Chapter 271
The Way of Battle
Chapter 271 The Way of Battle
In early February, the martial arts tournament officially began, and the passion that Qingxiao Sect had been holding back for ten years was finally unleashed.
Even sitting in Lingxiao Courtyard, Li Qingqiu could faintly hear the commotion below the mountain, which put him in a good mood.
It took him twenty years to grow from a small, remote sect with only seven members to a dominant force in the cultivation world.
The Qingxiao Sect is now developing at an unprecedented pace, and it will surely be a completely different scene a hundred years from now.
The larger the sect, the more internal affairs it has to deal with, so he must be careful not to make a single wrong step.
Just as Li Qingqiu was pondering, a disciple strode in.
It was the bright light of Tiangongtang.
Mingguang and Wuxingyue can meet Li Qingqiu directly, a privilege that surpasses even that of the hall master.
"Sect Master, I have made some progress on the communication artifact you requested." Mingguang approached Li Qingqiu and said respectfully, though his tone betrayed his excitement.
Li Qingqiu's thoughts returned to reality, and she turned to look at him.
Mingguang presented a dark gold token with both hands, which Li Qingqiu accepted and examined carefully.
"This token allows for long-distance communication, but the exact distance still needs to be tested," Mingguang explained.
Li Qingqiu could see that the token contained intricate and complex restrictions, and its material was related to spirit copper.
He praised, "Not bad, at least it's a good start. You can arrange for your disciples to test the distance later. This matter cannot be taken lightly; it must be tested thoroughly, otherwise it may put your disciples in danger in the future."
Mingguang nodded; he also knew the importance of this magical artifact.
"Also, you can think about whether there is a main magic artifact that can connect to these tokens, or even find the tokens through the main magic artifact." Li Qingqiu put forward his idea that he had long ago, but he didn't say it before because he was afraid of putting too much burden on Mingguang and interfering with his research.
Mingguang nodded and said, "I will try."
He wasn't the only one researching this magical artifact; he had hundreds of disciples who would create new restrictions from time to time, helping each other and coming up with many new ideas every day. It was because of these like-minded disciples that he felt nothing was difficult.
Not only him, but Wu Xingyue also formed his own team, which was no less large than his. In Tiangongtang, the two teams were fiercely competing, which gave Zhu Yan a lot of headaches.
As the number of disciples in the sect increases, many resources cannot be supplied to Tiangong Hall indefinitely. Zhu Yan has to consider this carefully, but Ming Guang and Wu Xingyue will not consider so much. They will definitely fight for their own team.
Li Qingqiu then inquired about the formation, as the Heaven-Mending Formation remained an important direction for the sect's development, and he had to urge its progress.
The Heaven-Mending Array can draw upon the spiritual energy beneath the earth. His goal is to use the Taikun Mountain Range as the array to enhance the spiritual energy of the Taikun Mountain Range. At that time, the Taikun Mountain Range will become the sacred cultivation ground of the Qingxiao Sect.
Mingguang also knew the importance of the Heaven-Mending Array, and he answered Li Qingqiu's questions one by one.
for a long time.
Mingguang took his leave.
Li Qingqiu did not get up and continued to sit in the courtyard, lost in thought.
……
The competition generated a lot of buzz as soon as it started. On the first day, there was a battle between disciples at the sixth level of the Qi Nourishing Realm, which was so exciting that the pilgrims thought they were watching immortals fighting.
The onlookers from the martial arts world were terrified; the gap between the martial arts world and the Qingxiao Sect was simply too great, making them feel intimidated.
As the martial arts tournament began, more and more spectators and worshippers chose to join the Qingxiao Sect after watching the battles. Unfortunately, becoming a disciple of the Qingxiao Sect directly was not an easy task.
Days passed.
With geniuses constantly rising to fame, people are more eager for new talents to emerge than for established geniuses. The Qingxiao Sect's constant stream of new geniuses greatly satisfies the onlookers' desires.
It was evening.
Qiu Dahu returned to his guest courtyard, his expression complex.
The Qingxiao Sect's martial arts tournament had only been going on for ten days and would continue until June to determine the top sixty-four. What he had seen and heard during this period had greatly shocked him.
He realized that if he were to take power, there would be no one he could defeat.
How big is the gap between the cultivation methods of Qingxia Sect and the inheritance of Qingxiao Sect?
Qiu Dahu suddenly realized that Li Qingqiu's ability to build Qingxiao Sect into such a large organization might not be solely due to his early advantage.
He sat at the wooden table in the courtyard, gazing at the setting sun, his expression utterly bewildered.
He wasn't the only one; people from other minor cultivation sects shared similar sentiments.
The disparity was so vast that they felt their ambitions were utterly ridiculous.
Compared to their disappointment and confusion, the disciples of Qingxiao Sect were extremely excited. Even though they did not participate in the martial arts tournament, they were proud of the sect's strength.
This is the significance of Li Qingqiu holding the magical duel tournament.
First, he instructed his disciples to strive for resources.
Secondly, it lets the outside world know the power of Qingxiao Sect, thus reducing unnecessary trouble.
Third, cultivate the disciples' cohesion and self-confidence, so that they can be proud to be disciples of the Qingxiao Sect.
The martial arts tournament of Qingxiao Sect captivated the hearts of people all over the world. The disciples who rose to fame during the tournament were also spreading their reputations throughout the martial arts world and the world at large. Their names were constantly appearing in the mansions of various noble families and powerful figures.
……
The weather was sunny and bright.
