Chapter 377 True Transmission Tournament

Upon hearing his Martial Grandmaster call for a stop, Xu Yuqiong let out a sigh of relief, while Yin Jingxing also withdrew the Extreme Yang True Flame surrounding his body.

He pouted slightly, appearing somewhat unhappy.

After landing on the ground, he complained, “Master, why do you only guide him and not guide me?”

Li Qingqiu raised his hand and rubbed his head, smiling as he said, “You are an elder, after all. Naturally, you should give way to your juniors.”

The moment Yin Jingxing heard this, his face immediately blossomed with joy as he nodded vigorously.

Xu Yuqiong, however, did not feel nearly as good.

Although he had gained insight regarding the wind attribute, this battle had ended in complete defeat for him.

Both of them were at the Ninth Layer of the Nourishing Origin Realm, and he was even ten years older than Yin Jingxing.

Yet he had been completely incapable of contending against him.

More than half of the pride within his heart had been shattered.

After speaking a few more words with Yin Jingxing, Li Qingqiu let him run off to play elsewhere.

Yin Jingxing was currently at the age where he loved playing. Even by himself, he could still enjoy himself thoroughly.

Only after Yin Jingxing walked farther away did Li Qingqiu look toward Xu Yuqiong and say, “Forget you—even Spirit Sense Realm disciples would suffer losses against that child. The reason I arranged this spar was so you could understand the gap between yourself and the strongest disciple of the same era, and determine the direction you should strive toward in the future.”

The strongest disciple of the same era…

The moment Xu Yuqiong thought about how this so-called strongest disciple was currently only seven years old, he felt the entire matter was absurd.

Looking at his Martial Grandmaster, he could not help but ask, “If I cannot catch up to him, then what use is there in seeing the gap clearly?”

Li Qingqiu smiled and said, “Who said you definitely cannot catch up? You are my chosen grand-disciple. There is still untapped potential hidden within you.”

Xu Yuqiong widened his eyes as his heartbeat accelerated.

Li Qingqiu said meaningfully, “As my disciple or grand-disciple, every single one of you must possess absolute confidence. Believe that you can overcome all difficulties. Believe that you can lead the sect through any obstacle.”

Upon hearing these words, Xu Yuqiong only felt a surge of hot blood erupt upward from his lower abdomen straight toward the crown of his head, causing his entire body to become excited.

“Martial Grandmaster, I will remember your teachings and absolutely will not disappoint you!”

Xu Yuqiong immediately promised.

He merely lost to Yin Jingxing.

Compared to others, he was undeniably a genuine top-tier genius.

Li Qingqiu wrapped an arm around his shoulder and began speaking about Xu Ning’s past while walking toward the Thousand Spirits Tree.

Xu Yuqiong was also very curious about his Master’s past.

Aside from teaching him cultivation, Xu Ning rarely spoke about anything else. The reverence Xu Yuqiong felt toward his Master even surpassed what he felt toward his Martial Grandmaster.

During the following days, every time Li Qingqiu guided Yin Jingxing, he deliberately brought Xu Yuqiong along as well.

He intentionally wanted the two to become close friends.

Xu Yuqiong clearly possessed an extraordinary hidden background.

Despite possessing beauty and temperament difficult for ordinary people to match, he disliked making friends.

Before this, the person he was closest with had been Li Shoumin, but Li Shoumin had already descended the mountain.

Li Qingqiu hoped Xu Yuqiong would establish a stronger sense of belonging toward the sect, which was why he acted this way.

Summer passed into autumn.

The temperature between heaven and earth was no longer as scorching.

Night descended.

One after another, the upper ranks of the Clear Sky Sect entered the Lingxiao Courtyard.

All the old familiar faces were present.

As the sect expanded larger and larger, the opportunities requiring them to travel outside became fewer and fewer.

Just like Li Qingqiu, they had become bound within the sect.

Li Qingqiu had already been waiting in the courtyard early.

The upper ranks arrived one after another, saluted him, and then took their seats.

Before everyone fully gathered, they each discussed various affairs.

The halls all cooperated with one another, leaving them with no time even to discuss idle matters.

The Sword Demon had once again been invited by Li Qingqiu.

He sat alone in a corner without communicating with anyone else.

Over these past years, many aristocratic families and upper-rank members had attempted to befriend him, yet all failed.

