Mu is still lurking underground in Qiong Valley.

As for why He refuses to leave, Xu Changqing is also full of doubts.

Perhaps, the depths of Qiong Valley still hide some unknown secret.

After all, that mass of Mayfly Divine Fire was obtained from inside Qiong Valley back then.

Just as he was pondering, Xu Changqing perceived the Water Spiritual Energy gradually receding.

Sure enough, such a surge was only temporary.

The fortunate thing is that, although it does not reach the previous density, it has still let Water Spiritual Root cultivators catch their breath.

Afterward, Xu Changqing gathered his thoughts, turned to look at the Three-Eyed Clan Chief Qiong, his tone carrying a hint of expectation: "Qiong Clan Chief, the Three-Eyed Clan holds a lofty status among the myriad races of the heavens, with formidable strength.

I wonder what your view is on the matter of the Hundred Dragons Patrol?

Does the Three-Eyed Clan have any means to restrain the Hundred Dragons Patrol, or even to contend with the Master of Gui Xu?"

Qiong shook his head, his expression rarely showing a few degrees of solemnity: "Sect Master Xu, I speak truthfully. If it is only directed at the Hundred Dragons Patrol, the Three-Eyed Clan naturally has means to restrain it.

But if facing the Master of Gui Xu, even if our clan exerts its full strength, it is no different from striking a stone with an egg.

The Tianyuan Realm's current situation — wanting to directly contend with the Master of Gui Xu — is simply as hard as climbing to heaven.

Better to seek another way……"

Xu Changqing raised his brows: "For example?"

Qiong said with deep implication: "For example, taking the people beside you and leaving the Tianyuan Realm — perhaps that would be a once-and-for-all solution, avoiding the catastrophic disaster brought by the Hundred Dragons Patrol."

"Leave the Tianyuan Realm?"

Xu Changqing's brows locked tight, a trace of resistance rising in his heart.

He always felt the other party's words had hidden meaning.

The Tianyuan Realm, though not a top-tier world among the myriad races of the heavens, somewhat backward and barren, is by no means an unknown minor world; it was once an existence that shook a region with its fame.

Otherwise, it would not have attracted the Three-Eyed Clan to station here, nor the Cang Ming fish-people to sneak across.

If for the sake of avoiding the Hundred Dragons Patrol one easily abandons this native land, sure it can temporarily preserve oneself, but once gone this land will inevitably be coveted by other powers, even seized and occupied.

When they want to return then, I fear it will be as hard as climbing to heaven.

Seeing Xu Changqing's subtle expression, Qiong knew he harbored resistance, and spoke again at once, his tone carrying a few degrees of certainty: "Sect Master Xu might as well think — Chao Jin, Zhao Lie, and the others in the Yunhua Realm, barring accident, have likely already left the Tianyuan Realm.

Otherwise, with the Dongting Immortal Sect's foundation, facing the current crisis, they absolutely would not have not a shred of movement."

Of course, these words are half true, half false.

His real thought is to make the whole situation more and more chaotic.

Because only then can he take the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

Xu Changqing's heart gave a start; he turned to look at the Great Elder, his eyes full of seeking confirmation.

Only to see Xuan Yan give a slight nod: "Qiong Clan Chief's words are not without reason.

Cao Zongzhu this person has always been deep-minded.

Now that the Hundred Dragons Patrol is drawing near, if he truly had a way to deal with it, he would never hide and refuse to show himself.

With no movement at all, he most likely left long ago with his confidants.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhangqing chose to remain silent.

Beneath the Dongting Immortal Sect are the Spirit Fields, the Earth Fire District, the Ling Beast Valley, the Water-Control Pavilion, and Sorrowful Wind Cliff.

Above them are the Seven Great Immortal Peaks.

At the very top are the Yunhua Realm and the Xingchen Dian, which observes the stars.

This Yunhua Realm is no ordinary place; it is a Dongtian Fudi, and only high-level members of the sect, such as Sect Master Chao Jin, or top True Disciples like Zhao Lie, are qualified to reside there.

Even more remarkable is that the Yunhua Realm can seal itself off; even if closed for thousands of years, it can rely on its abundant internal resources to be self-sufficient, without needing to depend on the outside world.

Yet even so, the Yunhua Realm ultimately exists by relying on the Tianyuan Realm.

If the Tianyuan Realm is destroyed or suffers a calamity that brings down the heavens, the Yunhua Realm will also be affected and cannot remain untouched.

Now that the Hundred Dragons Patrol is pressing closer step by step, Chao Jin, as Sect Master of the Dongting Immortal Sect, remains hidden in the Yunhua Realm and takes no action at all.

Such abnormality truly confirms the guesses of the Qiong clan chief and the Great Elder.

It seems they left the Tianyuan Realm long ago, leaving only the remnants of the Dongting Immortal Sect to fend for themselves here.

Understanding this, Xu Zhangqing felt a mixture of emotions; he had originally planned to return to the Qingmu Sect, but suddenly his expression turned serious, and then, without changing his countenance, he looked at the Great Elder and transmitted his voice: "Great Elder, there is something I have never mentioned."

Back then, I personally witnessed Gui Lao dig up the spiritual vein at the old site of the Dongting Immortal Sect and carry away a Mysterious Yellow ancient coffin from the depths.

This matter was too suspicious; at that time I dared not speak of it.

Thinking about it now, perhaps it has some connection with the Xunlong Lineage, the shackles of the Yin River, and even the departure of Sect Master Cao!