The dust has settled

Let's not talk about how urgent Zhong Qing's need for strength improvement was.

Everyone's surprise continued.

It was a long, long time before things finally calmed down.

No one had expected that merely destroying Fu Wang Palace would lead to so many important figures appearing.

Originally, everyone present here was a top figure from the Northern Region.

They were usually quite arrogant.

But after today's events, they could no longer be arrogant; they now understood how insignificant they were in front of true masters.

As Chicken One led the comprehensive victory against Fu Wang Palace, the next step was naturally the clean-up phase.

"Master, what should we do with the remaining people from Fu Wang Palace?"

At this moment, Chicken One stepped forward, bowed to Zhong Qing, and asked.

In Chicken One's view, all the people from Fu Wang Palace deserved to die.

But with Zhong Qing present, everyone, including him, naturally had to follow Zhong Qing's will.

"Kill them!"

Zhong Qing said calmly.

Since a mortal enmity had been formed, there was no reason to keep them alive.

As his words fell, a massacre unfolded.

With all top combatants lost, the remaining members of Fu Wang Palace were completely unable to organize any decent resistance.

Many people knelt and begged for mercy, or struggled to their deaths.

But none of this could change the fate Zhong Qing had set for them.

Soon, heads rolled.

All the people of Fu Wang Palace were completely slaughtered.

A Transcendent Power was thus completely ended.

Next, it became a complete carnival of plundering the spoils of victory.

Fu Wang Palace, as one of the Four Transcendent Powers, had such a profound foundation that even though the lion's share was taken by Zhong Qing, the remaining scraps were enough to make the disciples of Four Seasons Sect and Ten Thousand Swords Sect instantly rich.

It was believed that after receiving this fortune, in time, the strength of all the disciples of Four Seasons Sect and Ten Thousand Swords Sect would surely experience a surge.

At this moment, Fire Linger stood alone in a corner of the ruins, watching the people cleaning up the battlefield around her, her eyes somewhat dazed.

A power that had stood in the Northern Region for countless years, a towering mountain in the eyes of the world, collapsed overnight.

If this were to spread, what kind of shock would it cause?

Although this place was not the true main base of Fu Wang Palace.

But with all the high-level members dead, how could the remaining small fry control the situation?

It was believed that before long, the entire Fu Wang Palace would completely disappear from the Northern Region.

And she had become a witness to the demise of a Transcendent Power.

Just as her emotions were fluctuating, Zhong Qing had already strolled over to her.

"You seem to be feeling something. Do you have any insights you'd like to share?"

Fire Linger's expression subtly changed, her thoughts complex. Facing Zhong Qing at this moment felt somewhat awkward.

The large saber, which she never let go of, felt even more cumbersome in her hand now.

Zhong Qing smiled.

He could somewhat understand Fire Linger's feelings at this moment.

After a moment of thought, he immediately summoned the Sect Masters of Four Seasons Sect and Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

"Master!"

Ji Wuchang and Bai Wuxia scurried over, respectfully bowed, and waited for instructions.

Zhong Qing nodded, then stroked his chin, looked at Fire Linger, and said, "You said Loose Cultivators have it tough."

"Since we've met."

"I'd like to find a place for you now!"

As he spoke, he turned to look at Bai Wuxia and Ji Wuchang.

"Let me introduce you."

"Fire Linger, a Loose Cultivator from the Southern Northern Region, with Three Yin One Realm cultivation. Are you willing to take her in and give her a good position?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Wuxia was the first to say, "Master, I am willing."

"Miss Ling'er, as long as you come to our Ten Thousand Swords Sect, you can choose any position in the Sect."

Ji Wuchang, not to be outdone, said, "Miss Ling'er, if you come to my Four Seasons Sect, I can give up the Sect Master position, and the entire Sect will revere you!"

Bai Wuxia was stunned.

He hadn't expected his sworn brother to be so shameless, even giving up the Sect Master position to win over Fire Linger.

Ji Wuchang gave Bai Wuxia a provocative look.

A hint of triumph flashed in his eyes.

A person of Three Yin One Realm status, while deserving of his respect, wouldn't typically warrant such intense focus.

But this person was clearly on good terms with the Master.

And Zhong Qing had personally spoken up for her.

The two clearly had an extraordinary relationship.

Such a person could not be treated with too much seriousness.

Bai Wuxia naturally realized this as well.

He gritted his teeth.

He decided to make a decision today that would go against his ancestors.

"Miss Ling'er, what's so great about being a Sect Master?"

"They say it's one person below, ten thousand above, but they still have to be at the beck and call of the Old Ancestor."

"Come to my Ten Thousand Swords Sect!"

"I'll make you the Grand Sect Master!"

"Not only can you command the entire Ten Thousand Swords Sect, but the Old Ancestor of Ten Thousand Swords Sect will also be at your disposal and obey your orders."

Goodness!

This time, it was Ji Wuchang's turn to be dumbfounded.

Did you ask the Old Ancestor of your Ten Thousand Swords Sect for their opinion when you did that?

Of course, while stunned, the speed of snatching people couldn't slow down.

"Miss Ling'er, my Four Seasons Sect is also willing to honor you as Grand Sect Master."

"As long as you take a position in my Four Seasons Sect, I am confident I can help you successfully Breakthrough to the Three Yang Realm within a hundred years."

To win Fire Linger over, at this moment, the two Sect Masters completely went all out.

The conditions they offered became more and more outrageous.

And more and more tempting.

Fire Linger had never seen such a display.

For a moment, she was completely dumbfounded.

To let a small Loose Cultivator directly become a Grand Sect Master.

And of a top ten Transcendent Power in the Northern Region.

This was not to say there wouldn't be anyone after, but it could certainly be called unprecedented!

Zhong Qing was also surprised by the dazzling display from these two.

However, Chicken One was right; these two guys certainly knew how to handle things.

At least their attitude towards work was commendable.

He smiled and looked at Fire Linger.

"How about it? Interested in choosing one?"

Fire Linger's large, gem-like eyes showed a conflicted expression.

Grand Sect Master!

And of a top ten Transcendent Power.

If she just nodded, she would instantly reach an alternative Peak in life.

Soon, her expression firmed, as if she had made a choice.

Under the expectant gazes of Bai Wuxia and Ji Wuchang.

She softly said, "Can I choose neither?"

"And make another request."

"Tell me!"

Zhong Qing became somewhat interested.

The two Sect Masters, however, were filled with doubts.

They believed the conditions they offered were quite generous.

They could even say they had practically given away their entire Sect.

But now, Fire Linger had actually refused.

And made another request to Zhong Qing.

Could it be?

Given her strength, was there any condition more cost-effective than becoming a Grand Sect Master in their Sects?

Under the scrutinizing gazes of the three.

Fire Linger earnestly stated her request.

"I don't want to be any Grand Sect Master. Can I just stay with you?"

Zhong Qing waited for a moment, but no further explanation came.

"So, that's your request?"

"Yes!"

This left Zhong Qing completely bewildered.

Giving up a perfectly good position as Grand Sect Master to follow him, what in the world was that about?

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