The head master has a new female apprentice

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Yu Hengzi stared intently at the frame of the mirror, his divine sense surging wildly like a tidal wave, only to touch an empty void.

The figure that should have been trapped in the karmic fire has vanished without a trace!

Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi were taken aback, and almost simultaneously got up and rushed over to investigate.

But in the end, there was really nothing inside.

"Impossible, I just felt it!" Tian Shuzi said hurriedly.

Ling Xuzi's Adam's apple bobbed as he asked, "Could it be... that it has been completely refined?"

Every disciple of the Taiqing Sect possesses a soul lamp; if Zhou Qingzhen's soul were to dissipate, the other party would surely notice.

Thinking of the immense rage that Cao Zhengyang and the others might unleash upon learning the news, the three felt a chill run down their spines.

At that point, it will truly be a fight to the death!
Yu Hengzi's forehead veins bulged as he suppressed his panic: "Don't scare yourself! I haven't fully mastered this frame yet, maybe it's..."

Before he could finish speaking, he realized that his excuse was weak and unconvincing.

If it weren't for the complete refinement, how could Zhou Qing, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, suddenly disappear without a trace?

After all, he had experienced the power of this item since he obtained it.

There seemed to be an invisible flame inside, capable of burning the sea of ​​consciousness like a malignant tumor, until the primordial spirit shattered.

But he had been inside himself, and generally speaking, he should be able to hold out for an hour or two without any problem.

No, his own cultivation level is at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm, and his sea of ​​consciousness is much more vast than Zhou Qing's, which is why he was able to persist for so long.

But Zhou Qing's cultivation is far inferior to his; could it really have been refined?
The three looked at each other, the air seeming to freeze.

In the distance, countless disciples were hurriedly repairing the mountain gate. The shouts and the clanging of magical artifacts echoed through the air, and the sense of urgency made the three of them feel a sudden panic.

Yu Hengzi suddenly gritted his teeth, a fierce glint in his eyes: "I'll go in and take a look!"

He quickly formed hand seals, and with a thought, the runes on the surface of the glasses frame shone brightly, suddenly expanding to the height of a person.

The dark red light swirled like a vortex, and with a flash, he plunged into it without hesitation.

……

The moment Yu Hengzi stepped into the broken frame, before he could even use his divine sense to investigate, a chilling sense of crisis suddenly pressed down on him from above.

The moment he looked up, his pupils suddenly contracted.

Because he saw a gigantic blood phoenix approaching him, carrying a terrifying aura he had never felt before.

Wherever it went, dark cracks were torn open.

The entire space seemed to groan in despair, as if it were about to collapse.

"No, no, no—" Yu Hengzi's face was filled with despair, and his roar was drowned out by the roar of the inscription-level divine power.

……

Zhou Qing staggered, and his vision went black.

Without a second thought, he quickly channeled the stored spiritual energy from the golden flower, and his depleted meridians finally felt a little warm.

Then, he braced himself against the swaying body and looked expectantly at the fold.

This was a desperate gamble for him; it was truly a do-or-die situation.

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared from the fold of space, and Yu Hengzi's figure appeared.

He looked bewildered, as if he hadn't yet realized what was happening, then his pupils suddenly dilated, and his expression instantly turned to terror.

At last……

Zhou Qing didn't see the final expression, because three scarlet beams of light had already slammed into the folds and into him.

It's true that being lucky is worse than being early.

With a deafening roar, the karmic fire cage was immediately torn open with a crack about ten feet wide, and the light from the outside poured in directly through the crack.

Zhou Qing was overjoyed. He grabbed the storage bag that had fallen to the side, then transformed into a streak of light and sped out through the crack.

outside world!

Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi were staring anxiously at the frame, their palms sweating profusely.

They mustn't be refined, otherwise, they really can't imagine what kind of crazy retaliation the Taiqing Sect would take next.

Suddenly, the frame trembled violently, the runes on its surface flickered wildly, and a blinding golden light burst forth from it.

The two instinctively stepped back, and when the light faded, they saw a figure with wings and a golden body standing in front of them.

The three looked at each other, momentarily stunned.

