Chapter 46

### Chapter 45: If You're Unconvinced, I'll Beat You Until You Are (Part 1)

Upon returning to Solitary Peak, Li Qiyi immediately summoned Nan Huairen and his master, Mo Fuhua. Once both of them arrived, Li Qiyi asked, "What is the true background of the sect leader?"

This matter intrigued Li Qiyi. The Great Elder was not a jealous person, and it was clear that he had no ambition to become the sect leader. So why did he dislike the sect leader, Su Yonghuang, so much?

Nan Huairen and Mo Fuhua exchanged glances. Nan Huairen, who knew even less, scratched his head and said, "I don't know. Before I joined the sect, the current sect leader was already in place. I can count the number of times I've seen him on my fingers."

Li Qiyi looked at Mo Fuhua, who gently shook his head and said, "I'm not clear about the sect leader's background either. In fact, very few people in our Ancient Wash Face Sect know his true origins. One could say he appeared overnight."

"Appeared overnight? Can someone who appeared overnight become the sect leader?" Li Qiyi was surprised by this.

Mo Fuhua pondered for a moment, then said, "When the previous sect leader was still alive, it's said that the Grand Elder had not yet passed away. I'm not entirely clear on the details, but it's said that one night, the previous sect leader only summoned Ancient Elder. The sect leader appeared at that time, and it was said that the previous sect leader and the Grand Elder entrusted him to Ancient Elder, designating him to lead the Ancient Wash Face Sect."

Hearing Mo Fuhua's words, Li Qiyi was taken aback. He had assumed that his master, Su Yonghuang, had always been a disciple of the Ancient Wash Face Sect, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.

"Could it be that my master was a secret disciple cultivated by the previous sect leader and the Grand Elder?" Li Qiyi asked.

Mo Fuhua shook his head and said, "We don't know the specifics. All we know is that after Ancient Elder was summoned, he announced the new sect leader. In fact, at the time, not only Cao Xiong but also the other four elders strongly opposed it. However, the Great Elder used a lot of effort to persuade the four elders. Later, the Great Elder personally suppressed some of the disciples and mid-to-high-level hall masters who strongly opposed it."

"Back then, the previous sect leader was still alive, and the Grand Elder had not yet passed away. Ancient Elder received strong support from the previous sect leader and the Grand Elder. Ancient Elder's position in the Ancient Wash Face Sect was always very high. In fact, many people thought that Ancient Elder would become the new sect leader. The sudden appearance of a new sect leader was a surprise to everyone. However, even Ancient Elder supported the new sect leader and did not vie for the position, so the four elders eventually agreed with the decision." Mo Fuhua paused here.

"But the new sect leader was not well-liked," Li Qiyi could imagine the situation. Even with the support of the previous sect leader and the Grand Elder, and Ancient Elder's personal suppression, the sudden appearance of a new sect leader must have been unwelcome among the elders of the Ancient Wash Face Sect.

Mo Fuhua nodded lightly and said, "Not long after the sect leader took office, he took a small group of disciples and went to the borderlands, rarely returning. After the previous sect leader and the Grand Elder passed away, the sect leader never returned to the Ancient Wash Face Sect."

Li Qiyi couldn't help but stroke his chin, finding this quite strange. What was the true background of the sect leader?

"If anyone knows about the sect leader, it would be Tu Buyu," Mo Fuhua finally said in a low voice.

Li Qiyi smiled and shook his head. It would be strange if Tu Buyu spoke up. Clearly, Tu Buyu was a close confidant of the sect leader, Su Yonghuang; otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent back.

Mo Fuhua couldn't explain the sect leader's background, so Li Qiyi didn't press further. He slowed down his cultivation and focused on teaching at the Wu Dao Hall on Stone Washing Peak.

If anyone was suited to be a teacher, it was Li Qiyi. He had floated through countless ages, honing himself for millions of years. He had seen all kinds of people, nurtured countless heroes and overlords, and suppressed many great figures and emperors.

It was not just that he had personally cultivated the Immortal Emperor Mingren; even the Black Dragon King, revered by three generations of Immortal Emperors, was nurtured by him.

For Li Qiyi, teaching a group of young disciples was a piece of cake. However, he took this matter seriously.

The reason was simple: no one he had nurtured was weak. He did not want to ruin his reputation in this life, now that he had regained his body.

Li Qiyi had a deeper understanding of cultivation. In his eyes, talent was not important, physical constitution was not important, and even cultivation techniques could be secondary.

What was important was a steadfast Dao heart, a Dao heart that thirsted for knowledge, a Dao heart that could embrace all rivers, and a Dao heart that was tireless in its pursuit. This was the most important thing.

