Chapter 725: (This book has an event today) Solving Future Troubles, Going to Tianxuan Sect Again

First, an aside (This book will have a lucky draw event today, with prizes including Black Myth: Wukong and mooncakes.

This is a personal self-funded feedback to all the friends who have been supporting Little Dream, as long as you are a reader of this book, you can participate, just go to the introduction to join the lucky draw event group, you don't need everyone to vote or anything, I will post a Easter egg page later for specific prizes and rules, please pay attention.) —— Luo Li was kind by nature and did not like to take advantage of others. Song Qingming naturally would not believe what the other party said, that Luo Li cheated them out of things.

The reason for asking about the strength of "Iron Wind Island" was also because he was afraid that if the other party had a big background, he would accidentally cause too much trouble for "Tianxuan Sect" in the future.

Hearing that the strongest Island Master was only a Golden Core fifth-layer cultivator, Song Qingming also had no worries, and his face suddenly changed and he scolded the other party.

Seeing that Song Qingming was not bluffed by his words just now, the white-haired old man's face was also somewhat embarrassed, and he hurriedly cupped his hands to Song Qingming:

"We are also acting on orders. Since Senior doesn't believe us, then the junior naturally doesn't dare to disturb you anymore. It's their luck today."

"Let's go!"

After the white-haired old man finished speaking, he shouted to a few companions on the side, then turned around and prepared to leave.

However, at this moment, a somewhat cold voice entered their ears again, making several people have to stop their steps.

"Did I say you could go?"

The white-haired old man and the others heard this, standing on the spot, they were also afraid to move their steps for a while, and could only turn around and cup their hands to Song Qingming again:

"This Senior, today we on Iron Wind Island just happened to have some grudges with these two, so we happened to run into you. We didn't mean to offend you. Senior shouldn't really want to go against our Iron Wind Island for these two strangers, right."

"Tianxuan Sect" is not far from here. When the white-haired old man and the others took action against Luo Li, they had long inquired that both were Foundation Establishment forces and had no powerful background.

In their eyes, Song Qingming should just be passing by and happened to run into this matter, and had no relationship with Luo Li and the other, at most just speaking to stop them from continuing to commit crimes, and it was impossible to really provoke other Golden Core forces for two strangers.

"Hmph! Senior Song has known me for many years, who said we are strangers? You people are really talking nonsense." As soon as the white-haired old man finished speaking, Luo Li on the side immediately defended somewhat unhappily.

Hearing Luo Li's words, seeing Song Qingming not far in front of him with a calm face without any intention of refuting, he had already acquiesced to what the other party just said.

The four people from "Iron Wind Island," who realized that Luo Li was really familiar with this Golden Core powerhouse Song Qingming, were shocked. For a while, they still couldn't believe that Song Qingming was really so familiar with Luo Li.

Originally, they just wanted to deal with two Foundation Establishment cultivators with no background today, but they didn't expect that they would hide such a deep background, and actually provoked a Golden Core powerhouse for no reason.

"We really didn't know their relationship with you. I hope Senior can forgive us once. I am willing to apologize and compensate for the losses of these two fellow daoists just now. What do you think?"

The white-haired old man, who figured out the situation, hurriedly took the few people beside him to step forward and cup their hands to apologize to Luo Li and the other, no longer having the arrogant look from before.

It's just that Luo Li didn't intend to give them a good face, and directly scolded: "Hmph! Didn't you just call us bitches a moment ago? You changed your face so quickly, I won't accept your hypocritical apology."

Hearing the white-haired old man's compromise, Song Qingming's expression still didn't have any big changes, and his voice was somewhat cold:

"Since several of you want to kill and rob, and happened to be run into by me, you always have to give me an explanation! Just apologizing is not enough. Today you must leave something behind."

Seeing that Song Qingming obviously didn't intend to let them go, the white-haired old man and

Following this, the man paid no mind to the others and immediately stepped onto his flying sword, fleeing desperately toward the distance.

Seeing that someone had already turned to flee, the expressions of the remaining three changed instantly, and without further hesitation, they scattered and began to run in different directions.

