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My disciple, you must willingly forsake your martial arts prowess. In a century’s time, watch over my grave for five years. I promise you’ll rise to unparalleled glory and gain the majesty of a grand sovereign. Do you dare? Of course, your humble disciple lacks the courage. I’m afraid if I give up my powers, I’ll perish before you do. Enough with your glib tongue—the mood is already set. Today, you’d be disappointing everyone if you don’t go through with it. Master, may you stay well in your venerable years. This time, I truly must depart. My disciple, won’t you think it over once more? If guarding the tomb for 5 years doesn’t pan out, we can always give it another shot. The ‘Self-Blinding Starter Pack’ strategy. What if you luck out and get the main character plot armor? And ride that wave straight to the top of the world! Master, I’m begging you – cut me some slack! If I don’t leave this mountain soon, you might actually finish me off! WARNING! WARNING! Host attempting to yeet this disciple relationship! INITIATING DISCIPLE TRAINING SIMULATOR™ The hell kinda RPG side quest is this supposed to be? MWAHAHAHA! The gaming gods have blessed me! My special advantage as a time traveler is here. How do I use this system? Can it help me advance my cultivation level? No, it cannot. This system is designed to help its master train disciples. You can raise your disciples’ admiration by completing missions. Earn item rewards. Can the rewards help me advance my physical cultivation? Can it make me the strongest in the world? No, it cannot. New mission: Reconcile with Murong Tian. Mission reward: A skill card bundle. A skill inheritance card. One lucky draw opportunity Failure won’t result in termination, right? Mission failure will compel the host to train in the Sunflower Manual Just a heads-up Training in the Sunflower Manual requires… personal sacrifice (you know what I mean) My dear pupil, wait a moment Master? What brings this on? Would you truly abandon your old master? to descend the mountain alone? What ever shall I do without you? How could you abandon your poor master to wither away lonely in these mountains When Xia Bi’an crossed dimensions, his host body was already past thirty cursed with blocked meridians and a worthless physique denied even the opportunity to challenge fate This is why Xia Bi’an pinned all his aspirations entirely on you, my pupil Master, I’m grateful for your guidance these past two years but my mind is set – please don’t try to change it Is there no changing your mind? *sigh* Won’t you reconsider staying for your old master’s sake? I came to Lingfu Mountain seeking spiritual cultivation Yet my cultivation hasn’t progressed these past two years Breaking through mid-stage Body Tempering takes time See here, your old master’s almost forty And I’m only at late-stage Body Tempering myself! *laughs* Truth be told, two years back my betrothed came calling off our match In my fury, I swore a three-year pact with her Two years of that promise have already slipped by Yet I haven’t even matched the cultivation she’d achieved by then Within three years, the fiancée called off the engagement. This scenario is classic protagonist material. Xia Bi’an would never let Murong Tian off the hook. What nonsense is this? My disciple is second to none. Who cares about some ‘heavenly favored maiden’? No one dares to bully my disciple, Xia Bi’an. Ever heard the phrase ‘Fortune changes in thirty years’? Never underestimate the poor young man, never underestimate the poor young man. Master, I won’t leave. Even with just one year left I’ll give my all to continue training at Qingyun Peak Task: Keep Murong Tian as disciple – Complete! Reward: Skill Card Pack x1 Skill Inheritance Card x1 + Lottery Chance x1 Here he comes, armed to the teeth with hacks! Package opened! Obtained: Heavenly Gate-Cleaving Sword Technique Celestial Realm Consumable Card x1 Floating Cloud Palm (Qi Sea Realm) x5 (Time-limited) This realm’s cultivation stages: Body Tempering → Qi Sea → Origin Returning These represent the Lower Three Realms, whereas Earth Spirit, Sky Spirit, and Qiankun belong to the Middle Three Realms. Regarding the Upper Three Realms—Nirvana, Chongxu, and True Ancestor. None have ever emerged throughout the entire Da’an Dynasty. This is a skill card from the Sky Spirit Realm, no less! If I can just hoard another ten or twenty thousand of these. I’ll practically rule the roost in Da’an Dynasty. Master, are you alright? It’s just that I’m overjoyed seeing you choose to stay. That’s why I seem so moved. Don’t worry, my dear disciple. With me as your master by your side Within a year, I’ll ensure you redeem yourself completely That self-proclaimed fiancée of yours Will regret it so badly she won’t know what hit her Qin Qianyue of the Heavenly Snow Sect is impressive Keep up this excellent momentum Wait, you want to challenge who from where? Qin Qianyue of the Heavenly Snow Sect The personal disciple of the Heavenly Snow Sect’s leader The Qin Qianyue who’s already at the Return-to-Origin Realm! That’s her apprentice. Perhaps it’s best if you leave the mountain. Master, this place is too small. Cannot accommodate someone as grand as you. Murong Tian’s fiancée, Qingqing Qian Yue. A prodigious talent rarely seen in Tianxue Sect. Rumors say he attained the Guiyuan Realm by age 16. With potential to reach the Middle Three Realms by 18. Host, reconsider carefully. Expel your sole apprentice. You must perform self-castration (as the manual requires) To master the Sunflower Manual’s techniques Hahaha! Master was just messing with you Just focus on your training here in the mountains Great… what the hell am I supposed to do now? If I don’t see any progress within a year My reputation might be toast… oh wait I still have one unused lottery draw System! What kind of goodies are in the prize pool? Host has a chance to obtain: Heritage techniques, martial arts skills, elixirs, and other treasures that can be passed down to disciples Such as the Nine-grade Heavenly Dragon Pearl Phoenix Blood Kirin Elixir, Divine Arms, Celestial Artifacts, Supreme Bone Hurry up and spin that wheel, damn it! Congratulations, host! You’ve received The experience of a Third-grade Alchemist Bonus gift: 10 Second-grade Body Tempering Elixirs A Third-grade Marrow Cleansing Elixir recipe System, is your mother doing alright? Host, mind your manners Or else, say goodbye to your wheels! Damn, you’re one tough cookie! Master, what’s the next step in my training? How can I outdo Qin Qianxue in just a year? My apprentice, do you realize? Those mighty enough to cleave mountains, part rivers, and stride on wind— What level of mastery do such warriors possess? They’d rank no lower than the Mid-Three Realms. Yet could they split the heavens with a single slash? No mortal force can contend with the cosmos! Not even a master at the Mid-Three Realms level could never cleave the heavens with a single strike I shall now impart to you a legendary sword technique Master it, and you’ll rend the heavens and shatter the earth You’ll reign supreme across the Nine Provinces and Ten Domains—what, you don’t trust the System? System, activate the Legacy Card! So such a peerless, heaven-rending sword technique truly exists! And my master is personally passing it down to me! I’m deeply grateful for your teachings, Master! Holy crap, this damn System didn’t even warn me! Who knew using the Legacy Card would drain so much energy? Damn, both my legs are jelly now! +300 Admiration Points from Murong Tian! (Now at Level 3) Acquired 3 Rare EverYouth Pills! What kinda useless crap is this?! I’m basically the shrimp-version of Daniel Wu! My face is god-tier already – why bother with anti-aging pills? No need to preserve perfection. Get up, apprentice. Take these 10 Physique-Refining Elixirs. May they help you breakthrough faster. My gratitude, Shifu. Murong Tian, you bastard, get the hell out here! Damn it, you’ve got some nerve today, skipping the Demon Tomb! Because of you, I got an earful from Zhishi. The one shouting was Zhang Shan, the overseer of the menial tasks division. Despite being only at the late stage of Body Tempering, he leveraged his cousin’s position in the Enforcement Hall. He often bullied others in the menial tasks division. He’d pile work on other disciples and make them do it. He pocketed the rewards himself. Hmph, don’t blame me, Master. I’ll take care of this right away, Master. The so-called ‘proper handling’ is just gritting one’s teeth and bearing it. Apologizing to Zhang San, Xia Bi’an has always taken a hands-off approach with his disciples. Of course, he was unaware of the injustices Murong Tian suffered in the sect. Who in the sect would dare to mess with you? Hahaha! Ah, it’s Peak Master Xia! Well, that simplifies things. Tell your disciple to get his ass over here and shovel manure, pronto! Otherwise, when the higher-ups come knocking, you and your disciple will be in deep trouble. How dare you! Who do you think you are, talking to Peak Master Xia like that? Say that again. I dare you. I didn’t catch that clearly. Are you fucking deaf? The Tathagata Palm was successfully activated! Effect duration: 5 minutes. You blind fool! How dare you strike me! My cousin is Wang Hu of the Enforcement Hall! Are you seeking death? It doesn’t matter who backs you. You dare cause trouble on Qingyun Peak? Then don’t blame me for showing no mercy! Ah, outward emission of spiritual energy Normally, only Qihai-level martial artists can emit spiritual energy outwardly Hence Zhang Shan’s utter astonishment even questioning reality itself Scram and report to your superiors Murong Tian is this master’s personal disciple How DARE you order him about Next offense will cost you your limbs – mark my words Elder Jia, have you forgotten our sacred sect rules Murong Tian was at the bottom of the rankings in last year’s sect tournament. By sect regulations, Murong Tian should’ve been kicked out ages ago. I gave him a break by making him a menial disciple. Since you’re ungrateful, I’m taking this straight to the Disciplinary Hall now. Pfft, a worthless peak lord and his pathetic apprentice. Mark my words, I’ll make sure you regret this. I barely managed to persuade my apprentice to remain. If they get kicked out of the sect, Where the hell would I grind for rewards then? My bad, Master. Why apologize? You’re still part of our sect. Rest easy, as long as I’m here to protect you. Not even the Heavenly King himself could force you out. Master, you’re too kind to me. Though Xia Bi’an’s words sound pleasant, but Zhang Shan’s cousin is a mid-level Qi Sea realm cultivator. His Floating Cloud Palm can overpower Body Forging realm disciples, but against Qi Sea realm foes, it’s truly inadequate. Fear not – they’re just minor Law Enforcement disciples. Would they truly dare to openly challenge a Peak Master? Rest assured, my apprentice. If we can’t win, we can always pull rank. If word gets out about insubordination, the sect leaders won’t just stand by. The master is the Hall Leader’s direct disciple, the Hall Leader outranks you. My apprentice, next time, you’d better lay all your cards on the table. This could get dicey. This peak holds the highest status among the five in Lingfu Mountain. Er Tang ranks second, trailed by countless minor peaks. The chief of Enforcement Hall, Li Nake, wields power at the peak of Guiyuan realm. Just a whisper away from breaching the Middle Three Realms. The “Celestial Gate Sundering Sword” is a one-time combat technique. This ultimate move vanishes after activation – never deploy it except in direst need. For fuck’s sake, this trump card must remain sheathed! Outmatched in combat, outranked in hierarchy – totally screwed. What the hell am I supposed to do now? Do I really have to swallow my pride and beg for backup? Yet within all of Lingfu Mountain, who dares defy Li Yan? Only the master of the Five Peaks remains. The sole person in the peak friendly with Xia Bi’an. Only the amiable Liu Yunqing, master of Liu Peak. But before crossing over, the original owner—a total simp— To chase after Liu Yunqing, Went so far as to stage a cringy public confession, Got thrown back to Qingyun Peak by Liu Yunqing right then and there. And vowed that anyone from Qingyun Peak Who dares step foot into Qingyun Peak again Will get their wagon wheels chopped off and fed to dogs. As a last resort, we can always turn to the sect leader. No matter what, we can’t allow Murong Tian to depart – even if we have to grovel. If necessary, we’ll play the sympathy card with stories of Qingyun Peak’s martyred disciples. Qingyun Peak was once a flourishing community with a formidable 8,000 disciples Yet following a cataclysmic war only the master-disciple duo of Bi’an and Murong Tian survived Hold on – I’ve got Beauty Preservation Elixirs! No woman can resist these! Deliver these to the Jianglan Peak Lord Elder Liu has summoned him. Master, I’m still so young! I can’t live without my roots (identity/heritage). Looks like Peak Master Liu’s words really got through to you. Then you must give back the sword skills I passed down to you. Decide: keep your cartwheel or your sword skills. My pupil, do you have faith in me? Just deliver this to Elder Liu today. If it pleases him, he might spare you from castration He might even bless you with countless miraculous elixirs. Master, what in the world is inside this container? A pill so potent it could drive every woman in the world Wild with desire at just a whiff. Who dares skulk around Qingluan Peak like a coward? Murong Tian pays respects to the two esteemed sisters. Kindly inform Elder Liu of my presence. My master sends a gift for Elder Liu. You dare show your face here after what Qingyun Peak did? Qingyun Peak members—and dogs—are banned from entering! This has been Qingluan Peak’s ironclad sect regulation for generations. Should Senior Sister geld Murong Tian right then and there, She’d merely be executing Elder Liu’s decree. My master has done me dirty countless times. Senior Sister, I humbly request your indulgence. We’re merely carrying out our master’s bidding. What divine sword art is this? “One Sword Cleaves Heaven’s Gate” – such an awe-inspiring martial technique! From which master did you inherit this art? My revered master, the Sovereign Lord of Qingyun Peak – Xia Bi’an. Everyone in Lingfu Mountain is aware Xia Bian of Qingyun Peak didn’t achieve the late stage of Body Forging until he was 30 A peak master destined never to reach the Qi Sea Realm There’s no way he could wield such incredible sword techniques Murong, you said earlier you had something For our peak master Since you went easy on us Just give it here But you know how our peak master is You’re on your own if things go south The Qingyun Peak Master shamelessly sent a disciple to present a gift. Claiming this gift is something you desperately desire but can’t get your hands on. There’s only one like it in the whole world—if you refuse… Take this thing back where it came from. Wait, Peak Master—hand it over to me first. Let me see this so-called ‘Beauty Preservation Pill.’ Is this actually the legendary Beauty Preservation Pill? The moment it touched my tongue, it melted like honeyed nectar. Its warmth radiated through every fiber of my being. An intoxicating fragrance flooded Liu Yunqing’s senses. Liu Yunqing couldn’t suppress a pleasured groan. Your Highness, are you alright? This elixir is truly amazing! It indeed deserves its fame as the Beauty-Preserving Elixir. Did Xia Bi’an truly send this elixir? Peak Master, it was indeed Xia Bi’an. His disciple, Murong Tian, brought it in person. Lead me to Murong Tian. You’re Xia Bi’an’s disciple, correct? Yes, this humble one. This humble one greets Elder Liu. That elixir is truly remarkable. Such a rare treasure Where did your master acquire it Could the elixir master gave me actually preserve one’s youthful appearance No wonder Master Hui Liu didn’t disclose its origins to me Are you sworn to secrecy, or is this elixir of dubious origin Impossible! My master is a man of impeccable integrity He would never stoop to such vile acts Ever since I rejected him last time, he’s been desperately searching for remedies Somehow managed to obtain this youth-preserving elixir Poor Blind Lang really had a tough time with this. Did that old crone Liu Yunqin not take a liking to the Youth Preservation Elixir? Let’s just cut Murong Tian’s balls off and be done with it. Murong Tian’s fandom level just went up by 50 points. Looks like Elder Liu was quite pleased with my gift of elixirs. Mission accomplished! Elder Xia, won’t you grace us with your presence? We’re screwed! My backup never showed up. Instead, the disciplinary squad got here first. Elder Xia sure loves throwing his weight around. How dare you lay hands on my Disciplinary Hall subordinates! I was thinking this bottom-ranked peak lord had already advanced to the Qi Sea realm But turns out he’s still stuck only at the late Body Forging stage With his innate trash constitution, breaking through to Qi Sea was never ever possible Zhang Shan has the audacity to disrespect his superiors Am I not entitled as a peak lord to teach him a lesson Even if discipline is warranted, you’re the last person who should administer it Besides, your own good-for-nothing disciple is the one who truly needs disciplining Two years straight of finishing rock bottom in the sect tournament The nerve of Gabian to still show his face after such disgrace I wouldn’t be this furious if they were berating me instead Ever since that fateful battle years ago, Lin Fushan has suffered lasting damage to his vitality. Throughout these long years, the resources Lin Fushan provided Qingyun Peak were already barely enough to scrape by The idea of supporting dead weight was never even a possibility And what if I’m determined to keep him at Qingyun Peak? Hahaha! Who do you think you are? His fate isn’t yours to decide All matters must abide by the sect’s regulations Elder Xia, I’d suggest you focus on minding your own Qingyun Peak Don’t meddle in matters that don’t concern you. Unless you want an early grave. Murong Tian isn’t going anywhere, mark my words. Hahaha, look at this pathetic Body Forging loser. If the Sect Master hadn’t shown you mercy, You wouldn’t have made Peak Master. You actually believe you rule Qingyun Peak? Gabia, if you keep being stubborn, I’ll be happy to teach you a lesson. This is a D-rank Spirit Realm powerhouse. Am I really about to resort to my one and only expendable card? But if I fail to gauge the force correctly and end up killing him in one blow? Tsk To dare strike an elder openly Hall Master Li, isn’t this a bit out of line? Elder Liu, what brings you to Qingyun Peak? If you’re here, why can’t I be? Are you hurt? No. Thanks for your concern, Peak Master Liu. I’m unharmed. That useless bastard isn’t worth a damn. What makes Peak Master Liu so indulgent toward him? Hall Master Li is bullying others with his cultivation power picking on a mere Body Tempering cultivator Isn’t this utterly shameless? You’ve got it all wrong, Elder Liu Jialian was flagrantly violating sect regulations I’m merely upholding the law without favoritism Murong Tian’s defiance of sect rules Despite finishing last in the annual tournament two years running Yet he is the personal protégé of the Elder himself. Enforcing the sect rules on him may not be entirely proper Although Jialian An bears the honorific titles of Peak Master and Elder his martial arts prowess remains inadequate no one in the entire sect truly respects him as an Elder Even Hall Master Xu of the Cloud Glory Pavilion has only reached the late-phase Qi Sea cultivation realm Does this mean he’s likewise unqualified? While Hall Master Xu may lack cultivation strength Yet he’s already a Tier 4 Alchemist. What’s more, his apprentice made waves in last year’s Grand Alchemy Tournament, ranking in the top ten. Be it nurturing prodigies or crafting elixirs, how could Xia Bi’an ever measure up to Hall Master Xu? Liu Yunqing burned to argue back, but every word Li Yan said was undeniable. Among the sect’s peak lords, Xia Bi’an’s strength undeniably lagged behind. Indeed, Murong Tian has ranked last for two years running Elder Liu, spare us your defense of Qingyun Peak Xia Di’an was never fit to be Peak Master His disciples are nothing more than commoners They deserve to be cast out of the sect System, can I just disappear for a decade and return when I’ve become unstoppable Host, think carefully Conflict breeds opportunity. Now I see. Hall Master Li, what must I do as you suggested to demonstrate my worthiness for the elder position It’s simple—either advance to the Guiyuan realm or show you can cultivate prodigious talents Like ensuring this lad ranks top ten in the upcoming sect grand ceremony System alert: New mission unlocked Mission: Guide Murong Tian to victory in the sect tournament Reward: Expertise of a Tier 5 Alchemist 5 temporary skill cards (Guiyuan realm) One skill usage card for Diling Realm Deal! You’re on! Blind Mad Lord, both these objectives are completely unattainable Why act on such impulsive bravado The top ten is child’s play As Blind Bian’s disciple, you should aim for nothing but the top A loser still stuck at Body Forging Realm after two and a half years And yet dares to dream of taking first place Blind Mad Lord, have you lost your mind Boss Li, I’ve gone completely mad I’m curious whether Hall Master Li honors his promises. And what consequences will you face if you fail? Should we fail, we shall leave this mountain together. We’ll be stricken from Lingfu Mountain’s registers and exiled forever. Master, do you truly have such faith in your humble disciple? [System] Admiration +50! Murong Tian’s Favor Level now at 4. [Reward] Congratulations! You’ve earned a lucky draw! Excellent! It’s decided. Your Highness, we shall reconvene in one month’s time. Wang Hu, come. We depart. Patriarch Feng, that was an unbecoming display of recklessness. Becoming the number one in the competition is no easy feat. Aside from Wang Hu Ling, there are at least more in Fu Shan. two young cultivators in the middle stage of the Qi Sea realm Elder Liu’s kindness is greatly appreciated by Jia. But if my disciple can’t even handle such a trivial sect competition… A year later, still unable to take the first. How can I possibly compete with that Qin Qianyue? Do you really intend to let him go to the Tiansnow Sect? The battle with Qin Qianyue is inevitable. My disciple, Xia Bi’an, means what he says and acts decisively. My disciple, do you trust your master? For I certainly trust you. How could I ever distrust my own master? Hahaha! A 35-year-old with innate trash cultivation potential! Even after two and a half years of training, still the weakest in the entire sect! Has Xiabian been eating hallucinogenic mushrooms? What could possibly cause such delusions? Murong Tian, accompany me to Qinglan Peak I shall personally instruct you in the Flying Petals, Descending Leaves technique The Flying Petals technique is a supreme Xuan-grade martial art It ranks among the most powerful techniques in all of Lingfu Mountain Others would kill for this opportunity, yet they can’t even get it. Many thanks, Elder Liu. But this junior prefers to remain at Qingyun Peak. And continue learning under my master. Are this master and disciple out of their minds? A late-stage Body Forging master really plans to train A mid-stage Body Forging disciple. And defeat a Sea of Qi realm foe within a month. What has the world come to? If you reconsider, feel free to visit me at Qinglan Peak anytime. After years of rigorous physical training under the master’s guidance, Having absorbed the power of those 10 Body Forging Pills, they might just scrape into the late stage of Body Forging. But to claim first place in the sect tournament, their main rival isn’t Wang Hu, but Yu Zhengyuan of the Qingfufeng faction. He’s the top contender for the championship this year. He took first place last year. Fushi’s techniques are truly extraordinary. Practically unbeatable against opponents of equal cultivation. To battle a Floating Corpse at the mid-stage of Qi Sea realm Murong Tian’s cultivation must at least match its level Plus techniques capable of contending with such undead Shifu, why the need for so many medicinal herbs? If elixirs are needed, our clan has plenty in stock The Murongs are a prestigious alchemy clan Though not comparable to Lingfu Mountain’s legendary pharmacy Yet we stock virtually every mainstream elixir The elixir I require exists nowhere else This system-bestowed Marrow Purge Elixir recipe is my exclusive Who in this world could possibly master this technique? The Marrow-Cleansing Elixir can purify one’s very life essence and bone marrow Even the slightest potential can bring about a complete metamorphosis Alas! I’m cursed with this utterly worthless physique from birth Master, don’t tell me you plan to seek help from that Elder Xu of the Alchemy Pavilion Yet he’s always looked down on you, venerable Master He likely wouldn’t lift a finger even if asked Who said your master needs anyone’s assistance? I’ll have you know – your master is in fact the undisputed supreme authority in medicinal arts That Xu fellow isn’t fit to so much as polish my boots But Master, you don’t even have an alchemy furnace! Who says you can’t make elixirs without a cauldron? Don’t we have a kitchen at Qingyun Peak? Is the wood too wet or the pot full of holes? A true alchemist needs no alchemy furnace, yet can still produce supreme elixirs. Alchemy proficiency +10. [System: No furnace detected] You can really make elixirs without one? You’re not tricking me? [System: Host should not question the System’s authority] A true master alchemist requires no furnace. Still capable of producing supreme-grade pills — just hear the applause! Ugh goddammit, he can’t even come up with original scam lines This damn system’s playing me like a fiddle Regardless of Xia Bi’an’s skepticism He’s fresh out of options right now The answer’s obvious — Qingyun Peak’s dirt poor Can’t even scrape together coin for a damn furnace I’d barter a decade of my apprentice’s life For a single golden-tier artifact System notification: Host acquired legacy cultivation manual Ten consecutive draws for the Peerless Sword Art Nothing beats ten years of my disciple’s life I’m truly the chosen one Hey System, this Peerless Sword Art Don’t worry, host, the system only delivers the best Why does the description sound so over-the-top Looks absolutely badass System, come on, I’m dying to try it out Time to turn my destiny around Author, face it, you’re a natural-born failure is Bi’an, the shrimp who can’t practice cultivation I got a bit too carried away earlier nearly forgot about this detail born with a trash physique incapable of channeling qi can’t even reach the Qi Sea realm so naturally can’t practice top-tier this system really can’t help with give me a chance to practice cultivation what if I eat tons of dragon dicks and phoenix delights? Would that help? Actually yes! this system is permanently bound to your destiny Transforming your physique can reshape your fate. This system will vanish. The host will perish along with it. The host must uncover the reasons in due time. So I’m stuck with a mortal’s lifespan? Then what good are you to me? The flesh is bound by its limits. Only the soul endures forever. Host, expand your horizons. Look further ahead. My disciple, do you trust me? Fine, fine! I trust you—happy now? Master, you’ve dragged this question out for three whole episodes! Well then, let your master ask you this: Why do you pursue cultivation? My goal… I just want to surpass Qin Qianyue, and pay back every ounce of shame he dumped on my family! Isn’t that reason enough? That cliché ‘broken engagement revenge plot’ after 30 years— now that’s a timeless classic! But for a main character, your ambition is far too limited. It’s far too modest, Muzi, far too modest. My disciple, have you any idea how boundless this world truly is? Just how many formidable masters exist in this realm? Do you truly wish to confine yourself to this tiny corner of the world? Given that I’ve lost all hope for personal breakthroughs in this life, Why not groom a disciple who can stand unrivaled under heaven? Then in my future travels, I could proudly announce my disciple’s name to all I meet – what could be more glorious? Murong Tian’s heart truly yearns to explore the wider world. Sadly, my innate abilities are rather mediocre. It’s uncertain if I’ll ever attain the Middle Three Realms in this life. Leaving this place is easier said than done. The world beyond is full of wonders. Legends tell of titans chasing the sun, empresses patching the heavens, and infants taming the oceans. How strange that I’ve never heard such tales before! Yet if my master claims they’re real, then exist they must. Such mighty figures likely dwell beyond the Great Dark Field. Their dominion must lie past the Southern Nobility Domain. Your master is getting old and my skills have reached their limits. I fear this old man will never get to explore the wider world. My dear disciple, I know full well How much you’ve suffered these past years Yet it is my deepest wish That you might explore this boundless world in my stead The young man’s eyes blazed with passion A seedling of ambition had taken root in his heart Today, my pupil, I shall impart one final Peerless technique without equal in all creation Guide you on your journey to become a Sword Immortal The sword aura is overwhelming Is this the legendary Sword Dao manifesting? What in the world just occurred? It’s shaking the heavens and earth! It’s been ages since Xuan Yu Zi witnessed such cosmic upheavals The last time the Great An Dynasty saw such upheaval was years ago, when the Qin clan’s youngest daughter awakened her cultivation and drew qi into her body The eerie phenomenon manifesting But unlike the previous occurrence This disturbance is far more intense Engulfing nearly all of Lingfu Mountain Could this signal a divine treasure’s emergence Or maybe here at Lingfu Mountain Someone has attained enlightenment in profound cultivation Your orders, Sect Master? Find out who’s responsible For triggering this celestial phenomenon It’s Yu Zhengyuan, Head of Qingfu Peak He’s been practicing cultivation in the Blessing Pagoda recently This incident must be connected to him You mean Yu Zhengyuan, the direct disciple of Qingfu Peak’s patriarch? Indeed, his spiritual aptitude is exceptional Yet that still couldn’t trigger Such an overwhelming cosmic phenomenon Furthermore, this extraordinary event Manifests profound sword dao Has little to do with the Blessing Path The sword aura of the Ghost Sect Leader This appears to originate from Qingyun Peak Could this truly be Qingyun Peak receiving ancestral blessings? (lit. ‘ancestral tomb smoking’) You must be joking! There are only two people at Qingyun Peak now Just Blind Bi’an and Murong Tian remain There’s no way those two could summon Such overwhelming cosmic energy We’ve discovered something! The Sect Leader was just at Zhongyuan The legacy was successfully inherited within Forta Tower Left by the Heavenly Sword Elder two centuries ago So this is the legendary Heavenly Sword Talisman No wonder it could channel the primordial forces of nature Though the spectacle was rather over the top Still, it’s perfectly reasonable Far more reliable than Green Cloud Peak’s spectacle That one was a proper disaster Bloody hell, this inheritance business Is a right pain in the arse Geez, folks might mistake me for having weak kidneys! How are you feeling, my apprentice? Murong Tian snapped out of his daze. He vigorously rubbed his eyes. He stared in disbelief at the person before him. What incredible technique had just flashed through his mind? The Peerless Sword Heart – Sovereign of All Blades. This must be a Heaven-grade technique! Thank you, master, for enlightening me with this wisdom! [Admiration Points +100] Murong Tian’s admiration level has reached 5. Acquired a D-tier intermediate movement technique inheritance card: Glimpse of Light. Acquired a D-tier advanced sword technique inheritance card: Thunder Charge. How come that Heaven’s Gate Sword Slash boosted him by 3 levels instantly? Yet now it only grants a single level? Admiration gains diminish as your level increases, just like in games. Xi Bian couldn’t help feeling bummed out. Seems this follows typical game mechanics. The higher you climb, the harder it gets. Alright, up you go! You must claim the championship in this martial arts tournament we’ll both be banished from the mountain sect. Fear not, master your disciple would sacrifice my very life rather than fail my honorable master A most promising disciple I await your ascension as a true Sword Saint Having taken leave of his master Murong Tian hastened to the training arena Without hesitation, he consumed the Body Forging Elixir immediately immersing himself in cultivation Before they knew it, ten days had flown by. The cause of the astonishing phenomenon that rocked Lingfu Mountain had spread like wildfire throughout the sect. Did you hear the news? Senior Brother Yu Zhengyuan got his hands on the Heavenly Sword Talisman! Of course I heard! And get