CHAPTER 384: CHAPTER 379: BARBARIAN CLAN TRAITOR

In the high sky, Man Huan’s corpse fell into the sea, life dissipated, and the true spirit perished.

Waves carried countless fragments of viscera, the stench was overwhelming, blood flowed, staining a large area of sea red.

In Qingchen Immortal City, all cultivators were stunned, unable to believe what they saw before their eyes.

This guy was so arrogant, boasting shamelessly, originating from a great family in Nanling, carrying a ferocious Drought Demon Zombie capable of rivaling a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Everyone was waiting for him to unleash his formidable might, manipulate the Demon Zombie, for an exhilarating, evenly-matched Nascent Soul battle.

But what was the result?

Many cultivators didn’t even see clearly what happened, some didn’t even react, this guy just died suddenly.

It was truly disappointing to the extreme.

If this were a paid battle, I’m afraid everyone would be shouting for a refund by now.

Zheng!!

The space surged with a sharp edge, Li Quanqing waved his hand to summon the Void Scissors, intertwining and spiraling like two slender silver-white Flood Dragons.

This result was not unexpected.

He, a dignified Nascent Soul Ancestor, coupled with the power of a Fourth Rank Spiritual Treasure, if he couldn’t kill a mere Golden Core Junior Cultivator in seconds,

then wouldn’t cultivation have been for nothing!

"Although this person is dead, the trouble he left behind still remains..."

Li Quanqing’s gaze fell, looking at the Drought Demon Zombie lying dormant in the coffin; this thing had already awakened, demonic aura surging, scorching the lands for miles.

"Continue to sleep, the East Sea is not a place where you can run wild!"

Li Quanqing’s palm descended, and instantly, the sea waters surged up, transforming into a giant hand that covered the sky, ready to suppress this demonic creature.

"Roar!!"

The Drought Demon was unwilling, detecting the thick scent of blood in the air, its eyes crimson, emitting a deafening roar, preparing to leap out of the coffin.

As expected of a Nascent Soul Demon Zombie, just one roar was earth-shattering.

Many cultivators felt their blood and qi churning, mouths dry, as if nameless flames would ignite from within, burning away blood, bones, and mana!

"Seal!!"

Li Quanqing sat cross-legged in the void, exerting all his strength to combat, Heavenly River Power swirling around him, endless as he stood firm in the East Sea.

To display his might, he even summoned his Nascent Soul, suspended over the Heavenly Spirit Bone, with a solemn little face, dignified, emanating a circle of water-blue divine light.

"Nascent Soul! The Li Family Patriarch has formed a Nascent Soul!"

"The rumors are indeed true, East Sea will give birth to another colossal being!"

Seeing this three-inch infant, all the cultivators in Qingchen Immortal City fell into a fevered frenzy.

The Golden Core Cultivators stationed in this city from the Star Sect and Four Seas Sect were equally shocked, then became extremely respectful, filled with intense envy.

Li Kunlun had known for a while, and wasn’t surprised; instead, he felt a strong sense of relief and pride.

Relying on the Whale Emperor Sacred Armor, along with the boundless East Sea support, Li Quanqing’s strength now rivaled the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, effortlessly resealing the not yet fully revived Demon Zombie.

The sound of chains clattered, wrapping around the coffin’s surface, forcing it back into sleep, no longer restless.

"Drought Demon Fire..."

Li Quanqing breathed a sigh of relief, simultaneously looking at the lingering fire clouds around, sweeping his divine soul out like a big hand stirring, compressing the demonic qi together.

Chi!!

Finally, a dark red flame burned fiercely in his palm, emitting intense heat, enough to dry up rivers and turn the earth into scorched ground.

"This might allow the Dragon Flame Eagle to attempt refining, using the Fourth Rank Flame Essence to break through the Golden Core Middle Stage barrier."

Li Quanqing had a plan, mana threads spreading from his fingertips, beginning to purify the contained demonic qi.

The Dragon Flame Eagle’s bloodline potential was not large, making cultivation difficult after achieving Golden Core; now, thirty years had passed, it still remained at the Golden Core Early Stage.

This Drought Demon Zombie was, instead, a significant opportunity for it.

Li Quanqing sat quietly in the high sky, while all of Qingchen Immortal City seemed to fall into silence, everyone barely dared to breathe, fearing to anger this Nascent Soul Ancestor.

In today’s Cultivation World, Divinity Transformation was hard to find, Nascent Soul Cultivators were truly as heaven, deciding the life and death of millions of cultivators with a word.

Finally, it was Li Kunlun who activated the Array, taking several Li Family members, gathering Man Huan’s corpse and Storage Magic Treasure to leave for Li Quanqing to examine later.

Crash!

The sea waters surged, deep below suddenly emanating a tinge of silver light, spatial ripples dispersed, followed by the eruption of dense Taiyin Energy.

"Finally, it has arrived..."

Li Quanqing sat cross-legged on the coffin, watching as a Taiyin Bright Moon rose rapidly from the bottom of the sea, reaching the surface in an instant, with moonlight cold and clear.

