The moment Liu Xuanqing uttered his Dao Heart Oath, an indescribable and terrifying aura suddenly emanated from Li Qingshan's body!
This aura was not deliberately unleashed, nor did it contain any killing intent. Yet, it was as if the heavens were collapsing and the Milky Way were turning upside down, carrying the most primal power of heaven and earth, instantly filling every inch of the restaurant.
The air became thick and viscous, and even the light seemed distorted and dimmed.
"Thump!"
Liu Xuanqing and the two disciples behind him turned deathly pale instantly, their knees buckling uncontrollably, almost causing them to kneel down on the spot!
They felt as if they were bound by an invisible, immense force, their divine power within the Bitter Sea was frozen, even the simplest breath became a luxury, and only the most instinctive trembling and awe remained deep in their souls.
This aura was far more terrifying than that of the elder from the Yaoguang Holy Land whom they had once sensed from afar. Although the aura of the Yaoguang elder was as deep as an abyss and as imposing as a mountain, its boundaries could still be fathomed.
The aura of this senior before them seemed to confront the boundless universe itself, vast and unfathomable, inspiring no resistance whatsoever!
Remember your promise.
Li Qingshan's voice remained calm and detached, devoid of any warmth or emotion.
However, that tangible pressure had become an indelible mark, deeply engraved in the very essence of Liu Xuanqing and the other two's souls.
Immediately, the aura that had eclipsed the world receded like a tide, as if it had never existed, leaving only a deathly silence and the three people's violently beating hearts, as if they had survived a calamity.
"If I return one day, will there be any discrepancy between Old Jiang and Tingting?"
Li Qingshan's gaze calmly fell on Liu Xuanqing, his tone completely unwavering, " The Yanxia Cave Heaven has no reason to exist."
A seemingly casual remark carried the weight of a divine mountain, shattering Liu Xuanqing's spirit and leaving him utterly terrified.
"Yes! Yes! I will definitely remember it! I will never forget it! I will never fail to live up to the trust placed in me by my predecessors!"
Liu Xuanqing was drenched in sweat, his expensive cloud-patterned Daoist robe instantly soaked through and clinging tightly to his back.
His body trembled violently uncontrollably, he bowed repeatedly, his voice hoarse and distorted, filled with the deepest fear and absolute submission.
He finally understood that the cultivation level of the being before him had far exceeded his imagination. It was definitely not Dao Palace, and might even have touched the legendary Immortal Platform realm!
Compared to this, the Yanxia Cave Heaven is but an ant, which can be destroyed with a flick of the finger.
He dared not linger for a moment longer. As if a prehistoric beast were chasing him, he staggered away, almost tumbling and crawling, with his two nearly exhausted disciples, and disappeared into the end of the street.
However, Li Qingshan had his own considerations.
Based on his understanding of the original plot, about six months later, someone from the ancient and powerful Jiang Family family in the Eastern Wasteland would come to guide Old Jiang's branch of the bloodline, which had been scattered abroad, back to their ancestral home.
That is their true home, a place brimming with spiritual energy and where they are safe and secure.
Taking advantage of the Yanxia Cave Heaven today is merely to add a solid safeguard for the next six months.
" Tingting," Li Qingshan composed himself, turned to the little girl beside him, and instructed her again, "After I set off soon, you should go to Yanxia Cave Heaven to cultivate. The essence of heaven and earth there is more suitable for your subsequent cultivation than in Green Forest Town."
With a slight thought, a vast amount of information about the Northern Region surfaced in his mind. The ancient Northern Region Holy City, a vast and desolate land that contained endless opportunities and dangers, was a place where the winds of change gathered in the Eastern Wasteland, a place where all sorts of people mingled and countless opportunities arose.
There stand Great Saint, powerful clans overlook the mortal world, and ancient secret realms and lost ruins are scattered throughout the wilderness. It is a grand stage where true geniuses compete and the strong discuss the Dao.
