Chapter 757 - 417: Immortal Lotus Heart Sect
Facing the astonished gazes of Mo Xiaolan and Fang Xue, Qiu Zhihe’s expression remained calm. At that moment, Qin Gengyun, who had been waiting outside, also walked over.
Just now, he had already understood everything that happened in the bathing room through his Divine Sense. At this moment, he looked at Qiu Zhihe with concern in his eyes.
Qiu Zhihe said, "Husband, Xiaolan, Xiaoxue, now that the Three Great Sects have suffered heavy losses, the Cyan Lotus Sect can soon be rebuilt. It’s time for you to know some secrets."
She extended her hand, and Qin Gengyun stepped forward to support her. They sat down on the stone bench in the courtyard, with Mo Xiaolan and Fang Xue sitting beside them.
Qiu Zhihe’s face was slightly pale, as she gently leaned on Qin Gengyun’s shoulder, her cherry lips slightly parted:
"In fact, the cultivation techniques of the major sects on the Hongzhou Continent likely all originated from a technique left by an Ancient Immortal—’the Immortal Lotus Heart Sect.’
"The Immortal Lotus Heart Sect?" Qin Gengyun was stunned, and Mo Xiaolan and Fang Xue were also puzzled.
They had never heard of this cultivation technique before.
With a distant look in her eyes, Qiu Zhihe said, "This matter is only mentioned in the secret records of the Cyan Lotus Sect. Ten thousand years ago, before there was a Cyan Lotus Sect or Zhenyang Sect, it is said that an Immortal created this cultivation technique."
"Back then, although there were many cultivators on the Hongzhou Continent, there were no sects as such; each cultivator practiced on their own."
"Later, the Immortal returned to the Upper Realm, leaving this technique behind, which incited a struggle among the cultivators of the world."
"It’s said that for this cultivation technique, half of the cultivators on the Hongzhou Continent died, and eventually, the Immortal Lotus Heart Sect was divided among a hundred people, each taking a part."
"Subsequently, a hundred sects emerged on the Hongzhou Continent, marking the first batch of sects in the world."
Fang Xue listened with a racing heart. "So, the Immortal Lotus Heart Sect was divided into a hundred parts, and the cultivators who obtained a part founded sects?"
Mo Xiaolan curiously asked, "Since the Immortal Lotus Heart Sect was divided into so many parts, why has no one seen even a part of it now?"
Qiu Zhihe said, "Over ten thousand years, the passage of time washed over it, and those techniques underwent countless plunders and battles, long since being destroyed."
"Until more than five hundred years ago, the founding ancestor of the Cyan Lotus Sect, Sheng Tanglian, found a page of a remnant in the Northern Wilderness."
"It was recorded on it that this page came from a part of the Immortal Lotus Heart Sect ten thousand years ago. Over the years, it changed hands many times, with only a remnant page left now."
"The Soul Separation Body Technique?" Qin Gengyun asked.
Qiu Zhihe nodded. "This remnant is precisely the Soul Separation Body Technique. Initially unremarkable, once cultivated to the Seventh Layer, it can create a doppelganger, and at the Ninth Layer, multiple doppelgangers can be formed with ease."
"The greatest use of this technique is self-preservation, allowing a doppelganger to sacrifice itself in times of crisis so the real body can escape."
Qin Gengyun immediately understood: "So, that’s how you escaped at Celestial Ridge Mountain, my dear?"
Qiu Zhihe nodded: "At that time, I created a doppelganger and detonated it, making the Three Great Sects believe I was dead."
Mo Xiaolan and Fang Xue exchanged a glance; earlier in the bathing room, when they heard Jian Yue call Qiu Zhihe "Xia Qinglian," they already harbored suspicions.
Hearing Qiu Zhihe and Qin Gengyun now confirmed their suspicions further.
Qiu Zhihe continued: "That remnant page not only recorded the Soul Separation Body Technique but also the story of the Immortal Lotus Heart Sect from ten thousand years ago. Later, Ancestor Master Sheng Tanglian recorded it in the secret records of the Cyan Lotus Sect, which is how I know these hidden truths."
"I see."
