Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1612 Meeting an Old Friend
The Sea of ​​Xuannan.

Fangdao waters.

On the vast, boundless azure sea, several square spirit islands sit between heaven and earth, orderly and neatly arranged.

The sea breeze blows, and under the sunlight, endless golden ripples spread.

At this moment, on the outermost spirit island surrounded by spiritual mist, two figures stood silently in mid-air, as if waiting for something.

"The secrets of heaven are unpredictable and ever-changing!"

A young-looking cultivator, dressed in a light purple Taoist robe with his hair tied up in a bun, shook his head with a sigh. Strands of silver hair fell down, revealing a sense of vicissitudes of time.

"Even our ancestors probably couldn't have imagined that their nephew would grow into an almost invincible being in the entire sealed land in just over two hundred years!"

"Using the cultivation level of the late Nascent Soul stage to determine the world order of a realm, severely damaging even the most powerful forces like the Hunyuan Sect and forcing the ancient alien races that descended from this realm to flee in panic."

At this moment, he couldn't help but recall his memories from back then.

When they first met, he was already a powerful late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator of the Thunder element in the Inner Star Sea, while his junior disciple was just a Qi Refining cultivator at the very bottom of the cultivation world. The difference between the two was as vast as heaven and earth.

Even now, he is still at the late Nascent Soul stage, but the Qi Refining cultivator from back then has grown into someone he has to look up to.

Faced with such a drastic change, even with his current state of mind, it is difficult for him to remain calm.

"Senior brother be careful!"

A tall, white-haired old man wearing a blue jade crown and a Taoist robe with swirling golden waves said softly, "The title of 'nephew' is a thing of the past!"

"This person is now one of the strongest beings in this world, the Azure Profound True Monarch!"

"Even the major ancient forces within Xuan Yi territory treat him with respect, regarding him as an honored guest. Regardless of his past status, it is no longer important."

The young cultivator in a light purple Taoist robe with silver hair nodded slightly: "Senior brother is right."

Time is merciless; the world changes!

"All that was before is gone. There are no more junior disciples like those from back then, only True Monarch Qingxuan!"

Elder Zhilang said slowly, "No matter what, he was once a member of the Water Emperor Sect. We did our best to help him improve his cultivation. Even the Ancestor personally guided him back then."

"Since this person was willing to come on their own initiative, it shows that they still remember the friendship from back then!"

"The Water Emperor's Water Control Sect really needs to rely on this person's reputation to truly establish itself in this new sea world."

As time passed, a blue spirit boat with gold patterns slowly sailed in from the horizon.

Seeing this, Elder Zhilang and Elder Zhilang simultaneously took to the air and went to meet them.

At the same time, a young figure in a green robe appeared from inside the spirit boat.

Even though they were prepared, when they saw this former junior with their own eyes, Elder Zhilang and Elder Leihuan were once again filled with countless ripples in their hearts.

He still looked the same as before, dressed in a simple blue robe, with a youthful and serene face.

But compared to back then, everything has changed.

"The three of you may return to the sect first, but remember, you must not reveal a single thing about what happened today!"

Elder Zhilang turned around first and gave a serious order to the other Nascent Soul Elder of the Yushui Sect.

"As ordered!"

Although the three tall, young cultivators still had many questions, they respectfully bowed and quickly withdrew, heading towards the sect's headquarters.

In a short while, only three figures remained standing in mid-air on the calm sea.

"Junior Qingxuan greets the Grand Elder and Supreme Elder Leihuan!"

Li Qing didn't care about his current status and bowed to the two of them as he had done back then.

Seeing this, Elder Zhilang and Elder Qingxuan waved their hands repeatedly, saying, "Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, you mustn't do this!"

"Fellow Daoist, your strength and status are now far above ours, there's no need for such formalities!" Elder Zhilang gave a wry smile: "What happened back then is in the past, and now the Water Emperor Sect is gone, leaving only the Water Imperial Sect!"

Li Qing gently shook his head: "Although the Water Emperor Sect is no longer here, I still remember the teachings of the Grand Elder and the personal guidance of the Ancestor, and I dare not forget them!"

Although the Water Emperor Sect left quietly without informing him, it was already more than enough. Before leaving, they spared no effort in cultivating him, allowing him to comprehend all the inheritances, including the most core Huangshui Scripture.

On the other side, Elder Zhilang and his companion were filled with emotion.

