Chapter 283

Chapter 283 A strange breakthrough, murderous intent appears!

“Master, you said someone was spying outside after I left?”

Lu Qing was slightly startled.

“Indeed, and that aura was extremely sinister. I only sensed it faintly, and already felt a wave of fear.

But that person also seemed incredibly powerful and extremely cautious.

He left immediately upon noticing my presence.”

Recalling the aura he had sensed earlier, the Master of Tianji Tower still felt a pang of fear.

It was the most sinister aura he had ever encountered.

“It seems my premonition was correct. Someone is indeed coveting Miss Hu,”

Lu Qing realized.

Fortunately, before leaving, he had asked the Master of Tianji Tower to stay in the courtyard.

Otherwise, Xiao Li alone wouldn’t have been able to protect so many people.

After all, people are treacherous, and Xiao Li, as a spirit beast, is still a bit too naive.

Facing a cunning enemy with numerous tactics and hiding in the shadows, even its formidable strength wouldn’t guarantee victory.

Thinking of this, Lu Qing felt that staying in Tianji Tower was indeed more suitable.

So, without refusing the invitation of the Tianji Tower Master to stay, he continued to stay in the courtyard.

Not long after, Lin Zhirui also returned safely to Tianji Tower, bearing news for Lu Qing and the others.

“Young Master Lu, Elder Chen, those at Xuankong Mountain seem to be adamant that you two have fallen into the path of evil.

Although many of the powerful individuals present at the time were skeptical, Xuankong Mountain is, after all, one of the Four Great Secret Sites.

It holds considerable prestige among the major sects.

If Xuankong Mountain were to publicly announce this, I fear certain forces seeking to curry favor with it would seize the opportunity to attack you.”

Lin Zhirui recounted what had happened since Lu Qing and the others’ departure, not concealing anything, and sharing a portion of their origins with the powerful individuals present.

“But rest assured, Young Master Lu, I haven’t revealed the location of Jiuli Village. I’ve only said that I met you during my travels over the years,” Lin Zhirui added.

“Those bald monks at Xuankong Mountain won’t believe it, will they?” Lu Qing asked.

“Whether they believe it or not is irrelevant. I’ve already given you my story. Whether it’s true or not depends on their ability to discern it.

They can’t possibly use the Vajra Demon Subduing Formation on me in front of so many powerful beings.

If they do, Xuankong Mountain’s reputation will truly be shattered,”

Lin Zhirui said with a sardonic smile.

He had once longed for a mysterious place like Xuankong Mountain.

But today’s encounter had made him realize that

this so-called mysterious place was no different from the sects in the outside world.

There were still many despicable and treacherous people in the open.

In fact, Xuankong Mountain’s distortion of right and wrong, hypocrisy and tyranny were even worse than those of ordinary sects.

His disillusionment deepened Lin Zhirui’s disdain for such forces.

As Lu Qing and the others chatted

, on the sacred mountain, the monks of Xuankong Mountain gathered around the body of Monk Huixin, who had been crushed to death by Lu Qing, their faces filled with grief.

“Elder Xuanming, Huixin is dead. Are we just going to let that little beast go?”

a young monk cried out, his face filled with grief and indignation.

He and Huixin were fellow apprentices, having grown up together. It was they who had earlier jumped out to stop Lu Qing.

Watching Huixin being crushed by Lu Qing’s fist, he felt a mixture of fear and dread, yet also a tinge of relief. He

was naturally horrified by Lu Qing’s strength, but also relieved that Lu Qing had chosen to capture Huixin instead of him.

Otherwise, he might have been the one lying on the ground right now.

However, he couldn’t let his relief be seen by the elders, so he preemptively asked.

“Of course, this matter can’t be let go like this. However, that young man is too treacherous. We must first investigate his background before making detailed plans,”

Xuanming said calmly.

“Senior Brother Xuanming, do you believe what the Tianji Tower disciple said earlier was true?” another senior monk asked.

“It’s half true, half false, and more false than true. That young man’s words are not to be trusted,” Xuanming said calmly.

“Outrageous! A mere disciple of the Tianji Tower dares to lie to us!” Xuan Nu exclaimed.

He had been severely injured by Lu Qing’s blow, but now, despite a slight sluggish breath, his injuries had completely healed.

This showed the profound power of the Xuankong Mountain martial arts.

“Indeed, Senior Brother Xuanming, why didn’t you just apprehend the Tianji Tower disciple?

