Five months ago Author: Xun Chun Xu Zhou
Chapter 98: Creating Momentum and Illusory Fame
Chu Weiyang understood in his heart that Miss Qinghe often liked to display such strange expressions when the voice of Chunyu Zhi echoed in her mind.
The rich aroma of tea wafted towards him.
However, perhaps due to the passage of time, not to mention that Chu Weiyang had already grown accustomed to it, even Chunyu Zhi, who used to often curse in frustration, had somewhat adapted; at least, she was now able to calmly ignore Qinghe.
At this moment, upon hearing Miss Qinghe's words, it was ultimately the Five-Color Dragon Image suspended in the air above the city, its momentum growing increasingly magnificent. The five-colored spiritual light swirling around seemed to resemble various paths, with the mysterious aura and the barbaric intent within it almost dazzling Chu Weiyang to the point of distraction.
Without much thought, Chu Weiyang directly asked.
Miss Qinghe nodded.
"Although in this world, the major sects are flourishing and establishing their own schools, and the clans are thriving in the Dao City, as time passes, the Seventy-Two Towns and Dao City lineage have almost all maintained some connections with the Sacred Lands of Xuanyuan and other major sects.
At least, the Zhang family of the Tianwu Dao City has many good relations with major Sacred Lands, and Danhe Valley is just one of them. Although the main headquarters of the Dan Sect is here, if we really calculate it, the family that is currently closest to the Zhang family is the Yuanmen Huanghua Sect.
The reason is quite simple. It is said that the most promising descendant of the Zhang family, named Zhang Du, entered the Huanghua Sect in his early years and later became a direct disciple of the Huanghua Sect due to his astonishing talent! Each sect and city has high hopes for him!
Now it seems that Zhang Du has returned to his clan from the Huanghua Sect. The common practice in the world is that only those who have made a name for themselves during the Beast Tide are truly regarded as prodigies. It appears that the Zhang family is trying to create momentum for him, to push him onto the crest of the wave!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Weiyang was initially somewhat surprised, and then even more puzzled.
Hearing Chu Weiyang's question, Miss Qinghe smiled confidently.
"If we talk about the barbaric intent of Yuanmen, the Hundred Flowers Tower uses softness to overcome hardness, and they are not on the same path. Especially the Huanghua Sect, which refines the Yang of the Five Elements from all directions, when it comes to the Dao of this sect, I cannot say much.
But if we talk about creating momentum and promoting fame, all the sects in the world play with the remaining tricks of the Hundred Flowers Tower! To say he is creating momentum is quite simple; at this time, without a wave to ride, does he need to show off?
Stepping on the river of magical power, illuminating the void, he is merely at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm. Perhaps he has found a demon beast of the same realm, and now he is gaining momentum. Those who do not know will think he is a Nine Refinement Dan Embryo coming to prove the Dao!
Earlier when we were on the city wall, there were indeed Foundation Establishment cultivators fighting outside the city. The seawater barrier was thick, and those watching might even include Dan Embryo cultivators, but at that time, the mist was heavy, obscuring everything.
But now, with the mist of the entire city swept away, he is illuminating the city wall. The colorful spiritual light of the Dragon Image can even illuminate most of the Dao City. For no reason, would the mist dissipate? There are no strong winds sweeping through, no scorching heat burning.
Only this subtle effort in silence..."
As she spoke to the end, Miss Qinghe meaningfully stopped, and when Chu Weiyang looked closely, he saw Qinghe extend her finger and draw a circle in the air before her.
Understood, a Golden Core Grandmaster.
At the same time, upon hearing such an incisive analysis of the momentum-creating tricks from the direct disciple of the Hundred Flowers Tower, Chunyu Zhi felt a fresh wave of shock in her heart and absentmindedly confirmed Miss Qinghe's words.
After saying this, Chunyu Zhi seemed still unable to shake off the shock in her heart. After a pause, she finally couldn't help but speak.
"Miss, I truly admire you! After experiencing the Beast Tide, I thought it should rely on killing techniques. Who knew there were so many twists and turns? If you ask me, the Danxia Old Mother must be out of her mind, why provoke the madmen of the Sword Sect? If she had captured some of the Hundred Flowers Tower's prodigy disciples and learned some of these tricks, perhaps Tingchang Mountain would have established its own sect many years ago..."
Seeing Chu Weiyang somewhat lost in thought, Qinghe thought that this statement had shocked him.
Thus, Qinghe lightly laughed and leaned closer to Chu Weiyang, her body almost pressing against his chest.
