From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 191 Cultivation Holy Land, the Potential to Change a Sect
"Has Lingtianmen been completely wiped out?"

Li Qingqiu turned his gaze to Shen Yue and continued to ask.

Shen Yue nodded and said, "We've wiped them all out. We even found Ji Wuye, who was hiding in the shadows, but..."

"Just what?"

Li Qingqiu hated this kind of dangling tone the most.

Shen Yue frowned and said, "Before Ji Wuye died, he did not dodge or resist; he even had a smile on his face."

Xue Jin added, "I originally wanted to question him, but he didn't give me the chance and died by severing his own meridians."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingqiu breathed a sigh of relief and said nonchalantly, "It's good that he's dead. Even if he has someone behind him, we can deal with that later."

In any case, only by eradicating Lingtian Sect completely can this matter be considered closed, and it can be considered an explanation to the Jiang family.

He looked at Shen Yue and said, "Shen Yue, you are indeed worthy of respect for being able to refrain from killing. However, if someone traveling with you is harmed because of your hesitation, your refusal to kill will become a weapon for the enemy to kill."

Shen Yue did not refute it; the incident had indeed affected him and made him reflect on himself.

It's not that he doesn't kill, it's just that he disdains killing the weak.

"I am willing to accept the punishment," Shen Yue said earnestly, taking a deep breath.

Li Qingqiu nodded and said, "I'm punishing you by making you stand guard at the foot of the mountain for three months. Any objections?"

"no comment."

Shen Yue readily agreed.

Xue Jin hesitated, realizing that without Shen Yue, he probably wouldn't have been able to kill Xiao Wu Hui, and might even have died at Xiao Wu Hui's hands.

However, since the order was given by Li Qingqiu, he dared not disobey it.

Subsequently, Li Qingqiu began to reattach Xue Jin's arm. Fortunately, the arm was nourished by Shen Yue's vital energy and did not completely die.

No wonder Shen Yue insisted on personally taking care of this arm.

When Li Qingqiu pointed this out, Xue Jin looked at Shen Yue gratefully, while Shen Yue turned his head away.

After Li Qingqiu reattached Xue Jin's arm and used the Rejuvenating Ghost Immortal Needle to stimulate blood production, he told Xue Jin to go back and rest well, and come back tomorrow.

Before parting, Li Qingqiu looked at Shen Yue's back and said, "Shen Yue, when carrying out a mission, you must do it according to the mission. You must do it this way, and you must also require your subordinates to do the same. Only in this way can we avoid unnecessary trouble."

Shen Yue paused for a moment, responded, and then continued on his way.

Li Qingqiu sighed after they left Lingxiao Courtyard.

Let's see if Shen Yue changes his mind. If not, he can stay in the sect or do other tasks.

Everyone has their own personality and principles, and he couldn't force Shen Yue to do anything.

"Ji Wuye... Ji Clan..."

Li Qingqiu tapped the table with his fingers and muttered to himself.

His intuition told him that Ji Wuye's reliance was on the Ji clan, an ancient imperial surname that seemed to have always existed, lying in wait for the right opportunity.

He decided to have the Dark Hall investigate the Ji family from now on. No matter how strong the Qingxiao Sect is, they can't just sit around waiting for others to come looking for trouble.

"The world is still too big."

Li Qingqiu looked at Xiao Wuhui's severed head on the table and sighed.

Qingxiao Sect can currently only occupy Taikun Mountain Range, which is just one part of Guzhou. Beyond Guzhou lies the Nine Provinces, and beyond the Nine Provinces are even more vast lands such as the Northern Barbarians and the Western Desert.

Looking south, there is an endless ocean; who knows what lies hidden at the end of the ocean?

One day, the resources on this continent will no longer be enough for Qingxiao Sect, and the development of Qingxiao Sect will inevitably lead to conflicts with more forces.

This is a path that cannot be avoided and cannot be reversed; staying in one's own corner will only make one a prey for others.

……

As the year draws to a close, a new year begins.

Just after the Spring Festival, Li Qingqiu activated the last chance for good fortune.

This time, he received a blessed land called Tianshan Lingchi.

