A leisurely life in the world of cultivation

Chapter 175 Lei Moumou was here

Thunder roared like lightning, and purple-gold electric snakes surged wildly inside and outside the ice crystals, emitting a deafening roar.

The Xuanjin Sword became the best conductor at this moment. Not only lightning, but also the solar essence fire and lightning-type spiritual power within Li Weizhou's Hidden Divine Palace intertwined and poured into the ice crystals along the sword. The ice crystals, already riddled with cracks, were on the verge of collapse, and even the Ice Dragon's eyes lit up with excitement!
Just let it out...

However, just as the Ice Dragon was about to break free and unleash a roar that shook the entire secret realm, it was met with hundreds of tons of water and over a thousand Ice Soul Pearls.

"Crack!"

The enormous ice crystals condensed again.

Ice Dragon: "..."

If you could get it to swear, there's no doubt its effeminate quality would be extremely high!

Li Weizhou smiled kindly, but his subordinates became increasingly ruthless.

The purple-gold lightning net instantly enveloped the ice dragon's immobile hundred-foot-long body. Every inch of its scales trembled violently in the lightning, and the translucent blue-white scales were scorched black, with the dark gold patterns breaking off inch by inch.

Its spiritual energy shield can withstand lightning, but it cannot withstand the essence of the sun!

If it could open its mouth, the Ice Dragon would surely let out an extremely shrill cry, because after breaking through the spiritual energy shield, the demonic energy within its body was ignited by lightning, turning into dark flames that burned its soul.

This kind of pain is extreme, truly piercing to the depths of one's soul.

The black crystal on the reverse scale under its belly had been removed, and now that place was the most concentrated spot of lightning. The dragon's claws trembled in the ice, but it was completely unable to move them even a little.

Li Weizhou's eyes were icy as he manipulated the lightning to compress it continuously.

He could sense the power of this ice dragon. If it were to grow to adulthood, and further enhanced by demonic energy, it would be a headache not only for cultivators at the Spirit Origin Realm and Spirit God Realm, but even for those at the Immortal Spirit Realm.

But right now, it is still no match for him, a cultivator at the Spirit Origin Realm.

"boom!"

The final bolt of lightning struck like a collapsing pillar, piercing directly through the ice dragon's Achilles' heel.

The ice dragon's icy white vertical pupils suddenly dissipated, and its massive body stiffened inch by inch in the lightning, eventually turning into a motionless zombie.

Li Weizhou breathed a long sigh of relief. After a fierce battle, he finally won by a narrow margin.

He used the Xuanjin Sword to pry out the dragon's corpse, then casually tossed it into the Earth, where it plunged into a sea of ​​blood.

A massive surge of spiritual energy descended from the void, and the illusory Taiji diagram was swallowed and transformed.

When the Five Elements Primordial Scripture is pushed to its limit, one's spiritual cultivation begins to surge.

As one of the dragon species, the Ice Dragon reaches the Immortal Spirit Realm upon adulthood, not to mention that it has devoured so much high-quality demonic energy and the essence of countless Ice Soul Insects.

Originally intended as a trump card for the Sinners and Demons to collude and cause chaos, it has now benefited Li Weizhou.

He broke through to the eighth level of the Spirit Origin Realm in one go, and was only a hair's breadth away from the ninth level.

It should be noted that Li Weizhou is proficient in all five elements.

If someone else had obtained such a vast amount of pure spiritual energy, they could probably have reached the peak of the Spirit God realm in one go.

With this, the small secret realm that the Sin Clan had meticulously prepared for many years was now completely empty.

Li Weizhou had already plundered most of the Ice Soul Pearls from the Secret Realm Dome, and the few remaining ones had lost their spiritual essence and were now dull and lifeless.

Huge ice crystal debris lay scattered across the ground, and the runes were completely annihilated in the lightning.

Li Weizhou sheathed his sword and stood there. His Xuanlei Sword Sect robe was stained with some charred marks, which only added to his sharpness. He looked at the spot where the ice dragon had disappeared, and a sly smile appeared on his lips.

Immediately, he pointed his fingers like a sword, drawing upon the remaining lightning-elemental spiritual power, and inscribed several lines of text on the largest piece of ice crystal debris with a flourish: "Xuanlei Sword Sect, I, Xiao, have been here. Remnants of the sinful clan, I will punish them on behalf of Heaven."

