From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 184 Soaring Demon Heart, Innate Blade Cultivator

With no external threats, internal troubles have arisen. The power struggle among the aristocratic families within the Qingxiao Sect has already begun. Li Qingqiu is not too concerned about this, as the current power of the aristocratic families is not enough to control the sect, and the sect's development does indeed need their assistance.

Aside from practicing his skills, Li Qingqiu spent most of his time after leaving his cave dwelling in the Demon Control Hall and the Heavenly Craft Hall, making sure that all the disciples in the sect could feel his emphasis on the two halls.

Mingguang was in charge of studying formations, and he had dozens of disciples under his command. Wu Xingyue also had many disciples assisting her. Li Qingqiu asked her to study communication artifacts first. Li Qingqiu agreed to almost all of their requests.

Unfortunately, formations and magical artifacts are not so easy to study.

However, the results of the training hall have taken off.

Li Sijin created many more talismans, and those talisman papers printed with spells have begun to be sold within the sect, with good results.

Chen Huilan finally refined the Spirit Energy Pill, which can be used for cultivation or to quickly replenish vital energy.

These treasures are only sold in the Cultivation Hall, making it extremely popular and the most bustling hall at the moment. The status of the disciples of the Cultivation Hall has also been greatly improved. They are sought after wherever they go. After all, spirit pills and talismans are still scarce items. Having these two things with them will give them more confidence when traveling in the world.

Even though Qingxiao Sect is a sect that cultivates immortality, its disciples can still go missing or die while traveling in the martial world. The martial world is still just as dangerous.

The Qingxiao Sect and the world have become two completely different worlds.

Summer is here.

Nestled among the mountains, Li Sifeng, having removed his armor, sat cross-legged on a boulder by the river. The Emperor Xuan Sword hovered around him, undulating slightly, as if surrounded by some kind of aura.

Yu Qilin was drinking water beside her, while Pei Miao sat on the opposite side of the river, one hand supporting her on the ground and the other touching her lower abdomen. She looked at Li Sifeng with eyes full of infatuation.

"My lord, since you want to do something big, why not take those soldiers with you? They have followed you through thick and thin for so many years, and they should be trustworthy."

Pei Miao asked, even though she felt happy following Li Sifeng to wander the world.

Li Sifeng closed his eyes and said, "If I take the troops with me, what will the world say about me? Will they say I betrayed the Pei family?"

“But without troops, it will be too difficult for you to gain power. We have neither money nor manpower. How many years will it take to contend for the world?” Pei Miao asked. She was not worried, but just wanted to understand Li Sifeng’s thoughts.

Li Sifeng replied, "Why not? Just you wait and see. Soon, people will come to give us people and money. Even if I don't rely on the Qingxiao Sect's power, many people will come to help me because of the Qingxiao Sect. Whether this matter succeeds or not, they will not waste their efforts."

Upon hearing this, Pei Miao couldn't help but recall her father's words.

“Let him go. As long as you can have children, the Pei family will have a way out.”

Pei Miao felt that Li Sifeng and her father had not really fallen out; they were just putting on an act without saying a word.

Li Sifeng wanted to rightfully seize the throne, so her father needed to provide the Pei family with another way out.

Although she did not participate in the discussion of the war, she could sense that the Pei family was in trouble. After dominating two states, two warlords wanted to suppress the Pei family.

For the Pei family, the world was both very close and very far.

Pei Miao looked at Li Sifeng and said, "Husband, if you really have that intention and are willing to use your position to do things, then I hope you can pacify the world as soon as possible. The longer this chaotic world drags on, the more people will die."

She never liked chaotic times, but her dislike couldn't change anything.

"Don't worry, once I gain the upper hand, I will end this chaotic world as quickly as possible," Li Sifeng replied.

As soon as he finished speaking, the grass by the river trembled, causing him to open his eyes.

While drinking water, Yu Qilin and Pei Miao looked up into the distance and saw a group of people riding horses, followed by carriages, swaying and kicking up clouds of dust.

The leader held aloft a large flag with the character "Li" printed on it.

Madam Pei frowned and asked in surprise, "Where could it be from, the Li family?"

Li Sifeng watched as the large Li clan army arrived. Although he couldn't see exactly how many people there were, he wasn't flustered.

He has now completely mastered the Emperor Xuan Sword, and his strength is now vastly different from before. He even dares to let the Prison Qilin show its face, which is enough to prove his powerful confidence.

……

In the sweltering summer, the world is experiencing high temperatures.

Early that morning, Li Qingqiu arrived alone at the harbor by the sea. He rode his sword, with the Tianhong Sword in front of him, carrying him over the mountaintop. He saw a huge pavilion at the confluence of the mountains and the sea, and many people were building other buildings around it.

This is the first port built by Qingxiao Sect. Although it was originally intended to conceal the mysterious vortex, Li Qingqiu still decided to take this opportunity to develop it.

We can send more disciples here in the future to deal with the potential dangers posed by the mysterious vortex.

Li Qingqiu merely glanced at the construction progress from the air without landing; he flew westward in an arc.

He traveled over a hundred miles and arrived above a dense forest.

The trees here are dense, and the forest is so dark that even from the air, it inspires awe and makes one worry that something ferocious might be lurking inside.

In fact, something terrifying is indeed hidden here.

Li Qingqiu descended from the sky and landed on a treetop. The Tianhong Sword fell into the scabbard at his waist with a crisp sound.

A grove of trees below began to sway, as if some enormous creature was moving within it.

