Chapter 359: The Wonders of Virtue Light, Refining the Soul

Chapter 359: The Wonders of Virtue Light, Refining the Soul

October 2, 2024

"So that's how it is. This ball of virtue light is bestowed by the heavens in gratitude for my slaying of the foreign Demon General and saving the hundreds of thousands of people in the State Capital City?"

After some investigation into the space of his Brow Center Acupoint, Lu Qing understood the origin of this ball of virtue light.

It was because he had slain the Demon Cultivator and averted the disaster of the blood sacrifice for the people of the entire State Capital City.

Thus, the heavens responded with virtue.

"But how should I utilize this virtue light?"

Looking at the virtue light before him, Lu Qing was a bit perplexed.

The virtue he had obtained this time was even more concentrated than what his master possessed.

However, he had no idea how to use this virtue light.

Neither the Flamefire Sect nor the Divine Talisman Sect's legacies included any cultivation techniques or secret methods related to virtue light.

Lu Qing pondered for a moment and withdrew his mind from the Brow Center Acupoint.

"'Flame' senior, do you know how to utilize virtue light?"

"Was that beam of golden light the virtue light?"

"Flame" was initially startled, but then he realized, "That's right. You saved the lives of an entire State Capital City's worth of people, so it's normal for the heavens to bestow virtue in response."

"So, according to you, this virtue bestowed by the heavens isn't a special case?" Lu Qing asked.

"Although it's not a common occurrence, during the ancient era of cultivation, virtue bestowed by the heavens wasn't considered extremely rare either.

Do you know why the righteous sects in the cultivation world have always emphasized the principle of not tolerating evil and slaying demons and monsters?

One of the main reasons is that by slaying demons and monsters, one is more likely to gain the favor of heaven, and intuitively, the path of cultivation becomes smoother.

If one can obtain the virtue light bestowed by the heavens, it's even more extraordinary.

Cultivators protected by virtue light not only face fewer obstacles on their cultivation path but also encounter significantly smaller tribulations when crossing the Golden Core and Primordial Spirit realms."

"Flame" spoke freely, revealing some secrets about the virtue light.

"So virtue light even has the miraculous effect of resisting tribulation lightning?" Lu Qing was genuinely surprised.

"Otherwise, do you think there would be so many righteous cultivators willing to risk their lives by constantly shouting about slaying demons and monsters?

Xiaolangjun, cultivators are the most ruthless, especially those old antiques who have lived for hundreds or thousands of years; they value their lives the most.

They're not easily willing to court trouble, so why would they risk fighting against Demon Cultivators for the sake of some ordinary people?

It's because there's something to gain, something that benefits their cultivation."

Lu Qing had a moment of enlightenment.

He knew that "Flame" was absolutely right.

Cultivators cultivate to break free from their mortal shells and challenge the heavens for longevity.

It's not an exaggeration to say that they value their lives, and they wouldn't easily take risks for ordinary people.

Only the temptation of virtue bestowed by the heavens would make them eagerly pursue the path of slaying demons and monsters.

"Then, 'Flame' senior, how should I utilize this virtue light?"

"I don't know either."

"Flame" shook his head and said, "Virtue light is extraordinarily profound. In the ancient era of cultivation, only a select few who achieved great virtue were granted virtue light by the heavens.

I've only heard that virtue light has a miraculous effect during tribulations, significantly reducing the power of heavenly tribulations.

That's why, in the ancient era of cultivation, powerful cultivators about to undergo tribulations would choose to immerse themselves in the mortal world for a period, performing good deeds and accumulating virtue.

Aside from this, I'm not aware of any other wonders it holds.

Even within the Flamefire Sect, I've never heard of anyone obtaining virtue light."

At this point, "Flame" couldn't help but marvel once again at Lu Qing's extraordinary fortune.

Virtue light was truly mysterious.

Even those powerful beings at the pinnacle of the cultivation world in the ancient era held it in high regard.

However, obtaining virtue light wasn't easy; it seemed that the heavens had their own set of judgment criteria.

It wasn't simply a matter of performing good deeds and accumulating virtue to acquire it.

Who would have thought that Lu Qing, by merely slaying a Demon Cultivator who hadn't even reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, would be granted virtue light by the heavens?

If the cultivators of the ancient era were to find out, they'd probably turn green with envy.

"Not even you, senior, know..."

Lu Qing shook his head.

Even "Flame," this old antique, didn't know how to utilize virtue light. It seemed he could only leave it in the Brow Center Acupoint for now.

After all, he could sense that the ball of virtue light wasn't harmful to him.

