Dao Xuan nodded: "Hmm, you're not bad, kid. You actually managed to break through the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique. You've won this competition. Junior Sister Shuiyue, you should quickly take your disciple down to heal his injuries!"
Just now, in front of the seven sect leaders and in front of everyone, Lu Xueqi was held in Li Ling's arms. Her usually cold and aloof face couldn't help but turn as red as the clouds on the horizon, like a little apple. Now, upon hearing Dao Xuan's words, she felt as if she had been granted a pardon.
If she stayed any longer, she would be mortified, since she wasn't as shameless as Li Ling.
"Alright, the Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament isn't over yet!"
After Shuiyue led Lu Xueqi off the stage, Daoxuan said solemnly, "It's still the time of the Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament. Zeng Shushu has already successfully defeated Zhang Xiaofan and advanced to the top two; and it seems that Li Ling has won the match between A Ling and Lu Xueqi. Next..."
Zeng Shushu, who had been standing behind Zeng Shuchang, stepped forward and said, "Junior Brother's Taoist magic is exquisite and his swordsmanship is unparalleled. I am far inferior to him. There is no need for us to compete in the next match. Let's just give him the first place!"
Dao Xuan hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "Very well, although there has never been a case of someone admitting defeat before the competition even started in the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, A-Ling's strength is undoubtedly the best among you all, so giving him first place is well-deserved!"
After speaking, he turned to look at the crowd below and announced loudly, "I hereby declare the 20th Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament officially concluded! Li Ling of Dragon Head Peak has won first place in the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament!"
After making the announcement, Dao Xuan turned to look at Li Ling and said kindly, "A Ling, since you are here now, come with me later. I will give you the prize, the Six Harmonies Mirror, first, and then you can go back to Dragon Head Peak to rest."
"I have some things to do with the top four from this year's competition in a while. As the number one, I'm afraid you'll have to take charge then!"
"Yes, disciple obeys!" Li Ling bowed and accepted the order.
He would be more than happy to have one less match. Do you think that 'Exploding Sky' technique, which could break through the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique, didn't consume spiritual power? Right now, he only has less than 10% of his spiritual power left!
Next, Dao Xuan led Li Ling to the back hall and took out a thin mirror from an exquisite box.
The thin mirror has an archaic shape, with a bronze openwork border, engraved with a dragon on the top and a tiger on the bottom. The mirror is also engraved with the eight trigrams, but the central part of the mirror is not like that of an ordinary bronze mirror; it is yellowish and unclear.
Dao Xuan then taught Li Ling how to operate the Six Harmonies Mirror, word by word. After Dao Xuan explained it once, Li Ling was able to control it completely and freely in no time!
"Alright, I've taught you all how to use the Six Harmonies Mirror. You must have been seriously injured by the lightning that just now, which clashed with the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique."
"You should go back to Dragon Head Peak to recuperate. Your master will bring you back to Tongtian Peak in a month. I have some things for you to do then!"
"In that case, this disciple will take his leave now!"
"Okay, go ahead!" (Wish Star of All Realms)
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Chapter 347: Descending the Mountain for Training
Suddenly, dark clouds surged across the clear sky, and streaks of silver snakes flashed across the horizon.
Above the sky, a young man in white held a sword and pointed it upwards. As he raised his azure sword high into the sky, a huge vortex surged forth.
"Boom!"
As the young man used his magic, a thunderous sound rang out, and a huge white pillar of lightning fell from the sky, landing on the longsword. The cyan blade was instantly enveloped in white lightning, and then, guided by the young man's magic, it fell onto the open ground in front of him. The thunderous lightning turned a large area of the open ground into scorched earth.
As Li Ling stopped and stood still, the dark clouds and lightning in the sky quickly dissipated. Cang Song laughed and said, "Ah Ling, you are increasingly exceeding my expectations."
"He broke through to the Shangqing Realm in just half a month after the martial arts competition, and now he has completely mastered this 'Divine Sword Thunder Control True Technique' in just five days. It's truly amazing!"
"Master's teachings are truly excellent!" Li Ling also seemed very happy.
Back then, when Lu Xueqi used the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique at Tongtian Peak, although I managed to disperse the spell, it was only because Lu Xueqi's cultivation was insufficient, so she was unable to summon enough powerful lightning!
If it had been a pine tree, Li Ling would probably have been charred to death by the first lightning strike! Even so, Li Ling still suffered serious internal injuries.
However, thanks to the special nature of his Ancestral Witch bloodline, his physical body was strong, his injuries healed quickly, and his cultivation level even improved. At this time, Li Ling took the opportunity to ask Cang Song to teach him the Divine Sword Thunder Control True Technique!
Looking at Li Ling standing calmly before him, without a trace of pride, Cang Song couldn't help but nod in satisfaction and said solemnly, "Ah Ling, now that the one-month period has passed, we will be heading back to Tongtian Peak soon."
"However, I can tell you in advance that the headmaster will probably send you down the mountain for training. You will likely have to fight against the demonic sect members. With your current strength, I am very confident that even if you are no match for them, escaping will not be a problem."
"But there's one thing I must remind you of first. Now that the Demonic Sect has resurfaced, even though we righteous sects are not afraid, the Demonic Sect's power is not to be underestimated!"
"You are still young. If you encounter someone from the demonic path, remember not to be aggressive or violent, especially not the Ghost King Sect, one of the four major sects of the demonic sect."
"I once met the current sect leader of the Ghost King Sect. He is a man of great talent and extraordinary strength, perhaps even surpassing me. If you encounter him, don't hesitate, just run! Only by escaping with your life can you plan for the future, understand?"
The Ghost King?
Regardless of his inner thoughts, Li Ling still respectfully replied, "Yes, Master, I understand! This time, I will prioritize my own life when I descend the mountain and will absolutely not do anything reckless!"
Cangsong nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's perfect. Alright, it's getting late. You should have packed your things by now. Let's set off for Tongtian Peak!"
"Yes, Master!"
Instead of going back, the two of them flew directly towards Tongtian Peak on their swords!
Both of them were highly skilled cultivators. In a flash, they arrived back at Tongtian Peak in just over ten minutes and followed Cangsong and the other man towards Yuqing Palace!
Upon arriving outside the hall, they discovered that three people were already waiting there. Zeng Shushu still looked as carefree as ever, while Zhang Xiaofan carried the sword that Li Ling had given him, which was named 'Hongyu', and he did have quite the air of a swordsman.
Judging from her expression, Lu Xueqi's injuries seemed to have recovered quite well. However, when her eyes met Li Ling's, she unconsciously looked away, her slightly shy demeanor surprising everyone around her.
"Let's go." At Cangsong's invitation, the five of them walked into the Yuqing Palace!
At this moment, six of the seven sect leaders had arrived at the Jade Purity Hall. Cangsong stepped forward and took his seat, and all seven were finally present. Li Ling and the other three stood in the center of the hall and bowed to the seven.
Dao Xuan waved his hand, glanced at the four people below with a smile, and a look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. He laughed and said, "The top four of this year's Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament are all such young juniors. It seems that our Qingyun Sect has successors."
"However, simply shutting yourself away to cultivate will not lead to great achievements. You need to broaden your horizons to better understand the will of Heaven. It just so happens that the Demonic Sect has resurfaced, and I intend to send you down the mountain to gain experience and broaden your horizons. Are you willing?"
Li Ling and the others naturally nodded in agreement!
"That's good!" Dao Xuan said solemnly, "Recently, for some unknown reason, demonic people from the Demonic Sect have suddenly appeared at the Ten Thousand Bat Cave in Kongsang Mountain, three thousand miles east of Qingyun Mountain."