Marquis Nanming, who was originally the most disappointed, actually laughed heartily and said to Xi Xiang in a clear voice, "If my disciple is like Lu Qingshan, we won't lose this battle!
The disciples of the Sword Sect are indeed outstanding. I, Marquis Nanming, am convinced today! "
As he spoke, Marquis Nanming's gaze swept across the faces of the other five regions' leaders at the same time. A trace of disdain appeared in his eyes, and then he flicked his sleeves and left.
The Sword Sect was the first to counterattack against the Middle Heaven Region. Although this made Marquis Nanming feel embarrassed, he really did not hate them.
Since he was the one who led the attack against the East Region, it was natural for the East Region to take revenge on him.
He still had this bit of self-awareness. In this situation, he could only say that his skills were inferior. He admitted it!
However, Marquis Nanming could not so easily let go of the other five regions' inaction and even gloating.
Now that he saw that everyone's efforts were in vain, he naturally felt very happy in his heart.
Compared to Marquis Nanming, the leaders of the other five regions were in a much worse mood.
Their slightly envious gazes had already unconsciously swept toward Lu Qingshan, who was in the Sword Sect's position.
This guy was too ruthless …
There had been many genius cultivators in history, but such a thing had never happened before … Half of the Yellow Board's cultivators were defeated by the same person!
Not only did this require tyrannical strength that was invincible in the same realm, but it also required some special circumstances, such as this dojo competition.
After all, if it was under normal circumstances, it was rare to see the Yellow Board's cultivators fight head-on.
Among the spectating cultivators, there were even more complicated gazes mixed among them as they looked in the direction of Lu Qingshan.
"The next time the Yellow Board is updated, I'm afraid all the cultivators in the world will be shocked," the West Region's great cultivator muttered. Then, he turned around and left with the West Region's cultivators.
As the West Region's cultivators left, the participating cultivators from the other regions, including the spectating cultivators, also began to disperse.
One could imagine that as they spread the news of the dojo competition, Lu Qingshan's feat this time would shock the entire Seven Regions of the Human Race.
.....
"Sword Sect's Lu Qingshan has won 53 consecutive battles in the dojo competition. Starting from the second place on the Yellow Leaderboard, the Eight-Armed King Kong, he is invincible on the Yellow Leaderboard. He has helped the Eastern Region win the dojo competition!" The news spread like wildfire.
Everyone's face was filled with shock and disbelief the moment they heard the news.
There wasn't the chaotic battle that they had imagined, nor was there any seamless teamwork that they had imagined. He actually … fought the six domains alone, and then defeated all the cultivators of the Yellow Board?
The Sword Sect, Lu Qingshan.
This name was deeply engraved in everyone's hearts. Even though they really couldn't understand how a single person could achieve this.
Some people were shocked by this, but not everyone could feel the turbulent undercurrent beneath it.
…
Dong dong dong!
In the silent hall, heavy footsteps gradually sounded, and black shadows appeared one after another.
A moment later.
"Have you all received the news about Lu Qingshan?" A thunderous voice resounded in the hall.
At this moment, there were dozens of black figures in the main hall.
The leading old man's face was ferocious, and his eyes were gloomy.
"No wonder Yulei, Wang Zhenren, and Wen He failed one after another. This little b * stard is indeed not simple." Another black figure's expression was also rather twisted as he said in a sinister voice.
"This person has repeatedly sabotaged our plan in the Hades. The Eastern and Western Regions have also attacked him twice, but it didn't end well.
This time, the headquarters is even more furious. They angrily reprimanded our six branches for not doing enough. "The leading old man, the head of the Southern Hades branch, Mansion Master Ziren, said with a gloomy expression.
"Two years ago, didn't our Southern Region branch already issue a military order to the headquarters that we would kill Lu Qingshan before he condensed his Dao Seed?
If I remember correctly, this matter was handed over to the Life Demanding Division at that time. How is it that after two years, this person is still alive and kicking, and even performed such a magnificent feat? "Another old man, hearing this, cast his gaze towards a black shadow in the corner and suddenly asked in a reproachful manner.
The black figure who was named raised his head with a bitter expression. "Mansion Master, it's not that I'm worried, but this Lu Qingshan has vanished without a trace for two years.
Who would've thought that his first appearance after two years would be such a big move? "
If he couldn't even find him, how could he use all his tricks even if he had them?
The Life Demanding Division's Southern Siming also felt rather helpless.
"Now that Lu Qingshan has shown himself, we must act quickly!
If this operation fails, you can forget about your position as the Life Demanding Division's head. "Mansion Master Ziren was silent for a moment before he said sinisterly," A piece of trash like you can't take on such an important position. "
Southern Siming shuddered. He hastily acknowledged and guaranteed, "If this subordinate fails, there's no need for you to say anything. I won't have the face to remain as the Life Demanding Division's head!"
"You'd better do as you say …"
Chilling killing intent reverberated in the great hall. Amidst the gloomy discussion, they finally came to a decision. This time, even if they had to bleed, they had to ensure the death of this brat called Lu Qingshan!
