Chapter 108 – A Heart Filled with Reverence
Li Guanqi’s eyes snapped open, determination flashing within them. The Purple Sun Pavilion had far exceeded his expectations—it was many times stronger than the Daxia Sword Sect, standing among the top factions in the entire Daxia Territory. The tournament’s strongest contenders would likely come from there.
But Li Guanqi pushed those thoughts aside. This was a rare chance to test himself against the most gifted prodigies from other sects. Besides, a sect’s ranking depended on the performance of its entire team.
The following morning, Li Guanqi rose from cultivation feeling refreshed. He exhaled a long breath that carried away lingering impurities. The pure vital force coursing through his meridians made him feel more energetic. His control over his vital force had become second nature.
He flew on his sword through the skies, eyes closed, savoring the rush of wind and the distant cries of cranes in the skies.
Despite dying thrice in the Hundred Prides Illusory Realm the previous night, his mind remained completely calm. He was used to it.
It still made him nauseous, but there was no changing that reality. All he could do was grow stronger and lengthen his lifespan in the realm, thus avoiding the times he died there.
However, Sword Spirit often appeared to remind him not to open the Hundred Prides Illusory Realm too often. It was very mentally taxing for both of them.
More importantly, Sword Spirit was worried that repeated brushes with death might diminish its gravity in Li Guanqi’s mind. This could lead to a loss of respect and a healthy fear of death in real-world battles.
At the very least, Sword Spirit was glad he had come to realize this himself.
In his last three battles in the realm, he’d caught himself considering reckless, high-risk moves just to win. Recognizing this dangerous mindset, he decided to avoid the realm and focus on cultivation.