Translator: AnubisTL
Once the void is shattered, the journey to the spirit realm is fraught with endless Void Turbulence that scatters all travelers.
Even if multiple divine transformation stage cultivators ascend together, they will ultimately be separated.
With the ascension platform, they could prevent the onslaught of the Void Turbulence. The platform would tightly connect the four of them, allowing their combined strength to traverse the void. With their unity, they could significantly increase their chances of a successful ascension.
"However, this ascension platform is still in its early stages of refinement. Its true effectiveness remains uncertain," Wan Shengtian said with a sigh.
At this, all four turned their gazes toward Li Qing, who was quietly savoring the Soaring Immortal Brew at the far end of the table.
Li Qing, who had been envying their deep camaraderie, felt a sudden jolt of unease and looked back at them, flustered.
"Seniors, what is it?"
Wan Shengtian answered with a sigh. "Fellow Daoist Li, we've summoned you here for a favor we wish to ask."
Li Qing was slightly taken aback, then smiled. "What favor is it? If you seniors require any further artifact refinement, I'd be happy to assist."
However, the four shook their heads in unison. Wan Shengtian continued, "To be frank, we'd like to ask you to look after our affairs and descendants in the lower realm after we ascend."
So, it was about lingering concerns before ascension. That was perfectly understandable.
Li Qing smiled wryly. "Senior, you may be overestimating my abilities. I'm just one person, and my focus must remain on breaking through to the Divine Transformation stage. How could I possibly have the energy to oversee so many factions?"
"Truth be told, I'm already a hands-off shopkeeper at the Lingyun Sect. All sect affairs have been delegated to the younger disciples."
The four divine transformation stage great powers before him, three of them possessed vast empires: the Azure Flood Dragon King's Undersea Dragon Palace, the Bright King Valley, and the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild. Even Old Man Chen Yuan had a Personal Disciple. How could he possibly manage all of that?
If he had to, what would be the point of his cultivation? He'd end up a lifelong ox or horse.
Perhaps sensing Li Qing's refusal, Wan Shengtian smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Limitless, you misunderstand. What I meant by 'overseeing' wasn't this kind of management."
"We will naturally arrange for our successors to handle the administration of other affairs."
"We merely hope that if our empires face an existential crisis, you would be willing to assist us once, within your capabilities."
These words made Li Qing hesitate, not daring to agree immediately.
There might be significant karma involved, and he wouldn't rashly commit to such a matter.
The Azure Flood Dragon King spoke with bold confidence, "Are you concerned about the enemies our forces have made? Rest assured, neither my Undersea Dragon Palace nor Bright King Valley has any rivals left in this world."
The Master of the Bright King Valley nodded in agreement. "Indeed. The only ones who hold some resentment toward us are those rats from Moonlit Ridge in the Great Wilderness Domain. But even they pose no threat; we have no mortal enemies."
"Moreover, we've gifted them an ascension platform. I doubt those fools will linger in the Human Realm much longer."
With such assurances, Li Qing felt he had no reason to refuse.
Assisting them once within his capabilities wouldn't be a major issue. After all, they were all supreme powers in this world. Had they truly had any mortal enemies, they would have long since eliminated them.
Their request for his promise was simply for peace of mind, allowing them to ascend to the upper realm without any lingering concerns.
"Very well. Since you seniors have spoken so earnestly, I can no longer refuse."
"I, Li Qing, pledge that should your forces ever face annihilation, I will intervene once within my capabilities. If my power proves insufficient, I ask for your understanding."
The others clearly knew Li Qing's character, and when they heard his promise, they all smiled.
"Hahaha, of course, we wouldn't ask Fellow Daoist Li to make a promise in vain!" the Azure Flood Dragon King said, producing a crimson-glowing pearl from his robes.
The smooth, red orb radiated an extremely dense essence and a scorching heat.
"This is a Flood Dragon Pearl, taken from a fifth-tier Crimson Fire Flood Dragon that betrayed our clan years ago. If you don't find it beneath you, please accept it."
The Azure Flood Dragon King wasn't the only one who had come prepared.
"This time, our Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild has refined four ascension platforms in total. One of them is reserved for you, Fellow Daoist Li," Wan Shengtian said with a light smile.
Li Qing's heart trembled slightly. He hadn't expected them to be so generous—a fifth-tier dragon pearl and an ascension platform. The sheer scale of their gifts made him feel a thrill of both excitement and trepidation.
The Master of the Bright King Valley spoke next, "Fellow Daoist Limitless, your cultivation seems to be based on the Crimson Blaze Heaven-Burning Art."
"I know of a place in the Flame Domain that contains a heavenly spirit fire, but it's notoriously difficult to subdue. Perhaps you might consider trying to tame it later."
With that, the Master of the Bright King Valley provided Li Qing with the coordinates to the location of the heavenly spirit fire.
Now it was Li Qing's turn to feel uneasy. From the information provided by the Master of the Bright King Valley, he suspected that the heavenly spirit fire might be the Life-Annihilation Voidfire.
Finally, Old Man Chen Yuan spoke up. He had nothing to offer Li Qing in terms of material benefits, but he spoke with straightforward generosity:
"I am a solitary man, with no family or property for you to care for, young man."
"However, I do have a Personal Disciple whom you know—Qiu Zhen. After I ascend, I'll have my unworthy disciple join your Lingyun Sect as an ancestor. I've taught him nearly everything I know about feng shui and geomancy, so feel free to put him to use if needed."
This naturally referred to Qiu Zhen, a familiar face to Li Qing.
The Lingyun Sect currently lacked anyone skilled in feng shui and geomancy, so Qiu Zhen's inclusion would be welcome.
"Seniors, please ascend without worry," Li Qing said, cupping his fists. "I will surely live up to your trust." He then accepted the benefits each senior had bestowed upon him.
(End of the Chapter)
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