Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1542 Departure, Gift

The southern region of Dongxing Xuanhai.

The raging sea.

In the vast ocean, endless giant waves surge and crash against the sky, and the islands, under the scouring of the waves, have their bare rock faces protruding high.

In the center of the sea, a vast expanse of mist and fog shrouds the heavens and earth, like endless, intricate chains intertwined, forming a hidden world.

At that very moment.

Rumble!!!
A deafening roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

The outer cloud and mist barrier automatically dispersed, revealing a corner of the dark demonic realm within.

A demonic island, seemingly descended from the dark underworld, sits within it.

Above the heavens and earth, the mighty power of heaven accelerated its gathering, and purple lightning pierced through the sky and earth.

at the same time.

A figure in a black demon robe soared into the sky, heading straight for a rapidly descending bolt of heavenly lightning.

At the summit of the towering peak in the center of Dark Demon Island, a young figure in black robes, radiating pure primal demonic light, stood quietly, his gaze casually drifting towards Black Mountain Cloud Qi, who was undergoing tribulation in the air.

Having overcome the most dangerous inner demon tribulation, the remaining heavenly tribulation test is naturally no problem.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
The heavens and earth roared in succession, and bolts of even thicker purple lightning crashed down. Above Heishan Yunqi's head, a black magic mirror rose up and instantly swallowed the falling purple lightning.

As the last bolt of purple lightning pierced the sun, the overwhelming heavenly might gradually dissipated, and the previously dispersed cloud and mist restrictions erupted again, covering the sky and obscuring this hidden demonic realm.

"Thank you for your kindness, young master!"

Having successfully transcended the tribulation and entered the Nascent Soul realm, Heishan Yunqi descended from the summit of Demon Peak with an excited expression and knelt down to pay his respects.

Although he had already commanded many Nascent Soul demonic cultivators with his Golden Core cultivation before this, he was still incredibly excited when he truly entered the Nascent Soul realm.

"No need for such formalities!"

Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

To help Heishan Yunqi advance in his cultivation, he went so far as to personally rebuild his physical body and refine his soul. Fortunately, Heishan Yunqi did not disappoint him.
Although having one more Nascent Soul level subordinate is insignificant to him, it is different for Heishan Yunqi. As an old friend of the original body, the other party is the only person in the entire Xuan Shi Chamber of Commerce who knows the original body's identity and secretly shoulders the important task of communicating between the forces under both sides.

In addition, he also highly recognized Heishan Yunqi's own abilities.

During the years he was away, the Xuan Shi Chamber of Commerce not only did not stagnate, but flourished, which is enough to show its remarkable qualities.

"Back then, for the sake of the Chamber of Commerce's development, you had to suppress your strength and delay your promotion until now. This can be considered a reward for your perseverance!"

Li Xuan's personal intervention alone was enough to elevate Heishan Yunqi's foundation by more than one level.

"Your subordinate is unworthy of such praise. Without your support, young master, I would be nothing more than an ordinary low-level demonic cultivator, and how could I be where I am today!"

Heishan Yunqi's eyes were filled with gratitude.

Even before his promotion, his power as the sole vice president of the Xuan Shi Chamber of Commerce far exceeded his current strength.

Even the Nascent Soul elders of the Ghost King Sect had to treat him with deference.

"Alright, now that you've finally been promoted, all matters at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters are now in your hands!"

A glint of anticipation flashed in Li Xuan's eyes: "I'm going to the Northern Region myself too."

Now that the Demon Food Sect has become the only overlord in that world, he must take the initiative to contact them and thus fully integrate into the great trend of the revival of the demonic path in this world.

"Reporting to Young Master, the Northern Region branch has now taken initial shape, and many chamber elders have secretly taken advantage of the previous chaos to establish a firm foothold."

Heishan Yunqi gave a detailed account of the development of the entire Northern Region branch.

"Not bad, that shows you have foresight and prepared in advance!" Li Xuan nodded.

The next moment, as if remembering something, Heishan Yunqi cautiously reported, "Young Master, what is the reply from the Ghost King Sect?"

"The fact that we used our previous connections with the Chamber of Commerce to recruit and win over many Nascent Soul Demon Lords has been exposed. Now, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Department who is in charge of the Ghost King Sect has personally given me an order to report to the young master immediately!"

"No response, no refusal, no obedience!"

A hint of amusement appeared in Li Xuan's eyes: "This is the future relationship between the Chamber of Commerce and the Ghost King Sect."

He doesn't intend to completely break with the Ghost King Sect until there's a direct conflict of interest. The Ghost King Sect might even get involved in the future upheaval in the Eastern Star Profound Sea.

"However, when it comes to matters involving the Chamber of Commerce's interests, we must not hesitate to take decisive action and continue to undermine its core interests!"

