The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 291 Uncle Ba, you don't understand that captivating sense of conquest (6k)

Cao Zhengyang, who had been waiting outside, strode in after seeing Fu Kui off, his face showing a hint of pride.

"Take it! If you need anything in the future, just tell your senior uncle. Our Taiqing Sect would never haggle over spirit stones with others!"

Before he finished speaking, a storage bag was accurately tossed into Zhou Qing's hand, and then he turned and left with an arrogant expression.

Zhou Qing caught it instinctively, and the moment he opened it, his pupils contracted sharply.

There are a total of twenty-eight elemental spirit stones inside, including seven wood-attribute stones, six fire-attribute stones, six water-attribute stones, and the rest earth-attribute spirit stones.

More than two months ago, his master mentioned to him that the headmaster had issued an ultimatum to those sects that had once been affiliated with the Tianji Sect, demanding protection in exchange for spirit stones and settling old scores later.

But he never expected that those insignificant little sects would be so wealthy.

Watching the departing figure of the headmaster, Zhou Qing's eyes welled up with tears.

He then bowed solemnly and murmured to himself, "It is my greatest blessing to be able to enter the Taiqing Sect in this life."

……

To be on the safe side, Zhou Qing fed all twelve wood-attribute spirit stones to the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree.

After carefully screening the restrictions left by the senior Xuan Qingzi, they quickly finalized a three-color restriction called "Zhou Tian Xing Dou Da Zhen".

The magnificent protective array of Tianji Sect is still vivid in his mind. Although he is now a third-level array master and the gatekeeper, he has just condensed three thousand spirit seals.

But he wanted to challenge his limits and see if he could successfully refine it.

If one can successfully refine this three-colored restriction, one can not only repay the sect's kindness, but also give the existing two-colored magic array to the Azure Feather Immortal Sect, which would be icing on the cake.

At that time, the Taiqing Sect, Tianji Sect, and Qingyu Immortal Sect will stand as a three-way balance of power, and with the help of the interconnected teleportation array, they will be able to gain a foothold in the Eastern Region.

In a sense, this can be considered as having three burrows.

Afterwards, Zhou Qing found his senior apprentice and master and listed out his ideas and the materials he needed.

The two looked at the list, their eyes filled with relief and support.

"Nearly half of these materials are in the Tianji Sect's warehouse. I'll personally go to the Wanxiang Auction House to get the rest!" Cao Zhengyang said confidently as he scanned the list.

Mo Xingjian felt a little sorry for him, after all, the last time he refined the two-color magic array, the fourth brother hadn't had much rest for a whole year.

The difficulty of crafting this three-colored magic array is now several times greater than before, and the slightest carelessness could damage its very foundation.

Zhou Qing laughed heartily, his eyes full of confidence: "I am, after all, the fourth third-level array master in our fourth-level cultivation country. I work hard to cultivate arrays so that I can hold up the sky for the sect at critical moments, right?"

The two were filled with pride after hearing this.

Afterwards, Zhou Qing mentioned Shen Yunzhou's needs to his senior apprentice.

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengyang's expression immediately turned serious: "We'll discuss this matter again after I return from Lingyun Prefecture."

"We have just taken over the Tianji Sect, and many disciples are outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, and some are even secretly colluding with other forces, intending to launch a rebellion."

"Moreover, six of your senior uncles were left there to suppress the situation, which has somewhat dispersed your forces. In addition, Sikong Yan is restless due to the restraint of the Heart Blood. If he provokes the Golden Thunder Sect now, I am afraid that he will be attacked from both sides and the situation will be difficult to control."

After a moment of contemplation, Zhou Qing took out all the top-grade spirit stones that Cao Zhengyang had given him on the two separate occasions.

"The Three-Colored Sect-Protecting Array is already top-tier in the Holy Martial Dynasty. The materials required are all rare and priceless items, so the expenses must be staggering."

"Uncle-Master, please don't refuse. Besides the wood-attribute spirit stones, I've kept a few fire-attribute and water-attribute ones for myself. The sect needs the rest more right now."

"Once the two seniors, Lu Yuanzhi and Lu Yuanjiu, who are at the Spirit Severing Realm, take over, the sect's expenses will only increase. You must accept these spirit stones."

Looking into Zhou Qing's sincere eyes, Cao Zhengyang opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Then she looked at Mo Xingjian with envy.

You've really taken on a good apprentice.

With such outstanding successors, the Taiqing Sect is passing on its torch and has a promising future.

He finally sighed and accepted the spirit stones, because the sect really didn't have many spirit stones left.

Furthermore, there are still many things to be done regarding rewards and punishments.

