With the company of these four Demon King Spirit Pets, although he was in a dire condition, he still led them into battle fiercely.
Unfortunately, when he returned to the gates of Jinyue Sect, all he saw were flames engulfing the sectâs entrance, and those strong alien races had vanished without a trace.
Seeing this situation, his expression turned cold as he said chillingly, "You may run as monks but cannot run as temples! Mr. Zhou refuses to believe that such a large group can just disappear so quickly!"
Saying this, he instructed the Silver Dragon Monarch to summon clouds and rain to extinguish the fire at Jinyue Sectâs entrance, then returned straight to his familyâs mountain gate.
When Zhou Chun, pale-faced, returned to the family on the Silver Dragon Monarchâs back, seeing his appearance, Zhou Zhiying and Luo Qingniâs expressions changed dramatically. Luo Qingni couldnât help but exclaim, "Mr. Zhou... Taoist Friend Zhou, youâre not seriously hurt, are you?"
Momentarily losing composure, she accidentally used the intimate name the two used privately but quickly corrected herself.
Even so, she knew Zhou Zhiying must have overheard, so she couldnât help but glance at Zhou Zhiying.
However, Zhou Zhiying seemed as if she heard nothing, looking at Zhou Chun with concern, asking, "Master, are you alright? Who has injured you like this?"
"Itâs nothing serious, donât worry about me."
Zhou Chun waved his hand, indicating the two need not worry much about him.
Then he explained with a darkened expression, "This time, I was careless. I didnât expect those alien races to be so bold, daring to join forces to ambush me in Yu Country!"
"Ambush? Master, you were ambushed!"
Zhou Zhiyingâs expression changed in shock, realizing the truth that had previously eluded her.
As a disciple, she naturally had a profound understanding of Zhou Chunâs strength.
So upon seeing Zhou Chun returning with such severe injuries, she was greatly shocked, almost thinking he had been attacked by a Sixth Rank Expert.
Only now did she understand the true situation.
Luo Qingni, more concerned about Zhou Chunâs injuries, immediately said, "Taoist Friend Zhou, youâre seriously hurt, you should heal first, whatever needs to be said can wait."
"Alright, then please Taoist Friend Luo assist me in healing, Yingâer, take my token, and immediately set off for Heng Country and other places, ordering Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators from each faction there to come here. Donât mention my ambush, just say I have significant matters to discuss with them!"
Zhou Chun nodded, promptly making arrangements.
"Disciple accepts the command and will not fail Masterâs trust!"
Zhou Zhiying solemnly responded, immediately taking Zhou Chunâs token and departing.
After she departed, Zhou Chun also took Luo Qingni back to his cave retreat.
Since the Deer Monarch had not returned yet, Zhou Chunâs injuries could only be assisted by Luo Qingni for the time being.
Having long studied the Dual Cultivation Way together, the best treatment method at this moment was naturally to utilize it.
During dual cultivation, Luo Qingniâs wood-attribute spiritual power, rich with vitality, wandered through Zhou Chunâs body, helping him repair and heal the injuries of his flesh.
Meanwhile, the twoâs Nascent Souls also entered a Divine Communion State through the Dual Cultivation Secret Method.
In the Divine Communion State, Zhou Chunâs depleted essence energy, along with his Divine Soul Power, quickly restored.
However, since Luo Qingni was actively contributing, not only could she not gain any benefits from the dual cultivation state, but she also lost much of her own essence energy.
Normally, Zhou Chun, feeling tender-hearted for his beloved, would not wish to harm her so.
But now he truly needed to quickly recover his combat power to confront the forthcoming war.
Hence, at this moment, he could only allow Luo Qingni to make some sacrifices!
Meanwhile, as Zhou Chun and Luo Qingni conducted dual cultivation healing, his incarnation Bingming True Person was racing towards Tai Geng Divine Venerableâs cave.
As the alien races united to ambush him, Zhou Chun was determined to retaliate.
But to gather an army to crusade against the alien race with him, he must obtain the consent and support of a Mahayana Phase Venerable.
Although Zhou Chun had connections with Changchun Venerable, clearly at this time, Tai Geng Divine Venerable was a more likely supporter.
Therefore, before Zhou Zhiying brought the surrounding Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators from various countries, he aimed to first secure Tai Geng Divine Venerableâs acknowledgement and permission.