Upon hearing this, Heishan Yunqi grinned and said, "Right now, the entire Ghost King Sect is being suppressed by that lord to the point of being unable to move. The various demonic sects within the Ghost King Sect's camp are in a state of panic. As long as the Chamber of Commerce offers some of its profits, it can quickly win over another group of Nascent Soul Demon Lords!"

"Compared to the future development of the Eastern Star Profound Sea, no one wants to stay in that Vast Ocean Sea and wait to die."

The main force of the entire chamber of commerce had already secretly made preparations, and the Xuan Shi Chamber of Commerce was not worried at all about the Ghost King Sect making a move.

"Then we'll just have to concede some of the profits!"

Li Xuan said dismissively.

Although he possessed numerous means to forcibly control the Nascent Soul demonic cultivators below him, he did not intend to do so for the sake of long-term development.

After being forcibly controlled, those Nascent Soul demonic cultivators lost their growth potential, and having more Nascent Soul demonic cultivators was of little significance to him.

"Take this opportunity to accelerate the development of the Chamber of Commerce's Hall of Offerings. After incorporating it into the Hall of Offerings, we can proactively help some demonic sects establish themselves in various places. These people are all future pawns."

"As ordered!"

"You continue to oversee the Southern Region and arrange the development of the various branch associations. Leave all matters in the Northern Region to me."
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Qingyuan Sea Area.

The outer perimeter of the Thousand Waters Spirit Sect's headquarters.

Towering white jade pillars, like giant peaks, stand tall, supporting a spirit island that appears to be carved from an unprecedentedly large and translucent crystal. A rich, ethereal aura of heaven and earth permeates the island, like layers of gauze covering it. From afar, one can see spirit birds flying about, and celestial mountains and pavilions nestled within, resembling an ancient fairyland.

Within Crystal Spirit Island, magnificent pavilions are scattered throughout, rising one after another, resembling a celestial palace.

Meanwhile, outside the vast crystal jade plaza in the center of the island, streaks of spiritual light descended, all radiating the pressure of the Nascent Soul realm.

"Brother Zhiyuan!"

In one corner, two elderly men appeared one after the other and bowed to each other.

"I didn't expect Brother Ziming to have returned from the battlefield as well!"

One of the tall, elderly men greeted them with a smile.

"The main force of the Golden Demon Kingdom has long since retreated, leaving only small swarms of beasts to harass them, which are hardly a threat!"

Another affable, slender old man smiled and explained, "Besides, how could we easily miss such a grand celebration!"

"Yes, according to that fellow Daoist from Jintong Island, the scale of this celebration will be unprecedented, and missing it would be a lifelong regret!"

Faced with the tall old man's almost exaggerated attitude, the other thin old man nodded deeply, then said in a low voice, "I have also heard that this celebration is far superior to the last one. It is said that in addition to the three top forces in the Central Sea, other top forces' elders will also come to offer their congratulations in person. This is destined to be a grand celebration that will be recorded in history. Just to be able to witness so many late-stage Nascent Soul experts gathering together, and to see the appearance of those at the peak of the late-stage Nascent Soul level, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Although the two were at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm and each controlled a Nascent Soul power, normally they might never have the chance to witness a late-stage Nascent Soul expert appear in their lifetime.

This is no exaggeration, but a stark and cruel reality of the cultivation world.

Once one enters the late Nascent Soul stage, both their strength and status have long since transcended the realm of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, and such beings rarely appear in public.

In other words, the cultivation world in the eastern sea area was threatened by the Ghost King Sect and the Golden Demon Kingdom one after another, which forced those powerful figures who were hiding behind the scenes to reveal themselves.

"Looking across the entire Southern Moon Sea, perhaps only that Ancestor Qingxuan possesses such power, forcing all the top forces to come in person."

As numerous Nascent Soul cultivators appeared one after another.

Inside a magnificent palace deep within the island.

The young man in the green robe, who was the protagonist of this grand celebration, took the initiative to rise and greet a special guest.

"How have you been, Fellow Daoist Bingying?"

Looking at the aloof and beautiful woman who walked into the hall, as pure as an ancient ice lotus, Li Qing's face showed a faint smile.

"Greetings, Ancestor Qingxuan!"

A hint of hesitation appeared on Bingying Zhenjun's stunningly beautiful and aloof face, but she ultimately bowed deeply in respect.

"Why should we be so polite?"

Li Qing smiled and waved his hand, instantly lifting up Bingying Zhenjun who was about to bend down.

Although the two were not officially partners, they had, by a twist of fate, become partners in reality, and he did not need to hide this special relationship.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan!"

Bingying Zhenjun reverted to her previous title.

"sit down!"

The next moment, the two landed respectfully to each other.

