The edges of each array flag are adorned with fine star sand, which scatters in fragments of starlight as they spin.
Looking at the formation he crafted, Zhou Qing felt a surge of pride.
This was made by his own hands; with such skill, he would never starve.
"Masterâ" Soon, Zhou Qing arrived at the mountain top hall and called out several times but heard no response.
He then took out his Communication Jade Scroll and attempted to contact again, yet still received no reply.
"Not at home? Could it be theyâve gone to the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect or the Phecda Sect?" Zhou Qing muttered to himself with a frown.
He then tried to contact Yan, but still, there was no response.
"Strange..." Zhou Qing had no choice but to turn towards Divine Peak.
Anyway, the grand array was complete, whether given to the master or the senior uncle, it made no difference.
...
Just as he landed on Divine Peak, the Yuqing Peak Master suddenly appeared, rushing hurriedly towards the back mountain.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Qing felt a tightening in his chest; before he had time to think deeply, the Hundred Battle Peak Master and two senior uncles from Dragon Ridge Peak similarly rushed past in haste.
Observing their expressions, Zhou Qing immediately sensed that something was wrong, and quickly chased after them.
Soon after, he saw all Supreme Elders and Peak Masters gathering inside the meeting hall.
Below, Elder Wuzhu was holding an activated Imaging Stone.
Projecting was the scene of Cao Zhengyang and two others lying stealthily in a hidden location, observing the Liu Familyâs flying ship at Falling Sunset Valley.
The crowd watching the scene had grave expressions.
"Zhou Qing, when did you exit seclusion?" Duanmu Shu remarked with surprise upon seeing Zhou Qing enter through the hall door.
Zhou Qing immediately stepped forward urgently: "Iâve heard everything already; they say Master and Uncle are in danger, and that everyone should quickly head to Qiling Valley."
"This matter is dubious; it canât be trusted, yet it canât be ignored. Let me go!"
Now he was the foremost beneath the Spirit Severing Realm; as long as itâs not at the Spirit Severing Realm level, none should be able to apprehend him.
Moreover, with Masterâs safety at stake, how could he stand by idly?
Duanmu Shu wore a troubled expression: "Elder Jiang Pu who guards the Soul Lamp Tower has just sent a message; the soul lamps of the three are intact..."
But the strange imaging before them couldnât be ignored either.
"Letâs go together!" Duanmu Shu quickly decided.
Given Zhou Qingâs temperament, stopping him would be impossible.
Better to head to the Qiling Sect as suggested by the image, to see what tricks the opponents were up to.
"Letâs go!" Duanmu Shu stood up swiftly, and the others hurriedly prepared.
No matter who was scheming, those daring to touch the Taiqing Sect would pay the price!
Then, the group directly boarded Zhou Qingâs flying ship, heading straight for the Qiling Sect.
Unexpectedly, before traveling for even a day, a blue sword light suddenly flashed beneath them.
"Seems like Mo Xingjian!" Yuqing Peak Master Tong Min with keen eyes pointed out the familiar figure excitedly.
Zhou Qing also found the aura somewhat familiar, and quickly used the Identity Token to contact them, unexpectedly receiving a response.
In surprise and delight, Mo Xingjian had already turned the sword light back towards them.
"Why are you all here?" Mo Xingjian asked in surprise.
When he saw Zhou Qing, his eyes showed a hint of joy which quickly turned serious.
Duanmu Shu didnât waste words, directly handing over the Imaging Stone: "Xingjian, whatâs going on?"
Mo Xingjianâs expression changed drastically after watching it.
He could never have thought that while he, the Sect Leader, and Senior Brother Gao Xuan were monitoring the Liu Familyâs flying ship, someone silently captured an image of them.
And even precisely pointed out the final location at Qiling Sect.
"This... how is this possible..." he said in a tight voice, beads of sweat emerging densely from his forehead.
He knew, the purpose of his return was to seek assistance, and heâd just left the Qiling Sect not long ago.
Even using the Identity Token to relay messages wouldnât reach beyond a certain distance.
"This is bad, Senior Brothers might be in danger, letâs move, Iâll explain the details on the way!"
Mo Xingjian suddenly felt unease, hurriedly speaking out.
The group was equally taut, their speed instantly pushed to the limit.
...
Qiling Sect!
Grand Elder Liu Xuanfeng looked at Old Fourth Liu Hansong with worry etched on his face, even though a Dragon-Locking Nail was deeply embedded in his meridians, forcibly suppressing the spread of corpse poison.
But his state remained eerily odd.
Beneath his skin, dark blue veins writhed like creatures, trembling in resonance with every distant howl from dried corpses.
Itâs as if the toxins within him were resonating with those vile creatures.
"Why havenât they arrived yet?" Seeing that no sight of the Golden Thunder Sect Leader after so long, Liu Xuanfeng angrily questioned.
Grand Elder Lei Tiangang tilted his ear to listen; the previous shrill cries and sound of battle from deep within the valley were gradually subsiding.
He then curled a cold smile on his lips: "Haste brings trouble; the Liu Family may be strong, but donât forget, now youâre the ones asking us."
"Youâ" The Liu Family members instantaneously flared up, releasing an overwhelming aura of Divinity Transformation Realm Perfection, freezing the surrounding air.
Lei Tiangang however remained unfazed, speaking calmly: "Donât forget, thereâs only one antidote; our lives may be cheap, but yours..."
He glanced meaningfully at Liu Hansong who was suffering terribly, pale as a sheet, "Perhaps canât wait."
Liu Xuanfengâs chest rose and fell violently, teeming with killing intent inside, yet having to forcibly contain his anger.
Remember your arrogance now; once Old Fourthâs poison is cured, none in Golden Thunder Sect will be spared!
Even if it means being used like a pawn, he would kill joyously, seeking clarity of mind!