From martial arts sects to immortality sects

Chapter 113 Martial God Pass

After confirming Li Sifeng's feelings, Li Qingqiu no longer worried about the matter. Li Sifeng was not in a hurry to get married and followed his senior brother's arrangement to wait for a year, during which time he could also improve his strength.

Li Sifeng began to cultivate diligently, and this change inspired the disciples of the Training Hall. Because Li Sifeng had been away for a long time before, the atmosphere of the Training Hall had been somewhat lax, which made the overall strength of the Training Hall the bottom of the seven halls.

With Li Sifeng leading the way in cultivation, and the addition of the Thirteen Sword Masters, the Training Hall has finally ushered in an opportunity for transformation.

Qingxiao Sect continued its steady development. At the end of February, Li Qingqiu allowed the Seven Halls to accept ten more disciples, which caused quite a stir within the sect.

Even if the treatment of the Seventh Hall disciples is not as good as that of the True Disciples, it is still far superior to that of the Inner Disciples. They not only have money but also power, making it a status that the vast majority of disciples want to compete for.

Inside the forest, Li Qingqiu was watching Zhao Zhen and Li Yang spar using the Divine Dragon Transformation technique. The two golden dragons collided continuously, shaking the mountains and forests, raising dust, and creating a spectacular sight.

Li Qingqiu's robes and black hair were blown wildly by the wind.

Standing beside Li Qingqiu, Zhang Yuchun had witnessed Zhao Zhen and Li Yang using the Divine Dragon Transformation technique in a duel before. At first, he was shocked, but after watching it a few times, he was no longer so shocked, though his gaze was still drawn to it.

It must be said that after Zhao Zhen transformed the Divine Dragon Transformation into magic, it became extremely entertaining. Even Zhang Yuchun wanted to learn it, but unfortunately, despite having the manual written by Zhao Zhen, he couldn't master it no matter how hard he tried.

"Senior brother, those aristocratic families are really too extravagant. They're willing to spend ten thousand taels of gold for a single spot in the Seventh Hall. That's enough to support so many disciples!"

Zhang Yuchun said indignantly that the deeper he dealt with the aristocratic families, the more he felt the cruelty of the world. The wealth of the aristocratic families was unimaginable to ordinary people. The vast majority of ordinary people had never even been to school. They couldn't even count the amount of money that was thrown at them.

Li Qingqiu said, "Such things are unavoidable. Just because you can refuse doesn't mean you can guarantee that others will refuse as well."

In the Dali Dynasty, the weight of gold is different from that of the previous world, leaning more towards the ancient world. Moreover, the gold is not pure gold, but a special kind of red gold. Ten thousand taels of gold weigh about a thousand catties. Even so, it is still an extremely extravagant amount of money.

"What should we do then? If this precedent is set, won't the powerful families be able to do whatever they want?" Zhang Yuchun asked anxiously.

"What are you afraid of? Leave this to the Enforcement Hall. The more you worry and try to interfere, the more difficult it will be for the Enforcement Hall."

Li Qingqiu replied that he saw the two golden dragons stop, their dragon aura dissipate, revealing the true forms of Zhao Zhen and Li Yang.

"Law Enforcement Hall?"

Zhang Yuchun was stunned. Chai Yunshang's voice and appearance involuntarily appeared in his mind. He asked worriedly, "With Chai Yunshang's temper, won't she make enemies with people?"

Li Qingqiu rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "So what if we become enemies? Daring to break our rules is provoking us. Alright, don't worry about this. Just stick to your principles and don't wait until Chai Yunshang throws evidence of your crimes in front of me one day."

Zhang Yuchun looked embarrassed and said, "Qingxiao Sect is our sect. How could I harm the sect's interests for money?"

"There is something called emotion. The power of emotion is terrifying. It can make people lose their principles and change their temperament."

Li Qingqiu said quietly, then stepped forward and walked towards Zhao Zhen and the other person.

Zhang Yuchun pondered Li Qingqiu's words and did not step forward.

