“ jì rán zhè me xiǎng yào gōng fǎ ……”
“既然这么想要功法……”
"Since you're so eager for a cultivation technique..."
“ kàn zài nǐ hěn huì tǎo rén huān xīn de fèn shàng ， jiù gěi nǐ ba 。”
“看在你很会讨人欢心的份上，就给你吧。”
"I'll give it to you, considering how well you can please people."
“ bù guò ， wǒ kě yǒu gè tiáo jiàn 。”
“不过，我可有个条件。”
"But I have one condition."
tīng zhe yī xīn tiān zūn de huà ， lǐ qíng wēi wēi yí zhèng 。
听着一心天尊的话，李晴微微一怔。
Hearing the words of One Mind Supreme, Li Qing was slightly taken aback.
cóng yīn yǐng zhī zhōng ， yī wèi shēn cái fēng yú 、 gāo tiǎo de nǚ xìng huǎn bù zǒu chū 。
从阴影之中，一位身材丰腴、高挑的女性缓步走出。
From the shadows, a plump and tall woman stepped out slowly.
sān shí duō suì de nián jì ， gēn duān zuò de qīng nián zhào shī jiě xiāng bǐ ， xiǎn de gèng jiā chéng shú 、 xìng gǎn 。
三十多岁的年纪，跟端坐的青年赵师姐相比，显得更加成熟、性感。
Around thirty years old, she appeared more mature and alluring compared to the seated young Senior Zhao.
“ nǐ zài huàn jìng zhōng de běn shì bù cuò ， bù zhī dào xiàn shí zhōng de běn lǐng yòu rú hé ？”
“你在幻境中的本事不错，不知道现实中的本领又如何？”
"Your abilities in the illusionary realm are impressive. How about your real-world skills?"
“ rú guǒ néng ràng wǒ mǎn yì de huà ， shuō bù dìng wǒ yī gāo xìng ， hái huì duō sòng nǐ men jǐ běn gōng fǎ 。”
“如果能让我满意的话，说不定我一高兴，还会多送你们几本功法。”
"If I'm satisfied with you, I might even give you a few more cultivation techniques as a bonus."
chéng shú zhào shī jiě jiāng shí zhǐ shēn dào zuǐ biān ， qīng qīng tiǎn shì zhe 。
成熟赵师姐将食指伸到嘴边，轻轻舔舐着。
Senior Zhao, who looked more mature, extended her index finger to her lips and licked it lightly.
shuāng yǎn mí lí de kàn zhe lǐ qíng ， miàn sè yān hóng ， fǎng fú yào dī chū shuǐ lái 。
双眼迷离的看着李晴，面色嫣红，仿佛要滴出水来。
Her eyes were half-closed as she stared at Li Qing, her face flushed as if it could drip water.
lǐ qíng diǎn le diǎn tóu ， èr huà bù shuō jiù dā yìng xià lái 。
李晴点了点头，二话不说就答应下来。
Li Qing nodded and immediately agreed without hesitation.
piàn kè zhī hòu ……
片刻之后……
A moment later...
yī bǐng hēi sè zhí jiàn ， fú xiàn zài lǐ qíng shēn qián 。
一柄黑色直剑，浮现在李晴身前。
A black straight sword appeared before Li Qing.
jiàn jiān zhí zhǐ 【 yī xīn tiān zūn 】。
剑尖直指【一心天尊】。
The tip of the sword pointed directly at "One Mind Supreme."
lǐ qíng shén sè sù mù ：“ wǒ yǒu yī jiàn ， qǐng shī jiě cì jiào ！”
李晴神色肃穆：“我有一剑，请师姐赐教！”
Li Qing's expression was solemn. "I have a sword to present. Please, Senior, give me your guidance!"
shēng ruò léi tíng ， huí dàng zài dà diàn zhī zhōng ， jiǔ jiǔ bù sàn 。
声若雷霆，回荡在大殿之中，久久不散。
His voice echoed through the hall like thunder, lingering for a long time.
chéng shú zhào shī jiě liǎn shàng jiāo mèi de biǎo qíng shùn jiān jiāng zhù 。
成熟赵师姐脸上娇媚的表情瞬间僵住。
Senior Zhao's charming expression instantly froze.
shēn shēn de kàn le lǐ qíng yī yǎn ， ér hòu zhè jù shēn qū shùn jiān hòu tuì 、 xiāo shī zài hēi àn zhī zhōng 。
深深的看了李晴一眼，而后这具身躯瞬间后退、消失在黑暗之中。
She gave Li Qing a deep look before this body vanished into darkness.
