Chapter 269
Sole Ruler of Qingxiao
Chapter 269 Sole Ruler of Qingxiao
The Supreme Sect!
Li Qingqiu's expression became subtle.
He remembered that Da Molu had mentioned Taijue Sect. Judging from Da Molu's tone, Taijue Sect's foundation was no less than that of Qingxiao Sect. Otherwise, Da Molu would not have doubted that the establishment of Qingxiao Sect was based on the inheritance of Taijue Sect.
When Zhang Ping saw that the sect leader reacted, he immediately felt something was wrong.
Would the sect leader be interested as well?
If the sect leader asked him to go with Bai Ning'er, he would have no choice but to bite the bullet and go.
Bai Ning'er gave a brief account of what he knew about the Taijue Sect. After he finished speaking, he looked at Li Qingqiu and said, "Sect Master, the Taijue Sect is not simple. Perhaps it can also uncover the mystery of the departure of the ancient cultivation sects."
Li Qingqiu nodded and said, "That's right, it's definitely worth exploring."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ning'er beamed with joy and winked at Zhang Ping triumphantly, while Zhang Ping wore a pitiful and helpless expression.
Li Qingqiu continued, "Go back and wait. I'll have Elder Shen Yue accompany you. As for Zhang Ping, don't force him."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ning'er was stunned, and Zhang Ping was also pleasantly surprised, quickly thanking Li Qingqiu.
Seeing Bai Ning'er in a daze, Li Qingqiu asked with a stern face, "What's wrong? Don't you think much of Elder Shen?"
Bai Ning'er snapped out of her daze and quickly said, "How could that be? With Elder Shen accompanying us, this matter will certainly be handled smoothly. Thank you, Sect Master!"
He felt a little regretful; adventuring with his teachers was nothing compared to the joy of adventuring with his friends.
"Go back and prepare."
Li Qingqiu waved his hand and said that Bai Ning'er immediately bowed and took her leave.
Only after he left did Zhang Pingfang finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"How has your cultivation been lately?" Li Qingqiu asked Zhang Ping with a smile.
Since defying fate, Zhang Ping has joined the ranks of geniuses, but he is low-key and his reputation is not well-known.
He is now at the seventh level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm. In terms of actual combat power, even Yang Dong, one of the top ten disciples of the Imperial Spirit Hall, would have a hard time defeating him. This is what Zhang Yuchun told Li Qingqiu.
Zhang Ping's rise to prominence made Zhang Yuchun admire Li Qingqiu immensely, because Zhang Ping was a disciple of the Imperial Spirit Hall, and Zhang Yuchun knew him very well.
Zhang Ping's talent was by no means that of a genius, nor was his temperament good. In Zhang Yuchun's eyes, Zhang Ping had too many shortcomings. However, Li Qingqiu valued him. Later, he was transformed by a chance encounter, which made Zhang Yuchun suspect that Li Qingqiu could really tell fortunes and that it was not just a matter of seeing through other people's talents.
Zhang Ping was flattered by Li Qingqiu's concern, but since the two had already confided in each other, he trusted Li Qingqiu completely and felt no pressure. He truthfully recounted his cultivation progress.
After Zhang Ping finished speaking, Li Qingqiu said earnestly, "You can't avoid trouble by simply keeping a low profile. Only by becoming as strong as possible can you have the confidence to deal with everything. Don't wait until disaster strikes and regret not working harder or fighting for it."
"Within the Qingxiao Sect, you can confidently and boldly pursue what you want. With me as your backer, you won't run into trouble because you're too outstanding."
These words deeply moved Zhang Ping, who felt that the sect leader understood him.
He smiled wryly and said, "I understand the reasoning, but sometimes I can't control my emotions and I always hesitate."
"Try pushing yourself a bit, take next year's magic competition as an example, and see what results you can achieve if you give it your all."
"I... okay, I'll give it a try."
When Zhang Ping met Li Qingqiu's gaze, he changed his mind and agreed.
