Chapter 993: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 993: Extremely Pleased

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

With a Demon Emperor mount present, all demons along the way, regardless of their Dao Xing, were deterred by its pressure and dared not approach, allowing Xu Zhangqing to proceed unimpeded and avoid much trouble.

Unknown how long he had galloped, a faint red glow appeared ahead, and the temperature kept rising.

Xu Zhangqing's heart stirred—Chi Yan Valley had arrived.

The sight before his eyes, however, filled him with regret.

The Chi Yan Valley of old had rich Spiritual Energy, with rare fire-attribute Spiritual Treasures growing everywhere, especially the Chi Yan Dragon Lingzhi at the valley's center, an even rarer Supreme Treasure.

Back then, he and Hu Bugui and others met Lin Xiaoyan here.

Yet now, Chi Yan Valley was no longer what it once was.

The plants within the valley had all been burned to ashes, and the ground was covered in charred marks.

Those once-rare Spiritual Treasures were either trampled beyond recognition or uprooted, completely gone.

The Chi Yan Dragon Lingzhi's growing spot at the valley's center was dug full of pits, not a trace of Spiritual Energy remaining.

The entire Chi Yan Valley was now shrouded in thick Demon Qi, with demon roars echoing from time to time.

Clearly, this place had become the nest of a group of demons.

Kong Ling landed on a Giant Stone to the side, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "A group of fire demons with only a thousand years of Dao Xing dare to occupy such a place, simply defiling this spirit vein."

Xu Zhangqing said nothing, merely gazing with a heavy look at the scene within Chi Yan Valley.

He could likewise sense that the demons within the valley had low Dao Xing; with his current strength, he could slay them at will and reclaim Chi Yan Valley.

But Xu Zhangqing did not act; not to mention that the core purpose of this trip was to hunt down Zhu Hong and avenge Hu Bugui and his wife.

Though the demons within Chi Yan Valley were hateful, they were merely secondary; he could not lose sight of the greater goal and delay his revenge over minor matters.

He spread out his Divine Sense to probe the surroundings of Chi Yan Valley.

After a moment, a glint of sharpness flashed in his eyes.

Not far from Chi Yan Valley, his Divine Sense detected many human aura fluctuations.

As expected, it was the former site of the Yanguang Sect.

Back then, demonic calamities frequently erupted in the Central Region; to preserve itself, the Yanguang Sect mobilized the entire sect to relocate to the relatively stable Dongyu, leaving a Protective Array on the old site but no one guarding it.

Now, so many human auras appearing at the old site needed no thought to know—it was undoubtedly Zhu Hong and the others.

They thought that, with the Central Region in great chaos and demonic calamities rampant, no one would notice the Yanguang Sect's old site; hiding here, they could both evade the Dongyu pursuit and avoid demon harassment, digesting their plundered resources in peace.

Little did they know that a group of demons lurked in the neighboring Chi Yan Valley.

They also did not know that Xu Zhangqing, to avenge Hu Bugui and his wife, had hunted them from Dongyu all the way here.

No matter where these fellows hid, even to the ends of the earth, they would ultimately be difficult to escape death.

After all, one can escape for a time, but not for a lifetime!

Xu Zhangqing said in an icy tone: "Go, fly forward."

Kong Ling sensed his Master's emotions, too frightened to delay, once again transformed into a seven-colored stream of light, heading toward the Yanguang Sect's old site.

Before long, the old site appeared before their eyes.

The Yanguang Sect of old had a towering Mountain Gate.

With rich Fire Spirit Qi, it was one of the well-known sects among fire Spiritual Roots in the Central Region.

But now the Mountain Gate was dilapidated, the three large characters "Yanguang Sect" on the signboard blurred, the surrounding buildings mostly collapsed, leaving only the relatively intact main hall.

The Protective Array was still operating, emitting a faint Spiritual Light.

The hall was brightly lit, filled with the clamor of voices.

