There was a reminder in the captain's words!
If someone who didn't know the captain heard this, they would think that the captain was worried that Xu Qing wouldn't be able to hold back and snatch the life lamp, which would cause huge trouble.
However, when Xu Qing heard these words, he clearly understood the meaning behind his captain's words.
He was telling him that it was okay to attack, but he couldn't leave anyone alive and had to plan carefully. In addition, he shouldn't forget to call him along.
However, Xu Qing didn't have any thoughts of snatching it. It wasn't because the other party had a strong background, but because they didn't have any contact with each other and didn't have the karma to kill him.
Thus, Xu Qing shook his head.
"I can't beat him." The captain raised his eyebrows and smiled faintly.
"You want to hide with me?
Little Ah Qing, your combat power should be comparable to the five palaces now, right? "
Xu Qing didn't speak and looked at the distant sky. He was looking at the end of the north, which was where the Taichu Departing Pillar was and also the direction to leave the Emperor Welcoming State.
"Eldest Senior Brother, do you know where Morning Glow Mountain is?" Xu Qing asked softly.
"Morning Glow Mountain?
Let me think. "The captain was startled and thought for a while.
I seem to have seen it on a map of the Sealed Sea County before. This Morning Glow Mountain isn't very far from the Sealed Sea County. Legend has it that it was once a sleeping palace of the ancient sun. "
Xu Qing nodded and didn't speak anymore.
Time passed again. The rest of the journey was very smooth. During this time, they encountered some flying boats of different shapes. Their goal was the same, and there were various totems or flags that represented various sects on them.
The cultivators inside were all quite young, and their cultivation levels were also quite high.
The recruitment trial of the Sword Holding Court was a big event for the human forces of the entire Emperor Welcoming State. Geniuses from various sects would rush here soon to participate in the trial.
After all, if one became a Sword Holding Court, their status would be different whether they were in or out of the sect. They would also have a better future and opportunities.
Thus, a month passed quickly.
Far away, Xu Qing, who was standing on the deck, finally saw that enormous pillar that shook the heavens and earth.
The Taichu Departing Pillar was a thousand feet thick. It was completely black and had countless runes and totems engraved on it. It exuded an indescribable power.
Upon closer inspection, each rune contained Dao Rhymes as if heaven and earth had formed it on its own.
It was the same for the totems. They were engraved with countless strange beasts and figures, and each of them exuded terrifying power.
All of this was enough to make anyone who saw it involuntarily feel the urge to worship it.
As far as the eye could see, this towering pillar pierced through the clouds, and one could not see the top of it. One could only vaguely see a palace towering in the sky through the clouds.
The pillar that suppressed the Absolute Beginning suppressed everything.
However, this suppressive force was unable to stop the surging battle intent radiating from the Origin Void Pillar. It was as if it had once been a terrifying weapon of slaughter. Far too many beings had died to it, causing it to contain a terrifying aura of resentment.
However, this resentment was unable to spread out in the slightest under the deterrence of the battle intent. It could only transform into waves of soundless wails that reverberated in the minds of everyone who was staring at the pillar.
Xu Qing's mind trembled. What caused his gaze to grow even more profound was that within his Sea of Consciousness, the Ghost Emperor Mountain was shaking slightly.
It seemed to be attracted by the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar. At the same time, the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar also trembled slightly.
Xu Qing took a deep breath, but he was not surprised. Previously at the Three Spirits Suppressing Dao Mountain, the Ghost Emperor's figure was also like this, but now it seemed to be more intense.
At this moment, the captain stood next to Xu Qing and spoke with a sigh.
"Later generations analyzed the Ghost Emperor and speculated that this weapon was his most important weapon. It accompanied him in his conquest of the world and suppressed everything. The Ghost Emperor's origin was extremely mysterious; no one knew which clan he came from. They only knew that he was born at the wrong time and reached enlightenment after the god's face fragment arrived.
"They also didn't know who his enemy was. They only knew that when he was dying, he escaped here and threw down the weapon in his hand, causing it to fall into the ice field. He then closed his eyes and chose to pass away.
