Chapter 320

"Then does the Sect Master feel that we are now qualified to continue entering the secret realm and the Xuanming Small World, so you took it out?"

"Qualified..."

Jiang Yan shook his head and laughed, asking back:

"What is qualified?"

This question stumped Ningguang as well.

"Is it that I must wait until you are at the peak of Qi Refinement and Spirit Transformation, or even after Spirit Refinement and Void Return, before I let you face danger?"

"But now that the Shushan Demon-Locking Tower has been gifted to Shushan by the ancestors, compared to the Demon-Locking Tower, what are the Xuanming Small World and the Nine Nether Secret Realm?"

"Come to think of it, I have been too attached to appearances."

Jiang Yan gave a bitter smile and sighed faintly:

"Shushan was newly built, and I was determined to restore Shushan to its former glory, and you have indeed let me see this hope."

"Three Heavenly Spirit Root Branch Heads and Law Enforcement Elders, the Divine Body Klee, the special constitutions Shenhe and Keqing, Ningguang and Ganyu who are top-grade Spirit Roots at every turn..."

"So much so that now, Shushan has three Divine Body disciples, four Heavenly Spirit Roots, two Nine-Fold Heart-Questioning, and even more special constitutions."

"And more, much more... The current inner disciples, if placed in the former immortal cultivation world, could also be called geniuses."

"As a result, I felt a bit fearful in my heart."

Jiang Yan sighed faintly; what he said now was his true feelings.

"One trip to the Nine Nether Secret Realm caused two Branch Heads and Elders to return seriously injured, almost losing their lives in the Nine Nethers."

"Asking myself, it is very difficult for me to accept the loss of you in the Nine Nether Secret Realm."

0 Begging for flowers

"Not to mention, we found the remains of Junior Brother Jiang Xuan Xing in the Nine Nethers. Junior Brother Jiang Xuan Xing's talent back then was so outstanding; he was almost the designated next Branch Head of Longshou Peak."

"Intelligent and quick-witted, caring for fellow disciples, respecting teachers and the Dao, and strictly abiding by the sect rules, he was truly the most perfect Senior Brother in the hearts of many Longshou Peak disciples."

"Everyone felt that he had a glorious future, at the very least, he would ascend and become an immortal."

"But..."

Hearing Jiang Yan say this, Zhongli's face looked a bit lonely.

Although he only met Jiang Xuan Xing once in the form of a remnant soul, Jiang Xuan Xing's free-spirited nature and his expectations for him made Zhongli highly approve of Jiang Xuan Xing as a Senior Brother.

It's a pity...

Thinking of this, Zhongli couldn't help but clench his fists.

If he doesn't become stronger, how can he talk about going to the Nine Nether Secret Realm for revenge?

He received Jiang Xuan Xing's gift; Jiang Xuan Xing's techniques, resources, and even the most important top-grade Spirit Tool, the Xuan Yi Sword, were all given to him.

If Zhongli does not take revenge for Jiang Xuan Xing, how can he calmly accept this gift?

"Geniuses like Junior Brother Jiang Xuan Xing died on the path of seeking the Dao. Now that everything in Shushan has just been rebuilt, you are all geniuses."

"I don't want any mishaps to occur, so after one exploration of the Nine Nether Secret Realm, I sealed the Nine Nether Secret Realm."

"Even though the Xuanming Small World appeared later, I didn't bring it up."

"Come to think of it, I was too cautious."

Jiang Yan's sigh made everyone feel warm inside.

"Why should the Sect Master blame himself? The Sect Master is only considering our safety."

Ningguang gazed at Jiang Yan with eyes as gentle as flowing water.

It is very difficult not to be captivated by such a man.

Besides...

If Ganyu can do it, why can't she?

"I think that with your aptitude, even without life-and-death trials, by following the steps, you can also strengthen Shushan."

"But... the Demon-Locking Tower gifted by the ancestors made me suddenly wake up."

Jiang Yan stood up and bowed to the sky.

"Since the founding of Shushan, Shushan disciples have always pursued the subduing of demons and the upholding of the righteous path as their lifelong pursuit. Shushan disciples have never been cowards who fear death."

