Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 35 Qingxuan Cave Heaven Wants to Dig Up a Calf

On the day of the competition, Nie Qiu did not forge any more weapons, but instead relaxed himself.

Li Changsheng continued his weapon crafting and cultivation.

Now that he's at the Qi Refining Realm level, Nie Qiu can no longer guide him. He's learned everything he should have learned, and even things he shouldn't have, like the Stone Finger Rune.

Li Changsheng focused more on studying martial arts techniques and modifying the Lingxu Xuan Gong.

The other two factions also selected their top ten members to prepare for the competition in the central city.

In the Qi Refining Realm of Lingjian Peak, Niu Wendao and Changchun occupy the first and second positions, respectively.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Nie Qiu took Li Changsheng to Zhongyang City.

He went to compete, and Li Changsheng accepted a task: to refine a high-grade magic weapon. The reward was only four Qi Refining Pills.

Not everyone has a rare stone that offers a generous reward; most are ordinary people.

At the east gate of Zhongyang City, a fighting arena has been set up, and two open spaces have been cleared out, with alchemy furnaces and smelting furnaces.

Even before the competition began, a large crowd had already gathered around, watching the arena, the alchemy furnace, and the smelting furnace.

Li Changsheng parted ways with Nie Qiu and arrived at the mission site alone.

Peach Blossom Garden.

He knocked on the door, and a servant came to greet him.

The courtyard is planted with more than ten peach trees, hence the name Peach Blossom Garden.

A young man sat cross-legged among the peach trees, plucking the strings of his zither, the melodious notes flowing through the courtyard.

"Li Changsheng of Lingxu Cave Heaven, the Artifact Master, has come to refine magical artifacts for you, fellow Daoist," Li Changsheng said, cupping his hands in greeting.

The young man stood up and bowed, saying, "This humble Daoist is Mo Xuanming. Greetings, fellow Daoist."

"The task I've accepted, fellow Daoist, is to forge a flute?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Not bad." Mo Xuanming waved his hand, and a green bamboo about a meter long and as thick as a little finger flew towards Li Changsheng.

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Li Changsheng took the green bamboo, and Mo Xuanming said, "This bamboo is a rare spiritual bamboo. It has been simply refined, but it lacks an illusion array and is not sturdy enough."

Li Changsheng examined the green bamboo, infused it with spiritual energy, and it could be considered a potential embryo, saving him time in refining it.

"I have one more request: complete the refining within three days, and add two high-grade Qi Refining Pills," Mo Xuanming said.

Li Changsheng pondered for a moment: "Okay."

No polishing is needed; just inscribing the formation will suffice, not three days. One or two days will be enough.

Mo Xuanming arranged a secret room for him, and Li Changsheng began to imprint the array.

In terms of durability, he used the common formation of the artifact vein, the Xuan Turtle Spirit Formation, which was a formation that the predecessors of the artifact vein comprehended from the defense of the Xuan Turtle.

It cannot compare to the Stone Finger Rune, but it is still much stronger than a regular Earth Spirit Array.

The illusion array was a normal illusion array; it did not utilize the illusion sword that he had comprehended.

Unless you voluntarily add more money!

You can refine it with peace of mind, and you can skip three meals a day and just use the fasting pills to solve the problem.

Mo Xuanming played the zither in the courtyard, controlling the music well so as not to disturb Li Changsheng.

By noon the next day, Li Changsheng had finished crafting the flute and handed it to Mo Xuanming.

Mo Xuanming tried it out and then looked satisfied: "Not bad, this is your reward."

"Thank you." Li Changsheng put away the Qi Refining Pill, got up and left.

Of the six Qi Refining Pills, the extra two are for myself; the sect will only take a fixed percentage of the mission rewards.

After all, the sect doesn't know how much extra compensation they'll receive.

"The illusion array of Lingxu Cave Heaven is complete, and the weapon refiner of Qingxuan Cave Heaven will also be arriving soon. By combining the arrays of your two sects and enhancing my Mirror Flower Water Moon, the disciples of both sects will surely be greatly surprised." Mo Xuanming left with his flute.

After putting away the Qi Refining Pill, Li Changsheng went to Qingliu Courtyard.

Now that the three factions are having a martial arts competition, and Liu Qingyue and Liu Qing aren't coming back, Liu Xian, who can't sit still, will probably come and join in the fun.

She knocked on the door, and sure enough, someone opened it—it was Liu Qingyue.

"Fellow Daoist Changsheng?" Liu Qingyue was surprised to see him and quickly invited him inside.

