The Holy Maiden's Secret

Ji Shichen comforted her, "Don't worry, the members of the Heaven's Will Palace are all trustworthy. Even if each has their own ideas, everyone has a heart set on realizing the great cause of the Mohist School. Chen Xiangduan was just fulfilling his duty. In terms of personality, Wu Xiu is much worse than him."

Since Ji Shichen had given such a guarantee, Si Ming could only put aside his prejudice for the time being and asked, "What about Liu Qingqing and Lin Qingxiang?"

"They're sparring in the training ground. These half-siblings haven't seen each other in a long time, so I arranged for them to have a chat. Come with me."

When Si Ming followed Ji Shichen to the training ground, the brother and sister were sparring in the rain.

Lin Qingxiang stepped onto the stone slabs and soared into the air, like a dragon swimming freely in the rain. With a flick of his sleeve, the water droplets he sent flying, each carrying a different weight and force, shot towards Liu Qingqing. At the same time, his sword followed closely behind the water droplets, passing by silently and without a trace, like a shadow, making it easy to overlook.

Liu Qingqing quickly cast a Divine Arts, instantly blocking the water droplets splashing from all directions. All the rainwater, regardless of its force or how strange its hidden power, was diverted by the harmonious energy and gathered in front of her into a water ball the size of a palm, which floated in mid-air.

Then, Liu Qingqing assumed a bow-drawing and arrow-shooting posture with both hands. Although she had neither a bow nor an arrow in her hands, as she released the non-existent string, the water ball poured forward like a flash flood.

Lin Qingxiang seemed to be caught off guard and was hit head-on by the water droplet. However, he immediately turned into a blur and disappeared. His real body then appeared behind Liu Qingqing and thrust out One Sword like a meteor. However, Liu Qingqing dodged it with Anomalies movement. The two quickly became entangled in a fierce battle.

Compared to Si Ming's memory, Lin Qingxiang's cultivation has improved a lot. He must have been practicing hard over the years. In particular, his movement Movement Method has become more and more strange, like a wild goose treading on snow, leaving a trace but no mark. The claw marks are still there, but the wild goose has disappeared. Even when he moves through the rain, he doesn't get wet at all.

With Si Ming's discerning eye, he could naturally see that Lin Qingxiang's energy had completely vanished, leaving him in a state of emptiness from which he could not exert any force. Even the rain from the sky could hardly touch him. This was a superior technique of Higher Vehicle softness to overcome hardness, emptiness to overcome solidity, and insufficiency to overcome excess, which could easily make the opponent feel a sense of emptiness with nowhere to exert force.

Liu Qingqing was clearly at a disadvantage, which was not surprising. Although she had studied with Ji Shichen for a while, she had only learned ranged skills such as archery and Divine Arts, which were difficult to use once someone got close. As for the "Falling Star Staff Technique," Ji Shichen had not taught it, as there was neither enough time nor it was suitable for Liu Qingqing to practice.

After ten moves, just as Liu Qingqing was about to be defeated, a red membrane suddenly appeared on her body. The rainwater hitting the red membrane was like hitting a highly elastic gel, changing the direction of the force. It jumped and collided on her body, splashing out in a chaotic direction, and then agglomerated into a water droplet in the middle of the way before being sprayed out.

Lin Qingxiang One Sword the water column with his sword and was about to strike Liu Qingqing's chest when Liu Qingqing's palms suddenly flashed with silver light.

"Ten Thousand Jun Halts the Spear!"

Liu Qingqing suddenly unleashed unimaginable power and speed, forcefully knocking Lin Qingxiang 'One Sword away. She then gave Lin Qingxiang no chance to catch his breath, relentlessly pursuing him. Her Movement Method became unpredictable and elusive, and no matter how Lin Qingxiang dodged, he couldn't shake her off.

Chapter 748 The Saintess's Secret

Liu Qingqing's martial arts skills were not as proficient as Lin Qingxiang's, and she lacked practical combat experience. Moreover, due to the limitations of her physical body, she was unable to unleash 30% of the power of the Myriad Filth Tainted Blood. Even so, she still managed to suppress Lin Qingxiang.

