Chapter 626 351: Enjoy Life to the Fullest

Lin Jianchuan was naturally furious about this, but there was nothing he could do. The current Chiying Demon Sect dared not confront so many great powers at once.

Fortunately, the Chiying Demon Sect wasn't the only one suffering from bad luck. The Vast Sea Immortal Alliance and the Li Huo Divine Palace received the same treatment, each having an important Marketplace destroyed and suffering heavy casualties among their lower and mid-level Cultivators.

"...What is the situation outside now?"

In an inconspicuous Tianzhou Skyboat floating in mid-air, Lin Jianchuan stood before a porthole. Dressed in a pitch-black Magical Robe, his expression was sinister, and his voice was laced with a biting chill.

A short distance away stood seven or eight figures in masked, gray robes. Their auras were powerful, and all were his trusted confidants.

One of the figures bowed slightly and said,

"According to preliminary reports, a large number of Cultivators from foreign powers have already infiltrated the Qingming Continent. They belong to over a hundred different great powers and are all searching for the whereabouts of the Child of Destiny…"

This was merely the intelligence the Chiying Demon Sect's network had managed to gather. The actual number was surely higher, and as time passed, this rabble would only continue to grow.

Regardless of whether Lin Jianchuan and the Chiying Demon Sect liked it, the other continents would never give up their covetous designs on the Child of Destiny.

"Can't we drive them all out? What if we join forces with the other major sects?"

Lin Jianchuan asked grimly.

The Qingming Continent was the Chiying Demon Sect's domain. How could they allow outsiders to barge in and cause trouble? It was absolutely intolerable.

On this point, the ten native powers of the Qingming Continent were in complete agreement.

"I'm afraid not,"

a figure said. "There are too many of them, including quite a few experts at the Refining Void Realm and above. Plus, our Sect's recent losses were too great. Even if we joined forces with the other powers, it would be difficult to deal with them."

The Chiying Demon Sect was a top power on the Qingming Continent, but it was far less impressive when compared to the powers of other continents.

Not to mention, the Chiying Demon Sect desperately needed to recover its strength. It would take at least several hundred years for them to even catch their breath. How could they possibly have the spare energy to purge the spies from other continents?

"We still have to try!"

Lin Jianchuan said coldly, "If we let them run rampant, they'll soon be walking all over us and even get ideas about our main sect grounds!

Go inform the other powers at once, including the Xuannü Palace and the Ye Family. No exceptions. This is a problem for the entire Qingming Continent, and no one can afford to sit on the sidelines!"

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

His confidants accepted their orders.

...

In the central region of the Qingming Continent, the majestic, rugged, and magnificent Wangdao Mountain Range stretched from east to west, spanning countless millions of miles.

The main peak of the range, Wangdao Peak, was the site of the Celestial Derivation Pavilion's main sect grounds.

Among the ten super-powers of the Qingming Continent, the Celestial Derivation Pavilion had the smallest number of Disciples. In terms of combat strength alone, they were at the very bottom, not even a match for the declining Xuannü Palace.

Of course, the Celestial Derivation Pavilion's Sect's Foundation Technique Manual focused on Celestial Secret Technique and Divination. As a result, they had many Great Powers skilled in Celestial Secret Calculation and prognostication, something no other major power could match.

For this reason, the Celestial Derivation Pavilion held a special status on the Qingming Continent. Not only the nine other great powers, led by the Chiying Demon Sect, but even powers from other continents were willing to maintain good relations with them, just in case.

Inside the Secret Hall where Sect Leader Zhang Yuanzhen was in Cultivation in Seclusion, Spiritual Mist billowed and a mysterious Dao Rhyme filled the air.

"...Those few women... they've left with him, haven't they?"

Zhang Yuanzhen's unhurried voice echoed through the hall.

"Yes, Sect Leader. According to the news from the Hall of Lifebound Souls, Elder Shui and the others' Lifebound Soul Lamps all show signs that their Destiny has greatly improved."

A trusted Elder reported.

"That's good to hear."

Zhang Yuanzhen's tone was filled with relief. 'To have established a connection with the Child of Destiny and befriended him is naturally wonderful news for the Sect.'

'No matter how the situation in this world unfolds from now on, the Celestial Derivation Pavilion is already in an invincible position.'

'As for the fates of powers like the Chiying Demon Sect and the Li Huo Divine Palace, that has nothing to do with us. It wouldn't matter if they were all wiped out.'

"Go there yourself later and seal away their Lifebound Soul Lamps. From now on, no one is permitted to see them. Their situation is to be considered a top Sect secret."

Zhang Yuanzhen instructed with a grave expression.

"Yes!"

The trusted Elder nodded. This matter concerned the very survival of the Sect, so there was no room for carelessness.