.....
The Tianji Temple, which was located in the same region as Chang 'an City, was one of the first sects to receive news of the dojo's grand competition.
In a cultivation area on Lotus Peak, the atmosphere was slightly strange.
Lin Yao, who had just finished her homework for the day, stared at her master with wide eyes. "Master, is the dojo's grand competition over? So soon? "
The Water Moon Observatory's master glanced at her disciple. Then, she nodded with a complicated expression. "Yes, it's over …"
"Which region won in the end?" Lin Yao asked curiously.
"The Eastern Region …" The Water Moon Observatory's master had the urge to touch her forehead.
"Eastern Domain …" Lin Yao blinked her eyes. Looking at her Master's somewhat awkward expression, the pure and intelligent Miss Lin already had a rough guess in her heart. She very perceptively restrained the joy in her heart and asked tentatively, "Is it Young Master Lu?"
The Water Moon Observatory's master nodded. There was some surprise in her eyes. "This brat … How did he do it?
He's clearly just a Nascent Soul cultivator, but he managed to defeat six regions by himself. It's just too ridiculous …
Another extraordinary disciple has appeared in the Sword Sect! "
Lin Yao pondered for a moment. Then, she nodded seriously and said, "He's Lu Qingshan after all."
"Cough …" The Water Moon Observatory's master choked. Seeing the pride on Lin Yao's face, she decisively changed the topic.
Although the dojo's grand competition had ended, the aftermath of it had only just begun.
As for Lu Qingshan, although he was not afraid of being known, he only hoped to quietly push the concept that he had mastered to perfection and advance to the Void Refinement realm.
As far as the Nascent Soul realm was concerned, he believed that he had already reached the limit.
However, the wind would not stop blowing. If he wanted to hide and relax, he would have to see if others agreed to it.
Lu Qingshan had expected that someone would come looking for him.
What he did not expect was that before he even left Chang 'an City, someone had already come looking for him.
Moreover, it was someone he did not expect at all. However, he found it hard to refuse.
"His Highness Taiping wants to see you." A middle-aged male cultivator from the Da Xia Kingdom came to visit him two hours after the dojo's grand competition ended.
Among the human race, only the direct descendants of the Da Xia Kingdom's royal family could be addressed as such.
The word "Taiping" in front of "His Highness" was a title.
The Da Xia Kingdom had Chang 'an as its capital. Relatively speaking, Taiping was an extremely honorable title.
Even in the Da Xia Kingdom, a person who could receive this title would have an unimaginably honorable status.
Currently, the owner of this title was …
Xia Daojing!
Yes, she was the person behind Marchioness Luo Tang, who had once targeted him.
"His Highness Taiping, why are you looking for me?" Lu Qingshan frowned slightly.
Xia Daojing and Xia Daoyun were not on good terms, and he was Xia Daoyun's head disciple. If Xia Daojing suddenly wanted to see him, then it was most likely a trap.
No, I have to be loyal to Master.
"How would I know what his Highness is thinking?" The middle-aged male cultivator chuckled. When he saw that Lu Qingshan seemed to want to refuse, he added, "His Highness said that as long as you pay him a visit, he can lend you the Enlightened Heart Bodhi once when you enter the Origin Realm."
Lu Qingshan's words of refusal stopped abruptly.
The Enlightened Heart Bodhi was a treasure left behind by a Buddhist Bodhisattva after he passed away. It could allow one to suddenly awaken from their slumber and gain enlightenment. It could allow one to comprehend the truth and reach a transcendent realm.
In other words, it could increase a cultivator's comprehension of intent.
Lu Qingshan had not used the slot he had obtained from the Seven Regions Dao Discussion to enter the Origin Realm.
He was currently at a bottleneck, and he was prepared to use the Origin Realm to break through. That was why he had stayed in Chang 'an City for the time being and had not returned to the Sword Sect with Xi Xiang and the others.
However, the Origin Realm could only be considered a holy land for comprehending intent. It could indeed increase a cultivator's chances of comprehending intent, but that was all.
Even Lu Qingshan was not completely confident that he would be able to improve his intent through the Origin Realm.
After all, he had grasped the true meaning of quintessence. While he obtained great power, the difficulty of improving his intent would also increase. This was the balance of the Heavenly Dao.
If he only had a 50% chance of breaking through in the Origin Realm, then with the help of the Enlightened Heart Bodhi, his chances would increase to 70% …
Yes, one who is unaccountably solicitous is hiding evil intentions. Then, let's go and see what this His Highness Taiping is up to …
That's right.
Lu Qingshan nodded and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. "Lead the way."
.....
The place where Xia Daojing met Lu Qingshan was a courtyard by the lake.
"Sir, this way please."
The middle-aged male cultivator had a calm expression as he led Lu Qingshan into the courtyard. They passed through the front courtyard and headed towards the back courtyard.
