From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 229 The World Must Be Unified

Liu Jing's promise carried considerable weight, and Li Qingqiu indeed needed such a guarantee from the next ruler.

Li Qingqiu is not an absolute saint. He can consider the interests of the world, but the most important thing is the interests of his sect. In order to protect the interests of Qingxiao Sect, he is willing to spread his kindness to the world.

Of course, what moved him most was the "Sage Heart and Virtuous Character" destiny, which proved that Liu Jing could indeed become a benevolent ruler.

"Why do you think I should trust you, or support you? It would be much easier for me to support someone else to become emperor than to support you."

Li Qingqiu stared at Liu Jing and said calmly.

Liu Jing gritted his teeth and said, "I don't trust any of the other lords in the world. I only trust you and myself. You have indeed saved many people. Under your guidance, the Qingxiao Sect has also become a place of chivalry. Before this, I thought Zhu Xian was a wise ruler. He could sweep across the world and he could love his people like his own children. But he died. The other lords only know how to enjoy themselves. No one can become a wise or sage ruler."

"I don't know how capable I am, but I know what I'm thinking and what I would do if I were in power."

"Master, Zhu Gong's death was too unjust. He could have died on the battlefield, or he could have died of illness, but he couldn't have died at the hands of his own general. This is too absurd, and it is enough to show that none of Zhu Gong's subordinates were capable!"

He burst into tears when Zhu Xian was mentioned.

Li Qingqiu couldn't tell whether he was sincere or not, but one thing was certain: he was very loyal to Li Qingqiu.

"You are the first person who dares to come up to me and say such arrogant things."

Li Qingqiu stared at him and spoke slowly.

Even someone as bold as Zhu Xian only dared to approach Zhang Yuchun; in front of Zhang Yuchun, Pei could only try to get information indirectly.

Liu Jing, who had nothing, dared to seek out Li Qingqiu; such courage was unmatched by any other warlord in the land.

Call him bold or suicidal, he came anyway.

Moreover, this man had his own schemes. He carried his mother's coffin up the mountain so that all the disciples would see it, and many people would sympathize with him. If Li Qingqiu wanted to kill him, he would have to find a legitimate reason.

This can barely be considered as having both courage and strategy.

but……

“I don’t like your idea. The world is too big. It would be better if two dynasties existed side by side or three dynasties stood in a tripartite balance. Are you worried about Li Sifeng?”

Li Qingqiu spoke frankly, causing Liu Jing to lower his head.

He did feel that the world was vast, but he was also wary of Li Sifeng. Everyone knew that Li Sifeng was conquering the world, and if Li Sifeng wanted to become emperor, no one could compete with Li Qingqiu.

His idea was simple: first win over half the country, and then impress Li Qingqiu with his own actions.

He had learned about Li Sifeng, and this man was completely unsuitable to be emperor. Not to mention being emperor, Li Sifeng had never managed anything even as a hall master. Entrusting the safety of the people to such a person was far too frivolous.

But he dared not say it aloud.

He believed that Li Qingqiu was righteous, but even sages have their own feelings.

"I'm asking you to replace Liu Lin. You must unify the world. No matter how difficult it is, you must do it. If you fail, I will have Qingxiao Sect fully support Li Sifeng to control the world. You should know very well that Qingxiao Sect is capable of doing this."

Li Qingqiu stared intently at Liu Jing and spoke earnestly.

Zhang Yuchun had investigated all the warlords in the land. When the three major warlords were mentioned, Zhang Yuchun frowned. This Liu Lin was a foolish and lecherous man who had lost all ambition after dominating three states.

Liu Jing's heart pounded, and he was so excited that he was breathing rapidly.

"But Elder Li Sifeng..."

“I will bring him back. Your opponent is the secular world. You only have three years to replace Liu Lin.”

"Three years..."

Liu Jing's forehead was sweating. Three years was too short a time. Just consolidating power would take him a while.

He gritted his teeth and asked, "Can I ask my fellow disciples for help?"

Li Qingqiu looked at him with a meaningful gaze and said, "Sure, how many people are willing to help you depends entirely on your own ability. Qingxiao Sect will not make that offer."

"I will do it!"

Liu Jing quickly agreed.

"Take your mother away. I don't want to see this kind of trick again." Li Qingqiu turned around.

Liu Jing quickly stood up, bowed to Li Qingqiu, and then carried the coffin toward the gate of Lingxiao Courtyard.

"Remember, all I want is for the world to be unified. No matter what your reasons are, the territory under the Qingxiao Sect can only expand, not shrink."

Li Qingqiu spoke with his back to Liu Jing, his tone filled with pressure.

"Liu Jing will definitely keep this in mind!"

Liu Jing said firmly and resolutely.

After he left, Li Qingqiu walked towards his cave dwelling, a cold smile playing on his lips.

“Li family, this world is not a place you can rule.”

……

On that day, news spread that Liu Jing had carried his mother's coffin up the mountain, and his experiences and past also became known.

His mother's tragic death seems to be a microcosm of the world, leaving people with a deep sense of sorrow.

His conversation with Li Qingqiu also spread, though it was somewhat embellished.

A Qingxiao Sect disciple, whose mother died tragically, vowed to change the world and bring peace to all people. This story is very touching and makes all Qingxiao Sect disciples feel a sense of mission and responsibility.

As a disciple of Qingxiao Sect, one should shoulder the responsibility for the world!

Liu Jing buried his mother in a nearby mountain forest, a burial ground specially designated by the Qingxiao Sect for its disciples.

Three days later, dozens of Qingxiao Sect disciples accompanied Liu Jing down the mountain, causing much discussion among the sect members. Night fell.