"Quanqing, my young friend, are you alright?"

Taiyin True Monarch immediately noticed the lingering blood in the sea, then looked at the unharmed Li Quanqing and sighed in relief.

However, moments later, she sensed Li Quanqing’s current cultivation, and was suddenly astonished, with waves of moonlight emanating around her: "You have successfully achieved Nascent Soul?!"

"It was just a stroke of luck. I recently overcame a tribulation and am now stabilizing; I only just emerged from seclusion."

Li Quanqing smiled slightly. Although he spoke lightly, everyone knew the mortal danger involved.

Even though it was expected, Taiyin True Monarch was still somewhat shocked.

His breakthrough was truly too fast. Thirty years passed in the blink of an eye, not worth mentioning.

What concerned her more was Li Quanqing’s background, lacking support from a Nascent Soul Sect, comparable to those of loose cultivators.

In the past five hundred years, only Li Quanqing and the old ancestor of the Fang Family of Heavenly Return had achieved Nascent Soul from such humble origins.

However, Taiyin True Monarch quickly became delighted, as this young man before her was naturally in harmony with the Four Seas Sect.

Now that he had reached Nascent Soul, he would undoubtedly strengthen the Four Seas Sect, hastening the plan to dominate the East Sea.

"Since Fellow Daoist Quanqing has successfully broken through, according to custom, it should be announced across the East Sea, and a Nascent Soul ceremony should be held."

"After all, the Li Family lacks influence, so how about letting our Four Seas Sect handle this matter on your behalf?"

Taiyin True Monarch took the initiative to propose, dispersing the moon veil to reveal a face of unrivaled beauty, with an ethereal and otherworldly temperament like a Jade Immortal.

"Then I’ll have to trouble you, fellow daoist."

Li Quanqing did not resist building a good relationship with the Four Seas Sect, as he was planning to later seize the Heavenly River Immortal Cauldron.

Before long, the Demon Suppression True Monarch from the Star Sect also arrived and was equally shocked upon learning of his breakthrough.

Li Quanqing took the opportunity to inform them about the Drought Demon Zombie and the Barbarian Clan from Nanling, emphasizing that if their Nascent Soul came to attack, it couldn’t be left for him to handle alone.

"I’ve heard of this group as well; they have three Nascent Soul cultivators, renowned, and rank in the top ten of the Southern Ridge Cultivation World."

"However, now that you are an ally of our Heavenly River Alliance, there is naturally nothing to fear. As for a Golden Core ant, kill it and be done with it."

Taiyin True Monarch’s voice was cold, decisive in her intent to kill, and she even intended to recruit Li Quanqing into the Four Seas Sect as a Supreme Elder.

That way, the entire Four Seas Sect would boast six Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

The Demon Suppression True Monarch, seeing the Four Seas Sect’s growth, also wanted to become closer and willingly undertook the responsibility.

Nanling was far away, and if they dared to come, it would mean declaring war against the whole East Sea Cultivation World, which they did not fear.

At these words, Li Quanqing felt emboldened and confidently stored the Drought Demon Zombie in the Hanhai Bowl, taking the spoils without worry.

The three Nascent Soul cultivators conversed for a while, confirming there was no more danger, then dispersed, each busy with their matters, holding significant positions in their respective sects.

As for Li Quanqing’s Nascent Soul ceremony, it was not urgent for the moment, as it would take several years to prepare.

The Four Seas Sect would naturally hold a grand event to showcase their strength, spreading their fame across the East Sea and manifesting the former glory of the Heavenly River Dao.

In addition, the Star Sect also extended an invitation, wishing to strengthen relations by having him visit.

Li Quanqing agreed, even contemplating a trip to the continent to see the Eternal Immortal Dynasty and thank Zhao Qian for his help.

After bidding farewell to these two fellow daoists, Li Quanqing descended and entered Qingchen Immortal City, surveying this bustling cultivation market.

The Qingchen Star had stood for over thirty years, yet this was his first time seeing it with his own eyes, amazed by the number of cultivators, as numerous as the sands by the sea.

"Quanqing, these are the belongings of that Man Huan. There’s a Spiritual Beast Bag among them with traces of a living creature inside; you might find it interesting."

Li Kunlun approached, handing him several items, knowing this junior loved rare and exotic beasts.

Upon hearing this, Li Quanqing put these treasures away, curious to see if he could discover the unique demon beasts of the Southern Ridge Cultivation World.

"Besides, wasn’t there a Golden Core cultivator claiming to arrest an inner traitor? It turns out to be true."

"Just now, a cultivator, one of our Li Family tributors, came forward voluntarily, offering treasures and seeking your protection."

Li Kunlun continued, with a bit of helplessness in his expression.

Over the years, as the Li Family’s strength expanded, they attracted many cultivators, but unexpectedly also got entangled in such circumstances.

"A traitor of the barbarian clan? Take me to see him."

Li Quanqing nodded, curious about what kind of treasure could attract a powerful Golden Core cultivator like Man Huan to pursue it across thousands of miles.

He hoped not to be disappointed.