Que Hanhai was disgusted by Tianyuan Sect's despicable tactics: "They must want you to lose the competition!"
Qi Zhiheng shook his head and said, "I don't think the main reason they want me to lose the competition is that they want me to lose. What they want is probably to ruin me."
Que Hanhai inquired further: "What kind of demonic energy is that?"
Qi Zhiheng replied, "That wisp of demonic energy is not domineering. It won't have much of an impact on ordinary cultivators under normal circumstances. This kind of demonic energy is extremely well hidden and won't directly induce cultivators to become demonic."
"According to what you said, why did he put this demonic energy on you?" Que Hanhai was unclear about the function of this demonic energy.
Qi Zhiheng said, "Although this demonic energy cannot directly harm me, it may take advantage of my concentration to disrupt my mind when I am focused on something. For example, when I am refining pills, this trace of demonic energy may distract me and cause the pill refining to fail. Of course, there is another possibility that an accident may occur."
Que Hanhai's expression also turned serious at this moment. He said in a deep voice, "You mean, the tribulation of inner demons!"
Qi Zhiheng nodded. He wasn't surprised that Que Hanhai had guessed the answer. He had already explained the matter so clearly, so it wasn't surprising that Que Hanhai had guessed the final answer.
"So what do you mean?" Que Hanhai felt a headache coming on. "This matter is difficult to handle now. You have no evidence to prove that the demonic energy was put on you by the Tianyuan Sect. I'm afraid it will be difficult to investigate."
Qi Zhiheng shook his head and said, "Sect Master, I don't want you to seek justice, and I don't intend to make a big fuss about this."
Que Hanhai felt a little relieved after hearing his words. Although the Lu Shen Sect was protective of its own, the Tian Yuan Sect, as the number one sect in the Southern Continent, was not to be underestimated. If he went directly to demand an explanation, he might be falsely accused by the other party. Qi Zhiheng's decision not to demand an explanation saved him a lot of trouble. He said in a friendly tone, "Then what are your plans?"
Qi Zhiheng shook his head and said, "Sect Master, it's not that I have any plans, but I suspect that there are quite a few cultivators like me who have been tainted by demonic energy."
Qi Zhiheng is known as the number one genius of the Slaughtering God Sect and is already considered a future Nascent Soul cultivator. The more Nascent Soul cultivators other sects have, the less advantage the number one sect, Tianyuan Sect, will have. It's perfectly normal for them to try to manipulate things.
Upon hearing his guess, Que Hanhai's expression turned serious: "Do you have any basis for your statement?"
Qi Zhiheng said with a faint smile: "I don't have any concrete evidence, but I have inquired and found that in the last few hundred years, the number of cultivators in various sects who have failed to transcend the tribulation due to the inner demon tribulation has increased considerably."
Que Hanhai agreed, "Indeed, and many of them were originally disciples with good talent and comprehension!" He narrowed his eyes dangerously as he said this.
Qi Zhiheng said, "Sect Master, this is just my guess. We'll have to discuss the actual situation with you and the other peak masters."
Que Hanhai's expression relaxed somewhat as he said, "Your news is very important to us. I will have the other peak masters come over later to discuss countermeasures. As for those disciples who were misled by the inner demon tribulation, I will conduct a thorough investigation."
After finishing his business, Qi Zhiheng prepared to take his leave: "That's all I have to say for now. I'll take my leave now. By the way, Sect Master, I plan to go into seclusion for a while. I'll discuss the matter of the pills with my disciple later. I'll have Peak Master Tang discuss it with them then."
"What are you doing? Planning to break through from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul stage?" Que Hanhai also noticed that Qi Zhiheng's cultivation had reached the peak of the Golden Core stage.
Qi Zhiheng smiled modestly: "Whether I can break through to the Core Formation stage or not, I dare not make any boasts. It all depends on fate and luck." He dared not be arrogant anymore. He had already lost face in front of his family before he even became a Nascent Soul cultivator. He had to be even more careful about saving face in front of outsiders.
"Alright, I won't stop you." Que Hanhai waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
After Qi Zhiheng became familiar with Que Hanhai, he stopped referring to himself as "disciple" and directly used "I": "Then I'll be going now. Oh, and remember to take the pills I gave you."
After Qi Zhiheng finished speaking, he rushed to Danfeng.
During this period, his disciples were managed by his fourth disciple, who was the first of the ten disciples he took in to become a second-level alchemist.
When he arrived at the alchemy room, Rong Gu was not there. Qi Zhiheng inquired and learned that Rong Gu had gained some insights from the Enlightenment Tree and had gone into seclusion. This seclusion might allow him to break through the Foundation Establishment stage and become a Golden Core cultivator.
Qi Zhiheng's lips twitched. His master was still only at the Golden Core stage, and his disciple was about to catch up. He had no choice but to work harder as well.
No, it's not so easy for a cultivator to break through. Rong Gu might be in seclusion for several years.
Unable to count on Rong Gu, Qi Zhiheng summoned Ye Hanyuan and Feng Yuanyi, and then gathered the other disciples together.
