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Chapter 362: Chapter 255: Signs of Turmoil, Central State Situation_2

Xuan Jizi felt a slight shock in his heart, aware that when such a scenario arises, there are generally two possibilities.

One is that Lu Qing practiced some Special Secret Method, capable of perfectly concealing his own aura, making it undetectable to others.

The other possibility is that Lu Qing possesses an Exotic Treasure, capable of shielding others’ Divine Soul Power perception.

He was more inclined to believe the latter.

After all, Lu Qing was too young, and even if he had practiced a Secret Technique, his experience would likely be shallow.

Moreover, according to the intelligence of Tianji Building, Lu Qing was merely in the Internal Organ Realm two years ago.

Even if his cultivation had advanced rapidly, at such close proximity, he shouldn’t have been able to deceive him, a seasoned expert in the Innate Realm.

Having made his judgment, Xuan Jizi then turned his attention to the elder doctor.

And with that look, he was once again taken aback.

Because he discovered that he could not grasp the cultivation level of the elder doctor either.

If Lu Qing was said to be shrouded in fog, making him inscrutable,

Then at this moment, the elder doctor was like a picture of tranquility, no different from an ordinary old man.

But Xuan Jizi knew that the elder doctor couldn’t possibly be just an ordinary old man.

His nephew Zhi Rui had made it very clear to him that this elder doctor was not only an Innate Realm expert with profound cultivation but also possessed Merit Light, far more mysterious than ordinary Innate Realm Martial Artists.

“It seems that this one’s cultivation has greatly progressed in these two years, truly worthy of being a person with substantial Merit Light,” Xuan Jizi marveled in his heart.

Upon first meeting them, Lu Qing and the elder doctor, this master and disciple pair, had given him quite the shock.

No wonder his nephew Zhi Rui had been so serious in instructing him to treat these two with great courtesy.

Lu Qing naturally could sense that Xuan Jizi was observing him and his master.

However, he didn’t mind and instead showed a humble expression, “Elder Xuan Jizi, my master and I have come here to inquire about some matters from you.”

“I dare not presume to be your instructor, may I know what matters you wish to inquire about?” Xuan Jizi said.

“We want to know the current situation of the world, as well as what’s going on in Central State.

To be frank with you, elder, we encountered quite a few incidents on our way here from home.

Among them were even Sects that openly defied the Holy Order, with their Innate Realm Supreme Elders setting up Evil Formations and practicing Evil Techniques, publicly Refining the bone marrow essence blood of Martial Artists for their own cultivation nourishment.

Such outrageous acts, however, have not led to condemnation from Holy Mountain.

My master and I are quite puzzled about this and hope elder could enlighten us.”

Lu Qing said with a somewhat serious expression.

“What, people have begun to practice Evil Techniques using living humans as sacrifices already?”

Xuan Jizi was taken aback upon hearing this.

“Yes, the perpetrator of such evil is the Flowing Cloud Sect of Yunzhou. Elder, now there are signs of unrest in various states. If Holy Mountain and the Major Sects of Central State don’t make a statement soon, I’m afraid it won’t be long before it’s irretrievable.”

Xuan Jizi fell into silence.

After a moment, he sighed deeply, “I never thought that the situation outside had reached such a state. Unfortunately, even Holy Mountain might be powerless to change these circumstances now.”

Lu Qing and his master exchanged glances and asked, “Elder, why is this so?”

“You are both exceptional talents with extraordinary gifts. You should have sensed the nine tolled Heaven and Earth Dao Sounds that reverberated not long ago, right?”

“We did sense it. It is precisely because of this that my master and I decided to head to Central State to investigate.”

“The nine Dao Sounds signify that a great change in Heaven and Earth has officially begun. The spiritual energy recovery, and the reappearance of Evil Demons, are you aware of what this means?” Xuan Jizi asked.

Lu Qing hesitated for a moment, then humbly said, “We would like to hear more.”

“In recent years, hasn’t the world been filled with rumors that a great change in Heaven and Earth is imminent?

This is not simply a rumor, but a truth.

The recent Heaven and Earth Dao Sound signifies that the great change of Heaven and Earth has truly begun, with the fabled spiritual energy starting to recover.

