From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 12 Jiang Zhaoxia's Pressure
Upon hearing Mo Jiujiao's words, Li Qingqiu was taken aback, somewhat unprepared.

Qingxiao Sect only has three courtyards and a small number of disciples, so why would anyone covet it?
"Who sent you?" Li Qingqiu asked cautiously. If the other party was sent by Lin Xunfeng, he would have no choice but to speak politely. However, if the other party had nothing to do with Lin Xunfeng and was here to forcibly seize Qingxiao Sect, then he would be sorry.

As he spoke, Li Qingqiu swept his right hand across the nine swords in front of him, his gaze fixed on Mo Jiujiao.

As Mo Jiujiao walked toward Li Qingqiu, he said with a smile, "Your master Lin Xunfeng announced at the Xiaoyao Martial Arts Tournament in Xiaoyao County that he would retire from the martial world. Since he has retired, it will be difficult for Qingxiao Sect to protect this beautiful land. Why don't I take over?"

Li Qingqiu suddenly realized.

Indeed, the Taikun Mountains are vast and rich in resources, yet there is only one sect there. This is clearly due to the prestige that Lin Xunfeng previously displayed. Now that Lin Xunfeng has left, other sects are naturally eyeing this region.

He felt a little resentful. Master, if you're going to seek immortality, why make such a big fuss?

But on second thought, Lin Xunfeng was probably afraid that his enemies would come knocking on his door.

If Lin Xunfeng's enemies were to come, they wouldn't waste so much time on empty talk; they would simply unleash a massacre.

Right now, Mo Jiujiao only wants to take over Qingxiao Sect.

Li Qingqiu asked, "What benefits will we disciples receive if you become the sect leader?"

Mo Jiujiao smiled and said, "Naturally, you will become my disciple. To be honest, I come from the Seven Mountains Alliance. After I become the sect leader of Qingxiao Sect, Qingxiao Sect will also be incorporated into the Seven Mountains Alliance. You will be protected in the future. This is a rare and wonderful thing for you. You should know that fighting for territory in the martial world is bloody."

After listening, Li Qingqiu nodded slightly, feeling that what he said made sense.

"Yes, fighting for territory can be bloody. Can I refuse?" Li Qingqiu asked calmly, without even standing up, still sitting cross-legged on the grass.

Upon hearing this, Mo Jiujiao asked with a half-smile, "Aren't you going to ask your sect leader?"

"I am the sect leader."

Li Qingqiu's answer made Mo Jiujiao stop in his tracks. Mo Jiujiao looked him up and down, his expression turning strange.

"Rumor has it that after the bloody battle twenty years ago, only Lin Xunfeng remained in Qingxiao Sect. It turns out it's true. They actually let a child succeed him as sect leader."

Mo Jiujiao muttered to himself, then shook his head and chuckled.

If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have bothered with all that talk.

"Since that's the case, you have no choice but to obey me, or I will pluck out your tongues and gouge out your eyes, making you my servants for life."

Mo Jiujiao's face turned ferocious, and he took another step, approaching Li Qingqiu.

Li Qingqiu narrowed his eyes, preparing to make a move, when his ears twitched and he relaxed again.

"presumptuous!"

A loud shout rang out, and Yang Jueding stepped on the mountain wall, leaped over the mountain gate, and landed on the mountain steps like a wild goose, blocking the way between Li Qingqiu and Mo Jiujiao.

Mo Jiujiao stared at Yang Jueding, his brows furrowed, and asked, "And who are you?"

He cursed Li Qingqiu inwardly, "That brat dared to lie to me!"

Even if Lin Xunfeng acts strangely, he wouldn't make a child the sect leader!

"Yang Jueding, have you heard of him?" Yang Jueding's voice was like a booming bell, echoing across the hills with great momentum.

Mo Jiujiao's face immediately turned ugly, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Great Hero Jianglong, I have never heard of you having any connection with Qingxiao Sect."

"Now that you've seen it, get out of here!"

Yang Jueding said in a deep voice, his inner energy surging, causing his robes to flutter, making him look like a fierce tiger looking down at Mo Jiujiao.

