He was invincible from the beginning of the Heaven-Covering Era.

"Don't rush, are you interested in the scriptures of the Ruthless Great Emperor?" Zhou Qing hurriedly asked.

"What? You even have that ruthless man's scriptures?" Black Emperor was startled and asked urgently, "You really have that man's scriptures?"

Seeing that Hei Huang had taken an interest, Zhou Qing breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he remembered that Hei Huang was particularly interested in Ruthless Man's things. He had once been trapped in Ruthless Man's dojo for eighteen years in order to find Ruthless Man's ultimate imperial weapon and almost died there.

“There’s half a part. How about that? This half of the scripture should be enough to offset it, right?” Zhou Qing said.

"If it really is that ruthless person, then that's enough." A glint flashed in the Black Emperor's large eyes.

Zhou Qing pointed a finger at the Black Emperor's forehead and transmitted half of the Devouring Heaven Demon Art to him.

"Goodness, you've got some pretty good luck, kid. You even have something like this." Black Emperor seemed a little excited.

At this moment, Zhou Qing took out a Xuan Yu Platform and said, "Black Emperor, you can inscribe the Dao patterns that allow you to traverse the void, right? I'll give you a coordinate, you can inscribe it, and then we'll teleport there."

"What coordinates? Just tell me. My mastery of Dao patterns is no joke. Many Saint Lord-level figures can't compare to me." The Black Emperor suddenly became very easy to talk to, and it was clear that he was in a really good mood.

Zhou Qing gave it a coordinate, which was about 400,000 to 500,000 miles away from them. That was the coordinate of the oasis where the Zhou family was located.

Next, the Black Emperor inscribed Dao patterns on the side, constantly correcting the coordinates, while Zhou Qing silently comprehended the "Western Emperor Scripture" in his mind.

With just a little contemplation, Zhou Qing could sense that although his own scriptures were already very powerful, they were still inferior to the "Western Emperor Scripture".

Before long, the Black Emperor finished inscribing the Dao patterns and activated the Xuan Yu Platform. Immediately, a dark domain gate appeared, and the two of them stepped into the domain gate without delay.

In the pitch black, after what seemed like an eternity, a moment passed, and then suddenly the light came on.

The lights came on, and the two emerged from the void.

Lingzhou is a very large oasis, covering an area of ​​over ten thousand li. In the entire Northern Region, this size of oasis is enough to rank among the top ten.

When Zhou Qing and his group came out, they immediately saw that the earth was full of vitality, the mountains and fields were covered with lush greenery, a warm breeze was blowing, the grass and trees were abundant, and the spiritual spring was gurgling.

Ahead, streams of spiritual springs flowed gurgling through the maple forest.

The maple trees, lush and verdant, like jade carvings, sway gently, their emerald light shimmering, and countless white petals fall softly, releasing a sweet fragrance that is intoxicating.

This oasis is almost entirely under the control of the Zhou family. Within this oasis, the Zhou family's position is extremely secure, unshakeable, and supreme.

Beyond this oasis lie over a hundred oases of varying sizes, each containing hundreds of kingdoms, all headed by the Zhou family. In some kingdoms, the emperor can even be replaced at will by the Zhou family.

Compared to the desolate and monotonous wilderness outside the oasis, the oasis is teeming with life. Birds sing melodiously, and various animals can be seen from time to time.

“We’re almost at my home. Are you coming back to my clan with me, or would you like to explore this oasis first?” Zhou Qing asked, looking at Hei Huang.

"I have nowhere to go now, I can go anywhere. It seems that the stone stronghold has moved here. They have guarded Purple Mountain for so many years, I will go and give them some reward." The Black Emperor pondered for a while, and then said.

“Okay, they’re not far from here, I’ll go check it out too,” Zhou Qing replied.

Then Zhou Qing, carrying the Black Emperor, sped across the land like a streak of light, causing the mountains and rivers to recede into the distance.

An hour later, Zhou Qing arrived at a place several hundred miles away, where mountains and rivers were intertwined and springs flowed gurglingly. There he saw a village made entirely of stone.

"The little fairy is here!" The first person to see Zhou Qing was Lei Ying. She happened to be playing with two children at the village entrance and saw Zhou Qing immediately.

At Lei Ying's shout, some people in the village came out of their homes and looked towards the village entrance.

Grandpa Zhang also pushed open his door and came out. He hurried to the village entrance and said with great joy, "Child, you've really come back again."

"Fifth Master Zhang, how's life here?" Zhou Qing asked with a smile.