this—that Heavenly Sword Talisman was left behind by a powerhouse half a step into the Upper Three Realms! So Senior Brother Yu’s gonna sweep the competition, right? Not so fast! Wait, you guys hear about that loser from Qingyun Peak? is actually trying to steal first place from our Senior Brother Yu! Does coming in last still count as being number one? What’s more, I heard this wager wasn’t made by Murong Tian himself but by that blind elder from Qingyun Peak, that’s right Rumor has it they’ll have to leave with their tails between their legs if they lose With the sect tournament drawing near Yu Zhengyuan and Murong Tian have become the talk of the sect Lingfu Mountain became awash with wild rumors Soon, disciples from every peak and hall were chewing over this juicy gossip As for all those rumors flying around The master and disciple duo at Qingyun Peak chose to ignore the matter What’s more, the Murong family had dispatched someone to deliver all the necessary herbs No one knew why the delivery was delayed by so many days But arrive they finally did I’m just one breakthrough away from channeling Qi into my body Yet this final hurdle is the toughest of all Those with weaker aptitudes require more time to achieve Qi channeling I fear I may not attain the Qi Sea realm this time Fear not, for your master stands by you You shall undoubtedly breakthrough to the Qi Sea realm Master, are you truly skilled in alchemy? I’ve never seen anyone use a wok for alchemy before! What do you understand? The greatest truths are the simplest. It’s just that your spiritual attainment is lacking. I can only manage the dosage for now. Otherwise, I’d have perfected it ages ago! Master, what rank is this Marrow-Cleansing Elixir? How come I’ve never heard of it until now? Third rank. Master, shut the hell up! How did I never realize this brat was so chatty? Master, just one final question. Cut the crap—what’s your actual cultivation level? Late-stage Body Tempering? Yeah, right. *chuckles* Master, this gloopy, tar-like blob… Is this nasty thing even edible? Try it yourself and see. Master, do I have to? You made this junk—you try it first! Respect level dropped by 10. I don’t know why, but I really wanted to strangle this brat just then. Given that the system permits negative reputation points If my rank drops but I manage to regain it later Will I qualify for another bonus Thanks for flagging this glitch—it’s been patched Master, stop trying to game the system Focus on mentoring your apprentices properly Should’ve kept your big mouth shut Should’ve tested it first—why blabber recklessly Are there limits on how many apprentices I can take Can I head down the mountain and enlist 108 apprentices? Nope, not happening. Only after the previous disciple’s admiration is maxed out can you take on another disciple Got it Looks like for now I’ll just have to keep grinding with this disciple With every passing moment the Marrow-Cleansing Pill’s effects start kicking in A stabbing pain made Murong Tian grimace in pain But the clogged meridians in Murong Tian’s body Amidst this tremendous force slowly widened the meridians This precious pill was forged by Master to enhance my spiritual roots I cannot disappoint Master’s benevolent efforts Cultivation progress +30 The Marrow-Cleansing Elixir is manifesting its power As recorded in the Marrow-Cleansing Scripture To temper one’s spiritual foundation One must withstand agonies that would break mortal men This pain feels like being stabbed by a thousand arrows at once. Who knew this kid would be so resilient? Novel protagonists are either unbreakable in spirit or blessed with great fortune and innate genius. My chance at wealth and glory rests entirely in your hands, my dear disciple. Bloody hell, disciple, did you make it? Master! My energy channels have widened a hundredfold! Your pills really work! Clean yourself up first before saying anything. And stay away from Qingyun Peak’s bathing pools. So, how are you feeling now? Master, after consuming the elixir, I feel incredibly light throughout my entire body. Previously when practicing swordplay and channeling energy, I constantly felt blocked and stagnant. Now everything flows perfectly. The Marrow-Cleansing Elixir has clearly enhanced his natural talents by a considerable degree. Though he’s no match for those prodigious geniuses, but now Murong Tian should barely possess the talent of an average cultivator. Master, this disciple will ask my family to send a few hundred more batches of medicinal herbs. Do you think this Marrow-Cleansing Pill is as common as cabbage? that you can just take it whenever you like? While this pill is highly effective, a person can only take it once. A second dose would be completely useless, hahaha! Come on, don’t complain. Hurry up and master the Peerless Sword Control Technique. Once you’ve successfully channeled Qi into your body, I’ll teach you two more martial skills. Master, is it another ‘Sword Splitting the Heavens’? That kind of legendary sword art? Don’t get your hopes up, it’s only Earth-rank upper and middle-tier sword techniques. Oh, well. Why am I even disappointed? It’s still Earth-rank, you know. These treasures would spark a mad scramble if ever made public I’m actually starting to view them with disdain It’s all master’s fault for these weapons Has spoiled me rotten with high standards Admiration level increased by 20 Enough chitchat – time to train seriously The inter-sect tournament begins in just 20 days Remember the ancient wisdom: To be invincible, you must know both yourself and your rivals I’ll do some reconnaissance outside shortly And gather some valuable intel for you What’s the status of your competitors this time? Even the master doesn’t know With such a major incident happening Has anyone in the sect started taking bets on this? If I were to place a bet on my own disciple I’d make an absolute fortune! Bloody hell, I nearly forgot Qingyun Peak is dirt poor I’m completely broke myself Wait a minute… there’s still someone I can hit up for money! Well, well, it’s Yu Zhengyuan from Qingfeng. He has truly inherited the position of Tianjian Huifeng Master. The news was relayed from the Tower Guardian Elder. It’s unlikely to be false. This is problematic—Yu Zhengyuan’s own power. Is already at the Qihai stage. Among the younger generation, calling him invincible wouldn’t be an overstatement. Now that he has mastered the Tianjian talisman, With such a powerful talisman, he might even stand a chance against late-stage Qihai cultivators. He could hold his own. To think he’d even part with something as rare as the Beauty Retention Pill, he’s willing to give away, so a paltry D-rank martial skill, might as well hand it over. Summon Feishuang here. Master, you called for me. What is your command? Deliver this Pure Moon Palm technique to Qingyun Peak, and present it to the master. This is an Earth-rank lower-grade technique! This is a treasure! Are you certain about giving it away without compensation? Enough talk. Just carry out my orders. While you’re at it, explain the subtleties to Murong Tian to help his training. Why is Master going out of his way for Qingyun Peak’s disciples? They even resorted to using an Earth-grade combat technique Master, I’m on my way to deliver it immediately Peak Master Xia Bi’an seeks an audience with him What brings him here to seek me out all of a sudden? Has he finally had a change of heart about sending Murong Tian? To master the Fluttering Petals Descending Leaves technique? Allow him entrance Elder Liu, your long absence has made my heart grow fonder To what do I owe this visit? My visit concerns grave matters requiring Elder Liu’s counsel – a matter of one million gold pieces All I ask is for Elder Liu to extend me a loan of one million I’ll pay you back 1.5 million after the competition – what’s the catch? Surprisingly, this fellow didn’t come to Qinglan Peak for its scenery But actually to borrow money And immediately asked for 1 million You must have important plans for such a large sum Don’t worry Elder Liu, when I Xia Bi’an give my word, I keep it After the competition, the money I promised You won’t be missing a single penny Before arriving at Qingluan Peak Xia Bi’an had already done his research Indeed, betting pools have been opened for the sect tournament. What’s more, Murong Tian’s odds are shockingly set at 1 to 10. Elder Liu, do you believe in me? I do. Great, loan me a million gold. I’ll pay you back 1.5 million in twenty days. Do you have the guts? I don’t have it—whether it’s lack of funds or lack of courage. Or perhaps you don’t believe in me at all. Honestly, I don’t have it, and I’m not brave enough. To be frank, I don’t really trust you much. If you don’t believe me, why nod? You’re asking for trouble. If you’re thinking of getting Murong Tian a fifth-generation device No need, I’ve already instructed Feishuang to deliver my Moon-Cleansing Palm technique I appreciate Elder Liu’s thoughtful gesture But my apprentice has an innocent disposition and likely isn’t suited to master such combat techniques Without cultivating Earth-grade combat arts how will Murong Tian stand against Yu Zheng I’ve imparted the Eternal Sword Style to him – that should suffice What rank is this sword technique? Is it truly mightier than my signature Net Moon Palm? That sword style is my own creation It remains ungraded at present Xia Biran was telling the truth The Heaven-Piercing Sword technique is system-bestowed It lacks any formal ranking Standing before Liu Feng, his only true comrade Xia Biran couldn’t bring himself to deceive Xia Biran, this matter isn’t pressing If your disciple meets defeat Neither of you should step beyond the mountain gate. Thanks for your concern, Elder Liu. But let’s drop it now. I may not have a million gold pieces with me, but I can spare a hundred thousand gold pieces. Consider this a token of gratitude for your help with the elixir. No need to repay me. Thanks again, Elder Liu. Anything else? No. Now get out of Qingluan Peak at once! Senior Sister Ling, what brings you here? My master asked me to instruct you in martial arts. Have you already reached the Qi Sea realm? Wasn’t Murong Tiandu just a mid-level Body Forging cultivator ten days ago? Yet in this short time, he’s advanced an entire major cultivation realm! Just a fortunate coincidence, nothing remarkable. Here, this combat technique is what my master instructed me to pass to you. The Serene Moon Palm? Merely a low-grade Earth-rank technique? Lin Feishuang froze in shock, rooted to the spot. He seriously wondered if his ears were playing tricks on him. Low-grade combat techniques are incredibly rare throughout all of Lingfu Mountain. How could Murong Tian speak of it as if it were nothing special? I sincerely appreciate Elder Liu’s kindness, senior sister, though I must respectfully decline. But the master has already passed down quite a few techniques to me. Junior brother is likely swamped and can’t split his focus right now. Am I the one who’s off, or is it the times that have changed? Has Murong Tian lost his marbles? He’s passing up low-tier martial skills. Yet he’s gunning for what the master teaches at the Body Forging stage. This is an Earth-tier martial skill—are you seriously turning it down? Really? Senior sister, care to stay for dinner? Phew, that was close. If not for the master promising to teach me swordsmanship this morning. I nearly ended up practicing this low-grade Earth-tier martial skill. Junior Lin is departing already. Won’t you stay for supper? Elder Shen, what’s got you so cheerful? Hehe, I’m about to strike it rich! Of course I’m happy – I’ll be rolling in money soon! Elder Xia, what are you getting at? Never mind that. Junior Ling, got any cash on you? How about I hold onto your money for 20 days? I’ll give you double back after three weeks. Hmm, must be around ten thousand gold coins. Elder Xia, what do you need the money for? Senior Disciple Ling, that’s enough Don’t forget to collect your share at Qingyun Peak in 20 days Wait…did my storage pouch just vanish? Are you certain he borrowed money to gamble? I heard fellow disciples say Elder Xia went to Qingxi Tomb and wagered 50,000 gold coins on Murong Tian to win How could I be so blind To think that Xia Bi’an would actually reform Neglecting this crucial competition that decides our fate is bad enough To think he actually joined the betting pool. Addicted gamblers are truly beyond redemption. Speaking of which, Master Blind Elder didn’t just place bets on Murong Tian, but also wagered another 50,000 gold on someone else. Who? Qing Fufeng Jue Zhengyuan. Ah, forget it. Let it be. I’ve done what I could to help anyway. Even if master and disciple do get kicked out of the sect, that’s their destiny. Oh master, one more thing – When I visited Qingyun Peak today, I noticed Junior Brother Mu has reached the Qi Sea realm. He’s already broken through the Qi Sea in just a few days! He really managed to break through after all. But now that he’s broken through the Qi Sea, why on earth would he turn down the Earth-rank martial skill I gave him? Alright, you win this round. Given the value of the Beauty-Preserving Pill, I’ll head back to Qingyun Peak one more time. About when the Prince of Zhennan will get here, He should arrive by noon tomorrow, Master. The Prince of Zhennan’s daughter is poisoned to the bone. I fear there’s no hope of curing her completely. Despite Lord Zhennan’s life-saving grace towards me, As your teacher, I cannot simply stand idly by. Even if the condition is incurable, I must still fight to buy more time for his daughter. Master, this sword is exceptional! Absolutely unparalleled! Success rate increased by 10. Thank goodness for the Spirit Stone’s value of 10,000 gold. Otherwise, I’d never afford a proper spirit weapon for my apprentice. But to Xiabi’an, buying a spirit weapon is an investment. After all, it’ll significantly boost Murong Tian’s odds of victory. My pupil, how’s your progress with the ‘One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate’ technique? Master, I can barely muster enough spiritual energy for one last attempt. If not, the rest of my spiritual energy will scatter away too. I haven’t mastered controlling it at will. Ah, now that you’ve reached the Qi Sea realm, I shall impart upon you a movement art and a sword art. Train hard, my disciple. Many thanks, Master! Two Earth-grade combat arts at last! As expected of my revered master! You don’t give out anything less than mid-tier Earth-grade treasures! Respect level +40! Murong Tian’s current favor level has reached tier 6. Congratulations! You’ve unlocked a new feature. Xuan Su Mastery Interface You’ve earned a lucky draw opportunity Fortune and medicine arrive – Qi Refining Blessing This represents the predominant cultivation path in the current era The martial path encompasses both sword and blade disciplines The medicine path incorporates both poisons and alchemical pills Regarding various array formations and similar arts These are likewise categorized under the talisman path Hah! So my talent skills are finally here? Hey System, how can I level up my talent proficiency? You can get it by trying your luck in the lottery. Or level up in sync when your disciples gain new insights. Wait a minute, System, this doesn’t add up. You just unlocked a new feature. Shouldn’t you throw in some free talent points as a welcome gift? If you’re just looking for freebies, that’s no fun. Pfft, now that’s a lame thing to say. Whatever, I shouldn’t have expected anything from this lousy system. Might as well count on my apprentice. Master, what troubles you? My disciple, I see you possess remarkable potential. You have what it takes to become a Sword Immortal. You must give it your all. Don’t slack off and let down your master’s great expectations. And master, you can rest easy. I will practice sword diligently day and night. I won’t disappoint you, master. My dear disciple, my path of the sword. When to begin is all up to you System, you boast about having vast resources Why would the prize pool contain Include such a worthless item Anything from the System is guaranteed premium quality Though it may seem like a plain wooden stick It’s actually the supreme ruler of all sticks It’ll prove invaluable someday Yeah right, as if I’d believe that Turns out you’re an even better storyteller than I am Master, I’ve hit a snag in my training. Out with it! The third technique of the Five Thunder Strikes How do I execute ‘Sudden Thunder from Calm’? The manual says it requires instantaneous thunderous impact With lightning-fast sword movement to complete the technique But I just can’t get it right Sudden Thunder from Calm Damn, I’ve never trained this technique myself! Kid, ever handled firecrackers before? Master, what do you mean by ‘skyrocketing monkey’? Take a closer look, my apprentice, does it hurt? If it hurts, that’s exactly the point. Now do you grasp the meaning of ‘a bolt from the blue’? Master, I see it now. So you’re saying when the enemy is off guard, you strike with overwhelming force—Ziwei, a bolt from the blue. Master, is my understanding right? +5 respect points. Well done. My apprentice, you’re on the verge of becoming a true genius—only time stands in your way. Go forth, and don’t squander your gifts. Reaching level 6 in admiration points is really beneficial. My obedient disciple has started to fill in the gaps on his own. Xia Bian’s martial arts mastery is non-existent (level 0). He’s currently clueless about everything. The only way he can teach his disciples is by bluffing. As for Murong Tian’s interpretation, That’ll depend on his innate ability. Aunt Liu, you’re aware of my daughter’s condition. The Medicine King insisted on finding a practitioner of supreme gentleness and benevolence, with a cultivation method at Earth-rank mid-tier or higher. Only then can we hope to extend his life. But mastering this mid-level cultivation technique is no easy feat. And it must be both supremely gentle and virtuous, making the challenge even greater. Xiao has no other option but to turn to Miss Liu for assistance. Yunqing grasps the prince’s intent. Years ago, had the prince not saved me in Wolf Abyss, I would have perished long since. Now that the prince’s heir is in peril, I won’t just stand idly by. How odd—Miss Liu’s appearance. It’s identical to how it looked a decade ago. Not a single change – if anything, it looks even more beautiful now. One of our sect elders bestowed a youth-preserving elixir. What miraculous elixir could produce such results? How truly extraordinary! Was it perhaps concocted by Master Xu of the Lingfu Mountain’s Alchemy Pavilion? No, not him – within Lingfu Mountain What other elder could possibly craft such a wondrous elixir? Xia Bi’an of Qingyun Peak. Few in all of Lingfu Mountain have made an impression on the Southern King. Xia Bi’an happens to be one such case Simply because he’s infamous across the Southern Wastelands as that fabled innate crippled constitution His ‘Waste’ epithet echoes far and wide The medicinal pill was indeed provided by Xia Bi’an But whether he personally brewed it remains unknown Does Your Highness inquire after this pill’s origins? Truth be told, my wife has become wan and weary over our daughter’s troubles I likewise wish to procure similar remedies to ease her distress If so, may it please Your Highness to accompany me? Let’s head to Qingyun Peak together with Yun Qing. Actually, I was planning to convince Murong Tian to master the Reverence Palm technique anyway. Given that Xiao Ao still wants his daughter to stay at the Herb King Valley, He won’t be able to join us for a while yet. In that case, we might as well proceed to Qingyun Peak first. This also gives us a chance to grill Xia Bi’an about the true origin of that Eternal Youth Elixir. Hahaha! Master, I did it! I’ve succeeded! What kind of trouble are those two brewing up this time? The sect tournament is right around the corner, and here he is, a master acting completely unconcerned! Not to mention Murong Tian casually ignoring top-tier Earth-grade combat techniques that are right at his fingertips! Forced to indulge in Bi An’s crazy antics Now that we’re here, demonstrate the swordsmanship I’ve taught you Understood, master! First stance of Lightning Sword: Thundercloud Mantle This strike has attained mid-level Profound-grade combat technique Second stance of Stormblade: Monarch’s Thunder Shatters Peaks The second strike embodies the essence of high-level Profound-grade technique Seems these two moves are all you’ve mastered Though for a late-stage Body Tempering cultivator to devise a high-level Profound-grade technique is remarkable indeed Third stance of Lightning Sword: Heaven’s Thunder Repudiation! That sword technique just now had the essence of an Earth-rank lower grade. Without a doubt, that was Earth-rank lower grade power. Am I dreaming? Could that breathtaking swordplay truly come from Murong Tianling? Lady Liu, since when did Lingfu Mountain possess such formidable sword arts? Our Lingfu Mountain’s sole Heavenly Sword Elder departed years ago. Besides, his specialty was the Blessing Sword style, not pure swordsmanship. So where exactly did this Qingyun Peak disciple acquire such devastating sword skills? I’d love to know that myself. Is this truly Xia Bi’an’s brainchild? Not bad at all, worth the morning I spent teaching you. Many thanks, master! My admiration points increased by 2. Since reaching level 6, the admiration points have been dwindling. Heaven knows when we’ll ever hit the max level. Enough chatter now, time to grab some grub. The last two techniques can wait till afternoon training. Wait what? There are TWO more moves to this sword style? The third move alone ranks as Earth-tier lower-grade combat art! Five swords combined might just break into Earth-tier upper-grade! Master, I’m not hungry. I can keep training. You’re not hungry, but I am. Do you expect me to cook for you myself? In both swordplay and martial arts, balance between intensity and rest is key. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Progress comes from balancing hard work and rest. Elder Shrimp makes a very good point. As martial artists, we believe in balancing intensity and rest. But Aunt Liu—is she truly only at the late stage of body tempering? It’s absolutely true! You think I’d buy that? My disciple, do you trust your master? Master, I trust you wholeheartedly. If you trust me, why aren’t you cooking? Are you trying to starve your master? But I want to practice my sword skills a bit longer. Don’t overdo it – too much is as bad as too little. Got it? You’re so clueless – asking for a whipping! Thank you for your guidance, Master. I’ll go cook right away. I haven’t gotten better at anything else recently, but I’ve become quite the smooth talker. Not bad though—what are disciples for if not to mess with? Elder Shrimp, living the good life, huh? Do you seriously not give a damn whether you and your disciple stay or go? This is none other than Prince Zhennan. I pay my respects to Prince Zhennan. So this is the legendary Prince Zhennan, Xiao Aohai? A decade ago, the Da’an Dynasty stood firm against an invasion from the mightiest celestial dynasty in the Baron Domain The Southern Garrison Prince triumphed over 500,000 troops with just 300,000 leaving a staggering 100,000 enemy dead on the battlefield In this very battle, Xiao Aohai personally cut down a master of the Qiankun realm cementing forever the legend of the Southern Garrison Prince’s daughter Alas, this very victory came at a cost – Xiao Aohai’s martial foundation was irreparably damaged his power diminished to the Tianling realm What would bring such a legendary figure to my humble Qingyun Peak? Please, Elder Xia, dispense with the formalities I hope you’ll forgive my unannounced visit, venerable elder. So it’s true—his meridians are damaged, making him naturally incapable of cultivation. What’s more, there’s not a shred of spiritual energy remaining in him. He’s truly just at the Body Forging stage’s peak. Was everything that just happened really just a fluke? Did you really teach Murong Tian that sword technique? Turns out these two got here ages ago. I was just peeking from the sidelines—no big deal, no big deal. Come on, was it you who taught Li Zi or not? Alright, if I taught it, then where’d you get this sword style? Found it, huh? How’d you come across it? On the mountain stands a temple where an old monk and his young disciple reside. One day, the old monk heard Elder Bi’an’s delusional ramblings. Liu Yunqi knew he’d overstepped with his questioning. Whether this sword technique was inherited or self-created mattered not. He shouldn’t have dug too deep into the matter. My apologies, Elder Bi’an. This explains why Murong Tian refused to master the Serene Moon Palm technique. He truly disdained what he considered a paltry Earth-tier lower-grade technique. Elder Liu, the truth isn’t what you presume. This apprentice of mine is particularly adept at sword arts. Training in palm techniques would stretch him too thin. This is intrinsically true, beyond any doubt. Unless my eyes deceive me, this lad possesses genuine sword dao aptitude. Were it not for his mediocre cultivation potential… The time may come when he masters the sword dao and ascends to sword immortal status. Coming from none other than the former Qiankun Realm Zhennan King, this testimony must be indisputably true. Who knew my good intentions would almost backfire? My poor judgment nearly led a promising student astray. Even though Murong Tian has achieved the Qi Sea Realm and mastered this sword style, he might stand a chance against Wang Hu but defeating Yu Zhengyuan would still be a tall order We share the same opinion, Your Highness Man proposes, God disposes What brings Your Highness to Lincang Mountain? and graced my Qingyun Peak with your presence? We wish to inquire of Elder Xia about the alchemist who crafted that Beauty Preservation Elixir and whether any remain in your storerooms That elixir cost Shen a fortune to acquire. There was just a single one of its kind. So the pill was truly one-of-a-kind. A treasure of such immense value. To think Xia Bi’an would just hand it over to me without a second thought. Does this mean his affection for me is real? Ah, what a shame then. I, the king, was willing to pay a hefty sum for one. Just how much gold did he lavish on that person? The money wasn’t much, though… Either low-grade spiritual energy or other celestial treasures As for the Fortune and Prosperity Array, if this king can offer it You can be sure there’ll be plenty of Earth-grade spiritual energy Now that’s a real treasure And it’s not just priceless—it’s practically impossible to find Heh, now that I think about it, the Beauty Preservation Pill could also be arranged Elder Xia, what are you implying? Don’t tell me you’ve got more Beauty Preservation Pills to spare? Wait, so when this guy said the Beauty Preservation Pill Was the only one in existence, just to trick me? I actually fancied him a moment ago. Hmph, if the prince isn’t in a rush, then we can wait a few more days. Just wait until Master Jia refines another one, and we’ll have it. The kind that can make people look a decade younger and keep their youth forever, it’s at least a fifth-grade elixir. He actually crafted it with his own hands. A late-stage Body Forging cultivator who can’t even harness spiritual energy, how could he possibly concoct elixirs? Elder Xia, you must be jesting. Given your cultivation, Your Highness need not worry – I never speak falsely. A true pill master crafting elixirs Would never be bound by mortal conventions Lacking spiritual qi or cauldron matters not I could still succeed, much less for a mere Beauty Pill I’ll personally deliver it within days In that case, I leave it in your capable claws, Elder Shrimp I shall remain at Lingfu Mountain for some time And enjoy watching your sect’s grand tournament I shan’t be departing anytime soon Of course! Once Master Shen completes the elixir, I’ll send it to Your Highness without delay. Luckily, I got three Beauty Preservation Pills from the system. This is definitely a game-changer! Then I won’t trouble you any longer, Your Highness. Looking forward to Elder Xia’s good news. Your Highness, do you really trust Xia Bi’an To actually craft the Note One Pill? Of course not. He’s merely at the Body Forging late stage. Lacking spiritual guidance and mental strength How could he possibly master the delicate balance of the medicine’s potency But if he were to leave Qingyun Peak in the next couple of days Then I, as the king, could bring gifts and accompany him on the visit Your Highness suspects someone else might have crafted the Eternal Beauty Elixir But what if Xia Bi’an remains secluded these next couple of days Then maybe what you received wasn’t His last remaining Eternal Beauty Elixir He likely still has some reserves Has Your Highness not considered the chance that he might indeed be the one who crafted it Can you believe it or not If he can truly harness the mental power at the Body Tempering stage to concoct a fifth-tier pill Even the North Star Valley Master’s mastery of alchemy would pale in comparison With such a miraculous talent, Jingxue’s affliction would be nothing to worry about Jingxue has suffered from the bone-corrosion toxin for far too long If someone could truly provide a complete cure Lord Xiao would spare no expense, even at the cost of his entire fortune will stop at nothing the foremost expert in medicine of the Southern Dukedom the revered Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, hailed as the Medicine King the incurable bone-corrosive poison how could it be so easily remedied what a waste of Xiao Jingxue’s extraordinary talent is in no way inferior to Qin Qian the mere presence of the bone-corrosive poison still stuck at the late stage of the Qi Sea Realm unable to advance to the Returning Origin Realm despite the long wait Over the course of the next five days Jiabian remained carefree at Qingyun Peak showing no signs of leaving only offering occasional guidance Yet, Murong Tian still couldn’t master the fourth and fifth forms remained beyond his grasp though his mastery of the first three forms grew steadily If this lad masters the complete Thunderous Sword technique my martial arts mastery might just advance a level. Bo’er, come here Master, what do you require? It’s about time. Deliver this elixir to Prince Zhennan at Qingluan Peak. Master, are you really handing it over just like that? Not even wrapping it? That’s true. Come closer, my disciple. Master! Master! What are you up to? This isn’t right! Fine, go ahead and deliver it to Qingluan Peak. I should’ve asked someone to take it up the mountain. Among all these peaks, which one is Qingluan Peak? Young master, please hold on. Do you need something from me? Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the way to Qingluan Peak? Just go straight up the path and you’ll reach Qingluan Peak’s entrance. Thanks, sir! Look at me, miss – I’m really broke! Trying to pull a scam on me isn’t worth your time Sir, I’m just having a medical emergency I’m not trying to cheat you or anything This doesn’t seem fake at all If I were to let him die right here in front of me I couldn’t explain this even if I tried my hardest. This girl has been poisoned with a lethal toxin. We need to stabilize the toxin levels right away. Young lady, are you feeling better now? Thank you for rescuing me, kind sir. Your system hasn’t been completely purified of the toxin yet. Would you like my master to examine you? No need – your master couldn’t cure my condition. Not even Elder Beichen could cure me. Hah! Those quacks can’t hold a candle to my master! My master is the undisputed master of alchemy in this world. If he sets his mind to it, no ailment is beyond his cure. In this world, who would dare call the masters of Medicine King Valley mere quacks? In all of the Southern Noble Domain, he’s likely the only one who’d dare. Is your master some kind of legendary alchemist? Absolutely! He’s my master after all. He’s no ordinary alchemist, that’s for sure. I used to have blocked meridians and laughably poor talent. My master, the old sage, just used an iron cauldron to brew a single Marrow-Cleansing Pill that transformed my potential. Otherwise, I’d still be stuck in the Body Tempering stage. Who knew there was medicine that could enhance one’s natural aptitude? I’ve never come across it either. Ah, I’m Murong Tian of Qingyun Peak. May I have the honor of knowing your name? I’m Xiao Jingxuan. Wait… you’re not the daughter of the Southern Prince, are you? Yes, that’s me—Jingxuan! Jingxuan! Jingxuan! Are you okay? You’re out of your mind! If the poison acts up now, no one’s here to help control it. I owe my recovery to young master Murong who assisted me in regulating my vital energy. This humble junior Murong Tian greets His Highness Prince Zhennan, Mei Lin. My deepest gratitude to young master Murong for rescuing my daughter. Were you not training with your sword at Qingyun Peak these last few days? What brings you down from the mountain so abruptly? My prince, I come bearing elixirs at my master’s command. Has your master gifted us the legendary Youth Retention Elixir? Indeed, this very one. Can one mere pellet produce such miraculous results? Observe how this orb glows with jade-like perfection, its aroma rejuvenating the soul. A divine elixir without blemish or imperfection. Which esteemed alchemy master crafted this? My daughter spent years apprenticing in the Herbalist’s Vale. Through immersion, she’s become quite knowledgeable in herbology. She’s certainly more skilled than a novice like myself. If even she vouches for this elixir’s potency, it must be extraordinary. So your master truly forged this miraculous pill? Indeed, Your Grace, this is my master’s handiwork. Very well, I shall accept this pill. Should it prove effective, you’ll be duly compensated in full. Convey my regards to your master. You’re dismissed. I shall take my leave now, officer. Why did you go up the mountain by yourself? Do you realize how dangerous that was? What if your internal poison were to flare up again? I’m sorry for worrying you, Father. All these years of treatment, Xiao Jingxue has had bodyguards and physicians accompanying him at all times. However, Xiao Jingxue has never liked this arrangement. Being under constant surveillance That’s why he decided to go to Mount Lu by himself. Little did I know this reckless act almost cost me my life to the Bone-Eroding Toxin You mentioned when the Bone-Eroding Toxin erupted Murong Tian assisted in regulating your energy flow Indeed, royal father, might you be mistaken The toxin within you carries profound yin-chill Neutralizing this venom demands no less than mastery of Earth-tier cultivation arts coupled with utmost gentleness and compassion Does Murong Tian command abilities beyond the sword path Have you practiced other cultivation methods? Not really. Even though I was in a coma earlier I could vaguely perceive Young Master Murong’s formidable spiritual energy It was overwhelmingly fierce and sharp—undoubtedly the essence of sword cultivation How bizarre The moment Prince Zhennan grasped his daughter’s hand he sensed traces of fierce sword energy lingering within her What truly puzzled him was the aggressive toxins that once plagued her had completely vanished—this shouldn’t be possible Would the illustrious Medicine King ever lie to himself? Father, who is the master of Young Master Murong? Xia Bi’ai? Who is this Xia Bi’ai? Is she some kind of powerhouse? The master of Qingyun Peak, at the late stage of Body Forging. Hmm, Father, could you be remembering wrong? How could a Body Forging late-stage cultivator produce such a potent pill? Besides, didn’t Young Master Murong just say that his master personally concocted medicine to enhance his physique? With such profound skill in pharmacology, even if his cultivation level is subpar. It couldn’t merely be the Broken Body Realm What was that you said It’s that blind Peak Master who concocted the pills and enhanced Murong Tian’s physical constitution What’s more, Murong Tian mentioned the Bone-Corroding Toxin was nothing noteworthy in his master’s view He even said regarding Elder Beichen… Murong Tian claimed that to his master Elder Beichen was nothing but a mediocre physician A sixth-grade alchemist, the esteemed Medicine King no less Am I, Bi Anyan, just a quack? Ah, never mind that for now. Come with me to see Miss Liu first—we need to control the poison in your system. Looks like Sect Leader Xia’s got a lot of skeletons in his closet. I’ll have to make time to pay him another visit myself. My disciple, do you have faith in your master? Trust you? With my life! Then quit dawdling and go train with your sword! Shifu, I bumped into Xiao Jingxuan on my way here. Looked like he’d been hit with some nasty poison. He nearly kicked the bucket right in my arms. What’s up with you, kiddo? Planning to go vegetarian on meat dishes? Nah, not at all. I initially planned to bring him back to Qingyun Peak for healing. But he doesn’t seem to have much faith in the master’s healing abilities. My child, you should respect the destiny of others. Don’t meddle lightly in another’s karma. Moreover, the illustrious Prince of Zhennan has connections far and wide. I’m merely a third-tier alchemist. No need to go looking for trouble. Is that poison even beyond your mastery, revered master? What rubbish are you spouting? Do you even know who your master is? This minor poison? I could cure it in a heartbeat. But since we’re not related, I can’t be bothered to lift a finger. A master’s gotta flex in front of his disciples sometimes. How else am I supposed to keep up my masterly image? That’s our master for you. Alright then. Now that you’ve got the pill, shouldn’t you be practicing your sword skills? Don’t forget to work on your Phantom Steps too. The tournament is just 15 days away. Don’t you dare disappoint me. Master, I’ll make sure you never lose face because of me. Those dozen-plus days flew by like lightning. The master-disciple pair became complete homebodies. They didn’t venture one step beyond Qingyun Peak. Thanks to Xiabian’s magical pills, Murong Tian made rapid progress. But alas, his innate gifts had their limits. Breaking through within just thirty days proved quite challenging. Still, Murong Tian had mastered everything perfectly. The first three techniques of the Sword of Swift Thunder Combined with the Earth-tier movement technique – Fleeting Light and Shadow Steps Making it into the top 10 is absolutely assured Even the top spot Is within our reach to contend for If my beloved disciple claims the championship I’ll be making a killing this time Ah, never mind never mind This isn’t about the money for me It’s all for the sake of my students To rise as a dominant power Master, your disciple is ready Then let’s set off—our destination is Yanwu Hall Senior Brother Yu has clinched the championship two years running Rumor has it Wang of the Enforcement Hall reached mid Qi Sea stage this year He even mastered a high-tier Profound-class fist technique Who will take the crown this year? The anticipation is killing me! Hold on, I know every elder present So who are those two over there? You’re telling me you’ve never heard of the Southern Conquering Prince? He’s the legendary warrior who slew a master of the Cosmic Realm The very hero who safeguarded the beacon towers of Great An That young woman accompanying him can only be Xiao Jingxue, the Southern Conquering Prince’s sole heir Rumors say the young mistress was afflicted with Bone-Eating Poison years back She’s been under care at Northern Ming’s legendary Medicine King Valley Now she’s come begging for a cure When even the Medicine King Valley failed to heal her What hope could our humble Lingfu Mountain possibly have? Coming through, coming through! Make way for my master That’s Xia Bi’an, the Peak Master of Qingyun Peak Elder Xia hasn’t shown up for years Murong Tian attended the last two sect competitions by himself Who would’ve thought he’d show up in person this year Rumor has it Elder Xia made a wager with Hall Master Li If Murong Tian fails to take first place this time They’ll both be kicked out of the sect I’ve heard about that too I initially thought it was fabricated But now the truth is undeniable – 689 is real These two don’t know their place An unworthy Body Tempering cultivator has audaciously held the Peak Master position for decades That we could tolerate, but relying on his pathetic apprentice? Thinking of winning the Grand Tournament? Pure theatrical nonsense Nothing but buffoons performing their farce That disgraceful garbage should be banished from Spirit Bless Mountain at once To spare us further shame – as the saying goes, ‘Sparrows cannot comprehend a swan’s ambition’ Just ignorant frogs trapped in their tiny well If you wish to prevent their disdain for Qingyun Peak Let your prowess silence all disputes As you command, Master – these ignorant souls understand nothing Our revered Master transcends worldly pursuits To label him incompetent is utter sacrilege Today I shall carve Master’s honor in history The Ba Bi championship is mine for the taking – I, Murong Tian! To think these worthless master and disciple dare appear Mediocre skills, yet… remarkably foolhardy This dais is reserved for the Sect’s esteemed elders Body Tempering cultivators should observe from that side. Sect Leader, do I qualify as a sect elder? Is this seat available? This dates back to Qingyun Peak’s annihilation of the Demon Sect. A whole generation of Qingyun disciples perished. In recognition of Qingyun Peak’s sacrifices, Elder Xuan Yuzi himself conferred the elder title upon Xia Bi’an. Rejecting this now would be sheer hypocrisy. Hall Master Li, am I understood? Tch! Quit posturing before this venerable one. Before long, you won’t be waiting around for your disciple’s defeat I, as the hall master, hereby banish you both from our sect I fear the hall master might be in for a disappointment Xia Bi’an doesn’t enter any battle without proper preparation The fact that I’ve shown up here Means my disciple won’t be defeated Well then, this hall master will be watching closely Word has it that Elder Xia recently Placed a 50,000 gold wager at Clear Stream Peak Backing the Fish Lion Guide Does Elder Shrimp have no faith in his own disciple? Not the slightest bit of confidence? Wait, Master, what kind of move is this? Why are you betting on Yu Zhengyuan to win? My disciple, don’t overthink it. Your master’s bet on the losing side is entirely intentionally accidental. What do you mean by ‘intentionally accidental’? Think about it—if even I, your master, bet on Zhengyuan, others will think Qingyun Peak stands no chance. If you win now Wouldn’t that make your master shine twice as bright? Does he take us for fools? How could he even say that? Who the hell would believe that? Ah, I see – I was overthinking Well, neither master nor apprentice is exactly normal Today is the grand ceremony of our Lingfu Mountain sect You’ve all been on the mountain for some time now In my past life at school, I heard enough nonsense This so-called motivational talk Back in the day, a few sweet words were enough to deceive people Students would cling to their parents Bawling their eyes out And eagerly forked over money to buy books To become that dazzling star – cue the applause The Yanwu Hall features 10 combat arenas Competing in this sect tournament Over 100 disciples are participating The procedure is fairly straightforward All you need to do is draw a number to take the stage. Master, your disciple is number eighteen. The number is pretty high up. So you’re number eighteen, Xiao Chun. Looks like you’ve made it into the top fifty. It’s pretty much a done deal. Even though Elder Mu’s disciple is only at the early Qi Sea stage. They’ve still mastered a mid-grade Profound Rank sword technique. Those second-rate cultivators who rely on pills to boost their power. Don’t stand a chance against our Xiao Chun here. Since you two show such little faith in my disciple’s victory Shall we place a wager on this I’ll take that bet – if you can back it with gold Truly, even a master may falter without gold Yet to decline this wager would be unthinkable To you kind benefactors delivering riches to my door I’ll stake 50,000 gold pieces on this Repay me 80,000 should you win This grand occasion calls for my involvement Though being of royal blood, I must refrain from betting Let’s treat this 200,000 gold as a loan to Elder Shrimp. Thanks to Your Highness, we’ve scored a 70-30 split. Seventy percent for me, thirty for you—hehehe. What the hell is going on here? It’s frustrating enough that my goddess would even bother helping this loser. Why would even the mighty Prince of Zhennan stoop to this? How on earth did Xia Bi’an manage to pull strings like this? 250,000 gold—do you accept or not? Hell yes! Only a fool would refuse—count me in! If someone’s eager to throw money our way, who am I to refuse? It makes no sense to turn someone away. Contestants with numbers 1 through 20, please step forward. Let the tournament commence! Master, I’m heading out now. Alright, take it easy on them. Don’t damage the opponent – we can’t afford the medical bills. Relax master, I know when to hold back. I won’t harm my junior sister. Let the duel begin! Poor Mutian – what rotten luck! To our astonishment, the first challenger is Senior Sister Xiaochun. Indeed! Senior Sister Xiaochun’s renowned Flying Rain Sword technique. This is a formidable mid-tier Xuan-class martial art! Her sword strikes descend like a relentless downpour – nearly impossible to evade! Qingyun Peak is surely doomed against such skill! We await your move, Junior Sister Xiaochun. That Xiaochun… she never holds back, does she? Why would she lead with her signature Flying Rain Sword technique? What if she defeats Murong Tian with just one move? That would be a terrible embarrassment for Elder Xia! Junior Sister Chun has crossed Lei Yun Gai. Junior Sister, I concede. What’s going on? Mu Tian took down Senior Sister Xiao Tian with a single sword move. When did he advance to the Qi Hai realm? And the force behind his sword technique earlier… Is that also an Earth rank mid-grade martial skill? Master, your disciple has fulfilled your expectations. Hey, you rascal. Didn’t I tell you to hold back a little? Why did you send them flying with a single sword move? You’re embarrassing Elder Mu! Hall Master Li and Elder Mu, stop acting so clueless! You wouldn’t dare go back on your word before the Sect Leader and His Highness, would you? Fine, it’s only 250k gold – take it Sweet! Just like that, we’re a hundred grand richer Even crime doesn’t pay this well! They’d fully expected this outcome Back at Qingyun Peak’s training grounds that day they saw Murong Tian demonstrate this sword technique And now he wields it with noticeably greater power than before Is this Master Murong’s teacher? Judging by his aura, he seems to be only at the late stage of Body Forging. Yet, why would Young Master Murong hold him in such high regard? Is his alchemy skill truly that profound? It’s merely a mid-grade Profound-tier sword art. Although it’s indeed quite remarkable, that’s about the extent of it. Master Wang Gu, this disciple is present. In the next round, it will be your turn to step onto the stage. Let some people witness for themselves. What real martial arts look like, Master. The first round is now over. The top 10 disciples, please take a brief break. Disciples for the next round, please step up. Senior Brother Yu is so dreamy. Senior Brother Yu, you’re my crush! Senior Brother Yu, I’d totally have your babies! With lower three realms cultivation, one can walk in the air using wind-riding talismans. That’s some next-level swag! When will I get to try that out? It’d be awesome to soar into the sky! Truly worthy of a Second Rank master! Without Nephew Yu’s unyielding character, few could grasp Elder Deng’s legendary techniques. You honor me too greatly, Elder Mu. Yet with such consummate skill… Wang Hu stands no chance against this. Losing would still secure him second place – no small feat in the Grand Tournament. There’s no shame in falling to the heir of the Heavenly Sword Elder’s 200-year legacy. Quick! The duel is starting! My pupil, do you have faith in me? With all my heart, Master. You caught on fast, kid. I’ll let you off the hook for today. Save your energy for the upcoming sect tournament. Wow, his fist already manifests a tiger’s shadow! Disciple Wang’s Tiger Roar Fist is truly formidable… No surprise, coming from the hall master’s personal instruction. Just look at all these disciples I’ve trained personally! Even the sect leader has commended them! Tch, this guy’s completely unconcerned! That his disciple might have to face Wang Hu later! Senior Brother Wang has claimed victory! As expected from Sect Master Li’s direct protégé His combat prowess is truly extraordinary Look! Senior Brother Yu’s duel has commenced The Wave-Severing Strike – such devastating blade work! This swordsmanship approaches mid Yellow-Tier mastery The Wave-Severing Blade was Elder Zhao’s legendary signature move Seems the elder has imparted all its secrets to him What?! This can’t be! He didn’t even channel qi for that strike! Simply by channeling spiritual energy to activate the wind talisman forming a protective shield effortlessly deflected the Tide-Severing Slash Senior Brother Yun, I’m gonna marry you! *pouts* I’ve already spared your face, junior brother Let’s end this here. Thank you, Senior Brother Yu, for going easy on me Truly worthy of Senior Brother Yu, a Silver-Copper Realm warrior made it look so effortless Given his current cultivation level He might not even stand a chance against a late-stage Qi Sea cultivator Victory is hard to come by when facing him. Young Yu’s spiritual energy is astonishingly powerful. He’s likely on the verge of becoming a third-grade talisman master. Combined with the Floating Corpse realm and the Heavenly Sword, Within the Seven Seas realm, he’s practically unbeatable. You’re all giving me too much praise. My disciple only has a slight edge. True, if Elder Liu’s disciple, Lin Feishuang, had joined the fight, it might’ve been a real contest. As things stand now, It seems even Wang Hu would be no match for him. The winner of this tournament is already decided. Don’t be so sure about that. Your Highness, do you think Prince Manor stands a chance against Tianbo? In my opinion, Young Murong possesses extraordinary swordsmanship. Provided his combat skills are up to standard, he might just pull off an upset. Your Highness can’t be serious. There’s no way he could stand against Disciple Yu. Disciple Mu couldn’t even dream of defeating Disciple Yu, Honestly, even Wang Hu might struggle to come out on top. That’s precisely why I remarked that Elder Xia imparted decent martial techniques to Young Murong then there’s still a fighting chance A nobody stuck at Body Tempering’s final phase Our Lingfu Sect has dozens of such mediocrities If a bottom-feeder like him could instruct Murong Tian any worthwhile combat techniques I’ll personally crown him king of martial arts Regarding Elder Xia’s circumstances, Hall Master Li Crystal clear understanding All alone in the world And what’s more, a penniless fellow He himself was merely a member of the sect Had only mastered a low-grade Yellow-ranked manual If Liu Yunqing had surreptitiously Imparted martial techniques to Murong Tian Li Yan might have believed it, but if it were Bi An A pinky promise? Give me a break! Elder Li, you mustn’t make baseless accusations I, Blind Bian, take apprentices only I don’t take in foster sons Li Yizi, you’d better think carefully Cut the nonsense Murong Tian’s opponent will be me later Just wait till I knock him off the stage Let’s see if Blind Elder Can still show his face at Qingyun Peak Then we’ll see about that When will Blind Bian and his apprentice grown so insolent Wang Hu’s prowess transcends mere Puxiao Fist though it may pale next to the Heavenly Sword it far surpasses common martial techniques Let’s see if you and your master remain this cocky after your defeat Address your sworn father with proper respect Soon enough, the arena battle reached its climax the victor from last round shall Return to the platform in proper order If you have courage, don’t concede prematurely Master, this disciple takes his leave Go. End this within three sword techniques Should you prove unable to triumph, never dare declare That these are the sword techniques I instructed We would suffer intolerable dishonor Worry not, Master. This disciple shall exert utmost effort Three techniques? I’d wager Murong Tian won’t endure till the Tiger’s Roar Technique Summoning three tiger shadows is no small feat indeed. You cocky brats will soon be crying your eyes out – both master and disciples! Royal father, are you truly confident in Young Master Murong’s victory? A disciple of the venerable Shrimp Elder is anything but common. Keep your eyes peeled for this epic clash. You also missed your chance to compete today, huh? Why do I feel like I’m walking around in a daze? This marked Xiao Aohai’s maiden visit to Mount Li. What earned Xia Bi’an and his disciples such esteemed admiration? Elder Disciple Wang returns to the arena once more! Does Murong Tian stand a chance this time? You’ve got to be kidding! A nobody like him actually thinks he can beat Senior Brother Wang? You think the Tiger Roaring Fist technique and Hall Master Li are just for show? If he actually wins, I’ll leave the mountain tonight I’ll find a succubus to whip me non-stop for ten days and nights Exactly! Murong Tian was born with blocked qi channels In two and a half years as a disciple, he’s gobbled up who knows how many Murong family elixirs Yet he’s barely reached the initial Qi Sea stage With all those resources, you could feed them to a pig And it would probably reach the advanced Qi Sea stage Don’t be so harsh, he’s at least reached the Qi Sea realm. Rumor has it Murong Tian’s master hasn’t advanced beyond the Body Tempering realm. So you’re saying Sect Leader Xia is more useless than a pig? Hahaha! Senior Wang, do teach us! He’s summoning two fox phantoms right off the bat! My apprentice is clearly aiming to destroy Murong Tian’s cultivation! Has this good-for-nothing lost his mind? He’s not even unsheathing his sword or trying to evade! He must be paralyzed with fear! One hit from this and Murong Tian will be done for! For months on end, I’ve been stuck at 12, and that’s definitely not right. Were you blown to smithereens? You brought this upon yourself. Don’t blame others if you end up dead. Brother Wang, you’ve got quite the elegant hobby. Practicing your punches on thin air? That’s impossibly fast! Such masterful footwork and technique! They were aware of the formidable power of Murong Tian’s Thunderous Sword. But on that day, they didn’t witness him using his footwork skills. With lightning-fast reflexes, he evaded Wang Wu’s strike He even left behind a ghostly afterimage at his original position This terrifying movement technique is far beyond ordinary martial arts This must be at least Earth-tier mastery With this incredible technique, defeating Wang Hu won’t be as easy as he thinks What incredible movement technique is this? I can’t even track his movements clearly Has he been possessed by some demon? Can this possibly be that good-for-nothing Mu Bian? Hmm… If you’ve got the guts, face me head-on! A real hero doesn’t hide from battle. As you wish – prepare yourself! Tiger’s Roar Shakes the Cosmos Disaster strikes – Murong Tian’s arrogance blinds him He stands there like a sitting duck Allowing Brother Wang to unleash Tiger Roar Fist’s deadliest technique For a second there, I thought the underdog might win Your skills may match his for the moment But there’s no cure for stupidity Tiger Roar Fist’s ultimate technique It’s approaching an exceptionally high standard. Not even a late-stage Qi Hai cultivator would dare confront this punch directly. Let alone early-stage Qi Hai practitioners like Wang Wei and Cui Sheng. What?! This can’t be possible! How could Wang Hu have lost? Senior Brother Wang, I appreciate your restraint. Master, I’ve accomplished what you entrusted to me. At least I haven’t disgraced my master. Your rigorous sword training hasn’t gone to waste. Master, might you be misremembering something? You were napping on the chair while I was training with my sword, weren’t you? One deadly sword slash – instant annihilation! What incredible sword skills! That sword move looked even more impressive than Senior Wang’s Tiger Roar Fist! Whoa! Let me retract that statement immediately! If anyone dares call Murong Tian worthless ever again They’ll have to answer to me, Chang Wei! All hail the mighty Senior Murong Tian! I could accept losing to anyone… but Murong Tian? And to be defeated with just a single sword stroke! Some folks just love hogging all the glory for themselves. A mere late-stage Body Tempering cultivator like you should know your place. Without Elder Liu’s mentorship, these swordplay and footwork techniques would be beyond Murong Tian’s grasp. Not just Li Yan doubts Xia Bi’an personally trained Murong Tian, even elders such as Xuan Yuzi are convinced Liu Yunqing was the one pulling Murong Tian’s strings. As for why? Liu Yunqing’s remarkably rejuvenated face says it all. Hall Master Li, if only I’d never taught Murong Tian those sword moves. Truth be told, I’m no master of the sword myself. Murong Tian’s swordplay talent is truly remarkable. What’s more, his spiritual energy flows with effortless grace – like clouds drifting across the sky. Without the faintest hint of blockage. Should Xia Bi’an or that alchemist backing him actually concoct such miraculous elixirs perhaps my daughter’s poisoning wouldn’t be hopeless after all How come Murong Tian’s acting like a completely different man today? The Qingyun Peak duo’s long been the laughing stock of Lingfu Mountain. During past tournaments, Murong Tian had a knack for reliably coming in dead last. and was beaten to a pulp So Yu Zhengyuan was no stranger to this master-disciple duo Yet even so, Yu Zhengyuan still didn’t give Murong Tian a second thought Merely at the initial Qi Sea realm Not worthy enough for me to bother with my Heavenly Sword Talisman Hey Li Yizi, when are you finally gonna speak up I can’t wait to hear you call me daddy Don’t get cocky now – listen close, I’m only saying ‘daddy’ this once, got it? Do you trust me, disciple? Master, I believe in you That move you used to take down Wang Hu? Pure badassery I’ll let you off the hook today. You lost to a talentless fool with clogged energy channels. You’re such a disgrace. All the Enforcement Hall’s efforts on you went down the drain. Cheer up, Xiaochun. Even Wang Hu was defeated by Murong Tian, after all. We didn’t lose unfairly. Considering even the gifted Wang Hu fell to Murong Tian. So my apprentice’s defeat isn’t that embarrassing. Elder Xia, who’s responsible for Murong Tian’s sword skills? What does the Master mean by this? My disciple was taught by me, naturally. Besides, even if I let you teach him instead Would you be willing to teach him? With congenital meridian blockages, he’s not promising material Then what’s the point of asking such a question? You claim to have taught him both the sword forms and movement techniques Not by Elder Liu or anyone else Do you take issue with that? But do you yourself know this sword style? Since when must a master know every trick his apprentice can do? What law actually requires that? Well then, what’s your opinion? The Murong family has generations of medical heritage. They’d never teach him these sword techniques. And buying it at great expense? That’s completely unthinkable. The Murong family’s fortunes have declined sharply this year. In Tianhan City, they’ve sunk to being a third-tier family. They’re struggling to meet even basic expenses now. How could they possibly afford this sword now? If you’re completely ignorant of this sword technique Then I’ve got every reason to suspect Murong Tian conspired with the Demon Sect to enhance his cultivation Consorting with the Demon Sect violates sect rules The lesser punishment is deprivation of cultivation and expulsion from the sect The greater punishment is execution The Furong family’s business has been declining Why haven’t I received any word from home about this No wonder when I asked my family to send the Marrow-Cleansing Pill ingredients It took a full 10 days for them to arrive So this was the real story behind it all. Conspiring with the Demon Cult is a serious offense. Hall Master Li, watch your tongue. Hall Master Li, that’s going too far. While Murong Tian may not be naturally gifted, he’s always shown respect for his elders and upheld moral principles. He’s certainly not the duplicitous sort. I never realized until now, that Li Yan could be so petty. Throwing a tantrum just because his disciple was defeated. Even masters have their pride at stake. Appearances can be deceiving. No one knows the true origin of his combat techniques. Can you honestly believe that a mere Body Refining cultivator like Xiabian could teach this? Maybe both teacher and student have secretly allied with the Demon Sect? Without concrete proof Hall Master Li shouldn’t make baseless accusations. Indeed, Qingyun Peak stands completely divided. I, Zheng Sanshan, have faith Elder Xia and his apprentice could never be such traitors You accuse my apprentice and me of conspiring with the Demon Sect is nothing but baseless accusations Then I might as well accuse you of conspiring with the Demon Sect Otherwise, how did you turn the Enforcement Hall into such a chaotic mess The disciples there only know how to bully their own kind If you’re not in league with the Demon Sect how did Jin Yunfeng obtain such an advanced sword How could Qingyun Peak be in cahoots with the Demon Sect? No way! I can’t believe that. Could Elder Xia and Murong Tian really be that kind of people? Maybe that sword technique was a legacy from a Qingyun Peak ancestor. True, Elder Xia may seem lazy most of the time. He might always act pitiful, but he genuinely cares for us disciples. He’s never abused his authority to bully anyone. Maybe he was just putting on an act for you all. Don’t let a schemer deceive your mind. The outcry grew increasingly vociferous. The whole training ground descended into chaos. Even the annual martial arts tournament had to be put on hold. Though most disciples remained skeptical. That Qingyun Peak would conspire with the demonic forces. Yet members of the Law Enforcement Division. Continued to back their division leader’s claims. Without proof, these accusations lack substance. Elder Xia has his own destiny – why pry into matters best left alone? Honored elders, what say you? I stand with Qingyun Peak. Even the Law Enforcement Hall might secretly work with the Demon Sect. But Qingyun Peak would never stoop so low. Indeed, even when Elder Xia was still weak in cultivation years ago, he bravely rushed to the Demon Sect battlefield without regard for his own life. There’s no way he and his master would ever conspire with the Demon Sect now. For the Law Enforcement Hall to slander themselves is bad enough, but to falsely accuse their own master of Demon Sect collusion? That’s crossing the line! System, tell me there’s a way to get the Thunder Rush Sword skill card right this instant! Host can utilize existing skill cards for targeted lottery draws What’s a targeted draw It’s when the lottery wheel lands on exactly what you want Doubled odds but burns through stacks of skill cards Why the hell didn’t you mention this cheat sooner You never asked before duh Damn it now I see your game This glitchy system’s the OG of slacking Currently holding 4 cards Is the Floating Cloud Palm skill card (Qihai realm) available for draws? Affirmative, Host. Please make your selection. Items needed to boost success rates. For the Thunderbolt Sword Technique, a Qiankun realm skill card would be ideal. Tsk. Insufficient lifespan detected. Transaction canceled, Host. Hey! Next time you plan to take years off my life, could you at least warn this poor workhorse beforehand? You brought this on yourself, Host, with your wild ambitions. Qiankun realm? Look in the mirror before reaching so high! Do you really think you’re Qiankun realm material? Come on, get me that lottery draw already! I just want the Thunderbolt Sword. Payment went through. Time to spin the wheel! Murong Tian, you better come clean right now. Who the heck taught you these sword skills? If I have to wait for the Enforcement Hall to dig it up, you won’t even get the chance to come clean. I swear, I would never betray anyone’s trust. My master taught me this sword style himself. How is this related to the Demon Sect? Your master, who’s barely at the late-stage Body Forging level, is worthless trash who can’t even wield spiritual energy If you’re not conspiring with the Demon Sect, how could you possibly have mastered such swordsmanship? Your Qingyun Peak is clearly a den of snakes and rats! The sect’s corruption starts with its leader! Drive these two out of Qingyun Peak immediately! If we spare them, we defy heaven’s justice itself! Eunuch Chen, truth and justice will prevail in the end. You claim this sword technique came from the Demon Sect. Then prove it with evidence. Elder Liu is going out of his way to protect this master and disciple. Has Elder Liu perhaps been involved in some shady dealings with that Xia guy? Or is Elder Liu hiding something else? You’re out of line! As the leader of the Law Enforcement Hall, Yet you keep on Blaming others for conspiring with the Demon Sect. Trying to stir up trouble in our Ling Su Mountain Sect. Hall Master Li Yan, what’s your game? My apologies, Sect Leader. I spoke out of turn. Foster-son Li, you’re only doing this because of Elder Liu that you’re deliberately targeting me, aren’t you? Everyone in the sect knows Hall Master Li has been enamored with Elder Liu for some time But it’s a case of unrequited love It’s merely because my foster-father surpasses Hall Master Li in talent So your jealous outburst is almost understandable System notification: Transaction successful Obtained disposable Thunder Sword skill card Peak Returning Origin Realm – Earth Grade Superior Quality Five treasures in total, the fifth being