Too much fruit

Chapter 725: Li Boyang
Li Qinglian is an independent incarnation of Taibai Zhenjun, and his seniority in the Xuanmen is not low. There is probably only one person who can be called "senior" by him, or who he is willing to call him that.

Jiang Li immediately locked onto the only candidate, his eyes flickering as he said, "Senior Sister and Yuan Jun, I'll trouble you to look after the flying island while Fellow Daoist Li and I go to pay a visit to that senior."

Upon seeing this, Yu Shi Yuanjun could only put aside what he wanted to say, while Gongsun Qingyue nodded to show that she understood.

"Please lead the way." Jiang Li said to Li Qinglian.

The two of them left Lieshan Palace and headed outside of their ancestral land.

There are not many members of the Jiang family living in their ancestral land. Most of them moved to the capital a year ago. Now there are only about twenty middle-aged and elderly people responsible for managing the ancestral land.

They were all gathered at a nearby high place, looking at the island floating in the air.

Li Qinglian also saw the flying island and said meaningfully: "Daoyou Jiang's strength is really different from before."

This island was lifted into the air by Jiang Li's internal energy. Now Jiang Li was about to leave the Jiang family's ancestral land, but he left the island here and kept it suspended.

I don't know if he has some magical means to exert force through the air, or if his skills are simply so strong that the true energy he leaves behind can keep the island suspended.

No matter which one it is, it represents how powerful Jiang Li is now.

"You're too kind. Actually, after I left, it was Yuanjun who took over the support." Jiang Li said humbly.

However, it is unknown whether Li Qinglian believes Jiang Li’s words.

Today, Mr. Jiang, who treats people with sincerity, has become a synonym for cunning in the eyes of others. Even if he tells the truth, no one is willing to believe him.

Jiang Li was also used to people's misunderstanding, and seeing that Li Qinglian seemed unconvinced, he did not explain further.

He actually wanted to keep a low profile and put the island into the fragments of the Haotian Mirror, but the flag of Chiyou and the sealed Hanba were now placed on the island. If it was put away, Jiang Li would have to carry it himself.

Therefore, he smiled and changed the subject, talking about Li Qinglian, "Fellow Daoist Li has also made great progress. Although his current rank is fifth rank, his power is comparable to that of an ordinary fourth rank."

"Li is the incarnation of Taibai Zhenjun after all. Even if he has become independent, the cause and effect have not been broken. He cannot accommodate the Dao fruit, nor does he need to accommodate the Dao fruit. In addition, with this body made of ginseng fruit, Li only needs to practice and does not need to worry about promotion."

Li Qinglian explained after hearing this, and at the same time said with regret: "Unfortunately, even if there is no need to be promoted, Li's progress is still not as good as that of Fellow Daoist Jiang. It seems that I can only postpone the sword test with Fellow Daoist Jiang."

When Li Qinglian was defeated by Jiang Li, he agreed to recruit sword practitioners for him and was promised that he could test swords with Jiang Li at any time.

At that time, Li Qinglian was still thinking about avenging his previous humiliation one day, but unfortunately when they met again now, Jiang Li's strength had improved to an unpredictable level. Even if Li Qinglian improved faster, it would be difficult to compare with him.

However, looking at Li Qinglian's appearance, she did not seem to lose confidence and still wanted to try the sword again.

"I'm at your service anytime." Jiang Li replied with a smile.

His calm demeanor showed his confidence in winning. Jiang was always very confident about the people who defeated him. If he lost to him once more, it would be difficult to defeat him again. Sometimes this one time was equal to countless times.

Even if Li Qinglian was the incarnation of Master Taibai and possessed Master Taibai's understanding, it was useless because he could not catch up with Jiang Li.

If you want to test sword skills with Jiang Li, it would be better to let Master Taibai do it.

Li Qinglian did not have any negative emotions towards Jiang Li's confidence. If someone who could defeat him, Li Qinglian, did not have such confidence, it would be an insult.

"Come with Li."

Li Qinglian said no more, raised a sword light, and led the way in front.

He is good at close combat with the sword, unlike other sword cultivators who fly their swords against the enemy. But he is still a sword cultivator in essence, and he also has his own flying sword, so he has no shortage of means to fly with the sword.

Jiang Li also turned into a stream of light and flew into the sky following Li Qinglian.

The two men left the Jiang family's ancestral land and flew along the Jiang River. Soon they arrived at a desolate loess plateau.

This was the worst-hit area by the drought. There was no vegetation at all for thousands of miles, and it was completely devoid of life, so it was rarely visited by people. But in this deserted area, there was a Taoist temple that had stood for a hundred years.

Laojun Temple was the place where Daojun stayed when he traveled west. It has been managed by the disciples of Daode Sect for hundreds of years.

When Jiang Li first met Zhang Daoyi in Yongzhou, it was in this Laojun Temple.

When I revisited the old place, the people were different, and the place...

“It’s different too.”

Jiang Li looked at the Taoist temple that looked somewhat dilapidated at dusk and said softly.

