370: Tianyang

After a brief stop at the merchant guild, Xu Qing quietly departed, his figure vanishing like the wind into the bustling Ancient Land of Dao.

His steps were light and unhurried, as if the rules of the world became insignificant beneath his feet.

When he reappeared, he was already in a strange new world.

Below, a majestic city came into view, exuding Devilish Qi that was eerie and terrifying.

The city was entirely built from piles of stark white bones, its walls towering and jagged, as if countless lost souls were wailing.

Above the city, dark clouds pressed down, and Devilish Qi surged like a tide, as if to engulf the heavens and earth.

The surrounding mountains and rivers were all tainted by Devilish Qi, plants withered, rivers turned black, and the air was filled with a suffocating sense of oppression.

Xu Qing's gaze was calm, as if he had long been accustomed to the sights of the Demon Realm.

He took a light step, his figure vanishing like a phantom, and the next moment, he appeared within a majestic Demon Palace.

Inside the Demon Palace, dim candlelight flickered, illuminating grotesque demon statues and murals.

A middle-aged man with white clothes and white hair sat cross-legged in the center of the main hall, his body wreathed in Devilish Qi, his aura deep and sharp.

His eyes were slightly closed, as if he was Cultivating, and there was a murderous aura between his brows.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, he abruptly opened his eyes, a hint of vigilance and astonishment flashing within them.

Upon seeing the newcomer, his expression changed drastically, and he quickly rose, respectfully kneeling on one knee, his voice trembling slightly: "Your subordinate, Bai Yan, greets my Lord!"

Xu Qing stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze as profound as an abyss, and he calmly swept a glance over Bai Yan, a hint of approval in his tone: "I gave you a thousand years, yet you only took a few decades to unify the Demon Realm.

Well done."

Bai Yan felt a surge of excitement upon hearing this, but his expression remained respectful as he bowed his head and said: "This is all thanks to the Cultivation and War Demon Cauldron bestowed by my Lord; otherwise, your subordinate would not have been able to complete the task so quickly!"

Xu Qing chuckled softly, his voice as pleasant as a clear spring, yet carrying an undeniable authority: "You are indeed humble."

After he finished speaking, he gently flicked his sleeve, and an invisible force instantly enveloped Bai Yan.

Bai Yan felt a surge of immense power within his body, as if breaking through some kind of shackles, and his Cultivation instantly Breakthrough from Grand Emperor to Dao Severing King!

Feeling the surging power within him, his eyes were filled with shock and ecstasy, and he quickly prostrated himself in gratitude: "Thank you, my Lord, for bestowing this good fortune!

Your subordinate will do his utmost to serve my Lord!"

Xu Qing nodded slightly, his gaze fixed beyond the Demon Palace, and he said calmly: "Although the Demon Realm has been unified, the real challenge has just begun.

Since you have Breakthrough to Dao Severing King, I will give you another task!"

"Please speak, my Lord!"

Bai Yan's expression was serious.

"Find a trustworthy person to guard the Demon Realm, and you, go to the Demon Clan Territory in the Upper Realm.

I want you to establish a force in the Demon Clan Territory.

This time there is no time limit; your task is to collect various Heaven And Earth Treasure of Emperor-level and above for me."

"As long as you have enough Heaven And Earth Treasure, you can obtain corresponding Cultivation rewards from me.

If you work hard, I!"

Bai Yan's expression was ecstatic upon hearing this.

If Xu Qing had asked him to expand his influence, he might not have been able to do it, but he could certainly gather treasures.

After all, he was now a Dao Severing King, so he could start by collecting Emperor-level Heaven And Earth Treasure and then form a force.

"As my Lord commands, your subordinate will not disappoint!"

"Very good!" Xu Qing nodded, and a Jade Slip appeared in his hand.

"This Seal contains the Cultivation of a peerless Grand Emperor; you can give it to your trusted subordinate to guard the Demon Realm!"

Bai Yan quickly thanked him: "Thank you, my Lord, for your grace!"

Xu Qing said no more, looking towards the Heavenly Dao of the Demon Realm, and a black Qi shot out from his body.

After doing all this, his figure gradually dissipated, as if he had never appeared.

Tianyang World, Nine Heavens!

The majestic Dao Palace stood above the clouds, as if it shared the lifespan of the heavens and earth, and the brilliance of the sun and moon.

Within the Dao Palace, the dense Power Of Faith had reached its extreme, even liquefying and flowing into every corner of the palace.

