Chapter 264: Innate Spiritual Root

In early June, the Qingxiao Sect publicly announced that Zhao Zhen had become the first Divine Ability Disciple. Jiang Zhaoxia, due to his status as a Sword Sect Elder, was not counted as a Disciple.

The Disciples were already mentally prepared for this matter, and while not surprised, they began to pursue the status of a Divine Ability Disciple.

The Three Xiao Brothers and Cloud Color found Li Qingqiu, all wishing to Cultivate Divine Abilities, but Li Qingqiu refused.

First enter the Spiritual Consciousness Realm, then Cultivate Divine Abilities!

Li Qingqiu’s requirements for them also spread throughout the School, which made more and more Disciples sober up and focus their attention on Cultivation.

In late June, Zhao Zhen successfully underwent tribulation, becoming the School’s fourth Spirit Sensing Realm Cultivator.

Zhao Zhen endured forty-two Heavenly Tribulations, causing Xu Ning and Jiang Zhaoxia to depart in silence.

Through Zhao Zhen, Li Qingqiu gained a deeper understanding of Heavenly Tribulation.

Zhao Zhen underwent tribulation using Medicinal Pills, Formations, and Talismans, and the Heavenly Tribulation did not change as a result. This indicates that there can be methods for Undergoing Tribulation.

Understanding this, Heavenly Tribulation was no longer so terrifying.

In the early stages of the School’s development, Spirit Sensing Realm Cultivators were scarce. The School could provide a large amount of resources to Disciples Undergoing Tribulation, helping them to successfully Undergo Tribulation.

At nineteen, Zhao Zhen achieved the Spiritual Consciousness Realm, fulfilling his Aptitude and not disappointing the entire School’s expectations. At the same time, he set the standard for top-tier Geniuses.

For example, Sword Solitary, who was twenty, was clearly not as good as him. Even though Sword Solitary joined later, other Disciples felt that he was more than just a little behind Zhao Zhen.

This year, Sword Solitary had only just barely reached the Nourishing Origin Realm Seventh Layer, still far from the Spiritual Consciousness Realm.

Currently, only Hu Yan, Li Shouzheng, and Li Shoumin have hope of breaking Zhao Zhen’s Breakthrough record.

Zhao Zhen became the most talked-about Disciple in the Qingxiao Sect at the moment.

The youngest Spirit Sensing Realm Disciple, the only Divine Ability Disciple.

Zhao Zhen’s name even spread throughout the Nine Provinces World; more and more people knew that the Qingxiao Sect had a Zhao Zhen.

Liu Jing even sent people to deliver congratulatory gifts to Zhao Zhen.

In mid-July, Beiliang Prefecture announced its allegiance to Liu Jing. At this point, the Nine Provinces World was unified, all belonging to the Liu surname, and the world rejoiced.

Peace had finally arrived, and the people of the world awaited Liu Jing’s establishment of a nation.

On this day, after noon.

Li Qingqiu sat on a chair in Lingxiao Courtyard, resting while flipping through his dao lineage panel.

The number of registered Disciples had already exceeded twenty thousand. Even with increasingly high entry requirements, the number of Disciples registered daily was still considerable, not to mention Utility Disciples.

The number of Utility Disciples in the Qingxiao Sect had exceeded one hundred thousand, which was an enormous figure.

Li Qingqiu suddenly raised an eyebrow, letting out a surprised sound, as he saw a Disciple’s panel displayed before his eyes.

【Name: Bai Yan】

【Gender: Male】

【Age: 66 years old】

【Loyalty (Sect Leader/Sect): 69/72 (Max 100)】

【Cultivation Aptitude: Excellent】

【Comprehension Ability: Excellent】

【destiny: Martial Dao Prodigy, Obsession with Longevity】

【Martial Dao Prodigy: Always has extraordinary insights in the Martial Dao】

【Obsession with Longevity: Strives to become stronger for longevity, willing to abandon everything for longevity】

…Bai Yan?

Could it be Immortal Master Bai Yan from Fengxia Mountain?

Li Qingqiu had heard Shen Yue mention that Immortal Master Bai Yan was among the three who had hope of Entering the Dao through martial arts.

