In the pitch-black belly of the mountain, Li Qingshan's long hair draped over his shoulders as he raised his head. Specks of water danced around him, flickering with blue light in the darkness like fireflies.
He had seen all kinds of water. He had a god-like talent and was the master of countless rivers and lakes. However, he had never considered the meaning of water.
Was the meaning of water gentle? Maybe it was right.
Was it kindness? Probably right.
The stream was gentle, while the river was majestic. The white cloud was light, while the sea was deep.
The water in the vat nurtured life. The water under the eaves contained Buddhist wisdom.
It seemed that every form of water contained a profound meaning. Therefore, it was changeable and difficult to find out its meaning.
Li Qingshan waved his hand and countless water droplets gathered into a smooth mirror.
Gifted supernatural power? Flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water.
He stared at himself in the mirror for a long time and suddenly smiled. He understood that what he was looking for was not the meaning of water, but the meaning of "me". Just like this water mirror, if it reflected flowers, it was flowers, and if it reflected the moon, it was the moon.
So Ru Xin did not answer his question! What was kindness like water? What was softness to conquer hardness? Other people's words were worthless. Water had thousands of forms. Therefore, he only needed to ask himself, which one did he prefer the most?
Was it the freedom of the white cloud? The majesty of the river? Or the calmness of the dripping water?
No, none of them! There was only one he preferred. Ru Xin had never shown it to him, but it had always been deeply engraved in his memory. It was the boundless sea. It could be turbulent and it could be calm for thousands of miles. Except for the general word "vast", there was no other word that could simply sum up the form of the sea.
The form of the sea was probably the most difficult to imitate.
The sea was tolerant of all rivers.
How much pain and frustration did people have to go through to calmly accept all the sand? How much forbearance and wisdom did people need to suppress the endless surging sea?
Li Qingshan was still unable to answer. He was still too young, but he was not dejected, as he was still very young. He had enough time to experience. He believed that even the oceans that existed in the ancient past began to gather from the very first drop of water.
He smiled and opened his arms. His mind extended in all directions and felt the endless water spiritual power gathering towards him. His body lit up with a blue light that became brighter and brighter.
The Arts of the Boundless Ocean circulated rapidly, and the spiritual energy in his Dantian's Sea of Qi grew stronger and stronger. Wave after wave of spiritual energy slapped against his body and shook his soul.
With a loud bang, the spiritual light dissipated. He had finally cultivated the Arts of the Boundless Ocean to the sixth level. At the same time, his cultivation level had broken through to the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Outside Qing Xiao's dwelling, Chu Danqing was currently waiting anxiously. The formation suddenly opened, and Li Qingshan strode out. "I've made you wait. I'll go meet you outside right now!"
Chu Danqing was mildly surprised. He smiled. "Qingshan, congratulations on breaking through again. There's hope for you to reach Golden Core!" The more powerful Li Qingshan was, the more confident he would be in meeting him.
Li Qingshan smiled. "That's called the Ocean pearl. Let's go. Don't make him wait too long!"
Although it was still not enough for him to break through to the fifth layer of the spirit turtle, he was no longer in a hurry. He could already see the direction. There would be a day when he could merge fire and water.
The two of them travelled east until they arrived at the boundary of the Clear River prefecture. The lone peaks stood like huge pillars, pointing at the sky like sharp swords. White clouds drifted through them. It was a dangerous and beautiful landscape.
"Look, it's right there!"
Chu Danqing pointed at the tallest peak among the peaks. It was surrounded by cliffs. Even apes would struggle to climb it. Only birds could fly over it. However, there were two men and a woman sitting at the top of the mountain, overlooking the mountains as they sipped tea and drank alcohol. They were all graceful and graceful like immortals.
"Little junior brother, you're late. Who's this?"
The three of them made their way over from afar. The oldest male cultivator asked. He seemed to be in his forties or fifties, and his bearing was the most mature and level-headed. No one could tell that he was someone who would betray his master.
"First senior brother, this is my friend, as well as the Scarlet Hawk commander of the Clear River prefecture, Li Qingshan," Chu Danqing introduced.
"Friend? We're gathering together, yet you've called an outsider over. What's the meaning of this? "
The female cultivator squinted her eyes and studied Li Qingshan. She found the name to be rather familiar. She was in her thirties, thin and beautiful. She wore a dark palace dress, and she truly was a beauty. However, her cheekbones were rather high, which made her seem rather mean.
Chu Danqing said in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing, "Second senior sister, before master passed away, he told me that if my seniors came looking for me, commander Li must accompany them and uphold justice."
"Li Qingshan? Are you the commander Li who defeated the otherfolk in the marquis' estate? I've heard a lot about you. Now that I've seen you today, you really are extraordinarily valiant. However, I'm afraid it's inconvenient for you to participate in the matters of our sect today, commander. My master is advanced in age, so his mind is a little muddled. Please don't take offense. "
In the end, the third senior brother was amiable. His round face carried a smile the entire time, but he seemed a little like a street person. He spoke politely, but he also wanted to get Li Qingshan to leave.
With his reminder, the first senior brother and second senior sister both shivered. I was wondering why it sounds so familiar. Turns out it's that "Mad Tiger".