“ gǔn ba ！”
“滚吧！”
"Get lost!"
yī dào yín guāng fēi xiàng lǐ qíng 。
一道银光飞向李晴。
A silver light flew towards Li Qing.
qí zhōng jì zǎi de ， zhèng shì lǐ qíng xīn xīn niàn niàn de xuán tiān jiào gōng fǎ 。
其中记载的，正是李晴心心念念的玄天教功法。
The cultivation techniques of Xuantian Sect were recorded within it—specifically the ones he had been longing for: "Heaven and Earth Clash Ode," and "Eternal Me Alone."
chú le tā yǐ jīng tí qián zhī xiǎo de 《 tiān dì jiāo zhēng fù 》、《 wàn gǔ wéi wǒ jué 》 děng gōng fǎ zhī wài 。
除了他已经提前知晓的《天地交征赋》、《万古唯我诀》等功法之外。
There were also two previously unheard-of techniques: "Secret Classic of Forgetfulness" and "Record of Three Perils Ghostly Deity Darkness."
hái yǒu liǎng mén cǐ qián cóng wèi tīng shuō guò de gōng fǎ 。
还有两门此前从未听说过的功法。
Li Qing's heart leaped with joy. "Thank you, Heaven..."
《 zuò wàng mì diǎn 》、《 sān wēi guǐ shén míng yōu lù 》。
《坐忘秘典》、《三危鬼神冥幽录》。
But before he could finish his gratitude, a wave of dizziness hit him.
lǐ qíng xīn zhōng dà xǐ ：“ duō xiè tiān ……”
李晴心中大喜：“多谢天……”
Suddenly, the scene in front of him changed dramatically.
huà hái wèi shuō wán ， yī zhèn xuàn yūn chuán lái 。
话还未说完，一阵眩晕传来。
Instead of being inside the Great Dao Sect, he was now outside, having been kicked out by Senior Zhao.
xià yī kè ， yǎn qián de jǐng xiàng zhòu rán ér biàn 。
下一刻，眼前的景象骤然而变。
"Looks like I've angered Senior Zhao when she rejected me on a high note," Li Qing thought to himself with a smile.
bù zài shì dà dào zōng nèi ， ér shì yǐ jīng bèi zhào shī jiě tī le chū lái 。
不再是大道宗内，而是已经被赵师姐踢了出来。
Despite successfully exchanging for Xuantian Sect cultivation techniques using his various cards, Li Qing did not let his guard down. He still held Longevity Supreme in awe.
huí dào le wǔ lǎo huì jìng nèi 。
回到了五老会境内。
The illusionary realm's indulgence was due to losing one's sense of self. But if he were to engage in some intimate activities with Longevity Supreme...
“ kàn lái xìng tou shàng bèi wǒ jù jué ， zhào shī jiě hěn shì shēng qì a 。” lǐ qíng àn zì xiào dào 。
“看来兴头上被我拒绝，赵师姐很是生气啊。”李晴暗自笑道。
There might be unforeseen risks.
yī kào zhe zhǒng zhǒng shǒu pái ， chéng gōng cóng duì fāng shǒu zhōng huàn dé xuán tiān jiào gōng fǎ 。
依靠着种种手牌，成功从对方手中换得玄天教功法。
So, Li Qing decisively declined.
dàn lǐ qíng què bìng méi yǒu yīn cǐ ér chōng hūn tóu nǎo 。
但李晴却并没有因此而冲昏头脑。
"Always remain vigilant."
réng rán duì cháng shēng tiān zūn xīn cún jìng wèi 。
仍然对长生天尊心存敬畏。
He reminded himself again.
huàn jìng zhōng chén mí ， shì yīn wèi mí shī le běn wǒ 。 ér rú guǒ xiàn shí zhōng gēn cháng shēng tiān zūn yī fān yún yǔ ……
幻境中沉迷，是因为迷失了本我。而如果现实中跟长生天尊一番云雨……
Looking around, he tried to discern the path back home.
pà bú shì huì yǒu yì xiǎng bú dào de fēng xiǎn 。
怕不是会有意想不到的风险。
Although his mission was completed and his main consciousness had already synchronized with his experience, these Xuantian Sect cultivation techniques were vast in content. They couldn't be read all at once; they needed to be sent back as soon as possible.
suǒ yǐ lǐ qíng guǒ duàn jù jué le 。
所以李晴果断拒绝了。
"This place seems unfamiliar. I wonder which part of the Five Elders' domain this is."
