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The next day, news arrived. Gong Xue'er had not gathered enough Spirit Stones. After selling a few magical artifacts, she was informed by a disciple that the Sect Leader wanted to see her.
"Does my precious daughter really need to sell magical artifacts?" Gong Cang Qiong certainly did not understand. Upon investigation, he discovered it was for Xiao Han.
"This is simply unacceptable!" Master Gong angrily smashed the ancient wooden table in front of him. "Do you even realize that you are already engaged?" This was the first time he had sternly questioned Gong Xue'er.
While he was pleased that Xiao Han could cultivate the Ten Thousand Sword Technique, he could not overlook the disparity in their family backgrounds compared to Chang Qing. Moreover, even if Xiao Han practiced the Ten Thousand Sword Technique, he had still lost to Chang Qing; it was uncertain who would go further on the path of cultivation. He could not comprehend why Gong Xue'er was so devoted to Xiao Han.
It was also the first time Gong Xue'er had seen her father speak to her with such severity, and she felt a wave of anxiety. "I know, I know, but... but..." She recalled how Chang Qing sold Foundation Pills for ten thousand Spirit Stones and steeled herself, shouting, "But I don’t like him at all! I only like senior Xiao! What’s wrong with me helping him get some elixirs?!"
Oh dear, this was a slip-up!
Although Gong Cang Qiong adored his daughter, he would not allow her to act recklessly in matters concerning two major sects. Furthermore, since the Xianxia Sect was currently visiting their sect, if word got out, it could not only affect the relationship between the two sects but also jeopardize their cooperation in developing the Spiritual Ore Vein.
As a result, Gong Xue'er was directly placed under "Closed Door Meditation," with no set date for her release.
Chang Qing learned from the system that Gong Xue'er had been summoned by the Sect Leader for selling magical artifacts and had subsequently been put under "Closed Door Meditation." He realized that her relationship with Xiao Han had been discovered by Master Gong.
"Why is Gong Xue'er being punished while Xiao Han still gets to enter the inner sect?" The system couldn't make sense of it.
Heh, Chang Qing couldn't help but sneer. "Although Xiao Han lost in the competition, he showcased his talent. Moreover, he saved Gong Xue'er, and their interactions have always been initiated by her. So even if Master Gong wanted to vent his anger, he doesn't have a solid reason."
However, in the original storyline, Xiao Han had been taken under the Sect Leader's wing and received ample resources. It seemed that losing to Chang Qing and having his relationship with Gong Xue'er exposed might indeed have consequences, Chang Qing mused.
"Isn't this what they call a green tea?" the system remarked in astonishment.
"Green tea?" Chang Qing felt a bit uncomfortable with the system occasionally throwing out new terms. "Is this what you learn in system training?"
"I learned it from the experience posts of seniors on the system work forum," the system replied, scratching its head a little awkwardly. As an ambitious system, it couldn't let its host down! However, when it came to explaining the term, it really didn't know how to articulate it, so it could only awkwardly say, "Anyway, green tea refers to someone like Xiao Han!"
Fortunately, Chang Qing didn't dwell on it and didn't even bother to inquire about the male and female leads. Instead, he followed the main group back to the Sect.
Chang Qing wasn't worried about any complications involving the male and female leads. The original body’s misfortunes in the plot were largely due to his own reasons. In the system's words, he had a bit of a romantic mindset and a fragile heart. Now, Chang Qing naturally had no lingering feelings for the female lead; instead, he had already set her up for a fall, and the male lead hadn't been able to make his name as expected.
"Well, this is considered a relatively good start," Chang Qing nodded.
After returning to the Sect, Chang Qing took a closer look at Xianxia Sect. Like Wanxiang Sect, Xianxia Sect was built on a mountain and covered hundreds of kilometers. Although it didn't have as many disciples as Wanxiang Sect, there were still thousands combined from both the inner and outer sects.
The highest combat power was the Ancestor who had been in closed-door meditation in the back mountain, having reached the Transformation Stage. Below him were the Sect Leader and various peak masters, most of whom were Yuan Ying Stage cultivators; those in charge of institutions like the Transmission Hall and Spirit Beast Garden were generally Golden Core Stage cultivators.
"So Xianxia Sect has considerable combat strength. How could it be so quickly destroyed during the attack by the Demonic Sect?" Chang Qing furrowed his brow.