After only a few sentences, they would be forced back by his oppressive aura.

Shen Yue entered the courtyard and swaggered directly over to sit beside the Sword Demon.

The Sword Demon glanced toward him and said, “Your Sword Intent has improved considerably.”

The corners of Shen Yue’s mouth lifted upward.

“The No-Self Sword Art you taught really is powerful. Want to learn it? I can teach you.”

The Sword Demon snorted softly and did not respond.

Meanwhile, Li Qingqiu curiously sized up Shen Yue.

He was very interested in Shen Yue’s Sword Intent.

What exactly was the origin of this so-called No-Self Sword Art?

He could sense that Shen Yue carried a unique momentum unlike anyone else’s—including the Sword Demon and Song Qianxiang.

Unfortunately, Li Qingqiu currently had far too many things to cultivate and lacked the energy to study something entirely new.

Yuan Li and Yun Cai also arrived successively.

Li Dongyue waved her hand, signaling for Yun Cai to sit beside her.

Song Qianxiang had also come.

She shot Li Qingqiu an annoyed glare, feeling that he was disturbing her cultivation.

Hadn’t he said she only needed to guide the Sword Sect once per month?

Why was he now even calling her to meetings?

She could already tell what Li Qingqiu was thinking and had previously rejected him directly.

There was no way she would truly betray the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Li Qingqiu had merely claimed she was overthinking things, yet his actions completely verified her suspicions.

After everyone arrived, Li Qingqiu smiled and said, “This table is almost too crowded to fit everyone now.”

Zhang Yuchun immediately laughed and followed up, “Senior Brother, I think the Lingxiao Courtyard should also undergo expansion. The Profound Heart Hall grows larger and larger with every renovation, so the Lingxiao Courtyard cannot lag behind.”

This proposal immediately gained everyone’s approval as they all voiced agreement.

The Profound Heart Hall was the assembly palace used to mobilize the morale of the True Transmission Disciples. It was only used during summaries of sect development or pre-war mobilization.

Normally, discussions regarding sect affairs were all held within the Lingxiao Courtyard.

Without anyone realizing it, the Lingxiao Courtyard had already become the highest seat of authority within the Clear Sky Sect’s power structure—a place countless ambitious disciples dreamed of reaching.

“Then this matter shall be decided by Hall Master Zhang and Hall Master Zhu.”

Li Qingqiu smiled as he spoke.

Zhang Yuchun and Zhu Yan naturally accepted the task.

Immediately afterward, Li Qingqiu’s smile faded as he swept his gaze across everyone.

“Regarding the Land of Demons and Devils, we should begin making preparations early.”

The Land of Demons and Devils!

All smiles vanished instantly as everyone’s expressions became solemn.

Although they had defeated the Myriad Yin Sect and Ziyang Island, the Land of Demons and Devils still remained a blade hanging above their heads.

Over these years, the sect had continuously expanded and gained more choices.

Yet whenever they thought about the Land of Demons and Devils, they still felt immense pressure.

Just a few demons or evil creatures escaping from the Land of Demons and Devils could wreak havoc upon the Northern Region and the Nine Provinces.

It was difficult to imagine just how horrifying it would become if the entire Land of Demons and Devils marched south.

Li Qingqiu cast a glance toward Xiao Wuqing.

Standing behind him, Xiao Wuqing immediately said, “Disciples stationed before the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range have sent back news. There appear to be abnormalities behind the mountain range, possibly involving a mysterious great demon crossing tribulation. The Heavenly Tribulation’s pressure was extremely terrifying.”

The Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range was a mountain range in the north, incomparably majestic, resembling a heavenly barrier stretching across the earth.

It was unimaginably distant from the Nine Provinces.

Ordinary mortals would struggle to reach it even in an entire lifetime.

Beyond the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range lay the Land of Demons and Devils itself.

The soaring demonic aura and Ghostly Energy prevented the Clear Sky Sect’s intelligence disciples from daring to approach.

Xue Jin frowned and asked, “Sect Master, have you ever considered taking the initiative to attack?”

Before Li Qingqiu could speak, Chu Jing answered first.

“That is impossible. The demonic and evil aura within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range is utterly extraordinary. Even the army of the Myriad Yin Sect cannot compare to such pressure. With the Clear Sky Sect’s current foundation, we are still insufficient to confront them head-on.”

