The Heavens: A Qing, the Yue Girl at the beginning

Chapter 516 Trial, Undercover, Visiting Card (4K)

Zhao Qing smiled slightly, and did not comment on Ding Ning's praise. He just nodded and said, "This thing is still in its infancy, and there are still many shortcomings. It needs to be gradually improved in the future. However, under the current circumstances, it is enough for us to deal with many emergencies."

"Ding Ning, give it a try to see how your progress is." As she spoke, she casually swept her hand through the air, leaving dozens of faint talisman lines that condensed on the surface of the jade talisman as guiding marks: "The method of use is very simple... Do you remember the jade soldier figurine you used for the entry test?"

"Observe quietly, sense the vital energy contained in the jade talisman, and change the direction of its flow again and again to form a fixed trajectory." Ding Ning nodded. His memory has always been good, so he did as he was told. He grabbed the jade talisman in his hand, closed his eyes and concentrated, slowly sinking his perception into it.

After a few breaths, under the guidance of Ding Ning's mental power, the runes on its surface gradually lit up, emitting star-like light, and then vibrated slightly, revealing a warm and transparent feeling in the palm of his hand, as if it had some subtle connection with him.

"Very good, you have mastered the method of activating the jade talisman and passing the verification."

Zhao Qing nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Using it to send a message is actually quite simple: just put it next to your mouth and speak directly, or use the method of transmitting sound into secrets to condense the sound into a line and inject it into the talisman."

As she spoke these words, the jade talisman in Ding Ning's hand also uttered sentences with similar tones, but they were much softer and very clear. It was obvious that it was the result of receiving the sound and then playing it back after being activated.

"He is already able to use a relatively complex talisman that normally requires cultivation above the third realm to barely control, even though he has just entered the realm of Tongxuan. This kind of perception and energy control is rare in the world."

Seeing Ding Ning's amazing talent, Zhao Si was moved and had the desire to admire his talent. He asked, "Little brother, which sect in Changling are you from? I wonder when did you join the sect?"

Ding Ning could see that the other party's words were meaningful. He thought for a moment and answered truthfully, "I am not from a large sect in Changling. I just happened to encounter an opportunity and embarked on the path of cultivation a few days ago. Now, I am a student of Baiyang Cave and am on my way to study."

"A few days ago? He achieved Tongxuan so quickly and opened up the Qi Sea?" Zhao Yi was also a little surprised: "With such an outstanding student and a teacher with profound cultivation and extensive knowledge, it seems that in a few years, Baiyang Cave will become the first-class sect in Changling..."

Although they rarely use talismans on weekdays, they also know that the value of talismans that can transmit information across thousands of miles is immeasurable. What's more, this "Lingxi Jade Talisman" was made by Zhao Qing himself, and the meaning behind it is even more extraordinary.

At this time, Ding Ning also saw Zhao Qing's intention to win over Jianlu, and gave him a push with words: "Speaking of which, with this Lingxi Jade Talisman, it will be much more convenient for the seniors to communicate in the future. We can discuss our insights on cultivation anytime and anywhere and make progress together."

"Not bad!"

Zhao Qing glanced at everyone and expressed his approval: "Since we already have such a powerful weapon, we should make good use of it. From today on, I will explain the method of cultivation every day on the special channel of the Jade Talisman, and try to answer the difficult questions you encounter in the process of cultivation."

"Miss Zhao Qing, we are unworthy of such a precious treasure." Zhao Si was very grateful for the guidance on cultivation. He said sincerely with a bit of respect in his tone: "If there is anything we can help you with, please feel free to ask."

"This is actually nothing, just an ordinary gift for meeting someone..." Zhao Qing chuckled, appearing very open-minded.

In her opinion, the "Lingxi Jade Talisman" and the new information exchange technology can not only strengthen her ties with various forces, but also invisibly narrow the distance between them, laying a solid foundation for in-depth cooperation and mutual alliance in the future.

Zhao Qing has a more ambitious vision in her heart - relying on the advanced organizational structure and the advantages of knowledge and technology, she will gradually build a super sect that includes hundreds of seventh-level masters, preach throughout the world, and let her ideas and wisdom benefit more practitioners.

