Chapter 376 A Land of Livestock

Under the scorching sun, the wasteland was filled with desolate scenery, not a single blade of grass in sight.

A blue-green praying mantis stood before a broken cliff, rapidly swinging its two blade-like forearms.

It was none other than Jin Lang, the demon under Li Qingqiu’s command.

Several years had passed, and Jin Lang had grown from the size of a house cat to over half a zhang tall. Its figure had become even more majestic, while its two arm blades resembled long sabers that reflected chilling light beneath the sunlight.

One wind blade after another was slashed out by it, ravaging the broken cliff and the light wall opposite it, carving out shocking cracks.

Over one hundred zhang away, atop an even taller cliff, two figures stood observing Jin Lang.

One was a white-haired elder, while the other was a demon with a female body and fox head.

“Demon Master, this little demon has not disappointed your cultivation, has it?”

Qingyu Fox covered her mouth and laughed softly.

Although she possessed a cunning fox head, her laughter sounded enchanting and charming.

The white-haired elder known as the Demon Master possessed a tall figure. His white hair was coiled beneath an exquisite white jade crown, while he wore blue robes embroidered with golden threads, appearing noble and imposing.

He resembled not a demon, but rather an immortal hermit hidden beyond the mortal world.

The Demon Master stared at Jin Lang with an indifferent gaze and said, “Not bad. But merely not bad.”

Qingyu Fox smiled helplessly.

“Demon Master, you are too strict. There are more demons in this world than humans, yet among them, very few possess aptitude capable of comparing to humans.”

She had personally brought Jin Lang here.

Watching Jin Lang form a Demon Core and reshape an entirely new demon body had caused her expectations toward it to continuously rise.

The Demon Master said faintly, “If it had been born five hundred years earlier, perhaps it could have been useful. But now, it cannot influence the world of the Nine Provinces.”

“Neither can you.”

Thinking of her previous southern journey, Qingyu Fox gritted her teeth and said, “Demon Master, the Clear Sky Sect’s growth speed is far too fast. When will we eradicate it?”

“The Emperor has yet to awaken. Let them continue developing for now.”

“But once the Emperor awakens, what if the Clear Sky Sect retreats?”

Qingyu Fox knew the legends of the Land of Demons and Devils.

The southern continent was the Demon Emperor’s land of livestock.

Demons like them could head south to hunt, but they could not go too far.

“Their destiny has already been determined. They will not retreat.”

The Demon Master spoke calmly, his gaze deep, as though he could see the future itself.

After hearing this, Qingyu Fox hesitated briefly before asking, “Aren’t you afraid the Human Sacred Body will grow stronger?”

“The Human Sacred Body is certainly powerful, but this Human Sacred Body was born too late and cannot become a threat.”

“However…”

“However what?”

“There may be another Human Sacred Body.”

The moment Qingyu Fox heard this, she froze completely, her face filled with disbelief.

The Demon Master turned around and walked into the distance, leaving behind only one sentence:

“Take it to the Nine Nether Wind Abyss.”

Qingyu Fox immediately revealed a delighted expression and hurriedly bowed in thanks toward the Demon Master.

Meanwhile, Jin Lang continued cultivating its saber arts.

Just like when it was still within the Clear Sky Sect, it remained stubborn and silent, as though practicing the saber was the only meaning behind its existence.

……

On the third day after Li Qingqiu returned, the Cultivation Hall introduced Spiritual Root testing.

Spiritual Root testing required the cost of two Fate Points.

The moment it was launched, many disciples eagerly tried it.

Discussions regarding Spiritual Roots quickly became the hottest topic within the sect.

Time soon arrived at the end of August.

Within the Thousand Spirits Blessed Land, beneath the Thousand Spirits Tree—

Li Qingqiu was currently watching Yin Jingxing spar against Xu Yuqiong.

Seven-year-old Yin Jingxing was already capable of evenly matching sixteen-year-old Xu Yuqiong.

Both possessed cultivation at the Ninth Layer of the Nourishing Origin Realm, representing the strongest aptitude among the younger generation.

The only spectator of this battle was Li Qingqiu.

No—

There was also the Thousand Spirits Tree.

As Xu Ning’s eldest disciple, Xu Yuqiong possessed Outstanding-level cultivation aptitude. Xu Ning had poured vast resources into him, causing his cultivation speed to leave others far behind.

He had already vaguely gained the title of the number one figure among the younger generation.

Unfortunately, Yin Jingxing’s sudden emergence instantly stole all of Xu Yuqiong’s glory.

Xu Yuqiong did not envy Yin Jingxing.

On the contrary, he was filled with curiosity toward him.

“Little Martial Uncle’s aptitude is truly terrifying. Even compared to those peerless geniuses upon the sea, it still appears absurd.”

Xu Yuqiong thought inwardly.

He had never told anyone that he came from the Heavenly Nether Sea.

Whether it was Li Qingqiu or Xu Ning, neither had excessively questioned his origins, as though they genuinely believed he was a genius selected from within the sect.

Such an attitude both relieved Xu Yuqiong and made him somewhat depressed.

That depression became even stronger after Yin Jingxing’s awakening.

He suddenly realized that the identity of being the Sect Master’s eldest grand-disciple was not actually that dazzling.

If his aptitude had been high enough, his seniority would now be even greater—

Just like Yin Jingxing.

Now that Yin Jingxing completely suppressed him, Xu Yuqiong felt even more stifled.

Of course, besides frustration, what he felt most was admiration.

