Chapter 719: Eternal Immortal Blessings

The Feng Hai County Capital Prefecture!

This prefecture is situated in the heart of the county capital, surrounded by tight security. It is not only guarded by Sword Holders and Prefectural cultivators but also exists in two states. Normally, only a portion is visible in the county capital. The other part, located within the void realm, is formed by eight grand halls, occupying a vast area. Its transition between reality and void is controlled by the County Governor's Seal. At this moment, Xu Qing stood in the attic of the County Governor's Residence, examining a token in his hand.

One side of the token bore the words "Feng Hai," while the other depicted a landscape, identifying it as the Feng Hai County Governor's Seal! Xu Qing was not alone in the attic; Marquis Yao and Seventh Master were also present. The two were playing chess, while the Captain stood obediently beside Seventh Master, intently watching the board, ready to flatter his master at any moment.

"I've erased my imprint from that token. Just infuse it with your spiritual consciousness to create your own County Governor's Seal!" Marquis Yao said indifferently as he picked up a chess piece and placed it.

"Xu Qing is still young. Marquis Yao, don't be in a hurry to retire. Feng Hai County still needs us!" Seventh Master said with a slight smile as he made his move. The moment the piece landed, the Captain's eyes next to him lit up, and he exclaimed loudly, "What a brilliant move! Master is truly amazing; I never even dreamed of this step. Wonderful, simply wonderful!" Seventh Master glared and snorted, feigning displeasure at the flattery, yet a hint of pride was visible in his eyes, clearly indicating his pleasant mood.

"It's not as it appears on the surface!" Marquis Yao glanced expressionlessly at Chen Erniu, ignoring him.

Meanwhile, Xu Qing, listening to Marquis Yao's earlier words, infused his spiritual consciousness into the token. The next moment, he looked up at the sky, and Marquis Yao also looked up, his expression shifting. Xu Qing and the Captain then gazed at the night sky where Qing Ling, the large bird, emerged from the swirling clouds, its excited caws echoing in all directions.

"That Qing Ling! It disappeared before Xu Qing returned, but the moment he's back, it immediately flies back!" Seventh Master remarked, pursing his lips. Xu Qing, with a smile on his youthful face, watched Qing Ling and bowed towards the sky, his body emitting a radiant glow. Seeing this, Qing Ling in the sky seemed even happier, emitting its own innate light that shimmered back and forth, its calls growing sharper. Finally, it circled a few times above the county capital before disappearing into the clouds.

As Qing Ling vanished, the night in the county capital gradually quieted. Inside the attic, Marquis Yao gently placed a piece and spoke calmly. "Erniu, what have you been through?"

The Captain coughed upon hearing this. "To Marquis and Master, I haven't experienced much in the Sacrificial Moon Great Domain, just minor things. For example, I took little Ah Qing to visit the Red Moon. I also summoned the remnants of that vile face, then allowed her to open her eyes and confront that old hag, Red Mother, ultimately destroying her!" He paused, then added, "And I also caught up with my ex-wife and met some good friends!" The Captain recounted these earth-shattering events in a casual tone.

Upon hearing this, Seventh Master narrowed his eyes but remained silent. Marquis Yao's eyelids twitched noticeably after listening, and he remained quiet for a long time. He feigned composure and then spoke. "The Black Heaven Clan's deity, Red Mother... will she... revive?"

The Captain patted his chest. "Impossible! She has been completely annihilated. From now on, there will be no Red Mother among the deities!" Marquis Yao looked deeply at Chen Erniu, then at Xu Qing. Xu Qing sensed his gaze and nodded, "Red Mother has indeed fallen!" Marquis Yao's hand, holding a chess piece, trembled slightly. While he harbored reservations about the veracity of Erniu's words, Xu Qing's confirmation was different. At this moment, an uncontrollable turmoil surged within him, like raging waves. He didn't know how Xu Qing and Chen Erniu had accomplished this seemingly impossible feat, nor did he press for details. Everyone has their secrets, and excessive inquiry is not good. Moreover, he already had some answers in his heart, whether it was the name "Jicang" or Xu Qing's call of "Ninth Grandfather" on the battlefield, which had made him speculate greatly.

Taking a deep breath, Marquis Yao tried to maintain his composure as he stood up. "The night is deep; I won't disturb your master-disciple reunion!" With that, Marquis Yao turned and slowly walked away, disappearing from the County Governor's Residence and returning to his own Marquis Yao's Mansion. There, he looked back towards the County Governor's Residence. "To raise such a disciple, their master cannot be an ordinary person. None of these master and disciples are simple. For Feng Hai County, this is a good thing!" Marquis Yao recalled the events of the Sacrificial Moon and felt endless ripples in his heart. This matter seemed unfathomable, implying that a powerful figure had secretly orchestrated it; otherwise, it wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

Meanwhile, in the attic of the County Governor's Residence, only Seventh Master, Xu Qing, and Erniu remained. Without outsiders present, Seventh Master's face instantly darkened, and he glared at Erniu. "Your wings have grown hard; it's one thing if you court death yourself, but to drag your junior brother along to seek death too?"

