Chapter 93

"Elder Jiang began flowing Qi at ten, reached Willow Sinew at fifteen, observed the Seven Swords, and formed the Seven Shapes; only then was the title of 'Jiangdong Sword Immortal' established."

Han Qin stated his argument.

Li Rui glanced at Jiang Yan on the side.

It seemed it was true.

"I really am a frog at the bottom of a well."

Before, he had discussed forming two shapes with Ge Hong, but now, here was a ready-made example: that Elder Jiang had opened seven shapes in total.

The Huaqing Sect could become a great sect of Anning.

It truly had its formidable aspects.

At least in terms of knowledge, Li Rui admitted he was not as good as Han Qin and Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan also spoke up: "Not everyone is suited to open multiple shapes; forcibly condensing multiple shapes is very likely to lead to Qi deviation and sudden death. One must act according to one's ability; there are also strong people who gather only one shape."

Li Rui nodded in agreement.

There has never been an absolutely good path for martial arts in the world; otherwise, wouldn't everyone have done that? How else could there be the 'hundred flowers blooming' of today?

Jiang Yan continued: "As long as you find the object suitable for your own Qi-flowing to condense, just gathering one shape to the extreme is also excellent; this is what my father said."

Li Rui's heart stirred slightly.

Finally, the bait was taken.

"Then how should one determine which path one is suited for?"

This time it was Han Qin's turn to answer: "Of course, it's a Qi-Observing Master; Master Lu of the Huaqing Sect is a famous Qi-Observing Grandmaster in Yunzhou."

Li Rui clicked his tongue twice.

The Huaqing Sect was indeed wealthy and powerful, with a very complete support system; they even had Qi-Observing Masters.

Han Qin smiled slightly: "I have heard that Junior Sister Jiang also understands some Qi-Observing techniques."

Jiang Yan blinked her eyes.

Very few people knew that she possessed the Fate Eye; Jiang Linxian always told outsiders that he had found a Qi-Observing master for her, but in reality, it was all the effect of the Fate Eye.

Li Rui was thinking about how to seize this opportunity to let Jiang Yan take a look at him.

Jiang Yan spoke directly: "Senior, I observe that your primary shape is a dragon."

"Dragon shape."

The heart Li Rui had been holding finally settled into his stomach.

If it were really some ethereal immortal shape, that would be a huge problem; just the step of the Qi-Flowing Diagram alone could block him for who knows how many years.

Han Qin's eyes lit up: "Dragon shape, this is a superior Qi shape; congratulations, Senior Li."

Although there is no high or low distinction in gathering Qi to form shapes—there was even a Martial Saint who gathered Qi into a fire-poker and relied on that single fire-poker to suppress the world's strong so they couldn't lift their heads.

But that was a minority after all.

The higher the rank of the object formed, the better the martial arts future generally is.

The more talent Li Rui displayed, the more he felt regret in his heart.

"Why couldn't Heaven let Senior Li practice martial arts earlier?"

"Heaven is jealous of talent!"

Jiang Yan hesitated, then spoke slowly: "Senior also has a secondary shape, which I cannot see through."

Secondary shape?

Li Rui and Han Qin were both startled.

Both primary and secondary shapes gathered together!

Han Qin's brows furrowed slightly; having a secondary shape could be a blessing, or it could be a curse.

If the primary and secondary shapes are compatible, it is the aptitude of a Martial Saint, but if they conflict, it becomes a completely useless shape.

Jiang Yan explained seriously: "I observe that Senior has the sign of a 'Dragon Raising Its Head'; there is another object above the green dragon, which must be the secondary shape, and it has not yet manifested."

Fate and Qi are interconnected.

She could deduce the object of Qi-flowing that fits a person through their fate.

Li Rui took a deep breath: "Thank you."

He had also seen the theory of secondary shapes in ancient books.

This is an extremely special constitution; it can only be judged after it manifests. Before manifestation, even a Qi-Observing Master cannot see it.

Genius and trash are separated by a thin line.

