From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 43 The Primordial Establishment, the Absolute Saint Sect

With the daily accompaniment of renowned scholars' zither music, the Qingxiao Sect disciples were in a better mood while practicing martial arts and doing manual labor, which changed Li Qingqiu's impression of Zhu Yan and the other two women.

It must be said that a scholar is a scholar. Having lived two lives and been used to popular music, Li Qingqiu found the sound of the guqin very pleasant and wanted to listen to it again.

The sound of the zither echoed through the mountains and fields, like a gentle breeze entering the heart, bringing peace and calming away restlessness.

It is worth mentioning that Li Qingqiu noticed that Bai Ning'er and Su Xiling were getting very close, and Su Xiling seemed to have the idea of ​​giving Bai Ning'er some pointers.

Are these the lucky ones?
Great!

The addition of a renowned scholar did not hinder the development of Qingxiao Sect.

Once the mountain path was basically completed, people began to come up the mountain seeking medical treatment. Li Dongyue was kind-hearted. She would directly accept money from wealthy people, but for poor people, she would ask them to do what they could, or to do some work within the Qingxiao Sect to offset the cost of medical treatment.

Such behavior quickly gained a reputation at the foot of the mountain within just a few months.

It was autumn.

Xu Ningcheng reached the fifth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, and she immediately told Li Qingqiu, who was resting in the room, the news, which made him very happy.

As the master and apprentice were chatting, Zhang Yuchun came looking for them, and Xu Ning bowed and took her leave.

"Senior Brother, it's time to begin the incense offerings. I've already invited the craftsmen."

Zhang Yuchun laughed, his expression enthusiastic.

They had discussed this matter before. Zhang Yuchun had consulted Liu Fanzhou, who suggested that since Qingxiao Sect had the style of a Taoist sect, why not erect a statue to attract worshippers and earn some money from incense offerings? This suited Zhang Yuchun's wishes perfectly.

Li Qingqiu said softly, "This can be done, but it shouldn't be publicized. We should wait for the right person to come and fulfill their wish."

“I will be careful, but the decision to erect the statue must be made by you. We need to come up with our own ideas to avoid offending other Taoist temples or Buddhist monasteries. You will name it, and I will have Zhang Yu write the story. Let’s think of a few first,” Zhang Yuchun nodded.

Li Qingqiu got up, went to his desk, picked up a brush, and wrote five names on a piece of white paper.

"Taiyi, Taichu, Taishi, Taisu, Taiji..."

Zhang Yuchun looked at the five names on the paper and read them softly.

Li Qingqiu said, "These five are all Dao Venerables, so there's no need to carve their faces too clearly."

This is the Five Primordial Elements, which are the five major stages recorded in the ancient Chinese classic "Liezi" from the previous life. They represent the five major stages before the formation of the universe, from nothingness to existence. His lineage has only just been established, and he has not yet truly attained enlightenment. This is a memorial to commemorate this, so that every time he sees the Five Primordial Elements, he can recall the present moment.

Zhang Yuchun recited the names of the Five Primordial Beings several times, becoming increasingly satisfied. He immediately put away the paper and quickly left.

Li Qingqiu did not stay in the room any longer. He was very happy that Xu Ning had broken through to the fifth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, and he decided to go and check on the other disciples.

It was still early before evening, and there weren't many disciples in the courtyard. He walked out of the mountain gate along the path and continued downhill.

As Li Qingqiu walked up the steps and looked down, he could see courtyards appearing and disappearing in the woods. On the mountain path, disciples were leading horses to transport goods, while others were chasing chickens and ducks. Everywhere was full of life, which made him smile.

After passing through three courtyards, Li Qingqiu stopped and looked at a woman meditating under a tree not far away.

This woman was Liu Yan, the daughter of Liu Fanzhou.

Since her loyalty level rose to 90 points, Li Qingqiu taught her the first level of the Taiqing Hunyuan Scripture. She has been practicing for ten days, but still has not been able to reach the first level of the Yangyuan Realm.