She is now in a state of Solar Prominence Eruption, without any burden or time limit. All the energy consumption is borne by the Myriad Filth Tainted Blood, and her speed, strength, and cultivation have all been significantly improved.

Liu Qingqing used her palms as weapons, employing the Golden Spear and Iron Horse Slash from the Five Elements Spirit-Refining Formula of the Evil-Slaying Sword School Sect. Sometimes it was a sword, sometimes a knife, and sometimes a spear. Although each move was bound by the rigidity of a craftsman, revealing many flaws, she was fast enough and strong enough. The Myriad Filth Tainted Blood was like a protective armor for her, making it difficult for her opponents to seize the opportunity even if they saw the flaws.

Lin Qingxiang was initially unaware of the situation and attempted to interrupt Liu Qingqing's offensive with a counterattack. However, when his One Sword struck Liu Qingqing's arm, it was as if he had hit rubber. The thin, bloody membrane slid away lightly, deflecting the force of his One Sword strike to the side.

Taking advantage of the opening, Liu Qingqing struck out with her palm. The Blazing Fire and Flowing Clouds Palm was fierce and scorching, with rolling waves of heat. Lin Qingxiang hastily met the palm strike, and his strength was insufficient. Instantly, his Qi and Blood and qi boiled, his muscles and bones trembled, and he was blasted several feet away, with wisps of smoke rising from his body.

"A Thousand Moths Return to the Sky."

Lin Qingxiang merged with his sword, then suddenly dispersed, transforming into hundreds of moths that flew towards Liu Qingqing with restrained Sword Qi. It seemed dreamlike and beautiful, but in reality, it concealed danger.

"Prison-Suppressing Dharma Form!"

Using fire to generate earth, Liu Qingqing raised her hands, and her powerful spiritual energy condensed into a mountain shadow, enveloping her within. This clumsy martial art didn't require her to be distracted by anything else; she only needed to follow the Method Formula. This allowed her to bring out the strengths of the Myriad Filth Tainted Blood, condensing it into an exceptionally thick layer. Even as Sword Qi and moths flew towards it, striking and creating bursts of sparks, it remained unmoved, as stable as Mount Tai.

The Prison-Suppressing Dharma Form is activated by the power of Myriad Filth Tainted Blood, which Liu Qingqing can easily use to multitask. She immediately held the bow in both hands, picked up an arrow and placed it on the bowstring, concentrated her strength, drew the bow, and released the string!

With a single note, a burst of blazing white light erupted, leaving a lingering trail of light that seemed to divide the world, like a chasm rapidly spreading across the land.

Lin Qingxiang was forced out of his transformed state, and he felt a strong sense of sorrow filling the world, impacting his mind. He saw a terrifying illusion of dark clouds covering the sky and a howling wind raging before his eyes. In the darkness, only a bright white light pierced through the air, stunningly beautiful and as fast as lightning!

Lin Qingxiang bit his tongue, using the pain to wake himself up. He thrust his One Sword out, hitting the arrow squarely. The shock made his Qi and Blood boil again, and his right arm holding the sword went numb, making it difficult to exert force.

Seeing Liu Qingqing draw the bowstring and nock the arrow again, Lin Qingxiang clenched his left hand, gathering Yin Qi as if about to unleash a hidden ultimate technique. However, he paused, then dissipated the energy, shaking his head and saying, "I lost."

Liu Qingqing stopped her attack, put away her bow and arrows, and the red membrane on her body quickly faded until it condensed into a drop of blood that fell into her palm. She asked in confusion, "Big Brother seemed to be about to unleash a move just now, why did he suddenly give up?"

"That move is a killing technique. I'm also a beginner and couldn't control my strength. There's no need to use it when you and I are sparring. But what was that change you made just now? Was it a secret Divine Arts passed down by Senior Ji?"

Lin Qingxiang felt slightly worried. Although it was only a brief exchange, he sensed an ominous and extremely evil aura emanating from Liu Qingqing after she turned red. If he didn't know that Ji Shichen was right next to him, he would have even worried that his sister might have been possessed by some Evil Dao master.

