352: A bit stronger than I thought?!

After returning to Crane Sect, Li Qi saw Ji Ying, who looked worried, from a distance. The matter of the Saint Demon attack was very serious, and Ji Ying kept it to himself, not saying a single word.

The Disciples nearby, seeing Ji Ying's anxious and worried expression, went forward to ask, but Ji Ying said nothing, and a solemn atmosphere gradually settled over Crane Sect.

When Ji Ying saw Li Qi's figure in the training ground, he was overjoyed and quickly went to greet him: “Li Qi, you’re back!”

“That matter… is it resolved?!”

There were many people here, so Ji Ying could not speak clearly, but instead asked tentatively.

Li Qi smiled faintly and gave him a reassuring look: “Don’t worry, the problem has been resolved.”

Hearing this, Ji Ying was overjoyed and quickly dismissed those around him, discussing the matter in detail with Li Qi. When he learned that the attacking Saint Demon Remnant Clan had been injured and retreated, he was even more incredulous.

“You really repelled that Saint Demon Remnant Clan?”

“Yes.”

Ji Ying, in his astonishment, couldn't help but take a deep breath.

He knew that Li Qi's strength was very strong, already surpassing him, the Ancestral Master who founded the Sect, but Ji Ying was not clear exactly how strong Li Qi was.

At this moment, Ji Ying was extremely curious: what Realm had Li Qi's current strength reached?

“Li Qi… is it convenient to tell me what Realm you are in now?”

After a moment of silence, Li Qi said casually: “A little stronger than you imagine…”

A million times stronger than I imagine?!

How strong is that exactly?

Li Qi still didn't state the specific Realm, and Ji Ying knew that Li Qi didn't want to say more, so he didn't press further and could only give up.

Li Qi also recalled his recent experience and immediately felt a slight regret. He had clearly intended to kill that Azure Nightmare, using all his methods, but somehow that fellow still managed to escape, exposing his trump cards for nothing.

“A bit of a loss…”

Li Qi pouted, feeling slightly displeased. When he recalled the sky-covering giant net he had seen, his heart grew even more uneasy.

That giant net was far from simple!

The strength and status it represented were extremely high. Even though Li Qi had now achieved a Breakthrough into the Samsara Realm, with such strength… he still couldn't break through the giant net's blockade!

He couldn't detect what he wanted.

“What exactly… was that thing?”

“It's even stronger than a Great Emperor in the Samsara Realm?!!!”

Not only was the giant net terrifyingly powerful, but it also brought a great sense of oppression to Li Qi.

Moreover, the giant net carried an unparalleled strangeness, as if just one look would cause one's soul to be drawn in and captured by the giant net.

He pondered for a moment but couldn't come up with an explanation, so he could only give up.

Ji Ying, in front of him, had completely failed to notice Li Qi's abnormality. He looked delighted and quickly greeted him.

“Li Qi, you’ve solved such a big problem for Crane Sect this time, you can’t leave in a hurry again…”

“You must stay and celebrate properly.”

There was no urgent matter at hand, so Li Qi agreed.

Besides, if there was anything important… couldn't his two Clones do it?

His Clones were also Great Emperors. With two Great Emperors appearing, what kind of problem couldn't be solved?

Soon, Crane Sect set up a banquet to celebrate Li Qi's arrival, and for a time, Crane Sect was filled with joy.

To avoid unnecessary panic, Ji Ying never told the Disciples within the Sect what had happened that day. Only a few Core Disciples knew about the Saint Demon Remnant Clan and the Demon Servants.

Although Li Qi arrived in time to resolve everything, the tragedy still occurred; seven Disciples within the Sect had been killed. Whenever he thought of this, Ji Ying couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

At the banquet, Ji Ying took a heavy sip of strong wine and spoke solemnly to Li Qi beside him.

“Li Qi, thank you so much this time.”

“If you hadn't arrived in time… who knows what Crane Sect would have become.”

Li Qi drank a toast with Ji Ying: “Ancestral Master, you are too kind. Pine Crane Longevity Sect and Crane Sect are both my homes. If I don't come, who will?”

Ji Ying sighed with emotion, thinking that such a Heaven-Defying Disciple had emerged from his Sect.

To think that Li Qi was able to find him in the perilous Slaughtering Heaven Plains back then, and this time, he was able to accurately find those seven Demon Servants among the tens of thousands of Disciples in Crane Sect. Truly a Heaven-Defying method.

After a few cups of strong wine, the atmosphere gradually grew lively. Ji Ying, opposite, repeatedly thanked Li Qi, and Li Qi, remembering something, quickly spoke.

“Ancestral Master, there’s no need for further thanks… Right now, I truly have something that requires your trouble, Ancestral Master.”

“Oh, speak freely. As long as I can do it, as long as Crane Sect has it, I will definitely do it for you!”

Li Qi then presented his request: “I need a Cultivation Technique for Clones. I wonder if Crane Sect has one?”

During the intense battle with Azure Nightmare earlier, Li Qi's two Clones had played a significant role, and Li Qi had truly experienced the convenience and usefulness of this Clone technique.

However, Four Seas Sect only had one Clone method, which Li Qi had already cultivated to the Realm of Major Achievement. At most, only three Clones could exist simultaneously, and the number was still a bit small.

If the number of Clones could be increased… that would be great.

Therefore, Li Qi turned his gaze towards Crane Sect.

The current Crane Sect was a major power with an Enlightenment Realm expert in charge, its influence several times greater than before. It should be feasible to use Crane Sect's channels to acquire some Clone methods.

After stating his intentions to Ji Ying, Ji Ying pondered for a moment and then said: “Crane Sect doesn't currently have a Cultivation Technique for Clones, but there is a similar Cultivation Technique…”

Li Qi's expression brightened, and he quickly said: “Excellent, please bring it for me to see.”

Ji Ying summoned a Disciple and instructed him to retrieve the Cultivation Technique Secret Manual from the scripture pavilion. Soon, an ancient Secret Manual was brought over.

Ji Ying slowly caressed the cover of the Secret Manual and spoke softly.

“If you are looking to increase your combat power and share some of your responsibilities… I think this Cultivation Technique should meet your requirements.”

Saying this, Ji Ying handed the Secret Manual in his hand to Li Qi.

Li Qi took the Secret Manual and his gaze narrowed. On the cover of the Secret Manual were several large characters…

【Profound Soldier Spirit Nurturing Art】!