From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 101 The Dragon Soul First Appears
Li Qingqiu did not stop Zhang Yuchun and Yang Jueding from arguing; in fact, he hoped they would say more and explain all the pros and cons.

Zhang Yuchun's words resonated with Li Dongyue and Li Sijin; they felt they wanted to protect the people of Qingxiao Mountain more than the entire world.

Li Sifeng unusually supported Yang Jueding, believing that if he helped the Crown Prince ascend the throne, it would be a meritorious act of supporting the dragon, and Qingxiao Sect would become the number one sect in the world.

Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning remained silent, awaiting the outcome.

for a long time.

Zhang Yuchun and Yang Jueding were arguing until they were both out of breath. Zhang Yuchun sat down, turned to Li Qingqiu, and said, "Senior Brother, say something! Are you more inclined to save him or not?"

Yang Jueding sat down next to him, looking at Li Qingqiu with a nervous expression.

Li Qingqiu pondered for a moment and said, "Master Zhang is worried that if we fail to save the Crown Prince, it will bring disaster to Qingxiao Sect. What if we hide our identities and go to save the Crown Prince? If the Crown Prince wins, we will retreat. If the Crown Prince is in danger, we will take action while masked, without exposing Qingxiao Sect."

Zhang Yuchun opened his mouth, and he understood his senior brother's thoughts.

Yang Jueding agreed, saying that although he cared about the world, he wouldn't necessarily drag the whole sect into danger.

"Who should go? That's the capital city, full of experts. You must understand one thing: the experts in the capital city are definitely stronger than those in the martial arts world. Everyone is driven by fame and fortune, and the imperial power can bring together the strongest people in the world," Zhu Yan said earnestly.

She was very pleased that Li Qingqiu was willing to help save the Crown Prince, and felt that she had followed the right person.

"I go!"

"I go!"

Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning spoke in unison. After they finished speaking, they looked at each other, their eyes locked in a fierce confrontation, neither willing to give in.

Upon hearing the two speak, all the hall masters breathed a sigh of relief, including Zhu Yan.

Either of them will have no problem protecting themselves.

Li Qingqiu smiled and said, "Go together, act according to the situation. Protecting the Crown Prince is the most important thing. Remember, do not reveal your identities."

Xu Ning frowned, and Jiang Zhaoxia hesitated to speak.

Li Qingqiu continued, "You two are the sharpest swords of Qingxiao Sect. I can only feel at ease if you go together. Moreover, this is the first time you have joined forces. Even if there are demons and monsters hiding in the imperial city, I believe you can return safely."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhaoxia and the other person could only nod.

Li Sifeng sat in the corner, looking down at the Emperor Xuan Sword in his arms. He suddenly felt a little uneasy.

He felt that if he gave the Emperor Xuan Sword to Jiang Zhaoxia or Xu Ning, it would definitely greatly increase their strength, making them capable of anything.

But now that the Emperor Xuan Sword is in his hands, his senior brother is not at ease letting him carry out the mission alone.

"Want to become stronger? Then take up me, truly take up me."

A hoarse, weathered voice echoed in Li Sifeng's mind, leaving him in a daze.

He didn't wake up until someone tapped him on the shoulder.

"What are you thinking about? You seem so distracted." Li Sijin frowned and stared at Li Sifeng, asking with concern.

Li Sifeng came to his senses and noticed that Li Qingqiu was also looking at him, while the others had already left.

He quickly replied, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about swordsmanship."

After saying that, he got up and fled from Lingxiao Courtyard as if he were running away.

As the seven halls became increasingly busy, the hall masters mostly stayed overnight in their respective halls because there was simply too much to do.

"Senior Brother, is my brother really alright?" Li Sijin asked Li Qingqiu.

Li Qingqiu smiled and said, "Something has happened, but it's a good thing."

He stood up and walked toward his house.

Upon hearing this, Li Sijin breathed a sigh of relief. Although her senior brother was unwilling to say more, she trusted his judgment.

As the moon set and the sun rose, Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning quietly followed Ma Yu down the mountain early the next morning.

He was very excited to learn that Li Qingqiu had sent these two people to help him rescue the Crown Prince. Even though he was in the capital, he had heard of the names of Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning of the Qingxiao Sect.

These two are undoubtedly prominent figures in the martial arts world today, and their reputation as geniuses is widely known.

The three men moved very discreetly and were not discovered by other Qingxiao Sect disciples.

Li Qingqiu practiced his martial arts on the mountaintop, while Zhao Zhen and Yuan Li sat cross-legged behind him.

He was calculating the fighting strength inside the gate.

Shen Yue's loyalty is constantly increasing, and it has now reached 80. He has the combat power to be compared with the sixth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, and can even be compared with the seventh level.

His defeat to Li Qingqiu was not simply due to being at the seventh level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, since Li Qingqiu possessed the Hundred Refinements Demonic Body and had a hundred times the Yuan Qi.

Secondly, there's Li Sifeng. This kid recently broke through to the fourth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, and with the Emperor Xuan Sword, his strength is hard to estimate.

Wu Man'er and Xue Jin are both at the fourth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm. They have high combat talent and can become the backbone of the fighting force. However, Xue Jin is currently on a mission down the mountain.

Zhao Zhen and Ji Ya's cultivation levels also increased rapidly, but they were too young and were only suitable to stay within the sect.

However, Li Qingqiu thought back to the days when he and Jiang Zhaoxia were still teenagers and started fighting the enemy, and he felt that he could not look down on the younger generation.

"We still don't have enough manpower, we have to keep going."

Li Qingqiu thought silently that in his mind, Qingxiao Sect would be the pinnacle of martial arts sects if it could take on the entire martial arts world of the Nine Provinces.

