Chapter 248: The Mover of Eras
Regarding the ‘Green Marsh’ that flew out of the Dan Ding, Hua Changxi spoke ambiguously. Although everyone was eager to get to the bottom of it, Hua Changxi was uncooperative, and in the end, they could only leave Number Thirteen Qihuang Hall dejectedly.
Compared to the displeasure of others, Gu Xing was in a good mood at the moment. Looking at the Medical Affairs Department, which had expanded several times, and feeling the dense Spiritual Energy in the air, his mind was filled with aspirations for the Sacred Land to regain its ancient glory.
The current Medical Affairs Department, with its surging Spirit Clouds and auspicious energy, already showed a semblance of a Sacred Land.
A smile rippled in Gu Xing’s eyes, but upon noticing the undisguised calculations and greed in the eyes of various factions, his smile slowly subsided.
Currently, the Spiritual Energy concentration in the Medical Affairs Department is likely even denser than in the Secret Realms occupied by the Royal Family. Just by having people stationed here for Cultivation, one would gain immense benefits.
Previously, the Secret Realm Masters, in order to enhance their own Strength, had courted other factions to use them, making the already faction-ridden Medical Affairs Department even more complex.
Now, the Medical Affairs Department has become the Territory with the densest Spiritual Energy in the Capital City. More and more people will set their sights on it, and the Medical Affairs Department will likely become even more chaotic in the future.
When Gu Xing thought of Hua Changxi’s current attitude of wanting to fight alone and stay out of it, his head began to ache terribly.
In the chaos, someone needed to step forward and lead the followers who shared the common desire to revive the Dan Sheng Hall, to jointly promote the revival of the Sacred Land.
He actually thought highly of Hua Changxi, but unfortunately, that girl had no such intention.
Gu Xing glanced again at Meng Qingyao, who was closely following Xia Zhen. He absolutely recognized Meng Qingyao’s talent in Alchemy.
It’s just that
Meng Qingyao was raised by both the Meng and Xia Families, and she inevitably carried the expectations of both families. Her connection to the Dan Sheng Hall would not be pure enough.
Gu Xing’s greatest concern was that if something major happened in the future, Meng Qingyao might sacrifice the interests of the Sacred Land to favor the Meng and Xia Families.
“Let’s see.”
This is currently only the initial stage of Spiritual Energy Revival. As time goes on, more and more prodigies will appear. Perhaps in the future, a prodigy more suitable for the development of the Sacred Land than Hua Changxi or Meng Qingyao will emerge.
Gu Xing comforted himself in this way, and then suppressed the worries in his heart.
Not far away, Wei Zhenjie noticed Gu Xing’s wavering gaze towards Meng Qingyao and raised his eyebrows with understanding.
If Hua Changxi hadn’t been there as a comparison, he guessed Gu Xing would have chosen to support Meng Qingyao.
However, Hua Changxi had to appear.
Most of the time, a good family background is an advantage for a person, but this is not absolute.
It’s like Meng Qingyao and Hua Changxi.
Meng Qingyao’s background comes from the cultivation noble family Meng Family, and she was educated by the Guardian Family Xia Family. Her path of Cultivation can be said to be very smooth, with a bright future visible.
However, these come at a price. After Meng Qingyao grows up, she will have to repay the Meng and Xia Families and strive for their interests in many matters.
This point alone makes it difficult for her to gain the support of Gu Xing, who prioritizes the Dan Sheng Hall above all else.
As for Hua Changxi, she has no family burdens and fewer entanglements. Her stance is simple, and she can act more purely and focused, without having to consider too much.
If he were Senior Gu, his heart would lean more towards Hua Changxi.
Wei Zhenjie looked at his Apprentice Huo Yunxiao and said, “Hua Changxi mentioned that her Secret Realm is going to recruit Apprentices. Pay close attention to this matter, and the Demon Suppressing Army will also send a group of people in as Apprentices.”
Huo Yunxiao thought for a moment and said, “Master, from my understanding of Hua Changxi, she’s not the type to do all the work for others. I estimate her recruitment conditions for Apprentices will be very harsh.”
Wei Zhenjie smiled and said, “No matter how harsh the conditions are, there will be suitable people.”
He paused.
“Senior Gu and Meng Qingyao have already sent several batches of people into their high-grade Secret Realms. Judging from the commotion they’ve caused recently, high-grade Secret Realms occupy a vast area.”
