Staying in the sect, controlling beasts and cultivating immortals

Elder Yin Gu bowed, his voice still cold and unwavering: "Reporting to Elder Xue Ming, the Soul Lamp transmits messages using bloodline and divine soul as the guide; it cannot be faked."

Li Xiao's cultivation level was low, but the fragments of information transmitted by his soul imprint were clear, and his resentment and fear before his death were also extremely real.

He was powerless to fake the 'feeling' of the pressure of the Void Refinement Realm, and even less likely to know about the 'Chaotic Divine Runes', an existence only mentioned in ancient forbidden texts.

As for the 'Guixu Sword', its description vaguely matches the characteristics of a lost ancient artifact recorded in our sect's secret records... I deduce that the core information is highly credible.

As for the stance and details described by this person, they may be biased, but they are not serious.

"No big deal?"

Sect Master Mingyu finally spoke. His voice was peculiar, as if it did not come from his throat, but resonated directly in the depths of everyone's souls, carrying a kind of indifference that controlled life and death.

"A desolate land gave birth to a Void Refinement cultivator, who controls Qingzhou, which contains the entrance to an ancient god's ruin, and is even suspected of obtaining an ancient inheritance that even Zhongzhou dreams of... Is this considered harmless?"

Mingyu's gaze swept over everyone, the invisible pressure causing the space itself to distort slightly: "This means a change! A huge change! A Void Refinement cultivator out of our control is a pawn capable of overturning the chessboard! What's more, he holds the key to the Ancient Ruins of the Burial Gods!"

"Master, please understand!"

Another elder, whose physique was as burly as an iron tower and whose body was wrapped in black chains, spoke in a deep voice. He was "Soul Locker," an elder of the Inner Sect's Punishment Hall.

"Regardless of whether Yu Changsheng is righteous or evil, human or demon, his usurpation of Qingzhou and his encroachment on the ancient ruins are a blatant disregard for the authority of my Central State! Especially those involving the ancient god's relics should be supervised and distributed by the major sects of my Central State! This trend must not be allowed to continue! We should use thunderous force to sweep away his den, capture this fiend, search his soul and seize his treasures, as a warning to others!"

"Elder Soul Locker is absolutely right!"

An elder immediately echoed, his eyes gleaming with undisguised predatory intent. "Those Chaos Divine Runes and the Returning Void Sword—how could these treasures be worthy of the barbarians of the lower realm? They should belong to our Xuanming Sect! To strengthen our sect's foundation!"

"Indeed! The secrets of the Ancient Ruins of the Burial of Gods must be in the hands of our sect! If what the information says is true, then the value contained within Yu Changsheng's ability to escape unscathed and break through to the Void Refinement Realm is probably far beyond our imagination!"

The voice of greed prevailed.

To the major sects of Zhongzhou, everything that happened in Qingzhou was nothing more than a ferocious beast carrying a great treasure running into their backyard.

Although the beasts were powerful, the hunters' bows and arrows were already eager for a fight.

Yu Changsheng's Void Refinement Realm was indeed surprising, but it was only surprising.

In Zhongzhou, although Lianxu is a powerful force, the Xuanming Sect, a top sect, has unfathomable depths, and its sect leader, Mingyu, is an unfathomable late-stage Nascent Soul expert!
Furthermore, they possess sect-wide grand formations, sect-protecting treasures, and secret techniques accumulated over countless years... In their view, dealing with a newly promoted Void Refinement cultivator is not a difficult task.

The challenge lies in ensuring the information isn't leaked and in securing this huge "piece of meat" for oneself!
"quiet."

The voice of the Underworld silenced all the discussions. A dark light flickered in his eyes, indicating that he had already made his decision.

"This matter must be kept secret and handled swiftly! The information about Qingzhou must be kept to a minimum."

"Yin bone."

"My subordinate is here!"