Zhou Qing's eyes flashed like lightning as he quickly scanned his surroundings. After confirming that they were no longer on the battlefield outside the mountain gate, he grabbed the mirror frame that was floating beside him.

Then he raised his middle finger at the two of them: "That's it? It's nothing!"

Then, before the two could react, he flashed and sped off towards the damaged mountain gate at top speed.

"Stop him! Stop him!" Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi suddenly realized what was happening, their faces turning deathly pale.

They roared and chased after them, constantly mobilizing their disciples to block their path.

Although he didn't know what had happened, Zhou Qing absolutely couldn't escape at this moment.

Otherwise, if they lose this only bargaining chip, the Tianji Sect will be completely finished.

However, given their recent battle against eight opponents and the subsequent consumption of energy to maintain the frame, it was simply impossible for them to catch up with Zhou Qing, who was now using the "Emperor's Scripture".

And since this place was not far from the mountain gate, many disciples did not even realize what was happening.

After all, their attention was focused on what was ahead.

However, a few elders at the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm still heard the two Supreme Elders shouting at the top of their lungs.

Turning their heads, they saw a familiar golden-winged figure rapidly approaching. They immediately joined forces to summon the Star Chains in an attempt to intercept him.

Zhou Qing's eyes flashed with killing intent, and with a thought, the might of an emperor burst forth.

Many Nascent Soul cultivators trembled involuntarily, as if they were facing a supreme being.

Forget about intercepting them, at this moment I even had the urge to kneel down and worship them.

Zhou Qing accelerated again, directly ramming into the chains in front of him with brute force. Wherever his claws passed, the chains broke inch by inch.

"No!" Seeing that Zhou Qing was about to leave, Ling Xuzi behind him turned his magic weapon into a cold light that tore through the air and went straight for Zhou Qing's back.

Without turning his head, Zhou Qing swung his sword backhand, and the thunderous sword energy collided with the blue light, unleashing a deafening roar.

Using this recoil force, the flapping of its wings created a golden hurricane, accelerating it once again.

At this moment, some disciples of the Tianji Sect finally came to their senses and immediately rushed over with all sorts of magical treasures.

"Those who block my way shall die!" Zhou Qing's eyes were icy cold, and he showed no mercy at this moment. Wherever the lightning struck, flesh and blood flew everywhere, and screams echoed.

Then he plunged headlong into the sea of ​​people blocking his way and broke through...

Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi immediately stopped in their tracks, their faces filled with despair.

"It's over, it's completely over—"

……

Outside, disciples from both sects had already surrounded the Tianji Sect in layers, closely monitoring every move.

Lu Yaoyao stood at the very front of the crowd, constantly praying that her father would be safe and sound.

But just then, a figure suddenly shot out from below.

"Everyone, pay attention! Stop him immediately... huh?"

A hall master of the Taiqing Sect, who was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, was about to give an order when he suddenly froze.

Because the golden figure looked somewhat familiar, before he could react, Lu Yaoyao had already rushed down in delight.

"Dad——"

"Hmm?" The battlefield fell into an eerie silence, and countless disciples from both sects turned to look at Lu Yaoyao.

Zhou Qing, who had just escaped the tiger's jaws with all his might, stumbled and almost fell back down.

"Don't make trouble——"

At this moment, the hall master finally came to his senses, his face filled with ecstasy. He immediately rushed down with the other Nascent Soul Realm elders at top speed and stood behind Zhou Qing.

"Senior Brother Zhou, that's wonderful!" Lu Yaoyao, who rushed over, was already in tears. She grabbed Zhou Qing's sleeve, her voice choked with sobs.

The hall masters breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged wry smiles.

It seems they misheard; they should have called him "senior brother."

This person is getting old, and his hearing is failing.

"Little Sect Leader, retreat quickly, leave the rest to us!" Several hall masters leaned against Zhou Qing, their spiritual energy surging around them.

Facing the Tianji Sect disciples who were chasing after them like a tidal wave, they all snorted coldly. The pressure of the Nascent Soul Realm expert fell like a heavy hammer, and the entire airspace instantly froze.

The disciples of Tianji Sect suddenly stopped in their tracks, looking at each other with fear and hesitation in their eyes.