The handwriting was so sharp it seemed to penetrate ice, and it flickered with a faint glimmer of lightning that lingered for a long time.

Having done all this, Li Weizhou did not hesitate any longer. He summoned the Kunwu Sword, transformed into a streak of light, and fled into the depths of the secret realm. In a few flashes, he disappeared into the darkness.

The Sin Clan is truly cunning, constantly releasing information about the Ice Soul Pearl, and with people obtaining it from time to time, it's likely that all the rogue cultivators in the Northern Spirit Region will flock here.

Years later, they will sacrifice all the cultivators in the small secret realm in one fell swoop. Tsk tsk.

Unfortunately, they encountered kind people from the spirit world...

……

The Five Elements Sect's mountain gate is hidden among the rolling green hills.

Unlike the hustle and bustle of Qingshui City, this place is so quiet that only the sound of the wind can be heard.

A pale golden light curtain enveloped the entire mountain range, upon which flowed five illusory figures of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This was the Five Elements Sect's mountain-protecting formation, the Five Elements Rotation Formation, which had been passed down for thousands of years.

Activating the formation means sealing off the mountain.

Outside the mountain gate, clouds and mist swirled, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to even find the exact location of the mountain gate, let alone break in.

However, for the other six major sects that are also among the seven sects, it is not a difficult task.

On this day, the six sects' flying boats hovered above Qingshui City, gazing at the Five Elements Mountains in the distance.

But then the Five Elements Revolving Array shone brightly...

On the flying boat of the Xuanyuan Dao Sect, Ling Xuzi paused slightly as he twirled the whisk.

He gazed at the ever-flowing Five Elements light screen, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes, and slowly said, "Strange, this formation is operating with increasing precision. The flow of spiritual energy seems to have an inexhaustible vitality, unlike something hastily activated. Could it be... that Tao Xixing has indeed taken that step?"

The middle-aged disciple beside him cupped his hands and said, "Elder, shall I go and test the formation to see if it is real or not?"

"No need."

Ling Xuzi shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the other five flying boats, and said, "With the six sects gathered, everyone wants to find out the truth first, but no one wants to be the first to stick their neck out. Lei Qianjue of the Xuanlei Sword Sect is the most impatient, so let's just watch."

Outside the City Lord's Mansion of Qingshui City, a woman in a lake-blue palace dress embroidered with cloud and water patterns swept across the bluestone path. The woman at the head of the group was about forty years old. Her black hair was tied into an elaborate cloud-shaped bun, with a jade hairpin inserted diagonally. Although there were some fine lines at the corners of her eyes, it only added to her charm. She was none other than Su Wan, the City Lord of Qingshui City.

Behind her followed Wei Changfeng, the master of Xuantian Tower. The old man in the blue robe was still holding his Buddhist prayer beads, his expression serene.

Upon seeing the six flying boats land, Su Wan curtsied, her voice gentle yet dignified: "Elder Ling, Elder Lei, Elder Xu, Elder Zhou, Elder Li, Elder Zhao... I apologize for not welcoming you properly as you have come from afar."

Although Xuantian Pavilion is not among the Seven Sects, its strength may not be much inferior.

As an elder of Xuantian Pavilion, Su Wan's status is not necessarily lower than that of the six elders who came this time.

Lei Qian looked at the female city lord, who was known for her tough methods, and said in a calm tone, "City Lord Su is too kind."

However, he was hot-tempered after all, and before even entering the city lord's mansion, he asked, "We have come here because we have something we would like to ask City Lord Su."

Su Wan smiled and said, "I wouldn't dare. Elder Lei, please feel free to ask."

Lei Qianjue said, "We would like to ask about the Five Elements Sect's closure of its mountain. Why is the mountain gate being closed so suddenly? It was in such dire straits before, yet the sect was still kept wide open. Also, has Sect Master Tao truly entered the Immortal Realm and achieved the True Monarch Dao rank?"

Su Wan gestured for everyone to enter the mansion, saying as they walked, "I don't know much about the specifics. That day, a burst of light suddenly shot into the sky over the Five Elements Mountains, and then the protective array was activated. The next morning, the Five Elements Sect sent a message to the City Lord's Mansion, saying that 'the mountain gate array needs to be closed for repairs and will not be open to guests for the time being.' I don't know much else. Although, I am a good friend of the Five Elements Sect Master's wife."

