Chapter 1359 - 864: Crescent Moon of the Fifteenth

Regarding Elder Yinsuo’s request, Yang Qingqing naturally agreed.

Then she took Du Yu and the Red Leaf Race Leader to negotiate with the Bamboo Grove Realm.

This matter was of great importance, and the Bamboo Grove side did not immediately respond. Yang Qingqing understood and temporarily stayed with Du Yu in the Bamboo Grove.

Though a minor event, the master and disciple gained tremendously.

The Bamboo Grove was also a cultivation sanctuary; at Crescent Lake Shore, there was the Five Bamboo Array, capable of meeting all attributes of the Demon Tamers’ cultivation needs.

The Chi Bears were all uniquely skilled, with exceptional martial arts.

With Chi Bears of various attributes, martial arts, and power levels as sparring partners, the master and disciple were thoroughly satisfied.

Unfortunately, their Double Bow and Double Arrow still showed no signs of progression, but the Xiaoyan within Du Yu began to stir, likely to advance at any moment.

Du Yu was extremely happy!

All along, Yan Ruyu had been one step ahead of Du Yu in progression.

Once she becomes Emperor, Du Yu believes he’s not far from becoming Emperor too!

The cultivation days flew by, and soon, it was a week later.

On May 15th, the year 999 of the Twin Tree Calendar, it was destined to be a day recorded in history!

After deliberation from the Great Xia Bookstore and the Demon Spirit Military, the Bamboo Grove Realm officially received instructions from the national level, agreeing to the settlement of the Chi Bear Race in the Mountain and Sea, and You Huang Dual Realms.

The news arrived as Du Yu accompanied Master Qing, quietly standing by Crescent Lake Shore.

By mid-May, Jinguan City was already very hot, yet the lakeside was refreshing and pleasant.

Whether it was the mist rising from the lake or the fog drifting in the bamboo forest.

In any case, the delicate silhouette in pale green was more ethereal and elusive against the thin mist.

In recent days, Master Qing has grown fond of this place.

She always stands at the beautiful Crescent Lake Shore, arms behind her back, gazing at the calm lake surface.

And would stand for several hours.

Du Yu didn’t know if she was contemplating or possibly dazing.

He never asked, just silently accompanied.

To be precise, when Master Qing was quiet, Du Yu was also very quiet, even his breathing was light.

"Hey~" came the call from behind, from Red Leaf.

Du Yu turned his head to see a Chi Bear wearing a Red Bamboo Leaf Conical Hat walking through the emerald bamboo forest.

"Master." Red Leaf quickly came before Du Yu, threads of Demon Soul approaching, "The Human Race has arrived, requesting to enter the lake area."

Du Yu nodded: "Let them in."

The Bamboo Grove Realm differed from all other realms; here, even if you were Other Realm staff or Demon Spirit Squad soldiers, unrestricted movement was not allowed.

The Chi Bear Race was no ordinary Demon Beast.

Thousands of Chi Bears formed not just a tribe but 60 Tai Sui Bamboo Tribes, a Chi Tribe civilization!

And within the Chi Tribe, only two Humans were special.

Just how special?

The two were seemingly like the owners here...

"Yes." Red Leaf immediately turned and left.

Du Yu turned his head toward the ethereal apparition in the faint water mist.

He was about to speak, but the lady in front had already turned her head.

"People from the Other Realm have arrived." Du Yu said softly.

Yang Qingqing looked at her obedient disciple, a gentle smile appeared on her face: "You don’t have to accompany me every time."

"Okay." Du Yu smiled, said nothing.

Where isn’t cultivation?

The so-called Crescent Lake Shore is where the Five Bamboo Array is located by the bamboo edge, with incredibly dense energy.

Moreover, Du Yu didn’t find it boring, rather quite enjoyable.

Whenever he saw the woman’s gentle and tranquil silhouette, he always felt inner assurance.

Especially in this chaotic world, hardly anything could make Du Yu feel assured.

Du Yu once pondered, what would he become without Master Qing?

Youhan’s invasion, like churning dark clouds, constantly loomed over his head, pressing down relentlessly.

And the whole world seemed to be relying on him to become Emperor.

