Chapter 173: Even Deities and Demons Feel Inward Pressure?
Chapter 173: Even Deities and Demons Feel Inward Pressure?
Li Si blinked his eyes, but was not surprised that Tianjizi and Shendanzi would have such thoughts. Maybe even Chisongzi, and even his own Fairy Leader thought the same.
But the problem was, he still wanted to get to know those three Veteran Deities and Demons. He had sent dozens of friend requests, but all sank without a trace.
“They probably won’t pose too great a threat to this Mortal Realm, but it’s most likely impossible to get to know them,” Li Si said tactfully.
“That’s fine too. People still need to rely on themselves.” Zhao Qingxie smiled slightly, glanced at Li Si, and suddenly said, “Do you have anything to do next? If not, I will explain the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] and [Scripture of Praying to Heaven] to you. You need to spend more time on cultivation.”
“I am willing to listen to Master’s teachings!”
Li Si quickly straightened his mindset and sat cross-legged. Zhao Qingxie also sat cross-legged opposite him. Although her Dao Foundation Immortal Body had been sacrificed, with her powerful Immortal Spirit, she could still concentrate her spirit as if it were solid. Especially if she stayed in the Mortal Realm for a long time.
Of course, her current body was essentially different from a real one; its interior was made of pure spiritual matter.
They looked at each other. Seeing Zhao Qingxie’s serious expression, Li Si felt unusually relaxed. In a daze, it felt like he was back in that little stone house.
“The [Heaven-Turning Scripture] was created by me two thousand years ago after I failed to compete for the title of Jiuxuanzi. I felt unwilling, so I created it based on the [Scripture of Praying to Heaven]. Its core concept of turning back the heavens and recreating the world matched my state of mind at the time. For this, I did not hesitate to leave the Jiuxuan Spirit Sword Sect and establish the Floating Cloud Sect. That was my intention.”
“I spent a thousand years developing the Floating Cloud Sect. At its peak, I had three disciples at the Great Ascension stage, nine at the Void Refining stage, thirty-six at the Divine Transformation stage, eight hundred at the Nascent Soul stage, nine thousand at the Golden Core stage, and one hundred thousand at the Foundation Building stage. The sect’s territory spanned ten thousand miles and had a population of one billion.”
“The reason I could achieve all this in a thousand years wasn’t because I was so powerful, but because of Senior Sister Qingping’s care. She was the leader of the Jiuxuan Spirit Sword Sect back then, and she even sold me the ten-thousand-mile territory for the Floating Cloud Sect. Another reason was that the Floating Cloud Sect had no tradition of nurturing Spirit Cultivators.”
“At that time, I was arrogant, willful, and moody. People called me Fairy Qingxie to my face, but behind my back, they called me the Thunder Hag. Some even cursed me as a female demon.”
“I am not perfect. Back when we three sisters were together, Senior Sister Qingping was calm, Senior Sister Qingyi was steady, and I was the most unruly, stubborn, self-conceited, and ruthless. I made many unforgivable mistakes, and these are actually reflected in the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] techniques. So, Li Si, I understand very well what it means to be young and admire beauty. It’s just that because my cultivation reached the True Immortal stage, my appearance stopped aging. Combined with the support of Immortal Spirit Energy, it appears especially captivating.”
“I don’t mind what you did to me, but you’d better figure out what kind of person I am.”
Zhao Qingxie spoke calmly, her gaze clear and her expression composed. Li Si also looked at her calmly, but his heart was not calm. Hmm, so exciting.
Then Zhao Qingxie continued, “Because of my personality, besides the core concept of turning back the heavens and recreating the world, the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] actually also contains a thunder element. I am very skilled in thunder-type spells. I really like the feeling of shocking the world with a sudden thunderclap. But thunder spells are swift, violent, merciless, excessively fierce, and lack lasting power.”
“If not for this great calamity caused by the Devil Mushroom mutation, the Floating Cloud Sect would probably have fallen out of the ranks of the great sects in about two thousand years, gradually declining and eventually fading into time.”
“The reason lies here: I was too immature. I thought I could establish a sect all by myself. I thought that emulating heaven and earth would grant me a great scripture. But in reality, the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] is not qualified. Now looking back, all that remains is a mess.”
“I wanted to remedy the flaws in the [Heaven-Turning Scripture], but I knew it was impossible. So today, I will help you convert your Heaven-Turning Magic Power into Heaven-Imploring Dharma Power. This is the orthodox great scripture. If you can transcend the Heavenly Tribulation and ascend in the future, with this foundation, you can at least join the Nine Heavens Cave Mystery Sect in the Land of Infinite Vastness, so you won’t be bullied too badly.”
“Master, why do you say that? I think the [Heaven-Turning Scripture] is quite good,” Li Si said hurriedly.
But Zhao Qingxie suddenly said sharply:
“Foolish! You don’t even know what the Land of Infinite Vastness is. What gives you the right to be willful? Attaining the Great Luotian Immortal is the only way out. Today, we shall end this master-disciple relationship. You saved my life several times without regard for your own, so I will give you this opportunity. Once you leave this door, you are no longer a member of the Floating Cloud Sect. What happens afterward, leave it to fate.”
“What? I can risk my True Immortal achievement, and you’re still dithering?”
“You provoked my Mortal Tribulation, what else could I do? Slash you with a sword?”
“I will not ascend.”
Li Si, with a shocked expression, struggled to spit out these four words. His heart was filled with great joy, still great joy. Was this a confession? Damn, so fierce!
“What did you say?”
“I will not ascend!”
Finally coming to his senses, Li Si solemnly gave his answer. Was she stupid? He was living perfectly fine in the Mortal Realm; why go to the Land of Infinite Vastness?