Returning Origin Realm caliber Still got competitors? Never thought I’d Got insanely lucky! Was just expecting Four Qi Sea Realm Floating Cloud Palms Could trade for a Red Mirror Thunderbolt Sword But ended up with Returning Origin Mirror quality! The gods want me to make a grand display! Whoa Gabian, what do you mean by that? My meaning couldn’t be simpler Of course Elder Liu looks down on you. Don’t be a toad lusting after a swan – know your place. Stop feeding me this nonsense. We’re here to discuss your apprentice’s alleged ties to the Demon Cult. Involved with them? Not a chance! Hear that? My apprentice swears he’s innocent. Then there was no collusion. As Chief of the Disciplinary Council, without any evidence, you dare to make false accusations. Watch your words or I’ll sue you for slander! Who says there’s no proof? Your Qingyun Sect doesn’t possess this sword style Your Bi’an would never teach it to Murong Tian What if I just found it somewhere, got a problem? You think the Earth Connection Dance is some common street find? Something you can just take whenever you please? Enough! Without proof this ends here Seriously? The Disciplinary Hall Head Making groundless accusations against innocents Your adopted son is acting quite high and mighty! Simply because our Qingyun Peak ranks low in Linghu Mountain’s hierarchy My disciple isn’t particularly gifted You feel free to slander him without restraint Yet the majority in Linghu Mountain Are ordinary disciples with unremarkable talents Does Hall Master Li truly believe They deserve no dignity Can be bullied and maligned at your whim Hall Master Li, is this how you conduct yourself? Living up to the sect leader’s high expectations Deserving of my role as head of the Enforcement Hall Living up to the expectations of Lingfu Mountain’s disciples My disciple, do you believe in me? In your master? I do If you believe, hold on until the final showdown Win against that Yu Zhengyuan for me Take the top spot in the sect tournament Yes, master, I will give it my all Enough with the bullshit Even if it’s not a conspiracy with the demonic cult This advanced sword technique couldn’t possibly have been taught by someone at the Body Refining Realm like you. With matters having escalated to this point. Though Li Yan clearly knows he’s in the wrong. He still won’t publicly concede. Unless there’s a proper explanation for Murong Tian’s sword technique, Li Yan will keep harping on this issue. Elder Li, these accusations of yours are going too far. In fact, Elder Liu and I personally inspected Qingyun Peak that day. This sword technique is the renowned Lightning Charge Sword style. We witnessed Elder Xia personally demonstrating the technique himself. Given how diligently Young Murong has been training This issue pales in comparison to the ongoing tournament When both the Southern Guardian Prince and our Sect Master have given their word We shall let this matter rest for now Who gave you the impression this matter is settled? Did anyone bother to ask Blind Bi’an’s opinion? Murong Tian is this blind old man’s sole apprentice You’ve wrongfully branded him a collaborator with the Demon Cult This insult extends to all of Qingyun Peak Doesn’t even a single apology warrant utterance? Just want to sweep this under the rug Expecting an apology from this Hall Master? Dream on! This Hall Master never bows to inferiors Want an apology from this Hall Master You’ll need to prove your worth Alright, after my disciple wins the tournament I’ll give you a rematch I’ll beat you with that ‘questionable’ Lightning Sword of yours Never heard of quitting while you’re ahead? A Broken Body cultivator challenging a Return to Origin master? Are you literally begging to get your ass kicked? Easy there, Xia Bi’an – don’t be reckless Chill, Elder Liu – this shrimp’s got tricks up his sleeve Wait… did my ears deceive me? You really wanna throw hands with me? When this shrimp says something, it’s set in stone Since you refuse to say sorry I’ll pound you until that apology comes naturally Is this finally my chance to see master in action? Murong Tian’s had his suspicions – master’s been holding back Even the most worthless piece of trash in the entire universe couldn’t possibly still be stuck at the late-stage Body Forging level by age 30 Who would’ve thought Master had been concealing his strength all these years And now he’s about to expose his true power just for me This overwhelming display of affection, like a crumbling mountain How could I ever repay such devotion Success/Failure Points +5. Do you know how hard it is to earn some admiration points? Though to be honest, it’s not just about grinding for admiration points It’s high time I proved myself to all these nosy onlookers Otherwise I’ll keep getting ridiculed no matter where I go Let’s not trouble the family patriarch any further, just drop it We’re all facing our own challenges I’ll send some Qi-enhancing elixirs later to assist with your cultivation This will be Qingyun’s compensation from the Enforcement Division To help Qingyun Peak grow stronger However you look at it, Xia Bian Is the sole survivor from Qingyun Peak’s generation But given Li Yan’s stubborn nature, getting an apology is out of the question As sect leader, it falls to me to mediate this situation We appreciate your generosity, Sect Leader But this disobedient son deserves a good thrashing today—mark my words! Fine, have it your way. Let’s see what tricks you’ve got up your sleeve to face me. Anyone who can wield such masterful swordplay and recognize—if not personally refine—elixirs of legendary caliber, has no business being stuck at the Body Tempering stage—it defies reason. Clearly, Xiabian’s been hiding his true power all along. No matter—this works in my favor. Perfect opportunity to gauge Sect Leader Xia’s real capabilities. Aren’t you going to talk some sense into your master? Don’t let stubborn pride dig your grave. ended up battered and bruised I have faith in my master He’s got what it takes What kind of kool-aid has Blind Bi An been feeding his disciple to swallow such nonsense hook, line, and sinker Alright, disciple, brace yourself Master will witness you clinching the top spot in the grand tournament Rest easy, Master Your disciple is destined to win What in the world is happening Why are this master-disciple duo outdoing each other in confidence Let’s now invite the champion to step forward. My disciple, go easy on Murong Tian when you face him. Don’t make his defeat too humiliating. Life hasn’t been easy for Qingyun Peak either. Only their master and disciple remain on the entire peak, indeed. With Yu Zhengyuan and Murong Tian stepping onto the stage, the grand tournament of Lingfu Sect is heating up. In this duel, Yu Zheng merely stands his ground, yet he can reduce his opponent to despair. But surprisingly, Murong Tian leveraged his lightning-fast agility, effortlessly claiming victory in this bout. Unsurprisingly, both Murong Tian and Yu Zhengyuan made it to the finals, stepping onto the arena for the ultimate showdown. Many had assumed Wang Hu would be Zheng Yuan’s only real rival in this year’s martial arts tournament. Yet against all odds, Murong Tian emerged as Zheng Yuan’s last challenger. Elder Zheng, surely you’re concerned your prized student could face defeat? Someone sure laid down some harsh words, you know. If Murong Tian fails to clinch the top spot in the tournament, both master and disciple will have to leave Lingfu Mountain. Quiet now, foster son. You should be more concerned about your own situation. After all, as your father, would hate to be known for beating my own flesh and blood. Brother Yu is so dreamy! Murong Tian is way too full of himself. No idea where he picked up that sword technique. He stands no chance against Senior Brother Yu Today, I shall wield the techniques taught by our master The sword techniques personally imparted by our master will make me famous with a single strike Murong Tian of Qingyun Peak seeks your instruction, Senior Brother – Thunder Cloud Cover! Hail Senior Brother Yu! Your might is unparalleled! As expected of Senior Brother Yu! He repelled that upstart without even drawing his sword! Had he actually unsheathed his sword The entire arena would have been blown to pieces! How dare that amateur overestimate his pathetic skills! You’re only tough enough to pick on me. Try your ‘Thunder Topples Peaks’ move again! Murong Tian, quit embarrassing yourself already! You’d save face by conceding now! You’ve played your two trump cards already! You can’t even scratch Disciple Yu’s wind barrier talismans! Still dreaming of victory with this performance? In your dreams! Patience! My protege… Did you think that’s all I’ve taught him? All bark and no bite now, are we? What’s he up to? Does he think he can defeat enemies just by pointing at them? Your apprentice takes after you – equally amusing Third stance: Thunderbolt from solid earth Watch closely – this stance is going to be epic Such a domineering technique Such formidable swordsmanship This technique must be Mystic-rank, upper-grade at least I reckon this sword surpasses that It might have attained lower-tier mastery The moment he pointed his sword fingers, I distinctly sensed an overwhelming sword energy (qi), which coalesced upon the earth like unexpected thunder, What say you, my adopted son and hall master? Prepared to call me Father now? Enough with your bluster, Disciple Yu. You’ve yet to unleash the Heavenly Sword Talisman, this duel is far from concluded. Who would have thought Murong Tian possessed such peerless sword techniques. Looks like Zheng Yuan is determined to win this match. I have no choice but to unleash the Heavenly Sword Talisman. Despite Zheng Sanshan’s compliments for Murong Tian he remained confident in his disciple’s victory It’s quite straightforward even if Murong Tian’s third sword strike truly reaches Earth-grade lower tier it merely matches the Heavenly Sword Talisman’s power Impressive swordsmanship, Brother Murong You nearly stained the hem of my robe But you’d better be careful from now on. My apprentice, do you trust me? I trust you completely, master. Then prove your trust by using the sword techniques I taught you. Destroy Yu Zhengyuan, master commands! The Heaven-Devouring Sword Talisman! The ultimate weapon! Elder Brother Yu is finally resorting to his ultimate trump card. Who could have imagined Elder Brother Yu would be forced to unleash the Heaven Sword Talisman by this foe! This magic talisman was bestowed by our senior brother It grants power to challenge late-stage Realm Sea experts Though Murong Tian is indeed talented It’s truly a pity His fate is already sealed [Context missing – possibly a name?] Yield now, junior brother Murong Had you reached my realm You might have stood a chance with this earth-grade swordsmanship To cross blades with me But you’ve just reached the initial Qi Hai level. Well, it’s passable. Murong Tian’s swordsmanship appears inadequate to match the Heavenly Sword Manor. Should Xia Bi’an actually prevail, wouldn’t that mean my defeat by Xia Bi’an? The half-million gold bet would finally be settled. Murong Tian appears to have another sword technique up his sleeve. Tch, so what if he’s got another technique? As if it could breach the Heavenly Sword Talisman! If he actually manages to win I’ll eat Li Yizi while standing on my head Why’d you stop talking Not even in my past life I’ve only heard of people livestreaming themselves eating crap But I’ve never actually seen it Someone doing it while standing on their head Watching Murong Tian cross his sword before his chest Yu Zhengyuan instinctively furrowed his brows He could distinctly sense An overwhelming aura of sword energy is coalescing before us Even the legendary Heavenly Sword Talisman is reacting to its power That sword’s resonance was the voice of heaven and earth itself What formidable sword technique is he preparing to unleash One capable of commanding the forces of nature itself Could the celestial phenomena above Spirit Lake Mountain The otherworldly manifestations witnessed Were truly conjured by Qingyun Peak itself Beyond the Thunderous Sword technique, Senior Brother Yu Our master imparted one final sword technique – I challenge you to face its power The overwhelming sword aura For a moment, its power eclipsed even Senior Brother Yu’s Heavenly Sword Talisman Watching his disciple’s combat stance Even Xia Bi’an betrayed signs of tension By all reasoning The system-bestowed Heaven-Cleaving Sword technique Should rightfully surpass the Heavenly Sword Talisman Yet Murong Tian’s cultivation realm remains insufficient Lagging far behind Zheng Yu Will Murong Tian emerge victorious? Xia Bi’an isn’t so sure about this What formidable sword aura! A single slash parts the Celestial Gate! No way to dodge this strike! Watch out, Zheng Yuan! Senior Brother Yu, you’re defeated. My respects—Murong Tian really did it! Swordmaster Murong, brilliant technique! Thanks for going easy on me, junior brother. I admit defeat. The victor is Murong Tian of Qingyun Peak. No way! Murong Tian actually won? What kind of sword technique was that just now? That single sword strike alone felt like could’ve sliced me to ribbons. Just how advanced is this swordsmanship? It’s so devastating it shattered Tianjian Manor in a single slash. Well done, host, for aiding your disciple claim first place in the sect tournament. Mission accomplished! Here’s your reward You’ve obtained a Level 5 Alchemist XP Skill Card Pack Hell yeah! This is what I call OP rewards Talk about a plot twist One round and boom! 500K gold gone All things considered, not too bad Luckily I mostly bet on Yu Zhengyuan Who would’ve thought Murong Tian would pull through Master! Mission accomplished with honor Well done indeed My painstaking efforts in teaching you swordsmanship weren’t wasted. Who would have thought Murong Tian had mastered such an extraordinary swordsmanship capable of rivaling the Heavenly Sword Talisman That must be no less than an Earth-tier martial art Yet to completely overwhelm the Heavenly Sword Talisman while lagging one minor realm behind that swordsmanship might have brushed against the realm of Heaven-tier martial arts How in the world did Murong Tian acquire such swordsmanship If Xia Bian truly was the instructor But then where did Xia Bian master this technique This sword technique is exceptional – no wonder they’re astonished Throughout the vast Great An Dynasty Only a single Heaven-tier combat technique exists And it’s guarded within the Imperial Household The Divine Dragon Realm – forbidden knowledge reserved solely for the Crown Prince Not even mountains of gold could purchase this technique outside the palace Elder Xia, that sword technique Murong Tian demonstrated moments ago Where in the world did it originate? If it’s merely an Earth-tier martial technique I could still overlook its origins But for anything beyond Earth-tier As sect leader, I must demand an explanation Because if Heaven-tier techniques were involved were to get out all Lingfu Mountain would face countless troubles and challenges Senior Brother, please don’t doubt I did teach these sword techniques How in the world did you get this? Recently I traveled to the Far North There I chanced upon a white-bearded sage He was the one who passed this knowledge to me The Far North is no walk in the park, I’ll tell you That’s the notorious Southern Marquisate The most perilous zone in all the land There’s not just flesh-eating, blood-drinking demonkin The razor winds that scour some areas alone Are catastrophes that even Tianling Realm experts can’t withstand That venerable elder with flowing white beard Just how formidable was his cultivation level I couldn’t discern his true cultivation realm Yet I witnessed firsthand that day With a single finger gesture, he altered the very hues of heaven and earth The lamentations of the void itself trembled spacetime To wield such divine abilities He must have attained at least the Nirvana Stage of the Three Supreme Realms Yet in all of Great An Empire Not one cultivator has reached the Three Supreme Realms To ordinary folks, the Upper Three Realms transcend mortal existence are akin to celestial beings The venerable elder with flowing white beard became fast friends with me instantly treating me as his cherished confidant across generations Thus we sought a peach grove to pledge eternal brotherhood He as the elder sworn brother, I the younger promising to seek me out in Southern Dukedom ere long Thus all unfolds as naturally as flowing water If Xia Bian is truly under the protection of a Nirvana-stage master Even if rumors about this martial tournament spread far and wide Any cultivators with malicious intentions toward Lingfu Mountain Would need to carefully count the cost Might we know when this venerable senior may grace us with his presence That explains how Xia Bian obtained those rare Face-Preserving Elixirs That must have been the venerable one’s doing as well My elder brother has always been a free spirit who follows his own path There’s simply no predicting when he might come find me That would be truly unfortunate You actually buy into these made-up stories? Speak of the devil, here he comes! I’ve been looking forward to this punk’s challenge! If Hall Master Li doubts my words Why don’t you test it yourself? And see for yourself if I’m telling the truth We still have unfinished business regarding your accusations against my apprentice If you’re too scared to fight, get on your knees and apologize right now! If you beg now, I might go easy on you – what a ridiculous thought! A Guiyuan realm expert like me has nothing to fear from some Body Forging runt! I’m curious to see what that so-called Nirvana realm master you praised has actually taught you any real combat skills Should Xiabi’an actually prevail over Li Yan in combat then his previous claims would almost certainly prove valid otherwise his credibility would be highly questionable Li Yan is no pushover in martial combat Though he’s been stuck at the Guiyuan realm for years he’s already attained half-step Spirit realm prowess If you insist on this challenge, proceed with extreme caution His mastery over earth energy makes him lethally dangerous Elder Liu, do you have faith in me? I trust you too. But Hall Master Li has reached the Half-Step Realm. Even if the earth energy he can channel is limited. That’s beyond what an ordinary Return to Origin cultivator can handle. Elder Liu, are you worried about me? What’s on your mind? I’m just afraid you’ll get beaten to a pulp. If I weren’t concerned, why would I keep nagging? Looking for a fight? Bu’er Tie, watch closely now. Let this master show you how it’s done. What the true Thunderous Sword technique really is. At last! My master is stepping up to the challenge! How dare a mere Body Tempering cultivator challenge the Returning Origin Sword in single combat! He must be out of his mind! Have you already forgotten about Murong Tian? He just defeated Senior Brother Yu while being at a lower cultivation level! That’s right! Who’s to say Blind Madness Lord, as his master, can’t pull off another miracle? I’ll give you three free strikes – wouldn’t want anyone accusing me of bullying. Those are your words, not mine – no one forced you. I’ll stand right here – bring on your best strike! Well then, I’ll take you up on that. System activates Thunderblade Expendable Card. Card activation successful, host. I freaking crushed the Ferrocrystal with one stomp! This can’t just be late-stage Body Tempering! Steady now Xiao Li, the Dark Rod’s coming your way! No way! This can’t be happening! Which idiot claimed Xia Bi’an was merely late-stage Body Tempering? That strike carried the full might of peak Origin Return realm! The man’s been sandbagging hard! Well done, Master Xia Bian! When did you achieve your breakthrough? I haven’t broken through yet; I’m still at the late stage of body tempering. Surely the esteemed head of the Enforcement Hall wants to take back his words? I still have two moves left. With no spiritual energy detected, Xia Bian truly is just at the late stage of body tempering. But how did he pull off that sword strike earlier? Three moves it shall be—I, Li Yan, always keep my promises. You’ve got two more moves—go ahead, show me what you’ve got! Apprentice, witness this – the true ‘Stormbringer’s Mountain Crusher’ technique! Thunderblade’s third form: ‘Sudden Peal from Still Earth’! Such devastating sword mastery! Absolutely brutal! Wait… Thunderblade’s core is fusing Storm Wings with blade consciousness? You dare spout nonsense? Prepare to die! Behold—Hall Lord Li’s legendary ultimate move! Nether-class technique: Ocean Overturning Seal! And he’s channeling primordial earth forces into it! The sheer destructive force is horrifying to behold! How can the Shrimp Elder possibly withstand this?! Thunder Cleaving Sword’s Fourth Stance: Heaven-Piercing Thunder God Inconceivable! This was my ultimate technique! How was my defense shattered so effortlessly? Bloody hell! Were your defenses not fully engaged? Thunder Charging Sword’s Fifth Stance: Cosmic Thunder Sunders Creation This sword’s devastating power defies comprehension To be overwhelmed so completely… this disgrace burns The storm god’s wrath channeled through that culminating strike And I’m a bona fide Earth Spirit Realm expert Felt my primordial spirit shudder Hall Master Li, at the threshold of Earth Spirit Realm Merely surviving that strike marks him as an exceptional cultivator So be it – five swords it is Blind Bi’an cleaved through an enemy in one stroke A master cultivator nearing Earth Spirit Realm Who’d have guessed the unassuming master of Green Cloud Peak Possessed power eclipsing even Duanzi’s legendary late-stage cultivation Surpassing them by an insurmountable gap Could overpower even the Law Enforcement Hall’s presiding elder Apprentice, witness the true essence of the Stormchaser Sword Got it now? Master, your disciple has understood. +20 admiration points. Murong Tian’s admiration level: Level 7. Reward received: Lingxi Soil x1. Immortal Spirit Spring Source x1. Lingxi Soil and Immortal Spirit Spring Source. These are obviously rare treasures. The Lingxi Soil contains hidden mysteries. Significantly accelerates the growth of spiritual herbs and medicines. The mystical waters of the Celestial Spring flow in an unending stream. It has the power to cure diseases and ward off calamities. It also aids martial artists in their training and cultivation. Dude, system, are you malfunctioning or what? Wow, they’re actually giving this amazing stuff as a freebie! Hmm, the system detects the host’s dissatisfaction with the reward—commencing immediate retrieval. Wait, bro, I admit I was wrong, okay? Don’t take it back! No matter how you slice it, Elder Shrimp is only at the late stage of Body Forging. But those five sword strikes just now—their power was unreal. There’s no way that was faked. What the hell is happening? Is it possible Elder Xia Bi’an’s cultivation level has long since surpassed ours Hence our failed spiritual sense detection In my esteemed view Surely that Nirvana Stage powerhouse imparted unique qi suppression arts to Elder Xia Speaking of which, Elder Zhao, about my… Patience, Elder Xia I’ll dispatch someone with 500,000 taels shortly Every last penny was faithfully delivered to Qingyun Peak Truly worthy of Elder Zhao—such generosity! After this battle, surely everyone knows A Nirvana Realm expert supports you from the shadows To defy you is to invite certain death Sect Leader, the sect tournament has ended Considering my disciple’s performance Hardly a failure as a mentor—absolutely not! Then I rightfully remain Qingyun Peak’s master, yes? Indeed you are Then everything’s fine. You carry on with your conversation, we’ll head back to Qingyun Peak now. Has Elder Xia always been this way? To be honest, I don’t know him that well. But if his words today were all truthful, then there might still be a cure for the Bone-Corroding Poison. You and Miss Liu seem to share a special bond, Might I ask you to speak for him? Your Highness flatters me. Peak Master Xia Bi’an and I are merely casual acquaintances. It’s not what you think, Your Highness. No way! If we were just casual acquaintances Then why would Peak Master Xia gift you those priceless Beauty-Preserving Elixirs And why would you hurry to present him with Earth-rank combat techniques Your Highness, we’re truly just casual friends. Is that so? As true as can be I still don’t buy it. Whatever. Well, if that’s what Your Highness says Then I’ll go with you to Green Cloud Peak tonight My thanks to you, Lady Liu Disciple, grab a sack and head to the Herb Hall. What’s the purpose of going there? Gather all the withered herbs and bring them back for me. Collect every single one you find. They’re already dead and useless—no better than weeds. Master, why do you even want that junk? Quit the nonsense. If I say go, you go—no dawdling. Take advantage while Hall Master Xu is gone and the Herb Hall is mostly empty. If you happen to find any good herbs, snatch a few while you’re at it. Master, are you profiting from my distress? Hmph, what nonsense is this? What nonsense are you saying? How can you call your master’s actions robbery? Besides, being the champion of the grand competition, you’re already entitled to elixir rewards, you’re just cashing in early, what’s the big deal? Understood, Master. What a fool. If not for trying to milk some benefits, would I have skipped the chance to flaunt and come back so soon? The system is opening my skill card loot box Let’s see what skills I got Congratulations! You’ve acquired an Invincible Golden Body skill card (one-time use) Five temporary Six Meridian Divine Sword skill cards What the… Did I get isekai’d again? Why do all these sound like wuxia cultivation techniques? Please review the skill descriptions yourself, Host Stop making baseless accusations against this system Invincible Golden Body can withstand attacks from cultivators one major realm above you for 10 seconds Six Meridian Divine Sword’s finger beam can decapitate enemies from 300 meters away So you’re saying we might see even more in the future? Indestructible Vajra Body and Six Meridian Divine Sword techniques at Sky Spirit and Cosmic Realm levels Heck, even the infamous Nine Yin White Bone Claw If you can dream it up This system can make it happen Imagine if I saved up ten thousand time-limited Upper Three Realms Indestructible Vajra cards Wouldn’t that make me literally unstoppable? Hey System, you believe in me, right? Asking pointless questions like this will cost you admiration points, Host I’ve been with you for ages, system Can’t you show me some respect? The jianghu isn’t just about violence It’s about social connections and etiquette Well…this system isn’t exactly human Then let’s cut the chatter and get straight to business To test Lingxirang and the celestial spirits’ capabilities Xiabian cultivated a clearing in the back hills of Qingyun Peak Once briefed on how to use it, Jiabian acted without hesitation Tossing Lingxirang into the clearing without a second thought The moment Ling Xirang made contact with the earth It instantly fused with the ground beneath The tawny earth slowly darkened to black Looking incredibly fertile Come on, I’m a fifth-rank alchemist now It’s downright embarrassing not to have a herb garden Besides, I plan to take on many apprentices How can I put my apprentices to work without a herb garden As he spoke, Xia Bian set down the Immortal Spirit Spring Right where Ling Xirang had vanished In the blink of an eye, sparkling spring water gushed forth. The Lingxi Rang can continuously draw from the Celestial Spring’s waters. Expanding ever larger in the process. Hey System, should I lay down some protective wards? To safeguard this bountiful realm? No need for concern, my Host. So long as you don’t go blabbing about it. No one in this realm could ever detect them. Besides, anything created by this System. Are final once bound – no returns, no exchanges. No one can ever take this from me Murong my boy, what in the world are you doing? I humbly greet Your Highness and Elder Liu My master told me to ‘borrow’ some herbs from the Spiritual Medicine Vault Well… not exactly steal… just ‘retrieve’ some medicinal herbs As a distinguished elder of Lingfu Mountain I do have certain privileges regarding medicinal ingredients But this certainly isn’t the proper way to do it What self-respecting cultivator transports precious herbs in potato sacks? As if they were mere common vegetables! Hmm, waterlogged fire serpent grass Sun-cured dark moon blossoms And Three Mountain Blood that overgrew and was left unpicked Resulting in spoiled medicinal efficacy Young Master Murong, why gather so much Worthless herbs that have lost their potency The art of herbal medicine is intricate Some mystic herbs must avoid water Others must shun sunlight To reach harvestable maturity It requires proper maintenance Or it’ll become a worthless pile No better than ordinary licorice root How did you know, my lord I’m carrying degraded herbal medicines After decades in Medicine King Valley I’ve acquired much expertise in herbology I can assess through olfactory examination The efficacy of common medicinal herbs Is well within my capabilities All these herbs were personally requested by my master. To be honest, I’m not sure exactly what they’re for. So where’s your master currently? He’s up in the mountains. For Your Highness and Elder Liu to visit at this hour Have you come for dinner, or to meet with my master? We’ve come to discuss some matters. Of course we’re here to consult with Elder Shen. There are matters we wish to discuss. Though if we might also enjoy your hospitality That would be most gracious indeed. Your Highness and Elder Liu, please proceed up the mountain immediately. Your Highness and Elder Liu, please wait here briefly. I’ll fetch my master right away. We appreciate your assistance, young Murong. Are you hauling that sack upstairs too? What happened to your storage ring? Months ago, we were starving with no food to be found. I had to sell my storage ring just to buy groceries. You sold even your storage ring? Looks like the Murong family is really in dire straits. No worries though Qingxifeng will be bringing us money soon I’ll be able to treat my disciples to the finer things in life Alright, come with me to the back hills I need to transplant all these medicinal herbs to the herb garden To fully utilize the powers of Lingxi Rang and the Celestial Spirit Spring Reviving these withered herbs requires meeting two conditions simultaneously First, the spiritual herbs must remain intact with their medicinal properties largely preserved Second, there must be ample spring water in the Celestial Spirit Spring If the spring runs dry, we’ll have to wait for the Celestial Spirit Spring to replenish naturally When those dried-up medicinal herbs were placed These few herbs that were withered beyond recognition Miraculously began to regain their vitality right before our eyes This is a miracle, no doubt about it Master, how did you manage to do this Gained three admiration points My disciple, this place is now your responsibility I expect to see these 10 acres plowed by tomorrow And don’t forget to put up fences around the area Master, are you absolutely sure about that number What’s all the fuss about? Just 10 acres of land. That’s not exactly a huge amount. If it’s not much, Master, why don’t you do the plowing yourself? As the ancient saying goes, when heaven places great burdens upon someone Having you till the land is all part of the grand plan You must appreciate your master’s profound wisdom behind this But Master, even if I were the most amazing disciple ever There’s no way I could plow 10 acres overnight! Fine then, I’ll cut you some slack Tell you what – let’s make it just 5 acres Five acres covered in just one night—not bad! Hey there, Master, The prince and Elder Liu dropped by for a bite. They’re waiting for you in the main hall right now. What brings them here? Is it because the Beauty Pill works like a charm? Did they come to gift me Earth-grade spiritual energy? Apprentice, start by categorizing the herbs in the bag and planting them correctly. I’ll come back later to inspect your work. 