Qian Shanyong seemed to have something he couldn't say, and there was no way to explain it.
Li Qiang observed coldly. The argument between Qian Shanyong and Dainan Fengyu gave him a feeling that the relationship between the two was anything but Qian Shanyong. Li Qiang knew very well why Qian Shanyong wouldn't let Dainan Fengyu cultivate. It was because not just anyone could cultivate the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation. Qian Shanyong seemed to know this, and his purpose in stopping Dainan Fengyu was clearly for her own good.
Dainan Fengyu is a very stubborn female immortal; the more unattainable something is, the more she strives for it.
She turned to Li Qiang and asked, "Little guy, are you going to give it to me or not?"
Li Qiang knew how formidable she was, and besides, he didn't have a good impression of those two immortals. He chuckled and said, "Give it to me! Why wouldn't I? No matter who else asks me for it... I'll consider it... but I won't give it to them. Only if the fairy wants it, I'll give it to her unconditionally!"
Qian Shanyong shouted, "How dare you!"
Li Qiang darted behind Dainan Fengyu in a flash and said, "Fairy... what should we do? Hehe, Old Qian is about to lose his temper." He took the opportunity to provoke her.
Dainan Fengyu said to Qian Shanyong, "Should we fight again?"
Qian Shanyong said helplessly, "Stop fighting, you've been fighting for thousands of years... Sigh, never mind, Fengyu, I'm doing this for your own good! In the Reverse Passage, if you hadn't deflected the Immortal-Beating Hammer, I would have been in big trouble. You know I would never harm you." His tone softened.
Li Qiang was stunned. It seemed that the relationship between these two was indeed unusual; they were clearly enemies.
Dainan Fengyu said willfully, "You know I've offended the Heavenly Lord Baidie. With him Immortal Realm, I can never go back to the Immortal Realm. If I could cultivate the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, hmph, then..."
Qian Shanyong interrupted her, saying, "When the time comes, the Heavenly Lord Baidie won't come, but the Azure Emperor will! Your strength in the Immortal Realm is only comparable to mine; there are many immortals more powerful than you. Even if you cultivate the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, before reaching the Great Perfection realm, where can you escape to?"
Listening to their argument, Li Qiang couldn't help but feel afraid.
He now realized how lucky he was. If the Azure Emperor hadn't wanted to use him as a test subject, the immortals would have crossed the boundary to hunt him down as soon as the Reverse Passage opened, and even with his good luck, he wouldn't have been able to escape.
Dainan Fengyu shook his head and said, "Once the Reverse Passage is opened, the Heavenly Lord Baidie could come at any time. Even if the two of us combine our strength, we won't be able to defeat him. What am I supposed to do then? Just sit and wait to die?"
She also understood that Qian Shanyong was doing it for her own good.
Li Qiang asked with a grin, "Who is the Heavenly Lord Baidie? Is he even more powerful than the Luo Heaven High Immortal?"
Qian Shanyong said with a stern expression, " The Heavenly Lord Baidie is one of the seven great Heavenly Lord of the Immortal Realm. Each of them is more powerful than Luo Heaven High Immortal, let alone ordinary immortals... Alas, what did Gu Xing say to you? Didn't the Azure Emperor punish him?"
Li Qiang said, " Gu Xing didn't say anything, he just conveyed the Azure Emperor's decree. As for the punishment... I heard from Gu Xing that after he returned to the Immortal Realm, the Azure Emperor punished him by making him cultivate on the Heavenly General Wheel. That's all." He deliberately spoke vaguely, concealing a lot of information, because he still didn't understand Qian Shanyong's intentions.
Both Qian Shanyong and Dainan Fengyu were extremely surprised. Qian Shanyong smiled wryly and said, " The Heavenly General Wheel? You mean the Heavenly General Wheel of the Azure Emperor Palace?"
Li Qiang laughed and said, "That's what he said, that's right, it's the Heavenly General Wheel of the Azure Emperor Palace, is there a problem?"
