From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 53 Making a Name for Themselves

How powerful is this Celestial Emperor?

Looking at the terrified Jia Yi, Li Qingqiu had this thought in his mind.

The destiny of an Immortal Emperor must be incredibly extraordinary!
It's just unclear which generation will produce this so-called Immortal Emperor, and even if he is born, he will have to cultivate slowly.

Li Qingqiu also had murderous thoughts, wondering whether he should eliminate the threat completely. However, he felt it was a pity that he couldn't replicate the Immortal Emperor's destiny. Besides, he had already spoken, and he wasn't the kind of person who liked to go back on his word.

"Do you have any children?" Li Qingqiu asked.

Jia Yi replied numbly, "No."

"With your reputation for being so promiscuous, how can you be so sure you haven't?"

In Jia Yi's memory, during his time in Blackstone County, he had casual affairs with three women; the title of Guardian of Heaven was indeed very useful.

“If that’s what you’re saying, then I’m not sure either. At least for now, no woman has come looking for me with any people…” Jia Yi said helplessly. He didn’t dare to look Li Qingqiu in the eye, even though Li Qingqiu had already decided not to kill him.

Li Qingqiu continued, "If you have children in the future, send them to Qingxiao Sect. If your children perform well, they will also have the opportunity to receive my true teachings."

Jia Yi trembled and quickly agreed.

He couldn't tell whether Li Qingqiu wanted to gain more leverage over him or genuinely wanted to take him as a disciple; perhaps it was both.

The thought of Li Qingqiu's methods stirred a fire within him; they were undoubtedly the methods of immortals. If his children could learn them, he would consider it a blessing in disguise.

"Next, you take Feng Dai with you and find a way to help him establish himself in the capital. The two of you will support each other from now on. If Feng Dai dies, I will be the first to come after you, no matter what excuse you make. As a dignified Guardian of Heaven, if you can't even protect one person, then there is no point in living."

Li Qingqiu's words turned icy again, making Jia Yi tremble and unsure how to respond.

Seeing this, Li Qingqiu turned to look at Feng Dai, nodded slightly, and said nothing more before heading up the mountain.

After being pricked by Li Qingqiu with three needles, Feng Dai's injuries recovered quickly, and he was no longer in so much pain. As Li Qingqiu left, he immediately bowed to her departing figure.

When he and Jia Yi were the only ones left in the woods, he suddenly felt a little dazed.

Before going up the mountain, he never expected things to turn out this way. He looked at Jia Yi, who was still lying on the ground, and remained silent for a long time.

……

On his way back to his sect, Li Qingqiu was equally distraught. The ancestor of the Immortal Emperors had given him quite a shock, and Feng Dai's late-blooming destiny seemed to hold limitless potential.

If these two hadn't met him, the advantages of their destinies would likely have been difficult to realize.

Just like Feng Dai, it was no easy feat to live to sixty in the Great Li Dynasty, especially since he was stubborn and prone to getting into trouble. If he died before the age of sixty, the so-called late bloomer would be nothing but an illusion.

Jia Yi's destiny as the ancestor of the Immortal Emperor is even more illusory. Even if the Immortal Emperor is as omnipotent as he imagines, it is impossible for him to resurrect all his ancestors. It also depends on the closeness of the relationship.

In any case, the matter has been temporarily brought to a halt, preventing the conflict from escalating. Li Qingqiu tried hard not to think too much about it, not wanting things that hadn't yet happened to sway her thoughts.

The key is to strive to become stronger!

The reason he went through all these roundabout ways was because, in the face of the behemoth that is the Great Li Dynasty, the Qingxiao Sect currently lacks the absolute power to protect itself.

Not only does he need to strive to become stronger, but so does the Qingxiao Sect.

In the days that followed, Qingxiao Sect was not affected by the matter of the Heavenly Guard. After witnessing Zhang Yuchun's prowess, the people who had sent their children to become disciples went down the mountain and spread the word, thus enhancing Qingxiao Sect's reputation.

