"After you left, I happened to go back to Zhongtian Territory to survive the 69th Heavenly Tribulation. I received your message and learned that you had returned from the Abyss. I happened to be free, so I came to visit."
Xia Daoyun spoke in a nonchalant tone, but his words revealed a huge amount of information.
Having survived sixty-nine heavenly tribulations, that is to say, she should be a six-tribulation cultivator at this moment.
This was the first time that Lu Qingshan truly understood Xia Daoyuan's level of cultivation.
As for the so-called, I just happened to be free, so I came to take a look...
Every time a cultivator breaks through to a new realm, he needs to spend some time to consolidate his cultivation, which may take a dozen years or even several months.
This is even more true for the Tribulation Realm.
For other realms, if a breakthrough fails, the best you can do is to regroup and try again next time.
But in the Tribulation Realm, there is no such thing as failure.
Because, under the heavenly calamity, success is like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, and your cultivation level will soar, but failure means death.
Therefore, for cultivators in the Tribulation Realm, every breakthrough is a life-and-death challenge.
Even if you succeed in breaking through, you still need to rest for a while afterwards.
And it had been less than a month since he had been in the abyss.
In other words, Xia Daoyun is less than a month away from overcoming the sixty-nine heavenly tribulations.
At this time, one should be busy consolidating one's state of mind and should not walk around. How can one be idle?
The idea of ​​going on the way is even more unreliable. Shazhou is located on the border of Zhongtian Territory. No matter where you go, there is almost no such thing as going on the way.
Lu Qingshan was well aware of these two points, and he was even more aware that Xia Daoyun had always been a dull person. Even if she cared about him, she would not express it out loud.
However, Lu Qingshan just curled his lips, keeping it tacitly, and did not reveal the matter.
At this time, Xia Daoyun turned her head again and was obviously shocked by her aura. She seemed a little timid and did not dare to look directly at her Chu Yi and Shi Wu.
"When did it happen? Why have I never heard you mention it?" she asked indifferently.
"They are not my daughters," Lu Qingshan explained, "I brought them back from the abyss."
Although Xia Daoyun's words are concise and to the point.
But the interesting thing is that Lu Qingshan, who always felt that women's minds were difficult to understand, unexpectedly understood Xia Daoyun's thoughts very well.
It's like we have a telepathic connection.
So in an instant, Lu Qingshan automatically completed her complete meaning in his mind.
Xia Daoyun raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and finally remembered the main topic, "You told me in the spiritual letter that you found the human race in the abyss?"
Lu Qingshan nodded and said in a deep voice: "Indeed, according to the demons, the human race in the abyss came from the Heart Demon Clan and the Giant Spirit Clan. From this, it can be inferred that these human races are most likely the population plundered from the Zhongtian Domain and the Zhongling Domain."
Xia Daoyun's beautiful and refined face suddenly turned cold, and her heroic look became more serious. She said in a cold voice: "Damn it."
"This matter involves too many aspects. From my point of view, it even includes Dao Sect and the Great Xia royal family, so for now I will only tell my master about this news." Lu Qingshan said again.
Xia Daoyun is the only person he can completely trust.
"Smart." Xia Daoyun nodded.
"After you left, I conducted a serious investigation into the Huanling Sect. However, due to the limited time and the inability to conduct a large-scale investigation, I did not gain much," she explained.
Lu Qingshan nodded slightly to show his understanding.
If it was really that easy to find clues, then the traitor in Huanling Sect would not have been able to stay at ease for so long.
"However, since you have returned from the abyss, I will inform the old sect master about the affairs of the Huanling Sect later and let the old sect master take action to thoroughly investigate the Huanling Sect." Xia Daoyun's voice turned cold.
She was determined to kill the traitor within the human race.
"But the situation in Zhongtian Region is not easy to deal with." Lu Qingshan said with difficulty.
There are too many things involved here.
"What do you think?" Xia Daoyun asked.
"In my heart, I still want to believe in Tianji Temple. After all, if there is something fishy going on in Tianji Temple, I won't be able to complete this journey into the abyss." Lu Qingshan pondered for a moment and said slowly.
When he went to the abyss, he had the help of the master of Shuiyue Temple. Besides, with the spiritual cultivation ability of Tianji Temple, it was extremely difficult for there to be a traitor.
At least at the top, that's the case.
Because, with the ability to see through the secrets of heaven, one should be able to maintain the purity of the sect, among other things.
"So, you think it's the royal family of Daxia?" Xia Daoyun understood Lu Qingshan's subtext.
"Yes," Lu Qingshan nodded, and said bluntly, "In the Zhongtian Realm, the only people who have the ability to conceal the truth are the Tianji Temple and the Daxia Royal Family."
