The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

"Frost Sword Manual experience +150."

"Frost Sword Manual experience +150."

"Frost Sword Manual experience +150."

"Frost Sword Manual (Mastery 2510/5000) Characteristics: Naturally formed sword bones, clear sword mind."

"Sword Intent (Mastery 1% → 3%)"

After refining the medicine needed to treat the Nine-Headed Serpent's poison, Li Yunqing practiced the three sword manuals given to her by Qin Yu several times in the courtyard.

To her surprise, each sword technique, after only three to five repetitions, had already become experience and was integrated into the Frost Sword Manual.

"Sword Heart Clarity?"

Li Yunqing was somewhat shocked. She had mastered the secrets of the three entry-level sword techniques after only three to five repetitions.

It was as if she possessed an innate understanding of these sword techniques.

With the addition of various special properties, the speed of swordsmanship training is beyond imagination.

"And the sword energy within my body has increased even faster."

Li Yunqing's consciousness sank into her body, and she clearly felt the pale golden sword energy increase by a full ten percent.

The speed at which muscles and bones are tempered also increases as a result.

"This is all thanks to the sword manual bestowed upon us by the Sword Saint!"

Having comprehended the Sword Manual and condensed the Destruction Sword Heart, she naturally also understood the path of sword cultivation.

Relying on swordsmanship practice to condense sword energy and temper the skin, muscles, bones, and internal organs, this is the initial stage of cultivation.

Upon reaching the Qi Realm, one can condense sword energy with the power of intent, transforming it into sword qi, which is even more powerful than true qi.

Now, her sword bones are naturally perfected, and under the nourishment of her pure Yin body, she generates sword energy on her own every day.

With the addition of the Sword Manual, if she also practices swordsmanship every day, her cultivation speed will surely exceed expectations.

"Strength: Mid-level Initial Realm (55%)"

"Perhaps within two or three days, I can reach the advanced level of the initial stage."

"Cancel the engagement within one month!"

After glancing at the strength, Li Yunqing smiled, looked up at the sky, called Xiaolan, and walked outside.

"Let's draw a basic diagram when we get back!"

"Repaying my family is the first step I'm taking control of my own destiny."

A single fundamental diagram is enough to ensure the enduring prosperity of a family.

Although her swordsmanship was only at the proficient level, she possessed superb painting skills, enough to draw a basic diagram that was at least at the minor or even close to proficient level.

This is enough to repay the family and gain personal freedom in marriage.

"After the engagement is annulled, with Jiang Jing's deal, even if it causes chaos, I can leave calmly."

Thinking about all this, Li Yunqing felt the shackles on her body becoming lighter and lighter.

I feel much more at ease, both physically and mentally.

night.

Li Yunqing, holding the painting in her hands, knocked on her father's door.

"Father, this is for you!"

In the study, Li Yunqing handed the painting scroll in her hand to her father.

"What is this?"

Li Yansong was taken aback. He took the scroll and thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure out why.

Today is not a special day, nor is it his birthday or his son's birthday, so why would his daughter give him a painting?

But when he opened the scroll in his hand, he suddenly stopped.

The painting depicts a scene of vast, frozen land.

Mountains, land, rivers, and even towns were all covered in ice and snow.

The mountains and forests were deathly silent, the earth was covered in dust, there were no people, no flowers, no trees, and not even a trace of green.

What came into view was a scene of icy white.

All that remains is coldness, chill, and a sense of destruction that freezes everything.

It is clearly just a painting, yet it exudes a chilling aura that seems to emanate from within, making the viewer feel as if they are actually there.

Just looking at the painting made Li Yansong shiver.

"This is the fundamental concept!"

Looking at the scroll unfolded in his hands, Li Yansong trembled, staring at his daughter in disbelief.

This kind of thing is absolutely the foundation of a family's prosperity.

With this fundamental diagram, there will be Qi Realm martial artists in the family.

A martial artist at the initial stage, facing an encirclement and attack by armored soldiers, faces only certain death.

