From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 44 The Second Blessing

Inside the new courtyard, there were far fewer disciples gathered there. Seeing that the craftsmen were still busy, Zhang Yuchun pulled Li Qingqiu aside.

“Senior brother, should we ask Junior Brother Jiang to make a trip? I have a feeling that the Absolute Saint Sect is no ordinary group; they are deliberately provoking us,” Zhang Yuchun said, frowning.

As Qingxiao Sect has grown to its current size, with over a hundred disciples, he cherishes all of this more and more, and has more concerns when thinking about problems than ever before.

Li Qingqiu laughed and said, "It's alright. Yang Jueding is no longer the same as before. Although he has not reached the second level, his strength is far superior to before. Moreover, Ning'er has also gone."

What does the fifth level of the Nourishing Essence Realm represent?
Li Qingqiu wouldn't dare claim to be the best in the world, but he should have no problem dominating the martial arts world of Guzhou.

Moreover, if Xu Ning can't beat an opponent, Jiang Zhaoxia will also have a hard time defeating him, so it's better to preserve Jiang Zhaoxia's reputation.

"is it?"

Zhang Yuchun was still a little worried, but Li Qingqiu patted him on the shoulder and said no more, continuing to walk over to the craftsman and supervise the work.

Since we are going to establish a lineage, we should seriously create a mythological system. The Five Primordial Generals are the pinnacle of the Qingxiao Sect's mythology, and we cannot be careless about it.

He has decided to build Taoist temples for the Five Primordial Gods and create more deities, continuing to build temples along the way.

He wants to build a staircase for seeking enlightenment, leading directly from the foot of the mountain to the summit, so that not only can pilgrims worship there, but also new disciples can be tested in the future.

Of course, these are all just plans, buried in his heart.

As the sect leader, Li Qingqiu has the right to achieve whatever he wants.

……

By the time Yang Jueding and the others arrived at the waterfall where the Juesheng Sect was located, it was already afternoon. The distance of a hundred miles also took time for martial artists like them.

The closer they got to the Absolute Saint Sect, the more Yang Jueding's anger rose. He didn't even notice that it was strange that Su Xiling could keep up.

The disciples he selected were all disciples who had been studying for more than a year. Although the disciples were drenched in sweat from the long journey, they were not so exhausted that they had to bend over and gasp for breath.

The arrival of Yang Jueding and his group attracted the attention of the Juesheng Sect disciples, who put down their tools and turned to look towards the Qingxiao Sect.

"Who's in charge? Come out here!"

Yang Jueding roared, seemingly angry, but actually excited.

Since he began cultivating the Hunyuan Scripture, he hadn't had a chance to fully demonstrate his abilities, and he wanted to test just how strong he was.

His shouts, like a lion's roar, echoed through the mountains, even drowning out the sound of the waterfall.

Following behind the crowd, Su Xiling was secretly shocked. Was this guy's skill really that powerful?
She had heard of the name of the Dragon-Slaying Hero, but in her eyes, the so-called Heavenly Ranking was a joke. Now it seems that there are no undeserving people with great reputations.

Of course, Yang Jueding only surprised her, but did not make her feel dangerous.

She could already sense a terrifying aura nearby. She looked around but couldn't find where the person was hiding.

"Are you from the Qingxiao Sect?" A disciple of the Juesheng Sect jumped down from the platform, raised his sword and pointed it at Yang Jueding, asking with a contemptuous expression.

The other disciples of the Absolute Saint Sect also revealed malicious smiles, their eyes fixed on Yang Jueding and the others as if they were looking at a group of prey.

"Nonsense! You're the leader?"

Yang Jueding roared and stepped forward, his robes billowing like a tiger's rampage, his aura fierce.

"You're looking for me?"

A loud voice echoed through the mountains, causing everyone in the Qingxiao Sect to look up. Except for Yang Jueding, Xu Ning, and Su Xiling, all the other disciples stared wide-eyed.

