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Chapter 243: The Price of Killing a Qingxiao Sect Member!
Chapter 243: The Price of Killing a Qingxiao Sect Member!
At Taixu Mountain, in Pingyang City, the atmosphere had changed significantly after the opening of the Dharmakaya Grotto. The number of martial cultivators in the city had decreased drastically.
The once bustling Pingyang City had become much quieter, but the Qingyang Inn remained lively as ever.
Hundreds of tables were occupied by martial cultivators engaged in lively conversations.
At one table, several cultivators were discussing recent events that had taken place within Taixu Mountain.
"The martial cultivators who entered the Dharmakaya Grotto this time suffered a terrible fate!"
"Indeed, less than one-tenth of them managed to come out, while the rest perished inside."
"Could there be an incredibly deadly Death Array within that grotto?"
"No, no!"
"It's not an array that's deadly, but a God of Slaughter who entered!"
"Oh?"
The lively hall fell silent as everyone listened intently to the cultivators' discussion.
Unbothered by the attention, they continued, "The Bloodspring True Person of the Qingxiao Sect, who was close to achieving Half-step Dharmakaya, entered that grotto!"
"Almost all who entered that grotto, whether human or demon, were slaughtered by that person!"
Their words shocked the entire hall, leaving everyone stunned.
A cultivator even more powerful than a typical Half-step Dharmakaya had entered, and if he truly wanted to take action, none in the hall could have survived, as they acknowledged to themselves.
"Fortunately, I was at a distance and arrived late, or I might have perished in that grotto as well."
A cultivator sighed with relief.
"Did the Bloodspring True Person do this to prepare for achieving Dharmakaya?" someone asked.
"I heard that when the Bloodspring True Person unleashed his full power, the sky vault turned blood-red!" came the immediate response.
"Blood threads crisscrossed the heavens and earth, and he reaped lives like a massacre, absorbing blood essence to accumulate merit and prepare for his enlightenment!"
"Unfortunately..."
"What's unfortunate?"
"There's a being inside that grotto even more powerful than the Bloodspring True Person, who killed him!"
"Is this true?!"
"The Bloodspring True Person was the Qingxiao Sect's best hope for achieving Dharmakaya. Who dares to kill him?!"
"Rumor has it that a Golden Body suddenly appeared and swiftly slew him!"
"A Golden Body? Incense Vow Power? Which sect has such prowess to manifest such a powerful Golden Body?"
"The details aren't clear; after all, very few survived, and the various rumors and hearsay are hard to discern."
The hall fell silent for a moment after this statement.
If the Bloodspring True Person of the Qingxiao Sect had indeed perished in that grotto, it would mean trouble for Taixu Mountain for a long time.
With the strength of the three great immortal sects, a bloody storm might very well sweep through Taixu Mountain.
"I heard that deep within Taixu Mountain, a spiritual vein has revived."
The quiet inn suddenly echoed with another voice.
The atmosphere in the hall became lively once more.
"Absolutely! It's true!"
"Such news has been spreading for some time now!"
"However, whether the spiritual vein appears or not, it's a matter for the three great immortal sects of Wanxiang Mountain, and it doesn't concern us."
"Not necessarily. Taixu Mountain is located in the center of the Three Mountains and Five Lands. Perhaps beings from other realms will intervene, as this is a spiritual vein we're talking about!"
"Each additional spiritual vein almost guarantees the emergence of another Dharmakaya!"
"Amidst the chaos, we might be able to seize some opportunities for ourselves!"
"..."
The entire hall erupted in heated debates about the spiritual vein.
In a corner of the hall, a young figure in a black robe with gold patterns sat quietly, holding a teacup in one hand, his eyes gleaming with intensity.
Qin Zheng had achieved his breakthrough far away, several thousand li from Pingyang City, so the news hadn't reached here yet.
However, the topics these martial cultivators were discussing piqued his interest.
Spiritual Vein...
Those Half-step Dharmakaya demons had also mentioned it.
It seemed that deep within Taixu Mountain, a spiritual vein had indeed revived!
He had been too focused on killing those Half-step Dharmakaya demons, forgetting to ask about the spiritual vein.
For him, the Incense Vow Golden Body's path to enlightenment was just a detour.
His primary goal was still to achieve Dharmakaya with his original body!"
A spiritual vein is one of the most crucial elements in the path to enlightenment!"
Qin Zheng had initially planned to kill demons, extract their cores, and refine the spiritual energy within using the Virtue Scroll to aid his enlightenment.
But as his cultivation progressed, he found his need for spiritual energy increasing.
Satisfying the spiritual energy required for enlightenment through demon cores alone would be challenging.
Moreover, with his True Dragon Indestructible Body now perfected, his physical strength rivaled the Dharmakaya realm, and he no longer needed to hold back!
The Taixu Mountain spiritual vein was something he had to see for himself, and ideally, he'd seize it to prepare for his future enlightenment!
With this thought, Qin Zheng stood up and headed towards the innkeeper.
