Chapter 1283: Xuanhu Immortal Lord

The Fifth Astral Ring, Left Flank Battlefield!

Compared to when Xu Qing left, the Left Flank Battlefield now seemed exceptionally desolate. Nearly seventy percent of the cultivator army, acting on the Immortal Venerable's decree, had surged into the Fourth Astral Ring's territory, engaging the enemy in a decisive final battle. Currently, only supply stars, each bearing critical missions, remained stationed here.

These stars were numerous, extending from the Left Flank Battlefield all the way into the Fourth Astral Ring, with almost one located in every cosmic expanse. They were specifically designed to provide supplies and medical aid to the front lines, continuously emitting immortal spiritual energy, functioning much like immortal towers. This arrangement wasn't limited to the Left Flank Battlefield; supply stars in the Right Flank and Central Battlefields were similarly scattered like chess pieces, stretching into the Fourth Astral Ring.

As the cultivator army advanced on the Fourth Astral Ring's front lines, the arrangement of these stars extended deeper, gradually branching out and expanding their coverage. After all, the battlefield spanned vast areas encompassing countless universes, and the ultimate goal of this war was total occupation, making the importance of logistical support self-evident. Thus, these modified stars, like pieces on a chessboard, were continuously maneuvered by powerful cultivators to dominate the entire battlefield.

And now, in the core region of the Fifth Astral Ring's Left Flank Battlefield, one such supply star was also present. It appeared earthy yellow overall, suspended in the cosmos. It was encircled by an asteroid belt, where a significant number of cultivators were stationed. On the star's surface, mountain ranges stretched endlessly, and yellow sand permeated the air. Each grain of sand had been refined by immortal spiritual energy, containing dense immortal spiritual power.

Numerous cultivators were also gathered there, each performing their duties, busily and orderly carrying out various logistical tasks. This star held immense significance; it was the first supply star deployed by the Left Flank Battlefield since the outbreak of this total war. All other supply stars extended their layout from this one, stretching towards the Fourth Astral Ring. Furthermore, numerous teleportation arrays were deployed on the star. These arrays, varying in size, operated ceaselessly day and night, transporting countless resources from the Fifth Astral Ring to this location, which then served as a transfer point to other supply stars. This was precisely the mission of this star.

Due to its importance, although its teleportation arrays maintained connections with all other supply stars, during wartime, it primarily handled one-way material transport and did not receive reverse transmissions from other supply stars. Even the transfer of the wounded adhered to this principle, with other supply stars responsible for their handling. To strengthen its defenses, a cultivator army remained stationed on this star. Even Immortal Lord Zhanlu, who was in charge of the war, left an avatar here to oversee it. This arrangement ensured the star's security met the rigorous standards required for wartime.

At this very moment, as countless cultivators were busy, the heavens and earth suddenly trembled inexplicably, and streaks of multicolored light instantly streamed across the sky. This caused a jolt in the minds of many cultivators, who swiftly directed their divine senses. They pinpointed the source of the celestial anomaly.

It was a teleportation array! It suddenly lit up! The emitted fluctuations were immediately detected by the cultivators managing the array, who realized that its activation wasn't for material transport from the Fifth Astral Ring, but rather...

"It's from the Fourth Astral Ring, a life-form transfer, and the authorization within... comes from the Immortal Lord!"

The moment he investigated this scene, the cultivator's heart pounded. Without hesitation, he immediately reported the matter. Almost at the instant this anomaly was rapidly reported, the light from the teleportation array intensified dramatically, forming a brilliant beam that roared skyward. It quickly transformed into a colossal, rumbling vortex in the sky. As it drew countless gazes, a figure coalesced within the vortex.

A black Daoist robe. Long black hair with a hint of purple. A pair of silver eyes. And a terrifying aura emanating from the teleportation that caused the heavens and earth to resonate. This also stirred the divine senses of the converging cultivators. The arrival was none other than Xu Qing!

As he stood within the vortex and took a step outward, the winds shifted and the clouds changed color. The void churned. The unique immortal astral radiance of the Fifth Astral Ring washed over his entire body like a tide. As Xu Qing stood mid-air, his robes flapped in the cosmic winds. Thousands of stardust motes drifted from his body, condensing into a winding silver river in the void, rapidly spreading across the entire sky.

All eyes were on him! Even the cosmic fortune of the Fifth Astral Ring descended, swirling around him and forming a purple aura. It seemed to welcome his return. Sensing the astral radiance, the familiar cosmic fortune all around, and the dense immortal spiritual essence, Xu Qing's eyes became a little dazed. The time he had been away wasn't actually long, yet so much had happened that upon his return, Xu Qing felt as if an entire epoch had passed.

Before the unexpected turn in the transaction between Immortal Lord Zhanlu and Divine Lord Lizhu, he was a mid-stage Quasi-Immortal. Now... after experiencing a narrow escape, exploring the Primal Mother Star, and participating in the Aurora Young Lord's advancement and realignment, his cultivation had greatly improved, making him a peak Quasi-Immortal! The changes during this period were immense. Recalling these scenes, Xu Qing was filled with profound emotion.

