Dozens of miles away from the North Sea's Huan Yu Island, in the depths of the sea, the North Sea demons had naturally attracted the attention of the North Sea practitioners ever since they had occupied this place at all costs. What exactly was there that the Primordial Crocodile clan had convinced the other clans to join forces to stabilize the frontline between the humans and demons here? For more than 20 years, they had not hesitated to pay the price of dozens of Core Forging adepts and several Dharma adepts!
However, in the cultivation world of the North Sea, be it the cultivators of the Human Clan or the Demon Clan, none of them knew that in the hollow belly of an underwater mountain range not far from the territory occupied by the Demon Clan, there was a small teleportation array that could directly connect to the Middle Earth.
The teleporter flashed. After a decade or two, Lu Ping had once again returned to the North Sea. Along with him were Tian Cheng Laozu and a few disciples who had just advanced to the Blood Condensation stage. They were to be brought to Zhenling to receive the inheritance of their techniques. After that, they would stay on Tian Ling Mountain to train and be completely integrated into Zhenling.
Lu Ping looked at the formation that had been set up around the teleporter. In the middle of the mountain that had been submerged by the seawater, a space with a circumference of 20 feet had been created to keep the seawater out.
And near this small teleporter that connected to the central plains, there was another teleporter. Lu Ping could see that this teleporter had not been built for a long time.
Beside him, Tian Cheng Laozu smiled and explained, "In recent years, the North Sea demons have been patrolling the waters outside the mountain range more and more closely. It is possible for us Dharma adepts to avoid them and sneak in here, but it is extremely difficult for Core Forging adepts. If we bring along these burdens like we do now and still don't get discovered, the Old Man would rather challenge Dao Sheng.
"Later on, your Martial Uncle Xuan Chen simply built a teleportation formation in the belly of the mountain, directly connecting it to the rear hall of the Heaven's Spirit Hall. This way, there was no need to worry about being discovered by the Daemon cultivators outside the mountain."
Several of the fourth-generation disciples, who were directly called a "burden" by Tiancheng Laozu, could not help but show a trace of shame on their faces. But what surprised them was that Tiancheng Grandmaster, the second generation of Laozu, actually took the initiative to explain the changes in the cave residence to the third-generation Uncle-Master, Immortal Lu Xuanping, the Elder of the Academy of Immortal. His tone was completely like a peer talking to someone of the same generation, but Lu Xuanping was able to accept it calmly, without the slightest respect and fear that a junior in the Core Forging Realm would have when he met Dharma Idol Laozu.
They had already entered the Blood Condensation Realm and were chosen from the Academy of Immortal to return to the North Sea to inherit the legacy. They were extremely intelligent people and knew that this Uncle-Master Lu Xuanping before them seemed to be extremely famous in the central plains. Even Uncle-Master Qi Xuancai, who was a deacon and had a high status in the Academy of Immortal, and Uncle-Master Xuan Fang, who was a master of alchemy, seemed to have great respect for him.
Thinking of this, these disciples looked at Lu Ping with even more fervor. At the same time, they could not help but plant a few seeds in their hearts. In the future, if they could also be like this elder in front of them and gain the recognition and respect of the second and third generation disciples as a fourth-generation disciple, how proud would that be?
As he emerged from the back hall of the Heaven's Spirit Hall, Lu Ping could not help but feel a different kind of emotion when he saw the familiar scene before him. Zhenling was still his hometown in the end!
The cultivator on duty in the Heaven's Spirit Hall was no longer the Profound Sage that Lu Ping was familiar with. Instead, it was a second generation cultivator called Profound Firmament. Although Lu Ping did not recognize him, he clearly knew Lu Ping. As soon as he saw Lu Ping, he cried out in joy, "You've returned, Junior Nephew Lu?"
Although Lu Ping was puzzled, he still bowed and said, "I greet Uncle-Master!"
Profound Firmament still wanted to say something, but he heard Laozu Tian Cheng say impatiently, "Enough, junior Profound Firmament. These are a few good seedlings that we brought back from the North Sea this time. Take them to find a suitable legacy cultivation method!"
