CHAPTER 372: CHAPTER 367: HAN YULING

Through the Array Formation Spiritual Light, Taiyin True Monarch gently raised her eyebrows and spoke with some surprise: "Turns out it’s you. I have seen you several times before, truly destined!"

Decades ago, she was invited by the Heavenly Dragon True Monarch to participate in the Dragon Transformation ceremony at the Beast Taming Sect and witness the activation of the treasured Heavenly Dragon Tower.

On the way, she stopped over the sea, ascended to the Nine Heavens to refine Taiyin Moonlight, condensing Spiritual Liquid to cultivate and enhance her path.

That night, Li Quanqing had accidentally entered her Taiyin Domain, sensed the anomaly, and fled swiftly.

Even so, she still discerned his background as a lineage passed down from the Heavenly River Dao.

Later at the Beast Taming Sect, Taiyin True Monarch also witnessed Ao Qing’s outstanding performance, recognizing him as a rare Taiyin Spirit Beast, which left a deep impression on her.

"Thank you for remembering, True Monarch. Quanqing is deeply grateful."

Li Quanqing smiled slightly, inadvertently revealing a trace of mana fluctuation, which was the purest Sea Suppressing Inheritance.

"Such pure Sea Suppressing Power, fitting the Heavenly One Great Path, this child truly is fated with our Four Seas Sect, we must bring him into the fold, adding another Great Cultivator to our sect..."

Taiyin True Monarch thought to herself, her eyes glinting with excitement and a hint of joy rising in her heart.

This journey not only ensured the usability of the underwater tunnel to the prosperous Inner Sea, ensuring safety, but also found a Nascent Soul Perfection seedling for the sect.

Truly a double blessing.

The Star Monarch beside her couldn’t help but sigh, feeling immense regret.

He, seasoned and wise, having lived countless years, naturally saw the Heavenly River Dao mana aura on Li Quanqing.

Now with the support of the Four Seas Sect, it seems Green Jade Li Family’s rise to a Nascent Soul Clan is a sure thing.

In the future, their Star Sect might face significant challenges, yet fortunately, cross-sea trade is about to commence.

As long as the cake is made large enough, it could sustain the coexistence of two Nascent Soul powers peacefully.

Li Quanqing observed the changes in everyone’s expressions, and this development was naturally to his liking.

As for commencing cross-sea trade, the huge profits would mostly go to the Star Sect and Four Seas Sect, which was unavoidable.

"Was that underwater space tunnel left by the Heavenly River Dao intentionally used to send your clan members over?"

Taiyin True Monarch was very astute, her mind full of thoughts, easily seeing the Li Family’s scheme to seek the Four Seas Sect’s protection.

"Indeed, this underwater tunnel is of immense benefit, related to the grand development plan of the East Sea Cultivation World. My Li Family is willing to share with all the True Monarch Seniors."

"Good."

Taiyin True Monarch nodded in agreement, showing a stunning smile: "My Four Seas Sect supports your decision, and can even provide sufficient protection before the Green Jade Li Family officially advances to a Nascent Soul Sect, so you can cultivate at ease."

"Thank you, Senior, for your kindness. The Li Family is deeply grateful."

Li Quanqing was very satisfied, as this attitude from the Four Seas Sect was quite pleasing, regardless of the outcome.

He still remembered the Heavenly River Dao’s Immortal Spirit senior, who had specifically instructed him to become a high-level figure in the Four Seas Sect, to take their place and reclaim the Immortal Cauldron.

At this point, the Star Monarch could only acknowledge the status of the Green Jade Li Family, treating them as half a Nascent Soul Clan.

Demon Suppression True Monarch, who was already fond of him, was also happy for him, proving himself to be a righteous cultivator, upright and honest.

After the three families reached an agreement to coexist peacefully and non-aggressively, they naturally began to discuss how to develop this underwater tunnel.

When it came to this, Li Quanqing naturally listened more than he spoke, as his family’s power was the weakest, and even getting a share was already a great deal.

Enough to make the whole family prosper and take another step up in strength.

Finally, they decided to establish a Sea Immortal City at the entrance of the space tunnel, calling upon Loose Cultivators from all sides, to become another prosperous area in the Inner Sea.

