From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 624 Farewell to Tiandu, Sword Pointing at the Chaotic Continent

The Great World of Xuanhuang, the Great Li Dynasty
After the great calamity, Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue did not immediately return to the Yuhua Immortal Sect. Instead, they first returned to the Dali Dynasty to settle the Fang and Li families before returning to the Yuhua Sect.

When they returned to the Immortal Mountain of Ascension, even though they saw many scenes of decay and extinction along the way, the sight before them still shocked them deeply.

The once majestic Feathered Immortal Mountain, suspended high in the heavens, bathed in radiant light, teeming with cranes, and dotted with palaces resembling a fairyland, was now utterly dim. The countless array formations and runes that shrouded the mountain flickered and died, like candles in the wind. Most unbelievably, the Feathered Heavenly Palace, the symbol and core of the Feathered Sect, could no longer maintain its levitation and slowly plummeted from its vantage point, finally crashing onto the devastated earth below!

The once majestic Heavenly Palace, which once soared high in the sky and overlooked all living beings, now sits like a mortal palace on a ground full of cracks and scorched earth. Although the palace is still magnificent, it has lost its celestial aura and is like a divine dragon that has fallen into a swamp, full of desolation and sorrow.

On the sacred mountain, the light of many spiritual peaks dimmed, and the protective formations of many peaks were completely extinguished due to insufficient spiritual energy supply. The spiritual herbs and immortal flowers on the mountains withered at a visible speed. The disciples looked bewildered, their auras weak, and an atmosphere of despair permeated the air.

The world's downgrade and the sharp decline in the concentration of vital energy directly affected every cultivator. They could clearly feel that cultivation had become extremely difficult, and even the mana within their bodies was slowly being lost.

Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue concealed their presence, descending like two gentle breezes into the now-fallen Feathered Heaven Palace plaza. On the plaza, the white jade ground was cracked, and in some places, traces of battle and dried blood remained.

"Vice Sect Leader! Elder Fang!" Xu Wenyuan, Yuan Zhi, Su Muyu, and the others had been anxiously waiting there. Upon seeing the two return, they immediately came forward to greet them. Their faces showed relief at surviving a disaster, but even more so, a sense of bewilderment and helplessness.

"How is the situation?" Li Chengqian asked in a deep voice, his gaze sweeping over the dilapidated square and the distant mountains where spiritual energy was scarce.

Xu Wenyuan replied in a hoarse voice, "Reporting to the Vice Sect Leader, although the great calamity of the Divine Race has passed, our Feathered Ascension Sect has suffered heavy losses. Many inner disciples and true disciples have perished, and several elders have also been lost. Now... now the sect's spiritual veins are almost exhausted, and the cultivation resources such as Pure Yang Pills and Nascent Soul Pills in stock have been completely used up while supporting the mountain-protecting formation to resist the aftermath of the calamity. The most serious problem is that the quality of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has plummeted, and it is no longer suitable for cultivation..."

His words were filled with bitterness. The fall of the Feathered Heaven Palace was a huge psychological blow to all the disciples of the Feathered Gate, symbolizing the decline of the sect.

Just then, several powerful auras emanated from the depths of the Heavenly Palace. The phantoms of Feng Baiyu, the Three Saints of Feathered Ascension, and Hua Tiandu appeared one after another!

Feng Baiyu's face remained gentle, but his brows betrayed his weariness and solemnity. He looked at Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue, and when he sensed the deeper aura emanating from Li Chengqian, which he had deliberately maintained at the Realm King level, a hint of surprise and relief flashed in his eyes.

"Chengqian, Qingxue, you're back." Feng Baiyu's voice was calm, but tinged with a hint of heaviness. "It's good that you're back. You've both seen the current state of the sect."

Hua Tiandu stood beside Feng Baiyu. He too had benefited from the surge of the Xuanhuang Origin, breaking through to the Immortal Body, but his expression was extremely grim. He had painstakingly planned, even risking everything, only to end up gaining little from the Heavenly Martial Treasury and witnessing the sect's rapid decline. His gaze towards Li Chengqian turned filled with anger and resentment.

Li Chengqian obtained the Key of the Desolate God and seized the Heavenly Martial Treasury that should have belonged to him!
In the past, he would have definitely gone up and fought, but now, he doesn't dare!
Even though Li Chengqian deliberately suppressed his strength, his strength at the Realm King level was undeniable. Such strength was even comparable to that of the Three Ascension Saints. How could someone with an immortal body dare to question or confront him? Sun Xihua and Deng Ao were even more ashamed. They supported Hua Tiandu, hoping to gain more influence within the sect, but they never expected to be dealing with a tiger. The Taiyi Sect had set a trap in the Tianwu Fake Treasury, intending to wipe out the high-ranking members of the Ascension Sect. If the Divine Clan Calamity hadn't suddenly erupted, it would have been uncertain whether they could have returned.

Heaven have mercy, they are the ones among the Immortal Ascension Sects who most want to befriend the Taiyi Sect!
"Three Sages, Sect Leader, and Elders," Li Chengqian said calmly, bowing slightly. "Qingxue and I, while we were away, also sensed the dramatic changes in the world. I wonder what the sect's plans are for the future?"

Feng Baiyu exchanged a glance with the illusory figures of the Three Ascension Saints and slowly said, "The origin of the Xuanhuang Great World is damaged and is no longer suitable for high-level cultivators. After our decision, the Ascension Sect... must relocate to the Chaotic Continent."

"The Chaotic Continent?" Fang Qingxue frowned slightly.

“Indeed.” Feng Baiyu nodded. “Among all the realms, there are not many places that can truly support a celestial sect like the Feathered Ascension Sect. The Chaotic Continent is one of them. Moreover, Yao Guang has already established a foundation there. Our going there will be a good opportunity to help her unify the Chaotic Continent. Furthermore, the Chaotic Continent is not far from the Boundless Great World. The Boundless Star Palace and my Feathered Ascension Sect have a long-standing feud. During this great calamity of the God Clan, the Boundless Star Palace tried to take advantage of the chaos, and many experts among the God Clan perished. This is the perfect opportunity for us to seize their foundation and continue the lineage of my Feathered Ascension Sect. This is also the intention of the three sages.”

The illusory figures of the Three Ascended Saints exuded a majestic aura, indicating their agreement. This was the only viable way out at the moment; in the face of life and death, past grievances could be temporarily set aside.

Li Chengqian neither agreed nor disagreed, calmly stating, "Since it is a decision of the sect, we should naturally abide by it."

Feng Baiyu looked at Li Chengqian, then at Fang Qingxue beside him, whose aura was becoming increasingly unfathomable, and felt somewhat relieved. With these two exceptionally talented disciples remaining after such a calamity, the sect might still have hope for a future revival.

"The matter of relocation is complex and requires careful planning. Chengqian, Qingxue, you've just returned, go back to the peak to rest first, and then participate in the core meeting later to discuss the specific details," Feng Baiyu instructed.

Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue bowed in agreement, and amidst the complex gazes of the crowd, they turned and walked towards the outside of the now-fallen Feathered Heavenly Palace.

Behind them lay dilapidated palaces, mournful sacred mountains, and the lingering glow of an era's end.

Fang Qingxue gently grasped Li Chengqian's hand and transmitted her voice, "Cousin, are we really going to the Chaotic Continent with the sect?"

Li Chengqian grasped her hand again, looked up at the gray sky, and smiled, "Go, why not go? What I'm concerned about now is why Hua Tiandu, who colluded with the Taiyi Sect, was able to come back."

(End of this chapter)