Li Qingshan looked at Jiang Tingting and patiently explained, "Although Master's journey to the Northern Region will be full of opportunities, it will also be fraught with danger. With your current cultivation level and physique, it is not suitable for you to accompany me."
A flicker of disappointment crossed Jiang Tingting's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. She clenched her small fists tightly, her gaze clear and resolute. "Master, I understand! I will diligently practice the techniques you have taught me and build a solid foundation! I will never let you down!"
"Very good."
Li Qingshan's eyes revealed an approving look, "Your Taiyin Physique is a supreme treasure, and the foundation you have in the early stages is especially important."
The Earthcore Flame Marrow I just gave you is an excellent foundation-building treasure for the early stages of cultivation. You can use it periodically to complement your cultivation.
After I leave, you must diligently cultivate yourself, stabilize yourself in the Bitter Sea, and temper your body.
Once you have laid a solid foundation, we will eventually meet.
He paused, then continued, "Besides seeking opportunities, I will also look for things that can help your Taiyin Physique grow, or a more suitable inheritance for you."
You may peacefully cultivate here.
Listening to Li Qingshan's earnest instructions, Tingting's eyes reddened, and she couldn't speak, but she nodded vigorously.
As Old Jiang listened to Li Qingshan's arrangements, his eyes were full of gratitude and trust. "Mr. Li's considerations are thorough, and I am deeply grateful!"
You can leave Tingting to me and go ahead without worry.
However, the Northern Region is far and dangerous; sir, you must be extremely careful in all matters.
Time passed quietly in a calm atmosphere permeated with a faint sense of melancholy.
The day of departure arrived as scheduled.
In the early morning, a thin mist, like a veil, enveloped the still-sleeping Green Forest Town.
In front of the restaurant, a farewell to simplicity and restraint.
"Uncle, Tingting, please take good care of yourself."
Li Qingshan cupped his hands in a simple farewell gesture.
"Master, please take care! Tingting will cultivate diligently and wait for your return!"
Jiang Tingting fought back her tears and said forcefully.
"Mr. Li, have a safe journey!"
Old Jiang's voice choked with emotion as he tried to open his somewhat cloudy old eyes wide, as if he wanted to etch the Dao Body before him deeper and more firmly into his heart.
Li Qingshan nodded and said no more.
With a flick of his sleeve, his body rose slowly into the air, three feet off the ground, as if weightless.
He glanced one last time at the grandfather and grandson waving vigorously below, his gaze sweeping across the quiet town.
The next moment, a dazzling crimson-gold Divine Rainbow suddenly erupted, tearing through layers of clouds and shooting eastward at a speed exceeding that of lightning!
Tingting turned her head and watched as her master's figure vanished in an instant, feeling the unfathomable depths of his being, like a vast ocean.
The comforting aura gradually faded away, and the Daoist conviction in my heart grew stronger and clearer.
The road ahead is long and the journey is endless.
Now that she has embarked on this path, she will walk it firmly, following in her master's footsteps, to climb to higher realms and appreciate the more magnificent scenery of heaven and earth!
Li Qingshan watched as the mountains and rivers rushed past beneath his feet, the rivers like ribbons, the towns like beans, disappearing in an instant.
The Green Forest Town I had become familiar with over the past six months, the Black Wind Abyss that swallowed Tingting's parents, and the volcanic cluster that had endured the tribulations of lightning have all turned into the past, becoming just a corner of my memory.
" The Northern Region of the Eastern Wilderness."
Li Qingshan gazed at the churning sea of clouds ahead, thinking to himself, "If I were to rely on my own flight, even a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm would need more than ten years to traverse hundreds of millions of miles of mountains and rivers, a journey Great Wilderness with unpredictable dangers."
"Only by using the Domain Gate controlled by those great sects and aristocratic families" can one traverse the boundless Void and arrive in an instant.
The primary goal of this trip is to find an ancient city with a Domain Gate.
Divine Rainbow pierced the sky, covering thousands of miles in an instant, before finally transforming into a tiny point of light in the heavens and disappearing completely.
Only the trail of torn clouds lingered for a long time.