` Qingyun , your blood and energy are not yet stable , so if you erupt recklessly , it will be tantamount to digging your own grave , '' the next morning , Lu Qinghe guided Lu Qingyun , condensing the increased power of her blood and energy .
"No wonder... Sometimes, excessive cultivation leads to overheating, which is quite uncomfortable..." Lu Qingyun accepted it humbly. "Your blood and energy, as well as true energy, are now barely integrated, but that alone is not enough. There's a need for the unity of spirit, energy, and mind, gathered into the Three Flowers at the peak for a balanced and lasting state," Lu Qinghe said, handing her a booklet. "I summarized some simple methods for cultivating spirit and transforming energy last night. Cultivating spirit and energy can help you carry out mental cultivation. I believe it will still enhance the power of your swordsmanship."
"Spirit cultivation?" Lu Qingyun took the booklet handed to her by Lu Qinghe. Having previous experience in cultivating spirit, she did not doubt what Lu Qinghe handed her. If Lu Qinghe could advance from the sixth peak of refining true energy to the ninth peak in a short time without any opportunity, how could she not trust him? Therefore, she did not inquire deeply about these matters.
"Self-refinement, collecting essence to transform energy, spirituality cultivation, these three realms may be practiced simultaneously but should progress slowly and gradually. Pushing one's spirit, energy, and mind to their peak, and once the cycle becomes incessant, and interconnected, it will be mutually promoting and growing, with a stable foundation, harmony, without any concerns of falling into danger..." Lu Qinghe explained the essentials of blood cultivation, energy cultivation, and spiritual cultivation to Lu Qingyun. At this time, she listened obediently, like a well-behaved child, with a serious and humble look.
The gentle sunlight scattered on her waist-length black hair, which was smooth and soft, and her cute and lovely facial expression still carried a hint of innocence. One taught, one learned, the scene was extremely harmonious and heartwarming.
However, this warmth did not last long. After an hour, when Lu Qinghe finished explaining the essence of refining spirit and transforming energy, Lu Qingyun recorded and organized the information, then turned her gaze to Lu Qinghe, her gem-like eyes showing a trace of provocation.
"Not bad, now you can start teaching me. Let me see what you've achieved in your practice these days," Lu Qingyun said as she drew the sword at her side. As Lu Qingyun, who a moment ago was gentle and obedient, full of innocent charm, revealed her true nature the next moment, Lu Qinghe was speechless.
This appearance...she's not compliant.
"Very well," Lu Qinghe said, "I cannot make you truly understand the consequences of the disadvantages in managing your blood and energy solely through words, so let's have a real battle and see who benefits."
Land Qinghe's unwavering words made Land Qingyun's beautiful big eyes light up instantly: "It seems that in the trials within the Kunwu Mountain Range, you have truly gained a remarkable opportunity. You are well aware of the strength to defeat Jiang Xinyue and Long Que when they join forces, yet you still readily agreed to my challenge without hesitation."
"Opportunity... there is, although it can't be considered a great one. But it makes it clear to you what it means to respect your elder brother," said Land Qinghe lightly.
"Alright, let's go to the martial arts field!" Land Qingyun quietly agreed, then turned towards the martial arts field.
Her hair floated in the air, exuding the vitality of a young girl.
"Is the young master going to spar with the miss?" The Snow Eagle Swordsmen serving on the side heard the conversation between Land Qingyun and Land Qinghe and instantly became excited.
"Miss, that is a talented individual that the Lord Qinghuang has taken note of. The young master actually has the confidence to challenge the miss?"
"While in the Dragon Gate City, the young master ruthlessly killed the Golden Dragon Sword King and Huang Tianfeng, the two top-tier experts. His cultivation is also unfathomable. None of us has truly seen the limits of the young master."
"The miss is powerful, the young master is mysterious. I wonder who will prevail in this battle!"
The Snow Eagle Swordsmen were all extremely excited. They hurried to inform all the Snow Eagle Swordsmen in the courtyard about this news.
When Land Qinghe and Land Qingyun finally arrived at the martial arts field, all sixteen Snow Eagle Swordsmen of the Wen Xian Sect had already gathered, without any absentees.
"Miss, do your best!" Those who had been following Land Qingyun, such as Changli and Xuanyin, had unwavering belief in Land Qingyun's cultivation.
"Young master, let us witness your unparalleled swordsmanship."
"Young master, don't let the miss outdistance you too much."
"Miss, remember to give the young master a little face. After all, he is your elder brother."
Meanwhile, Gu Tong, Mu Yan, and others were cheering and encouraging, mentioning Land Qinghe's name in their words, but those encouraging words were not so pleasing.
Land Qingyun gestured for the sixteen Snow Eagle Swordsmen to stop temporarily. "Rest assured, I will give Qinghe a bit of face. After all, he is my elder brother. However, Qinghe just said he wants me to understand what it means to respect an elder brother, and I am very curious about that."