为师待会回来检查作业 Master, though I hail from a family of medicine practitioners, I’ve never truly studied the art of medicine, and know nothing about cultivating medicinal herbs. What brings Your Highness to Green Cloud Peak today? Have you come to grace this unworthy one with blessings? We’ve heard Elder Shrimp is a master of medicine, to the extent that even the renowned Medicine King is but a quack in your eyes. Thus we’ve come to seek your assistance with a matter. When did I ever say such things? My daughter personally heard Young Friend Murong say so. He claimed Elder Shrimp isn’t your run-of-the-mill alchemist. How dare you, you little rascal, plot against your own master behind his back! If word of this reaches the Medicine King Valley, every alchemist in the Southern Baron Domain would likely be at our doorstep. They’d drown me in their collective spit. My disciple spoke these words thoughtlessly, without malice. I beg Your Highness’s gracious forgiveness. I’m just a simple cultivator who’s reached late-stage Body Forging. In cultivation, I wouldn’t dare hold a candle to Valley Master Beichen. Surely you jest, Family Head Feng. I’m truly just at the advanced stage of body tempering. You don’t believe me? Fine, whatever. You said you needed my help with something. Don’t tell me it’s about healing the princess? No pressure—if you can heal her, that’s ideal. If not, no worries. Exactly. Just do your best, Elder Shrimp. If you can truly help, I’ll reward you generously. If all else fails, I’d still ask for Elder Shrimp’s help. To refer me to that upper-three-realm expert. It seems the Prince of Zhennan’s true intention is revealed in his subsequent words. What’s your take on this, Elder Shrimp? It’s not that I’m unwilling to introduce you. But my elder brother is notoriously elusive. There’s no telling when he’ll show up. What if he doesn’t appear for years? The Princess’s condition could worsen by then. Looks like we’re out of options. I’m truly sorry, Prince. I don’t think I can help with this. It’s alright. Some things just aren’t meant to be. After all, you can’t force things that aren’t meant to be. We’ll take our leave and stop bothering the Jiafeng household. We bid farewell now. Safe travels, Your Highness. Your Highness, Elder, if you would kindly stay a moment. Young Master Murong, do you have further business? Actually, there’s a favor I wish to request of Her Highness the Princess. Murong Tian still has night plowing duties to attend to. He lacks the time required to process each medicinal herb individually. That’s when he recalled Xiao Jingxue’s abilities. Given Her Highness’s exceptional alchemical skills, processing medicinal herbs… It shouldn’t be much of a challenge for him. Young Master Murong, speak your mind. In that case, Jing Xue will stay and assist Young Master Murong. Disciple, do you believe in me? Master, I do. If you believe in me, then get to plowing! Can you finish plowing ten acres in a single night? Master, even though I’m just a lowly laborer, I truly can’t get it all done overnight. If you can’t finish, then quit. Asking for a beating? Is this the spoiled medicine Young Master Murong retrieved earlier? Indeed, the master instructed me to sort and cultivate the leftover medicinal herbs. I’m not familiar with these medicinal herbs. That’s precisely why I decided to seek the princess’s assistance. The sheer life force emanating from this illustration surpasses even the fertility of the Medicine King’s legendary gardens. There must be some profound mystery behind this miraculous garden. Unless Elder Xia’s alchemical mastery has transcended mortal limits achieving the power to bring back life from death itself. What’s a waterfall doing in the middle of this medicinal garden? Wouldn’t that drown all these precious medicinal plants? I have no idea either. Perhaps the master overlooked it. I’ll head upstream to stop the waterfall for the master. Once the master knows, he’ll definitely commend me for being thorough. Elder Xia wasn’t planning to discard the medicine, was he? So what’s the purpose of these high-quality spiritual medicines? The master instructed me to take them. He mentioned it while Hall Master Xu was still away from the Spiritual Medicine Hall. And to grab some useful spiritual medicines while I’m at it. Seeing dozens of perfectly preserved spiritual medicines with top-notch potency. Xiao Jingxue grew even more puzzled. Every single herb here is at least half a century old. What’s more, they’re all extremely rare and valuable. Obviously, these aren’t just some random spiritual herbs you’d casually pick up. But then again, Xiao Jingxue doesn’t belong to Lingfu Mountain. So it’s only natural she wouldn’t poke her nose where it doesn’t belong. What do you say, Princess? Could you sort these spiritual herbs by type? No trouble at all, if all you need is sorting these spiritual herbs. That’s well within my capabilities. Princess, has your poison been neutralized? It’s an exceptionally stubborn toxin. Currently, only Elder Liu’s techniques can keep the condition at bay and prolong survival. If the poison can’t be cured, what will become of the princess? Just death, that’s all. You’re here to see if my master can help, right? What did he say? The Nirvana Realm expert behind Elder Xia is elusive. He doesn’t have a cure for my bone-corrosion poison either. How can even my master not be able to heal this? I recall my master mentioning, The poison in Xiao Jingxue’s system is trivial for him. Is it still because they’re not family? That’s why he used the excuse of being incurable to evade responsibility. Given the venerable Master’s intention to cultivate a medicinal herb garden tasks like nurturing spiritual plants and organizing herbs will undoubtedly become regular duties. Instead of leaving an amateur like me in charge of these precious plants why not recruit someone else to join Qingyun Peak? Is Young Master Murong alright? Your Highness, would you like to be cured of your affliction? Nothing would please me more. With the cure, I could freely wander and admire nature’s beauty without constant dread of the poison’s unpredictable flare-ups. My master did mention to me Your poison is insignificant to him Then why did Elder Xia behave so in the hall It’s because master avoids unnecessary involvement Especially matters concerning outsiders Before my arrival at Qingyun Peak Master always kept his abilities hidden He would merely respond to insults with a serene smile It wasn’t until a month ago That master finally began teaching me cultivation techniques From what I know Young Master Murong has been training under our master for more than two years Master Feng, what took you so long to properly begin his training I believe those two years were my master’s way of testing me When Heaven intends to bestow great responsibilities upon someone It first tests them through physical hardship and deprivation So if you wish for my master to remove your poison You must first become his disciple In other words, you’d be my junior sister Sigh, Murong Tian’s suggestion is rather abrupt Xiao Jingxue had never aspired to be Xiabian’s disciple. Moreover, when it comes to apprenticeship, the Medicine King had shown him special favor. Throughout his time in the Medicine King Valley, the Medicine King had shown Xiao Jingxue considerable care. He had essentially been like a mentor already. In any case, you’ve carried this poison for years with no cure in sight. Taking my master as your teacher might offer new hope. It would be all gain and no loss. I promise If you become my martial sister Our master will do everything possible to cleanse your poison However, there’s one condition Our master must personally approve this As a student, I can’t take disciples in master’s stead Becoming a disciple is no small matter I must first consult my royal father Wonderful! Having you as junior sister She can handle all future manpower needs Now I can focus solely on honing my sword skills. Preparing for the impending three-year duel. Young Master Murong, we’ve finished categorizing all the medicinal herbs. In that case, I’ll head back to Qinglan Peak now. I appreciate your assistance, Your Highness. It’s such a blessing to have my junior sister’s help! At long last, I can finally get to my sword training! My good disciple, are you done with your tasks? Master, what happened to the spring near my quarters? Why has it run dry? I didn’t see any spring source. There’s just a hole upstream. So I casually filled it in. You fucking filled it in just like that? That was the Sacred Spirit Spring! I was banking on it to make my fortune! And you just went and destroyed my fortune like that! You ungrateful little shit! Today I’ll deliver divine justice! I’ll send you to meet your ancestors! Master, what’s the matter with you? All I did was fill in a hole Why so worked up about it? System, get out here now Where’s my entire team of fairy spirits? Where is he now? Can he still be saved? Don’t bother trying You could dig all the way to China The fairy spirits are history Honestly, host, there’s no need to be so upset Technically, all the fairies have vanished. But they haven’t entirely vanished. He fused with Ling Xirang. They can still deliver the desired results. Ah, I see now. Thankfully, the effect still works. Otherwise, I’d be screwed big time. Master, are you worn out from all that digging? Maybe we should take a break and eat first. I can see all that fighting and digging has worn you out. Well, at least you’re not completely heartless, kid. Get to the kitchen right now! Once you’re done cooking, get your ass to the fields! If this 10-acre field isn’t plowed by tonight, you won’t see your bed tonight! Master, are you trying to work me to death like some beast of burden? So Murong Tian himself told you that his master thinks the Bone-Corroding Poison is child’s play? I wouldn’t be completely opposed to apprenticing under him, but I wonder if young Murong was telling the truth. Elder Xian has always maintained a low profile. He keeps his true abilities well concealed. Even if he’s capable of curing the poison, it’s unlikely he’ll step in. To heal my daughter of this poison, I’d give anything in return. Aunt Liu, I’ve got a scheme, that will surely reveal whether Master Xia can truly to cure this bone-corrosive poison. Your Highness, by all means proceed. The police dog king is feeling thirsty. Could you fetch me a glass of water? Alas, let Shrimp Biyan also contract it. The same bone-consuming poison as my daughter’s. My lord, do you have faith in me? Elder Shrimp, no need to stand on ceremony. I naturally have faith in you. Yet, I do not place my trust in you. You old fool, how dare you scheme against me? You’re asking for a beating! Let’s just extract a strand of the bone-corrosive poison. Then during the distribution of rewards for the Beauty Pill, stealthily taint Peak Master Xia, If he indeed possesses a cure, he’ll undoubtedly act at once to neutralize this trace of Bone-Corroding Poison. Your Highness must under no circumstances proceed, Don’t worry, Miss Liu, this trace of Bone-Corroding Poison won’t threaten her life. Furthermore, I possess antidote pills personally crafted by the Medicine King, While they can’t purge the toxins built up in the young lady’s body over the years, they should suffice for a mere trace of taint. Even so, the detox pill can still fully neutralize it If Lord Xia Bian were to unjustly blame us later It might actually backfire Do you have a better solution then Have Peak Master Xia intervene to save my daughter This concerns me and me alone If Peak Master Xia would just save my daughter Afterwards, whatever compensation he demands Even if he claims my very life I wouldn’t even bat an eye Despite holding the title of Prince of Zhenbei, Xiao Aohai could only helplessly watch his daughter suffer from illness for the poison afflicting Xiao Jingxue might only be cured by a Tier 5+ alchemist would possess the means to counteract this venom yet even with the Prince’s vast network failed to locate within the Great An Empire a master alchemist of such caliber Elder Xiao, my deepest apologies but my daughter’s life is at stake I have no choice but to take this desperate measure. Should Your Highness remain adamant, May I beg a favor for the master and his disciple to receive divine mercy? Oh Xia Bi’an, my dear Xia Bi’an, I am powerless to prevent the Northern Guardian Prince This is the extent of my ability to assist you As recompense – isn’t the Chunyuan Mountain soon to open? Perhaps Your Highness could grant them both a place Chunyuan Mountain is a sacred site of the Great An Royal Family It opens once every five years It can greatly assist martial artists in consolidating their spiritual energy Whether breaking through from the Qi Sea realm to Origin Return Or progressing from Origin Return to Earth Spirit Training in Pure Yuan Mountain yields double the results with half the effort Securing one spot shouldn’t be an issue Thus, when the time comes, Qin Jiayue of the Qin family Will also gain entry to Pure Yuan Mountain Murong Tian won’t be an issue I’ll be accompanying Xia Bi’an Unless it’s Old Master Qin himself going there there won’t be any serious trouble Truly worthy of a Qi Sea Realm warrior they’re actually capable of pulling an all-nighter Against all odds, he managed to plow 7 out of the 10 mu of land What a silly lad Can’t even pretend to work slowly Assigned him ten mu of land to plow And he actually went without sleep to do it Working diligently to finish all ten mu Back when I was slaving away like a beast of burden 8 hours straight without goofing around If I worked 5 hours, that’d be me being downright virtuous I’ve brought you some breakfast, my disciple Put that down and come eat while it’s hot Just a bit longer, master Just two more acres to finish plowing Drink when I tell you to drink Enough with the backtalk already This breakfast delivery from Xiabian Far from being the unpalatable dish one might expect To my surprise, it tasted remarkably sweet What’s more, I felt a refreshing coolness throughout my body after drinking it Spread through Murong Tian’s entire body Even the exhaustion from pulling an all-nighter Was already mostly gone Master, what kind of miraculous pill is this? This is a Fourth-grade Clear Spirit Pill – a genuine fourth-grade elixir Looks like your alchemy skills have reached new heights, master If only I could have a bowl of this every day Is the Shrimp Elder present? Prince Zhenbei is truly a straightforward man To our surprise, he sent a low-grade Earth-tier armor as payment In fact, when the Northern Prince visited yesterday he did bring up the compensation for the Beauty Preservation Pill Lord Xiabian didn’t take it seriously then He merely offhandedly mentioned that Earth-tier armor would suffice Who would have thought Xiao Aohai would actually deliver one There’s something fishy about this Earth-tier armor Something’s seriously off – like twelve out of ten weird Aside from its considerable weight, Prolonged use even causes a biting, bone-deep ache. Lacing the armor with a hint of bone-corrosive venom, then testing if one can actually counteract the poison. Oh, my dear Prince, you’re painting yourself into a corner. Do you honestly think I’m that gullible? With such a transparent scheme, you still dare to play me? Even if I could purge the toxin right now—which I can’t— I wouldn’t go looking for trouble either way! Talking about that old rascal Zhao Cheng Why hasn’t he sent over the 500K gold yet Is he waiting for me to come knocking for payment Ouch my aching back Even without a wink of sleep last night Yet I sense my cultivation energy Has grown more potent, teetering on the verge of a breakthrough Heralding mid-stage Qi Sea advancement That’s indeed why he’s the master His mere gestures bestow upon us disciples Discovered the optimal cultivation method Hey, wasn’t this delivered by Senior Sister Qingwanfeng? Master, why did you place it here? Hmm, this sensation feels remarkably similar to when I channeled qi to detoxify Xiao Jingxue Could the precious armor have absorbed the same poison that afflicted the princess? Master has always been the one assisting me While it may seem insignificant Today, I’m finally able to return Master’s kindness While Murong Tian executes his sword art The fierce sword intent resounded violently through his meridians. Soon, tendrils of dark miasma began emanating from the Divine Armor’s surface. The bone-devouring bane still lurked within Xiao Jingxue’s hidden acupoints. But this was merely Divine Armor—devoid of living flesh and marrow. Compelled by the sword intent, the venom could only ooze outward. Excellent! When Shifu learns I’ve cleansed the Divine Armor of its poison, he’s sure to offer a few words of praise. Xia, don’t think I haven’t noticed— exactly what you were scheming yesterday! I stayed indoors all day yesterday without stepping out. Hall Master Xu, could it be you hold a grudge against me, Xia? Quit playing dumb with me, damn it! Yesterday, your disciple sneaked around while the Herb Hall disciples weren’t looking. And made off with all the spiritual herbs I’ve painstakingly grown for years. Even hauled them away in a damn sack! Did you honestly think I wouldn’t find out? Well, ain’t that something—stealing herbs is bad enough, but swiping a whole sackful? Unbelievable! If Hall Master Xu hasn’t stormed up to Qingyun Peak yet… They headed straight for Qingxi Peak instead Their goal was to seize some gambling proceeds from Xiabi’an to compensate Lingyao Hall’s losses But Zhao Cheng stubbornly refused That’s how they ended up deadlocked at Xiabi’an How could something so absurd happen? Stay calm, Hall Master Qi, don’t let anger cloud your judgment When I get back to my peak, I’ll personally deliver my wayward disciple to Lingyao Hall to face your justice Don’t give me that runaround Everyone knows who you are, Xia Bi’an. I don’t want your worthless disciple. Just pay me 30,000 gold, and we’ll call it even. Then we’ll be square. Elder Xia, after fees are deducted from 500,000 gold, 460,000 is left, all here. Take it. I’m heading back now. Quick, look! A UFO! Xia Bi’an, you cursed old coot, I won’t rest until justice is served. Wonderful, just wonderful. This much cash, even before I time-traveled. I’ve never experienced having wealth before What’s the first thing to do Obviously to go on a shopping spree Though Xiabian has been time-traveling for ages He’s practically never left Qingyun Peak Much less indulged in high-end entertainment like courtesan performances As they say: romance can’t compare to retail therapy Action speaks louder than desire Today I’ll visit that legendary den of extravagance Though I wonder how this world compares Have you got a gambling-addicted dad An ailing mom and a little brother in school Plus a helpless man – Master, do you trust me Since you’re my apprentice, of course I trust you If you’re grateful, help me find a junior sister You can’t even find a wife for our master and you’re already looking for a junior sister Looks like you’re asking for a beating Young friend Murong, is your master at the peak Our venerable master seems to be out on some business today He’s not at the peak – strange, he’s not home either As far as I recall, Xiabian seldom loses his mind. It’s only been a single day. The toxins embedded in the treasure armor. Were truly eradicated entirely. Xiabian’s expertise in the art of medicine. Is truly on par with the Medicine King. Or perhaps even surpass him. Should my daughter study under his tutelage. There might genuinely be hope. To fully eradicate the bone-corrosive poison. What matter brings you two esteemed elders to seek my master? I, your humble junior, would be honored to convey your message. To bring over the toxic treasure armor. This was entirely my own decision, as the king. Initially, I had planned to gift some解毒丸 (antidote pills) as well. But now, it appears they are unnecessary. To atone for the error I, as the king, have committed. I, the king, intend to present Young Master Murong with a gift. I sincerely hope Young Master Murong will accept it without refusal. What is it that you wish to bestow upon this humble junior? At Miss Liu’s proposal Hence I shall grant Elder Xia access to Chunyuan Mountain Ah, Chunyuan Mountain is the royal sanctuary None may enter without royal connections This sacred ground is strictly off-limits My deepest gratitude to Your Highness and Elder Liu However, concerning this privilege Granting such access is no simple matter Access to Chunyuan Mountain Either royal relatives Or elite powerhouses Seeking legitimate access to Pure Yuan Mountain Both Elder Xia and you would require Proper credentials Your Highness’s meaning is clear Simply have Xia Bi’an take the princess as his disciple With you as her senior disciple Thus your master-disciple pair Would gain royal connections Now that we’re in Chunyuan Mountain nobody would object I wouldn’t presume to decide for my master However, I’ll faithfully relay every single word you’ve spoken today Many thanks for your help, Young Murong Now that Jingxue’s situation is temporarily resolved, Miss Liu I’ll be heading back to Wolf Abyss in two days There’s been unrest in Wolf Abyss lately The Northern Garrison King must return to take command There’s definitely no quick way out. But if Xiao Jingxue manages to become Xia Bi’an’s apprentice even if the bone-corrosion toxin can’t be eradicated it should at least be significantly contained As to whether Xia Bi’an would accept this wasn’t even a concern for the Northern Prince with the chance to access Mount Chunyuan plus forging ties with the Da’an Imperial House Xia Bi’an would be a fool to refuse Who would’ve thought the performers at Hibiscus Pavilion their skills are absolutely top-notch way better than those bland vegetarian wedding banquets from before my transmigration Sadly because of content restrictions I can’t show you all the details with you dear viewers What a darn shame Shifu, where’d you disappear to all day yesterday? You didn’t even come back by nightfall Went down the mountain for a musical showdown How do we go about exchanging ideas on music theory? Master, are you also knowledgeable about rhythm? Kids shouldn’t pry into grown-ups’ business. Just wait till you’re my age. Then you’ll understand the joy of being a master like me. Master, didn’t you promise yesterday to help me out to assemble the bomb together? Uh, did I say that? Yes, my disciple, you must remember Heaven is about to entrust the master with a great mission. Stop practicing—your disciple misremembered the technique. Hehehe, now you’re getting it, my good disciple. Oh, Master, Prince and Elder Liu paid another visit yesterday. What did they talk about during their visit? Did that old fool Xiao Aohai offer any explanation? The Prince claimed it was a mistake to send the poisoned armor. As compensation, he offered you a position at Chunyuan Mountain. He also requested that you take the Princess as your disciple. He also asked you to cure the Princess’s poisoning. The Prince is desperate to save his daughter, so if you can assist, please do. The truth is, I’ve taken quite a liking to this junior sister. To my surprise, that old fox offered me a position at Chunyuan Mountain. He’s truly spared no expense – this opportunity is too good to pass up. However, Xiao Jingxue, I’m afraid your master lacks the time to instruct you. But why, master? Accepting the princess as your disciple Would mean forging ties with the prince and the imperial household. Wouldn’t this be the perfect trifecta of advantages? I’d love to take the princess on as my second disciple. Alas, the system won’t allow it. Not until Murong Tian’s admiration meter is maxed out. I’m afraid taking another apprentice is out of the question. Well now, Xiaotian… At present, your master has poured all my focus into your training For at least the next six months I won’t even consider taking another student Master… you’re being too kind to me My pupil, do you have faith in me? Of course, Master Then do you understand my reasons for refusing another apprentice? Master, I get it… I completely understand Understand? You understand nothing! Want a thrashing? Master, if I’m not mistaken, you declined to accept the princess as your disciple to devote yourself entirely to teaching me Setting the date six months later was to give me time to better prepare for the three-year duel with Qin Qianyue Master, you care for me more than my own father Success points +3. This naive boy what’s this kid overthinking again Master, even so, these 10 acres of medicinal gardens still need a dedicated person to manage them after all, your disciple isn’t skilled in gardening Alright, Xiao Jingxue can stay for now. This gives us a chance to observe. We’ll see if she’s truly sincere about becoming a disciple. Or if she’s just trying to use me to cure her poison. Regarding discipleship, go ahead and respond to Prince Zhenbei. We can revisit this topic another time, Master. Master, about the poison on your Earth-tier lower-grade armor. I’ve already removed the poison for you. How did you manage to remove it? It was all thanks to the powerful techniques you taught me. Could this be the Peerless Sword Art? It unexpectedly works against the Bone-Eroding Toxin This implies To detoxify Xiao Jingxue Becoming a tier-7 alchemist isn’t strictly required Alternatively, the system might grant her a supreme cultivation manual Obtaining another supreme manual is just as challenging as reaching tier-7 alchemy Stop dawdling and complete the ledger basket already Don’t forget to prepare supper either I battled intensely through the night and now need some rest, master. I’ll take my leave. I’ll head off to rest now, master. Safe travels. Who could possibly spar with our master for an entire night? What kind of formidable figure could that be? Even Hall Master Li, a top-tier martial artist, could only last against five of master’s strikes. So your master turned it down? As expected from a man supported by a supreme realm expert. He’s completely unfazed by worldly gains. Hey, police dog, how do you feel about Elder Xia’s suggestion? Father dear, I’ve been thinking Both Elder Shrimp and Young Master Murong are quite intriguing Even remaining here at Qingyun Peak as a regular disciple I wouldn’t find it disagreeable at all During Xiao Jingxue’s time at Medicine King Valley She was under constant surveillance by Medicine King Valley disciples With strict limitations placed on her movements While their intentions were good Their measures severely restricted her freedom Now that she has this chance to leave both the Northern Garrison Prince and Medicine King Valley behind Xiao Jingxue is more than willing Especially since Aunt Liu is staying here I’ll make sure to visit Qingluan Peak monthly To have Aunt Liu help neutralize the poison Please don’t worry too much, Father Very well, you may remain here When the Chunyuan Mountain affair comes next month You’ll accompany their master-disciple pair there That should provide legitimate grounds for entry Besides, having you and Elder Liu there The Qin family probably wouldn’t dare to cross the line. Yes, Your Majesty. Murong Tian has completely mastered the Thunderbolt Sword technique. Congratulations, host! Your Martial Arts Mastery has advanced to Level 1. Leveling this up is such a grind! Your disciple has completely mastered a top-tier Earth-grade sword art. My Martial Arts Mastery has only just reached Level 1. God knows when I’ll ever reach Level 10. How are you feeling now, my apprentice? Since witnessing master demonstrate the Thunderbolt Sword last time. I’ve already had an epiphany After diligent practice, I’ve finally mastered the fourth and fifth techniques of the Lightning Sword Style Though compared to Master’s demonstration that day, mine still falls far short Have faith in yourself – you’re doing remarkably well Keep training hard with your sword – before long you’ll outshine even your master Elder Niu, Your Highness, to what do we owe this visit? I’m here to present the champion’s reward from the sect tournament This is a Sea-Breaking Elixir – guard it carefully I’m honored Elder Liu delivered this personally Also, word has reached me that you’ve cultivated a medicinal garden in the rear mountains Right now, there’s no one available to take care of things. As it happens, the princess has been staying at the Medicine King Valley for a while now. She thought she’d lend a hand in your herb garden. You can fix up a room for her to stay permanently, can’t you? Of course, no problem at all. Anything goes, as long as you don’t force me to take on a disciple right now. Besides, she’s basically free labor—just feed and house her, and she’ll tend the fields. Since you’ve gone as far as sending your daughter to this old Xia, Xiao Aohai, you old rascal, I’ll let it slide this time. Do you trust me, disciple? Master, I trust you with all my heart. Your junior sister isn’t here to be your farmhand tending the herb garden Actually, I’ve found someone Master, I’m still hoping for a junior sister You don’t even have a mistress yet, but already obsessing over a junior sister Looks like someone’s asking for a beating Then I’ll be troubling Your Highness from now on You flatter me, Elder Xia Just call me Jingxue There’s no need for formal titles There’s also another matter regarding Chunyuan Mountain Chunyuan Mountain will be accessible in a month. By then, not just the royal family will be heading there. Qin Qianyue of the Qin family will also be going. Despite your victory at the Lingfu Mountain tournament, you’re still leagues behind Qin Qianyue. The gap remains significant. If I’m not mistaken, he’s heading to Chunyuan Mountain this time to break through to the Earth Spirit Realm. Advancing to the Earth Spirit Realm. He’s already grown so powerful. Merely the Earth Spirit Realm. Within six months, I’ll make sure you’re qualified to challenge him. My gratitude, Master. I shall spare no effort in my training. Your focus shouldn’t be solely on Qin Qianyue. Shangguan Jie of House Shangguan will accompany him as well. House Shangguan rivals House Qin in prestige throughout the Great An Dynasty. Moreover, they wield exceptional influence within the imperial court. Regarding Shangguan Jie’s innate aptitude and combat prowess, while marginally surpassed by Qin Qianyue, he’s currently attained the mid-tier of the Return to Origin Realm. But when it comes to the Chunyuan Mountain affair how is the Shangguan family involved in this? Shangguan Jie has been infatuated with Qin Qianyue for ages so much that he formally proposed to the Qin family three months back Yet Qin Qianyue refused Her exact response was My three-year pact with Murong Tian remains unfulfilled thus the betrothal cannot be considered fully void Hence I shall entertain no such proposals for now Though we all saw through this flimsy pretense But the blame was unfairly pinned on the Murong family. Because of this incident, the Shangguan family Has been covertly undermining the Murong family for months No wonder our family’s business has suffered so many setbacks recently So the Shangguan family has been pulling strings behind the scenes Shangguan Jie is petty and vindictive If you encounter him at Pure Origin Mountain He’ll probably give you a hard time That’s why I’ll go with you when the time comes Elder Liu is always so considerate Chunyang Mountain is merely a large mountain. To acquire the cultivation boosters, you must gain access to the Chunyuan Pools. Apart from the topmost pool reserved for imperial use, all other Chunyuan Pools are fiercely contested through resources and might. Those with superior power and influential backing claim the premium Chunyuan Pools. Should Murong Tian secure access to the twin pools beneath the peak, he could attain Qihai Realm’s pinnacle in mere thirty days. This is no easy feat. Qin Qianyue, supported by both the Tianxue Sect and the Qin family is certain to secure one spot The other will likely go to the Shangguan family, barring any surprises it’s almost certainly the Shangguan family’s While we can’t compete for the top three Pure Yuan Pools but with me here I can at least guarantee your disciple the 4th Pure Yuan Pool What cultivation level will representatives from the Shangguan and Qin families be The escorts for the younger generation will likely be early-stage Heavenly Spirit Realm cultivators How perfectly convenient I happen to possess a Heavenly Spirit Realm expendable card If we’re only dealing with Heavenly Spirit Realm cultivators That’s exactly my specialty My thanks to Elder Liu for this information You flatter me, Peak Master Xia Actually, I came here today for another matter Elder Liu, what do you mean by this? Hmph, stop playing dumb You promised to lend 100,000 and repay 150,000 I’ll forget my share Just return my 100,000 But the 50,000 gold you owe my apprentice You should pay back at least 70,000 gold What’s the big deal about 170,000 gold? My word is my bond Here’s your 200,000 gold I must still thank Elder Liu for trusting me And lending me the capital I’ll be taking my leave then As for any rules at Qingyun Peak You can take that up with the princess yourself Qingxue, you’ve become an elite alchemist now! I’m just a humble second-grade alchemist. So it’s second-grade after all. For a young talent like you, reaching second-grade is quite impressive. What’s more, aside from being a second-grade alchemist, Xiao Jingxue has also attained the Qi Sea Realm in martial arts. With such cultivation level, she’s perfectly suited to tend the herb garden. Regarding the Lingxirang herbs in the back mountain, Being system-granted, there’s no risk of exposure. Feel free to treat this place as your home from now on. Help tend to the herb garden during the week. The rest of the time, you’re free to do as you please. Understood, and thank you, Elder. Disciple, escort Jingxue to choose a courtyard she likes. Yes, Master. Looking back before the transmigration, Qingyun Peak was probably bustling with activity. Disciple, do you trust me? Master, I do. What are you waiting for? Go practice your sword skills! If