He had secretly cultivated a very demonic martial art, which he dared not reveal in ordinary times for fear of being criticized by his master. In the few exchanges just now, he was almost lured out by the Evil Qi emanating from Liu Qingqing. It was precisely because he had personally experienced the horror of Evil Dao martial arts that he was particularly aware of the hidden dangers behind these martial arts and did not want his sister to suffer the same fate as him.

Liu Qingqing explained, "This isn't Secret Method taught by my master, but a Law Treasure I obtained while traveling."

"Is it really okay to carry such an Evil Qi magical Law Treasure around? Won't it affect one's mind?" Lin Qingxiang didn't ask Liu Qingqing, but went straight to Ji Shichen.

"Don't worry. Although it looks sinister, it is indeed a genuine demonic Law Treasure," Ji Shichen explained slowly. "Although Devil Cultivation Method arts and artifacts give people the feeling that practicing them will lead to demonic possession, there is actually a distinction between orthodox and unorthodox methods in demonic cultivation. However, orthodox methods are relatively few, and the vast majority are unorthodox and treacherous, which is why they have a bad reputation. Orthodox demonic Cultivation Method emphasize indulging oneself and controlling one's inner demons, but those unorthodox methods often only 'indulge oneself' and do not know how to control one's inner demons, so the result is self-evident."

Ji Shichen stepped forward and picked up the Myriad Filth Tainted Blood from Liu Qingqing's palm, saying, "This demonic artifact can absorb the wearer's negative emotions. Not only will it not bewitch people into demonic possession, but it will also keep them in a state of mental clarity at all times. It is most effective against those evil arts and martial arts that bewitch people's minds. Its ingenuity is admirable. I wonder which Great Grandmaster of the demonic path came up with it."

Lin Qingxiang asked in surprise, "From the description, it seems to be a very orthodox Law Treasure. Is it really without any hidden dangers?"

"There are potential risks," Ji Shichen's words made Lin Qingxiang tense, "Because this magical artifact feeds on negative emotions. The more negative emotions its master has, the faster its power grows. But if one day the master loses the artifact and has no outlet for its emotions, the accumulated negative emotions will turn against its heart."

Si Ming had come into contact with many martial arts, including quite a few Devil Cultivation Method arts and evil techniques. He nodded in agreement, saying, "Generally speaking, demonic Cultivation Method all have this characteristic: rapid progress, but hidden dangers. In unorthodox demonic paths, these hidden dangers will inevitably erupt. In orthodox demonic paths, as long as one cultivates step by step, the hidden dangers can be eliminated. But how many people who cultivate demonic Cultivation Method can resist the urge to rush ahead? As a result, they end up with the same fate as those who practice unorthodox demonic paths, and thus the demonic path has become completely corrupt."

Some orthodox Devil Cultivation Method cause immense physical or mental pain during cultivation, but as long as one can endure it and reach mastery, the pain will completely disappear. In short, they are inherently "gambling" in nature, with high risks and high rewards; one can either make a fortune or lose everything.

Unless one, like him, utilizes their sudden enlightenment talent to quickly master a Cultivation Method, skipping the intermediate steps, it's impossible to guarantee a profit.

As for those Devil Cultivation Method that still have side effects even after mastering them, they undoubtedly belong to unorthodox schools and are best left unmentioned.

Lin Qingxiang nodded after listening. Although he felt that his sister, with her calm and unassuming personality, was unlikely to take any risks, he still offered a few words of advice as her older brother.

"Alright, now that you all know about the mission, prepare yourselves and you can set off. Commander Chen will be waiting for you at the destination."

Then, Ji Shichen instructed Liu Qingqing, "This task will be counted towards the assessment. Doing well will give you extra points when you become a Saintess."

Si Ming found it strange and asked, "The Mohist School currently lacks Grandmaster, hence the need for Grandmaster Candidate trial. But the Holy Maiden of the Mohist Religion is still alive and well. Is it really necessary to rush into the trial?"

Suddenly, a possibility occurred to him, and he asked in Anomalies tone, "By the way, how old is the Holy Maiden now?"

Could she be a centenarian already?