Chapter 695 278: Returning to the Sect

Rumor had it that the Flood Dragon entrenched within was not only terrifyingly powerful but also guarded a coveted treasure. It had attracted countless experts, yet to this day, none had managed to uncover its secrets.

'If I can master this technique, perhaps I'll truly have a chance to uncover the Flood Dragon's secrets once I'm strong enough!'

Chen Qing took a deep breath, consumed an Elixir, and entered a state of Cultivation.

「The next morning, before the gates of the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect's stronghold.」

Luo Zhixian kept his words brief, announcing their departure back to the Sect.

Unlike the journey here, when they had traveled with a large entourage, everyone would follow their own instructions for the return trip.

Some disciples from Xu Wang Mountain had to return to their respective factions to report on their training, while He Shuang, Luo Qianjue, and others had different missions or chose alternate routes.

As Luo Zhixian's disciple, Chen Qing naturally returned with him.

Luo Zhixian summoned his Golden Feathered Eagle.

The Golden Feathered Eagle spread its wings, kicking up a fierce gale as it shot into the sky. It transformed into a streak of golden light, speeding off in the direction of the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect.

The Golden Feathered Eagle was already fast, and this time, there was no one else to hold them back.

In just over three days, the Celestial Treasure Giant City came into view.

Towering sect gates and endless palace halls.

After the Golden Feathered Eagle landed near Ten Thousand Laws Peak, Luo Zhixian said to Chen Qing, "The matters of this trip are quite involved. I must see the Sect Leader immediately to discuss them. The Steward Hall will calculate your merits and the Contribution Points you earned from killing the Demon Sect members, then distribute them to you. For now, return to True Martial Peak and get some proper rest."

"Yes, Master," Chen Qing replied respectfully.

Luo Zhixian nodded and headed for the grand hall on the main peak.

Chen Qing, now alone, rode the Golden Feathered Eagle toward his own small courtyard on True Martial Peak.

Before he even reached the courtyard gate, Qing Dai, who had already received word of his return, led the other three women out to greet him.

"Brother Chen! You're back!"

The four women's faces were filled with unconcealable joy as they curtsied in unison.

Whenever Chen Qing went out on a mission, especially one that involved fighting the Demon Sect, they remained worried sick, even though they were safe within the Sect.

"Yes, I'm back." A gentle smile appeared on Chen Qing's face.

"The hot water is ready. You must be weary from your journey, Brother Chen. Go take a bath and relax."

Qing Dai stepped forward and said in a soft voice.

"Alright." Chen Qing nodded.

He walked into the familiar room. Behind a screen, a huge wooden tub was already filled with steaming water, and a few fragrant Calming Grass Leaves floated on the surface.

Qing Dai carefully tested the water temperature, then withdrew with the other three women, gently closing the door behind them.

Chen Qing shed his dust-covered robes and immersed his entire body in the warm water. He let out a comfortable sigh and slowly closed his eyes.

The warm water enveloped his body, allowing his chaotic thoughts to gradually settle.

The undercurrents of Dongji City, the slaughter on Black Profound Island, the ambush at sea, his master Luo Zhixian's world-shaking Spear Path and Divine Techniques... Scene after scene flashed rapidly through his mind.

Chen Qing leaned against the side of the tub and began to take stock of his gains from the trip.

'One kill at Late-stage Astral Force, one thousand five hundred Contribution Points. Two at Mid-stage Astral Force, one thousand six hundred points. Three at Astral Force Perfection, six thousand points… for a subtotal of nine thousand one hundred points. Then there are the Sect rewards and basic contribution for wiping out the Demon Sect stronghold on Black Profound Island, killing the traitor Zhao Yuandou, and all the subsequent missions…'

Chen Qing calculated silently, arriving at a final figure that made his heart race. 'It comes to a grand total of twenty-three thousand seven hundred Contribution Points!'

This was a huge sum, enough to exchange for a large amount of the Cultivation Resources he urgently needed. He could finally start preparing more than half of the materials on Master Li's list.

'And that's not all. For helping with the defense mission, the Sect also rewarded me with two extra opportunities to cultivate in the Five Elements Grotto Heaven.'

Chen Qing mused to himself, 'Adding the one I saved up before, that makes three times in total. With my [Heaven Rewards Diligence] Fate Plate, these three sessions in the Grotto Heaven will be enough to advance my Cultivation even further.'

He began to plan how to maximize the use of these resources and Contribution Points to make the most thorough preparations for breaking through to the True Essence Realm.

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