A Druid Also Can Cultivate-Chapter 301 - 299: The Return of the King

On Qi Ping’s return to the Sect after finishing his exploration, he encountered no obstacles and smoothly returned to the Cyan Origin Sect.

However, after Qi Ping came back this time, everything had changed.

In the past, Qi Ping was like a pawn that could be discarded at any time within the Sect; only friends like Han Li and Zhang Daniu, who recognized Qi Ping, truly held him in regard and were angered by the injustices he suffered.

But more people had a schadenfreude attitude, wondering when this oblivious person, Qi Ping, would meet his downfall.

Some among the Three Major Sects even contemplated ways to kill Qi Ping to gain merits in their factions.

If not for the Sect’s rules, Qi Ping expected someone might have directly attacked him within the Sect.

Yet, even restricted by the Sect’s rules, Qi Ping was targeted during his first mission, with insiders colluding with external foes to betray his whereabouts and information, leading to an ambush by six Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators. If not for Qi Ping’s strength, he would have died under that identity.

Qi Ping finally overcame this powerful enemy, breaking through the first orchestrated assassination plot against him. Yet, within less than a year, he faced another lethal setup, sending him to Starfall City to confront the faction led by Yan Wu as a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

For Qi Ping, this was practically a death sentence because it was beyond his capacity to handle, even dragging his friends Zhang Daniu and Han Li into danger!

Fortunately, through the combined efforts and full support of the three, they managed to delay the crisis for nearly ten years, ultimately waiting until the moment when Qi Ping’s mastery of arrays and strength both reached Great Success!

Afterward came the legendary tales that shock the entire Qingtian Realm: one person razing a city, establishing a Foundation Establishment Array that defeated a Mid-stage Golden Core, and single-handedly facing twelve Golden Core Cultivators, which are still hotly discussed!

As of today, Qi Ping is finally no longer an existence to be slaughtered and humiliated at will. Even Gu Yunxiao, the esteemed Wind and Thunder Daoist and foremost below Nascent Soul in the Qingtian Realm, must weigh the consequences of provoking him!

What is meant by "raising one’s eyebrows and creating a stunning impact"!?

This is Qi Ping!

Just as Qi Ping’s silhouette stepped into the Cyan Origin Sect, nearly the entire Sect was frenziedly spreading the news at that moment!

[Lin Ya is back! He’s back!]

Countless disciples and stewards emerged from their caves and workplaces, craning their necks to catch a glimpse of Qi Ping’s figure. A legendary figure like this piqued the curiosity of almost everyone!

Although they had watched Qi Ping’s battle scenes countless times, nobody wanted to miss the chance to see the real person.

Even some Golden Core Cultivators secretly observed Qi Ping from the shadows.

"Is this Senior Brother Lin Ya? He doesn’t look fierce at all, his demeanor is very good! Not at all like the rumors of being a fearsome figure?"

"I feel that Senior Brother Lin Ya has such an imposing presence!"

"Foundation slaying Golden Core, and still Mid-stage Golden Core! I don’t even dare dream of such a scenario!"

"I heard Senior Brother Lin Ya has become a Core Disciple as well. Now he’s really set to soar; there were still many people who thought Senior Brother Lin Ya wouldn’t get past that hurdle before, but I said from early on that Senior Brother Lin Ya has the potential for Golden Core, and they wouldn’t believe it!"

"I think Senior Brother Lin Ya even has the potential for Nascent Soul! I can’t even imagine how powerful he will be when he breaks through to the Golden Core Stage!"

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Once Qi Ping’s figure appeared in the sight of many disciples and stewards, murmurs of conversation filled the surroundings, mostly filled with praise and amazement.

After all, who would dare provoke the God of Slaughter, Qi Ping, to his face!

Among the crowd was Lu Ming, hiding and trembling in the shadows. Ever since being brutally captured and beaten by Qi Ping in a matter of breaths in Starfall City, Qi Ping has become a nightmare for him. Back then, he still harbored a strong desire to reclaim his honor, but since Qi Ping’s battle that shocked the world, Qi Ping has become an endless nightmare for him, and he knows he can never surpass him in this lifetime.

Besides them, some friends who had been delivering information to Qi Ping also came up to greet him, and Qi Ping did not put on airs but conversed with them as before.

If not for these people continuously relaying various secret or latest news to Qi Ping, his planning would have been much more challenging, so he naturally wouldn’t forget the friendship that helped him through tough times.

In the end, many talented, beautiful, and intelligent female disciples from the Cyan Origin Sect came forward to associate with Qi Ping, but he unhesitatingly refused because agreeing would bring endless troubles in the future.

It wasn’t that these women were not desirable; in any regard, they were the crème de la crème of the Qingtian Realm, with top-notch beauty and talent. It’s just that Qi Ping’s interests do not lie in that direction right now; it’s not the time for such things, it would just be adding weaknesses and troubles to himself.

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After greeting friends, Qi Ping didn’t proceed to the Cultivation Technique Pavilion immediately; instead, he visited Wang He.

This time, Qi Ping was able to achieve his wishes within the Cyan Origin Sect, mainly thanks to Wang He, so both emotionally and logically, Qi Ping should take the initiative to visit once.

During this visit, Qi Ping first presented two Nether Moon Fruits as gifts, expressing his gratitude. Nether Moon Fruits are rare spirit fruits that can enhance the Divine Soul, making them perfectly suitable as gifts.

Afterward, Qi Ping had a hearty discussion on the situation of the Cyan Origin Sect and the Qingtian Realm with Wang He. In this exchange, Qi Ping gained a clearer understanding of the current situation.

Simultaneously, Qi Ping also realized more clearly that the situation was not as favorable as he had imagined.

The strength of the Conservative Faction remains much weaker than the Radical Faction; the Neutral Faction’s stance is unclear. The more dangerous aspect is that the Radical Faction’s sense of belonging to the Sect is low; they even have contacts and collude with the external Immortal Alliance and other enemies, with their unscrupulous style, it’s inevitable they will plan a shocking assassination against us in the future!

Right now, Qi Ping and his supporters are barely maintaining balance with the Sect Protection Treasure and the Sect Protection Array, but it’s like walking on a tightrope, a slight misstep could lead to eternal damnation!

Wang He’s current radical approach is also to quickly seize resources for him and Qi Ping to grow, to prepare for future crises.

At the end of the conversation, Qi Ping also expressed that after he comprehends how to break through to the Golden Core and the relevant cultivation knowledge, he would return to consult Wang He on knowledge regarding breaking through to the Golden Core and Dao Heart cultivation.

Wang He had no objections and promised that by then, he would also invite the other two Late-stage Golden Core and Mid-stage Golden Core Elders to guide Qi Ping.

After receiving Wang He’s assurance, Qi Ping did not delay any longer and immediately immersed himself in the Cultivation Technique Pavilion... and this immersion lasted for ten years!