Currently, in the eyes of the common people, Qingxiao Sect is more known for its chivalry. Jiang Zhaoxia's reputation as the second-best martial artist has not spread among the people. If one wants to learn martial arts, one naturally needs to learn from a master. The more masters Qingxiao Sect has, the more people it will attract.

Half a month later, Jiang Zhaoxia and Thirteen Swordsmen finally returned, and only a few disciples knew what they had been doing.

Seeing that none of the Thirteen Sword Masters were missing any limbs, Li Qingqiu breathed a sigh of relief. The Thirteen Sword Masters were the elite disciples in his plan, a group of disciples who could do great things for the Qingxiao Sect. It would be best if none of them were missing.

The appearances and temperaments of the thirteen swordsmen have all changed, presumably due to the effects of their training.

After Jiang Zhaoxia led his disciples to meet Li Qingqiu, he told them to go back and rest.

When Zhang Yuchun heard that Jiang Zhaoxia had returned, he rushed over, and the three of them talked inside the house.

"I crippled Lu Fuhu and intended to exterminate him completely, but that fellow has been currying favor with the governor, so I haven't been able to find an opportunity," Jiang Zhaoxia said after taking a sip of tea.

These words made Zhang Yuchun frown, and he couldn't help but ask, "Will your actions offend the governor?"

"To the governor, Lu Fuhu and the Heavenly Blade Sect are just weapons. If he loses his weapon, he will be happy if he gets a better one. He has already witnessed my power and is extremely enthusiastic towards me. In fact, he has long wanted to abandon Lu Fuhu. Lu Fuhu has offended the Li family of Linchuan. The governor does not want to go against the Li family, but Lu Fuhu has been pestering him. In the past ten years, he has received too many benefits from Lu Fuhu and could not refuse. He asked me to leave him alive as a way to repay the favor he owes Lu Fuhu."

Jiang Zhaoxia's tone remained unchanged, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuchun's brows relaxed, and he exclaimed, "Third Junior Brother, you have truly grown up. You are becoming more and more mature in your actions. You did very well in this matter." Jiang Zhaoxia replied, "In order to appease the governor, I had no choice but to befriend him and promise him that if he ever needs me in the future, I will do my best to help without violating the code of the Qingxiao Sect."

Li Qingqiu nodded and said, "As long as we enter the world, dealing with officials is inevitable. There are advantages and disadvantages to befriending the governor. It depends on how we use it. This connection was made by you, Third Junior Brother, so you will be in full charge of it from now on."

He couldn't possibly control all the relationships within the Qingxiao Sect. He also hoped that his junior brothers and sisters could build their own networks so that even if monstrous geniuses or ambitious disciples emerged in the future, they wouldn't be able to shake their position.

The larger the sect, the more things it has to consider. Li Qingqiu must pursue the healthy development of the Qingxiao Sect as a whole so that he can continue to grow stronger through the Daoist panel.

Jiang Zhaoxia agreed. This six-month trip down the mountain had given him many insights. He was no longer as tough as before in dealing with people and began to seek better coping strategies.

"Xue Jin is ruthless, but he also values ​​relationships. During that time, we encountered martial artists from the Qing Cult. I wasn't there, and they were surrounded by Qing Cult experts. Xue Jin could have escaped on his own, but he chose to protect his junior brothers and sisters. By the time I arrived, he was the most seriously injured," Jiang Zhaoxia said with admiration, recalling something.

Li Qingqiu usually pays attention to Xue Jin's loyalty. After going down the mountain, the loyalty did not drop, but instead both of them reached 90 points.

"Yes, we can take him to the Thousand Spirit Blessed Land for cultivation in the future."

Li Qingqiu's answer brought a smile to Jiang Zhaoxia's face. He didn't thank him. In his eyes, Xue Jin was not only his apprentice, but also half an apprentice of Li Qingqiu. If it weren't for Li Qingqiu's introduction, he would have missed this gem.

Then, Li Qingqiu asked Jiang Zhaoxia to continue recounting her experience of descending the mountain.