Li Qingqiu hesitated for a moment, then walked towards Liu Yan.

Although Liu Fanzhou was fat and not handsome, Liu Yan was pretty and frail due to her chronic illness, which always reminded Li Qingqiu of Lin Daiyu from Dream of the Red Chamber.

He walked up to Liu Yan and took out a blue crystal the size of a thumb from his pocket.

"Take this."

When Li Qingqiu spoke, Liu Yan trembled in fright. She opened her eyes and saw that it was him, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.

She gave Li Qingqiu a resentful look, quickly stood up, bowed to him, and asked, "Sect Master, what is this?"

Li Qingqiu said mysteriously, "This is a rare treasure in the world. It can help you practice your skills. Don't underestimate this small piece. It is formed by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth condensed over thousands or tens of thousands of years. When you practice, just hold it in your palm. Remember, don't tell anyone else, lest they say I'm unfair. I don't have that many treasures to share with others."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan accepted the spirit stone, and Li Qingqiu turned and left.

She looked up at Li Qingqiu and asked, "Sect Leader, why are you so kind to me?"

Li Qingqiu waved his hand and said without turning his head, "Because you have a good father."

……

As the moon set and the sun rose, the disciples were about to disperse after their morning exercises when one of them suddenly announced that the sect was preparing to erect a statue of a deity, which piqued the curiosity of the other disciples.

The news spread quickly, and more and more disciples gathered in the first new courtyard at the foot of the mountain gate, watching the craftsmen carve stone statues.

"With the Five Elements in one's heart, incense from all directions gathers, the clear sky is like the rising sun, and heaven and earth float with the sun."

Zhang Yu sat on the millstone, holding a bamboo fan, and said leisurely. He was in a good mood because he had also participated in the design of the statue and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

He glanced around and suddenly saw two people. He immediately stood up straight and dared not be so nonchalant anymore.

Zhu Yan and Su Xiling walked into the courtyard. Zhu Yan was still wearing a veil, looking gentle and mysterious, which captivated Zhang Yu.

Su Xiling pulled Bai Ning'er, who was standing on tiptoe to look inside, and asked curiously, "What gods and immortals does your Qingxiao Sect worship?"

Bai Ning'er turned her head and saw it was her, and said with a smug smile, "Have you ever heard of the Innate Daoist Venerable?" Su Xiling shook her head and said, "Never heard of him. Your sect leader must have made that up."

"How could that be? Our sect leader is incredibly powerful; he can even dream of immortals."

"Only a child like you would believe such lies."

"hehe."

Bai Ning'er smiled, too lazy to argue with her.

Zhu Yan's gaze passed through the crowd and landed on Li Qingqiu, who was standing next to the stone statue. Li Qingqiu was instructing the craftsmen on how to carve the image of the Five Primordial Beings.

"It's bad! Something bad is going to happen!"

A disciple rushed into the courtyard, sweating profusely. Once inside, he bent over, supporting himself on his knees with his hands, and gasped for breath.

The disciples turned around and made way for Li Qingqiu to see the disciple.

Zhang Yuchun and Yang Jueding were also present. Seeing the disciple in such a hurry, they were both puzzled, as this disciple was not usually so reckless.

"What's wrong? Speak slowly," Zhang Yuchun asked, frowning.

After catching his breath, the disciple looked up and said, "A sect has come from Taikun Mountain. They want to establish a sect a hundred miles away. They asked me to tell you that Qingxiao Sect must not cross the Xi River in the future."

The Xi River is a long river that runs through the Taikun Mountains. The Xi River is located at the foot of the mountain where Qingxiao Gate is located. However, Qingxiao Gate is not in the exact center of the Taikun Mountains. This division is equivalent to shrinking their territory to a corner of the Taikun Mountains.

"Outrageous! What kind of sect are they, to be so arrogant?" Yang Jueding roared in fury.

The disciple who relayed the message quickly replied, "They call themselves the Absolute Saint Sect."

