Chapter 44 The Second Blessing

Inside the new courtyard, there were far fewer Disciples gathered. Seeing the artisans still busy, Zhang Yuchun pulled Li Qingqiu aside.

“Senior Brother, should we ask Junior Brother Jiang to make a trip? I always feel that the Juesheng Sect is not an ordinary School; they are deliberately provoking us,” Zhang Yuchun said, frowning.

As the Qingxiao Sect developed, the number of its Disciples had already exceeded a hundred, a considerable scale. He cherished all of this even more, and his considerations when thinking about problems were greater than before.

Li Qingqiu smiled and said, “No worries, Yang Jueding is no longer what he once was. Although he hasn’t reached the second layer, his strength far surpasses what it was before. Moreover, Ning’er also went.”

What did Nourishing Origin Realm, Fifth Layer represent?

Li Qingqiu dared not claim to be the strongest in the world, but handling the Guzhou Martial Forest should be effortless.

Furthermore, if Xu Ning couldn’t defeat an opponent, Jiang Zhaoxia would also find it difficult to win, so it was better to preserve Jiang Zhaoxia’s reputation.

“Is that so?”

Zhang Yuchun was still a bit worried. Li Qingqiu patted his shoulder, said no more, and continued to walk over to the artisans to supervise the work.

Since he was establishing a Legacy of incense, he had to meticulously create a mythological system. The five primal essences would be the pinnacle of his Qingxiao Sect’s mythology, not to be taken lightly.

He had already decided to build Daoist temples for the five primal essences in the future, and then create more deities, building Daoist temples all the way down.

He wanted to build a Dao-seeking staircase, leading directly from the foot of the mountain to the summit, which could not only be used by pilgrims for worship but also test new Disciples in the future.

Of course, these were all just plans, buried in his heart.

As the Sect Leader, Li Qingqiu had the power to realize everything he desired… By the time Yang Jueding and the others reached the waterfall where the Juesheng Sect was located, the time had already shifted from morning to afternoon. A distance of a hundred li still required time for martial artists like them.

The closer they got to the Juesheng Sect, the more Yang Jueding’s anger intensified. He didn’t even notice that Su Xiling being able to keep up was a very strange thing.

The Disciples he had chosen were all those who had been initiated for more than a year. After such a long journey, although the Disciples were sweating profusely, they weren’t gasping for breath, bending over with hands on their knees.

The arrival of Yang Jueding and the others attracted the attention of the Juesheng Sect Disciples. These Juesheng Sect Disciples all put down their tools and turned to look towards the Qingxiao Sect’s group.

“Who’s in charge? Get out here!” Yang Jueding roared. He seemed angry, but in reality, he was excited.

Ever since he Cultivated the Hunyuan Scripture, he hadn’t had a chance to show off his skills. He wanted to test how strong he was.

His roar was like a lion’s, echoing through the mountains, and even the sound of the waterfall couldn’t mask it.

Su Xiling, who was following behind the crowd, was secretly startled. This guy’s internal energy was so powerful?

She had heard of the Dragon-Subduing Hero, but in her eyes, the so-called Heaven Ranking was a joke. Now it seemed that the reputation was well-deserved.

Of course, Yang Jueding only surprised her, he didn’t make her feel dangerous.

She had already sensed a terrifying Aura nearby. Her gaze swept left and right, but she didn’t find where that person was hiding.

“You are from the Qingxiao Sect?” A Juesheng Sect Disciple jumped down from the tower, raised his saber, pointed it at Yang Jueding, and asked with a scornful expression.

The other Juesheng Sect Disciples also showed malicious smiles, their gazes fixed on Yang Jueding and the others, as if looking at a group of prey.

“Nonsense! Are you in charge?”

Yang Jueding roared, taking a step forward. His robes billowed, like a fierce tiger striding, his Aura ferocious.

“You’re looking for me?”

A resonant voice echoed through the mountains, causing everyone from the Qingxiao Sect to look up. Except for Yang Jueding, Xu Ning, and Su Xiling, all the other Disciples widened their eyes.