Ding Ning's heart was moved when he heard this. He thought of Changsun Qianxue, whose safety he was most concerned about. He wondered if he could also get a Lingxi Jade Talisman for her so that he could keep in touch with her at any time.

At the same time, Ding Ning was also thinking secretly, what was Zhao Qing's intention in coming to Wutong Lane suddenly and letting him show off his skills in front of Zhao Jianlu and the others? Perhaps it should not be simply regarded as a coincidence, and the cause of this matter must be explored in depth.

In addition, it is unlikely that the other party is unaware that Jianlu is a traitor to Qin, but still has a good attitude. Could it be that he is also one of those who want to oppose Qin and Yuanwu?
Jing Mozong on the side nodded silently. He knew very well how much Wang Taixu valued Zhao Qing. At this moment, he had witnessed her extraordinary qualities. He secretly decided in his heart to follow her more closely. Perhaps one day, even a small pawn like himself would be able to rise to fame with her.

After finishing his breakfast noodles, Ding Ning stood up and said, "Senior Zhao Qing, it's getting late. I should go to the Aries Cave."

"Indeed, don't keep the driver waiting for too long." Zhao Qing nodded and reminded him, "Remember to study the skills I taught you carefully and practice diligently every day... I will be there later."

Unlike Ding Ning, whose current cultivation level can only enable him to use some of the functions of the jade talisman, after all, he has just broken through to the first realm not long ago, and his actual realm has not yet passed the third realm. Zhao Yi and Zhao Si are both in the seventh realm, which means that their consciousness, true energy strength, and precise control meet the high-level usage standards of the Lingxi Jade Talisman.

In this case, multiple encryption of communication information, controlling the direction of broadcasting, connecting to the base stations to be set up later, or storing information in advance and sending it at a scheduled time, fine-tuning the frequency to search for broadcasts, etc., all require her to teach one by one, which naturally takes more time.

Finally, Zhao Qing also agreed with Jianlu and the others to discuss the technique of using true fire to refine sword embryos when they have time. This is exactly what she lacks at the moment, and can be used to improve the plan and efficiency of refining magic weapons.

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On a hillside not far from Baiyang Gorge, there is a green palace.

On the hillside, the grey rocks formed the skeleton of the temple, while the green vines that had weathered the wind and rain and were still tenaciously entwined around the outer walls gave the sword academy a layer of time-honoured splendor. In the morning light, they emitted a faint yet vibrant green glow, like a soul that had just awakened, quietly revealed in the morning sun.

In the deepest part of this palace, there is a unique building hidden. Its outer wall is covered with dense sword marks, recording the glory of the past. Inside the palace, a gorgeous blanket woven with fine wool is spread on the ground, making it look warm even in the thick autumn.

At this moment, two figures were sitting on this blanket. One was an old man with gray hair and a dignified face, and the other was a middle-aged man with two swords on his back and a majestic demeanor.

The old man's name is Di Qingmei, and he is the dean of Qingteng Sword Academy.

His face was calm and majestic, his eyes were slightly sunken, revealing a deep light, his hair was tied up with a jade hairpin, looking extremely clean, and even his nails were trimmed very neatly, which was enough to show his extreme pursuit of details.

The middle-aged man opposite him was his only true disciple so far, Duanmu Lian.

"Master, have you agreed to allow Xue Wangxu to allow the disciples of Baiyang Cave to participate in our Qingteng Trial?"

Duanmu Lian's voice broke the silence in the hall, and his eyes revealed a hint of doubt and confusion. He knew that the trials of Qingteng Sword Academy had always been an internal matter of the Sword Academy, and there had never been a precedent for outsiders to participate.

Di Qingmei smiled slightly and said confidently: "Promise them. The Queen has sent a disciple, Lie Yinghong, who was secretly trained in Jiaodong County, to join our Qingteng Sword Academy to participate in the sword sacrifice trial. But his real purpose is to switch to Baiyang Cave halfway." Duanmu Lian frowned when he heard this, obviously surprised by this plan. He pondered for a moment, then asked: "Master, what does the Queen mean by this? Why did she arrange it this way?"

Di Qingmei sneered, with a cold light flashing in her eyes: "Du Qingjiao and Xue Wangxu, the two old fools, had already broken the Aries Spiritual Vein into three before the Queen expressed her intention. They thought that this would save their spiritual veins, but they didn't know that this was just part of the Queen's huge plan."