On the contrary, he felt that under the illumination of virtue light, the entire space of the Brow Center Acupoint became peaceful.

Even his soul power, bathed in its glow, seemed to gradually grow stronger.

Given this, he decided to temporarily leave it be for now.

Lu Qinglangjun, are you alright?"

Just as Lu Qing was deep in thought, a voice called out to him.

It was Wei Xinghe, who, upon seeing Lu Qing standing there in a meditative state, became concerned that he might have been injured in the previous battle and asked with care.

As for the Governor of the Prefecture City and the others, after witnessing Lu Qing's terrifying strength, they held him in utmost reverence.

They wouldn't dare disturb him, not even when Lu Qing was standing there in a daze.

"I'm fine, I was just thinking about some things," Lu Qing snapped out of his thoughts and smiled, "Oh right, Wei Family Head, did you find Zihao?"

"That's right, Zihao!"

Only then did Wei Xinghe react, quickly attempting to reach out with his spiritual consciousness.

But soon, his expression changed drastically, "Oh no, Zihao is gone!"

"What happened, Wei Family Head?"

Lu Qing asked upon seeing this.

When he and Wei Xinghe had previously communicated through concealment talismans, there was no mention of Wei Zihao's whereabouts.

"Lu Qinglangjun, Zihao was previously controlled by that demon cultivator using evil methods. It's as if he's become a completely different person..."

Wei Xinghe quickly explained Wei Zihao's situation, emphasizing the drastic change in his temperament.

"Before the array had dissipated, Zihao was still in the city. But now, I can't sense his presence anymore."

Wei Xinghe's face was filled with anxiety.

He had a premonition that if Zihao had secretly left, he might never find his eldest son again.

"Black talismans on his body, and a complete change in temperament..."

Lu Qing recalled the Qingyun Sword Pavilion disciples he had previously subdued.

They had been severely injured by him and were still lying there, unable to move.

"Wei Family Head, don't worry. I'll take a look."

Lu Qing released his spiritual consciousness, sensing the situation within the city.

His soul power was far superior to Wei Xinghe's.

The range he could sense was also far beyond Wei Xinghe's capabilities.

Under Lu Qing's full concentration, he soon discovered a hidden presence in a certain location.

Lu Qing smiled faintly, "Wei Family Head, I think I've found his location."

Then, in the midst of Wei Xinghe's delighted gaze, his figure vanished.

Soon, everyone felt a strange energy suddenly erupt from a street within the city.

But just as quickly as it erupted, it was suppressed.

After a few breaths, Lu Qing reappeared before them.

In his hand, he held a person, and upon seeing him, Wei Xinghe knew it could only be Wei Zihao.

However, at this moment, Wei Zihao's eyes were tightly shut, unconscious, having fallen into a coma.

"Zihao!"

"Wei Family Head, rest assured. I've only temporarily sealed Zihao's consciousness.

He's been affected by the demon cultivator's curse, his mind is lost, and it's quite troublesome.

I'm afraid I'll have to return and thoroughly research it with my master to see if we can find a way to undo it."

Lu Qing explained.

"That's excellent."

Upon hearing this, Wei Xinghe finally relaxed.

"Alright, Wei Family Head, since the demon cultivator has been slain, the matter here is resolved.

The talismans on Zihao's body extract his life force as a price for power.

We must undo them as soon as possible, or else the longer it takes, the greater the harm to him.

Why don't we head back now?"

Lu Qing suggested to Wei Xinghe.

"In that case, let's return immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Xinghe's heart immediately lifted.

He thought back to his earlier encounter with Zihao.

At that time, he had been worried that Zihao's control over power far beyond his cultivation level would come at a cost.

Now, hearing Lu Qing's words, how could he not be anxious?

He couldn't wait to fly back to Nine Li Village immediately so that Lu Qing and the old doctor could save his son.

The Governor of the Prefecture City and the others had been waiting on the side, intending to thank Wei Xinghe and Lu Qing for saving their lives after their conversation.

But before they could find the opportunity to express their gratitude, Lu Qing and Wei Xinghe announced their departure.

The Governor of the Prefecture City immediately stepped forward, "Wei Family Head, this benefactor, are you leaving now? You've saved the entire Prefecture City, and we haven't had the chance to thank you yet!

Moreover, the day is already late. Why don't you two depart tomorrow instead?"

Wei Xinghe immediately looked at Lu Qing.

But he saw Lu Qing's calm expression, and he slightly shook his head at Wei Xinghe.

Wei Xinghe instantly understood.

