Chapter 2, Cultivating Qi for three thousand years
Master, although I am your junior disciple, you should not take advantage of me too much
Otherwise, that being, whose cultivation is comparable to that of a Thunder Beast in the Great Ascension stage, would likely be unmatched by anyone in the current Righteous Path Alliance. At that time, not only would the Qingming Sword Sect face a catastrophe, but it would also be a disaster for all living beings.
Why is the master in such a hurry to descend the mountain
During this process, Bai Qiuran remained silent, quietly observing him. Once the matter came to a conclusion, he sighed, "Time really flies. That young fool who knew nothing back then has now become a generation's leader."
Bai Qiuran, this is a name that exists only in the oldest sect roster of the Qingming Sword Sect
Then what are you afraid of
Jue Yunzi glanced at the three petty bourgeois who had surrendered to the dark forces without any struggle, betraying the revolution. He then looked at the dark forces leaning against the door, watching him with a half-smile, and finally let out a long sigh
Bai Qiuran asked again
Come on, Master Uncle.
Speaking of this topic, a look of anticipation appeared on Bai Qiuran's face
Upon arriving at the main peak's sect leader's residence, Jueyunzi led the elders into the grand hall, but instead of taking the seat of honor, he ceded the main seat to Bai Qiuran
His master, Qingming Daoist, was overjoyed and even abandoned his plan to seclude himself in order to confront the heavenly tribulation, personally coming out to refine a superior-grade foundation-building pill for Bai Qiuran
He disregarded the presence of several elders and abruptly seized the collar of the sect leader, Jue Yunzi
After pondering for a moment, Jue Yunzi said, "The arrival of the thunder beast has destroyed the arrangements we made for selecting disciples. Bie Yun, I entrust this matter to you; restore the arrangements as soon as possible. As for the candidates waiting in Xuanjian Town below the mountain, let the Qingming Sword Sect cover their accommodation and meal expenses for these three months."
Jue Yunzi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head
Exactly so
... ...
I am preparing to make a move at the next Dao Alliance auction
The reconstruction of the protective mountain array and the mountain gate must also be prioritized
After Lei Mozun was slain by Bai Qiuran with a single sword strike, Jue Yunzi immediately reacted, commanding the direct disciples of the red-clad generation to clean up the aftermath in his capacity as the sect leader. He then led the elders to welcome Bai Qiuran, the master uncle of the Qi Refining stage, to the main peak.
Bai Qiuran pointed at Jue Yunzi and said, "Moreover, you do not practice poison techniques, so what use do you have for this thing? It would be better for you to let me handle it."
After three thousand years, time has passed swiftly. His master, the Qingming Daoist, successfully transcended the tribulation and ascended to immortality. After the eldest senior brother took over as the sect leader, he failed in his tribulation and died, losing his path. Even the sixth-generation grandson of the youngest junior sister successfully established his foundation and learned to ride the wind with his sword.
The Second Elder, Xuan Yunzi, was the first to step forward
All rely on the care of the master uncle
Postponed for three months
It seems to be this kind of reasoning
This ... ...
Bai Qiuran pretended to walk outside, murmuring, "I am going to find Xiao Liuyun to get some money, and by the way, I will chat with her about the incident three hundred years ago when you, Xuan Yun, Fu Yun, and Bai Yun formed a group to spy on her and Qing Yun bathing at Wangyue Pond..."
Bai Qiuran asked him: "Among the five major sects of the Righteous Qi Alliance, tell me, which of the other four sect leaders do you think you cannot defeat in a one-on-one fight?"
Jue Yunzi displayed a look of difficulty
Master Zhangmen!
"In the Four Sects of the Demon Gate, who can you not defeat, leading old demon?"
I want to descend the mountain, give me some travel expenses! By the way, along with the map and the book, also give me a sprig of Tianxin grass.
Jue Yunzi pondered for a moment
Jue Yunzi's handsome face was filled with indifference
Jue Yunzi said: "The selection ceremony for the Qingming Sword Sect is about to take place. Now that the Thunder Beast is attacking, other sects may have received the news. Without the presence of the ancestral master, there may be unforeseen changes..."
Jue Yunzi still declined.
Less talk!
Bai Qiuran also lived up to expectations, focusing his mind and continuing to work hard. At the age of seventeen, he became the fastest among his peers and, at that time, the fastest cultivator in the history of the cultivation world to reach the tenth level of Qi Refinement.
The thunder beast has attacked; fortunately, there were no casualties among the disciples this time, but our mountain gate will require time to recover
Elder Liu Qingyun gently said: "When the sect leader fought against that thunder beast, the leaked magical power and sword energy destroyed quite a few buildings, including two storerooms. The supplies inside are likely also significantly damaged and need to be replenished and repaired"
Master Uncle
Bai Qiuran waved his hand and said, "Just like this, I don't believe that with you as the sect leader and a group of elders in the Integration and Divided Spirit stages, you still can't manage the disciple selection"
It is alright
Since ancient times, there has been a hierarchy of elders and juniors. Our masters and uncles are our elders. As disciples, we should do our utmost to seek what our elders desire, in order to demonstrate our filial piety
This time, I would like to express my gratitude to my master for coming to my aid
Alas, Senior Brother Zhangmen, Second Senior Brother and Fourth Senior Brother are merely speaking out of righteousness
Bai Qiuran was one of the disciples adopted by the Qingming Daoist after being favored by him. He was an orphan picked up from the battlefield by the Qingming Daoist. Before being found by the Qingming Daoist, he wandered on the battlefield, surviving by scavenging the corpses of the dead.