As it turns out, neither they nor their ancestors misjudged people. Such qualities of gratitude are truly rare in the cultivation world, where everything is driven by self-interest.

With his current strength, the mere decline of the Water Emperor Sect is of no use to him, but even so, he still chose to show himself, which is undoubtedly to show his attitude.

"Our ancestor once said that Fellow Daoist Qingxuan's future potential is unimaginable!"

Elder Lei Huan sighed, "But I never expected that our ancestor misjudged you. Your talent is extraordinary, far exceeding our expectations."

"To be able to stand above the world with a cultivation level in the late Nascent Soul stage is unprecedented!"

"You flatter me, Elder!"

Li Qing smiled and shook his head: "This junior can no longer be considered a normal late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator; I am on the verge of breaking through."

"Breaking through to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage?"

Those seemingly humble words caused Elder Zhilang and Elder Zhilang to widen their eyes again, and the suppressed shock in their hearts erupted.

"But, but it seems that my junior nephew has only been cultivating for a little over five hundred years?"

In his shock, Elder Lei Huan forgot his proper title and blurted out the name.

"The Supreme Elder is right. I am now over five hundred and fifty-six years old!"

Li Qing didn't care about the title of "junior disciple" and explained with a smile.

He always acted as he pleased, never caring about external rules and regulations, let alone mere titles.

"Over five hundred years old, he is about to break through to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage!"

Elder Zhilang and Elder Leihuan exchanged glances and fell silent.

Compared to this junior disciple, their once-proud talent for cultivation seemed utterly laughable, a world apart.

"So, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan will still be one step ahead of me in reaching the peak of the late stage!"

A bitter smile appeared on Elder Lei Huan's lips.

"Elder, you are too modest. The final breakthrough opportunity is hard to predict. Perhaps Elder will reach the peak of the late stage before me!"

Looking at the Supreme Elder who shared a special connection with him, Li Qing couldn't help but feel a strange sensation.

Back when he was still at the Qi Refining stage, he met the other party in the Heavenly Thunder Secret Realm. At that time, the Supreme Elder had already entered the late Nascent Soul stage. Now, times have changed, but the two are now on the same starting line, both working to break through to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, please don't flatter me. You have already begun to sense the opportunity for advancement, while I have not yet reached that stage."

Elder Zhilang, standing to the side, immediately spoke up, "Let's not waste time with pleasantries. I've already prepared some spiritual tea on the island. Why don't we go over there and catch up?"

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, please."

The three of them simultaneously descended towards the magnificent golden palace within a small spirit island not far away. "So, the South Sea Immortal Palace will never be reborn?"

The spirit cup that Elder Lei Huan held in his hand trembled slightly.

"Indeed, the South Sea Immortal Palace has been completely destroyed, and the last opportunity has now fully manifested."

Li Qing smiled and took the initiative to explain the inside story of the struggle for opportunities at the South Sea Immortal Palace.

"Among the four types of Dao-possessing objects that have appeared, is there any water-based Dao-possessing object?"

Even Elder Zhilang could not remain calm and could not help but ask.

“No water-related items appeared!” Li Qing shook his head slightly. “Even the final opportunities, although three of them were water-related, were not simply fifth-order water-related spiritual objects, but rather much more precious treasures.”

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhilang felt a sense of relief.

He hesitated for a long time about whether or not to participate in the competition for opportunities at the South China Sea Immortal Palace. In the end, he chose to give up because he was worried that the Water Emperor Sect would be exposed and for the sake of the sect's overall plan.

Now that he knows the truth, at least one thing on his mind has been put to rest, and there would be no point in going there anyway.

Moreover, with his current strength, he is not qualified to participate in such a competition for opportunity.

"What a pity! Otherwise, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan would have had a great opportunity to break through to the Great Cultivator realm!"

Elder Zhilang took the initiative to comfort him, saying, "However, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan need not worry. With your strength and methods, obtaining the water-type Dao-entrusting item is only a matter of time."

"I still have plenty of time!" Li Qing smiled calmly.

He did not reveal the secrets of his own cultivation.

"However, this trip was not without its rewards. I obtained other items that could be used to cultivate the Dao, as well as the last remaining water-related opportunity left behind by the South Sea Immortal Palace!"

"Something of interest?"

Elder Zhilang and Elder Zhilang couldn't help but twitch their lips slightly.