To establish a sect of immortal cultivation, one doesn't necessarily need to be extraordinary or detached from worldly affairs; one can even surpass the martial arts world, but one is not detached from worldly matters. After finishing his morning practice, Li Qingqiu went to the Sword Sect to examine its disciples.

The first batch of disciples of the Sword Sect numbered over a hundred. When Li Qingqiu stepped into the Sword Sect Academy, he saw Shen Yue teaching them swordsmanship. The hundred disciples stood in orderly rows, wielding their swords in unison, a truly magnificent sight.

Li Qingqiu noticed that Li Sifeng had also arrived, which brought a smile to his face.

"The sect leader has arrived!"

Someone exclaimed, drawing everyone's attention to Li Qingqiu. Their expressions immediately became excited, as if they wanted to rush over to her right away.

"concentrate!"

Shen Yue's voice reached everyone's ears, pulling them back to reality.

When Yang Lin and her four companions saw Li Qingqiu, they trembled with excitement. Each of them had been lifted out of the medicine vat by Li Qingqiu, and they would never forget the feeling when they opened their eyes to see Li Qingqiu that day.

Even though they were still young, they already harbored a heart full of gratitude, willing to go through fire and water for Li Qingqiu.

Li Qingqiu looked around and saw that everyone was fine. He was secretly satisfied. Yuan Qi and his henchmen had done a good job without any mistakes.

Jiang Zhaoxia's apprentice, Han Lang, was equally nervous, fearing that his swordplay would disappoint his sect leader.

Within the Qingxiao Sect, regardless of whose disciple they are, they all have an almost blind worship for the sect leader. In their eyes, the sect leader is the most perfect strongman, without any flaws, gentle yet powerful, and they all want to become that kind of person.

Li Qingqiu watched for a while before turning and leaving, without disturbing Shen Yue's instruction of his disciples.

Seeing this, Shen Yue was secretly pleased. This young sect leader was indeed different from others. If Li Qingqiu insisted on rambling on and delaying his sword teaching, there was nothing he could do. His senior brother loved to give these useless speeches when he founded the sect.

After leaving the Sword Sect Academy, Li Qingqiu went to Li Sijin's herb garden.

Chen Huilan and her father Chen Yu have been transferred to the Cultivation Hall and moved into the herb garden to work for Li Sijin. Li Sijin now has eighteen disciples under her, and her herb garden has also been expanded.

Chen Huilan and her father were also very interested in so-called spiritual plants, and studied the way of spiritual plants together with Li Sijin.

Chen Huilan's loyalty has reached 80, so Li Qingqiu passed on the first level of the Hunyuan Scripture to her. As for her father, he still needs to be investigated further.

Li Qingqiu spent the entire day inspecting the Seven Halls. The disciples in each hall were very excited to see him. He only took a short walk to check on the disciples' work, and as a result, he created nearly twenty more disciples with a loyalty level of 90.

It seems that it is useful to inspect each hall every now and then.

……

As winter snow fell, Li Yang brandished his spear in the courtyard. Having already reached the third level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, he once again unleashed his family's spear technique, his momentum far surpassing his previous display.

His body was surrounded by energy that vaguely resembled a dragon, making him look even more imposing.

The Dragon Soul is First Manifested!

Zhao Linglong quickly entered the courtyard. She walked to the stone table, looked at Li Yang, and said, "Cousin, something has happened in the capital. The Li family has summoned you back."

Li Yang did not stop what he was doing, but asked, "What is it?"

"The Crown Prince is likely to rebel. The palace has been sealed off. Many ministers are urging him to be ruthless, but he is still hesitant."

Zhao Linglong replied, and upon hearing this, Li Yang stopped.

Li Yang looked at her, frowned, and asked, "Why does the Crown Prince want to rebel? The throne will be his sooner or later."

"Don't forget, the emperor is pursuing the elixir of immortality."

Li Yang remained silent, but upon hearing this, a flash of malice appeared in his eyes.

He still feels furious when he recalls the tragic scene in Guzhou Prefecture.

"Whom are we, the Li family, going to support?" Li Yang asked.

Zhao Linglong hesitated for a moment, then said, "It should be the Crown Prince. It's not just the Li family, but also other powerful families. The Emperor is becoming increasingly tyrannical, which has threatened the interests of many families. This time, they want to join forces to overthrow the court and establish a new order, so they are summoning you back. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a name for yourself."

After hearing this, Li Yang said, "I need to discuss this matter with the sect leader."

He picked up his silver spear and walked towards the courtyard gate. Zhao Linglong turned her head to look at him, a look of worry flashing in her eyes.

She found herself growing increasingly distant from her cousin, who no longer talked about making great achievements and instead kept mentioning the leader of the Qingxiao Sect.

She wondered what kind of spell the Qingxiao Sect Master had cast on Li Yang.

Half an hour later, after asking around, Li Yang finally found Li Qingqiu in a grove of trees. Li Qingqiu was teaching Chai Yunshang how to cultivate.

"Master!"

Li Yang called out from afar, and only after Li Qingqiu turned around and waved to him did he quickly walk up.

He repeated everything Zhao Linglong had said, and then asked, "Sect Leader, do you think I should go back?"

Chai Yunshang, who was practicing the Rejuvenating Ghost Immortal Needle, immediately turned around, distanced herself from them, and practiced alone.

Li Qingqiu looked into Li Yang's eyes and said, "From my personal point of view, I think you should stay. No matter how the struggle for imperial power goes, the people will suffer. The difference is the length of time they suffer. Qingxiao Sect cannot protect the people of the world for the time being, but it can protect the people near Taikun Mountain."

Li Yang nodded and said, "Then I'll stay."

He then smiled and said, "Sect Master, my dragon soul is getting stronger and stronger. Could you please give me some pointers?"

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