People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 410, The Fall of the Celestial Being, Fei Yan's Killing Intent

As soon as Chisongzi finished speaking, the murmurs ceased instantly, and everyone turned to look at Qi Lunzi.

Qi Lunzi slowly rose to his feet under everyone's gaze and addressed Chi Songzi and Xu Qing on the stage.

"The Heavenly Sect is superior in skill, and our Human Sect accepts defeat willingly. Xueji should rightfully belong to the Heavenly Sect. We are willing to abide by the covenant between Heaven and Man and uphold the Heavenly Sect as the legitimate successor."

"Please, Junior Nephew Xu Qing, fetch your sword!"

Qi Lunzi's gaze was calm, his voice neither hurried nor slow, devoid of any emotion. He showed no grief or indignation at losing the covenant between heaven and man, but only he himself knew what he was truly thinking.

Xiaoyaozi glanced at the dejected members of the Human Sect, then at the defeated Qi Lunzi, and lowered his head in shame, gripping the White Rainbow Sword tightly until his knuckles turned white from the force.

Seeing that Qi Lunzi had no objections, Chisongzi looked at the members of the Hundred Schools of Thought and the envoys from various countries.

"We have no objection."

Six-Fingered Black Knight, Tian Guang, Xiong Qi, and others said in unison.

Even Qi Lunzi, the leader of the Human Sect, has admitted defeat, so what can the onlookers say? Besides, this competition was open and fair, without any conspiracy or trickery involved; at most, it was just unexpected.

Chisongzi turned to look at Xu Qing, a gentle smile on his face, and stroked his white beard as he spoke.

"Junior brother, since that's the case, let's go get the sword!"

Xu Qing nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Xue Ji, which was planted on the mountain peak. He circulated his internal energy, opened the wind acupoints on his legs, and a gale blew out from under his feet, with the wind pressure stirring up the accumulated water.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Xu Qing leaped up and headed towards the snow-covered peak.

All eyes followed Xu Qing. The gale and the breeze blew Xu Qing's robes. With one hand behind his back, Xu Qing's figure moved through the clouds and mist, as if he were an immortal riding on clouds, ethereal and otherworldly.

A white crane, perched atop a mountain peak, flapped its wings and flew, its clear cry echoing across the summit.
Looking at Xu Qing, who seemed like a banished immortal, everyone's eyes showed admiration, followed by envy and regret. Who wouldn't want their sect to produce a figure like Xu Qing?
In mid-air, Xu Qing lightly touched the back of the white crane with his toes, and his figure once again headed towards the mountain peak.

"I need to talk to my senior brother about this. We can't let Xueji get so lost again."

Looking at Xueji, which was still some distance away, Xu Qing couldn't help but complain in his heart. Planting Xueji on the mountain peak was not a habit of the Heavenly Mandate. This was Chisongzi's way of showing off his and Tianzong's strength in front of the Hundred Families.

This is similar to how people in the martial arts world shake hands and pinch each other's arms when they meet.

After Xu Qing's figure flickered twice in the clouds, he finally arrived at the top of the cliff. He grasped the scabbard of Xue Ji in one hand and looked at the Xue Ji sword with its crystal-clear blade and hilt, a glimmer of light flashing in Xu Qing's eyes.

With a slight exertion of his arm, Xu Qing pulled Xue Ji off the cliff. He then stepped onto the mountainside and headed towards the Guanmiao Platform. Two pieces of gravel fell as his right foot left the mountain.

In a few breaths, Xu Qing returned to the Guanmiao Platform and raised the Xueji Sword with one hand, displaying it to everyone.

Looking at the envious and admiring gazes of the crowd below the stage, Xu Qing felt a sense of relief and a smile appeared on her face.

Recalling his confusion and helplessness when he was in Xinzheng and was told by He Guanzi that he had to have a sword duel with Xiaoyaozi at Guanmiao Terrace, and now that he has fulfilled his mission and successfully won Xueji for Tianzong, he officially announced his identity as a disciple of Tianzong under the witness of the Hundred Schools and the Seven Kingdoms.

Moreover, from today onwards, he will become the representative of the Heavenly Sect and can freely mobilize any resources of the Heavenly Sect.

Recalling the fear he felt when he first came into this world, Xu Qing couldn't help but feel a little dazed, and a sense of emotion rose in his heart.

The audience looked at Xu Qing, who was full of vigor on stage, and they also showed envy and admiration.

Zi Nu looked at Xu Qing, her rosy lips parted slightly, revealing a relieved smile. Her purple eyes curved slightly, filled with boundless affection.

She knew her little man wouldn't lose; Xu Qing won the covenant with the heavens, and she could finally put her mind at ease.

"Perhaps, he really can help me escape my predetermined fate."

Zi Nu glanced at Hu Meiren and Nong Yu beside her, and couldn't help but think to herself.

Hu Meiren and Nongyu also breathed a sigh of relief, released each other's hands, and looked at Xu Qing with tenderness in their eyes.

The Moon Goddess gently patted her chest, a hint of a smile flashing in her veiled eyes. She was genuinely happy for Xu Qing's victory over Xiaoyaozi, but at the same time, she felt a slight sense of unease.

