tkworld Chapter 326 Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's Promise
Chapter 326 Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's Promise
Chapter 326: The Promise of Immortal Venerable Qing Yao
In the Great Brahman Sound Monastery, the main hall of the Sha Sha Immortal Domain, a secret palace located deep within the layers of the earth, the dormant guiding formation that had been silent for countless years finally reopened today, bursting with dazzling and colorful radiance.
Miao Xin, elegant and radiant, along with more than ten high-ranking members of the Buddhist sect, knelt on the ground, paying their respects to the majestic figures that had just appeared from the spatial passage. They greeted them respectfully.
A rough sense of their cultivation revealed that the aura of these individuals surpassed that of ordinary Quasi-Saint Emperors. Although they were still not on par with Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, who had recently returned to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, their presence significantly elevated the influence of the Buddhist sect in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Miao Xin's eyes flickered. With these ancestors as their backing, it should be almost certain that Great Brahman Sound Monastery's desire to form a strategic alliance with Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace could be fulfilled. Perhaps she could also... achieve her own wishes?
Thinking back to the mysterious and profound young man in purple she had seen before, Miao Xin couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions. She wondered how he was doing now. Perhaps he was in seclusion with his senior sisters, or maybe he was helping the elders in the sect transcend their tribulations?
But such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity should not be monopolized by Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. It must be shared with their allies. Only in this way could it serve the long-term interests of the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
The leading figure lowered his head and looked at the disciples, speaking in a indifferent tone, "Get up and speak! Among you, who is the current sect master of the sect?"
One of the Buddhist elders stood up and explained, "Reporting to the ancestors, I am Mo Xuan. I am currently in charge of the affairs of the sect. This is my direct disciple, Miao Xin, who is being groomed as the future leader of the sect."
"Oh, I see," the other party nodded slightly. "What is the current situation in the sect? And how is the power structure in the Extreme Void Starry Sky? It has been a long time since I last returned. Please tell us in detail!"
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In the depths of the void, the starship traveled at an extremely fast speed through the brilliant starry sea, occasionally using long-distance starry teleportation, causing thousands of large star domains to disappear in an instant.
On this day, the starship finally entered a tangible and intangible earth-yellow light cloud. According to Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, this was the boundary membrane of the Extreme Void Starry Sky, with a thickness of billions of miles, and it was the only way to enter the chaotic void.
Passing through the boundary membrane, they entered a peaceful and tranquil space, without any ripples. The surrounding area was filled with a dazzling and radiant light, resembling egg whites.
"...This is the transitional area between the Extreme Void Starry Sky and the chaotic void. At the end of the transitional area, there is another boundary membrane. Occasionally, strange creatures from the chaotic void will intrude here, only to be annihilated by the laws of the Extreme Void Starry Sky!"
In the hot spring bath, the stunning beauty who was massaging Qin Muling's shoulders raised her head, her jade-like hand stroking her long, flowing black hair by her ear, and she spoke with a soft and beautiful voice.
"Is it a defense mechanism similar to a heavenly tribulation?"
Qin Muling immediately understood. It was probably because these outsiders who were tainted with the aura of the chaotic void were too ferocious. As soon as they intruded, they would trigger the laws of the Extreme Void Starry Sky, which would unleash a terrifying heavenly tribulation to kill them, in order to protect the safety of the creatures within the world.
"That's right, and the destructive power of the heavenly tribulation is extremely astonishing. It is even more terrifying than the tribulation faced by Quasi-Saint Emperors. It is enough to annihilate most of the chaotic creatures."
"What about the few chaotic creatures that cannot be annihilated?"
As soon as Qin Muling finished speaking, she realized that she had asked a redundant question.
The intrusion of excessively powerful chaotic creatures into the world's interior is an undeniable disaster. It is necessary for the strongest individuals among the major sects to unite and work together to surround and kill them. The inevitable cost of casualties during this process is not avoidable. In the past, such incidents were not uncommon in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Of course, as long as these chaotic creatures that have infiltrated the chaotic void are hunted down, the rewards in terms of heavenly merits and earthly blessings are very abundant. Moreover, the bodies of these creatures are extremely rare materials that can be used to refine Supreme Grade pills or Law Treasure Spiritual Treasures.
Therefore, the major sects attach great importance to these hunting operations. After all, it is quite profitable to reap such great benefits without having to venture into the dangerous and unpredictable depths of the chaotic void.
"In that case, I am also a creature from the chaotic void. Why am I not targeted by the laws of this world?" Qin Muling asked.
"You were just a seed back then, brought back by someone from the Genesis Star Palace. At that time, she must have found a way to shield the heavenly mechanism and seal your aura, so nothing happened to you."
"Afterwards, you were nurtured in the Thousand Leaves Merit Azure Lotus Pond for a long time and assimilated with the aura of this world. Now that you have taken human form and walk in the world, naturally there is no such danger."
