Chapter 314: The Sect Leader’s Trust

“Your idea is not bad; it’s helpful to the Qingxiao Sect and proves you are a person of honor and sentiment.”

Li Qingqiu praised. Hearing these words, Sun Moxing immediately felt embarrassed and smiled subconsciously.

“However, the current Qingxiao Sect cannot afford any complications. Since you also understand the importance of the Hunyuan Scripture, you should be clear about what the result would be if such a Cultivation Technique became known to Ziyang Island. We cannot afford to gamble. Let’s wait another few decades. When the Qingxiao Sect has some foundation and you have absolute certainty in suppressing these people, then you can go and recruit them.”

Li Qingqiu spoke with earnest words and good intentions; this was the result of his careful consideration.

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He trusted Wei Tianxiong not because Wei Tianxiong possessed vast immortal cultivation methods, but because of the fate control talisman.

The fate control talisman was too useful. Li Qingqiu originally wanted Wei Tianxiong to mass-produce them, but due to a lack of certain key Materials, he had to give up on the idea.

Hearing Li Qingqiu’s words, Sun Moxing couldn’t help but think of the conduct of the great Cultivators of Ziyang Island, and his expression turned grave.

His friends were indeed trustworthy in his eyes, but that was now. Whether they would have a change of heart after obtaining the Hunyuan Scripture, he could not guarantee.

Forget it.

Then wait another few decades; with those friends’ cultivation, they would be able to live until that time.

In a few decades, when Ziyang Island sends Disciples north again, the Qingxiao Sect would likely have a direct confrontation with Ziyang Island.

“I was thinking too simply. Then I will wait a bit longer,” Sun Moxing said.

Li Qingqiu nodded. Regardless of what Sun Moxing thought in his heart, as long as he didn’t resist verbally, it was fine.

“By the way, a mysterious Cultivator is imprisoned within the Demon Suppression Pagoda. His Soul is protected by a special Restriction, making Soul-searching difficult. Go and take a look to see if you recognize him.”

Li Qingqiu commanded, and Sun Moxing immediately complied.

Subsequently, Li Qingqiu asked some more questions regarding Ziyang Island, and Sun Moxing answered truthfully.

After Sun Moxing left, Li Qingqiu sat in his chair, thinking about Ziyang Island.

Ziyang Island is the Cultivation School on the Tianming Sea closest to the Nine Provinces Land. If the Qingxiao Sect wants to develop toward the sea, conflict with them is inevitable.

Negotiation is useless; it’s impossible to expect Ziyang Island to just give up a portion of the sea.

He had to hurry and attain the Heaven-Reaching Sunlight Realm; only then would Li Qingqiu have the confidence to deal with Ziyang Island.

According to what Wei Tianxiong said, the strongest person on Ziyang Island was only at the Heaven-Reaching Sunlight Realm.

Of course, Wei Tianxiong had been sealed for hundreds of years, so there might be variables.

In addition to becoming stronger himself, Li Qingqiu also had to push the cultivation of others.

On the other side.

Sun Moxing made his way to the Demon Suppression Pagoda. With Xiao Wuqing leading the way, the Disciples of the Demon Suppression Pagoda stepped aside one after another.

Arriving at the lowest level of the Demon Suppression Pagoda, Sun Moxing first saw the Black Fiend Demon Monkey suspended in the air, and he was secretly alarmed.

This demon monkey isn’t dead yet; is it really unkillable?

Under the guidance of the Demon Suppression Pagoda Disciples, Sun Moxing arrived before Yan Qing’s cell door. He looked intently, but Yan Qing, looking like a crawling insect in the darkness, was somewhat difficult to see clearly.

So miserable?

Sun Moxing suddenly felt that the Qingxiao Sect was not as simple as he had thought.

From the School’s atmosphere, it seemed like the Righteous Path; every Disciple yearned for chivalry and was warm-hearted, but in the shadows, there were also Demonic Path actions.

He recalled some people’s evaluation of Li Qingqiu.

Chivalrous heart, Rakshasa methods.

“Lift your head.”

Sun Moxing spoke, his tone calm.

Yan Qing was already in a semi-conscious state; he was indifferent to the voice outside the cell door.

Sun Moxing frowned and immediately raised his hand, using Origin Qi to lift Yan Qing into the air from a distance, making him face himself.