The old willow tree in the yard was still there, but it was missing a small portion of its leaves, as if something had gnawed them off.

"Fellow Daoist Qingyue, how are you doing in Qingxuan Cave Heaven?" Li Changsheng asked with a smile.

"Very good. Only after visiting Qingxuan Cave Heaven did I realize how wonderful Qingxuan is."

Liu Qingyue said, "I used to be influenced by Niu Wendao and thought Lingxu Cave was better, but now I realize that each has its own merits."

"That's right." Li Changsheng nodded, then asked, "Where are Fellow Daoist Liu Xian and Senior?"

"They've gone out. Now Grandpa is also serving as a steward in Qingxuan Cave Heaven. He'll be busy with this competition."

Liu Qingyue replied.

Li Changsheng smiled slightly and said, "It's good that the three of us, grandfather and grandson, are in the same sect and can look after each other."

"I didn't know you had come all this way. What brings you here?" Liu Qingyue asked.

"I have indeed come to ask for your help," Li Changsheng said, bowing. "I have heard that Qingxuan Cave Heaven has Xuanling Liquid, which can help with cultivation. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qingyue has any? I can exchange it for a magic weapon and a Qi Refining Pill."

"Mystic Spirit Liquid?" Liu Qingyue frowned slightly and said, "I get one drop every month, but I use it all up. The Mystic Spirit Liquid in Qingxuan Cave Heaven is only enough for the disciples to cultivate."

"In that case, it is not meant to be for me," Li Changsheng said.

"However, my brother might still have a few drops."

Liu Qingyue said softly, "If Fellow Daoist Changsheng could do me a favor, I might be able to obtain a lot of Xuanling Liquid."

"Oh? What's the rush?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Let the ox ask the way and enter the Azure Profound Cave Heaven." Liu Qingyue said in a low voice, "If you can do it, I can promise you one hundred drops of Profound Spirit Liquid."

Li Changsheng was taken aback: "You're planning to take advantage of Niu Wendao?"

"It wasn't me; it was the sect's decision."

Liu Qingyue said, "Niu Wendao is an ancient demon genius with extremely high future achievements. Keeping him in Lingxu Cave will only bury his talent."

Upon hearing this, Li Changsheng frowned: "So, Qingxuan Cave Heaven considers itself superior to Lingxu Cave Heaven?"

"The internal strife in Lingxu Cave is endless. Now that we've come to Qingxuan Cave, can Niu Daowen cultivate in peace?"

Liu Qingyue said, "Moreover, Qingxuan Cave Heaven can send him to a larger sect."

Li Changsheng fell silent upon hearing this; the information revealed by Liu Qingyue's words was somewhat startling.

Is there a major sect behind Qingxuan Cave Heaven?

"Fellow Daoist, please consider it," Liu Qingyue said again.

"Qingxuan Cave Heaven, no internal strife? Will they genuinely nurture Niu Wendao?" Li Changsheng's face showed worry. "You know that Niu Wendao and I are friends. If he goes to Qingxuan Cave Heaven and there's still internal strife, wouldn't that be pushing him into another fire pit?"

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured, Qingxuan Cave Heaven is harmonious and peaceful, and our Master is gentle and kind, treating every disciple well. It is far superior to Lingxu Cave Heaven," Liu Qingyue said.

Li Changsheng pondered and said, "Lingxu Cave Heaven is indeed not a good place for Niu Wendao, but now, we can't persuade that Niu."

"It seems you understand, fellow Daoist." Liu Qingyue said softly, "Then why don't you give it a try? If you succeed, I can promise you entry into the Azure Profound Cave Heaven. If your aptitude is sufficient, you can also go to a major sect to cultivate together."

Li Changsheng shook his head and said, "It's impossible now. Niu Wendao is at the height of his power. Besides, I don't know much about Qingxuan Cave Heaven. Let's wait a while."

"Very well, if you have any ideas, you can come to Qingliu Courtyard to find me." Liu Qingyue said, "Even if I'm not here, someone will come to clean up."

Li Changsheng nodded, looked at the old willow tree, and said, "Why are there so few leaves on this tree?"

"I don't know what kind of demon stole it; I only discovered it after I got back," Liu Qingyue said. "This old willow tree has become a spirit; ordinary animals can't eat it. It must be a demon that has become a spirit."

"It has become a spirit, yet it comes to steal leaves; this is truly wrong and should be severely punished," Li Changsheng said.

"I'm trying to find a way to capture this demon. The willow tree grew up with me, so it's like family."

(End of this chapter)