A Qi Realm martial artist can already carve out a path amidst a massive army encirclement.

Even when facing demons and evil gods, they now have the power to protect themselves.

They can even break the lifespan limit of one hundred years and reach one hundred and twenty years.

This is the foundation upon which a family establishes itself and grows strong.

"Where did you get it?"

Li Yansong quickly stood up, his eyes darting around, afraid of being noticed.

This kind of thing is both the foundation of one's life and the source of disaster.

Without the strength to protect them, they will surely face annihilation.

At this moment, it would be a lie to say that Li Yansong wasn't nervous; he was even afraid of letting the slightest word slip out.

"Father, you don't need to worry about where it came from, it's safe!"

"It is the foundation upon which I dedicate my family."

Li Yunqing spoke gently, then continued, "As a member of the family, this is what I should do."

"Of course, I also want to use this to gain my freedom in marriage."

Upon hearing Li Yunqing's words, Li Yansong paused, his hands rapidly rolling up the scroll, and said, "You are already engaged to the Jiang family..."

At this point, he suddenly remembered his daughter's reluctance and resistance.

He glanced at the fundamental diagram of artistic conception in his hand, sighed slightly, and said, "Once we offend the Jiang family, without them even saying a word, countless families will swarm us and tear us to pieces."

"Using the destruction of our family to get close to the Jiang family, you've been intelligent since childhood, you should understand that."

Li Yunqing nodded and said, "I know, that's why I let my father make the decision back then."

"Now that I have the Fundamental Diagram of the Art of Composition, I have also found a Qi Realm martial artist to protect my family."

"I will annul the engagement when the time is right!"

"Father, I can ensure the safety of the family, I only wish for a marriage of my own choosing."

Upon hearing these words, Li Yansong's heart tightened as he looked at his daughter's calm expression.

My heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by a hand, a feeling of indescribable discomfort and heartache.

He seemed to have already considered the price his daughter had paid for this fundamental plan and the protection of the Qi Realm martial artist.

He couldn't remember how long it had been since he had been close to his daughter, who had been obedient and well-behaved since childhood.

I also remember that every night, there was a light in my daughter's attic, which burned brightly all night long.

If he hadn't seen his daughter full of energy every day, he would have thought that she hadn't slept soundly even once in the past month.

"good!"

Li Yansong softened and said, "If you don't want to, your father will support you!"

"Your older brother has always doted on you since you were little, and he will definitely support you."

"I will make arrangements and secretly look for another place. If we can't stay in Qingzhou, we can go somewhere else."

"No matter how powerful the Jiang family is, they can't surpass Qingzhou."

"With this fundamental map, as long as we leave Qingzhou, the Li family will not be destroyed!"

Hearing her father's words, Li Yunqing smiled, but her heart felt slightly heavy.

For his own sake, he risked the lives of seventy or eighty people from four branches of the Li family, implicating three or four hundred people, including his father and elder brother.

This was indeed a high-stakes gamble.

Seeing the smile on his daughter's face, Li Yansong smiled too, and said in a very relaxed tone, "It'll be alright."

"Once we get to another place, your father will no longer force you to get married."

"You can stay at home, take your time, and choose the husband you are most satisfied with."

"We won't get married; we can find a husband ourselves."

"Stay at home, let's see who dares to mistreat my daughter!"

Li Yunqing: "..."

Father, please stop talking!

Even though I know you meant to care and comfort me, why do these words make me feel so uncomfortable?

But after thinking about it carefully, she didn't say much.

Even in a past life, who hasn't been pressured or nagged by their parents to get married?

In this life, marriage between men and women has been a custom that has been passed down for thousands of years.

In everyone's mind, getting married is a very ordinary thing.

On the contrary, not getting married is what violates ethical norms.

Thinking of this, Li Yunqing stood up and gave a slight bow.

"Father, please get some rest!"

After saying that, she left the study and walked briskly towards Ziyun Pavilion in the night, with the evening breeze blowing.

"In this world, freedom is finally here."

"After the engagement is called off, no one will let me wear a wedding dress again!"