275: Crane Sect

While Gu Mihua and others were still recalling Li Qi's earlier words, Li Qi, the man himself, once again used his divination technique and had already found Ji Ying.

“Li Qi, rather than choosing a day… why don’t you come to my Crane Sect now?”

“Strictly speaking… you are also a Disciple of my Crane Sect.”

Li Qi smiled faintly: “My Ancestral Master invites me, how could I refuse?”

The two traveled together, with Guan Yushi quietly following behind them. Ji Ying had already instructed him that no matter what he heard or saw this time, he should keep it to himself and not speak carelessly when they returned.

Now that the matter of Slaughtering Heaven Plains was resolved, Li Qi completely relaxed. He and Ji Ying chatted happily, and he also spoke about his experiences after arriving in the Immortal Martial World, naturally avoiding some things that were inconvenient to disclose.

Ji Ying was also shocked by Li Qi’s extraordinary encounters: rising from the Lower Realm, joining the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, then breaking the barriers between the two realms and ascending to the Upper Realm… and even having the Opportunity to join a huge power like the Four Seas Sect!

Even storybooks wouldn't dare to write it like this!

“Li Qi, compared to you… my life is nothing,” Ji Ying sighed softly, expressing his emotion.

Ji Ying had always thought highly of himself in his life; otherwise, he wouldn't have refused the solicitations of all other powers and established his own Sect.

But Li Qi’s life was even more spectacular than his, giving him an unreal feeling.

Immediately, Ji Ying felt relieved. He was greatly comforted that the School he left in the Lower Realm had produced a legend like Li Qi. With such a Disciple, what more could he regret?

Although it was their first meeting today, they felt like old friends and there was no sense of unfamiliarity.

The two flew and chatted, arriving at Ji Ying’s Crane Sect half a day later.

“Li Qi, come, this is the Crane Sect I established.”

Li Qi looked around and saw pavilions and palaces nestled among the distant towering mountains. Although they couldn't compare to the Four Seas Sect, they could certainly be considered extraordinary.

Three figures flew down from the sky and landed within the Crane Sect, and many people immediately gathered around.

“Revered Master, you’re back!”

“We greet Revered Master.”

Ji Ying raised his hand slightly, and the Disciples of the Crane Sect quieted down. Ji Ying introduced Li Qi to the Disciples, though he did not mention Li Qi's identity as a World Breaker, only saying that he was a close friend.

Upon returning, Ji Ying led Li Qi through the Crane Sect’s grounds, slowly speaking.

“Since I arrived here, I opened the Sect wide and recruited Disciples extensively, and the nameplate of Crane Sect was established.”

“I have been operating here for several hundred years. Now, the Crane Sect has over five thousand Disciples, including four World King Realm Disciples and twenty Yan Fa Realm Disciples, making it a dominant Sect in this area.”

As the two walked along the streets of the Crane Sect, the Disciples they encountered came forward to bow, and Li Qi responded with a smile.

In this scene, Li Qi couldn't help but feel a moment of nostalgia.

He suddenly thought of the days when he was still in the Lower Realm, when he used to walk within the Pine Crane Longevity Sect… wasn’t it just like this?

Speaking of which… he was still the Senior Brother of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect!

Memories flooded his mind, and Li Qi felt content, laughing heartily.

Ji Ying beside him looked at Li Qi in surprise.

“Why are you laughing?”

“I thought of something happy.”

Li Qi shook his head: “The Pine Crane Longevity Sect in the Lower Realm is exactly like this place. I miss the Sect Head, Elders, and Senior Brothers there.”

Ji Ying's expression cleared, and a hint of nostalgia appeared on his face as well. He had been away from the Lower Realm for several hundred years, and it would be false to say he didn't miss it.

“Yes, I miss them too… It would be good if I could see them.”

Li Qi was slightly startled, suddenly remembering that the Phoenix Lord was currently arranging the Two Realms Divine Bridge. Once the Divine Bridge was repaired, he and the Phoenix Lord would go to the Lower Realm.

At that time, bringing Ji Ying along… wouldn't be impossible, would it?

This matter could be discussed with the Phoenix Lord.

Li Qi’s thoughts turned, and then he said mysteriously to Ji Ying: “Ancestral Master, if you want to go to the Lower Realm to see… it’s not entirely impossible.”

Ji Ying was stunned, then showed a look of joy: “Oh? You have a way for this? Quickly tell me!”

But Li Qi shook his head: “There’s no hurry for this, and it’s not time yet.”

“When the time comes, I will try my best… perhaps Ancestral Master will have the Opportunity to visit the Lower Realm.”

Ji Ying was exceptionally happy, bursting into hearty laughter: “Good! Very good!”

The two traveled together, sometimes laughing aloud.

During this time, Ji Ying had always wanted to ask Li Qi to come to his Crane Sect, but he ultimately couldn't bring himself to say it.

Li Qi was now a direct Disciple of the Four Seas Sect, with a prominent status and extraordinary strength. If he really said that… it would seem a bit tactless.

After touring the Crane Sect, Li Qi said he was a bit tired and that he had gained a lot from his trip to Slaughtering Heaven Plains, intending to enter seclusion.

Ji Ying immediately arranged an excellent secret chamber for Li Qi.

Upon arriving at the secret chamber, Li Qi sighed softly, his eyes shimmering with divine light…

“Finally, I can begin my Breakthrough to the ten realms…”