Chapter 284
The World Through Li Qingqiu's Eyes
Chapter 284 The World Through Li Qingqiu's Eyes
Inside the cave.
Li Qingqiu opened his eyes, and Nangong E and Lin Chuan immediately came over to ask him how he was doing.
"This test was harder than I expected, and I didn't succeed."
Li Qingqiu spoke, a look of reminiscence on his face.
Sword Master's sword was too powerful; he was completely unable to defend against it. This was the first time he had truly felt the power of a magical artifact.
Sword Master suppressed him purely with the sword in his hand; he had no sophisticated magic or powerful sword intent, but the power of that sword was terrifying.
Although Li Qingqiu was defeated, he developed a strong interest in that sword.
He must obtain this inheritance.
"Is she really that difficult to deal with?" Nangong E raised an eyebrow and asked. In her memory, no one could defeat Li Qingqiu.
Li Qingqiu smiled and said, "That's natural. After all, the foundation of the Taijue Sect is beyond what our Qingxiao Sect can compare to."
He wasn't discouraged; having this jade was good enough, as he could test his progress at any time.
He then closed his eyes to rest, recalling the previous battle.
……
July ended and August arrived, and the top ten disciples of the martial arts tournament were finally determined.
Xue Jin, Gu Changping, Yun Cai, Xiao Wudi, Jian Du, Ji Ya, Li Yang, Lu Qing, Yang Xuan, and Jing Ziling are listed in no particular order.
Only five of the top ten disciples from the previous year remain, which means that the Qingxiao Sect is getting stronger with each generation.
The top ten disciples in this year's competition have a cultivation level of at least the seventh level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, which is far superior to that of the first competition.
The reputation of the top ten disciples has spread throughout the world, and everyone knows that in a few years, these people will become influential figures who will stir up a storm.
The elimination of many disciples caused regret within the Qingxiao Sect, but one thing is certain: the top ten disciples were all top-ranked.
In the sparse forest, Li Qingqiu was leading his disciples in cultivation. Li Yang, Li Shouzhen, Li Shoumin, and Yun Cai also came.
They gathered around Yuanli and chatted, intending to comfort him, but the conversation quickly veered off course.
"Where did that disciple named Jing Ziling come from? His wood-based magic is incredibly powerful, and he has immense strength. How come I didn't know the Cultivation Hall had such a disciple before?" Li Yang exclaimed.
Jing Ziling was the dark horse of this tournament, second only to Yun Cai. He only started to attract attention when he reached the top 64.
His vital energy was greater than that of others at the same level, and he was skilled in wood-based magic. With a clap of his hands, countless vines burst forth from the platform, creating a powerful and astonishing spectacle.
Li Qingqiu lay under a large tree in the distance, covering her eyes with two leaves, as if taking a nap.
Upon hearing Li Yang's words, Li Qingqiu's lips curled up.
Li Qingqiu was very satisfied with the performance of this year's martial arts tournament. Many disciples had demonstrated strength that exceeded his expectations, which made him feel a great sense of accomplishment.
The Qingxiao Sect he created has unlimited potential.
Therefore, he decided to shift his focus away from geniuses and begin cultivating talent in management, research and development, exploration, and other areas.
He was thinking about future plans.
With the Xuan Dynasty established, Qingxiao Sect is temporarily free of trouble, but he must plan for the future.
We need to make plans for Sun Moxing's matter as soon as possible and find out his background.
What he didn't notice was that Yuan Li was watching him.
Surrounded by a crowd, Yuan Li was not in a good mood. He was eliminated from the top ten. Even though he had pushed his Qi to its limit, he was only at the fourth level of the Qi Nourishing Realm, and the gap in cultivation level was insurmountable.
This defeat was a huge blow to Yuan Li, but he was just putting on a brave face.
He could clearly sense that more and more of his younger disciples were surpassing him.
He has already enjoyed many special treatments, but no matter how hard he tries, he can never become the most dazzling presence.
Looking at Yun Cai, Hu Yan, Xiao Wudi, and Ji Ya beside him, and then at Li Shouzhen and Li Shoumin, Yuan Li felt that if he hadn't met his master, he wouldn't even have the right to sit with these people.
only……
Whenever he doubted himself, he would feel that he could not give up as soon as he saw his master.
Because his master still believed in him.
He tried to adjust his mindset, but unfortunately, it was difficult to recover in a short time. He could only join in the discussions of those around him to distract himself.
As they chatted, the conversation returned to the topic, and they asked Ji Ya and Yun Cai if they were confident of winning first place.
Yun Cai was naturally full of confidence, and even looked at Ji Ya provocatively.
Ji Ya humbly stated that he was not confident of victory, which was indeed his opinion. He had a certain psychological aversion to Yun Cai and lacked self-confidence.
Yuan Li looked at Yun Cai with envy in his eyes.
I not only envy Yun Cai's talent, but also her arrogant confidence.
He watched the clouds grow up, and even when they were weak, the clouds were certain that they could surpass the opponents they could not defeat at the time.
Ten years ago, who would have thought that Yun Cai would be the most dazzling among their group of disciples?
There will surely be even more talented people than Yun Cai in the future, and Yuan Li must accept all of this.
...The second martial arts tournament of Qingxiao Sect has come to a successful conclusion. Yun Cai won first place with an absolutely dominant performance, Ji Ya won second place, and Xue Jin won third place.
Under the vigorous promotion of the Xuan Dynasty, the world of Kyushu began to advocate the path of immortality. The martial arts world was no longer just for martial arts practitioners; more and more cultivators began to venture into the martial arts world.
In the blink of an eye.
Three years passed quickly.
