Chapter 68

Chapter 67: The Ten Days of Purple Sun (Part 1)

When the elders and guardians saw this, their faces all changed dramatically!

The Six Transformations of Kunpeng, throughout the entire Xianyan Ancient Sect, were only fully mastered by the Great Elder, Gu Tieshou. When Gu Tieshou practiced this technique, it was personally reviewed by the previous sect leader and approved by all the Grand Elders.

Apart from the Great Elder Gu Tieshou, who mastered the complete Six Transformations of Kunpeng, the Fifth Elder, Zhou, among the six elders, had practiced the first three transformations.

In the past, Elder Zhou had made great contributions to the Xianyan Ancient Sect, so after unanimous agreement by the elders and guardians, he was allowed to practice the first three transformations of the Six Transformations of Kunpeng.

For the current Xianyan Ancient Sect, the Six Transformations of Kunpeng were the core secret of the entire sect. Even the elders could not approach the secret manual without the unanimous agreement of all the elders and guardians.

The Six Transformations of Kunpeng were stored in the safest and most confidential place in the Xianyan Ancient Sect. The location was known only to the six elders, and no one else.

Seeing this technique, Great Elder Gu Tieshou was greatly shocked. He had mastered the complete Six Transformations of Kunpeng and understood it better than anyone else. Seeing the Kunpeng's undulating movements above Li Qiyi's head, he was deeply shaken. Li Qiyi's mastery of the Six Transformations of Kunpeng was even more profound than his, which meant that Li Qiyi had surpassed him in this technique. This was simply unbelievable.

It must be understood that the Six Transformations of Kunpeng were one of the most powerful imperial techniques of the Xianyan Ancient Sect, vast and profound. He had spent hundreds of years mastering the six transformations and did not dare to claim that he had truly grasped the true secrets of the technique. Yet, a newly admitted disciple had mastered its profundity.

"How did you practice the Six Transformations of Kunpeng?" Gu Tieshou stared at Li Qiyi, his gaze becoming incredibly terrifying, even revealing a hint of murderous intent.

Before this, Gu Tieshou had planned to protect Li Qiyi no matter what, but now that Li Qiyi had practiced the Six Transformations of Kunpeng, if it was through theft, it was a major taboo of the Xianyan Ancient Sect. Without the need for other elders and guardians to decide, he would eliminate Li Qiyi!

If it was the theft of other techniques, there might still be room for negotiation, but not for the Six Transformations of Kunpeng. It was too important for the Xianyan Ancient Sect.

"Stealing core imperial techniques, death without pardon—" Cao Xiong, reversing the situation, secretly rejoiced and said to Elder Gu, "Brother, this disciple must not be spared. The longer he stays, the greater the danger to our Xianyan Ancient Sect!"

"Qiyi, how did you practice this technique?" Gu Tieshou ignored Cao Xiong and stared at Li Qiyi, speaking in a deep voice.

Li Qiyi smiled and said leisurely, "Is the technique you mentioned the Six Transformations of Kunpeng?"

"Still pretending to be confused, brother, seize him first, then torture him!" Cao Xiong immediately fanned the flames.

"Shut up—" Gu Tieshou suddenly roared at Cao Xiong. At that moment, Gu Tieshou was like a lion, his aura overwhelming and his presence formidable. As the eldest disciple, he had an unchallengeable dignity.

Gu Tieshou's sudden outburst changed Cao Xiong's expression. Even the elders and guardians present felt the unchallengeable dignity of the Great Elder!

"Qiyi, tell me, how did you practice the Six Transformations of Kunpeng?" Gu Tieshou shouted in a deep voice, the first time he had shown anger, and he was extremely serious.

"This matter, it starts with the Six Movements of Kunpeng." Li Qiyi spoke slowly, not afraid of Gu Tieshou's formidable presence. He paused and then said, "When the elder agreed for me to practice the Six Movements of Kunpeng, I chose the secret manual and read it carefully. Of course, when I was deeply engrossed in the technique, I fell asleep without realizing it..."

"At that time, I had a strange dream. I dreamed of an old man who said I had a connection with him, so he taught me a technique similar to the Six Movements of Kunpeng. Later, this old man taught me this technique. I didn't know what it was until the elder mentioned it, and then I realized its name..."

Li Qiyi narrated it as if it were true, which made the elders and guardians present find it too absurd.

"Nonsense, where in the world are there such absurd things? Learning in a dream, this can only fool a three-year-old child!" Cao Xiong roared.

But Gu Tieshou ignored Cao Xiong and stared at Li Qiyi, speaking in a deep voice, "What did this old man look like?"

"Well, in my dream, I don't remember very clearly." Li Qiyi tilted his head, pretending to think for a while, and then described the appearance of Immortal Emperor Mingren.

In the world, no one knew the appearance of Immortal Emperor Mingren better than he did. With just a few words, he could vividly describe the appearance of Immortal Emperor Mingren.