Inside Lingxiao Courtyard, Li Qingqiu was holding Li Shouzhen and Li Shoumin, listening to Zhang Yuchun's plan.

In addition to helping Liu Jing ascend to power, Zhang Yuchun also planned to instruct all the aristocratic families within the Qingxiao Sect to spread the news that the Qingxiao Sect supported Liu Jing.

However, Zhang Yuchun still had some doubts.

"Senior brother, although Liu Jing is a disciple of the Qingxiao Sect, can he really be trusted? Does he have the talent?"

Zhang Yuchun knew nothing about Liu Jing, and any of his disciples jumped out and wanted to become emperor, and Li Qingqiu even agreed. It was too frivolous.

Li Qingqiu countered, "If he truly becomes a wise and benevolent ruler, how will you and the world evaluate my current decision?"

Zhang Yuchun was taken aback for a moment, then replied, "I regard you as a deity."

If any disciple chosen at random could become a wise ruler, then Li Qingqiu's judgment would surely be considered divine.

Zhang Yuchun suddenly thought of Li Qingqiu's disciples, none of whom were mediocre. The worst one was Qin Ye, whom the sect had only taken in in the early days to win over the Qin family.

He suddenly realized that Liu Jing probably possessed abilities unknown to ordinary people, and that his senior brother's choice of him was likely not a casual decision.

"Isn't our eldest master now a deity?"

Three-year-old Li Shoumin tilted his head and asked, showing a lively personality and no stage fright whatsoever.

His older brother, Li Shouzhen, was quiet and liked to listen to people talk. At this moment, Li Shouzhen looked at Zhang Yuchun intently.

Li Qingqiu couldn't help but chuckle and said, "I'm no immortal or god; I'm still pursuing the path to immortality."

Li Qingqiu had already considered whether allowing Liu Jing to become emperor would affect Li Sifeng, Pei Miao, Li Shouzhen, and Li Shoumin.

Who says they can only become emperors of the Nine Provinces?
How vast the world is!
The future Qingxiao Sect will definitely encompass more than just the land of Kyushu!

As for Li Sifeng and Pei Miao, they are cultivators, so why rush to become emperor and empress? They can settle down first by cultivating immortality.

Li Qingqiu looked at the two little ones and asked, "Do you want to be immortals or emperors when you grow up?"

Li Shoumin chuckled and said, "I want to be one of them!"

Li Shouzhen countered, "Are these two identities contradictory?"

Zhang Yuchun was stunned. For some reason, he suddenly felt that he had misjudged the situation.

Could these two little guys really be extraordinary geniuses in the future?

Li Qingqiu laughed heartily upon hearing this. He hugged Li Shouzhen and Zhang Yuchun, then looked at Zhang Yuchun and said, "Yuchun, although you are a cultivator, your mind is still stuck in the mortal world. We have thousands of years. If Liu Jing is not good, we can change to another emperor. If his dynasty is not good, we can change to another dynasty. Things are not as complicated as you think."

Zhang Yuchun was intimidated by Li Qingqiu's domineering presence.

May it last a thousand years!

He felt as if his understanding of the world had been shattered.

He was still busy scheming against the world and powerful families, while Li Qingqiu didn't care at all. The reason was that he only cared about the present moment, while Li Qingqiu was concerned about thousands of years and the future.

"Then let's see if Liu Jing can sweep across the world," Zhang Yuchun said with a smile, full of anticipation.

The task of becoming the ruler of all under heaven put considerable pressure on him, because he feared that if he didn't do a good job, he would disappoint his senior brother and cause disasters in the world.

Li Qingqiu didn't continue talking about this matter, and shifted the topic to Li Sifeng.

Once Li Sifeng has swept through the Xuanji Sect, it's time to summon him back.

He wanted Li Sifeng and his wife to accompany his two sons in their cultivation of immortality.

After wandering for so many years, it's time for Li Sifeng to come back.

Zhang Yuchun had no objections; he also felt that Li Sifeng should return.

Upon hearing that his parents were about to return, Li Shoumin cheered happily, while Li Shouzheng pondered silently, his little head lost in thought.

……

As the year drew to a close, Li Qingqiu once again focused on Zhao Zhen, checking Zhao Zhen's panel every day.

Just like this morning.

[A life of hardship and setbacks: This person will experience numerous trials and tribulations before the age of sixteen. After sixteen, this fate will dissipate, and their comprehension will increase to a higher level.]

Zhao Zhen is already sixteen years old this year, but this fate has not disappeared. Li Qingqiu suspects that it will only disappear after the end of the year.

So the closer it gets to the end of the year, the more nervous he becomes.

He feared that the Star Ancestor was not Zhao Zhen's destined calamity.

Li Qingqiu couldn't resist going to find Zhao Zhen again.

Inside the cave, Zhao Zhen looked at his master in confusion and asked, "Master, you've been coming here quite often lately. Could it be that my tribulation hasn't passed yet?"

"Perhaps it won't be over until the end of the year," Li Qingqiu said, sitting at his stone table, sipping tea.

Zhao Zhen said earnestly, "Master, don't worry, I will not go down the mountain without permission again."

“I believe in you, but I’m afraid that even if you don’t go down the mountain, your fate will still be sealed,” Li Qingqiu said helplessly.

After listening, Zhao Zhen remained silent for a moment, then said, "Master, perhaps I know what my fate is. I have recently gained some insight into it."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingqiu looked at him and asked curiously, "What have you realized?"

Zhao Zhen took a deep breath and said, "I have comprehended the supernatural power, but creating the supernatural power seems to require overcoming a tribulation, and this tribulation can only be overcome by myself. This feeling is very strong."

(End of this chapter)