A hint of fear flashed across Dainan Fengyu's face as she murmured, "I never imagined that Gu Xing would actually pull through..."
Li Qiang's curiosity was piqued, and he asked, "What is the Heavenly General Wheel?"
Qian Shanyong said with a gloomy expression, " The Heavenly General Wheel is also Xingtian Immortal Artifact. If an immortal can pass the Heavenly General Wheel's punishment, then even the Azure Emperor can't do anything to him. Most importantly, by passing the Heavenly General Wheel's test, Gu Xing's power should have surpassed the realm of Luo Heaven High Immortal..."
"I understand! He only gained such confidence after comprehending the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture. Alas! In that case, I can no longer return to the Immortal Realm. That old bastard!"
Dainan Fengyu said, "We can also comprehend the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, and we might not be any worse than Gu Xing. Brother Qian, since we can't go back, why don't we just Qian Shanyong's expression change.
Qian Shanyong smile and sighed, then lowered his head in deep thought, remaining silent.
Li Qiang was completely confused. He couldn't yet figure out the grudges between these immortals. It seemed that Qian Shanyong and Gu Xing had a great feud, but why hadn't Gu Xing said anything? If Gu Xing was so tolerant, then he was a terrifying person. Li Qiang vaguely felt that something was amiss, but he still couldn't figure out the key point.
Dainan Fengyu couldn't help but call out again, "Brother Qian!"
Qian Shanyong's expression was uncertain. After a long while, he finally said, " Fengyu, if I don't go back, even if I'm right, I'll become wrong. If I anger the Azure Emperor... Alas, I'm not like you. I'm Luo Heaven High Immortal, and I can't do whatever I want like you..." He seemed very hesitant.
Dainan Fengyu snorted and said disdainfully, "So what if Luo Heaven High Immortal? I just hate that you can't let go of things. Humph, I don't care what the Azure Emperor thinks."
Li Qiang couldn't help but clap his hands and said, "Great! I love hearing that! Old Qian, you're such a Luo Heaven High Immortal immortal, not as straightforward as Sister Fengyu."
He greatly admired Dainan Fengyu's unconventional ways and immediately started calling her "Big Sister," as he liked people with their own ideas the most.
Qian Shanyong and Dainan Fengyu stared at Li Qiang in disbelief, neither of them expecting Li Qiang to speak like that.
Dainan Fengyu laughed and said, "Oh, little guy, you really are fearless! Hehe, but I like it! Brother Qian, if you return to the Immortal Realm and the Azure Emperor punishes you by sending you to the Heavenly General Wheel, do you think you can endure it?"
Qian Shanyong shook his head, stood forlornly with his hands behind his back, and slowly said, "This is the first time I've heard of an immortal who could survive. Gu Xing... This guy is really amazing, I admire him!" There was a hint of hatred in his tone.
Li Qiang laughed loudly, "You admire him? Haha, he admires you a lot. You've been chasing him for so long, kid, I want to ask, what was it all for?"
Qian Shanyong turned to stare at Li Qiang, his eyes flashing with golden light. He said coldly, "This is my business; it's none of your concern."
Li Qiang casually patted Little White's head and said with a grin, "Even immortals fight, let alone us cultivators. Little White, did you fight in there too? I'm so curious, how did you survive? You're really something."
He spoke to the puppy in a sarcastic tone, actually mocking and ridiculing Qian Shanyong.
The Little White dog raised its head and barked twice at Li Qiang. Strangely, all three people present understood what it meant.
Li Qiang chuckled and said, "Really? You're really that good? You're just bragging."
Little White jumped out of Li Qiang's arms, shook its fur, and solemnly walked up to Li Qiang. It squatted down on its hind legs, puffed out its chest, and held its head high, looking like it was telling the truth, which made Li Qiang laugh out loud.