"Some people said that the place where he passed away looked toward the south at the sea as if he was waiting for something."
The captain's voice became softer and softer.
Xu Qing felt the Ghost Emperor Mountain in his Sea of Consciousness. He looked at the face that was becoming more and more similar to his and remained silent.
His eyes looked at the land where the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar was.
The land was covered in snow and there were countless round tents surrounding the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar. There were at least hundreds of thousands of tents, and the area was extremely large. It was like a special city.
There were no mortals here; they were all cultivators from all over the world. Most of them were rogue cultivators, and they were all humans. There were no other races.
The reason for this was that the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar did not have any requirements for those who came here. Whether it was to live or cultivate, they could stay here for a long time.
There was only one condition, and that was that they had to be humans.
The Absolute Beginning Void Pillar itself was strange. After being comprehended for a long time, the battle intent emitted from it would form a spirit seal in one's mind, which would be helpful to one's cultivation.
In addition, the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar also contained some inheritances. As long as one was a human, they could climb it. If the opportunity came, they could obtain enlightenment from it.
That was why more and more rogue cultivators gathered here. At this moment, the land was also bustling with noise and excitement.
Many sects that had already arrived had encircled the tents and erected the flags of their sects. This place was especially eye-catching for the few major forces in the Emperor Province.
Among them was the encampment of the Eight Sect Alliance.
As far as the eye could see, the entire city was filled with bustling crowds of people.
And below the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar, there were the most people. There were probably no less than thousands of people densely packed. Most of them were looking up, and there were sounds of discussion.
Xu Qing noticed this scene, and also saw that there were many figures on the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar.
There were about a hundred of them, and they were scattered at different heights.
Some were climbing, and some were meditating on the protruding rune totems. Among them, the one who was currently at the highest position was a young man wearing a Daoist robe from the Taisi Immortal Sect.
This person was not a Daoist of the Taisi Immortal Sect, but one of the geniuses below the Daoist of the Taisi Immortal Sect.
Xu Qing vaguely recognized that it was one of the people on the Taisi Immortal Sect's flying ship that he saw a month ago. At this moment, the other party was about five hundred feet high. It seemed that this was his limit, and he could not hold on any longer. In the end, he let go of his hand and fell.
And the moment he fell, a blue light could be seen on the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar, and it went straight for the person's falling body.
In the ecstasy of the Taisi Immortal Sect's genius, he grabbed it, and in the next moment, the blue light turned into a cloud of blue mist.
Xu Qing did not know what it was, but this scene caused the people below the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar to cry out in surprise.
"He was actually bestowed with the Mist Energy. This energy is very beneficial to vitality!"
"The higher he climbs, the greater the chance of being bestowed with it!"
"Although it's not a cultivation technique inheritance, the Mist Energy bestowment is already very good."
Amidst the discussions of the crowd, Xu Qing's eyes shone with a strange light. He looked at the blue mist in the hands of the Taisi Immortal Sect's genius, and felt that it was very strange.
"The Absolute Beginning Void Pillar is like this. The higher you climb, the greater the chance of being bestowed with benefits." The captain also looked at it, and his eyes were filled with anticipation.
"According to the information of the alliance, the fortunes that have been released from the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar over the years are not only inheritances, but also some strange energies. For example, the Mist Energy of Spring is beneficial to vitality, the Suiyang Energy of Heavy Light is beneficial to elixirs, and the Gengjin Energy can be used to refine weapons."
"There's also the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar itself. If you comprehend the battle intent on it here, you can form a Battle Spirit Seal in your sea of consciousness. This is also a good thing, and it's not very difficult. For example, I only took a glance at the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar, and I vaguely felt that I was about to comprehend it. Moreover, this can add points to the results of the Sword Bearer Trial."
Xu Qing nodded seriously, and decided to comprehend it next.