"Your Excellency, as you've seen, my unworthy son has been cursed by that demon cultivator. I must return quickly to find a solution, so it's truly inconvenient to stay longer.

I appreciate your kindness, and Lu Qinglangjun and I are grateful.

That demon cultivator was cruel and ruthless, harming the common people. It was our duty to intervene."

Currently, the city's citizens remain anxious. The top priority is to first calm and reassure the people, Governor.

There's no need to go through the trouble of hosting us."

After Wei Xinghe finished his polite words, Lu Qing placed his hand on his shoulder.

With a thought, a gentle breeze appeared, surrounding them.

In the next moment, a whirlwind rose, and the three figures soared into the sky, flying out of the city.

Even when passing by the severely injured Qingyun Sword Pavilion disciples lying on the ground, a rope flew out from Lu Qing's hand, wrapping them up and taking them along.

The Governor and the others originally wanted to continue persuading them to stay, but in the end, they didn't dare.

They could only watch as Lu Qing and the others flew away, leaving them in awe.

After a long while, everyone finally snapped back to their senses.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Governor, who is that young man? Where does he come from?"

Everyone's gaze naturally turned to the Governor.

In the entire Prefecture City, if there was anyone with the most connections and informants, it was this person.

However, they saw the Governor shaking his head.

"I don't know either. This benefactor is someone I've met for the first time. Before this, I've never had any interaction with him."

In his heart, he thought of how Wei Xinghe had addressed that person as Lu Xiaolangjun, which reminded him of some recent rumors that had spread from the royal capital.

"Even you don't know?" Everyone was stunned.

However, there were also those whose eyes flashed with a gleam, as if thinking of something.

"Regardless of who this benefactor is, his strength is evident to all. He is far beyond our imagination.

So I advise everyone, don't do anything that might offend him, lest you bring disaster upon yourselves."

The Governor glanced at them and advised.

"Governor, please rest assured. That young master has saved our lives. How dare we offend him?"

Everyone responded in agreement.

However, whether they truly listened or not, that was unknown.

Lu Qing was unaware of the conversation between the Governor and the others.

After using his talisman power to take Wei Xinghe and the others away, he flew for over ten li before landing on the ground.

"Wei Family Head, with my current cultivation, the talisman power I can use is limited.

From here on, we'll probably have to walk back."

Lu Qing didn't hide the fact.

In reality, with his current soul power, it wasn't impossible for him to use talisman power to continue flying while carrying Wei Xinghe.

It was just that doing so would consume a lot of his soul power.

For a distance of one or two hundred li, he could still manage.

But the Prefecture City was a thousand li away from Nine Li Village, and his insistence on flying would be quite meaningless.

"Thank you for your hard work, Lu Xiaolangjun. By the way, who are these people...?"

Wei Xinghe didn't show any dissatisfaction. Instead, he showed curiosity towards the few people Lu Qing had wrapped up with the rope later.

Because he saw that these people had similar black runes on their faces and hands as Wei Zihao.

"These people should be Zihao's fellow disciples, also cursed by that demon cultivator.

So I want to try and see if I can save them."

Lu Qing explained.

To prevent the people in the rope from struggling, Lu Qing also sealed their consciousness, causing them to fall into a coma.

"Lu Xiaolangjun truly has a benevolent heart." Wei Xinghe praised sincerely.

At this moment, he recognized that these people were indeed Zihao's fellow disciples, and they had even visited the Wei Family before.

It was only because their faces were covered with runes that he didn't recognize them at first.

"Lu Xiaolangjun, are the curses on Zihao and the others easy to remove?"

At this point, Wei Xinghe finally asked the question that had been on his mind.

"To be honest, I'm not sure either." Lu Qing hesitated for a moment and said, "That demon cultivator's origins are mysterious, and the secret techniques he mastered are also very profound.

The curses he personally planted might be difficult to remove."

Wei Xinghe's heart trembled, knowing that his greatest worry had come true.

In fact, from Lu Qing's earlier statement about needing to return and research before finding a way to save them, he had already guessed.

After a moment of silence, Wei Xinghe spoke, "Regardless of whether the curses can be removed or not, this is Zihao's fate.

It's just a pity that the demon cultivator is already dead. Otherwise, we might have been able to force him to reveal the method to remove the curses on Zihao and the others."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing's heart stirred.

A smile suddenly appeared on his face, "That's not necessarily the case, Wei Family Head. Let's not rush on our journey just yet. There might still be a way."

Wei Xinghe was taken aback.

(End of Chapter)

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