"Senior, they are going to get away!"

Seeing that the white-haired old man and the others had already escaped several dozen zhang away, Song Qingming merely stood in place, watching them with a hint of mockery, making no move to pursue. Luo Li, standing to the side, hurriedly reminded him with anxiety.

Seeing this, Song Qingming just replied slowly and softly: "Rest assured! They cannot escape."

After soothing Luo Li, a flash of escape light suddenly rose from Song Qingming's body, and his entire figure vanished from where he stood. After flickering a few times in mid-air, he appeared the next moment directly in front of the white-haired old man who was running the fastest.

Seeing Song Qingming blocking his path, the white-haired old man had just opened his mouth to beg for mercy when a streak of sword light pierced directly through his chest, and he fell toward the sea below, unwilling to accept his fate.

After dealing with the white-haired old man, who had the highest cultivation, Song Qingming snatched the storage bag from his waist, then waved his hand to cast a spell, releasing the "Golden Wind," the "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon," and several dozen "Golden Illusion Butterflies," commanding them to pursue the remaining three respectively.

The "Golden Wind's" cultivation had now reached the peak of the third level of Core Formation; dealing with a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator was naturally effortless. After catching up to its opponent, it slew them in mid-air within a split second.

The "Golden Illusion Butterflies" in the other direction had also seen their strength greatly increase thanks to Song Qingming's cultivation over the past few years.

Several dozen "Golden Illusion Butterflies" at or above the mid-Foundation Establishment stage surrounded a cultivator whose cultivation was only at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, and in less than half a quarter of an hour, they had beaten their opponent into having no power to fight back.

Only screams were heard as the man was wiped out on the spot by the sharp wind blades released by the "Golden Illusion Butterflies," and the storage bag on his body was also retrieved by the Golden Wind, which had rushed over.

Only the "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon's" side was slightly more troublesome; its opponent's cultivation was not low, having reached the peak of the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, and they held a high-grade tier-two magic treasure. Although they had fallen into a disadvantage under the "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon's" fierce assault, there were no signs of a quick defeat for the time being.

Seeing this, Song Qingming did not order the "Golden Wind" nearby to immediately go and support it, but just stood quietly to the side watching, intending to give the "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon" a chance to display its own strength.

However, although Song Qingming was not in a hurry, the "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon" itself saw that the other two battlefields had already concluded, leaving only its own, and it became somewhat unhappy, once again increasing its intensity to urge the flames in its mouth to suppress its opponent.

The "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon" was a spirit beast with a naturally strong bloodline, and since its cultivation was also higher than its opponent's, once it truly became fierce, it quickly caused its opponent's pressure to increase sharply, and they gradually became unable to parry.

After about another half-stick of incense, following a scream from the opponent as they were pierced through the head by an ice arrow spat out by the "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon," this intense battle finally came to an end.

Although it had slain its opponent, the "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon" was not having an easy time after the great battle; lacking experience in combat, it also bore several wounds on its body at this time.

Seeing this, Song Qingming rewarded it with a few words and took out several healing elixirs to feed it before finally returning the injured "Ice-Fire Flood Dragon" to its spirit beast bag.

Having cultivated for so many years, Song Qingming had always detested the act of the strong bullying the weak and killing to seize treasures; back when his own cultivation was low, he had nearly lost his life several times because of it.

This time, encountering the four people from "Iron Wind Island" wanting to make a move on Luo Li, Song Qingming had never intended to let them leave from the moment he knew their background.

Firstly, it was to punish evil and promote good, and secondly, it was for the sake of the future safety of Luo Li and the "Profound Heaven Sect," so as not to leave them with too many hidden dangers.

After all, "Iron Wind Island" was a nearby Core Formation power; once they were allowed to escape back, after he left the East Sea cultivation world in the future, these people might still come to cause trouble for Luo Li and the others.

By taking action himself to slay the white-haired old man and the others here, the vast sea would leave no traces; even if "Iron Wind Island" searched here, it would be very difficult to find out who had actually done it.

After resolving these four, Song Qingming had just returned to the flying boat when Luo Li and her companion, who had been standing in place, hurriedly stepped forward to bow to Song Qingming, thanking him for his grace in helping them.

