Chapter 101: The True Form of the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree
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Upon hearing that cold voice echo from within the main hall, Qin Jiyue’s expression immediately changed. Moreover, she could sense a faint but deadly intent emanating from inside. Li Guanxuan promptly stepped in front of Wen Rongxin and Song Zhiqiao, his murderous sword aura gradually spreading to block the imposing force of a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Qin Jiyue’s face grew stern as she spoke coldly, “If I sought revenge, I would never have returned at the mid Foundation Establishment stage!” She knew clearly that no matter what she said, the sect leader of Falling Moon Valley would never believe her and would only trust what was in her own heart. Otherwise, the sect leader would not have valued the undercover system Qin held back then.
“Hmph, you really do harbor resentment over that past matter!” The icy voice of the sect leader came from the hall.
“Should I not?” Qin Jiyue was no longer the mere Qi Refining girl she had once been. Now, she had the strength to face an elderly peak Foundation Establishment cultivator with impaired mobility. Besides, her husband stood beside her, so there was no reason to fear the sect leader of Falling Moon Valley.
One wave of murderous intent after another surged from the hall. Seeing this, Li Guanxuan summoned ten flying swords. In an instant, sword intent filled the entire main peak! His face was cold and unyielding. Now possessing fifteen layers of Azure Profound Sword Intent, even ten layers would be enough to kill a severely injured elderly peak Foundation Establishment cultivator.
“Senior, our return to this old place is only to meet old friends and see the places where we once lived. We mean no offense and have no intention of getting involved!” Li Guanxuan clearly understood the sect leader’s intentions — forcibly dragging them into a conflict, to wade through this murky water.
As a sect leader, the Falling Moon Valley master knew the situation was perilous; many powers were watching her, including Sang Shaoxian, the sect leader of Joyous Mountain, who eyed her hungrily, eager to strike.
Therefore, seeing her former disciple having reached mid Foundation Establishment, the sect leader schemed to involve Qin Jiyue’s family to secure the future of Falling Moon Valley.
Li Guanxuan was helpless as well and had no choice but to come here. Once Sang Shaoxian regained control, it would be at least sixty to eighty years before he could bring Song Zhiqiao here again, as Sang Shaoxian’s path to Nascent Soul was bleak and death awaited him.
But Song Zhiqiao could not wait eighty years…
This was a risky gambit Li Guanxuan was forced to make.
The sect leader’s expression shifted slightly upon seeing the ten intensely charged flying swords. These ten flying swords could kill her instantly at the moment of attack.
Then, the sect leader softened her tone and appealed emotionally, “Jiyue, can you stay at Falling Moon Valley for a few years? Our family only wishes for a peaceful life.”
Qin Jiyue shook her head decisively, showing no softness. She understood the person before her only softened her tone because she knew she could not threaten them.
Upon hearing this, the sect leader’s eyes grew cold. She planned to detain Qin Jiyue’s family here forcibly. That way, when the various powers besieged Falling Moon Valley, Qin Jiyue’s family could not stand idly by. Keeping them under house arrest would force their involvement once battle erupted.
Li Guanxuan seemed to perceive her intent and said coldly, “Senior, both Jiyue and I can protect ourselves. Falling Moon Valley cannot harm us, nor can we harm Falling Moon Valley. But if you truly intend to detain us here…”
He paused, then spoke each word clearly: “I can only ensure that you won’t even have the chance to reach Nascent Soul.”
As soon as he finished, Li Guanxuan drew a talisman device concealed with twenty attack talismans he had refined over the years. Once unleashed, it could instantly kill a late Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Besides, a puppet comparable in strength to a late Foundation Establishment cultivator stood beside Wen Rongxin and Song Zhiqiao, while ten others of mid Foundation Establishment strength scattered nearby, ready to strike.
“...” The sect leader was stunned by this overwhelming show of power. This sword cultivator not only possessed combat strength rivaling a peak Foundation Establishment master but also had so many trump cards!
Especially that talisman device—it radiated terrifying magic power; once the offensive talismans were released, the entire main peak could be shattered!
In other words...
No matter how many Foundation Establishment cultivators Falling Moon Valley threw at Qin Jiyue now, they could not hold him back. If they tried, it would only hasten their own demise.
