Mixed in the heavens, merits and virtues become immortals

Chapter 321 Little White's Easy Win

Dazhu Peak, Shoujing Hall.

Two sword lights rushed over and landed on the ground. Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu, both dressed in white, sheathed their swords and bowed to Tian Buyi and Su Ru.

Tian Buyi's gaze swept over the scene, and when he saw that Lin Jingyu had reached the fourth level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao in three and a half years, his expression turned gloomy... From Tian Buyi's perspective, Cangsong Daoist encountered Gu Qing, Lin Jingyu, and Zhang Xiaofan in Caomiao Village. He then immediately took Gu Qing to Longshou Peak for protection and brought Lin Jingyu and Zhang Xiaofan to Tongtian Peak.

After Tongtian Peak recounted what had happened, Daoist Cangsong took Lin Jingyu as his disciple. Throughout the whole affair, he took advantage of Lin Jingyu's position, leaving Tian Buyi with only a sliver of a remnant, who is now Zhang Xiaofan.

Therefore, Tian Buyi was very unhappy to see that Lin Jingyu had met him.

"What are you doing here?"

Tian Buyi asked coldly.

"Reporting to my master."

Qi Hao bowed respectfully and said, "The sect leader, Dao Xuan, entrusted the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament to my master. My master, after listening to Chief Gu Qing's words, made many changes to the rules of the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament. Therefore, he ordered me to go to each peak to convey the rules one by one."

Upon hearing Gu Qing's question, Tian Buyi frowned even more deeply and asked, "What tricks has Gu Qing come up with this time?"

Over the past three years, Gu Qing has brought tremendous changes to the Qingyun Sect. New disciples are required to practice the Golden Goose Skill and the Heavenly Dipper Formation. Even the Taiji Xuanqing Dao passed down by Qingyunzi has been redeveloped by Gu Qing, resulting in many wondrous applications.

Now, Gu Qing's reputation in Qingyun Sect has surpassed that of all the elders. Many people in the sect believe that with Gu Qing, the sect will flourish ever since.

"Junior Brother Gu believes that a double-elimination system should be adopted to select the truly strong individuals."

Qi Hao honestly explained: "Through several rounds of battles, a winners' group and a losers' group are determined. Those in the winners' group advance by winning, while those who lose will fall into the losers' group. Those in the losers' group, through continuous victories, will choose a winner to fight against the winners' group again."

The rules of the double-elimination system are not complicated, and Qi Hao explained them simply.

“This time, each of the seven sects sent nine people. Uncle Tian’s side can have someone directly promoted to the winners’ group.”

Qi Hao explained the rules.

Tian Buyi looked embarrassed. There were only eight people in his entire sect. Although it seemed like a favor to give him a spot to directly advance to the winners' group, it was a disgrace to him.

"You Dragon Head Peak created this thing to ensure you don't lose people in the civil war, right?"

Tian Buyi spoke with anger.

In the past, the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament involved many internal battles due to its tiered and grouped structure. Many outstanding individuals from each peak were often eliminated in these internal battles. Now, with the introduction of a double-elimination system, there are more battles between the peaks.

Upon hearing this, Qi Hao's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Junior Brother Gu created this rule to ensure that he can meet Miss Lu Xueqi of Xiaozhu Peak at the summit."

Upon hearing this, the people on Dazhu Peak fell silent.

Big Yellow barked twice, feeling a bit uncomfortable being a single dog.

"Xueqi has emerged from seclusion?"

Su Ru asked.

Qi Hao nodded and said, "Junior Brother Gu has already gone to greet her."

Tian Buyi thought of Gu Qing, and all his competitive spirit against Cangsong vanished. Then he thought of Gu Qing and Lu Xueqi, and couldn't help but curse, "That old hag Shuiyue didn't even know how to stop them."

He's powerful, has a great reputation, and his love life is going smoothly. He even changed the rules of the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament because of his own selfish reasons...

