Chapter 1227 -60: Winds Rise at the Yi Platform (Part 3)
This is indeed a good idea.
It must be said that the cultivator in charge on the Central Spirit side is indeed experienced and decisive in action.
Even though the invasion of the Demon Race came so suddenly, they still calmed down in a short time and formulated a corresponding strategic response based on the terrain and specific situation of the Central Spirit.
Compared to the power suppression of the Demon Race, the Human Race has the advantage of terrain, familiarity with the environment, hidden Sword Immortals in the shadows, and the determination to defend their territory to the death. These are the advantages of Human Cultivators.
It remains to be seen, in the end, which side can turn its advantages into victory.
“Currently, we have two most important tasks at hand,” Xie Qingyun raised a finger and said solemnly, “First, delay the Demon Race’s capture of the three cities of Tiger Head, Ox Horn, and Horse Hoof to buy time for the evacuation of the Human Race in the Western Domain of Central Spirit.”
He raised a second finger, “Second, the establishment of Heart City also requires time.”
“Buying time is what we must do.”
“Fengchen, Gu Qiu, Shiyi, the three of you will split our sect’s Sword Cultivators into three groups, each leading one, station in the three cities, and strive for seven days for the evacuation of the Human Race in Central Spirit.”
“….Qingshan, I have received news that the Candle Dragon from the Western Domain is also sending forces to support Central Spirit, willing to cooperate with our actions under the leadership of our Sword Sect.
Among the leaders of the Candle Dragon this time is a cultivator named Mo Yan, who sent a message saying he is very familiar with you….”
“Since that’s the case, I assign you a task to coordinate with them and convey the resolutions of our Sword Sect.”
“Additionally, the batch of Sword Cultivators you brought from the Sword Sect will continue to be led by you.”
“The three Peak Masters are the main force on the frontline, while you will be mobile, operating in the rear and on the flanks.”
Lu Qingshan hesitated, a conflicted expression flashed across his face, but in the end, he could only nod in agreement.
Mobile, that’s a nice way to put it.
In reality, it should be described as “logistics.”
Xie Qingyun glanced at the somewhat disinterested Lu Qingshan, “What, any objections?”
Lu Qingshan shook his head with a bitter smile, “I dare not, Qingshan naturally follows the Sect Master’s command.”
“That’s good.” Xie Qingyun retracted his gaze with a faint smile.
Sword Cultivators are straightforward, but this does not mean they are inflexible or unable to adapt.
Those who cannot adapt do not live long in the Cultivation World.
Xie Qingyun was deliberately suppressing Lu Qingshan!
He could naturally see that Lu Qingshan was exceptionally outstanding.
But precisely because he was too outstanding, it was necessary to suppress him when needed.
In this battle of the two domains, even the three Peak Masters of the Sword Sect do not dare to confidently assume they can return to the Eastern Domain alive, let alone a mere Divine Transformation Cultivator?
No matter how exceptional Lu Qingshan is, in the midst of the vast Demonic Cultivators, any accident could happen.
Lu Qingshan, young as he was, had only cultivated for over twenty-three years, yet his cultivation advanced like a reincarnated celestial, and he could kill across realms as if it were an everyday affair.
It is foreseeable that the Eighth Realm will not be the end for Lu Qingshan, but another starting point for him.
Such a person is the guarantee for the Sword Sect to stand proudly in the Sky Dome Heaven for ten thousand years.
Xie Qingyun was already very old, having lived for over twenty thousand years.
Of course, for cultivators of his realm, twenty thousand years is nothing. If he desired, he could easily live another twenty thousand years peacefully.
The point is, he did not want to.
Having heard the Dao in the morning, one could die in the evening.
A Sword Cultivator will not be content to stay in one place and do nothing.
Xie Qingyun’s heart for exploring the Sword Dao has never ceased.
The exploration of the Sword Dao is akin to rowing upstream; not moving forward means retreating.
Because of the Sword Sect, because of the Eastern Domain, he guarded Yumen Pass for ten thousand years, making it difficult for his Sword Dao to improve.
Once the second war between Dao and Demon ends, if the Sword Sect remains and he is still around, Xie Qingyun will definitely choose to leave the sect to seek the Dao.
Before he leaves, he must cultivate a Sword Cultivator capable of leading the Sword Sect.
This is his responsibility as the Sect Master of the Sword Sect.
Currently, apart from him, the Sword Sect has six Peak Masters, all of whom have the opportunity to achieve Sword Immortality, but each has their own issues. None, in his eyes, hold more promise than Lu Qingshan.
The only one who can compare with Lu Qingshan is Xia Daoyun, but unfortunately, she has the bloodline of the Great Xia Imperial Clan and cannot lead the Sword Sect.
Moreover, from his observation, Lu Qingshan’s character is indeed suited for the position of Sect Master of the Sword Sect.
This kid, though possessing the rebelliousness of a Sword Cultivator, has a few more unique cautious thoughts and scheming than the average Sword Cultivator.
This character is not essential for a Sword Cultivator, but is indispensable for a sect.
Lu Qingshan, in Xie Qingyun’s eyes, is the person best suited to lead the Sword Sect for the next ten thousand years.
Therefore, he absolutely cannot let him run wild on a battlefield where even Seventh Realm cultivators are as common as dogs and the Eighth Realm is everywhere.
Otherwise, if something went wrong, even if they defeated the Heart Demon, they would lose the foundation for the next ten thousand years. That would certainly not be a gain.
Sword and blood are the faith of a Sword Cultivator, the heart of a Sword Cultivator’s sword.
Xie Qingyun could not obstruct Lu Qingshan’s clarity of Sword Heart, so he did not oppose Lu Qingshan’s intention to support the Central Spirit.
The method he chose was to minimize as much as possible the risks Lu Qingshan might face through action.
However, Xie Qingyun did not know…
Some people are born troublemakers.
For such people, even if they do not go looking for trouble, trouble often finds them.
Whether Xie Qingyun’s strategy of saving the country through indirect means will be effective remains to be seen.