Dainan Fengyu chuckled, "Where did you get this little thing? Is it called Little White? Hehe, what a cute little thing." She reached out to hug it, but in a flash of silver light, Little White had already snuggled into Li Qiang's arms.
Dainan Fengyu exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? That's strange, what kind of monster is that?"
Qian Shanyong's attention also turned to Little White. He examined it carefully and said, "I don't see anything special about it, ignore it. Little guy, hand over the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation."
Li Qiang hadn't figured out the situation yet, so he naturally wasn't willing to hand over the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture easily. He said, "Don't rush, I'll give it to you. Old Qian, why are you treating the cultivators here?"
He had always had this question in his mind; in his impression, immortals should not concern themselves with the affairs of the Cultivation Realm.
Dainan Fengyu said, "Hehe, if Brother Qian hadn't dragged me here, who would want to meddle in this mess? I wonder what he's thinking."
Qian Shanyong said calmly, "I come from the Cultivation Realm, of course I have to care."
With just that one sentence, Li Qiang's impression of him immediately improved; it seemed this guy still had some humanity.
Dainan Fengyu said unhappily, "I'm not from the Cultivation Realm myself, but the Cultivation Realm is a mess right now, and I really can't stand it. If you hadn't stopped me, I wouldn't care about their lives."
Li Qiang asked, "Did you build the Sacred City on Sealed Fate Planet?"
Qian Shanyong nodded slightly.
Dainan Fengyu interjected, "Not to mention the Sacred City, most cultivators on all the planets near Sealed Fate Planet are connected to him; he's the instigator."
Li Qiang then asked, "Is it for Gu Xing?"
Qian Shanyong said impatiently, "Why are you asking so many questions?"
Li Qiang smiled and said, "I'll decide whether or not to give you the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation after I've found out the details."
In fact, when Qian Shanyong learned that Gu Xing had returned to the Immortal Realm, he knew that he had lost his reason for obtaining the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture. Now, if he wanted to obtain the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture to comprehend it, it was up to Li Qiang to decide whether to give it to him or not, because the Azure Emperor wanted to take Li Qiang as his disciple, which eliminated the possibility of Qian Shanyong forcibly taking it by force.
In the Immortal Realm, there are a few people you cannot afford to offend, and the Azure Emperor is the most powerful of them all. Qian Shanyong would not go looking for trouble.
Qian Shanyong said helplessly, "At first it was indeed for Gu Xing, but later it wasn't. I've taken in batches of disciples to cultivate, and my feelings for this realm are too deep. Seeing Linming Planet's current situation, it's hard for me not to lend a hand. Little guy, this is the truth, believe it or not, that's how it is."
Dainan Fengyu could hardly believe her ears. She said, "Brother Qian, what are you doing? Do I need to explain this to him? Little guy, don't think that just because the Azure Emperor has taken you as his disciple, this fairy won't dare to touch you. If you don't obediently hand over the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, hmph! This fairy will make you regret it."
Li Qiang didn't care about her threat at all. He said unhurriedly, "Oh, Sister Fengyu is really amazing. However, I know two versions of the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation. One was left by Gu Xing, and the other was given by the Azure Emperor. Which one do you want?" He sensed something was amiss. Although he couldn't understand some of the things that happened among the immortals for the time being, he already had doubts and didn't want to do as Gu Xing instructed.
Qian Shanyong and Dainan Fengyu were both stunned. Neither of them had expected that Li Qiang would actually obtain a genuine Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation, and that it was given by the Azure Emperor.
Dainan Fengyu was speechless. No matter how bold she was, she wouldn't dare say, "Hand over the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation given by the Azure Emperor." That would not be stealing Li Qiang's things, but stealing the Azure Emperor's things.
Qian Shanyong, however, understood the implication in Li Qiang's words and asked, "Do you really intend to give the Azure Emperor Heavenly Recommendation Scripture?"
Li Qiang retorted with a grin, "Why wouldn't I give it to you? It's just a cultivation Cultivation Method, what's so special about it?"