"Many thanks to Senior for saving our lives!"

Nearly ten years had passed since the two last met, and Luo Li's cultivation had successfully advanced to the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, showing that she had not been negligent in her own cultivation, just as Song Qingming had said.

The other woman in white had a cultivation slightly higher than Luo Li's, having reached the sixth level of Foundation Establishment; her appearance was also very elegant and quite similar to Luo Li's, and the two standing together looked like sisters.

As the two stepped forward to salute, Song Qingming hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Haha! You and I are already acquaintances; seeing you, I naturally could not just ignore it. There is no need for such courtesy, please rise.

One should not linger in a place of trouble; you two come onto the flying boat first, I will take you away from here before we talk!"

Hearing this, Luo Li hurriedly nodded, took the woman in white beside her, and jumped onto the "Phantom Boat" controlled by Song Qingming, and soon the three of them turned into a streak of white light and vanished from the spot.

"Today it is all my fault for not being careful and letting the people from Iron Wind Island target us, and I even nearly implicated Sister Guo. Fortunately, Senior happened to be passing by here and saved us, otherwise, I fear Luo Li would never have been able to see Senior Song again in this lifetime."

Not long after the flying boat left the battlefield, Luo Li, standing behind Song Qingming, immediately spoke with a hint of self-reproach.

Hearing these words, Song Qingming hurriedly waved his hand at her and said: "I was not passing by here today; I came specifically to find you.

I promised back then that I would come to see you, but I never found the time and dragged it out until now. In the end, it is I who broke my word; I hope you do not blame me."

"Senior came specifically to see me this time?" Hearing Song Qingming's explanation, a look of surprise immediately appeared on Luo Li's face.

Having met Song Qingming by chance in "Heaven Elixir City" back then, although she had received his promise to come see her, Song Qingming was, after all, a Core Formation cultivator with accomplishments and his own cultivation affairs; how could he keep the words of a small Foundation Establishment cultivator in his heart at all times?

Song Qingming had not come for so many years, and Luo Li had thought in her heart that he might have forgotten the matter from back then. She had not expected that Song Qingming had kept her in his heart all along, just arriving a little bit late. Seeing Luo Li so happy, Song Qingming also smiled and nodded slightly, saying: "I should have come to see you sooner, but it just so happened that I was tied up with some matters at home and had no time to come to the East Sea.

I did not expect that arriving early is not as good as arriving at the right time; that I could save you on the road this time seems to be a stroke of fate given to you by the heavens."

"Haha! Senior is right. Ever since I met Senior, whenever I have had difficulties, I have always been able to receive Senior's great grace. Senior is the greatest stroke of fate the heavens have bestowed upon me, otherwise, I would not have been fortunate enough to cultivate to this point."

Hearing Luo Li's words, Song Qingming smiled with some gratification and said nothing more, focusing only on controlling the flying boat ahead to continue forward.

A distance of several hundred miles was not too far for a Core Formation cultivator; in just two quarters of an hour, Song Qingming had already arrived at White Sand Island, where the "Profound Heaven Sect" was located.

As soon as the three landed, the woman in white standing beside Luo Li immediately stepped forward and bowed to Song Qingming:

"Senior Song, Sister Luo Li, today we were delayed by encountering thieves. I still need to go home and check on things, so I will not disturb you here any longer. I will come to visit Senior in a couple of days."

Along the way, through Luo Li's proactive introduction, Song Qingming had also learned the name of the woman in white before him: Guo Yuting.

Guo Yuting was a Foundation Establishment family cultivator whose family territory was on another island not far to the west of "White Sand Island." There were also several Foundation Establishment cultivators in her clan, and their strength was slightly stronger than the gradually declining "Profound Heaven Sect."

Seeing Guo Yuting step forward to say goodbye, Luo Li looked puzzled and said: "Sister Guo, didn't you always want to ask Senior Song for advice on cultivation matters? Why are you in such a hurry to go home now that Senior has come today?"