That was an item that drove the entire cultivation world crazy, but in this person's eyes it was just a minor gain.

However, upon closer examination, it makes perfect sense.

As for this person, the object of his cultivation is no longer a problem. With his strength, if any kind of opportunity arises in the world, who can compete with him? Not to mention that he is about to take another step forward. Once he reaches the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, he will probably be invincible in the world.

"I came here to visit the Grand Elder and the Supreme Elder, and I also intend to take this opportunity to meditate for a period of time."

Li Qing turned his gaze to Elder Zhilang and said, "If Elder Zhilang doesn't mind, could you please arrange a place for me to stay?"

"Of course you'd be extremely welcome!"

Elder Zhilang repeatedly expressed his opinion.

Such an attitude is almost tantamount to directly expressing support for the Water Emperor Sect.

"No one should accept a reward without merit!"

Li Qing chuckled lightly: "During the journey, I also learned about the current situation of the sect from those three Nascent Soul elders."

"If the Grand Elder is willing, I can also help the sect deal with that family's influence before I go into seclusion!"

"Solve the Zhou family in Juleihai!"

The next moment, Elder Zhilang looked to the side.

But Elder Lei Huan was already extremely excited.

"The Zhou family is one of the most famous ancient families in the South China Sea. It has a Nascent Soul stage expert at the peak level. If we make a move rashly, will it affect Fellow Daoist Qingxuan?"

Elder Zhilang took the initiative to explain, "Moreover, the Zhou family seems to have close ties with another top-tier power."

"It's alright!"

Li Qing casually waved his hand lightly.

Regardless of whether his target is the Zhou family or even if he were to attack that top-tier sect, it would have no impact on him, as they would not be able to threaten him.

After experiencing the events within the Ancient Mystic Realm, he became increasingly indifferent to the so-called top powers.

The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind!

Even if he chooses to behave himself and wait for the world to unseal again and powerful cultivators from all sides to appear, there will still be powerful cultivators who will take the initiative to attack him.

With just that legendary Kunpeng power alone, how many people wouldn't be tempted?

In a sense, his future battles and clashes with powerful cultivators were already a foregone conclusion.

"Now we'll see what the Grand Elder thinks!"

Li Qing then posed the question back to Elder Zhilang.

For him, destroying the Zhou family would be easy, but he couldn't protect the Water Emperor Sect forever; he was only staying there temporarily. The Grand Elder had to consider the potential consequences of destroying the Zhou family.

"If Fellow Daoist Qingxuan is willing to lend a hand, we two and the entire Water Emperor Sect will be eternally grateful!"

But Elder Zhilang did not hesitate at all and took the initiative to stand up and bow.

As Elder Lei Huan bowed in greeting, the excitement in his eyes was palpable.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, the Zhou family has already begun to secretly keep an eye on us!"

Elder Zhilang also took the initiative to tell the truth.

It turns out that there was a top-tier Nascent Soul power in the nearby sea that was a vassal of the Zhou family. That sect had various conflicts with the Water Emperor Sect, and the two sides often fought openly and covertly for interests. In recent years, the Zhou family has begun to personally intervene.

"The main reason is that the Zhou family has already become aware of my existence!"

Elder Lei Huan said in a deep voice, "In order to advance to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage more quickly, I secretly went to the Zhou family's residence to look for opportunities, but they discovered my whereabouts!"

"Although the Zhou family is not yet aware of my relationship with the Water Control Sect, they have begun to harbor suspicions."

"In that case, after destroying the Zhou family, we might be able to use their family's resources and opportunities to help the Supreme Elder accelerate his breakthrough to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage," Li Qing said with a smile.

"That's exactly right!"

Elder Lei Huan nodded without any attempt to hide his approval.

This is also why he was so excited.

He seems to be only one step away from the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, but he has wasted more than two hundred years of his life on that step and has yet to find a breakthrough opportunity. If he could take advantage of the hidden lightning-type opportunity within the Zhou family to cultivate, it would definitely be of great help to him.

"That's wonderful, good things come in pairs!"

Li Qing nodded: "It can not only solve the sect's problems, but also help the Supreme Elder advance further."

"Once the Supreme Elder is promoted, the sect will have the confidence to truly stand firm in this sea region!"

"What's the next step?"

Elder Zhilang and Elder Duan looked at Li Qing again.

"There's no time like the present."