Chapter 673: Chapter 666 Gathering Spirit Stone

At this moment, on the flying boat, beside Young Sect Master Yang Shaoqing, only three or four people remained.

“Elder Ming, with us protecting the Young Sect Master, you can rest assured.”

“As long as there is a breath left in us, we guarantee that nothing will happen to the Young Sect Master.”

Gui Wuya and Fang Qingshan exchanged glances and nodded to each other.

They promised this to Ouyang Ming, who had already traveled some distance away from the flying boat.

That day, they, full of hope, headed to the main lineage of the Bloodthirsty Sect overseas. Only upon their arrival did they realize that the area was in chaos, with perpetual battles every day.

Compared to the once peaceful life within the territory of West Barbarian Mountain, it was a completely different world. They wanted to cultivate in peace but hardly had the time.

Among the group, only Ouyang Ming, with the full support of Yang Dingtian, had barely managed to advance a step further and enter the Realm of True Immortal and Demon.

Leaving the territory of West Barbarian Mountain for overseas, before they realized it, more than a hundred years had passed.

During this lengthy time, neither Gui Wuya, who faced heavenly tribulations six times nor Fang Qingshan, who faced them three times, saw much growth in their strength.

The land overseas had many islands, and in terms of spiritual energy, many regions were indeed much stronger than those within the territory of West Barbarian Mountain.

However, wherever there was dense spiritual energy, powerful forces were sure to be entrenched.

To occupy a place suitable for cultivation with good spiritual energy, they had no choice but to seize it by force.

They fought minor battles every three to five days and major battles every ten to fifteen days.

Those who had reached the Realm of True Immortal and Demon were somewhat better off, but for cultivators like Gui Wuya and Fang Qingshan, still in the Nine Realms of cultivation, it wouldn’t be too nice to say—they weren’t much different from cannon fodder.

Years ago, their Bloodthirsty Sect overseas was lucky enough to obtain a Spiritual Treasure, the Gathering Spirit Stone, from an ancient ruin.

Although this Spiritual Treasure was not a naturally occurring or heaven-and-earth nurtured item, its power was still incredibly formidable.

Originally, the territory occupied by the Bloodthirsty Sect overseas was relatively barren compared to the territory of West Barbarian Mountain, with only one or two levels higher in terms of spiritual energy density.

Using the Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Gathering Spirit Stone, they managed to gather nearly half of the spiritual energy within ten thousand miles and bound it within their Sect’s residence.

They also used the power of the Sect Array to securely hide the intensely dense spiritual energy in their Sect’s residence, avoiding detection by other forces.

Unfortunately, the truth eventually comes out.

When other powerful forces learned of the Gathering Spirit Stone, it marked the beginning of the downfall of their Bloodthirsty Sect overseas.

The so-called brotherly ties within the Sect Alliance, under the temptation of the Gathering Spirit Stone, were merely a joke.

The forces besieging the Bloodthirsty Sect’s mountain gate came from the same Sect Alliance as theirs.

Though there were Earth Immortal level experts within the Bloodthirsty Sect who had successfully formed their own domains, the enemy deployed a Heavenly Immortal.

Using the Earth Immortal Domain and the Sect Array, and facing the siege of numerous forces, the Bloodthirsty Sect merely resisted for a few two-hour periods before their mountain gate was breached.

The Earth Immortal inside also saw their domain dissipate and died right there.

Knowing that the Sect’s downfall was likely inevitable, Yang Shaoqing and others carried the supreme treasure, the Gathering Spirit Stone, and fled. Yang Dingtian had planned this early, allowing them to escape all the way to this place.

Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and others could follow Yang Shaoqing and escape, not because they were strong, but because Yang Dingtian felt that with them, he would have someone to lead the way as they fled back towards West Barbarian Mountain territory.

“Elder Ming, take care!” Seeing Ouyang Ming volunteering to die, blocking the pursuers like Zuo Yunxiao and others, Yang Shaoqing’s voice choked, his lips almost bleeding.

“Entering the Realm of True Immortal and Demon was my lifelong wish.”

“Now that this long-cherished wish has been fulfilled, I have no regrets in this life. Even if I die, what does it matter?”

“I hope my life can buy you, Young Sect Master, some time to escape safely!”

With a tragic and heroic expression, Ouyang Ming’s spirit soared.

He flew swiftly toward the distance; within just a few breaths, roars erupted and a dazzling array of colorful lights began to sweep across the heavens and earth, engulfing the territory behind him.

…

West Barbarian Mountain Territory, Summit of Black Water Immortal Mountain.

“Is this the mid period of Earth Immortal already? Have I advanced another small step toward the goal I set?” Inside the Cultivation Hall, Chen Hai, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the condition of his body, he was momentarily stunned, then joy followed: “Four forces are nourishing me, enhancing my Cultivation efficiency. Has Qingqing’s Black Water Evil Leech Skill finally been completely comprehended and truly mastered?”

“This retreat, although just for advancing through a small realm, has taken just over eight years.”

“Such Cultivation efficiency is really quite astonishing.”

“If I take in more disciples and have them all cultivate the Black Water True Technique, my Cultivation efficiency should be able to increase even further.”

With a smile on his face, Chen Hai stood up.

The matter of Ye Qingqing’s resignation should not yet be completely settled.

At this moment, she is still within the Bloodthirsty Sect and has not yet established a cave mansion on this Black Water Immortal Mountain to settle in.

“What has happened at the foot of the mountain? Why are there so many people kneeling near that large stone stele of Black Water Immortal Mountain?” Stretching lazily and sensing the situation within his Domain, Chen Hai frowned.

The next moment, his figure flickered, and he appeared within that territory at the foot of the mountain.

Crowded with people, those kneeling there, he estimated, numbered at least a hundred or two.

“Carrying a deep vengeance, I wish to join the Black Water Lineage. Even if I can’t become a disciple, serving as a menial worker is good too!”

“I was born with a spiritual body, my Cultivation talent is one in ten thousand; please, Elder, allow me to enter the Ten Thousand Spirit Pond to receive the inheritance.”

“I started Cultivating at age seven, and now at twenty, I have already stepped into the Seventh Realm of Manifestation. A peerless genius like me truly qualifies to be admitted to the Black Water Immortal Mountain. Please, Elders, give me a chance!”

…

How long these people had been kneeling there, Chen Hai did not know.

He only knew that as soon as he appeared, many people started kowtowing to him, pleading.

From their words, it was clear they did not recognize him or know his status; they reacted this way simply because he had come down from the mountain.

“These fellows, have they been kneeling here all this time in hopes of entering my Sect?” With a slight frown, Chen Hai suddenly realized, muttering to himself.

It had been more than eight years since the last Sect competition, where the selected disciples entered the Ten Thousand Spirit Pond to receive their inheritance.

Apart from Wu Daniu, who successfully received the inheritance and stayed on to Cultivate at Black Water Immortal Mountain, those who failed had already left Black Water Immortal Mountain and returned to the Bloodthirsty Sect.

Chen Hai had not imposed any gag order on these people.

Moreover, the Sect competition was conducted with much fanfare, and other disciples within the Bloodthirsty Sect, though not obtaining a spot to enter Black Water Immortal Mountain, were aware of this event.

With over eight years for the news to spread, matters concerning Black Water Immortal Mountain have probably already dispersed throughout the entire West Barbarian Mountain Territory.

Since this was the case, it made sense that so many people were kneeling here, wishing to enter under Chen Hai’s tutelage.