Forming a stark contrast with the dilapidated scene outside.

Zhu Hong sat at the Main Seat, wearing a splendid brocade robe, his face full of smugness.

Beside him stood several Elders and over a dozen young Disciples, all with fawning expressions, their faces full of intent to please.

Zhu Hong spoke, his tone quite happy: "Fellows, this time we not only eliminated that troublesome woman Lin Xiaoyan, but also seized almost all of the Yanguang Sect's resources in the process.

With these resources, it won't be long before I break through to Nascent Soul."

"Congratulations, Elder Zhu!"

"Congratulations, Elder Zhu!"

"Believe it won't be long before you break through to Nascent Soul!"

"Elder Zhu is wise and brave, truly our fortune!"

"From now on, we are willing to follow you to the death!"

"Now that Lin Xiaoyan is dead, no one can obstruct our grand plans anymore!"

"Currently the Yanguang Sect is a group of dragons without a leader; just as a state cannot go a day without a ruler, in my opinion, you might as well become the new Sect Master!"

"Sect Master Zhu!"

"Sect Master Zhu!"

The Disciples and Elders all bowed in salute, shouting "Sect Master Zhu" in unison, their tones full of fawning and awe.

"Good, good, good!"

Zhu Hong listened, overjoyed, and laughed heartily: "Since you all hold me in such high esteem, I will no longer decline.

From today on, I officially become the new Sect Master of the Yanguang Sect, and will lead everyone to carve out a place in this chaotic world!"

At this moment, a Disciple showed hesitation and cautiously spoke: "Master, this Disciple has a matter; I do not know whether I should speak it or not."

Zhu Hong's eyebrows furrowed: "What matter?"

That disciple hurriedly bowed and said: "Master, although Lin Xiaoyan and Hu Bugui were slain by us, Hu Bugui was once a disciple of the Dongting Immortal Sect; it is said he still has a master and not a few friends.

Now that he is dead, will those people come knocking for revenge?

We are hiding here, and although there are spiritual arrays protecting us, if people from the Dongting Immortal Sect truly come looking, I fear..."

As these words fell, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became solemn; many people's faces revealed worried expressions.

The Dongting Immortal Sect is a top-tier immortal sect of the Tianyuan Realm, its strength powerful and fierce; if they truly come knocking because of Hu Bugui's death, these people of ours are simply not enough to look at.

However, Zhu Hong instead waved his hand disdainfully: "Fear what?

Hu Bugui, Lin Xiaoyan — merely two fools, their deaths are not worth pity!"

He paused, his tone becoming even more arrogant: "Not to mention, the Dongting Immortal Sect has now split apart.

What's more, we have already returned to the Central Region; here demonic calamities run rampant, chaos abounds.

People of the Eastern Region cannot possibly risk their lives to specially run to the Central Region to chase and kill the likes of us.

Even if they truly come, by that time I will also have broken through to Nascent Soul — could it be I would still fear them?"

That disciple hurriedly bowed and admitted fault, his face full of guilt: "Master is right; it was the disciple who overthought!"

"The Sect Master is wise; even if the Dongting Immortal Sect's people had heaven-great courage, they would not dare run to the Central Region!"

"When the Sect Master breaks through Nascent Soul, not to mention disciples of the Dongting Immortal Sect, even if Elders of the Dongting Immortal Sect came, they would still have to die!"

A crowd of disciples and elders once again chimed in agreement; the atmosphere in the great hall again became lively.

The worry on everyone's faces gradually dissipated, replaced by infinite anticipation for the future.

Zhu Hong picked up the spirit wine on the table and drank it in one gulp; the smug look on his face grew even richer.

He seemed to see the scene of himself breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage, becoming the Yanguang Sect's new Sect Master, commanding one region; as for Hu Bugui's master and friends, from beginning to end he never put them in his eyes.

Right now the Tianyuan Realm is in great chaos; everyone is too busy looking after themselves to care about a dead man!