The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1244 - 372: One Lu Yaoyao, Three Zhou Qings, Three Shen Han Yis (6k)_2

The Ghost Mastiff suddenly lifted its head upon hearing the words, breathing rapidly, its copper bell-like eyes staring closely at Zhou Qing."Yes, I plan to give it a try!" Zhou Qing nodded openly.

"That’s great!" The two cheered in unison, nearly jumping with excitement.

The Taiqing Sect finally had someone reaching the Spirit Severing Realm of their own.

It’s what generations of Sect Leaders have dreamed of!

Standing aside, Lu Yaoyao forced a slight smile, vaguely guessing what it might mean.

Amid the excitement, her heart felt weighed down by a heavy stone.

This meant her father was soon to face the greatest upheaval of his life.

Yet, even now, she hadn’t found a single clue.

She wanted to warn her father but didn’t even know where to begin.

If she confessed, regardless of whether he believed her, it would certainly affect his upcoming Spirit Slash.

At this moment, the Ghost Mastiff and Luo Lingling exchanged a glance and simultaneously looked at Lu Yaoyao.

The secret of Zhou Qing’s Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown was still only known to the four of them on Little Spirit Peak.

Luo Lingling secretly transmitted a message, her tone heavy: "Xiao Qing, do you remember the day you ascended to Nascent Soul with Four Flowers Gathered at the Top?"

Zhou Qing nodded slightly, his response tinged with gratitude: "Of course, it was my senior sister and master who protected the ceremony for me."

"It’s all Old Mo’s fault!" Luo Lingling said speechlessly, "He insisted on taking you to that desert for the breakthrough."

"Who could have thought the unique geographic condition of that desert would reflect your breakthrough phenomena through a mirage for the entire Lingyun Mansion to see crystal clear!"

Zhou Qing looked embarrassed: "Master didn’t expect this to happen. At the time, things were urgent, and the breakthrough signs appeared suddenly with no preparation."

"The desert is sparse in population, indeed it was the best choice."

"I understand." Luo Lingling’s tone turned serious, "The key is that even now, your Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown must not be exposed in the slightest."

"Just your identity as a Level 4 Array Master has drawn visible and hidden schemes from the Xuanyuan Family. If the unprecedented Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown came to light..."

She paused, her voice growing heavier: "I fear formidable individuals from surrounding Level 4 Cultivation Countries, even Level 5 Cultivation Countries, would fight fiercely over you."

"No matter which faction you choose to join, opposing forces will not sit idly by as their rivals grow stronger because of you. At that time, guarding against all types of attacks will be more challenging than ever."

Zhou Qing remained silent for a long time, his gaze gradually deepening.

He understood his senior sister spoke truthfully; indeed, he had pondered over this matter for a long time.

As someone with the never-recorded Four Flowers Gathering at the Top, he couldn’t refer to the experiences of predecessors.

Especially since second uncle had given him that wisp of Yin Yang Qi from the third coffin, which had undergone mutation.

It was utterly different from the Heavenly Dao Qi refined by ordinary Three Flowers Gathered at the Top individuals.

He must consider all potential changes thoroughly; otherwise, it could bring fatal disasters not just to himself but to the entire Taiqing Sect.

"Actually, the reason for returning to the sect this time is to utilize the stable environment to create a Four-Color Restriction."

Zhou Qing said solemnly, "As for the location of the breakthrough, I shall find elsewhere."

Upon hearing this, the Ghost Mastiff and Luo Lingling felt a mix of guilt and heartache in their eyes.

Since the founding of Taiqing Sect, never had there been a true Spirit Severing Realm.

Though the Grandmaster became the Ghost Emperor, look how he ended up.

Now, when a disciple finally had the chance to openly strike the Spirit Severing, he has to hide like this.

"Perhaps we overthought it." Luo Lingling hesitated, "Look at those from the Holy Martial Dynasty; they hardly exhibit phenomena when breaking through Spirit Severing."

"Why not break through in the sect? With the two seniors from the Lu Family protecting the ceremony, it could be safer..."

Zhou Qing shook his head interrupting: "I have my plan. Elder Mo from Duobao Trading House is helping me collect materials, so I can return only in two years."

"Then I must follow!" The Ghost Mastiff immediately said, "I couldn’t protect the ceremony for your Nascent Soul breakthrough; this time, I cannot miss it!"

Luo Lingling also looked determined: "I must witness our Xiao Qing step into that stage with my own eyes!"

At this moment, seeing the suddenly silent three staring at each other, Lu Yaoyao curled her lips, murmuring in her heart.

Although you are my father’s senior brothers and sisters, in terms of closeness, I am his only treasured daughter.

Why must you discuss matters behind my back?

...

Not long after, news came that the Old Emperor returned safely, and as for that nameless Spirit Severing youth, whereabouts remain unknown.

Zhou Qing was unsurprised by this result.

"Zhou, you truly are a hard fellow to find!" In the darkness, Shen Yunzhou appeared in the room with a teasing smile.

Zhou Qing, who was meditating, slowly opened his eyes, gazing at his casual demeanor, said indifferently: "Ah, your ears seem sharp now?"

"Just learning from you." Shen Yunzhou chuckled, rubbing his nose.

Zhou Qing shook his head inwardly.

Earlier, he deliberately ignored Shen Yunzhou to avoid attracting the attention of Royal Family individuals.

Being alone, he could draw all the attention onto himself.

Indeed, this concern was justified—after all, Xuanyuan Shuo had already appeared!

Shen Yunzhou shifted to a serious expression, lowered his voice, and said: "Yama has left, and Zhao Muye and another followed him."

"I originally wanted to follow them and see more, but alas, they tore through the void directly, leaving no trace of the direction to follow."

"Then strive for an early breakthrough to Spirit Severing Realm." Zhou Qing smiled, "By then, you can come and go freely."

"That’s easier said than done!" Shen Yunzhou frustratingly ruffled his hair.

"You’ve stayed in the Imperial City quite a while. Have you encountered anything that smells particularly bad? Just like that corpse liquid from before."

Zhou Qing raised his hand, pointing outside the window.

"What?" Shen Yunzhou looked confused.

"The latrine." Zhou Qing remained expressionless.