mijobooks Chapter 120 Since ancient times, Maoshan's Southeast Asian strategy
Chapter 120 Since ancient times, Maoshan's Southeast Asian strategy
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"What exactly happened? Tell me in detail!" Master Qingxu asked anxiously.
Mingxin dared not hide anything and briefly recounted everything from Master Li sending red envelopes to wish him a Happy New Year that morning, to asking about Kunlun during the video call, and finally Master Li's two parting words.
After listening, Master Qingxu stood still for a long time.
His face first showed shock, then realization, and finally turned into deep, almost overflowing envy!
"Two words of advice... just two words of advice, and they broke through my senior brother's bottleneck that had plagued him for years, helping him directly enter the Void Refinement realm..."
Master Qingxu muttered to himself, his gaze toward Mingxin becoming incredibly complex.
What incredible luck did this kid have?!
How did I manage to add that Taoist priest Li as a friend?
I even received a New Year's red envelope from them?
This is an incredible opportunity!
He couldn't help but lean closer, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation he himself didn't realize:
"Nephew Mingxin... Look, about Master Li... cough cough, I'm getting old, and my cultivation has been stuck for a long time. Could you... give me Master Li's contact information?"
Mingxin was startled and shook her head vigorously: "Uncle-Master, this is absolutely unacceptable! Without Master Li's permission, this junior would never dare to act on my own!"
What a joke! Who is Master Li? How could he possibly give out his contact information so easily?
Mingxin didn't even dare to think about the consequences if he displeased the Taoist priest!
Upon seeing this, Master Qingxu realized that his request was somewhat unreasonable and presumptuous.
He sighed helplessly, patted Mingxin on the shoulder, and said in a sour tone:
"You rascal... your luck is truly enviable. Sigh, why didn't I go with you and your master when I visited Qingfeng Temple back then?"
Despite his sighs, Master Qingxu quickly regained his composure.
He looked at the growing number of Maoshan disciples around him, whose discussions were getting louder and louder, and knew that he couldn't let them surround him any longer, lest they interfere with his senior brother's breakthrough.
He stepped forward, channeled his inner energy, and his voice clearly resounded throughout the entire arena:
"Everyone, quiet down!"
The noisy discussion immediately subsided, and everyone looked at Master Qingxu.
"The Sect Leader is currently in seclusion inside the hall, attempting to break through to the Void Refinement Realm!" Daoist Qingxu announced loudly. "This is a momentous event for Maoshan! No one is allowed to make a sound, nor approach the main hall to interfere! Disperse immediately!"
"Refining the void?!"
"Is the Sect Leader really about to break through to the Void Refinement stage?!"
Although it had been suspected for some time, the confirmation still caused a suppressed gasp and commotion among the crowd.
Under the stern gaze of Master Qingxu, the crowd dared not linger and gradually dispersed with excited hearts.
Soon, only Master Qingxu and Mingxin remained guarding outside the hall.
Master Qingxu stood with his hands behind his back, watching the strange phenomenon above the temple gate grow ever stronger, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Time passed little by little.
About an hour later.
"Buzz!!!"
A deep hum suddenly came from inside the hall, as if an ancient bell or chime had been struck, cleansing the mind and spirit.
Immediately afterwards, the vortex of spiritual clouds above the main hall suddenly accelerated its rotation, condensed into a pillar, and poured into the roof of the hall with a roar!
The entire Sanmao Zhenjun Temple trembled slightly!
Become!
Both Master Qingxu and Mingxin were greatly invigorated!
"Squeak!"
The heavy palace doors, without any wind, opened slowly inwards.
A figure emerged from the hall like a gentle breeze.
It is none other than the Qingwei Sect Leader!
At this moment, his appearance is not much different from before, but his temperament is completely different.
Between the opening and closing of his eyes, his divine light shone brightly, as if it could reflect people's hearts. His aura was harmonious and restrained, yet it gave people a sense of unfathomable depth and a subtle resonance with the surrounding world.
He simply stood there, and it was as if he had become the center of this space.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother and Master! You have successfully broken through to the Void Refinement realm!"
Master Qingxu and Mingxin quickly stepped forward, bowed, and offered their congratulations, their faces beaming with joy.
With an uncontrollable smile on his face, the Qingwei Sect Leader reached out to help him up, saying, "Congratulations, congratulations! It was just a stroke of luck; it's all thanks to Master Li's good fortune."
He was filled with emotion: "Without Master Li's advice, with my own accumulated experience, it would probably have taken me at least a year and a half, or even longer, to take this step."
Mingxin nodded in deep agreement, gaining a more direct understanding of Master Li's extraordinary abilities.