“ yào shí shí kè kè dōu xīn cún jǐng tì 。”
“要时时刻刻都心存警惕。”
But he didn't plan on asking anyone for directions. Li Qing only vaguely pinpointed his main consciousness's location before rushing in that direction.
lǐ qíng xīn zhōng yòu gào jiè le zì jǐ yī fān 。
李晴心中又告诫了自己一番。
At first, it was just like coming here; everything went smoothly without encountering any Five Elders' sect members checking him.
cháo zhe zhōu wéi wàng qù ， fēn biàn zhe fǎn huí de lù 。
朝着周围望去，分辨着返回的路。
However, as he neared the border of this state, an unexpected incident occurred.
suī rán shǐ mìng yǐ jīng wán chéng ， běn zūn yǐ jīng tóng bù dé zhī le zì jǐ de zāo yù 。
虽然使命已经完成，本尊已经同步得知了自己的遭遇。
Three figures suddenly rose from the ground and blocked his path.
dàn shì xuán tiān jiào de zhè jǐ mén gōng fǎ ， mén mén nèi róng dōu hào rú yān hǎi 。
但是玄天教的这几门功法，门门内容都浩如烟海。
Li Qing's heart tightened. Before he could react, one of them asked, "Who are you? Where do you intend to go?"
bú shì yī shí zhī jiān néng yuè dú wán bì de ， xū yào jǐn kuài yùn sòng huí běn zūn chù 。
不是一时之间能阅读完毕的，需要尽快运送回本尊处。
Just as Li Qing was about to lie, something changed in his mind.
“ zhè lǐ sì hū bǐ jiào mò shēng ， bù zhī dào shì wǔ lǎo huì nǎ wèi tiān zūn de dì pán 。”
“这里似乎比较陌生，不知道是五老会哪位天尊的地盘。”
"I am Li Qing of Xuantian Sect! I have infiltrated the Five Elders' domain and obtained cultivation techniques. Now I'm returning!"
bù guò yě méi yǒu dǎ suàn zhǎo rén xún wèn ， lǐ qíng zhǐ shì wēi wēi biàn bié běn zūn suǒ zài wèi zhì 。
不过也没有打算找人询问，李晴只是微微辨别本尊所在位置。
As if he hadn't thought twice before speaking, he revealed his secret!
jiē zhe biàn cháo zhe duì yìng de fāng xiàng jí chí ér qù 。
接着便朝着对应的方向疾驰而去。
This statement made Li Qing's face turn red with shock.
zuì chū de shí hòu ， gēn lái shí yī yàng ， hěn shì shùn lì 。
最初的时候，跟来时一样，很是顺利。
The three interrogating Five Elders' sect members were initially stunned but then showed signs of shock and fear.
méi yǒu yù dào wǔ lǎo huì xiū shì pán chá 。
没有遇到五老会修士盘查。
"Y-Yes..."
bù guò què zài kuài yào chū le cǐ zhōu biān jiè de shí hòu ， chū le yì wài 。
不过却在快要出了此州边界的时候，出了意外。
But before they could react, a black sword shadow suddenly appeared like lightning. It swiftly passed through the bodies of the three.
hū de sān wèi rén yǐng cóng dì miàn fēi qǐ ， lán zài le tā de qián jìn guǐ jì shàng 。
忽的三位人影从地面飞起，拦在了他的前进轨迹上。
"Bang!"
lǐ qíng xīn zhōng yī lǐn ， hái wèi lái de jí yǒu suǒ dòng zuò ， què tīng qián fāng sān rén qí zhōng zhī yī wèn dào ：“ lái zhě hé rén ？ yòu yù hé qù ？”
李晴心中一凛，还未来的及有所动作，却听前方三人其中之一问道：“来者何人？又欲何去？”
In an instant, the three cultivators turned into blood mist, leaving no trace behind.
lǐ qíng zhèng yù kāi kǒu hù nòng guò qù 。
李晴正欲开口糊弄过去。
The fallen cultivator's anomaly was forming in the sky.
rán ér huà dào zuǐ biān ， què tū rán wèi zhī yī biàn 。
然而话到嘴边，却突然为之一变。
Seizing this opportunity, Li Qing quickly fled.