Zhao Zhen put his hands on his hips and laughed smugly, "How about it? My Divine Dragon is still stronger, isn't it?"

Li Yang wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with admiration, "You are indeed stronger. I'm just wondering, how can you maintain the gap between us when you're still so small?"

He had previously thought that with his own efforts and physical advantages, he could surpass Zhao Zhen, but the reality was not so.

Although Zhao Zhen is only nine years old, he puts a lot of pressure on Li Yang when they fight. Li Yang even feels that Zhao Zhen can see through all his moves, making the fight very difficult.

Seeing Li Yang admit defeat, Zhao Zhen coughed lightly and said, "Actually, if you had used your dragon soul, I might not have been able to win."

Speaking of the Dragon Soul, he couldn't understand it; it didn't seem like martial arts, but more like a ghost.

Ghosts can actually be used by humans?
Zhao Zhen had a vague idea.

“Once you grow up, even with the help of the Dragon Soul, I’m afraid it will be difficult for me to defeat you,” Li Yang said with a shake of his head and a laugh.

Although there is an age difference between the two, they get along well and are now inseparable. This has caused Zhao Zhen to become estranged from Yuan Li, and Li Yang has also reduced the number of times he sees his cousin.

Li Qingqiu shouldn't interfere with his disciples' interpersonal relationships, and it might not be a bad thing for Zhao Zhen and Li Yang to get closer. It's just a pity for Yuan Li, who is always alone now.

"I've also learned the Divine Dragon Transformation. Why don't the two of you team up and spar with me?"

Li Qingqiu walked over and said, and upon hearing this, Zhao Zhen and Li Yang exchanged a glance, both able to see the excitement in each other's eyes.

Zhang Yuchun left quietly without disturbing them.

……

In mid-March, a message swept across the land like a storm, and it also reached Qingxiao Sect.

In front of the martial arts arena, disciples and pilgrims waiting for the competition to begin are discussing a matter of great importance.

"Have you heard? The King of Wei led an army from seven provinces to attack Wushen Pass in Zhongtian Prefecture, but has been unable to capture it for a long time."

"Of course I've heard. It's said that there's a great general in the imperial court who has achieved fifty-two consecutive victories in duels, and even the most unparalleled masters in the martial arts world are no match for him." "If he can't even cross the Martial God Pass, how can he possibly capture the Demon Emperor?"

"Alas, the Demonic Sect is running rampant in the martial arts world of the North. They used to try to hide it, but now they dare to snatch children and slaughter entire families in broad daylight. This world is becoming more and more terrifying."

"Now Guzhou is actually the safest prefecture, and many refugees, aristocratic families, and merchants are migrating to Guzhou."

While his disciples were discussing the matter, Li Qingqiu was confronting it directly.

At this moment, inside Lingxiao Courtyard, Li Qingqiu and Zhang Yuchun sat at a long table, and opposite them sat three men, one of whom was Qin Ye's father, Qin Jue.

Qin Jue exchanged a glance with the two people beside him and then said, "Sect Leader, I know that your Qingxiao Sect does not want to get involved in worldly struggles. Qingxiao Sect is a place of tranquility, but no one can escape the calamities of the world. The Demon Emperor Zhao Zhi disregards the state and not only does he not comfort the people, but he also recklessly orders the Demon Sect to plunder the children of the people. Sect Leader, you should still remember the evil deeds that the Demon Sect committed in Guzhou Prefecture. Sooner or later, the Demon Sect will move south, and at that time, Qingxiao Sect will not be able to avoid fighting with the Demon Sect."

"Only by breaking into the Martial God Pass and attacking the True Yang Imperial City will the Demon Emperor gather all his forces to fight the allied forces to the death. If the Qingxiao Sect can send an expert to kill that demon general for us, the allied forces will advance unimpeded, and the Demon Sect will have to defend. This will save countless people."

The two men beside him echoed his sentiments. These two men came from different noble families and had come with sincerity. Large boxes filled with gold and silver jewelry were placed in the courtyard.

