Chapter 219 - 219 216 Return Home in Glory
Chapter 219: Chapter 216: Return Home in Glory Chapter 219: Chapter 216: Return Home in Glory Qian Yuan Sage quietly waited while everyone discussed for a moment.
Seeing that the atmosphere among them had heated up and was no longer as somber as before, he nodded in satisfaction and said, “Now that the Beast Taming Sect’s campaign into the Outer Domain is a foregone conclusion, we cannot possibly watch them grow stronger without taking any action.
“It seems that the Giant Spirit Sect also wouldn’t wish for that, so our alliance with them will not waver as long as it does not involve fundamental interests.
I will discuss with both the Giant Spirit Sect and the Western Wisdom Sword Sect about joining forces to campaign in the Outer Domain.
Otherwise, if the Beast Taming Sect triumphs, they will surely gain more resources for their sect’s power.
If we only tread water, sooner or later, we will be left far behind by them, which is very dangerous for us.”
“Wisdom Sword Sect?”
Below, several Sword Immortals frowned upon hearing the name of this sect.
A cold middle-aged man, whose presence was as sharp as a sword, said in a deep voice, “Grandmaster, the Wisdom Sword Sect has grown increasingly close to the Western Buddhism over the years.
…
They even have signs of practicing Buddhist teachings within their sect.
Forming an alliance with them doesn’t sit well.”
“Indeed.”
Sage Tianji said, “The Sword Cultivators of the Wisdom Sword Sect have strayed from the right path.
Their Sword Hearts are not pure, and their Sword Intent is not pure, mixed with Buddhist ideologies and techniques.
If we form an alliance with them to fight in the Outer Domain, it’s inevitable that our disciples will come into contact with them.
ƝοѵǤ0.с0
If we interact too closely, some disciples might be influenced while exchanging Sword Dao insights with them.
Buddhist skills are most adept at beguiling the mind.
Ordinary disciples with weak Daoist Hearts may not withstand such temptation.
If they were to bring the Wisdom Sword Sect’s Sword Dao ideologies back to Taiyi Mountain, it is likely to be detrimental to our future inheritance.”
“It doesn’t matter.”
Sage Qian Yuan said, “I understand the Wisdom Sword Ancestor’s thoughts.
He founded the Wisdom Sword Sect, and as long as he is there, the sect will not encounter trouble.
It’s just that he hasn’t made any progress over the years, and now he wishes to use Buddhist concepts to perfect his own Sword Dao.
That’s why he lets his disciples reference Buddhist skills, trying to find the most suitable path among ordinary disciples.
Although I don’t quite agree with his method, there’s no need to deny his idea.
As for whether our disciples will be influenced, that’s not a concern.
Our Taiyi Mountain’s Sword Dao inheritance is far more ancient than that of the Wisdom Sword Sect.
As long as our Sword Dao of Taiyi Mountain is exquisite enough, our disciples will not abandon our sect’s techniques for those uncertain practices.
It’s also a good opportunity to test our disciples.
As long as they remain steadfast and are not tempted by heterodox paths, their Daoist Hearts will be even firmer, which will benefit their cultivation of the Sword Dao.”
“What if someone gets beguiled?”
Sage Tianji asked again.
Sage Qian Yuan glanced at him indifferently and said coldly, “Send them to the War Sword Hall, enlist them in the Vanguard Camp.
They must be the first to go into battle every time there is a war.
If they can survive after conquering another realm, I will acknowledge their qualification to establish a new lineage of Sword Dao.”
This Sage had survived since ancient times through countless calamities and was accustomed to life and death.
His indifference to life far surpassed ordinary people’s imagination.
Besides, the other Sword Immortals present did not think there was anything wrong with his words.
So, hearing him say this, the issue was settled, and the rest of the Sword Immortals immediately stopped mentioning it.
“Alright, let’s leave it at that.
