"No wonder it's called the number one sect of the righteous path!"
Listening to Shangguan Qian's introduction, Li Chuan finally gained a clear understanding of Mount Emei's true strength.
Emei Sect Leader, White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal), is at the Earth Immortal Realm peak, capable of breaking through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm and ascending to the Upper Realm at any time. His magic treasure, the haotian mirror, is known as the number one magic treasure in the Lower Realm.
The Master Brother, Danchenzi, is at the Earth Immortal Realm initial stage. His magic treasure, Flying Knife Wings, is a pair of wings composed of tens of thousands of small flying knives, similar to flying swords. Its flight speed far surpasses normal sword escape, and when fully unleashed, it is equivalent to controlling tens of thousands of flying swords attacking simultaneously, possessing terrifying power.
The Master Sister, Li Yingqi, is at the Nascent Soul Stage peak. She is the owner of Tianji Sword, one of Mount Emei's strongest Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords. Due to the blessing of Tianji Sword, her true combat power is comparable to an Earth Immortal who has survived the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
However, Li Chuan knew that Li Yingqi was actually recreated by White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal) 197 years ago using a special secret method, from the ashes and remnant soul of Master Guyue, the Kunlun Sect Leader, who was killed by Youquan Blood Demon.
Because Master Guyue was killed by Nether Spring, she could not undergo weapon dissolution and reincarnation. White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal) happened to be looking for the owner of the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords for Mount Emei, so when he arrived at Kunlun and discovered Guyue's remnant soul, he brought it back and used it.
Master Guyue, as the Kunlun Sect Leader, also had a cultivation base at the Earth Immortal Realm middle stage. Those who can cultivate to the Earth Immortal Realm are all exceptionally talented individuals, and after being recreated, her aptitude naturally wouldn't be poor.
And indeed, after being recreated, Li Yingqi cultivated to the Nascent Soul Stage peak in less than two hundred years.
The Second Master Brother, Changkong Wuji, was another cultivation prodigy found by White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal) after recreating Li Yingqi. He inherited the other Heavenly Thunder Twin Sword, the Thunder Flame Sword, and is at the Nascent Soul Stage peak, with strength comparable to Li Yingqi.
The Third Master Brother, Duan Lei, is at the Nascent Soul Stage initial stage, specializing in the Taiyi Split Light Sword. He can instantly transform a flying sword into dozens of swords, forming a sword wheel attack, increasing its power tenfold. He once used this sword technique to kill a demonic cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage late stage in one blow.
Yun Zhong Seven are all at the Core Formation stage peak. Among the three hundred Qingcheng disciples, thirty are at the Core Formation stage initial and middle stages, and two hundred seventy are at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
In contrast, the sect Li Chuan inherited, called Xiao Zhu Mountain, where Li Qingshan resided, has a total of ten people. The strongest, Qingzhu Daoist, is only at the Core Formation stage peak, and the rest are all at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
It's simply too weak!
In terms of combat power, Qingzhu Daoist's combat power is probably only comparable to a Core Formation stage middle-stage disciple among the three hundred Qingcheng disciples.
With the actual combat power of Emei Sword Cultivators, as long as it's not across a major realm, fighting beyond one's realm is basic, especially below the Nascent Soul Stage.
"It's Master Brother Chu and the others returning. I wonder if their trip was successful."
Master Brother Danchenzi was supervising his Master Brothers practicing sword control techniques. Seeing Yun Zhong Seven returning from afar, he said to Li Yingqi and the others beside him.
"Oh, Lotus Fairy is here too."
But soon, he saw Lotus Fairy following behind Yun Zhong Seven.
"And another Foundation Establishment Stage Daoist from another sect."
"Master Brother, Master Sister, Second Master Brother, Third Master Brother!"
Landing in the square, Yun Zhong Seven collectively bowed to the four Master Brothers and Master Sisters.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, before Yun Zhong Seven could recount their journey, a thousand-meter-tall ethereal figure suddenly rose from the ancient hall behind them.
