In the Shenqi world, a Mountain Lord signifies the acknowledgment and reverence of the ten thousand li Dao field sentient beings, and more importantly, the recognition by the Heavenly Dao, possessing great fortune.
For instance, Mountain Lord Huyu, through chance, obtained the divine artifact Heavenly Star Chessboard. Although the chessboard was half-destroyed, she fused it with Qunyu Mountain, gathered heroes, calculated heavenly secrets, and sought survival. Thus, she was also recognized by the Heavenly Dao.
Another example is Dongyang Mountain. The Sect Leader of Dongyang Mountain once occupied the ten thousand li mountain gate, intending to become a Mountain Lord. However, the Heavenly Dao did not recognize him. Currently, it remains an ordinary first-rate sect, and in recent years, it has been in decline.
Therefore, Li Tingyun had never imagined that Qin Si would receive recognition from the Heavenly Dao.
Li Tingyun clenched his fists, suppressing his fury.
It seemed that ever since Bai Murong and Qing Bulu died, nothing he wanted to accomplish had succeeded. Thinking of this, Li Tingyun's face grew even uglier.
The Heavenly Dao seemed to favor Qin Si, this Mountain Lord, exceptionally.
Everyone discovered that after the thunderous spiritual rain, the spiritual energy on the Shenqi Continent instantly became several degrees more concentrated. Plants and trees everywhere were renewed, sacred and brilliant sunlight cascaded down, a rainbow bridge spanned the sky, and faint Buddhist chants could be heard.
"Holy light shines, Buddhist chants resonate, reverence for the Mountain Sovereign." Zen Master Kula slowly smiled, "Good! Excellent!"
Mountain Lord Hualing smiled, his tone somewhat inexplicable, "How favored by the Heavenly Dao is Mountain Lord Qin? The concentration of spiritual energy here is no less than that of Hualing Mountain."
It was important to note that just a few days ago, the Shenqi Continent was merely a barren land with sparse spiritual energy.
Yue Bufan furrowed his brow tightly, "Hualing Mountain lacks this bit of spiritual energy? Should this old man Yue Qingshan lend you some?"
Mountain Lord Hualing was retorted but his smile remained. He said gently, "Old Yue is joking. I am merely sighing with emotion. Mountain Lord Qin possesses youthful valor, wields the Boundless Azure Cold Sword, and commands Shenqi Mountain. Such extraordinary talent is truly admirable."
As his words fell, countless gazes turned to Qin Si's hand.
Currently, it held a token, but not long ago, with a casual wave, a sword had conjured a snow-capped mountain from thin air, splitting the Hongfeng Mountain Range in two.
So that sword was called the Boundless Azure Cold Sword!
However, many people had never heard of this name.
But this did not prevent everyone from looking at Qin Si with fervent eyes, as if gazing at a rare treasure. They quickly offered their congratulations.
"Mountain Lord Hualing speaks the truth. Mountain Lord Qin is indeed accomplished at a young age, worthy of admiration!" Daojun Qiyuan not only spoke beautifully but also reacted quickly, "Congratulations, Mountain Lord Qin! I wonder when Shenqi Mountain will attend the Shenqi Grand Gathering? May Qishan Pavilion have the honor of accompanying you? Then, our younger generation can spar with each other."
This clearly regarded Qin Si as a peer leader.
"Daojun Qiyuan, that's not fair. My Dao Gate also wishes to accompany Shenqi Mountain," Dao Ming said with a hearty laugh.
The other sects were not to be outdone.
"Congratulations, Mountain Lord Qin!"
"Mountain Lord Qin, when will Shenqi Mountain officially establish its sect? My son is thirteen this year and has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage. I wonder if he has a chance to be accepted into Shenqi Mountain?"
"Mountain Lord Qin..."
Even if the Sun family head and others were unaware of their situation, seeing Qin Si being flattered by everyone, they now understood.
They couldn't help but seek help from Wushang Sect and Fanglan Sect. However, they saw Lü Fuping still lying unconscious on the ground, ignored by everyone. Li Tingyun shot up abruptly and flicked his sleeves, leaving without any regard for their lives or deaths.
"It's over!"
The Sun family head and others felt their legs go weak and collapsed onto the ground.
...
The Shenqi Continent forming its own mountain made Qian Ying the happiest.
This was reflected in her changing three very ostentatious, sparkling, and shimmering silk dresses in one day. Then, with a wave of her hand, she took over the task of dealing with other sects.
She pushed Bai Shengyi to Qin Si's side and waved, "You two go see Aunt Yue first. Your master and I will handle things here."
Daojun Qinglan's gaze flickered, but under Qian Ying's smile, he still nodded, "You go ahead."
The major sects of the Shenqi world were still arriving. Almost all forces converged in Anping City.
Anping City at this moment was even livelier than Nvgui City.
Everyone would later discuss the Shenqi Grand Gathering. Yue Bufan had not left either. Instead, he sent Yue Yuangui to accompany Bai Shengyi and Qin Si back.
Although Yue Yuangui was displeased that his newly recognized niece was being snatched away by a wolf cub, both Bai Shengyi and Qin Si had overpowering auras. He found their interaction irritating and wisely kept his distance.
"Ayi." With no one else around, Qin Si could finally hold her tightly in his arms as he wished, tightly yet gently and restrained, cherishing her.
Bai Shengyi wrapped one arm around Qin Si and gently patted his shoulder, smiling, "I'm here. Qin Si, I've reached the Mahayana stage."
In front of Qin Si, she finally revealed some of the pride and smugness belonging to a young person.
Although the Heavenly Dao was heartless, it had to be admitted that Bai Shengyi had gained the most this time.
She had finally entered the ranks of high-level cultivators in the Shenqi world, possessing the strength to fight even against Li Tingyun and Lü Fuping.
Bai Shengyi had long been overjoyed. However, all the way she was either fighting void beasts or undergoing tribulations, or traveling with her master. She had no outlet to share her pure joy.
Qin Si stroked Bai Shengyi's head, his phoenix eyes curving with a smile, "Mhm, Ayi is the best little girl I've ever seen."
The words "little girl" were spoken as softly as the wind, landing on Bai Shengyi's heart like a feather, ticklish.
Her face flushed, and she pulled away from Qin Si, "You... what's going on?" Why had he suddenly become so flirtatious? Where did he go to study?
She was actually a little overwhelmed.
Bai Shengyi turned her head, stiffly changing the subject. She began pulling Qin Si toward Shenqi Academy, "Senior Sister urged Master and me to return not just for the meeting, right?"
Qin Si did not expose her little thoughts and nodded, "Mhm, Aunt's condition is a bit unusual. Aunt Mo and the others examined her but couldn't find the cause, which is why they were so eager for you to return."
"However, this morning, Old Yue invited an alchemist who stabilized Aunt's condition, so this matter was not mentioned during the meeting just now."
To reassure Bai Shengyi, Qin Si explained very meticulously.
Seeing that the atmosphere between them was no longer so intimate, Yue Yuangui also strolled forward and added, "Ayi, don't worry. Father invited a ninth-rank alchemist from Dongyang Mountain, Daoist Zhuxiao."
As they spoke, the group arrived at Qianxiao Peak.
The first glance Bai Shengyi cast upon Daoist Zhuxiao made her feel that the man truly lived up to his name.
His brilliance was restrained and exceptionally refined, like bamboo, free-spirited and unrestrained.
He wore coarse linen clothing, with a tall and slender build. His hair was half-tied with a green bamboo, and tender bamboo leaves swayed in mid-air with his movements.
"Are you the girl who previously examined the patient?" Daoist Zhuxiao's first question was this.