Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 675 - 322: The Puppet Array Is Finally Complete

Chapter 675: Chapter 322: The Puppet Array Is Finally Complete

As the Nascent Soul cultivator candidates for the expedition were confirmed, the entire Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was in an uproar.

True Monarch Lan Ling ordered each peak to select elite disciples to assist in the punitive mission.

For disciples below Nascent Soul level, this was not a request but an order.

Once selected, refusal meant betraying the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

Although the battlefield was perilous, the protection of the accompanying Nascent Soul True Monarch and the opportunity to earn substantial Contribution Points still prompted countless disciples to eagerly enlist, yearning to rise on the battlefield.

Time flew like an arrow, a year passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, clouds churned in the sky above the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, and seven massive third-grade warships hovered imposingly.

Each ship was entirely dark cyan, inscribed with countless mysterious runes, with the prow carved into the fearsome heads of Demon Beasts, exuding an unrivaled presence.

On the warships, several hundred elite disciples chosen by the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons stood in an orderly formation, each aura refined, eyes ablaze with the desire for the battlefield.

In front of the palace square, Xu Ping and True Monarch Yun Qing stood side by side, seeing off True Monarch Lan Ling and the others who were about to embark on their expedition.

The Water Lake Rat stood beside True Monarch Lan Ling, surrounded by purple energy, standing proudly like a small purple mountain, with an astonishing presence.

"Wishing Master a triumphant return!"

True Monarch Yun Qing stood in mid-air, his voice resonating like a great bell, echoing throughout the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons under the amplification of True Essence.

True Monarch Lan Ling, dressed in blue, with her hair tied high, looked solemnly at True Monarch Yun Qing and Xu Ping:

"Yun Qing and Fellow Daoist Yan, guard the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons well, remember not to act recklessly, you two must discuss often and support each other."

Those starry eyes looked deeply at True Monarch Yun Qing, as if holding a thousand admonitions.

"Yun Qing understands."

True Monarch Yun Qing bowed with respect.

Xu Ping also cupped his hands in response: "Rest assured, True Monarch Lan Ling, I will certainly work with True Monarch Yun Qing to protect the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons."

"Hmm."

True Monarch Lan Ling nodded slightly, then turned and boarded the main ship, nodding towards a late-stage Golden Core elder.

The elder immediately understood, his long sleeves suddenly waving as he shouted loudly: "Set out!"

In an instant, the seven warships simultaneously erupted in brilliant spiritual light, runes flashing, emitting a buzzing roar.

Bang!

Like thunder splitting the sky, the seven warships transformed into seven streaks of light, tracing bright arcs across the sky.

In the blink of an eye, they disappeared into the distant horizon, leaving only a faint ripple of Spiritual Power lingering in the air.

The disciples who came to see them off watched the warships depart, and only dispersed to return to their own abodes for cultivation once they could no longer see any trace of them.

At this moment, True Monarch Yun Qing’s gaze shifted slightly, slowly landing on Xu Ping.

A faint smile played at the corners of his mouth, exuding politeness and warmth, yet also carrying an indescribable depth.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, now that the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is left with just the two of us as Nascent Soul combat power, we must cooperate closely in the future."

Xu Ping’s eyes narrowed slightly, acutely sensing the subtle change in True Monarch Yun Qing’s tone.

But his face revealed no change, instead, he replied with a warm smile, showing openness and cooperation: "That’s natural."

"Protecting the sect is our joint responsibility, I will undoubtedly do my utmost."

"However, as True Monarch Yun Qing is the rightful Nascent Soul True Monarch, naturally you are the leader of the entire Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, and I am here to fully assist you."

Xu Ping nodded slightly, his tone modest and respectful, as if truly placing himself in a supportive role.

"Fellow Daoist Yan is too kind; I’m just a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator. Considering strength, I can’t even break through Fellow Daoist Yan’s defense."

True Monarch Yun Qing waved his hand, his face full of smiles, eyes twinkling.

On the surface, the two were modest and courteous, exchanging pleasantries, yet in their hearts, sharp undercurrents already brewed.

...

After exchanging a few more polite refusals, the two parted ways, going back to their respective peaks.

True Monarch Yun Qing floated away, his fluttering robe and back exuding composure and elegance, as if he were truly a gentleman without guile.

Meanwhile, Xu Ping watched as the other left, a trace of vigilance flashing in his eyes before also turning back to Celestial Cyan Peak.

Celestial Cyan Peak, inside the underground cavern.

The azure stones emitted a gentle glow, illuminating the entire cavern.

Xu Ping sat cross-legged on the azure stone bed, eyes slightly closed, brows slightly furrowed, carefully pondering the current situation.

"Now, with only Yun Qing and I left as Nascent Soul combatants in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, although he can’t pose a mortal threat to me, without the Water Lake Rat, I can’t easily defeat him either."

Xu Ping calmly analyzed the current situation in his mind.

"More importantly, the array restrictions within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons are now in his hands."

As True Monarch Lan Ling’s direct disciple, True Monarch Yun Qing holds most of the control over the arrays in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

Some of these arrays are exceedingly powerful, and if fully activated, even a Nascent Soul cultivator would find them troublesome.

"While it’s unlikely that True Monarch Yun Qing would directly use the arrays against me, the probability isn’t zero."

"If he finds an excuse, like claiming I’m rebellious or betraying the sect, and with some carefully fabricated false evidence, it’s not entirely impossible."

If he recruits another Nascent Soul combatant to cooperate with him using the arrays, even I might face life-threatening danger.

"Moreover, with True Monarch Lan Ling and the Water Lake Rat already far away on the battlefield, even if they detect something amiss, they would probably be too far to intervene."

Xu Ping’s brow furrowed tighter and tighter until he finally made a decision: "It seems the safest course is to find an excuse to leave the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons."

My primary aim now is a stable environment for cultivation to advance my cultivation to Golden Core Perfection.

With this in mind, Xu Ping exhaled gently, his heart gradually calming.