Chapter 49: The Aspirations of a Scholar-Immortal, Changqing's Second Teacher

Chapter 49: The Aspirations of a Scholar-Immortal, Changqing’s Second Teacher

“Why are you here?”

Seeing Li Qingchen, Wei Cang asked in disbelief.

“Why can’t I be here?”

Li Qingchen was taken aback by the question and responded, “So, who are you looking for?”

“I heard there’s a great Scholar-Immortal here.”

Wei Cang’s voice grew softer as he spoke.

“A great Scholar-Immortal?”

Li Qingchen laughed, teasing, “Well, that’s settled. In the realm of scholars, who’s greater than me?”

“This—”

Wei Cang was speechless for a moment, then realized, “Ling Si said her poetry was guided by a master. Could that master be you?”

He frowned, “But that doesn’t make sense. If it were you, Ling Si wouldn’t have kept it from me.”

“Is there another great Scholar-Immortal in Greenhill Village?”

Li Qingchen was taken aback by this. Was Ling Si’s poetry taught by someone in Greenhill Village? But who in Greenhill Village could have such skill besides him?

His eyes flickered, and he asked, “When did Ling Si write the poem? Did she receive any messages from that person?”

“About a year ago.”

Wei Cang frowned, thinking, then continued, “As for the messages, they were delivered by a young boy named Mingyu.”

“Mingyu? Er Niu?”

“Er Niu is a Sword Cultivator and wouldn’t know how to write poetry. There are no other scholars in Greenhill Village.”

“On the other hand, Changqing and Er Niu have always been close. So—”

As a Near-Emperor, Li Qingchen’s divine sense quickly grasped the connection, and he couldn’t help but show a look of surprise.

“So, the poems were actually written by Changqing!”

Wei Cang, standing beside him, also realized this and his eyes widened in shock.

They looked at each other, both silent for a moment.

It was one thing to be exceptional in the four arts, but for Ling Si’s two masterful poems to be taught by Changqing, how strong must Changqing’s poetry be?

“You’ve taken on a remarkable disciple.”

After a long pause, Wei Cang couldn’t help but sigh.

Being exceptional in the four arts means reaching the pinnacle of Scholar-Immortal combat techniques. Proficiency in poetry, prose, and the arts signifies a profound understanding of the Scholar-Immortal realm.

Achieving either one would make someone a world-class genius. Now, with both in one person, the potential for Scholar-Immortal achievement is unimaginable!

“Hahaha, this puts my mind at ease.”

Learning the truth, Li Qingchen couldn’t help but laugh out loud, feeling a great sense of relief.

“Leaving?”

Wei Cang was taken aback, then seemed to realize something, his face showing shock.

“You haven’t given up, are you planning to explore the Dark Restricted Zone again?”

“You’re insane! If something happens to you, not only will you die, but the Imperial Academy will be destroyed with you!”

“Those great scholars who have been suppressed for so long won’t spare the Imperial Academy!”

Wei Cang, who had been suppressed by Li Qingchen for a long time, had never been afraid. But hearing Li Qingchen’s plan, he panicked.

“I’ve waited too long. If I wait any longer, I might lose the courage to explore the Restricted Zone.”

“Besides, haven’t I cultivated another Scholar-Immortal?”

Li Qingchen looked into the distance and smiled lightly.

“Even if I die, the Imperial Academy will be safe. Those great scholars are nothing more than a minor threat.”

“Once Changqing reaches the Central Region, those stubborn old men will be stepping stones for his rise to fame.”

“When he eradicates the ailments of the Scholar-Immortal realm and unites all scholars under one banner, the throne will be his!”

Wei Cang’s face showed shock.

He never imagined that Li Qingchen was playing such a grand game!

He had advised Li Qingchen to eliminate those great scholars when he had the power, to unify the Scholar-Immortal realm.

At the time, Li Qingchen had said it wasn’t the right time.

He had been puzzled. With Li Qingchen’s strength, eliminating those great scholars would be effortless. Why wasn’t it the right time?

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Now he understood!