you don’t get stronger, how am I supposed to level up? Master, I’ve been putting in a lot of effort. How dare you talk back? You’re asking for a beating! The master isn’t being heartless it’s because those who fall behind get beaten The grim lesson is staring us in the face After that battle, Qingyun Peak suffered countless casualties Had it not been for the original master struggling on his deathbed Qingyun Peak would have been disbanded long ago Even after all these years Lingfu Mountain has provided Qingyun Peak with barely any worthwhile resources But had the sect leader not defied all opposition back then Despite using copious amounts of rare elixirs to exhaustively treat Otherwise this blind fool wouldn’t be here today Though the mountain peak holds no treasures at present Yet numerous courtyards from bygone years remain Surely some will catch Xiao Jingxue’s fancy Even after settling debts, plenty remains Too much to spend, way too much to spend Time to rescue another troubled household The following days saw Qingyun Peak in tranquil repose Murong Tian devoted himself to sword training day and night Xiao Jingxue was in charge of tending those magical herbs Though curious about these withering magical herbs How they miraculously recovered Yet Xiao Jingxue held her tongue She quietly attended to her duties Notably, Sect Leader Xu visited twice during this period Storming in to demand compensation from Xia Bi’an Yet Xia Bi’an never showed his face Murong Tian, that rascal – who knows where he learned this Actually put Xiao Jingxue on reception duty Peak Master Xia isn’t here right now. Hall Master Xu, I’d be happy to relay any message for you. You’re too kind, princess. It’s nothing urgent. Well, since Peak Master Xia isn’t available, I’ll come back another time then. As for Li Yizi and his prized disciple Wang Hu, those two disappeared right after the sect competition. like they vanished into thin air. Xiao Aohai also went missing five days after the competition, After saying goodbye to Elder Liu The Ping Tian Dynasty has been up to no good all these years Every now and then, they dispatch minor sects and clans To cause mischief around Wolf Abyss Wolf Abyss would be in chaos without the Northern Guardian King holding the fort Excellent, truly excellent My disciple, your breakthrough to mid-stage Qi Sea Came sooner than I expected All credit goes to you, Master. I’ll strive even harder Your sweet talk rivals your martial prowess His progress is remarkably rapid If we secure a favorable spot in Chunyuan Mountain with Murong Tian’s help And stock up on extra elixirs Might this lad achieve a breakthrough to the Guiyuan realm in a single attempt Achieving a major realm advancement in just two months Not even Qin Qianyue in her prime Could have managed such a feat Truly a disciple worthy of the Blind Master He’s even inherited his master’s legendary swiftness It’s getting late You stay here and keep practicing. I’m heading down the mountain to exchange musical insights with fellow practitioners. Young master! Something awful has happened! Disaster has struck the Murong family! What’s going on, Second Dog? Those damned Sun and Liu families have gone too far this time! They didn’t just destroy our family’s pharmacy, they even vowed to wipe the Murong name from Funing City! This is beyond outrageous! Do they think the Murongs have no one left to stand up for them? Let’s go. We’re heading back. I’m eager to witness the extent of their audacity. That’s the Murong family’s eldest young master, isn’t it? Looks like it’s him. Wasn’t he training at Lingfu Mountain this whole time? How did he get so pathetic after all this time? Haven’t you heard? The Murong family’s medicinal herbs caused a major issue. When the Sun and Liu family members consumed it, several cultivators lost their powers completely. Now the Murong estate is besieged by both clans. Rumor has it they even wrecked the pharmacy. Both the Sun and Liu families held considerable prestige within Funing City. However, prior to Qin Qianyue’s annulment of the betrothal, these clans had remained beneath the Murong family’s shadow. Yet following the broken betrothal, the Murong family’s standing took a severe blow. It served as an implicit announcement to both Tianxue Sect and the Qin family that all ties with the Murong family were severed. Thus in these past two years, the Sun and Liu families managed to leapfrog ahead. In fact, they completely overtook the Murong family’s position. Murong, you’d better handle this situation, Then don’t hold it against Brother Sun and me if we’re not courteous. The Murong family’s pharmacy has been around for more than a century. Nothing like this has ever happened before. Besides, common Qi Gathering Pills, How could they possibly cripple two martial artists at the Qi Sea realm? Murong Yunlei, quit your bullsh*t. Let me ask you this—did they take your family’s pills and end up like this? So, how are you two gonna fix this? Easy—pay up 1 million each. My disciple, do you have faith in me? Master, I believe in you. If you believe in me, your first priority is to save yourself. Even if the heavens collapse, your master will bear the weight. Master, I will heed your command. Today, we’ve exchanged too many sentimental words. My fists are eager for action. Let’s skip the chatter and get straight to business. A compensation of one million, each family gets one million. On top of that, surrender all the Murong family’s pharmacies. They will be operated by our Sun and Liu families. We could overlook this incident, but absolutely not. Do you really believe I’m unaware? I know exactly what your families have been scheming behind the scenes. How dare you underestimate the Murong family’s power! Name your mastermind – who’s pulling your strings? A lowly toad dreaming of a swan? Ridiculous! You’re courting disaster – and you’ll get what you deserve! In the past, you leeched off the Qin family’s influence. That’s the only reason you thrived in Funing. But the tide has turned. Offend the Qin family, and you’ll have more enemies than you can handle. If you’re looking for someone to blame, point the finger at your own reckless audacity. And that fool of a son who mimics others with his ridiculous three-year vows. You think he’s some kind of Xiao Yan? Dream on. Insult me all you like, but keep my son out of it. Tian’er has always been special; his moment just hasn’t arrived. One day, he’ll be the King of the Pirates—mark my words. Hahaha! That loser? Give me a break. Quit your nonsense—wake up and smell the coffee. So what if he joins Lingfu Mountain? It won’t change a thing. Word has it that Murong Tian resides at Qingyun Peak, where his master is the only one more incompetent than he is. My master isn’t someone a mere mortal like you can judge. And who might you be? I am the ‘useless’ Murong Tian you all speak of. Tian’er, what brings you back? Your cultivation… how… I thought Murong Tian was just a talentless cripple with blocked meridians? Exactly! It’s only been a short while. How did he reach mid-stage Qi Sea realm so quickly? Perfect timing for your return. It was your medicine that turned my butler into a useless wreck. Now you’d better pay up Or I’ll take down two of your Murong clansmen as payback A toad boasting—you’ve got some nerve! Guards! Grab two Murong dogs for me! I’ll break them right before their eyes! Take them down—they’re the clan leaders! Lay a finger on my Murong clan, and you die! What kind of mystical steps was he pulling? His blade moved faster than my eyes could follow! Unbelievably masterful Truly fast as lightning Has the Murong family truly given birth to a Child of the Earth? Good heavens! Young man, it seems you’ve stumbled upon a breakthrough Today, I’ll turn you into a real loser Outrageous! Let’s see today Who dares harm my son under the Murong roof? Now this is living! Who in their right mind would seek immortality? Ugh, Hall Master Li, take it easy! This delicate flower can’t take much wear and tear. Don’t be so suggestive with your words You’ll give people the wrong idea I’m Li Yan, head of Linghu Mountain’s Disciplinary Committee is a man of integrity It’s nearly midday Why’s it so quiet today The Furong Teahouse is usually packed at this hour You may not have heard, Master Li Something big went down in the city today Everyone hurried over to join the spectacle. What’s going on? More important than enjoying tunes at brothels. The Murong family’s medicine turned out to be toxic and debilitating. The managers from the Sun and Liu families. This morning, both families made a huge scene. They stormed into the Murong family’s place demanding answers. Word has it that the Murong family’s eldest son. Hurried back as well. But from where I stand. Honestly, it doesn’t really matter if he comes back or not. Rumor has it that the person from the Murong family hasn’t even reached the Seven Seas realm yet. That kid simply went straight home. He didn’t even bother to let me know. Xiao Cui, pass the message to Ruhua and Yuehong and Yusheng, and… oh, forget it. I’ll be right back. It shouldn’t take long. Hey, disciple, do you trust me? Master, I do. Trust me and stay strong. I, your master, am here to rescue you. Understood, master. Master Sun, you were in such a hurry to attack earlier. What’s made you pause now? If Master Liu slacks off and won’t lend a hand, when that lord holds us accountable, your Liu family won’t be able to shoulder the blame. Either we all join forces, or none of us lifts a finger. Hmph, you keep Murong Yunlei busy. I’ll deal with that brat first. Not so fast! Stay right there! You’re dealing with me now. With one strike, I cleave open the Heavenly Gate! Goddammit, this is utterly shameful! I, a mighty warrior of the Guiyuan Realm, nearly fell to some Qihai Realm insect. This is nothing short of disgraceful! He’s barely stepped into Qihai Realm and can already defend! The ultimate attack at the pinnacle of the Guiyuan Realm Surviving is no small feat But that’s as far as it goes Murong Tian is in no condition to fight anymore What a shame for the young Murong scion With more time, he might have defied the heavens and altered his destiny It’s done, it’s finished Everyone, clear out Ah Who’s the coward striking from behind Got the guts to face me? Master! You’re here! That’s Murong Tian’s master Isn’t that the Qingyun Peak Lord born with crippled meridians? Don’t worry, my disciple Now that I’m here, all will be well Forgive me, Master I’ve brought disgrace upon you I was so close… so close All my efforts these past months All our efforts would go down the drain. You’ve got guts messing with Blind Bi’an’s apprentice—you’re digging your own grave! What kind of weapon is that? A killing device made just to end your miserable life. You call this guy Lingfu Mountain’s weakest peak lord? Look at his power! Just messing around—didn’t think you’d be so resilient. Tougher than Yusheng! Hey, someone restrain this geezer! Master Wu, to what do we owe this visit? The arrival was Shangguan family’s chief elder steward. His name was Wu Li—fittingly, it sounds downright unreasonable. Yet his cultivation is firmly at the Earth Spirit Realm. Hmph! Who dares come here? Have the courage to reveal your name! I am the Wind Master of the Shangguan Family. Why would you strike within the city walls without provocation? The Sun and Liu families initiated the conflict, even seeking to harm my apprentice. Not slaying him would be an affront to Heaven’s justice! Such bold talk from a youngster! Your talent for twisting the truth is truly impressive. Yet truth cannot be altered. It was the Murong clan who first peddled counterfeit elixirs. The Sun and Liu families sacked two of their officials. Today, I will carry out divine justice. And sack two members of the Murong family. If you’re master and disciple, then the subordinate Feng must also be part of the Murong family. I can’t be bothered to pick, so I’ll just sack both of you. Let’s see how you plan to sack them right under my nose today. Who are you? Yun Qin, your timing couldn’t be better. In public, refer to me by my official title. Liu Yunqin, Master of Qingluan Peak in Lingfu Mountain. So what if you’re from Lingfu Mountain? The Murong family’s misdeeds have incurred both divine wrath and public outrage. Is your Lingfu Mountain actually trying to cover for them? Jingxue observes that while these two don’t show clear cultivation, their abilities weren’t sealed – someone intentionally hid them. She claims to be Jingxue… might she be Prince Zhennan’s daughter? Yet why is she hanging out with Lingfu Mountain folks? A snot-nosed brat who’s still wet behind the ears Who gave you the right to speak here? So if you say it was hidden, that makes it true? Oops, my bad – totally blanked on introductions there! This humble one is Princess Xiao Jingxue, ruler of Qingshui County So this is the daughter of the Southern Garrison Prince The ruling princess of Qingshui County? What brings her here in company with the Lingfu Mountain sect? Moreover, by all appearances she’s ready to stand with the Murong clan This is quite the remarkable development When did the Murongs manage to forge such lofty connections Elder Brother Murong, are you unharmed? Hey system, watch this They started it I never agreed to take Xiao Jingxue as my apprentice Elder Xiao’s sword energy earlier was remarkably fierce Another lesson from that Upper Three Realms expert? Pretty much Did the princess just address Murong Tian as ‘Elder Martial Brother Murong’? Sect Leader Liu mentioned earlier Who taught that sightless Bi An his sword energy? A cultivator from the Upper Three Realms What utterly hopeless good-for-nothings I refuse to believe there’s anything special behind Bi’an House there actually exists the mighty Three Realms Not even Princess Qingshui herself Your Highness shouldn’t make unfounded accusations and slander people’s reputations You claim these cultivators’ powers weren’t destroyed but merely suppressed If Your Highness can immediately restore their cultivation powers only then will I accept Your Highness’s words Otherwise, even if we take this matter all the way to the Northern Frontier Prince, I, Wu, will stand with a clear conscience. Old Wu, do you believe in me? Elder Shrimp, look out behind you! If there’s truly a supreme-tier expert, then I’ll take your word. And what if there isn’t? Then I’ll believe you—not a chance! Hmph! You old rascal, you’re asking for it! Today, if Her Ladyship doesn’t give a proper answer, We’ll take this straight to the Northern Frontier Prince. I wouldn’t hesitate even at my old age. I’m merely a second-rank alchemist, that’s all. The Murong family is a distinguished lineage of alchemists, failed to resolve the cultivation issues of those two. How am I supposed to resolve their cultivation issues? This is just unreasonable! What happened to Murong? Is there no way to restore their martial arts cultivation Or what you just said Or were you just favoring the Murong family when you said that The noble daughter of Prince Zhennan would actually abuse her position. Keep it down. Watch out or Prince Zhennan might hear you and wipe out your whole family Hey, why are you spouting nonsense The legendary Cloud Gate Deity lies concealed within this extraordinary egg. Elder Xia, what exactly are you implying? Follow my instructions precisely. You must be kidding me! This is our family’s supreme alchemy master. Personally crafted the legendary Breath Concealing Elixir. Only the legendary Medicine King might stand a chance to counter it. Elder Xia, I’ve complied with all your instructions. The needle inscription has been completed. Apparently, Elder Xia’s technique proved ineffective. Got anything else to say now? Hmph, who do you think you are? How dare you mock my medical expertise? If you click the link in the bottom left corner now to check out the early-access content I uploaded on the mini-app maybe I’ll even forgive you In three breaths, their powers will be fully restored I counted down 3, 2, 1—now watch them How dare you question my master’s techniques? Who knew the slap in the face would come this fast? Their martial cultivation has indeed been fully restored. They’ve genuinely reached the Qi Sea Realm. Just as the Junzhu predicted. Their powers were never truly lost. This proves the Sun and Liu clans orchestrated this farce? What now? Any last excuses? If this was accidental, we’ll drop the matter. Sun Yi, Liu Jie—we’re done here. Who said you could go? Chabian, what’s the meaning of this? What do you mean, ‘what meaning’? I was just doing good deeds, helping them fulfill their dreams. Relax, it’s not fatal. They merely lost their cultivation abilities. As for you two, you laid hands on my apprentice earlier, didn’t you? Elder Xia, I… Chabian, this is beyond unacceptable! You’re bringing this upon yourself. How dare you lay a finger on the elder of Lingfu Mountain Looks like you’re the one with a death wish This woman is formidable We’re both Spiritual Realm practitioners, yet I couldn’t even fight back Kick a man when he’s down I may suck at everything else, but when it comes to protecting my own, I’m second to none I, the humble shrimp, am the deity of justice You dare try to maim my disciple? Then I’ll return the favor Perfectly justified – Shuzi, you’re digging your own grave Xia Bi’an is none other than a Lingfu Mountain elder Even if we destroy their cultivation base What would you do about it If the Shangguan clan has what it takes Let them send their men to Azure Phoenix Peak – we’ll be waiting Very well! Just you wait! This isn’t the end of it Elder Liu, many thanks for defending me No need for formalities – once an elder of Lingfu Mountain always will be These fools dared lay hands on Lingfu Mountain disciples If we don’t strip them of their cultivation as a warning Wouldn’t this tarnish the reputation of our Lingfu Mountain Even the sect leader wouldn’t object if he knew Don’t worry, the Shangguan clan wouldn’t dare To make an enemy of Lingfu Mountain Patriarch Murong, I trust you know how to deal with the aftermath Patriarch Murong, don’t trouble yourself over the Shangguans Murong Tian won first place in Lingfu Mountain’s grand tournament Lingfu Mountain will undoubtedly back him to the fullest To think my disciple took first place in Lingfu Mountain’s grand tournament! When did this happen? For Tian’er to achieve so much is all thanks to Master’s guidance Without the Master, Tian’er would likely still be an ordinary nobody Originally, the Murong family had to pull strings to get Murong Tian admitted to Fushan they sent numerous bribes to Li Yan of the Disciplinary Hall Though Hall Master Li took the bribes he still dumped Murong Tian at Qingyun Peak The whole Murong family was utterly dismayed at the time given how exceptional Xiabi’an truly is Despite being the lord of a peak in Lingfu Mountain, he couldn’t practice cultivation. His reputation as a talentless cultivator is infamous throughout Funing City. Our Murong family is eternally grateful for Elder Sha’s boundless generosity. Patriarch Murong, you needn’t stand on ceremony. It’s only right for me, as your master, to do this. Do you trust me, my disciple? Master, with all my heart. Then go honor the three-year pact. I’ll be with you every step of the way. Understood, Master. I won’t let you down. When you ascend as a Sword Immortal. As your master, I’ll help you find a shiniang (master’s wife). Tian’er, your current cultivation achievements Are all thanks to Elder Xia’s benevolence Our Murong family’s journey to this point hasn’t been easy Perhaps we should forget about that three-year pact and reconsider later Father, I will never accept this! A woman coming to cancel the engagement – this utter disgrace If Xiao Yan won’t tolerate this, neither will I, Murong Tian! When Xiao Qianyue came with the Tianxue Sect entourage Did so publicly before everyone Rip apart the betrothal and shatter those haughty presumptions That contemptuous look in Murong Tian’s eyes – he’d rather die Would never forget Tian’er. But now Qin Qianyue Not only enjoys backing from Tianxue Sect and House Qin But has even forged ties with the mighty Shangguan clan Even should you prevail in the three-year duel You’ll make enemies of all three mighty houses at once These are all powerhouses of the Great An Empire Too many foes will leave you walking an ever-narrowing road And Tian’er, have you not heard what Qin Qianyue To what cultivation level and status has he risen now? To what cultivation stage has he progressed now? Qin Qianyue is just one step away from ascending to the Earth Spirit Realm soaring to become a Middle Three Realms master Even disregarding cultivation achievements he’s already the direct disciple of the Tianxue Sect’s Patriarch and mastered the Tianxue Sect’s sole Heaven-grade combat technique What of it? I’m absolutely certain of my victory That’s the spirit! My apprentice Xia Bi’an should possess such dauntless spirit and resolve You command darkness with closed eyes, summon dawn with open sight. You were destined to be this world’s leading star. Remember this truth: your destiny lies in your hands, not heaven’s decree. Qin Qian Yue? A trivial obstacle at best. He’s beneath consideration—not fit to be your stepping stone. Rise as Da’an’s peerless Sword Immortal. This pinnacle is but your first stepping stone. “My will, not heaven’s, shapes my fate”? Easily spoken—yet bitterly hard to manifest. The Tianxue Sect Master reigns as a Qiankun Realm sovereign. As his personal disciple Qin Qianyue The resources she gained surpassed even those in the Baron’s domain Even when compared across all Four Domains and One State They were among the very best When the Sun and Liu family heads’ cultivation levels Were seized by the Murong family claiming compensation for emotional distress The Murong family took control of both families’ assets Riding on Lingfu Mountain’s rising influence They fully expanded their power and reclaimed Funing City Restoring their status as the city’s foremost family Following this debacle, Xia Bi’an Naturally lost all interest in going down the mountain Each day was spent either tending to the herb garden Or observing Murong Tian’s sword training This continued until the seventh day Call out Li Yan, the chief of the Enforcement Hall He hasn’t paid his tab at our establishment What the hell? This is absolutely ridiculous I haven’t stepped foot outside the Enforcement Hall since the tournament ended So how could I possibly have run up a tab at Furong Xuan? Master, this is unjust! You know my true character Going to the second floor isn’t something I normally do You know damn well whether you’ve been up there or not Sir, you must be mistaken about our Lingfu Mountain sect Enough excuses! Debt repayment is heaven’s mandate Your Lingfu Mountain elders would steal coins from a butcher’s palm A sect leader like you must be just as corrupt 399 gold per visit, 27 visits in five days With 20% off, your total is exactly 8,618.4 gold Bring out Elder Li Yan to pay up – Li Yan, the Hall Master! Master, I swear I wasn’t spouting nonsense. Pay them first. It’s disgraceful having a bunch of women block the Law Enforcement Hall. Sect Leader, it’s all because of the ruckus Furong Pavilion stirred up. Even if Li Yan truly has the imperial princess in his pants, There’s no way he can clear his name now. To Hall Master Li’s utter devastation, the entire sect now knows that Li Yan, Li Yi’s son, skipped out on paying for brothel services. That shameless scoundrel had the nerve to use my name for brothel visits! You’d better not let me catch you. Or I swear I’ll tear you limb from limb! Who would’ve thought Li Yan could stoop so low? Absolutely despicable! You can say that again! He even stiffed them out of their hard-earned wages. What a shameless, despicable scoundrel! And don’t forget to feature the QuickPick mini-program soon. As your mentor, I’ve already uploaded all 27 new episodes. They’re up there now – sorry I almost forgot to mention it! How can you tell he simply forgot to give it? and not that he deliberately withheld it Hey, he’s actually my godson, alright? What godfather wouldn’t understand? his own grandson’s true character Master, we’ve got new information It’s said Hall Master Li Yan wasn’t the one at Furong Pavilion but another person altogether They say that person has a panda’s head and always wears a straw hat Do you trust me, disciple? Master, I trust you. I swear it wasn’t me who went upstairs without paying! Exactly! Master’s just asking for trouble with this turnaround. They say that rascal who skipped out on paying his brothel bill has a head like a panda and always wears a straw hat If memory serves you’ve been making frequent trips down the mountain lately and staying out till dawn Exactly! That matches Madam Furong’s description perfectly It’s a spitting image of our master. That perverted scoundrel has the gall to challenge the heavens! Not only did he welch on his debt, He had the nerve to pose as our Lingfu Mountain sect leader! But don’t you worry, Our leader has issued the command, We’ll get to the bottom of this! Mark my words – we’ll hunt down that pervert, come hell or high water! Elder Xia, about this despicable, loathsome, good-for-nothing pervert, You must have some suspicions, don’t you? This guy can’t get anything right He’s the undisputed champion at betraying his master Master, don’t tell me you actually know Who that shameless pervert is Master, if you really know who it is Let’s go catch that scoundrel and claim the bounty The sect leader’s put up a 100,000 gold reward for this criminal Come closer, my disciple My shoes need cleaning Wait a minute, Elder Liu If I tell you I was merely enjoying some tunes would you actually buy that story? Not a chance! What say you, my lady? Surely you’d trust me at least? No way! What were you really up to at Furong Pavilion? These are Elder Xia’s private affairs It’s not our place to ask Best say no more about it Speaking of which, we depart for Chunyuan Mountain the day after tomorrow Have Murong Tian make proper preparations I’ll send Feishuang to inform you when the time comes. They’re utterly useless—more likely to botch things than get anything done. That madam is really something else. It’s only a few thousand jin, isn’t it? Was it really necessary to make such a huge fuss? How close is Murong Tian’s admiration level to reaching level 8? Just a little more—but how much is ‘a little’? Still 70 points away. This disciple is becoming more difficult to train by the day. I rescued his whole damn family. And all I got was a lousy 10 or 20 admiration points. At this pace, reaching level 10 seems impossible I might have to rescue Murong Tian’s entire ancestral line My first disciple’s affection hasn’t reached level 10 yet Xia Bi’an can’t accept another disciple Xiao Jingxue is exceptionally talented Her skills rival even Qin Qianyue’s What’s more, she’s the Prince of Zhennan’s daughter With the entire royal family supporting her Xia Bi’an is itching to make her his disciple right away System, what about that excruciating poison? Only master alchemists can fully undo this. A seventh-grade alchemist might be able to manage. Let me get more alchemy XP in the next draw. Sure, trade 15 years of your life. Can I go for installments? Or maybe pay upfront? Like paying back a second each year. Hey, Host, show some self-respect. I’m not some greedy corporation. But I won’t be played. But the Host does have options. Use skill cards to boost your draw odds. Back when I asked you, You told me the skill cards I had Weren’t enough to improve my chances of getting A 7th-grade Alchemist’s experience? Master, you’re such an idiot. Who said you have to get A 7th-grade Alchemist’s experience? There are actually multiple ways to cure poison. The right cultivation technique is one option. But the effects won’t be instant. To cure the Bone-Corroding Toxin What tier of cultivation technique is needed Any technique at Purple-tier or higher will work The system’s lottery wheel contains prizes of five distinct rarity colors: White, Green, Blue, Purple and Gold with ascending rarity and power Gold-tier represents legendary-grade items like the Peerless Sword Art Xia Bian obtained previously This is the top-tier piece. Purple indicates the rareness. Xia Bi’an hasn’t managed to pull this one yet. Blue stands for superior quality. That last staff we got was blue quality. White and green items? Total junk. Not even worth mentioning. This ranking is practically Celestial Tier. So to fully cure the Bone-Erosion Toxin, You’ll need to pull at least one Celestial Tier skill book. Furthermore, this cultivation technique must be suitable for Xiao Jingxue’s practice. Compared to Heaven-grade cultivation techniques, the expertise of a seventh-grade alchemist proves more valuable. Since one is temporary, while the other is permanent. Master, master! The sect leader is here, right at the door! Holy crap, we’re doomed! Has the old man already connected this to me? Did he come specifically to give me hell? Sect leader, do you trust me? Stop kidding, Blind Peak Master. I don’t trust that old guy. You’re not leaving me any dignity—asking for a beating! Sect Leader, just speak your mind. A clear conscience laughs at false accusations. In fact, I already took your portrait yesterday. Sect Leader, I was at Furong Xuan—I’m innocent! I went to Furong Xuan but didn’t do anything wrong. All I did was listen to some tunes. And I didn’t mean to delay paying them. If I don’t hand it over, you’re genuinely forgetting why you’re in such a hurry. I never accused you of doing anything. Besides, others’ opinions don’t matter. What really matters is Elder Liu’s stance. If you want to keep this under wraps. Just do me one favor. I’ll make sure this stays quiet. Heh heh, you sly old fox. Finally showing your true colors. Enough said. Even if my reputation gets dragged through the mud Spread across the whole Da’an Dynasty I won’t comply with your underhanded demands Hold on, I haven’t gotten to my point yet Elder Xia, why are you jumping to conclusions Elder Xia, I know you’re eager But hear me out before you act What I need from you is actually quite simple All I need is your verbal support I would never pressure you into anything I’ll say it one more time I’d rather jump off this cliff today Drop dead instantly at Qingyun Peak I still won’t do what you’re asking What I’m asking isn’t even that hard When you visit Chunyuan Mountain Just deliver a package for me Wait – you just want me to deliver something to Consort Li? That’s all? Yeah, exactly What did you think I was asking, Elder Xia? Hey there, Old Xuan, We’ve known each other for ages This annoying habit of yours with all the mystery Can’t you just drop it? Don’t worry, Being part of our sect Even if you won’t cover for me, Sect Leader I’ll still deliver top-notch results on any mission you give me A man centuries old and the gorgeous Consort Li of Great An Damn, just the thought of it gets me pumped My dear Bi’an has got to see this drama through to the end Nothing and no one can stand in our way What the hell is going through your mind Consort Li is my blood sister I merely wish for you to deliver some Elixirs to cultivate qi and replenish blood If we’re merely siblings Then why can’t the Sect Leader deliver them personally Hmph! Because I’m the Linghu Mountain Sect Leader She is one of the Emperor’s consorts. What’s more, her own son is the Crown Prince. If I’m seen mingling with her often, how would the Emperor interpret that? Lingfu Mountain doesn’t operate like the Qins or Shangguans, those clans propped up by the Emperor—both openly and behind the scenes. Lingfu Mountain answers to no one—certainly not the imperial court. See where I’m going with this? It’s not rocket science. Think state-owned vs. multinational—same difference. Sect Leader, don’t worry—I’ve got this covered. I’ll make sure no one else finds out. The sect itself will handle the Furong Pavilion investigation. Hall Master Li Yan wasn’t the one behind this. Elder Xia Bi’an isn’t to blame either. A temp in the sect was responsible for this mess. They’ve already been kicked out of the sect. Let this be a warning to all disciples: don’t even whisper about this in the sect. True enough—Li Yan, the head of the Enforcement Hall, Come on, why cheat over mere thousands of jin? Peak Master Xia wouldn’t stoop to that He literally donated hundreds of thousands in gold coins in the main hall He’s above such petty schemes Exactly! I heard both Elder Liu and Elder Xia See? Just some temp workers pulling tricks What’s more, the Sect Leader personally handled the investigation You all had me wrong earlier I, Jing Xue, wrongly suspected honorable intentions Master… well, yes What were you expecting, Elder Xia? Come on, Old Xuan, we’re not strangers after all these years. This annoying habit of yours – always keeping us guessing When will you ever drop this act? Relax, I’m fully committed to our sect Even if you won’t cover for me, Sect Master I’ll still deliver top-notch results on your mission A centenarian and the Great An Dynasty’s prized concubine Damn, what a scandalous combo! Our Bi’an household won’t miss this juicy drama for the world No one can control the