My gorgeous wife Chapter 2378 - 2346: Probably an Earthquake

Qu Qiu’s luck is quite bad.

At least from his perspective, his luck is exceptionally poor.

Even though he originally went to compete for the Holy Soul, in the end, he didn’t gain a single hair from it. Rather, he was seriously injured during the battle for the Holy Soul.

However, from this journey to the Origin of Holy Souls, he finally understood that compared to those truly powerful individuals, he was not even in the same league.

For example, during the scramble for the Holy Soul earlier, another demon beast at the Domain Realm Peak like him, even though they were at the same realm, simply smacked him away without resistance.

"It seems I’m more suited to return to teaching and nurturing." Qu Qiu shook his head and muttered helplessly.

His carriage, pulled by a Pegasus, looked very imposing. However, amidst the chaos just now, it had unfortunately been eaten by a ferocious demon who suddenly became hungry.

This left him awkwardly making his way back on foot.

Nonetheless, even though Qu Qiu gained nothing this time, he felt the trip was still worthwhile.

Because he finally understood that the so-called Holy Soul was merely some benefits dispersed every ten thousand years by a powerful figure to low-level cultivators like them.

And based on the unforgettable scene he witnessed earlier, such benefits that occur once every ten thousand years likely won’t happen again.

After all, the powerful demon saint named Qingqiu said that the Holy Soul originated from that bead, which had now been consumed by that equally powerful white-haired youth.

As for the white-haired youth, Qu Qiu held no resentment, especially since the youth had helped him with a small favor earlier. Nevertheless, since he couldn’t obtain the Holy Soul himself, losing it was no big deal.

Qu Qiu, who could become the dean of one of the two major academies of the Naval Empire, maintained a very good attitude.

As Qu Qiu pondered whether he should focus on nurturing students upon his return, he suddenly heard a voice calling from behind.

"Dean Qu."

Upon hearing this voice, Qu Qiu was startled.

Not only because, a breath earlier, there was nothing within the range of his divine sense, but also because he found the voice strangely familiar!

When Qu Qiu turned his head to look, he saw the unimaginably powerful white-haired youth seated upon a gigantic blood-colored blade, leaning against a half-human-sized book.

"Uh... Predecessor?" Qu Qiu called out with some trepidation.

Previously, he thought Li Chen was merely a privileged rich kid running around recklessly with a strong guardian, but to his surprise, he was the embodiment of a far more terrifying existence.

Even the red-robed youth who he had thought was a Soul Realm expert turned out to be a Palm Realm powerhouse!

The Palm Realm was a realm he couldn’t even dare to dream of!

"You can call me Hong Chen," Li Chen waved his hand and smiled.

"Hong Chen Predecessor," Qu Qiu said respectfully.

"You..." Li Chen opened his mouth and then shook his head helplessly, "Never mind."

Based on age, he indeed deserved to be called predecessor by Qu Qiu.

Currently, Li Chen could indeed be considered an ancient relic.

Eighty million years, a truly long era.

"I wonder if the predecessor has any important matters with me?" Although Qu Qiu appeared somewhat disheveled, he spoke with considerable grace, "If there’s anything the junior can assist with, I’m willing to serve diligently."

However, from his perspective, a powerhouse of Li Chen’s level would certainly not trouble him.

For such a powerhouse, what could they possibly not accomplish?

"I just happened to run into you on the road, but now that you mention it, I might actually have a favor to ask," Li Chen said.

Qu Qiu’s expression stiffened.

Did I just casually offer help, and you took it seriously?

But since the words were already spoken, Qu Qiu certainly couldn’t take them back and had to brace himself to reply, "Predecessor, please speak!"

Li Chen nodded, "Actually, I just arrived at this Purple Fir Continent and I’m not familiar with the place. I’m currently trying to find a quiet place for closed-door cultivation but it’s difficult to find, so I wanted to ask if you know of any place with Concealment Formations above the Seventh Level to shield from the outside world?"

A quiet place for closed-door cultivation with Concealment Formations above the Seventh Level?

Initially fearing Li Chen might pose a difficult problem, Qu Qiu froze for a moment, then revealed a happy expression, "Predecessor, if it’s anything else, I might not be sure, but when it comes to places with Concealment Formations above the Seventh Level, our Zhuoyan Academy really does have such a location."

"Oh?"

"The founder of our Zhuoyan Academy was an Eighth Rank Soul Realm expert and also an Eighth Grade Formation Path Grandmaster. When the first dean of Zhuoyan Academy ascended and left Purple Fir Continent, he left behind an Eighth Level Composite Grand Formation protecting Zhuoyan Academy."

Qu Qiu smiled, "As it happens, this Eighth Level Composite Grand Formation includes an Eighth Level Concealment Formation. If the predecessor doesn’t mind..."

"Good!"

Before Qu Qiu could finish speaking, Li Chen agreed readily, "Then, I’ll head to your Zhuoyan Academy. I hope you’re not deceiving me."

Qu Qiu revealed an expression of delight, "The junior certainly wouldn’t dare deceive."

Having such a powerhouse arrive at Zhuoyan Academy, even without making a move, exerts tremendous influence. After all, a powerhouse of the Palm Realm level has the potential to shake the entire landscape of the Purple Fir Continent.

Li Chen was equally thrilled internally.

Actually, he only asked casually, but didn’t expect Qu Qiu really had such a place available. This way, as long as he hides in that Eighth Level Great Formation to cultivate for a while, he can rapidly restore his cultivation to around the Domain Realm, and once his divine soul recovers to its peak, he’ll have a certain level of assurance.

The supernatural attack he used against Leiyang earlier was precisely the Great Divine Power of the Yu Clan.

Though Li Chen can only deliver a single strike, this one strike is entirely capable of crushing a typical Heaven and Earth Realm; even a Dao Saint would find it difficult to block.

Thankfully, the opponent was Leiyang, a Dao Saint of considerable prowess. Else, if it had been Qingqiu Demon Saint or a weaker Early Stage Dao Saint, that one blow might have heavily injured them directly.

After all, this is a Great Divine Power that requires a powerful divine soul of at least Middle Stage Dao Saint to be immobilized for six months to activate!

"Rest assured, I won’t take advantage of you for free." Li Chen invited the little old man, Qu Qiu, to sit on Red Moon’s blade, "If you can help me this time, I promise to help you break through to the Soul Realm, how about that?"

"Is the predecessor serious?" The elderly Qu Qiu suddenly jumped up, realizing his reaction, he awkwardly sat again.

"Predecessor, I didn’t mean it that way..."

"Alright, I understand." Li Chen waved his hand, indicating it’s fine.

Red Moon flashed past, with Qu Qiu guiding the way, disappearing quickly amidst their conversation.

"Predecessor, I’m still confused about the operation of the law..."

"Oh, that’s simple. You just need to reverse the flow of Law Power and fuse it with your own power a little."

"Predecessor, also..."

"By the way, predecessor, earlier I felt the ground trembling as if the entire Purple Fir Continent was about to be destroyed. Do you know what happened?"

"Um... maybe it was an earthquake." Li Chen said with a dry cough.