From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 122 Xuan Gong's Scheme
Upon hearing Shen Yue's words, Zhang Yuchun frowned, Li Dongyue looked curious, while Li Qingqiu smiled calmly.

"Okay, I'll wait until you're fully recovered."

Li Qingqiu readily agreed, and upon hearing this, Shen Yue opened his eyes, his gaze blazing with intense fighting spirit.

Shen Yue then said, "It's just a normal sparring match. I'm no longer interested in the Emperor Xuan Sword, and I won't be leaving Qingxiao Sect. You don't need to feel too much pressure."

Li Qingqiu couldn't help but chuckle and said, "I don't feel any pressure, but what about you? Don't get depressed if you fail again."

Shen Yue really wanted to say that he couldn't possibly lose now, but seeing Li Qingqiu's amused smile, he held back.

Although Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning were no less talented than him, his swordsmanship comprehension was far superior to theirs. Looking across the Qingxiao Sect, no, looking across the entire world, only Li Qingqiu was someone he couldn't see through, making him feel uncertain.

"I've already lost once, what's there to be afraid of?" Shen Yue retorted stubbornly.

He thought to himself, "Just wait and see how I shock you with my Ten Thousand Swords Return to One!"

Li Qingqiu was amused by him and said with a smile, "Since you are alright, I will not give you acupuncture. I will have my disciples write down your merits and post them out so that the whole sect can know about them."

Shen Yue remained silent, his mind already drifting to the upcoming duel.

Afterwards, Li Qingqiu left the house with Zhang Yuchun and Li Dongyue. Once they were outside the Sword Sect courtyard, Li Qingqiu said, "You are in charge of arranging this notice. There is no need to exaggerate; just write it according to the facts."

"clear."

"Send someone else to invite Li Yang and Zhao Linglong to Lingxiao Courtyard."

"it is good."

The three parted ways at the crossroads. Li Dongyue did not intend to rest and went directly to Lingcai Hall, while Li Qingqiu returned to Lingxiao Courtyard alone.

He sat in a rocking chair in front of the long table, closing his eyes and pretending to sleep.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Li Yang and Zhao Linglong entered the courtyard, quickly walked to the long table, and bowed to Li Qingqiu.

Li Yang appeared calm and composed, showing no sign of nervousness, while Zhao Linglong, being summoned by Li Qingqiu for the first time, was inevitably a little nervous.

She had witnessed Li Qingqiu's strength many times and felt that even with two hundred years of cultivation, she was far from being a match for this sect leader.

Li Qingqiu opened his eyes, looked at Zhao Linglong, and asked, "What is Miss Zhao's relationship with the Li Yin Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Linglong considered for a moment and said, "Although I have learned the Xuan Yin Technique, I am not a disciple of the Li Yin Sect. My master is an elder of the Li Yin Sect."

Li Yang added, "I can testify to this. She has been by my side since she was a child, and the total number of days she has been away from me is less than three months. I'm always wondering when she learned such amazing martial arts skills."

Although he is now confident of defeating Zhao Linglong, he still harbors resentment over Zhao Linglong's deception of him.

Li Qingqiu calmly said, "The three sects of the dynasty and the Imperial Guards wanted to crush Qingxiao Sect, but they were repelled by the Sword God alone. This matter is not over. I plan to destroy the three sects and remove the Imperial Guards."

His tone was casual, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Linglong's expression changed.

Li Yang was also surprised that the three major sects of the Li Dynasty would join forces to invade Qingxiao Sect. He was furious: "What's wrong with these three sects? Why are they acting as dogs for the imperial court?"

Li Qingqiu said, "Miss Zhao has been in Qingxiao Sect for so many years. Although you have not formally joined Qingxiao Sect, you often guide the disciples in martial arts and have fought alongside us. You are practically one of our own. Do you have anyone in Liyin Sect that you want to protect? Tell us."

Zhao Linglong was surprised that Li Qingqiu would give her a chance. She hesitated for a moment and said, "No, I did not take the initiative to become a disciple. My family forced me to become a disciple."

She believed that Li Qingqiu could keep his word, but she didn't want to have too much to do with the Li Yin Sect.

Even without Qingxiao Sect's intervention, getting too close to Yin Sect and imperial power would bring about annihilation.

Li Qingqiu nodded and said, "If there's nothing else, you may leave."

Li Yang and his companion immediately bowed to Li Qingqiu, then turned and left. Li Qingqiu got up and walked towards the back forest, intending to go to the Thousand Spirit Blessed Land to cultivate.

After leaving Lingxiao Courtyard, Li Yang turned to Zhao Linglong beside him and said, "Why don't you join Qingxiao Sect? Zhao Zhi is utterly depraved and has incurred the wrath of both heaven and man. He will lose his throne sooner or later, and the noble families and sects that serve him will face annihilation. My Li family has already begun to fight against Zhao Zhi. Although we have paid a heavy price, we have now gained a foothold. The Prince of Wei also has the surname Zhao. Supporting him is not considered treason."

Zhao Linglong was somewhat tempted to join the Qingxiao Sect. Her main interest was in the Hunyuan Scripture. Since Li Yang began practicing the Hunyuan Scripture, his strength had grown rapidly, which had astonished her.

only……

Zhao Linglong asked softly, "Are you sure that if the emperor falls, the Prince of Wei can ascend the throne?"

Li Yang looked at her in surprise, not understanding why she asked such a question. Besides the King of Wei, who else in the world is qualified and has the strength to compete for the throne?

Zhao Linglong didn't say much, quickened her pace, and walked ahead.

……

As night fell, all the hall masters gathered at Lingxiao Courtyard. Shen Yue was not there; he was still recovering from his injuries.

