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Chapter 318: The Decline of Qing Qiu (3000)
Chapter 318: The Decline of Qing Qiu (3000)
The Yamcha Divine Body stood three zhang tall, and even when seated in meditation, it towered like a lofty building.
It closed its eyes to rest.
It remained the most dazzling presence in the area.
However, on the opposite peak, two old foxes, with human bodies and beastly faces, played a game of chess calmly, completely disregarding the Golden Body across from them.
If the Golden Body Transformation Cultivator had come in person, it would have been fine.
But with only a single set of remains left, it was like a monkey wearing a crown.
Who cared?
Initially, they had only sent people to search for the whereabouts of the clan's elders, but unexpectedly, they learned the true situation of Da Qian from Radiant Light Cave.
Even a dying camel can still strut around arrogantly.
Nowadays, Qing Qiu, relying on its neutral status, had rested and recuperated for many years, and was no longer the weakling it once was, easily bullied by others.
Since they were shamelessly taking advantage of the situation, it was time to bring them down from their high pedestal.
Qing Qiu could also occupy that position.
The reason for the stalemate between the two sides was mainly due to the person standing in the middle.
Tang Yuan's reputation was immense, and both Qing Qiu and Da Qian acknowledged his status, but his face wasn't enough to control the situation.
The reason for this was that he represented Qing Feng Zhen Ren, who had arrived first.
Tang Yuan's words were equivalent to the decree of Qing Feng Zhen Ren.
"Calm down and wait, when my master arrives in person, he will naturally provide a reasonable explanation to both sides."
Tang Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, suspended in mid-air.
Blinding flames surrounded him, quietly dormant, yet no one dared to underestimate his strength.
A generation of heaven's pride, a strong and imposing figure.
As his words fell, he glanced at the Da Qian side and sighed inwardly.
Although there was a Golden Body Transformation Cultivator's remains nearby.
Barely managing to match the other side's momentum.
In reality, to those with true insight, it was like a declining family, where mediocre descendants were forced to carry their ancestor's ashes to maintain appearances, a pathetic and helpless sight.
Actually, according to Tang Yuan's thoughts, if Da Qian could humble itself and lower its stance, it might not be a bad thing.
They no longer had the strength to uphold their reputation.
In the tripartite alliance, they seemed out of place.
If Qing Qiu could join the Nine Provinces, there might be a chance for a resurgence... but by then, it might no longer be called Da Qian, yet at least their days would be slightly better.
Although Qing Qiu was considered a demon, they practiced human cultivation methods and learned human artifact refinement, making them no different from cultivators.
Moreover, with Wutong Mountain setting the rules, those foxes wouldn't dare to go too far.
This was also the intention of Tang Yuan's master.
After all, Da Qian was almost useless in the fight against the Thousand Demons Cave.
However, considering past relationships.
Da Qian's approval was still needed, after all, they were still allies.
But it seemed they were unwilling, as if waiting for something... could there be another helper?
"Greetings, Senior Brother Zhu."
Wu Dao'an held a golden pearl and approached the Yamcha Divine Body.
Only his realm could sustain the Golden Body remains for an extended period: "I find Wutong Mountain's actions ambiguous... should we discuss this with Tang Yuan again?"
"Continue waiting."
Zhu Jue didn't open his eyes, as he needed to conserve every bit of his foundation for the upcoming action.
As for communicating with Tang Yuan, aside from the fact that he and Da Qian weren't particularly familiar.
If they were to be strict, he wasn't exactly a disciple of Wutong Mountain, so what decisions could he make?
At this moment, he could only continue waiting.
First, for Qing Feng Zhen Ren, and second, for... Senior Brother Shen.
Da Qian was in decline, but it wasn't a case of a lack of successors; on the contrary, it was brimming with vitality. To show Qing Feng Zhen Ren Da Qian's potential, considering their alliance, he would try to buy them some time.
"Will he return?"
Wu Dao'an looked up at the sky.
"That depends on whether he knows about this matter."
A smile appeared on the Yamcha Divine Body's lips.
At the mountain's waist, six Upper Realm Primordial Grandmasters stood with their hands behind their backs, finally returning to Da Qian.
From the messages these grandmasters reported, Zhu Jue could sense the presence of Senior Brother Shen.
That person... had always cared about Da Qian.
"These thieving foxes, without us noticing, have become such a huge problem."
Wu Dao'an retracted his gaze and looked across.
He still remembered the Qing Qiu from the past, which only had a Golden Body Transformation Ancestor, and even then, it was just in the initial stage.
Over the years, that ancestor had broken through to the mid-stage of Golden Body Transformation and had cultivated two more Golden Body Transformation Cultivators, collectively known as the Three Ancestors of Qing Qiu.
Now, they had proactively come to pledge their allegiance, showing their sincerity.
Wutong Mountain was clearly tempted.
But who would still care about Da Qian's past contributions...
"Has the Ancestor awakened?"
"There's no problem with taking action."
The two stopped their conversation because the two fox demons had stood up, as if the game of chess had determined a winner.
"Tang Zhenren, don't worry, we just have something to say."
The slightly taller Qing Qiu Ancestor waved his hand and smiled at the Yamcha Divine Body: "Qing Qiu and Da Qian are both top-tier forces, and some friction is inevitable, but we are not the type to hold grudges."
"We only sought that thief out of momentary anger."
"If we can reconcile, the previous matters can be forgotten."
Zhu Jue opened his eyes, his voice as loud as a bell: "How do you propose we reconcile?"
Upon hearing this, the other Qing Qiu Ancestor smiled: "The Temple of Martial Arts remains the Temple of Martial Arts, and the Nine Provinces remain the Nine Provinces. It's just that within that temple, a statue of the Qing Qiu Ancestor should be erected, and you will rule the Nine Provinces while Qing Qiu governs the court. Each will fulfill their duties and serve Wutong Mountain together."