If one lacked talent, diligence could make up for it. As long as one was dedicated, even if one's talent was poor, if others could comprehend something in a day, one could comprehend it in a hundred days and still make progress. With a Dao heart that could embrace all rivers, one could see the world from a broader perspective and not be blinded by one's own narrow views.

If the cultivation technique was not good, as long as one thirsted for knowledge, even the most ordinary technique could be cultivated to its limits, leading to a new realm of understanding and a unique path.

Throughout the ages, many great figures had emerged from ordinary cultivation techniques, discovering their own Dao and forging their own paths.

The Dao heart was the foundation of cultivation. Throughout the ages, countless ancient countries and holy sects had nurtured countless geniuses, but those who ultimately became Immortal Emperors were few.

Li Qiyi carefully read the profiles of the 300 disciples at the Wu Dao Hall on Stone Washing Peak, memorizing each disciple's cultivation status. He also carefully reviewed the cultivation techniques of the Wu Dao Hall.

In fact, the 300 disciples of the Wu Dao Hall practiced relatively few techniques. The longest any of them had been in the sect was less than five years, and they were not yet formal disciples of the Ancient Wash Face Sect. They would only become true disciples after passing the final examination.

The 300 disciples of the Wu Dao Hall were evenly split between males and females, and the number of cultivation techniques they practiced was limited. The Wu Dao Hall had only a dozen or so techniques.

Some of these techniques were entry-level techniques created by the ancestors of the Ancient Wash Face Sect, while the oldest entry-level techniques were left by Immortal Emperor Mingren. The most ancient techniques were those left by Li Qiyi when he was still known as Yin Ya.

These were relatively ordinary entry-level techniques, not particularly groundbreaking, but they were carefully selected to build a solid foundation.

Although some of these techniques were ordinary techniques that Li Qiyi had introduced to the Ancient Wash Face Sect, and others were techniques he had not seen before, over the millions of years, he had seen, studied, and researched countless techniques. Even if all his memories of techniques had been erased, his perspective on techniques was far beyond that of others. His insights into any technique were profound and insightful.

In addition to reviewing the techniques of the Wu Dao Hall, Li Qiyi also reviewed more techniques from the first and second floors of the scripture hall. Li Qiyi himself did not practice these techniques; he was only looking for suitable techniques for the disciples of the Wu Dao Hall.

The Great Elder also hoped that Li Qiyi would make a contribution, so he specially allowed Li Qiyi to review these techniques.

As a teacher, Li Qiyi was indeed responsible. He did not just use the 300 disciples to gain some credit.

Since he was teaching, he would take full responsibility. This was Li Qiyi's style, and he would never ruin his own reputation.

To teach, Li Qiyi made thorough preparations. He was confident that he could teach these disciples well. In his view, none of them would fail the final examination and not become formal disciples.

The Stone Washing Peak lineage was heavily influenced by Cao Xiong, for example, Hall Master Zhou supported Cao Xiong.

However, this challenge was not much of a challenge for Li Qiyi. Even if Cao Xiong had significant influence in this lineage, Li Qiyi was confident that he could control the Stone Washing Peak lineage. This was not a problem for him.

The Wu Dao Hall was built in the Stone Washing Valley, which was vast, with buildings and courtyards scattered throughout. The disciples living in the Stone Washing Valley were all new disciples who had been in the sect for less than five years, totaling 300. Including the servants responsible for their daily needs, the Stone Washing Valley had more than 400 people.

Li Qiyi entered the Stone Washing Valley early in the morning. Hall Master Zhou, of course, did not help Li Qiyi, but Nan Huairen was considerate. Since it was Li Qiyi's first day of teaching, after Li Qiyi entered the valley, he gathered the 300 disciples of the Wu Dao Hall.

The 300 male and female disciples gathered on the training ground of the Wu Dao Hall, and 300 pairs of eyes looked at Li Qiyi.

Li Qiyi also scanned the gathered disciples. The 300 disciples were roughly evenly split between males and females, with the oldest being under 18 and the youngest around 13.

Li Qiyi, who was only 13 or 14, teaching 300 disciples made Nan Huairen worry that Li Qiyi might not be able to control them.

However, Li Qiyi sat calmly on the high seat, looking like a great master despite his young age. Seeing Li Qiyi's confidence, Nan Huairen breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, as soon as the 300 disciples gathered, problems arose. Some of the disciples immediately expressed dissatisfaction with Li Qiyi as their teacher, even though he held the title of Chief Disciple.