At that thought, Yue Buqun straightened his back and spoke loudly:
"True Qi is the foundation of cultivation, and swordsmanship is the means to kill!"
"For those of us who pursue martial arts, both are absolutely essential!"
"How laughable that in the past, we actually separated the two. Wasn't that the greatest mistake under heaven?"
A strange gleam flashed in Feng Qingyang's eyes."In the past, weren't you a staunch supporter of the Qi Sect?"
"It was you who tricked me away so that the Qi Sect could triumph over the Sword Sect!"
"What made you change your mind?"
Even Feng Qingyang had no words for that idiotic feud between the Sword and Qi branches of Huashan Sect.
Even he couldn't stop the elders of that time from their endless conflict.
But never in his life did he imagine that this useless man, Yue Buqun, would one day understand it all.
At this moment, Feng Qingyang was genuinely curious—how had Yue Buqun reached such enlightenment?
"Because I've begun cultivating in xiuzhen—I've seen a far vaster world!"
Yue Buqun's tone was deep and steady.
"Xiuzhen?"
This time it was Feng Qingyang who was dumbfounded. "What do you mean by xiuzhen?"
He looked at Yue Buqun intently.
Of course he'd heard about Yue Buqun's unification of the Five Mountain Sword Sects and his sudden surge in power.
But he had no idea whether that had anything to do with this so-called xiuzhen.
"Immortality and ascension to godhood!"
"Shishu, that is xiuzhen."
Feng Qingyang drew in a sharp breath at those words.
If Yue Buqun wasn't a lunatic, then what he was saying might actually be true.
But could a man who had defeated Zuo Lengchan and unified the Five Mountains—perhaps the most outstanding Sect Master in Huashan's history—really be mad?
"Shishu, would you be willing to join me and make Huashan Sect the first xiuzhen sect in the mortal world?"
Yue Buqun's voice rose into a roar.
Make Huashan the world's first xiuzhen sect!
Feng Qingyang stared blankly down at Yue Buqun, utterly stunned.
The disciple he'd always thought of as a mediocre fool actually possessed such grand ambition?
Recently, he had already noticed the Huashan Sect cultivating all kinds of spirit plants—especially the Blood Bodhi.
The increase in cultivation wasn't limited to Yue Buqun; Ning Zhongze, Yue Lingshan, and even Linghu Chong had all grown significantly stronger.
These signs clearly showed that Huashan had already stepped onto the path of a xiuzhen sect!
A few breaths later, Feng Qingyang floated down from the cliff.
"Feng Qingyang greets the Sect Master."
Yue Buqun burst into hearty laughter, satisfied, and led Feng Qingyang down from the Cliff of Reflection.
"Shishu, this is a xiuzhen cultivation method. With your talent, you should be able to master it very quickly!"
He handed over the Diamond Glazed Technique (Jingang Liuli Gong) to Feng Qingyang.Only then did Yue Buqun open the chat group interface.
Zixia Junzi Jian @ Lord of Devouring:Thanks, Jiang Li-dage! My shishu Feng has already left seclusion. Once he begins cultivating in xiuzhen, we'll go deal with the Sun and Moon Divine Cult!"
Lord of Devouring:Congratulations! With Feng Qingyang's help, you've truly gained wings. I won't say more—his talent far surpasses yours!"
Yan Shisan:Sect Master Yue, long live! May you unify the martial world!"
Shi Potian:@Lord of Devouring, Jiang Li-dage, the people from Xiake Island have appeared! Do I really have to go there?"
Shi Potian:I've heard that everyone who goes to Xiake Island ends up dead!"
Shi Potian:Right now, tons of people in the jianghu are pretending to be dead just to avoid it!"
Suddenly, Shi Potian brought up Xiake Island.
Jiang Li blinked in surprise—So soon? The two Envoys of Reward and Punishment were already inviting people?
Lord of Devouring:Just go. If there's danger, I'll cover for you."
Lord of Devouring:Remember to livestream it when the time comes. Let the group members see what the legendary Xiake Island looks like."
