From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 80 Copying Fate
They travel during the day and rest at night.

On his first night back, Li Qingqiu secretly taught the first level of the Hunyuan Scripture to Ji Ya, who possessed the Hundred Refinements Demon Body. The two of them stayed away from the main group, as he was afraid that the other disciples would feel it was unfair.

As he expected, Ji Ya, who had excellent cultivation aptitude, successfully cultivated a trace of Yuan Qi in just half a night.

He discovered that when Ji Ya absorbed Qi, the movement of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowing into his body was much greater than that of ordinary disciples, which made him have higher expectations for Ji Ya.

The next morning, as Li Qingqiu and his disciples set off along the mountain path, a notification suddenly appeared before his eyes:
[Given that you led more than half of your disciples to a great victory in your first campaign against a force that harbored hatred towards your sect, with no disciples killed, this victory is of great significance, and you are granted one opportunity to choose your destiny.]

coming!

It's still an opportunity to choose your destiny!

Including the ones that were not used before, Li Qingqiu now has two opportunities to choose her destiny.

He decided to observe Ji Ya further. If Ji Ya truly possessed a hundred times the Yuan Qi of the same realm, then he had to replicate him.

In a battle between people of the same cultivation level, if one side possesses a hundred times the amount of vital energy, their chances of winning are greatly increased.

Moreover, the more vital energy one has, the more things one can accomplish.

Every night thereafter, Li Qingqiu would secretly take Ji Ya to cultivate.

Although he didn't say it, many disciples saw this scene and guessed that the sect leader was going to take this new disciple as his apprentice.

Although they envied him, they dared not question him, because Ji Ya had suffered too much, and they couldn't bear it. Besides, it wasn't up to them to decide who the sect leader would take as a disciple.

It took another half a month to return from the prefectural capital to Qingxiao Mountain.

Ji Ya practices his skills every night. Although he has not yet reached the second level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, in terms of Yuan Qi reserves, he is almost comparable to the third level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, which is quite exaggerated.

Of course, the primordial energy of different realms cannot be compared. For example, the primordial energy of the third level of the Nourishing Primordial Realm can easily destroy the primordial energy of the first level of the Nourishing Primordial Realm.

However, Ji Ya's performance is enough to prove that the Hundred Refinements Demon Body can make his vital energy reach a hundred times that of the same level.

Upon returning to Qingxiao Mountain, Li Qingqiu instructed Zhang Yuchun, Jiang Zhaoxia, and others to lead the disciples up the mountain, while he went alone to the underground spiritual lake.

Start copying!
Hundred Refinements Demon Body!

As soon as he made that choice, the spiritual energy in the underground spiritual lake began to surge violently towards him.

At the same time, a flood of memories rushed into his mind, causing him to close his eyes.

Li Qingqiu suddenly woke up with a start, covered in sweat and panting heavily. He didn't know how much time had passed.

This Hundred Refinements Demon Body was indeed not an innate destiny, but something acquired later in life. He experienced Ji Ya's pain once again.

"That demonic sect deserves to die..."

Li Qingqiu thought to himself that he had only had a dream, but Ji Ya had truly experienced it.

This body tempering method originated from the Zixia Gong, but Master Wei was just refining it blindly. He himself was not confident in it, and he did not carefully adjust the proportions of the herbs. Yet, by doing this haphazardly, he managed to cultivate a Hundred-Refined Demon Body.

The deceased Taoist priest Wei could never have imagined this.

After achieving the Hundred Refinements Demon Body, Li Qingqiu's vital energy increased several times over. He felt that there was still a lot of space in his body to store vital energy, so he continued to absorb energy.

It took Li Qingqiu two days and two nights to refine the vital energy in his body to its peak.

He walked out of the underground spiritual lake with a sense of satisfaction. The sunlight shone on him, and he felt as if he had been reborn.

He now feels full of power, not just vitality, but also inexhaustible strength.

He gave Ji Ya a taste of the power of the Hundred Refinements Demon Body in advance.