Upon hearing this, Chu Weiyang was at a loss for words. When he looked again at the top of the city wall, the Five-Color Dragon Image was still raging and howling, and the spiritual light swirling above it was still captivating, but it no longer made Chu Weiyang's heart race as it had before.
Qinghe's few words had inadvertently shattered Chu Weiyang's beautiful illusion regarding such resounding fame.
Indeed, illusory fame is merely illusory fame.
He continued to be lost in thought, but leaning against Chu Weiyang's chest, Qinghe quickly asked.
Clearly, he was thinking about illusory fame, but when he heard this question, Chu Weiyang spoke without thinking, saying something entirely different—
"Qianyuan Sword Sect, Jieyun Peak."
Back Mountain, within the Dao Hall.
It was clearly midsummer, yet the cold aura within the Dao Hall surrounded them, as if it transported one back to the depths of winter.
This Dao Hall had likely been desolate for a long time, with no one visiting. The candlesticks on the four walls faintly showed some light rust. At this moment, without incense and candles swirling, and with the doors tightly shut, it appeared even darker, with only a half-covered window allowing bright sunlight to spill into the vast Dao Hall.
Sitting at the wooden table beside that window were Qinghai Laodao and Qinghe Daoren, facing a chessboard.
The minutiae of the game determined life and death in the void.
At this moment, the black and white pieces on the chessboard were densely packed, entangled with each other, and the battle was fierce!
In their eyes, it seemed that only the outcome of the chessboard mattered, and a long silence and stillness lingered between them.
Another jade piece was pressed onto the chessboard. Before the situation could be assessed, Qinghe Daoren suddenly spoke.
"Senior Brother, our lineage has only four of us who have condensed Dan Yang and achieved the status of Grandmaster. The children are still young, and if we want to survive the tribulation and complete the scriptures, we cannot afford to lose anyone!
I know that Junior Brother Qingquan has not been in agreement with you in the past. During the Lingqiu Mountain incident, no one expected it to truly disturb the sect's elder. Even if it was an accident, Senior Brother, you should not have plotted against Junior Sister after Junior Brother was injured!
Now, it’s good; among the four Golden Core cultivators in our lineage, two are sickly and won't recover for a hundred years. Senior Brother, when it comes to a life-and-death situation, how can I, as the peak master, go and fight alone?"
As if casually mentioning this, Qinghe Daoren suddenly looked up and glanced at Qinghai Laodao.
On the spot, Qinghai Laodao seemed to have heard nothing. Perhaps due to his old age, he was dazed for a while, first responding to the chess piece, then spoke again.
When his voice fell, Qinghai Laodao slowly raised his head, his weathered eyes meeting Qinghe Daoren's gaze.
Just a fleeting glance.
Then, Qinghe Daoren lowered his head to look at the chessboard, as if he had encountered a difficult problem, and he took a long time to make a move. Following that, he smiled.
"I believe! I naturally believe! But Senior Brother, you must also understand my position as the peak master. Qingquan and Qingxi have suffered such serious injuries, and regarding the tribulation, their disciples are out there running around. With them on my mind, it’s inevitable to have some emotions; I had to ask this question."
Upon hearing this, Qinghai Daoren seemed to genuinely believe it, and he lowered his head, smiling warmly as well.
When his voice fell, Qinghe did not respond, first placing a piece on the chessboard, then spoke.
"To be honest, I don't have much faith that just relying on Xie Jiang can drag the entire Xie family down, even if the Xie family is a branch of the Panwang Yuanzong. But the cause and effect seem too distant; I've never heard of someone pulling a single hair to capture someone.
She may have tried, but I guess she must have hit a wall. It’s not good to truly clash with the Dao City’s joint Golden Core decree. On the contrary, this child Jin Guan is honest and doesn’t have so many thoughts. Perhaps when the Beast Tide comes, he will only have the thought of slaying demons against the Xuanyuan cultivators.
Speaking of which, I don’t know how Senior Brother sees it. Just looking at Xie Jiang and Jin Guan, at first glance, Xie Jiang seems more spirited, making people more optimistic. But I always feel that in the future, if anyone in our lineage truly achieves success in the Sword Dao, it will still be Jin Guan."
As soon as these words were spoken, Qinghai Daoren suddenly looked up, surprised to see the gentle smile on Qinghe Daoren's face.
The old man opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something.
But before his voice could squeeze out from his throat, Qinghe Daoren lightly stroked his palm, and the smile on his face began to bloom.
Perhaps he was truly old, Qinghai Laodao was momentarily stunned.
Qinghe Daoren pointed at the chessboard in front of him.