From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 100 Shocking Changes in the Imperial City
As winter approached, the Sword Sect compound was finally completed. Although it was called a compound, it actually consisted of only one palace surrounded by a long wall. The training ground inside the compound was nearly a hundred feet long and wide, making it the largest training ground in Qingxiao Mountain.

Shen Yue stood on the steps in front of the Sword Sect's main hall, gazing at the vast training ground, stroking his beard and smiling.

Since practicing the Hunyuan Scripture, he seemed to have opened the door to a whole new world, and he began to believe that Li Qingqiu could really let him live for another fifty years.

The Hunyuan Scripture was a cultivation method he had never seen before. It absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and nourished the Yuan Qi within the body. The Yuan Qi generated could not only be used for combat, but also improve the flesh, bones and muscles. People of his advanced age had a deeper understanding of the wonders of Yuan Qi.

At this point, he completely let go of his obsession with the Emperor Xuan Sword and began to pursue the Hunyuan Scripture.

Unfortunately, Li Qingqiu only taught him one level of the mental technique, so he had to think of other ways.

He thought Li Qingqiu was giving him a warning, hoping that he would work for the Qingxiao Sect.

Today is the first day of the Sword Sect's opening. As an elder of the Sword Sect, he arrived early, ready to take the affairs of the Sword Sect seriously.

Although the Sword Sect Academy was rather simple, the training ground was quite impressive, which pleased him.

His gaze swept toward the gate of the Sword Sect Academy, where he saw someone walking towards him.

Because the Sword Sect Academy is located on the edge of a cliff, it only has one gate. Going out and walking uphill, you will soon reach the Profound Heart Hall, which is the main council hall of the Qingxiao Sect and the most solemn place.

Shen Yue frowned upon seeing the newcomer; he disliked him.

The visitor was none other than Li Sifeng!

Li Sifeng, carrying the scabbard of the Emperor Xuan Sword in both hands, entered the courtyard with an arrogant air and walked straight toward Shen Yue.

Seeing his appearance, Shen Yue was furious.

That day, he received the Emperor Xuan Sword from Li Sifeng, but the boy stayed by his side. Whenever he saw him wielding the sword, he would nag him to be gentle, which greatly dampened his spirits.

As Li Sifeng approached, Shen Yue couldn't help but ask, "Does someone like you also want to join the Sword Sect?"

Li Sifeng was displeased and snorted, "What do you mean by calling me someone like that? Show some respect. I am the master of the number one divine sword of all time. From now on, call me the Emperor Xuan Sword Master."

"In your hands, the Emperor Xuan Sword will eventually become a demonic sword," Shen Yue mocked.

"You old codger, are you jealous of me?"

"Since you obtained the sword, have you practiced it? Have you reflected on your own sword intent and that of the Emperor Xuan Sword? I suppose not. You spend your days carrying the Emperor Xuan Sword around, showing off what you've acquired. Do you think that with the Emperor Xuan Sword, you have the ability to dominate the martial world? Junior, you are still far behind. You are far inferior to Jiang Zhaoxia, and you cannot compare with Xu Ning and the sect leader."

Li Sifeng's face immediately darkened upon hearing Shen Yue's words. Although he also disliked Shen Yue, he couldn't refute them.

Shen Yue looked down at him and continued to ask, "Li Sifeng, your senior brothers are so powerful, but what exactly do you want to do? Possessing such a divine sword, don't you have any grand ambitions?"

Li Sifeng remained silent.

Just then, disciples poured into the Sword Sect Academy, including Jiang Zhaoxia's apprentice Han Lang. These disciples were of varying ages, the oldest being over twenty and the youngest under ten. They were very curious about the Sword Sect Academy, looking around and discussing among themselves in twos and threes.

At a glance, Shen Yue noticed that although the disciples looked ordinary, they were full of vigor.

The thought of living with these boys and girls in the future filled him with anticipation, and he couldn't help but recall the days when he practiced martial arts with his senior brother.

