You, a druid, go to practice Taoism?.

Chapter 374 Senior Bee!
After instructing Lin Yue to arrange meetings with those who wanted to pledge allegiance to him, Qi Ping fell into deep thought.

His brows were tightly furrowed and he couldn't relax them.

"I originally thought that at most the demons would be involved, but I didn't expect even the Forest Sea Demon Realm to make a move..."

The terror of the demon race has been proven in the history of the Star Sea Continent. When the Star Sea Continent lost its Mahayana-stage powerhouses, it was almost destroyed.

Although the demon race was also severely injured in that battle by a scheme devised by top cultivators from other continents, and its strength plummeted, so many years have passed that no one knows how much the demon race's strength has actually recovered.

If the Tianlong Continent is determined to use the demon race to destroy him, a mere Earth Immortal, then it will certainly have ways to summon these demons.

This group of demons of unknown strength was already difficult to deal with, and now, with the addition of the Forest Sea Demon Realm, whose strength is already stronger than that of the Star Sea Continent... Qi Ping felt immense pressure.

Looking at it this way, even if he manages to mass produce units, it still doesn't seem quite enough...

"It seems that besides waiting for the Nascent Soul stage bee swarm to mass produce troops, we must do something else..."

"A swarm formation is absolutely necessary. The Yin-Yang Five Elements Formation, the Spatial Formation, the Life-and-Death Battle Formation... With the assistance of these formations, the combat power of the swarm can be increased by at least several times, or even more..."

Formations have always been an advantage for Qi Ping's highly intelligent and communicative Golden Marrow Bee swarm.

"However... the most important thing is that we can't just sit here and wait to die..."

Thinking of this, a sharp killing intent flashed in Qi Ping's eyes. Sitting and waiting to die was not his style!
"Since the cultivators of the Heavenly Dragon Continent want control of the Profound Heaven Grand Array, then this array must be a threat, so we must not let them succeed under any circumstances..."

"And those cultivators from the Starsea Continent who are betraying us are turning against us. Why not wipe them all out before the Demon Clan arrives, completely uniting the Starsea Continent into one cohesive whole? Then we can instantly unite the entire Starsea Continent as one, using the Azure Sky Domain as the center to boost the industries of the entire Starsea Continent and promote the prosperity of the entire continent..."

Qi Ping hadn't forgotten his promise to the spirit of the mountains and rivers that he would help restore its homeland and erase the name of the barbarian realm...

Originally, it would have taken Qi Ping a long time to complete this task, but this incident gave him an opportunity.

Weren't those people trying to defect to him?
Then let's help him accomplish this!

……

While Lin Yue was communicating and negotiating with the other party, Qi Ping also took the opportunity to study the formations needed for swarm battles.

This is the most crucial factor for the future power of bee colonies!

At the same time, they arranged for the treant clones to take some of the resources to the Sanctuary of Nature...

However, Qi Ping's research was interrupted by Lin Yue after only three days.

"Dean!"

Lin Yue stood respectfully to the side, waiting for Qi Ping to wake up on his own, afraid that his rashness would disturb Qi Ping's cultivation.

In his eyes, Qi Ping's cultivation was far more important than those top cultivators on the Star Sea Continent. Even if those people were influential throughout the entire Star Sea Continent, they were far less important than the Dean.

Lin Yue only spoke after Qi Ping slowly opened his eyes.

"Dean, those people have arrived and, as you instructed, have been placed within the Azure Sky Domain..."

"Hmm, I see. I didn't expect these people to actually dare to come in. It seems they've either run into serious trouble, or they're truly determined to protect their home, the Star Sea Continent..."

Anyone with a modicum of common sense knows that stepping into the Azure Sky Domain basically means that one's life and death are in Qi Ping's hands.

The fact that these people dared to come in under such circumstances shows their considerable determination; otherwise, these top-tier rulers in high positions would never entrust their lives to others.

"Yes, it seems they're really desperate. Otherwise, given their personalities, they would never do something so dangerous..."

"Let's go! Let's see what those people are really up to..."

As Qi Ping spoke, he suddenly closed his eyes, then opened a spatial rift and captured Wang He, who was patrolling the Azure Sky Domain.

Looking at Wang He's bewildered expression, Lin Yue said with a mix of amusement and exasperation:

"Dean, should we go too?"

Lin Yue originally thought that Qi Ping wouldn't take him to a meeting of this caliber, but to his surprise, Qi Ping even invited Wang He.

