Clues to Strengthening Bonds

It was already dark when Bai Ling returned to Mufu Peak!

The high-ranking members of the Sect had all left.

The mountain became quiet once more.

Under the starry night and bright moon, Zhong Qing was enjoying the moon under a jujube tree.

"Master, I'm back!"

Before Bai Ling even got close, her clear and sweet voice carried over.

Zhong Qing said with a smile.

"You've worked hard!"

Bai Ling came closer, her bright, gem-like eyes holding a hint of a smile.

"It's just a small matter; it's not worthy of the word 'hardship'."

"What's more, this is something Master instructed, so Ling'er is happy to do it."

Facing that pure and sweet smiling face, Zhong Qing always felt a strange sensation.

"Alright, it's getting late, go get some rest!"

"Yes, Master!"

Bai Ling almost always obeyed Zhong Qing's words unconditionally.

As Bai Ling left, Zhong Qing continued to drink wine and enjoy the moon.

Finally, he let out a long sigh.

A hint of melancholy appeared on his face.

He didn't know whether he was sighing for himself or for others.

...

The following days were relatively peaceful for Mufu Peak.

However, for Lin Feng and Su Ye, their Cultivation became even more arduous and diligent.

It must be said that Zhong Qing taking them as Disciples was an immense blessing for them.

But the strength of their Junior Brother and Junior Sister was too Heaven-Defying, making them feel immense pressure.

After all, they had joined the Sect the earliest, yet their strength was the lowest.

If this were to be known, it would be somewhat embarrassing.

Because of this, the two Cultivated almost to the point of forgetting to eat and sleep, working tirelessly.

Zhong Qing saw all of this.

This made him feel that the process of improving the strength of his two Disciples must be accelerated.

Thinking of this, Zhong Qing directly asked the System.

"System, how can Su Ye and Lin Feng quickly increase their strength?"

"It is recommended that the Host go to Central Continent! There is an opportunity for bond enhancement, and also the Host's future Disciple."

"Central Continent?"

Zhong Qing was startled.

On the Myriad Realms map, the Four Regions of the southeast, northwest, and south encompassed Central Continent like stars surrounding the moon.

Unlike the vast Four Regions, Central Continent was a floating island swaying between heaven and earth.

The floating island was divided into nine layers; the lowest layer floated above the endless sea, with the ground of the layer above it serving as its sky.

Each layer served as heaven and earth for the others, and the ninth layer's peak was called the Myriad Realms Summit, reaching deep into the sky.

For most people in the Four Regions, the Central Continent floating island was an existence similar to the Immortal Realm in the sky.

Not only because the important figures on the Central Continent floating island controlled the Reincarnation and death of the entire Myriad Realms.

But also because of the extremely dangerous Chaotic Demon Sea between the Four Regions of the Myriad Realms and Central Continent.

The Chaotic Demon Sea was not only filled with powerful demons and exotic sea races, but also countless evil lands and grotto-heavens; one could easily fall into the endless sea if not careful.

Crossing the Myriad Demon Sea from the Four Regions to reach Central Continent was even harder than a Mortal ascending to heaven.

"However, since it concerns the growth of my Disciples, no matter how difficult, I'm afraid I must go!"

Zhong Qing muttered to himself.

"Perhaps, I should make a trip to Central Continent!"

The growth of his Disciples was closely related to him.

The more powerful his Disciples became, the more Zhong Qing would gain.

Moreover, this trip was not just for his Disciples.

Zhong Qing had always been bothered by the matter of Fire Linger.

It was foreseeable that Fire Linger was definitely not from the Northern Region.

But from another region.

The fact that she could even make him stumble showed how extraordinary she was.

There was a high probability that she came from Central Continent.

Even if she wasn't from Central Continent, Central Continent was full of talented people, and perhaps useful information could be found there.

At once, Zhong Qing made up his mind.

He would go to Central Continent.

Of course, before that, he still had to arrange matters for Mufu Peak.

Thinking of this, Zhong Qing directly summoned his four Disciples.

"Master!"

The four Disciples, hearing Zhong Qing's summons, immediately put down what they were doing.

Soon, all of them had arrived.

They bowed deeply to Zhong Qing.

Zhong Qing looked at the four Disciples before him.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "I, your Master, am preparing to make a trip to Central Continent."

"Master, how long will you be gone?"

Bai Ling was startled and asked first.

Zhong Qing also didn't know how long he would be gone.

He would probably only return after finishing his business.

Thinking of this, he said loudly, "The return date is uncertain!"

"The reason I have gathered you all here today, besides informing you that I will be traveling far away."

"Is another matter."

"I plan to arrange for you to go out and gain experience."

