Chapter 283
Sword Master, True Inheritance
Chapter 283 Sword Master, True Inheritance
Wei Tianxiong wasn't actually interested in the Qingxiao Sect; he just wanted to survive and recover from his injuries.
But ever since he moved into Qingxiao Sect, his interest in the sect has gradually grown.
After spending only one day at Qingxiao Sect, his wariness of Li Qingqiu lessened considerably. At least what he saw and heard proved that Qingxiao Sect and Tianming Sea had no connection on the surface. Qingxiao Sect was truly a small sect that had been cultivating immortality for twenty years.
Wei Tianxiong scoffed at the sect's most exciting martial arts tournament recently.
It's truly impetuous for a small sect of cultivators with only a few Spiritual Consciousness Realm cultivators to engage in such superficial matters.
He was quite interested in the internal struggles within the Heavenly Craft Hall. Mingguang and Wuxingyue often argued fiercely over forging resources. He could tell that these disciples had no personal grudges; it was just a matter of temperament.
However, he couldn't stand Mingguang and Wuxingyue's skill in array formations and weapon crafting.
Finally, one day...
The disciples of Tiangong Hall started making a ruckus again, which made Wei Tianxiong, who was recuperating in the hall's courtyard, lose his temper and go out to yell at them.
The disciples of Tiangong Hall were even more furious. Although they were arguing, it was for the sake of the sect's development. How dare a newcomer interfere?
Wei Tianxiong moved into the Tiangong Hall. His appearance was controversial, and he was clearly not a simple person. However, the disciples of the Tiangong Hall were well protected by the sect, and since this was the Qingxiao Sect, they were not afraid of Wei Tianxiong causing trouble.
Therefore, Wei Tianxiong gave his opinion on the matter they were discussing. His expertise in restrictions was far beyond what the disciples of Tiangong Hall could match, and he left the disciples of Tiangong Hall stunned with just a few words.
Afterwards, the disciples of Tiangongtang followed Wei Tianxiong's instructions to forge magical artifacts and found that they actually succeeded.
The news quickly reached Zhu Yan's ears, which surprised her.
It turns out that the sect leader arranged for Wei Tianxiong to work at Tiangong Hall not because she was trustworthy, but because Wei Tianxiong could help Tiangong Hall.
She felt a mix of emotions, a sense of loss mixed with admiration.
Only by following a sect leader like this could she see boundless hope.
In the days that followed, she visited Wei Tianxiong from time to time, and she did a good job of maintaining appropriate boundaries, so as not to delay Wei Tianxiong's recovery.
Through Zhu Yan, Wei Tianxiong also learned about the history of Qingxiao Sect, which gave him a deeper understanding of Li Qingqiu.
Is it possible that Li Qingqiu really has no powerful backer?
If that's the case, Wei Tianxiong's attitude towards Qingxiao Sect will have to change.
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The top 64 contestants of the tournament will compete to narrow down to 32 within a month, with the top 10 to be decided at the end of July, and the final battle taking place in August.
Except for the last day of June, there was only one battle every day, and even just one battle was enough to keep viewers entertained.
As the tournament progressed to this stage, every battle was incredibly exciting, and there were no cases of being instantly defeated. Of course, some disciples held back, and if the difference in strength was too great, the stronger one would let the opponent fully demonstrate what they had learned.
In early July, the top 32 teams were selected and began competing for the top 10 spots.
Emperor Liu Jing, accompanied by his princes, princesses, and a host of imperial relatives, arrived at Qingxiao Mountain to watch the battle, which made the magical contest even more popular with the people of the world.
After bringing Wei Tianxiong back to Qingxiao Mountain, Li Qingqiu did not go to talk to him, but instead spent most of her time cultivating.
Even with the Life Control Talisman in hand, Li Qingqiu still hoped to rely on his own strength to control Wei Tianxiong.
Seeing Wei Tianxiong's loyalty gradually increase, Li Qingqiu knew that he had made the right decision in placing him in the Tiangong Hall.
