Besides Chu Xiaojing, the Five Treasures Taoist, Ye Qingzhu, and Qin Zheng also stood up at this time.

His aura was much better than before, and he was no longer so weak.

Clearly, their injuries had recovered considerably after being treated with the elixirs.

However, the expressions on everyone's faces as they looked at Lu Qing were now filled with shock and awe.

Because while they were healing, they also saw what was happening outside from inside the Fire Cauldron.

They never expected that after so many years, Lu Qing's strength would have reached such a level.

Not only were many elders of the Holy Alliance no match for him, but he also defeated them in a single move.

Even a powerful being at the Ninth Tribulation Primordial Spirit level was annihilated by him in a single move.

Even the divine consciousness fragments sent down by the alliance leader, a powerful being at the Dao Integration Realm, had to submit and beg for mercy before him.

Although Qin Zheng and the others knew of Lu Qing's strength after the battle at Tian Shu Divine Mountain.

But only a few decades have passed, and Lu Qing is already able to casually kill top experts at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage, which still shocked them too much.

"Everyone, I am very sorry that you have suffered because of this."

Looking at Chu Xiaojing's timid appearance, Lu Qing said apologetically.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, you mustn't say that. If it weren't for your rescue, we would probably all be dead by now," Qin Zheng quickly said.

"That's to be expected. In fact, you were all arrested by the Holy Alliance because of me," Lu Qing said frankly.

"If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Chen back then, we probably would have died countless times," Qin Zheng sighed. "So Fellow Daoist Chen, you don't owe us anything. On the contrary, we can hardly repay the kindness of saving us time and time again."

“That’s right. If it weren’t for you, Fellow Daoist Chen, we would have turned to dust long ago. What’s the point of talking about being implicated?” Ye Qingzhu said at this moment.

The other Qiankun Sect disciples also nodded in agreement.

Although they have suffered greatly over the years, they all understand that the root of the problem cannot be blamed on Lu Qing.

"Let's talk about other things later, let me treat your wounds first."

Lu Qing sensed the auras of Chu Xiaojing and the others, knowing that their essence had been severely damaged after years of torment.

Although the pills were refined, they only alleviated the injuries somewhat; the body's deficiency remained severe.

"Thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Chen."

Qin Zheng and the others did not refuse, as they all knew that Lu Qing's medical skills were extremely remarkable.

With his help, we should be able to recover quickly.

That is indeed the case.

Lu Qing first condensed a huge medical talisman, which enveloped Qin Zheng and everyone else.

Then, with a large grab, he took out a handful of spiritual herbs from the treasure vault.

With a thought, he transformed it into the most refined source of upgrades, integrating it into everyone's bodies.

With the combined blessing and replenishment of medical talismans and the source of life force, the bodies of the Five Treasures Taoist and the disciples of the Qiankun Sect are rapidly recovering.

In just half an hour, their complexions were rosy and their energy had returned to its peak.

"Alright, your original essence has been restored. In the days to come, as long as you recuperate for a while, your strength may be able to break through again."

Lu Qing dispersed the talisman and smiled.

Although Qin Zheng and his companions have suffered greatly over the years, this has also been an invisible but arduous process of tempering them.

Having weathered this storm, it may not be a bad thing for their future.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen!"

Feeling the state of their bodies, Qin Zheng and the others felt an urge to shed tears.

For years they have been imprisoned in the Holy Alliance's Heavenly Prison, suffering endless torture, and there is not a single drop of spiritual energy in the prison to replenish their energy.

Therefore, the vitality within them had long since reached a point of utter exhaustion.

Now, thanks to Lu Qing's treatment, their original essence has been restored, how could they not be overjoyed?

"There's something I've been meaning to tell you all. Actually, Chen Qing is just an alias. My real name is Lu, so you can just call me Lu Qing," Lu Qing said with a smile.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Lu."

Qin Zheng and the others were not surprised.

In fact, they had already guessed that Chen Qing was just Lu Qing's alias, but they only learned his real name today.

"Gentlemen, how were you captured and brought to the Holy Alliance in the first place?"

Only then did Lu Qing have the opportunity to ask about this matter.

But to his surprise, Qin Zheng and the other disciples of the Qiankun Sect looked gloomy and remained silent upon hearing this.

It seems there's some unspeakable reason behind this.

Sure enough, after a long while, Ye Qingzhu said with a bitter expression, "We were personally suppressed by the sect leader and handed over to the elders of the Holy Alliance."