"Haha! Senior Song came specifically to see you, Sister. It is not convenient for me to keep following you and talking. Asking for advice on cultivation is not something that needs to be done in a rush; what does it matter if I come back in two days?

It is not easy for Senior to make a trip here; you must remember to host him well, Sister Luo Li. In the future, this sister of yours might still need to bask in a bit of your light regarding cultivation."

Seeing Guo Yuting speaking while hinting with her eyes, Luo Li also nodded awkwardly and did not insist further, soon sending her off to leave first.

"It has been so long since I have been here; it seems to be the same as it was in the beginning, with no changes!" After sending Guo Yuting away, Luo Li had just turned around and taken a few steps when she heard Song Qingming beside her let out a sigh while looking at the town ahead.

Hearing this, Luo Li smiled and nodded, saying: "Senior has not been here for a long time, yet you still remember what White Sand Island looked like before so clearly.

Thinking back to when I first arrived here with Senior, I had only just begun to cultivate. In the blink of an eye, forty years have passed. In such a long time, there have actually been great changes in the town.

It is just that when I was young, I often followed my senior brothers and sisters down the mountain to play, but ever since I reached Foundation Establishment, there have been many cultivation affairs, and I have not had much time to go down the mountain."

"Hmm! Having embarked on the path of cultivation, one must always face loneliness. Whether it is friends or relatives, it is very difficult for them to accompany you for a lifetime. When your cultivation is higher and you reach the Core Formation realm, you should gradually get used to it."

Song Qingming, who was walking slowly forward, answered Luo Li with a calm expression.

Luo Li, walking beside him, heard Song Qingming's words and could not help but nod slightly: "Senior is right. The more profound my cultivation becomes, the more I can realize this point.

Ever since I came here, my Master, as well as my senior brothers and sisters, have all been very good to me. It is just that cultivation is not easy, and I am currently the only one in the sect who has successfully reached Foundation Establishment. I do not know how much longer Master and the others can accompany me.

Senior, is the path of cultivation destined to be so lonely in the end, or are these all processes that we must experience?"

Facing Luo Li's somewhat lost inquiry, Song Qingming paused for a moment before answering earnestly: "The path of cultivation will always encounter more people. When old friends pass away, you will encounter even more new friends.

If one day you can ascend and attain the Dao, perhaps you might even have the chance to break through the Great Dao of life, death, yin, and yang, and traverse reincarnation to see these departed old friends.

Since we have chosen this path of cultivation, we must walk it well. Whether one is an immortal or a mortal, one cannot have everything go as one wishes in a lifetime.

You will gain much because of cultivation, and you will also lose much. Whether it is good or bad, these will all be a part of your life; none can be missing!"

"Hmm! Senior is right. How can everything in life go as one wishes? That I can have today's achievements is already the protection of my parents from the netherworld; how could I dare to truly covet the Great Dao of longevity."

"That is not necessarily true. Who can attain the Dao and ascend is not something that can be seen at a glance. Whether it is me, you, or others, as long as the path of the Dao is not severed, everyone will have the possibility of obtaining this stroke of fate.

Although the Great Dao of longevity is a slim hope for us, as long as one cultivates diligently, it is, in the end, not letting oneself down."

Hearing this, Luo Li nodded thoughtfully, then bowed slightly to Song Qingming: "Senior, Luo Li has been taught!"

The two walked slowly for a long time before finally arriving at the town at the foot of the mountain.

Ever since reaching Foundation Establishment, Luo Li had rarely gone down the mountain to interact with mortals. At this moment, walking into town with Song Qingming, it immediately triggered many of her beautiful memories from before. Looking at many familiar places on the street, she kept introducing them to Song Qingming.

Seeing this, Song Qingming also slowed his pace, taking Luo Li to stroll around the town thoroughly until both were satisfied, before they reluctantly arrived at the foot of the spirit mountain where the "Profound Heaven Sect" was located.

"Uncle-Master Luo, you are back! Which senior is this?" Just as they reached the mountain gate, two disciples in "Profound Heaven Sect" attire immediately opened the magic array and came out to welcome them.

