The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Before him lies a vast, boundless wasteland. The earth is dark red, as if drenched in countless blood, not fading through the endless ages.

The sky is gloomy, with gray clouds hanging low, seemingly ready to crush down at any moment, suffocating.

In the distance, twisted spatial fissures like sinister wounds stretch across the heaven and earth, emitting a frightening aura.

At the outskirts of the Desolate Forbidden, many cultivators have already gathered.

Some sit cross-legged, eyes closed, adjusting their breath.

Some gather in groups of three or five, talking in low voices.

Others glance around, eyes flickering, seemingly searching for the right moment to enter.

The air is filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere. Everyone knows that once they step into the Desolate Forbidden, their life and death will no longer be up to them.

"There are actually so many Spirit Severing Realm cultivators?" Zhou Qing jumped off the flying ship, sensing slightly, and was somewhat surprised.

In this place alone, there were no fewer than thirteen faint Spirit Severing Realm auras.

This really made him feel like in those high and mighty Spirit Severing Realms of the Fifth-level Cultivation Country, they are actually much like the Divinity Transformation Realm of the Fourth-level Cultivation Country.

Just as well, perhaps he can take this opportunity to refresh his points.

In that case, he could only form a team.

Zhou Qing scanned the surroundings, preparing to find suitable companions.

"What are you doing here?" Just then, a hoarse voice suddenly entered his ear.

Hearing this familiar voice, Zhou Qing was instantly stunned.

He looked around but couldn’t find the person’s figure, so he followed the trace of the transmitted sound to respond: "Elder Weng?"

"It’s me." The voice sounded again.

Zhou Qing’s eyes brightened.

Weng Yunqi—the dean of the White Jade Taixu Courtyard of the Vast Mansion.

Back then, his second uncle had thrown him into the marketplace of the Vast Mansion to train, letting him comprehend the realm amidst the mundane world.

In that ordinary alley, he had befriended many people as a mortal, which included Elder Weng, who ran a grocery store.

At that time, Elder Weng seemed to him like an ordinary old man in his twilight years.

The store’s business was bleak, and often he couldn’t bear it, so he would give the fish he caught to him, sometimes buying pastries to help.

As for Elder Weng, he would always inadvertently provide guidance, helping him more quickly understand the intricacies of worldly affairs, eventually comprehending the Overbearing Realm.

Until later, Master Lin broke through as a Level 3 Array Master, took him and his Second Uncle to the grocery store, wanting the dean to look after them.

After all, although Master Lin broke through to Divinity Transformation Realm Perfection through this, his lifespan had already been depleted.

It was only then he found out that this ordinary elder he had long interacted with was actually the dean of the White Jade Taixu Courtyard.

His Second Uncle privately told him that this dean had an extraordinary background, vaguely carrying the aura of the Celestial Five Declines.

Apparently, he was severely wounded and was not from the Holy Martial Dynasty, only here to heal.

As for the Eight-Tails Lu Yuanjiu back then who failed in Spirit Slash and ended so miserable.

It was Elder Weng who, in consideration of her second sister Lu Yuanzhi, this mentor’s sentiment, bestowed a Four-Color Restriction to alleviate her pain.

Later, he and Master Lin went to repair the Restriction, not only did they make acquaintance but also unexpectedly obtained a rare material to activate the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree.

Then Weng old closed his grocery store, seemed busy with something.

He visited many times with Lu Yaoyao, but only saw the dust-covered store.

Not long after, Elder Weng announced he had completely dissolved the White Jade Taixu Courtyard.

Many mentors were recruited by sects of the Southwest Two Domains, while the Lu sisters, out of gratitude, joined the Taiqing Sect.

As for Master Lin, who stayed alone in the abandoned academy, presumably his lifespan had long been exhausted and had passed on.

Zhou Qing once speculated Elder Weng might be from the Celestial Fate Sacred Dynasty, now it seems indeed that way.

"Over here." Elder Weng’s voice came again.

Only then did Zhou Qing perceive the source of the sound, his gaze quickly locking onto the cloaked figure on a rock not far away.

He hurriedly walked over, lowered his voice, and saluted: "Greetings, Elder Weng."

Under the cloak, Elder Weng slowly lifted his head.

Still that gaunt appearance—sparse white hair casually draped, loose skin covered with age spots.

But unlike the past, at this moment his essence qi is restrained, clearly his wounds had improved greatly.

"It’s been just over a hundred years since we last met, and you’ve already entered Spirit Severing, truly incredible." Elder Weng looked at Zhou Qing, a look of amazement passing through his eyes.

Zhou Qing smiled slightly: "The understanding of the Divinity Transformation Intent Realm back then, thanks to the senior’s guidance."

Elder Weng smiled slightly, a look of reminiscence flashing in his eyes: "Back then, you comprehended your unique realm in just over nine months. Even then, I knew you were extraordinary, yet I still underestimated you."

He lightly stroked his long beard and continued: "But this is good too, this world is vast and boundless, it’s time to venture out."

"If you keep staying within the small Fourth-level Cultivation Country, you’ll ultimately find it hard to achieve greatness."

Zhou Qing nodded, scanned the surroundings, and then lowered his voice to ask: "Senior, are you here for the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown?"

Elder Weng first nodded, then shook his head: "What I need is that half piece of tree stump that can run."

At the words, Zhou Qing was stunned.

Isn’t that stump fused with the corpse of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown?

Could there be more to it?

But he sensibly didn’t inquire further.

"Do you want those three flowers?" Elder Weng asked in return.

Zhou Qing nodded candidly, but then pursued, "Is it true that the rumored item can increase the chances of crossing tribulations?"

At the words, Elder Weng laughed: "You’re still far from the Supreme Tribulation, though preparing in advance isn’t a bad thing."

He contemplated for a moment, his expression gradually solemn: "People say those who gather the Three Flowers at the Crown start at the Spirit Severing Realm, and advancing to Supreme is easier than for ordinary people. But all this is predicated on one thing—surviving to reach that point."