Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

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Looking at the emerging Sky Flipping Seal, which shone with a golden-red light, slowly rotating in the void.

It was ancient and majestic, full of awe.

Shen Qing found that after he broke through to the Dan Realm, the speed at which he executed the Sky Flipping Seal far exceeded his expectations.

Meanwhile, when he used this move, it consumed only about one-tenth of his Spiritual Power, a world of difference from before.

Had the Spiritual Power consumption of the Sky Flipping Seal decreased?

No, it hadn't.

The Spiritual Power consumption of this Martial Arts had not decreased, but rather his overall Spiritual Power capacity had increased, ten times larger than before.

In this situation, if he added the Spiritual Power bonus from the Six Path Whale Swallowing Technique, the Sky Flipping Seal was no longer any burden to him.

Shen Qing couldn't help but clench his fists, feeling much more at ease.

With such strong martial power, he had greater confidence to face any future changes.

"Although my realm is not comparable to those high-ranking Innate old folks, if I were to fight to the death, I could still have a slim chance of survival, not completely without hope."

Shen Qing smiled a bit, feeling a weight lifted from his heart, allowing him to take a deep breath.

He turned to look around, letting out a heavy sigh, then smiled as he turned back into the house, lying on the long-missed bed, letting go of all his distracting thoughts, and fell into a deep sleep.

Even if he didn't sleep or rest now, it would not cause any problems, as his spirit was still full.

Therefore, these days, he had been cultivating day and night, without truly lying on the bed to rest.

Now that he had broken through, he no longer wished to live like this; he wanted to once again enjoy the tranquility of deep sleep, as he had in the past.

That night, he slept soundly without any disturbances.

More than ten days passed, and everything in Yongzhou was as usual, without any sudden incidents, even the demons that often troubled the surroundings had disappeared.

It was truly amazing.

However, compared to other people's optimism, Shen Qing felt that danger was lurking all around, unsure when it might suddenly erupt.

In the back hall of the Guardian Martial Department Office,

Shen Qing instructed his subordinates Tian Xiaohu, Ji Youwu, Chen Guang, and others with great care.

"I don't care about others' mindsets, but I forbid any relaxation from you. In the coming period, you must not only patrol strictly but also practice diligently to prepare for the future."

Tian Xiaohu and others did not understand why Shen Qing was so serious.

Out of natural trust in him, they all agreed one by one.

Especially after hearing Tian Xiaohu's occasional talk about the various experiences of the Chief Officer, they were even more cautious and dared not neglect anything.

Just then, a Chang Sui came in from outside, respectfully reporting: "Lord Chief Officer, Lord Huang Furo from the General of the Military Department is here, saying there is something urgent to see you."

Huang Furo was here?

Shen Qing glanced at Tian Xiaohu and the others.

The latter understood.

"Lord, your subordinates will withdraw first."

After saying that, Tian Xiaohu and the others left the back hall one after another.

After all had left, Shen Qing tidied his clothing and personally walked to the door. Upon seeing Huang Furo's graceful figure, he bowed and invited her in: "Lord Huangfu, what brings you here today? Is there something important? Please, come inside."

At this moment, Huang Furo stood tall, her eyebrows exuding a natural aura of might. She turned her head to meet Shen Qing's gaze, a hint of unusual emotion flashing in her eyes.

"Did you really reject all the recommended people from the high-ranking families of Yongzhou?"

As she stepped forward, Huang Furo asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qing slightly collected his expression and, after a pause, said, "Yes, it's true."

Huang Furo stood tall, entered the room, turned to glance at Shen Qing, and sighed: "In these troubled times, doing so might put you in a predicament."

"What you said is true, Lord. This move of mine may indeed put me in a difficult situation, but inviting trouble is easy. If I open this door now, letting these people in is easy, but getting them out later is hard."

Shen Qing earnestly expressed his thoughts and continued, "In time, these people would listen only to their clans, running for the benefit of their families. How can I remain independent and avoid being despised?"

"In my view, some things become valuable because of the insistence on bottom lines and maintaining one's nature. Compromise without limits is no different from drinking poison to quench thirst."

Shen Qing's words resonated powerfully, and the air in the room seemed to condense because of them.

Just when he expected Huang Furo to lecture him at length, she instead slightly raised her lips in appreciation, acknowledging his viewpoint: "You are quite right, some things are precious because of persistence."

"Lord, you are…"

Huang Furo said, "I don't like those people either, but unfortunately, unlike you, I am helpless in the Jianghu…"

Just as she spoke, they both suddenly felt a violent tremor in the ground, rippling like waves beneath their feet.

Huang Furo and Shen Qing, caught off guard, shifted slightly, taking a few steps.

They looked up at each other and detected a hint of astonishment in each other's eyes.

"What's going on?"

"Let's go, quickly check it out."

Shen Qing and Huang Furo rushed out from the back hall, looking toward the source of the disturbance in the distance.

"That direction… it's the county government!" Shen Qing blurted out.

He quickly called to his officers, commanding: "Hurry, go investigate what's happening!"

The officers hadn't yet responded when a thunderous explosion rolled in.

Along with this thunderous sound came a vigorous old man's voice: "Bold demon, how dare you assault the county government and kill the Prefectural Governor? Prepare to die!"

An alluring voice retorted defiantly: "Come and try to take me down if you can, ha ha ha…"

"Kill!"

In the distance, above the county government, beneath the majestic sky, two figures suddenly appeared.

An old martial master, and a Female Demon.

With a great shout, the Innate Realm old martial master burned with a fiery battle intent, swung his fist, enveloping an overwhelming force that tore through the void, leaving rips in its wake.

The Female Demon was not to be outdone.

Boom!

The two figures crossed paths like meteors, erupting in a deafening, earth-shattering sound.

The dazzling radiance engulfed the two, collapsing the buildings beneath them, which couldn't withstand the force and rapidly disintegrated, flying outward, rolling, and shifting.

The strong gale swept with sand and dust, swirling in all directions.

Even Shen Qing couldn't help but close his eyes, using only his Divine Sense to observe everything in the distance.

"Old fool, take your time playing."

As the two forces clashed intensely, the woman suddenly withdrew her sharpness, using the immense reactive force to expand her form, transforming into an elusive Rainbow Light phantom, effortlessly weaving through the dense killing intent, leaving a series of dizzying afterimages as she retreated far away.

Seeing this, the man's expression changed drastically, burning with rage.

"Where do you think you're going!"

He roared skyward, his voice shaking the land, his aura instantly surging.

Following this roar, he charged like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, pursuing recklessly.

With every step the old martial master took, thunderous booming accompanied him.

Even the clouds above fragmented under the force of this powerful aura.

Witnessing this scene, Shen Qing felt a chill run through him.

This was no coincidence.

The enemy had begun their move; the chaos in Yongzhou had started!

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