Southern Region, Qinglian Takes Form
On this day, Li Yunjing was in the training ground, instructing the Nine Heavens Thunderfire Army on volley fire training.
Suddenly, a cultivator rushed over, bowed, and said, "Reporting to the Lord of War, news has come from the Southern Region. The reclusive sect of the Southern Region, the Myriad Gu Sect, has suddenly announced its emergence and extended an invitation to all forces in the Five Regions, inviting fellow Daoists to visit Myriad Gu Mountain to discuss the future of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm."
"The Myriad Gu Sect?" Li Yunjing frowned, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "What kind of sect is that?"
Beside him, True Lord Qingyun quickly stepped forward and explained, "Senior, you may not know this, but the Myriad Gu Sect is the oldest reclusive sect in the Southern Region. They have always been indifferent to worldly affairs and live in seclusion in the Myriad Gu Mountain, the deepest part of the Southern Region."
It is said that the founder of the Myriad Gu Sect was a powerful figure of the same era as the True Lord Taichu. The Myriad Gu Sect is skilled in using poison and Gu techniques, and their methods are unpredictable and extremely difficult to deal with.
True Lord Bishui also said, "Yes, Senior, the Myriad Gu Sect hasn't appeared in public for tens of thousands of years. This time, their sudden high-profile appearance and invitation to forces from the Five Regions must mean something big is about to happen."
A hint of curiosity flashed in Fairy Hongling's eyes. "I'd like to go and see. The Myriad Gu Sect has been shrouded in mystery for so many years; I wonder what surprises they'll bring with their sudden emergence."
Hei Feng Wind said in a muffled voice, "My lord, I think this is definitely a trap. The Myriad Gu Sect could not have emerged earlier or later, but it just so happens to have emerged right after we conquered the Eastern Region Holy Temple and killed Yan Yang. This is too much of a coincidence."
"They might have already colluded with the Holy Domain, hoping to take this opportunity to deal with us."
Golden Wing King nodded in agreement. "Hei Feng is right. The Southern Region has always been within the Holy Domain's sphere of influence. The Myriad Gu Sect is very likely sent by the Holy Domain. We cannot take unnecessary risks."
Li Yunjing pondered for a moment and said, "You are right. Now is a crucial time for us to train our troops and consolidate our Eastern Domain. We should not create any unnecessary complications."
We will decline the invitation from the Myriad Gu Sect. We will send someone to reply that we are too busy to attend.
"Yes, sir." The messenger bowed and replied, then turned and left.
Li Yunjing thought that the matter was over and done with.
But to his surprise, something unexpected happened that very night.
Late at night, in Li Yunjing's room at the Eastern Region Holy Temple.
Li Yunjing sat cross-legged on a futon, practicing the Supreme Unity Pure Subtlety Scripture.
A faint blue aura swirled around his body, and the Spiritual Qi in the air surged into him like a tide.
Since killing Yan Yang, Li Yunjing felt that his cultivation was nearing perfection, and he was only one step away from the Dao Union Middle Stage Realm.
But this step is like an insurmountable chasm, difficult to cross.
Although the Dao principles of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm are pure, they are not perfect.
Breaking through to the Dao Union Middle Stage in this world is much more difficult than in the Tianyuan Realm.
Li Yunjing tried several times, but failed to break through.
"It seems I still need a catalyst to break through to the Dao Union Middle Stage," Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, sighed, and muttered to himself.
Just then, the wooden box in his storage ring suddenly emitted a faint blue light.
Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly took the wooden box out of his storage ring.
The wooden box was obtained from the treasure room of the Taichu cave abode, and it contained the lotus seed of the Primordial Beginning Azure Lotus.
Since obtaining this lotus seed, Li Yunjing has kept it in his storage ring without touching it.
Unexpectedly, it started to glow at that moment.
Li Yunjing gently opened the wooden box.
The blue lotus seed was floating in the center of the wooden box, emitting a soft blue light.
The patterns on the surface of the lotus seed became increasingly clear, as if they were slowly pulsating with life.
Suddenly, the lotus seed burst forth with a dazzling blue light.
A figure in green slowly emerged from the lotus seed.
She was a little girl who looked only seven or eight years old. She was wearing a light blue dress, had two pigtails, fair skin, and big eyes.
The little girl hovered in mid-air, rubbed her eyes, yawned, and then curiously looked around.
When she saw Li Yunjing, her eyes lit up, and she rushed over, hugging Li Yunjing arm, and said in a childish voice, "Big brother, you're finally awake! I've been waiting for you for so long!"
Li Yunjing stared blankly at the adorable little girl in front of him.
He never expected that the lotus seed of the Primordial Beginning Azure Lotus would transform into a little girl.
"Are you... the Primordial Beginning Azure Lotus?" Li Yunjing asked tentatively.
The little girl nodded and said with a grin, "Yes, yes! I am the Primordial Beginning Azure Lotus! Big brother, you can call me Qinglian!"
Li Yunjing looked at Qinglian, his heart filled with surprise.
He had originally thought that the Primordial Beginning Azure Lotus would be an ancient and majestic being, but he never expected it to be such a cute little girl.
"How did you suddenly transform into human form?" Li Yunjing asked.
Qinglian tilted her head and said, "Because the aura on your body, big brother, is very similar to the aura of the Taichu Origin! Moreover, you also possess a mysterious power that nourishes me!"
"A mysterious power?" Li Yunjing was very puzzled.
At this moment, Qinglian pointed to Li Yunjing's chest.
Li Yunjing suddenly realized that it was the Immortal Bone in his chest that nourished the Qinglian.
"Big brother," Qinglian stared wide-eyed at Li Yunjing and said, "I know you come from another world. Your goal is to conquer this Dao Realm and overthrow the rule of those three bad guys."
Li Yunjing was startled. "How did you know?"
Qinglian said with a grin, "Of course I know! I am the Primordial Beginning Azure Lotus, the embodiment of the primordial life force of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm. I can sense everything that happens in this world."
A look of anger flashed across her face as she gritted her teeth and said, "Those three bastards ganged up on me back then, beat me to pieces, and even tried to destroy me completely! I hate them! Big brother, I'll help you overthrow their rule and avenge myself!"
Listening to Qinglian's words, Li Yunjing could understand her thoughts.
If it were him, he would definitely seek revenge as well.
"I have a question. Why did you help me?" Li Yunjing asked.
"After I conquer the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, this world will become a subordinate Dao Realm of the Luozhen Sect. Aren't you afraid that I will become like those three Dao Lords and dominate the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm?"
Qinglian shook her head and said seriously, "Big brother is different from those three bad guys."
Those three scoundrels only care about their own interests; they don't care about any living beings in this world.
But you're different, big brother. I can sense that although you want to conquer this world, you won't indiscriminately kill innocent people. You will bring a new order to this world.
"Moreover..." Qinglian paused, then continued, "The Primordial Beginning Dao Realm has been around for three million years, but its Dao principles have never been perfect. If this continues, it won't be long before this world perishes."
"Big brother, you come from a more mature Dao Realm. Your arrival will perfect the Dao Laws of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, making this world a better place."