Deliberate attempts to win someone over can sometimes backfire.
Li Qingqiu hoped that Wei Tianxiong would genuinely feel a sense of belonging to the Qingxiao Sect.
As for Liu Jing's arrival, Li Qingqiu did not personally meet him, but left the reception to Zhang Yuchun, and no one dared to object to it.
This day.
The weather was sunny and bright.
Li Qingqiu was practicing his sword in the woods outside his cave. The third of the Immortal Sword Techniques had become his killing move, and he needed to dedicate some of his time to studying it to maintain its strength.
He has even recently been thinking about fusing the Three Immortal Swords with his self-created Soul-Stealing Flying Sword.
The third of the Immortal Swords can't be dodged by the enemy, but the enemy can resist it. If the enemy doesn't even have a chance to fight back, then this sword is even more perfect.
At this moment, two figures walked out of Lingxiao Courtyard; they were Xiao Wuqing and Bai Ning'er.
Xiao Wuqing stopped and bowed to Li Qingqiu from a distance before turning and leaving.
Bai Ning'er watched Li Qingqiu's retreating figure, took a deep breath, and walked towards him.
"Disciple Bai Ning'er greets Sect Master!"
Bai Ning'er came up behind Li Qingqiu and bowed respectfully.
Li Qingqiu sheathed her sword, turned to look at him, and asked with a smile, "What is it?"
He has always liked Bai Ning'er. Although the boy is reckless, he can't resist the help of [Lucky Guy].
This time, they not only discovered the ruins of the Taijue Sect, but also helped the Qingxiao Sect gain powerful assistance from Wei Tianxiong.
Wei Tianxiong is not only strong personally, but he can also help Qingxiao Sect develop formations, weapon crafting, and even alchemy.
It's no exaggeration to say that Wei Tianxiong can help Qingxiao Sect take a giant leap forward.
This is definitely thanks to Bai Ning'er. Without her, Qingxiao Sect would have had a hard time encountering Wei Tianxiong before discovering Taijue Sect.
Facing Li Qingqiu, Bai Ning'er felt more at ease, and his worries dissipated considerably. He took out a piece of green jade from the storage bag at his waist.
This piece of jade is sword-shaped, ten centimeters long, and exquisitely crafted. "Sect Master, this is a treasure I discovered in the Taijue Sect. It contains something like a soul. Only by defeating it can one pass the test. I am not strong enough and feel unworthy of this treasure, so I wish to offer it to you," Bai Ning'er said earnestly.
Ninety percent of his gains from the Taijue Sect have been handed over to the sect. The sect has a rule that disciples can keep a portion of what they find during explorations. That's why the disciples are so eager to take on exploration missions.
Li Qingqiu looked at the piece of green jade but didn't sense anything special. He probed it with his spiritual sense and discovered that it was a hidden world inside. A special restriction, like a vortex, tried to drag his consciousness into it, which startled him so much that he immediately withdrew his spiritual sense.
"Have you already tried the trials inside?" Li Qingqiu asked, raising an eyebrow.
Bai Ning'er nodded and said, "I couldn't beat that person, and he even mocked me."
Li Qingqiu inquired about some details, but unfortunately, Bai Ning'er knew nothing about Qingyu, and the person inside the jade did not explain anything to him.
"Okay, I'll take a look. Thank you for your kindness." Li Qingqiu looked at Bai Ning'er and said with a smile.
He was very pleased that the kid thought of him in good ways.
If it were anyone else, they would definitely be kept on until they reached a certain level of strength before receiving the inheritance, even if they couldn't pass the test now.
Bai Ning'er scratched her head and said, "Sect Master, I was worried that you would blame me for keeping this treasure to myself."
"How could that be? Every disciple has their own opportunities. I can't just hand over all the opportunities I get. What kind of person would I be?" Li Qingqiu shook his head and laughed.
