From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 123 The Great Plan to Mending the Sky
Li Qingqiu spent a day selecting thirty disciples at the third level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm to accompany Xu Ning to Zhongtian Prefecture.

The next day, he selected thirty disciples with high loyalty and cultivation at the second level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm to follow Jiang Zhaoxia and Li Dongyue to Tianji Mountain.

For Qingxiao Sect today, the loss of 63 disciples does not affect the overall atmosphere, because new disciples join Qingxiao Sect every day. Some go down the mountain, and some go up the mountain. Just like in the world, there are always new people who take the lead.

In the days that followed, Li Qingqiu stopped traveling and devoted most of his time to cultivation.

The eighth level of the Nourishing Essence Realm was far from enough for him. He not only wanted to break through to the ninth level, but also to explore a higher level of the Spiritual Consciousness Realm.

While the outside world was in chaos and turmoil, stories were also unfolding within Qingxiao Mountain, with new geniuses constantly emerging. The stories of these geniuses inspired the disciples to train harder.

Summer has arrived, and the weather has become hot.

Covered in sweat, Cheng San returned to the courtyard. He had just turned fifteen this year and was much stronger than before he went up the mountain. Before, he looked thinner and weaker than his peers.

"Sister, I'm back," Cheng San called out.

Clang.

A door opened, and a woman with delicate features and fair skin walked out; it was Cheng Xiu.

When Li Sifeng went down the mountain to fight for the Emperor Xuan Sword, he saved the brother and sister. During their escape, he was seriously injured, but the brother and sister did not abandon him. Later, they were caught up by the Pei Clan, but fortunately, the Yu Qilin arrived in time, and the three of them escaped. After that, Li Sifeng took them back to Qingxiao Mountain, and they became disciples of the Qingxiao Sect.

After arriving at Qingxiao Mountain, their relationship with Li Sifeng began to drift apart, mainly because of the vast difference in their status. They rarely saw Li Sifeng on ordinary days. However, they still managed to become inner disciples and learn the first level of the Hunyuan Scripture through their own efforts.

Seeing that Cheng San was covered in sweat, Cheng Xiu couldn't help but ask, "What did you go to do?"

"I lent a hand when the martial arts arena was being rebuilt. Sister, the Sword God is going to challenge the sect leader again. Let's go watch it together!" Cheng San said excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiu's eyes lit up, and she said, "Then we definitely have to take a look."

Since she began cultivating immortality, her temperament has started to change, and the resilience in her bones is growing stronger. She has found her goal in life, which is to become a true disciple of the Qingxiao Sect.

Previously, she lacked confidence and a sense of accomplishment in everything she did. But since she started practicing the Hunyuan Sutra, people often praised her for her high talent, and she could feel the growth of her internal energy every day, which gave her an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and made her very motivated every day.

Cheng San walked towards the well in the courtyard, drawing water while talking about what he had heard.

"Another genius has emerged in the Enforcement Hall, named Lu Qing. He has only been a disciple for three years, and today he has reached the fourth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm. Sister, you have no idea how popular he is. Wherever he goes, a group of disciples surround him. There are even aristocratic families from the foot of the mountain who want to win him over and want to marry their daughters to him."

Cheng San said with envy, "Coming to Qingxiao Sect has broadened my horizons, and at the same time, I am keenly aware of my own ordinariness."

He used to complain about his poor background, but within the Qingxiao Sect, everyone has a chance, and the differences between people become obvious because of the Hunyuan Scripture, forcing people to admit their mediocrity.

Cheng Xiu sighed, "The fourth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm is truly unattainable."

Cheng San turned his head and smiled, "Sister, you have already reached the second level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm. You will definitely reach the fourth level in the future. It's just a matter of time. But then again, sister, are you really not going to confess your feelings to Brother Li? Although there are rumors that he is engaged to Miss Pei, things are not settled yet. You have a chance."