Just as Xu Qing was about to speak up for his senior brother, Seventh Master interrupted. "Fourth, I know you have a kind heart, but your senior brother acted too impulsively in this matter. How could an existence like Red Mother be simple? With your limited cultivation and no one guiding you, even a slight mistake running off like that would lead to complete annihilation, with no one to rescue you!" Seventh Master's tone was stern, making Xu Qing's heart tremble, and he dared not speak for his senior brother. However, he somewhat felt that while his master was worried about him and his senior brother, he also seemed a little displeased about not being invited along this time.

Erniu shivered, thinking things were amiss, and immediately knelt with a fawning expression. "Master, I wanted to give you a surprise!" Seventh Master snorted. Seeing this, Erniu blinked, his eyes reddened, and he spoke in a low voice. "Master, Junior Brother and I actually had another purpose in doing this: to prepare a birthday gift for you, old man. That's why we didn't invite you along. How can you prepare a gift for the birthday star and then make the birthday star help out?" As he spoke, the Captain quickly took out a large feather, composed of flesh and blood, from his person and respectfully handed it over. Fearing Xu Qing might speak too frankly, he quickly added, "Junior Brother and I obtained a total of four feathers. We each kept one, and these remaining two we respectfully offer to you, Master, as a birthday gift!" He then added, "We wish Master a long life, as long as the heavens, and eternal immortal blessings in advance!"

Seventh Master didn't even glance at the two feathers. He swept his gaze over Erniu, knowing full well the character of this disciple of his, and understanding that these feathers were likely just a drop in the ocean. Under his master's gaze, the Captain coughed and quickly spoke, "Master, there were outsiders present earlier, so I didn't go into detail. This time, Junior Brother and I accomplished many significant feats in the Sacrificial Moon Great Domain. Most importantly, every major event we undertook served to promote Master's divine might."

Seventh Master uttered a soft "Oh."

Sensing his master's tone had softened, the Captain continued, "We first proclaimed that Master was the one who caused Red Mother to fall into slumber. Then, under your great banner, Master, we revived the Hegemon's Son and his siblings!" He went on, "We told them that our Master is invincible, that you first prevented Red Mother from awakening and then arranged for us to come here to summon them, all for the purpose of destroying Red Mother!" The Captain added, "Master, even though you weren't there, your name alone was our greatest protection! Little Ah Qing, isn't that right?" Xu Qing quickly nodded and earnestly said, "Master, when we returned, the Son asked me to deliver a letter to you!" Saying this, Xu Qing took out a golden jade slip from his storage bag and respectfully handed it to Seventh Master. This was indeed given to them by the Son before they left. On the way, they had tried to examine it, but it couldn't be viewed by normal means. While other methods might reveal its contents, they would surely destroy the jade slip.

Seventh Master's expression remained calm as he raised his hand and took it. The jade slip, which Xu Qing and the Captain had studied and found impossible to open normally, opened effortlessly in Seventh Master's hand. As he read, Seventh Master's expression shifted from surprise to one of considerable relief, revealing a hint of pride and arrogance. Noticing this, Xu Qing and the Captain both breathed a sigh of relief. The Captain then stood up and whispered, "Master, ultimately, Little Ah Qing and I unified the Sacrificial Moon Great Domain, awakening Hegemon Li Zihua. We also invited a venerable deity, and Little Ah Qing was formidable too, luring one and inviting another!" Xu Qing glanced at the Captain but said nothing.

The Captain blinked and spoke again, "Ultimately, Li Zihua walked into time and sacrificed himself, causing the fragmented face to open its eyes! Red Moon became a god and vanished from Wanggu! Master, I believe the reason this matter proceeded so smoothly was because of Li Zihua. It seemed like we were carrying out the actions, but in reality, every step, if you look closely, bore Li Zihua's traces. I once made a transaction with his past self, and I had a similar feeling then—it seemed he had been waiting for me!" The Captain's expression was grave. These were also the first words Xu Qing had heard the Captain say about this, making him ponder.

Seventh Master's expression remained calm. He put down the jade slip, not asking further questions. Instead, he picked up the two feathers, then glanced at Erniu and raised his hand to grasp. Erniu's body stiffened as a blue staff flew directly from his brow and landed in Seventh Master's hand. Seventh Master's gaze then fell on Xu Qing, and he similarly raised his hand to grasp. The next moment, the fish bone, where the Vajra Sect Ancestor resided, instantly flew out and was held by Seventh Master. "I will help you integrate these feathers into your magical weapons. This can elevate their inherent level and greatly benefit their artifact spirits!" Having done this, Seventh Master stood up. "Alright, I'll head back now. The two of you, remember from now on, if anything like this happens again, you must be cautious and not act recklessly!" Seventh Master snorted, turned, and walked into the void, disappearing. When he reappeared, he was already in the Prefectural Administrator's Residence.

The entire Prefectural Administrator's Residence was empty and quiet. Only Seventh Master stood there, hands behind his back, gazing up at the sky. After a long time, a breeze swept through, rustling his hair and the corners of his robes, giving the impression that he might drift away with the wind. Seventh Master's expression slowly grew complex. His gaze seemed not fixed on the sky above the Wanggu Continent but on the endless heavens beyond it.

"Li Zihua succeeded!" Seventh Master murmured.