Then, he couldn't help but turn his gaze to his own Nascent Soul stage elders, hoping to get some instructions.

"Retreat immediately!" An elder of the Tianji Sect, filled with reluctance, gave the order, and the disciples of the Tianji Sect, as if granted a pardon, all turned around and changed direction.

Zhou Qing's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down at this moment.

That was incredibly close!
Soon, Cao Zhengyang and the others, who were still discussing rescue plans, rushed over with joy after hearing the news.

Before he could say anything, Zhou Qing hurriedly said, "I'm fine, I'm just exhausted. I'll be fine after a short rest. Yu Hengzi is dead, and I want the complete primordial spirits of the remaining two."

He wanted to understand more clearly about the ultimate weapon, the Infinite Karmic Fire Mirror.

Upon hearing that Yuhengzi was dead, Cao Zhengyang and the others froze on the spot, and the elders also gaped, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Yu Hengzi was a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator at the Great Perfection stage, from the same era as them, yet Zhou Qing actually killed him.
The four people from Qingyu Immortal Sect, including Yun Jing, were also shocked, and then stared at Zhou Qing with complicated expressions.

It seems that the Taiqing Sect is truly on the rise!
This is an inevitable trend, and no one can stop it!
Mo Xingjian, who was the first to react, was filled with pride and self-satisfaction.

Cao Zhengyang burst into a burst of laughter, gently patted Zhou Qing's shoulder, and looked at him with undisguised approval.

"Well done! Quickly recover your strength and leave the rest to us! From this day forward, the Eastern Region will no longer have the Tianji Sect!"

Before he finished speaking, Cao Zhengyang's spiritual power surged dramatically, and the pressure of a perfect Nascent Soul Realm expert swept across the entire area like a raging storm.

"Pass down the order! All troops, launch a general offensive!" Cao Zhengyang's voice boomed like thunder.

"Yes!" The crowd bowed excitedly.

In an instant, horns ripped through the sky, war drums boomed, and countless disciples, led by many Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation Realm cultivators, launched a direct charge towards the shattered Tianji Sect's mountain gate.

The disciples of Tianji Sect no longer had the courage to resist. They turned and fled, and many even laid down their weapons, their faces ashen, and chose to surrender. Lu Yaoyao and the two peak masters silently stayed by Zhou Qing's side to prevent the same thing from happening again.

……

Inside the flying boat's cabin!
Thanks to the advanced mental cultivation technique "Yin Yang Manual," Zhou Qing recovered about 70-80% of his spiritual power in less than five hours.

After checking Yu Hengzi's storage bag and confirming that the soul imprint inside had dissipated and that his divine sense could easily enter, he was finally completely relieved.

Indeed, back in the Sixth Forbidden Zone, a single wisp of Phoenix Dao Pattern was enough to repel the dried corpse of Master Kudi, who was once at the Great Perfection of the Spirit Severing Realm.

No matter how strong Yu Hengzi is, it is simply impossible for him to withstand three strands of Phoenix Dao patterns head-on.

"Logically, he shouldn't have come in, but his eyes seemed a little anxious. Could it be—"

A smile involuntarily crept onto Zhou Qing's lips.

It seems my talent skill, [Reduce Presence], has taken effect again; I guess it thinks I've been refined.

He wanted to come in and see what was going on, but instead it led to his demise.

"There are so many spirit stones!" Soon, Zhou Qing was surprised to find that there was a large pile of high-grade spirit stones in Yu Hengzi's storage bag.

A rough estimate puts it at no less than three thousand pieces, which would be equivalent to at least thirty top-grade spirit stones.

In addition, there were a total of fifteen jade boxes.

When Zhou Qing opened it, he found that it contained top-grade spirit stones.

This made him overjoyed again; he hadn't expected Yuhengzi to be so wealthy.

"Wait, what is this—"

When Zhou Qing glanced over casually, he noticed that in another corner, there was a pile of all sorts of small boxes.

Each one was covered with talismans.

Upon opening it, what came into view were two fire-attribute spirit stones, three water-attribute spirit stones, and two wood-attribute spirit stones.

Among the five elements of spiritual stones, three are directly represented.

