Chapter 920: One Wave and Three Discounts

"Since you desire the cultivation techniques so much...""Seeing as you're quite good at pleasing people, I'll give them to you.""However, I do have a condition."Li Qing was slightly taken aback by the words of Yi Xin Tianzun.

From the shadows, a plump, tall woman in her thirties slowly emerged. Compared to the young Senior Sister Zhao who sat before them, this woman appeared more mature and sensual.

"Your skills in the illusion realm were impressive, but I wonder how capable you are in reality?""If you can satisfy me, I might even be pleased enough to give you a few more cultivation techniques."The mature Senior Sister Zhao brought her index finger to her lips, gently licking it. Her eyes, misty and alluring, fixed on Li Qing, her face flushed as if it could drip water.

"Alright!"Li Qing nodded and agreed without hesitation.

Moments later…A black straight sword appeared before Li Qing, its tip pointing directly at Yi Xin Tianzun.Li Qing's expression was solemn. "I have a sword, I invite Senior Sister to enlighten me!"His voice, like thunder, echoed through the grand hall, lingering long after.

The mature Senior Sister Zhao's charming expression instantly froze. She gave Li Qing a deep look, then her body swiftly retreated and vanished into the darkness."Begone!"A silver light flew towards Li Qing. Inside it were the Xuan Tian Sect cultivation techniques Li Qing had yearned for. In addition to the techniques he already knew, such as the *Heaven and Earth Confluence Chant* and the *Eternal Solemnity Incantation*, there were two others he had never heard of before: the *Secret Manual of Oblivion* and the *Three Perils Ghost-God Netherworld Record*.

Li Qing was overjoyed. "Many thanks, Tian—"Before he could finish his sentence, a wave of dizziness washed over him. The next moment, the scene before his eyes abruptly changed. He was no longer within the Grand Dao Sect but had been cast out by Senior Sister Zhao, returning to the territory of the Five Elders' Council.

"It seems Senior Sister Zhao is quite angry that I rejected her when she was in the mood," Li Qing mused with a silent chuckle. Relying on various advantages, he had successfully exchanged for the Xuan Tian Sect cultivation techniques. However, Li Qing did not let this success make him reckless. He still held reverence for Chang Sheng Tianzun. Becoming lost in an illusion was one thing; it was due to losing his true self. But engaging in a physical encounter with Chang Sheng Tianzun in reality... that might carry unexpected risks. Therefore, Li Qing decisively refused.

"I must always remain vigilant," Li Qing cautioned himself again.He looked around, discerning the path back. Although his mission was complete and his main body had already been informed of his experiences, the Xuan Tian Sect cultivation techniques were all incredibly vast and profound in content. They couldn't be read in a short time and needed to be delivered back to his main body as soon as possible.

"This place seems unfamiliar. I wonder which Tianzun's territory in the Five Elders' Council this is."However, he had no intention of asking anyone. Li Qing simply pinpointed his main body's location and swiftly flew in the corresponding direction.

Initially, the journey was smooth, just like on his way there. He encountered no interrogations from the Five Elders' Council cultivators. But just as he was about to exit the borders of the state, an unexpected event occurred. Suddenly, three figures flew up from the ground, blocking his path.

Li Qing's heart tightened. Before he could react, he heard one of the three figures in front ask, "Who are you, and where are you going?"Li Qing was about to try to bluff his way through. However, the words that came out were suddenly different."I am Li Qing of the Xuan Tian Sect! I have infiltrated the Five Elders' Council, obtained cultivation techniques, and am now returning!"

It was as if the words bypassed his brain entirely, directly revealing his secret! At this declaration, Li Qing's expression changed drastically. The three cultivators responsible for the interrogation were first stunned, then their faces filled with shock and terror.

"There's—"But before they could react, a black sword shadow flashed like lightning, swiftly piercing through their bodies.*Bang!*In an instant, the three cultivators disintegrated into a mist of blood, leaving no trace. A phenomenon indicating the fall of cultivators in the heavens was beginning to form. Li Qing, however, seized this moment and rapidly fled.

"The Realm of Truth!""Senior Sister Zhao truly holds a grudge!"In that instant, the words he intended to use to feign ignorance had transformed into his true circumstances. This made Li Qing immediately realize where he was.

"The power of the Truth Tianzun is indeed extraordinary!"As he fled in a panic, Li Qing recalled what had just happened to him, secretly alarmed. With his willpower, he had not detected anything unusual throughout the entire process. It was only after the words left his mouth that he realized something was wrong. Li Qing even had a feeling that, even knowing the rules of this place now, he would be utterly unable to force himself to fabricate a lie! This was the power that overturned the principles of heaven and earth!

"Indeed, bewitching the mind is the hardest to guard against."Li Qing's heart sank, and he accelerated his speed once more. Although his identity had been revealed, fortunately, this area was deep within the Five Elders' Council territory, which had enjoyed a long period of peace. The defenses were not very strict, so for a time, there were no pursuers. Furthermore, Senior Sister Zhao likely only intended to scare him, not truly harm him. Otherwise, their transaction would have been pointless. That's why she had teleported Li Qing to a border area of the Realm of Truth.

Li Qing did not fly for long before he returned to the Myriad Immortals Alliance. However, there was a small hiccup when he crossed the Alliance's border defense line. During his time in the Five Elders' Council, the border's protective array had been completely altered. The flaws in the formation that his main body had previously relayed were now ineffective, causing him to almost be discovered by the Myriad Immortals Alliance's patrolling cultivators. Fortunately, his main body detected the situation and completed the array decryption in time, preventing Li Qing from being exposed.

Flying once more within the Myriad Immortals Alliance territory, Li Qing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief."Although I obtained the cultivation techniques this time, the journey back has been full of twists and turns.""Is this what they call 'good things never come easy'? I hope there are no more incidents."Thinking this, Li Qing quickly headed towards the Spiritwood Realm.

And perhaps due to some unseen factor of destiny, just as he was about to reach the entrance of the Spiritwood Realm, Li Qing was unexpectedly locked onto by a Sky-Patrolling Arrow that was constantly flying overhead.The arrow's light flared, and caught off guard, it directly pierced through Li Qing's body. If not for Li Qing's extraordinary strength, having achieved a Grotto-heaven with unique talent, he might have perished instantly from that strike. Just as the Sky-Patrolling Arrow was about to hit him, he unleashed myriad sword arts, neutralizing part of its power.Even so, Li Qing was severely wounded. Moreover, the activation of the Sky-Patrolling Arrow had attracted the attention of the Myriad Immortals Alliance cultivators. Fortunately, Lin Ling, who had been ordered to come and receive him, quickly arrived and took the heavily injured Li Qing away. When the Myriad Immortals Alliance cultivators arrived, they found only a large crater and a few specks of blood.

Inside the Spiritwood Realm, Li Fan personally treated his clone's injuries.