"Great, that's wonderful! Everyone feels that life is much more comfortable now than before. No one is taking away our resources, and it's easy to buy daily necessities. Everyone is very happy," said Zhang Wuye with a smile and some emotion.

"That's good. I came here to deliver it." Zhou Qing pointed to the Black Emperor, which was walking around on the side.

The Black Emperor is enormous and should look very powerful, but unfortunately, its tail is bald, which makes its appearance somewhat strange.

Then, Zhou Qing secretly transmitted his voice to Zhang Wuye, saying, "It is a creature that came from Zishan. Just call it Black Emperor. It has come to repay your lineage for protecting Zishan over the years."

These words couldn't be said in front of everyone in the village, so Zhou Qing only sent them to Zhang Wuye telepathically.

Master Zhang was taken aback, but he didn't panic and quickly calmed down.

"Child, stay here for the night before you leave. We're having a bonfire party tonight, and everyone is very grateful to you for bringing us here," said Uncle Zhang, hoping Zhou Qing would stay the night.

“Alright, I’m not in a hurry to leave either, so I’ll stay here for the night,” Zhou Qing smiled.

Chapter 34 The World of Cultivators

Under the soft moonlight, a bonfire flickered in the center of an open space, where a group of vibrant young women and men sang and danced lightly, creating a joyful atmosphere.

On the wooden rack in the middle, there was a golden-brown leg of lamb roasted to a golden-yellow hue, surrounded by several large jars of aged wine, emitting an enticing aroma.

Zhou Qing sat on the ground in the open with everyone in the village, took a bite of the golden and tender lamb leg, and occasionally someone would come to toast him. It was very lively, just like the New Year.

Zhou Qing sat down next to Zhang Wuye and said, "There are quite a few more cultivators in the village than before."

"Yes, the powerful being who brought us here left behind a lot of resources in the village, weighing several thousand catties. I've never seen so many resources in my life," said Grandpa Zhang with great emotion.

Originally, only a dozen or so people in the village opened up the Sea of ​​Bitterness and became cultivators, but only one of them reached the Spring of Life.

Now, more than twenty days have passed, and more than seventy people have opened up the Sea of ​​Bitterness. In a few more months, everyone in the village will be able to open up the Sea of ​​Bitterness, regardless of whether they are surnamed Lei, Wang, or Zhang. The first step in cultivation is easy to take as long as you have the resources.

In fact, after tens of thousands of years, even those with the surname Zhang in the village now have a faint trace of the Silver Blood Clan's bloodline within them.

Zhou Qing asked, "Has anyone in the village experienced any unusual phenomena, such as their forehead bones glowing or them becoming incredibly strong?"

"Not yet, but it might happen in the future." With that, Master Zhang sighed, a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Don't worry, if this happens, it's a good thing for them," Zhou Qing said with a smile.

“Our ancestor once said that if any descendant exhibits this condition, he should seal them away. Over the years, no child like this has appeared for a very long time,” said Master Zhang.

“Things are different now than before. If someone experiences this, there’s no need to seal them away; just let them awaken naturally,” Zhou Qing said.

Zhou Qing thought for a moment and realized that it might be too slow to activate one's bloodline through cultivation alone. It would be best to borrow some stone skins from Yaochi someday. One of the stones contained silver blood, and by using the similar bloodline, the divine power in the bloodline could be activated more quickly.

Black Emperor wasn't by the campfire; it was wolfing down a roasted lamb leg in another corner. During the day, everyone was surprised by its ability to speak, but Zhou Qing explained it to them, and since Black Emperor hadn't actually hurt anyone, they accepted its existence.

Zhou Qing walked to the side of the Black Emperor, which attracted the Black Emperor's attention, causing him to raise his head.

"Do you possess some kind of mystical technique specifically designed for the Silverblood Clan of the ancient times?" Zhou Qing asked.

"How did you know I possess such profound techniques?" The Black Emperor was speechless, finding it hard to comprehend.

"You don't need to worry about that. You should teach this mysterious technique to some people in the village later. They have this kind of blood flowing in their veins."

"Are you kidding me? Even the Great Emperor said that this bloodline is extraordinary. Do the people in this village have such a bloodline?" Black Emperor asked in surprise.

"The first ancestor of the Zhang family lineage was a Celestial Master who, in his later years, brought back two infants."

"They were all pure-blooded Silverbloods, but with continuous dilution, they are now difficult to detect," Zhou Qing said.