"Of course!" Qi Ping nodded matter-of-factly, then added:

“These are all old foxes who have lived on the Star Sea Continent for countless millennia. I might not be immune to their trap. One of you is experienced and meticulous, and the other possesses an even higher level of Heavenly Heart Sword Intent... Could you help discern the truthfulness of their words?”

"Secondly, you are all the people who will control the industries of the Azure Sky Domain and even the entire Star Sea Continent in the future. These are things you should know!"

Lin Yue and Wang He felt a surge of emotion upon hearing Qi Ping's words. Qi Ping's approach to their training and delegation of authority was truly impeccable.

It evokes a feeling of "a scholar would die for one who understands him."

"Yes, Dean!" the two nodded.

Qi Ping naturally saw what they were thinking, but he didn't say anything. These two had been of great help to him, and their contributions were indispensable to the development of Qingtian Domain to its current state.

Then Qi Ping led them through space, and in the blink of an eye they appeared at the edge of a mountain range.

Although it was a remote mountain range, it was filled with trees planted by the people of Qingyuan Academy, making this ordinary area full of life and vitality.

These small details reveal the current state of the Azure Sky Domain.

At this moment, on this ordinary mountain, there stood a dozen or so figures with incomparably domineering auras. They either exuded the aura of the Void Refinement level or, although their realm was Nascent Soul, they possessed the trump cards of the Void Refinement level!
Every cultivator here is someone whose mere stomp of their foot is enough to shake the entire Star Sea Continent!

Each person possesses an extraordinary aura, cultivated from years of holding high positions.

However, these top kings from various regions now have no choice but to swallow their pride and beg to see Qi Ping.

Qi Ping even faintly sensed an aura above the Void Refinement level, which he guessed came from some kind of trump card.

"Interesting! No wonder you dared to come here." But Qi Ping wasn't afraid.

Because he was very certain that even if that trump card above the Void Refinement level were to be unleashed, it wouldn't pose much of a threat to him.

The moment Qi Ping tore through the spatial rift and descended, the gazes of these peak kings instantly converged on the leading figure in black.

"Feng Taoist!"

"The Bee Taoist has appeared!"

"Is this the Bee Taoist?"

These top-tier kings were utterly shocked as they looked at the figure that contained the power of the vast universe.

Especially feeling the incredibly deadly pressure emanating from Qi Ping, they dared not harbor any evil thoughts. This was the pressure brought by the Bee Daoist!
This was their first real meeting with Qi Ping. Even though they had seen countless images of Qi Ping before, none of them were as impactful as this meeting.

"Senior Bee!" As if they had planned it beforehand, everyone solemnly clasped their fists towards Qi Ping and said in unison.

This scene greatly shocked Lin Yue and Wang He. These were all top experts in the Star Sea Continent! Although they held high positions and great power in the Azure Sky Domain, their current strength was not considered significant in the Star Sea Continent.

Any one of these Nascent Soul and Void Refinement cultivators could easily crush them!
But these very big shots could only bow their heads in front of their dean, showing unbelievable respect. At this moment, they also witnessed the gap between themselves and Qi Ping!
Even Qi Ping couldn't find fault with the respectful attitude of these leaders before him; otherwise, he wouldn't mind making an example of them.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Even if someone harbors hostility towards him, they wouldn't be among this group or in this position at a time like this.

"Gentlemen, you can now say what you wanted to say to me in person!"

Qi Ping didn't give these people much face. After all, he still remembered what happened outside the Azure Sky Domain. Although these people didn't make a move, if they wanted his respect, they should prove it with their actions.

As Qi Ping spoke, he waved his hand, and in an instant, a terrifying array containing the power of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, and fused with the power of space, instantly covered everyone!

An incredibly deadly crisis rose in everyone's hearts.

The leaders of various families who came to the Azure Sky Domain immediately realized that if Qi Ping wanted to, none of them would be able to escape!

Some of them originally wanted to gain more from their cooperation with Qi Ping, but after the formation was created, they instantly extinguished that idea.

Bee Taoist's strength exceeded their expectations!

But what followed was not humiliation, but joy!

With such strength, the Star Sea Continent has hope!
"We implore Senior Bee to save the Star Sea Continent!"

At this moment, the eighteen super leaders and core members of the Star Sea Alliance standing at the top of the Star Sea Continent bowed to Qi Ping with utmost respect!
After he finished speaking, everyone stared intently at Qi Ping. They might have their own selfish motives, or they might value Qi Ping's character and even want to take a gamble with him. But when it came to protecting their homeland, they all had an unwavering resolve.

