Ringing the Bell for a Hundred Years, I Became the Sect’s Ancestor – Chapter 47

Chapter 47: Qi Field

It had been nearly half a month since Li Qian achieved Innate.

On this day, Li Qian had just finished his bell ringing cultivation when his Master, Zhou Buping, came up from the mountain.

“Li Qian, I told the Sect Master about your breakthrough to Innate. In three months, you will start doing Inner Sect missions. Make sure to claim your tasks on time.”

Master Zhou Buping said.

Since the disciple had already achieved Perfect Innate, there was no reason not to do Inner Sect missions.

Moreover, it was time to go out and experience the world.

“Okay, Master.”

Li Qian said.

He also felt it was necessary to do missions.

Cultivation now consumed too many pills. Without pills, he could only cultivate three times a day. He couldn’t keep relying on his Master’s resources.

In the years he hadn’t done Inner Sect missions, the Inner Sect hadn’t given him any cultivation resources.

It had always been his Master spending Contribution Points to supply him with cultivation resources.

Of course, he didn’t plan to do many missions. Completing the twice-yearly Inner Sect missions would suffice.

Even if he didn’t cultivate with pills, it would just be slower. After all, his cultivation speed was already fast enough.

There was no need to rush for success.

After all, he was only at the Innate Realm. Not to mention the entire Great Chang, even within Divine Sword Sect, there were countless people stronger than him.

He was far from having the strength to protect himself.

Safe cultivation was the most important thing.

What he truly relied on was still the Sacrificial Instrument, Time Bell.

Bell ringing cultivation was the most suitable cultivation method for him.

Zhou Buping walked towards the wooden house.

Li Qian continued cultivating the Heartless Sword Technique and comprehending Sword Intent.

After finishing his cultivation, Li Qian habitually opened the system panel to check the latest information.

Host: Li Qian.

Cultivation: Innate True Qi （Early Stage 98/100）.

Sacrificial Instrument: Time Bell （Law 2334/10000）.

Martial Arts: Sword-Piercing Fist （Perfection）, Heartless Sword Manual （Perfection）, Immaculate Sword Body （Perfection）, Soul-Chasing Sword Technique （Minor Completion 18/100）.

Martial Intent: Heartless Sword Intent （Illusory Image 19/100）.

Secret Techniques: Myriad Transforming Sword Qi, Blood Burning Technique.

His cultivation progress had already reached the Early Stage. Today, he should be able to break through to the Middle Stage.

Moreover, he had cultivated a new sword technique called Soul-Chasing Sword Technique.

This was taught by Master Zhou Buping some time ago.

The Heartless Sword Technique, as the foundation for comprehending Sword Intent, was not focused on killing.

Therefore, he needed to cultivate a pure sword technique that focused on killing.

From the several sword techniques his Master offered, he chose Soul-Chasing Sword Technique.

This sword technique emphasized speed, accuracy, ruthlessness, and explosive power. Its attacks were swift and fierce. The condensed sword qi possessed the effect of chasing souls and severing spirits, perfectly matching his Heartless Sword Intent.

He had only practiced for ten days, but he had already reached Minor Completion.

After all, with the foundation of the Heartless Sword Manual and the influence of the Time Bell, cultivating other sword techniques was naturally twice as effective.

If he chose to cultivate palm techniques or other types of martial arts, his progress would be much slower.

Divine Sword Sect, as a sect named after swords, also had palm techniques, finger techniques, leg techniques, and saber techniques. However, sword techniques were the preferred choice.

Afternoon.

On top of the bell tower.

As the True Qi within Li Qian’s meridians surged, rolling Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi gathered and was absorbed into his body, combining with his Qi and Blood.

Boom!

His cultivation seemed to break through a threshold.

Sharp strands of True Qi were released from acupuncture points all over his body, transforming into sword qi that circled and shuttled around him.

Within his Qi Sea, two strands of Natal True Qi intertwined like a double helix.

At the Early Stage of the Innate True Qi Realm, there was one strand of Natal True Qi.

At the Middle Stage, it would split into two strands of Natal True Qi.

If it reached the Late Stage, it could transform into three strands of Natal True Qi.

The difference between one strand of Natal True Qi and two or three strands was not simply that the True Qi was more abundant.

The biggest difference was that two or more strands of Natal True Qi would construct a True Qi Field. After being released through martial techniques, it would draw in Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi, resulting in a strong amplification effect.

The Qi Field formed by two strands of Natal True Qi was called the Two Instruments Qi Field.

The Qi Field constructed by three strands of Natal True Qi was called the Three Talents Qi Field.

It was said that in the True Essence Realm, in addition to the True Qi liquefying, it could also form the Four Symbols Qi Field, the Five Elements Qi Field, and the Six Lines Qi Field.

As for the True Elixir Realm, there were the Seven Stars Qi Field, the Eight Trigrams Qi Field, and the Nine Palaces Qi Field.

At this moment, the two strands of Natal True Qi in Li Qian’s Qi Sea constructed the unique Two Instruments Qi Field.

Suddenly, the long sword in his hand trembled as he infused it with True Qi and executed a move from the Soul-Chasing Sword Technique.

