Chapter 340 ·Flatten the Clear Sky Sect
Chapter 340: Flatten the Clear Sky Sect
The blue-robed man standing on the branch showed a look of surprise when he saw Hu Yan directly deflect his flying sword. That strike had not been casual—its speed had already reached its limit, intended to kill Hu Yan in a single blow.
Before he could think further, Hu Yan was already charging toward him.
The blue-robed man did not panic. He raised the jade-green bottle in his hand, and surging green flames poured out from its mouth, sweeping toward Hu Yan like a tornado. The trees along the way were instantly burned to ash.
Faced with such an attack, Hu Yan did not dodge at all—he charged straight forward.
The roaring green flames were forcefully scattered by him. His Righteous Qi of Vast Integrity surrounded his body like white mist, and his expression was cold and resolute.
In an instant, Hu Yan reached the blue-robed man.
The man was clearly caught off guard. He instinctively leapt backward, but just as he rose, Hu Yan struck out with a palm.
What seemed like an ordinary palm, empowered by Righteous Qi of Vast Integrity, displayed unstoppable force.
Bang—
The blue-robed man’s chest was struck, sending him flying backward as he spat blood, crashing through tree after tree. Hu Yan pursued relentlessly, striking repeatedly as the man was still flying, battering his body continuously as blood splattered through the air.
The Clear Sky Sect disciples behind them were all stunned. Everyone could feel Hu Yan’s fury. They had all heard about Duan Xiaojuan, and none dared to speak.
Zhao Zhen watched Hu Yan vent his rage and did not step forward to stop him. However, he kept a close eye on him, afraid that Hu Yan might kill the opponent.
The enemy could die—but not before providing information.
That was what his master had taught him.
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Since Li Qingqiu decided to send the sect into the Western Region, intelligence had been arriving almost daily. Within less than two days of the operation, disciples had already encountered Myriad Yin Sect cultivators.
As expected, the Myriad Yin Sect was also deploying forces, preparing to deal with the Clear Sky Sect.
By the end of the year, more than twenty battles had already broken out between the two sides. There were victories and defeats, as well as casualties. The front line continued to advance, gradually moving away from the Nine Provinces. Meanwhile, disciples of the Heavenly Works Hall kept constructing teleportation formations to shorten reinforcement times.
Although the sect was in a tense state of war preparation, the New Year still had to be celebrated—after all, there were still many younger disciples within the sect.
While preparations for the New Year were underway, a meeting was being held in the Lingxiao Courtyard.
Li Qingqiu, Xiao Wuqing, Zhang Yuchun, Li Dongyue, Zhu Yan, Li Sijin, Clear Sky Daoist, and Li Shouzheng sat around the long table. The Sect Master Token rested on the table as Li Qingqiu listened to Chu Jing’s report on the Western Region.
The fifteen-person team strategy devised by Li Qingqiu had proven effective. Some teams had even become sharp assault units—such as Yuan Li’s team, Zhao Zhen’s team, and Sword Solitary’s team.
Chu Jing could clearly feel that the Myriad Yin Sect was increasing its manpower. He also wanted to send more true transmission disciples.
“I will arrange further reinforcements. Don’t worry about manpower. Be cautious of the Myriad Yin Sect’s formations and ghost path methods,” Li Qingqiu said.
“I have assigned personnel to each team. If they encounter powerful enemies, nearby teams will immediately provide support,” Chu Jing replied.
Although Chu Jing had once stirred turmoil in court and commanded armies, this was his first time fighting against an immortal sect. He felt immense pressure, fearing that any mistake might plunge the Clear Sky Sect into irreparable disaster.
Li Qingqiu continued, “If enemies appear that Spirit Perception Realm disciples cannot handle, inform me immediately. I will personally provide support.”
Upon hearing that he would act personally, Zhang Yuchun, Xiao Wuqing, and the others changed expressions.
They wanted to speak but held back. Thinking of the Myriad Yin Sect’s strength, they could only endure their concerns.
If Li Qingqiu were to fall, the Clear Sky Sect would collapse. Everyone understood how important he was.
After finishing the discussion with Chu Jing, Li Qingqiu cut off the connection through the Sect Master Token and looked at the others.
“You’ve all heard the situation. Next, you must select suitable disciples to send to the Western Region—and make sure they understand the dangers.”
Everyone nodded solemnly.
Clear Sky Daoist looked at Li Qingqiu and asked, “Qingqiu, are you planning to deal with the three great cultivators of the Myriad Yin Sect who are beyond the Spirit Perception Realm?”
Li Qingqiu had already shared intelligence about the Myriad Yin Sect with the higher-ups, ensuring they remained cautious.
Seeing their tension, Li Qingqiu smiled slightly. “If they dare to show themselves, I will deal with them. I’m not afraid of them appearing—I’m afraid they won’t, and instead use the full force of their sect to suppress us.”
If those three Heaven-Connecting Radiance Realm cultivators were eliminated, the Myriad Yin Sect would fall into chaos, and this crisis could be resolved.
Li Qingqiu had also considered infiltrating the Myriad Yin Sect, but those three great cultivators did not remain there at all times. The journey was long, and he feared that if he left, the Clear Sky Sect would be attacked.
After all, their enemies were not limited to the Myriad Yin Sect—they also faced the northern Land of Demons and Devils and Ziyang Island in the Heavenly Nether Sea to the south.
Li Sijin asked curiously, “Senior Brother, you only just broke through recently. How are you so confident?”