Seemingly, countless pairs of eyes watched him, intensely hoping for, anticipating him to do something.

This pressure, no one could truly empathize with.

Du Yu truly believed that without Master Qing by his side, he would be in a completely different state.

The overwhelming desire for strength might have driven him to madness.

The reason why Du Yu could steadily stand here now, with a relatively calm and controlled inner state...

It was all because of the figure before him.

This composed and gentle figure.

Since the Bottomless Abyss task in Xiangcha City, Yang Qingqing only once asked Du Yu to balance work and rest, and pay attention to recuperation.

Beyond this, there was nothing else.

In the past week, including the previous month, she gave Du Yu no more guidance or teachings.

Maybe, she expressed what she wanted to say entirely through her actions?

On the surface, it was Du Yu accompanying her to view the lake.

In truth, it was more like Emperor Qing accompanying her disciple for inner peace?

Yang Qingqing stepped forward, slightly tilting her head to indicate something behind Du Yu.

Du Yu turned, only to see Red Leaf returning, with a middle-aged man beside him.

Unexpectedly, the Other Realm side had only sent one person?

Seeing the visitor, Du Yu quickly recalled his name.

He Wangqiu!

General Manager of Bamboo Grove Demon Spirit Realm, referred to as "Director He" by the staff.

The two had met once before, back when Du Yu returned the lost Tai Sui Thunder Bamboo, it was personally welcomed by Director He.

"Good morning, Director He." Du Yu took the initiative to speak, in case Master Qing didn’t recognize the person.

He Wangqiu, with graying temples and kind features, looked at Du Yu with a bit of fatherly affection in his eyes.

"Good, Xiaodu." He Wangqiu nodded with a smile, then looked toward the lady behind Du Yu.

Yang Qingqing nodded as a greeting: "Director He."

He Wangqiu paused, observed for a moment, then spoke: "Congratulations, Ms. Yang."

"Director He has a keen eye." Yang Qingqing smiled; she indeed was prepared and could open the advancement window at any moment.

More than a month ago, she had already told Du Yu to start preparing for advancement.

As of now, Emperor Qing has set sights on the Peak of Demon Emperor, all that’s needed is an opportunity.

Unfortunately, Yang Qingqing was not a Paper Crane Disciple, she couldn’t progress boldly, slaying gods and buddhas in her path.

Even with the Jade Gourd in hand, she could only wait.

This wait could be tomorrow, or ten years later.

Countless Demon Tamers are stuck at a breakthrough threshold, never advancing even half a step in their life.

This story is very sad.

What’s even sadder is that such stories happen all the time, everywhere.

However, since He Wangqiu chose to speak words of congratulations, he evidently believed Yang Qingqing could advance.

In the eyes of outsiders, Yang Qingqing is undoubtedly the pinnacle among the new generation of Demon Tamers in Great Xia.

The remarkable achievements she has made are enough to be emblazoned in history.

Such people who achieve great deeds and establish mighty causes are bound to become a Saint sooner or later.

Even the heavens can’t stop them.

He Wangqiu looked at the splendid young couple in front of him and said, "The higher-ups have approved the Chi Bear Race’s decision; you two can lead them to the Spiritual Artifact World anytime."

Du Yu replied, "Thank you, Director He."

Yet He Wangqiu smiled, "No, it is Great Xia that should thank the Chi Bears, thank you both."

He clearly knows what the Chi Bear Race intends to do.

A week ago, the large-scale combat exercise of the Chi Bear Tribe already provided a rather clear warning to the world.

Du Yu shrugged his shoulders, "Hopefully, the Chi Bears won’t have to come out."

Du Yu’s remarks obviously reflect his higher expectations of himself.

As long as he can destroy the Cold Tree’s main body, everything will naturally resolve itself.

"Hum." Hongye murmured softly.

She very much hopes to help her master. As one of the eight hundred warriors, Clan Leader Hongye entered the Mountain Realm not to escape disaster!

"Have you notified the clansmen?" Yang Qingqing looked at Hongye.

"Hum!" Hongye showed respectful expression, nodding compliantly.

"Let’s go." Yang Qingqing said.

