Chapter 6
One morning, Li Qingshan woke up from his cultivation.
Seeing the sparkling yard, he praised the five ghosts, “Good job.”
They were five tall and aggressive Rakshasa-like ghosts, but the corners of their lips twitched when they received this praise.
They were originally five life-claiming ghosts, but now they had become Li Qingshan’s housekeepers.
This was not part of the same profession at all.
But Li Qingshan did not care about this. He had more time now that he did not have to do housework.
He opened his eyes and went to wipe the Stele Forest.
With the bamboo hut as the center, he continued working his way out, and he gradually reached the depths of Repentance Cliff.
The steles grew bigger and bigger.
Li Qingshan learned that the larger the stele was, the stronger the person trapped inside.
The stronger the person, the more powerful the technique they left behind.
However, Li Qingshan did not take the risk of going deep inside Repentance Cliff and finding those humongous steles.
It was not about how much comprehension was needed for those steles. Rather, Li Qingshan was only at the Innate Plane right now. Therefore, even if he received a Saint’s technique, he could only cultivate it the same way.
He could not use its full force.
It was better for him to go in order and slowly enter the depths. He would figure out all of the steles here one day.
Walking through the Stele Forest, Li Qingshan suddenly discovered a stele similar to the eeriness that he had seen yesterday.
The carving on this stele was eerie as well. What was different was that five huge illusory figures sometimes appeared and vanished in the eeriness.
Li Qingshan looked on curiously. He was confused. “It is so strange after leaving the Stele Forest around the bamboo hut. The Five Ghosts Life-Claiming Technique was definitely demonic. This stele seems to hold a demonic technique too.”
Despite his doubts, Li Qingshan still chose to comprehend it.
In his mind, there was no difference between righteous and demonic clans.
He would learn anything that could strengthen his abilities.
He observed the stele attentively. Li Qingshan immersed in it and could not remove himself.
The day passed very quickly.
[You observed the stele carefully and activated your maxed-level comprehension skill. You have now comprehended Five Emperors Demonic Technique!]
Another powerful technique appeared in Li Qingshan’s mind.
“The Five Emperors Demonic Technique is a divine technique,” Li Qingshan said in surprise.
Only those above the Great Venerable Plane and in the Saint Plane could control divine techniques.
Li Qingshan did not expect that he would be able to comprehend it so quickly. He could not cultivate it, but he was still happy.
The five emperors included the Jade Emperor, Crimson Emperor, White Emperor, Black Emperor, and Yellow Emperor.
The Five Emperors Demonic Technique represented five peerless figures who had existed in the past and was a technique developed from them.
Naturally, they had limitless force.
Li Qingshan was only in the Innate Plane and could not cultivate such a mysterious technique.
However, he had an idea.
“I can’t cultivate it, but I can combine the Five Emperors Demonic Technique and the Five Ghosts Life-Claiming Technique.
“I can give the Five Emperors Demonic Technique to the five ghosts to cultivate and improve their potential. This way, they will have limitless possibilities.
“This is a good idea worth trying.”
Li Qingshan grew excited. He thought he could try this.
What monstrous existence would be created if the Five Ghosts Life-Claiming Technique and the Five Emperors Demonic Technique were combined?
Li Qingshan really wanted to find out.
Night had already fallen, so Li Qingshan did not loiter. Instead, he returned to the bamboo hut and summoned the five ghosts. Seeing the five aggressive and menacing Rakshasas, Li Qingshan waved his hand.
“Boom!”
Five beams of fierce energy rushed into their minds. “This is the Five Emperors Demonic Technique,” Li Qingshan said in a low voice. “Choose one to cultivate and improve yourselves. Then, see what changes will occur.”
The five ghosts immediately started choosing.
Li Qingshan waved his hand to make them leave so that he could cultivate. He began to cultivate the Immortality Method quietly and nourish his root bones.
Because Li Qingshan had given the Five Emperors Demonic Technique to the five ghosts, they started studying it seriously. After cleaning every day, they would crouch on the side and study in peace.
Seeing them like this, Li Qingshan did not disturb them. Instead, he spent his days quietly.
The peaceful days passed one by one on Repentance Cliff.
Li Qingshan’s root bones were also growing slowly.
Another month had passed like this.
One day, someone suddenly went to the neglected Repentance Cliff.
Li Qingshan sensed it immediately, and he frowned. “Aren’t people not allowed to come to Repentance Cliff?
“Has someone else violated the sect rules or committed an unforgivable mistake?”
Li Qingshan got up and walked out to look.
However, he saw a young girl in a white dress. She had pretty features, but her expression grew troubled when she saw him. “Are you my brother?” she asked.
Li Qingshan blinked.
His memories started flooding in.
In the distant memories of his former body, a little girl chased after him and said, in a babyish voice, “Brother, Brother, wait for me.”
The call now made Li Qingshan remember this.
His former body had a biological little sister, the Ninth Princess of the Great Yan Dynasty.
Li Qingshan gaped from the side, but Ninth Princess grew teary-eyed. Then, she ran over directly and hugged Li Qingshan.
“Brother, you went through such hardships,” Ninth Princess said, choked with sobs, as she leaned into Li Qingshan’s chest.
Li Qingshan could feel his shirt growing damp from tears. Seeing the girl’s happy yet sad expression, he felt warmth.
It was the warmth of one’s bloodline.
“Shouldn’t you be in the Great Yan Dynasty? Why did you come to the Yuhua Sect?” Li Qingshan asked, gently patting Ninth Princess’s shoulders.
“News of your trouble spread throughout the Great Yan Dynasty, and everyone was furious,” Ninth Princess said seriously. “They said that that monster girl seduced you, but I did not believe it. The Yuhua Sect happened to be accepting disciples, so I participated and joined them successfully.”
Ninth Princess continued, “Then I begged my master to let me see my brother. He agreed, so I was able to come.”
“Who is your master?” Li Qingshan asked out of curiosity.
“The Yuhua Sect Leader!” Ninth Princess replied.
“It seems that you are quite talented to be accepted as the Sect Leader’s disciple. You must work hard in the future,” Li Qingshan said with a smile.
“Brother, I will definitely work hard and break past the shackles of the world,” Ninth Princess said with determination. Her pretty face brightened. “Then I will make Sect Leader release you.”
Li Qingshan just chuckled when he heard that. Breaking past the shackles of the world was not that easy.
“Since you could become the Sect Leader’s disciple, no one will bully you,” Li Qingshan said gently. “I am quite well here. So you do not have to worry.”
“Brother, I came here just to visit you. Master is rushing me, so I have to go back. Wait for me to come again,” Ninth Princess said happily. “As long as I cultivate hard and ask Master, he should let me come visit now and then.”
“Yes, go back and cultivate hard. I am well.” Li Qingshan nodded and watched Little Nine off.
“Bye, Brother.” Little Nine waved and turned around to leave. She stepped onto the chains and flew toward the other side.
A wizened elder on the other side watched all of this quietly—the Sect Leader of the Yuhua Sect.
He looked deeply at Li Qingshan. He was shocked that half a year had passed, but Li Qingshan was becoming better off.
“A pity… the Yuhua Sect could not push back against the pressure. It would be great if we did not crush his root bone.” The Yuhua Sect Leader sighed inwardly.