In early summer of that year, Li Qingqiu stood atop Qingxiao Mountain, overlooking the magnificent peaks.
Standing here, he could see many disciples flying on their swords, and he could also see spirit boats shuttling between the mountains.
After the martial arts tournament three years ago, Qingxiao Sect became famous throughout the world. People all wanted to send their children to Qingxiao Sect, and the threshold for Qingxiao Sect to recruit disciples was greatly raised. Even if you wanted to become a menial disciple, you needed certain qualifications.
In these three years, several new cultivation sects have emerged in the land of Kyushu. Their momentum is not strong, but the allure of the cultivation banner for mortals is immense, and they have quickly established themselves in the martial arts world.
Besides becoming increasingly powerful, Qingxiao Sect has also undergone a dramatic transformation, with magnificent buildings and palaces now standing tall on the mountain, making it even more grand and imposing.
Li Qingqiu stood on the edge of the cliff, her thoughts drifting.
He had thought that a patriarchal assessment would be triggered three years ago, but it didn't happen. It seems that the cycle is not once every ten years.
Xiao Wuqing walked quickly from behind, came up behind him, bowed respectfully, and said, "Sect Master, my eldest brother and third brother have led people to occupy Chengyang Mountain. They told me personally with the Qingxiao Token that the spirit mine there has not been mined yet."
The Qingxiao Token is a communication artifact created by the Tiangong Hall, enabling disciples to communicate with the Qingxiao Sect from anywhere in the Nine Provinces at any time. Wei Tianxiong played a significant role in this.
"Yes, add it to Qingxiao Sect's resource map."
Li Qingqiu looked down the mountain and casually replied, his tone calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
Xiao Wuqing hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What should we do with the He family of Jinyang?"
“Make them move out and give them full compensation. If they refuse, you know what to do,” Li Qingqiu replied.
"Yes!"
Xiao Wuqing immediately accepted the order and left.
This wasn't the first time something like this had happened, and Li Qingqiu was already used to it.
He orchestrated a grand scheme to create a cultivation world across the Nine Provinces, firstly for the better development of the Qingxiao Sect, and secondly to have people help him find resources hidden throughout the world. So far, the results have been excellent.
Li Qingqiu may speak of benevolence and justice to the people, but he is never merciful in the struggle for power, because this path is about vying for supremacy. Li Qingqiu only allows other sects to develop according to the rules of Qingxiao Sect, otherwise they should not cultivate immortality in the land of Kyushu.
He continued to look down over the Taikun Mountains; from here, he could see the entire land of China.
Rumbling--
A distant rumble of thunder echoed as Li Qingqiu looked up and saw rolling thunderclouds rising above the summit of Lixue Peak.
Someone is undergoing tribulation!
In the past three years, Qingxiao Sect has produced two more cultivators at the Spirit Consciousness Realm: Yun Cai and Xue Jin.
Xue Jin officially became the head of the Training Hall, while Li Sifeng had moved to the Cultivation Hall.
Although Li Qingqiu could not see the tribulation platform, he could sense the vast primordial energy of those undergoing tribulation.
This time, it was Ji Ya who was undergoing the tribulation.
Li Qingqiu's lips curled up, and her mood became pleasant.
The more Spirit Realm cultivators he has, the more confident he becomes.
He turned and walked down the mountain. With the current methods of the Qingxiao Sect for helping people undergo tribulation, Ji Ya would not have any problems during his tribulation, so he had no intention of going to help him.
Next, he plans to attempt to break through to the sixth level of the Spiritual Awareness Realm.
In three years, his cultivation level broke through from the fourth level of the Spiritual Awareness Realm to the fifth level, and he was not far from the sixth level.
As Qingxiao Sect acquires and develops more and more cultivation resources, Li Qingqiu is naturally the first to enjoy them. He never neglects his own cultivation progress because he is the one who will support Qingxiao Sect.
Walking down the mountain path through the woods, Li Qingqiu arrived at the woods in front of the cave, where he saw Yun Cai waiting there.
After achieving the Spiritual Consciousness Realm, Yun Cai's aura became even stronger, no less than Xu Ning's.
Unlike Xu Ning's coldness, Yun Cai exudes more of the domineering aura of a prodigy.
Upon seeing Li Qingqiu approaching, Yun Cai immediately went to greet him.
"Sect Master, it's time to assign me tasks. I'm strong enough now to contribute to the Qingxiao Sect," Yun Cai said earnestly, stopping Li Qingqiu.
Once she reaches the Spiritual Consciousness Realm, she will be a top-tier expert in the sect. What she desires is not power, but merit.
Her goal is the Ten True Lords.
The Ten True Lords not only need strength, but also achievements that earn the respect of the entire sect.
Although Yun Cai is famous, she has not made any great achievements. Many people believe that she is a genius who was created by the sect leader by spending resources, and she is far inferior to geniuses like Xue Jin who have risen step by step.
Li Qingqiu looked at her, thought for a moment, and said, "There really is a mission, and I've been hesitating about who to send."
"I'm going!" Yun Cai exclaimed excitedly.
Li Qingqiu smiled and said, "A demon has appeared in the northern border. This time it's not a ghost, but some kind of powerful monster. As you know, there are demon lands in the north. I need you to investigate the origin of that monster. If possible, it would be best to capture it. Of course, you must not go near the demon lands, lest you bring disaster upon the sect prematurely."
Beiting had already submitted to Qingxiaomen and was on good terms with Xuanchao. The two sides had ceased hostilities and started various trade activities. Under such circumstances, Beiting encountered an intractable problem and naturally sent people to Qingxiaomen for help.
(End of this chapter)