After sending off the enthusiastic Profound Firmament Sage, Lu Ping turned to Tian Cheng Laozu and said with a smile, "Uncle-Master, this disciple will first make a trip to Chong Hua Manor!"
Tian Cheng Laozu casually waved his hand and said, "Hurry up and scram. However, don't forget that you promised to fight with the Old Man. Otherwise, be careful that the Old Man doesn't tear down your Huang Li Island."
Lu Ping laughed, "Uncle-Master must be joking. Huang Li Island doesn't belong to a disciple, it belongs to the sect!"
Tian Cheng Laozu could not be bothered to pay attention to him. With a fireball, his entire body disappeared into the scattering sparks. It seemed that he had returned to his dwelling.
In Chong Hua Manor, Tian Ling Laozu, who had been in charge of Zhenling for many years, was becoming more and more dignified. She looked even more graceful and elegant, but her gaze was as sharp as a knife and as sharp as a knife that could see through people's hearts.
However, when she saw that Lu Ping had returned, a look of joy appeared on her face. She smiled and said, "After not seeing you for so many years, your cultivation has become even more profound. Even I can't see through you. I'm afraid that it won't be long before even I have the ability to guide you!"
In the past few years, Tian Ling Laozu's cultivation had not increased much. Many practitioners in the sect thought that it was because Tian Ling Laozu was too busy with the affairs of the sect that his cultivation had been delayed. Only a few Dharma adepts in the sect knew that if one were to talk about the growth of strength, among the second generation of Dharma adepts in Zhenling, Tian Ling Laozu was ranked second, second only to Jiang Tianlin Laozu, who was about to face his first Lightning Trial.
The one who felt this the most was Tian Qin Laozu. Originally, the two of them were equal in strength. However, now that Tian Qin Laozu and Tian Ling Laozu met, Tian Ling Laozu could clearly feel the pressure from Tian Ling Laozu.
Tian Qin Laozu and Tian Ling Laozu had been fighting each other for hundreds of years. Tian Qin had been in charge of Huang Li Island for more than ten years, but his cultivation and strength were gradually being surpassed by Tian Ling Laozu, who had to deal with thousands of affairs every day. How could the proud Tian Qin Laozu take this lying down?
Therefore, Tian Qin Laozu simply gave up his duty of being in charge of Huang Li Island. When he returned to Zhenling, he announced that he would go into closed-door training. He was prepared to increase his level of cultivation and then compete with Tian Ling Laozu!
Only Lu Ping knew that the main reason for Tian Ling Laozu's improvement in strength was because Lu Ping had passed on the Linhai Wave Listening Technique to his teacher, which was related to the mid and late Dharma stage. This allowed his teacher's Linhai Wave Listening Technique to be completely perfected. His teacher's practice of the Linhai Wave Listening Technique became more and more proficient in the practice of the Dharma stage. Many of the previously obscure and different parts of the practice were easily solved, and some of the subsequent understanding of the remarkable techniques were also mastered.
The [Lin Hai Wave Listening Scripture] was a complete inherited cultivation technique left behind by the Fei Ling Sect. It was a cultivation technique that Lu Ping couldn't even explain to this day. The [Lin Hai Wave Listening Scripture] was a cultivation technique that was derived from the [Lin Hai Wave Listening Scripture]. The [Lin Hai Wave Listening Scripture] had been refined by the Dharma cultivators of the Fei Ling Sect for generations. It had long become an extremely mature and outstanding cultivation technique.
Tian Qin and Tian Ling, the two Laozu's talents and temperaments were about the same. However, the quality of the technique that Tian Ling Laozu practiced was obviously higher than Tian Qin Laozu's. This was why, although Tian Ling Laozu's level of cultivation was not much faster than Tian Qin Laozu's, the growth in strength was second only to Tian Ling Laozu's.
Lu Ping told his teacher about the general situation of his travels in Central Plains over the years. He also emphasized his experience in Tianxuan Ancient City and took out the gift that Qing Li Laozu had given to his teacher.
