Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 725 - 311: An Old Acquaintance of the Profound Lady Sect

Sikong Lan sought to wield someone else's blade for his assassination scheme, setting his sights first on the Jade Light Immortal Sect.

Thus, as he came across the vast forces of the Jade Light Immortal Sect, he drew near with a modest demeanor.

Spotting Qi Keqing at the forefront, Sikong Lan's grin widened further.

Sikong Lan was well aware of Qi Keqing's renowned reputation; within the Jade Light Immortal Sect, she stood as a true icon!

She had risen from humble origins, reportedly hailing from some forgotten little hamlet.

Her early years were marked by dire poverty, and at the age of sixteen, hostile forces overran her village, ravaging it through fire, slaughter, and plunder without restraint.

In defense of her home, Qi Keqing rose to the challenge and dispatched ten of the invading foes.

Afterward, she rallied the villagers to expel the marauding soldiers from their settlement.

Soon after, however, an entire hostile legion assaulted Qi Keqing's village, sealing its doomed end in flames.

Yet Qi Keqing managed to flee; by some twist of fate, she acquired fragments of a cultivation technique and steadily advanced her power.

Then, Qi Keqing ventured forth solo to strike at the hostile realm that had razed her village.

She cut down innumerable enemy troops, though this drew the attention of cultivators among their ranks.

Overpowered, Qi Keqing fell into their hands and was taken captive.

They aimed to bind her into servitude, but she vowed death over submission and ended up confined by them.

Refusing to yield to their control, a burst of insight illuminated her mind, enabling her to reconstruct the cultivation art from scraps.

Her lustrous locks turned silver in a single night, while her cultivation surged dramatically, empowering her to wipe out her jailers.

Tales of a fierce female fiend started spreading across that land, igniting widespread turmoil.

Eventually, Qi Keqing charged straight into the enemy's capital city, eradicating the imperial clan, slaying every general, and utterly dismantling the rival kingdom.

The ruler of her homeland sought to capitalize on her triumphs for territorial gains over the fallen foe.

Qi Keqing rejected the offer outright, declaring only: "There shall be no more wars in the mortal world!"

The earthly sovereign failed to grasp her vision yet refrained from challenging her command.

A century onward, Qi Keqing ascended as a core successor of the Jade Light Immortal Sect.

She pushed her principles forward, though resistance mounted even inside the Jade Light Immortal Sect.

After all, numerous cultivators drew backing from mortal empires, with vast stakes at play.

Still, Qi Keqing persisted relentlessly, dismantling barrier after barrier on her journey for countless years.

From that point, the Fuyao Realm saw the end of mortal empires; ordinary folk basked in tranquility, and no cultivator dared meddle in worldly affairs!

Thanks to Qi Keqing's illustrious name, hordes of talented mortals surged toward the Jade Light Immortal Sect, keeping it brimming with prodigies and solidifying its supremacy across the Fuyao Realm.

In time, Qi Keqing rose to become an Elder in the Jade Light Immortal Sect.

She mentored those prodigious youths lacking pedigree or clout.

Sikong Lan recalled Qi Keqing's epic exploits in his thoughts; for a woman cultivator whose skills and integrity rivaled any man's, he sensed a deep connection.

Hence, Sikong Lan addressed Qi Keqing: "Senior Sister Qi's influence has brought lasting calm to the mortal realms of the Fuyao Realm. Even as a member of the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect, I hold profound respect for you, Senior Sister Qi."

Qi Keqing lifted her gaze toward him and replied coolly, "Get to the point!"

A trace of awkwardness flickered across Sikong Lan's features, and he continued, "My Ancestor once directed me that, once inside the warfare realm, I should seek out Senior Sister Qi and place myself under her guidance."

These words prompted puzzled stares from the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect members trailing him.

Had the Ancestor truly given such an order? How come they were unaware?

Doubts crept in about Sikong Lan's true motives.

However, bound by his formidable prowess and his direct ties to the Ancestor's line, they held their tongues.

The Cyan Profound Immortal Sect lacked the Jade Light Immortal Sect's progressive spirit; authority revolved solely around the Ancestor and his kin, demanding absolute obedience from all!

Up front, amid the Jade Light Immortal Sect's ranks, numerous eyes turned toward Sikong Lan in astonishment.

If his claim held truth, why hadn't the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect allied with the Jade Light Immortal Sect right upon arriving in the warfare realm?

Qi Keqing's stare remained icy, fully fixing on Sikong Lan.

Despite being an Extreme Venerable, Sikong Lan strangely felt dwarfed by this woman beneath Qi Keqing's scrutiny.

He chalked it up to the Jade Light Immortal Sect's advanced cultivation techniques.

Qi Keqing scrutinized Sikong Lan intently.

Sikong Lan possessed a pale complexion and striking features; as he conversed, his expression brimmed with gentle charm, giving him an appealing vibe.

His allure drew covert peeks from several female cultivators present, stirring envy in their male counterparts.

Qi Keqing remained unmoved and stated flatly, "Is this true?"

Sikong Lan promptly clasped his hands and affirmed:

"Of course! Not only our Cyan Profound Immortal Sect's forces, but I feel that even the troops from other Spirit Domains ought to follow a righteous leader like Senior Sister Qi, helping to claim additional nodes for the Mountain and Sea Realm inside the warfare domain."

This remark softened Qi Keqing's demeanor slightly.

Over her lifetime, Qi Keqing had challenged conventions, achieving feats beyond the reach of typical cultivators.

Entering this warfare realm, she harbored ambitions to direct every Mountain and Sea Realm sect force present.

She was convinced of her ability to guide them in capturing more nodes for the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Her trailing army included seventy percent of the Fuyao Realm's cultivators.

The other thirty percent had sworn loyalty to the Cyan Profound Immortal Sect, mostly emerging newer factions.

That seventy percent hailed from longstanding sects, deeply aligned with the Jade Light Immortal Sect.

Now, witnessing Qi Keqing apparently swayed by Sikong Lan, the onlookers stayed silent outwardly while whispering via sound transmission in private.