Moreover, these three are precisely what he urgently needs right now.

The fire and water attributes are of great help to the water and fire flowers among the four-colored flowers.

Previously, when heading to the border, I traded these two kinds of Five Elements Spirit Stones with my second uncle. After refining them, two of the petals in the four-colored flower became much larger than the other two.

As for wood-attribute spirit stones, needless to say.

"I wonder if Tian Shuzi and Ling Xuzi still have any Five Elements Spirit Stones in their storage bags!" Zhou Qing said expectantly.

Then, suppressing his excitement, he continued opening the box.

Some are rare ores, some are high-grade pills, and some are magical treasures, tokens, array flags, and the like.

"This is... Sikong Yan's heart's blood!"

Looking at the essence blood sealed in the last box, Zhou Qing murmured to himself.

I'll have to keep this safe, just in case.

Soon after, after sorting through all the gains, Zhou Qing let out a long sigh of relief.

It can only be said that the harvest was exceptionally rich, a veritable windfall.

"Now, the last ten wood-attribute spirit stones I have left have been implanted into the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree. In another month, I will be able to comprehend the fourth Phoenix Dao Pattern."

"With the two newly acquired ones, I only need eight wood-attribute spirit stones to comprehend the fifth Phoenix Dao Pattern, unfold the Blood Curtain, and condense the [Blood Phoenix Calamity Crystal]."

Zhou Qing was excited. When the time came, reaching the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, or even the Perfection Realm, would only be a matter of time.

Furthermore, he himself obtained Master Kudi's "Subduing Demon Golden Bone" by using the Corpse-Touching Scroll, which was already very helpful in severing his own obsessions.

With the added boost from the Four Flowers Gathering at the Top, he might actually advance to the Spirit Slayer realm before he turns fifty.

What was once an unattainable realm now seemed within reach, filling him with longing and yearning.

Then, after looking at the three shadows outside the door, Zhou Qing excitedly took out the picture frame again.

Upon closer inspection, the excitement was still palpable.

Extreme weapons are a hundred times rarer than inscribed divine abilities. Although they are only fragments now, who knows, when the opportunity arises, they might be able to be pieced together completely.

Other experts at the Spirit Severing Realm might never have seen an inscription-level divine ability, let alone heard of an ultimate weapon, yet he, a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm, already possessed two such treasures.

"However, many people saw this frame when it trapped me. Although it's just a fragment and no one should be able to recognize it, for safety's sake, we still need to search the souls of those two people."

Zhou Qing pondered to himself.

After all, the Tianji Sect has a profound foundation, and perhaps some people do recognize it.

If they were to leave behind any further trouble for the Taiqing Sect before they died, and this were to be discovered by other powerful figures, the Taiqing Sect would face annihilation.

With that thought in mind, Zhou Qing resolutely pushed open the door and walked out.

"Senior Brother Zhou, how are you feeling now?" As soon as Lu Yaoyao saw Zhou Qing come out, she rushed over with a look of concern on her face.

Zhou Qing nodded slightly, then looked at the two peak masters who remained there and bowed respectfully.
"Uncle Tong, Uncle Sun, I'm alright now. I'd like to go out and take a look."

The two peak masters naturally agreed, but still repeatedly reminded Zhou Qing to be careful.

Then, the four of them walked out together.

When they entered Tianji Gate, the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder and blood.

Looking at those palaces, they are basically well preserved, unlike the scene when Cangyan Dao Palace attacked Qingyu Immortal Sect, where almost only broken walls and ruins remained.

After all, this sect war was almost a complete rout, especially after Yu Hengzi's death, the situation became even more one-sided.

Not long after, Zhou Qing saw Cao Zhengyang and the others forming a circle.

Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi were tightly bound by spiritual energy chains, their eyes unfocused and their faces filled with deep despair.

The adage "the victor is king, the loser is villain" is vividly demonstrated at this moment.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing felt relieved.

“Fellow Daoist Duanmu, for the sake of our past friendship, could you give us a chance? From our time, only a handful of us remain.”

Ling Xuzi looked at Duanmu Shu and the other eight people, his cloudy eyes filled with the desire to survive.