With our means, it wouldn’t be difficult to force the master and disciple to reveal their origins!”

another senior monk exclaimed.

No one doubted Xuanming’s words, as they knew he had cultivated a secret soul technique that allowed him to easily discern the truth from others’ words.

“This is absolutely unacceptable. Using the Vajra Subduing Demon Formation today to subdue and convert that old man was already a reckless act.

If we were to capture a true disciple of the Tianji Tower again, not only would the Tianji Tower not relent, but the people from the other three secret places wouldn’t necessarily stand idly by.

Furthermore, the Tianji Tower has a close connection with the Holy Mountain, so it’s hard to say whether the three Holy Lords would intervene.”

Upon hearing this, the other great monks fell silent.

They could still ignore the attitude of the other three secret places; after all, they had a long-standing agreement not to interfere in the affairs of other places.

But they must respect the three Holy Lords.

Because this was the Holy Mountain, the three Holy Lords were practically invincible.

Even if the masters of their major secret places came in person, they wouldn’t dare to defeat them.

It was simply that due to some kind of agreement between the Holy Lords and their secret places, they wouldn’t act rashly.

“But you’re not wrong. The dignity of our Xuankong Mountain cannot be violated.

Since that young man killed Huixin, he must give an explanation.

Otherwise, if word gets out, where will the dignity of our Xuankong Mountain be?

Now that the world has changed, our Xuankong Mountain will sooner or later enter the world. We must not tolerate anyone who dares to challenge us.”

“Brother Xuanming, what should we do?”

“Let the people from Wujian Tower do it.” Xuanming thought for a moment and said, “We at Xuankong Mountain have protected them for so long. It’s time to let them accumulate merit.”

“Wujian Tower?” One monk was shocked. “Brother Xuanming, the people from Wujian Tower are all lunatics. What if they go on a killing spree in the Holy City…”

The most important thing is that those lunatics are quite powerful, and their assassination skills are even more amazing.

Even they could be caught if they’re not careful.

“So what?” Xuan Ming said calmly. “That was done by the people of Wujian Tower. What does it have to do with me, Xuankong Mountain?”

…

That night, Lu Qing sat cross-legged on his bed, thinking about what had happened that day.

Xuankong Mountain’s tactics hadn’t surprised him.

First, they slandered their opponents as evil, placing themselves on the moral high ground, and then, with justification, attacked them.

These hypocritical, so-called reputable sects have always resorted to this same tactics.

While Lu Qing despised them, he also knew that the current situation was indeed unfavorable for them.

The more sanctimonious the sect, the more insidious their tactics.

As the saying goes, it’s easy to dodge an open attack, but it’s hard to guard against an arrow from the dark.

Who knows what tactics the vulgar monks of Xuankong Mountain will use against them?

So, even if he wasn’t afraid, Lu Qing could still sense the precariousness of their current situation. They

faced a powerful, insidious enemy like Xuankong Mountain, and a mysterious and unpredictable presence watching them from the shadows.

Even after the strength he had demonstrated during the day at the Holy Mountain, it was hard to say whether other forces might harbor hostility towards them.

Add to that the increasingly strong aura of opportunity within him.

All of this filled Lu Qing with an unprecedented sense of crisis.

“I feel this danger because my strength isn’t strong enough yet.”

Lu Qing savored the subtle, dangerous aura that subtly piqued his mind.

His heart, however, became increasingly clear.

“As long as my strength is strong enough, any conspiracy or scheme will be nothing but dust in the wind, swept away.”

“Perhaps, it’s time for me to break through.”

A sudden realization dawned on Lu Qing.

He had always wanted to follow his intuition, suppressing his cultivation, and only after an opportunity presented itself would he break through to the Xiantian realm.

But now, a strong sense of crisis dawned on Lu Qing.

In this Holy City and Holy Mountain, where powerful beings abound and the waters are deep,

he wasn’t strong enough to control the situation and protect those around him.

It was fine for now, but when that opportunity finally materialized, the Holy City and Holy Mountain would surely be ten times more chaotic than they are now.

What would happen then was anyone’s guess.

“Well, how can everything in this world be truly perfect?

Striving for perfection can sometimes lead to regrets.

If my stubbornness ultimately causes harm to Xiaoyan and Master, then what is the point of perfection?”

These thoughts surged through Lu Qing’s mind, bringing him a calmer and clearer mind.