Tianshan, located in Yuzhou, is one of the highest mountains in the Nine Provinces, covering an area of ​​thousands of miles, a place that is difficult for the living to reach.

Li Qingqiu led the team again, eventually leaving fifty disciples behind, with Huang Shan, the leader of the Seven Masters of Qingxiao, in charge of managing the area.

Li Qingqiu did not leave immediately; he stayed at the Tianshan Spirit Pool for two days.

Although called a spiritual pool, the Tianshan Spirit Pool is actually vast and boundless. When Huang Shan and the others first saw the Tianshan Spirit Pool, they thought they were seeing a sea high in the mountains, a deep blue sea that seemed to have no bottom.

Li Qingqiu cultivated by the Tianshan Spirit Pool without feeling anything, but the other disciples said that it was easier to cultivate here. Not only was the spiritual energy abundant, but their minds also became more active, and their understanding of cultivation techniques and spells was more profound.

This meant that the Heavenly Mountain Spirit Pool was a true sacred place for cultivation, brimming with spiritual energy and capable of enhancing one's understanding. Li Qingqiu was overjoyed.

Not only that, he also discovered that there were peculiar spiritual stones hidden beneath the Tianshan Spirit Pool, and even some kind of tiny fish that moved incredibly fast.

Some disciples wanted to go into the water, but fortunately Li Qingqiu had sharp eyes and spotted the fish, stopping them in time.

No wonder this blessed land has only been discovered now. According to Li Qingqiu's observation, even a cultivator at the seventh level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm would likely be seriously injured or even die if they went down there. It is worth mentioning that he personally caught a fish, and as soon as it left the spiritual pool, the fish died quickly.

It's good that these fish can't come ashore!
Li Qingqiu instructed Huang Shan and his disciples to be wary of unknown ferocious beasts appearing deep within the spirit pool. After witnessing the speed of the spirit fish, the disciples all developed a sense of awe towards the spirit pool of Tianshan.

The Heavenly Mountain Spirit Pool is far removed from the secular world, at an extremely high altitude. Ordinary people would die on the way. All around are endless white snow-capped mountains. Anyone who can come here must be a cultivator. Therefore, Li Qingqiu warned them to be careful if they encountered anyone who was not from the Qingxiao Sect.

After staying for two days, Li Qingqiu led a disciple down the mountain, intending to have this disciple guide him in the future.

This disciple experienced the sect leader's speed for the first time.

After entering the Spiritual Consciousness Realm, Li Qingqiu's vital energy far surpassed that of before. He could fly around the Nine Provinces at full speed without exhausting his vital energy.

Upon returning to Qingxiao Sect, Li Qingqiu immediately ordered someone to ring the bell for the Xuanxin Hall meeting.

All the elders and higher-ranking officials entered the hall. Li Qingqiu directly revealed the discovery of the Heavenly Mountain Spirit Pool. He was completely open and unafraid of anyone having malicious intentions. Once everyone knew, it would be even more difficult for anyone to make any small moves, because everyone would be watching.

Everyone was excited to hear that the Heavenly Mountain Spirit Pool could help with enlightenment.

"This is truly a blessed land for spiritual practice!"

"Truly, Heaven blesses our Qingxiao Sect."

"Such a blessed place, how come it was not discovered by successive dynasties?"

"Nonsense, that mountain is a place that only humans can go to; only cultivators like us can go there."

"Hahaha, we are the only cultivation sect in the world, and we can take whatever resources we want from the Nine Provinces."

Listening to the discussions in the hall, Li Qingqiu smiled, but in his heart he was making plans.

As more and more scions of powerful families enter Qingxiao Sect to cultivate immortality, they will inevitably give back to their families. Those people may not dare to touch Qingxiao Sect's resources, but they might try to discover undiscovered resources, since they have already broadened their horizons in Qingxiao Sect.

This kind of thing can't be stopped, and some sects have even started to be greedy for profit.

There are rules for dealing with disciples within the sect, but there's no need to follow those rules when dealing with outsiders.

After the meeting, Li Qingqiu summoned Zhang Yuchun to Lingxiao Courtyard for a private discussion, where he expressed his concerns.