In the past six months, besides seeking revenge against the Heavenly Blade Sect, Jiang Zhaoxia and the others encountered many other things. He spoke of it calmly, but Li Qingqiu felt that he was not so calm, especially after Jiang Zhaoxia mentioned a woman.

Jiang Zhaoxia is eighteen years old this year and has grown up. Li Qingqiu didn't want to interfere too much with his choices, so she didn't ask any more questions.

After discussing the training, Li Qingqiu's expression turned serious. He said, "Third Junior Brother, there is one more thing for you to do. This matter is dangerous. Whether or not you should bring the Thirteen Swordsmen is up to you to decide."

"What's the matter?"

"I want to destroy the Blue Cult."

Jiang Zhaoxia and Zhang Yuchun's expressions suddenly changed. The Qing Cult was a newly emerging behemoth in the martial arts world, with disciples active throughout Guzhou.

Jiang Zhaoxia didn't ask why, and directly replied, "Okay, when do I leave?"

"The sooner the better, all the high-ranking members of the Green Cult must die."

Li Qingqiu's tone was chilling, and his eyes revealed murderous intent as he recounted Jia Yi's dealings with the Qing Cult.

The Qingjiao sect had always wanted to establish connections with the imperial court. When Jia Yi went to the Qingjiao to deliver the imperial edict, the sect's leaders flattered him, and the two sides established a deep relationship of mutual benefit.

Years later, Yang Jueding's whereabouts were still leaked. The Qing Cult learned that the Dragon-Subduing Hero Yang Jueding was at the Qingxiao Sect, and that Luo Lie, who was chasing Yang Jueding, had not returned. They then knew that Luo Lie was dead.

Later, after Jiang Zhaoxia gained the reputation of being the second most powerful martial artist in the world, they dared not act rashly. They were certain that Jiang Zhaoxia was so powerful because he must have practiced the divine skills that Yang Jueding had obtained.

So they bribed Jia Yi to change the imperial edict, forcing the Qingxiao Sect leader to go to the capital. What they planned to do after that is unknown, but it can be guessed that they would take further action against the Qingxiao Sect.

It's even possible that they wanted to incite a conflict between Jia Yi and Qingxiao Sect so they could reap the benefits.

Regardless of their intentions, the Qingjiao sect's instigation of Jia Yi to oppress the Qingxiao sect has made it impossible to resolve the hatred between the two sides.

“So that’s how it is. No wonder that Heavenly Guardian was so irritable. We clearly didn’t offend him. I overlooked the existence of the Green Cult. I didn’t expect that after so many years, they would still be eyeing us covetously.” Zhang Yuchun sighed.

He looked at Li Qingqiu and asked, "If the Green Sect aligns itself with the Heavenly Guardians and we wipe them out, won't that cause trouble?"

Li Qingqiu snorted, "The affairs of the martial world should be settled within the martial world. If everyone is afraid of their background, there will be no fighting in the martial world. Just as my third junior brother said, the Qing Cult was destroyed, but the high-ranking officials behind it will not avenge them. They will just find another sect to continue to use them. Even if a very few people insist on causing trouble for us, we will have to confront them head-on."

“Normally, we can keep a low profile and avoid conflicts with other sects, but you must remember that anyone who provokes Qingxiao Sect must be eliminated. Only the dead can remain silent and avoid causing more trouble.”

"In this world, currying favor with the powerful is not the true foundation for survival; might makes right."

Zhang Yuchun nodded, then frowned and asked, "I let that Heavenly Guardian go. Didn't I make a mistake?"

"It's alright, I've already taken care of him."

Li Qingqiu's words made Zhang Yuchun's eyes widen, followed by a smile. He had almost forgotten his senior brother's ruthless methods. In the past two years, he had been in charge of all matters, big and small, in the sect, and had overlooked how Li Qingqiu would make decisions when considering things.

Your skills aren't deep enough.

Zhang Yuchun reflected on himself and felt that there were many things he could learn from Li Qingqiu.

"I understand. I will lead them down the mountain tomorrow. In this battle, I will make a name for Qingxiao Sect!"

Jiang Zhaoxia stood up, left after saying these words, her tone resolute.

(End of this chapter)