Volume 7: The Strongest Four Realms Chapter 41 Then I Will Definitely Defeat Him
Although the power of Zhentian has been quadrupled by raising its level to this level, it is also not without its drawbacks.
As a secret sword with a huge load, Zhentian's power increased, and the load he had to bear also increased dramatically.
The sword style has fifteen times the power, but now he can no longer wield it as freely as before.
In other words, Zhentian's skill, which was originally a small skill that everyone knew and could be used at will, has become a big skill that is only used at critical moments.
But the moment it was used, the opponent was definitely caught off guard - the power of Zhentian increased fifteen times, compared with the original Zhentian secret sword with five times the power, it could not be said to be a new secret sword.
Everything was over. Lu Qingshan opened his eyes and felt that everything was different.
In his own perception, the fluctuations and ups and downs of the spiritual power around him became clearly audible.
It's a wonderful feeling.
There is no doubt that after his soul entered the realm of control, his perception of all things in the world has made great progress.
You should know that even among the cultivators of the Void Refining Realm, those who can cultivate their primordial spirit to the level of controlling the soul are extremely rare.
If Luo Ji's soul realm was still at the condensation stage, Lu Qingshan was sure that he would make him suffer a great loss just by relying on his soul.
The King of the Western Rat looked at him eagerly.
The little mouse demon had never had the same thoughts as Lu Qingshan.
It also knows its own weight very well - it weighs only a dozen pounds, and compared to Lu Qingshan who weighs over a hundred pounds, there is a huge difference between it and Lu Qingshan. It is normal.
But the King of Western Rat clearly remembered the first time he met Lu Qingshan. Although he was completely subdued by Lu Qingshan, he could at least see Lu Qingshan's limits.
Looking at Lu Qingshan now, I am already shrouded in fog and confusion, and I feel that he is unfathomable.
This speed of cultivation, this fucking... it really makes people... it makes Rat despair.
"Nothing is destined, only hard work!" The little mouse demon encouraged himself in his heart, "As long as Master Rat works hard to practice, there will be a day when he will become the master and the serfs will sing!"
But on the surface, the Western Rat King immediately showed a flattering smile to Lu Qingshan, and said in a rhythmic manner, like a storyteller: "The pearl of the Sword Sect, the mainstay, Yo! Lu Qingshan, congratulations on your great progress in cultivation!"
Don’t talk nonsense if you don’t have the ability. The most terrible thing is to overestimate your own abilities.
The King of Western Rat, who believed that he was familiar with the "Four Books and Five Classics", had many ideas in his mind. He was able to lick and bend, and was very sensible. He decisively licked first as a sign of respect.
Why did Lu Qingshan's master, that woman who looked so majestic, look at me differently and reward me with a pill?
Isn’t it because Mr. Rat has a sweet mouth?
Lu Qingshan looked at the King of the Western Rat with a smile.
In fact, he couldn't figure it out either. While learning human culture well, the little mouse demon went astray and gradually moved away from the direction of a spiritual mouse.
But it doesn’t matter, no matter whether it is a European mouse, a licking mouse or a spirit mouse, they will all be completely obedient to him.
Lu Qingshan calmed down a little and glanced at the panel again.
On the experience column, the original huge amount of experience points of tens of millions, after he improved his cultivation to the late Nascent Soul stage and activated the Secret Sword to Suppress the Sky, now only two million were left.
After thinking about it, Lu Qingshan simply sat cross-legged again, took out the spirit crystal given by Xia Daoyun from the storage ring, practiced his skills, and began to absorb and refine the pure spiritual power in it.
Two hundred spirit crystals equal ten million experience points.
Lu Qingshan converted all of this staggeringly huge amount of assets into experience points at one time.
The accumulated experience points will reach 12 million again.
Everything was settled, and only a month and a half had passed.
Lu Qingshan came out of the bamboo building, thought for a while, then flew away from Jianlai Peak on his sword and headed straight for Dingxin Peak.
…
When Lu Qingshan met Taoist Kongshan, he could see that the master of Dingxin Peak still looked worried.
The source of this matter was that someone in Daxia had a rift with the Master.
Since he will be heading to the Zhongtian Territory in some time to put an end to this matter.
Before that, he still wanted to figure out what was going on.
Taoist Kongshan knew the purpose of Lu Qingshan's visit. He hesitated for a long time before he slowly said, "This matter involves the life experience of the master of Jianlai Peak. I shouldn't publicize it in private. But since you are the one asking, and you are Xia Daoyun's first disciple, and although few people mention this matter, it is still something that cannot be told to others, so I will make an exception and tell you a little. After all, as a disciple, it is reasonable for you to know something about your master's life experience."