Before arriving here today, even though I knew that Bee Daoist was very strong, I still felt that Bee Daoist's chances of winning were only 20% or 30%, or even lower.

Bee Daoist's strength is extraordinary, but he is greatly limited outside the Azure Sky Domain. The cultivators, demons, and monsters of the Heavenly Dragon Continent are all like giants, unshakeable beings.

Even if these forces only send a small portion to attack here, can a single Bee Taoist really turn the tide?
One person's combat power is far too small to play a role in a battle involving millions of people!
But even with such a slim chance of victory, they still came!
Moreover, it seems they made the right bet; Bee Taoist's combat power is far more terrifying than previously anticipated!
They even felt that the strength Bee Taoist was currently displaying might only be a part of his true power!

"Save the Star Sea Continent?"

Qi Ping looked at the behavior of the people in front of him and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Just now, he activated the power of the Earth Immortal Druid and used the detection array to perceive all the subtle movements, Dao heart, and soul fluctuations of the people in order to determine whether they were lying.

This is why he insisted on setting the meeting place in the Azure Sky Domain and why he personally came. Only in this way could he ensure that no matter what these people were thinking or doing, they would not escape his notice.

Qi Ping is now basically certain that these are all from the bottom of his heart.

"There are basically no problems. We can choose to cooperate with these people. We can have Little Fairy Tiger do some calculations later as a guarantee," Qi Ping thought to himself.

"But why do you think I would agree to your request? If I remember correctly, you were all involved in surrounding the Azure Sky Domain and sending spies into the Azure Sky Domain, weren't you?" Qi Ping didn't agree immediately, but instead asked in return.

Faced with this tricky question, the eighteen leaders of the Star Sea Continent exchanged glances, and then one of the Void Refinement cultivators from Immortal Wind Valley stepped forward, walked to Qi Ping, and solemnly bowed:
"Senior Bee, on their behalf, I apologize for our previous rudeness!"

"Our previous actions were not entirely motivated by malice. As you know, resources are scarce on the Star Sea Continent, and even we, as high-level cultivators, are not immune to such temptations."

"I apologize again for this rude behavior. However, I am not doing this to evade responsibility, but to explain the reason, and I am willing to take any responsibility and make any compensation. As long as it is something that Bee-senpai has taken a liking to, and it is within our capabilities, we will do our best to make up for our mistake."

Upon hearing this, not only Lin Yue and Wang He, but even Qi Ping was surprised.

With such a sincere attitude, Qi Ping couldn't find any fault with it.

The venerable old man, with an air of otherworldly wisdom, bowed apologetically to Qi Ping once more and continued:

"Our reasons for wanting to join Bee-senpai's side this time are partly personal, but more importantly, we see hope for victory in Bee-senpai!"

At this point, the old man's voice suddenly became somewhat agitated.

"Before this, no matter how much we thought or how hard we tried, we were just lambs to the slaughter on the Tianlong Continent. So, naturally, we tried every means to obtain more resources for our cultivation path."

To have reached this point, which of them didn't possess the strongest talent and the most outstanding willpower and Dao heart? But due to the scarcity of resources, they can only stop at their current level!

"But after witnessing Senior Bee's prowess that day, and considering the fear that the Tianlong Continent held for Senior Bee, we realized that a hope for victory was right before our eyes!"

"However, it would be too unrealistic to merely talk about the hope of victory. We also see that if we ultimately win, will the Star Sea Continent be able to return to its former glory? We and our descendants can all benefit from this and get a glimpse of the Integration Realm or even the Great Ascension Realm!"

"Compared to the seemingly extraordinary resources given by the cultivators of the Tianlong Continent, fighting alongside Senior Bee is a far better path to immortality!"

As peak cultivators who knew many secrets, they became increasingly aware of the terrifying power of the Bee Daoist!
Furthermore, the fact that Bee Daoist possesses the most abundant fortune of the Star Sea Continent further proves that Bee Daoist may be the last chance for the Star Sea Continent to save itself.
If this gamble succeeds, the dream of achieving Mahayana integration may no longer be a pipe dream!
"Moreover, the most important person accompanying us is Senior Bee, the only Earth Immortal on the Star Sea Continent! We can't trust anyone else, but we're willing to take a gamble on Senior Bee's words!"

"In addition, I am willing to offer my soul core during the cooperation period to prove our sincerity in cooperating!"

Having said that, the old man with the air of an immortal unhesitatingly summoned his own soul essence and offered it before Qi Ping.
(End of this chapter)