The small Taoist temple is not a paradise, but it has the atmosphere of a paradise. When you approach the temple, the omnipresent five turbidities suddenly disappear, and a sense of purity suddenly comes. High-level practitioners can always sense the existence of the five turbidities, and even have a subtle sense of touching the five turbidities. When they find that they can no longer bear this feeling, they need to enter the paradise to use the special environment to avoid being assimilated by the five turbidities.

This is also the reason why it is rare to find independent masters in the world.

The people in the big sects can use the blessed land to extend the life of the masters, but the independent cultivators do not have this guarantee. Once they find that they have reached the limit, they are basically close to death. If they die suddenly, they will not have time to pass down the key secrets, such as the key points of Daoguo promotion or the tricks of the exercises, and the inheritance may be cut off.

In this situation, only large sects and powerful forces can pass on the tradition in an orderly manner from generation to generation.

Theoretically, only a paradise in a cave can avoid the invasion of the five turbidities and evil world, but now, this conventional theory has been challenged. The Laojun Temple, which cannot exist in a paradise in a cave, has now become a paradise in a cave in the five turbidities and evil world.

"As the saying goes, the right environment can change a person, but now, the saying should be reversed."

Jiang Li looked at the Taoist temple in front of him and slowly pushed open the old door. "Some people, wherever they are, become a blessed place in themselves."

The Taoist temple behind the door is peaceful and quiet. There is no foul air but spiritual energy. There is no special atmosphere, but it is a pure land on earth.

There was a Taoist standing in the courtyard of a Taoist temple. He had no special aura and no mysterious air, but he was a unique person among all the people in the world.

"Jiang Li greets the senior."

Jiang Li walked into the Taoist temple and bowed to the Taoist priest.

The Taoist turned around and saw an old man with white hair and a youthful face, wearing a gray Taoist robe. His clear eyes reflected the figures of Jiang Li and Li Qinglian. He just laughed and said, "Young friend, do you know me?"

"Wherever you are, it becomes a blessed land. Your soul can travel without being affected by evil. I think the only people in the world who have such ability are your elders and juniors." Jiang Li replied calmly.

It is not difficult for the soul to travel, but it is extremely difficult for the soul to wander outside for a long time.

Without the protection of the physical body, the five turbidities and evil spirits will be able to directly contact the soul. If the soul travels for a long time, it will feel the horror of the five turbidities and evil world, and will be corroded by the five turbidities and evil spirits at all times. Over time, the soul may be assimilated by the five turbidities and evil spirits.

Although there have been many knowledgeable people throughout the ages who have created special methods to deal with the erosion of evil spirits, such as sending the soul into a device and using magic tools to replace the physical body for defense, they are ultimately unable to resist evil spirits for a long time.

However, things have changed nowadays. Someone has created the Nine Heavens Demon-Exterminating Secret, which can turn turbidity into purity. If this skill is practiced to perfection, one will not be afraid of the five turbidities and evil spirits, and can travel freely with his primordial spirit.

Theoretically, there is only one person who can master this skill.

——"Tao Lord" Li Boyang.

When the old Taoist heard Jiang Li's answer, he couldn't help but smile, "Only me and you? You have such confidence, no wonder you dare to come to see me."

"Could it be that you are some kind of demon who would kill me?" Jiang Li said in surprise. "I am coming to see you, Senior Xuanmen. Why would I be afraid?"

"I am not a demon, but given your cautiousness, you would not come to see me easily if you are not sure of your safety." The Taoist said with a chuckle.

Looking at Jiang Li's past experiences, in addition to the evaluation that he is as cunning as an old ghost, it can also be seen that Jiang Li rarely fights a battle without confidence.

It seems that he often takes risks, but in fact he must be very sure, otherwise he would just avoid it. This kind of ability to survive, I dare not say that he is an innate sage, but he is also a master of sage.

It's just that others don't know Jiang Li's specific strength, so they think he is taking a risk, rather than acting because he is sure of his success.

But Li Boyang noticed this.

Jiang Li dared to meet this most powerful man, not because he believed in his moral character, but because he was confident that he could escape from the most powerful man.

If you can't beat the strongest, it's still okay to escape.

This is Jiang Li’s confidence.

Of course, Jiang Li would never admit this openly. He came alone to meet Daojun because he admired the morality of the old senior and trusted his character, because he was also such a person.

Heroes appreciate heroes, and good people trust good people. Isn’t this basic common sense?
"The name of morality is known to the world. I have always admired the morality of the Daode Sect and respected the virtues of my predecessors. How could I have a mean heart and judge my predecessors?" Jiang Li looked at the old Taoist with clear and innocent eyes, and said sincerely, "My life principle is to treat others with sincerity. I hope you will not misunderstand my heart."

The Taoist couldn't help but stop smiling at the heartfelt words, and he seemed moved by Jiang Li's sincerity.

He looked at Jiang Li and said sincerely, "Seeing you, I feel like I'm seeing an old friend."

"May I ask who this old friend of yours is?"

"I don't know his name, I only know his last name is Feng, and everyone calls him the Great Master, and he is also known as 'The World's No. 1 Troublemaker'."

(End of this chapter)