He walked into the woods, through a patch of grass, and walked for a mile until he arrived at the mountain path built by Qingxiao Gate. There he saw Chai Yunshang coming down the mountain.

When Chai Yunshang saw him, she immediately raised her hand to greet him.

Li Qingqiu nodded slightly and was about to pass by her when she suddenly stopped and asked, "Why didn't you take me with you when you went to the prefectural capital?"

Li Qingqiu turned to look at her and smiled, "Qingxiao Sect always needs someone to guard it. The Law Enforcement Hall needs to leave at least one disciple. I think you are very suitable. You will definitely be able to maintain the sect's order. Moreover, I think you need time to practice your skills."

Chai Yunshang was very upset that she hadn't been able to come down the mountain with them before; she felt that she had been looked down upon.

"Don't the other disciples also need time to practice?"

“After all, there is only one head of the Law Enforcement Hall. My disciple is only temporarily in charge of this position. I think you are more suitable, but you have only been a disciple for a short time and it is difficult for you to win people’s respect.”

Head of the Enforcement Hall?
Chai Yunshang was stunned, but naturally felt pleasantly surprised.

Anyone can see that Qingxiao Sect is taking off, and the position of Hall Master will definitely be a very important one in the future. Even the Chai family will have to treat her with respect. If she becomes the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, her father will definitely not dare to control her life anymore.

"Why me?" Chai Yunshang couldn't help but ask.

Li Qingqiu smiled and said, "Don't overthink it. I only value your talent and your attitude towards other disciples. I heard that you don't want to get married and feel that you are no less than men. That's good. Qingxiao Sect is a place of quiet cultivation, where one can focus on cultivation and follow the righteous path. I hope you won't disappoint me."

Upon hearing this, Chai Yunshang nodded solemnly, deeply moved, as it was rare for someone to value her so highly.

Li Qingqiu said no more and continued on his way.

Chai Yunshang then headed down the mountain. She had previously sent Gu Dubao back to the Chai family, hoping that the family could be on good terms with the Qingxiao Sect. If possible, she hoped that the family could contribute some of its strength.

She wasn't thinking of herself, but of her family. The future of Qingxiao Sect would far surpass that of the Seven Mountains Alliance at its peak.

Although she resisted the arranged marriage, she was born into the Chai family and hoped that the Chai family could regain its former prosperity.

……

Inside a dark underground palace, figures in brocade robes wearing demon masks knelt on the ground.

Ahead was a wall covered in ancient script, illuminated by lamplight on either side. In front of the wall stood a man in black robes, his back to the kneeling figure behind him. "The Demon Emperor is truly a waste, and those generals of Guzhou dared to betray us at the last minute; they're really courting death."

The man in black robes said in a cold voice. He slowly turned around, revealing that he too was wearing a demon mask.

However, he was not a member of the Demonic Sect, but rather the Chief of the Martial Arts Forbidden Division, Xuan Gong.

Kneeling before him were the Imperial Guards of the Imperial Guards Division.

"The other four major martial arts sects in Guzhou all stormed into the prefecture to resist the Demonic Sect. Among them, the Qingxiao Sect played the most crucial role. The Demon Emperor died at the hands of the Qingxiao Sect Master. It is said that..." A guard of the Imperial Guard said cautiously, his voice trembling slightly.

The underground palace was dark, and the firelight cast Xuan Gong's shadow on the ancient wall, making it look long and ghostly.

"What is said?"

"It is said that the Demon Emperor was killed by the Qingxiao Sect Master with a single palm strike..."

"A palm strike?"

"That's right, this Qingxiao Sect Master is truly an extraordinary person. He also keeps a demonic eagle, which is said to have a wingspan of more than five zhang (approximately 10 meters). There has never been such a large eagle in the world."

"What's his name?"

"Li Qingqiu".

After hearing this, Xuan Gong fell silent, while the Imperial Guards lowered their heads, not daring to disturb him.

……

Autumn has passed and winter has arrived, with snow gradually falling.

The temperature in the world began to drop, but Qingxiao Sect remained very active, with craftsmen everywhere on and off Qingxiao Mountain.

