"In the past, I was wrong in my thinking. This is the only logical thing to do. The world of cultivation attaches great importance to a cultivator's independent will. How could two powerful and talented female cultivators go against their own will and marry a man, let alone serve the same man? "
"If they were regular female cultivators, it might be possible, but they both have a chance at overcoming the third heavenly tribulation. At the end of the day, Little Ann's father's harem is really good. It's worth learning from. Though, it still fizzled out in the end. Even his own daughter died mysteriously."
Li Qingshan could not help but think, In the past, the three of them were childhood sweethearts. No, they were childhood sweethearts, so why did they turn against each other in the end?
Probably the Sword Collection palace and the Umbral Yin sect were involved. When the clan influenced the sect, it was unavoidable for the clan to be influenced as well, even forming different factions within the clan.
It sure was difficult for Little Ann's father to run a harem. Two women were easy to deal with, but how was he supposed to deal with two sects? Coupled with the conflict between forces within the clan, even a god would be helpless. In the end, it ended up harming Little Ann.
In short, the Umbral Yin sect, the Sword Collection palace, and the King Of Chu's clan were inseparable. They were in each other, completely entangled together.
Back then, when he heard the Great Banyan Tree King mention it, Li Qingshan even rejoiced that he did not belong to that category. He was a proper monk. Although he was a secular disciple, even if he did not have six pure senses, he still had three at the very least.
However, the Banyan Tree King told him that among the three great sects of the Green province, the one with the closest ties to the royal clan was not the Sword Collection palace or the Umbral Yin sect, but the buddhist holy land, the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga. These monks obviously came with a home.
The Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga was located in the centre of the Green province. It was extremely close to South Hub city, so this was no surprise. Before the Great Xia empire was founded. Buddhism was the state religion of the Kingdom of Chu, while the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga was the "imperial temple" of the Kingdom of Chu.
There were even kings who entered the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga to shave their hair and become monks after abdicating.
In the campaigns of the Kingdom of Yue that spanned several millennia, they played a decisive role. The Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga had been the protector of the Kingdom of Chu during the few major crises they faced. As a matter of fact, even the current sect master of the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga, the Dauntless monk. They all had the bloodline of the royal family.
As a result, the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga seemed to be neutral, cutting off the balance between the Umbral Yin sect and the Sword Collection palace, but when it truly mattered, they would definitely be the central force. The Unraging monk went mad, killing countless people. In the end, he was able to safely return to the mountain to cultivate. It was probably not only the sect behind him that protected him, but also the royal family.
It was possible to imagine that once the two vassal kings resumed their battle, it would definitely develop into a full-scale war between the Green province and the Mist province. As for the two genius disciples of the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga, Li Qingshan and Little Ann, it was impossible for them to remain uninvolved. Instead, he must be a key figure.
The more famous they were, the more likely they would be eliminated by the Prefecture Overseer's Manor as a potential threat. If they were in a state of war, the King of Southern Yue might even directly charge over and slaughter the two geniuses.
However, the Banyan Tree King told him that there was no need for him to worry too much. At the very least, war would not erupt within the next decade. His identity as a White Hawk commander would come in handy too. The decline of the Great Xia Dynasty was not something that happened overnight, even though the sun had already set. Even when the sun had already set, the afterglow could still shine for a very long time.
Right now, the two provinces were making preparations as well. If the King of Southern Yue personally took action to kill them, they would not be able to do so. If the King of Southern Yue personally took action to kill them, the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga would definitely launch a large-scale retaliation. War would immediately erupt, but while they would not do it openly, it was hard to say what they would do in secret.
This was all thanks to Li Qingshan moving fast enough. He killed the White Hawk commander as soon as he struck before killing his way into Savage mountain a few days later. His whereabouts became a mystery, and his fate was unknown. Even if others wanted to take him down, they would have to consider the situation first.
Although the Banyan Tree King did not give him any direct suggestions, Li Qingshan understood a little. He needed to continue moving quickly and establish the framework of Savage mountain before the hidden enemies could respond. He needed to use the power of the Blood Oath Scroll to gather ten experts and form a great organisation.
That way, no one would dare to underestimate him. Even if they wanted to take action, they would have to consider the consequences. The King of Southern Yue might even adopt a more conciliatory approach to recruit him.
Only then did Li Qingshan understand why Little Ann had chosen Savage mountain after reading through all the books. Even if it was not a flawless plan, it was still a meticulous plan and a precaution.
At this moment, a "ghostly shadow" roamed around the surroundings of Savage mountain.
This was the strongest assassin of the south. After a lengthy period of rest, he had finally recovered from all his wounds. After experiencing a life-threatening crisis, his strength had increased slightly again.
This was already the seventh time he had visited Savage mountain. Every time, he would choose the night that was most suitable for him to unleash his strength. Moreover, the stars and moon were both shrouded by dark clouds, unable to shine through at all.
As a ghostly shadow, he completely merged into the night. He roamed around the surroundings of Savage mountain, observing every single trace and trace to determine his opponent's strength.
As he faced Savage mountain, he felt like he was facing a tiger's den or a dragon's lair. Every time he approached it, he would be extremely cautious.
The path of an assassin was not about drawing his sword in a fit of rage. Instead, it required absolute patience and calmness. Since he needed to assassinate an opponent, they would definitely be stronger than him, or why would he go through so much trouble? If he wanted to kill an opponent stronger than him, how could he not pay a price? Spending a few years to plan an assassination was very normal.