This scene made the nearby Demon Suppression Pagoda Disciple frown, staring at Sun Moxing with a wary gaze.

Sun Moxing looked carefully at Yan Qing’s face; he actually found it familiar.

“I seem to have seen him somewhere.”

Sun Moxing muttered. These words reached Yan Qing’s ears. Yan Qing opened his eyes and looked at him, but did not recognize him.

As Yan Qing opened his eyes, Sun Moxing suddenly remembered. His eyes widened, and his breathing became rapid.

“How did the Qingxiao Sect capture him?”

Cold sweat began to seep from Sun Moxing’s forehead.

Seeing his expression, Yan Qing knew he had guessed his identity, which caused Yan Qing’s heart to skip a beat.

Encountering someone who recognized him in such a place did not feel like a good thing to Yan Qing.

The other party would either fear the power of the Spirit Sea and kill him directly, or mock him and use him to plot against the Spirit Sea.

As for helping him to curry favor with the Spirit Sea, Yan Qing felt the possibility was slim.

After all, not just anyone could come here; those who could come must be people trusted by this branch of the Qingxiao Sect.

Sun Moxing withdrew his hand, and Yan Qing crashed to the ground, left dazed and disoriented.

Immediately, Sun Moxing turned and left without communicating with Yan Qing, causing Yan Qing’s heart to sink to the bottom.

“A Genius of the Spirit Sea? What kind of power is the Spirit Sea?”

Li Qingqiu asked in surprise upon hearing Sun Moxing’s words.

Sitting opposite him, Sun Moxing took a deep breath and said, “The Spirit Sea is a region of the Tianming Sea, named after the sea itself. It is a large sect that has stood for thousands of years with deep foundations; it is an existence that even Ziyang Island does not dare to provoke. I once encountered Spirit Sea Cultivators on an island, and this man was among them. His name is Yan Qing, a very famous Genius. It is said he already possesses the strength to sweep through the Spiritual Consciousness Realm.”

For such a Genius to be captured by Li Qingqiu made Sun Moxing even more expectant of the Qingxiao Sect.

After hearing this, Li Qingqiu asked, “How far is the Spirit Sea from the Nine Provinces Land?”

“Very far. His coming nearby alone might be for some other reason. Sect Leader, it is best not to kill this person; just keep him imprisoned,” Sun Moxing said with a look of trepidation.

Li Qingqiu sighed and said, “Another piece of trouble.”

Sun Moxing couldn’t help but ask, “This person’s strength is extraordinary. Sect Leader, you should be able to see that. Why was he captured back then?”

“I didn’t capture him; Wei Tianxiong and Yuan Li did. To be precise, it was Yuan Li.”

“Yuan Li? Your Disciple?”

Sun Moxing had just returned, and the commotion caused by Yuan Li had already subsided; he had not heard any rumors regarding Yuan Li.

His eyes widened as he asked, “If I remember correctly, Yuan Li is still at the lower levels of the Nourishing Origin Realm, right?”

“He has already reached the Nourishing Origin Realm Eighth Layer and will be able to step into the Spiritual Consciousness Realm in a few years.”

“I see.”

Li Qingqiu said with a face full of pride. Reaching the Nourishing Origin Realm Eighth Layer from the Nourishing Origin Realm Fourth Layer in just a few years was definitely considered a first-rate cultivation speed.

With ‘Outstanding’ level cultivation Aptitude and ‘Transcendental’ level Comprehension Ability, in terms of natural talent alone, Yuan Li was already the strongest person in the School. In terms of strength, he could also be considered the strongest; besides Li Qingqiu, no one could suppress his awakened Indestructible Hegemon Body.

“Even if he is at the Nourishing Origin Realm Eighth Layer, how could he possibly capture Yan Qing? Was Yan Qing injured?” Sun Moxing asked in bewilderment, finding it absurd.

Li Qingqiu shook his head and said, “He shouldn’t have been injured, but the battle was very quick. Yuan Li knocked him unconscious with a single punch.”

Sun Moxing froze, feeling his worldview under assault.

Li Qingqiu looked at him and said, “Regarding this matter, it cannot be spread, nor can Yuan Li be mentioned. Do you understand?”

Sun Moxing nodded subconsciously.

