Chapter 370: Chapter 250: Establishing the Sect! Threshold! Words of Becoming an Emperor!_2
"The sect is people-oriented!"
Su Changqing looked down at the numerous sword cultivators and calmly said, "In our Sword Emperor Sect, we do not look at cultivation, nor do we examine one’s roots or aptitude."
"What we value is resilience and unwavering determination!"
"The one hundred and twenty jade steps outside Sword God Mountain are chosen from the Path of Heart-Testing, the third trial of Sword God Road."
He gazed out at Sword God Mountain and said, "These one hundred and twenty jade steps can reveal the true intentions within a creature’s heart."
"Anyone with an improper disposition will not be accepted!"
"Anyone who is ungrateful will not be accepted!"
"Anyone who is an evil cultist or heretic will not be accepted..."
The Path of Heart-Testing outside Sword God Mountain was the second threshold Su Changqing established for the Sword Emperor Sect.
This was different from what other sects emphasized about ’qualifications’ ’talent’ ’roots.’
Su Changqing desired a group of sword cultivators who could stand tall and honest, with a clear conscience!
Li Qingchen had once imparted a very important truth to him.
Someone who is somewhat dull can be diligent, and someone who is foolish can learn more.
But if their foundation is corrupt, then no matter how clever they may seem, they are nothing but a demon.
In this regard, Su Changqing held a stance of zero tolerance.
At this moment, many of the sword cultivators below changed their expressions, but even more of them showed excitement and enthusiasm.
The Heart-Testing Path was something that, for those who understood, was not difficult, but for those who did not, was as hard as ascending to the heavens.
"Su the Sword God’s great talent!"
Upon witnessing the two thresholds established by Su Changqing, Li Jin sincerely praised and bowed in admiration.
He had earlier worried that Su Changqing was too young to effectively manage the sect.
But who would have thought that just two simple thresholds could lay the foundation for the sect’s future direction.
With the Central Emperor Sword, the inheritance could divide the disciples of the sect into upper and lower classes based on its overwhelming pressure.
As for the Heart-Testing Path outside Sword God Mountain, it fundamentally eliminated the phenomenon of uneven quality among future sect disciples.
After all, how bad can a group of people with uncorrupted hearts truly become, even if they are somewhat flawed?
Just two simple thresholds, and the framework for the sect had formed!
"Today, the Sword Emperor Sect is established!"
Once everything was ready, Su Changqing declared loudly,
"Everyone, those who can pass the Heart-Testing Path will be part of our sect!"
"I await your arrival here!"
With those words, Su Changqing waved his large sleeves, and Sword God Mountain exuded an irresistible pressure.
Without exception, all the sword cultivators present were moved outside Sword God Mountain.
From today onwards.
Anyone entering the sect had to walk through the Heart-Testing Path.
...
Meanwhile, during the founding of the sect by Su Changqing, Su Moyan and others quietly witnessed this momentous occasion.
They understood very well.
Before long, the prestige of the Sword Emperor Sect would resound across the entire Cangyan Continent.
And Su Changqing would be the acting sect leader for this very reason!
"Little brother, remarkable indeed."
Su Zian remarked, "The achievements of the Sword Emperor Sect in the future probably won’t be lower than the Su family."
"With such a ’family legacy,’ it seems little brother won’t need to become the Su Family Patriarch anymore."
He said this somewhat gleefully, looking towards Su Moyan, "Big brother, you probably won’t be able to avoid it, the Su family will still depend on you."
"Depend on me?"
Su Moyan replied softly with a cryptic look in his eyes, "The Su family will rely on you in the future."
"Zian, today we’re parting ways, I will be gone for a long time, remember to take good care of the Su family."
After leaving this time, he would go to the Blood Evil Forbidden Area to completely step into the darkness!
Our father there, one person is not enough.
"Are you kidding!"
Su Zian exclaimed, "You still want to leave?"
"Whoever wants to be that damned patriarch can be, but I won’t care!"
Having finally awaited Su Moyan, Su Zian was immediately unwilling upon hearing this.
He was clueless about being a patriarch and suffered immense discomfort every day.
"Zian, I’m not joking with you."
Su Moyan said in a low voice, "This is no small matter, don’t make a fuss."
"Over there with our father... there’s been some trouble, and he can’t handle it alone."
"This matter... concerns the safety of everyone in the Su family."
Su Zian was startled upon hearing this, his expression immediately turning serious, "Is it that serious?"
"More serious than you can imagine."