Qian Shanyong was extremely surprised, finding Li Qiang to be truly mysterious and unpredictable. He couldn't help but ask, "Why did you do this?"
Li Qiang smiled slightly and said, "I'm willing, I'm happy, what do you think of that reason?"
Dainan Fengyu chuckled and said, "Strange little fellow, alright, as long as it's a genuine Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation, this fairy will take it!"
Li Qiang still had a question he wanted answered, so he asked, " Old Qian, you've been in this industry for a long time. I have a question for you; I wonder if you've ever been there?"
Qian Shanyong was unsure whether to thank Li Qiang or be cold to him. He couldn't fathom Li Qiang's intentions and calmly asked, "Where? Tell me."
While observing his expression, Li Qiang asked, "What kind of place is Xinbo Cape?"
Qian Shanyong slightly, suppressing his unease, and asked, " Xinbo Cape? I don't know? Why are you asking this?"
Li Qiang immediately knew he was lying. Judging from his expression, he knew this place, and there must be a reason why this place could make Luo Heaven High Immortal like him feel uneasy.
Li Qiang couldn't help but feel nervous. Big Brother Mo and his master had gone to that place with Gu Xing and Xuan Long. Could there be any danger there?
Dainan Fengyu clearly didn't know, and she asked, "What Xinbo Cape? Where is it?"
Qian Shanyong seemed reluctant to discuss this topic, and he asked again, "I don't know, little one, why are you asking?"
Li Qiang said, "Boss Gu Xing Star and Brother Xuan Long went to that place."
Qian Shanyong's gaze was strange. He lowered his head and muttered to himself, "Strange, why would we go there?"
Li Qiang couldn't determine the nature of Xinbo Cape —whether it was dangerous or mysterious, good or bad. He knew that if Qian Shanyong refused to tell him, he wouldn't be able to force him to reveal the truth.
Left with no other choice, Li Qiang had to temporarily put aside his worries about Big Brother Mo and his master.
He asked Qian Shanyong for two blank Jade Pupil Slip, and in a flash, he recorded the cultivation method for the last two Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation. However, he concealed the correct cultivation method for the last two levels of the Divine Heaven.
Qian Shanyong used his Divine Sense to examine it briefly and knew that the item Li Qiang had given him was genuine.
Li Qiang said solemnly, " Old Qian, I have no objection to using the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for comprehension, but you shouldn't cultivate it. You know the risks involved. Sister Fengyu, don't sneer. I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, ask Old Qian how the Reverse Passage was sealed off."
Dainan Fengyu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Little fellow, this fairy is truly curious, why are you helping us?"
Li Qiang then adopted a grinning expression and chuckled, "You're a fairy, huh? Just kidding. If I don't flatter a fairy, who am I supposed to flatter? Hehe, I'm helping you guys because I find the fairy pleasing to the eye." He then spouted a bunch of nonsense.
The real reason was that he was worried about something changing with Gu Xing. In any case, in this realm, the only ones who could restrain Gu Xing were Qian Shanyong and Dainan Fengyu. How could Li Qiang easily give up this opportunity?
Not only did Dainan Fengyu not believe it, but even Qian Shanyong knew he was talking nonsense. However, the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture for God Cultivation that Li Qiang gave was indeed a genuine Cultivation Method. Although the two were extremely shrewd, they still couldn't figure out Li Qiang's thoughts.
Dainan Fengyu said, "Little guy, you absolutely must not reveal the matter of us receiving the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture."
Li Qiang nodded and said, "Don't worry, I don't want to cause trouble. Old Qian, are you planning to go back to Sealed Fate Planet?"
Qian Shanyong, "Of course we should go back. I've been cultivating in seclusion in the Sacred City. Fengyu, you and I will go back together to study the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture. We can exchange ideas and avoid some detours compared to studying it separately."
Dainan Fengyu thought for a moment and said, "You're still worried about me. Fine, I'll go back with you."
