The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

The sealed Spirit Beast essences occasionally let out low growls, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly.

The guards moved nervously back and forth, and the entire square was filled with a heavy atmosphere.

"Zhou, look over there—" Lu Yaoyao suddenly tugged on Zhou Qing’s sleeve, pointing to the Array Platform whose light was unstable.

Cracks like spider webs had spread across the edges of the Array Platform, silver spatial turbulence occasionally spilling out from the fissures and tracing dangerous paths in the air.

Even more alarming, most of the rune chains suspended at the base of the Array Platform were broken, with the remaining parts shaking violently as if they could completely snap at any moment.

Zhou Qing’s gaze sharpened; with his Array skills inherited from Master Xuanqing, he instantly saw that the core Array Pattern of the Array Platform was severely damaged.

If not repaired swiftly, it might completely collapse within three days, affecting the entire teleportation system.

"Please follow me, Master." The guard led the way respectfully, a hint of urgency in his voice.

"The City Lord and Master Ji are making emergency repairs inside the Array Platform. Please wait here while I report."

The three quickly crossed the square, and the guards along the way stepped aside upon seeing the Token in the guard’s hand.

As they got closer, the spatial fluctuations emitted by the Array Platform intensified, even making the air feel thick.

Lu Yaoyao had to summon Spiritual Power for protection to withstand the suffocating pressure.

Zhou Qing frowned slightly, feeling that the damage was even worse than expected.

Until the guard led Zhou Qing to the Array Platform, where two middle-aged men in brocade robes stood, exuding the unique pressure of Spirit Severing Realm powerhouses.

"Greetings, esteemed Masters!" The guard bowed respectfully, "This is Master Zhou Qing, who has been summoned to repair the Array!"

Upon hearing this, the two brightened up, quickly cupping their hands, "Greetings, Master Zhou!"

Zhou Qing returned the gesture calmly.

One of them could not hide his delight, "To think Celestial Wave City has a Fourth-level Array Master, it’s wonderful!"

He hesitated slightly, "Master, could you demonstrate..."

Zhou Qing understood their caution and immediately condensed ten thousand Spirit Seals.

"Wonderful!" The two were thrilled to see this; one hastily said, "Master, the situation is urgent, I’ll take you inside right away!"

Zhou Qing nodded slightly, turned to Lu Yaoyao, and instructed, "Wait here and don’t wander off."

Lu Yaoyao nodded, looking worried, "Please be safe."

"Don’t worry!" Zhou Qing accepted an old hen, which was his trump card.

The other assured with a thump on his chest, "Rest assured, Master, under my watch, your Sister will be safe."

Without delay, the man led Zhou Qing into the Array Platform.

As they approached, the spatial fluctuations grew stronger, distorting the air.

"Phew—" Zhou Qing exhaled deeply, swiftly taking out a specially made rope.

He then firmly tied the old hen to his chest.

The hen clucked discontentedly twice, pecking at the rope, yet surprisingly did not struggle.

"Old buddy," Zhou Qing stroked the hen’s head, his voice low and tender, "There’s something you may not know. Ever since I bought you years ago, I’ve considered you my closest family."

As Zhou Qing’s words fell, a glimmer of humanity flashed in the hen’s previously bulging eyes.

"Since we’re family," Zhou Qing’s lips curved into a smile, "we should stick together, through life and death!"

Before his voice ceased, he followed the others inside...

...

Inside the teleportation array at this moment, silver streams like waterfalls cascaded down, forming a splendid light curtain all around.

Yet within this silver brilliance, a massive black hole had opened up, its edges continuously twisting and tearing, revealing the wild, dark void beyond.

Ji Yunluo hovered in mid-air, standing right in the center of the terrifying breach.

Her skinny frame seemed especially frail amidst the raging spatial turbulence, thirty thousand Spirit Seals orbiting around her, each radiating dazzling light.

"Hold—" Ji Yunluo gritted her teeth, her hands forming seals at a speed so fast they became blurry.

The thirty thousand Spirit Seals split into three streams: one turned into silver threads, constantly stitching the edges of the breach.

Another formed a light curtain, blocking the erosion by the void forces.

The last stream surrounded her to form a shield, resisting the spatial turbulence that attacked occasionally.

Sweat continuously slid down her wrinkled cheeks, her arms already trembling slightly, yet she dared not relax for a moment.

"Master Ji, hang in there!" Li Changhong’s voice echoed through the other end of the passage.

He held a sword brimming with azure light, gazing cautiously at the breach.

Suddenly, his pupils contracted, "Watch out on the right!"

From the darkness on the right side of the breach, a pitch-black claw covered in barbs abruptly extended, fiercely reaching for Ji Yunluo.

The claw was wrapped in an unsettling void power, twisting the fabric of space wherever it passed.

Li Changhong’s sword light flashed like lightning, instantly unleashing three sharp Sword Qi to drive the claw back.

Sword Qi collided with the claw, producing a shrill metallic screech that echoed in the passage.

"These beasts... are still here..." Ji Yunluo panted heavily, her hands changing seal skills without pause.

Her fingertips had already started to ooze blood, yet she dared not slacken.

But soon, she noticed that the edges of the breach that were just repaired began to develop new cracks, causing her heart to sink.

Those cracks rapidly spread like webs, each emitting an aura of despair.