299: Multiple trials

A year ago, when Li Qi ascended to the Upper Realm, he killed several invading Land Immortals, establishing a formidable reputation for the entire Pine Crane Longevity Sect.

The Pine Crane Longevity Sect's influence also reached its peak due to Li Qi's presence.

When Li Qi shattered the Void Realm, only the high-ranking members of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect came to see him off, and only they knew that Li Qi was no longer in this realm.

In just a short year... had the Pine Crane Longevity Sect's prestige completely vanished?

Li Qi's expression changed drastically, knowing that something unexpected must have occurred!

At this moment, a group of petty scoundrels were attacking the School gate. These fellows were of ordinary strength, so it was not a problem, but the key was that there were also several Land Immortals hidden in the shadows, quietly observing everything.

"I just used my Heavenly Eye Observation Technique to check again... I can confirm that Li Qi is not in the Pine Crane Longevity Sect!"

The speaker was a portly middle-aged man with a round face and big ears, looking benevolent, much like a tavern owner.

However, in the middle of this portly middle-aged man's forehead, there was a thin vertical slit, which subtly wriggled, as if something was moving beneath the skin!

This was the Divine Ability, Heavenly Eye Observation Technique, that the middle-aged man had comprehended. This Divine Ability possessed strong farsight and X-ray vision. When he unleashed this Divine Ability, the vertical slit on his forehead would split open, revealing a pure white eye.

Just now, he used this special eye again to thoroughly check the Pine Crane Longevity Sect inside and out, but he still did not see the figure he was wary of.

Li Qi was not here... nor was he nearby.

"It can now be confirmed... that Li Qi is no longer in this realm."

"Just like Ji Ying, he shattered the Void Realm and ascended to the Upper Realm."

After reaching this conclusion, the two Land Immortals beside him became excited.

For such a thing to happen, everything had to be traced back to two months ago.

Two months ago, this Land Immortal, who had comprehended the Heavenly Eye Observation Technique, specifically came to visit the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, seeking to meet Li Qi and discuss martial arts insights.

His name was Huo Xu Ze. He was not from Qingli Continent. He traveled across the sea, drawn by Li Qi's reputation, only wishing to meet the legendary Li Qi, but to his surprise, he only met Pang Jing.

According to Pang Jing, Li Qi was currently in closed-door cultivation within the School, and therefore, he would be unable to meet Li Qi.

And Huo Xu Ze's heart also began to ponder. Although he showed no expression on his face, he secretly used the Heavenly Eye Observation Technique to survey the entire Pine Crane Longevity Sect but did not see Li Qi within the Pine Crane Longevity Sect.

His Heavenly Eye Observation Technique could not only provide X-ray vision and farsight, but this kind of prying was also very covert, making it difficult for even a fellow Land Immortal to detect his scrutiny.

Clearly, Pang Jing had lied; Li Qi was not in the Pine Crane Longevity Sect.

So... why would Pang Jing lie?

Huo Xu Ze's mind immediately became active, and he instantly thought of a possibility...

That Li Qi had already shattered the Void Realm and departed... no longer in this realm!

According to rumors, Li Qi's combat prowess was unparalleled, defeating all strong enemies, even surpassing Ji Ying, the Ancestral Master of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, in his prime.

Since Ji Ying could shatter the Void Realm and depart... it was impossible for Li Qi not to be able to do the same.

Of course, this was just Huo Xu Ze's speculation; he could not be certain that Li Qi had truly shattered the Void Realm and departed.

The other party might also have gone on a long journey.

As for which situation it was... a test would reveal the truth!

Huo Xu Ze was excited. If Li Qi truly wasn't in this realm, that would be excellent. If he could take down the Pine Crane Longevity Sect and seize its Legacy, he would be able to discover the secret of Li Qi's rapid rise!

That would be an extraordinary Opportunity!

So Huo Xu Ze found his two good friends and told them his thoughts. After learning that Li Qi might not be in this realm, these three Land Immortals also grew bolder.

Soon, the three of them seized an Opportunity. While Pang Jing was out, they disguised themselves and ambushed Pang Jing.

Pang Jing had only just been promoted to a Land Immortal; how could he be a match for three veteran Land Immortals? He was quickly defeated and injured by these three Land Immortals.

However, Huo Xu Ze and the others did not kill Pang Jing, but merely injured him, and the injuries were not severe. After all, this was just a test, and they could not go too far... at least not yet!

After successfully ambushing him, Huo Xu Ze and his two companions carefully concealed themselves, quietly waiting for Li Qi to appear, while also secretly observing the Pine Crane Longevity Sect's reaction.

And after the Sect Head of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect was injured, the Pine Crane Longevity Sect showed little reaction, and Li Qi did not appear either.

Seeing such a scene, Huo Xu Ze's heart was stirred; he knew he might have truly guessed correctly.

Based on his understanding of Li Qi, after such an incident occurred to the School, Li Qi would certainly take action and retaliate.

But one test was not enough to be safe. Huo Xu Ze continued his actions. He secretly spread the news that Li Qi had already shattered the Void Realm and departed, no longer in this realm.

Soon, more and more people learned about this matter, and even many Land Immortals turned their attention to the Pine Crane Longevity Sect.

Next, it was no longer Huo Xu Ze and his companions who were testing. More and more forces began to take action successively, continuously testing the Pine Crane Longevity Sect's reaction, and the situation became increasingly chaotic.

Everyone coveted the Opportunity left by Li Qi, all wanting to get a piece of the pie.

This also pushed the entire Pine Crane Longevity Sect into the eye of the storm!

Although these Land Immortals had not yet completely shed their disguises and were still observing in the dark, it was almost time.

At this moment, a group of petty scoundrels of ordinary strength were besieging the Pine Crane Longevity Sect... this was their final test!

Within the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, a group of high-ranking members quietly gathered outside a secret room, all waiting for something.

Soon, the door to the secret room was pushed open, and a beautiful figure walked out from within!

Xu Nianyun!

Her aura had undergone a significant change; she had clearly entered the Secret Realm, achieving Land Immortal status, easily more than ten times stronger than before!

Ji Zhizhang sighed, his expression complex, saying, "Excellent! Now our Pine Crane Longevity Sect has three Land Immortals..."

"We can at least put up a fight!"