Li Qiang said with a grin, "Hey, you two immortal masters, could you take me with you? It's a pity I can only use the teleportation array, and I don't know when I'll be able to get back to Sealed Fate Planet. You both have Star Radiance, so adding me won't be a problem, right?"
He actually set his sights on two immortals.
Qian Shanyong looked at Li Qiang with a half-smile and said, "You should teleport slowly. We'll stay here for a little while and then leave immediately. Hehe, we're not taking you with us." He looked quite annoyed.
Dainan Fengyu waved his hand to release the restriction and said, "Little one, you can go by yourself. We're used to traveling alone. Even when we get to the Sacred City, we'll go our separate ways."
Li Qiang was secretly pleased, knowing that these two guys wouldn't secretly restrain him.
He was now immortal and could not be killed, but what he feared most was being imprisoned in some place like the Mystic Suppression Pagoda, which would be worse than death. Judging from their conversation, he knew he was out of danger.
Qian Shanyong had no idea that Li Qiang had so many thoughts running through his mind. He asked, "Those people who have been corrupted by demons have all been sealed inside the Great Bewildering Tracks Formation. What do you plan to do with them? Ordinary mortals will soon become walking corpses."
Li Qiang was slightly taken aback and said, "Don't you have any way to treat him?"
Dainan Fengyu smiled and said, "We only save cultivators. Mortals are too weak and there are too many of them. We don't have time to deal with them." Her demeanor and tone were very natural, as if doing so was a very normal thing.
Li Qiang hadn't been a mortal for long, and his feelings towards mortals weren't as cold as the two immortals'. He felt a pang of sadness and said, "Do you have a way to expel the demons from mortal bodies? If so, could you teach me?"
Qian Shanyong said, "Very well, since you are willing to help, I will leave you a few exorcism Cultivation Method as an exchange. Whether we become enemies or friends when we meet again in the future depends on fate."
Li Qiang understood what he meant; it seemed that the feud between Qian Shanyong and Gu Xing wouldn't end anytime soon.
If the two of them were to fight in the future, Li Qiang's attitude would be very important. As Azure Emperor's disciple, he was also a subtle factor. However, Qian Shanyong did not know that Azure Emperor had not yet accepted him as a disciple.
Li Qiang was quite adept at taking advantage of the chaos. He said with a grin, "I don't want to make enemies of immortals. Hey, Old Qian, how does one cultivate to the Star Radiance level? Could you teach me? You know, long journeys are tiring."
Dainan Fengyu interrupted, "You want to cultivate Star Radiance? Hehe, you're dreaming. Cultivating Star Radiance Star Radiance isn't difficult; the difficulty lies in the lack of materials for it in this realm. Unless an immortal gives it to you, otherwise... hehe, you'd better teleport slowly and carefully."
Qian Shanyong laughed as well, shaking his head and sighing, "Although there are many things in this realm, it's really too difficult to find them all. Little one, you'll understand when you go to the Immortal Realm."
"Alright, these are the exorcism techniques. I've recorded them all in the Jade Pupil Slip. One is an array, another is the method for making talismans, and the third is a demon-slaying incantation. Cultivators can also use them. If you don't have time, just pass it on to the local cultivators and let them come and save you."
Li Qiang knew he was doing him a favor, letting him do the good deed, because he disdained the gratitude of ordinary people.
After carefully memorizing it, Li Qiang thanked him, saying, "So formations have this kind of function. Hehe, I didn't expect that. It's truly remarkable. As expected of Luo Heaven High Immortal, Old Qian, thank you very much." He bowed respectfully.
This was the first time the two immortals had seen Li Qiang and express his gratitude so solemnly. Dainan Fengyu said, "You little fellow are really strange. By the way, return the Fixed Listening Pearl to this fairy! Hmph, you actually managed to repel the Fixed Listening Pearl, how impressive! Give it back to me."
