Cheng Ling let out a long breath and finally comprehended 70% of the secrets of the sword. However, he intuitively felt that he had not reached the limit of his consciousness and could continue to improve. Unfortunately, at this level, it is extremely difficult to improve on one's own, and the sect's points are about to run out.
"That's it, more than half a year has passed without realizing it. Next, I will improve the Five Elements Mystery and Cultivation. During this time, no new news has been returned. I don't know how Jiang Haoyang and the others are doing."
After tidying up a bit, I finally left the Enlightenment Hall and returned to Ziling Pavilion. After a good sleep, the next day it was bright, and he was practicing basic sword skills in the courtyard, feeling the power of the sword after it reached 70%, and the ban began to fluctuate again.
Cheng Ling opened it and saw Zhou Bingqian standing outside the door and said: "Third senior brother, are you finally out of seclusion?"
"Not yet. I still have some insights that I haven't fully understood. What's the matter with you?"
Zhou Bingqian frowned, took out three letters, and said, "Master has urged us many times, and three letters have come. May I ask Third Brother, when will we leave?"
Cheng Ling reached out and took it, but his heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, Jiang Haoyang couldn't bear his temper anymore. It had been almost a year since he last wrote a letter, and he received three consecutive letters urging him. How important is this matter that he needs to solve by himself?
Moreover, Zhou Bingqian's words just now also revealed a flaw. She said "when will we leave" instead of asking herself when to leave. Each of these letters has a seal. Unless she informs others, others will not know the content.
In the first letter, Jiang Haoyang asked him to take her with him. This information was not leaked, so how did she know? Needless to say, I must have received the order from Jiang Haoyang a long time ago, and he really followed every step!
Cheng Ling didn't know what Jiang Haoyang's attitude towards him was, whether he was ready to devote all his efforts to cultivate him, or whether he died inexplicably like several outstanding senior brothers before him. In short, he didn't dare to take risks easily. With his current strength, he simply couldn't compete.
He had no choice but to use the drag technique again, looked at Zhou Bingqian and said: "Don't be impatient, little junior sister, I have learned a lot from the Wuji Grand Finale, which can be digested in as little as half a year or as long as one year. Then I will go to the West with you. "
"Besides, you have also been improving your cultivation during this period. You are going out to experience dangers. Only with strong combat power can you be invincible."
Zhou Bingqian smiled bitterly. She failed to achieve her goal, but was scolded by Cheng Ling. She bluntly said that her cultivation was too weak and she would become a burden with him. She couldn't refute the main words, so she could only leave in frustration and go back to her attic to practice.
Cheng Ling secretly sighed, it was not difficult to send Zhou Bingqian away, but Jiang Haoyang was in danger, and it seemed that he had to speed up his progress.
The Mystery of the Sword cannot be improved in a short period of time. To enhance one's strength as quickly as possible, there is no better way than to increase one's cultivation and improve the Mystery of the Five Elements.
The improvement of the Five Elements Mystery is very simple. There are secret realms in the Wuji Sect that assist in the improvement. The maximum can be improved to 70%. Just increasing the cultivation level requires hard work.
He set off immediately and went directly to the Oyi Tower. The Mysterious Pagoda is divided into five floors, each corresponding to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The fee is not high, only 10,000 sect points are required per hour.
Cheng Ling's sect points were almost exhausted. He studied the secrets of the sword in seclusion and didn't receive any direct disciple rewards for more than half a year. He passed by the sect hall on the way and simply collected more than three million sect points, which he spent in the Mysterious Tower. It is more than enough.
In this way, Cheng Ling became immersed again. Spend six hours every day meditating on the Five Elements, two hours to improve your cultivation, and the remaining four hours to practice basic swordsmanship and rest for reflection.
He returned to his previous practice rhythm and scheduled his time to a full schedule. Occasionally, when his sect points were not enough, he would go to the Jiehuo Hall for two days and earn several million before continuing to use them.
He gradually felt that there were several serving disciples on Junzi Peak watching his actions, so he became more cautious and refused Zhang Chu's several requests to meet.
Two months have passed and Cheng Ling has raised the Secret of Gold to 70%. The disciples on Junzi Peak saw that he was following the same path every day, either in the Purple Ling Pavilion or the Mysterious Pagoda. They gradually lost their patience and their surveillance gradually became weaker.
Taking this opportunity, Cheng Ling finally made an appointment with Zhang Chu.
The two met in the lounge next to the Enlightenment Hall. Cheng Ling asked, "What's the news recently?"
Zhang Chu said: "Let's start with Luochen Pharmaceutical! In the past few years, according to the young master's instructions, we have been working steadily. The branches of Luochen Pharmaceutical have gradually moved towards the central area. In a few years, we may be able to settle in Tianyun Fairy City. ”
"Very good, so the corresponding intelligence network is also gradually advancing, but have you found out the whereabouts of Jian Yinghao and others?"
Zhang Chu said with shame: "Young Master, I forgive you. Although the coverage of the intelligence network has been greatly expanded, we still haven't found any trace of the people you mentioned. The fairyland is vast and boundless. Maybe they ascended and went in other directions."
Cheng Ling nodded and could only comfort himself in this way. Jian Yinghao, Xie Feng, Su Yi, Wu Chenlong, Feng Yanran and others all ascended before Zhang Hu and Song Yingjie. Unfortunately, after so many years, no trace of them has been found, and people have to worry about them.
