"Qingyi, you have something on your mind. Feel free to speak."
Zhao Kang sensed the unusual atmosphere and immediately inquired.
The hundred years of cultivation had already been silently absorbed by the system.
Now he had also reached the third level of mythical-grade Qi Control realm, but his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
"Master, I sent a message home yesterday, but haven't received any reply."
"I estimate that something troublesome might have happened at home. This disciple wants to return for a visit..."
"If Master doesn't wish for this, then this disciple won't go back."
As soon as she finished speaking, Li Qingyi carefully observed her master's expression.
As long as Master showed the slightest displeasure, she would immediately apologize and withdraw.
After all, even in worldly cultivation sects.
After joining, one often had to reduce contact with family to wholeheartedly pursue the great dao.
Moreover, with a transcendent expert like Master, perhaps he would prefer his disciple to completely sever worldly ties.
"Oh? Is that so? Qingyi, are you confident?"
After hearing this, Zhao Kang showed no displeasure whatsoever, but instead asked with heartfelt concern.
"If it were before, with my Void Escape realm cultivation, I probably couldn't help much even if I returned."
"But now, having practiced the Primordial Sword Manual that Master taught me, I've advanced to the second level of Profound Mystery realm."
"I feel that now I can even challenge Origin Return realm experts!"
Feeling the care in her master's words, Li Qingyi's heart trembled slightly as she honestly revealed her calculations.
In their Anluo Imperial Dynasty, the top combat power was the emperor, who possessed Origin Return realm strength.
As for their Li family, the strongest had reached the ninth level of Profound Mystery realm.
Even so, they were still one of the three great families of Anluo City.
The trouble the Li family was encountering this time was caused by the other two families—the Wang family and Li family joining forces!
"By the way, Master, the family heads of those Wang and Li families are both at the ninth level of Profound Mystery realm, same as our family head."
"With the Wang and Li families joining forces, our Li family truly can't resist, but this disciple now has confidence to settle them!"
"I humbly request Master's permission to descend the mountain."
After listening, Zhao Kang gently stroked his chin, immediately forming an idea.
"Since you insist on descending the mountain, your master will suppress his cultivation and spar with you for one move to test your strength."
The system had said his strength far exceeded that of ordinary people at his realm.
Today was the perfect opportunity to see how Li Qingyi's strength truly measured up.
Anyway, even if he only fought with his mythical-grade third level Qi Control realm strength, he definitely wouldn't suffer any harm.
"Thank you, Master!"
Li Qingyi's eyes sparkled—she also wanted to verify her current strength.
Whether she could compete with Origin Return realm and above experts!
However, when the two stood ready and she saw her master's suppressed cultivation, she couldn't help but be stunned.
"Qi Control realm, third level?"
"Master, I'm currently at the second level of Profound Mystery realm... and practicing the primordial manual you bestowed upon me."
Wasn't this suppression too severe?
Qi Control realm—wasn't that just beginners who had just started cultivating and begun absorbing spiritual energy?
"Don't mind it, just give your all."
Zhao Kang's mouth twitched slightly, his heart full of helplessness.
How could he not want to suppress to a higher level?
The key problem was that over three hundred years of cultivation accumulation had only pushed him to the third level of Qi Control realm—what could he do about it?!
"Alright then, I'll make my move. Master, be careful!"
Hearing her master's words, Li Qingyi could only sigh inwardly.
It seemed that in Master's eyes, she was truly still too weak.
Using third level Qi Control realm to spar with her—there were several major realms between them.
Qi Control realm, Spirit Sea realm, Void Escape realm, Profound Mystery realm!
Her current true combat power could probably contend with Origin Return realm.
In other words, Master wanted to cross four or five major realms to spar with her?
However, thinking of Master's amazing immortal-like methods, she wasn't worried about hurting Master.
No, she wouldn't even have that opportunity.
It was just regrettable that she couldn't test whether she could match Origin Return realm experts!
"Begin."
Zhao Kang shouted deeply, his heart also somewhat nervous, given such a huge gap.
The system said his strength far exceeded his realm.
But exactly how many realms this "far exceeded" covered, he had no idea!
He must not end up at a disadvantage and lose face in front of his disciple!
With Zhao Kang's command, Li Qingyi dared not slack off in the slightest, immediately using her strongest technique!
"Limitless Sword Finger!"
With a delicate shout, her graceful form swayed with her movements, almost dazzling Zhao Kang's eyes.
Li Qingyi directly used the divine ability she had comprehended from the first chapter of the Primordial Sword Manual.
Limitless Sword Finger!
With a finger point, she was like an ancient sword emperor descending.
Behind her appeared a golden phantom of an ancient sword emperor.
Moving in sync with her actions, pointing directly at Zhao Kang!
"Limitless Sword Finger."
Seeing this, Zhao Kang also chose to respond with Limitless Sword Finger.
But what he displayed was completely different from Li Qingyi's!
Behind Zhao Kang, golden figures slowly appeared one after another.
Finally, a full ten ancient sword emperors emanating dense sword qi manifested!
All moving with Zhao Kang's actions, shooting toward Li Qingyi's finger!
Before the attacks from both sides even made contact.
The phantom behind Li Qingyi couldn't withstand the pressure and instantly dissipated.
Li Qingyi herself was as if bound, cold sweat beading on her forehead.
As if ten great ancient sword emperors were truly standing before her!
This strike was as if ten ancient sword emperors had joined forces to attack her!
Fortunately, at the moment their fingertips were about to collide, Zhao Kang instantly withdrew all the power of his Limitless Sword Finger.
He merely lightly touched Li Qingyi's fingertip.
Their fingertips touched, creating no astonishing sound...