Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 227 Discovering an "Old Friend"

Zhou Qing's consciousness seemed to leave his body and enter the long-distance communication system, wandering through the world of Western Antarctica with the signals of the Heavenly Net.

He could be enjoying the scenery near the Qingyun Sect at this moment, but a moment later he would be thousands of miles away, witnessing a completely different scene.

Unfortunately, through the Heavenly Net Formation, he could only monitor the spiritual pressure between heaven and earth, but could not distinguish the detailed optical characteristics of things.

Unless he has met someone before and knows the other person's spiritual pressure characteristics, he cannot distinguish them under this system.

However, this is powerful enough already.

Zhou Qing wandered among the more than 80,000 relay stations of the Eight Sect Alliance, searching for his destination.

A moment later, relay station 33535 stopped.

The relay station detected a familiar spiritual pressure signal; it was Hakugyokyo's spiritual pressure signal.

In recent years, the Eight Sects Alliance has also been trying to find out about the Seven Emotions Sect. They learned that the sect was looking for various treasures that could prolong life, but because they had suffered losses at the hands of the Eight Sects Alliance, they were deliberately avoiding the alliance.

The Eight Sects Alliance did not have a precise grasp of their whereabouts.

Unexpectedly, he discovered Bai Yujing's whereabouts by accident today.

It cannot be said to be unintentional.

Given the current extensive deployment of relay stations, it is highly probable that Bai Yujing's whereabouts could be discovered; it is hardly an accident.

Zhou Qing activated the relay station's flight capability, tracking Bai Yujing's signal. He discovered that Bai Yujing was in a mountain forest, surrounded by other spiritual pressures, all belonging to cultivators. However, these spiritual pressures were not very strong, with most only at the Qi Refining stage and only a few reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

That's strange.

Bai Yujing is quite the big shot. Last time he attacked the Changsheng Sect, he even had Golden Core cultivators as his personal guards, and the subordinates he led were all at least Foundation Establishment stage.

How come he's now mixing with so many low-level Foundation Establishment and even Qi Refining cultivators?

Could it be that his status in the Seven Emotions Sect has declined after not seeing him for several years?

Curious, Zhou Qing checked nearby addresses.

This place is about 25,000 li northeast of the Qingyun Sect, in the middle of two Golden Core sects.

This area is a narrow strip, about two thousand miles from north to south, and only two hundred miles from east to west at its narrowest point. Many large and small Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining families are distributed in this area.

It is a place where the distribution of power is relatively chaotic, but the level of power among the various factions is not high.

Zhou Qing then decided that after leaving the mountain, he would go there first to see what Bai Yujing was up to, and if possible, to find out more about the Seven Emotions Sect.

On the other hand, it was for the Golden Core sect called Yanlin Valley to the east of this narrow area.

To the west of the narrow strip of land lies the Heavenly Sword Sect, a member of the Eight Sects Alliance.

To the east of Yanlin Valley lies the Northern Alliance, the other of the four alliances in Western Polar Regions.

Yanlin Valley is currently situated between the Eight Alliances and the Northern Alliance.

Both sides wanted to win it over, but Yanlin Valley always managed to remain neutral, playing both sides well.

Zhou Qing intended to go and see if he could find a way to bring Yanlin Valley to his side.

Having made the decision, Zhou Qing withdrew from the remote communication system.

He first went to say goodbye to Mu Zhuosha and entrusted her with the affairs of the Zhen Court.

Nowadays, each aspect of the court is handled by a dedicated person, so problems generally don't occur. However, if a problem does arise, someone of significant influence needs to take responsibility.

Although he could remotely control the system using a long-distance communication system, he was not actually on-site, and often someone was needed to oversee things. Mu Zhuosha was the most suitable person for this task.

Mu Zhuosha readily agreed.

After bidding farewell to Mu Zhuosha, Zhou Qing returned to his bamboo grove courtyard.

Two new flowerbeds have been opened in the courtyard, planted with exotic flowers and rare herbs that Qingyuan had specially sent people to search for.

This was a new way for her to pass the time; Zhou Qing couldn't see the enjoyment in it, but she herself was quite happy. She told Qingyuan she was leaving, and Qingyuan asked, "When will you be back?"

Zhou Qing said, "It's hard to say now. It will be at least one or two years, and at most four or five years before they come back."

Qingyuan said, "Send back messages when you have time, so I don't worry about you for nothing."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "I thought you would want to come with me."

Qingyuan shook her head and said, "I'm too lazy to move."

Zhou Qing said, "If you need anything while I'm away, just go to Master Mu."

Qingyuan snorted and said, "Who wants to beg that crazy woman?"

Zhou Qing chuckled and said, "I think her crazy tendencies have subsided quite a bit lately."

That's because you're even crazier than her.

Qingyuan smiled.

Zhou Qing bid farewell to Qingyuan, then rode his sword into the sky and sped off in the northeast.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, Zhou Qing also learned the skill of sword control, which is the most convenient means for cultivators to traverse the universe.

He then realized that the speed of sword riding was related not only to the cultivator's cultivation level, but also to the quality of the sword.

Zhou Qing had no shortage of spirit stones, so he spent a high price to buy a Xuan Tian grade treasure sword and refined it. Now he was proficient in using it.

Even though he was only at the first level of Foundation Establishment, he could still fly five or six thousand miles a day using the Sword Control Technique.

In addition, he has twenty-six dantian, so his spiritual energy is never lacking. He can travel on his sword without interruption and will be able to reach his destination in just four or five days.

On his way to his destination, Zhou Qing was also pondering another matter.

If he wants to find out about the Seven Emotions Sect from Bai Yujing, it would be best if he could hide his identity and approach her quietly.

Hiding one's identity is not easy.

Appearance is easily changed; any Foundation Establishment cultivator can easily alter their appearance.

However, one's unique aura is difficult to change.

This is an essential characteristic of human beings.

Over the years, Bai Yujing must have become familiar with his own aura countless times, and there is absolutely no way he would mistake him for someone else.

Unless he can change his aura.

He had considered this possibility when he first entered the Qingyun Sect and left his aura in the Seal Hall.

The so-called "breath" is the collection of electromagnetic signals in a person's entire body.

In principle, his magnetic field ability allows him to regulate his own electromagnetic signals.

However, at that time his magnetic field abilities were not as precise as they are now, so it could not be achieved.

Now that I've reached the Foundation Establishment stage, my magnetic field has increased by more than a hundred times, which should be enough to accomplish this.

Zhou Qing then sat cross-legged on the flying sword, controlling it while fine-tuning his overall electromagnetic signals.

Five days later, when he was less than a thousand miles from his destination, his aura had changed drastically.

Zhou Qing's original aura was grand and imposing, inspiring awe, but now his aura was gloomy and extreme, with a sense of resentment at being a talented but unappreciated person.

He then adjusted his facial skin to transform himself into a middle-aged monk with deep-set eyes, a high nose, and sharp gaze.

He was confident that, given his current appearance and aura, even the most familiar person wouldn't recognize him.

Zhou Qing then reconnected the relay station and tried to re-establish Bai Yujing's location.

(End of this chapter)