Ling Xuzi looked at Wei Changfeng: "Lord Wei is well-informed; perhaps you know more details?"

Wei Changfeng twirled his prayer beads and smiled, “Daoist, you flatter me. Xuantian Tower doesn’t know much either, only that the Five Elements Sect Master has changed and is now that young man from the lower realm.”

The hall was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood incense. The six elders sat around a sandalwood table, and all fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

Such a vast Five Elements Sect...

The disciples behind them were even more enraged.

Xiao Chaozong, standing behind Lei Qianjue, was on the verge of a breakdown. How could this be?

What right does that peasant from the lower realm have?!

Ling Xuzi brushed the silver threads of his whisk with his fingertips, his gaze falling on the rising tea smoke on the table, and slowly spoke: "A cultivator from the lower realm taking charge of the Five Elements Sect... This move is quite unexpected. Fellow Daoist Tao has guarded the sect for a hundred years and has always acted with prudence. His sudden decision must have some hidden reason."

His tone was gentle, yet carried an undeniable air of inquiry as he said, "Given Fellow Daoist Tao's cultivation and temperament, he would never entrust the sect's foundation to an outsider unless absolutely necessary. If he has truly entered the Immortal Realm, then so be it, but if not..."

Lei Qianjue paused, his hand holding the teacup still. The lightning patterns on his purple robe seemed to be covered with a layer of frost, but they were not as sharp as before. He glanced at Ling Xuzi and said in a deep voice, "The Five Elements Sect is the cornerstone of the Northern Spirit Domain, and Fellow Daoist Tao is one of the best among us. This matter is strange. If it were just a normal succession, there would be no need to be so secretive, and even the mountain-protecting formation would be activated."

His tone was less agitated and more serious. "Could it be... that something unexpected happened to Fellow Daoist Tao during the assault on the pass?"

Zhou Xuanqing of Xingluo Temple lightly tapped the star chart with his fingertips. The star patterns on the chart flowed erratically. He looked at the chaotic starlight and said softly, "The star orbits are obscured in this matter, which shows that the key to it is no small matter. If Fellow Daoist Tao is well, he would not let the sect fall into such a fog."

He looked up at the crowd, his gaze deep, and slowly said, "The Five Elements Sect's closure of the mountain is less about refusing guests and more about... self-preservation."

Clearly, they all concluded that Tao Xixing had made a mistake.

Su Wan gently poured tea into the teapot, the emerald green tea creating delicate ripples as it flowed into the white porcelain cup. She lowered her eyes and said, "Madam Tao has never mentioned the matter of succession in our correspondence. However, in her last letter, she was very satisfied with her six newly accepted disciples… Moreover, Madam Tao herself possesses the cultivation of the Spirit Origin Realm and can wield the Five Elements Grand Array, so she is unlikely to be forced by anyone. Perhaps she is simply pleased with those disciples."

Upon hearing this, the six elders' expressions turned rather unpleasant.

Especially Lei Qianjue of the Xuanlei Sword Sect. Last time on the Spirit Guiding Platform, Elder Xiao Zhenshan actually lost a cultivator from the lower realm who had opened the Hidden Divine Palace. What's more, she had obtained innate lightning divine power. According to that fat man from the lower realm, this woman's sword intent is so exquisite that no one in the lower realm has been able to surpass her for hundreds of years.

For this matter, Xiao Zhenshan took responsibility and received a severe punishment.

I originally wanted to find an opportunity to recruit them back to the sect, but now I hear that these disciples have already assumed such important positions... Isn't that pure nonsense?
Zhou Xuanqing of Xingluo Temple was clearly not happy either. A spatial supernatural being, he was practically a born array master.

If Xingluo Temple obtains this person, it will have no worries about having no successor for at least several hundred years.

Even the top sects in Zhongzhou dare not underestimate them.

Pity……

Ling Xuzi then asked casually, "I heard that the young sect leader once appeared at the Lingxian Pavilion and passed the sound skill test of Hongxiao, an inner disciple of the Hehuan Valley? Also, the rogue cultivator Poisonous Snake Demon died at his hands. Is this true?"

Su Wan and Wei Changfeng exchanged a glance, both surprised by the Xuan Yuan Dao Sect's extensive information network.