Li Qingqiu smiled and said, "Don't underestimate the other disciples. Even if you try your best, you may not achieve the results you expect."
He patted Zhang Ping on the shoulder and then continued walking past him.
Zhang Ping turned around and bowed to his back.
Li Qingqiu's words ignited Zhang Ping's competitive spirit.
He was very confident in his current strength, but it seemed that the sect leader thought he wasn't strong enough.
He changed his mind and decided to go all out for the martial arts tournament next year to see what kind of results he could achieve by giving it his all!
……
Li Qingqiu walked and stopped frequently, finally arriving at Bai Yutian's courtyard before dark.
Almost all the disciples here are new disciples, and they are all excited to hear that the sect leader has arrived.
Upon receiving the news, Bai Yutian was immediately discharged from the hospital. He saw Li Qingqiu surrounded by a crowd and his face showed excitement.
Even though he had already spoken with Li Qingqiu, he still held Li Qingqiu in high esteem.
This feeling deepened as he cultivated immortality for longer.
Only those who truly cultivate immortality can understand Li Qingqiu's greatness; it's a feeling he couldn't experience on Fengxia Mountain.
When they were at Fengxia Mountain, Li Qingqiu was simply the best in the world in his eyes.
He had no idea how far he was from being the best in the world.
He still doesn't know how far away the title of "Number One in the World" is from him, but he knows it's really, really far away.
Li Qingqiu did not immediately approach Bai Yutian. He chatted casually with the disciples around him, and even though he was talking about trivial things, he could still excite the disciples and make them feel flattered.
Seeing that the high and mighty Li Qingqiu could talk to the disciples at the bottom like this, Bai Yutian felt that he was really amazing.
His master and his grandmaster could not be this gentle when facing their juniors.
It should be noted that Li Qingqiu's control over the Qingxiao Sect is far superior to that of any other sect leader.
Even with absolute power, Li Qingqiu's approachable nature shows that he is genuinely like that, not just pretending.
He wanted to be that kind of person too.
Bai Yutian looked at Li Qingqiu, thinking to himself.
After a while, Li Qingqiu finally emerged from the crowd. He seemed to have spotted Bai Yutian by chance, and then walked over with a smile.
Bai Yutian hurriedly bowed to Li Qingqiu. Facing Li Qingqiu, he was somewhat uneasy, unsure of how to speak with the sect leader.
After chatting with Bai Yutian for a while, Li Qingqiu felt relieved.
He could sense the ghostly energy within Bai Yutian's body. This ghostly energy possessed its own consciousness, but it did not change Bai Yutian's nature or beliefs, indicating that the ghost had no malicious intent.
Since it was his disciple's opportunity, he shouldn't interfere.
Li Sifeng also harbors a mysterious sword spirit within his body.
The next morning, Shen Yue and Yan Daozong found Bai Ning'er, and the three of them went down the mountain together.
Originally, Li Qingqiu only arranged for Shen Yue to join, but Shen Yue suggested bringing Yandao Sect along. Li Qingqiu thought that Wuzong didn't have any major issues, so he agreed.
The three's descent from the mountain did not cause a stir in the Qingxiao Sect, as far as the disciples' attention was drawn to far too many people and events.
Even before the Spring Festival, Qingxiao Gate was bustling with activity as if it were a holiday.
As the year draws to a close.
The day for offering sacrifices to Heaven and establishing the court has finally arrived.
Li Qingqiu did not show himself; he was practicing his martial arts in his cave.
Zhang Yuchun, however, rang the bell for Liu Jing on behalf of the Qingxiao Sect. As Liu Jing made a vow to Heaven, a new era began for the entire land.
The Xuan Dynasty is established!
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After the founding of the court, the New Year arrived, and the Qingxiao Gate continued its lively atmosphere.
This year's Spring Festival was even more exciting for the disciples of Qingxiao Sect, as they witnessed the founding of a new dynasty and were about to welcome the once-in-a-decade martial arts tournament.
