The Demonic Qi Retreats

Call!

Deep within the Demonic Qi Well, the colossal creature suddenly opened its mouth, generating a powerful suction force. Countless streams of Demonic Qi began to flow through the Demonic Qi Well into the mouth of this colossal creature.

The Demonic Qi that had enveloped the vast territory of the Chu Kingdom began to slowly recede.

The Holy Mother Wusheng floated above the Demonic Qi Well, issuing commands to a man in black and methodically carrying out the next phase of the plan.

The retreat of Demonic Qi naturally attracted the attention of the Demon-Slaying Alliance. The four divisions each sent people into the Demonic Qi to investigate. However, the depths of the Demonic Qi were filled with powerful Demon Beast, and they did not obtain any useful clues.

Azure Dragon Division.

The leader of the Demon-Slaying Alliance, that is, the Golden Core Immortal, is currently inside the Azure Dragon Hall.

After listening to the report from the four departments.

Shangguan Xiong's expression turned thoughtful as he lightly tapped the back of the chair with his fingers.

"You four are on the front lines of the battle. What are your thoughts on the retreat of the Demonic Qi?"

He looked at the four Vice Alliance Leader in front of him and asked.

A man clasped his hands and said, "Reporting to the Alliance Leader, in recent years we have used great formations to annihilate a large amount of Demonic Qi and also eliminated a large number of Demon Beast. Presumably, the Demonic Qi Well is also afraid, which is why it has contracted its battle lines and concentrated its forces in an attempt to resist our Demon-Slaying Alliance."

"Yes, that makes sense."

Shangguan Xiong pondered for a moment and then said, "The four divisions should remain still and observe the retreat of the Demonic Qi before making a decision."

"Yes."

The four Vice Alliance Leader clasped their hands in a fist salute, then turned and left.

A moment later.

Shangguan Xiong's face showed disgust, and he sneered, "This wretched place, Chu Kingdom, is truly a desolate and impoverished place. There's no need to stay any longer. Once the Demonic Qi recedes to a certain extent, I will personally lead a large army to storm in and destroy that Demonic Qi Well well in one fell swoop..."

The Demon-Slaying Alliance's four divisions remained inactive, much to the delight of many cultivators.

Especially Chen Changming.

He can finally have time to cultivate in peace.

He continued to focus on cultivating the Heavenly Furnace Body-Forging Art, while temporarily setting aside the Golden Glow Art.

Because the environment in the Chu Kingdom was too harsh, he felt that he should strive to improve his Body Cultivator in order to save his life.

The area occupied by Demonic Qi was too large, so the retreat was relatively slow, which delighted the cultivators of the Demon-Slaying Alliance. They really hoped that the retreat would last for three to five years.

Let everyone live a few more years.

Because many Foundation Establishment cultivators have died in the battles Demon-Slaying Alliance and the Demon Beast in recent years, the four departments have also begun to make internal adjustments and reforms, directly abolishing the "Fragrance" organization and merging it into the Banner.

Although the ownership has changed, Chen Changming and his group's residence has not been affected and they continue to live at the original address.

Six months later.

After Zhao Ziying, the Hall Master of the Breeze Hall, was transferred away due to a breakthrough in his cultivation, a female Hall Master was appointed.

As soon as this female Hall Master took office, she summoned all members of the ten banners of the Breeze Hall.

Bang! Bang!

There was a knock on Chen Changming's door, and Qiu Qianlang's voice came through. "Chen Bai, come out quickly, the new Hall Master has arrived and wants to see everyone."

New Hall Master?

Chen Changming stopped cultivating, pushed open the door, and followed Qiu Qianlang and the others out.

After entering Breeze Hall, the four arrived at a square, which was already full of people.

There were at least six or seven hundred people.

Once everyone had arrived, a middle-aged woman, surrounded by several stewards from the Breeze Hall, slowly walked to the front of the square.

"Senior Sister?"

Upon seeing the new Hall Master, Chen Changming felt a surge of joy.

He never expected that the new Hall Master would be the Senior Sister; it was Yu Tian a windfall for him!