Just then, chimes of bells suddenly echoed within this origin supply star. This interrupted Xu Qing's thoughts. Accompanying the chimes were the figures of cultivators stationed here, appearing in the heavens and earth outside the teleportation array. They were men and women from various universes within the Fifth Astral Ring, and the moment they saw Xu Qing, they immediately recognized him!

"It's Xu Qing!"

The instant they recognized him, their expressions shifted with shock, and they all bowed to Xu Qing. "Welcome, True Monarch!" Their voices were loud, reverberating in all directions, filled with deep respect! Evidently, what had happened on the Primal Mother Star had been known to them almost in real-time. This was a feedback from cosmic fortune.

Xu Qing's gaze swept over them, then he suddenly looked up, gazing into the sky, and bowed deeply. As he bowed, nine crimson suns materialized from the clouds in the sky, and the majestic figure of Immortal Lord Zhanlu appeared in the heavens. A grand Daoist sound descended from the sky.

"Xu Qing!"

As the Daoist sound arrived, a pill, shimmering with nine-colored aurora, appeared out of thin air before Xu Qing. Inside, billions of stardust particles seemed to collapse into a vortex, and an aura almost comparable to that of a True Immortal surged within.

"An Immortal Ascension Pill."

Xu Qing's eyes narrowed. This pill was precisely the reason for his return. The Immortal Ascension Pill, also known as the Fifth Immortal Pill, could only be consumed with the blessing of cosmic fortune. Therefore, to give it to others, they would also need to be enveloped by cosmic fortune. On this point... Xu Qing also had a solution: his own cosmic fortune from the Fifth Astral Ring could help others withstand the pill's potent medicinal effects. Additionally, Xu Qing considered whether Wanggu's cosmic fortune could produce a similar effect when giving it to others after returning to Wanggu.

As these thoughts emerged in Xu Qing's mind, he had already raised his hand and put away the Immortal Ascension Pill. Afterward, Immortal Lord Zhanlu's avatar, from the sky, gazed over Xu Qing's eyes, which flickered with silver light. The Daoist sound resonated once more.

"This pill was originally meant to be bestowed in the future, but the karma of the Aurora Epoch advanced the timeline."

Xu Qing nodded, then spoke in a low voice. "Thank you, Immortal Lord!"

"If there are no other matters, your subordinate wishes to leave the Left Flank Battlefield and return to the Outer Heavens to seek enlightenment for a breakthrough in cultivation."

Immortal Lord Zhanlu's gaze held deep meaning as he looked at Xu Qing, his voice slowly echoing. "I suggest you rest for a while on this star. An old acquaintance of yours... is coming to see you."

Hearing this, multiple figures appeared in Xu Qing's mind, but unsure who it was, he simply asked directly. "Immortal Lord, may I ask which old acquaintance it is?"

"Immortal Lord Xuanhu! He possesses thousands of avatars, experiencing the Dao throughout all astral rings. Among his many avatars in the Ninth Astral Ring, one is known as... Master Bai."

"Currently, he is on the battlefield in the Fourth Astral Ring, going to confirm something for you." Immortal Lord Zhanlu said lightly.

When the name "Master Bai" was spoken by the other party and reached Xu Qing's ears, his heart instantly churned, and his breathing quickened involuntarily. He was a person who valued loyalty and righteousness deeply. Whether it was the former Captain Lei, Master Bai, or his revered master, these individuals held irreplaceable positions in his heart. In a trance, Master Bai's parting words once again surfaced in Xu Qing's mind.

"Heaven and Earth are the inn for all beings, and time is a fleeting guest of all ages. As long as a breath remains, there will be a day of reunion..."

As the voice from his memory resonated, Xu Qing's eyes revealed a profound sense of reminiscence. He recalled the scenes of botanical teachings in the Scavenger Camp, the sorrow before the purple earth tombstone, and the mysterious old man with the medicine pot in the Aurora Immortal Palace.

"There will be a day of reunion." Xu Qing mused silently to himself. He decided to stay on this star, awaiting the arrival of the old man from his memories, while carefully cultivating his powers to ensure his state remained at its peak. Additionally, he began to sort through the fragments of enlightenment he had gained regarding the Tenth Pole during his journey.

Time passed quietly. A month passed in the blink of an eye. During this month, Xu Qing did not wait for Master Bai, but instead received news that invigorated the entire Fifth Astral Ring. It was a war victory report!

The Fifth Astral Ring's army advanced like a broken bamboo, having destroyed numerous divine races and occupied over forty percent of the Fourth Astral Ring's native territory, which encompassed countless universes and yielded massive resources. Simultaneously, the Divine Lords of the Fourth Astral Ring, abandoned by the Divine Venerable, found themselves in a life-or-death situation. Five of them chose to depart, heading to other astral rings. And three were confirmed to have perished! Of the three who perished, two were remarkably slain by Immortal Lord Miming, who had suddenly appeared on the battlefield! As for the remaining ones, though still struggling, under the overarching trend, they were beyond salvation.

There was also news of Divine Lord Lizhu; he was defeated by Immortal Lord Zhanlu but managed to escape with his innate abilities, his whereabouts unknown. At this moment, the Immortal Venerable also issued a new decree! Immortal Lord Miming, while overseeing this epoch, would also succeed Immortal Lord Zhanlu in taking full command of this astral ring war.

The era belonging to cultivators... was becoming even more glorious and resplendent with this war! But I remember it all.