Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1622 Emerging from Seclusion
The Sea of ​​Xuannan.

Inside the Divine Beauty Island, shrouded in layers of spiritual cloud restrictions.

At the summit of Qingtian Spirit Peak, a young figure in a green robe sat quietly cross-legged, surrounded by a dark aura of perfect Dao essence.

Between the azure sky and earth, strands of black light flowed within, and a gentle breeze caused the hem of a blue Taoist robe to flutter continuously.

Just then, the flowing black light suddenly changed its aura, each turning into a long black river that pierced through the heavens and earth. An unprecedentedly vast pressure descended, and the entire world trembled unbearably, as if it were being crushed by mountains.

The aura surrounding the young figure in the green robe, who was sitting cross-legged, changed drastically, and the perfected Dao of Heavy Water descended upon him.

The entire world suddenly darkened, the profound meaning of the Dao of Heavy Water enveloped the heavens and earth, transforming into a black world of heavy water. Bang! Bang! A continuous, low rumbling sound erupted, and the surrounding space seemed to be forcibly gathered together, constantly collapsing.

The next moment, Li Qing gently reached out and waved his hand.

The immense pressure of the entire heavy water miniature world vanished instantly, then disappeared as if it had vanished, becoming hazy and illusory, as if nothing existed. A gentle breeze blew again, and the hazy, illusory black miniature world rippled endlessly in the wind.

call!call!
The immense pressure of the late-stage Nascent Soul realm peak realm emerged.

At the same time, the previously illusory black world solidified again, once again enveloping the world with an unstoppable pressure, suppressing everything in an instant.

And so, the entire heavy water black miniature world constantly changed and cycled between condensation and illusion.

The perfect path of heavy water truly resonates.

Li Qing slowly opened his eyes, and a faint light disappeared as the pressure of the perfected Dao of Heavy Water slowly dissipated.

"Finally, I've reached the peak of the late-stage realm!"

Deep within the body, a torrent of magical power flowed continuously through the meridians like a rolling river.

An unprecedented sense of fulfillment kept welling up inside me.

Today, he has finally reached the very top of this world, the highest realm that the rules of this world can accommodate—the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage.

"Five hundred and eighty-three years old!"

"It took nearly six hundred years to rise from the most insignificant creature in this world to the highest realm step by step!"

The next moment, a faint smile appeared on Li Qing's lips.

He is no longer at the peak of the late stage as described by outsiders, but has truly entered the peak of the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Furthermore, he will no longer face challenges beyond his level; instead, he will engage in battles within the same realm.

Of course, he is not sure how many people in this world can truly confront him head-on.

"I had planned to continue my meditation for a while before returning to the Southern Moon Sea, but it seems I will have to leave sooner rather than later."

Just as he slowly stood up, a peculiar look suddenly flashed in his eyes.

"Is this the suppression of heaven and earth faced by the peak late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Li Qing looked up at the sky.

When he first sensed the world with his peak late-stage Nascent Soul realm, he was met with an unprecedented sense of suppression.

It felt as if the surrounding world was intentionally imprisoning him.

If the late-stage Nascent Soul realm cultivator could only clearly feel an additional layer of suppression above his head, now, the former sealing barrier had completely solidified into shackles enveloping his head.

It was an indescribable feeling, as if his every move was restricted.

"Putting everything else aside, the instantaneous suppression from the sealing rules of heaven and earth alone would be a tremendous test of mental fortitude for any Nascent Soul cultivator at the peak of the late stage!"

Only when he truly reached the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage did he truly feel the difference in the rules of the Heaven and Earth Seal.

Evolution and becoming stronger are the instincts of all living things in the world.

Now, however, that almost tangible shackle of the heavens and earth seems to be blocking all possibilities for him to continue to grow stronger.

"Fortunately, all of this is about to come to an end!"

Li Qing gently shook his head, then stepped into the air and descended into the distant, square-shaped spirit islands.

During this time, streaks of light passed by him, but they seemed not to see him at all and did not react.

"In just over twenty years, the Water Emperor Sect has undergone quite a transformation!"

As far as the eye can see, the Water Emperor Sect has become significantly more prosperous. The entire sect has transformed from being timid and hesitant to being bold and decisive, resulting in a dramatic change in the sect's overall character.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan!"

Elder Zhilang, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly appeared.

"Congratulations, Elder! The sect has undergone a great transformation and looks poised for a return to prosperity!" Li Qing said.

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhilang's face was full of gratitude: "All of this is naturally thanks to Fellow Daoist Qingxuan's support. After the Zhou family was destroyed, there was no longer any behemoth in the entire sea area to suppress the sect."

