Translator: AnubisTL
Flame Domain, Bright King Valley.
This was one of the few oases in the entire Flame Domain. Enhanced by a magical formation, the temperature here was far more temperate than the scorching heat outside, making it a pleasant and habitable place.
Lush green trees rose from the valley floor, creating a tranquil and harmonious environment where the weather was mild and the seasons flowed smoothly.
This immortal dao faction, which had long remained secluded, was now gradually stepping into the public eye after their founding ancestor, a cultivator in the divine transformation realm, ascended from this world.
Bright King Valley comprised five clans, with one main branch and four subsidiary branches, each wielding considerable influence.
Li Qing was tasked with tending to the Hua Clan, one of the four subsidiary branches. He deeply remembered Senior Bai Ling's instructions from their earlier encounter.
Throughout his journey, Li Qing made no attempt to conceal his presence. His divine transformation realm spiritual pressure radiated powerfully, making him unmistakably conspicuous.
As he approached Bright King Valley, the entire valley sensed his aura.
The magical formation hummed to life, and figures surged from the valley, their faces etched with wariness and fear, their bodies tense with apprehension.
"A great power in the divine transformation realm has arrived, his aura matching the intensity of our founding ancestor's!"
"Who could this be? Bright King Valley hasn't provoked any such powerful figures," one cultivator murmured anxiously.
"Could it be an old acquaintance or enemy of our founding ancestor?" another speculated.
"Should we send someone to request aid from the Lingyun Sect in Azure Ridge Domain? I recall their elder recently achieved divine transformation," a third suggested.
The cultivators of Bright King Valley exchanged tense glances, their voices hushed with apprehension. Fearful of the newcomer's intentions, they were already considering seeking reinforcements.
With their valley master, a divine transformation realm expert, no longer in the human realm, they had no means to contend with another cultivator of that caliber.
Fortunately, Li Qing harbored no ill will. As he approached Bright King Valley, he gradually slowed his descent.
"May I ask, Senior, what brings you to Bright King Valley?" a middle-aged cultivator in white brocade robes stepped forward, his dragon-like beard trembling slightly. "I am Zhao Xiao, the current valley master."
"Heh, have you all forgotten me so quickly?" Li Qing chuckled, his smile warm and devoid of malice. "I distinctly recall Bright King Valley sending representatives to my Divine Transformation Realm Grand Ceremony not long ago."
"You're Ancestor Limitless of the Lingyun Sect?"
"It's Senior Limitless! He's the very person our founding ancestor mentioned before his ascension!"
Upon confirming Li Qing's identity, the group instantly felt as if they had been transported from hell to paradise, their expressions relaxing considerably.
"Quickly open the formation and invite Senior Limitless inside!"
It wasn't that they lacked caution or doubted Li Qing's identity, but rather that a great power of the divine transformation realm was simply too formidable.
If this divine transformation great power truly harbored ill intentions, why would he bother with such elaborate schemes, disguising himself and deceiving them? He could simply crush their defenses with brute force—a mere Fourth-Rank Formation would be no match for him!
To show their utmost respect, they didn't even bother verifying Li Qing's identity, immediately welcoming him inside.
Observing the wide-open formation guarding the valley, Li Qing chuckled softly. With a single step, he activated the Ground Shrinking Technique, instantly appearing within Bright King Valley.
The valley was a picturesque paradise, with crystal-clear waters and lush greenery—a stark contrast to the harsh environment outside.
"Impressive," Li Qing remarked, nodding in approval. "The spiritual vein here must be approaching fifth-tier density. It's truly the most potent in the lower realm."
In comparison, the spiritual veins occupied by his Lingyun Sect paled in comparison, utterly unable to match this place.
Zhao Xiao wiped the cold sweat from his brow and quickly offered, "Senior Limitless, if you're interested, Bright King Valley would gladly cede this location as your secluded cultivation grounds."
Li Qing was taken aback by the man's extreme reaction. He had merely made a casual observation, yet it had been immediately misinterpreted as a declaration of intent.
Only then did Li Qing realize the immense pressure his divine transformation realm cultivation exerted on these individuals. Every word and gesture they scrutinized for hidden meanings.
In truth, he had simply been making a remark, with no ulterior motives.
"Heh, Valley Master Zhao, I appreciate your offer, but at the divine transformation realm, the surrounding environment's spiritual qi becomes less crucial for cultivation," Li Qing explained, shaking his head. "I was merely expressing my admiration. Please don't overthink it."
Hearing this, the nascent soul cultivators who had come to greet him from Bright King Valley breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Zhao Xiao clasped his hands in a respectful bow. "Senior Limitless, what urgent matter brings you to Bright King Valley?"
"Our ancestor repeatedly instructed us to fully cooperate with any request you might have, Senior, and to spare no effort in fulfilling your wishes!"
Given their reliance on Li Qing's protection, Bright King Valley's attitude was one of utmost reverence.
"If this were earlier, I might have asked if Bright King Valley possesses any extraordinary artifacts related to the water dao. But that's no longer necessary."
"I came here simply to inquire: does Bright King Valley have a Hua Clan branch?"
Li Qing vividly remembered Senior Bai Ling's words: only upon reaching the divine transformation realm would he be qualified to offer protection to this Hua Clan branch.
Zhao Xiao paused, slightly surprised by Li Qing's familiarity with Bright King Valley's affairs.
"Yes, this is Hua Luokong, the ancestor of the Hua Clan branch!"
Following Zhao Xiao's gesture, an elderly man with a weathered face and snow-white hair and beard stepped forward, his expression tinged with apprehension.
This old man's cultivation was only at the early nascent soul stage, far weaker than the others present, and he was already nearing the end of his natural lifespan.
"Senior, has our Hua Clan offended you in any way?"
Li Qing glanced at the old man and nodded. "A senior once told me that after I reached the divine transformation realm, I should look after one branch of the Hua Clan in Bright King Valley."
"That senior was someone I deeply respected, a benefactor who had given me a second life."
Seeing Li Qing's solemn expression, Hua Luokong was stunned. He never imagined such a connection existed.
Anyone whom this man called "senior" must be a great power of the divine transformation realm.
Old Man Hua racked his brains, trying to recall every major and minor event in the Hua Clan's history over the past few millennia. Yet he couldn't fathom how they could have ever crossed paths with a cultivator of such immense power.
(End of the Chapter)
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