"In addition, there are many factions within the Great Xia royal family, and various interests are competing with each other. They are not united, and there is a possibility of internal traitors."
The more factions there are, the more complicated the situation becomes, and there are all kinds of people.
Xia Daoyun was silent for a long time, and finally said slowly: "You are right, but my identity is special, and many eyes in Daxia are watching me. If I personally investigate this matter, it is inevitable that it will easily alert the enemy, so I will report this matter to the old sect master, and the old sect master will make the decision. I will temporarily focus my energy on the Huanling Sect."
In terms of status, Xia Daoyuan should be the most honorable person in Daxia.
After all, the blood flowing in her body is the blood of the Taoist Ancestor.
Lu Qingshan said seriously: "I will also participate in the investigation of Zhongtian Territory, but I will use my own methods."
As he spoke, he rubbed the heads of Chuyi and Shiwu beside him and said, "The breakthrough point is their former sect, Qingfeng Sect."
"I asked Zhishoulou to conduct a detailed investigation . There has never been a recorded large-scale disappearance of people in Zhongtian Territory. Although I don't know what means the person behind the scenes used to conceal it, I have to say that the thoroughness of their actions is amazing."
"Fortunately, I rescued them from the hands of the evil cultivators in the abyss, and thus obtained extremely important clues." Lu Qingshan's eyes were slightly cold.
"I am still at ease with you doing the job." Xia Daoyun said gently.
Having been able to come back from the abyss, there is no doubt about Lu Qingshan’s ability.
However, thinking of this, Xia Daoyun couldn't help but have a strange look in his eyes as he looked at Lu Qingshan quietly.
"You sent me a message saying that you have accomplished all the goals of your trip to the abyss," Xia Daoyun said in a gentle voice, "Tell me the details."
She was well aware of the dangers of Lu Qingshan's journey, so she was very interested in Lu Qingshan's experience in the demon world.
Lu Qingshan had no intention of hiding anything from Xia Daoyun, so he told her everything that happened.
Xia Daoyun listened thoughtfully, with faint ripples in her phoenix eyes like water waves.
"It's only been a month." She pursed her lips and glanced at Lu Qingshan with a smile.
"Of course I wouldn't. I'm going to get married there in a while." Lu Qingshan immediately understood Xia Daoyun's meaning.
Xia Daoyun restrained his expression and stopped making fun of Lu Qingshan.
She asked, "Can I meet your sword spirit?"
Lu Qingshan had an idea and was about to ask Qin Yitian for his opinion.
But at this moment, a sword flashed.
The fiery red dragon bird has already left the body, standing in the air, buzzing.
The sky is hazy with mist and the red light is dense.
Qin Yitian's figure emerged, standing tall and graceful, with red lips and a jade-like face, and a gentle temperament.
She bowed towards Xia Daoyun and said softly, "Yitian greets Master."
Xia Daoyuan's eyes flashed slightly as she looked up and down at Qin Yitian's graceful figure, not knowing what she was thinking.
A moment later, inside the quiet room, two women who were absolutely worthy of being described as elegant and graceful looked at each other.
At this moment, their beauty seemed to brighten the slightly dim room.
"Yitian...what a nice name," Xia Daoyun said with a smile, "You're welcome."
This looks like a very harmonious scene.
But for some reason, Lu Qingshan felt his heart become inexplicably nervous.
This is a tension that you wouldn't feel even when facing a strong enemy.
What am I nervous about?
Lu Qingshan was puzzled.
"What a handsome sword spirit," Xia Daoyun looked away and praised Lu Qingshan, "His appearance is as handsome as his name, and he really suits you."
——Xia Daoyun never denied her admiration for Lu Qingshan's appearance.
As she spoke, she took a step forward, took Qin Yitian's hand, which was as soft as a green snake, and said in amazement, "I have never seen a sword with a spirit that is the same as ours, with flesh and blood."
Um?
Lu Qingshan noticed the key point and temporarily stopped paying attention to why he was nervous. He asked, "Master, do you mean that Yitian's situation is unique?"
Xia Daoyun put down Qin Yitian's hand and nodded, "Of course, the sword spirit is a spirit after all. Even if it has a human form, how can it be the same as a human?"
"Even the spirit of a Taoist weapon cannot do this..." She paused, and finally added: "Except your Yitian."
Lu Qingshan's heart moved and his eyes flickered.
He had actually guessed this a long time ago.
Gu Yiyi is also in human form, but she is different from humans after all.
As for the Demon Suppressor, although it is a Taoist weapon and has spirituality, it is unable to even transform.
