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Chapter 318: The Decline of Qingqiu
Chapter 318: The Decline of Qingqiu
The Yaksha Dharma Image stood three zhang tall, and even seated in a meditative posture, it loomed like a towering building.
Its eyes were closed as it gathered its spiritual energy.
It remained the most dazzling presence in the field.
However, on the opposite peak, two old fox-demons, with human bodies and beast faces, played a game of chess calmly, completely disregarding the golden-bodied relic.
If that Nascent Soul stage Golden Core ancestor had come in person, it would have been a different matter.
But all that remained was a mere remnant, an empty shell.
Who would care about that?
The original intention was simply to send people to search for the whereabouts of the clan's elders, but they had accidentally learned the truth about the Great Qian from Xuanguang Cave.
A skinny camel still trying to act mighty.
Nowadays, Qingqiu, relying on its neutral status, had been recuperating and growing stronger over the years and was no longer the pushover it once was, bullied by others.
Since they were given a chance but refused to back down, then it was time to come down from their high pedestal.
Qingqiu could take that position too.
The reason for the stalemate between the two sides was mainly due to the person standing in the middle.
Tang Yuan had a formidable reputation, and whether it was Qingqiu or Great Qian, both acknowledged his status. However, his face wasn't enough to control the situation.
The underlying reason was that he represented Qingfeng Zhenren, who had arrived a step earlier.
Tang Yuan's words were equivalent to the edict of Qingfeng Zhenren.
"Everyone, please remain calm. Wait until my master arrives in person, and he will naturally give both sides a reasonable explanation."
Tang Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, suspended in the air.
Blinding flames surrounded him, quietly dormant, yet no one dared to underestimate his strength.
A proud generation, a formidable figure.
As his words landed, he glanced quietly at the Great Qian side and then sighed softly in his heart.
Although there was a Nascent Soul stage Golden Core relic sitting there.
They barely managed to match their opponent's aura.
In the eyes of those with true insight, this was akin to a dilapidated clan, where mediocre descendants were forced to bring out their ancestor's ashes to maintain appearances, pathetic and helpless.
Actually, according to Tang Yuan's thoughts, if Great Qian could set aside their pride and lower themselves, it might not be a bad thing.
They no longer had the strength to back up their reputation.
In the tripartite alliance, they seemed out of place.
If they could allow the Qingqiu tribe to enter the Nine Provinces, there might still be a chance for a resurgence... although at that time, it might no longer be called Great Qian, but at least their days would be slightly better.
Qingqiu was considered a demon tribe, but in reality, they cultivated human techniques and crafted artifacts like humans, making them no different from cultivators.
Moreover, with Wutong Mountain setting the rules, those fox demons wouldn't dare to overstep their bounds.
This was also the intention of his master.
After all, the current Great Qian was almost useless in the fight against the Thousand Demon Cave.
However, considering the past relationship...
Great Qian's agreement was still needed. After all, there was still a layer of alliance between them.
But it seemed they were unwilling, as if they were waiting for something... Could it be that they had backup?
"Greetings, Master Zhu."
Wu Dao'an held a golden pearl and stood before the Yaksha Dharma Image.
Only someone of his cultivation level could support the Golden Core relic for an extended period: "I feel that Wutong Mountain's actions are somewhat ambiguous... Should we discuss this with Tang Yuan again?"
"Continue waiting."
Zhu Jue kept his eyes closed. He had to conserve every bit of his strength for the upcoming battle.
As for communicating with Tang Yuan, aside from the fact that Great Qian and Tang Yuan weren't very familiar with each other,
he wasn't really a disciple of Wutong Mountain, so how much say could he have?
At this moment, they could only continue to wait.
First, for Qingfeng Zhenren, and second, for... Shen, his junior brother.
Great Qian was in decline, but it wasn't a hopeless case. On the contrary, there were signs of new growth. They wanted Qingfeng Zhenren to see Great Qian's potential and, considering their alliance, help them buy some time.
"Will he come back?"
Wu Dao'an looked up at the sky.
"That depends on whether he knows about this matter."
A faint smile appeared on the Yaksha Dharma Image's lips.
At the waist of the mountain, six Upper Realm Hybrid Element experts stood with their hands clasped, finally returning to Great Qian.
And from their report, Zhu Jue learned of the presence of Shen, his junior brother.
That person... had always been concerned about Great Qian.
"These fox demons, before we knew it, have become such a huge menace."
Wu Dao'an retracted his gaze and looked at the two fox demons opposite them.
He still remembered the Qingqiu of the past, which had a Nascent Soul stage ancestor, albeit only in the early stages.
Over the years, that ancestor had broken through to the middle Nascent Soul stage and had even cultivated two more Nascent Soul stage cultivators, collectively known as the Three Ancestors of Qingqiu.
Now, they had taken the initiative to come and pledge their allegiance, showing their sincerity.
Wutong Mountain was obviously tempted.
But who would still care about Great Qian's past contributions...
"Has the ancestor awakened?"
"There's no problem with him making a move."
The two stopped talking as the two fox demons stood up, their game of chess apparently having reached a conclusion.
"Tang Zhenren, there's no need to be concerned. We just have something to say."
The taller Qingqiu ancestor waved his hand and smiled at the Yaksha Dharma Image: "Both Qingqiu and Great Qian are first-rate forces, and it's inevitable that there will be some friction. However, we are not the kind of people who hold grudges."
"We were just momentarily angry when we demanded that thief from you before."
"If we can put aside our differences and be harmonious, we can wipe the slate clean and forget about the past."
Zhu Jue opened his eyes, his voice resonating like a bell: "What do you mean by being harmonious?"
