Wang Qinghe, Wang Yunxi, and Yue flew away from Gu Sheng City. The dome-shaped formation barrier opened, allowing them to leave easily.

With Qinghe’s Mid Nascent Soul cultivation and his high understanding of formations, leaving the place was simple for him.

"Did Qingyin go to see Mother?" Wang Qinghe asked.

"Yes."

"After returning from the Seven Peaks of the Northern Mountains, she came to meet Mother at the Wang Clan," Wang Yunxi replied.

So she really did it.

"She also told me a lot about you, about your achievements," Yunxi explained.

"I heard you managed to reach the Seventh Peak, Qinghe?"

Wang Qinghe fell silent, turning his head slightly before clearing his throat softly. Yunxi smiled happily, curious about what Qinghe had obtained.

There was no way he could tell her about his status as an Envoy of the Immortal Dragon Palace.

Even though Yunxi was his mother, evil cultivators could search through memories.

It would be dangerous if they peeked into Yunxi’s memories and discovered what Qinghe had told her about the Immortal Dragon Palace.

"Only Yue. She’s a light fairy who will help me," Qinghe said.

Yue turned to the side and smiled when she looked at Yunxi’s face. Yunxi returned the friendly gaze as they continued flying toward Hongsu City.

"What happened to Gu Zhen? Why is Yanxing leading the clan?"

"Your father fought against cultivators from the Abyss Demon Sect Alliance. He was severely injured, and his cultivation dropped to Early Nascent Soul."

"He went to Mount Xuan for closed-door cultivation. Yanxing was assigned to protect the clan."

Wang Qinghe did not react much and simply focused on flying until Hongsu City came into view.

Without undergoing inspection, Wang Qinghe flew straight into the city, shocking the surrounding cultivators. However, the gate guards chose not to interfere.

The Wang Clan was protected by an Immortal. Naturally, they held an advantage in the city compared to the other clans.

Yunxi turned her head and stared at the Wang Clan Residential Complex with a half-shocked expression. Her eyes noticed a four-pillar dragon formation creating a golden dome that protected the clan.

The qi pressure from that dome formation was far stronger and more complex than the Gu Clan’s golden formation.

She glanced sideways at Wang Qinghe. Previously, the Wang Clan had never possessed such a formation. But after Qinghe arrived and took the Wang surname, the formation appeared.

The three of them descended and arrived at the Wang Clan. Several clan members stopped cultivating and looked ahead, bright smiles appearing on their faces.

"Lady Yunxi?"

They quickly stood and walked toward Lady Yunxi. Wang Hao also came out of his residence and saw Yunxi returning under Qinghe’s escort.

Wang Hao walked toward Lady Yunxi before turning and cupping his fists toward Wang Qinghe.

"Senior."

"Lady Yunxi will remain here. This is the safest place to protect her," Wang Qinghe replied.

"But what about the Gu Clan?"

"They will fall once I destroy those demon cultivators in the Song Kingdom," Wang Qinghe explained.

Wang Hao and the others looked utterly shocked. Still, all of them believed Wang Qinghe could accomplish such a thing.

Wang Qinghe was different from ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Then I’ll be leaving," Qinghe said.

Yunxi turned and stepped closer to Qinghe again. "Where are you going?"

"Tianzun Sect."

"They are the only sect still fighting against the demon cultivators. I need to help them and increase my chances of breaking through to Soul Formation," Qinghe replied.

"Tianzun? Qingyin?" Yunxi asked.

Wang Qinghe nodded calmly without expression, raising his hand to pat his mother on the shoulder.

"You don’t need to worry. I’ll protect Qingyin."

Wang Yunxi’s eyes became watery before she softly acknowledged his words.

It was difficult for her to let Wang Qinghe leave, but the Song Kingdom needed his strength while many Nascent Soul cultivators had either died or switched alliances.

In her eyes, Wang Qinghe could bring change to this disaster.

"You be careful too, Qinghe."

Wang Qinghe gave a faint smile and nodded before quickly flying away after saying goodbye to them, leaving the Wang Clan behind.

Wang Hao let out a soft sigh and took a few steps toward Lady Yunxi, whose gaze remained fixed on the sky.

"I never thought that boy would grow this strong, even surpassing Qingyin," Wang Hao said.

"I knew he would become this strong someday. It makes me happy and relieved," Yunxi said.

"You were right, Yunxi. Maybe he truly will destroy that demon alliance."

***

Just as Wang Qinghe and Yue were flying toward Mount Tianzun, he was suddenly greeted by the sight of a battle unfolding ahead of them.

Explosions and qi blasts shook the sky, accompanied by the power of strong techniques. Even so, the aura was not at the level of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

BLAST!

A massive explosion erupted as a female cultivator in a white-gray robe was blown back with injuries covering her body, though she still stood atop her flying sword.

The woman raised her head and saw Wang Qinghe.

"Senior, please help me!"

"You’re courting death!" shouted two demon cultivators at the Foundation Establishment realm.

They attacked the woman with their full strength. The woman turned around and widened her eyes in horror.

An explosion erupted the moment their demonic techniques struck the target. The two cultivators grinned smugly, satisfied after killing a disciple from Tianzun Sect.

"Hahaha! No one can defeat us."

"Is that so?" Wang Qinghe asked.

The smoke faded, revealing Wang Qinghe’s outstretched hand activating a protective golden qi barrier. The woman from Tianzun Sect had survived.

The two demon cultivators were completely stunned. They had already used their full power, yet they failed to injure him.

One of them pointed aggressively.

"You? Who are you? Do you want to die too?!"

Wang Qinghe stepped forward, walking through the sky itself. The two demon cultivators were horrified as they realized Wang Qinghe was a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"A Nascent Soul Master? How is that possible?!"

"Our alliance has already killed many Nascent Soul cultivators," the man shouted. "Why are you still alive?"

"That means you’ve forgotten about me."

"Let them know that I’m here," Wang Qinghe declared.

He waved his sleeve, causing a golden rune to appear behind his back. The two demon cultivators panicked and immediately fled at full speed.

Wang Qinghe extended his hand forward with a pointing gesture.

"You think you can escape from me?"

A manifestation of a golden dragon emerged from Qinghe’s rune and shot forward. The golden dragon quickly chased after the two fleeing demon cultivators.

One of them turned around and saw Qinghe’s golden dragon already close behind them.

BLAST!

A powerful golden qi explosion erupted in the sky and instantly destroyed the bodies of the two demon cultivators.

Nothing remained, not even their souls, since they had not yet reached the Core Formation realm.

The woman from Tianzun Sect gasped in shock and quickly flew toward Qinghe.

"This junior thanks Senior for your help," the woman said while cupping her fists.

"You’re from Tianzun Sect. Is Qingyin there?" Qinghe asked.

"Yes. Grand Elder Gu Qingyin is currently at the sect leading the pill refinement hall," the woman replied.

"Take me to Tianzun Sect. Lead the way."

"Yes, Senior."