The plot did not provide specific details about battle scenes. Chang Qing carefully sifted through his memories and found that it only mentioned that three powerful Hua Shen from the Demonic Sect had mobilized along with countless demonic cultivators. Two of those powerful beings blocked the Righteous Path's support team while one led the demonic cultivators to annihilate Xianxia Sect.
The Ancestor of Xianxia Sect was also a Transformation Stage cultivator; facing one Demonic Sect Transformation Stage opponent should not have left him without any chance to escape.
Could it be? Chang Qing thought of a possibility: that the Ancestor had already lost his combat capability before the battle began!
It should be noted that in the Cultivation World, level suppression was extremely severe; defeating an opponent of a higher level was a rare occurrence. A Late Stage Yuan Ying might withstand some pressure from a Transformation Stage cultivator, but a Yuan Ying Initial Stage would often be severely injured after just one encounter. If they had lost their Ancestor—their Hua Shen combat strength—then that would explain why the Sect fell so quickly.
It seems that this matter must begin with an investigation into the Ancestor. However, given that I have only just established my foundation, it is unlikely that I can make contact with the Ancestor. This situation requires careful planning. He sighed inwardly.
...
In the original storyline, after the Original Body established their foundation, the elders began to arrange marriage proposals. Now that Chang Qing had advanced his foundation a few years earlier, coupled with Gong Xue'er entering Closed Door Meditation, no one had mentioned anything about marriage proposals. Chang Qing was naturally pleased with this situation.
At this time, there were still over a hundred years until the great battle with the Demonic Sect, so he decided to enter Closed Door Meditation for cultivation; after all, in the Cultivation World, strength was paramount. However, before entering Closed Door Meditation, there was one thing he needed to do. Chang Qing took out a Washing Essence Pill from his storage bag, deep in thought...
"Washing Essence Pill? For me?!" Li Wanqing looked at the small vial in disbelief. Even through the stopper, she could sense a faint aura of spiritual energy; this was likely a high-grade pill.
"I can't accept something so precious!" She shook her head repeatedly.
Chang Qing looked at the girl who had died for the Original Body, and his gaze softened. "Junior Sister, you are the only one in our sect with three Spiritual Roots and the slowest cultivation speed. Look at me; I'm not much older than you, and I've already established my foundation. If this continues, by the time I reach Core Formation, you might still be at the foundation stage." His handsome features were gentle as he spoke.
Li Wanqing's face flushed instantly. It seemed her senior brother had never spoken so kindly to anyone before! Then she thought about their cultivation disparity. Indeed, the gap in cultivation meant a gap in lifespan; perhaps after just one of his Closed Door Meditations, she would already be dust. This thought made her expression dim.
"Take it," Chang Qing insisted as he pressed the pill into her hand. "Cultivate well; let's achieve Hua Shen together!"
Yes, together they would achieve Hua Shen! As Transformation Stage Cultivators lived for thousands of years, she wanted to spend more time with her senior brother.
Seeing her accept the pill and hurriedly leave, Chang Qing began preparing for his Closed Door Meditation.
"Host, you aren't getting soft-hearted now, are you?" The system chimed in playfully.
"Task is paramount. Avoid emotional entanglements unless absolutely necessary," Chang Qing said with a serious expression.
"Alright then~" the system replied, a hint of regret in its tone.
Chang Qing ignored the system's little mood and, after preparing everything, directly entered a state of Closed Door Meditation.
Time passed unnoticed during his cultivation. When Chang Qing finally emerged, it had been sixty years. His return caused a tremendous stir in the Cultivation World.
He had jumped directly from Foundation Establishment to Late Stage Yuanying, just one step away from Hua Shen!
While it was understandable for a genius to make such progress, and one could also comprehend that there were no tribulations below the Golden Core stage for those with a Spiritual Root, it was rare to see a Yuanying genius emerge within a century! But that was only at the Initial Stage of Yuanying. To go from Closed Door Meditation for sixty years straight to Late Stage Yuanying—what did that signify? It suggested that he could likely achieve Hua Shen within a century! Moreover, he had done so without facing any tribulations!
In an instant, the entire Cultivation World was abuzz.
However, the happiest of all was undoubtedly the Xianxia Sect. Gu Yuan Zhi couldn't contain his joy; after being bogged down with sect affairs for years, he had only reached Mid-Stage Yuanying himself. Now his son had surpassed him in cultivation level, filling him with a sense of "finally able to retire in success."