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao explained that in order to protect the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed and ensure its successful growth and formation into a human, the owner of the Genesis Star Palace paid a great price.
Unfortunately, just when they were about to reap the rewards, the forces of the Extreme Void Starry Sky came and plundered them. The entire Daoist court was devastated, and the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed disappeared without a trace. The owner of the Genesis Star Palace was definitely the first victim since the opening of heaven and earth.
Qin Muling fell silent. It seemed that he had also carried a great cause and effect. No matter what, the sacrifices made by the owner of the Genesis Star Palace for him were incomparable to what the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace or the Female Cultivators Union Alliance could offer.
The newly born Innate Primordial Spirit Seed was extremely fragile. If it hadn't been brought back from the depths of the chaotic void by the owner of the Genesis Star Palace, it would have been discovered and eaten by those ferocious and greedy chaotic creatures.
Perhaps he owed her, and he would have to find a way to repay her in the future...
Qin Muling sighed silently in his heart. Although he had secretly helped the senior sisters of the Genesis Star Palace once, it was far from enough.
"Young Junior Brother, what are you thinking about?"
At some point, Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's voluptuous and enchanting body gently leaned over, her beautiful eyes full of anticipation, as if she wanted to see into his heart.
"It's nothing," Qin Muling stared at her deeply. "If she really comes back one day, can you stop her? She definitely won't lack powerful allies, and there might even be many close friends helping her."
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's expression slightly condensed. After a moment of contemplation, she carefully said, "There are indeed many Quasi-Saint Emperors in the upper realm's sects. Perhaps the quantity and quality cannot be compared to the Genesis Star Palace, but as long as you can lend me a hand, she won't have the upper hand!"
If necessary, they could also ask the Grand Palace Master of the Divine Phoenix Palace to take action, which would completely counterbalance that person. However, it would mean sharing the Innate Hongmeng Good Fortune Azure Lotus with the Divine Phoenix Palace, so Immortal Venerable Qing Yao didn't plan to consider this option unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Alright, I understand," Qin Muling narrowed his eyes and remembered how Mu Yinghua had solemnly asked about his attitude towards the Genesis Star Palace. It seemed that she foresaw this day.
And Immortal Venerable Qing Yao had just returned and already showed an unusual closeness and importance towards Qin Muling. Until now, her treatment of him was no different from her senior sisters, which should also be due to this consideration.
Otherwise, with her noble status, when did she need to please others like this? And it was a male cultivator. Even the Grand Palace Master of the Divine Phoenix Palace in the upper realm was not necessarily worth her attention.
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao pursed her cherry lips, reached out her jade arm, and embraced the beautiful young man in her arms, softly saying, "Actually... if you want to reunite with her, it is not impossible. But you must wait until you become a Quasi-Saint Emperor, preferably when your cultivation is on par with mine and the senior sisters', in order to ensure your own safety."
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao herself was uncertain about the true nature of the owner of the Genesis Star Palace. Even the Grand Palace Master of the Divine Phoenix Palace in the upper realm had limited knowledge of that person.
If her original intention in cultivating the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed was only to prepare a supplement for her own path to becoming a saint, once it matures, she will directly refine and devour it, even if the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed has already taken human form, it cannot escape such a fate.
Of course, this is only one possibility. If that person's character is still normal, their attitude towards Qin Muling may be similar to the current Female Cultivators Union Alliance, and there may still be room for reconciliation.
Qin Muling looked at her with a puzzled expression and asked, "Are you willing to let go?"
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao sighed and gently stroked his face with her jade hand. "As someone like you, if you don't want to stay, forcing you to stay is impossible. One day, you will leave. If the fate has come to an end, as long as you can remember the kindness of your senior sisters, it will be enough."
"..."
Qin Muling remained silent for a while before finally saying, "I promised my master in person that wherever she is, I will be there. This promise will always be valid."
Regardless of whether Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's statement is sincere or not, Qin Muling has decided to choose to believe it.
The path of a saint is judged by actions, not intentions. No one is perfect in their intentions.
"This is the best outcome!"
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, who was still somewhat anxious, immediately breathed a sigh of relief and hugged him tightly, taking a few bites forcefully. It seems that as long as she takes good care of this little guy and doesn't make him angry, there should be nothing to worry about in the future.
Outside, the starship pierced through the outer world barrier at a dazzling speed and rushed into the boundless and vast chaos of the Hongmeng.
The environment here is completely different from the Extreme Void Starry Sky. The endless chaos tides surge from all directions, bringing indescribable terror and violently crashing into the painting light curtain outside the starship.
Fortunately, the strong defense of this Innate Spiritual Treasure is not just for show. The painting light curtain firmly withstands the crushing impact of the terrifying tides, and the starship continues to fly at high speed, rushing into the depths of the chaotic void.