"You will personally wield my 'Netherworld Token' to mobilize the elite of the 'Shadow Assassination Hall.' You and the Hall Master 'Faceless' will lead the team, along with three Nascent Soul Peak Elders, ten Nascent Soul Late Stage Deacons, and thirty Purple Mansion Peak Death Warriors. They will board the 'Netherworld Sky-Piercing Shuttle' and depart immediately to infiltrate Qingzhou!"

"As ordered!"

The Elder Yin Bone's eyes shone brightly with green light, and he bowed to accept the order.

Shadow Assassination Hall is the sharpest and most secretive hidden blade of the Xuanming Sect. Faceless is an assassination master in the late stage of Void Refinement. Combined with him, who is skilled in soul and restriction, and such a powerful lineup, they are enough to destroy an ordinary medium-sized sect in a short time!

Using this against Qingzhou is like a lion hunting a rabbit!

"You have three tasks."

The voice of the Netherworld was cold and ruthless, "First, confirm the authenticity of the information, especially Yu Changsheng's cultivation level, the treasures he possesses, and the situation at the entrance to the Ancient Ruins of the Burial Gods."

Secondly, if the intelligence is accurate… capture Yu Changsheng! His life or death is irrelevant, but his soul must be brought back intact! His sword and the markings on his body must be seized!

Third, control the core of Qingzhou and block all information, especially regarding the Burial God Ruins and the opportunities Yu Changsheng obtained! If Wang Cheng and Chen Xueqing resist, kill them without mercy.

The newly supported force in Qingzhou... those who submit to me live, those who oppose me die! If necessary, we can massacre the imperial city and restore order!

The order was cruel and direct, carrying the absolute arrogance and unquestionable authority of the Central Plains' great sect looking down upon the lower realms.

"Remember, act swiftly! Be ruthless! Be decisive!"

Mingyu emphasized in the end, "Before alarming other forces in Zhongzhou, we must take control of everything! If we encounter Yu Changsheng... we should try to capture him alive; his secrets are more valuable than death."

If things cannot be accomplished... then let him perish completely, body and soul, ensuring the treasure remains undamaged!

"Understood! I will certainly live up to the sect leader's expectations!"

Elder Yin Gu unleashed a chilling killing intent as his figure slowly merged into the shadows of the corner of the hall, heading off to mobilize his troops.

Mingyu's gaze swept over the remaining core elders: "This matter is of great importance and there may be unexpected events. Xueming and Hunji, you two will stay in the sect, strengthen the defenses, and prevent other sects from spying."

"Yes!" the elders responded in unison, their eyes gleaming with bloodlust and anticipation.

A storm targeting Qingzhou and Yu Changsheng has already silently begun from the darkest corner of Zhongzhou.

At the foot of the Stele of Merits and Demerits in the Imperial City of Qingzhou.

Yu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back, gazing up at the sky.

The newly formed Qingzhou Guard, led by Shi Poshan, was training, their shouts brimming with vitality.

Mo Heng's workshop was ablaze with fire, and Lin Wanqing's herb garden was teeming with life. Everything seemed to be going well. However, Yu Changsheng's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Just now, the ancient chaotic divine rune in his sea of ​​consciousness, derived from the analysis of the filthy source core, fluctuated extremely slightly. It wasn't a warning, but rather... it was drawn by some distant and sinister malice, spontaneously generating a trace of rejection and disgust.

At the same time, his soul, now at the Void Refinement Realm, had become extremely sensitive to the laws of heaven and earth.

He vaguely sensed that, beyond the laws of heaven and earth in Qingzhou, in a distant and unknowable place, several forces carrying a strong aura of death, coldness, and greed were silently and rapidly piercing through layers of spatial barriers, locking onto Qingzhou!

The feeling was like a cold, venomous snake opening its eyes in the darkness.

Wang Cheng seemed to sense something was wrong as well. He walked over to Yu Changsheng with a serious expression and said, "Changsheng, something's not right... My heart is inexplicably tight, as if I'm being watched by something dirty."

Yu Changsheng withdrew his gaze, his eyes as deep and cold as an ancient well, eerily calm.

"A storm is brewing." He slowly uttered the four words, and the Guixu Sword emitted a low hum in its sheath, as if yearning for the impending bloodshed.

"Very well. This newly established Qingzhou is in dire need of a few whetstones of sufficient weight to test its sharpness."

The pressure of the Void Refinement Realm was not deliberately released, yet it caused the wind above the entire imperial city to freeze for a moment.

An invisible, chilling aura began to quietly spread.

Wang Cheng's rough fingers clenched until his knuckles turned white, and the domineering blood and qi of the peak of the Nascent Soul stage surged under his skin like magma: "Hmph, whatever demons and monsters they are, if they dare to come, they'll taste my newly comprehended 'Ninefold Collapse - Starfall'!"

Last night, he watched Yu Changsheng dismantle the old order, his blood boiled with rage, and he gained many insights. Although he did not break through, his aura became increasingly profound and weighty.

A halo of emerald green and dark gold swirled around Chen Xueqing's fingertips, the aura of life and judgment flowing harmoniously: "Brother Changsheng, the Central Plains regard the lower realms as worthless weeds, their covetousness is obvious. Our foundation is still shallow, and we are not capable of overtaking them on our own."

She looked at the void behind Yu Changsheng, where six powerful yet imminent auras were rising and falling. "They are our greatest reliance and the future shield of Qingzhou."

Yu Changsheng nodded slightly, his eyes sharp as the edge of a sword. The shadow of the Central Plains Xuanming Sect weighed heavily on his heart; the opponent was far superior to the likes of Huangpu.

With a slight thought, six enormous beast phantoms, each with a different form and exuding a powerful chaotic aura, materialized behind him and slowly coalesced.

The Chaos Tortoise raised its head and let out a deep roar like the pulse of the earth. The dark yellow light flowed on the thick tortoise shell, and the primordial aura permeated the air. Its four feet stomped down, causing the void to tremble, and it was extremely stable.
The Chaos Golden Roc spread its wings angrily, each feather shimmering with a dazzling dark golden light, cutting through the air with a hissing shriek, its arrogant aura soaring straight into the sky.
The chaotic fire dragon coiled and swirled, its crimson-gold dragon eyes scanning the surroundings, its dragon flames rising and falling erratically, the intense heat of the world scorching and distorting the air itself.

The colorful star deer moves with light and elegant steps, and emerald starlight falls from its body like a thin veil, containing vibrant vitality and protective power;
The Eternal Night Evil Beast was shrouded in the churning gray night, with only a pair of scarlet evil eyes appearing and disappearing intermittently. Its power to devour all light formed an absolute domain.
The Purple Spirit Emperor Sword hovered to the side, its entire body crystal clear. The sword vibrated and hummed, and its incomparably sharp sword energy autonomously cut through the surrounding space, leaving fine cracks.

These six beasts underwent a bloody transformation during the Void Refinement Tribulation in the Ancient Ruins of the Burial Gods, possessing boundless potential. However, their realms are not yet stable, and their power has not yet reached the peak truly worthy of a Void Refinement battle pet.

These are the six sharpest blades in Yu Changsheng's hands, and also the perfect protective weapons he must forge as soon as possible.

"The foundation lies in 'origin' and in 'integration'."

Yu Changsheng's eyes were sharp, and he instantly saw the biggest weakness of the six beasts: although they were strong individually, they were like scattered sand. Although the Chaos Origin was the same, it had not been able to truly merge and resonate, making it difficult to form a qualitative change where one plus one is greater than ten.

"Today, let us use the vast mountains and rivers of Qingzhou as our furnace, and the Chaos Return to Nothingness as our catalyst, to help you fuse together as one and rebuild the foundation of Chaos!"

He formed a hand seal, and the chaotic mark on his back suddenly burst forth with unprecedented light, like a miniature universe core spinning.