He had a vague premonition that the target this time would be a colossus.
There were no stars or moon tonight. There was rain and wind.
There are many claw marks like this in the surroundings of Savage mountain. They seem to be from some kind of colossal daemon. There are a lot of them, and they're the ones who stopped the people who tried to escape. However, the marks can't be compared to the claws of any daemon, let alone such a large group. Looking at the proportions, they actually seem like human hands. Is this one of their abilities?
Ghost Shadow observed the marks on the cliff before climbing up the eastern peak of Savage mountain. He used the geographical advantage to observe the ruins below.
The city has been destroyed very thoroughly. It doesn't seem like it was destroyed by the shockwaves of battle, but more like an earthquake.
Ghost Shadow drifted down and patrolled through the ruins, stopping above a huge pit.
The Gentleman of Heavenly Blubber wanted to escape, but he was stopped. Afterwards, he directly collided with Li Qingshan or Little Ann here? That's why he left behind this huge pit. The Gentleman of Heavenly Blubber was actually sent flying and slammed into the wall over there, leaving behind this huge pit. The pit was much smaller than his body, so he was clearly very heavily injured. He was forced to use his fat to offset it. This power is basically terrifying. I definitely can't face it head-on!
The more Ghost Shadow observed, the more shocked he became, but this did not make his determination waver. He gazed at the main peak of Savage mountain and became slightly excited. The more powerful the prey was, the more worth it they were to assassinate.
A gust of wind blew over, and he drifted up the mountain with the drizzle. Although Li Qingshan had taken control of the formations, how could it stop him who knew these formations like the back of his hand? With his innate ability as a night roamer, he passed through silently and followed the aura into the centre of the mountain.
Li Qingshan suddenly snapped open his eyes. His mind rippled. This was the spirit turtle's warning. The enemy was already extremely close. However, he failed to sense anything at all. He calmed down and used the spirit turtle to perform a divination. The corner of his lips curled slightly, and he stood up and made his way out.
The pale-white flames in Little Ann's eye sockets flickered as if she had sensed something too. Li Qingshan nodded at her, and she continued to focus on forging the sword.
The Eight Point formation in the Blood Oath Hall is a little troublesome. Although I can force my way through it, it's impossible for it to remain completely silent. The senses of the eight desolate beasts are far too sharp. Once they activate the formation, it'll be very difficult for me to escape unscathed.
Just as Ghost Shadow was thinking, his drifting figure suddenly stopped. He thought, Even the heavens are on my side!
His prey had appeared!
Ghost Shadow was not worried about whether he had been discovered or not. He was extremely confident in his ability to conceal himself. Even if he was a great cultivator who had undergone the third heavenly tribulation, they might not be able to discover him as long as he did nothing.
He did not plan on carrying out an assassination tonight. He just wanted to observe his prey from a closer distance. He focused his mind, and all he saw was a man walking over from the hall in the centre of the mountain. He made his way up the stairs step by step. He was tall and large, and his steps were firm. His appearance was nothing special, and the aura he gave off was not particularly powerful either.
However, Ghost Shadow dared not underestimate him at all. It was very likely for him to be the one who had sent the Gentleman of Heavenly Blubber flying in a direct confrontation. He had probably been injured in that battle and had been recuperating in secluded cultivation the entire time. The fact that he was still alive was the best proof.
As Li Qingshan approached, Ghost Shadow gradually felt a sense of pressure. It was not from his aura or presence, but from an ability he had honed through countless life and death experiences, allowing him to understand which prey were extremely dangerous.
Li Qingshan did not seem to notice anything at all. He approached Ghost Shadow step by step. Ten steps, eight steps, five steps …
When he was only three steps away, Li Qingshan's gaze suddenly became as tranquil as water. He said nothing at all, throwing a punch at Ghost Shadow. He smiled. "An esteemed guest has come to visit. I was unable to welcome you from afar, so eat my punch first!"
Li Qingshan suddenly radiated with surging malice. Ghost Shadow seemed to see a vicious tiger roar. Even with his willpower, he was slightly affected. By the time he returned to his senses, the punch had already landed on him. It was already too late for him to do anything.
However, Ghost Shadow was not afraid. Having transformed into the Night Roaming God, he could not be injured so easily.
"Whether it's techniques or blades, just pass through my body!"
That was his final thought before he fainted.
Under Li Qingshan's control, the shockwaves condensed without dispersing. A black shadow was peeled away from the darkness, like a blob of ink that was constantly being shaken up. It had completely lost control over its body.
Li Qingshan's punch could shatter space, although it was not as powerful in a stable world. The "Ghost Shadow" was clearly not as tough as space.
After over a year of cultivation, he had already passed the "Nirvana realm". He was much more powerful than when he fought the Corpse King. Although he had failed to shatter space, he could already shake it up.
If the Gentleman of Heavenly Blubber was bold enough to face him head-on now, he would struggle to avoid the fate of being killed in a single punch even if he threw away all of his fat.
"It's actually a night roamer, but it's a pity that he's a man. Whatever, his strength is passable. Doesn't that make me a third one?" Li Qingshan turned around with Ghost Shadow.
The strongest assassin of the south had not even managed to endure a single punch at the end of the day. Li Qingshan had also determined that this guy's strength is passable. If you can survive a punch from me, then go swear an oath!
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