Only Qin Yitian is an exception. He has flesh and blood, and can even possess spiritual power and practice sword skills.
Apart from her identity as a sword spirit, there is no difference between her and humans.
To the extent that Lu Qingshan often forgets the identity of Qin Yitian's sword spirit.
Of course, the most special thing is...
Only Longque has a separate magical power listed as [Sword Spirit] to describe Qin Yitian, and gives him the description of reaching the sky.
This also shows Qin Yitian's extraordinaryness.
However, before this, these were mostly Lu Qingshan's own guesses.
And now, his guess has been confirmed .
Qin Yitian also noticed Lu Qingshan's strange expression at this time, and immediately understood his thoughts - the sword spirit girl also knew her master's thoughts very well.
However, she did not explain anything, but just winked at Lu Qingshan playfully.
…
"Did you really steal back the Soldier Demon Clan's sacred weapon?" Xia Daoyun asked with interest.
Lu Qingshan coughed lightly and whispered, "Taking the sword cannot be considered stealing... Taking the sword! Can it be considered stealing when it comes to sword cultivation?"
Muttering to himself, Lu Qingshan had already reached out into the air and took out the Demon-Suppressing Sword.
The dark sword body gleams with an obsidian-like luster.
A deep purple sword light flashed from the blade, revealing its incomparable sharpness.
One can vaguely feel the latent power within the Demon Suppression and the surging demonic energy.
The surrounding light was slightly distorted under the power of suppressing demons.
"What's it called?" Xia Daoyun looked determined.
"It was originally called the Devil Sword, but after I refined it into my natal sword, I changed its name to the Devil Suppression Sword."
"Demon Suppression..." Xia Daoyun repeated the name and finally praised, "What a good name."
"You said that your strength has made a new breakthrough during this trip to the abyss." She didn't know what she was thinking of at this time, and suddenly changed the subject.
"So?" Lu Qingshan asked sensibly.
Xia Daoyun showed a satisfied smile and said gently, "Come, let me see your current progress."
"Here?" Lu Qingshan looked around, a little hesitant.
Xia Daoyun nodded affirmatively, "That's it."
Since the master said so, Lu Qingshan naturally had no intention of objecting anymore.
"You two move aside." He turned and said to Chuyi and Shiwu.
The two little girls obediently moved to the corner of the room.
Wait for the two of them to move out of the way.
"I hope Master will give me some advice." Lu Qingshan said.
The next moment, the demon-suppressing being suddenly rose up, leaving behind a series of afterimages and sounds of wind.
Seven Wonders of Cutting the Wind.
This is the fighting method he created in the abyss.
The speed of this sword was extremely fast.
Xia Daoyun just responded calmly and stood there seemingly motionless.
Lu Qingshan didn't think he could hurt Xia Daoyun, a six-tribulation cultivator, so he had no intention of stopping.
The long sword suddenly rose up and stabbed towards Xia Daoyun's eyebrows.
The sword pierced through the heart, but there was no feeling of touching flesh and blood.
When he looked again, Xia Daoyuan's figure had disappeared from the spot.
He stabbed only an afterimage.
Xia Daoyun's cold voice suddenly came from behind Lu Qingshan, "The sword is fast, but still not fast enough."
I don't know when.
Xia Daoyuan had already appeared behind Lu Qingshan, out of his sight.
Lu Qingshan was not panicked either.
He thrust out a sword with his backhand.
——The spring breeze returns.
He whispered.
This is the sword skill that Lu Qingshan learned from Mangcang Liuyan's Guiyan.
The next moment, a sword shadow appeared in front of Xia Daoyun in an extremely unreasonable form and condensed.
This sword seemed to have crossed the space, catching everyone off guard.
The evil energy above it rolled into a leaden cloud that could not be dispelled.
Lu Qingshan used all his divine power to suppress the demon.
His powerful spiritual power, which could make even the most powerful spirit cultivators feel ashamed, was drained of 80% by just this one sword strike, reaching the bottom.
Such a huge amount of spiritual power was extracted in an instant, causing his meridians to ache slightly, and he felt a twitching and burning sensation.
This is an extremely terrifying sword. Not only is the sword style exquisite and powerful, but it is also guaranteed to hit the target.
Moreover, after using the divine power to suppress demons, the power is far beyond the level of the Void Refining cultivators, and even among the Spirit Transformation cultivators, few can reach it.
But Xia Daoyuan was not in a hurry about this.
She stretched out her green, jade-like fingers, as white as mutton-fat jade, and gently brought them together.
The next moment, the tip of the extremely sharp sword of the Demon-Suppressing Sword, which was coming at her with great force, was easily caught between her fingers, unable to move.
