Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Chapter 129 Shattering the Void, Stepping Through the Heavenly Gate

"Alright, I need to master all my powers as soon as possible; time is running out."

Xu Qing slowly released Ning Zhongze. There wasn't much time left, and even though his powerful true energy originated from the same source as Ning Zhongze's, he was still far away.

However, a sudden surge in skill level also requires time to master.

Ning Zhongze understood the importance of the matter and could not let her senior brother's efforts go to waste.

He then began to immerse himself in the cultivation of mastering and refining the seed of innate true energy.

Xu Qing slowly got up, opened the secret room, and walked out.

"Young Yue, what are you doing...?!"

Upon seeing Xu Qing's aged and weak appearance, Feng Qingyang's expression changed immediately. He stepped forward and placed his hand on Xu Qing's hand.

"You've lost all your power! Your innate true energy has dissipated?! What happened?!"

Feng Qingyang looked solemn. He had lost all his power, and even the seed of innate true qi was nowhere to be seen. This meant that Xu Qing's realm had fallen back to what it was seventy years ago, before he had become an innate grandmaster.

He has lost even the slightest bit of his power, making him even worse off than before when he was invincible.

Xu Qing remained calm, smiled nonchalantly, and said, "Uncle-Master, there's no need to be surprised. I simply passed on all my internal energy to Junior Sister."

Feng Qingyang withdrew his hand from Xu Qing's pulse, his expression moved, his eyes filled with confusion: "Why did you do that?"

"To enhance your junior sisters' skills, so that you will have more ability to handle difficulties after you go to the Upper Realm..."

Xu Qing said with a smile, while also explaining why he would abandon this body.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang's expression turned solemn: "You really are reckless. If it weren't for your strong physique, anyone else would have lost all their power and died in an instant."

Keep in mind that Xu Qing is over 170 years old; even the most skilled martial artists in the Jianghu wouldn't live to this age.

Once the power dissipates, so does the vitality.

Xu Qing smiled, not caring.

"You brat, tell me your secrets: how confident are you that you can ascend to the upper realm and forge your path without relying on the Void Shattering Technique?!"

Feng Qingyang stared at Xu Qing, still somewhat worried about Xu Qing's future.

"As for the chances, not by much, maybe 98%," Xu Qing said with a faint smile.

"Ninety-eight percent?!" Feng Qingyang's heart skipped a beat. Seeing Xu Qing's relaxed expression, he finally relaxed completely.

He could tell that the kid was absolutely confident.

"Since you are so confident, then I will say no more." Feng Qingyang nodded slightly.

Xu Qing was definitely the most talented person he had ever seen.

He really didn't want to see Xu Qing make any mistakes.

The Huashan Sect's current scale and strength are all thanks to Xu Qing.

Xu Qing understood Feng Qingyang's concerns. The two had a deep and profound friendship over the years, where they were both teacher and friend.

But he couldn't reveal too many secrets about himself.

These things can wait until we meet again in the future.

Over the next two days, everyone was making preparations and handing over matters concerning the sect.

The changes in Xu Qing were also noticed by Yue Lingshan, Linghu Chong, Lin Pingzhi and other disciples.

Upon learning that Xu Qing had passed on all his power to Ning Zhongze, all the disciples were deeply moved.

They were also worried about Xu Qing's condition.

But after Xu Qing explained, the disciples accepted the fact.

After all, things had come to this point, and no one could shake the master's resolve.

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And so, the day that was set for shattering the void soon arrived.

The summit of Mount Hua.

All the disciples of the Huashan Sect gathered at the top of the mountain. All the disciples knew that today was the day the founders of the Huashan Sect ascended to heaven.

This is a day worth recording.

After all, that involves shattering the void and ascending to the upper realm.

All the disciples of the Huashan Sect longed for it.

Ascending to the upper realm allows one to pursue immortality and thus become an immortal.

And no longer ordinary.

Xu Qing looked at his disciples Lin Pingzhi, Linghu Chong, Lu Dayou, and others and nodded in satisfaction. All of these personal disciples had reached the Innate Grandmaster realm.

"Once you're in the Upper Realm, you brothers must look after each other and stay united," Xu Qing instructed.