Hearing Li Qiyi's description, the Great Elder and the others were greatly shocked. Although the Xianyan Ancient Sect had a statue of Immortal Emperor Mingren, it was ultimately a work of others and lacked the true essence.

However, the Xianyan Ancient Sect secretly kept a portrait of Immortal Emperor Mingren, which he had painted himself. This portrait was not just a painting; it carried the powerful imperial aura of Immortal Emperor Mingren. It was the sect's most valuable treasure. If this portrait was invoked, it could protect the Xianyan Ancient Sect and repel strong enemies.

The imperial aura of this portrait could not be used lightly. The more it was used, the less powerful it would become, and the imperial aura would eventually disappear. Therefore, the Xianyan Ancient Sect would not use it unless the sect was on the brink of destruction.

As the six elders, they had all seen this portrait, and the imperial aura of the founder had left an indelible impression on them. Now, Li Qiyi's few words vividly described the imperial aura of the founder. Unless he had seen this portrait, it would be impossible to describe it so vividly.

Hearing Li Qiyi's vivid description of Immortal Emperor Mingren's imperial aura, the Great Elder and the other elders were greatly shocked. Could it be that the founder really appeared to Li Qiyi in a dream?

"Other disciples, step back. Guardians and elders, stay. Without orders, no disciples are to enter." Finally, the Great Elder Gu Tieshou gave such an order.

After the disciples stepped back, only the elders and guardians of the Xianyan Ancient Sect remained. The atmosphere in the room became heavy.

To ensure this, the Great Elder Gu Tieshou sealed the place, not allowing anyone to approach.

"Copy down the Six Transformations of Kunpeng from your dream and show it to me and Elder Zhou." Finally, the Great Elder Gu Tieshou said in a deep voice.

"Brother, you can't really believe such an absurd story, can you?" Cao Xiong said with great dissatisfaction. "This must be a rogue who stole our Six Transformations of Kunpeng!"

Gu Tieshou glanced at Cao Xiong and said in a deep voice, "Who else knows about the place where the secret manual is stored? To open that place, Cao Brother should know the entire procedure. Without our agreement, can anyone open it? Unless a great sage personally destroys it, who can take out the manual? We know very well whether the manual is there or not!"

"That's right. If that place had been breached, our Xianyan Ancient Sect would be in danger. Now that it is safe and sound, Cao Brother, do you think Li Qiyi could have stolen the Six Transformations of Kunpeng from there? Unless Cao Brother is hinting that the Great Elder secretly taught this technique to Li Qiyi!" Elder Sun also said in a deep voice.

"I would never dare to do such a thing!" Cao Xiong said resentfully. Even if he wanted to hint at it, it was impossible, and the other elders and guardians would not believe such a hint.

Finally, Li Qiyi copied down the Six Transformations of Kunpeng, adding many profound insights.

The copied technique could only be seen by the Great Elder and Elder Zhou. Elder Zhou could only see the first three transformations. Upon seeing it, the Great Elder Gu Tieshou and Elder Zhou were moved. This was not just the complete Six Transformations of Kunpeng, but the profound insights written alongside it were far more profound than what they had understood!

To reach such a level of understanding, not only they, but even their former Grand Elders might not have been able to! To have such a profound understanding, one must have reached the realm of a great sage!

At this moment, the Great Elder and Elder Zhou were greatly shocked. Could it be that the founder really appeared to Li Qiyi in a dream? Otherwise, how could this be explained?

The Great Elder and Elder Zhou were silent, and the elders and guardians present already understood what was happening.

This made the elders and guardians present exchange glances. Could it be that there really was such a thing as a dream transmission? Such a thing was too absurd, making it hard for them to believe.

"What else did the old man in your dream say?" Finally, Gu Tieshou looked at Li Qiyi and asked.

Li Qiyi thought seriously and then said, "Oh, right. The old man also said that I have a great mission. The future revitalization of the Xianyan Ancient Sect rests on my shoulders. He said that if I want to learn other more profound techniques, I should use similar techniques to call him, and he might appear in my dreams..."

"Ridiculous, boasting, how dare you talk about revitalizing the Xianyan Ancient Sect..." Cao Xiong shouted.

"Continue," Gu Tieshou interrupted Cao Xiong and said to Li Qiyi in a deep voice.

Li Qiyi scratched his head and said seriously, "I don't really understand what similar techniques mean, so I have been very troubled recently and have been unable to call the old man."

"It should be called the end techniques of imperial arts!" At this moment, Elder Sun hurriedly said, "You practiced the Six Movements of Kunpeng, so he taught you the Six Transformations of Kunpeng. If you practice other end techniques of imperial arts, he might teach you core imperial arts."

"This is too absurd." Cao Xiong coldly said, "Brother Sun, do you believe such an absurd story? Such a story can only fool a three-year-old child! Hmph, such a story is unverifiable, so he can say whatever he wants."