Zhang Yuchun said seriously, "It is indeed something that was bound to happen. I had been worried about it for a long time, so I have been paying attention to the families that have settled in the sect. I have an idea that I have been wanting to say."

Li Qingqiu poured him a bowl of tea and said, "Tell me about it."

“Actually, this is a good thing, as it saves us the process of exploration and excavation.” Zhang Yuchun’s tone was meaningful.

Li Qingqiu neither confirmed nor denied it.

Zhang Yuchun added, "It's just that we shouldn't go too far; we need to come up with a strategy to appease them afterward."

"Senior Brother, the world should be settled. We should establish imperial power as soon as possible and instill the concept of divine right of kings in the people. In this way, everything in the land of Kyushu will have a master, and we will have a righteous cause. It is only right and proper to take back what belongs to us."

Li Qingqiu nodded. When dealing with the common people or individuals, one can talk about good and evil, benevolence and righteousness. In matters of the world, the distinction between good and evil is sometimes very blurred. Qingxiao Sect just needs to ensure that the people of the world live in peace. If it can ensure that everyone in the world has enough to eat, that would be even better.

Li Qingqiu's long-term plan was to ensure that all people in the world would have enough to eat and wear.

Firstly, it's to appease his goodwill, since he was once an ordinary person himself.

Secondly, such a peaceful and prosperous era might give birth to more geniuses. No matter how you look at it, it's good for the people and for Qingxiaomen to be happy.

This is also the core of the divine right of kings.

Only by putting the interests of the people and the immortal sects together can the Qingxiao Sect work together to uphold its principles.

"Go ahead and do it, but don't make it look too bad," Li Qingqiu said thoughtfully.

Zhang Yuchun laughed and said, "Don't worry, I will not use the power of my sect to forcefully suppress the world's order. I am also waiting for a benevolent and virtuous ruler to appear."

Li Qingqiu asked, "How is Si Feng's condition?"

"This kid is doing well. He has gained momentum in just half a year. However, there are three major warlords in the world now: Cai, Liu and Pei. The three major warlords are fighting for half of the world, while the other minor warlords are still fighting for their own territory. They cannot shake the overall trend of the world."

Zhang Yuchun looked pleased. He then changed the subject and teased, "Sixth Junior Brother wants to be emperor? I'm afraid it's too late. That's good, it'll allow him to return to cultivating immortality sooner. With his personality, can he really be emperor? I don't want him to abandon the affairs of the world and become a carefree emperor. Actually, I don't think he necessarily wants to be emperor. He just finds it exciting and feels prestigious to be emperor. If he really becomes emperor, he'll get tired of it in a few years."

Li Qingqiu had no objection to this; he knew Li Sifeng's personality all too well.

This kid talks a big game, but he has little sense of responsibility and no patience.

Moreover, even if Li Sifeng wanted to become emperor, Qingxiao Sect would not support him unless he demonstrated sufficient talent. The power of the world is not a game; it not only concerns the safety of the people but also the development of Qingxiao Sect, and cannot be allowed to be abused.

Even if Li Sifeng is destined to be ruthless and ambitious, Li Qingqiu has ways to control him.

Li Qingqiu and Zhang Yuchun chatted about world affairs for a good half hour. It wasn't that they were plotting against each other; Li Qingqiu simply wanted to understand the character and actions of the various warlords.

After Zhang Yuchun left, Xiao Wuqing entered the courtyard and bowed to Li Qingqiu.

Li Qingqiu looked at him, waiting for him to speak, but saw that he hesitated.

"Why are you being so hesitant? How can you achieve great things if you act like this?" Li Qingqiu frowned.

Xiao Wuqing possesses the destiny of "discerning eyes" and "right-hand man". Li Qingqiu has been preparing to cultivate him since the beginning of this year, making him a talent like Zhang Yuchun, and having him serve him exclusively, sharing important sect affairs with him in the future.

Twenty-year-old Xiao Wuqing took a deep breath, looked at Li Qingqiu, and said, "Sect Master, didn't you ask me to investigate the sect? I've discovered a disciple who, although only a nominal disciple, I feel has the potential to change the sect. He could even become the sect's strongest disciple."

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