"Furthermore, with the help of Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, Junior Brother Lei Huan has already sensed the opportunity for advancement. Once he advances, the sect can truly enter a period of expansion."

Li Qing smiled and waved his hand: "Elder, you're too kind!"

"Without the teachings of the Ancestor and the Grand Elder, I fear I would not have achieved what I have today."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Elder Zhilang finally couldn't help but ask, "Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, have you successfully advanced yet?"

"Not bad!"

Li Qing nodded: "Fortunately, with the blessing of the South Sea Immortal Palace, I have finally entered the late-stage peak realm!"

"Peak of the late-stage Nascent Soul realm!"

"This person has truly entered the late-stage peak realm; he appears to be only around six hundred years old."

Elder Zhilang appeared to be forcibly maintaining his composure, but in reality, his heart was already churning with turbulent emotions.

The young junior before him, who was once highly regarded by the ancestor and himself, has now taken the lead over him and his junior brother Lei Huan, and has entered the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage ahead of time.

"Doesn't that mean that from now on, no one in the entire world will be able to rival him?"

Thinking of this, even Elder Zhilang, who was at the late Nascent Soul stage and had controlled the entire Water Emperor Sect for hundreds of years, couldn't help but feel a sense of dreaminess.

Even with the facts laid bare before him, he still couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief.

He found it hard to connect the man before him, now truly invincible Qingxuan Zhenjun, with the rising star who had joined the Water Emperor Sect as his descendant.

Even though they had the same young faces and wore the same simple blue Taoist robes, deep in his mind, the two figures were hard to reconcile.

"Congratulations! Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan!"

After a long while, Elder Zhilang finally managed to suppress the turmoil in his heart and bowed to offer his congratulations.

"Elder, there's no need for this!"

Li Qing smiled faintly and said, "Actually, the reason I came out of seclusion this time was to say goodbye to the Grand Elder!"

"I will be leaving Xuannan Continent soon and returning to Nanyue Sea, so I came here specifically to see if there is anything within the sect that I can do to help you?" "No!"

Elder Zhilang shook his head repeatedly: "The sect no longer faces any external crises!"

"However, Junior Brother Lei Huan heard that Fellow Daoist Qing Xuan has emerged from seclusion and is on his way here, wishing to personally express his gratitude. Is that alright?"

Li Qing chuckled.

"There's no rush. I'll bid farewell to Elder Lei Huan before I leave."

"Perfect timing! I'll accompany Fellow Daoist Qingxuan on a tour of the current Water Emperor Sect/Water Imperial Sect. Although this spirit island is not as grand as the sect's former headquarters, it still possesses some mystical charm."

The next moment, the two concealed themselves and began to tour the present-day Water Guardian Sect.

Looking at the figures coming and going around him.

Li Qing couldn't help but recall the events of that year, and then smiled and said, "I still remember when I first entered the sect, I also used the alias of a descendant of the Great Elder to enter the sect for cultivation."

"Yes!"

Elder Zhilang sighed, “In just over two hundred years, everything has undergone earth-shattering changes.”

"The Water Emperor Sect thus became the Water Control Sect, and Fellow Daoist Qingxuan has grown from a rising star to the awe-inspiring True Monarch Qingxuan."

Along the way, the two began to reminisce about the past, as if they had returned to those days, and their relationship became much closer.

During the journey, Li Qing also made his own promise.

"Back then, I was honored by the ancestor's high regard for me, and he personally guided my cultivation as a great cultivator. I will always remember this kindness!"

"If we have the opportunity to encounter a fifth-tier spiritual artifact that aligns with the inheritance of the Imperial Water Scripture in the future, we will do our utmost to help, hoping that our sect can return to the ranks of the top powers."

Elder Zhilang stopped in his tracks, turned around with trembling hands, and bowed deeply.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan helped the sect avert a great calamity and assisted Junior Brother Leihuan in reaching the peak of the late stage. Such a generous gift has already settled the debt of gratitude from back then. I should not ask for more!"

"But I know I am weak and frail, and I fear I will never have the chance to obtain such a Dao-entrusting item in this lifetime. I can only shamelessly express my gratitude on behalf of the deceased ancestor and the entire Water Emperor Sect to Fellow Daoist Qingxuan for his great kindness."

"No need to be so polite!"

Li Qing returned the greeting, saying, "The only difficulty is that items with compatible attributes are extremely rare and hard to come by. I can only do my best!"

As the saying goes, a drop of water in need should be repaid with a spring of water, let alone for him now, the so-called spiritual objects are not particularly precious.