After a moment's thought, he added with some regret, "It's a pity Elder Huan and the others didn't go on the trip to the Doumu Immortal Palace. Otherwise…"

It was unlikely another Child of Destiny would appear for many years to come, so they were destined to be disappointed.

Zhang Yuanzhen smiled. "It's fine. As long as Elder Shui and the others are with him, there's still hope for the future. We just have to wait and see!"

"That is true."

the Elder said, thoroughly convinced.

...

Doumu Immortal Palace.

「Three months of strenuous Cultivation passed in a flash.」

In the bedchamber, a hot spring bath a hundred zhang in diameter was suffused with rich Spiritual Qi and the faint scent of perfume.

Deep within the mist, the voluptuous and enchanting figures of many women could be glimpsed—their skin snowy-white and smooth. The air was filled with the endless sound of their flirtatious laughter and playful splashing.

Ling Changqing leaned alone against the fine jade wall of the pool, the warm spring water covering his neck. With his eyes gently closed, he was silently recovering his utterly depleted Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

'To be constantly surrounded by peerless beauties is every normal man's dream. But when there are too many of them, it's not a blessing—it's torture.'

For the past few months, Ling Changqing hadn't set foot outside the bedchamber. His lovely companions had not even let him put on clothes; all he did was either rest or engage in Dual Cultivation.

Strenuous Dual Cultivation, continuous Dual Cultivation, endless Dual Cultivation…

'Although this perfectly suited my old lecherous nature,' Ling Changqing thought, 'even the Physique of a Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivator doesn't grant infinite stamina.'

Being relentlessly drained by so many "tigresses," Ling Changqing couldn't hold out, no matter how capable he was.

To boost his performance, he had even spent more of his Lifespan to raise his Body Cultivation Technique, the Xinghai Jade Pool Scripture, to the sixth level.

His prowess did indeed increase significantly. His Golden Core and Nascent Soul Level Dao Companions were no match for him, and he soon had them crying for mercy.

However, it took more effort for Ling Changqing to satisfy his Divinity Transformation Companions, like Mu Xinlan, Yu Yalan, and Liuying Bingchan.

And that was to say nothing of the Void Refining Cultivators like Bai Qingyi, Su Qinglian, Meng Feiyu, Luo Binghu, Ye Binghua, and Qin Yanran. In the bedchamber, each one's "combat prowess" was more terrifying than the last.

Furthermore, the sheer number of Female Cultivators he had to attend to was just too great. Even if Ling Changqing's Cultivation were an entire Great Realm higher, it still wouldn't be enough.

It reached the point where, in the middle of their "Cultivation," Ling Changqing had to concede defeat time and time again, calling for a temporary truce until he could recover and return to the "battle."

Fortunately, his lovely companions understood his predicament and didn't give him a hard time. For every six hours of Cultivation, they would let him get out of bed to rest for a bit and take some Elixirs to restore his Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

Though he was thoroughly exhausted, Ling Changqing felt no regret.

'One must enjoy life to the fullest when fortune smiles upon them—that's the motto of an old lecher. As long as I have a single breath left in me, I'll see the fun through to the very end.'

Today, Ling Qiyue had sent another message asking when he would return to the Qingyao Continent. The sisters waiting at home were getting impatient.

Therefore, Ling Changqing instructed Immortal Venerable Doumu to handle the affairs of the Immortal Palace, take a portion of the resources the family currently needed, and activate all the Array Restrictions to prevent any more outsiders from breaking in.

"...Darling, what are you thinking about?"

As a voice, charming to the core, reached him, a pair of slender, jade-like arms wrapped around his neck. A moment later, a fragrant, supple, and voluptuous body pressed into his embrace, rubbing against him gently.

Ling Changqing opened his eyes to see the picturesque face of Immortal Venerable Doumu—noble, enchanting, and so close that he could feel her orchid-like breath.

Ling Changqing wrapped an arm around her smooth, firm waist and nuzzled against the snowy peaks she offered him before speaking,

"Leave an incarnation behind to watch over the Immortal Palace and ensure its safety. It will probably be a long time before we return."

"Mm, that's no problem."

Immortal Venerable Doumu nodded.

This Ancient Immortal Palace was vast, its Spiritual Qi was abundant, and it possessed every imaginable resource. It didn't even lack Grade Six and Grade Seven Spirit Veins, making it in no way inferior to the ten top-tier powers of the Qingming Continent.

So, if Ling Changqing wished, he could move his family's main headquarters here in the future. Aided by the Array Restrictions, they would have no reason to fear a siege from any hostile power.

After dallying with the women for a while longer, Ling Changqing reluctantly got up, dressed, and gathered them all into the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land within his Era Star Palace.

With a Spirit Treasure Level Tianzhou Skyboat for travel, and aided by the great power of the Bian Wujian Gate, it took Ling Changqing only a few days to approach the coastal waters of Yuzhou.