"By the way, after Fairy Xuanyou took the pill you gave her, the poison from the 'Sealing Spirit Forbidden Technique' has been cured."

"She is currently nourishing her vital essence with a large amount of elixirs and medicines, and she will be fully recovered in another month or two. At that time, she will probably have to personally visit with generous gifts to express her gratitude."

Soon, Cao Zhengyang suddenly thought of something and spoke up.

Zhou Qing smiled calmly, without feeling much in his heart.

"Alright, I'll start preparing now. Oh, and you should start preparing for Nannan's matter as soon as possible!"

Before leaving, Cao Zhengyang gave Mo Xingjian some instructions.

Mo Xingjian nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I'll get started on the arrangements right away and come up with a comprehensive plan as soon as possible."

Zhou Qing sighed inwardly when he mentioned Nannan.

I have no idea what that madman is thinking.

He hasn't been seen online in the Divine Ruins Heavenly Palace for the past few months, and there's also no one knows where Lin Jin in white has gone.

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Qing told Shen Yunzhou about the headmaster's idea, which Shen Yunzhou understood and was not in a hurry to do so.

He also planned to go to that Gobi Desert again. Although Lei Wuji had detonated the entire cave, there might still be some corpse fluid left behind.

Thus, a little over a month later, the ancient tea tree of Wudao once again exuded that refreshing and ethereal fragrance.

Zhou Qing gazed at the shimmering light emanating from the tea trees, unable to conceal the anticipation and nervousness in his eyes.

"I hope everything goes well!" he murmured softly, then resumed his seclusion.

……

Two months later!

Outside the Taiqing Gate!

Seven figures arrived, their expressions complex as they looked at the majestic mountain gate before them.

The leading fairy, Xuan You, stood tall and straight. Although she had recovered her vitality, she could not hide her full head of silver hair and the deep wrinkles on her face.

Although the poison of the "Sealing Spirit Forbidden Technique" has been cured, the traces of time's erosion can never be erased.

The four Supreme Elders, including Yun Jing, who were traveling with him, looked at the prosperous Taiqing Sect before them and felt a mix of emotions.

Both being among the five major sects of the Eastern Region, one is like the rising sun, while the other is like the setting sun.

Thinking of this, Yun Jing couldn't help but look at Zhu He and Yuan Ya, whom she had brought with her.

Although the former had grasped the essence and entered the Nascent Soul stage, his personality was aloof and taciturn, making him unsuitable for the position of leader.

The latter is only at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. Because he is a foundational cultivator built on earth veins, he probably won't even be able to break through to the Divine Transformation realm in the future.

However, she has a complicated relationship with Zhou Qing, especially since Ji Xuan's physical body was destroyed by Zhou Qing and he even possessed her body.

There must be resentment and unwillingness in his heart.

If she is chosen as the next sect leader, she will definitely receive a lot of care from the Taiqing Sect, which will bring her great benefits.

However, a sect leader at the Nascent Soul stage might find it difficult to command respect, and might even be less effective than the leaders of some smaller sects, leaving the disciples feeling insecure.

So now we're truly in a dilemma!

"Have the gifts been prepared?" Fairy Xuanyou turned slightly to the side, her voice steady.

Zhu He and Yuan Ya quickly stepped forward and replied in unison, "Ready!"

Fairy Xuanyou nodded and bowed deeply towards the mountain gate's barrier: "Xuanyou of the Azure Feather Immortal Sect has come to pay respects to Young Master Zhou Qing!"

Two-colored ripples appeared on the barrier, and Wu Zhu stepped out with his hands behind his back. Seeing the respectful manner of everyone, he straightened his chest and said, "So it is Sect Master Xuanyou. Please wait a moment, and I will go in to inform him."

After saying that, he went back to lie on the bamboo chair, picked up his teacup and took a leisurely sip.

The other disciples stationed there also snorted coldly, their eyes full of mockery.

Where did that arrogance of yours when you kidnapped my sect's young leader go?
Do you know what the saying "thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river" means?

It wasn't until sunset that Wu Zhu leisurely informed Mo Xingjian.

Currently, Senior Brother Gao Xuan is still in seclusion, the Sect Leader is far away in Lingyun Prefecture, the six Peak Masters are guarding Tianji Sect, the eight Supreme Elders are watching over Tian Shuzi and Ling Xuzi, and there is even that dried corpse.

The entire Taiqing Sect's affairs once again fell on Mo Xingjian's shoulders.

The fact that the Qingyu Immortal Sect members were deliberately left waiting was an instruction given by the sect leader before his departure.

Not long after, Mo Xingjian arrived late, stepping out of the mountain gate with a beaming smile: "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xuanyou, on your rebirth!"

