Chapter 1498: Chapter 888: Arrangements, Cross-domain Transmission Array

Lu Qing’s mind stirred slightly, and that invisible wave spread from him, instantly enveloping the entire Immortal Palace.

Elder Azure Dragon, the Black Bull, and Ming Feng felt their bodies lighten, as if something that had bound them for countless years had completely vanished at this moment.

That was the restriction of the Immortal Palace over them.

Elder Azure Dragon stood there in a daze, momentarily at a loss.

It lifted its front paw, looked at it carefully, and then tried to move its body.

It was an indescribable feeling, like a burden carried for countless years had suddenly been lifted.

The whole body felt light, as if it could take flight at any moment.

"Is this... the feeling of freedom?" Elder Azure Dragon murmured, a complex expression in its dragon eyes.

It had been trapped in the Immortal Palace for hundreds of thousands of years. Although it could move freely within the palace, it could never take a single step outside.

Those restrictions, those limitations, were like an invisible cage that kept them firmly locked here.

Now, that cage had finally been opened.

The Black Bull’s reaction was more direct.

It was momentarily stunned, then suddenly leaped into the air, flipping several somersaults in mid-air, and the landing made the entire great hall tremble slightly.

Although Ming Feng didn’t lose composure like the Black Bull, her phoenix eyes were also full of excitement.

She lightly flapped her wings, flew a circle around the hall, and then another, as if adapting to this unrestrained feeling.

"Finally... we can leave."

Ming Feng’s voice trembled slightly.

They had waited for hundreds of thousands of years for this day to finally come.

Elder Azure Dragon took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in its heart, and looked at Lu Qing.

"Ah Qing, thank you."

The Black Bull and Ming Feng also stopped and bowed solemnly to Lu Qing.

Lu Qing waved his hand: "There’s no need for such courtesy, Elder. It was what I ought to do."

He paused and asked, "Elder, what plans do you have next?"

Elder Azure Dragon was taken aback by the question.

It looked at the Black Bull, then at Ming Feng, and finally lowered its head deep in thought.

The Black Bull said excitedly, "Of course we’re going out to have a look! Being trapped for so many years, I’ve long wanted to go out and see how the outside world has changed!"

Ming Feng also nodded, a trace of anticipation flashing in her eyes.

But after a moment of silence, Elder Azure Dragon shook its head.

"No, we should continue to stay in the Immortal Palace."

The Black Bull was taken aback: "Why?"

Ming Feng also looked puzzled.

Elder Azure Dragon said slowly, "All those years ago, our master bound us in the Immortal Palace to protect us. Now, though we’re free from those restraints, we cannot disappoint our master’s good intentions."

It looked at Lu Qing and continued, "Plus, the Immortal Palace has been our home for hundreds of thousands of years. We can’t bear to leave."

The Black Bull scratched its head, somewhat hesitant: "But..."

Elder Azure Dragon interrupted it: "Besides, while we’re now free, the outside world is unfamiliar to us.

And even if we leave, so what? It won’t be the same as before.

Moreover, staying in the Immortal Palace helps us continue to obscure and weaken the karmic link with our master.

The master is outside, and we are unsure of his circumstances. We can’t afford to hold him back."

Ming Feng nodded in agreement after listening.

Seeing Elder Azure Dragon and Ming Feng speak like this, the Black Bull could only mutter, "Alright, alright, then we’ll wait a bit longer."

Lu Qing looked at them and nodded slightly.

"The three elders make a good point. In that case, you can cultivate in peace here."

He paused slightly and then continued, "However, I plan to investigate the matters concerning the Black and White Temple. If necessary, I might need the assistance of the three seniors."

Elder Azure Dragon quickly said, "Of course. The master said there are issues with that Black and White Temple; we will certainly help you."

The Black Bull also patted its chest and said, "Right! I’m best at fighting, so call me when the time comes!"

Although Ming Feng didn’t speak, she nodded.

Lu Qing smiled slightly.

He glanced around and suddenly remembered something.

"Elder Azure Dragon, there’s something I want to ask."

Elder Azure Dragon said, "Go ahead."

Lu Qing said, "Although I’ve refined the Immortal Palace, I don’t plan to take it with me. I want to leave it in the Gui Xu Secret Realm. Is that alright?"

Elder Azure Dragon was startled, then showed a gratified expression.

"Of course."

Lu Qing nodded.

He had a reason for not taking the Immortal Palace away.

The Immortal Palace is a Dao Artifact, and it is exceedingly large, classified as a defensive Dao Artifact.

The power of a Dao Artifact is unparalleled and typically can only be fully controlled at the Transformation Realm.

Although he had refined it, with his current cultivation, it would be extremely difficult to fully activate it.

Rather than carrying around a Dao Artifact he couldn’t fully use, it was better to leave it here as the core of the Gui Xu Secret Realm.

Besides, he had his own Lifebound Magical Treasure.

Although the Yin Yang Five Elements Gourd is currently only a top-grade Spiritual Artifact, being his Lifebound Magical Treasure means it is in perfect harmony with his will. When truly unleashed, its power is equally terrifying, almost comparable to a Dao Artifact.

Moreover, as his cultivation increases, the Yin Yang Five Elements Gourd will continue to grow; it might eventually advance to a Dao Artifact.

For him, the Yin Yang Five Elements Gourd is more useful than the Immortal Palace.

Lu Qing briefly explained these thoughts, and Elder Azure Dragon and the others expressed understanding.

"Ah Qing, it’s wise of you to think this way," Elder Azure Dragon said. "The value of a Magical Treasure lies not in its quantity but in its quality. Given the deep connection with your Lifebound Magical Treasure, nurturing it well, the future prospects are limitless."