Tian Ling Laozu did not open the Spirit Nurturing Box. Instead, he pondered for a moment before asking Lu Ping, "What do you think of the current situation in Tianxuan City?"
Lu Ping had already considered these matters. When he heard the question, he said, "The Tianxuan Sect's situation seems to be much worse than I had imagined. Originally, I thought that the Tianxuan Sect had a history of nearly 20,000 years and was the strongest among all the large sects. Even if they were suppressed by the five holy lands, they would not decline in less than a few hundred years. These few hundred years would be enough for our sect to rise again and gain the recognition of our position in the Central Plains training world with the help of the Tianxuan Sect. We would then be able to re-establish the long-distance teleporter between the two worlds and bring the North Sea back into the training world. However, from the looks of it now, I'm afraid that the Tianxuan Sect will not be able to hold on until then."
However, Tian Ling Laozu smiled and said, "Not necessarily. I think the Tianxuan Sect seems to have a lot of follow-up measures. They may be able to hold on, not to mention that they have the support of the Crystal Palace."
Lu Ping was puzzled. "Then why would the Tianxuan Sect take the initiative to make friends with us? In Central Plains, the East Sea, and even the South Sea, there are many forces whose strength is similar to our sect. There are even some who are stronger than us. Moreover, in the game between these giant sects, we, the Zhenling Sect, are not enough!"
Tian Ling Laozu smiled and said, "The Tianxuan Sect endured the humiliation and gave up thousands of miles of territory. It seems that they are showing weakness to the five holy lands, but in fact, they want to concentrate their strength. Like a clenched fist, it is possible to throw this fist out quickly and powerfully."
"To where? It can't be to the five holy lands, can it? Is it to the Tianxuan Sect?"
Tian Ling Laozu shook his head and said, "The Tianxuan Sect is a pawn of the five holy lands, and the Tianxuan Sect is now a pawn of the Crystal Palace in name. The Tianxuan Sect jumped into the game between the Crystal Palace and the five holy lands, but it is to be able to completely jump out of the chessboard so that they can play the game themselves!"
Lu Ping was not surprised. Instead, he seemed to think it was natural. He said, "It seems that the Tianxuan Sect has not given up the temptation of becoming the seventh holy land in the cultivation world. However, where do they want to hit with their clenched fist? Does Qi Fan Laozu have the confidence to become a Real Spirit? If he fails, I am afraid that the fate of the Ying Tian Sect will soon fall on the Tianxuan Sect."
"Tens of thousands of years of pioneering and forging ahead, the persistent dream of several generations, how can it be so easy to give up? Standing at the height of Qi Fan Laozu, I am afraid there are many things that are beyond their control. As for the place where the Tianxuan Sect will break out of the game, if I am not wrong, it should be near the sea!"
"Near the sea?"
Lu Ping suddenly understood and said, "The demon tribes near the sea, the Sea of Storms, and a pincer attack. This is a good plan for the Tianxuan Sect. I am afraid this is the price for our sect to become a large sect in the future and to be recognized by the Tianxuan Sect. To cross the Sea of Storms, appear behind the demon tribes near the sea, and attack the Tianxuan Sect from the front and back, helping the Tianxuan Sect to expand their sphere of influence to the sea. In this way, we can avoid the conflict between the five holy lands and the Crystal Palace."
"I think so. The Tianxuan Sect must have made arrangements in the sea, and that Wuling Yu Taoist Soldier must be one of them. Also, they are sure that the resources in the sea are enough for the development of the Tianxuan Sect."
Tian Ling Laozu nodded and agreed with Lu Ping's speculation.
"However, to cross the Stormy Ocean, we'll need a treasured ship. It's not easy for our sect to have a second great cultivator, but it's not impossible. It's just that where are we going to find a treasured ship? Although our sect isn't as tight on funds as before, the cultivation base of many cultivators in our sect has also increased greatly. It's really difficult for us to find the time to build a treasured ship!
"Yes, a treasure ship …"
Tian Ling Laozu murmured to himself.
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