He continued to examine the avatar and saw another Genius from Fengxia Mountain that Zhang Yu Chun had mentioned before.

【Name: Bai Yutian】

【Gender: Male】

【Age: 11 years old】

【Loyalty (Sect Leader/Sect): 89/77 (Max 100)】

【Cultivation Aptitude: Excellent】

【Comprehension Ability: Outstanding】

【destiny: Peerless Prodigy, Innate Spiritual Root】

【Peerless Prodigy: A dao lineage nurtured for a thousand years, transformed by Luck, protected by the Luck of heaven and earth, immune to Heart Demons】

【Innate Spiritual Root: The purest Cultivation Spiritual Root; even without cultivation methods, one can comprehend on their own】

…Good heavens!

Outstanding Comprehension Ability!

And the 【Innate Spiritual Root】 destiny, a proper cultivation Genius.

Unfortunately, these two came from Fengxia Mountain, and to fully bring them into the Qingxiao Sect would require some thought.

Immortal Master Bai Yan has the 【Obsession with Longevity】 destiny, so he should be easy to win over.

As for Bai Yutian, his loyalty to Li Qingqiu is quite high. As long as his loyalty is raised above 90, Li Qingqiu would dare to vigorously Cultivate him.

“Why does it feel like something is missing, not enough to excite me?”

Li Qingqiu began to examine himself.

He was happy, but not excited. After all, the Qingxiao Sect’s foundation had improved, and the Aptitude of Immortal Master Bai Yan and Bai Yutian was not enough to impact the Qingxiao Sect.

Having seen so many Geniuses of this level, Li Qingqiu’s sense of surprise naturally diminished.

After much thought, he decided not to personally Cultivate these two, giving other hall Masters a chance.

Of course, by doing this, he also wanted to leave some rivals for his Disciples.

In Li Qingqiu’s opinion, Bai Yutian still had a slight gap compared to Xu Ning, Zhao Zhen, Yuan Li, Ji Ya, Cloud Color, and Hu Yan.

Compared to these two, Li Qingqiu was even more looking forward to the Yandao Sect’s performance after transitioning to the immortal Dao.

As Li Qingqiu pondered, Zhang Yu Chun walked into the courtyard.

He came before Li Qingqiu and said, “Senior Brother, Immortal Master Bai Yan and Bai Yutian from Fengxia Mountain have joined our School. Would you like to meet them? With your status, even if you don’t promise anything, meeting them would be enough to show the Qingxiao Sect’s sincerity.”

Because the birth of immortal cultivation forces cannot be completely suppressed, Li Qingqiu had already formulated a series of plans, and Fengxia Mountain was an important part of the plan.

Li Qingqiu nodded and said, “Bring them to the banquet tonight.”

Zhang Yu Chun was delighted to hear this and immediately turned to make arrangements.

Li Qingqiu thought of the Yandao Sect and decided to go see them.

The two saints of the martial world have all entered the Qingxiao Sect. The Qingxiao Sect will demonstrate the demeanor of an immortal sect to the entire Martial Forest and the world, letting people know that the Qingxiao Sect is not striving for worldly interests, but for something far greater.

He stood up and went to the Martial Ancestor… In a separate courtyard, Zhang Ping and Murong Xi were entertaining two clansmen from the Murong Clan.

They were Murong Tiancheng and Murong Tianxuan.

When Li Qingqiu went north to find Li Sifeng, he rescued these two along the way. Today, these two have joined the Qingxiao Sect.

Listening to Murong Tianxuan recount the story of her brother and the Sect Leader, Zhang Ping and Murong Xi both felt a bit emotional.

They had also heard of the Ghost King Jiming’s power. To have survived at the hands of Ghost King Jiming, these two were indeed very lucky.

“I originally thought the Qingxiao Sect wouldn’t accept a cripple like me, but I didn’t expect them not to discriminate against me and let me take the assessment. I actually passed,” Murong Tiancheng, sitting in a wheelchair, said with a smile.

He came to the Qingxiao Sect not only to Cultivate immortality but also to thank Li Qingqiu. If the Qingxiao Sect didn’t accept him, he wouldn’t regret it; he would just consider it a visit to witness the splendor of the number one under heaven sect.