The Xuanyuan Dao Sect is tens of thousands of miles away from here...

Xuanyuan Dao Sect truly lives up to its reputation as the number one Daoist sect among the seven sects, following the Five Elements Sect.

Su Wan nodded and said, "That is indeed the case. However, it is still uncertain who killed the venomous snake demon."

Lei Qianjue felt that both the question and the answer were absurd, and said, "Although Chu Changxi is a scoundrel, his cultivation is not shallow. If he is determined to escape, neither you nor I may be able to stop him. Now, within the Five Elements Sect, without activating the mountain gate formation, besides Sect Master Tao, who can kill him?"

Li Qinghong of the Seven Stars Sect smiled and said, "That's actually a good thing, it means that Sect Master Tao is safe and sound."

Lei Qianjue shook his head and said, "It's all a blur, no one can say for sure. Let's leave this matter aside for now. City Lord Su, I've heard that a new ice and snow secret realm has recently appeared nearby, producing Ice Soul Pearls. Is this true or false?"

The Ice Soul Pearl is a precious resource that no sect can afford to underestimate. Xuan Tian Tower Master Wei Changfeng gave a wry smile and said, "You all are truly well-informed. Yes, it is indeed true. However, after searching for a long time, we have only found one so far."

The six elders' eyes lit up, and even the usually silent Abbot Wuyuan of Tianji Temple exclaimed in surprise, "Is it really true?"

Which other place pursues a pure and tranquil mind more than Buddhism?

This kind of thing can't be kept secret. Wei Changfeng nodded and said, "That's right. Yesterday, several cultivators from Huangfeng Valley snatched it from the Shifu Sect. After leaving the secret realm, they came to Xuantian Tower and sold it to me. They got a total of three hundred high-grade spirit stones."

The disciples behind the six elders were almost blinded by the sight; even for them, three hundred high-grade spirit stones were no small sum.

Master Wuyuan pondered for a moment and then said, "I wonder if Master Wei would allow us to observe it?"

Wei Changfeng smiled bitterly to himself. Did he even have the right to say no?

He's not City Lord Su Wan; he's just a nobody who hasn't even reached the Spirit Origin Realm.

Human talent is limited and cannot be reversed by human effort.

After receiving Su Wan's nod of permission, Wei Changfeng took out the Ice Soul Pearl from his treasure pouch and handed it to the six elders to examine.

Wei Changfeng held the Ice Soul Pearl in his palm. As soon as he took it out, it was as if moonlight poured down into the hall, and a clear, cold air quietly spread, but it was not piercing. Instead, it was warm and refreshing.

The bead was only the size of a pigeon's egg, its entire body a deep blue like solidified fat from the deep sea, with a faint fluorescent layer on its surface, and as it swirled, it seemed as if tiny starlight floated and sank within it.

What's most remarkable is its transparency. When you hold it up to your eyes and look closely, you can clearly see the window frame on the other side. The interior is so pure that there is not a trace of impurity. There are no ice cracks or flocculent sediments. It is as if a handful of extremely cold starlight has been crushed and then solidified with spiritual spring water.

Master Wuyuan reached out and hovered his hand beside the bead, a faint golden light emanating from his fingertips. He closed his eyes and sensed for a moment, then sighed, "Such pure ice spirit energy... without the slightest impurity, it seems to have been naturally formed and nurtured by nature, untouched by external influences."

Lei Qianjue also came over to take a look. Purple lightning flashed slightly at his fingertips. When it touched the cold air around the bead, it turned into tiny specks of light and scattered: "It does not contain any impurities. However... it is smaller than the Ice Soul Beads that are usually recorded, and its spiritual charm is also three-tenths weaker."

Zhou Xuanqing lightly touched the surface of the bead with his fingertip, and the patterns on the star chart lit up. He said, "It is precisely this 'subtlety' that makes it so rare. Look..." He tapped the bead lightly with his finger, and the bead emitted a clear, melodious sound. The inner blue aura rippled with the sound waves, yet remained perfectly uniform. He said, "If an Ice Soul Insect were parasitizing it, the spiritual energy within the bead would definitely fluctuate with the insect's breath, never as stable and condensed as this. It's rather strange, though; the Ice Soul Insect seems to have disappeared, leaving no holes..."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked more closely and indeed saw that the dark blue light flowed freely and naturally, without any of the natural holes from which the insects emerged, as recorded in ancient books.