The Wisdom Sword Ancestor is merely using Buddhist concepts to test his own Sword Dao, and he has no intention of seeking refuge with Buddhism.
This includes his disciples and grand-disciples, whose hearts are still focused on the Sword Dao, striving for the ultimate goal of a single sword stroke defeating all other techniques.
They have no intention of becoming protectors for Buddhism.
Whether disciples of the Wisdom Sword Sect can understand the true mysteries of the Wisdom Sword or not, they will not be utterly immersed in Buddhist skills.
Buddhist Law, unlike Demon Path Cultivation Methods, is not so powerful that merely referencing it can beguile the mind, not to mention beguiling the disciples of our Taiyi Mountain.
The disciples of the Wisdom Sword Sect will also not intentionally beguile our disciples.
If we do end up joining forces to attack the Outer Domain, you do not need to oversee the daily exchanges between the two schools’ disciples.
Being exposed to various Sword Dao techniques will serve as an inspiration to our juniors; there’s no significant harm.”
“Yes.”
“Grandmaster, rest assured, we know what to do.”
The Sword Immortals nodded in agreement.
“You may leave now.”
Sage Qian Yuan waved his hand and said, “There’s nothing to fuss over.
Taiyi Mountain was not destroyed during the Ancient Great Tribulation, and the Beast Taming Sect won’t be able to do much to us.
Compared to the opponents from those powerful worlds in the Outer Domain, they are far behind.
I shall leave the mountain later to visit those two old friends.
You protect the Mountain Gate and do not provoke the Beast Taming Sect at this time.
The Beast Taming Sect is currently gathering the strength of all its allies, and they are at their most powerful.
Do not give them an excuse to make a trip to our Taiyi Mountain territory; otherwise, those people might deliver a severe blow before leaving, to reduce some pressure for those left watching the house.”
The Sword Immortals nodded again and then got up to leave.
They just needed to instruct the Inner Sect Elders to restrain the disciples.
It was nothing more than showing patience and not provoking the Beast Taming Sect; it wasn’t a big deal.
If they really wanted to trouble the Beast Taming Sect, they could make their move after the sect’s expeditionary forces had left.
…
At the Beast Taming Sect’s Creation Peak.
When Qin Feng arrived riding a Spiritual Vulture, he happened to see Wen Qing’er practicing spells in the woods.
The young girl appeared very happy, fluttering her small wings and soaring through the woods with the grace of a butterfly, occasionally letting out bursts of joyful laughter resembling the chime of a silver bell.
With a slight wave of her tiny hands, the vegetation in the woods grew rapidly.
Vines snaked through the air, entwining into various shapes as she played gleefully.
“Junior Sister Wen.”
Qin Feng greeted Wen Qing’er when he arrived at the edge of the forest.
“Oh, Senior Brother Qin?”
Upon seeing Qin Feng, Wen Qing’er immediately beamed with joy, her small, round face spreading into a wide smile as her eyes curved into crescents.
“Congratulations, Senior Brother, on becoming a True Disciple.
The speed at which you became a True Disciple almost catches up with Senior Sister Li.”
Qin Feng chuckled lightly, suppressing the urge to pinch her chubby, rosy cheeks.
This girl still hadn’t forgotten to compare him to Li Miaozhen.
“Senior Brother Qin isn’t cultivating in the Inner Sect; what brings you here?”
Wen Qing’er’s glossy black eyes spun quickly, a sly expression on her face: “If Senior Brother wants to see Junior Sister Qin Xi, you just need to send a bird to call for her, and I’ll bring Junior Sister Qin Xi to the Inner Sect to find you.
It would save you the trip and prevent you from delaying your cultivation.”
Hearing this, Qin Feng couldn’t help but laugh softly, “You just want to see what the Inner Sect looks like, don’t you?
If you want to visit, just say so.
I can take you there next time; no need for these little tricks.”
