Chapter 476

"This set of dharma robes isn't low-grade, is it?"

Hua Changxi gently stroked the dress on her body. She truly liked this dharma robe that could flow and change according to her will. Even the small mask could change shape as easily as breathing, which felt too much to her liking.

Seeing her look of not being able to put it down, Gongshu Xingyan raised his chin with a bit of pride and said smugly: "At least sixth-grade."

Hua Changxi looked up: "At least?"

A fanatical look unique to artifact refiners appeared in Gongshu Xingyan's eyes: "If you can find higher-grade refining materials, I have the means to advance the grade of this dharma robe further."

Hua Changxi became interested: "What do you mean by high-grade materials?"

Gongshu Xingyan looked at her and slowly listed a few names: "Materials like Cloud Marsh, Star Dust, or Light Sand would all work."

Hua Changxi gave a couple of 'he-he's. These things sounded ethereal; they were indeed high-grade.

Seeing her intimidated by him, Gongshu Xingyan continued his casual humble-bragging: "The materials used to refine this set of dharma robes are actually nothing extraordinary."

"When the five commanders of the Xuanyuan Army invited me to refine armor for them, there happened to be some scraps left over. I thought it was a pity to throw them away, so I just refined this set of clothes."

Hua Changxi looked at Gongshu Xingyan, knowing he was boasting, but since he had just given her a set of dharma robes, she couldn't be too much of a wet blanket, so she immediately gave him a thumbs-up: "You are indeed a master artifact refiner in name and reality."

Hearing this, Gongshu Xingyan naturally showed a look of pride.

Seeing that he seemed to want to continue reminiscing about his past glory, Hua Changxi quickly changed the subject: "If I suddenly turn into a giant, this dharma robe shouldn't be torn, right?"

Gongshu Xingyan's expression stiffened as he looked over: "How big can you turn?"

Hua Changxi: "Ten thousand zhang, perhaps."

Gongshu Xingyan looked at her: "... Anything under ten thousand zhang is no problem."

Hua Changxi was delighted. After that, she wouldn't have to worry too much about the dharma robe tearing when she used the 'Law of Heaven and Earth' divine ability.

At this time, Song Weimin came over.

Hua Changxi withdrew her attention from the dharma robe and asked: "How are the injuries of those rogue cultivators?"

Song Weimin: "Since the ghost energy and ghost fire in everyone's bodies were cleared, and they took medicinal pills, their injuries are all improving."

Hua Changxi nodded, put away the Lucky Doll mask, and put on the 'Follow-Heart' mask.

Once the mask covered her face, a lifelike, majestic Zhu Que-shaped mask took form.

On the red and gold interwoven mask, flames seemed to dance, and the wing patterns extended along her cheeks to her temples, as if a real Zhu Que was perched upon her face.

Immediately after, Hua Changxi raised her right hand, and a brilliant spiritual light surged in her palm, with crimson spiritual power gushing out like a tide.

That massive spiritual power condensed and solidified rapidly in mid-air, instantly turning into a giant hand of several dozen zhang.

The giant hand's five fingers spread out like mountain ranges, its palm warm and stable, gently yet irresistibly lifting up Gongshu Xingyan, Song Weimin, and the group of rogue cultivators.

Everyone felt their vision shift, and they were standing steadily in the giant palm.

"Let's go, I will take you to Lingguang Hall to rest and reorganize."

"After resting, we will go to take over the county seat of Nanxiang County."

Standing on the giant hand, Gongshu Xingyan's face twitched again, feeling a bit disheveled in the wind: "I say, you are the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, after all. Don't you have a flying ship for transportation?"

Hua Changxi: "..." She ignored him, turning into a red meteor tearing through the sky, leaving the rift valley and flying toward Lingguang Hall.

Lingguang Hall.

Yun You, who had received Hua Changxi's message, and the five battalion commanders assigned to protect Song Weimin's safety, were already waiting in front of the mountain gate.

"Look."

They saw a mass of crimson light suddenly appear at the end of the distant horizon, like a scorching sun breaking through the sky, traveling a thousand miles in an instant with a hot wave of air.

Everyone felt a flash of red light before their eyes, and that red shadow, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, hung suspended directly above the mountain gate.

Immediately after, a sudden change occurred.

From within that red shadow, a giant hand slowly reached out, its five fingers stretching out, descending as steadily as auspicious clouds supporting the sun.

As the giant hand reached three feet from the ground, the massive spiritual power dissipated gently like a tide, and the figures wrapped within it gradually became clear—it was Song Weimin, and the three hundred and sixty-six rogue cultivators behind him, all with varying expressions of shock and awe.

The expressions of Yun You and the others changed slightly. They quickly scanned Song Weimin and the rogue cultivators, then turned in unison toward the red shadow in mid-air, cupping their fists and bowing, their voices loud and uniform.

"Subordinates pay respects to the Hall Master!"

Hua Changxi, with Gongshu Xingyan, did not land. She just lightly raised her hand, waving a wisp of spiritual power as gentle as a spring breeze brushing against a willow, supporting the six of them and causing them to straighten their backs.

Then, she introduced Song Weimin and the rogue cultivators to the six of them.

"This is Lord Song Weimin. You should have heard his name quite often while patrolling Nanxiang County."

"After the Zhu Que Army officially takes over the county seat of Nanxiang County, all civil affairs and the resettlement of the people in Nanxiang County will be fully coordinated by Lord Song."

"These three hundred and sixty-six people are Lord Song's subordinates."

"They were previously trapped in the Ghost Domain and suffered heavy injuries. For the next period of time, they will be healing and resting at Lingguang Hall."

"Manager Yun, you will be personally responsible for this matter. You must ensure they are settled properly."

Yun You's expression became stern. He immediately stepped forward and replied in a deep voice: "This subordinate obeys the order! I will definitely not fail the Hall Master's trust."

Hua Changxi then turned her head to look at the five battalion commanders: "In the future, the five of you will protect Lord Song's safety at close range, and the five thousand Zhu Que soldiers under your command will be responsible for the security, patrols, and other affairs of the Nanxiang County seat."

The five battalion commanders: "Subordinates obey the order!"

The Nanxiang County seat has always been under the control of the royal family. Even if it is justified for the Zhu Que Army to take over Nanxiang County, the royal family will not be willing to withdraw and will certainly leave behind hidden hands, either to cause trouble at the first opportunity or to seek revenge.

These five battalion commanders have all broken through to the Spirit Platform Realm and are among the best in strength among all the battalion commanders. They were specially selected by Hua Changxi to protect Song Weimin.

After handing Song Weimin and the rogue cultivators over to Yun You and the others, Hua Changxi took Gongshu Xingyan and flew toward the teleportation plaza, preparing to take the teleportation array directly to Li Huo Cliff.

Gongshu Xingyan has actually explored quite a few ruins, but no ruin has been as magnificent, imposing, and awe-inspiring as Lingguang Hall.

From the mountain gate deep inside, flying over the mountain gate plaza, the Martial Refining Hall, the Martial Arts Plaza, and other places, his heart remained in a state of shock.

The mortal realm has truly changed; it is no longer the resource-scarce environment of a century ago. Even the spiritual energy in the air is so dense that it makes him feel like he is dreaming.

Soon, they arrived at the teleportation plaza.

Gongshu Xingyan still wanted to continue visiting Lingguang Hall, but unfortunately, he was pulled into the teleportation array by Hua Changxi: "Where are you taking me?"

Hua Changxi: "Li Huo Cliff."