It was all to wait for the suppression of the heavens and earth to dissipate, for the path of the Emperor to reappear, and for someone in the Confucian Way to rise to the rank of Emperor. Now, the time was ripe, the geographical advantages were about to manifest, and the human elements were in place. The Great Scholars, as Ethan Green (formerly Li Qingchen) had said, were merely minor ailments.

When Austin Su (formerly Su Changqing) stepped into the Central Province, he would eradicate the Confucian Way's ailments, and the scholars of the land would rally under one leader. The Confucian Way would then flourish in a grand manner!

At that time, Austin Su would be the undisputed leader of the Confucian Way.

He would carry the beliefs of countless scholars, ascend the path of the Emperor, and ensure the Confucian Way's prosperity for ten thousand years to come!

"You are far more talented than I."

After fully understanding, Victor Wei (formerly Wei Cang) couldn't help but laugh bitterly.

While he was still harboring resentment over his father's perceived unfairness, Ethan Green had already been paving the way for the entire Confucian Way.

"Other matters aside, in the struggle for the Way, we must not yield."

"The one who becomes an Emperor in this generation, even if they do not specialize in the Confucian Way, should have its foundation, ensuring its prosperity for ten thousand years!"

Ethan Green smiled, his confidence evident in his eyes.

He knew very well that even in a path filled with demons and prodigies, Austin Su's potential was among the absolute peaks!

"Not specialize in the Confucian Way?"

Victor Wei was startled. "With such talent, could he possibly take another path?"

"You don't understand how terrifying Austin's talent is. A single Way can't confine him."

Ethan Green gazed into the distance, speaking softly, "Calculating the time, the head of the Su family should have found Austin his second teacher by now."

...

In the northern region, on the Infinite Mountain (formerly Wuji Mountain).

The vast land of Cangyan was divided into five regions and ten countries, each with a vastly different cultivation system.

And the northern region was a paradise for martial arts!

Here, people did not cultivate the Dao or study Confucianism; they were all martial artists who pushed their bodies to the extreme, capable of splitting the sky and sea with a single punch!

Infinite Mountain, located in the far north, was renowned throughout the region. Its body-forging techniques were the best in the world, making it the holy ground for all martial artists.

"Finally here. This desolate place is freezing, but to build a sect here, martial artists must have some strange ideas in their heads."

Nathan Su (formerly Su Nan), after traversing mountains and rivers and crossing a region, finally reached the far north of the northern region and let out a sigh of relief.

Two years had passed, and Austin's Enlightenment Initiation was complete. He was ready to begin his cultivation.

This matter had troubled him for a long time.

Austin's Enlightenment Initiation teachers were all Scholar Immortals. Surely, the teacher to help him lay the foundation for cultivation shouldn't be any less?

After much thought and discussion with Ye Shu, he finally decided that Austin's second teacher would be a martial artist!

The path of cultivation was long and arduous, and the foundation was crucial. Among the many Ways, if one were to ask which Way had the strongest foundation, it would undoubtedly be martial arts!

Martial arts focused on body-forging, strengthening the body and bones, making one as heavy as a mountain and capable of shaking the heavens with a single punch. Nothing could be more suitable than martial arts.

In the northern region's martial arts, Infinite Mountain was clearly the top choice.

Not because it was the strongest force, but because of 'Winston Jiulai' (formerly Wu Jiulai), the hardest puncher in the world!

He had once shaken an Emperor's weapon with his bare hands and survived, the only one in the world to do so!

Furthermore, it was rumored that Winston Jiulai had once had a great opportunity and obtained the body-forging technique of the Martial Ancestor, which further solidified Nathan Su's decision.

"I hear that Winston Jiulai's temper is as bad as his punch. This apprenticeship might not be easy."

"But since I'm here, you'll have to accept me whether you like it or not!"

Nathan Su took a deep breath, looking at the majestic mountain gate that stretched into the clouds, and his voice echoed through the heavens and earth.

"Nathan Su from the Southern Region, here to pay respects!"

(End of Chapter)

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