Fairy Xuanyou hurriedly returned the greeting, her tone sincere: "I am deeply grateful to young friend Zhou for saving my life. I have come here in person to express my gratitude."

“My fourth son is still in seclusion and I’m afraid he won’t be able to greet you personally. Please come inside and rest first,” Mo Xingjian gestured.

Fairy Xuanyou said respectfully, "Young Sect Leader's cultivation is of utmost importance, how dare we disturb you? It is already an honor to be welcomed by Peak Master Mo."

After saying that, everyone followed Mo Xingjian into the mountain gate.

……

Meanwhile, inside the quiet room!

Zhou Qing's body was covered in a bloody light that rose and fell like the tide. Within his sea of ​​consciousness, a huge blood phoenix raised its head and cried out amidst the surging blood flames.

The five scarlet feathers on its chest trembled violently, intertwining with each other as if they were alive, and the viscous blood beads seeping from the tips of the feathers wove into strange runes in the air.

The moment the runes took shape, his sea of ​​consciousness trembled violently, and the flames around the Blood Phoenix soared into the sky, transforming into a blood-red pillar of light that pierced through the dome.

Around the Blood Phoenix was a world shrouded in an endless blood curtain, a strange world woven from countless Dao patterns.

Zhou Qing slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with ecstatic joy.

With a thought, a pair of enormous phantom blood wings suddenly appeared behind him.

Its wings were wrapped in scarlet runes, each line emitting blood-red mist. Though it was just a phantom, its power was astonishing.

With a slight thought, Zhou Qing's blood wings flapped, and the air instantly emitted a piercing tearing sound, with several scarlet cracks appearing in the void.

"This is the Bloodwing Phantom? It's truly imposing!" Zhou Qing muttered to himself.

"As long as you kill enemies within its range, they will automatically condense [Blood Phoenix Calamity Crystal] under its influence."

"This Tribulation Crystal contains the purest blood and spiritual power of the deceased. Refining it has no side effects, and it is exactly the kind of spiritual power that my Four Flowers Gathering at the Top requires!"

"I will rely on it to break through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, the Great Perfection Realm, and even the Spirit Severing Realm in the future. This is the terrifying power of an inscription-level divine ability!"

As Zhou Qing's thoughts subsided, the strange phenomena within his sea of ​​consciousness gradually calmed down.

Looking at the ancient tea tree of Wudao that had fallen silent again, Zhou Qing sighed softly.

This time, it was thanks to the placement of twelve top-grade wood-attribute spirit stones that the fifth strand of Phoenix Dao pattern could have been fully condensed.

This time, it took two whole months to gain this understanding, twenty days longer than the last time.

"To comprehend the sixth Dao pattern, it will probably require at least fifteen, or even twenty, wood-attribute spirit stones, and the time will increase to three months!"

Zhou Qing clicked his tongue in amazement: "No wonder Second Uncle said that it is already an incredible opportunity for a person to encounter and master one inscription-level divine ability in their lifetime." "I almost cheated to cultivate to the fifth level. It would be impossible for others to achieve this."

Zhou Qing couldn't help but think of Shen Hanyi, wondering how her cultivation was progressing.

Given her aptitude, it would probably be difficult for her to cultivate inscription-level divine abilities through conventional methods.

It seems I'll have to find an opportunity later to persuade her to seek another cultivation method.

After putting away the ancient tea tree, Zhou Qing stepped out of the quiet room and took a deep breath of fresh air.

But the joy that had just begun was quickly replaced by worry: "Now everything is ready, except for the final push. But where can I find a large number of enemies to condense the Blood Phoenix Tribulation Crystal?"

Looking at the distant, misty mountain peaks, he couldn't help but feel worried.

Now, five phoenix patterns have been formed, and the resulting blood wing phantom only extends for fifty feet.

The key to condensing the [Blood Phoenix Calamity Crystal] lies in the fact that the deceased must contain abundant essence and blood.

In other words, the target must be cultivators with higher cultivation levels, and there must be a sufficient number of them, otherwise it is impossible to extract the Tribulation Crystal.

“But I can’t just go around slaughtering people for no reason, can I? That would make me a demon.” Zhou Qing shook his head with a wry smile.

This is somewhat similar to the process of scavenging ignored points.

The only difference is that the tense and exciting environment has been replaced by cultivators who are eyeing him covetously.

"The only way is to try going to those unintelligent demonic beasts first!" Zhou Qing's eyes flashed.

However, inscription-level divine abilities are quite sensitive and must not be easily revealed.

