Chapter 984: Eternal Life: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Chapter 984 — Senior Sister Yu Returns!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The Purple Gold Bowl transformed into a faint stream of light and landed on the ground of Dongyu.

Not long after, two people came out.

One of them was precisely Hu Bugui's daughter Hu Ning, nickname Huo Huo.

As for the other person, Xu Zhangqing would certainly recognize her — it was Yu Caiqing.

The current her, though already over a hundred years old, still possessed a graceful figure.

Between her brows and eyes there remained a trace of the pure elegance of the past, yet the cold aloofness of her youth had faded, replaced by a few parts of gentle warmth after experiencing the wind and frost of the years.

Initially, only Huo Huo traveled alone.

But halfway, she encountered the pursuit and killing by Zhu Hong's disciple.

At the critical moment, she happened to run into Yu Caiqing who was returning to Dongyu; seeing Huo Huo alone and helpless, being hunted down, she intervened.

Thereafter the two traveled together as companions and arrived together at Qingmu Sect.

"Right ahead is Qingmu Sect!"

"Then I... can only see you this far."

"Senior Sister Yu don't leave, Sect Master Xu Zhangqing is my uncle, he will give a reward!"

"I helped you not for the reward, wait... who did you say?"

"Xu Zhangqing~"

Yu Caiqing fell silent.

She had originally made up her mind to leave, but upon hearing the three words 'Xu Zhangqing', her figure paused, a complex expression flashed across her face, and instead she hesitated.

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As a piercing white light flashed past, the darkness before Xu Zhangqing's eyes instantly dissipated.

He had finally returned, still standing in the place that had been shifted away.

But the scene before him caused Xu Zhangqing's pupils to contract sharply.

The Hundred Dragons Patrol had long since vanished without a trace; the originally spirit-energy-abundant, vibrant Tianyuan Realm had at this moment degenerated into the appearance of a wasteland.

The Earth Qi was dense to an abnormal degree, and moreover turbid and mixed; now wanting to refine Earth Qi for cultivation, the difficulty was at least several times that of the past.

The Water Spirit Qi had been drawn away by the Hundred Dragons Patrol by ninety percent; fortunately with the existence of Xuan River water, the remaining Water Spirit Qi barely maintained daily needs.

But this also caused cultivators of the three types of spiritual roots — Wood, Fire, and Metal — to find cultivation exceptionally difficult; spiritual energy was obscure and hard to guide, and cultivation bases were difficult to advance even an inch.

Only Water and Earth spiritual roots were unaffected; Mutant Spirit Roots were even more free of any restrictions, becoming the spiritual roots most suitable for cultivation.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing's heart sank, and he murmured: "The Hundred Dragons Patrol actually caused such consequences; Tianyuan Realm's cultivation layout will likely be thoroughly changed."

He no longer delayed; his figure moved, transforming into a stream of light, and rushed toward the direction of Qingmu Sect.

Not long after, Qingmu Sect appeared before his eyes.

When Xu Zhangqing appeared, the originally noisy sect instantly quieted down.

Immediately after came a burst of cheering and leaping for joy.

"The Sect Master has returned!"

"Wonderful, the Sect Master has finally returned!"

"I knew the Sect Master would definitely be fine!"

All disciples and elders of the entire sect, at this moment, all let out a breath of relief.

On everyone's faces appeared long-lost smiles.

The worry, nervousness, and fear in their eyes had now all vanished like smoke.

Everyone was afraid Xu Zhangqing would meet with mishap; after all he was Qingmu Sect's pillar; if something happened, Qingmu Sect would find it hard to gain a foothold in the current Dongyu.

Mo Qiu Shui approached first: "Sect Master, you have finally returned."

Li Sancai, Han Su, and others also stepped forward one after another, their expressions respectful and delighted.

Li Sancai's face was full of excitement: "Junior Brother, it's truly wonderful that you're unharmed!"

Han Su followed closely in agreement: "Yes, Sect Master, everyone has been deeply concerned for you."

Xu Zhangqing looked at everyone, his heart full of gratification, then smiled: "You've all worked hard; my disappearance this time was due to some unexpected events; fortunately I've returned safely."