Their gazes fell on the top of the great waterfall, where they saw Yan Wujin standing on top of the waterfall, water splashing around him. He looked down at the Qingxiao Sect’s group from above.

This waterfall was ten zhang high. Under the gaze of the Qingxiao Sect Disciples, Yan Wujin leaped down, like a flying wild goose, landing by the lake. His body didn’t tremble, remaining very steady. This kind of lightness skill left the Qingxiao Sect Disciples dumbfounded.

Qin Ye tightly gripped the iron rod in his hand. Just based on this lightness skill, he knew this person was definitely not simple.

Yang Jueding’s expression also became solemn. If he were to jump from a height of ten zhang without dissipating the force, his legs wouldn’t be able to withstand the pressure.

This person’s internal energy was unfathomable!

Yan Wujin scrutinized the Qingxiao Sect members and soon frowned. At this moment, Tang Ziqi walked out from the nearby woods.

“Dragon-Subduing Hero, Yang Jueding, after your duel with the Vast Sea Sword Saint, you disappeared without a trace. I didn’t expect you to join the Qingxiao Sect.”

Tang Ziqi stared at Yang Jueding, speaking as he approached.

Yang Jueding glanced at him, his frown deepening. He thought for a moment and finally remembered, asking in surprise, “Tang Ziqi of the Linchuan Tang Family?”

Tang Ziqi smiled and said, “A meeting in Xuandang. Five years unseen, I didn’t expect Brother Yang to still remember me.”

Yang Jueding wasn’t pleased; instead, he asked cautiously, “You are a Family scion. Didn’t you go on a journey to Xuandang back then? Why are you now involved with Martial Forest people? What is your identity in the Juesheng Sect?”

The Qingxiao Sect Disciples, seeing Yang Jueding’s Aura dissipate, all became nervous.

The word ‘Family’ alone was enough to put immense pressure on the Disciples.

They were all from humble, poor families. Since they were sensible, their parents had told them that noble families must not be provoked.

With Family support, the Juesheng Sect’s foundation was completely different.

The Qingxiao Sect had only received help from a declining Family like the Qin Family, and yet it had undergone earth-shattering changes. But the Qin Family was far from being a true noble Family.

“I forgot to introduce myself. I am now the Vice Sect Master of the Juesheng Sect, and this is the Sect Master of the Juesheng Sect, Yan Wujin,” Tang Ziqi said, raising his hand to point at Yan Wujin.

“Yan Wujin?”

Yang Jueding muttered to himself. He had roamed the Jianghu for many years and had never heard of Yan Wujin’s name.

Tang Ziqi continued to smile, “It’s normal that you haven’t heard of his name. He has Cultivated martial arts since childhood, diligently practicing for thirty years. He founded the Juesheng Sect early this year. At that time, Zhu Wuliang, the number one Blazing Flame Divine Palm of the Cangzhou Martial Forest, was defeated by him. Brother Yang, do you perhaps think you are stronger than Zhu Wuliang?”

Hearing the name Zhu Wuliang, Yang Jueding’s face turned grim. He looked at Yan Wujin, his eyes filled with apprehension.

From the moment Yan Wujin appeared, he had felt a strong unease. Now, hearing of his achievements, he secretly thought it was bad.

Don’t look at him being called the Dragon-Subduing Hero; what the Jianghu people recognized more was his chivalrous spirit, not his martial arts. Compared to a peerless Great Master like Zhu Wuliang, he was not even worth mentioning.

Seeing Yang Jueding intimidated, the Juesheng Sect Disciples all showed scornful smiles, while the Qingxiao Sect Disciples were on high alert.

Su Xiling also frowned. She knew Zhu Wuliang; that guy was no ordinary Martial Forest Great Master, yet he was defeated by this person.

“The Qingxiao Sect is really unlucky…”

Su Xiling felt sympathy in her heart.

Just then, she saw a person walk forward. That person was small, and her back was inconspicuous among the Qingxiao Sect Disciples; it was Xu Ning.

Xu Ning walked past Yang Jueding. Yang Jueding saw her and immediately snapped awake.

What was he afraid of?

