Chapter 376

Chapter 376: Reactions from all sides, shocking the world

Lu Qing piloted his golden boat, soaring along,

keeping a vigilant eye on his back.

However, even after he had flown far beyond the Lingshan Mountains, he still didn’t notice anyone pursuing him. He

immediately realized that the other party was wary and didn’t dare pursue him.

He found a secluded forest, landed there, and hid.

He then constructed a simple formation to conceal his presence.

Only then did Lu Qing relax.

His assault on Xuankong Mountain was inherently risky.

While the Lihuo Cauldron was unparalleled in power, controlled almost entirely by “flame,”

preparing that attack would still require considerable spiritual energy.

If Xuankong Mountain had been prepared, his escape would likely have been much more challenging.

Lu Qing didn’t believe that with his current cultivation level and the Lihuo Cauldron, he could truly destroy Xuankong Mountain.

Just look at the red-faced old monk. A high-level Foundation Establishment cultivator possessed exceptional resilience and wasn’t easily defeated.

Fortunately, Xuankong Mountain didn’t seem to expect someone to be so audacious as to directly attack their base camp.

“This time, Xuankong Mountain will probably be off their guard for a while,”

Lu Qing muttered to himself.

He didn’t feel sorry for not being able to kill the red-faced old monk earlier. He’d severely

injured him, and it would likely take him several years of recuperation to recover.

And even if he could recover, given his age, the severe damage to his vitality and foundation would make his future breakthrough to the Golden Core realm extremely unlikely.

After all, the power of spiritual weapons is no joke.

A spiritual fire attack imbued with a trace of the power of the Law would be enough to severely damage his foundation.

Therefore, Lu Qing didn’t care much about the red-faced old monk’s death.

The fact that he had annihilated so many of Xuankong Mountain’s elite disciples in one fell swoop was enough to cause Xuankong Mountain some heartache.

For the time being, Xuankong Mountain would likely be focused on self-preservation, leaving them with little energy for other tasks.

This indirectly alleviated the crisis for Jiuli Village and the Wei family.

“Ah Qing, you’re amazing!”

Xiao Li emerged from Lu Qing’s arms, his eyes sparkling with admiration as he gazed at him.

The little fellow was genuinely stunned.

He hadn’t expected the large cauldron Lu Qing used to refine things to be so powerful.

A single strike blasted a hole through a mountain; the terrifying power made even it tremble with fear.

“It’s just the magic weapon’s power,” Lu Qing rubbed the little fellow’s head. “You protect me. I need to retreat and recover.”

Although the activation of the Lihuo Cauldron was primarily driven by “flame,” Lu Qing’s energy consumption was considerable.

This was due to his cultivation of the [Five Elements Body Refining Technique], which gave him spiritual energy several times more powerful than that of a cultivator of the same level. Furthermore, thanks to the Five Elements Gourd, his spiritual energy was as pure as that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

A Qi Refiner would have been drained of it the moment he activated the Lihuo Cauldron, making it virtually impossible to activate it.

“Okay,” Xiao Li replied docilely.

As Lu Qing practiced in seclusion, the news about the attack on Xuankong Mountain began to spread to the outside world.

What happened in Lingshan Mountain Range was too loud to be hidden from those who were interested.

During this period, all the major forces in the world sent people to Xizhou to investigate the news.

It is unknown how many people were watching Lingshan Mountain Range.

Moreover, before the attack, Lu Qing did not hide his whereabouts at all.

The scene of the golden light streaking across the sky was seen by many spies.

Even the scene of Lu Qing controlling the Lihuo Ding and bombarding Lingshan was seen by many spies who were lurking outside Lingshan.

Not long after Lu Qing left, the news about the attack on Lingshan Mountain Range and the heavy losses suffered by Xuankong Mountain was spread. It didn’t take long, and within a few days, it spread throughout Xizhou.

Suddenly, the whole of Xizhou was in an uproar.

“Is it true? That mysterious strong man actually dared to attack Xuankong Mountain alone?”

“How could this be false? I don’t know how many people saw it at that time. Now the fire over at Lingshan Mountain has not been extinguished yet!”

“It is rumored that Xuankong Mountain suffered heavy losses this time, and many elite disciples and elders died. Is it true?”

“It is absolutely true. You didn’t see how terrifying the mysterious strong man’s shocking blow was. Rumor has it that the mysterious strong man used the legendary immortal magic weapon. With one blow, the earth shook and the mountains shook. The disciples of Xuankong Mountain had no time to escape and were all buried in the sea of fire!”

