Chapter 1312: Master, I’m Back

The familiar voice echoed above the Human Imperial Capital, like a clap of thunder from ages past, shattering the hearts of humanity! Instantly, an overwhelming sense of shock surged through all the human cultivators.

Ning Yan, standing on the beacon tower, was already gripped by anxiety and a strong sense of pessimism. As the devastating cataclysm of Wanggu unfolded, he also felt a deep unease about the foreign cultivators who had descended.

But in that instant, upon hearing the voice from above, he sharply looked up. The change in his expression was the most profound of his life; an unprecedented shock was visible on his face and in his eyes. He gazed, almost dumbfounded with disbelief, at the figure emerging before the indistinct form in the sky, and gasped aloud.

"Captain!"

At this moment, the Human Imperial Capital erupted in a roar. Countless cultivators stood frozen, their minds buzzing incessantly. Anyone who knew Er Niu felt their hearts explode like divine thunder in that instant, overwhelmed by disbelief, their expressions incredibly rich with emotion.

Compared to the previous catastrophe and tension, Er Niu's appearance was simply too sudden. It was also difficult to connect him with the twelve Great Emperors. They simply couldn't correspond!

Seeing this, Er Niu's heart swelled with an inexpressible triumph in mid-air. He thought to himself, "Didn't I rush out first precisely for this moment?" So, with a delighted expression, he cleared his throat, placed his hands behind his back in mid-air, and was about to speak again.

But just then, Zhou Zhengli, with a solemn expression and profound reverence, swiftly stepped forward, cupped his fists towards the sky, and bowed deeply. He called out loudly.

"Zhou Zhengli, respectfully welcomes Master!"

He shouted these four words with all his might, his eyes burning with fervent light, making him appear like the most devout believer. His voice echoed in all directions.

Li Mengtu also swiftly emerged, bowing deeply towards the sky with a solemn expression.

"Li Mengtu, respectfully welcomes Master!"

Not to be outdone, Xie Lingzi reined in his demonic expression, making himself appear considerably more normal. Fiery light surged in his eyes, and he unleashed his full cultivation, causing ripples in the surrounding void, as if to enhance his own presence. His voice reverberated.

"Xie Lingzi, respectfully welcomes Master!"

Then there was Yuanshan Su, who, with a calm expression, bowed her head. Finally, Xing Huanzi. Though a hint of arrogance still lingered in his heart, his journey and the various encounters with Xu Qing had led to a deep inner recognition, despite his outwardly untamed appearance. So... remembering that this was the other's hometown, he took a deep breath and bowed towards the sky.

"Xing Huanzi, respectfully welcomes... Master."

The words of these individuals shook the heavens and the earth, astonishing all beings. And it wasn't just them; at this moment, Blood Cloud Daoist and other prodigies who had gone out to suppress the quasi-immortals of other Holy Lands also bowed in their respective locations towards the Human race's sky. Their voices spread in all directions.

"Respectfully welcomes Master!"

Simultaneously, in the other two directions, the immortal swords formed by the Myriad Army Vanquishing Force trembled. From within them, the brothers' seemingly long-prepared impassioned voices rang out.

"Master, unmatched through the ages, supreme in the cosmos! With immortal grace and jade bones, surpassing the mortal realm! His Dao principles are divine, astounding the souls of the world!"

"Master sweeps across heaven and earth, unrivaled in this age! His eyes are like stars reflecting the universe, his sword pointing to the sky, commanding the winds and clouds!"

To further demonstrate themselves, the immortal swords formed by the brothers erupted with immortal light, transforming into multicolored auspicious signs that illuminated all directions. Illuminating the sky with their brilliance.

In an instant, Wanggu was utterly shaken! The prior appearance of the twelve Great Emperors was already astonishing, but for them to bow and welcome someone in such a manner now was truly earth-shattering.

Therefore, all the myriad races and Holy Land cultivators of Wanggu, their minds churning, directed their divine senses and gazes through various means towards the spot where the twelve Great Emperors were bowing! The next moment, on the sky curtain, they saw a figure slowly emerge from behind Er Niu! As the figure advanced, it transformed from indistinct to clear!

Until the moment it became completely clear... The heavens and earth brightened immensely, illuminating everything. All cultivators who witnessed it were utterly awestruck. And the aura emanating from this person instantly overturned everything they knew! All gods who perceived it felt a tremendous roar in their minds.

Among them, some knew Er Niu, while others did not. But... the figure emerging from behind Er Niu, being revered and welcomed by the twelve Great Emperors, was earth-shattering! Almost no one failed to recognize him! It was as if Er Niu's appearance had been intended to attract and gather all eyes, thus setting the stage for this person!

Even the Empress, a divine being herself, felt her mind churn violently at this moment, looking at the figure emerging from behind Er Niu with an expression of even greater disbelief than before! She gasped aloud.

"Xu Qing!"

At this moment, all directions were stunned, and the myriad races roared! In the sky, Seventh Grandmaster smiled.

Meanwhile, within the Imperial Capital, on the beacon tower, Ning Yan was utterly stunned. His body trembled uncontrollably; Er Niu's appearance had already set his mind churning, but now, seeing that clear figure, his entire brain went blank.

"This... this..."

