Chapter 141 : Mingyu Divine Art Perfect Completion
Chapter 141: Mingyu Divine Art Perfect Completion
Qingzhou, the Li Family.
“Family Head, Elders, His Majesty has taken a liking to Yunqing—this is an enormous opportunity!”
“Indeed, Elders, Family Head—once Yunqing marries into the imperial family, if she can win His Majesty’s favor, the future Emperor of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty may very well carry the bloodline of our Li clan!”
“This is the best chance to leap into a top-tier family!”
“Looking across all of Qingzhou… no! Across the entire world, what woman wouldn’t want to marry into the imperial family?”
Inside the spacious hall, Li Yansong and several clan elders sat in the main seats.
Voices echoed one after another throughout the hall.
The eyes of many men were filled with excitement and fervor.
Once they established ties with the imperial family, they would become imperial relatives, their status soaring. They would no longer need to struggle in this barren Qingzhou.
They might even step into the capital and become a great family with ease.
At that time, they would have martial arts, status, and lineage. The sons of the Li clan would all become nobles of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty, rising above others.
Many noble ladies would likely favor them, allowing them to choose freely—something countless people dreamed of.
How could such a good opportunity be missed?
“Yunqing owes nothing to the family!”
Li Yansong spoke, his tone solemn: “This Concept Fundamental Diagram was given by Yunqing. Shuo’s breakthrough into the Qi Realm was also arranged by her.”
“Even now, the respect shown to the Li clan by the major families of Qingzhou is because of Yunqing.”
“I also once promised Yunqing that her marriage would be her own decision. I will not agree to this matter.”
At this point, Li Yansong looked at the dozen or so excited men below and said, “As men, relying on selling off the women of your family to gain status, wealth, and glory—can you still call yourselves men?”
“You may be right. Countless families wish to step into the capital, into the most prosperous land of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty!”
“Is the Jiang Family strong? The Qin Family has been personally ennobled by His Majesty—are they strong?”
“Why do you think they have not entered the capital?”
“Because everyone understands one principle: you eat only what your ability allows.”
“Enter the capital? Without strength, offend the wrong person, and even a single assassin can wipe out your entire family. Do you think His Majesty can protect you?”
“Utter nonsense!”
Li Yansong’s words grew increasingly furious, his eyes burning with anger as he looked at the elders. “Elders, do you think the same?”
“If so, whoever wants to be the family head can take it. I will take my son and daughter and leave the Li Family!”
“I, Li Yansong, may be incompetent, but I will not go back on a promise to my daughter!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent.
Although the Li Family was not considered flourishing, the recent changes across Qingzhou had all arisen because of Li Yunqing.
The Jiang Family had Jiang Yu personally state that the Li Family must not be neglected.
Within the Demon Suppression Division, Commandant Jiang Jing had also declared that the Li Family was under his protection.
Even Qin Yu of the Qin Family had publicly expressed willingness to cooperate with the Li Family in certain matters.
Because of this, aside from strength, the Li Family had already faintly become the fourth great family in Qingzhou.
If Li Yunqing were to leave the Li Family, they would likely fall back instantly to struggling at the bottom—how could they still have what they had today?
“Yansong, do not speak in anger!”
Several elders exchanged glances and said, “You are right—one must eat according to one’s ability.”
“Without strength, relying on others while aiming too high will only bring ruin to the family in the end.”
“There are things that a small family like ours cannot touch. There is no need to discuss this matter further. Everything will follow Yunqing’s wishes.”
Hearing this, Li Yansong finally let out a sigh of relief.
His daughter had already given more than enough for the family. She owed them nothing. In fact, the family’s current status largely depended on her.
If the family continued to pressure her, he would undoubtedly take his son and daughter and establish a new household elsewhere.
As a daughter of the family, she had already done more than enough.
Now, Yunqing was simply his daughter, Li Yansong’s daughter—and he would do everything to protect her.
“This cannot be, Elders!”
“The Elders are confused! Only by relying on His Majesty can the family develop!”