Li Guanxuan glanced around, sensing many strong late Foundation Establishment auras, and said coldly, “I request that the senior have the powerful cultivators outside the main peak withdraw a little. My wife’s cultivation is weak and cannot bear any fright. If they suffer any discomfort, I will have no choice but to kill and break the formation, then leave.”
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Facing such a resolute sect leader, Li Guanxuan could only make her feel threatened and see his strength, so they might leave safely. Otherwise, a battle would be inevitable today.
In recent years, the sect leader had surely prepared to reach Nascent Soul, even if it meant forging a counterfeit Nascent Soul pill — it was a way to survive. Holding them in Falling Moon Valley was merely intended to make Sang Shaoxian believe they had boarded the “thief’s ship.” When the battle broke out, unless he immediately killed the sect leader, he would offend Sang Shaoxian.
“Let’s go.”
Seeing the sect leader remain unmoving, Li Guanxuan signaled Qin Jiyue to lead Wen Rongxin and Song Zhiqiao away first.
Wen Rongxin was nervous but felt reassured by Li Guanxuan’s gaze. This was her first time facing such a situation, and naturally she was afraid.
Song Zhiqiao was also anxious but, knowing her brother and Sister Jiyue protected them, she mustered courage and headed down the mountain.
The sect leader’s eyes fixed on their departing backs, her right hand rising, but when met with Li Guanxuan’s sharp eagle-like glare, she hesitated.
This sword cultivator was not bluffing. Any move would see those flying swords with terrifying sword intent instantly sever her head!
Finally, she sighed deeply and closed her eyes.
If they could not be held, then they could not.
After all, in her plan, Qin Jiyue’s family was never part of the equation.
Their sudden return only gave her a chance to use a borrowed knife to kill.
Unfortunately...
“That girl married a fine husband indeed.”
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Outside Falling Moon Valley.
Sang Shaoxian watched as Li Guanxuan summoned a second-tier flying boat, carrying his wives away from Falling Moon Valley. Feeling the sharp sword intent, he relaxed somewhat and even smiled.
“Looks like their reunion with old friends wasn’t very happy.”
That was exactly what he wanted.
If Li Guanxuan intended to stay in Falling Moon Valley, his plans would have to change.
During this time, Sang Shaoxian had also inquired with Cao Feng, Zheng Huangjin, and others about Li Guanxuan.
After all, a rogue cultivator at mid Foundation Establishment in Qing’an City would not go unnoticed.
Cao Feng revealed that Li Guanxuan was skilled in many cultivation arts, born from the Li family of Great Heng Sword Immortals. With the Foundation Establishment pill, he entered early Foundation Establishment and quickly broke through to mid Foundation Establishment, likely due to his Li family bloodline.
To verify, Sang Shaoxian sent others to investigate. After confirmation, he occasionally chatted with Zheng Huangjin. Hearing Zheng’s superb talisman arts, passed down by Liu Xiaoxian, his doubts gradually faded.
Yet some questions lingered...
Li Guanxuan’s wife was once a mortal martial artist, now a body cultivator at level eight.
A mortal martial artist wandering the cultivation world must have a five-element false spiritual root.
To reach level eight body cultivation with such a root, some extraordinary chance must have been involved.
Wen Rongxin, unlike Qin Jiyue who had dual-element heterodox roots and was Qin Wuji’s younger sister, was not exceptionally gifted.
“This matter can wait. Regaining Joyous Mountain is the priority...” Sang Shaoxian’s face darkened as he gazed at the main peak of Falling Moon Valley.
That place was once his home.
He had a master who had loved him dearly.
Sadly, fate had separated them by life and death.
“Blood Hand Sect, Deadly Kill Tower, Azure Thunder Sect, Falling Moon Valley... and the Beast Tamer You family.”
Sang Shaoxian muttered. He would settle all these scores slowly.
Especially the Beast Tamer You family.
Without that traitor, his master would not have fallen.
After all, his master was close to Nascent Soul stage.
“When I reclaim my homeland, I will begin planning for Nascent Soul. Once achieved, even if the Beast Tamer You family has the protection of the Thunder Fire Sect, they will not escape my wrath.”