Thinking of this, he quickly took out a map and examined it carefully, his gaze finally settling on the Endless Beast Mountain on the border.

"The monsters there are wild and numerous. I've wandered around there several times, so I'm roughly familiar with the terrain!"

Since the death of the Spider King, only the three Demon Kings – the Flood Dragon King, the Bell Beast, and the Weilun Demon – remain to guard that vast area.

"The current situation between the Golden Thunder Sect and the Azure Flame Dao Palace is unclear. In addition, the upcoming three-color sect-protecting formation will require even more spiritual power and mental strength."

"Therefore, I must reach the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm as soon as possible, no matter what. At that time, I, Zhou, will be the number one person below the Spirit Severing Realm!"

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing's aura surged, his clothes fluttered, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"Get ready, then board my beloved little flying boat and head to the border!"

……

call out!
On an island outside the border, two figures streaked across the sky and fell heavily.

One person may appear gentle and refined, but he harbors a hidden sharpness.

The other person was hunched over, with white hair and a dark cloak covering half of his face, which was covered with strange patterns.

As spiritual energy flows, the patterns meander and move beneath the skin like living things.

The old man swept his gaze across the island with a sinister look, then suddenly released a terrifying divine sense of the late-stage Spirit Severing Realm, which swept across the entire island like a tidal wave.

A moment later, he frowned and snorted coldly, "This is the island you were talking about? It looks quite ordinary to me!"

Yan Sen smiled and said, "Uncle, that's precisely its mystery."

"If my nephew hadn't secretly followed Han Yi back then, we would never have discovered that this place actually hides a strange secret realm that even those at the Spirit Severing Realm could not detect."

Yan Weiyi shook his head helplessly, his eyes full of disappointment: "Secretly following him? You're being ridiculous! Is it worth it for Shen Hanyi?"

"Our Yan family is one of the top three super families among the eight great families of Nanhuang Prefecture. What kind of woman can't you have?"

Yan Sen's eyes flashed with a hint of obsession, as if he were infatuated, and he said, "Uncle Ba, you don't understand the sense of conquest that arises when you are ignored and rejected."

He licked his lips, his eyes filled with twisted desire.

"Being able to personally tear apart the cold and aloof facade of a beauty like Shen Hanyi would give me a tremendous sense of satisfaction."

Yan Weiyi waved his hand impatiently: "Fine, I don't understand or want to understand the tricks you young people play. Go and see the place."

Afterwards, Yan Sen led his eighth uncle to the lake in the very center of the island.

"Uncle, please wait a moment—"

After Yan Sen finished speaking, he suddenly tapped his fingers in the air, and six dark purple streams of light shot out from his fingertips and disappeared into the bottom of the lake.

The next moment, the originally calm lake surface was suddenly covered with layers of light, and was pulled into the whirlpool, forming a huge whirlpool.

Immediately afterwards, a thick, six-colored beam of light shot into the sky from the center of the vortex.

The colors intertwined, dazzling and soaring into the sky, exuding a breathtaking and majestic aura.

In addition, in one corner of the magic circle, the phantom of an old man slowly emerged.

However, its body is semi-transparent, appearing and disappearing under the reflection of six-colored light, as if it might vanish at any moment.

Upon seeing this, Yan Weiyi's pupils shrank, and his wrinkled face flushed red with excitement.

"A six-colored magic array! It's actually a six-colored magic array! Look, there seems to be a hidden world inside, and it looks like a living creature flashed by. This really is a secret realm!"

Yan Weiyi couldn't help but shout.

Yan Sen was also breathing rapidly, extremely excited.

He had followed Shen Hanyi there, but when he saw that she was unable to undo the six-colored magic array, he had no choice but to leave helplessly.

He then tried to break the formation with brute force, but unexpectedly sealed it permanently.

He thought he had done it without anyone noticing, but when it was Shen Hanyi's turn to undo it, she was injured by the backlash of the formation.

Needless to say, he was chased by her for a whole day, and it was only with great difficulty that he managed to shake her off.

When he returned later, the place was completely silent; the other party must have left in frustration.

But after being back for so long, the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, as if he had overlooked something.

Sure enough, Shen Hanyi returned with a pale face, and a few days later, Shen Yunzhou appeared, lively and energetic.

Clearly, she had successfully brought back the second Transformation Elixir.

After much thought, this is probably the only place.

After much thought, he became certain that Shen Hanyi must have found another way to enter the secret realm.

He originally planned to come back and investigate sooner, but he was tied up with family matters and it has been delayed until now.

Before leaving, after much deliberation, he decided to tell his eighth uncle the secret.