"These are all treasures! Even if their bloodlines are thin, as long as the seal can be broken, they can all grow into powerful beings." The Black Emperor's eyes shone brightly.

Zhou Qing spoke with the Black Emperor for a while, instructing it to unlock the potential of these people as much as possible, before returning to the campfire.

Many people were toasting each other, the aroma of wine wafting far and wide, and some were even playing drums and making merry, creating a very lively scene.

Soon, the lively night came to an end. Just as dawn broke, Zhou Qing said goodbye to Master Zhang and left.

This area, while not exactly on the outskirts of the oasis, is not exactly in the center either.

The Zhou family's home is located in the center of this oasis spanning over 10,000 square miles. It would take about 4,000 miles to fly there from Shizhai.

Zhou Qing wasn't in a hurry to go back, so he didn't fly at full speed. Instead, he flew while looking down at the mountains and rivers below.

The mountains are majestic and imposing, towering all around, with a light mist swirling around them.

Some mountains have waterfalls that cascade down thousands of feet, stirring up wisps of mist, while green waters surround the mountains, creating a hazy, dreamlike scene.

The closer you fly to the heart of the oasis, the richer the spiritual energy becomes. Streams gurgle and meander by, vegetation flourishes, and a faint green glow permeates the air.

Every now and then you can see a medicinal herb emitting a shimmering glow, its fragrance refreshing and invigorating.

Occasionally, one can see a sacred lake, shrouded in mist and filled with spiritual energy, like a mirror, sparkling and reflecting soft light, with various strange fish and auspicious beasts in the water.

Many cultivators sat cross-legged by the lake, absorbing the spiritual energy from it. This was considered a spiritual land, which made cultivation smoother, thus forming a cultivation area.

Occasionally, people would get into arguments and even fight, all for a spot closer to the center of the lake.

Continuing to fly, we came across a forest brimming with spiritual energy. The willows were like smoke, the sacred trees were crystal clear, and there were many different kinds of trees, all emitting a refreshing fragrance.

Among the trees are some small cabins built of sacred wood, where monks live, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, cultivating alone.

Sometimes they would pass by some cities, but Zhou Qing did not go in; he just passed by the city.

The city wall is majestic, reaching a height of 100 meters. Although the ancient ruins are mottled and some stone skin has fallen off, it is still grand and imposing. The ancient city is very large, and when viewed from a distance, it gives people a suffocating sense of oppression.

This is a city for cultivators, not a city for mortals. In the center of the city, purple qi soars into the sky, forming a dragon shape. This is because this ancient city is built on a dragon vein, and there is vital energy flowing in the ground, making it an excellent place for cultivation.

Finally, after flying for an unknown amount of time, Zhou Qing arrived at the center of the oasis.

From afar, it appears as a sacred and pure land, with hundreds of floating islands scattered across the sky like shining pearls.

Clouds rise and mist swirls, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty, otherworldly and ethereal.

Deep within, countless mountains hang suspended in the sky, never sinking, their imposing presence and majestic grandeur exuding an ancient and weathered aura, as if they had existed since the beginning of time.

This is just the tip of the iceberg for the Zhou family. Deeper still, there is a divine city that is said to never fall, located in the clouds. Although it cannot be compared with the scale of the Holy City, it is still quite astonishing.

Such divine cities are home to many ancient and powerful forces. The foundations of families or holy lands lie dormant within these divine cities and will not be awakened unless absolutely necessary.

Chapter 35 Meditation and Practice

As Zhou Qing approached this sacred land, several powerful figures immediately rushed out, shouting, "Who goes there!"

Zhou Qing did not respond, but instead took out a golden token from the Sea of ​​Bitterness. It was engraved with a blazing sun, which was made using a unique method from the "Supreme Yang Scripture" and contained a mysterious energy.

This divine decree is possessed by only three to five people in the entire Zhou family, representing a supreme status.

The people's expressions immediately became respectful, and they stepped aside, no longer daring to obstruct them.

Before long, an old man in green robes flew out. His hair was as white as snow, but his face was wrinkle-free, and his eyes were as deep as the sea.

"As expected, Qing'er is back." Zhou Chang greeted Zhou Qing warmly and welcomed her in.

Zhou Qing responded with a smile, said nothing, and followed Zhou Chang directly into the depths of the hundreds of divine islands.

On the way, some people on the other floating islands belonging to the Zhou family noticed Zhou Qing.

"Who is this? Who could possibly have Elder Zhou Chang personally come to greet him?" Some people were dumbfounded.

"I heard he just took out a Divine Sun Token, that's amazing!"