Han Qin knew Li Rui was in a bad mood now and did not want to disturb him further: "Senior Li, the Great Expansion is forty-nine, and people escape the one; perhaps the manifest and hidden will merge, so you don't need to take it too much to heart."

Li Rui laughed nonchalantly: "I'm just an old man, just listening for fun; I don't care about these things."

Seeing Li Rui so carefree, Han Qin felt even more respect.

He was truly an old senior.

If this had happened to him, he probably wouldn't have let go so quickly.

Jiang Yan also chimed in from the side: "Whether it is auspicious or ominous is not yet known; I observe that Senior Li's fortune is flourishing, so the secondary shape will definitely not be bad."

"I'll take Heroine Jiang's auspicious words."

With this unexpected turn of events, Han Qin saw that Li Rui no longer had the heart to discuss martial arts.

He found an excuse and left with Jiang Yan.

Li Rui stayed in the room alone.

His heart was pounding.

It was hard to calm down for a long time.

He already had a vague guess.

"The secondary shape is the Immortal Shape."

The dragon travels through the Immortal Realm; these primary and secondary shapes are a perfect match!

"Dragon Shape Qi-Flowing Diagram."

Li Rui began to ponder.

He couldn't get the Qi-Flowing Diagram for the Immortal Shape, but the Dragon Shape was highly possible.

As far as he knew, there was a Dragon Shape Qi-Flowing Diagram at the headquarters of the Tiandi Alliance, but only those at the level of Deputy Alliance Leader who had made great contributions were qualified to obtain it.

He was too far off.

The value of a Qi-Flowing Diagram far exceeds ordinary cultivation techniques; it is of great value and must, of course, be reserved for those who have made significant contributions to the Tiandi Alliance.

Li Rui was not impatient.

He had waited for decades, so he could just take it slowly; at his pace, it would be soon.

Five days passed in a flash.

Outside the county government office.

A huge stage had been set up early.

By this time, the area under the stage was already crowded with people watching the excitement.

Ancient people had no entertainment activities; even trivial matters could be talked about for a long time after tea and meals, so naturally, they wouldn't miss the annual major event of the Huaqing Sect's entrance competition.

If one could be valued by the Huaqing Sect and accepted as a disciple, that would be a matter of bringing honor to one's ancestors, comparable to becoming a Provincial Graduate.

On the stage.

County Magistrate Zhang Linkang and several prominent figures from the county government were all present.

The disciples of the Huaqing Sect had also arrived.

Everyone took their seats.

Only the central position was vacant; there was no need to guess, it was naturally Jiang Linxian's seat.

Seeing that Elder Jiang had not arrived for a long time, County Magistrate Zhang stretched his neck and asked: "Deputy Envoy Jiang, is Elder Jiang arriving soon?"

Jiang Yan could only squeeze out a smile: "Soon."

Having received Jiang Yan's reply, County Magistrate Zhang retracted his head.

The enthusiasm under the stage grew higher and higher.

Everyone was discussing the three people participating in the Huaqing Sect's entrance competition this time.

One from the Xuehu Gang this time was Deputy Incense Master Zhong Lei, and the other was a genius with quite a reputation among the younger generation, He Wenxuan.

The Tiandi Alliance should have had a similar configuration, but because Zhao Wei died, only Liu Tong remained.

The strength was not equal.

If it were just a comparison of martial strength, there would be no need to hold today's competition.

They could just announce the result that Zhong Lei won.

An Eighth Rank was not worth the Huaqing Sect's attention; the Huaqing Sect valued talent and potential more when accepting disciples.

"Truly willful."

Li Rui was also in the crowd, and he shook his head slightly.

Many people from the Tiandi Alliance had come.

He didn't come just to join in the fun; he didn't even care who would win favor in the end.

After learning that Jiang Linxian had opened seven shapes alone.

He really wanted to see that Jiangdong Sword Immortal, hoping to gain some insight.

Suddenly!

The crowd erupted in a commotion, dispersing to the left and right to make a path.

County Magistrate Zhang and Jiang Yan's eyes also lit up.

A middle-aged man with a long sword on his back and a jade-like appearance walked onto the stage.

"Jiang Linxian!"

(End of chapter)