Chapter 738 - 532: Gathering Storms (3)

Chapter 738: Chapter 532: Gathering Storms (3)

The cultivator from the second faction seized the opportunity to speak: "Ha, did you still intend to let the State Nascent Soul disturb our state’s sects? What now? Even the Qiming Spirit Monarch perished at Minglong Mountain!"

"The combat power of the Yunshan Sect and the Three Sects Alliance is truly astonishing, destined to become the backbone of our state. Such a sect should be nurtured and fostered earnestly. What a pity that this great opportunity for goodwill was squandered by your shortsightedness..."

The cultivators from the first faction turned ashen, unable to utter a word.

Miaomiao Profound Monarch sighed with some regret: "What you say is true, the Yunshan Sect is indeed a rising star. Stationed in the northwest, they might one day charge forth on behalf of our state, sweeping away the scoundrels of Qingzhou."

Pausing, he added: "Given the circumstances, send out an envoy, on my behalf, to congratulate Lu Qian on achieving Golden Core, celebrating the addition of two new Golden Core Masters to the Yunshan Sect. At the same time, extend our warm regards and commendations."

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At this moment, the sky had already begun to lighten with the first hints of dawn.

Lu Qian repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao for extending their help, vowing to prepare generous gifts in return.

But Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao dismissed the prior minor frustrations, modestly expressing that within the Three Sects Alliance, they were as close as family, and mutual aid was only natural.

Ye Xiao, with boundless enthusiasm, her eyes glinting brightly, said: "Lu... Master Lu has been instructing my disciple Jialuo, a relationship out of the ordinary. Naturally, our families should grow closer, no need for formality."

She did not use the Yunshan Sect’s aid in securing territory for the Huanggen Sect to migrate into Junle County as a pretext, instead emphasizing personal ties, which Lu Qian understood, filled with many emotions.

He bowed, inviting the two Masters to rest at Minglong Mountain, but seeing the devastation there, with buildings collapsed and much repair needed, both Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao politely declined. They suggested Lu Qian attend to his matters first and promised to visit when the Yunshan Sect issued invitations for the Pill Formation celebration.

However, with a slight smile, Lu Qian raised his hand, pointing towards the sky.

Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao’s expressions changed, and they agreed to come.

Wu Yan had already hurried back to the mountain with Guh Niqiang for treatment. Not only Guh Niqiang, but also Dong Chengjun and the Jade Flood Dragon were seriously injured. Among the eighteen Foundation Establishments forming the Immortal Dragon Slayer Painting, many were injured, with the most serious ones having already passed out.

Fortunately, at that time, the Qiming Spirit Monarch only scattered the Dragon-Slaying Sword with one lash and was too busy trying to capture Guh Niqiang to bother with the scattered small Foundation Establishments. Otherwise, a few more lashes, and most of these Foundation Establishment Feather Scholars would fall in battle.

Now, with Wu Yan having advanced to Golden Core, her Spirit Water Secret Technique for healing has improved greatly. With her and Jiang Qingfeng leading Yunshan Sect’s physicians, it’s believed that with some time, everyone will gradually recover.

At this moment, Master Cangfeng and Ye Xiao stood on either side of Lu Qian, parting the slowly rising morning mist as they descended towards Dragon Head Peak.

As soon as they set foot on Dragon Head Peak, the cheers and shouts of Yunshan disciples, like a tidal wave, shook the heavens and earth.

Gradually, the initially chaotic cheers merged into a unified chant.

"Congratulations to the Sect Leader on achieving Golden Core! Congratulations to the Sect Leader for attaining the rank of Master!"

Amid the gradually rising glow of the morning sun, Lu Qian paid no heed to the gazes of others and embraced Jiang Qingfeng as she approached.

Gently wiping away the joyous tears at the corner of her eyes, Lu Qian smiled.

"Senior Sister, I have returned."