Chapter 754 - 321: The Disciple of Guo Wei from Baiyang County, Chu Lingguang

Chapter 754: Chapter 321: The Disciple of Guo Wei from Baiyang County, Chu Lingguang

"Chu Lingguang!"

Zhou Changqing was completely caught off guard.

He had been injured in the Immortal King’s Tomb. Although he was currently recuperating by the shores of Taihu, he was constantly waiting for a message on a Jade Scroll from his sect, ready to return to the tomb and fight for the Immortal Fate.

He never expected Chu Lingguang, who had been gone for over three years, to suddenly appear before him.

"Your power...?"

It was then that Zhou Changqing noticed a change in Chu Lingguang’s aura.

He hadn’t noticed Chu Lingguang until he had arrived right in front of his cave residence and called out to him. For a split second, a cold sweat broke out on his skin, but he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw who it was.

But just as he relaxed, another shock from Chu Lingguang seized him.

He vaguely remembered when Chu Lingguang and Guo Wei had participated in the sect’s assessment. Due to Chen Liang’s interference, the master and disciple duo had nearly lost first place.

At that time, Guo Wei had been injured, and Chu Lingguang had sought his help. He had pointed Chu Lingguang toward someone in the Spirit Valley who could heal Guo Wei, and their fates had been intertwined ever since.

After that, Chu Lingguang had killed Chen Liang, attracted the attention of Yang Rong with his Telekinesis, and was accepted as her disciple. Then came the incident where Guo Wei was injured in the Ancient Perilous Land, leading to Chu Lingguang and Guo Wei returning to the Celestial Sea.

He had originally thought that with the Celestial Sea’s thin Spiritual Qi and lack of Cultivation Techniques, Chu Lingguang’s cultivation would stagnate or even regress after his return.

He never imagined that, upon seeing him again, Chu Lingguang’s power might have already surpassed his own.

"I had a fortunate breakthrough not long ago and successfully reached Foundation Establishment."

Chu Lingguang explained.

"That’s wonderful. Master Guo would be gratified to know."

Zhou Changqing congratulated him.

Although Chu Lingguang and Li Qiushui had been gone for over three years, Li Qiushui had maintained contact with the Profound Celestial Sect through certain channels during her time in the Great Yuan.

The information wasn’t always timely, but Zhou Changqing knew that Guo Wei had passed away and that Chu Lingguang intended to observe a three-year mourning period for him.

For Cultivators, worldly etiquette was long forgotten. They would stop at nothing for power, and few would allow themselves to be shackled by emotion.

But for that very reason, Zhou Changqing and the others found Chu Lingguang’s actions all the more commendable.

Unconsciously, their way of addressing Guo Wei had also changed, from Junior Brother Guo to Master Guo.

"My master indeed passed with no regrets. I’ve come to bother you this time, Senior Brother, to ask if you’ve seen Ma Jihu. After he left the Immortal King’s Tomb, he never went back. He should be recuperating somewhere nearby as well."

Chu Lingguang asked.

Zhou Changqing frowned.

Ma Jihu was the one who had wounded Guo Wei.

He had already learned this from Jiang Ruhong and the others. But Ma Jihu was an Immortal Dao Foundation Establishment expert from the Cyan Cloud Sect who had been at that stage for many years. Even if he was injured right now, Chu Lingguang would be no match for him.

He knew that Chu Lingguang was asking for Ma Jihu’s whereabouts for one reason only: revenge.

So, he said, "Junior Brother, it wouldn’t be too late to look for Ma Jihu once you know how to properly use your Telekinesis."

Although Chu Lingguang possessed fifth-rank Telekinesis, he had yet to master the methods of using it to cast Magical Techniques and Divine Abilities. All he knew were the most rudimentary Magic Techniques.

That was something Yang Rong would have to teach him in the future.

That was why Zhou Changqing was trying to dissuade him.

"Senior Brother, please don’t worry. I know my limits. Just tell me, where is Ma Jihu now?"

Chu Lingguang understood Zhou Changqing’s good intentions.

"Sigh... I’d better take you there myself!"

Zhou Changqing said after a moment of thought.

"Senior Brother, your injuries haven’t yet—"

Chu Lingguang was moved, understanding the significance of Zhou Changqing going with him.

"The temptation of the Immortal Fate within the Immortal King’s Tomb is too great. The Cyan Cloud Sect and the Profound Celestial Sect are bound to have a showdown sooner or later. Besides, Ma Jihu killed your master, and we’re here at Taihu. Even if we clash with him, it won’t affect the situation inside the Immortal King’s Tomb."

Zhou Changqing said with a smile.

"Thank you, Senior Brother. But this blood feud for my master is something I must handle alone."

Chu Lingguang said, cupping his fists.

He would remember this kindness from Zhou Changqing.

"Alright."

Zhou Changqing nodded. He then led Chu Lingguang, flying toward an island in the middle of Taihu.

There were many islands within Taihu.

The farther in one went, the richer the Spiritual Power became.

But the cultivation of the Water Demons in the lake also grew stronger.

"Senior Brother, do you know why the Spiritual Qi here is so dense? Is it true, as the rumors say, that there’s a Spirit Stone Vein at the bottom of the lake?"

Chu Lingguang asked.

"The rumors are correct. But don’t get any ideas about the Spirit Stone Vein. There are more Water Demons at the bottom of the lake than there are Guardians in the Immortal King’s Tomb. They won’t let the Human Race excavate the Spirit Stone Vein. Anyone who tries will make an enemy of their entire clan."

Zhou Changqing nodded.

"Oh."

Chu Lingguang couldn’t help but release his Spiritual Sense, letting it permeate the water’s surface.

There were indeed traces of Water Demons beneath the surface.

He even saw a catfish, over a hundred meters long, buried in the silt. He couldn’t tell if it was dormant, as it gave off no aura fluctuations whatsoever.

The catfish seemed to have become a fossil.

There were no other powerful Water Demons nearby.

For some reason, Chu Lingguang felt as though the catfish was also watching him. The feeling was especially intense when his Spiritual Sense swept over it, and he hastily withdrew it.

"Don’t casually probe the depths. Powerful Water Demons might take it as a provocation."

Zhou Changqing felt the Spiritual Sense Fluctuation from Chu Lingguang and couldn’t help but remind him.

"Mm."

Chu Lingguang nodded, proceeding with caution as he followed Zhou Changqing to an island.

The island wasn’t large.

A person was sitting in the middle of it.

All living creatures on the island had already vanished, driven away by the aura of the figure at its center.

That person was none other than the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Immortal Dao Foundation Establishment expert, Ma Jihu.

Chu Lingguang had seen his portrait.

Ma Jihu’s appearance matched the portrait Jiang Ruhong had given him perfectly.