Chapter 1092: War Overlord

Xu Qing's eyes narrowed.

He had expected there to be guardians here, so the appearance of this Master cultivator didn't surprise him much. As for the opponent's cultivation level, Xu Qing had also anticipated it, after all, this place was suspected to be the Fifth Star Ring and capable of suppressing even the flawless.

Xu Qing pondered for a moment, then spoke, "It seems there are indeed extraordinary individuals guarding this place. However, since I've come here, I naturally have my purpose. I ask you to step aside and not impede my journey."

The Master cultivator snorted coldly, saying indifferently, "Youngster, you truly don't know your place. This is the Fifth Star Ring; how can a junior like you enter and exit as you please? Since you've trespassed, be prepared to accept your punishment!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Master cultivator moved, and a powerful aura instantly enveloped the entire area. Xu Qing felt as if the surrounding space had solidified, and breathing became difficult.

"It seems your cultivation is indeed extraordinary. But a mere Master dares to be arrogant in front of me?" Xu Qing said with a cold laugh, then began to circulate his true essence, preparing for what would likely be a long battle.

The two exchanged blows, attacking and defending, gradually entering a fierce confrontation. Although Xu Qing's strength was inferior to his opponent's, he managed to barely withstand the Master cultivator's attacks with his agility and exquisite combat techniques.

"Not bad, youngster, you do have some skill. But you're just a junior in the end; how can you compare to me, a Master?" the Master cultivator said with a cold laugh, then activated his true essence, and a monstrous power instantly erupted.

Xu Qing felt as if the surrounding space was violently trembling, as if it could collapse at any moment. He gritted his teeth, fully circulating his true essence, and struggled to resist this terrifying power.

Just then, Xu Qing suddenly felt a familiar aura coming from afar. He instinctively looked in that direction and saw a dazzling light flying towards them.

"Master!" Xu Qing's heart rejoiced, and he immediately called out.

The light drew closer and closer, finally transforming into a tall figure: it was Xu Qing's Master, the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Gang Sect.

"Master, you've come at just the right time!" Xu Qing said excitedly.

The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader glanced indifferently at Xu Qing, then turned his gaze to the Master cultivator and said coldly, "You, a Master, dare to act so presumptuously on my Heavenly Gang Sect's territory? How utterly ridiculous!"

The Master cultivator's expression changed; he clearly hadn't expected to encounter the Heavenly Gang Sect Leader. He hesitated for a moment, then ultimately chose to retreat, snorting coldly as he said, "Since you are from the Heavenly Gang Sect, I won't say much more. But youngster, remember, this is not a place you can enter and exit as you please."

After speaking, the Master cultivator's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

Xu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and looked gratefully at his Master. "Thank you, Master, for saving me."

The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader nodded and said indifferently, "Since you've come here, you must have something important to do. However, this is, after all, the Fifth Star Ring, not a place you can carelessly trespass. You must be careful and cautious, and not cause trouble."

Xu Qing respectfully replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Master. I came here this time to search for a special spiritual mine. It is said there's an extremely rare spiritual mine here, and I must acquire it."

The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, I will accompany you to find it. Although the Fifth Star Ring is dangerous, with me here, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Xu Qing quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Master. With you here, I feel much more at ease."

The two then headed in the direction Xu Qing had sensed. Along the way, the Heavenly Gang Sect Leader periodically reminded Xu Qing of precautions, keeping him vigilant.

Finally, after passing through a patch of mist, they arrived at a peculiar area. The space here was twisted, eerie, and a powerful aura subtly flowed within it.

"This is it," Xu Qing said solemnly. "Master, please be careful."

The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader nodded, his gaze swept around, and he said in a deep voice, "This place is indeed not simple; we must proceed cautiously."

The two cautiously moved forward and soon discovered a mineral vein hidden within the rocks. The vein emitted a dazzling light, indeed appearing extraordinary.

"That's it!" Xu Qing said excitedly. "Master, let's quickly retrieve it!"

The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader nodded slightly and reached out, but just then, a powerful force suddenly surged from all directions, surrounding the two of them.

"The guardians are here," the Heavenly Gang Sect Leader said in a deep voice. "It seems we're in for a tough battle."

Xu Qing clenched his fists, his gaze resolute. "Master, with you here, we are sure to win!"

The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader and Xu Qing immediately entered combat stance, preparing for the intense confrontation to come.

Countless terrifying forces surged from all directions, as if to completely devour them. The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader's eyes narrowed slightly, and his figure moved, instantly transforming into a streak of light, weaving and flickering through space, neutralizing the attacks.

Xu Qing was not to be outdone. He circulated his true essence and formed hand seals, instantly conjuring a powerful protective barrier that enveloped both of them. Although it couldn't fully withstand the attacks, it at least temporarily blocked the enemy's assault.

"Youngster, it seems you do have some skill. But getting out of here in one piece won't be easy," an ancient voice suddenly resonated through space.

A black shadow flew from afar, finally coalescing into an ancient cultivator. This cultivator exuded a powerful aura, clearly the Master of this place.

"So, it's you," the Heavenly Gang Sect Leader said indifferently. "It seems we'll have a proper fight this time."

"Hmph, the Heavenly Gang Sect Leader dares to trespass on my territory?" the Master cultivator said with a cold laugh. "Since you've intruded, be prepared to accept your punishment!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Master cultivator moved, and a terrifying force swept forth, as if to tear the entire space apart.

The Heavenly Gang Sect Leader's eyes sharpened. He formed hand seals, and a mighty surge of true essence erupted from his body, colliding violently with the Master cultivator's attack.

The two forces clashed intensely in space, creating a deafening roar. Xu Qing felt as if the surrounding space was violently trembling, as if it could collapse at any moment.

Just then, the Master cultivator seized the opportunity to launch a second wave of attack; a terrifying energy wave surged towards Xu Qing.

"Youngster, be careful!" the Heavenly Gang Sect Leader urgently shouted, then blocked in front of Xu Qing, neutralizing the attack with his own true essence.

Xu Qing felt a surge of gratitude and immediately joined the battle, as both sides engaged in an earth-shattering conflict.

The two engaged in a fierce give-and-take, gradually settling into a white-hot struggle. Although the Master cultivator was powerful, facing the combined attacks of the Heavenly Gang Sect Leader and Xu Qing, he gradually found himself at a disadvantage.

Just then, the Master cultivator suddenly let out a roar, and the aura around him surged dramatically, as if he were about to unleash unprecedented power.

"It seems you two are finally going to taste my true power!" the Master cultivator said with a grim expression.