At those words, the teacup in Xu Changqing's hand trembled slightly.
He knew Qingyao's fate, yet hearing Qingyue Fairy say it herself still made his heart ache.
Of his three disciples, his third disciple had always been the most obedient and sensible.
He had always cared for her as though she were his own daughter.
But in the end, Qingyao existed only to be absorbed by Qingyue Fairy, becoming a stepping stone for her Tribulation Transcendence.
Noticing Xu Changqing's abnormality, Xuan Yan said, "Qingyue Fairy, the Hundred Dragons' Procession is drawing near, and the Heavenly Origin Realm is in grave danger.
"Our most urgent task is to join forces and deal with this crisis."
Qingyue Fairy nodded slightly. "Elder Xuan is right."
On one side stood the survival of the Heavenly Origin Realm; on the other, his disciple's fate.
For a moment, Xu Changqing remained silent, the bitterness in his heart beyond words.
Xuan Yan swept his gaze across the crowd and spoke again. "At present, we face two great problems.
"First, the Hundred Dragons' Procession is closing in step by step. At most, it will reach the Heavenly Origin Realm within ten years. When that happens, all Water Qi will vanish, and the Heavenly Origin Realm will inevitably suffer a calamity of utter destruction.
"Second, the Dragon-Seeking Lineage and the Lifeless Insect Mother are stirring up trouble in secret, determined to bring the Profound River back into the world. There is something strange about this, and we must uncover their purpose as soon as possible."
He paused, then added, "You must understand that once the Profound River reappears, the Water Qi of the Heavenly Origin Realm will suddenly become abundant. Yet this will, in turn, hasten the approach of the Hundred Dragons' Procession.
"The hundred dragons feed on Water