Everyone in the sect was eagerly anticipating the martial arts tournament.
Zhang Yuchun attaches great importance to the magical duel tournament. He has already instructed the Tiangong Hall to build nine duel platforms at the foot of the mountain. Even before the tournament has started, some disciples have already begun to compete on these platforms.
noon.
Inside Lingxiao Courtyard, Li Qingqiu sat on a chair eating melon seeds, while Li Dongyue brewed tea for him and Yun Cai peeled fruit for him. He watched Li Sifeng and Yang Jueding boast to each other.
Zhao Zhen, Yuan Li, Ji Ya, Hu Yan, the three Xiao brothers, Li Shouzhen, and Li Shoumin were also present, along with other high-ranking members of various sects, making Lingxiao Academy somewhat crowded.
It is precisely because of the crowds that it feels so lively.
Some people were sitting, some were standing, and everyone had their own topics of conversation.
Xu Ning was talking to Zhu Yan about what Tiangongtang was going to do next, and Zhu Yan hoped to get Xu Ning's help.
Xu Ning's Heavenly Thunder Qi is a great help to the creative disciples of the Heavenly Craft Hall, so Zhu Yan always goes to see her, and the two become closer as a result.
"Recently, a new immortal cultivation sect has emerged in the martial arts world, called the Thousand Autumns Sect. Its sect leader claims to be the reincarnation of the Nine-Bend Immortal Lord in the heavens. He speaks in a very mysterious and powerful way, and his influence is considerable."
Master Qingxiao suddenly brought up something, drawing the attention of everyone at the long table.
Upon seeing this, he straightened his back and continued recounting the rumors about the Thousand Autumns Sect.
Li Qingqiu was also listening, but he didn't care and just listened to it for fun.
With the establishment of the Xuan Dynasty, Qingxiao Sect reigns supreme. From now on, all of the nine provinces under heaven belong to Qingxiao Sect. Any sect that dares to oppose them or seize cultivation resources can be dealt with by them with a legitimate reason.
If you don't consume resources and cultivate immortality alone, then there's nothing to worry about.
Li Qingqiu was very magnanimous.
Of course, he was also well aware that cultivating immortality was a matter of competing with others and fighting against the heavens. As long as a cultivation sect rose to prominence, enemies of the Qingxiao Sect would inevitably emerge.
They are both enemies and a test for Qingxiao Sect.
He was also looking for a better way to get along with them. If there wasn't one, then he would treat these smaller sects as dungeons for the Qingxiao Sect disciples to level up.
After listening for a while, Yun Cai lost interest in the Thousand Autumns Sect.
"Sect Master, after the martial arts tournament ends, I'd like to go down the mountain for a year of training. Is that alright?" Yun Cai asked Li Qingqiu in a low voice.
"Of course you can. Do you want to bring your sisters?"
"Yes, we discussed it together."
"Go forth and roam the world. Be vigilant and don't think that just because you're a cultivator, you can be fearless of anyone."
Li Qingqiu reminded him that he was not in a hurry to let Yun Cai break through to the Spiritual Consciousness Realm, and that appropriate training was also a good thing.
Yun Cai nodded, a smile spreading across her face. She knew Li Qingqiu would agree to let her go down the mountain for training.
Sitting on the other side of Li Qingqiu, Li Dongyue suddenly laughed and asked, "When you come back, will you bring your disciples from the secular world with you?"
Yun Cai quickly replied, "I will not take on disciples at the foot of the mountain; at most, I will help those in distress."
Li Qingqiu calmly said, "If you meet someone you feel a connection with, you can take them on as a disciple. There's no need to impose too many restrictions on yourself."
"Let's forget about it, taking on apprentices is too much trouble," Yun Cai said, shaking her head.
Li Qingqiu didn't say much. He turned his head and saw Zhang Yuchun carrying a bowl of hot dishes.
"One bite of the spirit fish's flesh will save you three days of arduous cultivation!"
Zhang Yuchun's laughter rang out, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
(End of this chapter)