Clang—

Xu Ning drew her sword as she walked towards Yan Wujin and the other, the tip of her sword pointing diagonally at the ground.

This scene caused a slight change in the expressions of the Qingxiao Sect Disciples. They didn’t expect Xu Ning to dare to be the first to fight.

Yan Wujin and the other felt puzzled. This little girl dared to draw her sword at them?

Xu Ning was not yet thirteen. Three years of cultivating immortality had greatly changed her temperament. As she advanced with her sword, she actually had the sharp Aura of a sword drawn from its sheath.

“Little girl, who are you?” Tang Ziqi asked with a frown.

Why was Jiang Zhaoxia able to make a name for himself in the Martial Forest?

It was simply because he was too young, which shocked the Martial Forest.

With Jiang Zhaoxia as a precedent in the Qingxiao Sect, it was not impossible for another peerless Genius to appear.

Xu Ning was expressionless and said softly, “Xu Ning, Disciple of Li Qingqiu of the Qingxiao Sect.”

Her voice carried a childlike innocence, but her Killing Intent could be felt by everyone.

This child has killed people!

Yan Wujin and Tang Ziqi immediately made their judgment.

A little girl dared to challenge him!

Yan Wujin’s eyes turned cold. He stepped forward, walking towards Xu Ning… As dusk arrived, Li Qingqiu sat in the courtyard, waiting for dinner.

Li Dongyue walked over, Yuan Li tottering behind her. Li Qingqiu turned his head, looking at the two-year-old Yuan Li, his eyes filled with anticipation.

“Grow up quickly, Master is getting impatient.”

Li Qingqiu thought silently. Yuan Li’s Indestructible Hegemon Body had not yet Awakened, and he couldn’t replicate it.

The exact effect of the Indestructible Hegemon Body was unknown for now. While waiting, he could also see if other powerful talents would appear.

Li Dongyue sat beside Li Qingqiu and asked, “Aren’t you worried about them?”

Li Qingqiu smiled and said, “Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”

“Do you trust Elder Yang, or do you trust your Disciple?” Li Dongyue pressed.

“I trust them both. There aren’t that many peerless Great Masters. It’s just a long journey; it takes time for them to go and come back,” Li Qingqiu said casually.

In fact, he wasn’t as nonchalant as he appeared on the surface. Throughout the day, he couldn’t remember how many times he had checked the dao lineage panel. Only when he confirmed that the number of Disciples had not decreased could he feel at ease.

Li Dongyue muttered, “I always feel that the Juesheng Sect is not simple. After all, for so many years, no School has dared to try and seize our territory.”

Just then, a prompt appeared before Li Qingqiu’s eyes:

【Given that the Qingxiao Sect has created its first mythological stone statue, opening the path of Legacy through incense, you have received a chance for good fortune.】

Li Qingqiu was stunned. He had subconsciously assumed it was triggered by Xu Ning, but he didn’t expect it to be the stone statue.

This could also earn dao lineage rewards?

He suddenly realized that his understanding of the Dao lineage was too one-sided.

After a brief sigh, he felt a strong anticipation for the good fortune.

The first good fortune led him to discover the underground spiritual lake, helping his cultivation grow rapidly. What would the second good fortune reveal?

At this moment.

Zhang Yuchun hurried into the courtyard, jogging all the way to his side, and said with a smile, “Senior Brother, the stone statue of the Grand Primal Dao Venerable has been carved. After dinner, would you like to go take a look?”

Li Qingqiu shook his head and said, “No need. From now on, you just need to supervise. Since we are establishing a Legacy of incense, we cannot be negligent. These five stone statues must be well-protected, not exposed to rain, and not bumped. Once their Daoist temples are built, they can be placed inside.”

Zhang Yuchun nodded. His gaze fell on Yuan Li, and he couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong with this little fellow? He still can’t speak?”

Hearing this, Li Dongyue said helplessly, “Yes, I’ve checked, and his meridians and Acupoints are fine. I’m even wondering if I should take him down the mountain to find a famous doctor.”

Yuan Li stood by the table, looking up at Li Qingqiu and the two others, his eyes wide and filled with the innocence unique to children.