If Li Weizhou were here, he could answer their questions, because the Ice Soul Worm was completely drained and sacrificed to the Ice Dragon...

Wei Changfeng explained from the side, "The cultivators of Huangfeng Valley said that this bead was dug out from an ice crevice at the edge of the secret realm. There were no special runes around it, nor were there any insects."

Ling Xuzi twirled his whisk, his gaze lingering on the bead for a long time, before slowly saying, "The naturally condensed Ice Soul Bead, though slightly weaker in spiritual essence, is superior in its purity. Using it to refine the Ice Heart Pill can reduce the risk of being corrupted by inner demons by more than half."

Su Wan nodded and said, "I have heard that the real Ice Soul Pearl is the essence of the ice vein, the condensation of time. After the pearl grows, the Ice Soul Insect will also be transformed into it. A top-grade pearl should be this clean."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the bead with even greater solemnity. This Ice Soul Bead, the size of a pigeon's egg, was truly a rare treasure.

The group grew increasingly eager to explore the hidden paradise.

After everyone finished looking at it, Wei Changfeng carefully put the bead back into his treasure pouch. He was secretly amazed and delighted. He originally thought that the bead was worth three hundred high-grade spirit stones, but seeing the expressions of the six sect elders, he realized that he had underestimated it.

The sandalwood incense in the hall seemed to be purified even more by the crisp, cold air. The six elders exchanged glances, all sharing the same thought: that icy, secluded realm might be more worthy of exploration than they had imagined. They just wondered if it contained any naturally formed Ice Soul Pearls.

Ling Xuzi chuckled and said, "Sect Master Wei, could you please send someone to guide us? We disciples would also like to go to the secret realm to hone our skills."

Wei Changfeng hurriedly replied, "Of course. Your sect is one of the seven sects guarding the Northern Spirit Domain, and your merits are immeasurable. You may freely enter and exit this small secret realm. However, the Ice Plains Secret Realm can only be entered at midnight every day..."

"It's alright, just lead them to take a look first. When midnight comes, you won't need to trouble your men."

Lei Qianjue said, then turned to his two or three disciples, including Xiao Chaozong, and said, “You must seize this opportunity. There are only four years left until the Seven Sects Competition. This time is different from the past. If anyone drags the team down, no matter if they are a clansman or an elder of the sect, or even if their ancestor is a direct descendant of the founder, they will not escape severe punishment!”

After giving similar instructions to the other sects, Lei Qianjue said casually, "Let's go, let's go to the Five Elements Sect and pay our respects to their gates."

Su Wanxiu frowned slightly and reminded him, "Elder Lei, the Five Elements Sect has already closed its mountain."

Lei Qianjue scoffed and said disdainfully, "It doesn't look like a proper mountain closure at all. What kind of mountain are you closing? Besides, even if the mountain gate were really closed, all six sects would have to come out to greet us, let alone a mere disciple from the lower realm."

……

The members of the six sects flew to the gate of the Five Elements Sect on their swords. Clouds and mist swirled around their feet, and the pale golden light curtain was as clear as glass, making the spiritual patterns on the great formation even more vivid.

Ling Xuzi stepped forward first, his whisk fluttering lightly. His voice, though not loud, carried a gentle spiritual energy that pierced through the clouds and clearly entered the formation: "Fellow Daoist of the Five Elements Sect, Ling Xuzi of the Xuanyuan Dao Sect, along with fellow Daoists from the Xuanlei Sword Sect, Xingluo Temple, Yueyan Sect, Seven Star Mountain, and Tianji Temple, have come to pay our respects."

His tone was gentle, with the solemnity of a visitor, and he said, "It has been a long time since I last met with Fellow Daoist Tao. I recently heard that there have been unusual developments in the Five Elements Sect, so I came to visit and inquire about your well-being. If it is inconvenient for Fellow Daoist Tao, it would be good to meet the new sect leader and reminisce about the old friendships of the Seven Sects."

After the words were spoken, the formation fell silent, with only the soft sound of spiritual runes flowing, as if no one had heard it.