"The mountain gate at the foot of the mountain will definitely satisfy you. We also plan to build an eagle statue. I heard that the sect leader keeps a divine eagle, which can ward off evil spirits and show the grandeur of Qingxiao Sect..."

A middle-aged man wearing a cloth hat stood beside Zhang Yuchun and smiled warmly.

The two stood on the edge of the cliff, looking down at the mansion under construction below.

The battle of Guzhou Prefecture spread far and wide. Although the Dongling army was recognized by the imperial court as the main contributors, the Qingxiao Sect gained great fame in the martial arts world and among the common people.

The news that the Qingxiao Sect Master had killed the Demon Emperor of the Demonic Sect had spread throughout the martial arts world.

Since the beginning of winter, a steady stream of aristocratic families, merchants, and gangs have come up the mountain to befriend the Qingxiao Sect.

Baidi Mansion, Xuandang, and Chanding Temple even sent people to express their gratitude to Qingxiao Sect for their rescue and presented them with generous gifts.

After that battle, although there was no official statement, the status of Qingxiao Sect rose rapidly, showing a trend of becoming the number one sect in Guzhou.

Listening to the introduction from the Chai family members beside him, Zhang Yuchun nodded slightly and said, "Your suggestion is very good. Thank you for your help."

“We’re all family, there’s no need to ask for help. Miss Chai Yunshang is a disciple of the Enforcement Hall of Qingxiao Sect, and Qingxiao Sect has a history of saving people. Our Chai family should help her.” The Chai family member said with a smile.

The two began exchanging pleasantries, and they didn't feel tired at all; they were enjoying themselves.

at the same time.

On the mountain, inside Lingxiao Courtyard.

Ji Ya knelt before Li Qingqiu, performing the apprenticeship ceremony.

Xu Ning, Qin Ye, Yuan Li, and Zhao Zhen stood aside, curiously observing Ji Ya.

Since leaving the prefecture, Ji Ya has been cultivating under Li Qingqiu. Even though he has not formally become Li Qingqiu's disciple, the disciples in the sect all know that he will become Li Qingqiu's disciple sooner or later.

The disciples were very curious about him, wondering why he was valued by the sect leader. Ji Ya had never shown his talent to anyone else, as Li Qingqiu had instructed.

He currently lives in a courtyard with five disciples who were imprisoned in the same underground palace. All six of them lost their families, and due to their shared experiences, they now depend on each other for survival and have an extremely close relationship.

"From now on, you are my fifth disciple. You are not allowed to pass on any martial arts skills that I teach you. You must obtain my permission first. Do you understand?"

Li Qingqiu spoke earnestly, and Ji Ya immediately agreed.

He was extremely grateful to Li Qingqiu, and his loyalty had reached 95 points, meaning he was completely obedient.

After giving a few more instructions, Li Qingqiu got up and left, letting the five children spend some time together so that they wouldn't become too distant.

Zhao Zhen was very interested in Ji Ya and pressed him for details about his background. He did not hide anything, and after hearing about his tragic experiences, Zhao Zhen and Yuan Li felt sympathy for him.

Xu Ning and Qin Ye already knew this, but they were more curious about Ji Ya's talent.

Qin Ye proposed to spar with Ji Ya, knowing that Ji Ya had already begun his cultivation and must have laid a solid foundation in martial arts.

Ji Ya readily agreed. He had long wanted to spar with someone, but Li Qingqiu had refused, and it was only today that he was finally allowed to do so.

Xu Ning, Yuan Li, and Zhao Zhen walked to the side and began to watch the battle.

However, the result surprised them greatly.

Qin Ye was no match for Ji Ya at all.

“Second level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm, no, how could his Yuan Qi be like this…” Xu Ning looked at Ji Ya with a solemn expression, her heart filled with shock.

She was confident that she could easily defeat Ji Ya, but how could Ji Ya have such a vast amount of energy after only a short period of cultivation?

And why didn't she notice it before?

　Eighth update!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)