He paused and continued, "The Queen finally found some mistakes elsewhere and allocated Baiyang Cave to our Qingteng Sword Academy. Therefore, these three spiritual springs are naturally shared by Qingteng Sword Academy and Baiyang Cave, and only those who are qualified can use them."

"At that time, in addition to the originally planned Qingzhi Wang Amber, these three spiritual springs will also be given as rewards for the Sword Sacrifice Trial to the winner."

"Unlike the Sword Academy disciples who are of the appropriate age for the trial, who are mostly in the second or third realm, Lie Yinghong, who comes from the overseas islands, has reached the middle level of the fourth realm, which is a big gap from the others. Do you understand the deep meaning of this?"

Duanmu Lian's heart moved when he heard this. He seemed to have guessed what his master would say next: "Could it be that he wanted to make this person the 'great savior' of the Aries Cave during the Sword Sacrifice Trial, infiltrate the cave in one fell swoop, and rely on his superb cultivation talent to obtain the qualification for key training?"

"However, this boy has already reached the middle level of the fourth realm at such a young age. Given time, he will have great potential in the seventh realm. He is undoubtedly a person that every force would try their best to cultivate. Why would he risk his life to participate in such a plan that is not conducive to his cultivation and give it to that old fool Xue Wangxu for nothing?"

Di Qingmei shook his head, his eyes flashing with a deep light: "If it was only Xue Wangxu, there would be no need to do this. But the other newcomer Zhao Qing is not an ordinary master. Her strength is not inferior to that of the kings and princes. She can be called a top powerhouse, and she is still young and has unlimited potential."

"We need to send Lie Yinghong to test this and try to obtain the inheritance of Baiyang Cave. The Queen hopes that we can help her find out why the previously unknown Baiyang Cave was able to train two master-level masters in succession."

"A potential future Grandmaster of the Seventh Realm who has not had time to grow up is nothing more than a consumable that can be replaced at any time in the eyes of such a high-ranking figure who commands the country. How can he compare to the mission requirements for identifying a truly powerful Grandmaster?"

Hearing that a talented cultivator whose future might have been better than his was reduced to a pawn, Duanmu Lian felt a chill in his heart. He understood his master's intentions and the queen's foresight, so he took a deep breath and sighed:
"Master, I understand. I will fully cooperate with Lie Yinghong to ensure that he has a suitable reason to leave Qingteng Sword Academy, join Baiyang Cave without suspicion, and successfully win the first place in the trial to gain their trust. Then, we will slowly plan for the inheritance of Baiyang Cave."

Di Qingmei nodded: "Very good, you really did not disappoint me. Remember, this operation must be not only cautious, but also secretive. We must not let the people in Baiyang Cave know our intentions. At the same time, you must also pay close attention to Lie Yinghong's movements to ensure that he can act according to our plan."

"Besides, don't worry. The Queen has promised to make up for our losses caused by the loss of Qingzhi Yubo. She will give us more resources and support, so that Qingteng Sword Academy, which made the right choice, will be more prosperous in its future development."

"For small characters like us, knowing how to stand in line, making fewer mistakes, not being greedy, and grasping the balance of the situation is the way to survive." Duanmu Lian bowed and turned away: "This is the truth you taught me before, Master, and I will always keep it in mind."

But the reason why the small characters are small characters is nothing more than their current low strength, which cannot reach the threshold of the Seventh Realm Grandmaster! Otherwise, no matter how good they are at choosing sides, how can they escape the fate of being on the scale?

As he stepped out of the temple, he thought to himself: If I can increase my power by revealing limited information to Baiyang Cave and reach a private deal, then why not do it? Master, you may still be too old and too timid!
Almost at the same time, a dark shadow in the corner of the hall suddenly twisted and changed for a few breaths, and disappeared with a long sigh. The master and disciple who had just talked had no idea that they were being monitored and influenced.

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In the eyes of people like Di Qingmei and Duanmu Lian, the sword sacrifice trial of Qingteng Sword Academy, the ownership of Qingzhi Jade Amber and spiritual vein cultivation may have been considered a big deal, but at Zhao Qing's level, these were almost insignificant things and could hardly attract her attention.