“Immortal magic weapon! Is that mysterious strong man the legendary immortal cultivator?!”

“I think so. No wonder that mysterious strong man dared to challenge Xuankong Mountain. It turns out that he is a legendary immortal. I don’t know why Xuankong Mountain would offend such a terrifying existence.”

“That’s great! This secret place of Xuankong Mountain, hidden for millennia, has now seen its spiritual energy revived. As soon as it emerged, it threatened to dominate the entire Western Province and force us to submit.

Now with this mysterious and powerful being here, I wonder how they can maintain their arrogance!”

“That’s right, those bald asses are incredibly greedy. Not only did they force us to submit, they also seized over half of our sect’s wealth, and we have to pay them monthly tributes. That mysterious and powerful being is simply acting in the name of justice!”

“You’re right. Xuankong Mountain suffered heavy losses this time, proving that the four secret places are not invincible. This may be an opportunity for us!”

…

The attack on Xuankong Mountain and its devastating losses caused a sensation and drew widespread attention throughout Western Province.

But the vast majority, besides being shocked, were more gloating and pleased.

Not a single person expressed pity or sorrow for Xuankong Mountain.

After all, Xuankong Mountain, fresh from its emergence, sought to control Western Province, forcing numerous sects to submit. Its stance was relentless, brooking no resistance or refusal.

The sects within Western Province were already deeply resentful of this, but they had only temporarily submitted due to circumstances and the disparity in power.

Now, seeing Xuankong Mountain in distress, it was only natural for them to rejoice.

Furthermore, the mysterious figure was clearly targeting Xuankong Mountain, leaving these newly surrendered subordinates alone.

For a moment, the sects within Western Province began to fret.

This was precisely the outcome Lu Qing desired.

As long as Xuankong Mountain couldn’t control Western Province, it would be difficult to spare manpower to cross several states and reach Cangzhou to harass Jiuli Village.

“This spiritual fire is truly terrifying! Who is the mysterious figure who attacked Xuankong Mountain?”

Several giant birds soared through the air above the Lingshan Mountains, their faces filled with astonishment as they gazed at the still-burning flames in the forest below.

The sight of the massive crater, clearly wrought by a shattering blow, on the majestic mountain peak was particularly horrifying.

They could hardly imagine what terrifying power could have unleashed such a shocking sight.

“Whoever could mobilize such power must have possessed unfathomable cultivation!”

the leading young man atop the giant bird said solemnly.

“Isn’t it rumored that he used a magical weapon to unleash such a terrifying attack?”

“Magic weapons also require a certain level of cultivation to activate. Judging from the situation below, the one he used must have been at least a treasure weapon.

Simply activating such a magical weapon requires immense spiritual energy, so you can only imagine the depth of his cultivation.

I suspect he’s at least at the level of a patriarch.”

“I just wonder how Xuankong Mountain managed to provoke such a powerful being, one who would even lower himself to attack these ordinary Xuankong Mountain disciples.”

The young man analyzed gravely.

“A powerhouse of the Grandmaster’s level…”

The others, hearing this, looked even more horrified.

In their minds, the Grandmaster was practically invincible. How much more powerful would a powerhouse of his level be?

“Big Brother, should we still visit Xuankong Mountain?”

A young woman asked hesitantly, taking in the tragic scene below.

From her perspective, the mountains below seemed deserted, no one active.

“No need. I originally wanted to visit and inquire about the mysterious powerhouse.

But it seems the people of Xuankong Mountain have retreated to the secret realm.

After such a loss, they’re probably frightened.

It’s inappropriate for us to visit them again. Let’s go back.” “

The young man shook his head.

So many elders and disciples of Xuankong Mountain had died, who knew what their mood was like now?

If they came to visit, what if they happened to run into their wrath? Given Xuankong Mountain’s past dominance, no one could predict what would happen.

So the young man finally decided to return to the sect.

After all, he had gained more than enough information this time.

The young man was the eldest brother of the disciples of the Yunshui Secret Realm, so naturally no one objected to his words.

Immediately, several of them turned around and left on their giant birds.

“The people from the Yunshui Secret Realm have left.”

As several giant birds passed by a small town, a figure looked up and whispered.

“Xuankong Mountain has now hidden in the secret realm and closed its doors. They can’t gather any useful information, so what else can they do but leave?” said another figure.

“I never thought that the dignified Xuankong Mountain would be forced to such a point, unable to even leave. What is the origin of that mysterious and powerful person?

