Qi Cultivation Starting from the Repair Panel

As the space passage was sealed once again, Cangyun Realm had returned to its former tranquility, and the conflicts between them had subsided considerably.

However, the current situation of Tai Xu Holy Land was quite awkward.

Not long ago, nearly the entire Tai Xu Holy Land had been turned upside down by several True Immortal Investigators of the Immortal Alliance, all to find any trace of clues related to Zhao Tingxian, and almost all of their secrets had been unearthed.

Zhao Tingxian's betrayal of the Immortal Alliance and his escape into the Chaos Sea could be said to be the number one crime in the Immortal Alliance right now. Although the Immortal Alliance had not held Tai Xu Holy Land accountable, the Holy Land had also become much more cautious during this period.

Apart from the Immortal Alliance's True Immortals, the other major Holy Lands had sent people, except for Taixuan, to investigate information about Zhao Tingxian within Tai Xu Holy Land.

This was a privilege granted by the Immortal Alliance; any person or force that discovered clues related to Zhao Tingxian could enter Tai Xu Holy Land to verify them on their own.

Even True Immortals could miss certain details, potentially leading to some clues being overlooked, which was why this precaution was taken.

As for the other major Holy Lands, they had all done the bare minimum, symbolically sending people to have a look around, with Taixuan not even bothering to send anyone.

After the True Immortals withdrew from Cangyun due to the pressure of the Immortal Alliance's front lines, this matter had even more been pushed to the back of everyone's minds and was no longer mentioned.

Now, Chu Zheng suddenly presented himself with the identity of the Taixuan Holy Master and delivered an invitation to enter Tai Xu Holy Land for investigation, which naturally caused a huge uproar within the Holy Land.

Everyone, from the Holy Master to the True Successors, was on high alert.

Their concern was not that Chu Zheng would actually find out anything, but that he might take the opportunity to cause trouble.

The Immortal Alliance clearly valued Chu Zheng highly now, merely waiting for the right moment to lead him into the Minor Immortal Realm to become an Immortal and attain the Dao. His ascension was almost a foregone conclusion.

Put simply, they could not afford to provoke Chu Zheng now.

The Chu Zheng of the past had behind him only a crumbling and incomplete Holy Land. Now behind him, besides Geng Yiyang who had stepped into the Immortal Tribulation, the Immortal Alliance also loomed vaguely in the background.

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Relying on the rapid speed of the Star-shatter Shuttle, Chu Zheng arrived at the gates of Tai Xu Holy Land two days after sending out the invitation.

A vast river flowed over from the horizon, spanning countless miles, supported by an array that lifted it up, within which swarms of spiritual carp could be seen, and occasionally a flood dragon swimming through.

Deep within the mountain range, the clear sounds of dragons chanting and phoenixes singing could be heard, where majestic Immortal Peaks and Spiritual Springs shone together, stretching beyond the horizon.

The great array that enveloped the entire Holy Land was already open, and a line of people stood before the array, clearly waiting.

Taixu Saint Lord, Bai Zhixiao, dressed in a black robe, stood at the forefront.

In recent days, he too had successfully overcome his tribulation and stepped into the Immortal Tribulation Realm, looking to be in his forties, seemingly in his prime.

Chu Zheng was now the master of a Holy Land; regardless of his cultivation, his status was different, and it was only right for Bai Zhixiao to come out and meet him.

"I would trouble the Holy Master to arrange for someone to lead the way. I wish to visit Zhao Tingxian's cave dwelling," Chu Zheng said, recalling the Star-shatter Shuttle and cutting straight to the chase without any pleasantries.

The relationship between Tai Xu and Taixuan had long been like fire and water, and at this moment, Bai Zhixiao's heart probably wished for Chu Zheng to drop dead on the spot, making superficial courtesies unnecessary.

As he spoke, he scanned the faces of the Tai Xu natives, seeing several familiar ones.

Zuo Lingzhi, Miao Luan, along with He Yu, Ji Xiao, and several other true successors who had dealt with each other in the Cangyun Secret Realm.

It seemed he knew quite a few people in Tai Xu Holy Land.

Compared to the last time, Zuo Lingzhi had entered the Tongxuan Secret Realm. Even without the Ten Thousand Stars Heavenly Dew, she had still managed to overcome this hurdle, probably due to the great changes in the natural environment.

Perceiving Chu Zheng's examination, the people from Tai Xu Holy Land reacted differently. Zuo Lingzhi's eyes were indifferent, showing no response at all, while the other true disciples, including Miao Luan, subconsciously avoided his gaze.

Back when they were in the Cangyun Secret Realm, Chu Zheng's cultivation was still inferior to theirs. But now, a drastic change had occurred, inevitably making them feel uncomfortable.

Bai Zhixiao had no intention of wasting words with Chu Zheng either. He turned his head to look at the group of true disciples and casually said,

"One of you go, and lead the way for Taixuan Holy Master."

Before his words had completely fallen, he turned and left without further delay.

He too couldn't be bothered with maintaining hollow civilities. Even if he were to act thoroughly considerate, the relationship with Taixuan couldn't possibly thaw, so there was no point in expending that effort.

The true disciples looked at each other, hesitating. After a moment, Ji Xiao stepped forward proactively and bowed,

"Please, Holy Master, follow me."

Chu Zheng nodded slightly, his gaze unwavering as he followed Ji Xiao into the Tai Xu Holy Land.

Watching Chu Zheng's departing figure, Miao Luan breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help feeling somewhat disheartened; she had once thought that one day she would catch up to Chu Zheng in cultivation and could then erase her previous humiliation.

Yet who could have expected that, upon seeing Chu Zheng for the first time, it would be when she was closest to his level of cultivation.

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Following behind Ji Xiao, the spiritual light flickered in Chu Zheng's pupils as he swept his eyes unnoticeably across the scenery around him.

This was his first time entering a cultivation Holy Land in its prime, and the sights along the way inevitably shook him.

The Spirit River 'Tai Xu' above his head alone was a wondrous treasure, priceless and beyond estimation.

After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, Ji Xiao led Chu Zheng to the foot of a Spirit Peak.

Zhao Tingxian, who had once been the Taixu Holy Son for a time, naturally had an extraordinary dwelling. Its spiritual energy was several times richer compared to other mountains.

"Thank you, Holy Master, for sparing my life back in the Cangyun Secret Realm,"

Ji Xiao hesitated slightly before speaking through a mental message, "This life, if there's a chance, I will certainly repay it twofold in the future. If Holy Master needs anything, I'm always willing to serve like a loyal dog or horse."

These words, coming from a Tai Xu true disciple, had a completely different significance.

Facing Ji Xiao's sudden declaration of loyalty, Chu Zheng shook his head, unmoved, and said softly,

"Cultivation is not easy; try to live longer."

He had already seen much of life and death, and he didn't know when Ji Xiao might also suddenly pass away, so he wasn't particularly concerned about her pledge of loyalty.

Besides, the human heart is unpredictable. He couldn't be sure of Ji Xiao's true intentions and, moreover, with her current cultivation at the Soul Condensing Realm, she really wasn't of much use.

Hearing this, Ji Xiao didn't speak again but quietly stepped aside, clearing the way.

Chu Zheng gazed at the Spirit Peak before him, took a deep breath, and slowly stepped into it.

This place was Zhao Tingxian's first site of cultivation, and perhaps there might be some discoveries to be made.

The entire Spirit Peak was barren, with every piece of Spirit Grass having been pulled out, leaving chaotic traces of countless visitors.

His Spiritual Eye swept inch by inch across the cliff walls, finding nothing until he entered the cave dwelling. His gaze scanned the dusty ground, and only then did a prompt appear before Chu Zheng:

[Incomplete Divine Statue (Third Order/Incomplete): A fragment of a powerful deity grinded to ash, lacking any residue of aura, nearly impossible to repair; but for you, it is not a difficult task (repairable).] Continue reading at empire