"Cultivators spend their whole lives fighting with heaven, fighting with earth, and fighting with people; struggle is the main theme of immortal cultivation."

"Just as Junior Brother Jiang Xuan Xing determined that he had no chance of survival and resolutely stepped into the Nine Nether Secret Realm, just to save his Junior Sister."

"Just as Elder Canggu, whose whole family was slaughtered by demons when he was young, later embarked on the path of subduing demons, becoming braver with every battle."

"Just as Senior Uncle Wine Sword Immortal, who dared to stand before his Junior Brothers and Sisters when he was still in the Qi Refinement and Spirit Transformation stage, proudly facing the Spirit Refinement and Void Return Demon Emperor."

"Cultivators do not necessarily all need to experience life-and-death trials and step-by-step hardships."

"But powerful cultivators always maintain an unyielding and indestructible fighting will."

"In the world, there are always things more important than life and death; sacrificing one's life for righteousness is nothing more than this."

"The ancestors sent down the Demon-Locking Tower, perhaps also with the idea of giving me a hint."

"People of Shushan have never been afraid of battle, let alone death."

"Without experiencing the tempering of battle, one cannot break through limits from despair after despair and see one's true self."

"How can one become a true powerhouse? This is irresponsible to you, to you who possess astonishing talents."

"So..."

Jiang Yan lowered his head, looked at the expectant and fiery crowd, and said slowly:

"I have decided that from now on, I will no longer restrain you, letting you truly experience thousands of tribulations and ten thousand difficulties, becoming not only powerful cultivators but also qualified warriors."

"You should not become ordinary bitter cultivators; you should be invincible among your peers in the immortal cultivation world."

"My Shushan disciples! Everyone must forge their own invincible path!"

191. Jiang Yan's Grand Plan, the Seven Branch Martial Arts Tournament!

Listening to Jiang Yan's words, everyone couldn't help but ignite a burning ambition.

Cultivators should fight with heaven and earth; if one doesn't seek to be invincible, why cultivate?

Only by establishing this invincible Dao heart can one create miracles on the path of cultivation and go further.

Everyone bowed in unison, especially Tartaglia, who was so excited he was about to jump up.

He looked at Jiang Yan, feeling as if he had met a soulmate.

"Disciples will definitely not let the Sect Master down, and will not let Shushan down!"

"Forge an invincible path, bravely climb to higher peaks!"

Many disciples bowed in unison, responding to Jiang Yan with burning gazes.

The latter nodded slightly and sat back in his seat.

"The Xuanming Small World is different from the Nine Nether Secret Realm. Although I have made up my mind and will not stop you from taking risks."

"But I am not encouraging you to seek death."

"The Nine Nether Secret Realm is a secret realm created by Senior Uncle Wine Sword Immortal cutting off the world and isolating it."

"The demons inside cannot normally cultivate and break through to Spirit Refinement and Void Return; it is a genuine place where the heavens are cut off."

"The strongest is only at the peak of Qi Refinement and Spirit Transformation, so I won't be very worried about you."

"When Branch Head Zhongli and the others were seriously injured, it was only because they were unfamiliar with immortal cultivation techniques, had little experience, and did not understand the insidious and cunning nature of demon beasts."

"But you must remember that you have Shushan as your backing, and what you learn and practice are all techniques that people in the immortal cultivation world dream of."

"As long as you master them and have enough combat experience, being invincible among peers is not an empty boast."

"Branch Head Zhongli, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Zhongli's eyes flashed, and he bowed and said in a deep voice:

"That day was truly due to carelessness; I didn't understand the combat of immortal cultivators."

"Now, I have mastered the Qingyuan Miaodao Manifestation Mantra. If I encounter that Golden Eagle and Red Python again."

"Even if I can't fight two against one, in a one-on-one fight, I have the confidence to suppress them!"

Jiang Yan nodded slightly and added:

"That is how it should be. You possess Dharma treasures and techniques; what you lack is merely the experience of fighting against other cultivators."

"Therefore, the Nine Nether Realm is not an extremely dangerous place."

"But... I do not recommend that you enter the Xuanming Small World with great fanfare right now."

"That is not a secret realm, but a true small immortal cultivation world!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was suddenly astonished, looking at Jiang Yan in disbelief.

The latter said slowly: