Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 226 Farewell
Before Wang Xiaohu set off, Zhou Qing convened a final banquet for his fellow disciples.

All fifty-eight people have arrived.

Everyone was somewhat downcast, knowing that this parting would mean being separated by tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of miles, and they might never see each other again in their lifetime. Although cultivators are generally easygoing, they couldn't help but feel emotional.

During the meal, everyone drank heartily and expressed their feelings of parting.

As the banquet was about to end, Qingyuan found Wang Xiaohu, handed him a storage bag, and said, "This is a storage bag your senior brother bought for you. It contains cultivation supplies for you. Don't forget to cultivate when you get there. He still hopes to see you again in the future."

Wang Xiaohu's eyes welled up with tears, and he said, "Please thank my senior brother on my behalf, and please take good care of yourself. The situation here is dangerous, unlike over there."

Qingyuan laughed and said, "Don't you know him? He doesn't need anyone else to explain this to him."

Wang Xiaohu couldn't help but smile.

Qingyuan added, "There are also gifts I prepared for the old man here. I should have gone to see him in person, but your senior brother was worried about me traveling so far, so I asked you to convey my regards to the old man and take care of him for me."

"Although once one enters the path of immortality, one is cut off from worldly ties, one is still grateful for the gift of life."

After saying that, she thought of her father and couldn't help but sigh.

Wang Xiaohu nodded and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will definitely take good care of the old lady."

The next day, Wang Xiaohu left Qingyun Sect by flying boat.

In the following days, other disciples who needed to leave the sect also came to say goodbye to Zhou Qing.

Within just three or four days, many houses on Ziyun Mountain were vacated.

In the end, only twenty of the selected disciples remained by his side.

This included his two close friends, Wei Xu and Yuan Hongying, which was something that comforted Zhou Qing.

The so-called "entry-level disciples" are, in name only, disciples, but in reality, they are already considered part of the sect's management.

New disciples have a three-year transition period during which they will cultivate in Baiyun Mountain.

Three years later, they will serve as stewards of the sect and participate extensively in sect affairs.

When Chen Qingxuan was training them, he was a steward of the Transmission Hall, which could be considered as entering the sect as disciples.

Although there are still three years left, Zhou Qing cannot help but think about his two friends in advance.

He called the two of them together and asked, "What are your plans after three years of cultivation?"

Wei Xu smiled and said, "I want to work under Elder Jiang Renqing in the Discipline Hall."

Zhou Qing asked in surprise, "Why?"

Wei Xu said, “Upholding the law for the sect is a very important responsibility. When Elder Jiang Renqing dealt with our dispute with Senior Brother Fang Yuhe, he was able to set aside his prejudices and remain fair. That’s why I was able to keep a straight mind and not become extreme or angry.”

“The effects of fair law enforcement are so profound that they can change many people, and I think this job would be a good fit for me.”

Zhou Qing nodded and smiled, "It's good that you have your own plans. What about you?"

He looked at Yuan Hongying.

Yuan Hongying looked hesitant and said, "Senior brother, I'd like to work at the Array Academy, is that alright?"

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "If you like it, why can't you go? Do you think I'd stop you?"

"However, why do you want to go to the Formation Court? I don't remember when you became interested in formations."

Yuan Hongying smiled and said, "My talent is limited. At most, I can barely break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. It will be difficult to have a higher future. It would be better to choose a skill for myself in advance so that I can have a means to make a living."

"Senior brother is a grandmaster of formations. To be able to follow senior brother is the wish of countless people."

Zhou Qing nodded and said, "Alright, I'll have Yu Liangmou send you some materials later so you can study in advance." Yuan Hongying smiled and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

After settling his fellow disciples in, Zhou Qing returned to Thunder Dragon Cave.

Two years passed, and then the ten-year term was up.

In the last five years, Zhou Qing did not break through from the first level of Foundation Establishment to the second level, but remained stuck at the first level. However, the total amount of spiritual energy in his body was probably enough to exceed that of many cultivators at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment.

In recent years, he has obtained several ancient notes, which have given him detailed information on ten new acupoints.

He also developed these acupoints into dantian.

He spent five years developing one main dantian and twenty-five secondary dantians, and then developed all of them to the peak of the first level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Only then did he decide to truly leave the pass.

As Zhou Qing walked out of Leijiao Cave, he felt somewhat emotional.

His time in the Thunder Dragon Cave was a period of rapid growth, and he probably won't have such peaceful cultivation days again in the future.

Even in peaceful times, there might not be another spiritual vein that allows him to take whatever he wants.

The spiritual veins of the Qingyun Sect ultimately belong to the entire Qingyun Sect. The fact that he has been able to occupy them for ten years is already a testament to the sect's generosity. They can't keep trying to take them all for themselves in the future.

After leaving the pass, Zhou Qing first sought out the sect leader.

The sect leader laughed and said, "If you don't come out soon, I'll have to consider going in myself to urge you."

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "When have I ever broken my word?"

“I will be coming down the mountain soon, and I have come to inform you so that you can rest assured.”

The sect leader nodded and asked, "Have you decided where to go first?"

Zhou Qing said, "Allow me to go back and consider it for a few days."

The sect leader said, "Very well, but be careful. If you encounter any danger, return to the sect as soon as possible. I would rather my breakthrough be hindered than have anything happen to you."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Master. I have been preparing for this trip for a long time. Even if I can't say it's perfect, I'm still 80 or 90 percent confident."

After bidding farewell to the sect leader, Zhou Qing arrived at the Array Court.

He summoned Xuanzhe to his study alone and asked, "Is what I asked you to do ready?"

Xuanzhe nodded and handed Zhou Qing a Bagua compass about one foot square.

This is an array that Zhou Qing painstakingly designed in his spare time during his cultivation, allowing him to contact nearby relay stations from anywhere and manipulate the infrasound transmission array within the relay stations.

This was one of his most powerful trump cards during his travels around the world; only by securing it could Zhou Qing guarantee his safety.

After Xuanzhe withdrew, Zhou Qing took the Bagua compass in his hand and activated it.

The Eight Alliance has now deployed more than 80,000 relay stations over West Antarctica.

Because relay stations are cheap to build, they don't mind spending the money, so the relay station lines not only connect to the various sects' residences, but also to many important shops.

In other words, the long-distance communication system of the Eight Sects Alliance is no longer limited to the eight sects, but is spread throughout the Western Continent.

When Zhou Qing activated the Bagua compass, the signal immediately propagated to all 80,000 relay stations.

He activated the intricate network of relay stations.

For a moment, Zhou Qing felt as if his soul had become a ghost wandering in Western Antarctica.

(End of this chapter)