Seeing Xu Qing's serious look, the captain was secretly happy. In fact, the Battle Spirit Seal was extremely difficult to comprehend, but he deliberately said it was simple in order to show his position as the eldest senior brother.
In the forum, Xu Qing's slow comprehension would make him, Chen Erniu, seem very powerful.
With such thoughts in mind, the three of them got closer and closer to the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar.
Here, Xu Qing put away the Dharmic Battleship.
In a flash, the three of them landed in the city of tents and walked toward the Eight Sect Alliance's encampment.
Now that there were many people here, the cost of renting a place to stay would definitely not be cheap. Therefore, if there was a free encampment, they would naturally want to go there.
Just like that, after shuttling through the crowd, Xu Qing and the other two finally arrived at the Eight Sect Alliance's encampment.
This place was not far from the Absolute Beginning Void Pillar, and it was made up of hundreds of tents. When Xu Qing and the other two arrived, the concealment on their bodies dissipated. Therefore, their appearance immediately attracted the attention of the Eight Sect Alliance's disciples.
The captain and Yan Yan were still fine, but Xu Qing's identity was different.
As the only Daoist of this generation in the Eight Sect Alliance who enjoyed the treatment of a Daoist, he was well-known in the Eight Sect Alliance. Therefore, as soon as he arrived, many Alliance's disciples cupped their fists and greeted him.
There were about a hundred Eight Sect Alliance's disciples who came this time. Most of their cultivation bases were at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and there were not many Golden Core Stage disciples. Most of them were unable to become Sword Bearers, and they were only here because of their age. Therefore, according to the sect's arrangement, they were mainly here to train.
Among them, there were many disciples from the Seven Blood Children's peaks. Even Mute was among them. When they saw Xu Qing and the captain, they bowed respectfully.
This was especially so for Mute. He quickly ran to Xu Qing's side and consciously guarded against all directions for Xu Qing.
Soon, the three of them settled down. After communicating with the Seven Blood Children's disciples, Xu Qing found out that the leaders of the Alliance this time were his own Ancestor, Xue Lianzi, and Yan Yan's grandmother. At the same time, the Sect Leaders of the Dark Hunt Sect and the Heavenly Sight Treasure Sect were also present.
As for his master, he did not come.
However, after the Ancestor and the Sect Leader arrived, they went to the Sword Bearer Court to discuss something. Seeing this, Xu Qing did not immediately go and greet them.
As for Yan Yan, she felt a little guilty. After all, she had snuck out from the Seven Blood Children. When she heard that her grandmother was present, she was about to say something to Xu Qing. However, as the voice transmission jade scroll vibrated, Yan Yan sighed.
"Brother Xu Qing, my grandmother knows that I'm here. She wants me to look for her. I'll go and coax her first. Otherwise, it'll be difficult for her to escape in the future."
The captain obviously heaved a sigh of relief. Clearly, he was relieved that Immortal Violetmystic did not come.
"The Ancestor is here?
He must have come for me. That old guy is usually very serious, but he admires me a lot. This time, he's probably here to persuade me to return to the sect. Little Ah Qing, you can't do the same. You're usually too clumsy with words. Remember to return the money you owe me, and I'll consider teaching you some ways to coax the old guys. "
The captain said proudly.
Xu Qing blinked when he heard this.
"Eldest Senior Brother is right. I suggest that you pay a visit to the Patriarch first. Maybe the Patriarch knows something about the trial. This way, it will be very beneficial for us to participate in the trial."
"That makes sense!"
The captain's eyes lit up. He was just about to leave when he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Xu Qing suspiciously.
Xu Qing looked into the captain's eyes with a strange expression. "Little Ah Qing, it's rare to see you talk so much. There's something wrong with you."
The captain looked at Xu Qing suspiciously and was about to say something when a cold snort suddenly rang out from the distant sky. The sound was like a great bell, echoing out in all directions. The wind kicked up, clouds churned, and heaven and earth shook.
"The Sword Bearer Court is a restricted area for Outsiders."
"Any Outsiders who enter will be executed!"