Zhang Yuchun asked in confusion, "Don't they know we are from the Qingxiao Sect? Don't they know Jiang Zhaoxia is a member of our sect?"

"They know, but they didn't mention Elder Jiang," the messenger disciple replied cautiously.

Yang Jueding snorted, "No need to ask, they're probably just after that kid Jiang, trying to ride on his fame to gain influence."

He turned to look at Li Qingqiu and said, "We cannot back down on this. Taikun Mountain Range was already part of Qingxiao Sect during the time of Qingxiao Zhenren, and no one is allowed to divide it."

Li Qingqiu nodded and said, "Elder Yang, take my two disciples and twenty other disciples to investigate the situation. Don't rush into violence. Find out the truth first. If you can't get through to them, then fight them off."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ye gripped the iron rod tightly, while the other disciples were eager to follow and watch the spectacle.

Xu Ning, who had been watching the commotion, immediately jumped over the courtyard wall upon hearing this, intending to go back and retrieve her weapon.

Her movement technique made Su Xiling raise an eyebrow slightly. She had long heard that this girl was not simple, and seeing her movement technique today, she was indeed skilled.

"What if we can't drive them away?" Yang Jueding looked at Li Qingqiu and asked.

Li Qingqiu glared at him and said irritably, "Never killed anyone?"

Yang Jueding choked, then immediately turned around and began selecting disciples.

Upon hearing that someone was to be killed, the disciples tensed up, but those who practice martial arts inevitably felt anticipation in such situations.

Li Qingqiu changed his demeanor and smiled gently at the craftsman, saying, "Let's continue."

Su Xiling turned to Zhu Yan and said with a fawning expression, "Miss, may I go and see what's going on?"

Zhu Yan's expression remained unchanged. She said softly, "Yes, but you mustn't interfere."

Her voice was soft and melodious, gentle and ethereal, and she sounded quite young.

Su Xiling smiled and nodded, then walked to her side and began to wait for Yang Jueding to select disciples.

"If Qingxiao Sect is in danger, you can also save people."

Su Xiling heard a very soft voice again. She turned her head to look at Zhu Yan in surprise. She didn't expect that her mistress would ask her to help Qingxiao Sect. She didn't ask any more questions, after all, she also liked the atmosphere of Qingxiao Sect.

Soon, Yang Jueding selected twenty disciples. They first went to choose their weapons and then went down the mountain together. Yang Jueding did not refuse Su Xiling's wish to come along. He laughed loudly and said that he would let her see the heroic spirit of the martial arts world.

at the same time.

A hundred miles away in the mountains, next to a waterfall, dozens of people are building houses.

Two figures stood by the lake; they were Yan Wujin, the sect leader of the Juesheng Sect, and Tang Ziqi, the deputy sect leader.

Yan Wujin wore a wide black robe and a hair crown. His long hair was black and white, his eyes were cold and sharp, and his beard was also white. Just by standing by the lake without saying a word, he exuded a strong sense of oppression.

Tang Ziqi's aura was clearly inferior to his. He was dressed in blue, had a refined and elegant demeanor, and a handsome face, with the appearance of a scholar.

"Judging by the time, the message should have reached Qingxiao Sect by now. Brother, do you think Jiang Zhaoxia will come to accept the challenge?" Tang Ziqi asked softly.

Yan Wujin looked at his disciples and said expressionlessly, "If he doesn't come, I will climb the mountain myself. The Juesheng Sect must rise to fame by stepping on the Qingxiao Sect. Although it is dishonorable to bully a group of teenagers, we have no choice but to sacrifice them for the greater cause."

Tang Ziqi sighed, "I heard that Jiang Zhaoxia lasted two hundred moves against Yu Zhiyi. With such talent, if he were given another ten years, his martial arts skills would be unimaginable."

Yan Wujin snorted, "That was just Yu Zhiyi showing mercy. He likes to play these childish games."

(End of this chapter)