Lei Qianjue, unable to contain his temper, followed up in a deep voice: "Lei Qianjue of the Xuanlei Sword Sect has come to pay respects to our sect. Today, we are here firstly to offer our greetings, and secondly to congratulate the new sect leader on his inauguration. Even ordinary aristocratic families should offer their congratulations when a new head is appointed, let alone fellow disciples from the Seven Sects. Unless, there is some unspeakable reason, our Seven Sects are friends. If something truly happens, the Xuanlei Sword Sect will never stand idly by and watch the Five Elements Sect's foundation be seized by villains from the lower realm!"

That's disgusting to say.

But the other five didn't offer any advice...

In their eyes, the Five Elements Sect had long since fallen into obscurity and become worthless.

The sect leader of the Five Elements Sect is now less valuable than the elders of the other six sects.

It's disgusting, so be it...

The light screen remained still, without responding to even the slightest fluctuation of spiritual energy, as if it had swallowed up all sounds from the outside world.

Zhou Xuanqing turned the star chart lightly with his fingertips and said in a low voice, "The array patterns have not changed, which does not mean that no one is on duty. Rather, it seems like... they are deliberately not responding."

Zhao Qingyao of the Moon Evolution Sect adjusted her sleeves, her voice as gentle as moonlight, and said, "Could sealing the sect be our response? Perhaps they are blaming us for our rashness?"

Li Qinghong of the Seven Stars Sect stroked his beard and said, "The alliance of the Seven Sects has been established for over a thousand years, and there has never been a precedent for treating each other like this. A disciple should be sent out..."

Lei Qianjue cursed, "It serves the Five Elements Sect right for falling to such a state, not even knowing basic manners. After the Seven Sects Grand Competition in four years, I'll see if you're still of any use hiding like turtles..."

Before the words were finished, the spiritual patterns on the light screen suddenly rippled with blue waves, and retreated to both sides like tender willows brushing the water, revealing a gap that could only accommodate one person at a time.

A girl in a yellow dress emerged from the clouds. Her features resembled Tao Xixing's, but she had a touch more girlish charm. She was Tao Xixing's only daughter, Tao Ling'er.

She walked to the gate of the formation, bowed gracefully to the six elders, and said in a clear but respectful voice: "Elder Ling, Elder Lei, all of you elders have come from afar. I am sorry for not greeting you properly. Please forgive me."

Ling Xuzi recognized the girl before him, raised his whisk slightly, and said gently, "Niece Ling'er, there's no need for such formalities. How is your father doing lately? We have heard the Five Elements Sect has closed its mountain and there are even shocking rumors of a change of sect leader, so we have come to visit him."

Tao Ling'er straightened up, her gaze meeting everyone's eyes frankly, and said, "Thank you all for your concern, elders. My father went into seclusion again several months ago. He has achieved immortality, but he needs some time to consolidate and refine his skills. He instructed that the mountain gate should remain quiet, hence the activation of the mountain-protecting formation. This mountain closure was also an order he personally gave before his seclusion. As for the change of sect leader, it is because the sect leader's junior brother is exceptionally talented. My father once said that the sect leader is the one who most resembles the patriarch in the three thousand years of the Five Elements Sect."

Everyone was shocked.

Lei Qianjue frowned, feeling unwilling and disbelieving. The lightning patterns on his purple robe intensified as he asked, "Fellow Daoist Tao, are you really going to take that step? Don't be reckless and go astray. You'll either die or be crippled."

Tao Ling'er lowered her eyes and said, "My father said that success or failure hinges on this, and that we should not disturb him. Therefore, all sect affairs are being handled by our junior brother, the sect leader. If there is any inadequacy in our hospitality, please forgive us, elders."

She was not good at lying, and thought lying was too despicable. It was her despicable junior brother, the sect leader, who forced her to come.

But at this moment, she felt no guilt at all.

Zhou Xuanqing lightly tapped the star chart with his fingertip and asked, "Where is the new sect leader, Fellow Daoist Li? We heard that Fellow Daoist Tao passed the leadership to him, but we haven't seen him anywhere."

When Li Weizhou was mentioned, a faint smile flashed in Tao Ling'er's eyes, but she quickly concealed it and said, "Our junior brother, the sect leader, has exceptional talent. After taking over the position of sect leader, he felt that his cultivation was still shallow and that he was afraid he would not be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility. Therefore, he also went into seclusion in the back mountain to consolidate his realm. Now is the critical time to break through to the ninth level of the Spirit Realm, and he really cannot spare the time."