Mo Jiujiao's expression shifted between light and dark. Compared to Yang Jueding, his reputation was insignificant. He instinctively felt fear towards a master like Yang Jueding who was renowned throughout the world.

But he came all this way, and he just backed out like that?
After a moment of silence, Mo Jiujiao took a deep breath, raised his hand to bow to Yang Jueding, and said, "I take my leave!"

After that, he turned and left.

"Yang Jueding, kill him."

Li Qingqiu's voice suddenly came from behind. Upon hearing this, Mo Jiujiao's expression changed drastically, and he immediately quickened his pace.

Yang Jueding was equally taken aback. He turned to look at Li Qingqiu, only to find her face icy cold, which made his heart tremble.

This was the first time he had ever seen Li Qingqiu look at him like that.

"This is an order; execute it immediately."

Li Qingqiu spoke again, and Yang Jueding gritted his teeth and immediately rushed down the mountain, while Mo Jiujiao had already darted into the forest.

Yang Jueding's hesitation made Li Qingqiu shake his head.

If this person hadn't been highly skilled in martial arts, he would have been devoured long ago, leaving not even a bone fragment.

Having lived two lives, and with his childhood experiences in this life, Li Qingqiu has long understood the ways of the world, and he is ready to face the challenges of the martial arts world.

Murder is something that cannot be avoided.

He doesn't kill innocent people, but if anyone dares to provoke him, he will show no mercy. This is why Jiang Zhaoxia didn't blame Luo Lie after killing him, and even admired his third junior brother's ruthlessness.

He patiently sat and waited, not afraid that Yang Jueding would let Mo Jiujiao go; this was a test for him.

If he can't overcome that hurdle, then he can practice martial arts until the end of his life; Qingxiao Sect will keep him as a gatekeeper.

As for the Seven Mountains Alliance, there's no way to avoid it, so they can only tough it out.

How could a sect of immortal cultivation be scared away by a sect of martial arts?
Judging from the Taijue Sword Control Technique that Yang Jueding obtained, there are other cultivators in this world. Where there are cultivators, there are also cultivation sects. They are just hidden away from the world or not in the Dali Dynasty.

Li Qingqiu was already envisioning a hypothetical enemy in the cultivation world. An incense stick's time later...

Yang Jueding emerged from the forest below, carrying Mo Jiujiao on his shoulder.

Mo Jiujiao's limbs hung down naturally, his body was like a rotten mud, and there were shocking bloodstains on his back.

Yang Jueding's hair was slightly disheveled. He walked all the way to Li Qingqiu's side and threw Mo Jiujiao on the ground.

Li Qingqiu glimpsed that Mo Jiujiao was not dead, but merely unconscious.

"What will be the consequences of letting him go?" Li Qingqiu asked.

Yang Jueding's face was grim, and he gritted his teeth and said, "He will call more people."

"He said he came from the Seven Mountains Alliance and wanted to seize Qingxiao Sect."

Li Qingqiu continued, her tone filled with dissatisfaction, which was directed at Yang Jueding.

His words carry no weight as the sect leader!
You promised to kill them!
When Yang Jueding heard the words "Seven Mountains Alliance," his expression changed.

He had practiced martial arts for twenty years and had exceptional hearing, but he had only heard Mo Jiujiao's threat to Li Qingqiu and did not know Mo Jiujiao's origins.

Yang Jueding took a deep breath, raised his right foot, and stomped hard on Mo Jiujiao's back. Mo Jiujiao's eyes snapped open, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, dying instantly.

Li Qingqiu glanced at the swords, and after confirming that Mo Jiujiao was truly dead, he put away the nine swords in front of him, then stood up, left a sentence behind, and turned to leave:
"Bury the body and wash the floor while you're at it."

Yang Jueding watched Li Qingqiu leave, his feelings complicated.

He was actually intimidated by a teenager.

This guy is not simple!

No wonder he was able to suppress that kid Jiang Zhaoxia.

Yang Jueding sighed inwardly, but then he suddenly felt something was amiss.