"Master, rest assured, we will definitely work together to carve out a place for ourselves in the Upper Realm and await your arrival!"

The disciples were ambitious and spirited, displaying the demeanor of grandmasters.

Xu Qing nodded, his gaze falling on Ning Zhongze with tenderness, and softly instructed, "Wait for me in the Upper Realm."

Ning Zhongze nodded slightly, her eyes filled with reluctance. "Uncle-Master, I'm entrusting everything to you." Finally, Xu Qing looked at Feng Qingyang.

"With me here, you can rest assured, kid."

Feng Qingyang nodded. He was the strongest in both cultivation and combat power, so he had the confidence to say these words.

Xu Qing nodded slightly, then stepped back, distancing herself from the crowd, and said, "Don't waste time, go."

Everyone nodded, and then they all unleashed their full power, shattering the surrounding void in an instant, completely unable to withstand the full force of so many innate grandmasters.

All the disciples of the Huashan Sect were utterly horrified, staring blankly at the shattered void.

This was the first time they had ever witnessed the void being blasted open.

But everyone present will remember this moment forever.

Simply because this scene was so shocking and impactful.

A powerful force of attraction surged forth from the shattered void, and a blazing light suddenly appeared, gradually forming a portal.

That is the Heavenly Gate, the gateway through which warriors who have broken through the void travel to the upper realm.

Feng Qingyang, Ning Zhongze, and the others slowly ascended into the air.

"Senior brother, you must come find us as soon as possible!"

"Father, we'll be waiting for you in the Upper Realm!"

"Master, take care!"

"Young Yue, don't keep this old man waiting!"

Everyone said goodbye.

Xu Qing looked up and watched as everyone gradually entered the Heavenly Gate.

"Don't worry, that day is not far away!"

Xu Qing's voice was calm, but it reached the ears of everyone who stepped into the Heavenly Gate.

Soon, Feng Qingyang and the others completely disappeared.

The shattering ended, and the Heavenly Gate slowly closed.

At that very moment, many disciples of the Huashan Sect suddenly used their lightness skills to seize this opportunity to enter the Heavenly Gate, head to the Upper Realm, and pursue immortality.

These people could not resist the temptation and were aroused by the shocking scene, which led them to take such actions.

Xu Qing did not stop him from doing so.

The Huashan Sect disciples who hadn't made a move were also surprised that so many people wanted to take a shortcut.

But the next moment, many Huashan disciples who tried to take a shortcut by stepping into the void were crushed by an irresistible force, their bodies exploding into clouds of blood mist that drifted across the sky.

All the Huashan Sect disciples who had not yet made a move were terrified.

Xu Qing's gaze was calm. The Huashan Sect had grown increasingly large over time, but it also had many disciples of varying quality.

These disciples who wanted to take the opportunity to enter the Heavenly Gate were all like this.

With such a mindset, losing their lives was their own choice.

This is also why Xu Qing remained unmoved.

He was the founder of the Huashan School, but he was not the caretaker of his disciples and followers.

Everyone has to pay the price for their decisions.

These disciples, crushed by the power of the void, were the price they had to pay for their excessive greed.

"Without reaching the Grandmaster level, it is impossible to shatter the void and activate the Heavenly Gate. You must all remember this, otherwise, this is what will happen to these people."

Xu Qing spoke softly, her voice reaching everyone's ears.

"This disciple will humbly follow the words of the Patriarch!"

All the disciples of the Huashan Sect suppressed their thoughts and said in unison.

"Go away."

Xu Qing waved his hand, signaling the crowd to disperse.

Only the current leader of the Huashan Sect remains in the same place.

"Cultivate diligently and strive to become a Grandmaster within a hundred years, otherwise you will hardly have this opportunity again," Xu Qing reminded him.

"Yes, Master, your disciple will certainly not disappoint you."

The current leader of the Huashan Sect was solemn and extremely respectful, keeping these words to himself.

"In that case, everything about the Huashan Sect is entrusted to you, and I am about to depart."

Xu Qing waved his sleeve, and before he finished speaking, he had vanished.

"Disciple respectfully bids farewell to the Ancestral Master!"

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PS: The Smiling, Proud Wanderer arc is finished.

(End of this chapter)