Plotting Against

Chapter 47

The Immortal - Ascension Conference ended quickly. Only a few people in the large Linhao City were selected.

To enter the Qingmiao Sect, one needed to have at least a below - average talent, which already blocked most people.

However, the Qingmiao Sect's sphere of influence was vast. Besides Linhao City, there were many other mortal cities and even villages. The Immortal - Ascension Conference would be held in these places in order.

"Youhe, see that majestic mountain in front? That's where the mountain gate of our Qingmiao Sect is."

The old cultivator pointed forward and proudly introduced it to the talented disciples they had recruited this time.

Li Changmeng remained very calm. It looked almost the same as it did eighteen years ago, only with a bit more abundant spiritual energy.

The old cultivator was a bit disappointed. As expected of a genius. While the other children were all looking at the mountain gate surrounded by spiritual mist in surprise, only Li Youhe showed no emotional change at all.

It was as if nothing could stir his emotions.

The old cultivator parked the special flying - boat magical tool at the foot of the mountain and led the more than ten newly - recruited disciples to the open space inside the mountain gate.

At this time, there were already many Foundation - Establishment cultivators waiting.

Li Changmeng looked around. Except for Duan Yanshu, they were all new faces. Presumably, Yu Yanxue, Wang Xuan and the others were all dead.

In order to protect Feng Qi's breakthrough to the Core - Formation stage, almost all the top experts of the sect had died.

"Elder Duan, here is the information of the new disciples this time. Please take a look."

The old cultivator stepped forward and presented a booklet recording the new disciples' talents, names, and ages to Duan Yanshu.

"Okay."

Duan Yanshu took it and glanced at it. Even with his late - stage Foundation - Establishment cultivation, his pupils couldn't help but shrink.

Li Youhe, nine years old, a top - notch talent.

It was no exaggeration to say that with such talent, he was a candidate for forming a core, and becoming a Golden - Core cultivator was also possible.

Although the Qingmiao Sect was now a Core - Formation sect, everyone knew that they didn't have the ability to cultivate the next Core - Formation cultivator. Once Feng Qi passed away, the Qingmiao Sect would decline.

Now, the appearance of Li Youhe was like a timely help!

With such a disciple, Duan Yanshu immediately activated a message - transmitting jade slip to inform Feng Qi, who was practicing on the main peak.

"This is the blessing of heaven for our Qingmiao Sect!"

Like a divine voice, the entire Qingmiao Sect was shocked by this shout.

Then, a figure instantly appeared in front of everyone.

"Greetings to the sect master!"

When Duan Yanshu saw the person coming, he immediately bowed. The others also realized the identity of the person and immediately bowed in greeting.

However, Feng Qi ignored everyone and looked at the more than ten newly - recruited and nervous disciples.

With a sweep of his Core - Formation - stage divine sense, he immediately discovered Li Changmeng's outstanding talent.

"This child will be my disciple."

Without hesitation, Feng Qi took a step and reached Li Changmeng's side. He gently picked him up and disappeared in front of everyone.

"Who is that person? He actually attracted the attention of the sect master. What kind of talent does he have?"

"Probably above - average talent. Otherwise, a Core - Formation cultivator like the sect master wouldn't be so shocked."

Feng Qi's sudden appearance caused a stir. As a Core - Formation cultivator, Feng Qi definitely wouldn't take in a disciple with poor talent.

"Is the sect master something you can discuss casually? Take the booklet and choose your own disciples."

Duan Yanshu coughed lightly, interrupting everyone's discussion, and then sent the booklet out.

However, Li Youhe's name on it had been erased by spiritual power.

In Feng Qi's cave dwelling on the main peak of the Qingmiao Sect.

"Li Youhe, from today on, you are my disciple of Feng Qi."

Different from the first time he saw Feng Qi, now Feng Qi exuded the aura of a superior, and his tone was one that didn't allow for refusal.

Presumably, it was the change brought about by the Core - Formation - stage cultivation.

"Disciple understands."

Li Changmeng nodded. Having the experience of apprenticing to the White - Cloud Taoist, Li Changmeng was already familiar with this.

Feng Qi nodded in satisfaction and took out a jade slip and several books. "This is the best cultivation technique of our Qingmiao Sect, the 'Three - Qi Harmonization Formula', which leads directly to the Golden - Core realm.

These are some common knowledge in the cultivation world and some things about the sect. You can read them on your own.

In addition, that small house outside the cave dwelling is for you to live in. If you have any questions, feel free to come and ask me."