Tian Buyi felt uneasy thinking about how hard he had gone to pursue Su Ru... Of course, if Gu Qing were his apprentice...

Tian Buyi had no objection to the double-elimination rule, and Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu both breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Jingyu immediately went to catch up with Zhang Xiaofan, while Qi Hao, looking around, spotted Tian Ling'er in a red dress. "Is this Junior Sister Tian?"

Qi Hao smiled slightly, moved closer to Tian Ling'er, and said, "Junior Sister Tian is only sixteen years old, and her attainments in the Taiji Xuanqing Dao of our sect are extraordinary. I have long admired her."

Zhang Xiaofan was talking to Lin Jingyu when he saw what was happening here. He panicked and became somewhat distracted while talking to Lin Jingyu.

"Senior Brother Qi lives up to his reputation."

Tian Ling'er casually flattered him, then widened her eyes and asked, "Senior Brother Qi, Senior Brother Gu created so many sword techniques in Dragon Head Peak, did he create any methods that use ribbons? Now the Qingyun Sect has almost become the Qingyun Sword Sect, and those of us who use other magical artifacts are almost considered outcasts."

Qi Hao stiffened slightly when the topic involved Gu Qing.

"Junior Brother Gu is indeed exceptionally talented..."

Qi Hao changed the subject, took out the Cooling Pearl, and said, "Several years ago, I followed my master, True Man Cangsong, to fight for justice and wipe out a group of evil demons. We found this Cooling Pearl, which is said to be able to preserve youth..."

"forget it."

Upon seeing this, Tian Ling'er showed no interest and said, "Senior Brother Gu said in Xiaozhu Peak that the Taiji Xuanqing Dao, by following certain meridians and acupoints, can reverse aging and preserve youth. How can your Cooling Pearl compare to Senior Brother Gu's techniques..."

Su Ru was originally from Xiaozhu Peak, so she naturally practiced the method of preserving youth, and Tian Ling'er naturally understood it as well.

Qi Hao fell silent.

"Senior Brother Qi, what ranking do you think you'll get in this Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament?"

Tian Ling'er suddenly asked.

Qi Hao recalled his crushing defeat three years ago and the arduous training he had undergone during those three years. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I should be able to reach the peak." At least he could prevent Gu Qing and Lu Xueqi from meeting at the top.

"That means no matter how much you cultivate, you can't compare to Senior Brother Gu."

Tian Ling'er was disheartened.

Tian Ling'er originally had a good impression of Qi Hao, largely due to Qi Hao's reputation. However, since Gu Qing defeated Qi Hao, Qi Hao's reputation has faded. Now, Gu Qing is the most famous person in Qingyun Sect, but Gu Qing already has Lu Xueqi.

Tian Ling'er turned and left.

Qi Hao watched Tian Ling'er's retreating figure. This time, his extroverted nature made him feel introverted all over.

Watching Tian Ling'er walk away, Qi Hao stood still, feeling a sudden sense of relief. He spoke to Lin Jingyu with increasing enthusiasm, and they even made a promise to go down the mountain together to visit their fellow villagers.

Xiaozhu Peak.

Gu Qing and Lu Xueqi strolled hand in hand. The past three years of seclusion had allowed Lu Xueqi to reach the ninth level of Jade Purity and the fourth level of Great Brahma Prajna. Her strength had undergone a tremendous change. Walking with Gu Qing, with her head lowered and a gentle smile, they looked more and more like a divine couple.

"Senior Brother Gu, a letter!"

A junior brother from Yilong Shoufeng arrived on his sword and handed over a letter.

Gu Qing opened the document in front of Lu Xueqi and saw that it contained information about a disciple of the Incense Valley chasing a fox demon.

"It's been more than three years..."

Gu Qing squeezed the letter to pieces, and a strange thought suddenly came to mind.

"If I save the Six-Tailed Demon Fox and obtain the Xuanhuo Mirror, would Little White be considered a 'carry-the-cash winner' when the results are tallied?"

(End of this chapter)