I guess you are not a true disciple of any peak.

“Thank you, Senior!”

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia and Su Wenjiu were overjoyed to hear this.

They never expected that Zhong Qing would so easily agree to their request, and furthermore, act without any compensation.

And when he heard about the Emperor Grade Skill, he merely regarded it as commonplace.

It was as if such a precious item was nothing out of the ordinary in his eyes.

Amidst their profuse thanks, Zhong Qing did not delay!

He set off with the two of them that very night.

The System said that person was on the verge of death.

If he delayed, and by the time he arrived, the person was gone, then it would truly be a rescue for nothing.

The three traveled swiftly, arriving at Morning Glow Valley in just one day!

“Senior, you’ve traveled far; it must have been arduous!”

“Please rest well for a day, Senior, and after we make preparations, we will go rescue our Chao Xia Valley Three Ancestors tomorrow.”

Peak Lord Lu Qingxia arranged an elegant courtyard for Zhong Qing and said respectfully.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to go immediately.

It was just that the Secret Realm of the Abyss was also a considerable distance from Morning Glow Valley.

Moreover, the Secret Realm of the Abyss had complex terrain, covered by dense fog, making it difficult to discern directions.

Without a professional guide, one could easily get lost within it.

Taking a day to reorganize and prepare was quite necessary.

Zhong Qing naturally had no objections!

Thus, he settled down in Morning Glow Valley!

It must be said, Morning Glow Valley, as an East Region Holy Land, indeed possessed some extraordinary qualities.

At the very least, the bed was large enough, soft enough, and comfortable enough.

The food was also quite good!

There were flying creatures, land animals, and aquatic creatures, all prepared as exquisite delicacies.

Each dish contained abundant Spiritual Qi and had an excellent taste!

Zhong Qing took a nap and had a meal.

Then he started strolling around Morning Glow Valley, wanting to admire the scenery of the Holy Land Sect.

From afar, the mountains resembled roaring white tigers, magnificent and ancient, exuding a grand Aura.

Up close, the water surged and flowed, like angry Dragons rampaging.

And looking at the land, spirit fruits grew in orchards, and great herbs were visible everywhere.

One could infer the whole from a single part; the foundation and pattern of a Holy Land Sect were incomparable to those of Sects like Immortal River Sect.

Zhong Qing crossed a tall mountain and leaped over several ridges.

He arrived before a cascading waterfall!

The waterfall was turbulent, splashing waves several zhang high.

It formed a secluded pool.

Above the water, Spiritual Qi was dense and ethereal like smoke.

It gave off a beauty of ethereal tranquility.

Zhong Qing was immediately captivated by the scenery of this place.

He stopped and gazed at it.

This scene made him want to compose a poem.

However, after much deliberation, he could only manage to utter two words: ‘Awesome’!

Nine years of compulsory education, three years of college entrance examination prep, and four years of university life—the knowledge he had acquired was almost completely forgotten.

“So, does this mean I studied for nothing?”

Zhong Qing felt a bit downhearted!

He simply stopped thinking about composing poems!

From beginning to end, he couldn’t really be considered a cultured person.

Just then!

From within the ethereal spirit mist, a woman walked towards him.

The woman was sixteen years old, dressed in a magnificent long gown, with a jade pendant at her waist, and holding a purple-green longsword.

Her face was beautiful, and her temperament was excellent.

She could be called a stunning beauty that made one’s eyes light up.

The woman’s name was Lin Yuexia.

She was a True Disciple of Morning Glow Valley.

In the Holy Land Sect of Morning Glow Valley, Disciple Ranks were divided into Outer, Entry, Inner, True, and Saintess levels.

A True Disciple could be considered a prominent talent within the Sect, a future pillar and cornerstone.

Lin Yuexia saw Zhong Qing.

Her delicate brows furrowed!

“Whose Disciple are you?”

“This Immortal Flying Pool is a vital area of the Sect, and only those of True Disciple Rank or higher, or those holding the Sect Master’s token, are permitted entry!”

“I haven’t seen you before, so I presume you are not a True Disciple of any peak.”

“Do you have a token?”

Her stance was high.

Her words revealed an accusatory tone, along with the arrogance exclusive to a True Disciple.

Zhong Qing was momentarily stunned!

He had forgotten.

This place was not like his own territory.

There were many rules and many taboos.

“Young lady, I am not a person of Morning Glow Valley.”

“I was unaware of such rules here.”

“My apologies for the offense, please forgive me!”

“I will leave at once!”

It is said to do as the Romans do.

On the host’s territory, it was best to follow the host’s rules.

This was not out of fear, but rather the courtesy and upbringing a normal person should possess.

However, as he prepared to leave, the woman would not allow it.

Upon hearing that Zhong Qing was not a Morning Glow Valley Disciple, she bristled like a hedgehog, instantly flaring up!

“You scoundrel, you’re not a person of Morning Glow Valley, yet you dare to trespass into such a vital area without a token?”

“You defile the dignity of my Holy Land!”

“If you know what’s good for you, obediently bind your hands, seal your Cultivation, and come with me to the Law Enforcement Hall to confess your crime and face justice!”

“Otherwise, the longsword in my hand has no eyes!”

Although Lin Yuexia could not discern Zhong Qing’s Cultivation.

But how much Cultivation could this person in front of her, so young, possibly have?

And today, she had apprehended a rogue who trespassed into a vital area, which counted as a significant contribution.

At this moment, Zhong Qing had evidently become a source of merit points in her eyes!

Seeing the other party’s demeanor, Zhong Qing frowned slightly.

“Young lady, I am not a rogue, but rather invited by your Sect Master.”

However, as soon as these words were uttered, they instantly drew Lin Yuexia’s sarcastic laughter.

“Who is my Sect Master?”

“Her Cultivation is profound, unrivaled in this region. Her status is esteemed, above tens of thousands.”

“And you, just look at your own standing?”

“Shifty-eyed, an unknown nobody, I can tell at a glance you’re no good!”

“Someone like you dares to claim you were invited by my Sect Master?”

“Truly laughable to the extreme!”

These words angered Zhong Qing!

Undeniably, he was in the wrong first in this matter.

But the other party’s aggressive demeanor, utterly lambasting him from head to toe, was truly excessive.

“Young lady, leave a line in your actions, so we may meet again in the future.”

“I advise you to mind your words!”

“A mere petty thief dares to question this granny’s judgment.”

“You seek death!”

With a sharp cry!

Lin Yuexia drew her sword and thrust!

The dazzling sword light carried an unstoppable Aura, seemingly capable of splitting mountains and rocks, its might not to be underestimated!

It was clear that she went all out from the start, never intending to hold back.

Zhong Qing frowned slightly, wanting to teach her a lesson, and directly struck out with a palm.

In an instant, the palm wind roared like thunder, carrying terrifying might, and the longsword was directly snapped.

Lin Yuexia herself was sent flying dozens of feet away.

She only came to a stop after crashing into three towering ancient trees.

“Pfft…”

A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and at this moment, Lin Yuexia had evidently become a bloodied mess.

At least three of her ribs were broken.

She looked utterly miserable.

“What’s going on?”

The commotion here quickly alerted other people from Morning Glow Valley.

In just a moment, more than ten people flew over.

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