The Ever - Life Herb had been dancing on Qing Qing's body. However, a sharp - eyed disciple noticed that the light on it was fading, and even its leaves were wilting, as if it was slowly losing its life.
Meanwhile, Qing Qing's body, which had been gradually cooling down, was regaining its warmth.
Therefore, the disciples exclaimed in surprise.
"Shen Qing! Hurry! Help me go and have a look!"
Jiang Zhiyun, who had looked lifeless just now, propped herself up with effort. Supported by Shen Qing, she got to her feet.
But before Shen Qing could steady her, Jiang Zhiyun dashed out like a bolt of lightning. She didn't look like someone who had exhausted her spiritual power at all.
Jiang Zhiyun ran to the disciples, pushed aside those who were watching, and rushed in. She knelt beside Qing Qing.
Hearing the noise, Li Xian also came to Qing Qing's side immediately.
Everyone was surprised to find that the Ever - Life Herb seemed to be transferring its vitality to Qing Qing.
"The Ever - Life Herb is the contract magic tool of the young sect master. Could it be sacrificing its own life to save the young sect master?"
"But the young sect master's heart meridian has been completely destroyed. The Ever - Life Herb can restore the vitality of withered plants, but can it help someone grow a heart meridian?"
"However, it's a fact that the young sect master's body temperature is rising. Let's just hope a miracle will happen!"
The disciples were discussing this matter. They were all looking at the Ever - Life Herb intently, hoping it would bring them a miracle.
Jiang Zhiyun covered her mouth and watched as the large hole in Qing Qing's chest quickly grew flesh.
Hope rekindled in her eyes, and she even breathed more lightly, afraid of disturbing the Ever - Life Herb.
The other disciples also stopped what they were doing and gathered around to watch the Ever - Life Herb try to save their young sect master.
Shen Qing came to Li Xian's side and supported him. Shen Qing could feel that although Li Xian seemed calm on the surface, his body was actually trembling slightly, and his breathing was as light as Jiang Zhiyun's.
Feeling Shen Qing's approach, Li Xian seemed to find a backbone. He grabbed Shen Qing's hand tightly.
"Shen Qing, is there any hope..." Li Xian asked cautiously.
Shen Qing knew that apart from Jiang Zhiyun, Li Xian was the one who most hoped for a miracle.
Shen Qing held Li Xian's hand back with the same strength. "There will be!"
"Look! The young sect master is breathing!!"
The disciple closest to Qing Qing noticed the rise and fall of her chest. He put his hand in front of Qing Qing's nose and felt her weak breath.
Many disciples covered their mouths, looking at this miracle in disbelief.
Jiang Zhiyun covered her mouth tightly, crying with joy but trying not to make a sound.
The Ever - Life Herb had been slowly nourishing Qing Qing's body. But as the large hole in her chest returned to normal, Qing Qing absorbed the energy of the Ever - Life Herb even faster.
The leaves of the Ever - Life Herb began to wither and turn yellow.
At this time, the clouds in the sky gradually thickened. Countless spiritual powers swarmed in and gathered around Qing Qing. The dense spiritual power even formed spiritual power vortices.
Shen Qing looked up in surprise, watching the dark clouds in the sky that had already started to rumble. She thought to herself, this seems a bit like the Heavenly Tribulation is about to descend?
Could it be that Qing Qing has to go through the Heavenly Tribulation to be resurrected?
The disciples had the same thought as Shen Qing. They all looked up at the clouds in surprise.
The thick dark clouds were hanging low, gloomy. Thick blue - purple lightning shuttled through them, making people feel suffocated.
"What's going on? Could it be that the young sect master has to go through the Heavenly Tribulation in this situation?"
"The Ever - Life Herb is an ancient divine weapon passed down by the old ancestor. Since it is sacrificing itself to repair the young sect master's body, it is going against the will of heaven. It's not strange that it has attracted the Heavenly Tribulation..."
"In that case, let's protect the young sect master here!"
"No!" Shen Qing spoke up to stop the disciples.
She could feel that this Heavenly Tribulation was different from the ordinary ones. The clouds were thicker than when she and Li Xian had advanced to the Nascent Soul stage together.
When the Heavenly Thunder descended, it was likely that all the cultivators and spiritual beasts within a radius of a hundred miles would be affected.
These disciples, whose highest cultivation was only the Golden Core stage, would only be injured by the Heavenly Tribulation if they stayed here. Instead, it would be better for them to protect the nearby spiritual beasts.
"Look at the clouds and the lightning in the sky. Can your Golden Core cultivation withstand the thunder when it comes down?"
"By then, not to mention protecting the young sect master, you won't even be able to protect yourselves!"
Shen Qing's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on their hearts. Their initial enthusiasm cooled down.
They were a bit disappointed, but still wanted to do their part.
"Then what can we do? We're not at ease with the young sect master going through the tribulation in this state..."
Shen Qing thought for a while and said, "Leave this to me and Li Xian. You should first take the two elders and Qing Dai down the mountain."
"Then go and inform the remaining disciples of the Azure Wood Sect to hide in the sect's mountain - protecting formation and not come out. Also, protect the nearby spiritual beasts well!"
The disciples nodded repeatedly and accepted Shen Qing's arrangement.
But another disciple raised a question. "However, the spiritual beasts in the vicinity are scattered. With such urgent time, we're afraid we won't be able to bring more spiritual beasts into the Azure Wood Sect..."
Shen Qing took out the Silver Moon Whistle from her storage bag, put it to her mouth, and blew a long note using the method taught by Elder Kun Shan.
A spiritual power fluctuation that was invisible to the naked eye but could be sensed by divine consciousness spread out.
The spiritual power fluctuation quickly spread among the spiritual beasts near the Azure Wood Sect. Sensing the fluctuation, the spiritual beasts quickly hid in their dens. Those without a hiding place rushed towards the Azure Wood Sect on their own.
A moment later, Shen Qing put down the whistle and said, "It's okay now. The spiritual beasts without a hiding place nearby will go to the Azure Wood Sect for shelter on their own. You just need to settle them down."
The disciples looked at each other in surprise, and there was a hint of admiration in their eyes when they looked at Shen Qing.
What had happened in the Beast - Taming Sect had gradually spread to the Azure Wood Sect. Some well - informed disciples naturally knew that the whistle in Shen Qing's hand was the second - ranked divine weapon of the Beast - Taming Sect.
They just didn't expect that they would be able to witness the power of the divine weapon so soon.
Time was of the essence. They quickly and carefully placed Elders Lianshan and Lianqiao on the makeshift stretchers and then quickly carried them down the mountain.
But when it came to Sect Master Qing Dai, they were not so polite. In such a short time, the disciples had almost believed that Shen Qing and Li Xian were innocent.
The disciples sent the strongest senior martial brother to carry Sect Master Qing Dai away.
After the disciples of the Azure Wood Sect left, Shen Qing and Li Xian sat cross - legged in peace. They took out their protective magic tools and set up a barrier around them.
The thunder in the sky seemed impatient. The powerful thunder rumbled continuously, eager to descend, but also seemed to be waiting for something.
Shen Qing and Li Xian sat on either side of Qing Qing respectively, holding their breaths and concentrating.
When Qing Qing officially resumed breathing, the Ever - Life Herb had started to become illusory. After the last bit of its energy was sucked dry, it disappeared into the world.