thoughts in your mind. Consort Li is my own younger sister. I merely wish for you to deliver some vitality-restoring and blood-enhancing pills for me. Given that you’re merely siblings, Then why not deliver them yourself, Sect Leader? Hmph, as the Sect Leader of Linghu Mountain, She’s the Emperor’s consort, and her eldest son is the Crown Prince. Should I associate with her too often, What might the Emperor suspect? Linghu Mountain is no match for the Qin or Shangguan families. These families rose to power through Your Majesty’s support, both overt and behind the scenes. Linghu Mountain operates beyond the imperial family’s control. Do you understand my point? What’s not to get? One’s a state-owned enterprise, the other’s a foreign business. Sect Leader, rest assured—I’ll handle this matter. I’ll ensure no one else learns of it. The sect itself will investigate the Furong Pavilion matter. Hall Master Li Yan wasn’t the originator. Nor was it Elder Xia Bi’an. It was actually the work of a temp in our sect. The individual in question has already been kicked out of the sect. Let’s hope none of the disciples bring this up again in the sect. Exactly. Li Yan, the Enforcement Hall’s chief, wouldn’t lie over this. He wouldn’t stoop to cheating over a few thousand jin. No way Elder Xia would do this either. He just scored hundreds of thousands of jin in the Great Square. He’s above such shady dealings. Right, right—I heard Elders Liu and Xia… Told ya—it was some temp’s doing! Moreover, it was the Sect Master himself who personally intervened to investigate. You had me all wrong earlier. Jingxue misjudged noble intentions with petty suspicions. The Master has transcended, and Senior Sister is here. Yan’er, are you all set? Indeed, Master, your disciple is prepared to confront all challenges. In that case, let’s get going. Please follow me. My master has awaited your arrival. With all assembled, let us proceed. My disciple, go back to Qingluan Peak and meditate on your path. The teachings I’ve imparted to you Stay patiently at the mountain peak until I return Understood, master So this is Africa? Damn, never thought I’d live to create something this extraordinary Master! This African artifact is completely crafted from non-redstone materials Rumors say just a palm-sized chunk fetches 50,000 catties What a country bumpkin – this is downright shameful You’ll be the death of my hard-earned reputation How far lies Pure Yang Mountain from Lingfu Mountain Even with the fastest flying vessel, it still took us an entire day to reach our destination. We’ve finally arrived at our destination—Chunyuan Mountain. Get ready, we’re descending now. My apprentice, do you believe in me? No… I mean yes! Trust me? Then keep your mouth shut. Such a country bumpkin! Asking for a thrashing! Unbelievably, every single soldier here has reached the Guiyuan realm. They’re the legendary White Jade Army—personally trained by the Emperor. Though barely ten thousand strong, every one of them is a veteran of the bloodiest battles. Each one is a battle-hardened elite who wouldn’t hesitate to kill. How can they kill without blinking? Don’t their eyes ever get dry? The White Jade Army consists of three tiers. The Silver Armor division comprises ten thousand warriors at the Guiyuan level. The Golden Armor division consists of ten elites at the Earth Spirit realm. At the apex stands a single Imperial Commander. This is the White Jade General – His Majesty’s most trusted commander at the Heavenly Spirit realm. Truly befitting of His Majesty’s personal Imperial Guard. Their overwhelming presence could frighten a child to death. Lin family, inspect the troops. Stay composed, my disciple. Remember my instructions. Surprisingly, Her Highness isn’t at Medicine King Valley. Yet here you are at Pure Origin Mountain joining the action. You flatter me, Elder Qin. Nor did Qin Xue expect the mighty Qin Family Patriarch himself To grace us with your presence. I’m surprised the Qin Family takes this so seriously. They even sent their Heavenly Spirit Realm Patriarch in person. We had no choice – Qian Yue’s breakthrough to Earth Spirit Realm is at stake. I had to come oversee matters personally. Speaking of Her Highness, her injuries remain unstable. And what brings you here again? I came with the Sect Master and Senior Brother Murong, of course. Is this young friend Murong Tian from the Murong family? But I heard that his meridians were naturally blocked. to allocate such a precious quota Isn’t it wasteful to give it to someone like this? a crippled body with congenitally blocked meridians He had already reached the mid-stage of the Qi Sea Realm. those geniuses with unimpeded meridians At the very least, it must be at the Return to Origin Realm, right? Goodness, these so-called Qin family prodigies have only just barely reached the Qi Sea stage Perhaps the Qin family’s cuisine is too rich fit only for fattening pigs What a waste squandering such fine potential This must be none other than the illustrious master of Qingyun Peak Blind Bi’an, I presume Who’d have thought Elder Xia would be the mentor How ironic that the master’s cultivation level is below his own disciple! Now this is truly bizarre and baffling! Indeed, senior, your words are spot on! Yet here I am, only at the late stage of Body Tempering, yet I successfully trained Murong Tian—born with blocked meridians— all the way to mid-stage Qi Sea realm! Meanwhile, your Qin clan’s so-called ‘mid-three-realm’ experts could only coach Qin juniors to measly early-stage Qi Sea! Such a silver-tongued lowlife! Were the Princess not standing right here, I would’ve smacked you into next week by now. Let us ascend the mountain, venerable one. Elder Shrimp, don’t say I didn’t warn you. The quota that the Southern Prince secured for Qingyun Peak was taken from the Shangguan family’s allocation. When they arrive, I strongly advise you to restrain yourself. They lack my patience and their tempers are short. The Shangguan family of Pure Origin Mountain They’re far more difficult to deal with than the Qin family. The reason is quite straightforward Right now, only two people hold the most power in the Eastern Palace One is His Majesty’s current favorite The Crown Prince’s mother, Consort Li The other one is the Empress Unfortunately, she’s from the Shangguan family Come on, let’s head up the mountain There are ten Chunyuan Pools on Chunyuan Mountain They’re arranged in order from the mountainside all the way to the summit All pure essence pools are categorized into three distinct tiers. The first tier is the lower four chi. The spiritual energy flows like water, gentle yet impure. The second tier is the middle three chi. The spiritual energy gleams like gold, pure and radiant as a flowing river. The third and most crucial tier is the upper three chi, where spiritual energy condenses into pure essence. A single pool here holds as much energy as the depths of the ocean. Legend has it that Zhenbei once cultivated in the upper three chi. He transcended an entire major realm, advancing from the Guiyuan realm. Ultimately attaining the Earth Spirit realm. He nearly advanced to the mid-level Earth Spirit Realm Today marks the opening of Pure Yuan Mountain The imperial family reserves this privilege solely for the Crown Prince The supreme Pure Yuan Pool at the peak If so, the occupant of the phoenix palanquin must be None other than Consort Li, the Crown Prince’s mother We pay respects to Her Highness Consort Li Rise, Jingxue. Now it’s your moment Meow meow, it’s been ages I’ve specially prepared some elixirs to nourish your qi and replenish blood I sincerely hope Her Majesty will accept this humble offering. Ah, it’s Lady Jingxue. Do come up. Elder Blind, shall we ascend the mountain first? Quite right, we mustn’t waste our precious time. My beloved apprentice needs to attend his purification ritual. So this is the fabled Lower Four Pools. The qi concentration here is rather meager, isn’t it? The Zhu clan’s avarice knows no bounds! Do they intend to monopolize both the celestial and mundane realms? You’d best content yourselves with the Lower Meditation Pools. Both this pool and the upper one were pre-booked by the Shangguan clan None of them are for you What, is the Shangguan clan some kind of hereditary carvers? that they’ve carved their names on every inch of the upper pool? Do you trust me, apprentice? Master, I do. Then why do you still hesitate? I’m only concerned about the Shangguan clan’s reaction If you lack talent, I’ll help you defy the heavens and change your destiny But hesitation will cost you everything Then get ready for a beating. Now that you’re here, just calm your nerves. Go cultivate at the Upper Three Pools. We’ll keep the Shangguan family at bay for you. Your master spoke wisely. If you’re serious about competing in half a year The Tianxue Sect’s Upper Three Pools must be your battleground. Unless you mean to surrender prematurely. The Shangguan patriarch is at the early Heavenly Spirit Realm. I’m concerned for Master and Elder Liu. Rest assured No matter how big the issue, your master and I will take care of it Nothing more than a beginner in the Tianling realm I wouldn’t back down even in a real fight Surprisingly, Liu Yunqing is this confident The Shangguan clan may be wary of antagonizing the whole mountain sect But certainly wouldn’t fear Someone of low status in Lingfu Mountain That insignificant Qingyun nobody Bi An At first, I thought the Northern Frontier King sent Liu Yunqing to accompany me This is solely to enhance the status of the master-disciple duo. Unbeknownst to them, Liu Yunqing didn’t even bat an eye at the Tianling Mirror. Did Prince Zhenbei perhaps provide Elder Liu with some hidden ace? Ah whatever, why waste time worrying about him. If Liu Yunjin can hold off the Shangguan family, that’d be ideal. That way I’d save myself a trump card. If he fails, I won’t hesitate to show them what I’m really made of. Give them a proper demonstration. The trio pressed onward up the mountain path. Soon enough, a vast clearing emerged before them. Two Pure Yuan Pools tower prominently on the empty land. Further away, veiled in swirling mist, a lone Pure Yuan Pool can barely be glimpsed. That’s where the spiritual energy is densest. A golden-robed young man sits meditating inside. His features remain hidden from view. Undoubtedly, this is Crown Prince Xiao Tiance. Among the two visible Pure Yuan Pools, the left one is claimed by Qin Qianyue, protected by Qin Bashan. Only the right pool stands empty. Is it worth risking your life just for a Chunyuan Pool? No need to worry, my disciple. Go and enjoy your bath in peace. I’ll handle the rest. Thanks, Master. You’ve got some nerve! Get that brat out here right now! Hey, who do you think you are? Stop yelling! You think you can just order me around? Who the hell do you think you are? This spot was given by Prince Zhenbei himself! Are you saying the Shangguan family would ignore the prince’s decree? That Qingyun Peak spot was ours—stolen from the Shangguan family! My father showed mercy by letting this slide— yet you had the audacity to kick me when I was down! letting Murong Tian snatch what was rightfully mine! Lingfu Mountain’s tyranny knows no bounds! Know your place—this is no conversation for pups and brats! And since when did your family own these sacred waters? Every inch of this land bears the Emperor’s seal! The Chunyuan Springs flow by imperial decree alone! The early cultivator claims the qi—where’s your grievance? How audacious of the Shangguan family to covet possessions belonging to His Majesty! All this silver tongue isn’t worth my breath. Should you reject dignity, my methods shall impart it upon you. For the Shangguan patriarch to strike at his inferior demeans his station. Heed this, Liu Yunqi – the matters of Qingyun Peak are beyond your purview. Though Shangguan clan’s chief, Bao tread carefully around Liu Yunqing. Being among Lingfu Mountain’s five peak elders commands respect. His voice echoes through all Lingfu’s halls. Not to mention his formidable alliance with the Southern Garrison Prince. Throughout Lingfu’s domains, only Xuan Yuzi stands above him. Elder Liu Yunqing is the last person Shangguan Bao would want to cross. You jest, Patriarch Shangguan – we’re all fellow disciples of Lingfu Mountain. This can hardly be considered sticking one’s nose where it doesn’t belong. Rumors say Qingyun Peak has fallen out of favor, so why would Elder Liu go to such lengths to shield some talentless nobody without any connections? Under normal circumstances, I’d turn a blind eye, but my son needs those 30 cultivation breakthroughs to ascend! Since you’re determined to make an enemy of House Shangguan, Elder Liu, don’t blame me for disregarding Lingfu Mountain’s reputation! I warned you about that nasty old codger, but none of you heeded me! Well now, let’s see how your precious Lingfu Mountain plans to clean up this mess! Watch your back, Elder Liu! If you can’t handle it, I’ll step in. He’s ‘awesome’ when useful, but suddenly just ‘Elder Liu’ when he fails? So this is the legendary D-tier technique – Pure Moon Palm! Release it now! Have you lost your mind?! Yunqin… your fragrance is intoxicating. Qin Bashan… place your faith in me. Why should I trust the pathetic lord of Qingyun Peak – that worthless pile of rocks?! But surely you believe I could end you with a single stroke of my blade? I’d sooner believe I’m the Emperor Qin Shi Huang than trust you! All that slick talk is gonna get you punched. So now you decide to play the victim? Where’s that ferocity you showed when you cut down Li Yan in the sect tournament? A top-tier first-rank offensive spirit weapon. No wonder she’s bold enough to face me directly. Liu Yunqing was already at the pinnacle of the Earth Spirit Realm. On the verge of breaking through to the Heaven Spirit Realm. Now, armed with a top-grade Earth-rank spirit weapon, No surprise he managed to deflect Shangguan Bao’s attack. Holy cow, that’s a top-tier Earth-grade spirit weapon! Elder Liu sure doesn’t hold back—what a grand gesture! Though, is this Yun Qing’s personal treasure, or a gift from the sect master? This spells trouble. If we go all out in battle, the whole of Pure Origin Mountain might be reduced to ruins. Even if we throw in the entire Shangguan clan, it still won’t cover the damages. Old Man Qin, if Jie’er fails to achieve a breakthrough here, it could jeopardize our expedition to the Cangwu Realm. Hah! Qin Bashan’s oppressive aura feels like— A monstrous creature loomed over all of Chunyuan Mountain All present could sense the unmistakable aura of a late-stage Sky Spirit Realm master – truly illustrating the proverb Each cultivation realm is an insurmountable gap. Those in the Earth Spirit Realm can harness the earth’s energy, capable of cleaving mountains and pulverizing boulders with ease whereas Sky Spirit Realm practitioners are already blessed with celestial might Had it been merely one early-stage Sky Spirit Realm expert I wouldn’t have feared. But with the addition of Qin Bashan of late-stage Sky Spirit Realm – forget about an Earth-grade top-tier artifact, even if you handed it to me Not even the Heavenly Stair Spirit Qi stands a chance Elder Liu, you should retreat now I have no wish to harm you for my own sake To seize this chance at Elder Liu’s or If Master gets injured, I’d be failing as a disciple Let it go, Ninth Elder. I’ll settle for the Middle Three Pools Let’s concede this ground to the Shangguan family Hah! If you knew this would happen, why start it at all? A loser belongs in a loser’s place Did you honestly believe following a master who can’t even Can a shady master truly defy the heavens to alter destiny? If your master were really capable, why on earth would he be cowering behind a woman? How dare you insult my master! Disciple, stand down! Disciple, though you may lack innate talent, I’ve taught you that destiny is in your own hands. The path is yours to walk. Crush these so-called so-called prodigies beneath your feet. System, activate the Heavenly Spirit Realm skill card. Roger that, host. Let me tell you, I was once a loser too. Even more pathetic than you Has also endured the scorn and mockery of others This can’t be why would a late-stage Body Forging cultivator make me Feel an overwhelming sense of invincibility Today, just focus on meditating in the pool No one can stop us today I call upon the sword This is bad he’s awakening to the Dao through sword intent A single sword strike parts the heavens How can a single strike be this powerful What’s happening to my grandfather There’s no blood feud between us, and I showed mercy with this sword. If you still can’t tell what’s good for you, I won’t hesitate to wipe out the Qin family root and branch. Did my master unleash that sword technique just now? A sword so mighty it could shatter mountains – no, cleave the heavens themselves! Your achievement rating increased by 30. Just concentrate on your training, my apprentice. Leave everything else to me. My thanks, master. From this day forth, the Primal Source Pool shall belong to my apprentice. Any objections? Xia Bi’an wasn’t making empty threats. He really could’ve finished off Qin Bashan with one sword move moments ago But that would’ve meant making a mortal enemy of the entire Qin clan What’s more, Qin Qianyue has the mighty Tianxue Sect backing her Killing her grandpa would likely drag Tianxue Sect into the fray Above all, that Heaven Spirit Realm technique card was his last remaining trump card Bloody hell! With skills like that, why keep them hidden? Playing dumb as some Body Tempering late-stage cultivator That last sword technique – a hundred of me combined wouldn’t have stood a chance against it However, this Pure Origin Pond is connected to the legendary Cang Wujin. Elder Xia, regarding this Pure Origin Pond, has traditionally been reserved for our Shangguan family’s use. It was Her Majesty the Empress who personally allocated this privilege to us. You—no, Your Excellency—didn’t even bother to notify us before granting it to Murong Tian. This might provoke the displeasure of Her Majesty the Empress. Why is this old coot so fixated on this Pure Origin Pond? Is it related to that Cang Wujing they spoke of? Does it truly matter that much? You flatter me, Patriarch Shangguan The Empress merely bestowed slots upon House Shangguan Never specifying exactly which thermal spring to use Salutations to Consort Li – let’s dispense with courtesies We shall consider this affair concluded Given House Shangguan’s belated arrival No further discourse is warranted Perhaps you’ll show more prudence in your next incarnation Consort Li’s wisdom is most instructive Yunxin, do you believe in me? Just admit you did it, and I’ll believe you. Honestly, I’m only at the late stage of body refinement. Hmph, I really don’t buy that. You won’t even believe the truth? Asking for a fight. Little Peak Master, are you okay? Nothing serious. Looks like our Peak Master is hiding his true strength. Even my father couldn’t block this sword strike. He wouldn’t dare claim to block it unscathed. So this is his master? Elder Xia truly lives up to his reputation. Unlike what the rumors suggest. You honor me with your praise, Your Highness. You two, master and disciple, are cut from the same cloth. Neither of you fears authority—both are bold and spirited. Speaking of which, I heard your disciple and Qin Qianyue Made a three-year pact. Now there’s only half a year left. Elder Xia, do you believe he stands a chance of reaching the Earth Spirit Realm? Absolutely! Even Qin Qianyue aspires to reach the Earth Spirit Realm. It also demands years of dedicated training along with the intensive guidance from the Tianxue Sect’s leader How can Elder Shrimp be so confident in Murong Tian to achieve the Earth Spirit Realm within six months? Because I am his master This consort is quite eager for that day to come We bid farewell to Consort Li My disciple will surely live up to your expectations My dear disciple, your master has laid the groundwork for you Now it’s up to you to prove your worth How dare you even consider Consort Li’s idea Are you bold enough to act on it Elder Liu, stop joking around This blind man isn’t someone who falls for every pretty face I believe it must be Blind Bi’an What’s your true cultivation realm I can’t quite figure it out It’s clearly late-stage Body Forging – what do you think That seems perfectly reasonable to me Honestly, what’s your real cultivation level Merely at the late stage of physical cultivation. That sword strike just now—wasn’t it from your sworn brother’s life-saving token that he left you? Nice excuse there. How come I never thought of that? Right, right, Yunxin is really smart. You spotted it right away. Have you heard of the Cangwu Realm? What is that place? I’ve honestly never heard of it. The Cang Wu Realm was once the revered Cang Wu Venerable One of Zhongzhou. The Cang Wu Venerable One had attained the Nirvana stage, ranking among the elite of the Upper Three Realms. However, during a deadly confrontation with his sworn enemy, he met his tragic end. His fate was so dire that not even his bones remained. The crucial point is that his hidden abode has eluded discovery all this time. From what Shangguan Bao just revealed, the Cang Wu Realm might have manifested in the lands of the Baron Domain. The dwelling of an Upper Three Realms master, just imagine the countless weapons and treasures concealed inside! Material wealth means nothing. The true significance lies in the inheritance of the Cangwu Sage It probably conceals the ultimate secret to reaching the Upper Three Realms The Cangwu Sage attained the Upper Three Realms at the tender age of 30 He was nothing short of a once-in-a-millennium prodigy Yet here’s the baffling part In his youth, the Cangwu Sage possessed remarkably feeble innate talent Far from being called a genius, he was practically talentless The secret behind his meteoric rise to greatness Lay in a single artifact – the legendary Heart of Cangwu The discarded heart of the Divine Emperor, tempered in celestial flames Only by merging with the phoenix tree can one form the Heart of Cangwu. As for the effects of the Heart of Cangwu, opinions have varied greatly over the years. Some claim it enhances one’s natural abilities, transforming even the weakest constitution into that of a genius. Others argue that the Heart of Cangwu doesn’t enhance abilities, but grants mastery over the sacred flames of rebirth. It aids in attaining the Nirvana Realm. This belief is the most commonly acknowledged. since the Venerable Cangwu excelled in This is none other than the legendary Nirvana Divine Flame. If I can get my hands on this, not only will it boost my power, but it could also take my alchemy to the next level. Forget about it now that Cangwujing has emerged. Every major faction across the Baron Domain could jump into the fray. The ensuing bloodbath and chaos, even Lingfu Mountain could be obliterated if it steps in. No wonder Qin Bashan is going all out for the Shangguan family. Turns out the two families have already struck a deal. Getting ready to head to the Cangwu Realm together So, if you want to enter the Cangwu Realm Are there any restrictions Like age or cultivation level Indeed, there are very strict requirements First, you can’t be older than 20 See? Every secret realm has this rule Otherwise, how would the main character get their lucky break? What a shame, what a shame Too bad I transmigrated too late Being 30 years old, even in past lifetimes, would still be destined for elimination Hey! Look! It’s Senior Apprentice Brother Murong! Disciple, do you believe in me? Master, I believe Then aim for the Origin Return Realm Leave everything else to me But what if I fail to break through? Fail and you’ll get a whipping Little did Murong Tian know what was transpiring beyond his awareness He was simply cultivating like any other day He unleashed the unparalleled sword mastery technique Yet this overwhelming sword intent Transcended all expectations Not just the Upper Three Chi realms were disturbed Even the spiritual energy from Middle Three Pools and Lower Four Pools All surged toward Murong Tian’s location Damn! Even his spiritual absorption creates miracles! What kind of supreme technique is Murong Tian cultivating? Just what tier does it belong to? As expected of a master and his apprentice! Always full of surprises, hahaha… er… If this boy had just a fraction of my steadiness, or a bit more self-control, it wouldn’t have led to such a huge scene. He split the canyon’s mountain with one sword strike! How is this supposed to be low-key?! Eunuch Yuan, who was behind this? Reporting to Your Highness, this man is Murong Qian, the son of the Murong family’s head. He’s also the Venerable Master of Qingyun Peak on Lingfu Mountain A personally taught protégé of His Imperial Majesty That’s the man scorned by the Qin family with a public betrothal annulment Blinded by humiliated rage Who swore that three-year blood oath? Murong Tian – none other! Most curious and strange indeed Legend has it Murong Tian was supposedly Born with congenitally blocked qi pathways Couldn’t cultivate his way out of a paper bag Yet against all odds, he’s ascended to the Qi Sea realm Even the rate at which he absorbs spiritual energy is downright astonishing The cultivation technique this young man is practicing who in the world could have taught him this It’s worth noting that even my Nine Emperor’s Code can’t generate such an overwhelming presence Noticing the Crown Prince’s keen interest in Murong Tian and his apprentice Eunuch Yuan proceeded to bring up Xia Bi’an cleaving a mountain in two with a single stroke You missed Peak Master Xia’s earlier fight, it left even this old servant utterly shaken. Someone like this must be befriended by the Crown Prince’s household, and must never be crossed, Your Highness. Can this really be the same Murong Tian I remember? That spoiled young master the Murong family poured resources into for years, only to remain stuck at the Body Tempering stage? For Murong Tian to change so dramatically, perhaps the key lies with this man called Xia Bi’an. Don’t worry, even with two and a half more years of training, Murong Tian might not even achieve the Earth Spirit Realm. Murong Tian was never Qin Qianyue’s target. Not even the whole Southern Dukedom matters to him. His true aim is that figure from the Qiyun Dao Sect of the Pingtian Dynasty. The undisputed top talent of the younger generation. The Daozi of Qiyun Dao Sect—a prodigy who reached the Half-Step Qiankun Realm by just 20. Next to defeating this Daozi, That damn three-year pact means nothing at all. Who knows how much he’ll improve in a mere month. Drawing such immense spiritual energy in so little time— This challenge has moved beyond testing natural talent but one’s capacity to endure Elder Apprentice Brother Murong was too hasty in his cultivation Channeling such tremendous spiritual power through the meridians is akin to enduring excruciating acupuncture-like pain constantly The amount of qi one can gather doesn’t demonstrate true cultivation skill It’s the amount one can refine that determines cultivation success My disciple has the fortitude to match this qi flow minute for minute Your confidence in your disciple’s endurance is evident Damn straight! This boy’s got what it takes where it matters They possess the admirable quality of resilience and diligence. Even the excruciating pain of the Marrow-Cleansing Pill—like tearing tendons from flesh—was something they could withstand. A mere surge of spiritual energy through the meridians was nothing to them. Throughout this time, Murong Tian’s relentless effort and steadfastness Xia Bi’an took note of every bit of it. And at some point, Xia Bi’an had come to genuinely see Murong Tian as his true successor. Seeing his disciple progress steadily, hearing others sing his praises, a master couldn’t help but Breaking into a knowing, affectionate smile This must be the essence of being a mentor Certain elders seem to be deep in cultivation Yet why isn’t there any energy ripple emanating from them? In the protagonist’s inherited memories Years ago, Yun Qin had already reached the Earth Spirit Realm If memory serves Back then, he was merely around twenty After all these years Why does he remain in the Spirit Realm? Over the years, except for important sect matters, Elder Liu rarely ventured beyond Qingluan Peak. He had grown accustomed to his hermit-like existence. With his innate gifts, he should’ve ascended to the Celestial Realm ages ago. Rumors say Yun Qin wasn’t native to the Great Peace Dynasty, but hailed from distant lands. With such torrents of qi surging through his meridians, Forget about some Qi Sea novice, even a Return-to-Source master would be hard-pressed to withstand it. Murong Tian’s patience is truly impressive. But by the looks of it, he’s reached his limit. My pupil, do you trust me? Master, I do. Then drink this if you trust me. Master, do I have to drink this? Everything I do is for your benefit. How dare you backtalk? You’re asking for a beating! Murong Tian endured for five whole days. His cultivation advanced from mid-level Qi Sea realm All the way to late-stage Qi Sea realm. But as the spiritual energy whirlpool overhead began to act strangely Murong Tian’s lips were stained with a thin streak of blood This was likely a sign that he’d pushed his body to the brink Xia Bi’an ought to give him a day’s rest Even if his meridians could handle the strain His psyche would shatter under the pressure What good would resting do A single day of cultivation here Equals a month’s progress in the mundane world Jing Xue, hand him the preparations I requested Master of the Peak, I believe Senior Brother should still act according to my advice The chance is right before us Whether to use it or not is his choice, Master Senior Brother Murong can’t endure it any longer Take a break for now Don’t worry, Junior Sister I can still manage, Senior Brother Ah, this smells like a fourth-grade Clear Spirit Pill Knowing that Senior Brother would come to the Pure Origin Pool to train The Peak Master devoted an entire day and night to craft Three-Crystal Clear Divine Pills for him Wait, since when has ‘crystal’ been used as a unit for Fourth-grade pills In fact, across the entire Southern Baron Territory only the alchemy masters from Medicine King Valley could pull this off those veteran Grandmaster Alchemists deeply devoted to pharmaceutical arts I thought your skills were limited to fishing and baiting hooks You’re clueless about many things But why bother with Fourth-grade pills Processed into a black sludge consistency Does this color and form boost the potency? Fuck, I don’t wanna do this either but for starters, I’ve got zero spiritual power secondly, I can’t manipulate psychic energy all I can do is use my alchemy know-how to brute-force these herbs to merge hell, getting it to this sorry state is a miracle already once I get a disciple slot open Better leave this critical alchemy task to my apprentice. Setting aside her alchemy skills, At least Jingxue’s potions look more presentable than mine. Whoa, what the heck did this kid just chug? Is this another one of his master’s dodgy concoctions? Over the next few days, Murong Tian polished off three jin of Qing Shen Dan. He then took another 10 days to boost his cultivation from the late Qi Sea stage to the peak of the Qi Sea realm. Now all that’s left is the spiritual energy returning to its source and I’ll finally break through to the peak of the Three Lower Realms Meanwhile, Xia Bian was keeping watch nearby he’d been living the life of eat-sleep-repeat He’d been using rocks as pillows these past few days Damn, this has been exhausting But thankfully, it won’t be much longer before we can ditch this roughing-it lifestyle Yun Qi, how do you guys at your cultivation level really go a whole month without sleep and not feel tired? What’s this ‘realm’ of yours you’re talking about? Are you seriously telling me you still get drowsy? Well, duh! I’m still stuck at the Body Forging Realm. I don’t have access to cosmic energy like you Mid-Trio Realm elites. “Spirit Cultivation”—seriously, who actually talks like that? Xia Bi’an’s ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ routine is getting out of hand. Can’t blame Qin Bashan for holding a grudge over Xia’s sneak attack. …let sword energy seep into his meridians, corrupting from within. Months later, traces still linger despite his purification efforts. No wonder his wounds refuse to close properly. Hearing Xia Bi’an claim to be in the Body Refining Realm again It’s already a miracle that Qin Bashan can resist cursing you The earth energy gathered during the initial breakthrough Is already so immense, Qin Qianyue’s talent Is truly remarkable, and the cultivation techniques he practices Are also the best of the best, aren’t you concerned What’s there to worry about? The greater his talent The stronger he becomes, your disciple in half a year The more difficult it will be to win the three-year duel So what? The higher the mountain, The greater the satisfaction of crushing opponents beneath your feet Moreover, as Qin Qianyue grows more powerful The greater