The vast and boundless chaotic source power at the Void Refinement level, like a bursting dam of a galaxy, surged into the bodies of the six beasts!

"Roar--!"

The six beasts simultaneously unleashed earth-shattering roars, their bodies expanding rapidly under the infusion of chaotic source power. Their phantoms solidified, their auras rising steadily, stirring up winds and clouds above the imperial city, tearing the clouds apart and reforming them.

"Black Tortoise, suppress the Kun Yuan!"

With a command from Yu Changsheng, a point of chaotic source power, containing the profound Dao principles of the Earth's Return to Nothingness, was shot into the body of the Chaos Xuan Turtle.

The Chaos Tortoise roared to the sky, its already enormous body growing even larger, its primordial yellow light blazing like the sun! It stomped down with its four legs, no longer confined to the void, but truly stepping onto the vast wilderness outside the Qingzhou Imperial City!
Rumble——!
The earth was like a sleeping dragon awakened. Centered on the Chaos Black Tortoise, the ground within a radius of hundreds of miles trembled violently, and visible earth-yellow ripples spread in all directions like tangible giant waves.

Countless thick earth vein dragon energies were forcibly drawn out from the depths of the earth by its stomp containing the authority of the primordial land, transforming into winding, roaring, earth-yellow giant dragons that surged madly toward the Xuan Turtle!

On the thick tortoise shell, the ancient and mysterious natural patterns now seemed like divine metal being ignited, bursting with dazzling light.

The patterns spread, intertwined, and deepened wildly, forming a massive array covering the entire tortoise shell. At the core of the array, a deep vortex slowly rotated, unleashing a terrifying suction force, greedily devouring the surging primordial dragon energy like a black hole.

The earth groaned, rocks crumbled, dust flew, and the ground beneath the black tortoise collapsed at a visible speed, forming a huge bowl-shaped pit.

It seemed to have become the sole ruler of this land, wanting to absorb the entire foundation of Qingzhou's earth veins into its body! The dark yellow light on the tortoise shell was so rich that it was like flowing liquid gold, and the pressure it emitted made Wang Cheng and Chen Xueqing in the distance feel suffocated.

However, just as the primordial energy of the earth reached its peak and the patterns on the Xuan Turtle's shell shone brightest, a sudden change occurred!

Om-!
Deep within the land trodden by the Xuan Turtle, an area that had been silent for countless millennia was suddenly awakened by the violent pull of the earth's veins.

That was not a living being, but a vast, pure, yet terrifying energy filled with destructive inertia—the core of a crystal ore formed by the extreme pressure of a fragment of an ancient star falling to earth!
Boom! ! !

As if the earth's core had exploded! A beam of light, indescribably colored and composed purely of destructive energy compressed to its extreme, suddenly shot into the sky from the bottom of the deep pit cracked by the Xuan Turtle!

This beam of light was thicker than a mountain and moved faster than thought.

Wherever it passed, space silently vanished, leaving straight, charred cracks that could not be healed for a long time. The aura emanating from the pillar of light carried the ultimate deathly intent of star annihilation and the return of all things to nothingness, instantly locking onto the Chaos Tortoise above, whose aura was at its strongest due to devouring the earth's veins!

Even more terrifying is that as soon as this pillar of light appeared, it frantically extracted and assimilated the primordial earth energy brought by the Xuan Turtle. Its size and power surged again, like a giant chaotic axe that split the heavens and the earth, about to completely shatter the Xuan Turtle that carried it along with this space!
"not good!"

Wang Cheng and Chen Xueqing's expressions changed drastically. The aura of that destructive pillar of light made their souls tremble, far beyond what a Nascent Soul cultivator could withstand!

The Chaos Tortoise was the first to be attacked. It roared in shock and anger, and the huge array that had just condensed on its shell started to operate wildly. The dark yellow light condensed into a giant shield as thick as a mountain above its head.

However, that pillar of destructive light contained the power of star destruction, and its level was terrifyingly high!
*Screech!* (End of Chapter)