"Senior Brother's cultivation has greatly improved, and our Maoshan Sect's strength has increased significantly. This is truly a cause for celebration!"
At this moment, Master Qingxu smiled and said, "Perfect, now I can go and handle the affairs in Southeast Asia with peace of mind."
"Oh? What happened in Southeast Asia?" asked Master Qingwei.
"My fellow disciples who went to Southeast Asia recently encountered a thorny issue."
"Those voodoo cultists have made a huge mess. They made a mistake during some kind of ritual, the ritual went out of control, evil energy leaked out, and polluted a large area of forest."
"That area is now teeming with evil spirits and ghosts."
Master Qingxu looked at Sect Leader Qingwei, his tone solemn.
"Senior brother, Southeast Asia has always been an important place for our Great Xia."
"Moreover, Southeast Asia is rich in mountains and forests and abundant in resources, making it an excellent resource area for the future."
After listening, Master Qingwei frowned deeply.
"Such a thing is true..."
He pondered for a moment.
"In that case, I'd better go myself."
"I've just broken through to the next level, so a trip to Southeast Asia will surely deter some petty scoundrels."
Master Qingxu shook his head.
"Senior brother has just broken through and needs to consolidate his realm."
"The matter in Southeast Asia is troublesome, but it is not so serious that it would require your personal intervention, Senior Brother."
"Junior brother is confident he can handle it."
He paused, then looked at Mingxin beside him.
"However... just to be on the safe side, I'd like to borrow something from my junior brother Mingxin."
Mingxin was taken aback.
"What does Uncle-Master want to borrow?"
Master Qingxu smiled.
"The talisman bestowed by Master Li."
Upon hearing this, Mingxin's expression changed slightly.
That talisman was a gift from Master Li himself, and he kept it close to his body, regarding it as a precious treasure.
Seeing this, Master Qingxu quickly added:
"Don't worry, nephew, it's just a loan."
"Once things are settled in Southeast Asia, I will definitely return it."
Mingxin hesitated for a moment and looked at her master.
After a moment of contemplation, the Qingwei Sect Leader slowly nodded.
"Since it's your martial uncle who asked, let's borrow it."
"The affairs of Southeast Asia certainly require a cautious approach."
Mingxin reluctantly took out a personal cloth bag from her bosom.
Take out a neatly folded yellow paper talisman from inside.
The talisman looked unremarkable, with only simple cloud patterns drawn on it using cinnabar.
But when Master Qingxu accepted it, he did so with utmost solemnity.
"Thank you, junior apprentice."
"You're too kind, Uncle-Master," Mingxin quickly returned the greeting.
Master Qingxu bowed to Headmaster Qingwei again.
"Senior brother, there's no time to lose, junior brother, let's set off now."
"Okay, take care on your journey."
Master Qingwei nodded.
"Send a message immediately if anything changes."
"Junior brother understands."
Master Qingxu did not linger any longer and turned to leave.
Their figures quickly disappeared into the mountain path.
Watching his junior brother leave, Sect Leader Qingwei withdrew his gaze, feeling the surging new power within his body, and his thoughts stirred slightly.
He pointed his fingers like a sword, and gently tapped a dark blue-green rock, about the size of a house, on the edge of a distant cliff.
There was no grand scale, no dazzling brilliance.
Only a single, exquisitely condensed pale blue sword aura flashed by.
next moment.
"laugh……"
With a soft sound, a smooth cut appeared in the middle of the incredibly hard rock.
A gentle breeze was blowing.
The upper half of the rock slowly slid down and crashed into the deep valley below, creating a rumbling echo. The broken edge was so smooth that one could see their reflection in it.
Mingxin was dumbfounded.
Master Qingwei was also slightly taken aback, then a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
In the Refining Emptiness Realm, spirit and qi unite, and intention moves with the law. The control over power and the mobilization of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth are far superior to those in the Refining Spirit Realm.
He only used 30% of his strength in that finger strike, yet its power far exceeded that of his previous full-force attack.
More importantly, he felt his connection with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him had become countless times stronger, as if every move he made could draw upon the immense power of heaven and earth.
This is because as the spiritual tide continues, the concentration of spiritual energy in the world is steadily increasing, and the upper limit of the strength that high-level cultivators can exert is also rising accordingly.
"This is the Refinement of Emptiness..." Sect Leader Qingwei took a deep breath, feeling his heart expand and his future bright.
He turned his head and looked southeast, where Qingfeng Temple in Lu County was located.
"Master Li... this kindness and virtue will be forever remembered by everyone in Maoshan."
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