“ wǒ nǎi xuán tiān jiào lǐ qíng ！ rú jīn qián rù wǔ lǎo huì ， dé le gōng fǎ ， zhèng yào fǎn huí ！”
“我乃玄天教李晴！如今潜入五老会，得了功法，正要返回！”
"The Realm of Truth!"
fǎng fú huà gēn běn bù jīng dà nǎo kǎo lǜ bān ， zhí jiē bǎ zì shēn jī mì jiù zhè me shuō le chū lái ！
仿佛话根本不经大脑考虑般，直接把自身机密就这么说了出来！
"Senior Zhao is really petty!"
cǐ yán yī chū ， lǐ qíng bó rán sè biàn 。
此言一出，李晴勃然色变。
At that moment, his intention to lie had transformed into reality. This realization made him realize where he was.
ér nà sān wèi fù zé pán wèn wǔ lǎo huì xiū shì ， xiān shì lèng le lèng 。
而那三位负责盘问五老会修士，先是愣了愣。
"The power of Supreme Truth truly isn't trivial!"
suí hòu quán dōu miàn lù zhèn jīng yǔ jīng kǒng zhī sè 。
随后全都面露震惊与惊恐之色。
Panicking and running away, Li Qing reflected on what had just happened in his mind, feeling a surge of alarm.
“ yǒu ……”
“有……”
With his resolve intact, the entire process felt normal until he spoke, when he realized something was amiss.
bù guò hái méi děng tā men lái de jí yǒu suǒ dòng zuò ， yī dào hēi sè jiàn yǐng què shì rú shǎn diàn bān zhà xiàn 。
不过还没等他们来得及有所动作，一道黑色剑影却是如闪电般乍现。
Even with the knowledge of this place's rules, Li Qing could not fabricate lies now. This was the power of reversing heaven and earth!
kuài sù zì sān rén shēn qū jiān chuān guò 。
快速自三人身躯间穿过。
"Manipulating minds is indeed hardest to guard against."
“ pēng ！”
“砰！”
Li Qing sped up even more. Although his actions had been exposed, being in Five Elders' territory meant laxer defenses due to long peace. No immediate pursuers were chasing him.
zhuǎn shùn jiān ， sān wèi xiū shì bèi huà zuò yī tuán xuè wù ， shī gǔ wú cún 。
转瞬间，三位修士被化作一团血雾，尸骨无存。
Moreover, Senior Zhao likely just wanted to scare him; otherwise, their deal would have been for nothing.
tiān shàng xiū shì yǔn luò yì xiàng zhèng zài níng jié 。
天上修士陨落异象正在凝结。
Thus, Li Qing was only sent to the border of the Realm of Truth.
lǐ qíng què shì zhuā zhù zhè ge shí jī ， jí sù táo zǒu 。
李晴却是抓住这个时机，急速逃走。
After flying for a short while, he returned to the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals.
“ zhēn shí zhī guó ！”
“真实之国！”
However, crossing the boundary defenses caused a small hiccup. The protective array at the border had changed during his journey to Five Elders' domain. The flaws in the previous array were no longer effective, nearly exposing him to the Alliance's patrol cultivators.
“ zhào shī jiě zhēn shì xiǎo xīn yǎn a ！”
“赵师姐真是小心眼啊！”
Fortunately, his main consciousness noticed and quickly completed the array's decryption, preventing Li Qing from being discovered.
zài gāng gāng nà ge shùn jiān ， xiǎng yào kāi kǒu fū yǎn de huà ， què biàn chéng le zì jǐ de zhēn shí qíng kuàng 。
在刚刚那个瞬间，想要开口敷衍的话，却变成了自己的真实情况。
Returning to the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals, Li Qing heaved a sigh of relief.
zhè ràng lǐ qíng dùn shí yì shí dào le zì jǐ shēn chù hé chù 。
这让李晴顿时意识到了自己身处何处。
"Although I obtained cultivation techniques this time, the journey back was fraught with difficulties."
