Chapter 1014: Chapter 1018: Sage Qingjue!

Sect Leader!

Sect Leader of the Shu Mountain Sect, Sage Qingjue!

Sage Qingjue, who had made his name known throughout the world a hundred years ago.

He is a renowned cultivator recorded in history.

It is said that he has the heart of a Bodhisattva.

Unable to bear the suffering of all living beings.

It is rumored that his cultivation is profound, traversing the world with no one to rival him.

He rarely seeks others for sparring matches.

A hundred years ago, many in the Warrior Realm wished to challenge him.

But almost all were blocked by the six disciples.

The six disciples also became famous at that time.

It is said that Sage Qingjue seldom shows himself.

Even the disciples of Shu Mountain Sect, apart from seeing Sage Qingjue the year they enter the sect, during the rest of the time unless a major event occurs.

Otherwise, Sage Qingjue will not appear.

Today, the disciples of Shu Mountain are excited!

The examiners and accompanying personnel trembled!

They could not imagine witnessing Sage Qingjue within their lifetime.

If they return to share this news, it would surely invoke envy from countless people.

Xia Liu looked up toward a certain waterfall.

In the distance, high in the sky, a figure as if immortal stepped on a delicately wrought Spirit Sword, flying slowly toward them.

“Wow! An Immortal!”

“An Immortal! He can actually fly!”

“This must be Shu Mountain Sect’s Sword Flight technique!”

“It’s truly shocking! Shu Mountain Sect indeed has Sword Flight technique!”

“My heavens! An Immortal!”

…

Seeing Sage Qingjue arriving on the Flying Sword, everyone in the distance was full of amazement.

Even the disciples of Shu Mountain Sect were speechless!

Though they had seen Sage Qingjue travel by Sword Control, during those times, it was only a glimpse of a shadow.

Never like now, so clearly and flying directly toward them!

Xia Liu focused his mind for insight.

His focus was not on the Flying Sword.

But on Sage Qingjue himself.

This old man, had the cultivation of Qi Cultivation Level Fifteen.

If he were to enact something toward him, Xia Liu needed to act immediately.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

“Honored Master!”

All six disciples bowed respectfully in unison.

Except for Zhu Yi, the other five inclined their heads deeply.

They did not forget the Honored Master praised the eldest senior disciple earlier, instructing them to learn from him in the future.

“From today, the five of you will undergo training in the Demon Refining Tower for one month. Without my orders, do not come out.”

Sage Qingjue landed steadily at the top of the waterfall, the longsword beneath his feet dissipating into invisibility.

Xia Liu’s eyes narrowed, realizing that Sage Qingjue must either have a Storage Bag or a storage ring!

“As you command, Honored Master!”

The five under the black robes felt like crying out loud.

Due to a few words, they were punished to enter the Demon Refining Tower for a whole month!

“Honored Master, earlier I…”

“Zhu Yi, I know all about it, just wait patiently.”

As Sage Qingjue spoke, his gaze shifted to Xia Liu.

“What is your name?”

“Senior, this junior is named Xia Liu.”

Xia Liu respectfully clasped his fists in response.

“What is your purpose of coming here? I want to hear the truth.”

“For the sake of acquiring a High-Level Cultivation Technique.”

Xia Liu answered truthfully.

Upon hearing this, the expression of Sage Qingjue became solidified.

At the same time, the surrounding atmosphere turned silent.

Only the sound of the waterfall’s torrents persisted endlessly.

“What is your background?”

After a long pause, Sage Qingjue slowly opened his mouth to ask.

“Junior is merely a rural doctor from the countryside, later joined the villagers from the same village to become prosperous, and recently established a sect…”

Xia Liu cleverly revealed his mundane life.

“A rural doctor? That’s commendable with some merit. I heard you helped many on your way to Shu Mountain; are these accounts true?”

Xia Liu was somewhat puzzled, not having anticipated such questions from Sage Qingjue.

“I merely did what I ought to do, it doesn’t truly count as aiding anyone; without me, they would rely on their own wits to get here.”

Xia Liu smiled wryly.

“Senior Xia! You are too modest! Without you, I would have perished in the poisonous mist!”

“Yes, Senior Xia, without you, I too would have fallen to the wolf pack’s claws.”

“Senior Xia, I am forever grateful to you; if not for your precedence through the gorge, anchoring the ropes for us, none of us would have ever crossed the canyon.”

…

Xia Liu’s humility unsettled many onlookers.

All were recipients of Xia Liu’s kindness, even life-saving grace.

Though they may never repay these debts in a lifetime, when questioned, even the Jade Emperor would receive the same reply.

“Sage Qingjue, may your discernment see, Senior Xia leapt off a cliff to save my niece, and subsequently broke through formations to enter Shu Mountain without malicious intent; he is truly a great benevolent person.”

Finally, Li Jianguo stepped forward, his cultivation was indeed feeble.

But Xia Liu being questioned by Sage Qingjue was something he could not tolerate.

“Oh, leaping off cliffs for a rescue, Xia Liu indeed possesses this capability to save someone.”

Sage Qingjue nodded, as Xia Liu’s cultivation resided at the Peak of Qi Cultivation Level Seven, and observing his recent battle manner.

His use of Divine Sense probably surpassed that of even Qi Cultivation Level Thirteen.

What does a mere cliff mean to such a cultivator?

“Xia Liu, why do you desire a Cultivation Technique, when your own technique is likely a rare existence in the world?”

Though Xia Liu harbored further secrets, Sage Qingjue did not immediately expose them.

For his benevolent deeds alone, he deserves distinct recognition.

“To be frank, Senior, my Cultivation Technique has various restrictions, and the reason for my coming to Shu Mountain is to acquire a High-Level Cultivation Technique for my wife.”

“A High-Level Cultivation Technique, is your wife particularly unique?”

Sage Qingjue showed slight bemusement, as Xia Liu’s benevolent nature and his attitude seemed at odds with arrogance.

If he truly risked an infiltration of Shu Mountain for his wife’s more advanced cultivation, it might be his greatest misjudgment.

“My wife is somewhat special, her cultivation aptitude is the Earth Spirit Vein…”

“Oh! Earth Spirit Vein!”

Xia Liu’s words first impacted the six disciples.

Their familiarity with cultivation spirit veins came to mind.

Earth Spirit Vein.

Which was second only to Heavenly Spirit Vein as a super spirit vein.

Even in the Cultivator Era, such veins were exceedingly rare, perhaps one in millions.

In this modern age of depleted Spiritual Energy, the presence of an Earth Spirit Vein is indeed fearsome.

“Earth Spirit Vein! Such an innate gift; if today were still the Cultivator Era, your wife would surely become renown worldwide in no time.”

The emotions of Sage Qingjue stirred perceptibly.

The Earth Spirit Vein, secondary only to the Heavenly Spirit Vein, an affinity that distinctions scarcely suffice, cultivators endowed with such celestial spirit veins are all but heaven’s chosen.

“The Cultivation Technique your wife requires might possibly be found within Shu Mountain Sect, yet I finally wish to understand one thing: how did you know Shu Mountain Sect possesses High-Level Cultivation Techniques?”