The news of the clash between Gu Yanying and Si Qing in the marquis' estate spread like wildfire. Li Qingshan's reputation rose as a result, but the main reason for his fame was not because he defeated the fire devourer Zhu Lie and helped Gu Yanying win the crucial battle. Instead, it was because he had publicly cursed E Dan. With such reckless, crazy actions, he became known as the "Mad Tiger".
As the three of them studied Li Qingshan, Li Qingshan studied the three of them too. The strongest was the first senior brother, who was at late Foundation Establishment, while the second senior sister and third senior brother were both at mid Foundation Establishment. They really could not pose much of a threat. Chu Shidao was quite good at teaching his disciples, but unfortunately, he only taught them how to draw and not how to conduct themselves.
Chu Danqing wanted to introduce the three of them to Li Qingshan, but Li Qingshan interrupted him. "Even if you tell me, I can't be bothered to remember it. If the three of you have something to say, just say it! I'll make my own judgment. "What he hated the most was these empty courtesies, let alone with three scumbags like them.
The first senior brother and second senior sister were slightly angered. Only the third senior brother maintained his smile, but it was rather forced.
The second senior sister said, "Commander Li, you sure don't hold back!"
Li Qingshan turned around and arrived on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the scenery of the mountain.
Chu Danqing said, "Senior brothers and sisters, just say what you have to say!"
"Little junior brother, there's nothing we can do to be envious of Master's doting on you. All we can do is cultivate diligently and not embarrass Master. If anyone mentions us, don't call them 'Great Master Chu'. Don't think that we're coveting Master's belongings. You can keep them for yourself, but if Master has any last words, you have to tell us. "
The first senior brother's words were reasonable. If an outsider heard it, they would think that Chu Danqing was taking advantage of Master's doting on him. Not only did he swallow the inheritance, but he also deliberately refused to tell Master's last words.
However, Chu Danqing knew that the so-called "last words" and "explanation" were all referring to the secret of the Painting Tomb.
Before he could answer, the second senior sister said, "What the first senior brother said is reasonable, but there's one thing I don't agree with. Little junior brother, you can keep the other paintings, but you have to take out Master's wife's painting and let us take turns worshiping it."
"I've already said that Master's wife has already left with Master!"
Chu Danqing had vaguely heard Chu Shidao mention that the first senior brother had betrayed him for fame and fortune, but the second senior sister was slightly different. She had once been rather close to Chu Shidao, and it had already surpassed the relationship between master and disciple. However, in Chu Shidao's eyes, there was only that painting, so jealousy turned into hatred. Even with the temptation of the Painting Tomb, she did not forget about the painting and wanted to vent her anger.
"A painting will commit suicide. Who do you think will believe such an absurd lie? Unless you want to keep it for yourself to enjoy!"
"You … you're shameless …" Chu Danqing was so angry that he could not speak.
"I'm shameless! Can't I talk about what you did? I don't want to hear any last words. Hand over the painting, and I'll leave now. Do you want to keep it as a family treasure, and pass it on to your descendants after you're done using it? What a great idea! "
Li Qingshan frowned. He slid and instantly appeared in front of the second senior sister. He raised his right hand and gave her a solid slap on the face. His actions were like moving clouds and flowing water, indescribably smooth and natural.
After cultivating to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, the strength of his human cultivation had also greatly improved. With his magic tools, he was already standing at the peak of Foundation Establishment cultivators. The second senior sister was only in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, and the painter was not good at close combat. She could not react at all. Although she also had spiritual power to protect her body, she was instantly defeated by the endless water spiritual power in Li Qingshan's hand.
She covered her face and glared at Li Qingshan in shock and anger. "You actually dare …" There was also a faint trace of fear. He's only in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, which is only a small realm higher than me. How can he be so powerful!
"It's already a light punishment to speak nonsense. If you dare to speak nonsense again, do you believe that I won't keep you as a family treasure? After I'm done using you, I'll pass it on to my descendants."
The second senior sister waved her hand and scrolls flew out and unfolded behind her. Many ferocious ghost beasts were drawn on them, ready to come out at any moment. The eldest senior brother and third senior brother also hurriedly activated their spiritual tools and magic tools to protect themselves. They also took out the scrolls. The strength that Li Qingshan displayed shocked them.
The eldest senior brother said, "It seems that the commander insists on interfering in this matter!" The third senior brother said, "Don't you know that right and wrong are caused by talking too much, and all troubles are caused by standing up for others!"
Li Qingshan sneered. "That's right. Do you still dare to fight me?"
Suddenly, the surrounding light and shadows twisted and changed. Wild beasts leaped out of thin air and roared angrily, echoing between the mountains.
"Hundred Beasts Formation!"
Chu Danqing cried out. This Hundred Beasts Formation required a hundred paintings, and each painting was an extremely ordinary jackal, wolf, tiger, leopard, pig, dog, cow, and sheep. However, the strength of each beast was equivalent to the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and the formation they formed was even more shocking. Since the formation was activated so quickly, it was obvious that it was set up in advance to deal with him.
The second senior sister flew into the sky and shouted sternly, "Li Qingshan, die!" If you like this work, you're welcome to come to Yisou.
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