This can be considered as him settling the karmic debt that the Cangyu Ancestor personally instructed him on back then.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan need not feel any burden. Each sect has its own destiny. If Fellow Daoist Qingxuan does not encounter this, it can only be said that the Water Emperor Sect is destined to face this calamity."

While the two continued their tour.

Li Qing's gaze suddenly turned to a stretch of near-shore waters surrounding the island.

"I didn't expect that the Grand Elder brought this with him when he left back then?"

But deep in that sea, a colossal demonic body, hundreds of feet tall, floated, resembling a small island. Countless enormous blue-black scales covered it, with ancient black patterns etched into them, exuding the unique desolate aura of an ancient beast.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, are you referring to that Nether Abyss Devouring Whale?"

Elder Zhilang seemed to have sensed something, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. He then quickly explained, "Normally, this demon is too large to be used with the ancient teleportation array, but we had already made arrangements to destroy the ancient teleportation array back then, so we brought it here at all costs."

"I have also heard that Fellow Daoist Qingxuan is fond of the art of beast taming. If you are interested in this demon, why not take it with you?"

"take away?"

Li Qing chuckled: "Da Chang is really generous. This demon is quite powerful. If it can reach the late stage, it will be a great help to the sect!"

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, there's no need to be so polite. How could this demon compare to the kindness you have shown to our sect!"

Elder Zhilang repeatedly said, "Besides, this demon is of little significance to the sect. Ancient beasts are already severely suppressed by heaven and earth, making advancement almost impossible. The sect doesn't need its help."

"With Fellow Daoist Qingxuan's methods, the Youyuan Devouring Whale might even have a chance to glimpse the late-stage fourth-order realm if it follows you, which would be no less than an opportunity for it."

Seeing Elder Zhilang's determined attitude, Li Qing stopped refusing and nodded with a smile: "I have always been very interested in ancient wild beasts of the water element. In that case, thank you for your generous gift, Elder!"

Li Qing, of course, would not refuse an ancient beast that came to him.

The main reason is that the ancient beasts are not just simple helpers to him, but can also be used to verify the situation of the small world inside the Zhenhai Pearl.

"The Sea-Suppressing Pearl is currently dormant. Once it evolves again, that small world will definitely be even more perfect, and it might even help this Netherworld Devouring Whale break through to the late stage of the fourth rank!"

With this in mind, Li Qing landed with great interest on the distant nearshore sea.

Along the way, Elder Zhilang, who was clearly the one who gave away a piece of land, seemed even more joyful than Li Qing, with a very bright smile on his face.

"This Netherworld Devouring Whale has cultivated in the Water Emperor Sect for a thousand years. Although it belongs to the lineage of ancient wild beasts, it possesses considerable intelligence, and normal communication is not a problem at all."

Elder Zhilang explained the various aspects of the Netherworld Devouring Whale in great detail.

In truth, he knew very well that after this parting, the bond between the Water Emperor Sect and this person would be completely exhausted.

Whether it was the promise of the final item to be entrusted with the Dao, or the initiative to leave all the opportunities of the Zhou family to Junior Brother Lei Huan, the reason behind all of this was to settle the karma from back then.

If they could maintain a relationship with this ancient beast at the peak of the mid-stage of the fourth rank, it would be nothing short of a stroke of good fortune for the Water Emperor Sect.

Based on his very name, he might be able to help the Water Emperor Sect avert a major calamity in the future.

"The Ghost Whale!"

In order to personally verify the intelligence of the Abyss Devouring Whale, Elder Zhilang directly called out to it by its real name.

"Elder!"

The Abyss-Swallowing Whale actively emerged from the water and spoke in human language using its immense divine soul power.

"This is True Monarch Qingxuan, the strongest being in the world today. From now on, you will follow Fellow Daoist Qingxuan in your cultivation!"

"Is the sect going to abandon me?"

The mighty waves surged and churned, and the Abyss-Swallowing Whale, like an innocent child, threw a tantrum: "But I don't want to leave the sect!"

"The sect is not abandoning you. Only by following this Fellow Daoist Qingxuan can you possibly break through to the late stage of the fourth rank."

The Great Elder Zhilang disguised himself as an ordinary old man, comforting the Youyuan Tunhai Whale while constantly giving it earnest teachings.

"Can he help me break through to the late game?"

The Abyss-Swallowing Whale fully emerged from the water, its enormous demonic body blotting out the sky and the dark blue scales shimmering with an eerie light.

"Of course!"

Li Qing chuckled: "As long as you are willing to follow me, you will surely be able to reach the later stages of the realm!"

"Youjing, as a member of the sect, you must obey the sect's arrangements. From now on, follow Fellow Daoist Qingxuan in your cultivation. Only Fellow Daoist Qingxuan can help you advance further."