Their gaze fell upon the waterfall, where they saw Yan Wujin standing atop it, water splashing all around him, looking down upon the Qingxiao Sect from his elevated position.

The waterfall was ten zhang high. Under the watchful eyes of the Qingxiao Sect disciples, Yan Wujin leaped into the water like a flying goose and landed on the lakeside. His body did not tremble and he was very steady. The Qingxiao Sect disciples were dumbfounded by his lightness skill.

Qin Ye gripped the iron rod tightly in his hand. Just from this lightness skill, he knew that this person was definitely not simple.

Yang Jueding's expression also became serious. If he jumped down from a height of ten zhang without dissipating the force, his legs would not be able to withstand the pressure.

This person's skill is unfathomable!
Yan Wujin sized up the Qingxiao Sect members and quickly frowned. At this moment, Tang Ziqi walked out from the nearby woods.

"Great Hero Yang Jueding, after your duel with the Sword Saint of the Vast Ocean, you have been out of contact. I never expected you to have joined the Qingxiao Sect."

Tang Ziqi stared at Yang Jueding and spoke as he approached.

Yang Jueding glanced at him, his brows furrowing even more. He thought for a moment, then finally remembered and asked in surprise, "Tang Ziqi of the Tang family of Linchuan?"

Tang Ziqi laughed and said, "It's been five years since we last met at Xuan Dang. I didn't expect Brother Yang to still remember me."

Yang Jueding was not pleased, but asked warily, "You are from a noble family. Didn't you go to Xuandang to travel? How come you are getting involved with people in the martial arts world? What is your status in the Juesheng Sect?"

When the disciples of Qingxiao Sect saw Yang Jueding's imposing aura dissipate, they all became tense.

The mere mention of a prestigious family is enough to put immense pressure on the disciples.

They all came from poor families, and from a young age, their parents told them that they should not mess with powerful families.

The Absolute Saint Sect has the support of powerful families, so its foundation is completely different.

The Qingxiao Sect underwent a dramatic transformation simply because it received assistance from a fallen family like the Qin family, which was far from being a true aristocratic family.

"I forgot to introduce myself. I am now the Vice Sect Master of the Absolute Saint Sect, and this is the Sect Master of the Absolute Saint Sect, Yan Wujin." Tang Ziqi said, raising his hand to point to Yan Wujin.

"Yan Wujin?"

Yang Jueding muttered to himself. He had wandered the martial world for many years and had never heard of Yan Wujin. Tang Ziqi continued with a smile, "It's normal that you haven't heard of him. He has practiced martial arts since childhood and has been cultivating diligently for thirty years. At the beginning of this year, he founded the Juesheng Sect. At that time, Zhu Wuliang, the number one martial artist in Cangzhou, was defeated by him. Brother Yang, do you think you are stronger than Zhu Wuliang?"

Upon hearing the name Zhu Wuliang, Yang Jueding's expression turned ugly, and he looked at Yan Wujin with a gaze full of apprehension.

From the moment Yan Wujin appeared, he felt a strong sense of unease. Now, upon hearing of his achievements, he secretly thought something was wrong.

Despite being called the Dragon-Slaying Hero, people in the martial arts world value his chivalrous spirit more than his martial arts skills. Compared to a peerless master like Zhu Wuliang, he is not worth mentioning at all.

Seeing that Yang Jueding was intimidated, the disciples of the Juesheng Sect all showed contemptuous smiles, while the disciples of the Qingxiao Sect were on high alert.

Su Xiling frowned as well. She knew Zhu Wuliang; that guy was no ordinary martial arts master, yet he had been defeated by him.

"Qingxiao Sect is really unlucky..."

Su Xiling felt sympathy.

Just then, she saw a person walking forward. The person was petite and inconspicuous among the Qingxiao Sect disciples. It was Xu Ning.

Xu Ning walked past Yang Jueding, who was startled awake upon seeing her.