I came out to help, why am I being treated like I've done something wrong, and now I have to bury the body and clean up the mess?
Despite his indignation, he still obediently picked up Mo Jiujiao's corpse.

At that moment, he saw Jiang Zhaoxia and Wu Man'er emerge from the woods below. He was immediately stunned, and a chill ran down his spine upon closer inspection.

If he hadn't captured Mo Jiujiao earlier, Mo Jiujiao would have been doomed if he had run into Jiang Zhaoxia. If that had happened, then he had indeed made a mistake by not obeying the sect leader's orders.

Yang Jueding's mood became complicated as he realized that Li Qingqiu was more shrewd than he had imagined.

The most terrifying thing is that with Jiang Zhaoxia around, he has no way to resist any punishment Li Qingqiu may give him.

……

Mo Jiujiao's death was not covered up by Li Qingqiu. Firstly, Yang Jueding's loud shout made all the disciples hear it. Secondly, he wanted to give the disciples an impression, to let them know that Qingxiao Sect would kill, rather than being a small righteous sect that cultivated in seclusion in the deep mountains.

As for whether this matter would be reported to the authorities, he wasn't worried. He wanted to see the person alive or dead; there were no surveillance cameras in this world.

Furthermore, which martial arts sect in the world didn't rise to power by stepping over countless bones?
Seven days later, the disciples no longer took the matter to heart.

A gentle breeze is blowing, and the weather is pleasant.

In the mountains and forests, Li Qingqiu sat facing Jiang Zhaoxia, his arms crossed over his chest, looking smug.

Jiang Zhaoxia held the fine leather scroll recording the Supreme Sword Control Technique, his eyes shining. After reading it, he looked at Li Qingqiu and asked, "You're willing to give me such a supreme technique? As the sect leader, shouldn't you be keeping some secrets?"

He was deeply moved; it seemed that Li Qingqiu had not been wary of him despite the change in his status.

Li Qingqiu said irritably, "Do you think I'm that kind of person? I hope you will always be the most powerful person in Qingxiao Sect. You promised to assist me for life, don't run away halfway."

Jiang Zhaoxia chuckled and said, "I did want to run away before, but I don't want to anymore. Don't worry, I'll always protect you."

Li Qingqiu had already figured it out; at this stage, it was almost impossible for him to catch up with Jiang Zhaoxia.

Instead of worrying about these things, we should let Jiang Zhaoxia grow up as soon as possible.

Once Qingxiao Sect reaches another level, he will be able to replicate his destiny again. That will be his best chance to overtake others.

It's a good thing to make Jiang Zhaoxia the strongest person in the Qingxiao Sect on the surface, while he himself should strive to become the Qingxiao Sect's biggest trump card.

Li Qingqiu also had a competitive spirit, but it didn't manifest in his destiny.

"By the way, senior brother, have you learned it yet?" Jiang Zhaoxia asked curiously.

Li Qingqiu laughed arrogantly, "Of course, I'll learn it after watching it once."

Jiang Zhaoxia felt the pressure, but he did not question his senior brother's words. His senior brother's swordsmanship comprehension was indeed the most terrifying he had ever seen.

He turned his gaze downwards and landed on the fine skin, sighing, "Senior brother, although we use the energy of heaven and earth to practice martial arts, I always feel that the spiritual energy we absorb is different from others. Those who practice internal energy cannot detect the existence of spiritual energy. Yang Jueding doesn't even know what spiritual energy is. Why is that?"

Li Qingqiu secretly thought to himself that this was not a good thing; his junior brother being too intelligent was not a good thing either.

He raised an eyebrow and said, "You're asking me? Who should I ask? Okay, I'll lay it all out. Actually, we're not practicing martial arts; we're cultivating immortality."

Jiang Zhaoxia glared at him and said, "Senior brother, can you be serious for once?"

Just then, Li Sifeng ran into the woods, and Jiang Zhaoxia, quick as a flash, stuffed the thin leather into her pocket.

"Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, hurry and see! Second Senior Brother and the others have brought back a nest of eagle chicks!" Li Sifeng said excitedly. He stopped and waved to Li Qingqiu and the other person from afar.

(End of this chapter)