Lu Qingshan was silent the entire way. He was pondering Xia Daojing's intentions.
Just the middle-aged male cultivator who led the way was neither servile nor overbearing. His actions were polite, and he was already quite extraordinary.
If his subordinates were like this, then Xia Daojing should not be too bad.
The more this was the case, the more difficult it was for Lu Qingshan to figure out Xia Daojing's intentions.
The further they went, the fewer buildings there were. Before long, a small lake with sparkling waves appeared before Lu Qingshan's eyes.
Many lotus flowers were planted on the lake. The lotus leaves were as large as jade plates and were stacked in layers. The lotus flowers were tender and beautiful.
By the lakeside, a woman was holding a handful of bait and teasing the spiritual fishes in the lake. She seemed to be extremely focused, as if she was tending to some rare treasure.
Lu Qingshan immediately reacted. This should be the main character of this trip, Xia Daojing.
After all, she was a cultivator. Naturally, her attire could not be as dignified and extravagant as that of the mortal world's royal family. Hence, this Princess Taiping was currently wearing a black close-fitting robe that outlined her beautiful figure.
Her flowing black hair was slightly pulled up, covering half of her face. Lu Qingshan could only catch a glimpse of her sharp jawline and the faintly discernible half of her face.
There was a breeze in the lake. While it lifted the lotus leaves, it also lightly brushed the belt on the woman's slender waist and a few strands of hair by the side of her face.
"Your Highness, Lu Qingshan is here." The middle-aged male cultivator respectfully reported to the woman's back. Then, he consciously retreated.
Lu Qingshan's brows furrowed slightly. He faced the woman's back and bowed in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing. "Lu Qingshan pays his respects to Your Highness."
The woman turned around, revealing an enchanting face.
Her lips were plump and moist, and she had a pair of threatening red phoenix eyes. She was more delicate than a lotus flower.
Xia Daojing and Lu Qingshan's eyes met in midair. They didn't avoid each other's gazes at all.
After taking a few more glances, Lu Qingshan had to admit that Princess Taiping was quite beautiful. She wasn't the slightest bit inferior to Xia Daoyun.
However, the two of them had completely different styles.
If Xia Daoyun was like a cold and pure snow lotus, then Xia Daojing was like a noble peony. Even though she was only wearing a simple black robe, her noble aura was still unconcealable.
A natural princess, an enchanting beauty.
Lu Qingshan thought of these two words.
"Little sister's eyes have always been clumsy. I didn't expect her eyes to be so good when she took in a disciple. How rare. Heh heh …" After exchanging glances with Lu Qingshan, this' enchanting beauty 'slowly spoke, her voice full of charm.
Lu Qingshan was stunned at first. Then, he realized that the 'little sister' Xia Daojing was referring to was Xia Daoyun.
Strictly speaking, Xia Daoyun really did have to call Xia Daojing 'big sister', so this couldn't be considered as Xia Daojing taking advantage of Xia Daoyun.
Xia Daojing chuckled. Before Lu Qingshan could respond, she immediately asked, "Lu Qingshan, I heard that you swept through everyone in the competition?"
"That's right." Lu Qingshan calmly replied.
"Good skill." The corners of Xia Daojing's mouth curled up slightly. "Like teacher, like disciple. You really do have a bit of my younger sister's style from back then!"
"Many thanks for Your Highness' praise." Lu Qingshan seriously replied to the faint mockery in Xia Daojing's words towards his master. "It's all because my master taught me well."
"I also heard that you defeated Marquis Luo Tang's son, Luo Yang, causing Marquis Luo Tang to lose all face." Xia Daojing's eyes narrowed slightly. Her voice grew serious. "Then do you know that Marquis Luo Tang is one of my people?"
So this was the initial display of strength.
She didn't dare to directly confront Xia Daoyun, so she targeted her disciple?
Lu Qingshan didn't directly reply to Xia Daojing's question, because no matter how he answered, it wouldn't be right.
"Master often told me that Your Highness' eyes are usually sharp, but when it comes to choosing subordinates, Your Highness' eyes are a bit clumsy …" Lu Qingshan cursed inwardly, but on the surface, he chuckled. He sincerely suggested, "Your Highness would rather have no subordinates who aren't that capable."
"Hm?" Xia Daojing raised her eyebrows. She was a bit surprised by Lu Qingshan's boldness.
Lu Qingshan was fearless.
He was Xia Daoyun's first disciple, and a disciple who had just made a great contribution to the Sword Sect. No matter what his identity was, it was enough for Xia Daojing to not touch him lightly.
This was also one of the reasons why he'd been invited here.
The atmosphere became a bit strange.
"Rather have no subordinates than have substandard ones. Your eyes are clumsy …" A moment later, the corners of Xia Daojing's mouth curled up slightly. She looked at Lu Qingshan with a spurious smile. "What if I say that you're the one I've taken a fancy to?"
"Then my eyes … are they still clumsy?" The enchanting woman asked word by word.
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