If Chang Qing knew that his father had such thoughts, he would probably have gone back into Closed Door Meditation immediately.
At this moment, he was busy receiving congratulations from various peak masters and… the Ancestor who had just emerged from his own Closed Door Meditation.
Indeed, upon learning that the sect's new talent had achieved Late Stage Yuanying after sixty years of Closed Door Meditation, the Ancestor could no longer remain in seclusion. He stopped his meditation and came specifically to offer his congratulations.
After everyone exchanged pleasantries and compliments, the conversation finally turned to why there were no tribulations for Yuanying.
"It seems that the curiosity of the Cultivators is no less than that of ordinary people," Chang Qing remarked.
However, regarding the matter of the Thunder Tribulation, Chang Qing himself was not entirely clear. Perhaps it was due to being a visitor from another world, or perhaps because of his own powerful soul; various reasons could be at play. Nevertheless, he shared some insights from his cultivation journey with everyone.
In fact, from the moment Ancestor entered, Chang Qing understood why the Sect's battle against its downfall had been futile: it was due to damage to the soul.
Although Ancestor's cultivation level was still at the Transformation Stage, his state was extremely unstable, with even the risk of falling to the Yuan Ying stage.
It is important to note that the Yuan Shen is closely related to mental power. If the Yuan Shen is damaged, it can lead to a decline in cultivation; in severe cases, it may even cause mental chaos, resulting in a loss of rationality.
Given Ancestor's cultivation level, it would be unlikely for other Cultivators to harm his Yuan Shen. Chang Qing speculated that Ancestor might have been practicing an extremely powerful technique related to the Yuan Shen and encountered a mishap that led to its damage.
No wonder the Sect was unable to resist the invasion of the Demonic Sect. At this point in his cultivation, Ancestor must have found himself in a difficult situation. If things continued this way, by the time of the Demonic Sect's invasion, Ancestor's cultivation might have already dropped to the Mid-Stage of Yuan Ying. How could he possibly withstand the onslaught of powerful Demonic Sect Transformation Stage experts?
Thus, during their exchange, Chang Qing focused on sharing his insights regarding Yuan Shen cultivation. These insights were derived from his memories as a Great Demon and his experiences in this realm, making them profound and enlightening.
The others did not doubt him; after all, each Cultivator has different focuses in their training. Perhaps Chang Qing was particularly adept in matters concerning Yuan Shen? Moreover, he was a super genius who had directly advanced from Foundation Establishment to Late Stage Yuan Ying in just sixty years of Closed Door Meditation!
Everyone corroborated what Chang Qing said with their own experiences and felt they had gained something valuable.
When Chang Qing saw Ancestor hurriedly take his leave, he knew that Ancestor had also found some inspiration.
In the end, someone suggested holding a Ceremony of Infant Formation to celebrate, which received unanimous support from everyone.
Chang Qing initially did not want to proceed with the matter, but considering it was a tradition in the Cultivation World, and knowing it was a way for the Xianxia Sect to expand its influence, he decided to go along with it.
"Host, do you want to see the male and female leads again?" The system suddenly popped up after the event concluded.
"I almost forgot about that. Why are you so concerned about the male and female leads?" Chang Qing glanced at the system.
"For the mission, for the mission!" The system replied somewhat sheepishly. After a pause, it added, "The male lead has already reached the late Golden Core stage, and the female lead is at the mid Golden Core stage."
"Their cultivation progress is so slow?" Chang Qing found it hard to believe.
"My dear host!" The system's voice cracked slightly. "Please don’t use yourself as a standard!"
It should be noted that both leads were progressing at a genius level, especially the male lead who had several fortuitous encounters. With a Four Spiritual Roots aptitude, reaching the late Golden Core stage in just sixty years was commendable—who wouldn’t praise him as a Young Genius?
Chang Qing rubbed his nose awkwardly.
"Little Junior Sister is currently undergoing the Jiedan Thunder Tribulation; do you want to go take a look?" The system chimed in mischievously.
Li Wanqing has also reached Core Formation? Chang Qing recalled that in the original plot, she was only at the Foundation Establishment stage during the invasion of the Demonic Sect.
"It seems that the plot has changed quite a bit," Chang Qing said as he stood up.
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