Duanmu Shu and the others had complicated expressions. Back then, as the younger generation of their respective sects, they often went out together for training and exchanged experiences.

But along the way, old friends have passed away one after another, like leaves falling in the wind!
Nowadays, only a handful of old fogies remain from their generation.

but--

They were never meant to be together again, and as for any so-called friendship, well...

When you joined forces with the Cangyan Dao Palace to try and destroy my Taiqing Sect's lineage, where was your so-called friendship?

"Sect Leader, don't worry about us, just do what needs to be done!" Duanmu Shu said to Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang nodded.

Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi immediately looked on in despair, and then turned to Cao Zhengyang.

"We are willing to offer the secret star map and elixir formula of Tianji Sect as a pledge of loyalty, only asking... only asking that we two be allowed to prolong our lives!" Ling Xuzi pleaded.

Tian Shuzi echoed, "We are aware of the secrets of many forces, and from now on we will serve them faithfully without any disloyalty!"

Cao Zhengyang looked down at the two of them and said coldly, "What you have said is of almost no value to me."

"Whether we kill you or search your souls, won't those things ultimately still be ours? Besides, I have no interest whatsoever in the secrets of other forces."

"I want to know a few things now. If you tell me the truth, I might be able to spare your lives."

Upon hearing this, the two hurriedly stepped forward, their voices trembling with flattery: "Please ask, Master, we will answer whatever we know!"

Cao Zhengyang looked at the two men's obsequious manner with disdain.

It is said that the older people get, the more afraid they are of death. Compared with Yun Jing and the other three back then, you are really too soft-boned.

Then, he glanced at Zhou Qing who had come over, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then turned his head, his gaze locking onto Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi like that of a hawk.

He demanded sternly, "Was it you who drove away that mummified corpse that repeatedly damaged our sect's mines and tortured our disciples?"

Ling Xuzi and Tian Shuzi exchanged a glance, their Adam's apples bobbing as they hesitated, unsure how to respond.

Three breaths later, Cao Zhengyang was already getting impatient, and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes.

"Since you're unwilling to talk, then don't blame me for being impolite!" Before Cao Zhengyang finished speaking, a flash of sword light appeared.

Before Ling Xuzi could react, his head was severed, and blood gushed out.

Immediately afterwards, Ling Xuzi's primordial spirit floated out in terror, but Cao Zhengyang casually waved his hand, and a chain of spiritual energy firmly bound him.

This sudden scene terrified Tian Shuzi, turning his face pale and causing his legs to buckle.

No, how can you just start fighting like that?

Trapped, Ling Xuzi was on the verge of tears. Even if it was meant to be a warning to others, why should he be the one to be the chicken?

Cao Zhengyang waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I'll just use soul searching directly to avoid trouble!"

"I'll say it!" the two shouted almost simultaneously.

You should know that once their souls are searched, they will be completely useless.

Cao Zhengyang snorted coldly, and with a sudden flick of his sleeve, the spiritual energy cage that had trapped Ling Xuzi flew towards Mo Xingjian like a streak of light.

"It is said that one should leave room for maneuver in doing things. I, the head of Tianji Sect, do not intend to sever its lineage, but we still need a leader to continue to guide it."

As he spoke, he looked at Tian Shuzi meaningfully, a chilling smile playing on his lips.

"Junior Brother Mo, please take him to the other side for questioning, so that we can compare his statements later."

"Whoever provides clues and information that are useful to the Taiqing Sect, we'll keep them—after all, it's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death."

Mo Xingjian understood immediately and led Ling Xuzi's cage and several peak masters to the other side.

Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao looked at Cao Zhengyang quietly, their hearts filled with nothing but admiration.

A swift and decisive approach, combining both kindness and severity!
Indeed, no one who can become the leader of a sect is simple, a fact that Zhou Qing had a deep understanding of since the Five Sects War.

Cao Zhengyang's seemingly simple divide-and-conquer strategy actually demonstrates a masterful grasp of human weaknesses.

This method of dismantling the enemy without firing a single shot is far more terrifying than direct combat.

After all, even if you search souls, some things are forbidden to be searched, and you might even suffer a backlash.

Especially those who practice divination.

(End of this chapter)