The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1241 - 371: Extreme Dao Weapon Replica from the Yan Family (6k)_3

"Look at that foreign Spirit Severing, so young yet possessing such cultivation. If our Holy Martial Dynasty wishes to rise, we need geniuses like Master Zhou!"The crowd immediately fell silent, except for a few young cultivators who stood on tiptoe, eager to catch a glimpse of Master Zhou.

Zhou Qing stood in the center, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly, forcing a gentle smile.

"Master Zhou and I share a bond forged through thick and thin!" Shen Yunzhou shouted from the edge of the crowd, "Don’t push me, we’re all on the same side."

A Divinity Transformation Perfection cultivator waved his sleeve without turning his head: "Who here doesn’t want to befriend Master Zhou? Move aside!"

Amidst the ripple of spiritual power, Shen Yunzhou was pushed further away, cursing angrily.

He hurriedly tried to communicate telepathically, but found Zhou Qing entirely focused, gazing intently at the intercrossing light and shadow in the distant clouds.

His brows were furrowed, oblivious to everything around him.

...

At this moment, Zhou Qing was somewhat perplexed, unable to fathom Yama’s true intentions.

Clearly, as a Spirit Severing Realm master, he didn’t need any Spirit Slash secrets.

Was it a spur-of-the-moment decision, or was there another agenda?

However——

As his thoughts flashed, a glint of cold light flickered in his eyes.

If only the Old Emperor would fall here today, it would be just as well.

Before dying, the opponent would certainly erase all memory of the recipe from his mind.

At that point, only he would know the whereabouts of that item.

Then, as long as he found another opportunity to enter the royal treasury and completely destroy the recipe, that wicked thing would no longer exist in the world.

Especially the recipe for refining the forty-sixth secret herb, the "Seven Emotions Abandonment Grass," was simply outrageous.

If this method were to spread...

Upon thinking of this, Zhou Qing seemed to see countless pregnant women being cut open for their unborn children and heard the heartrending cries of babies everywhere.

Especially those Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan, who would go mad collecting "medicinal materials."

At that time, a bloodbath devoid of humanity would sweep across cultivation countries of all levels.

Of course... if Yama perished here as well, it would be a double win.

"What are you doing here?" Just as Zhou Qing was deep in thought, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.

Soon after, a ripple appeared in the void beside him, and Prince Xuanyuan Shuo stepped out with his hands behind his back, his sharp gaze seeming to pierce through Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing’s heart tightened, sighing inwardly: "Sure enough, he’s back..."

This meant the Old Emperor was likely to escape this disaster today.

He betrayed no emotion on his face, respectfully bowing: "Greetings, Elder Xuanyuan, this junior has been here watching the battle."

And the surrounding cultivators, upon seeing Xuanyuan Shuo, the War God of the border, appear, all made way for more space.

One by one, they looked at the two, eyes full of awe and envy.

"You should know what I’m asking." Xuanyuan Shuo stood with hands clasped, his voice cold.

Zhou Qing sighed lightly: "It was the life-saving item bestowed by that elder that allowed this junior to escape from the six-armed monster. Unfortunately, the Seventh Prince..."

Xuanyuan Shuo’s eyes showed understanding: "I see. No wonder Nangong Xiongba met his end at the border, yet you’re unharmed."

Zhou Qing’s pupils suddenly contracted, his face showing just the right amount of shock, a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes: "Nangong Xiongba is dead?"

Xuanyuan Shuo’s gaze was as sharp as a knife, staring intently into Zhou Qing’s eyes, trying to find a flaw.

Yet those eyes were clear and transparent, showing no signs of strangeness.

He could only nod slightly: "He’s dead."

"He should have died by my hand!" Zhou Qing gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with anger, "He got off easy! How did he die?"

Xuanyuan Shuo stood with hands behind his back, saying flatly: "I killed him."

Zhou Qing: "..."

With an unchanged expression, Xuanyuan Shuo said: "The Emperor left a Protective Soul Seal within Yichen, personally witnessing your confrontation with that six-armed monster."

"Seeing Yichen’s Soul Lamp extinguish in an instant, the Emperor was deeply saddened, knowing it was irreparable, yet worried for your safety, he ordered me to return immediately."

He feigned heartache, shaking his head: "I traveled day and night to the border, but couldn’t find you. Unexpectedly, I ran into Nangong Xiongba..."

At this, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

"That scoundrel disappeared after being heavily injured by your Taiqing Sect’s three Spirit Severings. Our Xuanyuan Family has been tracking his whereabouts. Now you’re in a life-and-death situation with him..."

Just as Xuanyuan Shuo said this, he suddenly changed his tone, adopting a somewhat intimate manner.

"In consideration of our friendship, and with Second Uncle’s relationship, I intended to capture him alive for you. Who would have thought, that scoundrel’s dying strike caused a momentary slip..."

Zhou Qing heard this and silently cursed inwardly.

You shameless old dog, are you really so devoid of dignity?

Obviously, it was I who finished off Nangong Xiongba, yet it became your credit.

Do you think Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators can’t kill you high-and-mighty Spirit Severing Realm folks?

Let me tell you, including Nangong Xiongba, there are already three Spirit Severing Realm who have fallen at my hand.

But Zhou Qing still had to bow respectfully: "Thank you, elder, for your righteous intervention."

He swiftly changed the subject: "And that six-armed monster..."

"Couldn’t find it," Xuanyuan Shuo shook his head, "likely escaped. I also didn’t expect, Yichen had such a terrifying residual soul within him."

Zhou Qing silently nodded.

Xuanyuan Shuo stared intently at him: "I’ve already heard from Mu Qian and Commander Wu, I didn’t expect Yichen to reveal your identity to Nangong Xiongba, almost implicating Taiqing Sect..."

Xuanyuan Shuo immediately became filled with righteous indignation, showing a "scolding in disappointment" attitude: "Such a disgrace to the royal family, deserves to die!"

Zhou Qing looked at Xuanyuan Shuo’s pretentious demeanor, feeling a sense of desolation for Xuanyuan Yichen.

The royal family, truly cold and unfeeling.