Lu Qingshan's mind focused.
From the few words of Taoist Kongshan, he already understood that Xia Daoyuan's background should be more noble than he imagined.
He immediately pretended to listen attentively.
"Do you know who is in power in Daxia now?" asked Taoist Kongshan.
Lu Qingshan frowned, and finally uttered a name, "Xia Zhao."
"That's right. Xia Zhao is a female lord, which is unprecedented. You know, from ancient times to now, there has never been a top power in the human race that is ruled by a woman." Taoist Kongshan nodded, feeling a little emotional, and then asked: "Do you know why Daxia is now ruled by a woman?"
Lu Qingshan shook his head. How could he know such a secret involving the rulers of Daxia?
"When Daozu Xia attained enlightenment, after he expelled the demons from the abyss and established the Great Xia Dynasty, for some reasons, he began to seclude himself in an unknown place and hid from the world for ten thousand years. The newly established Great Xia was handed over to his only son, King Xia Xuanji of Great Xia." Taoist Kongshan said slowly.
"Like father, like son. As the offspring of Xia Daozu, the King of Daxia has amazing talents. Under his leadership, Daxia has grown from its infancy to its peak. The cities of Daxia have been built one after another in the seven regions and hundreds of states of the human race, like sparks that set a prairie on fire." Taoist Kongshan's tone was full of admiration.
"Although there is the threat of Xia Daozu behind this, no matter what, the great talent and strategy of the King of Great Xia is beyond doubt."
Lu Qingshan nodded in agreement.
It is not difficult to be a "rich second generation", but it is extremely difficult to be a "rich second generation" who can prosper the family business.
"The King of Daxia was busy with the rise of Daxia, and almost devoted all his energy to the human race. So it was not until his later years that he began to care about his offspring."
"A tiger gives birth to one child, while a mouse gives birth to a litter of children. As cultivators of our generation, we are subject to the restrictions of the laws of nature. The higher our cultivation level, the harder it is to conceive offspring."
"The Great Xia King has reached the ninth realm of cultivation. He is already in his old age and his time is coming to an end. His blood, energy and essence are exhausted. It is extremely difficult for him to have offspring."
"So, until the time of his death, the King of Daxia had no offspring. In desperation, he had no choice but to pass on the throne of Daxia to his side branch."
"The so-called side branch is actually the bloodline of Xia Daozu and his companions. Speaking of this, the situation becomes even more complicated. Xia Daozu rose from obscurity as a casual cultivator. Such a proud figure naturally attracted countless female cultivators to dream of him."
After a pause, Taoist Kongshan showed a meaningful smile, "So, after Daoist Ancestor Xia rose to power, he formed three more Daoist companions. Moreover, the three Daoist companions all came from top cultivation families, so the power of his mother's family can be considered huge."
"In order to avoid internal strife, King Da Xia personally pointed out who he wanted to be the next King Da Xia before his death." Taoist Kongshan said quietly.
"The next King of Great Xia personally chosen by the King of Great Xia is the current Lord of Great Xia?" Lu Qingshan had already guessed it.
Taoist Kongshan nodded, his eyes wandering, not knowing what he was thinking of, and sighed: "In the three branch branches, there are many powerful cultivators, and even more geniuses. But who would have thought that the King of Daxia would eventually choose a very young woman to be the second King of Daxia."
"Your Majesty Daxia is not a simple person." Lu Qingshan's expression became serious and he spoke in a serious tone.
"That's true. Although the throne of the Great Xia King was personally designated by Xia Xuanji, Xia Xuanji passed away soon after. He could no longer sit behind the Great Xia Reverend, who was then known as Xia Xiaoxiao, to guard the throne for her and face the covetousness of others. But in the end, she still cleared all the obstacles in front of her and sat firmly on the throne of the Great Xia King."
"Xia Xiaoxiao?" Lu Qingshan murmured.
"This was the original maiden name of Her Majesty the Great Xia. However, after ascending to a high position, she felt that this name was not suitable for the King of Great Xia, so she changed her name to Xia Zhao."
"Zhao, the sun and the moon are in the sky, sweeping across the world, with a magnificent scene." Taoist Kongshan revealed a trace of respect in his eyes.
Obviously, Xia Zhao's experience after coming to power was very eventful, which made Taoist Kongshan admire her very much.
"However," Taoist Kongshan seemed to have thought of something interesting, "Xia Zhao was able to secure the throne of the Great Xia King in the end, and a large part of the reason was due to a certain sword cultivator."