Controlling spiritual weapons is something no one in our four secret realms can do.

“Could it be that, besides our four secret places, there are other mysterious forces hidden within this world?”

“At the end of the ancient era of immortal cultivation, numerous immortal sects began to fight openly and secretly for a place aboard the Boundary Breaking Ark.

Not to mention the independent cultivators and powerful spirits who also clashed.

Many immortal sects were destroyed as a result, so it’s not surprising that spiritual artifacts were lost.

This mysterious powerful being must have gained luck and obtained a lost spiritual artifact or inheritance from ancient times.”

“It seems that with the transformation of heaven and earth and the revival of spiritual energy, the changes in the outside world are beyond our imagination.

The changes in luck alone are mysterious and unpredictable.

No wonder the Palace Master asked us to emerge. For tens of thousands of years, our four secret places have been hidden in secret realms. Although we haven’t suffered the pain of spiritual energy depletion in the outside world,

the luck of the outside world has also not been able to benefit us.

If we don’t emerge to accumulate luck, I’m afraid many opportunities in the future will be elusive.” “

Indeed, just like the young man who brought us the greatest opportunity that day.

Now, a mysterious and powerful being has emerged, possessing spiritual artifacts.

If we remain hidden within the secret realm, it won’t be long before the advantages accumulated over tens of thousands of years will be extinguished.”

Several powerful figures felt deeply the unpredictable nature of this shift in the world and the resurgence of spiritual energy, far beyond their ability to predict.

“But then again, Xuankong Mountain has suffered such a catastrophic setback this time, forcing them to retreat into the secret realm and not dare to emerge.

Perhaps, this time, they will fall behind our other three secret areas,”

one figure said with a hint of gloating.

“Don’t be careless. Although Xuankong Mountain has lost some elders and disciples this time, their foundation has never been these disciples.

The Supreme Elders cultivating within the secret realm are their true strength.

The laws of heaven and earth are not yet fully evolved, so it’s not convenient for them to emerge.

But once the sound of heaven and earth echoes one or two more times, the laws of heaven and earth will be further refined.”

If the supreme elders of Xuankong Mountain achieve another breakthrough in their cultivation, even if that mysterious powerful being controls a spiritual weapon, it will be difficult for them to threaten Xuankong Mountain again.”

The figure at the beginning said seriously.

“Senior brother is right. “

After hearing this, the other people didn’t dare to joke anymore.

They knew that Senior Brother Wang was right.

The Supreme Elders of Xuankong Mountain are all strong men at the same level as the Palace Master.

They are powerful cultivators who have achieved great success in foundation building, or even perfection.

Once their cultivation breaks through again, they will reach the legendary Golden Core Realm.

This is a realm that cannot be reached in the secret realm.

Even in their four secret places, since the spiritual energy has been exhausted, no one has been able to step into that realm for tens of thousands of years.

No one knows how powerful the strong men in the Golden Core Realm are.

They can only get a glimpse of the style of one or two great cultivators in the Golden Core Realm from the ancient classics left by their ancestors.

But the descriptions in the classics alone are enough to make them fascinated.

It can be imagined that if the Supreme Elders of Xuankong Mountain break through their cultivation again, their current predicament will definitely be solved.

By then, it is hard to say which of the four secret places will be more powerful.

“Okay, now that we have seen the excitement, we should leave.” said the figure in the lead.

“But, Senior Brother, aren’t we here to investigate the identity of that mysterious powerhouse?” someone asked.

“There’s no need for that anymore. A powerful being capable of controlling spiritual artifacts is beyond our reach.

If we forcefully investigate, we’ll anger him. If he comes to Beizhou and attacks Hanshui Palace like that, do you think we can withstand it?”

The other figures, recalling the devastating scene they’d witnessed earlier in the Lingshan Mountains, shuddered.

True, Xuankong Mountain couldn’t withstand the attack of that mysterious powerhouse, but could Hanshui Palace?

That was the might of a spiritual artifact. Even those at the Foundation Establishment stage would have to avoid its brilliance, daring not to confront it.

Immediately, several people hurriedly said, “Senior Brother, you’re right. Let’s return then.”

Just like that, several days passed, and the fire in the Lingshan Mountains finally died down.

The disciples of Xuankong Mountain seemed to have vanished, never to be seen again.

News of the attack on Xuankong Mountain and the heavy losses it had inflicted spread beyond Xizhou.

It gradually spread to other provinces, eventually shocking the entire world.

(End of Chapter)