“Orchid Alliance!”Han asked, exclaiming in shock.
Qin Li curiously said, “Senior Brother Han, what kind of organisation is the Orchid Alliance.”
Han asked, explaining, “It’s a notorious organisation consisting of seven False Immortal Kings, with a demonic reputation that is frightening to behold.”
“False Immortal Kings, is there such a realm?”Qin Li raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat surprised.
Han asked and laughed, “It is known that in order to advance to the Immortal King realm, one must join a transcendent power. However, the Seven Orchid Cultivators are so bad and have committed so many crimes that the academy simply won’t recruit them.”
“However, these seven people are not small in their abilities, they actually worked out their own deviant method of promotion, and although there are many hidden dangers, they have ultimately grasped some of the power of the Immortal King, and thus they are known as False Immortal Kings.”
“Damn it!”The Heavy Sword Immortal King angrily stepped on the floor tiles, splattering debris, “It must be the Orchid Evil Cultivator who holds a grudge against the academy, so he brutally murdered these senior siblings as a way to vent his anger.”
The Green Page Immortal King’s fists pinched and clacked, “The Xixuan Academy hasn’t walked the world for too long, so much so that people in the outside world have forgotten our prestigious name.”
The green-robed Immortal King pleaded, “Husband, please also let us go out and surround the seven Orchid Flower cultivators.”
The rest of the Immortal Kings pleaded for battle.
The scene was chaotic for a while.
“Silence!”
Han asked, urging the Fuzi Sword to stabilise the situation.
Husbandman Xu was silent for a long time and spoke, “This matter is full of suspicions, and there isn’t a conclusive answer as to who actually did the poisoning. Therefore, I have decided to elect three hundred elite disciples under my sect, with Qin Li as the leader, Yang Jianyi, and Wan Qingshan as the deputies, to fully audit this matter.”
The crowd of Immortal Kings grew their mouths in disbelief, “Husband please think twice! The Orchid Evil Cultivator is a False Immortal King, if this group of juniors go over there, it’s likely that all of them will be wiped out. It’s better to let our older generation take action, it’s safer that way.”
Husband Xu shook his head and lectured, “Jade does not become a weapon unless it is cut, the disciples under the door are too comfortable, they should also experience bloody storms. Besides, the Orchid Evil Cultivator only possesses part of the Immortal King’s power, if this group of juniors are united, it won’t be difficult to kill them.”
The Heavy Sword Immortal King still felt that it wasn’t right, and took the initiative to ask for orders, “Husband, why don’t I follow them over there, and if there is an accident, I will be able to protect them as well.”
“Hmph, if you can protect them for a moment, can you still protect them for a lifetime?”
Husband Xu gave a lecture and whisked his sleeves away.
At that moment, the group of Immortal Kings were embarrassed and unable to speak, they were indeed too protective, fearing that there would be casualties among their disciples. But a fledgling eagle had to leave the nest and soar, this group of juniors would have to pick up the slack in the future and stand alone.
“Alright, don’t flounder, all of you go down and get ready! Three days later, you’ll depart from Threshold Mountain.”Han asked and spoke.
The disciples of the various ministries were apprehensive in their hearts.
Lin Xiu Xiu, however, tilted her head in a quirky manner and asked, “Grandpa, this Orchid Alliance is all evil cultivators, why is it named so elegantly.”
The green-robed Immortal King explained, “It’s because they are all collecting a seventh-grade immortal herb, the Twilight Snow Orchid, which is able to dissolve fire-walking and is the lifeblood of this group of evil cultivators.”
Qin Li froze.
Lu Zhitao had been poisoned by the Ten Thousand Years Soul Devouring Poison, and needed the blood of an Immortal Exalted, as well as four other herbs, and now he was still missing the Twilight Snow Orchid, as well as the Wind Nourishing Herb.
That said, Lu Zhitao had been poisoned for almost a year or so, he had to refine the antidote quickly, or else he would be gone next year.
“Looks like I have to go this time.”With a firm gaze, Qin Li rises up in the air and leaves the Great Hall of True Knowledge.
After returning to his cave, he recounts what he has seen and heard today.
When the Blood Ji heard that Elder Leaning Mountain had been seriously injured, she was very emotional and said that she wanted to go and visit him at all costs.
Qin Li had entrusted some connections to get an official identity for Blood Ji and then sent her to Old Man Leaning Mountain’s residence. When the grandparents and grandson met again, they were naturally teary-eyed and chatted for a long time before parting ways.
Three days later!
Qin Li tidied up everything and prepared to depart.
The green-robed Immortal King stopped him, “Kid Qin, are you going to gather at Threshold Mountain?”
“That’s right!”Qin Li smiled heartily and solemnly promised, “Don’t worry, Senior, we’ll return safely, and I’ll definitely protect Lin Xiu Xiu.”
The green-robed Immortal King laughed loudly, “I only have this one granddaughter who is precious, I hope that you will take care of her more. By the way, I have a great killing weapon, so I’ll give it to you.”
Saying so, he handed out a jade bottle, the internal arcs of electricity could be vaguely seen flickering.