He paused, his tone sinking: "It's just that the current Tianyuan Realm's situation isn't good; the Hundred Dragons Patrol has already left, yet it drew away ninety percent of the Water Spirit Qi.

Cultivators of the three systems — Wood, Fire, and Metal — spiritual roots are restricted in cultivation; only Water, Earth spiritual roots and Mutant Spirit Roots can cultivate normally; Tianyuan Realm has already fallen into the End of Dharma Era."

Hearing this, everyone's eyes revealed shock and worry.

Mo Qiu Shui frowned slightly: "I also perceived it, yet am powerless to act."

Tianyuan Realm's current layout was all caused by Lu Chen Yuan and the Wu Sheng Chong Mu.

However, these two are both top-tier powerhouses of Tianyuan Realm.

Although Lu Chen Yuan died, the Tu Soil God still exists.

As for the Wu Sheng Chong Mu... now not only does she control Xuan River water, which is Primordial Heavy Water, she has even obtained the Tu Soil Dragon Pearl's Bond Mastery; her strength grows ever more formidable, and no one dares to easily provoke her.

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Therefore, I want to hear your thoughts.

See how Qingmu Sect should respond next, how to gain a foothold in this End of Dharma Era, how to protect Fengrao Commandery well, and protect our disciples and family."

Speaking, he walked toward the Sect Master Hall: "Follow me into the hall to discuss matters; everyone else attend to your duties, no slacking off."

Everyone responded in unison: "Yes, Sect Master!"

Afterward, Mo Qiu Shui, Li Sancai, Han Su, and the others followed Xu Zhangqing into the Sect Master Hall.

The atmosphere in the hall was solemn; everyone sat gathered together and began discussing the future development and countermeasures of Qingmu Sect.

Everyone expressed their own views.

Some advocated focusing solely on cultivation to enhance their own strength.

Some advocated expanding the sect's power and gathering the loose cultivators of Dongyu.

Some advocated strengthening defenses to guard against incursions by evil cultivators and other sects.

Everyone surrounded this topic and began speaking freely.

They talked for one hour; the discussion gradually neared its end, and just as everyone was preparing to disperse, Li Sancai suddenly remembered something and hurriedly spoke up: "Sect Master, there is still one matter; I nearly forgot."

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyes to look at the other party: "What matter?"

Li Sancai immediately said: "Not long ago, Lao Hu's daughter Huo Huo arrived at Qingmu Sect."

"Huo Huo?"

Xu Zhangqing heard this, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes: "At this time node, why would she leave Yanguang Sect and come to Qingmu Sect?"

He faintly felt something was off; Hu Bugui and Lin Xiaoyan have always doted on Huo Huo; if not for some major event occurring, they would absolutely not let their daughter go out alone.

"The specific situation is also unclear to me."

Li Sancai shook his head: "She insisted on seeing you, appearing extremely anxious."

Xu Zhangqing's heart tightened: "Did she come alone?"

Li Sancai shook his head: "No, she was brought by one of our old acquaintances."

"Old acquaintance?"

Xu Zhangqing was quite curious and asked further: "Which old acquaintance?"

Speaking of it, he has too many friends.

However, those who can be called old acquaintances are actually not many.

Li Sancai said with a slightly strange expression: "Yu Caiqing."

Hearing the three words "Yu Caiqing," Xu Zhangqing instantly froze: "Senior Sister Yu?"

Unexpectedly, the old acquaintance turned out to be her.

Back then, after Yu Caiqing left the Immortal Sect, there was no news of her whatsoever.

He thought they would never meet again.

Unexpectedly, now she would bring Huo Huo together to Qingmu Sect.

Mo Qiu Shui said softly: "I have also heard of Yu Caiqing's reputation.

This person is a Senior Alchemist with extremely high talent; if she can stay at Qingmu Sect, it would also be a good thing for us."

The current Qingmu Sect is very strong in Lingti, Spirit Beasts, and Spirit Talismans.

Only in Artifact Refining and Alchemy is it slightly lacking.

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Well said; however, Hu Bugui is my good friend, and Huo Huo's matter is more important."

He looked at Li Sancai and instructed: "Senior Brother, go bring them here!"