He expected Zhao Qingxie to unleash a storm of thunder, but instead, she was quiet.
“On the highest peak of the Floating Cloud Sect’s mountain gate, there is a Thunderstone that I left behind when I comprehended the [Heaven-Turning Scripture]. If you insist on cultivating the [Heaven-Turning Scripture], you must perfect it. Go find that Thunderstone.”
“Together?”
“What?”
“Comprehend together, perfect it together, ascend together.”
“Okay!”
Zhao Qingxie did not hesitate at all. “But I still suggest you study the [Scripture of Praying to Heaven] as a supplement. Now, listen carefully. I will explain the first level of the [Scripture of Praying to Heaven] to you.”
Li Si nodded and focused his attention.
Three days passed.
Nine days passed.
On the tenth day, he was chased out and lost his status as a member of the Floating Cloud Sect.
“What happens afterward, leave it to fate?”
Repeating this sentence, Li Si felt very bitter in his heart. This time, if he hadn’t strongly opposed it, Zhao Qingxie would have really dared to convert his Heaven-Turning Magic Power into Heaven-Imploring Dharma Power. And then what would happen?
Of course, she would not end up well.
In fact, with the Mist already seeping into a corner of the Mortal Realm, talking about love was truly a luxury.
In this regard, Old Zhao—well, Old Zhao actually saw it more clearly than he did and acted more decisively.
Li Si had been moved because of the fleeting glimpse of the fairy’s beautiful face.
But now Old Zhao laid it all out directly: she was not perfect, she had lived for three thousand years, had a terrible personality, was violent and arrogant, and was even called a female demon. If they had met three thousand years ago, it was uncertain who would have killed whom.
But now.
Li Si looked up at the sky. The sky was dotted with stars, a very beautiful night sky. But who actually knew that this was just the final brilliance before the end, the last spectacle before dusk?
The great curtain was about to fall. Countless living beings would turn into white bones, mountains and rivers would fade, cities would become desolate, leaving only deathly silence.
Even with the Fate Forge in his hand, it was uncertain whether he could escape this final calamity.
Or even if he escaped once, there would be a second time, a third time.
Either ascend to the Land of Infinite Vastness, or wander forever.
Why bother being sentimental?
Survive first.
With a single thought, Li Si directly teleported ten thousand miles to the south. The Yunhua Law Seal automatically followed. As he flew forward, the pressure of the Yunhua Law Seal followed like a massive army. Wherever it was, it was his land.
He flew south like this for thirty thousand miles. Finally, a range of towering mountains appeared ahead. As far as the eye could see, there were at least several dozen peaks, each covering a thousand miles in area, all towering into the clouds.
This was once the mountain gate of the Jiuxuan Spirit Sword Sect and the Floating Cloud Sect. Three-quarters belonged to the Jiuxuan Spirit Sword Sect, and one-quarter belonged to the Floating Cloud Sect.
One could imagine how arrogant and domineering the female demon was back then, and how protective Yue Qingping, who obtained the title of Jiuxuanzi, had been.
But now, the mountains were deep and secluded, filled with white bones. Thousands of Fallen Demons, countless powerful Evil Spirits, and even Ghost Kings were here. This place had already become an abyss on land.
“Kid, are you planning to clean this place? Fixed price: twenty portions of Fortune of Heaven and Earth. I’ll guarantee it’s done spotlessly.”
In the distance, a Scar-Faced Woman stood with her back to Li Si on a rock, as if she had been there all along.
So Li Si immediately knew who she was.
So you came to take on the mission? Alright, treating me like an NPC.
But twenty portions of Fortune of Heaven and Earth seemed like a good deal, because Li Si could feel that the Yunhua Law Seal was starting to struggle as it advanced south. This indicated that this place was very sinister.
“Fifteen portions of Fortune of Heaven and Earth, and I’ll take care of everything for you.”
A rough voice suddenly sounded to Li Si’s right. A Boorish Big Man stood with his back to Li Si.
“Eight portions, lowest price. Little brother, that Thunderstone your little lover mentioned is still in my hands. How about it? One Thunderstone plus a full cleanup, only six portions of Fortune of Heaven and Earth. Nothing is cheaper than this.”
A voice came from further away. No need to look; still with his back to Li Si.
These three Veteran Deities and Demons were very clever, afraid of being tainted by Li Si’s Calamity Qi.
But—
“It’s not good to eavesdrop on others’ conversations!” Li Si frowned.
“Hehe, don’t misunderstand. It’s not that we wanted to eavesdrop, but you two were having a lovey-dovey conversation without any concealment? Such loud voices, and I live right next door, you know.”
“Little friend, don’t be angry. If you had experienced the most desperate partings and the most desperate wandering, believe me, you wouldn’t care about these trivial matters.”
“Also, are you prepared to escape and wander?”
Li Si was silent. After a long time, he suddenly spoke, “So you three are preparing to profit from the downfall? When this Mortal Realm completely collapses and is entirely covered by the Mist.”
“You’re smart, but it’s meaningless.” The Scar-Faced Woman suddenly spoke.
Then the Boorish Big Man also sighed and said, “I actually envy you a lot. At least you still have the heart for lovey-dovey talk. I’ve even forgotten my closest loved ones from back then. This is a sea of despair, with no end in sight. This is already the third Mortal Realm I’ve fled to. I don’t even know if I can reach a fourth Mortal Realm.”
“So, how does the saying go—kid, it’s time for you to make a choice. Don’t worry, we only make one offer, guaranteeing you get your money’s worth.”
Li Si remained silent for a long time, then suddenly thanked them and pointed at the Scar-Faced Woman. “Twenty portions of Fortune of Heaven and Earth is quite a lot for me right now, but since we need to solve the problem, we should aim for a permanent solution. I hope you can satisfy me.”