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"I need to discuss something with Senior Dugu."

Xu Qing cupped his fists.

"Alright, alright, we'll give you some privacy." Fei Lian Sect's Grand Elder smiled as he led the other two away.

Once only the two of them remained, Du Gu Jiu Meng raised a hand and set up a soundproof formation. "Sect Master, speak. What is it?"

"Senior, these are most of the materials for the Mountain Protecting Grand Formation." Xu Qing handed the storage bag to Du Gu Jiu Meng.

The two had grown accustomed to addressing each other as they pleased.

"You're not going back?" Du Gu Jiu Meng asked curiously.

Xu Qing nodded. "It's like this. Earlier..."

Xu Qing told Du Gu Jiu Meng about Qing Youzi.

"I came to ask for your advice, Senior. Did I do the right thing?

After all, this counts as our Ancient Immortal Sect's first time taking part in a public matter. If we wish to restore our reputation in the future, I believe this is indispensable."

Xu Qing frowned slightly. "Secondly, I'm rather confident in my ability to stay alive, and the Chaotic Mountain-Suppressing Stone is something I must obtain."

Du Gu Jiu Meng smiled faintly. "Since you've already made your decision, just go. Why ask me? I trust your judgment."

He patted Xu Qing on the shoulder. "I'll only tell you one thing: your life is more important than the Mountain Protecting Grand Formation."

Xu Qing grinned. "I'll remember that."

Three days later.

At the foot of Green Peak Mountain.

Heroes gathered.

Xu Qing stood amid the crowd, watching the elites of the major sects in silence.

He had been called over to make up the numbers. After all, he was the foremost alchemist, essentially serving as a battlefield medic.

So, he kept a low profile.

But