Li Sifeng turned around and saw the Sword Sect disciples approaching. He hesitated for a moment, then put down the Emperor Xuan Sword in his arms and held it at his waist.

Among the crowd, Ji Ya's five companions were excitedly discussing the Sword Sect. One of them, a petite girl, looked around as if searching for something.

This girl was Yang Lin, who had asked Ji Ya to introduce her to the herb garden.

Although she didn't get to see the sect leader, she still held onto hope. After all, the Sword Sect was personally managed by the sect leader, so there would definitely be a chance to meet him in the future.

The dozens of Sword Sect disciples were all handpicked by Li Qingqiu, and their loyalty was all above 90. When Li Qingqiu sent people to find them and ask if they were willing to join the Sword Sect, they all excitedly agreed.

the other side.

Li Qingqiu sat in Lingxiao Courtyard, holding a brush, still selecting disciples for the Sword Sect. He would write down the names of the disciples he chose and then have Yuan Qi summon them.

Yuan Qi may seem like a gofer, but thanks to his relationship with Li Qingqiu, he has gathered a number of followers around him who can do things for him.

This is also a test for Yuan Qi. Tomorrow, he will personally go to the Sword Sect Academy to check if the personnel are correct. If not, he will give Yuan Qi a good scolding and teach him how to choose a candidate.

Li Qingqiu still values ​​Yuan Qi highly, not only because of his younger brother Yuan Li's indestructible body, but also because of the bond they have built over the years.

This kid has good judgment and isn't afraid of hardship. Even if he's not good at cultivation, he can still handle some internal affairs.

At this moment, Yuan Qi led one person in.

Li Qingqiu glanced over and saw that the person he was leading was none other than Ma Yu, the chivalrous knight who had delivered the message for Feng Dai.

Travel-worn Ma Yu quickened his pace and charged towards Li Qingqiu. Yuan Qi's expression changed drastically. He leaped over Ma Yu's head, landing in front of him to block his path, and asked in a deep voice, "What do you want to do?"

Yuan Qi felt regretful. He remembered Ma Yu. Li Qingqiu would see Ma Yu every time he came, so this time he brought Ma Yu up directly. But he didn't expect Ma Yu to rush towards Li Qingqiu, looking like he was about to commit a crime.

He knew that Ma Yu couldn't possibly hurt Li Qingqiu, but he was angry at Ma Yu's actions, felt deceived, and at the same time felt ashamed, feeling that he had failed in his duty.

Ma Yu stopped and looked at Li Qingqiu, saying, "Sect Leader Li, the capital city is in turmoil, and the situation is unpredictable. If you and my lord are truly friends, please advise him to leave immediately!"

Li Qingqiu put down his pen, turned to look at Ma Yu, and asked, "What's the cause of this upheaval?"

Yuan Qi glanced back at Li Qingqiu, then walked to the side.

Ma Yu did not step forward, but quickly said, "The Crown Prince intends to rebel. Officials and noble families in the capital are all taking sides. The Heavenly Guard has sided with the Crown Prince and may force the emperor to abdicate at any time. No matter who wins or loses, there will be bloodshed. My lord... he actually supports the Crown Prince. It's outrageous!"

Li Qingqiu thought of Yan Lan, that sickly crown prince who dared to challenge his own father, the emperor.

“There’s no reason for the Crown Prince to rebel. And you want me to persuade Feng Dai to leave, do you think the Crown Prince will lose?” Li Qingqiu retorted.

Ma Yu gritted his teeth and said, "I have a friend in the martial arts world who committed a crime in the capital. He encountered a personal guard called the Imperial Guard. The Imperial Guard is full of experts, one of whom is the number one martial artist in Beiliang Prefecture. There are quite a few members of the Imperial Guard. At the time, they seemed to be investigating someone. However, the people of the capital have no idea that the Imperial Guard exists. What does that mean?"