Facing the two stepping forward to salute, Luo Li, who had just been happy, immediately restrained the expression on her face, transformed into the appearance of a Foundation Establishment Elder of the "Profound Heaven Sect," and waved her hand at them.

"This is a guest I have invited; he will be staying on the mountain with me for a few days. How has Master been lately? Is everything alright?"

"Reporting to Uncle-Master Luo, the Sect Master has been fine lately. A few days ago, I even saw him go to the Ancestor Hall!"

"Hmm! That is good. You two guard the mountain gate well; do not be careless." Hearing that her master was fine, Luo Li also felt relieved and then led Song Qingming to walk quickly toward the top of the mountain.

Luo Li's master, Chen Jianghai, had already reached two hundred and thirty years of age, and the limit of his Foundation Establishment lifespan was not far off.

Because in his early years, Chen Jianghai had once attempted to break through to the Core Formation realm, he had injured the meridians in his body and left behind some hidden ailments; in the last two years, he had begun to be plagued by illness.

Luo Li's trip out with Guo Yuting this time was to go to a large marketplace nearby, wanting to purchase a high-grade healing elixir for Chen Jianghai.

Unexpectedly, on the way back, they were unfortunately targeted by a group from "Iron Wind Island," which led to the scene where Song Qingming later met them.

The last time Song Qingming saw Chen Jianghai was more than forty years ago. At that time, although he looked a bit aged, there were no problems with his overall mental state.

Unexpectedly, after only a few decades, Chen Jianghai's physical condition had reached this point. Having learned from Luo Li earlier that Chen Jianghai was now plagued by illness, Song Qingming was also somewhat surprised in his heart.

Following Luo Li, the two soon arrived at a great hall on the top of the mountain.

After Song Qingming sat down and had just tasted a few sips of spirit tea, the "Profound Heaven Sect" Sect Master, Chen Jianghai, having heard the news, immediately hurried over to Song Qingming's side with a happy face, accompanied by another Foundation Establishment Elder of the sect.

"Senior Song! I truly did not expect that this old man would have the chance to see you again in this lifetime. It is truly the blessing of the ancestors!"

Upon seeing Chen Jianghai, Song Qingming's expression immediately became somewhat solemn. He stood up directly and stepped forward to his side, placing his hand on Chen Jianghai's forehead.

Feeling the gentle spiritual power coming from his head, Chen Jianghai did not resist Song Qingming's sudden action, but just stood still in place.

"Senior, what are you doing?"

Seeing this situation, Luo Li, who was somewhat puzzled to the side, was just about to step forward to ask, but unexpectedly, she was intercepted by the other Foundation Establishment Elder of the "Profound Heaven Sect" beside her.

"Senior Song wants to check on Senior Brother's injuries; do not make a fuss and disturb them later."

At the reminder from the Uncle-Master beside her, Luo Li immediately nodded and closed her mouth, opening her large eyes to watch Song Qingming, who was closing his eyes and casting a spell, with tension.

After a long while, Song Qingming slowly withdrew his magic power and opened his eyes.

Following this, with a movement of spiritual power in his hand, Song Qingming took out a small purple jade bottle from his waist and said to Chen Jianghai before him: "The meridians in your body are injured quite severely; ordinary low-grade elixirs are now of no use to you.

This elixir has the purpose of repairing the flesh and meridians. Take it and refine one pill every three years. Although it cannot let you recover in a short time, it can help you temporarily suppress the influence brought by the meridian damage, so that you will not pass away prematurely.

Also, remember from now on that taking too many elixirs also causes a certain amount of damage to a cultivator's body. From now on, try your best not to take other elixirs."

Looking at the purple jade bottle handed over by Song Qingming, Chen Jianghai, already streaming with old tears, hurriedly stepped forward and knelt on the ground, bowing and thanking Song Qingming: "Senior's great grace, this junior will never forget. Please accept this bow from me."

In these past few years, because his lifespan was nearing its end, Chen Jianghai, tormented by illness, had long felt that his days were numbered. He had not expected to meet the Core Formation Senior Song before his end, and that the other party would even directly take out a bottle of high-grade healing elixirs to extend his life; how could he not be deeply moved.