Hu Yan and Ji Ya were cultivating on the cliff. Hu Yan was practicing magic, but his gaze was drawn to Ji Ya.
Ji Ya stood on the edge of the cliff, practicing a set of palm techniques. This set of palm techniques was the Nine Heavens Divine Palm created by Yang Jueding. In the current Qingxiao Sect, the Nine Heavens Divine Palm was no longer anything special, and not many disciples were willing to practice it. However, Ji Ya had always liked this set of palm techniques very much.
This palm technique is fierce and domineering, perfectly suited to his boundless vital energy.
In Hu Yan's eyes, Ji Ya's vital energy was overflowing; with each swing of his arms, it seemed as if he were stirring up wind and clouds, a truly magnificent sight. With Zhao Zhen announcing that he would not participate in the martial arts competition, Ji Ya had now become a strong contender for first place.
Zhao Zhen was at the Spiritual Consciousness Realm. If he were to participate in the Battle Tournament again, everyone would feel it was unfair. However, after experiencing those things, Zhao Zhen matured and was no longer attached to the matter.
Without Zhao Zhen, Ji Ya, at the eighth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, is the person with the most abundant Yuan Qi below the Spiritual Consciousness Realm, and he has already shown an unstoppable momentum on the dueling platform.
Having followed Ji Ya in cultivation for so long, Hu Yan also discovered Ji Ya's special physique.
"Compared to my fifth senior brother, what kind of genius am I? I just cultivate faster," Hu Yan thought helplessly.
He discovered that his fellow disciples all possessed extraordinary abilities, and compared to them, he had no special skills in actual combat.
Perhaps he should also reflect on his own fighting methods and find his own path.
Hu Yan pondered silently.
Just then, a figure walked up from behind him. He turned his head and saw that it was Yun Cai. He quickly bowed and greeted her.
He held the clouds in high esteem.
Although Yun Cai did not formally become Li Qingqiu's disciple, she was personally taught by Li Qingqiu, and in Hu Yan's heart, she was equivalent to his senior sister.
This senior sister is no ordinary person; her combat talent is unparalleled in the entire sect. Ji Ya is already strong enough, but he has never been able to defeat Yun Cai.
"Be serious about cultivation, and don't keep focusing on others."
As Yun Cai passed by Hu Yan, she gave him a reminder.
Hu Yan recalled Ji Ya's evaluation of Yun Cai, saying that Yun Cai, like her master, could see through others, a quality that was especially evident in battle.
“Senior Sister Yun Cai, I want to ask you something,” Hu Yan couldn’t help but ask.
Yun Cai stopped and turned to look at him, saying with displeasure, "Didn't I tell you not to call me Senior Sister!"
Hu Yan was used to her stubbornness, so he asked directly, "What kind of fighting path do you think I should take?"
Yun Cai looked at him and said, "Were you stimulated by Ji Ya's energy?"
Hu Yan nodded; he did indeed envy Ji Ya's physique.
“Actually, you possess an extraordinary power within you. If this power is properly nurtured, you will have the potential to surpass your fellow disciples,” Yun Cai said earnestly.
She could see the righteous energy within Hu Yan's body growing increasingly intense. In her view, this righteous energy had enormous potential and was more promising than Ji Ya's vast vital energy.
Upon hearing this, Hu Yan fell into deep thought. He could also sense the presence of the Righteous Qi, but he was unable to help it become stronger.
Currently, he has only figured out one way to enhance his righteous spirit, which is to improve his cultivation level.
If he focuses on cultivation and reaches a certain level, will he be able to use righteous energy to fight?
Hu Yan suddenly understood and felt that he had found his own path.
He was about to thank the clouds when they had already left.
"Hey, Ji Ya, let's spar a bit."
Yun Cai came up behind Ji Ya and spoke.
Ji Ya withdrew his palm, turned to look at her, and asked in surprise, "Sparring about vital energy? How do we spar?"
His energy far surpasses that of Yun Cai, yet in battle, he always feels powerless and extremely frustrated. Now, he fears sparring with Yun Cai the most, but also longs to defeat him the most.
"Let's clash with our vital energy, without dodging, and see whose vital energy is stronger and more abundant," Yun Cai replied.
Ji Ya's expression turned strange, and he asked, "Are you serious?"
Yun Cai turned around and walked away from the edge of the cliff, then gestured for Ji Ya to come over.
Ji Ya immediately became excited. This was a rare opportunity to defeat Yun Cai, and he couldn't miss it.
The two separated, facing each other.
Hu Yan walked over and stared at them curiously.
He also felt that Yun Cai's vitality was definitely inferior to Ji Ya's.
The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously raised their palms, unleashing surging energy towards each other. The two powerful currents of energy, visible to the naked eye, collided, creating gusts of wind.
Hu Yan's sideburns were blown by the wind, and his robes fluttered. He was secretly alarmed, as this clash of energy made him directly feel the gap between himself and the two of them.
Ji Ya could clearly feel that Yun Cai's energy was much stronger than before, no wonder he dared to spar with him like this.
Therefore, Ji Ya began to increase his vital energy.
The same goes for clouds.
The two released more and more energy, causing the grass around them to ripple like green waves.
Gradually, Ji Ya's expression changed.
what happened?
How did her vitality become so much stronger?
And it has a kind of endless flow.
A sense of unease crept into Ji Ya's heart. He dared not be careless and continued to increase the output of his vital energy.
However, no matter how much energy he exerted, the clouds could catch it.
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