Li Qingqiu asked, "Tell me more about that demon general. How powerful was he?"

The Pei family member to Qin Jue's left immediately said, "That demon general is named Chang Wu. He learned martial arts from the Taiwu Sect and later joined the army, fighting on the border for more than ten years. Although he was powerful before, he was definitely not this strong. Now, his strength is so great that he is like a demon. Ordinary arrows that hit his flesh are directly deflected by him. On the battlefield, he is an undeniable variable and a deadly weapon. Fighting him can actually limit his combat power and reduce casualties."

Li Qingqiu seemed to be deep in thought.

He remembered that Chen Huilan had said that she had refined the Martial God Pill for the Cui clan, and the effects of the Martial God Pill were extremely similar to the performance of this arrogant martial artist.

Qin Jue and the other two waited anxiously. The situation at the front was critical. They had already invited many masters from various sects to go there, but they all died tragically at the hands of the rampant warriors. Qingxiao Sect had now become their greatest hope.

"You may leave now. I will arrange for someone to accompany you to Wushen Pass tomorrow," Li Qingqiu said.

Upon hearing this, Qin Jue and the other two were overjoyed and quickly stood up to thank Li Qingqiu.

Zhang Yuchun immediately led the three of them down to settle in, while Li Qingqiu sat on a stool, pondering who to send.

This is a good opportunity to promote the martial arts of the Qingxiao Sect, and it can indeed be considered a way to save the suffering people.

After a while, Zhang Yuchun returned to the courtyard. He came to Li Qingqiu's side and said with emotion, "The two people Qin Jue brought are not simple. Pei Xuantang is a famous scholar of the Pei family. He once passed the imperial examination with the highest score and is very famous in Zhongtian Prefecture. Lu Yi is a general with outstanding military achievements. He commands an elite cavalry force of five thousand riders."

Li Qingqiu said, "I plan to send Li Sifeng and Wu Man'er instead. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuchun frowned and said, "I'm not worried about their martial arts skills, since they are both at the fifth level of the Nourishing Yuan Realm. I'm just afraid that they lack composure and will be set up by someone."

"Then let's call Zhang Yu. Doesn't that guy just want to broaden his horizons?"

“That works. Zhang Yu is resourceful and wise. With him around, I feel much more at ease.”

Zhang Yuchun smiled. Zhang Yu had worked for them for so many years and was trustworthy.

Li Qingqiu instructed, "Tell them about this and tell them to prepare in advance so we can set off first thing tomorrow morning."

"it is good!"

Zhang Yuchun excitedly got up and left.

Li Qingqiu looked up at the sky, which was so blue that it seemed to belong to a different world.

That evening, Li Qingqiu and the other six gathered in Lingxiao Courtyard for dinner. Li Dongyue sat next to Wu Man'er, chattering on and on, while Li Sijin warned Li Sifeng to keep a close eye on Wu Man'er.

"Hey, I've been down the mountain so many times, and my fifth senior brother is so powerful, what are you worried about? Let alone one Chang Wu, even if ten more came, we could still kill them on the battlefield!"

Li Sifeng spoke loudly, full of confidence.

Wu Man'er chuckled and said, "That's right, we're not afraid, we're very powerful."

Although he was immature, he had his own thoughts. In fact, he had been curious about the outside world since he was a child, but his senior brothers and sisters were worried about him, and he didn't want them to worry, so he never mentioned it.

"If all else fails, I'll go too. I'll protect them from the shadows and not steal their thunder."

Jiang Zhaoxia sat down next to Li Qingqiu and asked in a low voice.

Li Qingqiu looked at Wu Man'er and said softly with a smile, "No need."

Jiang Zhaoxia frowned and advised, "Senior Brother, it's better to be cautious to avoid irreversible consequences."

Li Qingqiu turned to look at him, opened his mouth, and Jiang Zhaoxia's eyes widened. She immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately afterward, he realized something was wrong. He looked around at the others and found that no one was looking at them, and the others seemed not to have heard what Li Qingqiu had just said.

(End of this chapter)