Cheng Xiu glared at him and said irritably, "Who do you take me for? Your sister isn't that shameless. Knowing I'm not good enough for him, why would she still pester me? Besides, I'm older than him. It would be a laughing stock if word got out. Don't mention this again. We owe our lives to him. We can't ask for anything more, understand?"

"Okay, I won't mention it again."

Cheng San reluctantly agreed, then muttered a couple of words under his breath.

He was just joking. They have no contact with Li Sifeng now, and Li Sifeng's marriage is definitely not something he can decide on his own.

He heard that Li Sifeng was most afraid of the sect leader. The sect leader was gentle with his disciples, but very strict with this sixth junior brother, and would beat him without hesitation.

"Sanwa, stop running around all day and practice your skills more. That's the most important thing," Cheng Xiu reminded him.

"I see."

Cheng San replied casually, his tone calm.

Cheng Xiu opened her mouth, wanting to persuade her again, but couldn't bear to.

The siblings joined the Qingxiao Sect together. She was already at the second level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, while Cheng San remained at the first level.

She knew very well that it wasn't that Cheng San wasn't working hard enough, but rather that there was a difference in their natural talents.

Although they were born to the same parents, before the whole family perished, Cheng Xiu was always instilled by her parents with the idea of ​​taking care of her younger brothers. She was like an accessory to her brothers. However, after arriving at Qingxiao Sect, their roles were reversed.

Just as the two were silent, Yuan Qi walked into the courtyard.

Upon seeing Yuan Qi, Cheng Xiu quickly raised her hand in greeting and reminded him, "Sanwa, someone's here."

Cheng San, who was fetching water, turned his head and looked over. When he saw Yuan Qi's face clearly, his expression changed drastically. He quickly put down the wooden bucket in his hand, turned around and bowed to Yuan Qi.

Although Yuan Qi was only seventeen years old, everyone in the sect knew that he worked for the sect leader. His prestige was almost on par with that of the hall master, and no one dared to offend him.

Yuan Qi looked Cheng Xiu and Cheng San up and down and said, "The sect leader wants to invite you to help build the Demon Control Hall. Once the Demon Control Hall is established, you will directly become disciples of the Demon Control Hall. Are you willing?"

Upon hearing this, both Cheng Xiu and Cheng San were stunned.

Sect Master? Demon-Controlling Hall?
The huge surprise left them somewhat dizzy.

Cheng Xiu couldn't help but ask, "Why us?"

Yuan Qi stood with one hand behind his back, looking quite composed. He smiled nonchalantly and said, "The sect leader said that you saved Hall Master Li Sifeng, and he has always remembered this kindness. However, he felt that you had only been disciples for a short time, and promoting you directly might have caused dissatisfaction among other disciples, so he waited until now."

Cheng Xiu and Cheng San exchanged a glance, both seeing the excitement in each other's eyes, and they quickly agreed.

Yuan Qi told them to go to the Imperial Spirit Hall to process the new roster first, and then Yuan Qi turned and left.

After Yuan Qi left, Cheng San couldn't help but cheer, extremely excited.

Cheng Xiu was equally happy. Although she had already reached the second level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, it was not easy for her to become a disciple of the Hall, let alone bring her younger brother along.

Afterwards, Yuan Qi went to the courtyards of other disciples, and one after another, people like Cheng Xiu and the other two were also excited.

News of the impending establishment of the Demon Control Hall spread quickly.

The words "controlling demons" sparked heated discussions among the disciples, and even the pilgrims on the mountain knew about it.

What exactly is Qingxiao Sect up to?
Where do demons come from in this world?

……

Inside the Qianwu Hall of the Imperial Palace in Zhenyang Imperial City.

Emperor Zhao Zhi sat on the dragon throne, his hair still disheveled, wearing his nightgown, showing no trace of the dignity of an emperor.

A figure walked into the Qianwu Hall; it was none other than Xuan Gong.