What are you afraid of?
Clang——

As Xu Ning walked toward Yan Wujin and the other two, she drew her sword, the tip pointing diagonally at the ground.

This scene caused the Qingxiao Sect disciples' expressions to change slightly; they hadn't expected Xu Ning to dare to take the lead in the battle.

Yan Wujin and his companion were puzzled; how dare this girl draw her sword at them?
Xu Ning was not yet thirteen years old. Three years of cultivating immortality had greatly changed her temperament. When she walked forward with her sword, she had the sharp and imposing aura of a sword being drawn from its sheath.

"Girl, who are you?" Tang Ziqi asked, frowning.

Why did Jiang Zhaoxia become so famous in the martial arts world?

It was precisely because he was so young that the martial arts world was shocked.

With Jiang Zhaoxia as a precedent in Qingxiao Sect, it is not impossible for another peerless genius to emerge.

Xu Ning remained expressionless and said softly, "Xu Ning, disciple of Li Qingqiu of the Qingxiao Sect."

Her voice was childish, but her murderous aura was palpable to everyone.

This kid has killed people!

Yan Wujin and Tang Ziqi immediately made their judgment.

How dare a little girl provoke him!

Yan Wujin's eyes turned cold as he strode toward Xu Ning.

……

As dusk fell, Li Qingqiu sat in the courtyard, waiting for dinner to be served.

As Li Dongyue approached, Yuanli followed behind her, wobbling unsteadily. Li Qingqiu turned her head and looked at the two-year-old Yuanli, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Grow up quickly, your master is getting impatient."

Li Qingqiu thought to himself, Yuan Li's Undying Body had not yet awakened, so he couldn't copy it.

The exact effects of the Undying Body are currently unknown. While waiting, he can also see if any other powerful destinies will emerge.

Li Dongyue sat down next to Li Qingqiu and asked, "Aren't you worried about them?"

Li Qingqiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

"Do you believe Elder Yang, or your disciple?" Li Dongyue pressed.

“Everyone believes that there aren’t that many top-tier experts. It’s just that the journey is long, and it takes them time to go and return,” Li Qingqiu said casually.

In reality, he wasn't as calm and collected as he appeared. Throughout the day, he lost count of how many times he checked the Daoist chart panel to make sure the number of disciples hadn't decreased before he could feel at ease.

Li Dongyue muttered, "I always felt that the Absolute Saint Sect was not simple. After all, no sect has dared to seize our territory in all these years."

Just then, a notification popped up in front of Li Qingqiu:
[Given that Qingxiao Sect has created its first mythical stone statue and begun the path of incense offerings, you have been granted a chance for good fortune.]

Li Qingqiu was stunned. He had subconsciously thought that Xu Ning had triggered it, but he didn't expect it to be the stone statue.

Can this really earn you rewards from the Taoist lineage?
He suddenly realized that his understanding of the orthodox tradition was too one-sided.

After a brief sigh, he developed a strong expectation for good fortune.

His first stroke of luck led him to discover the underground spiritual lake, which helped him grow his cultivation rapidly. What will he discover in his second stroke of luck?
At this time.

Zhang Yuchun strode into the courtyard, ran up to him, and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, the stone statue of Taiyi Daozun has been carved. After you finish eating, go and take a look."

Li Qingqiu shook his head and said, "No need. You can take charge of supervising from now on. Since we are going to set up incense, we can't be negligent. We must take good care of these five stone statues. We can't let them get wet in the rain or get bumped or knocked. We'll put them in the temple after their temple is built."

Zhang Yuchun nodded, his gaze falling on Yuan Li, and he couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with this little guy? He still can't talk?"

Hearing this, Li Dongyue said helplessly, "Yes, I checked him and there is nothing wrong with his meridians and acupoints. I was hesitating whether to take him down the mountain to find a famous doctor."

Yuan Li stood by the table, looking up at Li Qingqiu and the other two. His eyes were big and revealed the innocence unique to children.

(End of this chapter)