Chapter 272
Immortal Cultivation Spy
Chapter 272 Immortal Cultivation Spy
Seeing that Yun Cai and Ji Ya were evenly matched, Hu Yan's eyes widened, and his face showed shock.
Ji Ya's greatest strength lies in his vital energy!
In the contest of vital energy, Ji Ya was unable to suppress Yun Cai?
He had long known that Yun Cai was exceptionally talented and perceptive, but he never expected that Yun Cai could match Ji Ya's strengths.
Compared to Ji Ya's increasingly solemn expression, Yun Cai remained calm, as if she had expected this all along.
With Hu Yan around, Ji Ya has no intention of losing.
He continued to increase the flow of vital energy, creating increasingly larger waves, and gradually, the cliff beneath their feet began to tremble.
"Alright, that's enough. I lose."
Yun Cai suddenly spoke up, and then she withdrew her palm first.
Ji Ya's expression changed drastically, and he abruptly pulled back the energy he had unleashed to avoid harming Yun Cai.
Yun Cai turned around nonchalantly and walked down the mountain.
Ji Ya breathed a sigh of relief. If Yun Cai had been injured, he wouldn't have been able to explain it to his master.
only……
Is her vitality really inferior to mine?
Looking at Yun Cai's retreating figure, Ji Ya felt that she hadn't used her full strength yet, and was just saving face for him.
"How could her vitality increase so quickly..."
Ji Ya was completely baffled. In his mind, Yun Cai's talent had already surpassed Zhao Zhen's, making her the strongest among their fellow disciples.
After Yun Cai left, Hu Yan walked over and exclaimed, "Senior Sister Yun Cai is truly amazing!"
Many people say he is the greatest genius, and his ability to remain humble is truly admirable.
Only he knew that being with Yun Cai, Ji Ya, and their group made it really hard for him to feel confident; he even felt a little insecure.
"Yes, it seems unlikely that we'll win first place in this martial arts tournament."
Ji Ya gazed in the direction the clouds had gone and said with a serious expression.
He wasn't afraid to discuss the matter; he was striving for first place, but he always knew that first place wasn't something he could simply win at will.
Moreover, besides him and Yun Cai, there are other variables involved.
After hearing this, Hu Yan could only sigh and say, "There are just too many geniuses in the sect. When the next martial arts competition begins, Shou Zheng and Shou Min will rise to prominence, and perhaps other geniuses will emerge as well."
Ji Ya looked at Hu Yan with pity in his eyes.
It turns out that it wasn't just him who was under pressure; Hu Yan was too. In fact, Hu Yan was under even more pressure because he knew all too well the talents of Li Shouzhen and Li Shoumin.
These two lads are spitting images of Zhao Zhen, and two of them at that.
……
After sparring with Ji Ya, Yun Cai found Li Qingqiu and told him about her gains and breakthroughs.
"Sure enough, if I continue to study the Hunyuan Scripture, it will give me even greater surprises. This Hunyuan Scripture seems ordinary, but it is actually unfathomable."
Yun Cai sighed sincerely, which surprised Li Qingqiu.
Did she really do it?
Because Li Qingqiu directly inherited the Taiqing Hunyuan Scripture, he doesn't usually delve into this technique; he simply practices it step by step.
Hearing Yun Cai say this, he suddenly realized that he might have missed something.
If one were to delve into the Taiqing Hunyuan Scripture, one's vital energy could be multiplied. Combined with his [Hundred Refinements Demon Body], just how strong would his vital energy become?
Li Qingqiu's heart began to beat faster.
His gaze towards Yun Cai changed; this girl was truly a talent.
"Not bad. Since you've succeeded, keep it up. You're the only one in the sect who's studying the Hunyuan Scripture. If you can truly make a difference, I'll be very pleased," Li Qingqiu praised. This time, he meant it sincerely.
Upon hearing this, Yun Cai's cheeks flushed with excitement. She looked at Li Qingqiu and asked, "If I win first place in this martial arts competition, will you reward me?"
What reward do you want?
Li Qingqiu asked, feeling rather helpless.
Yun Cai is wonderful in every way, except that she has a wicked heart!
In fact, Yun Cai was outstanding in appearance and figure. After cultivating immortality, she seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. In the hearts of many disciples, she was the most beautiful female disciple in the sect.
Unfortunately, Li Qingqiu never had any romantic feelings for her.
Perhaps because of preconceived notions, he was temporarily unable to develop other feelings for her.
Putting all that aside, Yun Cai would be his most useful disciple. Not only is she highly talented and decisive, but her loyalty to him is also as high as 99%, so he can be trusted to use her.
Yun Cai noticed Li Qingqiu's gaze and immediately felt displeased.
Is she that kind of person?
Okay, she is, but she only does that to Li Qingqiu.
"We'll talk about it later, you just need to agree first," Yun Cai said in a muffled voice.
"Apart from offering yourself in marriage, everything else is negotiable," Li Qingqiu said with a smile, making Yun Cai want to punch him.
Of course, she couldn't bear to hit Li Qingqiu; she wanted to hit Ji Ya and Xiao Wudi.
The two chatted for a while longer, and when Li Qingqiu said he also wanted to study the Hunyuan Scripture, Yun Cai was overjoyed.
This shows that her discovery was truly valuable.
"I'm going back to practice my skills, and I'll try to surpass Ji Ya's energy level before the tournament ends."
After saying this, Yun Cai departed with a radiant air. Upon hearing this, Li Qingqiu suddenly felt as if the clouds were covering Ji Ya.
