"Old man, look who’s back?"
A sudden voice broke the calmness; the sound came from far away and gradually approached.
Old Master slowly opened his eyes, filled with the vicissitudes of life. Time had silently slipped away, and he directed his gaze toward the sound, displaying a faint smile.
As they got closer, Chu Ming could clearly feel a weak flame of life flickering in the air, ready to extinguish at any moment.
"Yes, and I’ve brought this back!"
Chu Ming said calmly while taking out the Life-extending Grass from the Storage Ring; the green spiritual medicine glowed faintly.
"Is this the Life-extending Grass?"
Old Master’s eyes narrowed, showing slight amazement. The Life-extending Grass was rare in the Celestial Travel Sect, hardly ever seen.
Moreover, no one would bring it out for auction this year; its value in extending life surpassed any treasure.
"Indeed, this is for Old Master to extend life!"
Chu Ming’s expression remained indifferent, he gently waved his hand, and the Jade Box containing the Life-extending Grass flew towards Old Master.
Old Master extended his right hand, gently grasping the Jade Box, observing it carefully for a moment before softly saying, "We are even now!"
"A single Life-extending Grass is far from enough to repay Old Master’s lifesaving grace!"
Chu Ming clasped his hands in gratitude, speaking sincerely.
Old Master shook his head, not speaking further, and said plainly, "I heard you’ve become an Inspector of the Ten Kingdoms. Do you have a mission this time?"
Qingyang Zi realized that Chu Ming was now practically their superior, a highly influential figure in the Ten Kingdoms.
"My mission this time is to annihilate all Demon Dao Martial Artists within the Ten Kingdoms!"
Chu Ming didn’t hide anything; it wasn’t a secret. The Demonic Organization probably received the news as soon as he arrived.
"Ah, this mission could be troublesome..."
Although he lived in seclusion in the back mountains, he could guess ten out of eight or nine of the Ten Kingdoms’ situation.
With Chu Ming’s power, it was impossible to eradicate the Demonic Organization in the Ten Kingdoms. He needed the Sect’s help within the kingdoms.
But will the Sects in the Ten Kingdoms assist Chu Ming in eliminating the Demonic Organization? Most likely not, each Sect cherished their own reputation, fearing any injury. Because of this,
the weak Demonic Organization survived until now. Otherwise, with the power of the Ten Kingdoms, at least a hundred Guiyuan Realm experts could be assembled, enough to annihilate the Demonic Organization.
"Don’t worry, I have a plan!"
Chu Ming said calmly, inwardly sneering. He had already thought of strategies on the way, hoping the Ten Kingdoms’ Sect would cooperate. If not, they would face his ruthless actions.
"Having a plan is good!"
Old Master spoke gently and turned back to the nearby hut.
"Ah, with your current strength, living in your previous courtyard is unsuitable. I suggest you live in Cyan Yang Hall!"
Qingyang Zi looked at Chu Ming, speaking plainly.
Chu Ming didn’t postpone it. Cyan Yang Hall in Cyan Yang Sect is a significant place. Meanwhile, Qingyang Zi explained the changes in Cyan Yang Sect over the year.
With the reputation brought by Chu Ming, the quality of disciples recruited by Cyan Yang Sect in the past year increased by at least thirty to forty percent, naturally attracting many talented disciples.
"Qi Yang became a Core Disciple a few months ago, and Li Yuqing has broken through to True Dao Second Layer, Lin Yumei also made notable progress!"
Frankly, Chu Ming has few friends in Celestial Travel Sect, with Li Yuqing and Lin Yumei counting as two.
Temporarily residing in Cyan Yang Sect, Chu Ming did not head to Snow Peak immediately; Snow Peak was a base for Celestial Travel Sect, and he had a premonition that things wouldn’t be as simple as expected.
With both hands gripping the Middle Grade Spirit Stone, the rolling spiritual power entered Chu Ming’s body, his cultivation slowly rose.
For a moment, his Dantian trembled, and he suddenly entered True Dao Fifth Heaven Middle Stage, a slight improvement in cultivation.
At this moment, Chu Ming’s battle power far exceeded his cultivation. A minor cultivation progress barely enhanced his combat strength.
Conversely, his training in ’Yin Wave Palm’ had reached the Transformation Realm over the past few days, and with one palm strike, twenty-seven Palm Forces could instantly kill a Guiyuan Realm First Layer expert!
Within Cyan Yang Sect, Chu Ming simultaneously used Spirit Stones to enhance his cultivation and trained in the Primordial Body Refining Technique. Currently, he had only reached the Fourth Layer, demanding considerable effort.
On the fourth day, Li Yuqing visited him, prompting him to halt cultivation.
"Brother Chu, it’s been a year; I want to see the gap between us now."
Upon arrival, Li Yuqing expressed her desire to spar with Chu Ming. Although she knew she wasn’t his match, curiosity drove her to understand the disparity.
The two stood ten steps apart, Li Yuqing holding a black thin sword, its cold sword light wriggling like the night, consuming one’s mind.
"Use your strongest attack!"
Chu Ming said calmly, his right hand gently placed on the sword hilt, ready to draw the sword, with a strong wind causing his white robe to flutter.
"Brother Chu, be careful!"
Li Yuqing warned, her black sword instantly turning into black lightning, shooting towards him, black specks spreading in the air, looking terrifying.
"Black Sword Frenzy Flash!"
Li Yuqing immediately utilized her strongest attack, knowing other attacks wouldn’t affect Chu Ming.
Chu Ming squinted his eyes, waiting until the black sword light reached within three meters, then swiftly drew his treasure sword, a terrifying white sword light flashing.
The black sword light shattered without warning. Simultaneously, Li Yuqing’s expression changed. The white sword light was too fast, reaching her in an instant.
However, just as the sword light was about to hit her, it shattered, turning into star points, dissipating into the air.
Li Yuqing exhaled in relief, feeling scared momentarily. She looked at Chu Ming, noticing his longsword already sheathed, as if it had never been drawn.
She secretly marveled; with her judgment, she could tell Chu Ming hadn’t exerted his full strength; otherwise, one strike could kill her.
At this moment, she realized the immense gap between herself and Chu Ming!
"Brother Chu’s swordsmanship is superb; Yuqing is in awe!"
Li Yuqing clasped her hands, expressing admiration.
"Superb swordsmanship isn’t worth mentioning. If you have time, we can exchange insights on Sword Dao!"
Chu Ming said calmly.