The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple-Chapter 860 - 275: Hey, Friend, Fighting Is Fighting, But Let’s Breathe a Bit

The scale of the war expanded further, only ending after the fall of the Fifth Prince.

The losses incurred are likely beyond estimation; thirteen sects comparable to the Taiqing Sect engaged in battle, along with tens of thousands of larger and smaller sects, and it’s unknown how many fell before and after reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm.

Even Zhang Wanbao was commissioned to open the Treasure Pavilion there to gather wealth.

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Domain of Lingyun Mansion, the Divinity Transformation Realm essentially did not participate in the battle from the start to the end.

Cultivators in the Golden Core Realm and Nascent Soul Realm were the main forces in this struggle.

Despite the deaths of so many in Canglan Mountain, the top powers of each sect remained, though their casualties were heavy.

The overall strength of the entire Eastern Domain seemed depleted, leaving it in a semi-dormant state.

At this moment, a flash of inspiration swept through Zhou Qing’s mind.

"Sikong Yan seems to have used a clever method to preserve the living forces of the Five Sects!"

Realizing this, Zhou Qing’s eyes narrowed.

At least after the battle of Canglan Mountain, no other domain dared to exploit the situation further, and unlike the conflicts in Vast Mansion, there was no turbulence.

Now, everyone is peacefully resting and recuperating. Regardless, the Taiqing Sect has finally regained its breath.

"Seventh Prince Xuanyuan Yichen once sent three paintings, one depicting a tranquil pool, with lush grass around the edge, full of a sense of peace."

"The second painting showed a pair of hands in one corner, seemingly throwing a stone into the pool, startling five fish."

"The third was merely a blank piece of paper, with the decision of what to draw in our own hands!"

Zhou Qing frowned.

"If the Fifth Prince was the mastermind behind the battle of the Five Sects, then the Seventh Prince would never be so cautious, and the hand in the painting is certainly not his."

"After all, the rivalry among princes is fierce, and they would gladly ruin each other’s plans."

Zhou Qing couldn’t help but recall the time he, the Second Uncle, and Xuanyuan Shuo pretended to be the Peng Emperor for the first time in Great Demon Mountain.

Without the Peng Emperor’s leadership, the accumulated grudges among the Demon Kings erupted instantly, resulting in chaos within Great Demon Mountain.

Back then, Xuanyuan Shuo admitted the importance of having a leader, saying, "This is a smaller version of the Holy Martial Dynasty."

The Second Uncle said meaningfully, "Eating too much can be deadly."

He had already subtly guessed something at that time.

The battles among the major sects in each mansion inevitably had shadows of the Imperial City behind them.

"I wonder what move Sikong Yan made after suddenly erasing the Fifth Prince?"

After expressing his thoughts, Shen Yunzhou took Zhou Qing to the place where the Old Peng King fell.

The area was also an abyss, but it was long deserted.

"Who would’ve thought that my older sister first partnered with you here, and you even unraveled the Five-Color Array, allowing her to obtain the map of Kunpeng Palace."

"And your Emperor’s Brilliance Scripture, which can transform into the Golden Roc, comes from the Essence Blood in the medicine bottle; both of you gained quite a lot!" Shen Yunzhou said with a smile.

Zhou Qing also showed a nostalgic expression; back then, Lu Yaoyao was still by his side, and he truly worried that No.6 would kill to keep secrets.

Fortunately, she acted very principled and valued the "Destined Person" greatly.

"By the way, your sister keeps calling me the Destined Person; is there any particular reasoning behind it?" Zhou Qing asked Shen Yunzhou, as if recalling something.