"Everyone, I am Luo Lan, the newly appointed Hall Master of the Breeze Hall. It's a pleasure to meet you all..."

Luo Lan gave a warm and enthusiastic speech with a smile on her face.

Seeing the new Hall Master's approachable demeanor, many Foundation Establishment cultivators felt a sense of goodwill towards him.

Luo Lan looked around, memorizing everyone's faces, and then slowly said, "According to the instructions from above, once the Demonic Qi stops receding, it will be time for our Demon-Slaying Alliance's four divisions to launch a general offensive. Therefore, all of you should intensify your cultivation in the near future, and those with the strength should purchase some Law Artifact, talismans, and pills."

"Yes, Hall Master."

The crowd responded in unison, and then they all left.

Chen Changming, also preoccupied with his own thoughts, followed Qiu Qianlang and the others back to the Ninth Incense Courtyard.

"Should we secretly acknowledge our relationship with our Senior Sister?"

Back in his room, Chen Changming began to seriously analyze the problem. He and his Senior Sister had been separated for almost twenty years, and he was truly afraid that in the treacherous environment of the Chu Kingdom, his Senior Sister might one day perish without him having the chance to reunite with her.

After careful consideration, he decided to go see his Senior Sister.

Leaving the courtyard, he went straight to the Council Hall of the Breeze Hall. Upon seeing Li Qi, he cupped his hands and said, "Steward Li, I have important matters to discuss with Hall Master Luo."

"You want to see the Hall Master?"

Li Qi was taken aback, thinking to himself, how could a mere Foundation Establishment Level 2 cultivator be qualified to meet the Hall Master?

However, recalling that when Chen Bai joined Breeze Hall, it was Hall Master Zhao Ziying who personally brought him, suggesting that this person had a significant background and could not be easily offended, he smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, please wait a moment while I go and report to him."

Chen Changming nodded and waited.

A short while later, Li Qi came out and said with a smile, "Hall Master Luo invites you in."

Chen Changming thanked him and then walked into the Council Hall alone.

Inside the lobby.

Luo Lan was the only one there; she was examining a map of the Chu Kingdom, studying the route of the retreating Demonic Qi.

"Hall Master Luo, I have something I need to discuss with you privately."

Chen Changming cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said in a deep voice.

"Alright, follow me."

Luo Lan smiled slightly, led Chen Changming into the inner hall, and then said, "It's secluded here, and Divine Sense can't scan it. Just say what you need."

"Senior Sister, it's me."

Chen Changming said excitedly.

Upon hearing his junior brother's familiar voice, Luo Lan was stunned. After all these years, his junior brother was indeed still alive and had even joined the Breeze Hall of the Black Tortoise Division.

She recognized her junior brother because she had memorized his appearance in the square earlier.

Luo Lan's eyes reddened, tears welling up. She stepped forward, took Chen Changming's arm, and said in a trembling voice, "Junior Brother, you're still alive! That's wonderful!"

Seeing that his Senior Sister was stuck at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment and had not broken through, Chen Changming sighed and said, "Senior Sister, you've had a harder time than me these past few years..."

Luo Lan shook her head gently and sighed, "I haven't had much luck these past few years. I've been frequently injured and plagued by Demonic Qi, which has prevented me from breaking through in my cultivation. I'm sorry to have troubled you, Junior Brother."

Chen Changming nodded silently.

Although the Senior Sister is a sword cultivator with great killing power, her defense is a weakness.

Luo Lan thought for a moment and said, "Junior Brother, how about I transfer you to the Breeze Hall as a steward?"

"This is inappropriate, Senior Sister. It will make people suspicious of our relationship."

Chen Changming shook his head repeatedly, his expression turning serious.

This time, among the six or seven hundred people in the square, he noticed that quite a few people had the Black Lotus symbol on their clothes, making up a full tenth of them.

This number is somewhat alarming.

Chen Changming pondered for a moment and then asked, "Senior Sister, who is the current leader of the Black Lotus Sect?"

"The current leader is Yu Tiangong."

Luo Lan said.