“Hehe…”
Wen Qing’er wasn’t the least bothered by Qin Feng seeing right through her little scheme and, flapping her butterfly wings behind her, moved closer to Qin Feng.
She asked curiously about the Inner Sect before leading him to Qin Xi.
“Afeng, what are you doing here?”
Qin Xi had made rapid progress.
The storage bags she obtained from the Heavenly Pool Secret Realm contained a large number of Spiritual Objects, and her gains were not much less than Qin Feng’s.
With no shortage of resources, she advanced swiftly, having already reached the ninth level of Qi Refinement.
But what progressed even faster was her Lifebound Water Spirit.
Water Spirits, born of Heavenly Creation, were favored by the Heavenly Dao, inherently containing a trace of Heaven and Earth Laws.
That was why disciples from the Creation Lineage found it easier to produce geniuses.
Once they comprehended that trace of the Power of Laws within the Creation Beings, they could enter the Dao.
And Entering Dao was something that most Cultivators couldn’t achieve until they reached the Purple Mansion.
Therefore, any disciple from the Creation Lineage who Entered Dao was almost on the verge of advancing to the Purple Mansion.
Of course, after Entering Dao, they would have to rely on themselves for further cultivation, but these initial advantages already brought them many benefits.
In addition to easily Entering Dao, these Creation Beings also had a far superior ability to absorb and refine Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects of the same type compared to Human Clan Cultivators.
Qin Xi, being a particularly intelligent woman, didn’t mind focusing first on nurturing her Lifebound Water Elf since she had so many Spirit Stones and Spiritual Objects.
She spent tens of thousands of Spirit Stones and bought many water-attribute valuable Spiritual Objects from the Market.
In less than a year, she cultivated her Water Spirit to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Now, every day during cultivation, just the Essence Water Spiritual Qi fed back to her from the Water Spirit allowed her to advance at a miraculous rate.
“I’m planning to make a trip back to our clan.
I wanted to ask if you’d like to join me.”
Qin Feng looked at Qin Xi as he spoke.
“Back to the clan?”
Qin Xi paused, then said, “Of course, I’ll go back with you.
But why did you decide to return to our clan at this time?”
Seeing her ask this, Qin Feng hesitated a bit in his mind.
Although it was known that the Sect would soon embark on a campaign against the Outer regions, and that many outside powers already knew about it, that was limited to the upper echelons.
The Sect had not officially announced it yet, so he preferred not to say too much directly to prevent rumors from spreading among the lower-ranking disciples.
So, he said, “In a while, I’ll be accompanying my master on an expedition, and it may take many years before I can return to the Sect.
I want to visit our clan before I leave.”
“I see.”
Qin Xi was not suspicious and asked, “When do you plan to leave?
I need to prepare and also go to the Market to buy some stuff to take back.”
“In two days.”
Qin Feng said, “There is a tower ship from the Ten Thousand Demons Pavilion about to head to Chu Kingdom, and I have made arrangements with the Pavilion’s manager.
We will take the tower ship back together; it is much safer than riding Spiritual Birds.”
“Alright then, I’ll get ready in the next two days, and we’ll leave together.”
Qin Xi agreed straightforwardly.
She missed her parents a bit and wondered how her younger siblings were doing now; they must have grown quite a bit.
The family’s power was weak, and their output was limited.
Yet every year, they still had to give away about thirty percent of their income to support her and Qin Feng’s cultivation in the Sect.
Now that she had Spirit Stones—more than what the Qin Family had saved over hundreds of years—she also wanted to give back to the family.
Her mindset was like that of a daughter who, after making her fortune, planned to take care of her old home.
She hadn’t married off yet, though.
But now that Afeng had become a True Disciple of the Inner Sect, he couldn’t return to the family as impoverished as he was when he left.
He had to make a splendid return to his hometown, dressed in fine clothes, to show the Tieling County families the rise of the Qin Family.
This would not only minimize many unnecessary troubles but also bring considerable benefits to the family.