Zhang Ping said, “The Qingxiao Sect has never only considered physical condition when accepting Disciples. Moreover, a disabled body like yours might not be untreatable within the School.”

Murong Tiancheng looked at him in surprise, not understanding his words.

Murong Tianxuan’s eyes lit up, and she pressed, “Senior Brother Zhang Ping, what do you mean? Does the Qingxiao Sect have immortal medicine for limb Rebirth?”

Murong Xi shook her head and said, “Not yet, but perhaps in the future. Some Disciples are already specifically researching this area, even helping other Disciples regenerate new arms and legs. You must understand that the Qingxiao Sect is not just cultivating immortality, but also exploring the path of immortal cultivation. The Sect Leader places great importance on creativity in all aspects.”

These words made Murong Tiancheng and Murong Tianxuan exchange glances, both developing greater expectations for their future lives.

Afterward, they gathered around Li Qingqiu, asking Zhang Ping and Murong Xi about the Qingxiao Sect’s situation.

Zhang Ping and Murong Xi were also very enthusiastic, introducing them to the Qingxiao Sect’s glorious events.

This was a microcosm of new Disciples joining; more and more new Disciples had acquaintances within the School, and they would learn about the Qingxiao Sect and Li Qingqiu through these acquaintances.

As the years passed, Li Qingqiu was increasingly regarded by more and more people as an immortal god among humans.

Li Qingqiu was the Qingxiao Sect’s biggest signboard… Night fell.

Bai Yutian was tidying up the clothes and books issued by the Qingxiao Sect in his room. From these items, one could tell the Qingxiao Sect’s immense wealth.

Fengxia Mountain certainly couldn’t offer new Disciples such treatment.

Knock knock—

The door was knocked, and Bai Yutian immediately said, “Come in.”

Immortal Master Bai Yan pushed the door open, closed it behind him, then walked to the table and sat down, asking with a smile, “Today, you also met the Sect Leader of the Qingxiao Sect. What are your thoughts?”

Bai Yutian stopped what he was doing and mused, “He’s kinder than I imagined, and I didn’t feel any pressure at all. From him, I can feel the Qingxiao Sect’s righteousness, and I can believe that the Qingxiao Sect aims for something greater, not just simple power struggles.”

Immortal Master Bai Yan sighed, “Indeed, I didn’t expect him to be such a person. Perhaps this is why the Qingxiao Sect could rise so quickly. The Qingxiao Sect is willing to help other Schools comprehend immortal cultivation methods; this breadth of vision is something other Schools cannot compare to.”

Bai Yutian calmly said, “If this continues, even if other Schools Cultivate immortality, ambitious individuals will still gravitate towards the Qingxiao Sect.”

“There can’t be anything perfect. As a School Master, would you refuse the Qingxiao Sect because of such concerns?”

Facing Immortal Master Bai Yan’s question, Bai Yutian shook his head.

He wasn’t questioning the Qingxiao Sect’s magnanimity, but merely seeing the future trend.

Other Schools could no longer surpass the Qingxiao Sect, unless the Qingxiao Sect itself split apart.

Bai Yutian looked at Immortal Master Bai Yan and asked, “Master, will you still return to Fengxia Mountain in the future?”

Immortal Master Bai Yan replied, “Of course I will return, but I prefer the path the Qingxiao Sect is taking.”

Bai Yutian fell silent, not expecting his Master to change his mind on his very first day at the Qingxiao Sect.

He had to admit, he also really liked the Qingxiao Sect; everything here was simply too wonderful.

Fengxia Mountain seemed lifeless, and the world-saving philosophy Fengxia Mountain upheld also seemed to be doing worse than the Qingxiao Sect.

“Get some good rest. Tomorrow morning, we’ll go familiarize ourselves with the School again,” Immortal Master Bai Yan said as he stood up.

Bai Yutian nodded, then watched his Master leave.

Once the door closed, Bai Yutian looked at the oil lamp in the room, his thoughts drifting.

“You see, the Qingxiao Sect is terrifying. That Li Qingqiu’s disguise is perfect, but in reality, he harbors the ambition to annex the entire world.”

A cold laugh rang out. Bai Yutian wasn’t surprised. He turned to look at the bed.

On the bed was a Black Hand with red fur, arched like a spider.