Xuan Gong arrived at the steps, knelt down on one knee, and said in a deep voice, "Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Zhi opened his eyes and looked at Xuan Gong. He asked in a hoarse voice, "What? You failed? And you came back alone?"

Xuan Gong replied, "We were ambushed by the Qingxiao Sect. Someone must have tipped them off. I was the only one who managed to escape. The Qingxiao Sect Master's martial arts are unfathomable, and I could hardly withstand them. Add to that the likes of Shen Yue, Jiang Zhaoxia, and Xu Ning, and even with the aid of the Martial God Pill and the Yin Ghost Pill, we are no match for them..."

Zhao Zhi frowned, his eyes flashing with a terrifying cold light.

The main hall fell silent.

After a while, Zhao Zhi asked, "Why are you so late?"

Xuan Gong took a deep breath and said, "I was seriously injured and had to recuperate for a while, otherwise I would have had a hard time coming back alive."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhi closed his eyes again.

Xuan Gong did not get up; he knew that Zhao Zhi's heart was definitely not at peace.

"Qingxiao Sect... What a fine Qingxiao Sect..."

Zhao Zhi said quietly, then suddenly remembered something, opened his eyes and looked at Xuan Gong, asking, "I remember there was a person in the Heavenly Prison, wasn't he also named Qingxiao?"

Xuan Gong replied, "That's right. The founder of Qingxiao Sect, Qingxiao Zhenren, is at the bottom of the Heavenly Prison. However, when he was imprisoned, the current sect leader of Qingxiao Sect, Li Qingqiu, had not yet been born, and the second sect leader of Qingxiao Sect, Lin Xunfeng, had already retired from the martial world. It would be difficult for us to use Qingxiao Zhenren to threaten Qingxiao Sect, and it might even cause trouble."

Zhao Zhi sneered, "What? Does Li Qingqiu dare to come and kill me personally, knowing about this?"

"Your Majesty, Li Qingqiu is so young yet possesses such skill. I fear that even the legendary figures of the past could not compare to him. I hope Your Majesty can re-evaluate him."

Xuan Gong spoke in an extremely serious tone, which made Zhao Zhi frown.

"Are you kidding me? Do you think even I, in my current state, can't deal with him?" Zhao Zhi stared intently at Xuan Gong, his tone icy.

Xuan Gong replied, “Your Majesty has taken many elixirs and obtained the inner elixir of a martial arts legend. Your martial arts skills are naturally the best in the world. However, Your Majesty’s current troubles are not just the Qingxiao Sect. I suggest that Your Majesty first suppress the armies of the seven states and pacify the world, and then wipe out the Qingxiao Sect in one fell swoop. Before long, the Prince of Wei will attack the Zhenyang Imperial City. He is the enemy we need to deal with first, not Li Qingqiu who is thousands of miles away.”

Just then, a member of the Imperial Guard rushed into the main hall, knelt beside Xuan Gong, and said urgently, "Your Majesty, the Taiwu Sect and the Liyin Sect were attacked by the Qingxiao Sect. All the disciples of the two sects were slaughtered, and only a few guests escaped!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhi stood up, a terrifying aura emanating from his body. His long hair and robes fluttered, making him look like a vengeful ghost standing in the shadows.

"Does Qingxiao Sect dare to retaliate against me? Did Li Qingqiu personally lead the troops here?" Zhao Zhi asked sternly.

"No, it's Li Qingqiu's eldest disciple, Xu Ning."

"Good! Very good! The mighty Three Great Sects of the Dynasty are no match for a woman!"

Zhao Zhi laughed, but his laughter grew increasingly sinister.

Xuan Gong spoke up, "Your Majesty, although the three sects of the dynasty are located in Zhongtian Prefecture, they are hundreds of miles away from Zhenyang City. It is not convenient to deal with them for the time being. We must concentrate our efforts to deal with the army of the seven prefectures outside the city. This time, Your Majesty and I must take action. The plan to mend the heavens should be implemented. We cannot wait any longer!"

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