As for the name of the Immortal City, the Star Ancestor insisted on using the name of their sect for it.

The Four Seas Sect did not necessarily need to compete, as they could build another Four Seas Immortal City at the other end of the undersea tunnel.

Li Quanqing naturally wouldn’t agree, as he was waiting to break through to Nascent Soul and take full control of this city in the future, impossible to yield.

This was his family’s territory!

So, with Taiyin True Monarch’s reasoning and argument, the Star Ancestor pinched his nose and finally each took a word from the Li Family and the Star Sect.

The city was named [Qingchen Immortal City], and it sounded alright.

Although Qingchen Immortal City was initially agreed upon, nothing had been built yet, with only an empty underwater tunnel in that sea area.

So, the Nascent Soul cultivators decided to join forces to reshape the land and create a Spirit Island, anchoring the earth veins and selecting the site for the Immortal City.

After roughly splitting up the benefits, the atmosphere among them naturally became much more harmonious, no longer tense.

Li Quanqing smiled brightly, knowing he wouldn’t have to step out of his family’s territory, and also wouldn’t need to exert effort in shaping the island’s earth veins.

Incidentally, this was Li Family’s maritime territory, very close to Qingyu Cave Heaven, merely a few thousand miles, equivalent to reaping benefits without labor.

Of course, in the event of future prosperity, the appeal of interests would naturally require strong power to hold the city steady.

"If I’m not mistaken, little friend, this Armor Spiritual Treasure seems related to the Heavy Water Inheritance?"

Taiyin True Monarch, looking at the azure Whale Emperor Sacred Armor, was equally interested, as it could make a Golden Core Cultivator comparable to a Nascent Soul.

"Indeed, this was my gain from the emergence of the Heavenly River Ruins."

Li Quanqing did not hide anything, even proactively mentioning his past entry into the Heavenly River Dao to cloud the truth.

Back when the Demon Clan’s beast tide rose and the Heavenly River Ruins opened, too many cultivators entered.

If Li Quanqing claimed not to have entered, it would raise suspicion, better to mix truth with falsehood.

He displayed his bodily Divine Skills, dark Heavy Water Spirit Patterns emerged on his skin, even heavier than stars.

"I see, if Brother Heavy Water saw such an excellent cultivator like you, he’d surely want you to become a pure body cultivator inheritance."

Taiyin True Monarch remembered this, but didn’t mind much.

The Four Seas Sect had five Nascent Soul cultivators, with Sea Suppressing, Taiyin, and Heavy Water True Monarchs representing the Heavenly River’s direct lineage inheritance.

Four Seas True Monarch was the Sect Master, high-ranking, and Heavenly One True Monarch, who managed the Immortal Cauldron, had an equally special status as the designated Young Sect Master.

Once the distribution of interests was complete, the True Monarchs proposed to leave, as there was still much preparation ongoing, requiring Li Family’s mobilization as well.

Li Quanqing didn’t invite them into the Qingyu Cave Heaven, chatting across the formation was sufficient.

He didn’t dare let Nascent Soul cultivators in, fearing accidents or changes of heart.

Not until he watched the three leave did he truly relax.

Now that the family was stable, with crises resolved, he could cultivate peacefully, aiming to break through the Nascent Soul Path.

"Soon, within a few decades at most, I can truly take the final step and form a Nascent Soul..."

"Taiyin True Monarch has a commendable character, suggesting that we send some family juniors to the Four Seas Sect for cultivation, which is indeed a good idea..."

Thoughts surged in Li Quanqing’s mind. Although the Star Sect was no longer oppressing the Li Family openly, it was essential to maintain a good relationship with the Four Seas Sect.

Time quietly flowed, and in the blink of an eye, several months passed.

The news of Li Quanqing killing a Nascent Soul demon head gradually spread, with rumors of the Li Family’s promotion to a Nascent Soul Clan.

In the Hanhai Bowl, another Golden Core Demon Beast quietly broke through, amassing enough foundation as snowstorms raged in the sky.

[Acquired a Golden Core Middle Stage Xuanming Ice Phoenix, rewarded with a Fourth Rank Soul Treasure "Han Yuling"!]