"This shows that the emperor has long distrusted the Heavenly Guard and has already cultivated a new force. The current emperor rose to power through infighting, and the crown prince is sickly and too young. How could he possibly win?"

Li Qingqiu continued, "You didn't tell Feng Dai?"

“He told me, but he said this was the only chance. Even if the Crown Prince loses, he will still take the gamble. He even plans to help the Crown Prince. He’s insane. What can a lowly official like him do?”

Ma Yu said angrily, his face full of disappointment.

Li Qingqiu shook his head and said, "You came all the way from the capital. Even if you traveled at top speed, it would have taken you at least half a month. It would be too late to persuade Feng Dai now. He must have asked you to deliver a message. Let me see it."

Ma Yu calmed down and quickly took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Li Qingqiu.

Li Qingqiu opened the envelope, unfolded the letter, and read it carefully. Soon, he frowned.

After reading the letter, he stuffed it back into the envelope, turned to look at Ma Yu, and said in an irrefutable tone, "Stay here tonight, and set off early tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Ma Yu instinctively wanted to refuse, but when he met Li Qingqiu's gaze, he was startled and couldn't help but nod.

Li Qingqiu looked at Yuan Qi and said, "Take Ma Yu away and settle him in. Then inform all the hall masters to come see me tonight, including Xu Ning."

"it is good!"

Yuan Qi responded and immediately left with Ma Yu.

Li Qingqiu put the letter aside and continued selecting disciples for the Sword Sect.

……

As night fell, all the hall masters gathered in Lingxiao Courtyard and sat around a long table.

Li Qingqiu first looked at Zhu Yan and asked, "Hall Master Zhu, have you received any news recently?"

Zhu Yan asked, puzzled, "What kind of information does the sect leader wish to inquire about?"

"From the imperial city."

"No, not really. Apart from the last time I investigated that large army, I rarely talk to my family about matters concerning the capital," Zhu Yan said, shaking her head.

Li Qingqiu nodded slightly, then glanced at everyone and said, "The emperor is forcing the crown prince to rebel, and I have received news that the emperor has already taken the inner elixir of a martial arts legend, making his martial arts unfathomable. I would like to ask you all, do you want to save the crown prince?"

Everyone's expression changed drastically, including Jiang Zhaoxia's.

Li Sifeng opened his eyes wide and asked, "Even the emperor wants to compete for the title of number one in the world?"

Zhu Yan frowned and said, "Sect Leader, where did you get this information? This is no child's play. The Crown Prince's rebellion concerns the entire world. Regardless of the outcome, the world will undergo a dramatic change."

Zhang Yuchun quickly said, "Senior Brother, we can't act recklessly. Although the Crown Prince is Zhao Zhen's father, Qingxiao Sect cannot take such a big risk for this personal relationship. The establishment of Qingxiao Sect has nothing to do with the Crown Prince. We only have kindness towards Zhao Zhen and have not wronged him in any way. If the Crown Prince is defeated, we will simply protect Zhao Zhen."

Yang Jueding suddenly stood up and said, "Save him, we must save him. If the Crown Prince dies, the Emperor will definitely stay on for another few decades. He will become an old and evil dragon. He will be unscrupulous and will disregard the people in order to achieve immortality. At that time, if the Emperor wants to deal with the martial arts world, where will we hide?"

Jiang Zhaoxia then said, "Senior Brother, if you want to save the Crown Prince, I will go. You must guard Qingxiao Gate."

Upon hearing Yang Jueding's words, Zhang Yuchun retorted, "Hall Master Yang, you are exaggerating. Moreover, Qingxiao Sect has no obligation to disregard its own safety for the sake of the people. The struggle for imperial power, whoever wins or loses, is in accordance with the will of Heaven, and is absolutely not something that martial arts sects can participate in. We are no longer the small sect we once were. We have more than a thousand disciples. We cannot bring annihilation upon them and their families because of our impulsiveness!"

　Chapter 1 at midnight!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)