Summary
Li Qingshan, as the eldest disciple of the Yuhua Sect and the son of the emperor of the Yan Kingdom, found himself accused of betrayal. “Li Qingshan, you were swayed by the charm of the Demon Clan’s sacred maiden and allowed her to escape. Do you admit your wrongdoing?”
With a solemn expression, Li Qingshan replied, “I am willing to relinquish my title as the eldest disciple and confine myself to the Siguo Cliff to atone by tending to the Tomb Forest.”
The sect elders deliberated and delivered their verdict. “Your request is permitted. However, you must also erase all traces of your cultivation, destroy your spiritual foundation, and remain confined for the rest of your life.”
Thus, Li Qingshan retreated to the Siguo Cliff. Day after day, he dedicated himself to cleaning the Tomb Forest, burdened by his punishment. Yet, in the solitude of the cliff, something remarkable occurred—his latent abilities awakened.
A mysterious power allowed him to instantly grasp the essence of what he observed.
- As he observed the flow of a sword technique, he mastered the Great River Sword Qi effortlessly.
- Watching a sparring technique etched in the cliff’s carvings, he learned the Triple Sword Strike.
- By analyzing ancient inscriptions, he uncovered the secrets of the Sky Turning Seal.
Decades passed, and a celestial phenomenon shook the mortal world—the Divine Path Rankings descended, listing the most powerful figures across the human realm. To everyone’s astonishment, Li Qingshan secured the top position.
The evaluation accompanying his rank declared: A transcendent existence amongst mortals.