"What kind of stupid question is that?"
Master Mingxin didn't think Liu Yunqing would ask such a stupid question. After asking it back, he replied, still confused:
"If we discover heretical practitioners, the natural course of action is to clean house. What else is needed?"
Liu Yunqing raised an eyebrow and continued to press for an answer:
"What if it's a powerful cultivator?"
"If a powerful senior whom ordinary cultivators cannot normally access is accused of being a heretical cultivator by a junior, how will the sect handle the situation?"
The words that Master Mingxin was about to say were swallowed back after Liu Yunqing spoke, and he frowned, looking troubled:
"This... seems a bit difficult."
"If there is clear evidence that the powerful figure is definitely an evil cultivator, the sect will naturally clean house."
"Even if a powerful figure is extremely formidable and manages to escape from their sect, they will naturally be hunted down by the entire world..."
Liu Yunqing smiled and stopped talking. Mingxin Zhenren's voice gradually became indistinct and finally stopped.
Yes, that is indeed a difficult problem.
A powerful cultivator is not an ordinary cultivator who can be easily killed by anyone. Even if they are not, offending them is still a bad thing.
Even setting aside the possibility of him being a heretical cultivator, and concluding that the powerful cultivator was indeed a heretical cultivator, people of that level of cultivation have many ways to hide themselves. Even if the sect confirms it, as long as the person doesn't admit it, it's easy for them to evade detection.
However, if it cannot be clearly determined that a powerful cultivator is an evil cultivator, offending the other party would be a huge problem, and the damage caused would be far beyond what ordinary cultivators could cause.
The Sun Realm, in particular, has a unique situation. Long ago, the ancestors established a rule that cultivators above the Nascent Soul stage should not act rashly.
In short, for powerful cultivators above the Nascent Soul stage in the Sun Realm, there is basically no other way to die except when their lifespan reaches its natural end.
As a core elite disciple, Master Mingxin naturally had some guesses about the concerns involved, but obviously could not say them aloud, so he could only change the subject:
"What? Have you discovered that some powerful figure is an evil cultivator?"
Liu Yunqing shook his head, not saying anything more about it, and pointed ahead, saying:
"Ahead lies the renowned Qingmeng Reincarnation Pool of the Luoxia Mountains. I haven't experienced it yet. Would you like to give it a try?"
Upon hearing this, Master Mingxin's interest was greatly piqued, and he readily agreed:
"It just so happens that I haven't tried it either, so let me see if it's really that amazing."
The cultivation world is full of scenic spots, but the Qingmeng Reincarnation Pool is a unique training ground in the Sun Realm.
This place isn't exactly a secret spot; although it's called Tan (潭), it's actually a truly beautiful lake.
However, this lake is occupied by a powerful guardian monster and is not usually visible. To uncover the truth, one must defeat the guardian monster.
This guardian beast is also peculiar, unlike other guardian beasts of rare and precious treasures, which guard the treasures in order to possess them.
The guardian monster of the Qingmeng Reincarnation Pool is more like an entry level. Not only can you enter the lake after defeating it, but the strength of the monster will also change according to the strength of the challenger.
Those who fail to pass the checkpoint can only slink away, while those who force their way through will only perish in the jaws of beasts.
Those who successfully pass the test will not only be able to enter the lake, but will also receive a pot of Reincarnation Wine and enjoy a peaceful dream while boating on the lake.
As for the effects of this Reincarnation Wine and Qingmeng, there are many conflicting opinions, and everyone who has gone in seems to have a different story.
But no matter what it is, it only has advantages and no disadvantages, which is why everyone is eager to come.
Of course, this was the grand scene when Qingmeng Reincarnation Pool was first discovered; later, the number of visitors gradually returned to normal.
The reason is simple: the levels are difficult.
"I feel that this Qingmeng Reincarnation Pool is not like a naturally formed, spiritually rich place, but more like the work left behind by some powerful being."
When Liu Yunqing spoke of the great power, he looked at True Person Mingxin and pointed a finger at the sky.
Master Mingxin understood and wholeheartedly agreed, and smiled:
"I think so too, but this is even better. I'd love to go inside and see for myself how this was done. My goal is clearer now!"
The two smiled at each other and stepped together into the iconic magnolia tree.
Sure enough, the next instant, a majestic voice resounded in their minds:
"The intruder takes three steps back, and the challenger takes one step forward."
Liu Yunqing and Liu Yunqing stepped forward together. The next moment, a huge tiger with a head of pure white hair that was tinged with blue, except for a tuft of golden hair on its forehead and eyes as clear as amber, stood in front of the two with elegant steps.
Those tiger-like eyes were majestic yet not frightening; the way they looked at the two of them was like that of an elder who had experienced many vicissitudes and was full of tolerance for the world.
Upon seeing this, Liu Yunqing and the other person bowed in greeting.
A hint of satisfaction flashed in the tiger's eyes. The next moment, it let out a roar and pounced on the two of them without warning.
The Mingxin Sword, which Master Mingxin carried on his back, automatically unsheathed with a clang, blocking the two tiger claws and protecting Liu Yunqing and the other person behind the sword.
Liu Yunqing was not one to wait in place. As soon as the tiger roared, he moved to the side, and the Mandarin Duck Twin Blades had already cleaved a fire dragon with their blade light.
"roar--!!!"
The giant tiger roared calmly, and the sword light that had been slashed out and the sword light that Mingxin Sword had unleashed were frozen in place by the sound wave. In the next instant, they surged back towards the two who had launched the attack, like a tidal wave.
Liu Yunqing and the other person flipped and moved around together.
Master Mingxin faced him head-on and swiftly dispersed his sword light.
Liu Yunqing pushed forward with both palms, and a curtain of fire swept away the sword lights, which then merged back into the fire curtain, carrying even greater power as they swept towards the giant tiger.
Upon seeing this, the giant tiger roared excitedly again, its power increasing dramatically compared to before.
Liu Yunqing and his companion were giving it their all when they were suddenly struck head-on by the opponent's increased strength, causing their blood to surge and their throats to taste metallic.
The giant tiger's sudden increase in intensity put Liu Yunqing and his companion on high alert. They both swallowed the blood in their throats and began to coordinate their attack.
"If Fellow Daoist Mingxin trusts me, then stay ahead and hold it back while I break through its defenses!"
As a pure sword cultivator, Master Mingxin always used offense as defense. Today, facing the giant tiger that suddenly escalated its attack, he was unusually helpless.
This giant tiger's defense level is definitely not something that someone at the Golden Core stage could possess.
Hearing Liu Yunqing say this, she nodded without hesitation:
"Okay, you do it!"
So, the two seized an opportunity and, while leaping into the air to fight, feinted a shot at the giant tiger. The two, who had been separated by the giant tiger, instantly assumed a position with one in front of the other.
Interest flashed in the giant tiger's eyes. It gracefully shook its fur and, facing the dense, sharp, and cold sword light, raised one paw and lightly slapped it.
"call out--!!!"
Just as the giant tiger's paw struck the sword light shield, causing cracks to appear in the shield, a barely perceptible whooshing sound rang out in the air.
Tiger Eyes looked in the direction from which the sound of something cutting through the air came with a hint of doubt. He saw that the golden-red arrows, which were no thicker than a human little finger, transformed into thousands of sharp arrows after leaving the bowstring, raining down on his defensive shield.
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