In an instant, drawn by the Two Instruments Qi Field, Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi gathered and combined with his Innate True Qi, condensing into a dazzling sword light on the precious sword.

Swoosh!

The sword light pierced through the air and shot out. A bird flying a hundred meters away was instantly sliced in half.

“The same sword strike, using the same amount of True Qi, but the Two Instruments True Qi can draw in Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi, creating an amplification effect. This power has more than doubled!”

Li Qian was amazed.

This was the amplification brought by the Two Instruments Qi Field.

When he executed sword techniques, even though the mobilized True Qi left the two strands of Natal True Qi, once it was infused into the sword technique, the influence of the Two Instruments Qi Field would still be maintained.

This meant that after breaking through to the Middle Stage of the True Qi Realm, Li Qian’s strength had increased significantly.

“Try to raise my cultivation to the Late Stage of the True Qi Realm before participating in the Inner Sect missions.”

Li Qian’s eyes gleamed with determination.

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With his current cultivation speed, it was still quite possible.

Time passed quickly, and more than two months went by.

Below the bell tower.

It was a sunny day.

“Brother Qian, I heard that the Moon Worship Cult rebellion in the Eight Southeastern Provinces is almost over.”

Chen Yong shared some intelligence information with Li Qian.

“So fast? Last year, wasn’t there a sign of it intensifying?”

Li Qian was surprised.

“I don’t know either, but the number of suppression missions in the Mission Hall has decreased a lot in the past two months.”

Chen Yong said.

Since becoming an Inner Sect disciple, he had worked even harder. In order to obtain cultivation resources, after a full year, he had participated in Inner Sect missions many times to earn Contribution Points.

Chen Yong still had an honest appearance, but his overall demeanor had become more capable and efficient.

“Brother Qian, there’s one more thing. I heard that the Inner Sect is preparing to hold another True Disciple Selection.”

Chen Yong added.

“That’s normal. After all, it’s been more than five years since the last True Disciple Selection.”

Li Qian chuckled.

Time really flew by.

“Brother Qian, I heard that becoming a True Disciple allows you to enter the Sword Tomb once. Have you ever been inside?”

Chen Yong asked.

Having been in the Inner Sect for so long, he had naturally heard that the sect had opened the Sword Tomb to all Formal Disciples a few years ago.

Unfortunately, it was only a one-time opportunity.

He wasn’t even an Inner Sect disciple at the time.

“No.”

Li Qian shook his head.

He wondered if he would have the chance to enter the Sword Tomb.

Unfortunately, his Master had retired from his Elder position due to injury, so it would probably be difficult.

What was missed was missed; it wouldn’t have a big impact.

Although it was a bit regrettable, he couldn’t make things difficult for his Master.

After chatting for a while, Chen Yong asked some questions about cultivation before leaving Time Bell Pavilion.

Li Qian went straight to the wooden house where his Master lived.

In the field, Master Zhou Buping was rolling up his trouser legs and turning the soil with a hoe, just like an old farmer in the countryside.

Looking around, a vast expanse of farmland stretched out, lush and green, planted with various vegetables and fruits.

There were also flocks of chickens and ducks in the fields.

It had a certain idyllic charm.

Since his Master had taken over the farming work, Li Qian rarely went to the fields.

He had only started farming out of boredom.

But over time, with his personality, he would definitely neglect it.

After finishing his cultivation, he would rather lie down than move.

“Master, your vegetable-growing skills are getting better and better.”

Li Qian squatted on the ridge of the field and said with a smile.

“Growing vegetables is like cultivating martial arts. You must grasp the growth habits of vegetables and fruits. After observing them more, it becomes simple.”

Zhou Buping straightened up and said with a smile, “You came here suddenly. What’s the matter?”

“Master, I heard that the Moon Worship Cult rebellion in the Eight Southeastern Provinces is almost over?”

Li Qian asked.

Although his Master had retired due to injury, he often visited others, so his information was definitely accurate.

“Almost.”

Zhou Buping nodded.

“Why is it suddenly so fast?”

Li Qian asked curiously.

“Sigh, although the Moon Worship Cult rebellion is almost over, I’m afraid there will be more chaos in the future.”

Zhou Buping sighed, his words filled with worry.

“Master, why is that?”

Li Qian was very confused.

Wasn’t it a good thing that the Moon Worship Cult rebellion was over?

“The so-called Moon Worship Cult rebellion is just a trigger. The reason it has lasted for so many years is very complex. The imperial court, the feudal lords, the major martial arts sects… all parties have their own agendas.”

Zhou Buping said.

Li Qian understood immediately. This Moon Worship Cult rebellion was not as simple as it seemed. It was even possible that there were various forces secretly supporting the Moon Worship Cult.

The Moon Worship Cult rebellion on the surface was actually a power struggle between the imperial court, the feudal lords, and the major martial arts sects.

From this perspective, the imperial court’s control over the regions had significantly weakened.

Otherwise, the feudal lords and the major martial arts sects wouldn’t have been able to use the Moon Worship Cult rebellion to create trouble.

Combining this with his historical knowledge from his past life, it was clear that the Great Chang was showing signs of decline.

He just wondered, what role did Divine Sword Sect play in this Moon Worship Cult rebellion?