As he gradually approached, the innkeeper's expression became increasingly flustered, his face turning slightly pale.
Martial cultivators came and went in Pingyang City, one batch after another.
The cultivators in the hall did not recognize this man, but he certainly recognized them.
The actions of this man had truly startled everyone present that day.
Moreover, it was said that the Roaring Mountain Ancestor had pursued this man, killing his way into the Dharmakaya Grotto.
Now that this man had emerged, the Roaring Mountain Ancestor was nowhere to be seen, and there were even rumors that Roaring Mountain had been completely wiped out.
Hearing such news, he secretly harbored suspicions, but he dared not voice them.
Seeing his demeanor, some of the cultivators teased, "Why is Xu the innkeeper acting like this? Did your wife drain you dry last night?"
Upon hearing this, the nearby cultivators burst into laughter.
The innkeeper ignored them, his gaze filled with reverence and almost fawning as he looked at the figure approaching him.
"Sir, you..."
The other party stopped in front of him.
The innkeeper smiled obsequiously, about to say something flattering.
"Has that old man been here since then?"
At this moment, the other party spoke up.
His voice was calm, devoid of emotion, causing the innkeeper to pause in surprise.
"Huh?"
He asked, somewhat puzzled, but as he looked at the other person's face, he immediately realized who the old man in question was.
The innkeeper quickly shook his head and replied, "No, he hasn't returned since that day. He hasn't even been back once."
Qin Zheng nodded slightly.
One of the reasons he had returned to Pingyang City was to see if he could find that foolish old man.
That old man was once a proud member of the Human Race, unwilling to submit to the oppression of the Demon Race, and he desired to attain enlightenment. He should not have been subjected to such humiliation.
If possible, Qin Zheng wanted to take him away from Taixu Mountain and bring him back to Dajin to live out his remaining years in peace.
However, upon arriving, he scanned the area with his Primordial Soul but did not find the old man's figure.
So, he asked the innkeeper in front of him, and the response he received matched his own suspicions.
Although the old man's cultivation had been scattered, his physical body still possessed the foundation of a Half-step Dharmakaya, allowing him to move with astonishing speed.
Without special means, finding him in the vast expanse of Taixu Mountain would be incredibly challenging.
For now, he set aside this thought and asked his second question.
"There's a rumor that a spiritual vein has revived deep within Taixu Mountain. Do you know which direction it is in, innkeeper?"
This inn was a gathering place for all walks of life, and the innkeeper was likely to be well-informed.
Upon hearing his question, the innkeeper's pupils constricted slightly, instantly confirming his suspicions.
However, he refrained from saying more and instead took out a piece of paper, wrote down an address, and handed it to Qin Zheng.
Qin Zheng lowered his gaze and looked at the paper.
On it were several large characters.
'Three Ten Thousand Miles South of Pingyang City'
Qin Zheng nodded and said, "Thank you."
The innkeeper immediately waved his hands in a flustered manner and said respectfully, "Sir, you're too kind!"
Qin Zheng smiled lightly and was about to leave when he suddenly stopped, thought for a moment, and said to the innkeeper, "If you see that old man again, keep him here and take care of him. I'll come and take him away."
The innkeeper quickly nodded in agreement.
Qin Zheng took a step forward and left the inn.
His purpose here had been accomplished, and now he needed to go and see the site of the revived spiritual vein.
After Qin Zheng's figure disappeared, the cultivators in the inn looked at the innkeeper with curiosity and cautiously asked, "Xu the innkeeper, who was that person just now?"
Behind Qingyang Inn were several powerful forces, each led by a Half-step Dharmakaya, and there were even rumors of a connection to an Immortal Sect on one of the Wanxiang Mountains.
Ordinary cultivators could hardly attract such attention.
The innkeeper thought for a moment, shook his head, and indicated it was nothing.
It was always better to keep a low profile.
However, in the end, he couldn't hold back and said, "A Half-step Dharmakaya."
Only a Half-step Dharmakaya could kill another Half-step Dharmakaya!"
He turned and left the counter.
The hall of the inn immediately fell silent, and the atmosphere was so tense you could hear a pin drop.
The cultivators looked at each other in awe.
Fifteen li outside Pingyang City.
On that mountain gorge.
Several figures stood in the air, gazing down at the location of the spatial passage.
"Senior Brother Li, did Senior Brother Hu really perish in this grotto?"
One of them, with a relatively youthful face, looked at the eccentric youth in front and asked.
"The soul lantern has gone out, so it's natural that he's perished."
The eccentric youth spoke with a light tone, a slight smile on his lips.
The old man's death brought him joy.
"Then are we going to find the murderer and avenge Senior Brother Hu?"
The man asked again.
The eccentric youth nodded and said with a chilling killing intent, "Although I didn't like him, he was still a member of the Qingxiao Sect."
"Whoever dares to kill someone from our Qingxiao Sect will pay the price, no matter who they are!"
(End of Chapter)
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