Until today, even the little brat he brought in over seven hundred years ago when he descended the mountain to travel has become the Grand Elder, secluding himself in closed-door meditation to prepare for the tribulation, while he is still tirelessly striving for success in foundation building.
Well, I will leave this matter to you, Qingyun. You will lead the direct disciples of the first generation to oversee this task. As for the necessary funds, I will have Liuyun allocate them to you
With the foundation-building elixir personally bestowed by his master, and the blessings of his fellow disciples and many seniors in the cultivation world, Bai Qiuran entered seclusion that night to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. He consumed the elixir, focused his energy in the dantian, and directed his consciousness through the meridians and bones within his body. Three days later—
I feel that I am about to make a breakthrough recently
The two female elders of the Qingming Sword Sect, Qingyun Yuanzun and Liuyun Yuanzun, took their leave after receiving their orders to attend to this matter
Whatever you want, just say it. I will send someone to deliver it to Qixing Peak for you, how could I allow you to come and fetch it in person
Seeing you here puts my mind at ease
What are you two so excited about
Jue Yunzi chuckled and said, "You said the same thing last time, yet the hen you raised two hundred years ago to lay eggs has already formed a dan and transformed, while you are still in the Qi Refining stage, having merely broken through a few more levels. Do you know? Before the Grand Elder entered seclusion, he held my hand, crying and sniffling, saying that the day he exits seclusion will be the day of his tribulation, and he may never have the chance to see the day when our Master successfully establishes his foundation in this lifetime."
Jue Yunzi hesitated and said, "I believe I should still have the upper hand..."
What are you afraid of
Elder Bie Yunzi, standing to the side, said: "Master, what shall we do about the disciple selection tomorrow?"
Bai Qiuran clenched his fists, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot
Bai Qiuran inquired
Yes
He has broken through to the eleventh level of the Qi Refining Stage
Jue Yunzi sincerely spoke to Bai Qiu and Tu Shuran
Elder Bai Yunzi said woodenly: "Moreover, the one who took the lead back then was you. When Liuyun and Qingyun went on a rampage, in the end, you suffered the most."
Bai Qiuran smiled and said, "I will go down the mountain tomorrow."
In such chaotic times, a remarkably talented sword immortal emerged, known as Qingming. With his Qingfeng sword, he vanquished demons and monsters, restoring peace to the Nine Provinces and Ten Lands. Subsequently, he arrived near Qingming Mountain in Guzhou, where he took in several gifted disciples and established the Qingming Sword Sect
I know that thirty years ago, when you crossed the wall and descended the mountain to go on a journey, you encountered a certain plant along the way. You cannot deceive me.
You wish for provisions, and I shall prepare them for you. However, the Tianxin Grass is something that, even for us, is rare and hard to come by. It is not available in the medicinal herb repository of the Qingming Sword Sect. Where do you expect me to go to find it for you...
Um ... ...
Then fine, if you don't want to give it.
At that time, everyone regarded it with indifference, believing it to be a result of Bai Qiuran's exceptional talent. Even his master, Qingming Daoist, comforted Bai Qiuran, stating that in ancient times, there were extraordinary individuals who reached as many as fifteen levels in the Qi Refining stage, and their future achievements were boundless.
When he was initially chosen as the next successor to the sect leader, he faced numerous attacks from the Demon Sect and even other cultivation sects. During those perilous times, it was Bai Qiuran who intervened and saved his life
As Bai Qiuran, the most talented disciple at that time, successfully cultivated to the realm of the sixty-six thousand six hundred sixty-fourth layer of the Qi Refining Stage
Three thousand years ago, the demons ravaged the ten regions of the Nine Provinces, causing immense suffering to the common people. At that time, the major cultivation sects suffered severe losses in their wars against the barbaric demon tribes and had yet to recover their vitality. They were like clay Buddhas crossing the river, unable to protect themselves.
At that time, the entire Qingming Sword Sect, as well as the cultivation world, which had experienced great battles and the calamity of demons and was in a state of decline desperately needing new blood, placed high hopes on him, believing that he would become the second Qingming Daoist
I have a feeling that this time I will definitely be able to successfully establish my foundation, but my super foundation-building elixir is still missing a few medicinal ingredients, which I need to go down the mountain to find
Moreover, it is not certain that you will be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, in the end, it would just be a waste...
The leader of the Qingming sect had a face full of righteousness
The ancestral master has guarded the Qingming Sword Sect for over three thousand years; now, he merely asks for a small poisonous herb, yet you are unwilling to give it to him
Bai Qiuran possesses exceptional talent, and his intelligence and wisdom rank among the top among his peers. He began his cultivation at the age of 10 and had already broken through the bottleneck of refining his body and condensing qi by the age of 12. He gathered the Three Flowers atop his head and unified the Five Qi within his chest, officially embarking on the path of cultivation
Due to possessing a celestial spiritual root of the wood element, he was favored by the Qingming Daoist, who took him to the mountain to become a disciple, ranking third among them
Jue Yunzi nodded, but then asked, "But why did the Master suddenly decide to descend the mountain? It has been hundreds of years since you moved to Qixing Peak and last descended Qingming Mountain."
In the following short while, Jue Yunzi convened with the elders to discuss the recent affairs of the sect, ensuring that everything was arranged in an orderly manner
Enough talk, will you give it or not
Bai Qiuran replied gently: "Among the disciples taken in by my esteemed teacher, I am the only one remaining in this world. It is naturally my unshakable responsibility to safeguard the sect he left behind"
Jue Yunzi calmly instructed
The expressions of the Second Elder, Fourth Elder, and Fifth Elder beside them changed simultaneously
I think I should perhaps be a little more assertive
Elder Four assisted Yunzi and then closed the door behind them