"So, this is the Hongmeng chaos? The starting point of the birth of the heavens, the earth, and all things, and also the destination of everything..."
Qin Muling murmured, and a hidden instinct in his soul began to awaken. Looking at the indistinguishable color and the violently chaotic energy tides outside, a familiar feeling emerged.
"Do you remember something?" Immortal Venerable Qing Yao asked with a smile.
Qin Muling shook his head. "Not really, I just feel that the environment here is nothing to me. It's like the feeling of a fish returning to the sea."
"It's normal. As an Innate creature, you will have this kind of feeling to a greater or lesser extent in the chaotic void."
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao said. She has ventured deep into the chaotic void many times in search of opportunities and has encountered many highly intelligent creatures. She has also interacted with other Innate creatures in the upper realm, so she is quite knowledgeable in this regard.
In chaos, time is not remembered. For the immortals in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, staying here for a long time will blur their perception of time and space.
Both in terms of vision and soul, everything is monotonous scenery. The endless energy tides sweep through everything, occasionally causing earth-shattering explosions, and boundless light and heat sweep across billions of miles of void, annihilating everything tangible and intangible into nothingness.
At this moment, the extraordinariness of Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's Innate Spiritual Treasure can be seen. No matter how violent the chaotic tides are, the painting light curtain covering the starship only ripples slightly, showing no signs of being unable to withstand it.
Suddenly, a rapid vibration came from outside the starship, accompanied by sharp and eerie roars, as if something was madly hammering the starship, with an unprecedented force.
"What is coming over here?"
Qin Muling looked up in surprise, and the beautiful woman behind her raised her delicate jade hand. A large projection mirror of magical power appeared, showing the scene outside.
The chaotic tide surged and rolled, and a black jellyfish-like creature, tens of thousands of zhang in diameter, with countless long tentacles and an endless aura of ferocity, hung above the starship, attacking frantically.
Those tentacles were no thicker than an ordinary person's arm, but when fully extended, they could reach thousands of li in length. They were incredibly tough and resilient, whipping down like countless whips. The starship, which had been immovable in the chaotic tide, began to shake uncontrollably.
As for its aura, Qin Muling estimated that it was roughly equivalent to the initial stage of a Quasi-Saint Emperor. This was already a terrifying existence, considering that it had the home advantage here. At least someone at the level of Emperor Qing Huan would be able to easily repel it.
However, to kill it and not give it a chance to escape, it would require a senior Quasi-Saint Emperor who had severed their two bodies to do it relatively easily.
"It's just a small fry."
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao waved her jade hand, seemingly without any movement. A blazing golden sun suddenly appeared in the chaotic void, enveloping the body of the strange jellyfish. Immediately, a terrifying high temperature and heat spewed out, turning it into a burning fireball.
Countless black tentacles recoiled like being electrocuted, spewing out dense and bone-chilling black mist in an attempt to neutralize the high temperature and extinguish the golden sun. However, it was in vain.
In just a dozen breaths, this chaotic creature was annihilated under the means of Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, without even a chance to escape.
Only a fist-sized, crystal-clear bead with layers of beautiful halo remained in place. She easily took it in her hand and handed it to Qin Muling.
"It's not bad. Junior Brother, keep it!"
Qin Muling took a look. This was the last essence left by a Quasi-Saint Emperor-level chaotic creature. The energy contained within it was pure and abundant, enough to serve as the core material for an Acquired Spiritual Treasure. It could fetch a very good price at the Apex Level auction in the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
He weighed it in his hand for a few breaths, and Qin Muling felt something. A huge Azure Lotus phantom appeared around him, covering the entire hot spring bath.
Then, the bead in his hand melted and shrank like snow under high temperature, disappearing into the depths of the Azure Lotus phantom.
After a few breaths, the Azure Lotus phantom became slightly brighter and more solid than before, apparently benefiting from the bead.
"Oh? So it can be done like this?"
Immortal Venerable Qing Yao exclaimed in surprise, "That's great! There are countless powerful creatures in the chaotic void. It's rare to come out once. Take this opportunity to capture more and let Junior Brother replenish himself!"
"Then I'll trouble Senior Sister."
Qin Muling nodded. He couldn't deal with these powerful characters himself, but with Immortal Venerable Qing Yao's strength, it was a piece of cake.
If he could hunt enough chaotic creatures and let the Innate Hongmeng Good Fortune Azure Lotus devour them, it would greatly accelerate its growth and allow it to enter maturity earlier.
After eliminating the robbers blocking their way, the starship continued to travel rapidly in the chaotic tide. According to Qin Muling's estimation, the chaotic void seemed to be the most suitable environment for this Innate Spiritual Treasure to exert its speed, compared to the Extreme Void Starry Sky.
Not long after, there was movement again around them.
(End of this chapter)