Xu Qing won the Snow Clearing for the Heavenly Sect, making him the uncrowned leader of the Heavenly Sect, and even the scholars of the Human Sect would obey his orders.

With the support of the Heavenly Sect and the Human Sect, does Xu Qing still need the help of the Yin-Yang School? Does she still have a reason to continue getting close to Xu Qing?
"He won. Xiaoyaozi's defeat was inevitable from the beginning. Not only Xiaoyaozi, but also the Human Sect. The Taoist school may have to reunite in the future."

Fei Yan looked at Xu Qing and said in a calm voice.

From beginning to end, she believed that Xu Qing could defeat Xiaoyaozi, not because she knew anything, but simply because she had an inexplicable confidence in Xu Qing.

Feiyan's words pulled Yue Shen back from her reverie. She turned to look at Feiyan, then at Xu Qing, and said in a cool voice.

"That's not something we need to worry about. Now that everyone's here, you should focus on your own things."

"My affairs are none of your concern," Fei Yan said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the Moon Goddess's eyes narrowed, a frosty expression appearing on her small face, and she spoke in an unfriendly tone.

"So you're interfering in my affairs? Don't push your luck."

Feiyan glanced at the Moon Goddess, her gaze unusually calm, showing no emotional fluctuation at all because of the Moon Goddess's words.

However, to the Moon Goddess, this calm seemed more like a provocation, as if to say, "So what? Go ahead and hit me if you dare."
"You can also interfere in my affairs, I don't object."

Feiyan spoke calmly, seemingly unconcerned that the Moon Goddess had interfered with her mission, and even somewhat hoping that the Moon Goddess would approach Ji Dan in her place.

"you you."

The Moon Goddess's chest heaved with anger at Fei Yan's attitude, a hint of rage flashing in her sky-blue eyes, her hands clenched tightly in front of her lower abdomen.

"Humph!"

The Moon Goddess snorted coldly and stopped looking at Fei Yan, turning her gaze to Xu Qing on the stage.

She wouldn't fall for it. If she really interfered with Fei Yan's mission, Xu Qing would definitely be snatched away. How could Prince Ji Dan of Yan compare to Xu Qing?

Moreover, Xu Qing holds a special significance for her.

Seeing that the Moon Goddess hadn't fallen for the trap, Fei Yan shook her head slightly, her gaze involuntarily glancing at Ji Dan sitting next to the Mo family.

Ji Dan was her mission, but given Ji Dan's close ties with the Mo family, extracting information about the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations seemed unlikely. Perhaps she should just use the Six Soul Curse? If the Eastern Emperor inquired, she could say Ji Dan was already preparing to trade the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations with the Mo family. To ensure the secret of the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations remained hidden, she had to use the curse beforehand—a plausible explanation.

Feiyan silently considered the feasibility of her idea.

Seemingly sensing that someone was watching her, Ji Dan turned her head and looked in that direction, where she saw Fei Yan. Looking at Fei Yan's indescribable appearance, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes.

"Is that the location of the Yin-Yang School? It seems to be Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School. Why is she looking at me? Could it be because I'm close to the Mohist School?"

After the initial surprise, Ji Dan couldn't help but feel worried. If he had known that Tianzong had invited the Yin Yang School, he would never have done anything to get close to the Mo Family in front of the mountain gate.

The long-standing feud between the Mohists and the Yin-Yang School is common knowledge. What if the other side takes action against him to prevent the Mohists from re-entering the court?
After Fei Yan noticed that Ji Dan had noticed her gaze, she looked away. Even if she wanted to kill Ji Dan, she couldn't just kill him without any contact, otherwise it wouldn't make sense. She had to keep an eye on him for at least two days.

If you can get information out of them, that would be best; if not, just kill them.

Since the other party is also going to Xianyang as a hostage, and Xu Qing is also in Xianyang, it won't stop her from trying to find a way to contact Xu Qing.

"Senior brother, I have fulfilled my mission."

Xu Qing placed Xue Ji in front of Chi Songzi and said with a smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, Junior Brother." Chishongzi took Xueji and looked at the crowd below the stage.

"Thank you all for traveling a long way to Mount Taiyi to witness the covenant between Heaven and Man between the Heavenly Sect and the Human Sect of Taoism. Now that the sword viewing has ended, the Heavenly Sect has prepared a small feast. Please move to the Taiyi Palace."

"Thank you for your trouble, Sect Leader Chisongzi."

The crowd below rose from their prayer cushions, and the disciples of the Heavenly Sect went forward to welcome the envoys from various families and countries, preparing them to go to the place where the Heavenly Sect was holding a banquet.

Qi Lunzi, along with Xiaoyaozi and the six elders of the Human Sect, also arrived at the Guanmiao Platform.

“Uncle-Master, if the Human Sect has time, they are welcome to attend the banquet at the Heavenly Sect,” Chisongzi said.

"Today, Junior Nephew Xu Qing made me realize that I am not qualified as the head of the Human Sect, and I have neglected the teaching of my disciples. As the head of a sect, this is a dereliction of duty, and I should punish myself and reflect on my mistakes, and strengthen the teaching of my disciples. How can I have the face to attend this banquet?"