Qi Zhiheng said with righteous indignation, "You have been following me for some time now. You have been diligently practicing alchemy without ever slacking off. I have seen all of this. In the past few years, your success rate in alchemy has been quite high. It is time to practice more alchemy with spiritual herbs."
The disciples were in an uproar when they heard that they could use more spiritual herbs to refine pills. In the past, Qi Zhiheng had them use medicinal herbs to refine pills and practice controlling their soul power, and then make a batch of pills every morning and evening.
Seeing the delighted expressions on everyone's faces, Qi Zhiheng immediately felt relieved and continued to flatter them, saying, "Regarding the materials for your alchemy, I have already discussed it with the sect leader. In a while, the sect will provide spiritual herbs for our alchemy rooms, allowing us to contact them as we please! And don't worry about where to put the pills you refine. At my repeated requests, the sect leader agreed to exchange sect contribution points or spirit stones for pills. Don't worry about running out of spiritual herbs; practice as much as you like!"
A cheer immediately erupted from below!
Qi Zhiheng was pleased to have pleased both sides and felt a surge of satisfaction. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "I need to go into seclusion for a while. During this time, you should focus on refining pills. If you have any questions, ask your second and third senior brothers. Now your fourth senior brother can also handle things on his own, so you can ask them for help first. If you make progress, I will take on another batch of true disciples after I come out of seclusion!"
After Qi Zhiheng finished speaking, everyone below was filled with anticipation. He instructed his disciples to refine pills first, and then led three disciples to the pill refining room next door.
Qi Zhiheng said, "Things are probably as I just said. Soon, Peak Master Tang or his disciple should come and discuss this matter with you in detail. At that time, Han Yuan will be in charge of this matter, and the two of you will assist him."
Ye Hanyuan immediately replied, "Master, rest assured, this disciple will certainly handle it well!"
Qi Zhiheng nodded and said, "I believe in your abilities. Now that our sect has fallen out with the Shenmu Sect, the Shenmu Sect is no longer providing us with pills. I'm taking this opportunity to intercept half of the resources meant for the Shenmu Sect. Don't let me down. Keep refining pills, and let those bastards in the Shenmu Sect know that not only am I skilled at refining pills, but my disciples are also extremely capable!"
Qi Zhiheng's words of praise for his disciples deeply moved them! They all vowed not to disgrace their master!
Qi Zhiheng was very satisfied, and did not feel that he was causing trouble for the sect and disciples at all. On the contrary, he made his sect even better!
After giving these instructions, he went to a crowded area on Danfeng Peak and made a speech about resisting the Shenmu Sect for the sect. He wanted the Shenmu Sect to know that the disciples of the Lushen Sect were no worse than their own disciples. In short, he had to persuade these alchemists to refine pills for the sect, otherwise he would really be in deep trouble this time.
As soon as Qi Zhiheng made these remarks, some of his admirers immediately declared that they would definitely refine pills of better quality than those sold to their sect by the Divine Wood Sect, and that the people of the Slaughtering God Sect, who were being guided by the Divine Wood Sect, would not be so easy to bully!
In reality, the Divine Wood Sect was indeed waiting for the Slaughtering God Sect to back down! Although the Slaughtering God Sect had produced Qi Zhiheng, he was just one person. How could he possibly refine all the pills needed by the entire sect? In the end, they would have to humbly go back and beg the Divine Wood Sect. At that time, the Divine Wood Sect could also raise their price. Otherwise, it would be difficult to make up for the loss of face in this competition.
Qi Zhiheng was unaware of the Shenmu Sect's plans. After resolving the sect's alchemy matters, he returned to Panyun Peak, intending to find a place to cultivate in seclusion.
It's not impossible to go into seclusion in one's own house, but Qi Zhiheng felt that since he was about to comprehend the rules, he didn't know if any accidents might happen. If he accidentally hurt his family members, it wouldn't be a pleasant experience.
When the peak master of Panyun Peak learned that he was going into seclusion, he found him a small hilltop. With trees, flowers, and water, it could be described as a picturesque place. Qi Zhiheng accepted Zuoqiu Man's kindness with great gratitude.
Zuoqiu Man's breakthrough this time is undoubtedly a great help to the sect! With two Nascent Soul stage cultivators, the sect's confidence is naturally much stronger.
After having dinner with his family, Qi Zhiheng packed his things and went alone to the small hill that Zuoqiu Man had found for AT.
Upon arriving at Shanrou, he unleashed several array plates and set up an array, as he did not wish to be disturbed while cultivating.
After completing the formation, he carved a cave dwelling into the mountainside near the pool, where he would now go into seclusion.
After sitting down, he first cultivated to replenish his spiritual energy. Then, when he looked inward, he saw the ball of light within his body and remembered that he still had an Enlightenment Fruit. With a thought, the moment his soul power touched the Enlightenment Fruit, a silver light enveloped his entire consciousness, and Qi Zhiheng once again entered a wondrous state.
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