From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 119 The Path to Immortality
A low-level demon realm?

Li Qingqiu frowned. His first feeling was one of threat, but then he thought that good fortune would only guide him to a place where there was no threat, and that this place would also bring him great benefits.

What can demons bring?
Materials for alchemy and weapon crafting?
Li Qingqiu was more curious about where this so-called demon realm was. Could it be a strange forbidden zone that was forbidden to enter in worldly legends?

I have encountered demons before. The Thousand Spirit Tree is a tree demon, hiding deep in the mountains. This shows that demons exist in the world, but there aren't that many of them, and they don't pose a huge threat to secular dynasties.

Li Qingqiu immediately accepted the guidance of the blessing, and his consciousness was drawn into a dream.

An hour later.

Li Qingqiu opened his eyes, his tightly furrowed brows relaxing. The so-called demon realm was also hidden deep in the mountains, isolated by some kind of formation. The demon beasts inside were not particularly powerful, only stronger than ordinary ferocious beasts. A cultivator at the second level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm could handle them.

The reason why the demon realm has not been exposed is that activating the formation requires spirit stones, which are difficult for ordinary people to find, let alone use.

It's not dangerous; you can take Fuyutsuki with you.

The fact that it could give birth to demons meant that the spiritual energy within the demon realm must be extraordinary, and he also saw many spiritual plants.

This blessing is much more valuable than the previous ones, and the demon realm is located within Guzhou, not too far away.

Although it wasn't far, if trouble arose, it wouldn't be possible to immediately transmit messages, which made Li Qingqiu eager for a teleportation array.

Of course, he could only dream about it. Qingxiao Sect couldn't build a teleportation array in a short time, so he wasn't in a hurry.

The Qingxiao Sect is now capable of handling the troubles within the dynasty, and he finds the feeling of gradually building up the sect and exploring the world fascinating and interesting.

As the moon set and the sun rose, the next morning, Li Dongyue prepared the meal early and waited for Li Qingqiu to come out of the house.

Li Qingqiu, dressed in the blue robes of a sect leader with the Tianhong Sword hanging at his waist, walked out and sat down at the table to enjoy the meal that Li Dongyue had prepared for him.

As his cultivation level increased, he found that his need for food decreased. He could now maintain his bodily functions with his vital energy, and he ate more to satisfy his appetite.

"Senior Brother, where are we going today?"

Li Dongyue came to Li Qingqiu's side and asked curiously.

Li Qingqiu replied, "In my dream, I sought guidance from an immortal, who directed me to find a blessed land that could help our sect develop."

"So mysterious?"

Li Dongyue sighed, but she didn't believe it in her heart. She guessed that Li Qingqiu had found her on his way back from Wushen Pass and needed manpower, so he brought her along.

"Should we bring some more trustworthy people?" Li Dongyue asked.

"No need for now. Go and investigate first. If there are no problems, you can bring people there later. The blessed land itself will be allocated to your Lingcai Hall."

Li Qingqiu casually replied that he had already experienced the demon realm in his dream, so he wasn't too excited at the moment.

After finishing his meal, he did not immediately set off to find the Demon Realm, but instead went to the Heavenly Craft Hall to test Mingguang's Spirit Gathering Array.

Mingguang was very excited to see the sect leader's visit, but he answered Li Qingqiu's questions haltingly.

This spirit-gathering array is very simple, but judging from the speed of spirit gathering, it can effectively improve the speed of a person's cultivation. One day of cultivation inside the array is equivalent to one and a half days of cultivation outside the array, which is quite remarkable and made Li Qingqiu very satisfied.

Li Qingqiu offered Mingguang a few words of encouragement before leaving.

……

The Demon Realm is located deep in the mountains north of Guzhou, and on the other side of these mountains lies Donglingzhou.

Li Qingqiu and Li Dongyue rode their little octopus horse there. It was Li Dongyue's first time looking down at the earth from high above, and she was very excited, as if she had become Li Sijin. She kept asking Li Qingqiu questions.

Previously, Li Qingqiu decided to take her down the mountain because she rarely went down the mountain. He knew she had a curiosity about this vast world, so he brought her here to relax.

The reason for not bringing Li Sijin is that Li Sijin is not as composed as Li Dongyue. We will find another opportunity to bring Li Sijin later.

After flying for about half an hour, Li Qingqiu let Xiao Ba land in the mountains and fields. He landed with Li Dongyue, while Xiao Ba flapped its wings and flew up, quickly disappearing behind the mountain peak.

Li Dongyue turned around and looked, but Xiao Ba was no longer in sight. She sighed, "Senior Brother, I feel like Xiao Ba has become human-like, just like Sixth Brother's Qilin."

"After all, it's also practicing its skills."

Li Qingqiu followed the route she remembered.

Li Dongyue turned around and followed, asking curiously, "Senior Brother, even non-human beings can cultivate the Hunyuan Scripture. Is the Hunyuan Scripture really a martial art?"

"If it's not martial arts, then what is it? Could it be a cultivation technique for immortality?"

"You know what, I didn't believe it before, but now I do."

"Haha, then believe me."

Li Qingqiu walked forward chatting and laughing. It was still dozens of miles away from the Demon Realm. Seeing that it was still early, he decided to take Li Dongyue for a stroll. Moreover, it would be a bit exaggerated to go directly into the Demon Realm, so he decided to pretend to be strolling around nearby and discover it by chance.

The mountains and forests were beautiful, the terrain was not steep, and the view was wide open. A gentle breeze blew along the hillside, which made the two of them feel very good.