The thick and dense demonic energy that had been swirling on the sword suddenly stopped and dissipated quickly like the spring rain.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
"This old sister is so fierce. I can't stop her. I can't stop her!" Zhenmo's anxious and impetuous voice sounded in Lu Qingshan's mind.
"Your swordsmanship has greatly improved, both in terms of power and technique."
At this time, after Xia Daoyun easily blocked Lu Qingshan's terrifying attack, he praised him generously, "You have far exceeded the realm of a Void Refining Sword Cultivator."
“Also, its power to suppress demons is worthy of the name of the clan’s divine weapon. It’s stronger than my own sword.” She sighed softly.
"What's the use of a strong sword? It's still no match for your one...two fingers." Lu Qingshan glanced at Xia Daoyun's slender jade fingers holding the blade of the Demon-Suppressing Sword and muttered secretly.
"If one day you can use its divine power at will, you will have few rivals just relying on this sword." Xia Daoyun continued.
"The demonic nature of the Demon Suppressor is so strong and the demonic energy is so overwhelming. I use this sword as my natal sword. Master, do you have anything to tell me?" Lu Qingshan asked.
"If others knew that my natal sword was a magic sword, would it have any negative impact on my master and the Sword Sect?" He has always been thoughtful.
In fact, Lu Qingshan has always had a feeling about Xia Daoyun's religious beliefs - she seems to indulge herself without any bottom line. In addition to protecting her shortcomings, she doesn't care about anything and doesn't restrict anything...
If he did not have self-control, if it were someone else, he might have been regarded as a snob who took advantage of Xia Daoyun's reputation and bullied others.
"It's not the weapon itself that defines you, but the way you use it." Xia Daoyun raised her eyebrows, loosened her fingers that were holding the Demon-Suppressing Sword, and said calmly, "Besides, who dares to have an opinion on what weapon my disciple uses? Who is qualified to have an opinion?"
Your master is still your master.
Not changed at all.
Lu Qingshan said no more.
"Since your natal sword spirit has been recovered, why haven't you broken through to the Divine Transformation stage yet?" Xia Daoyun asked again.
When Xia Daoyun asked this, Lu Qingshan couldn't help but reveal a slightly bitter smile.
"The Ten Flower Divine Gate is too strong, so we have to wait a little longer."
In terms of cultivation, he can already compete with the Divine Transformation cultivators who possess Yuanli.
In terms of the realm of the primordial spirit, he can be said to have surpassed the vast majority of the spirit-transforming cultivators.
In terms of swordsmanship, it is even more amazing...
In terms of combat power, taking these aspects into consideration, even among the Divine Transformation cultivators, his combat power is definitely among the top.
And he was just a cultivator at the Void Refining stage.
For a cultivator of the Void Realm who is comparable to or even superior to a Spiritual Realm cultivator in all aspects, wouldn't it be easy for him to enter the Spiritual Realm?
The Yuanli Divine Gate is difficult for others to break through.
But considering his fighting ability, it should be as easy as eating and drinking.
Therefore, before this, Lu Qingshan had never doubted that he could easily break through to the God Transformation Realm.
But what he didn't expect was that everything in this world is just a sip or a peck.
The Ten Flowers Realm gave him invincible combat power, but it also brought him endless shackles.
As soon as he returned to the human realm, he tried to materialize the Ten Flower Divine Gate in order to break through.
But at the moment when the Ten Flower Divine Gate was activated.
A pressure as powerful as the ocean appeared in his perception.
Lu Qingshan had an understanding at that time - he would definitely not be able to blast open the Ten Flower Divine Gate now.
Therefore, he had no choice but to interrupt his plan to manifest the Ten Flower Divine Gate.
To be honest, with his current strength, he has definitely cultivated the Void Refining Realm to its extreme. It is too difficult to make new breakthroughs in this realm.
But even so, Lu Qingshan remained extremely determined.
"Ten Flower Divine Gate? No matter how strong this gate is, it can't stop my sword."
Fighting power is generally measured by five aspects: cultivation, magic tools, spells, soul, and physical body.
In terms of cultivation, Shihua has already reached the pinnacle and it is difficult to make new breakthroughs.
His natal sword is a magic weapon and a Taoist weapon, and is the strongest.
The soul is not of much help in blasting open the divine gate.
As for the physical body, sword cultivators have never talked about cultivating the physical body, as each profession has its own specialties.
Therefore, the only thing that could allow him to make great progress was his sword skills.
Lu Qingshan already had a plan in mind.
Mangcang Liuyan is the most advanced swordsmanship inheritance.
——Comprehend and study the Six Words of Mangcang, so as to further enhance one’s combat power.