Shi Potian:Alright, with your word, Jiang Li-dage, I'm at ease! I'll stream it for everyone!"
Old Daoist of Wudang (Hundred Years Old) @ Lord of Devouring:Jiang Li-dage, does this Xiake Island have something special about it?"
Xiao Li Fei Dao:Didn't Jiang Li-dage say before that Xiake Island is a great opportunity for Shi Potian?"
Old Daoist of Wudang:I remember that, but from Shi Potian's tone, it sounds like that place is anything but friendly."
Lord of Devouring:Xiake Island is the most terrifying force in Shi Potian's world."
Lord of Devouring:Thirty years ago, they suddenly appeared. They sent out two envoys—the Envoys of Reward and Punishment—to travel the martial world, inviting heroes to Xiake Island to drink Laba Porridge."
Lord of Devouring:They specifically invite sect leaders or major figures, delivering a "Reward and Punishment Order." If you go obediently, nothing happens."
Lord of Devouring:But if you refuse, they'll kill you on the spot!"
Lord of Devouring:Just two men swept through the entire martial world of Shi Potian's world, slaughtering until everyone trembled in fear."
Lord of Devouring:For thirty years, hundreds of experts have been "invited" to Xiake Island for Laba Porridge—and not a single one has ever returned."
Yan Shisan:The people in Shi Potian's world are too useless. A whole martial world can't handle two guys?"
Old Daoist of Wudang:…"
Chen Beixuan:Such an evil force deserves annihilation. Hiding behind a mask of "rewarding good and punishing evil" while killing innocents everywhere!"
Xiao Li Fei Dao:A terrifying place like that—if Shi Potian, with his simple nature, goes there, isn't that just suicide?"
Shi Potian:I'm not afraid to die!"
Lord of Devouring:They truly do "reward good and punish evil." On the surface, Xiake Island looks terrifying—they kill anyone who refuses the invitation to drink Laba Porridge."
Lord of Devouring:But in truth, those they kill are all people who've done evil in secret."
Lord of Devouring:As for the rest—they're simply dragged to the island by force."
Old Daoist of Wudang:But why capture so many masters? What do they want them for?"
Yan Shisan:Then doesn't that mean Shi Potian won't come back? How is that an opportunity?"
Shi Potian @ Lord of Devouring:Jiang Li-dage, you mean the people who went to Xiake Island didn't actually die?"
Lord of Devouring:Indeed. Earlier, Yan Shisan mocked Shi Potian's world for being too weak to beat two men—but that's not it. It's just that the masters of Xiake Island are far too terrifying."
Lord of Devouring:Because on Xiake Island, there exists a xiuxian martial art called the Tai Xuan Jing (Grand Mystery Scripture). Tell me—how could ordinary martial artists ever stand against cultivators?"
Zixia Junzi Jian:What the—xiuxian martial arts?!"
Long Bo:No wonder they can't win!"
Shi Potian:Jiang Li-dage, since Xiake Island has such terrifying martial arts, why do they capture masters?"
Lord of Devouring:Their envoys are literally called the Envoys of Reward and Punishment—for a reason."
Lord of Devouring:The evil ones are slain. The good ones are taken to the island to drink Laba Porridge—that's their reward."
Lord of Devouring:That Laba Porridge is actually a powerful elixir that enhances one's cultivation. When you get to Xiake Island, make sure to drink a few extra bowls—your strength will skyrocket."
Heaven and Earth Boundless, Borrowing the Power of the Cosmos:So it really is rewarding good and punishing evil! I guess the name "Xiake Island" fits perfectly."
Shi Potian:I'll remember that. But if it's truly a reward, why hasn't anyone ever come back?"
Old Daoist of Wudang:Indeed, that's puzzling."
Lord of Devouring:That's because the Laba Porridge is only the first step of the reward. What comes next is the true opportunity I mentioned."
Lord of Devouring:But I'll tell you this—don't go blabbing it to anyone, or you might not even make it onto Xiake Island."
Shi Potian:I won't say a word. Jiang Li-dage would never harm me."