“ zhēn shí tiān zūn zhī lì ， guǒ rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ！”
“真实天尊之力，果然非同小可！”
"Is this what they call 'good things take time'?"
yī biān cāng huáng táo dùn ， yī biān huí xiǎng zhe gāng gāng fā shēng zài zì jǐ shēn shàng de shì qíng ， lǐ qíng xīn zhōng àn jīng 。
一边仓皇逃遁，一边回想着刚刚发生在自己身上的事情，李晴心中暗惊。
Thinking so, Li Qing quickly headed towards the Spirit Wood Realm.
yǐ tā de xīn zhì ， zhěng gè guò chéng dōu quán rán méi yǒu chá jué chū yì yàng 。
以他的心志，整个过程都全然没有察觉出异样。
Perhaps there was some cosmic fortune at play. As he neared the entrance to the Spirit Wood Realm, a detachment of "Heavenly Patrol Arrows," flying and patrolling overhead, suddenly locked onto him.
zhí zhì huà shuō chū kǒu ， cái fǎn yìng guò lái bú duì 。
直至话说出口，才反应过来不对。
The arrow struck him without warning, piercing his body through.
shèn zhì lǐ qíng xīn yǒu suǒ gǎn ， jí biàn tā xiàn zài yú zhī dào cǐ dì guī zé de qíng kuàng xià ， xiǎng yào qiáng xíng biān zào huǎng yán ， yě shì gēn běn wú fǎ zuò dào ！
甚至李晴心有所感，即便他现在于知道此地规则的情况下，想要强行编造谎言，也是根本无法做到！
If not for Li Qing's extraordinary strength from achieving the Heavenly Dao, he would have been instantly killed by this attack. Even so, he was severely injured.
zhè jiù shì nì zhuǎn tiān dì zhī lǐ de lì liàng ！
这就是逆转天地之理的力量！
Moreover, the activation of the "Heavenly Patrol Arrow" drew attention from Alliance cultivators.
“ gǔ huò xīn líng ， guǒ rán zuì shì nán fáng 。”
“蛊惑心灵，果然最是难防。”
Fortunately, Lin Ling, who had been sent to guide him, arrived quickly and took Li Qing away before any Alliance cultivators could arrive.
lǐ qíng xīn zhōng yī chén ， yòu zài dù jiā kuài le sù dù 。
李晴心中一沉，又再度加快了速度。
When they did, all that remained were a large pit and some blood stains.
tā xíng jì suī rán bài lù ， hǎo zài cǐ dì wèi yú wǔ lǎo huì nèi dì ， chéng píng rì jiǔ 。 fáng bèi méi yǒu nà me sēn yán 。 yī shí méi yǒu zhuī bīng zhuī gǎn 。
他形迹虽然败露，好在此地位于五老会内地，承平日久。防备没有那么森严。一时没有追兵追赶。
In the Spirit Wood Realm, Li Fan personally treated his clone's injuries.
èr lái zhào shī jiě xiǎng lái yě zhǐ shì wèi le xià hǔ tā yī xià ， bìng méi yǒu cún xīn yào hài tā de yì si 。 fǒu zé shuāng fāng de jiāo yì qǐ bù bái fèi le ？
二来赵师姐想来也只是为了吓唬他一下，并没有存心要害他的意思。否则双方的交易岂不白费了？
(End of Chapter)
"Since you're so eager for a cultivation technique..."
"I'll give it to you, considering how well you can please people."
"But I have one condition."
Hearing the words of One Mind Supreme, Li Qing was slightly taken aback.
From the shadows, a plump and tall woman stepped out slowly.
Around thirty years old, she appeared more mature and alluring compared to the seated young Senior Zhao.
"Your abilities in the illusionary realm are impressive. How about your real-world skills?"
"If I'm satisfied with you, I might even give you a few more cultivation techniques as a bonus."
Senior Zhao, who looked more mature, extended her index finger to her lips and licked it lightly.
Her eyes were half-closed as she stared at Li Qing, her face flushed as if it could drip water.
"Good!"
Li Qing nodded and immediately agreed without hesitation.
A moment later...
A black straight sword appeared before Li Qing.
The tip of the sword pointed directly at "One Mind Supreme."
Li Qing's expression was solemn. "I have a sword to present. Please, Senior, give me your guidance!"
His voice echoed through the hall like thunder, lingering for a long time.
Senior Zhao's charming expression instantly froze.
She gave Li Qing a deep look before this body vanished into darkness.
"Get lost!"
A silver light flew towards Li Qing.
The cultivation techniques of Xuantian Sect were recorded within it—specifically the ones he had been longing for: "Heaven and Earth Clash Ode," and "Eternal Me Alone."
There were also two previously unheard-of techniques: "Secret Classic of Forgetfulness" and "Record of Three Perils Ghostly Deity Darkness."
Li Qing's heart leaped with joy. "Thank you, Heaven..."
But before he could finish his gratitude, a wave of dizziness hit him.