Sang Shaoxian stared toward Huajing Immortal City, his eyes filled with cold killing intent.
No matter the time, traitors are the most hated.
“Master, all preparations are complete. When shall we strike?”
At that moment, a communication talisman appeared before Sang Shaoxian.
He narrowed his eyes. The sect leader of Falling Moon Valley had only one path to survive now—breaking through to Nascent Soul.
He would never allow her to reach Nascent Soul in peace.
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The four great powers had never allowed his master to cultivate smoothly; why should he let the sect leader live comfortably?
“One month from now!”
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After leaving Falling Moon Valley, Li Guanxuan did not head east but planned to visit the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains to inquire about Chen Yinshan’s deeds.
“Sang Shaoxian surely suspects us now. Jiyue, watch him closely. Don’t let him reach Nascent Soul; the longer he lives, the more danger we face.”
Li Guanxuan considered the situation from Sang Shaoxian’s perspective and finally saw where the problem might arise: his wife!
She was once a mortal martial artist; such matters could be easily investigated.
At that time, Wen Rongxin was desperate and had no choice but to go on blind dates.
With a five-element false spiritual root, reaching body cultivation level eight so quickly implied a hidden opportunity.
Of course, Sang Shaoxian would not dare to ask directly, and even if he did, Li Guanxuan would not reveal it.
Such secrets are never easily told.
Qin Jiyue nodded slightly and said solemnly, “Don’t worry, I will never let him reach Nascent Soul alive.”
For several days, Li Guanxuan sought out news of Chen Yinshan in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.
But upon hearing the name of this evil cultivator, people’s expressions changed drastically and they left without a word.
Helpless, Li Guanxuan returned home.
Only after distancing from Qing’an City did he use sword intent to conceal the flying boat and then asked Song Zhiqiao:
“Have you noticed anything unusual inside your body?”
Song Zhiqiao nodded slightly, her face serious: “Sister Rongxin and Sister Jiyue told me about this. I do have a special space inside, but I was too close to Qing’an City recently and didn’t dare to investigate further.”
She was deeply shaken.
All this time, she had wondered why her sisters and brother cultivated so quickly; now, learning of the “Downy Flower” secret, she finally understood.
She also realized why her brother and sisters refused to leave their home.
With such a chance, one could become an immortal without leaving home!
“Now you can take a look.”
Li Guanxuan smiled.
After a moment, Song Zhiqiao’s face lit up with joy: “There really is a downy flower!”
Hearing this, Li Guanxuan breathed a slow sigh of relief. As long as the Downy Flower existed, their trip to Falling Moon Valley was not in vain.
Next, he could deal with the Beast Tamer You family, then break through to late Foundation Establishment, and gradually lay plans to kill Sang Shaoxian.
“Husband, any changes with yours?” Qin Jiyue asked, knowing the immortal tree was inside Li Guanxuan.
“Let me see.”
Li Guanxuan sat cross-legged, sending his divine sense into the dark space.
The Downy Flower Spirit Tree had no significant changes, except it was more lush and flourishing.
“Maybe my cultivation is too low to perceive its changes,” Li Guanxuan opened his eyes and said seriously, “but to me, it no longer feels illusory but truly exists.”
“Truly exists?”
Qin Jiyue paused, then analyzed, “Could it be that our trip to its original rooting place brought back its true form?”
“Possible.”
Li Guanxuan nodded, smiling at his three wives: “To see if the Downy Flower Spirit Tree has changed, I need my beloved wives to help me a bit.”
Upon hearing this, Wen Rongxin blushed and lowered her head softly: “The flying boat needs someone to watch it... sisters, you go first.”
Though she was used to flying in formation, she was still not accustomed to the skies.
Previously, she was responsible for steering the flying boat during their outings.
Song Zhiqiao smiled brightly: “My cultivation is weak; I can hold on for at most half an hour, then Sister will take over.”
Wen Rongxin said nothing, only nodded shyly and went forward.
With a second-tier superior puppet guarding the deck, there was no fear of any reckless cultivator attempting to intercept them.
Thus...
Li Guanxuan spread ink on the flying boat and, with an old wolf brush, painted a picture titled “Heaven and Earth.”
(End of chapter)