"Even Tang Yuan couldn't help but unconsciously shake his head at these words.
The fox demons were indeed cunning, effortlessly revealing Wutong Mountain's thoughts.
Just look at what they're saying.
Those stubborn donkeys from the Temple of Martial Arts, they're no match for these demons.
'He must have grown tired of cultivating the Primordial Chaos Dao and wants to experience the Yin Spirit.'
Zhu Jue sighed, feeling that these foxes were the most comfortable and fastest-rising among them.
They possess what the demons have, and they can do what the cultivators can.
In a few more years, Qingqiu might even consider replacing other forces.
But Zhu Jue didn't speak up to stir trouble between Qingqiu and Wutong Mountain. He calmed down, leaving only a calm and unperturbed statement, "Sit down."
Regardless, until Shen Shidi returns, he is the last dignity of Da Qian.
"..."
Tang Yuan looked on with appreciation, but unfortunately, he couldn't help them.
His only curiosity now was, who was Da Qian waiting for?
As if in response to Tang Yuan's thoughts, a sudden surge of purple-gold flames swept across the sky, and the falling fire rain illuminated the night like daytime.
Crimson demon clouds filled the skies.
The youth in the blue robe stood with his hands behind his back, gazing down at the mountains and rivers.
His gaze, along with the raging flames, fell upon the group of fox demons.
This familiar scene suddenly made Tang Yuan's heart skip a beat, "Ah?"
Before he could speak, the entire Li Prefecture Armament Sect was filled with clamorous voices.
"It's Zi Yan Zhenren!"
"Who?"
"The one who destroyed the Zheng family and killed the Azure Feathered Demon Sovereign! He's appeared again!"
Several Primordial Chaos Grandmasters from Da Qian were overjoyed.
Chen Zhong was even more astonished, never expecting Senior Shen to be involved in Da Qian's affairs.
Zhu Jue and Wu Daoan looked up at the sky together.
The figure was clearly the one they had been waiting for, but the rumors they heard didn't match at all.
How come the disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts seemed the most unfamiliar to them?
And why did Shen Shidi appear directly? Where was his Golden Body?
"How dare you!"
The Qingqiu Patriarch slapped the fire rain off his body in a flustered manner. Seeing the panicked expressions of the clan members behind him, he became even angrier and roared, "Who dares to be so disrespectful!"
In the heavens and earth, the crimson demon cloud captured everyone's attention.
The youth stared indifferently at the fox demons, his calm voice echoing in the skies.
"Da Qian, Shen Yi."
As his words landed, Zhu Jue and Wu Daoan's hearts finally settled. It seemed they hadn't mistaken the person, but he had gained new skills after his trip.
For a moment, the entire mountain range fell silent.
Chen Zhong and several Da Qian Grandmasters were stunned for a long time before finally realizing why the other party had treated them so kindly.
So, he was Da Qian's Zhenren.
"Da Qian..."
The Qingqiu Patriarch's heart skipped a beat. He had clearly sensed the Primordial Chaos Realm's aura from the youth, but such a grand display was not typical of an ordinary Grandmaster.
Thinking of this, he quickly turned to Tang Yuan, "Tang Zhenren, look at this person from Da Qian, so unrestrained and breaking all rules!"
What surprised him was that Tang Yuan acted as if he hadn't heard a word. He merely cupped his hands towards the sky, "Senior Brother Shen, it's been a long time."
What did that mean?
Was he trying to take sides?
The Qingqiu Patriarch's face was filled with uncertainty. Even the people on Da Qian's side began to feel their minds clouded.
Zhu Jue finally relaxed his tense aura and curiously asked, "Seems like Senior Brother Shen has quite a broad network."
"What are you paying attention to?" Wu Daoan opened his mouth in bewilderment, "Don't you find him completely unlike a Yin Spirit cultivator?"
"Seems like it." Zhu Jue nonchalantly raised his head.
With Shen Shidi's return, there's something to talk about.
"Something feels off."
Tang Yuan clasped his palms together, and suddenly, his heart skipped a beat.
The more he looked at Senior Brother Shen, the more familiar he seemed... Could it be?
The next moment, the purple-gold flames in the sky suddenly surged, transforming into nine rounds of Departing Fire Suns, and with a boom, they smashed towards the mountain peak!
This scene stunned everyone.
No matter which force they belonged to, no one had expected Shen Yi's sudden attack.
This included the three Xu family members standing on the flying vessel.
Xu Hongde looked at his sister in astonishment, and the Sixth Ancestor of the Xu family also stared wide-eyed.
They had planned to use this incident to gauge the truthfulness of Shen Yi's previous promise, but suddenly, they were attacking.
"It's just a habit... It's fine once you get used to it." Xu Wanwen touched her forehead, then drew her long sword and rushed towards the mountain below.
When you can fight, talk less.
Under the erosion of the nine rounds of Departing Fire Suns, even the mountain peak was melting, let alone the numerous fox demons above it, who were suffering greatly.
For a moment, they fled in all directions.
The two Qingqiu Patriarchs' eyes narrowed, and in a fit of rage, they took out the array disk.
Using the array to block the Departing Fire.
"Oh?" Xu Hongde became spirited, "Seems like they have some skills..."
The Sixth Ancestor of the Xu family nodded in agreement, but before he could say more, a figure suddenly swept across the sky.
A whip leg struck out.
Crack!
The large curtain made of green light shattered like fragile glass.
It fell like a meteor.
Shen Yi hung in the sky, his long robe fluttering.
Below him, the two Qingqiu Patriarchs held the array disk, already confused.
(End of Chapter)
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