Upon hearing this, the other Qingqiu ancestor smiled: "The Martial Temple remains the Martial Temple, and the Nine Provinces remain the Nine Provinces. However, within that temple, a statue of our Qingqiu ancestor will be erected. You will continue to guard the Nine Provinces, while Qingqiu will handle the administrative affairs, each performing our duties and serving Wutong Mountain together."
And look at how they spoke.
How could the stubborn donkeys of the Martial Temple compete with them?
"So, they've grown tired of cultivating the Mixed Element Way and now want to try the Yin Spirit's path as well."
Zhu Jue sighed, acknowledging that these foxes had it the easiest, rising at an unprecedented speed.
Whatever the demons had, they had, and whatever techniques the cultivators knew, they learned.
Give it a few more years, and Qingqiu might even consider replacing another power.
But Zhu Jue did not try to stir up discord between Qingqiu and Wutong Mountain. He calmed himself, leaving only a calm statement: "Take a seat."
Regardless, before Shen Shi Di returned, he was the last dignity of Da Qian.
"... "
Tang Yuan observed with appreciation, regretting that he couldn't help them.
The only thing he was curious about now was: Who was Da Qian waiting for?
As if in response to Tang Yuan's thoughts, purple-golden flames suddenly swept across the sky, and the falling fire rain illuminated the night as bright as day.
Crimson demon clouds filled the sky.
The youth stood with his blue robe fluttering, his tall figure holding his hands behind his back as he overlooked the mountains and rivers.
His gaze, along with the sea of 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, loud noises filled the Lizhou Qizong.
"It's Ziyan Zhenren!"
"Who?"
"The one who destroyed the Zheng family and slew the Qingling Demon Emperor! He's appeared again!"
Several Da Qian Hybrid Element masters were ecstatic.
Chen Zhong was even more astonished. He never expected Senior Shen to get involved in Da Qian's affairs.
Zhu Jue and Wu Dao'an looked up at the sky together.
It was clearly the figure they had been waiting for, but the rumors whispering in their ears didn't match at all.
Why was it that the disciple of the Martial Temple was the one they were most unfamiliar with?
Also, why did Shen Shi Di appear directly without his golden body?
"Arrogant!"
The Qingqiu Patriarch brushed off the fire rain on his body and, seeing the panicked expressions of his clan members behind him, became even angrier. He roared, "Who are you, to be so rude and disregard all rules?"
In the heavens and earth, those crimson demon clouds attracted everyone's attention.
The young man looked indifferently at the fox demons, and his calm voice echoed through the sky.
"Da Qian, Shen Yi."
As his words landed, Zhu Jue and Wu Dao'an's hearts finally settled. It seemed they hadn't mistaken the person; he had just gained new abilities during his time away.
For a moment, the entire mountain range fell silent.
Chen Zhong and several Da Qian masters stood stunned for a long time before finally reacting to why they were treated so well.
So, he was their Da Qian Zhenren.
"Da Qian..."
The Qingqiu Patriarch's heart skipped a beat, and he could sense the Hybrid Element realm's aura from the young man. But with such a grand entrance, he didn't seem like an ordinary master.
Thinking of this, he quickly looked at Tang Yuan: "Tang Zhenren, look at this person from Da Qian. He's so reckless and has ruined the rules!"
What surprised him was that.
Tang Yuan acted as if he hadn't heard and only cupped his hands towards the sky: "Brother Shen, it's been a long time."
What did that mean?
Was he taking sides?
The Qingqiu Patriarch's face fell, and not only him, but even the people of Da Qian started to feel bewildered.
Zhu Jue finally relaxed his tense aura and asked curiously, "Brother Shen seems to have quite a broad network."
"What are you focusing on?" Wu Dao'an opened his mouth in surprise. "Haven't you noticed that he doesn't seem like a Yin Spirit cultivator at all?"
"Seems like it," Zhu Jue replied nonchalantly, lifting his head.
Now that Brother Shen was back, they could finally negotiate.
"Something feels off."
Tang Yuan retracted his palms, and suddenly, his heart skipped a beat.
Brother Shen's appearance... the more he looked at it, the more familiar it seemed... Could it be?!
In the next moment, the purple-golden flames in the sky suddenly rolled, transforming into nine wheels of fire that blasted towards the mountain peak!
This scene shocked everyone.
No matter which power, no one expected Shen Yi to take action so suddenly.
This included the three people from the Xu family, standing on the flying boat.
Xu Hongde looked at his sister in surprise, and Xu Jia Liu Zu also widened his eyes.
They had planned to use this incident to judge the sincerity of Shen Yi's previous promise. But now, a battle had suddenly erupted.
"It's a habit... it's fine once you get used to it." Xuwanyun rubbed her forehead and then drew her longsword, rushing downwards.
When it came to action, words were unnecessary.
Under the corrosion of the Nine Wheels of Fire, even the mountain peaks were melting, let alone the numerous fox demons above, who were suffering terribly.
Chaos and escape spread everywhere.
The two Qingqiu Patriarchs narrowed their eyes, their anger reaching the heavens as they took out their array plates.
Using the flowing lights, they blocked the fire.
"Oh?" Xu Hongde's eyes lit up. "He actually has some skill..."
Xu Jia Liu Zu nodded in agreement, but before he could respond, a figure suddenly swept across the sky.
A whip-like leg lashed out.
Crack!
The green light that formed the large screen shattered like fragile glass.
Like a meteor, Shen Yi fell.
He hung in the sky, his long robe billowing.
Below him, the two Qingqiu Patriarchs, holding their array plates, were already confused.
(End of Chapter)
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