Li Qiang wondered why Dainan Fengyu would be so stingy. He didn't know that for an immortal like Dainan Fengyu who couldn't return to the Immortal Realm, immortal artifacts were extremely precious. The materials suitable for use in this realm were so scarce that she couldn't bear to give away immortal artifacts so easily.
Li Qiang didn't argue. He casually took out the Fixed Listening Pearl and teased, "What would you do if I didn't return it?"
A mischievous smile appeared on Dainan Fengyu's pretty face, "Want to give it a try?"
Li Qiang suddenly realized that it was best to avoid joking with the fairy, lest she teach him a lesson in front of Qian Shanyong. He exclaimed, "Here you go! Here you go! Ah, Sister Fengyu is truly amazing!"
He tossed Fixed Listening Pearl over with a flick of his wrist. He was indeed somewhat helpless against Dainan Fengyu and Li Qiang, not entirely out of fear of her strength. In his mind, fighting with a woman was not a manly thing to do; winning was not honorable, and losing was even more shameful. So as long as his life was not in danger, he would avoid it as much as possible.
Dainan Fengyu laughed triumphantly.
With Qian Shanyong disappeared into the golden light. He said, "Little fellow, if you have any news in the future, you can come to the Sacred City to find me. Do you understand what I mean?"
Li Qiang nodded and said, "I understand, but where is the Sacred City? I don't know."
Qian Shanyong raised his hand and shot out a beam of golden light. Li Qiang's eyesight was now extraordinary. He reached out and grabbed it, and an exquisite jade pendant appeared in his hand.
Qian Shanyong said, "If you want to see me after you arrive at Sealed Fate Planet, you can go to the Sleepless City. There are residences for the low-level disciples of the Sacred City there. Just find them."
Dainan Fengyu said, "There's still a Gods and Devils- level monster on Linming Planet. We'll leave after we imprison him. Hehe, little guy, see you again sometime."
Li Qiang thought to himself, "A demon of Gods and Devils- level? It must be Long Hanyin. With an immortal intervening, he definitely won't escape."
Qian Shanyong gave a greeting, and Bo Ruoye and the others entered the inner hall.
Qian Shanyong said, "Your Jinyang City must remain under lockdown during this period. Wait for my message. Once that Gods and Devils is destroyed, you can reopen. Do you understand?"
His tone was stern, but it was clear that the cultivators present were grateful to him.
Yan Zao respectfully replied, "This junior obeys. The cultivators of Jinyang City will follow your orders, senior."
The cultivators of Jinyang City were filled with gratitude towards Qian Shanyong and Dainan Fengyu. The two not only rescued the cultivators who had fallen into demonic possession within the Great Bewildering Tracks Formation, but also taught them a Heart-Clearing Spirit Instruction to prevent the demons from attacking.
With this spiritual technique, as long as cultivators take precautions, it is very difficult for demons to possess them. Therefore, they will definitely obey Qian Shanyong's orders.
Bo Ruoye stepped forward and said respectfully, "Senior, could you please stay another day? The refining of the Shell-Ridge Soil takes some time. We have already organized more than a thousand cultivators above the Nascent Soul Realm to begin refining it simultaneously. In another day, we will be able to refine a sufficient quantity."
Li Qiang asked curiously, " Shell-Ridge Soil? What's it used for?"
Qian Shanyong said calmly, "Alright, then wait a day. Prepare two quiet rooms... You don't need to do anything else."
Yan Zao bowed and said, "Yes, I'll go arrange it right away." He then left.
Li scratched his head and said, "Why is nobody paying attention to me?"
Bo Ruoye hurriedly said, "Elder, the Shell-Ridge Soil is a specialty of our Jinyang City. We don't know what it's used for. The senior only instructed us to refine it with Samadhi True Fire."
Li Qiang nodded thoughtfully.
Just then, a Buddha Sect disciple rushed in, saying in a panic, "The senior in the meditation room is angry."
Li Qiang was startled, realizing that he must be referring to the Devil Venerable Chiming.