"A swordsman?" Lu Qingshan was surprised.
There is actually such a thing as sword cultivation?
Taoist Kongshan said with certainty: "If there is no powerful person to support Xia Zhao, no matter how smart she is or how good she is at dancing, she will definitely not be able to defeat those people."
"After all... the world of monks is the most bloody and cruel, where the strong prey on the weak."
Lu Qingshan was silent.
This is indeed the case.
Monks are not unreasonable, but the basis of being reasonable is that you must first have the capital to make others reason with you.
Otherwise, have you ever seen a person reasoning with an ant?
"Is it Li Qiubai the Sword Immortal?" Lu Qingshan asked.
"Yes," Taoist Kongshan nodded, turned around and looked at Lu Qingshan, "You are quite quick in reaction."
Lu Qingshan smiled.
The reason is very simple and you can understand it if you think about it.
The term used by Taoist Kongshan is a certain sword cultivator.
How could it be possible for a sword cultivator to withstand the tremendous pressure from the three collateral branches and help Xia Zhao secure his position in such a dangerous exile, except that he is a sword immortal?
There are only three sword immortals in the world.
One of them is in the border area between the human sky and the demon abyss. He is only responsible for resisting the demons. He has been guarding Tianhe City for ten thousand years and has never left the city. How could he possibly interfere in the affairs of this position?
One of them is the leader of the Sword Sect, Qingyun Sword Immortal.
As one of the seven great Taoist sects, if the Sword Sect interferes in the affairs of the Great Xia Supreme Realm, it will inevitably be resisted with all its might by the cultivators of Great Xia and the other six great Taoist sects.
After all, no one could accept that the Sword Sect interfered in the fight for power in Daxia.
Only the last sword immortal, Li Qiubai, is alone and has the ability to protect Xia Zhao without being gossiped about by others.
"The Peak Master has laid so much groundwork, it's time to get down to business." Lu Qingshan no longer paid attention to the matter of the Sword Immortal and asked in a solemn voice.
Taoist Kongshan had talked so much about King Daxia that he already had some guesses about Xia Daoyuan's identity.
"From your master's last name, you should have guessed that she is from Daxia, right?"
Lu Qingshan nodded.
“The master of Jianlai Peak is not only from Daxia, but also a direct descendant of Daxia with the blood of Daoist Ancestor. He is the only offspring of Xia Xuanji.” Taoist Kongshan revealed the answer, his words like heavy stones, stirring up thousands of waves.
"Didn't the Peak Master just say that Xia Xuanji had not conceived any offspring until the time of her death?" Lu Qingshan frowned.
"Xia Xuanji thought so. In fact, one year before his death, his Taoist partner was already pregnant." Taoist Kongshan spread his hands.
"This doesn't make sense. With King Da Xia's ninth-level cultivation, how could he not have noticed that his Taoist partner was pregnant?" Lu Qingshan shook his head.
"This is the problem with your master's physical condition."
"Physical problem?"
"Your master has the blood of the Taoist ancestor, and is the Donghua Immortal Body mentioned in the rumors."
"Donghua awakens the five rays of light, and the divine light radiates the seven spirits. It reflects the three candles, and flows freely from the dark," Taoist Kongshan explained, "A person with this immortal body is a ball of spiritual blood when he is a fetus. He needs to absorb enough innate purple energy, awaken the five rays of light, and radiate the seven spirits before he can produce a breath of life. Who would have thought that Jianlai Peak Master, who was still a ball of spiritual blood at the time, would be a life? So King Daxia didn't expect it, and neither did anyone else."
It turns out that Xia Daoyun's second legendary talent besides [A Frosty Sword] is [Donghua Immortal Body].
Lu Qingshan seemed to be thinking about something.
"The question is, if the Sword Lai Peak Master is born, who will be the King of Da Xia? No one can figure it out."
"At that time , the three collateral branches were trying every means to seize the throne of the Great Xia King from Xia Zhao, while also planning to eliminate the fetus Jianlai Peak Master to eliminate the threat."
Lu Qingshan remained silent.
Is it cruel? It is cruel, but that is the reality.
People can even turn against each other for a piece of bread, so what does it matter if they persecute an unborn baby for the throne of Daxia?
"The three collateral veins attacked together, and the Queen of Great Xia was also unable to defend herself. In the end, her life essence was exhausted and she almost died," Taoist Kongshan said leisurely, "Fortunately, Xia Zhao was grateful for the kindness of the King of Great Xia. When he could hardly protect himself, he actually helped and brought up the name of Xia Daozu, which shocked the group of red-eyed three-veined cultivators. After all, Xia Daozu was only in seclusion, not Dao Yu, and he might come out one day. If they knew that they persecuted their own bloodline, who would be able to bear it?"