Not long after Zhao Qing separated from Zhao Jianlu's men and returned to Baiyang Cave, she heard that the disciple at the gate of the mountain had received an invitation from the Jiantian Division, saying that a sword-fighting exchange meeting would be held in the west of Changling City in five days, and she was required to attend on time.

This sword competition that will be held in the west of Changling City is rare in terms of its high standards and large scale.

The organizers include a number of prominent figures such as Ye Celeng, the chief of the Jiantian Department, Fang Xiumu of Fanghou Mansion, and Xu Hou of Hengshan, as well as several guest officials from Lingxu Sword Sect. It is expected that there will be as many as seven or eight masters.

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the event and the maintenance of order, the Holy Emperor's teacher Mo Shoucheng may be present in person. There are even rumors that Emperor Yuanwu himself will come to watch the ceremony, which shows the importance and influence of this sword meeting.

As the date of the sword meeting approaches, the Yokoyama Shenzang Army, which is affiliated with Yokoyama Xuhou, a mighty army composed of 30,000 elite soldiers, will also march to Changling in a mighty manner to cheer for the sword meeting and take on the task of setting up and decorating the venue.

This move is undoubtedly an indirect response to the recent theft in the warehouse of the Tiger Wolf Northern Army. The reputation of the Tiger Wolf Army stationed in Changling was damaged by this case, and the deployment of the Guards Corps outside the capital is not only a respect for the safety of the Sword Club, but also a way to rebuild the confidence of the people.

"The invitation clearly states that I lacked solid evidence of my alibi when the crime was committed, so I must participate in the actual combat phase of the sword fight. I must fight with the master designated by the organizer at a level that is suppressed to the upper level of the sixth realm in order to clear my suspicion. The sword club has its own means of identifying the real murderer?"

Zhao Qing put away the hundred or so pieces of "Lingxi Jade Talisman" that he had refined, and glanced at the end of the invitation:
"In order to make up for the loss of reputation for being suspected of being the murderer, as long as you can defeat Ye Celeng or Fang Xiumu of the same level in a fair duel, you can win some precious swords, talismans, elixirs, and other items..."

"In addition to the sword test, which is mandatory, you can also suppress your cultivation level at the upper level of the sixth realm and fight and learn from other participants, legally resolve grievances and conflicts between each other, and compete for fame and honor, provided that the organizer does its best to ensure safety and provide recovery elixirs."

"There are so many people in the sixth and seventh realms in Changling. Considering the situation of Xue Wangxu who has hidden his cultivation, if these two want to try them one by one and eliminate the suspicion, they will have to defeat at least hundreds of 'same level' in a row."

The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile: "Even though the true power of 'Heavenly One Life Water' is long-lasting, and 'Borrowing Sword Intent' is extremely magical, the true energy is constantly consumed in every battle, but I still want to achieve a complete victory and use this to sharpen my sword intent. This really shows my confidence!"

Although in Changling City, the top masters of the upper seven realms should have extremely high status and will not easily participate in this battle and fight with the two young men Fang and Ye, there are still some middle and lower masters of the seventh realm who dare to continuously challenge a large group of opponents of the same realm or even higher realm. Such demeanor and courage are undoubtedly shocking.

Every era has its own cultivation geniuses, just like Wang Jingmeng, Yan Xinlan and others of the previous generation, Jing Liuli, An Baoshi and "Ding Ning" of the new generation. It seems that the true geniuses of the middle generation will also reveal their long-hidden brilliance!

From Zhao Qing's perspective, this rare sword meeting is naturally an excellent opportunity for her to discuss sword skills, learn from other masters' skills, and verify herself. However, in order to avoid her performance being too amazing and attracting widespread attention and being specifically targeted, she has to think of a special way to cover it up.

At this moment, the visiting card that Zhao Qing had just read and was about to put on the wooden table suddenly underwent an extremely strange change. The entire piece of paper curled up and deformed in an instant, covered with gray wrinkles, and a splash of water with a bit of ink splashed inside.

Then, the faint ink color disappeared, and the water splashes condensed into a thin, crystal-clear sword, carrying a sharp and murderous sword intent, like a straight and rapidly extending white line, shooting towards her temples.

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