Li Qingqiu asked Zhang Yuchun to tell him about Shen Yue's injury. Actually, everyone already knew without him saying it, because this afternoon, the Imperial Spirit Hall posted notices in front of all the courtyards, exposing the evil deeds of the Three Sects of the Dynasty and the Imperial Guards, which made everyone in Qingxiao Sect very angry, while at the same time admiring Shen Yue's strength.

After this battle, Shen Yue's standing among his disciples rivaled that of Jiang Zhaoxia.

If it weren't for Shen Yue, those enemies would have attacked Qingxiao Mountain, and there would have been casualties. Shen Yue saved many disciples.

"I went and wiped out the three major sects of the dynasty, and even slaughtered all the Imperial Guards in the palace," Jiang Zhaoxia said first, his expression cold and his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Yang Jueding asked in surprise, "I didn't expect you to care so much about Senior Shen?" Li Sijin snorted, "He doesn't care about Senior Shen at all; he just feels that his limelight has been stolen."

Jiang Zhaoxia glanced at her, which startled her so much that she stuck out her tongue and said no more.

Xu Ning then spoke up, "I can handle it too."

The last time she went to rescue the crown prince, she felt very frustrated. This time, she was determined to meet Xuan Gong.

Li Qingqiu said, "This time, let's make a big show of it and let the whole martial arts world know that we are going to deal with the three sects of the dynasty. As for the forbidden martial guards, we can deal with them secretly. Xu Ning will lead the team, and I will personally select thirty true disciples to accompany Xu Ning."

He intends to rise to power by stepping on the prestige of the three major sects of the dynasty, so that the entire martial arts world will know the strength of the Qingxiao Sect.

He wanted to ensure that the number one martial arts sect in the world would have a home from now on!
“Master, I will definitely complete the mission!” Xu Ning replied immediately, her voice quite loud.

Jiang Zhaoxia hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Li Qingqiu continued, "Recently, my fourth junior sister and I discovered a blessed land that will benefit the sect's development. When the time comes, you will accompany her, third junior brother, as there are many things we need your help with."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhaoxia's expression softened slightly, but he was still unhappy and wanted to kill the enemy even more.

Everyone became curious about the blessed land that Li Qingqiu mentioned. Currently, the two blessed lands of Qingxiao Sect are of great help to cultivation. If there were one more, it would benefit everyone.

"The world is in chaos, and it is unknown how long this chaos will last. Qingxiao Sect needs to train more disciples who can stand on their own. Please, all the hall masters, take good care of this."

Li Qingqiu said earnestly that this was indeed what he thought. With Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning gone, the sect's strength seemed to be greatly reduced. Ultimately, it was because there were too few powerful disciples.

He hopes that each class will have at least two disciples comparable to Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning. This is impossible at present, but it can be a goal.

Faced with Li Qingqiu's instructions, all the hall masters responded, expressing their determination to do their utmost.

……

It was evening again.

A group of martial arts masters, all injured, stopped by the Xi River to rest and recuperate.

Xuan Gong, with his hair disheveled, stood by the river, looking down at his reflection in the water. He was still wearing the demon mask, but his crown was gone and his black robe was torn.

He recalled Shen Yue's swordsmanship and took a deep breath.

Emperor Taiwu's Liu Dai walked to his side and asked, "Lord Xuan, how will you explain this when we return?"

Liu Dai was also seriously injured, his face was pale, and his clothes were dirty and messy, no longer possessing the magnificent demeanor that the deputy sect leader of Taiwu Sect usually had.

Xuan Gong said, "Actually, when I decided to make this trip, I knew we would fail. I didn't want to fight against Qingxiao Sect, but His Majesty insisted."

Liu Dai frowned, unsure of his meaning.

"His Majesty believes he can control the world. He regards those noble families and imperial relatives as ants and is willing to play along with their farces. The only thing he fears is the Qingxiao Sect, not only because the Qingxiao Sect's martial arts are superior, but also because the Qingxiao Sect's techniques may not be the way of martial arts."

Is it not a martial art?

What do you mean?
Liu Dai was puzzled, feeling that Xuan Gong had gone mad.

Xuan Gong turned to Liu Dai and continued, "The battle with the Sword God further confirms this point. Do you think it would be useful to send a large army to besiege Qingxiao Sect?"

“If the stalemate continues, the emperor’s authority will be diminished, and his state will face an unprecedented challenge.”

Liu Dai followed his words and his expression darkened.

Since Emperor Taiwu was serving the emperor, he would naturally share in the emperor's glory and misfortune. He suddenly realized that siding with the emperor was a foolish move.

The Taiwu Sect is too arrogant, ignoring the evolution of the martial arts world and misjudging the strength of the Qingxiao Sect.

"Then what should we do?" Liu Dai asked through gritted teeth.

Not only would he be punished by the emperor upon returning, but his sect might also face annihilation, a situation that left him feeling powerless.

"There is only one way," Xuan Gong said in a cryptic tone.

"What method?" Liu Dai asked expectantly.

suddenly!

Xuan Gong slapped Liu Dai on the chest, causing Liu Dai's eyes to widen.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Dai felt his power being absorbed by Xuan Gong, and even his blood and qi were churning. This shocked him, and he subconsciously tried to struggle, but found that he could not move.

"you……"

Liu Dai looked desperate. He could only manage to utter a single word. His legs began to weaken, but Xuan Gong supported him and prevented him from falling.

Xuan Gong leaned close to his ear and said, "The only way is to make your power work for me, and then I will establish another emperor and re-establish the order of the world."

"That's why I took action against Shen Yue. I didn't want to get rid of him, but to protect you."

(End of this chapter)