Zhao Zhen and Yuan Li can maintain their unique status through their comprehension, Xu Ning has the Heavenly Thunder Qi, and Hu Yan has the Righteous Qi.
"Perhaps the [Hundred Refinements Demon Body] has even more potential; I should remind him."
Li Qingqiu thought to himself silently.
The hundredfold power of the [Hundred Refinements Demon Body] is based on physical strength; the stronger the base strength, the stronger the amplification effect.
Moreover, Ji Ya can use the resilience of the Hundred Refined Demon Body to rapidly strengthen his physique.
As Ji Ya's master, Li Qingqiu could also help him think things through.
After all, he also possesses the [Hundred Refined Demon Body]!
……
February came to a close, and the martial arts tournament of Qingxiao Sect surprised everyone, including the sect's higher-ups.
As they rise higher and higher, their understanding of the sect's disciples is mostly based on books. However, the disciples are living, breathing people. Their strategies for combining spells, their wisdom and adaptability in battle—all these factors make every duel unpredictable.
They even discovered that there were hidden gems in their own department.
On this day, Pei Miao returned to her courtyard and found Li Sifeng.
"Husband, Xue Jin is amazing. I feel like he has a chance to win first place this time."
Pei Miao sighed, "Li Sifeng is the head of the Training Hall, while Xue Jin is the deputy head. The competition between the two is becoming increasingly obvious."
Li Sifeng also participated in the martial arts tournament this time. He wasn't after anything in particular; he just wanted to test his strength.
He was practicing his sword at that moment. After hearing his wife's words, he did not stop. He replied, "As long as we don't fight to the death, I am no match for Xue Jin. He is indeed powerful. His talent and comprehension are not outstanding, but he can always stay ahead and maintain his competitiveness."
His tone was full of admiration. He did not dislike Xue Jin because of the pressure Xue Jin brought. On the contrary, the more powerful Xue Jin was, the more he liked Xue Jin. This proved that the Training Hall was on the right track.
The eldest disciple approached him more than once, urging him to think beyond the hall master's perspective. He argued that Qingxiao Sect was founded by the seven disciples, and their viewpoint should be the entire Qingxiao Sect, not just one hall.
Li Sifeng also knew that his senior brother felt he couldn't control Xue Jin, and that was indeed the case.
"Husband, what do you plan to do next? If you're not willing to relinquish the position of hall master, why not seize some power?" Pei Miao asked curiously.
She didn't care about Li Sifeng's status or power; she was just curious about what he was thinking. Whatever choice he made, she would support him, as long as he was happy.
With her senior brother Li Qingqiu around, she wasn't worried that Li Sifeng's life would plummet after losing his position as hall master.
"I'm going to the training hall to help my sister," Li Sifeng finally revealed his thoughts.
"Great! Sijin often asks me to persuade you, but I didn't expect you to figure it out on your own."
Pei Miao said happily that she had a good impression of Li Sijin, and that she felt that the Cultivation Hall had a better future than the Training Hall.
Everyone knows that the Cultivation Hall and the Heavenly Craft Hall are the two halls most valued by the sect leader, and they receive the highest treatment.
“Even if I go to the Cultivation Hall, I will still often go down the mountain to find precious herbs and spiritual plants for the Cultivation Hall. You know I can’t stay idle. If it weren’t for my senior brother forcing me, I would have gone down the mountain long ago.” Li Sifeng said with a smile. He had no complaints about this matter. He also knew that he needed to calm his mind.
Pei Miao glared at him and said, "Didn't we agree that you would accompany Shouzheng and Shoumin as they grow up?"
"Don't mention those two boys. They have no respect for their father, and when they grow up, I'm afraid I'll be defeated by them. I can't accept that."
Li Sifeng snorted. He could accept that he was not as good as Xue Jin, but he could not accept that he was not as good as his son. Just thinking about Li Shoumin's face after defeating him made his scalp tingle.
"How could that be? They care about you, but you always try to put on airs. Can't you learn from your senior brother? Look at how he treats his disciples; he never puts on airs."
"I'm trying to change, but their words are so infuriating. They don't talk to other people like that!"
"You two, father and son, are really like sworn enemies."
When the two started talking about their son, their mood began to change. Although Li Sifeng was complaining, he was still proud of Li Shouzhen and Li Shoumin.
After all, these two are Li Sifeng's children!
……
Starting in March, established disciples such as Xue Jin, Yuan Li, Li Yang, and Han Lang once again stirred up a storm, demonstrating to their fellow disciples that they were still around.
The three Xiao brothers are also very powerful, especially Xiao Wudi. He lives up to his name, with domineering fighting style and a grand and sweeping style that has attracted many fans.
Lu Qing, who was being groomed by Li Qingqiu, also showed his talent, making him a strong contender for first place.
Yang Xuan, who should have been the ancestor of the human world, also began to emerge, but he was not outstanding enough among the many geniuses.
End of March.
Li Qingqiu was teaching Li Shouzhen and Li Shoumin cultivation in the woods in front of his cave when a prompt suddenly appeared before his eyes:
[Given that this is the first time your lineage has encountered an infiltration by spies from another cultivation sect, signifying that your lineage has officially entered a higher level of competition, would you like to view this spy's personal panel?]
Li Qingqiu was stunned.
Spy?
The spies who could trigger this alert must not be from a small sect like Qingxia Sect, but rather from a true immortal cultivation sect.
Li Qingqiu frowned, her good mood ruined.
Was Qingxiao Sect still discovered?
(End of this chapter)