“Exactly! As long as Yunqing marries into the imperial family, we will all become imperial relatives—imperial relatives of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty!”
“A woman must marry eventually—what’s wrong with marrying His Majesty?”
“Yunqing is still young and doesn’t understand. How can we let her act on her own whims?”
More than a dozen men stood up from their seats, stepping into the center of the hall as they loudly argued.
“Bang!”
At that moment, the doors of the hall shattered.
Li Shuo, holding a horizontal blade, slowly withdrew his kicking foot, his gaze fixed directly on those who opposed.
The aura of the Qi Realm pressed down upon the entire hall.
“Clang!”
In the next instant, blade light flashed, and blood sprayed.
More than a dozen heads flew high into the air before crashing onto the ground, rolling continuously—
Until they stopped at the feet of the crowd.
Pairs of lifeless eyes, wide open, stared straight at everyone.
The entire hall fell into deathly silence. Many people widened their eyes in terror.
“I don’t care about the Li Family or Wang Family—anyone who schemes against my sister dies!”
Li Shuo’s voice echoed through the hall, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone. “The Direct Heir of the Jiang Family, Jiang Yu, has an extraordinary status, yet he still went alone into the Immortal God Forbidden Zone to fight for his family!”
“Commandant Jiang Jing of the Demon Suppression Division holds great power and status, yet he also went to the Immortal God Forbidden Zone, risking everything to grow stronger.”
“Even Qin Yu of the Qin Family is the same!”
“Their families are stronger than ours—have they ever thought like you, of selling their own kin for wealth and glory?”
“A bunch of trash!”
After speaking, Li Shuo turned and strode away.
Others might not know how much his sister had sacrificed for the family, for their father, and for him as her brother.
But he knew it clearly in his heart.
Those responsibilities should have been his to bear—should have been borne by the men of the Li Family.
Before, he had no ability and could not help her.
Now, because of his sister, he had become the only Qi Realm expert in the family—how could he allow her to suffer even the slightest grievance again?
He, Li Shuo, would never sell his sister for glory.
“Bury them. Do not mention this matter again.”
The elders sighed softly. “Without sufficient strength, some things bring death the moment you touch them. Do not be blinded by wealth and status.”
What happened in the Li Family was naturally unknown to Li Yunqing, who was in the capital.
Over the past two days, she had moved only between two points: the Myriad Swords Martial Hall and the Shang Residence.
She had not even strolled through the bustling capital in the slightest.
With the current Emperor and those unknown Divine Realm threats looming, she did not dare relax in the slightest.
Evening, Sword Pavilion.
“Myriad Swords Return to the Origin experience +5.”
“Myriad Swords Return to the Origin (Initiated 555/3000)”
“Frost Sword Canon experience +5.”
“Frost Sword Canon (Major Completion 3222/10000)”
“In two days, more than five hundred sword manuals!”
“Even if upper-tier sword techniques are slower, in another three days it should be about done. This progress isn’t bad!”
Li Yunqing murmured softly, growing more satisfied.
With her Unparalleled Comprehension, her speed of reading these low- and mid-grade sword manuals had become faster and faster, and her insights deeper and deeper.
Once all the sword manuals were fully absorbed into her mind, she likely would not need much practice to completely integrate them, allowing Myriad Swords Return to the Origin to reach Major Completion.
At that time, with the Greater Yin Sword Embryo governing everything, her combat power would likely rise significantly.
“Even facing His Majesty directly, I could remain undefeated—perhaps even kill him!”
At this thought, Li Yunqing’s expression suddenly relaxed.
But at that very moment, lines of text abruptly flashed before her eyes.
“Mingyu Divine Art experience +55.”
“Mingyu Divine Art (Perfect Completion)”
“Mingyu Divine Art has reached Perfect Completion. Trait derived: Pure Yin Dao Body.”
“Pure Yin Dao Body generated, automatically overriding and integrating other traits.”
“Mingyu Divine Art has finally reached Perfect Completion!”