On your journey here, you two must have also sensed the changes in Heaven and Earth, right?”

The elder doctor nodded, “Indeed, there is a very peculiar energy present throughout the world.”

“That peculiar energy is the legendary spiritual energy. Rumor has it that any Innate Martial Artist who Refines Spiritual Energy and uses it for themselves can push their cultivation to new heights.

Considering this rumor to be true, what do you think those Innate Realm Experts, who have been stagnant in their realm for many years, would do?”

“In the path of Martial Arts, one should be brave and progressive. All Martial Artists seek personal strength. Surely, if there is such an opportunity, those Innate Realm Experts will rejoice greatly,” Lu Qing responded.

“You’re not wrong, we martial artists, once we step onto the path of cultivation, naturally want to do everything we can to strengthen ourselves.

At first, when spiritual energy reappeared in nature, many Innate Realm martial artists in Central State were ecstatic.

But after a while, everyone realized that refining this nature’s spiritual energy was not an easy task.

Only the most ancient and unique cultivation methods could do so, and such ancient cultivation techniques were not widely spread.

Even in Central State, only a handful of sects possessed them.

And so, a problem arose.

You two should be able to guess why, right?”

Lu Qing thought for a moment and said, “It’s not the scarcity that’s the issue, but the uneven distribution; the breakthrough opportunity is right in front of us, yet because we lack the proper techniques, we are barred from entry. Those sects with ancient cultivation methods are likely to become the target of all.”

“Exactly, it’s not the scarcity but the uneven distribution. Young Master Lu truly has great talent, a few words and you point directly at the heart of the issue.”

Xuan Jizi’s eyes brightened upon hearing Lu Qing’s words, and he couldn’t help but praise him.

“You flatter me, senior, what happened next?”

Lu Qing asked with a blush of embarrassment.

“Just as you said, Young Master, those Innate Realm experts who had been stuck in their progression saw a chance for a breakthrough and, of course, could not give it up.

Therefore, just as spiritual energy began to recover, conflicts erupted within Central State, with sects attacking others to seize those ancient cultivation methods.

Even so, two Supreme Elders, Innate Strong People, were mobilized and they fought so fiercely that blood flowed like rivers, and living creatures were cast into utter misery.”

“It was so fiercely fought?”

Lu Qing and the elder doctor were suddenly startled, never expecting that such a powerful conflict had erupted within Central State.

“Originally, if it were just a matter of competing for cultivation methods, the two sects wouldn’t have fought to such an extent.

But, unfortunately, those two Major Sects were sworn enemies, with hundreds of years of grievances built up between them.

Previously, under the mediation and suppression of Holy Mountain, although there was friction between the two sects, it was still under control.

The Innate Realm Experts from both sides rarely took action, so the casualties for both sects weren’t significant.

But with the changes in the world and the recovery of spiritual energy, both sects could no longer sit still.

Thus, as they fought, both sides got agitated, and that led to the tragedy.”

“I see,” Lu Qing understood.

Since the two Major Sects were sworn enemies, the battle was truly unavoidable.

After all, with the recovery of spiritual energy, those sects that possessed ancient cultivation methods held the initiative.

If an elder within the sect broke through their limitations and entered a completely new realm,

Even Holy Mountain might not be able to keep them in check.

The other sect, naturally unwilling to sit and wait for death, made a decisive move and took up arms.

“Senior Xuan Jizi, from what you’ve said, doesn’t that mean that Central State is now in complete chaos?”

Lu Qing couldn’t quite imagine what state Central State was in if those powerful sects were all embroiled in turmoil.

“The situation isn’t that bad yet,” Xuan Jizi said.

“After those two Major Sects fought, Holy Mountain immediately intervened, issuing a Holy Order that no sect should engage in mutual slaughter.

For this purpose, three Saint Masters came forth from the mountain and visited each of the Major Sects in turn, finally bringing the situation under control.”

Saint Master?

Lu Qing mulled over this term, understanding that those three Saint Masters must be extremely formidable and unparalleled experts.

Otherwise, how could they so easily subdue the restless Major Sects.

Therefore, to reassure these sects, Holy Mountain made a very important decision.”