In a cheerful mood, Li Dongyue began to explain her plans for Lingcaitang. Li Qingqiu listened attentively, offering her opinions from time to time.

Li Qingqiu suddenly realized something: this was the first time he had ever traveled alone with Li Dongyue since he was a child; in the past, he always brought other junior brothers and sisters with him.

Among all the junior brothers and sisters, if Zhang Yuchun is the most patient and capable, then Li Dongyue is the gentlest. She has never been angry. Many times, when Li Qingqiu has conflicts with his junior brothers and sisters, she is the one who mediates.

Since leaving the mountain in the winter, she has never asked for anything and has always been very sensible.

Li Qingqiu still remembers lying on her master's back, timidly looking up. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. She has grown into a graceful young woman and is capable of leading a class and standing on her own.

In terms of internal affairs management ability, she is second only to Zhang Yuchun, and even Jiang Zhaoxia cannot compare to her. Li Dongyue has no particularly outstanding qualities, but she also has no obvious weaknesses. Just like her status as a disciple, she will always be at the middle level.

Li Qingqiu suddenly asked, "Fourth Junior Sister, Sifeng pursues a life of brilliance, while I seek the path to immortality. What about you? What is your goal in this life?"

Walking beside her, Li Dongyue tilted her head and smiled sweetly, saying, "Then I will also pursue immortality."

Why don't you question whether immortality truly exists?

"You said you've pursued it, so how can you deny its existence before reaching the end of your life?"

Li Dongyue said earnestly, quickening her pace and walking ahead. Pointing to the distant mountains, she said, "Senior Brother, look at that mountain. It's so tall. It must have existed for thousands of years, or even longer. For people, isn't its lifespan the same as immortality?"

Li Qingqiu found some philosophical insight in her words.

His mood improved as a result. If his junior brothers and sisters were all pursuing fame and fortune and caring about the excitement of this life, he would inevitably feel lonely.

“Yes, immortality is everywhere, but we need to think about how to achieve it,” Li Qingqiu remarked.

The two chatted about everything under the sun, letting go of their thoughts and concerns, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.

After traveling for several miles, they came to a mountain forest where mist began to rise, which made Li Dongyue more cautious.

Now that Li Dongyue is at least at the fourth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, and with her senior brother by her side, she has nothing to be afraid of.

"Hey, stop going any further."

A voice came from afar. The two turned their heads and saw a hunter standing on the hill to their left. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a boy, who looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old. He was wearing a straw raincoat, had a bamboo basket hanging from his waist, and was holding an axe in his hand.

Li Dongyue was secretly alarmed; she hadn't even noticed the boy's approach.

Her senses were extraordinary; she could keenly hear any movement from an ordinary person within a radius of thirty feet.

Li Qingqiu looked at the hunter boy and asked with a smile, "Why can't we go any further?"

The young hunter looked down at Li Qingqiu and his companion in the forest below and said, "This place is called Tianji Mountain. Further ahead, the trees and leaves will become increasingly lush, making it impossible for you to see the sun. Even if you climb a tree, it will be difficult to peek out. Especially after dark, it will be even harder to find your way. Many people who go in never come back."

Li Qingqiu pressed further, "Then what are you doing around here?"

“I live with my grandfather ten miles away. My grandfather warned me since I was a child not to go into Tianji Mountain.”

"Where is your grandfather? There seems to be no one around for miles. Why are you living here?"

“My grandfather died a couple of years ago, and now I’m all alone. I don’t know where to go, so I’m fine staying here.”

Upon hearing that the hunter boy was an orphan, Li Qingqiu and Li Dongyue exchanged a glance, both of them wanting to recruit him.

Li Dongyue whispered, "Senior Brother, he was able to get close to us quietly; perhaps he has some talent."

Li Qingqiu thought so too. Of course, the hunter boy's approach did not escape his perception. He only deduced from Li Dongyue's reaction that the hunter boy's footsteps and aura were unusual.

"Since you have nowhere to go, why don't you join our Qingxiao Sect? The Qingxiao Sect is located on Qingxiao Mountain and has thousands of disciples. Many of them are like you, without relatives and living alone in the world," Li Qingqiu said, trying to recruit them.

The young hunter paused, a look of hesitation crossing his dark face.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Where is Qingxiao Sect?"

"It's far away. We can take you back with us when we're done with our work."

"What are you so busy with that you have to go to Tianji Mountain?"

“We have martial arts skills, so there will be no danger. First, tell me if you are willing to join the Qingxiao Sect.”

"Martial arts?"

The young hunter became interested and asked, "If I join the Qingxiao Sect, can I also learn martial arts?"

"Of course."

"Okay, I'm willing to join Qingxiao Sect."

The young hunter readily agreed and then walked towards Li Qingqiu and the other person.

Li Qingqiu immediately brought up the Daoist chart panel and searched for the hunter boy's portrait, which he found quickly.

Name: Yang Xuan

【Sex: Male】

[Age: 15 years old]

Loyalty (Leader/Sect Leader): 62/45 (Maximum 100)

[Cultivation Aptitude: Excellent]

[Comprehension: Excellent]

[Destiny: Ancestor of the Human Realm, Heart of Heaven and Earth]

[The Ancestor of the Human Realm: In middle age, he accidentally obtained the inheritance of an ancient cultivator, embarked on the path of cultivation, and brought the way of cultivation to this land. He was revered by later generations as the Ancestor of the Human Realm.]

[Heart of Heaven and Earth: Possesses an extraordinary perception of all things in heaven and earth, can sense the consciousness of flowers, plants, and trees, and can communicate with uncivilized creatures]

　Third update!

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