"Please forgive us, Heavenly Sect, but our Human Sect will not be attending this banquet."

Qi Lunzi shook his head slightly and said.

Why would the Human Sect, having suffered such a crushing defeat, attend the Heavenly Sect's victory celebration? Are they just looking for trouble? While the Human Sect's practice of cultivating in the mortal world may stem from a desire to understand the suffering of all beings, it does not mean that the Human Sect has masochistic tendencies.

Moreover, Xu Qing made him realize that he had to strengthen the teaching of the disciples in the sect. The problem of Xiaoyaozi's state of mind could not be delayed any longer. If he could not cultivate an outstanding successor within twenty years, then the Human Sect lineage would probably become a complete vassal of the Heavenly Sect, and their Human Sect's inheritance would be cut off.

As for why it's twenty years? Qi Lunzi felt that twenty years would be enough time for Xu Qing to reach the pinnacle of the Celestial Realm and no longer be able to participate in the Celestial Covenant.

"In that case, we won't disturb the members of the Human Sect any longer," Chisongzi said with a smile.

Qi Lunzi nodded slightly, then looked at Xu Qing beside him with a complicated expression in his eyes.

"Senior Brother He Guanzi is truly blessed to have a disciple like you. I am truly envious. If there is any need in the future, you can send someone to inform Taiyi Mountain, and our Human Sect will also lend a hand," Qi Lunzi said.

"Thank you very much, Uncle-Master. If that day ever comes, I will certainly not be polite," Xu Qing said with a smile and bowed.

"I'll leave first."

Qi Lunzi led the people of the Human Sect away. Before leaving, Xiaoyaozi and the six elders all glanced at Xu Qing, their hearts filled with complex emotions.

After the somber crowd of the Human Sect members left, Bei Mingzi and the others arrived at the Guanmiao Platform.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother! You've really brought honor to our Heavenly Sect this time."

A gleam of joy shone in Wu Guanzi's eyes as he spoke with a tone of delight tinged with a touch of emotion.

"Junior brother, from today onwards, you will be a meritorious contributor to our Heavenly Sect."

The others also congratulated Xu Qing, and they grew to like their junior brother Xu Qing more and more.

With outstanding looks, exceptional talent, and formidable strength, she can lead the Heavenly Sect to even greater heights. Now, she has won the Heavenly Man's Covenant for the Heavenly Sect. No matter how you look at her, she is truly delightful.

"My fellow disciples are too kind. I have only done what I should do. The covenant between heaven and man is only the first step. Next, I will lead the Heavenly Sect to become the number one governing philosophy in the world!" Xu Qing said with great pride.

"I believe in Junior Brother. From now on, the Tianzong people are in your hands, or rather, the Daoist school is in your hands!" Wu Guanzi patted Xu Qing on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Xu Qing nodded solemnly.

Wu Guanzi was the leader of the Huang-Lao school, and scholars of the Huang-Lao school accounted for 80% of Daoist scholars. The other party's statement was not a joke, but a handover.

"Let's talk about this later. Let's go to the front and greet the guests first. There should be many people who want to talk to Junior Brother," Chisongzi said with a smile.

"Junior brother, let's go. Everyone is waiting to celebrate for you."

Xu Qing nodded slightly and followed the crowd toward Taiyi Palace. Chisongzi's words were a reminder to him, most likely related to the matter in Xianyang. Moreover, he had noticed the Confucian elder next to Wuming on the stage.

The other person looked at him with a strange expression, a mixture of joy, disappointment, and nervousness that left him somewhat bewildered.

"Never mind, we should deal with things one at a time. Let's go see Xiong Qi first."

Xu Qing suppressed his many thoughts and prepared to listen to what had happened in Xianyang.

After leaving Guanmiao Terrace, Xu Qing did not follow Chisongzi and the others to Taiyi Palace to entertain everyone. He had just finished a fierce battle and naturally wanted to change clothes and rest before going.

Accompanied by two disciples of the Heavenly Sect, Xu Qing returned to his residence, where Xiong Qi was already waiting for him outside the door.

"Great Lord, congratulations on winning the Snowfall. I was quite surprised when I learned from the King that you were a disciple of the Heavenly Sect and would be participating in the Covenant between Heaven and Man."

"I was quite surprised to see you go up on stage today to fight against Xiaoyaozi of the Human Sect."

Xiong Qi had bright, piercing eyes, an upright posture, and a dignified and upright face with a smile that inexplicably gave people a sense of closeness, making people feel more favorable towards him.

Seeing Xiong Qi's appearance, Xu Qing couldn't help but become more vigilant. If he didn't know that Xiong Qi was in Qin but his heart was in Chu, he would have really thought that Xiong Qi was an ally in the trenches just by looking at him.

However, judging from Xiong Qi's words and actions, Xu Qing could roughly understand why he could make Tian Guang follow him wholeheartedly and even secretly win over countless anti-Qin people. After all, his personal charisma was truly extraordinary.

(End of this chapter)