“It can be inferred that the Secret Realm in Hua Changxi’s hands will not be too small either.”
“The larger the Secret Realm, the more people are needed.”
“Since Hua Changxi needs manpower, we can send people in.”
Huo Yunxiao found this reasonable, then sighed, “Hua Changxi is not stupid, she just has too narrow a vision.”
“Why can’t she understand? She’s a piece of fat meat right now, and everyone wants a bite. She thinks that by not cooperating with us, she can avoid others coveting her Secret Realm. She’s truly too naive.”
Wei Zhenjie didn’t say anything when he heard this. Prodigies are all arrogant and unwilling to be controlled by others. Once Hua Changxi is severely taught a lesson by reality, she will know that one must compromise and yield when doing things.
“Keep a close eye on all parties in the Medical Affairs Department, and report to me immediately if anything happens.”
After instructing Huo Yunxiao, Wei Zhenjie returned to the Heavenly Department. Upon returning, he went straight into the Underground Palace, activated several prohibitions, and then flashed into the Heavenly Department Forbidden Area, an independent Space distinct from the underground.
In the Forbidden Area, countless thick golden Rune Chains floated.
The Rune Chains intertwined, forming a large golden net that completely sealed off the black Demonic Aura continuously surging from underground.
As the Spiritual Energy of the Four Spirit Realm revived, the seal of the Demon Prison was also loosening.
With the seal loosening and Demonic Aura overflowing, the Central Sacred Land, as the Formation Heart, and the four Sacred Lands of Alchemy, Formations, Runes, and Artifacts, as the Formation Eyes, were the first to bear the brunt, all suffering from the erosion of Demonic Aura to varying degrees.
At this moment, the accumulated Demonic Aura within the golden net woven by the Rune Chains was already quite dense.
Wei Zhenjie, who was in the Late Nascent Soul Realm, only dared to stand at the edge where the Demonic Aura was slightly thinner. Even so, his mind was still affected to a certain extent.
He, who usually remained calm even when Mount Tai collapsed before him, was now unable to suppress his agitation due to the influence of the Demonic Aura.
Wei Zhenjie steadied his mind, suppressed his restless emotions, and quickly looked towards the center of the Forbidden Area.
In the center of the Forbidden Area stood an altar inscribed with complex Array Formations and Runes.
Above the altar, a golden Demon Subduing Staff was suspended.
Golden light radiated from the Demon Subduing Staff.
Within the golden light, eight Runes were intertwined.
At this moment, a new Rune was condensing into shape.
Wei Zhenjie watched nervously as the new Rune formed.
Time passed bit by bit. After an unknown period, the new Rune was fully condensed. Immediately, it flew to merge with the other eight Runes.
The nine Runes connected end-to-end, quickly forming a new golden Rune Chain.
As soon as the Rune Chain was formed, it flew towards the golden net, merged into it, and became part of the golden net.
Watching this scene, Wei Zhenjie’s tense expression slowly relaxed.
Indeed, the stronger the four Sacred Lands, which served as the Formation Eyes, became, the stronger the Central Sacred Land’s ability to resist Demonic Aura would be.
The last time he entered the Forbidden Area, the Demon Subduing Staff had only condensed four Runes. He thought it would take a long time for a new Rune Chain to form. He didn’t expect that this time, with the appearance of the Dan Ding Altar of the Dan Sheng Hall, the Demon Subduing Staff would quickly condense five Runes.
Wei Zhenjie looked at the defensive net of the Formation Heart. With the addition of a new Rune Chain, its defensive capabilities had been strengthened again. While he breathed a sigh of relief, he also had more to ponder.
“It would be great if there was a way to promote the rapid revival of the other three Sacred Lands.”
Wei Zhenjie also knew that this was wishful thinking. Reviving a Sacred Land was too difficult. If it were easy, the Guardian Families and the Royal Family would have already taken control of the Five Great Sacred Lands.
The fact that the Dan Sheng Hall was able to bring the Dan Ding Altar into existence so quickly had greatly exceeded his expectations.
As for the other Sacred Lands, apart from knowing the location of their Ruins, there was no sign of revival.
Of course, the revival progress of the Central Sacred Land was also very slow.
“Is it that the Dan Sheng Hall is reviving too quickly, or that the other Sacred Lands are reviving too slowly?”