Hongye immediately turned to lead the trio, walking into the depths of the bamboo forest·Five Bamboo Array.

When the three and one bear arrived, eight hundred Chi Bears had already assembled.

Chi Bears vary in size; the largest can reach a height of 10 meters, about as big as a three-story building.

Undoubtedly, this is Demon Saint Level!

So far, no less than seven Chi Bears have broken through to become Saints!

The Chi Tribe’s five Grand Elders all achieved Saint status, deserving the name of Elder.

Following them was a clan leader from the Thunder Bamboo Tribe, with whom Du Yu shared some connections—Celestial Flash Race Leader!

The reason Celestial Flash became the tribal leader was precisely due to the lost Tai Sui Thunder Bamboo that Du Yu and Yang Qingqing brought back.

The last Chi Bear demon saint, also the first to achieve Saint status among the Chi Bear species, the senior of the Chi Tribe—Thick Earth.

However, Thick Earth is no longer in Bamboo Grove.

After creating a Tai Sui Earth Bamboo, it returned to Heaven and Earth·Elder Langao.’

Currently, within the Five Bamboo Array area, except for Elder Yinsuo, Celestial Flash and the four Grand Elders are present, all of them among the eight hundred warriors.

It shows how much support the Chi Bear Race provides to the Human Race!

"Whoosh~"

"Whoosh!" One by one, Tai Sui Bamboo was absorbed into the Chi Bears’ bodies, and in the blink of an eye, the Five Bamboo Array vanished without a trace.

Even the Tai Sui Wood Bamboo gifted by Chi Ancestor was absorbed into Chi Bear·Wuxin’s body.

Subsequently, a powerful pressure from a Demon Soul descended, enveloping those present.

Celestial Flash, supporting its massive body, looked down at Yang Qingqing, with its palms together, bowed and greeted, "Ready, Master Qing."

"Tell the clansmen to bear with it for now." Yang Qingqing raised her palm, in which a delicate Jade Gourd appeared.

"Woo~~" Celestial Flash raised its head high, its bear roar lengthened extraordinarily long.

"Nai?" Bai Yujing appeared quietly, tilting its head curiously.

Du Yu patted the snow-white deer leg, "Go, carry Master Qing."

"Nai~" Bai Yujing lowered its deer head, nuzzling Du Yu’s cheek, before moving aside.

With a twist of its antlers, Yang Qingqing settled sideways on the Immortal Deer’s back.

Yang Qingqing did not refuse Immortal Deer’s kindness, holding the Jade Gourd in her hand, passing before each Chi Bear.

"Hum!"

"Hum~" The plump Chi Bears, regardless of size, were all sucked into the Jade Gourd.

Their bodies hovered inside the gourd, with curious black eyes blinking as they watched their surroundings.

Until the first Demon Saint entered, its massive size causing the black and white bundles to settle down below.

Instantly, the calls of "Hum hum hum" filled the gourd.

Unfortunately, Du Yu missed such an amusing scene.

In fact, with Du Yu’s sight, he could indeed see through the Gourd Jade Wall and witness the inside of the gourd.

But at the moment, his attention was not on the gourd at all.

Du Yu’s gaze passed through the dense bamboo forest, across the mist hovering over Crescent Lake, staring blankly at the forest edge on the other side of the lake.

There, a tall figure stood quietly.

She was dressed in a black dress, with a hand holding the bamboo wood, sneaking glances over here.

Shiwei...

She’s probably here to receive the other thousand Chi Bears, right?

Immediately, Du Yu stepped forward, had he not just lent Xiaobai to Master Qing, he would have taken to the sky by now.

However, the next moment, he halted in place.

In his view, the mysterious black-dress girl slightly shook her head.

Du Yu opened his mouth, wanting to say so much, but ultimately, all words turned into him halting his steps, quiet and silent.

Lin Shiwei seemed somewhat apologetic.

She gazed at Du Yu from afar, slowly retreating, her figure vanishing into the depths of the bamboo forest.

Afterward, blocks of bones flew out from the bamboo forest, suspended above the Crescent Lake shore, assembling into a gigantic Jade Dragon Lion Bone Scythe.