"Hehe! Young master, I wonder what secret weapon you have."
"Young master, you must live up to the words you said."
"Young master, we really respect you. Please don't disappoint us."
Land Qinghe glanced at the excited Snow Eagle Swordsmen around him, but he didn't bother to address them. They were all speaking from Land Qingyun's standpoint.
"Qingyun, come." Land Qinghe slowly drew the precious sword Qinghong from his hand.
Land Qingyun was by no means weak. Even if she were to face Lu Qiankun, she would probably be able to face him head-on.
In this battle, Land Qinghe would go all out to verify the difference in swordsmanship between himself and Lu Qiankun.
"Alright." Land Qingyun's long sword pointed straight ahead, her hair floating in the air.
"You're my elder brother, so I'll let you make the first move."
"..."
Land Qinghe was speechless.
Isn't it supposed to be the elder brother who lets the younger sister go first?
But this girl was so presumptuous, so he would give her a lesson.
In the next moment, Land Qinghe's aura changed completely.
Just then, a cold voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
"Junior Sister Qingyun."
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing this voice, Land Qingyun looked somewhat puzzled, "Senior Sister Zhou Suxin?"
With a slight swoosh, accompanied by a faint sound of breaking through the air, a woman in white, with her dress fluttering like snow, arrived gracefully.
This woman, with her long hair flying, and her whole demeanor, classical and calm as ink, seemed like a fairy coming out of a landscape painting. The perfect combination of black hair and white clothes adorned her with a light and aloof temperament.
"Master has an inquiry. Please go with me to the Qingdi Peak, Junior Sister Qingyun."
"Master is looking for me!?" Land Qingyun was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but look at Land Qinghe...
"Go, our battle will have its time," Land Qinghe understood her meaning.
The Qinghuang.
That's a top-level powerhouse who has refined the Yuan Realm into a Golden Core, a dreadful existence known as an immortal. He should not be underestimated.
"Alright, next time we meet in battle, I will let you understand what it means to go easy on your little sister."
Lu Qingyun viciously waved her fist at Lu Qinghe.
"Sister, let's go."
Zhou Suxin nodded, glanced at Lu Qinghe, and it seemed as if she was looking at insignificant dust and ants, looking down on all beings from a high position.
"Qingyun, since you have become the disciple of the Master, sooner or later you will follow the Master to the Immortal Sacred Land to become an immortal. At that time, you will have the hope of a thousand-year lifespan, and it would be best to cut off mundane affairs as soon as possible. If you cannot bear it, I can take your burdens for you."
"Sister, Qinghe is my brother."
"The words have been spoken, so take care of yourself."
With that, Zhou Suxin drifted away, quietly and without a sound.
This kind of footwork is not something that a Refining True Realm powerhouse can possess.
"Qinghe, the Master has summoned me, and I have no choice but to go. Let's put this battle on hold and settle it another day."
"Alright."
Lu Qinghe nodded at Lu Qingyun, "Go, cultivate well. If we meet again, your cultivation will still be at this level, and I will definitely surpass you."
"How is that possible! Just wait, the next time we meet, I will have opened up the Yuan Realm and stepped into the Primordial Chaos."
"Is that so? Then I will look forward to it."
Lu Qinghe smiled faintly.
"Hmph."
Lu Qingyun raised her head high like a proud little princess.
In no time, she had caught up with Zhou Suxin and headed towards the most mysterious peak in the Forbidden Nine Peaks—the Qingdi Peak, leaving the Snow Eagle Swordsmen with a look of regret on their faces.
"It's a pity that we didn't get to see young master and Miss fight each other."
"That's right... the last battle between young master and Miss was extremely exciting."
"Haha, I think maybe Miss left to save the young master's face. Don't forget, Miss is now at the Refining True Tenth Layer and has the potential to challenge the top three of the inner sect."
With this statement, the Snow Eagle Swordsmen started discussing the feasibility of this speculation once again.
Lu Qinghe paid no attention to their discussions.
Due to their different statuses, what he saw was also very different.
At this moment, Lu Qinghe's gaze was fixed on Lu Qingyun, or rather the departing figure of Zhou Suxin, and he didn't come to his senses for a long time.
Zhou Suxin's attitude was not very likeable.
Qinghuang!
The immortal of the Immortal Sect.
To become a true disciple of the immortal, one needs the acknowledgment of the Dao Immortal, which is evidently not a simple matter.
"Young master."
Caiyun and Changli, as the captains of the Snow Eagle Swordsmen, had a far broader vision than ordinary people.
"What about Sister Zhou Suxin..."
Lu Qinghe shook his head, "Just focus on your cultivation. The Immortal Sect is a major sect of cultivation, and everything ultimately depends on strength."
"Yes, young master."
Caiyun and Changli responded respectfully.
But the worry in their expressions was something they couldn't shake off.