Su Moyan pulled the corners of his mouth, "Our father has encountered trouble that even the Great Emperor would find troublesome."
"My father and I placed our hopes on Chang Qing."
"Before Chang Qing is able to prove his Dao, all matters of the Su family are to be decided by you."
"Should Chang Qing encounter any issues during this period, even if it means the Su family falls apart, you must safeguard my younger brother!"
Su Nan made a wrong move at the start, already leading the Su family with one foot into the abyss.
Now the prosperous times have arrived, and the decisive battle with the Outer Domain, evil demons, and the continent is not far off.
Either of these events is enough to bring the seemingly strong Su family to ruin overnight.
And the only hope to pull the Su family out is Chang Qing!
To this end, Su Nan is willing to step into the Outer Domain, Su Moyan plunges into darkness.
They want to pave a path for Chang Qing in the battles to come!
Before that, the Su family will be the force to support and protect Chang Qing’s Dao.
With dual protection, hidden and overt, they are all waiting for Chang Qing’s rise.
"You and father, what are you hiding from me?"
Su Zian asked with a face full of conflicting emotions.
"You will understand in the future."
Su Moyan smiled and shook his head, not saying much.
Su Zian was about to ask more, but at that moment, Chang Qing came stepping forward after finishing his tasks.
"Congratulations to Sect Leader Su, the name of the Sword Emperor will surely resonate throughout the continent in the future."
Seeing Chang Qing, Su Moyan cupped his hands and congratulated him with a smile.
"Brother, don’t tease me. The sect is only newly formed, there will still be many troublesome matters ahead."
Chang Qing grimaced a bit, chuckling bitterly while waving his hand.
"Haha, starting is always the hardest, no rush, take it slow."
Su Moyan finished laughing, then looked at Chang Qing and bid farewell:
"Chang Qing, I’ve been here for several days, I have urgent matters to attend to, I must leave first."
"But before I go, I want to ask you a question."
Chang Qing froze for a moment, replying directly: "Brother, feel free to ask."
Su Moyan held his gaze on Chang Qing for a long time, then smiled and asked, "In this world, do you have the confidence to become an Emperor?"
The question seemed mystifying, but inside Su Moyan’s eyes, there lay hope and expectation.
He knew clearly, that after leaving today, he would not be the same again.
Plunging into darkness, entering the forbidden area, henceforth becoming a target for all, unseen by the light.
He couldn’t guarantee he could remain like father, holding onto his heart, maintaining his humanity always.
Thus, he needed a promise!
A hope and light that can keep him going in the dark days!
"Brother, I..."
Chang Qing hesitated to speak, seemingly unsure of how to answer.
Before he could finish speaking, Su Moyan interrupted him, looking at Chang Qing seriously:
"Don’t be humble, what I want is the thought from deep within your heart."
"This... is very important to me!"
Beside them, Su Zian’s brows furrowed even tighter upon hearing this.
Erl Niu and Ye Xiaoyi looked curiously at Chang Qing.
They too wanted to know how Chang Qing would answer this seemingly simple yet profoundly introspective question.
"The confidence of becoming an emperor..."
Seeing the solemnity in Su Moyan’s eyes, Chang Qing was silent for a moment, recalling his journey.
After a long while, he suddenly chuckled softly, his eyes clear and bright, a smile at the corners of his mouth.
An aura of invincibility suddenly surged torrentially from him!
Chang Qing looked at Su Moyan and spoke softly with a smile:
"In spring, if I do not speak first, which insect dares to make a sound?"
The supremely domineering words echoed, causing those present to be momentarily dazed.
Since Chang Qing began his cultivation, this was the first time he had been so arrogant and wild.
Yet the words he spoke were true to his heart.
Ever since he fully understood his terrifying talent,
learned what ’Ancient Emperor’s Inheritance’ is, what ’Celestial Doctor’s Scroll’ is, what ’Heavenly Dao’s Path’ is...
The secrets he carried were many, the terror of various ’Dao’ inheritances was beyond others’ imagination.
Unparalleled talent, supreme inheritance.
How could he lose?
If there is only one Great Emperor in this world, Chang Qing asks himself, he would be it!
...
On the peak of Sword God Mountain, following Chang Qing’s words, the scene remained quiet for a long time.
Until a light laugh rang out.
This laughter started softly and then turned into a thunderous roar, shaking the heavens and earth.
Su Moyan laughed joyously as he strode into the void.
"With Chang Qing’s words, it’s enough!"