"How could this be..."

Although Lu Qing had overheard the cultivators' discussions while mingling among the crowd at the foot of the mountain, he was still somewhat surprised to hear Ye Qingzhu's confirmation.

After all, if the leader of a sect doesn't even protect the true disciples within his own sect, then the people's hearts will easily fall apart.

"Nothing is impossible!" Chu Xiaojing said bitterly. "The sect leader already harbors resentment towards us because of the death of our eldest senior brother back then."

If it weren't for Uncle Mo's intervention, he probably would have already imprisoned us in the forbidden area for punishment.

Later, when the elders of the Holy Alliance wanted to take us away, the sect leader not only did not stop them, but also took the initiative to seal us up and hand us over.

Perhaps in his view, our very existence is a mistake.

Only by being buried with his eldest brother can he please him!

Poor Uncle Mo was ambushed and seriously injured while trying to save us; we don't even know how he is now.

Chu Xiaojing's tone was full of resentment, but Qin Zheng and the others did not refute her, and their faces also showed complicated emotions.

Clearly, the sect leader's betrayal left them feeling extremely uneasy.

Ye Qingzhu, in particular, felt both resentment and worry for her master.

"I'm actually a bit better off than them. Back then, when those elders from the Holy Alliance came to my sect, they captured me on the spot," the Five Treasures Taoist said with a light laugh.

"However, before I was captured, I cast a divination for myself. The divination said that I would survive a great calamity and find a way out of a desperate situation. If it weren't for that divination, I probably wouldn't have made it to today. Now it seems that the divination was right. At the last moment, it was you, Fellow Daoist Lu, who saved us."

"The Taoist priest's divination skills are truly divine and unparalleled."

Lu Qing couldn't help but admire it, and at the same time, a thought struck him.

However, he suppressed this thought for the time being and continued, "Before I came here, I also did some investigation. The reason you were arrested was actually because the Gongshu family was behind it and instigating it."

"Gongshu family?"

Qin Zheng and the others were startled at first, but then they realized what was happening.

"That's right, the Daoist Master and all his clansmen of the Gongshu family perished at Tian Shu Divine Mountain, so they want revenge! As expected of the Gongshu family, their despicable and shameless behavior is passed down from generation to generation!"

The faces of all the Qiankun Sect disciples showed resentment.

Back then, in the secret realm of Tian Shu Divine Mountain, Gongshu Yu and his group schemed against them at every turn, using all sorts of tricks to plot against them.

In the end, they turned the tables and secretly instigated the Holy Alliance to capture them.

Thinking of the torment they had suffered over the years, how could Qin Zheng and the others not feel hatred in their hearts?

"Gongshu family, I will never let you get away with this!"

Ye Qingzhu thought of how her master had been injured by the sect leader while trying to save them, and whose fate was still unknown. This intensified Ye Qingzhu's resentment towards the Gongshu family.

"You don't need to do this, the Gongshu family is gone."

Seeing the resentment on everyone's faces, Lu Qing shook his head.

"No, that's all?"

Qin Zheng and the others were taken aback.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, what do you mean by 'the Gongshu family is gone'?"

"It means exactly what it says," Lu Qing said calmly. "Before coming to the Holy Alliance, I went to Zhou Tian City. Now, apart from one ancestor who is traveling through the stars, I have killed most of the Yuan Shen and Jin Dan realm members of the Gongshu family."

They were all beheaded...

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng and the others were completely stunned.

That's the Gongshu family, one of the thirty-six great clans. The clan is full of powerful figures, and it's protected by a vast city like Zhou Tian City.

How could Lu Qing have single-handedly killed all the powerful figures?

Suddenly, everyone remembered what they had seen earlier about what was happening outside, and then they realized what had happened.

That's right. Even many elders of the Holy Alliance were no match for Lu Qing and were easily killed.

What is a mere member of the Gongshu family?

They also understood the meaning behind what Lu Qing had just said.

As a powerful clan that controls vast territories and resources, it has made many enemies.

The consequences of suddenly losing all the strong members of the clan are obvious.

Those former enemies, and even allies, will instantly transform into hungry wolves, pouncing and tearing at you fiercely.

Therefore, even if the Gongshu family did not perish, it would decline drastically and never regain its former glory.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lu, for avenging us and venting our anger."

Qin Zheng suddenly bowed to Lu Qing.

The others also bowed and expressed their gratitude.

