Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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Zhang Jianfeng stepped on a flying sword, casually grabbing a long sword flying towards him, splitting open the mighty river before him like a cloud hanging from the sky.

The sword light spread over a dozen yards, and the layers of clouds completely dissipated.

Chen Qing and Zhang Jianfeng each exhibited their Divine Powers, captivating the onlookers with their brilliant displays.

Both of them were peerless geniuses, rising from obscurity, now going all out in a battle, showcasing an array of wondrous techniques that dazzled everyone's eyes.

"No wonder Zhang Jianfeng is ranked third in the Sword Dao!"

Even the people of the Taihao Tribe couldn't help but exclaim.

"Who is this person, and why have we never heard of him before?"

"The Taihao Tribe, being a top tribe, truly has extraordinary Protectors for their Young Master!"

"In this light, the Young Master of the Taihao Tribe really has a chance to compete with our senior brother!"

After fighting for an hour, although Zhang Jianfeng's Swordsmanship was exquisite, the Spiritual Energy within him was nearly depleted.

Who knew that at this moment, Chen Qing, with his massive body, took a deep breath, immediately sweeping up the Spiritual Energy within a hundred-yard radius!

A large amount of Spiritual Energy once again gathered within his body, Chen Qing's Divine Power remained undiminished, and he became even more aggressively advancing!

He executed the Dragon Capturing Hand to its pinnacle, continuously attacking Zhang Jianfeng!

Zhang Jianfeng's Spiritual Energy within was insufficient, yet he still resolutely held his sword to engage Chen Qing in battle.

Chen Qing struck him flying several times, and even when covered in blood, Zhang Jianfeng continued to fight relentlessly!

The sword light diminished from a thousand rays to a hundred, the Dragon Capturing Hand producing a resounding thunderous roar!

"Zhang Jianfeng, are you seeking death?"

Zhang Jianfeng, drenched in blood, held his sword with pride, "If this sword breaks, it is no different from death!"

"Today, it's either you die or I perish, this is our destiny!"

Destiny?

What destiny?

Chen Qing just wanted the title of Protector!

He actually took it seriously.

Chen Qing's greatest strength now wasn't any Divine Skill, but his ability to rapidly recover due to his formidable constitution.

In terms of endurance, Chen Qing feared no one at the Foundation Establishment!

Seeing Zhang Jianfeng still charging forward, Chen Qing had no choice but to forcefully strike Zhang Jianfeng unconscious, retracting his Divine Power.

Lifting Zhang Jianfeng onto the Golden Crow's back, "Hidden Sword Mountain, go back and tell those in charge!"

"I fought a fair battle with Zhang Jianfeng, he was the one who unjustly lifted the suppression of his cultivation first!"

"Since Zhang Jianfeng is defeated, he is my prisoner!"

"If you wish to redeem him, bring a spiritual item flying sword Gu to exchange!"

Chen Qing tossed the half-dead Zhang Jianfeng to Yu Chengfeng, immediately heading towards the Medicine Valley.

With the leader of Hidden Sword Mountain now captured by Chen Qing alive, they naturally lost the ambition to advance.

"Hurry back to report to the senior brother!"

"I'm afraid, Brother Zhang cultivated the Extremely Rigid Sword, the path of invincibility."

"After this battle, I fear his Dao heart shattered, how could he still be worth a single spiritual item sword Gu?"

Many disciples of Hidden Sword Mountain left disheartened, full of unwillingness.

"Never thought Brother Zhang would lose."

"Brother Zhang practiced with a sword for twenty years without a single defeat, such a pity and regret!"

Chen Qing ignored the remaining disciples of Hidden Sword Mountain, what they were vying for was the dominion of the Medicine Valley, not to completely offend Hidden Sword Mountain.

Letting these people go also meant not pushing things to the extreme.

Entering the Medicine Valley, a young woman with a veil approached Chen Qing, bowing slightly, "Jiang Xin of Medicine Valley, thanks Taihao Tribe for lending a hand!"

"Hereafter, if Lord Qingxu intends to march into the Death Realm, just a letter would suffice, and I, with the full support of our tribe's Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, will come to pay respects and await instructions!"

Previously witnessing Chen Qing's display of Divine Power, Jiang Xin also inquired about Chen Qing's name.

Now that the king summoned all Mystic Gate Realm across the nation to the royal city, it was clear he intended to nurture Gu.

Although the Medicine Valley possessed numerous precious herbs, ultimately, their strength was inadequate, better to find a strong ally sooner.

Chen Qing and Zhang Jianfeng's battle, though lengthy, as Jiang Xin saw it, Chen Qing still held back some strength, surprisingly unscathed.

In contrast, Zhang Jianfeng was now a bloody mess, half-dead, how to choose?

Naturally, it was to follow the strong!

Jiang Xin stepped forward, opening the central gate of the Medicine Valley, bowing her head towards Chen Qing, "Protector, stepping forward to save our Medicine Valley from a crisis, I am willing to offer two-thirds of the Medicine Valley's precious herbs as recompense!"

Chen Qing immediately smiled, this aid was different from previously suppressing the Longquan Tribe.

There was no need to speak, the other party was already offering.

"Please, lead the way." Now, Chen Qing was no longer polite.

In the cultivation path, every bit of progress counts.

Letting go of this fat sheep of the Medicine Valley, it would be hard to find another tribe with so many precious herbs.

And if there were, they would be major tribes.

Not as easy to subdue as the Medicine Valley.

Watching the joyful group from the Taihao Tribe head into the Medicine Valley, Chen Qing always felt like these guys were somewhat bandit-like, not like a regular army.

But on reflection, this was true.

Now the situation was just beginning, no one knew how to handle it, most still resorting to a wandering warrior style.

Playing out a one-man, one-sword conquering a tribe style.

Besides, the two top forces in Nanli Wu Country were still too small compared to the whole world.

Even the top tribe like the Taihao Tribe could summon only about a hundred Foundation Establishments.

Half following Chen Qing to expand, seeking support from other tribes, half staying to guard Taihao Tribe, protecting Hao Chengtian.

As for what happens next, even Chen Qing himself couldn't foresee, as the posture of the Foundation Establishments within Wu Country began to veer off in a very peculiar direction.

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