Suddenly, the scene in front of him changed dramatically.
Instead of being inside the Great Dao Sect, he was now outside, having been kicked out by Senior Zhao.
"Looks like I've angered Senior Zhao when she rejected me on a high note," Li Qing thought to himself with a smile.
Despite successfully exchanging for Xuantian Sect cultivation techniques using his various cards, Li Qing did not let his guard down. He still held Longevity Supreme in awe.
The illusionary realm's indulgence was due to losing one's sense of self. But if he were to engage in some intimate activities with Longevity Supreme...
There might be unforeseen risks.
So, Li Qing decisively declined.
"Always remain vigilant."
He reminded himself again.
Looking around, he tried to discern the path back home.
Although his mission was completed and his main consciousness had already synchronized with his experience, these Xuantian Sect cultivation techniques were vast in content. They couldn't be read all at once; they needed to be sent back as soon as possible.
"This place seems unfamiliar. I wonder which part of the Five Elders' domain this is."
But he didn't plan on asking anyone for directions. Li Qing only vaguely pinpointed his main consciousness's location before rushing in that direction.
At first, it was just like coming here; everything went smoothly without encountering any Five Elders' sect members checking him.
However, as he neared the border of this state, an unexpected incident occurred.
Three figures suddenly rose from the ground and blocked his path.
Li Qing's heart tightened. Before he could react, one of them asked, "Who are you? Where do you intend to go?"
Just as Li Qing was about to lie, something changed in his mind.
"I am Li Qing of Xuantian Sect! I have infiltrated the Five Elders' domain and obtained cultivation techniques. Now I'm returning!"
As if he hadn't thought twice before speaking, he revealed his secret!
This statement made Li Qing's face turn red with shock.
The three interrogating Five Elders' sect members were initially stunned but then showed signs of shock and fear.
"Y-Yes..."
But before they could react, a black sword shadow suddenly appeared like lightning. It swiftly passed through the bodies of the three.
"Bang!"
In an instant, the three cultivators turned into blood mist, leaving no trace behind.
The fallen cultivator's anomaly was forming in the sky.
Seizing this opportunity, Li Qing quickly fled.
"The Realm of Truth!"
"Senior Zhao is really petty!"
At that moment, his intention to lie had transformed into reality. This realization made him realize where he was.
"The power of Supreme Truth truly isn't trivial!"
Panicking and running away, Li Qing reflected on what had just happened in his mind, feeling a surge of alarm.
With his resolve intact, the entire process felt normal until he spoke, when he realized something was amiss.
Even with the knowledge of this place's rules, Li Qing could not fabricate lies now. This was the power of reversing heaven and earth!
"Manipulating minds is indeed hardest to guard against."
Li Qing sped up even more. Although his actions had been exposed, being in Five Elders' territory meant laxer defenses due to long peace. No immediate pursuers were chasing him.
Moreover, Senior Zhao likely just wanted to scare him; otherwise, their deal would have been for nothing.
Thus, Li Qing was only sent to the border of the Realm of Truth.
After flying for a short while, he returned to the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals.
However, crossing the boundary defenses caused a small hiccup. The protective array at the border had changed during his journey to Five Elders' domain. The flaws in the previous array were no longer effective, nearly exposing him to the Alliance's patrol cultivators.
Fortunately, his main consciousness noticed and quickly completed the array's decryption, preventing Li Qing from being discovered.
Returning to the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals, Li Qing heaved a sigh of relief.
"Although I obtained cultivation techniques this time, the journey back was fraught with difficulties."
"Is this what they call 'good things take time'?"
Thinking so, Li Qing quickly headed towards the Spirit Wood Realm.
Perhaps there was some cosmic fortune at play. As he neared the entrance to the Spirit Wood Realm, a detachment of "Heavenly Patrol Arrows," flying and patrolling overhead, suddenly locked onto him.
The arrow struck him without warning, piercing his body through.
If not for Li Qing's extraordinary strength from achieving the Heavenly Dao, he would have been instantly killed by this attack. Even so, he was severely injured.
Moreover, the activation of the "Heavenly Patrol Arrow" drew attention from Alliance cultivators.
Fortunately, Lin Ling, who had been sent to guide him, arrived quickly and took Li Qing away before any Alliance cultivators could arrive.
When they did, all that remained were a large pit and some blood stains.
In the Spirit Wood Realm, Li Fan personally treated his clone's injuries.
(End of Chapter)