"There's no need for that, everyone. The Gongshu family and I have a deep-seated grudge, and I'm just settling this matter." Lu Qing waved his hand and said, "Alright, you've only just recovered, so you should rest and recuperate here first. If you need anything, just have Yan take care of it."

"Distinguished guests, my name is Yan, and I am the spirit of this spiritual artifact space."

At this moment, "Yan" also manifested its body on the side and bowed slightly to Qin Zheng and the others.

"We wouldn't dare," Qin Zheng and the others quickly returned the greeting.

"By the way, Daoist Master, I have something I'd like to discuss with you. Would you mind moving aside for a moment?"

After arranging "Yan", Lu Qing then spoke to the Five Treasures Taoist.

"Of course."

Although Wu Bao Daoshi was somewhat surprised, he naturally had no objections.

Soon, after arriving at the other side with the Five Treasures Taoist, Lu Qing went straight to the point:

"Master, I am quite interested in your divination skills. Would you be willing to exchange them with me so that I can study them further?"

"Fellow Daoist Lu is interested in the art of divination?" Wu Bao Daoist was surprised.

“Indeed, I have always been very interested in various Taoist arts and techniques. The art of divination is profound and exquisite, capable of predicting the enemy's moves and giving one an invincible position. I naturally admire it very much.”

"It's rare that Fellow Daoist Lu is interested in my humble skills. I naturally have no reason to keep them to myself. However, when I was captured, all my magical treasures were confiscated. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Lu has any blank inheritance jade slips on you?"

The Five Treasures Taoist recalled the various methods Lu Qing had displayed in the secret realm of Tian Shu Divine Mountain, and realized that the other party was not lying.

The person in front of me is extremely skilled in various arts, including fist fighting, swordsmanship, formations, talismans, and even alchemy.

If you're not interested, it's impossible to master everything to such a high level.

"Of course there are."

Lu Qing immediately took out several inheritance jade slips.

After receiving the jade slip, the Five Treasures Taoist did not hesitate and immediately began to inscribe his divination techniques, which he had cultivated for many years, into the jade slip.

Before long, the Five Treasures Taoist had finished inscribing the cultivation method.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, the divination technique I practice was obtained by chance during one of my travels."

This technique is quite profound, and even after practicing it for so many years, I have only grasped a superficial understanding of it.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, your talent is unparalleled; perhaps you can fully comprehend it."

The Five Treasures Taoist handed the jade slip to Lu Qing and recounted his experience of obtaining the cultivation technique.

"Even you, Daoist Master, haven't fully grasped it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing became even more interested.

He had witnessed the divination skills of the Five Treasures Taoist priest, and they were indeed quite unique.

As the other party just mentioned, when he was captured, he even consulted a fortune teller and knew that someone would rescue him, which is how he survived.

It should be noted that Lu Qing had achieved the status of a perfected Goddess and was protected by numerous powerful magical treasures.

It's impossible to predict him using ordinary divination techniques.

However, the Five Treasures Taoist was able to indirectly predict his appearance through divination, which is quite extraordinary.

Now, the Five Treasures Taoist said that he had only grasped the basics, which made Lu Qing even more interested in the cultivation method in the jade slip.

"Daoist Master, I'll accept this technique. What would you like to exchange it for?" Lu Qing put away the jade slip.

“What are you saying, Fellow Daoist Lu? You have saved my life many times and your kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain. It is just a mere divination technique, nothing to mention,” said the Five Treasures Daoist.

"One thing at a time, I can't just take your cultivation technique for nothing." Lu Qing shook his head. "I don't know what you need, pills, cultivation techniques, or spirit stones. I have plenty of those here."

The Five Treasures Taoist priest paused for a moment, then lowered his head, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face.

After a few breaths, he suddenly raised his head: "Fellow Daoist Lu, I do have a request."

"Oh, what is it?"

"When you have some free time, fellow Daoist, would you be willing to accompany me back to the sect?"

"That's all?"

"To be honest, fellow Daoist, I might need to borrow your divine power at that time, so that I can act as a bully by taking advantage of your power," the Five Treasures Daoist said with a wry smile.

“That’s easy.” Lu Qing nodded without hesitation. “Once this matter is settled, I’ll go with you.”

"Fellow Daoist, don't you ask me why I've returned to the sect?"

The Five Treasures Taoist was taken aback when he saw Lu Qing agree so readily.

"I trust you, Daoist Master. You will speak when the time is right," Lu Qing said with a slight smile. (End of Chapter)