Mo Xiaolan and Fang Xue exhaled a long breath, feeling the heavy oppression of glimpsing the truth of history.
Qin Gengyun was more concerned about Qiu Zhihe: "My dear, since you’ve cultivated the Soul Separation Body Technique to the Ninth Layer, do you have any other doppelgangers?"
Qiu Zhihe held his hand, smiling and shaking her head: "Rest assured, during the battle at Celestial Ridge Mountain, I expended too much, creating only one doppelganger. This method has no other uses; even if I create a doppelganger, without a soul, it’s nothing but a walking corpse."
Qin Gengyun asked: "Then what about Jian Yue’s situation?"
Qiu Zhihe’s eyes flickered: "The Zhenyang Sect possesses a Forbidden Technique, called the ’Separating Yang and Yin Technique.’ This method can quickly boost cultivation, but it has a critical flaw."
"The practitioner’s spirit and soul will separate, eventually splitting the soul into two."
"Ancestor Master Sheng Tanglian once witnessed this technique. She speculated that the Separating Yang and Yin Technique and the Soul Separation Body Technique combined form a complete cultivation technique."
"These two techniques both originate from the Immortal Sect of the Heart."
Mo Xiaolan pondered for a moment, "One technique for doppelgangers and one for spirit separation; if cultivated together, it can create a real person with a complete soul and body. Indeed, these two techniques are likely of the same origin."
Qin Gengyun said: "So Ye Xiyue practiced the Separating Yang and Yin Technique, which is why she split out a Demon Embryo?"
Fang Xue worriedly said: "Sister Qiu, you gave her the Soul Separation Body Technique, doesn’t that mean she learned a complete ancient cultivation technique?"
Qiu Zhihe smiled proudly: "The strength of a cultivation technique lies with the person. Ye Xiyue is not my equal at all; it doesn’t matter what technique she learns."
"I separated the Demon Embryo from the Immortal Body, allowing me to thoroughly control Ye Xiyue with the use of a Demon Seed. Besides, the Cyan Lotus Sect lacks an elder."
"My dear, you’re planning to rebuild the Cyan Lotus Sect?" Qin Gengyun asked.
"With the strongest group of the Three Great Sects gone, now is the opportune time to rebuild the Cyan Lotus Sect."
Qiu Zhihe gently stroked Qin Gengyun’s chest, her gaze tender: "Once you obtain the Soul Supplement Seal and bring our master back to life, she’ll be delighted to see the Cyan Lotus Sect rebuilt."
Qin Gengyun grasped her hand: "First, let’s heal your wounds."
Qiu Zhihe’s cheeks flushed slightly: "For now, we are uncertain about the West Imperial Dynasty’s attitude toward us. Once we see Jian Yue’s Demon Embryo and Immortal Body, we’ll leave the West Imperial City for a safe place where you can treat my injuries."
Their method of healing was not something to be discussed openly, needing a secluded location.
Mo Xiaolan and Fang Xue were puzzled. Whether about healing or something else, why were their faces red?
At this moment, Wei Wan, Yun Wu, and members of the Cyan Lotus Sect also entered the courtyard, their expressions a bit odd. Wei Wan said:
"The West Imperial Dynasty has sent people."
Qin Gengyun and Qiu Zhihe exchanged a glance and quickly asked: "How does the West Imperial Dynasty know we’re here?"
Yun Wu held a yellow scroll, handing it to Qin Gengyun: "The new emperor sent someone with this, saying it’s for Brother Qin and Sister Qiu."
Qin Gengyun took it, unrolling it and chuckled: "An imperial edict?"
Qiu Zhihe glanced at the contents, then suddenly laughed: "The Nine-tailed Fox technique indeed has such wondrous uses."
The edict stated: The West Imperial City thanks Qin Gengyun, Qiu Zhihe, and others for safeguarding the people, and regards them as honored guests, forming an everlasting alliance.
This was clearly Si Minglan using the Charm Technique to control the new emperor’s actions.
Qin Gengyun delightedly said: "In this way, the West Imperial City is safe. My dear, your injury must not be delayed; let’s start the healing now!"