At this moment, he understood his true nature and what he wanted to protect the most.

As soon as this realization came, Lu Qing’s mind was filled with blessing. He simply stopped suppressing his cultivation. As his mind moved, the Qi acupoint in the Dantian under his abdomen suddenly opened.

At the same time, the Yuan Qi around him began to fluctuate violently.

“Huh? The Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth is fluctuating! The source is in Ah Qing’s room. Ah Qing is about to step into the Xiantian realm at this time?!”

As soon as Lu Qing’s Qi acupoint opened and attracted the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth from the outside world, the old doctor in the next room instantly noticed it.

He was very familiar with this feeling. It was a sign that the acquired realm had been perfected and he was about to step into the Xiantian realm.

The old doctor was startled, and the next moment, his figure disappeared from the room.

However, when he arrived in front of Lu Qing’s room, the fluctuation of the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth suddenly disappeared.

“Ah Qing…”

The old doctor was about to send a message when Lu Qing’s voice rang in his mind.

“Master, it’s okay. I’ve just had a few insights in my cultivation. No need to worry.

By the way, I’m afraid the commotion just now may have alarmed Master Zhirui. Please help me deal with that.”

Upon hearing this, the old doctor immediately realized that Lu Qing must have reached a critical point in his cultivation and was temporarily unable to come forward.

Coincidentally, he also heard Lin Zhirui’s voice from outside the courtyard: “Senior Chen, I just sensed a slight fluctuation of vital energy…”

Inside the room, Lu Qing heard his master go out to greet Lin Zhirui and felt relieved.

But then, endless doubts arose in his heart.

“Why can’t I enter the Xiantian realm?”

Lu Qing sensed the state of his body. Now, the Qi orifice in his Dantian had opened, and even a trace of true Qi had been refined within it.

But strangely, he felt that he was still in the Xiantian realm. He

had not entered the Xiantian realm, nor had he caused the laws of heaven and earth to vibrate, and a white mist of vital energy appeared, helping him to condense the Xiantian body, as his master had done before.

Equally strange, he could draw Qi into his body continuously, refining the primordial Qi of heaven and earth for his own use, transforming it into his own true Qi.

However, he could only draw Qi into his body, without condensing an innate body. This could not be called a true innate realm at all.

“What is this, a postnatal realm where I can cultivate true Qi?”

Lu Qing was a little dumbfounded, really confused as to why he was in such a situation.

He had always believed that if he wanted to step into the innate realm, it was just a matter of thought.

Now that he wanted to break through, he found that he had made a big mistake, which was really embarrassing.

But Lu Qing was an extraordinary person after all.

He quickly calmed down, activated the state of cultivating supernatural powers, and carefully sensed and deduced his own situation.

After a while, as he continued to deduce, a sense of enlightenment arose from Lu Qing’s heart.

“So that’s why. It’s because my accumulation is too profound. Once I truly enter the Xiantian realm, I will be incredibly powerful.

The current laws of heaven and earth haven’t yet reached a truly perfect state, and they can’t accommodate an exceptional Xiantian like me.”

After using his supernatural powers to deduce, Lu Qing finally understood what was going on.

It turned out that after repeatedly breaking through his limits and strengthening himself, his accumulation in the Acquired Realm was too profound.

With his current foundation, once he broke through to the Xiantian realm, he would surely be earth-shattering and immensely powerful.

Unfortunately, the world had just undergone a transformation, and spiritual energy had only recently revived. The laws of heaven and earth

had yet to fully evolve. Imperfect laws of heaven and earth lacked the necessary power to baptize and nurture an exceptional Xiantian like Lu Qing.

Hence, Lu Qing’s current awkward position at the initial stage.

He had clearly drawn Qi into his body and refined it into true Qi, yet his realm remained at the post-natal realm.

“What the hell?”

Lu Qing was somewhat amused and embarrassed, having never expected such a situation.

His only solace was that, although he hadn’t officially entered the Xiantian realm, his strength had increased significantly after refining true Qi. At the very least

, possessing true Qi and drawing upon the inheritance within his mind, his arsenal of means was vastly expanded.

“I wonder when the laws of heaven and earth will fully evolve,”

Lu Qing pondered silently.

At that moment, his expression suddenly changed.

He sensed several hidden auras stealthily infiltrating the Tianji Tower and heading towards their courtyard.

(End of this chapter)