Soon, the leaves in front of Li Qingqiu were pushed aside, and a huge snake head emerged, which was Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi stared at Li Qingqiu, constantly flicking her tongue.

"It seems you've already made up your mind?" Li Qingqiu asked with a smile.

Bai Zhi respectfully replied, "I am honored by the immortal's high regard; how could this lowly demon be ungrateful?"

Listening to its words, Li Qingqiu couldn't help but wonder what kind of temperament those two cultivators had that made Bai Zhi so humble.

Li Qingqiu continued, "Bring those three little demons to me."

Bai Zhi nodded and then made a strange sound. Although it was a snake, its sound was like that of some kind of bird.

"Cuckoo-"

As Bai Zhi's voice continued to spread, Li Qingqiu soon sensed a faint demonic aura.

Immediately afterwards, two more demonic auras rushed in from different directions. Li Qingqiu estimated that the strength of these three little demons was similar to that of Xiao Jiu, comparable to the cultivation level of the third level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm.

This is already very strong; in the secular martial arts world, there would probably be very few people who could do anything to them.

Before long, three little demons arrived around Bai Zhi, climbed to the top of the tree, and revealed themselves.

Golden monkey, black panther, mantis.

Li Qingqiu's gaze was drawn to the praying mantis, which was as big as a house cat.

Mantis Demon!
This creature is entirely bluish-green, resembling two blades, and reflects a metallic sheen in the sunlight.

"Would you be willing to join my Qingxiao Sect?" Li Qingqiu asked.

"willing!"

The three demons spoke in unison, their voices belonging to two men and one woman, and the black panther was actually a female demon.

Before Li Qingqiu arrived, Bai Zhi had already explained the situation to them, so they did not hesitate to accept his invitation.

Li Qingqiu never expected that they could speak human language; they truly were monsters that had lived for hundreds of years.

He immediately brought up the Taoist tradition panel and found the portraits of the three demons.

The golden monkey and the black panther were not particularly outstanding in terms of talent, nor did they have any special destiny, but the mantis spirit was quite extraordinary.

[Name: Jinlang]

Gender: Male

[Age: 132 years old]

Loyalty (Leader/Sect Leader): 71/44 (Maximum 100)

[Cultivation Aptitude: Good]

[Comprehension: Excellent]

[Destiny: Soaring Demonic Heart, Innate Sword Cultivator]

[Soaring Demon Heart: Extremely fast reaction and speed. As cultivation level increases, these two advantages will continue to multiply. He has extraordinary comprehension of movement techniques, agility-related spells, supernatural abilities, and secret techniques.]

[Innate Sword Cultivator: Born with the ability to comprehend sword techniques, possessing extraordinary aptitude for the way of the sword, destined to become a sword cultivator]

……

Li Qingqiu even wanted to copy this [Soaring Demon Heart] technique.

In the world of martial arts, speed is the only way to break through defenses; this principle would not be an exaggeration when applied to the cultivation of immortality.

And this "Innate Sword Cultivator" destiny appearing on a praying mantis is just too outrageous.

It was destined to become a sword cultivator, which means that even if it hadn't met Bai Zhi, it could have entered the demonic path based on its own talent.
Li Qingqiu liked Jinlang more and more as she looked at him, and felt that he was a promising talent.

He looked at Jinlang again. The mantis spirit tilted its head and looked dull, but in his eyes, it had become a decisive swordsman.

Li Qingqiu asked, "Bai Zhi, I'd like to take the three of them back to Qingxiao Sect first. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi immediately became nervous and asked, "What about me?"

"Once the port by the sea is built, I will take you back to Qingxiao Sect. It will be at most a year. You can stay here. If the port encounters any trouble, we will need your help."

Bai Zhi breathed a sigh of relief at Li Qingqiu's arrangement, and it immediately nodded in agreement.

"But... if I show myself, will the people of Qingxiao Sect also consider me an enemy?" Bai Zhi still had concerns.

"I'll take you to see them now. Is there anything else you need to bring?"

"There's nothing I need to bring."

"Let's go then."

And so, Li Qingqiu led the four demons, including Bai Zhi, towards the port.

He rode his sword forward, observing below. Four demons moved nimbly through the forest.

Jinlang, in particular, is even faster than Baizhi.

for a long time.

Li Qingqiu landed on the beach in front of the port. As soon as he appeared, he attracted the attention of the disciples. When the disciples wanted to surround him, they were frightened by Bai Zhi behind him.

"A snake! A huge snake!"

"A snake demon! Sect Master, be careful!"

"Sect Master, watch out behind you!"

"My God, how can there be such a huge snake?"

The disciples exclaimed in surprise, and several of them instinctively drew their swords and charged towards Li Qingqiu.

Li Qingqiu raised his hand and said loudly, "No need to panic, these four demons have already submitted to me."

Upon hearing this, the disciples all stopped and looked at him in astonishment.

At this moment, Jiang Zhaoxia flew over on his sword and landed beside Li Qingqiu. He also heard Li Qingqiu's words. He was filled with curiosity and stared intently at Bai Zhi, putting immense pressure on her.

Next, Li Qingqiu introduced the Four Demons of Baizhi to all his disciples. When Jinlang appeared, the disciples, like him, looked at him with strange expressions.

Can praying mantises become sentient beings?

　Sorry, I was refining the settings just now, which took up some time. This chapter is the third update on the 14th, and today's update hasn't even started yet QAQ
　　
　
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