Song Qianxiang snorted.

“Take the initiative to attack? That’s simply courting death. Aside from possessing two great cultivators at the Heaven-Connecting Radiance Realm, what else does your Clear Sky Sect even have?”

Her words made the atmosphere somewhat awkward.

The Clear Sky Sect had already developed at astonishing speed, and many geniuses were rapidly growing.

Yet the sect’s development time was still too short.

Even geniuses could not possibly reach the Heaven-Connecting Radiance Realm in such a short period.

Without anyone noticing, the Heaven-Connecting Radiance Realm had already become the unit by which the Clear Sky Sect measured combat strength.

Li Qingqiu opened his mouth and said, “Taking the initiative to attack is inadvisable, but simply waiting is equally unacceptable. Everyone may think of countermeasures. Once endless demons march south, countless living beings will inevitably suffer devastation.”

Once Li Qingqiu established the direction, everyone immediately gained clarity and began offering suggestions one after another.

Song Qianxiang found the entire discussion boring.

No matter what, she simply could not understand why Li Qingqiu insisted on rooting the Clear Sky Sect here.

Their Heavenly Sword Sect had escaped from the Nine Provinces back then.

After arriving at the Azure Dragon Domain, the Heavenly Sword Sect instead obtained new life.

From every perspective, the Nine Provinces could not compare to the Azure Dragon Domain.

In Song Qianxiang’s eyes, the Azure Dragon Domain was the true central land upon this vast continent.

With Li Qingqiu’s aptitude, failing to head there was truly a pity.

Zhang Yuchun proposed constructing a massive Great Wall north of the Northern Region and establishing formations upon the wall to defend the Northern Region while also leaving buffer space for the Mystic Dynasty.

Building the wall would not require effort from the Clear Sky Sect.

The Mystic Dynasty and Northern Court could handle the task.

His proposal gained recognition from many upper-rank members.

After all, the territory was vast.

Without a first defensive line, even if the Clear Sky Sect directly confronted the Land of Demons and Devils, many demons would still slaughter their way into mortal lands.

Li Qingqiu felt such an undertaking would exhaust both people and wealth.

However, facing the Land of Demons and Devils in the future inevitably required sacrifices.

This was also for the sake of all people beneath heaven.

Thus, he agreed and placed Chu Jing fully in charge of the matter.

Others also successively proposed many useful suggestions, all of which Li Qingqiu approved one by one.

After a long while—

Once discussion regarding the Land of Demons and Devils concluded, Li Qingqiu continued:

“Besides the Grand Dao Tournament, I intend to establish a True Transmission Tournament. All True Transmission Disciples and Divine Power Disciples may participate in Dao combat to determine the strongest among them. The reward system remains under discussion. The True Transmission Tournament shall be held once every fifty years. What do you all think?”

True Transmission Tournament!

The upper ranks instantly became energized.

Before this, they had already heard rumors.

Yet now that Li Qingqiu personally announced it, they still felt excited.

Only Nourishing Origin Realm disciples could participate in the Grand Dao Tournament.

After three tournaments, many of them had already become somewhat tired of it, feeling it resembled children playing house.

The True Transmission Tournament, however, was entirely different.

All True Transmission Disciples would participate.

That would truly be a battle of dragons and tigers.

Who was the true number one disciple of the sect?

Yun Cai’s eyes lit up as her entire spirit became excited.

Li Sijin could not help but ask, “Would fifty years be too long?”

For disciples who could never enter the official records, fifty years represented most of a lifetime—or even an entire lifetime.

Li Qingqiu looked toward her and said, “We are an immortal cultivation sect, not a mortal martial arts sect. The disciples must change their perception of time. Furthermore, only fifty years can produce greater variables and make the True Transmission Tournament more meaningful.”

Many people nodded in agreement.

The Grand Dao Tournament was already held once every ten years.

Naturally, the True Transmission Tournament should be separated by a much longer period.

Yang Jueding curiously asked, “Then when will the first True Transmission Tournament begin?”

Li Qingqiu answered, “Fifteen years from now.”

Li Dongyue raised her brows and asked, “Wouldn’t fifteen years from now happen to be exactly the fiftieth anniversary of your taking over the Clear Sky Sect?”