Qin Li was surprised, “Is this a weapon?”
“This is not a weapon, but a seventh grade elixir, I’ll tell you the method of use ……,” the green-robed Immortal King muttered two sentences in a low voice.
Qin Li’s eyes glared, “There is even this kind of elixir, it is indeed a great killing weapon. Many thanks to Senior Uncle for gifting me the elixir, giving me a card to play.”
The green-robed Immortal King waved his hand, “Go early and return early, have a safe journey.”
Qin Li bid farewell and left in the air.
Threshold Mountain!
This was the passageway in and out of the academy, and outside was Golden Gate Mountain.
In the past, this place was secluded and uninhabited, but now it was bustling with activity as three hundred disciples of the academy converged, exchanging words and discussing.
“Greetings to the head of the school.”
“Chief, you’re here.”
“Kui Shou, you are the only one we look up to.”
Qin Li arrived at Threshold Mountain and was greeted warmly, with many disciples greeting and flattering him.
Even Yang Jianyi and Wan Qingshan bowed their heads to him, and there was probably only one person in the entire room who was unhappy, and that was Yang Xiaomiao. She wrapped her hands around her head and glanced away sullenly, seemingly upset that Qin Li was serving as the leader.
“Everyone be quiet!”
Han asked, calling out, and behind him were many sending off Immortal Kings.
Husband Xu said indifferently, “The Secret Realm of the Academy is a hotbed that can make one grow, but it cannot make one strong. I hope that this time when we go out to audit, everyone will be able to stand alone, and it would be best if all of us return.”
Master Xu added, “Qin Li, Yang Jianyi, and Wan Qingshan, haven’t you three always wanted to advance to the Immortal King Realm earlier? I’ll tell you a shortcut now, there’s a strange book in the hands of the Seven Orchid Cultivators, the Treatise on the Completion of the Dao by Different Cultivators, if you guys can get it, you’ll be promoted to Immortal King within a year.”
“Many thanks for your guidance, Master!”Qin Li was overjoyed, if he was promoted to Immortal King within a year, he would be more certain of dealing with the Ao Tian Immortal King.
Husband Xu waved his hand and said, “Go early and return early.”
The crowd excused themselves.
“Open the mountain gate!”
Han asked with a loud shout, drew out his Fuzi Sword, and slashed it into the air, bursting out a destructive sword light that hardened and tore through the spatial barriers, opening the passageway to the outside world.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine white jade steps, also known as the Path of Refining the Heart, carried more than three hundred people up, and slowly flew out of the secret realm.
Subsequently, the spatial cracks closed in, and there was no more way back.
“Assemble!”
Qin Li called out, counting the number of people.
Seeing that none of the elders were present, Yang Xiaomiao finally erupted with dissatisfaction in her heart, “Hmph, why should I listen to you, you’re simply not suitable to serve as the leader.”
“Little sister, you speak less.”Yang Jianyi frowned.
Yang Xiaomou defiantly puffed out her chest, “Brother, there are some words I’ve been holding back for a long time, you’re the first in the Grand Competition, Qin Li is only the third. You should be the leader, what are his virtues ……”
“Enough!”Yang Jianyi angrily rebuked and coldly said, “Little sister, this is not the place for you to play with your temper. Qin Li comes from the outside world and is experienced, far more suitable than me to be the leader.”
“Brother, you speak for you and you’re being mean to me.”Yang Xiaomiao was aggrieved, tears welling up in her eyes, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Yang Jianyi shook his head helplessly, he couldn’t do anything about this unruly sister either.
Wan Qingshan changed the topic and said, “Head Qin, where are we going to start our investigation this time out?”
“Thousand Mile Villa!”Qin Li had done a lot of homework these days and already had a concrete plan, “One of the Orchid Seven Evil Cultivators, Spirit Eyes Elder Ancestor, has the weakest strength and lives in Thousand Mile Villa on Flat Peak Mountain, so we’ll go and catch him first.”
The crowd nodded and officially set off.
One day later.
Everyone arrived at Flat Top Mountain.
In the distance was a large mountain, on top of which were glorious rolling buildings that resembled a small city, reflecting brilliant colours in the sunlight, it was beautiful to look at.
“That’s the Thousand Miles Mountain Villa, I’ll take the lead and kill in later.”Qin Li exhorted, “You guys must be careful, the Spirit Eyes Old Ancestor has practiced an evil pupil technique known as the Blinking Murdering Demon, a squint of the eyes can emit a demonic light, if you are hit, even an Immortal Zun Ninth Grade will have to drink hate.”
“Understood!”The crowd looked tense and couldn’t help but grip the blades in their hands tightly.
“Alright, follow me and kill inside.”
Qin Li drew his Qing Yan Sword and rushed at the forefront. With just a single stroke of his sword, he split the gate of the Thousand Mile Villa, shocking the eight directions.
One would have thought that there would be a shocking battle, but the surrounding area was horrifyingly dead, and upon closer inspection, the ground was filled with corpses, dead and bleeding, and there wasn’t even a single living person in the vast mountain village.