Before Li Qingqiu could respond, Zhu Yan shook her head and said, “Think carefully—among all past enemies, who has ever been a match for the Sect Master? Once he acts, the enemy is as good as dead. His strength cannot be judged by how recently he broke through.”
She had long realized something—the growth of the Clear Sky Sect was not because of how well the halls operated, nor how many geniuses the sect had. The true reason was that Li Qingqiu always dealt with the enemy leaders. No matter how powerful the opponent, once he acted, everything was resolved.
Li Qingqiu was the pillar that stabilized the sect. Yet he never flaunted this, always allowing the sect’s geniuses to take the spotlight, only stepping in at critical moments.
Hearing this, everyone reflected on the past and realized it was true. They had never seen Li Qingqiu in a sorry state.
No matter how powerful the opponent, they always fell before him.
Li Shouzheng and Xiao Wuqing had not experienced those past crises, but just recalling the stories filled them with excitement. Their gazes toward Li Qingqiu were filled with admiration.
“Enough. The days ahead will not be peaceful. No one may relax—be ready to respond at any time. Also, guard against attacks on the Taikun Mountain Range. Don’t become overconfident just because of the Small Zhou Heavenly Net Formation.”
Li Qingqiu stood up as he spoke, then turned and walked toward his cave dwelling.
Everyone rose and saluted him.
Li Qingqiu entered his cave dwelling, sat cross-legged on the stone bed, and brought up the Dao Lineage Panel.
【Sect: Clear Sky Sect (renamable)】
【Leader: Li Qingqiu】
【Number of Disciples (click to view details): 62093】
【Evaluation Rank: Top-Tier Secular (click to view development details)】
【Protective Formation: None】
【Guardian Divine Beast: None】
【Available Fate Trait Selections: 1】
【Available Inheritance Rewards: 0】
【Available Fortune Rewards: 0】
【Available Divine Power Inheritances: 0】
【Great Fortune Physique Search Opportunities: 0】
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Seeing that the number of disciples had not decreased abnormally, Li Qingqiu felt relieved. He then checked the detailed list.
He first focused on the talented disciples operating in the Western Region. After confirming that none had died, he searched for Shen Yue’s profile.
Shen Yue had been gone for nearly four years and had yet to return—his situation remained unknown.
Had Jiang Zhaoxia met up with him?
Li Qingqiu saw that Jiang Zhaoxia’s profile was still present. He was not particularly worried about him—after all, his third junior brother possessed the True Dragon of the Mortal World Fate Trait, blessed with great fortune.
After reviewing the panel, Li Qingqiu closed his eyes and began cultivating, condensing his sword soul.
He began contemplating his Dharma Manifestation.
Although he had already condensed five Dharma Manifestations, he felt that his Dharma Manifestation Domain could become even stronger.
The Heaven-Connecting Radiance Realm was the stage of perfecting one’s Dharma Manifestation. It was not just about strengthening it, but also about exploring the soul—after all, the Dharma Manifestation was attached to the surface of the soul.
Li Qingqiu already had a clear direction for his domain.
Endless expansion—devouring heaven and earth!
Though it sounded abstract, he could work toward it. Even if he could not fully achieve it, being able to devour other Dharma Manifestation Domains would already be sufficient.
Even in the midst of war preparations, he would not slack off—he continued to cultivate diligently.
He could now match the Myriad Yin Sect’s highest combat power—but that was not enough. He wanted a day when his cultivation surpassed all enemies, so that he would not be in such a passive position when war began.
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Inside a vast hall, rows of fire platforms lined both sides, forming a long pathway. The walls and ceiling resembled rock, embedded with sparse, multicolored spirit stones.
Qi Changfeng, who had previously been severely injured by Yuan Li, walked quickly along the hall. The firelight stretched his shadow long behind him.
He arrived before a set of steps and dropped heavily to his knees. His face was pale, his expression panicked, as he said in a trembling voice:
“Elder, the Clear Sky Sect is advancing westward—they intend to wage war against us!”
Hearing this, the white-haired elder seated on a lotus platform slowly opened his eyes. He wore a pure white robe, with white hair, eyebrows, and even beard. His eyes were cloudy, his pupils gray.
“The Clear Sky Sect? That newly risen sect from the Nine Provinces?” the elder asked in a hoarse voice.
Qi Changfeng replied, “Yes. I previously negotiated with them. I thought they truly intended to submit, but they were only stalling me. In truth, they harbor ill intentions. Their disciples are advancing through the Ten Thousand Rivers Perilous Land, clearly preparing to establish a battlefield outside it.”
The white-haired elder snorted. “They are clever—and bold. But they’ve only existed for thirty years. Nothing to fear.”
He raised his hand and tossed out a crimson token, which landed before Qi Changfeng.
Seeing the token, Qi Changfeng’s pupils widened. He quickly picked it up.
“My lineage’s disciples are at your command. Within two years, flatten the Clear Sky Sect. Though the Nine Provinces hold nothing worth seizing, the authority of the Myriad Yin Sect must not be trampled by anyone. If you fail… prepare to enter the Crimson Flame Furnace.”
The white-haired elder spoke calmly, looking down at Qi Changfeng.
Qi Changfeng met his gaze for a moment, his heart trembling violently, before quickly lowering his head.
“This disciple will not disappoint you, Elder!”
Qi Changfeng said through gritted teeth, his tone resolute.