Yin Jingxing’s aptitude was simply too unbelievable!

Yin Jingxing’s entire body burned with Extreme Yang True Flame.

He used no flashy spells at all, relying solely on body techniques to suppress Xu Yuqiong.

Xu Yuqiong’s spells landing upon Yin Jingxing caused absolutely no damage whatsoever.

Even if Xu Yuqiong could dodge Yin Jingxing’s attacks, once Yin Jingxing approached closely, that terrifying temperature alone could scorch him.

Xu Yuqiong could only grit his teeth and endure, waiting for his Martial Grandmaster to call a stop.

“Yuqiong, borrow the power of the wind.”

Li Qingqiu’s voice suddenly sounded.

The moment Xu Yuqiong heard it, he immediately cast wind-attribute spells. His hands formed incantation seals while vast gusts surged from his palms.

These winds could not disperse the Extreme Yang True Flame around Yin Jingxing.

At most, they could drag the flames backward somewhat, reducing the scorching heat inflicted upon Xu Yuqiong.

Xu Yuqiong had already attempted such a method before. Seeing it ineffective, he had abandoned it.

Now that his Martial Grandmaster personally spoke, he could only continue using wind-attribute spells repeatedly.

Fortunately, he had mastered quite a few spells.

Li Qingqiu summoned the Dao Lineage Panel and found Xu Yuqiong’s portrait once more, examining his Fate Traits again.

【Nine Heavens Wind Sovereign: Blessed by the fortune and providence of ancient immortal gods, possesses extraordinary comprehension toward wind-attribute Dao techniques】

【Unstoppable: No matter what he does, once confidence emerges within his heart, that confidence will continuously make him stronger, becoming unstoppable】

【Innate Immortal Bearing: Born with the bearing of an immortal, easily causing others to feel goodwill toward him and desire to approach him】

……

The effects of 【Nine Heavens Wind Sovereign】 had already begun to appear.

The power of Xu Yuqiong’s wind-attribute spells surpassed what should have been possible at his current realm.

After all, not every wind could influence Extreme Yang True Flame.

Li Qingqiu was currently considering how to cultivate Xu Yuqiong’s confidence.

If Xu Yuqiong could maintain confidence even while facing Yin Jingxing, then when facing others in the future, he would naturally become even calmer and more composed.

【Unstoppable】 did not merely increase confidence.

It could also strengthen Xu Yuqiong’s power.

As long as Yin Jingxing continued growing, he was destined to become a peerless genius like Yuan Li.

Because of this, Li Qingqiu actually paid slightly less attention to him.

Instead, he wanted to excavate Xu Yuqiong’s potential and uphold the prestige of the Sect Master’s third generation of disciples.

“Do not merely cast spells. Feel the process.”

Li Qingqiu spoke once more.

Xu Yuqiong possessed Above Average-level comprehension.

Although it was not especially outstanding, he should still understand Li Qingqiu’s meaning.

Sure enough, after hearing these words, Xu Yuqiong immediately forced himself to calm down.

He continued moving and dodging, but no longer cast spells hastily.

Very quickly, Yin Jingxing noticed Xu Yuqiong’s movement technique becoming increasingly faster, causing him confusion.

“How do you still have so much Vital Energy?”

While chasing Xu Yuqiong, Yin Jingxing curiously asked.

Upon hearing those words, Xu Yuqiong nearly lost the mental state he had finally stabilized.

How dare you ask me that?!

Xu Yuqiong forcefully suppressed the urge to retort and calmed his mind once more.

Yin Jingxing was still young. Seeing Xu Yuqiong remain silent, he assumed Xu Yuqiong had become unhappy, so he stopped asking and continued attacking.

This was what his Master had taught him—

One must always go all out against any opponent.

Ever since Yin Jingxing awakened the Extreme Yang True Body, Li Qingqiu discovered he had become overly arrogant, which was why he deliberately taught him this way.

Of course, such teaching also carried disadvantages.

That was why Li Qingqiu did not permit him to casually spar with disciples.

Even during sparring, Li Qingqiu personally watched over things to prevent Yin Jingxing from accidentally beating someone to death.

As time continued passing, Xu Yuqiong’s control over wind became increasingly stronger.

Although he had long discovered his unique comprehension toward wind-attribute spells, this was the first time he truly experienced the wind itself in such a manner.

Within battle, wind was not his obstacle.

Instead, it had become his assistance.

He truly could not resist Extreme Yang True Flame directly.

However, he could use the wind to redirect the direction of the flames’ attacks.

This discovery greatly excited him, and a smile finally appeared on his face.

The moment Yin Jingxing saw Xu Yuqiong smiling, he instead became somewhat unhappy.

Whoosh——

The Extreme Yang True Flame around Yin Jingxing suddenly surged explosively, while his speed abruptly increased.

Xu Yuqiong’s pupils contracted violently.

The terrifying aura emitted by Yin Jingxing instantly frightened him, causing his entire body to stiffen.

Pa!

Li Qingqiu grabbed Yin Jingxing’s wrist.

Yin Jingxing’s fist stopped only twenty centimeters away from Xu Yuqiong’s face.

Xu Yuqiong’s face rapidly turned red from the scorching heat alone.

After being stunned briefly, Xu Yuqiong hurriedly retreated before frantically patting his face.

Li Qingqiu glanced toward Xu Yuqiong and inwardly sighed.

The 【Innate Immortal Bearing】 absolutely could not be ruined in Yin Jingxing’s hands.

“We’ll stop here for today.”