This ethereal figure had white brows and a benevolent face, but the aura it exuded made Li Chuan feel a deep sense of dread.
It was an instinctive reaction born from an immense disparity in strength.
His intuition told him that if he fought White-Browed, no matter what methods he used, he would likely be instantly annihilated, leaving not even a speck of dust.
Indeed, even if he used all his methods now, he could only fight to a draw with the Blood God Child at the Nascent Soul Stage middle stage, and that was only because he had injured the opponent's vital energy with a sneak attack at the beginning.
But White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal) is at the Earth Immortal Realm peak, an existence who can break through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm and ascend at any time. The difference is probably like him now compared to an ordinary person.
"Greetings, Master!"
Seeing the thousand-meter-tall ethereal figure behind, all Mount Emei disciples respectfully shouted.
The ethereal figure smiled and nodded, then looked down towards Yun Zhong Seven:
"Yun Zhong Seven, this trip must have encountered some problems. Tell me what happened."
The leader, Chu Yuxiang, stepped forward and respectfully recounted everything in meticulous detail: encountering Li Chuan and the Xuan Yin Sect Elder fighting, traveling together to Drunken Immortal Cliff to slay demons, the Blood God Child's sneak attack, and finally being repelled by Li Chuan.
After listening to Chu Yuxiang's narration, everyone's attention wasn't on Lotus Fairy and Lingzhi Tongzi. Instead, they all looked at Li Chuan with surprised eyes.
Li Qingfeng, a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator from Xiao Zhu Mountain, actually defeated the Blood God Child, a disciple of Youquan Old Demon from the Blood Demon Palace. This truly made people feel astonished.
One must know that the Blood God Child is a true expert who can fight their Third Master Brother, Duan Lei, to a standstill.
Moreover, the Sect Leader of the Songshan Sect, who was at the Nascent Soul Stage peak, was refined by the Blood River and had his soul extinguished ten years ago while fighting the Blood God.
"Lotus Fairy, you can stay on Akatsuki Peak. If you need anything, you can find Tianji Sword Master Li Yingqi."
White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal) smiled at Lotus Fairy. He was naturally very willing to have such a Master alchemist reside in Mount Emei.
Lotus Fairy, holding Lingzhi Tongzi, bowed:
"Thank you, White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal)!"
White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal) nodded and then looked at Li Chuan:
"Daoist Li Qingfeng of Xiao Zhu Mountain, thank you for your help to Yun Zhong Seven. Emei Sect welcomes you to visit anytime. Later, let Yun Zhong Seven take you to Liuyun Peak, where you can choose a courtyard to reside and cultivate."
Although it was due to the secret methods in his past life memories, a Foundation Establishment Stage fighting a Nascent Soul Stage is indeed extraordinary. Befriending such a righteous friend is naturally a good thing for Mount Emei, plus he also saved Yun Zhong Seven.
Hearing White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal)'s words, Li Chuan's eyes immediately lit up, and he bowed like Lotus Fairy:
"Thank you, White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal)!"
In White-Browed Zhenren (Immortal)'s words, it seemed as if he hadn't given him anything of value as compensation, but in reality, just a separate courtyard on Liuyun Peak was already a very high reward.
Liuyun Peak is the mountain where Yun Zhong Seven cultivates. Allowing him to choose a dedicated separate courtyard to reside and cultivate implicitly granted him the right to permanently reside and cultivate in the Emei Sect.
As the number one sect of the righteous path, the Emei Sect's ability to gather Heaven and Earth spiritual energy on its mountain peaks is the strongest in this World. Cultivating on Mount Emei's peaks for one year is comparable to cultivating in the mortal World for ten years.
Therefore, this reward is indeed high, far more precious than bestowing any magic treasures or flying swords.
After all, only by breaking through realms can one increase their lifespan, and compared to other places, Mount Emei is absolutely safe. There's no possibility of being suddenly attacked by demonic beasts or demonic cultivators while you're at a critical point in your cultivation.
Of course, at least for the three years before Youquan Blood Demon attacks Mount Emei, it is safe.
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