"Do any of you have any objections?"

Lin Feng had long wanted to go out and gain experience.

After all, Bai Ling's experience had stimulated him greatly.

"Master, this Disciple has no objections!"

He was the first to voice his agreement.

In his eyes, there was even a hint of excitement.

Su Ye felt a bit reluctant.

But he was mature for his age.

He knew that his Master doing this must be for his own good.

After all, how could a young eagle always live under the protective wings of a mighty eagle?

"Master, this Disciple has no objections."

Du Hao was quite interesting.

He had created the Dao of caution.

All he sought was stability.

Life on Mufu Peak was simply his ideal place to live cautiously.

The Sect was powerful, and the surrounding Cultivators were generally not very strong.

He wanted to refuse.

He wanted to ask if he could just stay hidden on Mufu Peak, but facing Zhong Qing's sharp gaze.

He then understood that his Master wasn't discussing with them at all.

He was clearly just informing them!

He immediately pouted.

Reluctantly, he said, "This Disciple has no objections."

Bai Ling's thoughts were much more complex than the others'.

She was reluctant to part with Zhong Qing.

But she knew that this separation was merely for a better reunion next time.

She couldn't see through her Master's existence.

But if she could continue to rapidly improve her strength, one day, she should be able to catch up to her Master's pace.

Perhaps that would be the time when she could truly express her feelings to her Master.

Moreover, the glory of White Demon lineage still needed her to restore it.

She had no resistance to going out for experience.

"Master, this Disciple has no objections."

Four people, four different thoughts.

Zhong Qing's gaze lingered on them for a moment.

Finally, he nodded.

"There's no time to lose, pack your things and depart today!"

Parting has always been sorrowful!

After packing their belongings, the four began to bid farewell to Zhong Qing.

Each of them showed a hint of reluctance.

"Don't act like little girls!"

Zhong Qing took a gulp of wine and said to his Disciples, who kept looking back, "Your Master looks forward to the next time we meet, when you can bring me a surprise."

These words seemed to possess some kind of magic.

For some reason, the blood in everyone's hearts began to burn directly.

"Master, please rest assured, we will definitely not disappoint you."

The four said almost in unison.

"Go!"

Zhong Qing waved his hand.

The four Disciples solemnly kowtowed three times to Zhong Qing.

"Master, take care!"

On the green mountain, the four bid farewell.

Bai Ling left with Azure Dragon Horse and Earth Bull Demon.

Su Ye and Lin Feng journeyed together.

Du Hao, alone, plunged into the mountains.

And as his Disciples departed.

Zhong Qing summoned the Twelve Demon Generals and Hei Bai.

"Master!"

Chicken One and the others, along with Hei Bai, bowed deeply to Zhong Qing and said respectfully.

"This time, I intend to make a trip to Central Continent, you all shall come with me!"

Central Continent, that was the center of the Four Regions.

Even with Zhong Qing's current Cultivation, he couldn't act unrestrainedly in Central Continent.

Chicken One and the others were quite strong, and he planned to bring them along; if they encountered a powerful enemy, they would be a source of assistance.

"We obey Master's command!"

The Twelve Demon Generals readily agreed.

Zhong Qing nodded.

Because the Twelve Demon Generals were too numerous, keeping them by his side would inevitably be too conspicuous.

Thinking of this, he directly arranged for them to enter his Own Small World.

His Small World had now grown considerably larger again.

It stretched hundreds of miles north and south.

It was more than a hundred times larger than when he first acquired it.

In his Sea of Consciousness, a large expanse of Power Of Faith almost filled half an ocean.

Some of that Power Of Faith came from Demon Palace.

Some came from Heaven Cloud Sect!

And a small amount came from other places.

This was a pleasant surprise.

With a command from Zhong Qing, the Twelve Demon Generals and Hei Bai noisily entered the Small World.

At the same time!

A stream of light flickered, directly disappearing into the Small World.

Looking closely, that stream of light was indeed the Scarecrow.

He was firmly stuck in the ground like a piece of wood.

This made Zhong Qing astonished.

This guy seemed to have made the Small World his home.

However, with the Scarecrow, this trip also gained an extra bit of assistance.

As Zhong Qing systematically arranged everything.

Finally, he found Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian.

He asked the two of them to guard the home well.

Both of them readily agreed.

After doing all this.

Zhong Qing knew it was time for him to set off!

To go to Central Continent, one must first cross the sea!

And after some investigation, Zhong Qing knew that the Northern Region was closest to the sea.

He left Mufu Peak that very night and headed to the Northern Region again.

He just didn't know what he would encounter on this journey this time.

For this, Zhong Qing felt a strange sense of anticipation.