Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Injury Withdrawal

In a martial arts sect like the Divine Sword Sect, there surely exist secret techniques similar to the Blood Burning Technique, perhaps even more advanced... But the problem is that he could not yet learn them.

These secret techniques all require a significant amount of contribution points to exchange.

He had once asked his master, Zhou Buping, hoping to be taught such secret techniques.

Zhou Buping told him not to worry about these for now... because to achieve the Perfect Body, one must absolutely not practice forbidden techniques that stimulate the body’s potential.

Once a forbidden technique is used, any side effects would permanently prevent the achievement of the Perfect Innate.

Li Qian couldn’t tell Zhou Buping that he had the aid of the Chen Bell and wasn’t afraid of the side effects that came with forbidden techniques.

Anyway, he was idle and bored now. If he could improve on the Blood Burning Technique, it would benefit his martial arts cultivation.

Time flies like a shuttle, passing by swiftly.

In the blink of an eye, more than half a year had gone by.

The difficulty of improving the Blood Burning Technique was much greater than he had imagined.

His body had been injured countless times.

Fortunately, he was very cautious and careful, which did not affect the cultivation of his Pure Sword Body or the comprehension of Sword Intent.

All this was thanks to the miraculous effects of the Chen Bell.

It was now the deep winter.

Li Qian stood upon the Chen Bell Platform, and everywhere he looked was blanketed in white, with light snow still drifting from the sky.

Suddenly, he saw a figure moving rapidly towards the hillside.

Speed was swift, displaying advanced Qinggong.

Definitely not Chen Yong.

Li Qian was a bit surprised.

"Excuse me, are you Junior Brother Li? I am Lei Zhao, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Divine Sword Hall, sent by the Sect Leader’s orders to request your presence at the Divine Sword Hall."

A man who looked to be about thirty came to the bottom of the bell tower and bowed to Li Qian.

Whoosh!

Li Qian jumped down from the bell tower, coming before Lei Zhao, "Senior Brother Lei, may I ask what business the Sect Leader has with me?"

He was very curious in his heart. As someone virtually invisible within the Divine Sword Sect, who rarely interacted with Inner Sect Disciples, and with the Sect Leader managing myriad duties, why would he be sought after?

"Junior Brother Li, I am truly sorry, but I do not know."

Lei Zhao shook his head and said.

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Divine Sword Hall.

Located on Divine Sword Peak, though not among the Seven Great Peaks, it was the place where the Sect Leader usually handled administrative work and cultivation.

In the organizational structure of the Divine Sword Sect, the Sect Leader was not the most powerful authority; the main role was to manage the administrative aspects of the sect.

Whenever it concerned major sect affairs, it was customary for the Sect Leader, the Seven Peak Masters, and various authoritative elders to gather together to discuss and decide.

Just upon entering the Divine Sword Hall, Li Qian unexpectedly saw his master, Zhou Buping.

However, Zhou Buping’s appearance was not good.

His hair was graying, his complexion bloodless.

It was as if he had aged twenty years.

"Master..."

Li Qian hurried forward, "What has happened to you?"

"I’m alright..."

Zhou Buping waved his hand, but then he started to cough, his breathing heavy.

"Li Qian, your master has been severely injured in the suppression of a rebellion."

The Divine Sword Sect Master, Feng Shaoyu, sighed.

In fact, several elder-level experts from the Divine Sword Sect who were dispatched to suppress the rebellion had been ambushed, with most sustaining serious injuries and even one falling on the spot.

Zhou Buping suddenly spoke.

As the Moon Worship Sect rebellion was spreading wider, the dangers of future inner sect missions would also increase.

He was worried that Li Qian participating in inner sect missions might encounter unforeseeable dangers.

If he were to sustain serious injuries, it would definitely affect the cultivation of the Pure Sword Body.

Had it been before he was injured, it would have been inappropriate for him to ask for such a favor.

If word got out, it could have serious and widespread repercussions.

After all, if you could do this, could other Peak Masters and elders do the same? Who doesn’t have disciples they value highly?

"Eh? Elder Zhou, why is this? Inner Sect Disciples are supposed to participate in missions for the sake of their own growth and experience," said Divine Sword Sect Master Feng Shaoyu, quite taken aback.

Furthermore, he knew that such a precedent could have serious negative consequences.

He did not believe that Zhou Buping was unaware of this.

"Sect Leader, I have my own reasons," Zhou Buping did not explain.

Before Li Qian achieved the Perfect Innate, this matter must absolutely not be leaked.

Even... if Li Qian were to achieve the Perfect Innate, it would be best to keep it hidden.

After all, the Perfect Innate is a double-edged sword.

It might bring great fame, but it would also make one a target for many.

The better the wood, the faster it is cut down by the wind.

He didn’t want his disciple to fall midway through his journey.

"Very well, I can grant him an exemption from participating in inner sect missions for the next few years, but... it can’t be for too long, at most five years," Divine Sword Sect Master Feng Shaoyu said, deciding not to ask further questions.

As an Inner Sect Disciple, not participating in inner sect missions is actually against the rules of the sect.

However, Zhou Buping, being an elder, has made significant contributions and has suffered serious injuries, with uncertain chances of recovery, has only this one Direct Disciple, so it’s understandable.

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