He waved his hand and said, "I can't blame you. Luochen Pharmaceutical is still very weak. Although we have opened many branches, we lack top-notch combat power. In the world of monasticism, strength is ultimately respected. Therefore, everyone must keep a low profile. , on the one hand, we must also improve our own strength as soon as possible.”
"Yes, Master, we know."
"Okay, tell me more about Jiang Haoyang and the others."
"We finally found out some news a while ago. This trip to the west is not just Junzi Peak. Direct disciples from many peaks in the Wuji Sect have gone there. Not only that, but some disciples from other sects have also gone there recently."
"Oh? What's going on? Why are they going to the West?"
"The west of the Immortal Realm can be said to be a dividing line. It is the ancient battlefield between our Taoist sect and the Buddhist sect. After countless thousands of years of precipitation, the ancient battlefield gradually gave rise to many strange creatures."
"At the beginning, everyone didn't know it, until one time, monks from the Buddhist and Taoist sects accidentally entered the ancient battlefield, found those mysterious creatures inside, and fought with them. Who knew that after the battle, many remnants of the ancient era were found? treasure."
"There are exercises, spells, swordsmanship, etc., as well as many very precious immortal weapons and spiritual treasures. Some people even received cherished ancient inheritances and became countless strong men. Remember this Wuji event, the young master took If you reach the first place, you will be rewarded with a middle-grade magical skill. According to legend, the middle-grade magical skill was obtained by the Void Immortal Emperor in the ancient battlefield."
"Oh?" Cheng Ling was surprised and asked, "So these disciples all want to enter the ancient battlefield?"
"Yes, and no! The ancient battlefield is full of dangers, and ordinary monks still dare not enter easily. Mainly in recent times, the Buddha Sect has been launching attacks, and disciples have continued to enter the cities around the ancient battlefield. Several conflicts have occurred, which caused the Dao sects pay attention and invite disciples from all sects to come."
"Oh!" Cheng Ling understood. It seemed to be a battle between Buddhism and Taoism. For him, such a fight is meaningless, but the dispute over religious beliefs has been known since ancient times, and it cannot be resolved by his own efforts.
"Where are Jiang Haoyang and Mu Jinrong? Where are they?"
"Mu Jinrong stayed in Yuming Fairy City, but Jiang Haoyang disappeared. It is said that he took Jiang Chongshan and Yao Wenyuan into the ancient battlefield."
Cheng Ling nodded slightly. If he wanted to go to the West, he would need to improve his strength.
He thought for a long time and said to Zhang Chu: "Zhang Chu, since everyone's attention has been drawn to the west during this period, it is a good time for the development of our Luochen Pharmaceutical industry. The resources on Luochen Continent must be in place in time. First, we must do our best to consolidate the south." Xinjiang and gradually occupy a dominant position."
"During this period, you can recruit a group of disciples and bring them back to Luochen Continent to train them. After more than ten years, they will be released and they will become the middle force of Luochen Pharmaceutical Industry. Also, the progress of the alchemy weapon array must be accelerated. In the future, not only can we compete for interests with the four major alliances, we must at least have the capital to protect ourselves."
Zhang Chu listened and took notes one by one. He was already convinced by Cheng Ling. In less than ten years, he became a direct disciple of the Wuji Sect and won the first prize at the Wuji Grand Ceremony. The most important thing is that the arrangements for Luochen Pharmaceutical are done step by step, and everything is done properly. The coverage of the intelligence network is also getting wider and wider. If you don't follow such a boss, who else can you follow?
Cheng Ling continued: "One more thing. It has been more than a year since the Wuji Festival. You have sent a message to Zhang Hu and Song Yingjie for me. After I finish practicing here, I will go to the West to see if they are willing. I’d love to go with you.”
When Zhang Chu heard this, he said excitedly: "Master, there is no need to ask at all. They will definitely be willing. Even I want to go with them."
Cheng Ling shook his head and said: "These past few years are a critical moment. You should not be distracted for a while. You should still stay in southern Xinjiang and concentrate on laying the foundation of Luochen Pharmaceutical. Don't worry, there are no benefits for you!"
Zhang Chu felt relieved. Next, he reported some detailed developments of Luochen Pharmaceuticals, and then left to pass the news to Cheng Ling.
Cheng Ling didn't stay for even a moment. When he heard the news from the West, his heart suddenly became anxious. He didn't know when Jiang Haoyang would lose his patience and urge him to go again. At present, we must try our best to improve.
Time passed slowly, and Cheng Ling's whereabouts were as usual, either in the Mysterious Tower, the Hall of Enlightenment or the Ziling Pavilion. Finally, another year has passed, and the Five Elements Mysteries have all been improved to 70%. The cultivation level has been promoted from the peak of the Immortal Lord in the middle stage to the Late Immortal Lord stage. As the cultivation level increases, the Mysteries of the Sword are further advanced. After several months of understanding, It has once again reached the peak of 70%, which is very close to 80%.
And this year, Zhou Bingqian has not been idle either. After her cultivation level improved from the late stage of Nine Heavens Mysterious Immortal to the Perfect Stage, she came to Ziling Pavilion again non-stop after leaving seclusion.
Cheng Ling smiled bitterly in her heart. This girl was really persistent and insisted on keeping an eye on him. This showed that her relationship with Jiang Haoyang was by no means simple.
Without waiting for Zhou Bingqian to ask, Cheng Ling said directly: "That's all, Junior Sister Zhou, we will leave tomorrow and go to the Western Yuming Fairy City together."
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