"Thank you, master, for bestowing the technique!"

Li Changmeng bowed "excitedly" to express his gratitude. After politely taking his leave, he came to the small wooden house arranged by Feng Qi.

Li Changmeng took a look at the cultivation technique. It was a very ordinary one.

This avatar of his didn't inherit the cultivation base, but the Foundation - Establishment spiritual item was still there.

Foundation - Establishment meant building the foundation of the Dao. After Foundation - Establishment and reversing to the pre - natal state, the Foundation - Establishment spiritual item had merged with the body and become one.

So, the avatars created by the Infinite Avatars spell naturally had the same Dao foundation as the main body.

This meant that if Li Changmeng wanted to change to practice other cultivation techniques, he would have to - destroy his own Dao foundation.

If it were in the past, Li Changmeng might have hesitated. After all, his Spiritual - Building and Fetus - Changing Wonderful Method was an unparalleled technique for cultivating an immortal body. Destroying his Dao foundation to learn other cultivation techniques would be putting the cart before the horse.

But now, with a spell like the Infinite Avatars, destroying the Dao foundation of an avatar was of little consequence and wouldn't affect the main body.

Moreover, although other cultivation techniques were not as good as his, after practicing them himself, he could learn from the strengths of others and improve his own technique.

Because his cultivation technique, due to the disappearance of the strange bug, no longer had the subsequent parts.

The strange bug told him to follow his own path. How to cultivate after forming a core, he had to explore on his own.

At this moment, using an avatar to practice other cultivation techniques and gaining inspiration from them was also meaningful for the creation of his own cultivation technique.

Thinking of this, Li Changmeng didn't hesitate at all. Just a Dao foundation, it didn't matter if it was destroyed.

The Dao foundation was in the dantian. Even without cultivation, as long as he thought about it, the Heavenly - Incense in the inner scene of the dantian suddenly collapsed.

After the Dao foundation was destroyed, Li Changmeng's aura became weak. Fortunately, he didn't have any cultivation base, so it didn't affect himself.

Otherwise, it would be a sudden outpouring of his huge spiritual power, which could easily lead to the destruction of the Dao and the death of the person.

But it wasn't much better either.

The Dao foundation was connected to the body and the soul. Its destruction also affected both. Li Changmeng could block the pain in his physical body, but the pain in his divine soul was like being stabbed by thousands of needles.

He simply couldn't bear it. Li Changmeng could only temporarily cut off the connection between this avatar and the other avatars, then closed his eyes and fainted.

When he opened his eyes again, he was lying on the bed, and a Qi - Refining female cultivator was waiting beside him.

Seeing Li Changmeng wake up, the female cultivator obviously let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness, you're finally awake."

"Who are you? Why are you here?"

Li Changmeng looked at the suddenly - appearing female cultivator warily.

"Uncle Li, the sect master told me to take care of you. You suddenly fell into a coma a few days ago... I've been taking care of you every moment these days."

"I see... Thank you."

Li Changmeng re - connected the avatar with his other consciousness and only then realized that three days had passed. The consciousness of the other avatars had thought that the self - destruction of the Dao foundation had caused the death of this avatar.

"It's good that you're awake. Otherwise, the sect master would come to ask me about your situation every day..."

The female cultivator opened her mouth and started complaining on her own, while Li Changmeng looked behind her.

"Greetings to master."

Feng Qi had arrived.

The female cultivator's body stiffened. She turned around and knelt on the ground. "Sect master, disciple didn't mean to talk about you casually."

She didn't expect that Feng Qi would come at this time. It was not the usual time when he came to inquire.

"You can go. For taking care of Youhe this time, you'll get ten contribution points every day. Go to the inner hall to collect them yourself."

Feng Qi casually sent the female cultivator away and then looked at Li Changmeng with concern.

"How do you feel? I checked your whole body and found no abnormalities. Have you ever fallen into a coma suddenly before?"

Feng Qi was very strange. As a mortal, he couldn't detect with his divine sense what had caused Li Changmeng to fall into a coma.

"Replying to master, disciple doesn't know why either. I just suddenly fell into a coma, but I feel fine now."

It was not easy to explain the matter of self - destroying the Dao foundation, so Li Changmeng could only answer that he didn't know either.

"Okay, pay attention in the future. If such a situation happens again, don't worry. I'll find a way for you."

"Thank you, master, for your concern."

The two talked for a while longer. Feng Qi also gave some instructions on cultivation matters before leaving somewhat reluctantly.

This precious disciple seemed to be very fragile!