Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 686 - 325: The Death of Yun Qing

Even if the Master committed an earth-shattering act, it would not be surprised.

"The Master’s strength is naturally unfathomable." The Water Lake Rat mimicked Xu Ping’s demeanor, speaking calmly.

Witnessing this scene, True Monarch Lan Ling’s heart was even more shocked.

No wonder even True Monarch Purple Abyss, who had broken through to the Nascent Soul stage and achieved transformation, always treated Xu Ping with utmost respect and never dared to be disrespectful.

It suddenly dawned on her that this Elder Yan truly was someone who hides his abilities well!

However, in addition to her astonishment, she couldn’t help but feel a bit of concern.

With such strength, the other party is almost the strongest in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons. Combined with this equally powerful Water Lake Rat, if he had any ulterior motives or ambitions...

The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons might end up changing hands!

Fortunately, Yan Ruchen seemed to have no ambition, dedicating himself to hard cultivation and honing his skills, showing no interest in sect power.

This could be seen from how he stayed reclusive for years, not asking about worldly affairs.

Therefore, there was no need to worry too much.

True Monarch Lan Ling reassured herself secretly and also made up her mind to become closer to this mysterious Elder Yan, truly bringing him into the core of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and making him a key strength of the sect.

This way, it would not only enhance the overall strength of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons but also prevent any possible dissension from him.

After realizing this, True Monarch Lan Ling exchanged a few leisurely words with the Water Lake Rat, closed the distance with him, and then returned to her cave dwelling on her spiritual ship to prepare for quiet cultivation and breath adjustment.

Although the possibility of danger was low for a Nascent Soul Cultivator in battle, continuous battles were taxing even for them.

Inside the cave dwelling, True Monarch Lan Ling sat cross-legged, letting the spiritual power within her body flow slowly, her aura gradually stabilizing.

However, she had just entered the state of cultivation when suddenly the Sound Transmission Talisman in the valley lit up with a dazzling red light, bringing a piece of shocking news - True Monarch Yun Qing had fallen!

"What!"

True Monarch Lan Ling was utterly shocked, snapping out of her cultivation state, eyes filled with disbelief.

This news struck her like a sledgehammer, leaving her unable to accept it for a moment.

...

Half a day later.

The restricted area of the Purple Essence Ore vein.

"True Monarch Yun Qing has fallen?"

Xu Ping held the Sound Transmission Talisman, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This was truly beyond his expectations.

True Monarch Yun Qing, being a newly-advanced Nascent Soul Cultivator in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and guarding the valley protected by a Fourth Rank Array, should have posed significant difficulty for even a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator to break it.

Who could have the ability to kill him?

However, after listening to True Monarch Lan Ling’s transmission, he suddenly realized.

It turned out to be true that True Monarch Yun Qing was ambushed after leaving the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

"Now that Yun Qing has fallen, with no one guarding the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, and I would need at least one or two months to return, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons can only trouble Daoist Friend Yan to go back and guard it." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

True Monarch Lan Ling’s calm voice echoed from the Sound Transmission Talisman. Though calm, Xu Ping could still sense a trace of urgency and worry in her tone.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping immediately agreed, "No problem, I am a member of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, and it’s a duty I cannot shirk."

"Then I’ll leave it to Daoist Friend Yan." After saying this, the Sound Transmission Talisman extinguished.

This is quite interesting.

Xu Ping touched his chin, spiritual light flowing in his eyes, and he was deep in thought.

For the death of True Monarch Yun Qing, he naturally applauded it.

However, who exactly did this was worth pondering.

At present, the biggest suspects would undoubtedly be the Red Sand Sect or the Tu clan imperial family.

These two forces first tried to eliminate him, suffering a disastrous defeat.

Then they shifted their target to True Monarch Yun Qing and finally succeeded.

Additionally, True Monarch Yun Qing might also have had some involvement with them, so luring him out of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons wasn’t too difficult.

"So they couldn’t harm me, and thus shifted their focus to True Monarch Yun Qing?" Xu Ping muttered softly, a keen light flashing in his eyes.

This possibility was quite high.

Though killing True Monarch Yun Qing wouldn’t weaken the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons as severely as killing him would, it still planted a hidden danger for the sect.

With True Monarch Yun Qing dead, once the Myriad Phenomena Demon Monarch passed, the balance of power in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons would become severely disrupted.

At that time, with him and the Water Lake Rat joining forces, they might even have the strength to kill True Monarch Lan Ling.

It is unavoidable that True Monarch Lan Ling would have doubts, fearing that he might seize control of the sect amid this.

"However..."

Xu Ping shook his head gently, a trace of understanding in his eyes, "At this moment, True Monarch Lan Ling should not fall out with me."

After all, once he also departed, True Monarch Lan Ling alone would be unable to hold the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

Both parties understood this, so at least in the short term, they needed each other and had to join forces to weather this crisis.

This delicate balance might continue for a long time.

Everything could wait until he achieved the Nascent Soul stage.

By then, the sky would be the limit.

...

Having assigned the matters of the Purple Essence Ore vein, Xu Ping then returned to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons alone.

Three days later, at the entrance of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

When Xu Ping arrived at the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, the entire sect was already in a state of unrest.

The sudden news of True Monarch Yun Qing’s demise was like a boulder thrown into a tranquil lake, stirring up waves of panic.

The disciples were all tense, moving briskly, while the elders were in continuous meetings, discussing strategies, fearing a sudden attack by a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"Elder Yan!"

From a distance, a slender Golden Core Elder approached quickly, his face showing obvious delight, "You have finally returned!"

The valiant achievements of this Elder Yan were well-renowned.

Even two Nascent Soul True Monarchs could do nothing to him.

With Elder Yan guarding, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was bound to remain safe and sound.

"Hmm."

Xu Ping nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the entrance, spotting several alert guard disciples.

"Everything proceeds as usual, awaiting True Monarch Lan Ling’s return."

Xu Ping retracted his gaze, his voice calm yet authoritative.

Despite the tense situation before him, he showed no signs of panic.

True Monarch Lan Ling would soon return to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, so he naturally wouldn’t make any transgressive moves, dutifully maintaining the sect’s safety and order.

Furthermore, after the battle for the Purple Essence Ore vein, those plotting in the shadows probably wouldn’t dare make a move again in the foreseeable future.