"Ninefold Spiritual Power?"

Li Qinghong of the Seven Stars Sect exclaimed in amazement, "As expected of someone who has opened the Hidden Divine Palace, it is truly remarkable that he has made such progress in less than a year."

He secretly chuckled to himself, knowing that the faster he jumped around in the early stages, the more he would have to pay back later, even ten times over.

Both the "Agility" and "Spiritual Essence" stages are considered solid foundation-building phases; moving too quickly is actually detrimental.

There is no need to worry too much about this child.

Lei Qianjue changed the subject and said in a deep voice, "Niece Ling'er, there are rumors circulating that Chu Changxi died within your sect's territory. Is this true?"

Tao Ling'er's expression hardened slightly, and she nodded, saying, "That's true. This person was arrogant and rude, and committed many evil deeds. My father killed him with a single sword strike while he was in seclusion. My junior brother, the sect leader, felt very guilty, which is why he went into seclusion to cultivate diligently. As for the rest, I don't know anything about it. For example, regarding the academy, my junior brother, the sect leader, said a lot, but I didn't understand it."

She spoke frankly, and her expression was utterly sincere...

There was neither shirking responsibility nor pretense.

As Tao Xixing's beloved daughter, she behaved with propriety and spoke appropriately in front of the six elders. She explained the reasons for closing the mountain and going into seclusion, and also admitted her lack of knowledge about certain matters, which calmed down most of the doubts of the crowd.

Ling Xuzi stroked his beard and smiled, "Since Fellow Daoist Tao and the new sect leader are both in seclusion, we will not disturb them any longer. When your father succeeds or Fellow Daoist Li emerges from seclusion, please send someone to inform us so that we can come to offer our congratulations."

Tao Ling'er bowed and replied, "I will certainly convey your message. If the elders do not mind, I have prepared some mountain tea, so that I may do my part as a host."

Naturally, it was eaten and consumed outside the gate.

Ling Xuzi waved his hand and said, "No need. Your father is in seclusion, so we will go back now and not disturb your peace."

Tao Ling'er bowed again: "Thank you for your consideration, senior."

The members of the six sects nodded and took their leave. As they ascended into the sky on their magical artifacts, Ling Xuzi glanced back at the light screen that had closed again, then looked at the girl in green standing at the gate of the array watching them go, and said softly, "Tao Xixing has done a good job of teaching his daughter."

It is truly remarkable that he could remain polite and dignified despite being so humiliated and insulted by Lei Qianjue.

The clouds and mist enveloped the mountain gate again. Tao Ling'er looked in the direction the flying boat had gone, let out a long breath, and after returning to the great formation, she began to swear.

The ancestors of Lei Qianjue and his group for eighteen generations were just enough.

The reason Li Weizhou asked Tao Ling'er to handle the situation was not only because she was the most suitable person, but also because he had something to attend to.

Within the secret realm of the Ice Plains, Li Weizhou was intently using lightning magic to modify the words he had previously carved, changing "Xiao Mou was here" to "Lei Mou was here".

He also meticulously inscribed the sinful clan's conspiracy in this place, and he, Lei, came here to expose the conspiracy and save the lives of millions of rogue cultivators.

Meanwhile, all around Qingshui City, rogue cultivators were spreading the word about Lei Qianjue's humiliation of the Five Elements Sect that day, and they were also praising his unparalleled cultivation, saying that he had killed countless sinful and demonic people in his lifetime, and that he was truly a pillar of humanity, a golden beam that could support the sea, and that even Tao Xixing could not match him.

The new sect leader is only at the ninth level of the Spirit Realm, and hasn't killed a single member of the Sin Clan. His contributions are far inferior to those of the sect leader...

In an instant, the name of Lei Qianjue of the Xuanlei Sword Sect resounded throughout the three thousand miles around Qingshui City!

Many cultivators flocked to Lei Qianjue's place to pay their respects, a commotion that made Boss Lei very proud.

until……

child time.

Hearing that six of the seven sects from the Northern Region had come to the secret realm to search for treasures, countless cultivators, including rogue cultivators and cultivators from small and medium-sized families, who had been skeptical before, have all rushed here tonight...

Good stuff, we can't let outsiders snatch it all!

……

(End of this chapter)