"What is the current situation of the Ice Palace?"

"Since relocating to that extremely cold land, everything at Ice Palace has been fine, and with the blessing of that ancient and complete ice-based inheritance, the disciples have all begun to switch to cultivating the new inheritance."

As she spoke, Bingying Zhenjun's beautiful eyes would occasionally fall on the young figure in the green robe in front of her.

This is the first time the two have met face-to-face since they parted ways years ago.

The other person's calm and composed demeanor and the faint smile on their youthful face were exactly the same as they had been back then, almost unchanged.

Of course, she understood that all of this was just an illusion.

One hundred and seventy years ago, the opponent had just broken through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm when he turned the tide and saved the cultivation world of the Eastern Heaven and Earth. One hundred and seventy years later, the opponent reappeared and directly crippled the ambitions of the Ghost King Sect, overpowering the two peak forces and becoming an almost invincible existence in this world.

Everything seems the same as before, but in reality, earth-shattering changes have already taken place.

"It seems that under Fellow Daoist Bingying's leadership, the Ice Extreme Palace will soon become a top-tier Nascent Soul power."

Li Qing smiled and congratulated her, saying, "I also want to congratulate Fellow Daoist Bingying in advance on her upcoming advancement to the late Nascent Soul stage, becoming the first late Nascent Soul stage expert in the Ice Palace!"

"I dare not accept such praise!"

Bingying Zhenjun gently shook her head: "Although I still have some confidence in breaking through this time, I'm afraid it won't be that easy."

"Fellow Daoist Bingying, there's no need for you to be modest!"

Li Qing, on the contrary, revealed a bit of confidence on his behalf: "The world today is no longer what it used to be, and the suppression of the world is further dissipating. In addition, with your talent, fellow Daoist, your advancement is just a natural outcome."

"Besides, I have personally experienced the power of that Ice Palace inheritance, and it is indeed quite formidable!"

At that moment, a blush instantly appeared on Bingying Zhenjun's fair neck.

That phrase, "I've experienced it," brought back a special memory from that time.

The next moment, True Monarch Bingying took the initiative to change the subject: "Fellow Daoist Qing, are you saying that the unsealing of heaven and earth has accelerated further?"

"Not bad!"

Li Qing smiled gently.

He naturally noticed the unusual reaction of the aloof beauty in front of him.

"The entire sealed land has two major core array eyes. One is the place where the Sea Lord lineage is currently located, and the other is the place where the Heavenly Lord lineage is located on the Xuan Nan Continent. When the war against the Heavens broke out in the Inner Star Sea, the Sea Lord took the initiative to unseal the array eye where he was located. In addition, decades ago, the Heavenly Lord also took the initiative to open the array eye."

Li Qing took the initiative to explain in detail the changes in the world today.

"So, the suppression of the rules of heaven and earth that I used to advance is weaker than that of Fellow Daoist Qing back then!"

The coldness on Bingying Zhenjun's face faded somewhat, replaced by a hint of joy, like a snow lotus that had been frozen for ten thousand years slowly blooming.

"Actually, the reason I summoned Fellow Daoist Bingying here today is also for this matter!"

In an instant, to the astonishment of Bingying Zhenjun, an ancient storage bag and another beast spirit bag emanating an ancient, icy demonic aura slowly descended toward her.

"This is an ancient ice bear beast that I killed decades ago, along with its two cubs that are about to be born!"

Li Qing said casually.

He originally intended to take the two ancient ice bear cubs who had some connection with him into his own service, but later his interest faded. After all, they were of ice bloodline, and if he wanted to nurture them carefully, he would need to rebuild an ice domain to help them grow, which was quite troublesome.

Later, after learning from Ziyu that True Monarch Bingying was about to be promoted, he had the idea of ​​sending her away.

Moreover, the current location of the Ice Palace is a frigid land formed by the condensation of the great power of heaven and earth, which is more suitable for the growth of the two little ones.

"This ancient ice-type demon!"

The moment she checked the storage bag, Bingying Zhenjun couldn't help but part her red lips slightly, her jade-like face filled with shock.

Even in its fallen state, the ancient body of the ice bear, nearly as large as a mountain, still exuded an overwhelming, ferocious chill.

As soon as her divine soul power entered, she felt a sense of being frozen by the rampant ancient chill.

"This is an ancient demon at the late stage of the fourth tier? No... even at the late stage of the fourth tier, it's probably not this terrifying."

Just as her thoughts were churning.

Another soft laugh followed.

"Before this demon perished, its strength had already approached the peak of the late fourth tier. Both its bloodline and the ice-type power gathered within its body should be enough to help you with your upcoming advancement!"

"In addition, the two cubs she left behind also possess remarkable bloodlines. With careful nurturing, they could become your or the Ice Palace's future allies."