Chapter 565

Chapter 565: Traveling Together

“So I came this time to ask the Grand Elder for help with my treatment and to see if there are any spirit pills that can alleviate the aftereffects of the punishment thunder whip,” Master Qianling said as his body trembled involuntarily once more.

“If I don’t get treatment now, these aftereffects will last at least eight or nine years,” Master Qianling said with a bitter expression.

He thought that this would somewhat mitigate his losses since he was too embarrassed to reclaim the artifact from Xu Fan, so he hoped Xu Fan could help him reduce the aftereffects of the punishment thunder whip.

“Elder, these past few years must have been tough for you,” Xu Fan said sympathetically, recognizing how difficult things had been for Master Qianling from his current state.

“It’s worse than death; I sometimes think about going down with the boss, but in the end, I managed to stop myself,” Master Qianling said softly.

“…”

Master Qianling’s inappropriate description aptly conveyed the pain to Xu Fan.

A jade box appeared in Xu Fan’s hand.

“This is a Soul Soothing Pill; it can help alleviate pain to the soul. Elder, try taking one to see if it works,” Xu Fan said.

He had casually refined these spirit pills, and since he almost failed in his last alchemy attempt, he had been refining a few batches of spirit pills occasionally.

“Thank you, Grand Elder,” Master Qianling said, eagerly taking the jade box and swallowing the Soul Soothing Pill.

As Master Qianling swallowed the Soul Soothing Pill, he slowly closed his eyes, feeling the burning and numbness in his soul being soothed, like a long-awaited rain after a drought.

“Ahh~~”

Master Qianling sighed deeply.

“It works, but the aftereffects aren’t completely gone,” he said.

“Do you have more of this spirit pill, Grand Elder?” Master Qianling asked.

“This kind of niche spirit pill isn’t made in bulk, but there are corresponding spirit herbs in the treasury; I can refine more,” Xu Fan said, appearing unfazed by the issue.

“Thank you, Grand Elder,” Master Qianling replied with a smile.

“Don’t mention it,” Xu Fan waved his hand dismissively.

“Grand Elder, I brought an important message for you this time.”

“According to the boss’s perception, the intensity of the spatial seal has slightly weakened, and it’s expected to collapse in 2000 years,” Master Qianling said mysteriously to Xu Fan.

“Is that so? Will it take until 2000 years to lift the spatial seal?” Xu Fan pretended to be surprised but was actually impressed by the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect’s observational skills.

“After 2000 years, the powers of the Human Realm and the demon race will likely stabilize.”

“Once the spatial seal is lifted, it will lead to an all-out war,” Master Qianling said, with a hint of regret, as his sect had an invincible respected elder at the helm, and the ordinary beast race wouldn’t dare provoke them.

“At that time, it will be a catastrophe for the people,” Xu Fan sighed.

“So the Elder Council has already begun planning.”

“They expect to establish 108 Giant Cities in the cultivation world, each guarded by an invincible respected elder. Before I left, the Elder Council was discussing this matter with the boss,” Master Qianling explained.

“Why 108?” Xu Fan asked, puzzled.

“At present, there are only 108 invincible respected elders who can stay in the cultivation world for over 5000 years, and the boss is one of them,” Master Qianling said with a smile.

“The Grand Elder is surprisingly young!” Xu Fan lightly praised the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect in a different way.

“I’m 200 years younger than my elder brother.”

“Now that he’s become an invincible respected elder, my third brother and I are nothing special,” Master Qianling said, shrugging.

“You and the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect are already quite impressive.”

“I’m here for another reason. I’d like to join Spirit Cut Elder to mine in the Extreme Void Domain. It’s safer if we watch each other’s backs,” Master Qianling explained his main purpose for coming.

“You don’t need to tell me; just talk it over with Spirit Cut directly,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

“Before I left, my elder brother gave me a task. I can’t return until I fill the spatial warehouse of the classic Star Ship with spirit ore.”

“This trip will likely take over a year, so I wanted to find a companion,” Master Qianling added.

“I see,” Xu Fan nodded.

Soon after, a blood-red beam of light shot out from Hidden Spirit Island, heading toward Xu Fan.

“Friend Qianling wants to join me for mining in the Extreme Void Domain? Perfect!”

“I’ve been worried about not having anyone to talk to while mining,” Spirit Cut laughed when he heard Master Qianling’s request.

“It’s just spirit ore for the Star Ship, right? Stick with me, and I guarantee we’ll fill it within a year,” Spirit Cut assured him.

“Thank you, friend Spirit Cut,” Master Qianling chuckled.

At that moment, Xu Fan quietly performed a divination.

With names like Spirit Cut and Qianling, it was clear they were at odds. He hoped nothing unexpected would happen while they were out together.

Suddenly, Spirit Cut and Qianling sensed something unusual and turned to Xu Fan.

“What’s the Grand Elder doing?” Spirit Cut asked, puzzled.

“It’s nothing. Since you two are about to head out together, I did a quick divination for you,” Xu Fan replied.

“Don’t worry; it’s a favorable omen for your return,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

“That’s good to hear!” Master Qianling said.

Three days later, Master Qianling, carrying two batches of Soul Soothing Pills refined by Xu Fan, teamed up with Spirit Cut and piloted the Star Ship toward the Extreme Void Domain.

“Spirit Cut and Qianling—sounds like quite the duo,” Xu Fan chuckled as he watched the two Star Ships depart.

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Ten thousand miles away from the Hidden Spirit Sect, a mortal kingdom was completely surrounded by a puppet army.

“I know the Hidden Spirit Sect is behind this,” said a middle-aged man in silver armor.

“Are you speaking as a human or as a Spirit Armored Being?” the leader of the Core Formation Stage Puppet asked, eyeing the middle-aged man.

“What does it matter? Our entire dynasty is now a sanctuary for the Spirit Armored Beasts’ accompanying spirits.”

“Our mortal lives are better than before; we don’t need the Hidden Spirit Sect to protect us,” the middle-aged man replied.

Just then, a light curtain appeared in the sky, displaying the benefits for members of the Hidden Spirit Sect’s demon division and what one could gain by submitting to the sect.

Suddenly, a face emerged on the silver armor of the middle-aged man, staring at the puppet and declaring, “Our Spirit Armored clan will not bow to any force.”

“But you’re surrounded. If you don’t surrender, you’ll only be treated as demon slaves,” the leader of the Core Formation Stage Puppet said coldly.

According to the Hidden Spirit Sect’s intelligence, the Spirit Armored clan was a major group in the demon race, but they had split into two factions, with their beast king siding with one of them.

“What does it matter if we’re demon slaves? Even if our clan is wiped out, we won’t be like those cowardly armors who only cling to the strong.”

The defiant voice of the silver armor rang out.

Meanwhile, Xu Fan was watching the surrender proceedings from afar.