Within the Human Imperial Capital, the former marquises were likewise in disbelief at everything they witnessed. The Imperial Capital was like this, and Feng Hai County was no different. On the giant mirror formed by the combined strength of Feng Hai County, led by Marquis Yao, the scenes unfolding in the Imperial Capital were clearly displayed. And as they watched that figure transform from indistinct to clear...

Marquis Yao froze. His sister beside him was equally stunned. And old acquaintances from back then, like Kong Xianglong, were now breathing rapidly. In the crowd, Wu Jianwu opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but at this moment, no poem or verse could express his inner feelings. There was also Zhang San, Ding Xue, and Zhao Zhongheng; all old acquaintances in Feng Hai County were now frozen in a daze. They even felt a sense of hallucination.

"That's..."

"That person looks so familiar..."

"This... this..."

Beneath Feng Hai County, within the Phoenix Hall, a soft gasp echoed through the quiet underground palace. At the same time, an iron skewer suddenly flew out, transforming into the appearance of the Patriarch of Vajra Sect. He rubbed his eyes vigorously, exhaling repeatedly.

And Seventh Blood Eyes, and Ning Yan... And... the Moon Sacrificial Grand Domain!

The Prince and others were in a daze, while Ling'er's eyes gleamed with unusual brilliance as she gazed at the projection created by the Prince's grandfather, murmuring softly in her heart.

"Brother Xu Qing..."

All the myriad races of Wanggu were now in a state of fervent excitement, including numerous deities. The Sun God, Moon God, and the deities worshipped by various races, and even hidden gods, all felt their minds violently shake in that instant.

Thus, all divine senses and gazes converged from every direction, gathering on the figure in the sky that had not stopped its steps, still advancing stride by stride! With every step, the figure carried immense power, causing the void to shatter, heavenly thunder to rumble in accompaniment, and even the Heavenly Dao to submit. As if a king was on a grand tour!

It was an invincible aura, born from countless trials and tribulations, overlooking all beings. Wherever he passed, be it spiritual energy or heteromorphic matter, all bowed their heads, automatically manifesting and clearing an exclusive path for him. He moved with extraordinary grace.

As he approached, his jet-black hair was seen falling like ink-dark satin, appearing casual yet possessing a unique charm. A few strands fell across his forehead, not appearing messy, but instead adding a touch of casual allure. He seemed to be the most dazzling presence in all creation, captivating anyone who laid eyes upon him. As for his eyes, they resembled a cold abyss, profound and icy, yet also seeming to conceal countless stars, brilliant but forbidding direct gaze. Moreover, as his eyes opened and closed, sharp streams of light flashed. That light could pierce through hearts; anyone swept by his gaze would involuntarily lower their heads, filled with awe and without the slightest thought of defiance. It was as if the destiny of all things in the world rested upon his single thought, to be controlled and determined at will.

Around him, fierce winds swept, making his black robes flap wildly, exuding unquestionable majesty. The black robes, especially, were of luxurious quality, subtly shimmering with dark light, as if concealing endless mysterious power. It was as though the night itself was willing to be his backdrop, merging all its profundity and inscrutability into him, highlighting his extraordinary transcendence. And complementing this aura and presence was a face... distinctly contoured, perfect beyond reproach.

Finally, under the gaze of countless beings, after taking several more steps, that figure paused in the sky, before Seventh Grandmaster and the ancient immortal whose expression was exceedingly solemn. This pause stirred all the myriad races, moved all beings, caused mountains and rivers to lose their color, and brought time itself to a standstill! Everything became utterly silent!

It was as if, in all the heavens and earth, his return signified the sole heaven! He held dominion over all life and death, with no one capable of standing against him.

He was, precisely, Xu Qing!

His gaze did not fall on others, but rather on Seventh Grandmaster ahead. He bowed deeply and said softly.

"Master, I have returned."

"When I formally became your disciple back then, the ritual words mentioned that a master protects his disciple's peace and life. Today, your disciple returns... to protect you, Master!"

He had returned! These few words, this single sentence, instantly spread across the heavens and earth, reaching all myriad races, and echoing throughout Wanggu. It ignited countless waves of excitement, and at this moment, innumerable voices surged forth from various ethnic groups across all the grand domains. They were sounds of exhilaration, words of fervent emotion, and the light of hope!

"It's Xu Qing!"

"The twelve Great Emperors are bowing to him!"

"Even Great Emperors call him Master, he... what level of cultivation is this?!"

"Could it be..."

"Could it be..."

"A Summer Immortal!!!"

Seventh Grandmaster burst into laughter, feeling a solace in his heart that surpassed any moment of his life.

At this moment, Xu Qing's gaze also turned towards the ancient immortal who had instigated all the cataclysm, observing the latter's now exceedingly solemn and gloomy face. Xu Qing's calm voice echoed throughout the world.

"As for you, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

As he spoke, Xu Qing's eyes snapped open, as if two incredibly brilliant streams of starlight burst forth. Endless spiritual power surged from within him, like a breaching heavenly river, instantly sweeping outwards. Forming a colossal immortal body!

The moment this form appeared, Great Emperors bowed their heads, all beings gasped, and the void crumbled into dust! The entire Wanggu violently trembled in response, and cracks rapidly spread out like a spiderweb. The sky was instantly enveloped in dark clouds, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling, as if the heavens and earth themselves trembled for him.

Furthermore, constitutional laws emerged, becoming the newest principles of Wanggu! Time, space, myriad laws, spacetime, myriad paths, parallel universes, unification... all were contained within his domain!