Qi Cultivation Starting from the Repair Panel

Meeting Shang Zuling here was somewhat beyond Chu Zheng's expectation.

Since parting on the extraterritorial battlefield all those years ago, almost twenty years have passed. In just two short decades, Shang Zuling had advanced from the Middle Stage of Divine Infant to the Tongxuan Realm—a testament to her stunning talent.

However, Shang Zuling's current state was clearly not good. Her originally slightly yellow skin was now as pale as paper, and the tall and extraordinary figure, unlike that of ordinary women, seemed somewhat emaciated within the enveloping black robe.

She had cast a Blinding Method on herself; it was unclear which secret technique it was, as her appearance hadn't changed much, but her aura was no longer purely that of an Immortal Path Cultivator. It was somewhat mixed and blended in harmoniously with the living creatures in the Underground Palace; she didn't stand out at all in the crowd.

The Breaking Kill Army was overall divided into three camps: Heaven, Earth, and Man, with further subdivisions from one to nine. Camps one to three constituted the Heaven Camp, where only exceptional talents could enter—an elite amongst the elites and where the Punishment Authority replenished its new blood.

The fact that Shang Zuling had previously been admitted to the second camp confirmed her extraordinary talent. Even on the Ten Thousand Realms Battlefield, teeming with heroes, she was one in ten thousand.

Chu Zheng's gaze was too conspicuous, and Shang Zuling soon noticed, following his line of sight back to him.

"Daoist Shang, long time no see."

Hearing the long-lost voice echoing in her mind, Shang Zuling was stunned for a moment before she finally remembered the owner of the voice. Somewhat astonished, she opened her eyes wide as if she didn't quite dare to recognize:

"Chu... Daoist Chu?"

"Let's talk inside."

Chu Zheng nodded slightly and turned to walk into the shop behind him.

Shang Zuling silently entered the shop, her gaze wandering and taking in the decoration inside.

The layout of the shop was straightforward with three shelves holding some curious and strange items, mostly damaged, and a half-person-tall counter displaying several miscellaneous books and some small tools.

Chu Zheng was about to turn around and close the door when a little head suddenly popped out, full of questions:

"Uncle Chu, why are you closing so early today? Are you still doing business?"

Seeing the small boy who had suddenly appeared, Chu Zheng's eyes warmed as he crouched down:

"Xiao Ye, what's wrong?"

"I accidentally broke this before; can it still be fixed? It's my mother's keepsake, and I'm afraid my father will beat me when he comes back."@@novelbin@@

Xiao Ye opened his palm to reveal a green Jade Lock.

[Yunling Lock (First Order/Incomplete): A Magic Artifact carved from Spirit Jade, wearing it for years can nourish the tendons and bones and smooth out the meridians, beneficial for cultivation. The Formation Pattern is broken, and it is damaged (can be repaired).]

"Come to pick it up tomorrow." Chu Zheng nodded with a smile, taking the Jade Lock.

"How many Spirit Stones will it cost?" Xiao Ye looked a bit hesitant.

"It's not difficult, one Spirit Stone will be enough."

"Thank you, Uncle Chu, I'll come again tomorrow morning!"

Hearing Chu Zheng's reply, the boy's eyes lit up slightly, and he turned to leave.

Chu Zheng closed the shop door and turned to face Shang Zuling's somewhat inquiring eyes.

"Daoist Chu, it has been a long time."

Looking at Chu Zheng before her, Shang Zuling felt complex emotions. Although she did not know the full story, her current predicament seemed to be significantly connected to Chu Zheng.

"Before the disaster struck the Primordial Spirit Holy Land, the Elders imparted some matters to me using Bloodline Secret Techniques. In the chaos of battle, I feigned death to escape, using the Blood Changing secret technique to wash away all traces related to the Shang Family, barely managing to survive."

"The family seems not to be fully aware of the details, Daoist Chu, do you know what exactly happened?"

"It's a long story, I'll heal your injuries first."

Chu Zheng took a deep breath and raised his hand to channel a beam of Immortal Light into Shang Zuling's body, repairing part of her inner injuries.

Shang Zuling has undergone Blood Changing. A full recovery would revive the Immortal King Ancestral Blood within her, rendering her previous Blood Changing effort meaningless.

"You've become a True Immortal?!"

Shang Zuling's expression changed drastically as she sensed the immense immortal power within Chu Zheng's body, something unattainable for a cultivator at the Immortal Tribulation Realm.

This meant that Chu Zheng had indeed become a genuine True Immortal!

Both of them had made it to the Hidden Dragon List years ago, and by all counts, he was just over forty this year!

Separated for twenty years, their reunion marked a completely transformed world! Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

"Thanks to the assistance of Cangyun Immortal Monarch, I was fortunate enough to survive, enabling me to achieve this modest level of cultivation."

Chu Zheng slightly shook his head and promptly recounted the recent unexpected events to Shang Zuling.

However, he omitted some details, especially concerning the fact that Shang Cangyun had become the Vice Mansion Master of Purple Dragon Prefecture in the Vast Universe, which he did not elaborate on clearly.

This matter touched upon Shang Cangyun's own plans, and Chu Zheng didn't feel it was proper to divulge too much.

After a long while, Shang Zuling finally managed to digest this information and fell into contemplation.

"Now that both the Martial Hall and the Immortal Alliance are hunting me, along with others seeking my traces, I can only hide here for a period," Chu Zheng slowed his speech, "Daoist Shang, what are your plans next?"

"If you have nowhere to go, then stay here for the time being. Cangyun Immortal Monarch's kindness to me is greater than the heavens, and since you are his descendant, and also an old acquaintance of mine, it is only right for me to assist."

Thinking of Shang Cangyun, Chu Zheng couldn't help but let out another long sigh: "Moreover, your current plight is also due to me."

If it weren't for helping him, Shang Cangyun wouldn't have exposed himself so soon, at least there would have been more time to prepare.

"I shall then impose on you during this time."

Shang Zuling regained her senses and decided to stay for now. The taste of hiding and fleeing was unpleasant, and she needed a good rest to recuperate and regulate her body.

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The night passed in a blink of an eye.

When the Essence of the Great Sun once again illuminated the canopy above, Chu Zheng, just like any other day, opened his shop, with Xiao Ye eagerly waiting outside.

Chu Zheng smiled faintly, handing over the Jade Lock.

"Uncle Chu, you are truly amazing! I asked several Artifact Refining Masters before, and none of them were willing to repair it."

Seeing the Jade Lock shine anew, Xiao Ye's face was full of joy, carefully taking out a Spirit Stone from her bosom, placing it into Chu Zheng's palm, and then turning to leave.

Watching the bouncing figure leave, the smile on Chu Zheng's face faded slightly, his expression gradually returning to calmness.

Above ground, where the struggles concerning life and death take place, maybe only these living creatures underground can be considered truly alive.

The continuation of new bloodlines, like Xiao Ye and countless others with frail cultivation, only survive in this world due to the protection of multiple arrays.

He didn't want to disturb the rare peace here; it's time to face the tribulation without further delay.

Chu Zheng slightly lifted his head, his gaze reaching towards the canopy, as a wisp of Divine Sense extended from his brow.

The Divine Sense pierced through the Array and returned to the Lower Heavenly Domain, starting to search among the streaks of starlight in the sky for a Great Realm suitable for undergoing tribulation.