“Although the persecution has stopped, the Queen of Great Xia’s life essence is irreversibly exhausted. In this state, if she wants to give birth to the Master of Jianlai Peak, there is a high possibility that she will die with one body. Therefore, Xia Zhao cooperated with Tianji Temple to temporarily seal the life of the fetus in the Queen of Great Xia’s belly, and sent the Queen of Great Xia into the Bu Tian Spiritual Array for a thousand years to recover from her injuries.”
"A thousand years later, the Queen of Great Xia, whose life essence was restored, gave birth to the only son of the King of Great Xia, your master, " Taoist Kongshan looked at Lu Qingshan and said, "Xia Daoyun."
"As the only heir of the Great Xia King, the Jianlai Peak Master is the most reasonable heir to the next Great Xia King. After Xia Zhao abdicates, your master will be able to take the throne legitimately," Taoist Kongshan said sarcastically, "The three collateral branches have long regarded the Great Xia King's throne as a sure thing. But they can't do anything to Xia Zhao, so they can only prepare to seize the Great Xia King's throne after Xia Zhao dies. The existence of your master is the biggest obstacle for them."
"That's why the three collateral branches all regard your master as a thorn in their side, and they are trying every possible means to suppress Master Jianlai Peak."
"In this environment, your master is in constant trouble. In order to avoid disaster, and because of your master's amazing talent in swordsmanship, the Queen of Daxia sent your master to the Sword Sect to learn swordsmanship from the old sect master."
"As for the master behind Marquis Luotang, it is Xia Daojing, the legitimate daughter of the second branch of the collateral family."
Taoist Kongshan said, "Your master is so talented and has already entered the eighth realm. The situation is set. If Xia Zhao abdicates, it is almost certain that the master of Jianlai Peak will take the throne. Therefore, the three collateral branches are now trying every means to suppress your master's reputation and influence."
Lu Qingshan knew everything.
…
After asking about his master, Lu Qingshan jumped back to the peak.
Jianlai Peak is as peaceful as ever.
He was still immersed in Xia Daoyuan's life experience and background. As he was thinking about it, a loud female voice suddenly came to his ears.
"Now that you have finished your retreat, come to my building."
It’s Xia Daoyun.
Lu Qingshan calmed his mind and hurriedly walked into his master's bamboo building, but his thoughts went through countless twists and turns during this time.
The bamboo building is secluded and a breeze brings a faint fragrance.
Lu Qingshan entered the building and looked at Xia Daoyun sitting on the main seat. He greeted her immediately and said, "Master."
Xia Daoyun was silent for a moment, then he said to Lu Qingshan: "I will go with you to Zhongtian Territory this time."
After a pause, Xia Daoyun added softly, "It just so happens that I have to go to Zhongtian Territory for something."
Lu Qingshan was slightly surprised, but he immediately replied: "Thank you, Master."
No matter if it was on the way or on purpose, Xia Daoyun's meaning was obvious. She was afraid that Lu Qingshan would be bullied if he went to someone else's territory, so she went with him in person to support him.
"That's it." Xia Daoyun said.
"Master, I will leave first." Lu Qingshan said goodbye and left tactfully.
Xia Daoyun nodded her head lightly.
Lu Qingshan turned and left. Just after taking two steps, he heard Xia Daoyun's voice from behind, "With the Sword Sect here, you can obviously ignore the unreasonable request of Marquis Luo Tang. Why do you want to accept such a ridiculous invitation?"
The demands made by Marquis Luotang were obviously unreasonable.
Standing behind Lu Qingshan was Jian Zong, and he had every confidence to reject Luo Tanghou's proposal.
"Since Luo Tanghou provoked Master on behalf of Xia Daojing and made Master unhappy," Lu Qingshan turned around, looked at Xia Daoyun and said with a smile, "Then I have no choice but to teach him a lesson on behalf of Master so that Master can be happier."
Xia Daoyun raised her eyebrows in surprise, then glanced at Lu Qingshan, her eyes as clear as autumn water.
"Luo Ji's cultivation is much higher than yours, are you sure?" She paused and asked calmly.
"Master, do you want me to win?" Lu Qingshan asked back.
"...Of course." Xia Daoyun held her chin with her right hand, looked at Lu Qingshan intently, and blinked.
"Then I..." Lu Qingshan looked directly into Xia Daoyun's phoenix eyes and said softly.
"I will definitely beat him."