Defeating a Spiritual Consciousness Realm Genius from the Spirit Sea with a single punch at the Nourishing Origin Realm—this was too Heaven-Defying. If it spread to the Tianming Sea, it would surely cause an uproar.

Wait.

This matter cannot be disclosed, yet the Sect Leader told me truthfully. Doesn’t that mean I am already worthy of the Sect Leader’s trust?

Sun Moxing’s heart rate quickened. It seemed that his trip to Ziyang Island and back had already proven his heart, which made him both excited and moved.

On Ziyang Island, he had never received such trust.

Li Qingqiu had him continue introducing the Spirit Sea, and after a good while, he finally let him go down to rest.

Sun Moxing stood up, bowed, and took his leave.

Li Qingqiu then brought up the dao lineage panel, found his icon, and saw that his loyalty had already risen to 95. Only then did he feel at ease.

95 loyalty points was not low; he could already be cultivated as a confidant.

However, from Li Qingqiu’s position, there were quite a few Disciples with such loyalty.

On the other side.

After leaving the Lingxiao Courtyard, Sun Moxing was full of curiosity about Yuan Li, so he went around asking Disciples about Yuan Li’s deeds.

The more he heard, the more alarmed he became. Was this Yuan Li really so terrifying?

At the same time, he was full of admiration for Li Qingqiu. Before he went to Ziyang Island, no one mentioned Yuan Li. When discussing the Sect Leader’s vision, Yuan Li would be mentioned, mostly in a derogatory way. He didn’t expect Yuan Li to really prove the Sect Leader’s vision to the Disciples.

The Sect Leader really won’t misjudge someone!

In mid-September, Wei Tianxiong and the others returned and reported the gains from the Ghost City trip to Li Qingqiu.

Over two million Spirit Stones, nearly a hundred Magical Artifacts, more than thirty Spell Secret Manuals, and various other cultivation resources—the harvest was immense.

As for that Myriad Yin Cult, Wei Tianxiong speculated that the Myriad Yin Cult should come from the west. This Ghost City had been abandoned for nearly a thousand years; perhaps the Myriad Yin Cult no longer existed, or they had forgotten about this Ghost City.

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All in all, the Qingxiao Sect did not need to worry about the threat of the Myriad Yin Cult for the time being.

Li Qingqiu, however, was still unable to let down his guard.

Currently, having learned of the existence of Ziyang Island, the Longevity Immortal Alliance, the Spirit Sea, and the Myriad Yin Cult, the world map in Li Qingqiu’s eyes was rapidly expanding, and the Qingxiao Sect appeared increasingly small.

He planned to go to the Taijue Sect’s ruined palace to find the taijue divine sword after reaching the Heaven-Reaching Sunlight Realm, to enhance his own strength.

A heavy fog shrouded the mountains and rivers, and the world appeared misty. Those mountains in the fog were like ancient giant gods, mysterious and full of pressure.

Wearing a bamboo hat, Shen Yue walked through the forest. He wore a black shirt over his white clothes, and a precious sword, a Storage Pouch, and a wine gourd hung from his waist.

Walking alone in the hazy mountain forest, his pace was neither hurried nor slow. The surrounding trees were all tall and not very dense, and the terrain was not steep, making travel very convenient.

Gu-gu—

A strange sound came from the distance, sounding like some kind of bird, yet also like a mountain monkey.

Shen Yue remained unmoved. Ever since stepping into the Western Border Dangerous Land, strange things had been constant.

The Western Border Dangerous Land was far more vast than he had imagined; he even felt it was larger than the Nine Provinces Land.

Walking in the mountain forest felt like he could never walk out. Moreover, it was damp here, with Venomous Insects, snakes, and ants everywhere, and crises lurked in every corner.

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The fog ahead began to recede, and a woman in red appeared under a large tree. She sat on the ground, revealing a fair long leg, her face exquisite and her hair slightly disheveled.

“Hero, save me. I’ve been bitten by a venomous snake.”

Seeing Shen Yue, the red-clothed woman immediately called out, her soft voice sobbing, evoking pity.

Shen Yue walked toward her, which made her eyes fill with expectation.

However, just as Shen Yue passed in front of her, he suddenly raised his hand, and two fingers shot out a strand of Sword Qi, piercing through the red-clothed woman’s throat.

The red-clothed woman’s eyes widened, looking as if she had died with grievance.

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