This is not only because Uncle Ba and Father are brothers, but more importantly, Uncle Ba, as a late-stage Spirit Slaying Realm expert, has comprehended a full 30,000 spirit seals, and is only 20,000 short of becoming a level 5 formation master.

With Uncle Ba's help, the success rate of entering the secret realm will definitely increase significantly.

Unfortunately, my father is in seclusion and cannot come along. This matter is too important, so to prevent the news from leaking, I can only tell my eighth uncle in secret.

Just as he activated the magic array, he was still on edge, ready to face the backlash from the array at any moment.

Surprisingly, nothing happened.

Moreover, the feeling this formation gave him was completely different from when he was permanently sealed last time.

"She definitely got in!" Yan Sen was certain in his heart.

Yan Weiyi was equally anxious and asked impatiently, "Quick, quick, where's the key? How do we get in?"

Yan Sen then came to his senses and said helplessly, "I don't have a key. I brought you here to help me find a solution."

"I'll find a way? Do you think your Uncle Eight is some legendary six-color array master? Besides, this array looks extremely ancient, and the spirit patterns inside are probably extremely rare."

Yan Weiyi said irritably.

Yan Sen's lips twitched violently a few times.

What is the point of bringing you here?
Are they just going to take all the spoils without putting in any effort?

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Seeing that Yan Sen stopped speaking, Yan Weiyi immediately took out more than a dozen array flags and began to set them up.

Seeing this, Yan Sen quickly stepped forward to stop him, saying, "Uncle, you mustn't! Not only can brute force not break this formation, but it may also completely seal it off. I've already tried it before."

Yan Weiyi had no choice but to put away the array flags again, pacing back and forth anxiously: "What can we do? We're just watching a little-developed secret realm right in front of us, like a golden mountain locked behind an iron gate, and we can only stare helplessly?"

Yan Sen smiled and said, "Uncle Ba is already considered to be at the pinnacle of the fourth-level array master field. Even I, your nephew, only entered this field by following you. Why don't you give it a try first?"

After hearing this, Yan Weiyi could only nod and slowly step forward.

He stretched out his withered fingers and tapped them in the air. Runes formed from spiritual energy floated toward the magic array, attempting to resonate with the spiritual patterns within it.

His cloudy eyes were fixed on the flowing six-colored light, and he muttered incantations. The veins on his forehead throbbed as spiritual energy was injected.

Yan Sen, on the other hand, frowned and looked thoughtful.

Shen Hanyi has only just condensed 10,000 spirit seals, while I have 2,000 more than her.

What happened after she chased him away?
Even Uncle Eight is having a hard time making progress in this battle, so how did she manage to do it?
etc--

Soon, he thought of the two figures that Shen Hanyi had brought with her—Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao.

I initially thought they were Shen Hanyi's apprentices, but their conversation—one calling her "sister" and the other "senior"—clearly indicated they weren't.

So, what is the purpose of these two people in such a confidential place?
Or perhaps, after Shen Hanyi left, she went to find them?
Could it be that--

Yan Sen's eyes narrowed, a sinister yet excited glint flashing within them.

Meanwhile, not far away, the Demon Emperor Qinluo Beast poked its head out of the water, its scarlet vertical pupils filled with wild joy.

"I knew it, I knew there was a great secret here, the six-colored magic array, that silver-haired woman, and the Peng Emperor, and now two strangers have arrived."

It shook its scales and lowered its voice, saying, "However, I must wait for the right opportunity. The aura of these two is too terrifying. They could probably crush me with a single finger. I don't want to follow in the footsteps of the Spider King."

After talking to itself, the bell-shaped beast silently submerged back into the water.

……

Taiqing Gate!
When Mo Xingjian learned that Zhou Qing had emerged from seclusion, he came over with a smile and teased, "You little rascal, were you deliberately avoiding him?"

Zhou Qing looked bewildered: "Hide from whom? What happened?"

“Yesterday, Fairy Xuanyou led a group of people and brought generous gifts to thank you for saving my life.” Mo Xingjian said with a helpless smile, “It just so happened that you were in seclusion, so they exchanged a few pleasantries and left.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of anticipation flashed in Zhou Qing's eyes: "Are there any wood-attribute spirit stones in the gift?"

“Not a single one.” Mo Xingjian shook his head.

Zhou Qing sighed with feigned regret: "Then this gift is not sincere enough. By the way, Master, I plan to go to the border again in a few days, and while I'm there, I'll stop by Haomiao Prefecture to inquire about Second Senior Sister."

Mo Xingjian did not stop Zhou Qing from going out, after all, the child had his own path to walk.

But when it came to the second daughter, he was genuinely a little worried.

(End of this chapter)