Bai Ning'er didn't know what the leaders and cult leaders of other cultivation sects were like, but he believed that no one was more magnanimous than Li Qingqiu.
Afterwards, Li Qingqiu put the jade into his storage bag and chatted with Bai Ning'er for a while longer.
After Bai Ning'er left, Li Qingqiu was still thinking about how to reward her.
Bai Ning'er doesn't seek power. His personality is very similar to Li Sifeng's. He likes to go down the mountain to gain experience. Li Qingqiu can only reward him with cultivation resources, such as pills, to make him stronger.
After much deliberation, Li Qingqiu decided to elevate Bai Ning'er's cultivation treatment to the highest level, placing her on par with Xu Ning and Zhao Zhen.
This arrangement is bound to draw criticism, but he is prepared to take the blame himself.
He continued practicing his swordsmanship, preparing to try out the jade given to him by Bai Ning'er that evening.
Sunset and moonrise.
Night falls.
Li Qingqiu sat on the stone bed, playing with the green jade.
Nangong E and Lin Chuan floated in front of Li Qingqiu, examining the jade together. Moreover, behind Li Qingqiu, a black dragon soul drifted slightly, which was the ghost dragon.
The Ghost Flood Dragon possesses the strength of the Spiritual Consciousness Realm and, like the Great Demon Luo, originates from Ghost King Ridge. Since its subjugation, it has transformed into black patterns that attach to the back of Li Qingqiu's right hand. Li Qingqiu has not yet used it in combat.
“There is indeed no trace of ghosts.” The voice of the ghost dragon rang out, its tone full of curiosity.
Li Qingqiu said, "I'll give it a try first. You guys keep an eye on things for me."
Jinlang, who was standing by the Spirit Pool, also turned around and stared at Li Qingqiu.
Li Qingqiu channeled his spiritual sense into the jade, and this time, he was unable to resist the mysterious restrictive power within it.
He felt a surge of energy, and when he opened his eyes again, he found himself on a cliff.
The sky is azure, the earth is vast and boundless, and below the cliffs lies a range of mountains, the terrain is not steep and the trees are not numerous.
This was a place he had never been before.
Li Qingqiu was secretly alarmed. He felt that not only his consciousness had entered, but he could also feel the presence of his body and the surging of vital energy within him.
It was as if he had truly entered, rather than just being aware of it.
"A destined person."
An old and ethereal voice came from afar. Li Qingqiu turned around and saw an old man sitting on the cliff of the neighboring mountain. He was wearing a black Taoist robe and a cloth hat and was looking at him coldly.
Li Qingqiu looked at the old man but couldn't judge the depth of his cultivation.
"May I ask how you should be addressed, senior?" Li Qingqiu asked.
Although Bai Ning'er said that this person was impossible to communicate with, he still wanted to give it a try.
“You are stronger than that kid before. You can call me Sword Master. Defeat me and you will receive the true teachings of the Taijue Sect.”
The old man in the Taoist robe replied, and as he spoke, he slowly stood up.
Sword Master?
Li Qingqiu narrowed his eyes. He discovered that his storage bag also seemed to be real. He took out a Qingxiao sword and prepared for battle.
Sword Master stared at him from afar, his gaze falling on the sword in his hand, and said, "Your sword is not worthy of you."
Li Qingqiu replied, "Then let me see your sword."
Sword Master raised his right hand, palm facing the sky. In an instant, a strong wind descended from the sky, causing the trees on the ground to shake and the cliff beneath Li Qingqiu's feet to tremble.
A sword light descended from the sky and landed in the sword master's hand.
Li Qingqiu looked at the sword and found that its shape was very similar to that of Qingyu, only it was sharper.
After receiving the sword, Jian Kui's aura changed drastically, exuding an aura of domineering arrogance, and his eyes became sharp.
Their eyes met, and Jian Kui suddenly stomped his foot and leaped into the air, instantly appearing in front of Li Qingqiu. The sword light shone on Li Qingqiu's face, and his pupils seemed to reflect a cold light.
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