Even more astonishing was that some of the Power Of Faith had condensed into crystal-clear Faith Crystals, emitting a soft and sacred glow.

If a being who Cultivates the Divine Dao were to Cultivate here, they would likely achieve the position of Grand Emperor within a year!

Xu Qing stood in the center of the Dao Palace, his gaze sweeping around, marveling in his heart.

The Divine Dao clone he had left behind had now reached the Perfection of Dao Master.

This was closely related to his main body's Breakthrough; after all, the Cultivation of the clone was closely linked to the main body, and with the strength of this clone alone, it was enough to suppress ordinary Dao Monarch powerhouses and protect the Tianyang World with ease.

"Whoosh—"

Xu Qing raised his hand and waved, and the Power Of Faith in the Dao Palace surged into his palm like a tide, then transformed into dozens of Faith Crystals of varying sizes, suspended in the air, emitting a brilliant light.

The moment Xu Qing's true body descended, the entire Tianyang World suddenly trembled, and the heavens and earth were filled with colorful clouds, and Myriad Daos appeared, as if the entire world was celebrating his arrival.

The power of the Heavenly Dao surged, intertwining with Xu Qing's aura, forming a magnificent picture.

Decades had passed, and this Divine Dao clone had completely merged with the Heavenly Dao of the Tianyang World; the two were inseparable, and the clone was revered as the "Celestial Sun Ancestor" by the Tianyang World and its subordinate planets, enjoying supreme honor.

Xu Qing mused inwardly: "This Ancestor's destiny has been inherited by the clone.

Is it because I have Breakthrough to Dao Monarch?"

He did not delve deeper, merely smiled slightly, and cast his gaze beyond the Dao Palace.

At this moment, the gods of the Tianyang Divine Court had been alarmed by the unusual phenomena outside.

Five figures flew up from below, quickly arriving before the Dao Palace, their expressions extremely respectful.

They were naturally Lord Tianyang and the four Demon Ancestors.

"Come in." Xu Qing's voice, like heavenly might, entered the ears of the five, causing their hearts to tremble.

The five entered the Dao Palace and saw two Xu Qings, instantly understanding that Xu Qing's true body had descended, and they quickly bowed respectfully: "Greetings, my Lord!"

Xu Qing's gaze swept over the five, and he nodded slightly: "Decades unseen, and you have done well."

He carefully sensed for a moment and found that the Cultivation of all five had made great progress, all having stepped into the Dao Severing realm.

Among them, the Demon Ancestor had even reached the Middle Stage of Dao Severing, possessing extraordinary strength.

It should be known that Xu Qing had not given them Cultivation Jade Slips; their achievements were clearly closely related to the Power Of Faith, a point that could be seen from the number of planets they ruled.

"This is all thanks to the new life bestowed upon us by my Lord; otherwise, we would not have achieved what we have today!"

The five responded in unison, their expressions respectful.

Xu Qing smiled calmly: "There's no need to belittle yourselves.

I haven't done much, but you have done a lot for me."

As his voice fell, he raised his hand and waved, and the five largest Faith Crystals suspended in the air flew out, each entering the center of the five's brows.

"Boom! Boom! Boom..."

Five auras surged dramatically, their Cultivation Breakthrough at a visible speed.

The Demon Ancestor instantly stepped into the Peak of Dao Severing, while the other four Breakthrough to the Late Stage of Dao Severing, their strength greatly increased.

"Thank you, my Lord, for your grace!" The five were overjoyed and quickly bowed in gratitude.

Xu Qing nodded with a smile: "This is what you deserve."

His gaze swept over the remaining Faith Crystals, and he said calmly: "As for these, you may bestow them upon your meritorious subordinates."

Lord Tianyang excitedly accepted the Faith Crystals and respectfully said: "Your subordinate thanks my Lord on behalf of all the gods!"

Regarding the arrangements for the Tianyang Divine Court, Xu Qing, as before, had them continue to establish roots in the Lower Realm, as most beings in the Lower Realm had low Cultivation, making it most suitable for developing followers.

Furthermore, with the disaster of the Nine Heavens ahead, staying in the Lower Realm was more conducive to the development of the Tianyang Divine Court.

If one day they could rule all planets and worlds except the Netherworld and the Eternal Continent, then their strength would surely skyrocket to a terrifying level, and they could then march towards the Ancient Land of Dao.

Xu Qing said no more, and his figure gradually dissipated.

He had a faint premonition in his heart that the Tianyang Divine Court would bring him unexpected surprises in the future.