the rewards Murong Tian will gain from fulfilling the three-year pact The greater the potential gains He has already started Absorbing the earth’s energy, and once the process is complete He will achieve a breakthrough to the Earth Spirit Realm No matter what tricks or schemes you employ You’ll never come close to matching Qianyue You’re just a lucky toad who stumbled upon some minor fortunes How could anyone ever deserve the Qin family’s phoenix? Lucky that the engagement was broken off early. Murong Tian’s state after finishing the Qing Shen Dan. Has hit the ceiling; no amount of refining will help. Won’t reach the Gui Yuan realm. Too bad there’s no cauldron around. And no fire either, or I’d be able to assist Tian’er. Brew another round of pills to boost him. Unbeknownst to him, Having downed a whopping 1.5 kg of Qing Shen Dan, Murong Tian Had already built up a resistance long ago. Even consuming another 5 jin (2.5kg) won’t enhance the effects won’t work better for Liu Yunqing. Though he carries Grade-5 medicinal pills, but Murong Tian’s cultivation realm is only at Qi Sea’s fourth stage. The Azure God Pill has reached his absorption limit. The potent energy of Grade-5 pills would overwhelm his current physical constitution From now on, Murong Tian, you must depend solely on yourself My disciple, do you have faith in your master? Master, I believe Then bestow upon me five years of your life essence. I require it Is it too late to back out? (Apparently so…) How dare you disobey your master? That’s asking for trouble! Time ticked away second by second The terrestrial energy enveloping Qin Qianyue Was visibly dwindling before their eyes The Primordial Spring was slowly returning to its former state As for Murong Tian While attempting to concentrate his qi circulation His aura nearly dissipated multiple times Even the blood trickling from his lips Increased noticeably Success at last! Earth Spirit Realm at just 17 Hang in there, Senior Brother Murong! Looks like he’s reached his limit If this keeps up Murong Tian’s meridians could be ruined Still not good enough? Is natural talent really everything? That’s enough, my disciple Murong Tian, stop this foolishness now! How audacious! Already on their last legs Still pushing recklessly forward The youth today have no respect Against such overwhelming spiritual force Best case: shattered meridians Left utterly incapacitated Worst case: heart meridians rupture and death follows Trouble—Xian’er’s body Total chaos inside—what a fool, this Peak Master Hurry up and find a way to rescue Senior Brother Murong! Hahaha! I don’t even possess a shred of spiritual energy. What can I use to save him? How can I possibly help? I’m merely at the Earth Spirit Realm. There’s no way I can control such immense spiritual energy. It could easily make things worse. Cause the spiritual energy to spiral out of control. At this point, nobody can aid him. His survival hangs entirely on his own will. System, give me an answer now! How to suppress the rampaging qi within his body Given your disciple’s current state Unless the Qiankun Mirror intervenes to restrain it The only alternative is to obtain the ultimate medical acupuncture technique Use the Thirteen Mystic Needles technique to redirect the energy How do I get this? Do I have enough skill cards? Skill cards merely boost your odds in the lottery They can’t be traded directly Then just fucking tell me how to get it! *chuckles* Five years off your life Ultimately, I’ve disappointed my master’s great hopes for me. It’s simply impossible within one month’s time to break through to the Guiyuan realm. Master, this unworthy disciple has failed you I’ve disappointed you. Don’t worry my child, your master is with you System, get me a new host immediately! You’d better think carefully No refunds or exchanges once the deal is done Stop your fucking nonsense! Can’t you see my apprentice’s dying? [System Notification] Host transfer successful [System Notification] Acquired: Supreme Medical Art – Xianmei Thirteen Needles Technique Foolish Bi’an, why do you torment yourself so? Even those at the Heavenly Spirit Realm might not stand a chance. They’ve made their bed, now they must lie in it. With such meager talent, dreaming of achieving it in a month is delusional. Breaking through directly from mid Qi Sea stage to the Return to Origin realm. Truly ignorant of one’s own limits. If you dare interrupt me again while I treat Bo’er. I’ll end your miserable life. Given Murong Tian’s condition, unless. A Qiankun Realm expert or the Medicine King himself steps in. Otherwise, no one can help him. What reckless acupuncture! Just wait till your disciple dies—you’ll be crying then. Such swift and skillful hands! With the placement of the the 13 Profound Needles. The raging qi within Murong Tian. Began to subside against all odds. Yet Xia Bi’an remained uneasy. He applied the 13 Needles technique yet again. Three treatments later. Murong Tian’s qi had fully stabilized. And started flowing in an orderly manner. Thanks, master! I’ve successfully reached the Guiyuan realm! Well done, my dear disciple! Breaking through is wonderful! No way! This can’t be happening! With just a few dozen taps, he managed to assist Murong Tian. Quell the chaotic spiritual energy raging within him. Moreover, he aided him in reaching the Guiyuan realm in a single leap. Such an awe-inspiring and miraculous technique! Not even the Northern Star Demon King could pull this off! Just who is this Qingyun Peak Master, anyway? I’ve never heard of such a thing before. Who knew there was someone like this at Lingfu Mountain! Master, even if you’re Murong Tian, as clueless as you are, you’d still figure out why you blacked out. Instead of dying from shattered heart meridians, your qi naturally coalesced and returned to its source. It had to be the old master’s intervention. Admiration +50! Admiration Level: 8 unlocked! You’ve earned a spin on the prize wheel! A Martial Pill and its formula. Your well-being brings sunshine to Master’s heart. Brother Murong, are you okay? Don’t fret, little sister. I’m made of sturdy stuff. In your current state, you shouldn’t train for a while. Get ready to head back to Qingyun Peak. Master will tend to your recovery. Understood, Master. Who knew you’d mastered such intricate arrays? You okay? No worries. It’s just that this acupuncture technique is too mentally taxing to perform. How about taking a good rest here for now? Tian’er’s meridians are in a terrible state. I need to go back and prepare some medicinal pills to help him recover. Elder Liu, could you lend me your arm for support? I refuse to look like a weakling before my apprentice. What on earth is going through his mind? He’s clearly dead tired, yet he stubbornly keeps up appearances in front of his student. My pupil, do you have faith in your teacher? Master, I trust you—why won’t you stop? Do you realize you were nearly killed? I won’t accept this! All talk, no skill—you’re asking for a beating! To Qin Qianyue, that three-year vow Unless the betrothal is formally annulled, it remains valid. Even if he scorns Murong Tian, he’s still irked by how this punk flirts with women. Especially since she’s the Southern King’s daughter—a woman of stature. Breaking through to Guiyuan realm nearly killed him. When the three years are up, I’ll personally shatter Murong Tian’s delusions. Make him see the huge gap between genius and ordinary folks System, give me a freaking refund right now I demand no-questions-asked returns within seven days Hah! All system products are strictly non-refundable You shady dealer! I’m reporting you to consumer protection God… five whole years of my life That’s five years of my life essence How can I survive with five years missing Dear system, show mercy to this worthless wretch Fine! Even two and half years would be bearable Master, this is absolutely unacceptable! Disciple, I’m truly unworthy—this is all your doing, lad. I explicitly told you to stop! You’re acting without any restraint! Had I not been here this time, you’d be dead by now. You’ll regret this once we’re home! Let it go—youth is for daring. Tian is still quite young. A competitive streak is only natural for someone his age. Master, I admit my mistake. Peak Master, please go easy on Senior Murong. He’s still recovering from his wounds. Hmph… enough, enough! Curse my blind judgment! taking in a disgrace like you! So the Sect Leader regrets his choice of disciple? You’d better watch your own back! Go to hell! Get the fuck out of my sight! Many thanks to Elder Liu for his guidance on this journey. I’ve got pressing matters to handle I won’t see you out any farther Weren’t we going to prepare elixirs to restore your health What’s he doing in the kitchen Elder Liu isn’t aware of this That’s just how our venerable master operates Common alchemy furnaces don’t meet my master’s standards Then what does he use for alchemy Don’t tell me he’s using a cooking pot You’re absolutely right, Elder Liu In this whole wide world, only my master would dare use a cooking pot for alchemy With this, Bi An has become the oddball of the alchemy world Other alchemists strive for perfection in their craft and are meticulous about their workspace and equipment Yet here he is, brewing potions right in the kitchen You should rest now It’s getting late today I’ll visit you again tomorrow Peak Master Liu from Qinglan Peak What’s he here for? Forget about him! Let’s hurry and grab those rare herbs! Lately, mystical birds and beasts have been frequently spotted around Lingfu Mountain. And they’ve all been emerging from the hinterlands of Qingyun Peak. This phenomenon has unsurprisingly drawn quite a crowd of curious onlookers. Zheng Sanshan numbered among them. Back then, that troublemaker Xia Bi’an even talked Murong Tian into smuggling herbs in gunny sacks. Elder Xu didn’t even demand repayment for the initial investment. Thus Zheng Sanshan pillaged the herb stocks completely guilt-free. Master, are we really doing it this way isn’t this a bit underhanded even for us What’s there to fear? It’s not like Qingfeng Peak is the only one doing this Last time I even caught Old Xu the shady one sneaking in to pluck spiritual herbs he even bagged up a whole sack of soil My disciple, with spiritual herb prices at Lingfu Mountain skyrocketing what choice do I have we talisman-crafting folks already consume ridiculous amounts of resources I’ve got hundreds of mouths to feed on this mountain Still gotta cover all your basic necessities. Alright master, I’ll dig! Just stop lecturing me! A certified alchemist really has it made. If it were up to me, I’d be hacking at herbs with a cleaver. While Jingxue was preparing the herbs, Might as well check out the system rewards. This damn thing cost me five years of my life! Turns out it’s specially formulated for qi deviation and meridian damage. Seems like I got totally ripped off in this deal. Ascending from Tianling to Qiankun Realm means facing the heavenly lightning tribulation. To advance from the Qiankun Realm to the Nirvana Realm, one must withstand the torment and disruption of inner demons. But Xiabian is far from capable of reaching such advanced barriers. Even if he somehow managed to reach that level, Xiabian’s cultivation level would be utterly incapable of aiding a Qiankun Realm master in vanquishing inner demons and healing the heart meridian. In short, this acupuncture method apart from occasionally assisting disciples in balancing their qi and blood, is utterly worthless. I wonder if this pill could enable Murong Tian to grasp the essence of the Peerless Sword Heart within the Peerless Sword Art. Because only by truly mastering the Peerless Sword Heart can one truly master the Sword Formula What’s more, the system even gave me the recipe for Enlightenment Pills ranging from Grade 5 all the way up to Grade 7 but the higher the grade, the rarer the ingredients needed Alright, time for another thrilling moment System, damn it, let me spin the wheel! Does my terrible luck actually boost my chances here? Screw luck, just give me my spin already! Do you trust me, disciple? With all my heart, Master Xin, let’s move fast and catch that medicine thief! What are you standing around for? Want a beating? Is the Lord aiming to increase lottery odds through life sacrifices? Damn it! Start the lottery now! Host, congrats! You’ve unlocked the rare Heavenly Insight Eyes! Master this skill, and you can see through any barrier or spell. Spot weaknesses and understand their essence. Well, this is interesting! But how does it work? Do I really have to rip out my own eyes? Then mount it in place Host, you don’t need to worry It’s not about transplanting eyes But transferring the power of mimicry What are we waiting for then Get it done for me ASAP The wind’s main force needs to be split up System deactivates the Heavenly Eye All women are nothing but painted skeletons Mr. Lu Xun was indeed telling the truth Jingxue, it’s getting late. You’d better go back and rest now. But I’d still love to watch the Peak Master’s alchemy. Maybe next time, I promise. Sigh, it’s probably because I’m not formally recognized as a disciple of the Lower Peak Master. That’s why they won’t let me stay and watch. Well then, Jinxue will be on her way. System, you bastard, show yourself! Wasn’t the deal just to see through magic arrays? Why the hell did it strip them naked too? It’s fine if the clothes are gone. How is it possible to see through flesh and skin? Deploy the Cavern Heaven Spirit Eye at full capacity. Countless magical formations are laid bare before it. A mere physical form is nothing before it. If you merely wish to see through clothing. While maintaining the physical form. Just regulate the power output. You just cranked it up too high. Getting an eyeful of things you shouldn’t see. What nonsense are you saying Do you really think someone in my family would do such a thing Besides, he’s my apprentice-in-reserve If I were to do something like that Wouldn’t that make me utterly despicable Hmph! You know perfectly well what you’ve been thinking And don’t say I didn’t warn you Given your current capabilities You can only last up to 5 seconds at a time And you can’t use it repeatedly in succession Otherwise you might go blind What a shame that would be I was still longing to meet the goddesses of Lingfu Mountain Fine, fine, I’ve got the message You may leave now This is no time to dwell on such trifles Brewing elixirs for my apprentice is top priority Master must have burned the midnight oil Did you brew this potion just for me? Master is being way too dutiful With such an exemplary master, a disciple couldn’t possibly ask for more Respect level +2 These Heart-Nourishing Pills are a 10-day supply Take one bowl each time, divided into three separate doses Remember: Never consume these on an empty stomach Master, this disciple solemnly commits your instructions to heart Good. Once your injuries have completely healed I shall personally refine Enlightenment Pills for you To aid your comprehension of the Peerless Sword Heart technique And completely solidify your Sword Intent Come to think of it, it’s been a whole month already. The medicinal herbs in the back mountain should be ripe for harvest now. The ingredients required for the fifth-grade Enlightenment Pill I just happen to have them all in my private herb garden. Sect Leader, we’ve got big trouble! Our Qingyun Peak has been hit by thieves! Someone’s stolen all the medicinal herbs from the back mountain! What? God damn it! Some bastard’s cleared out my whole herb garden! Who the hell did this? How dare they be even more brutal than me? That despicable thief who stole medicine and committed heinous crimes Mark my words, I will never rest until you’re dealt with What the hell is happening here This soil was thriving perfectly fine at Qingyun Peak So why did it lose all potency after I brought it here Over these past two weeks, Elder Xu Aside from occasional trips to Qingyun Peak for spiritual herbs Has been completely obsessed with researching Lingxi Yet after all this time Elder Yu hasn’t made any breakthroughs whatsoever Unbeknownst to him, Lingxirang had become one with the earth veins of Qingyun Peak. Even if he turned over every inch of soil in the herb garden, it would all be for nothing. For once removed from Qingyun Peak, Lingxirang would turn to worthless dirt. Elder, we’ve got trouble! There’s been a theft at Lingfu Mountain! The thief has outdone even our worst behavior! Not only did they swipe every last one of the Family Head’s precious herbs, they even made off with loads of the soil itself! Xia Bi’an still owes me all those things. Damn that thief! From this moment, tighten security at the medicine hall. We must not allow that shameless thief to get in. Our Lingyao Hall. Apprentice, there’s something off about this calming medicine, isn’t there? You’ve mixed in something else, haven’t you? No surprise for a squirrel—you spotted it right away. The calming brew has extra ingredients in it. Seems to be working pretty well, actually. My blood pressure just plummeted. What medicine was added? What’s this ‘calming herb’ all about? It’s the last remaining herb in the medicinal garden. Exactly, that very one. So my medicinal garden is now truly A barren wasteland with nothing left? Master, this isn’t so bad after all. It’s perfect for planting the next batch of medicine. My apprentice, do you believe in me? Master, I do. Master, I truly have no desire to till the land. You’ve grown too big for your boots. You’ve got some nerve talking to me like that—asking for a thrashing. I apologize, Master. I’ve attained the Guiyuan realm. If you want to strike me, you’ll have to try harder, you reckless fool. You won’t rest until you’ve driven Master to his grave. Blind Bi’an, what’s with all the spirit birds on Qingyun Peak? Looks like every spirit bird from the sect has flocked here, Peak Master. The spirit birds appear to be drawn to the spiritual energy in the back mountain. Jiabian suddenly recalled that time when Murong Tian had deceived the entire fairy troupe. Maybe Quanye and Lin Xiong were the reason. that drew in all these celestial avians. See? I knew it had to do with the key figures. Outside Qingyun Peak’s inner circle, this was strictly need-to-know. What kind of idiot thief would even target this place? Across Linghu Mountain’s countless pools and peaks. true avian breeders are surprisingly rare. Just Qingfu Peak, Jingling Peak, Qingxi Peak, and the Lingyao Hall. And guess which one’s most probable to have herb thieves? That damn Xu from the Spirit Herbal Hall He’s definitely nursing a grudge from what happened before Since he’s gone this far, why not go all the way? So he went and snatched the spirit herbs back But back then, most of the herbs Murong Tian brought were duds But that bastard Xu made off with the good herbs that had sprung back to life It’s as if Xi Bi’an did Hall Master Xu a solid by giving him free publicity for a whole month Son of a bitch, how dare he pull this shit on me He’s got no idea who he’s messing with Murong Tian, you’re coming with me Let’s go to Lingyao Hall and nab that thief Hold on, you’ve got no proof How can you be sure the thief is at Lingyao Hall? I’ll find out when I check it out myself I personally planted those precious herbs You think I wouldn’t recognize my own work? Calm down, the Sect Master is already aware of this He’s got people looking into it already By the time they’re done investigating, it’ll be ancient history No way! I need to catch this thief myself Only then will my vengeance be satisfied. Dummy, I reckon we should hold off a bit longer. Let’s wait until the sect leader identifies the spiritual herb thief. Patience, Elder. We’ll soon know who took our precious herbs. I already know – and you claim to know too. Exactly. The vision clearly reveals that very night – at Qingyun Peak’s herb garden – a shadowy figure clutching a sack while ruthlessly harvesting our sacred herbs. Despite the pitch-black night, Hall Master Xu’s beady eyes and distinctive white brows shone unmistakably through the darkness. Since Lao Hei became the scapegoat, our Qingfu Peak has been completely exonerated. Hold on – Xu Lao Hei was sneaking in to steal herbs in the dead of night. Elder Zheng, what were you doing prowling around at midnight instead of sleeping? What’s your business at Qingyun Peak? I didn’t record this footage. My disciple Yu Zhengyuan captured this during his midnight patrol. His presence at Qingyun’s rear peaks? Well, he was actually… Tracking disturbances near Feng Mei’s spirit tomb when he stumbled upon this spectacle. Naturally he documented it. Midnight tomb patrols indeed! Monitoring which tomb exactly? This reeks of… *Snorts* Those ‘tomb disturbances’ just happened near your private herb garden? This shady old geezer must’ve caused plenty of trouble. However, Liu Yunqin made a valid point – we need hard evidence for everything. We’ve already got Old Dark Xu dead to rights. Then let’s just grab the herbs, shoulder our weapons, and get moving. Elder Zheng, I appreciate your efforts. I’ll be taking these spirit crystals now. Hold on, Elder Xia. Don’t underestimate this just because it’s small. It carries quite a hefty price tag. Elder Zheng, are you certain about this? Exactly what type of spirit creature did Yu Zhengyuan capture? I believe this warrants further investigation. Elder Xia, I hope you won’t hold this against me. This is all because of Old Man Xu’s coercion. Ever since you exploited me last time. The cost of spiritual herbs has surged at our Qingfu Peak Mansion. We were already tight on resources. With spiritual herbs so pricey, how can an old man like me. How can I handle this? Is there even one decent elder in Spirit Blessing Mountain? The esteemed master of the Spirit Hall, all over a few missing herbs. Pulls shady stunts in the dead of night. And the Green Lake Peak master shamelessly begs for pity in public. Elder Liu, here’s my proposal How about you help me rough him up and grab that crystal Our Qingyun Peak will supply all the Frost After Rain elixirs And I mean pounds of them Sure, Xia Bi’an’s elixirs might not win beauty contests But their potency is second to none With Xia Bi’an producing them by the pound The whole Qingluan Peak will never run short of elixirs Elder Xia, you’ve got yourself a deal Now Elder Liu, we’re all brethren here – let’s keep things civil Old Xu the Black, oh Old Xu the Black This time, my folks won’t rest until we’ve taken you for all you’re worth I don’t give a damn about heaven Do you trust me, disciple? I trust you, master If you trust me, then work faster and gather more herbs But my hands are useless, and I still dare to make excuses—asking for a thrashing Hehehe, Senior Brother You must stand up for me Blind one, what’s going on? Get up and speak clearly; I’ll make sure justice is served Elder Xu of the Lingyao Hall, despite his seniority, behaves disgracefully. He’s stripped Qingyun Peak bare of every last spiritual herb. The old scoundrel even took the dirt from the ground! This is sheer lunacy! Hold on—are you saying Elder Xu stole Qingyun Peak’s herbs? My Bi’an’s word is unshakable—here’s the evidence! Here’s the evidence, Sect Leader—see it for yourself. Back then, Bi’an had Murong Tian steal those herb vines. Elder Xu often whined to Xuan Yu Zi about it too. Yet every time Elder Xu set foot on Qingyun Peak… Murong Tian invariably assigned Xiao Jingxue to handle visitor receptions. Xiabian hadn’t been seen around Linghu Mountain all that time either. Qingyun Peak never received any support from them. Even Sect Leader Xuan Yuzi harbored remorse regarding Qingyun Peak. Thus he deliberately overlooked this affair. To think they’d actually slink over to Qingyun Peak and pilfer the spiritual herbs! Surely these herbs weren’t worth compromising your integrity, Sect Leader! We motherless children endured hardships for so many years. Just when we were on the verge of better days— That despicable old tortoise Xu has no decency! You must defend Qingyun Peak’s honor. What’s more, during my mission to Chunyuan Mountain, I nailed the mission you entrusted to me. Not a single misstep. Yet back at Linghu Mountain – surprise! Someone pulled a fast one behind my back. They waited till I was busy with your mission to knife me from behind. That’s basically spitting in your face! Elder Xia, I swear you’ll get proper answers about this. Heh. Punk actually thought he could take me on. I’ll wreck you before you can blink. How could you be so sneaky in broad daylight? Could Demon Sect remnants have infiltrated our ranks? Stay your hand, Sect Leader! ‘Tis I! Fresh from Moon-Cleansing Palm, now reeling from Heaven’s Spirit Strike This battered visage shames me to show face A Peak Master sneaking about like a cutpurse – scandalous! Those scars defiling your face – how came you by them? This unworthy one humbly requests the matter rest A mere… cultivation mishap upon the mountain path With your permission, Sect Leader, I shall retire to attend my peak’s affairs Even a formidable Earth Spirit Realm master can stumble and take a tumble. And as if by fate, he ended up delivering an accidental slap. Is there some dark curse upon the ancestral graves of Lingfu Mountain? Why are these Peak Lords acting stranger by the day? Hall Master Xu, surely you don’t want this little incident spreading like wildfire? I’ve been meticulous in covering my tracks. How did anyone sneak a photo of the Sect Leader under my watch? There’s a method to my madness. That Xia Bi’an is a cold-blooded snake. He had his lackey raid my Spirit Herb Hall and make off with a fortune in medicinal treasures. And they stubbornly refused to make amends. It’s not that I’m heartbroken over him squandering those rare elixirs. Rumor has it that Murong Pian took most of his supplies from the Elixir Hall. And seven out of ten were lung-tonifying elixirs from your hall. Cut the crap. You’re the Elixir Hall Master, for heaven’s sake. If word of this gets out. Your reputation will be ruined. Here’s a deal. Give back what you took from Qingyun Peak. And I’ll see to it that this Memory Stone is destroyed. Sect Leader, those remedies were always the property of the Hall of Medicinal Herbs. What’s the point in giving it back? Hall Master Xu Huan, choose your words wisely… Alright then. After accounting for what he already took, I’ll return everything that’s left. That damned informant has no honor! Elder Yang! I’ve settled matters with the Hall of Medicinal Herbs. Come with me immediately to recover what Qingyun Peak lost. My gratitude, Sect Leader. Come. We’ll go as one. Master, please wait here for a bit. I’ll go get things ready first. What’s the big deal about gathering some spiritual herbs? Master, don’t mind, many hands make light work. The quicker we finish, the sooner I can go home to feed my dog. Hall Master Xu is so generous! This is my first time trying a spiritual herb buffet. Don’t blame me if I go all out later. Nothing beats the Spiritual Herb Hall. This place must be at least a hundred acres! My disciple Jingxue, it’s time to act. Why are they behaving like a bunch of bandits rushing down the mountain? Xiao Jingxue headed to the area with century-old, rare medicinal herbs. He moved with gentle precision. His technique for harvesting the spiritual herbs was highly skilled. Murong Tian went to the area with relatively rare spiritual herbs under a century old. However, Murong Tian handled them with reckless abandon. He stuffed sacks with 100 jin of herbs, dirt and all. For heaven’s sake, disciple, do you believe in me? Master, I do. If you do, then don’t let your master down. Claim victory in the three-year pact Master, we gotta stick to the protocol today Or else, what will the esteemed patrons watch? You’re asking for a beating Holy crap, are these two actually One’s the scion of a renowned medicine dynasty The other’s the illustrious Princess of Qingshui How the hell are they both acting like total bandits Peak Master Xia, you motherf— Hall Master Xu’s dignity is at stake If what’s on the memory stone gets out You’re utterly shameless. Such a terrible waste! It’s absolutely criminal! Xia Bi’an, how could you let your apprentice squander such rare herbs? You’ll pay for this recklessness! Apprentice, speed up the process! Are your hands broken or what? Stop it! I said that’s enough! Tell your apprentice to back off, now! I didn’t swipe that many herbs from Qingyun Peak! You old scoundrel, I know damn well you didn’t take that much! Zheng Sanshan must have a hand in this too. Other than the talismans at Qingfu Peak, there’s nothing else worth much. If they didn’t hide the elixirs properly, were they supposed to charge at Zheng Sanshan head-on? Those damn bastards! Absolute scum! Xu Tangren’s the one to blame—reputation is everything. Fine, fine, let’s stick to 20 acres for now. Any more than that, and Qingyun Peak wouldn’t be able to handle it. Tu’er Jingxue, let’s get moving, shall we? Hall Master Xu, you really need to work on your mental resilience. You should hit the gym or go for a run to get in shape. You’ve got some nerve saying that—this is all because of you! Now that the compensation has been settled, I’ll go ahead and destroy this crystal. And don’t worry—Blind Man here is known for keeping secrets. I won’t breathe a word of this to anyone. Let’s get moving—we need to head back to Qingyun Peak ASAP. Besides, we’ve got a ton of spirit herbs to plant. Hurry up, disciple—we can’t wait for the sun to rise! The elixir is about to wither under the scorching sun. Having ascended to the Return to Origin realm, Murong Tian can now plow fields at an accelerated pace. Particularly when harnessing spiritual energy for plowing. Moreover, it helps stabilize Murong Tian’s otherwise precarious cultivation realm. more secure and steady. Truly befitting the Return to Origin realm. At this rate, he can cultivate an entire 10 mu of the herb garden overnight. Did I arrive too late? Wasn’t it mentioned by the Sect Leader that the herb thief has already been located? What exactly did the Sect Leader say? They’re pinning this on Lin, just a contractor. Not only did they swipe the precious herbs from Qingyun Peak They even cleaned out the entire Herb Vault No way I’m buying that story Neither of us is falling for that You’re the ones who raided the Herb Vault, aren’t you? Remember your vow to Feishuang? Perfect timing for ascending to the next realm Take these few days to recuperate properly Heal your wounds completely before sword training resumes Coming and going as they please This is unacceptable! If bandits strike again What’ll become of my treasured elixirs We must establish a proper mountain-guard formation Crucially, the formation must block all flying Who could craft such a formation Ah yes! Lingfu Mountain excels at arrays That old scoundrel Zheng Sanshan! Legend says Lingfu’s guardian array Has been forged by Qingfu Peak masters through the ages These days, the annual upkeep of the grand formation is personally taken care of by Zheng Sanshan himself We’ve got to make that old rascal provide Qingyun Peak a defensive array that surpasses even the main peak’s Did you truly think stealing Qingyun Peak’s sacred herbs could be settled with just a thrashing? Can this intelligence be verified? Sect Leader, this report originates from the imperial palace Every word is absolutely true No way! That’s utterly impossible! How powerful is the Qin family’s patriarch? How dare his family’s Bi An even make a sound? With one sword strike, he cleaved the mountain peak in half. He nearly slew Patriarch Qin right then and there. Numerous witnesses were present at the scene. If Hall Master Li doubts this, he can ask around to verify. Given Patriarch Qin’s power, let alone the elders here, even the Lingfu Mountain Sect Leader himself would struggle. There’s no way he could be taken down in a single strike. Yet Xi Bi’an pulled it off. That couldn’t have been his true power. It was probably his sworn brother backing him up. gave him a last-resort trump card. I’m inclined to agree. Just to snatch Pure Yuan points for his disciple, he played such a crucial card. Elder Xi must’ve lost his marbles. His sworn brother might’ve given him more than just this one strike. By the way, Elder Zheng, what happened to your face? Mind your own business! Just asking out of curiosity. Was there any need to blow up like that? Regardless, Elder Xia remains my honored superior. If Murong Tian actually has the guts to enter the Heavenly Domain we’ll be there to back him up. Sect Leader, do you really believe that kid Murong Tian could beat Qin Qianyue in just six months? Master, go ahead and smack me! That’s the weirdest request I’ve ever heard. Master, go ahead and hit me if you must! I can’t hold it in any longer—bring it on! Sect Leader, do you honestly believe that in just six months, Murong Tian stands a chance against Qin Qianyue? Indeed, Sect Leader. Rumor has it Qin Qianyue has already ascended to the Middle Three Realms. Leagues ahead of peers her age. Yun Qianyue achieved a breakthrough to the Middle Three Realms within the Pure Origin Pool. Hasn’t Murong Tian also ascended to the Returning Origin Realm? Plus, there’s still half a year to go. Why wouldn’t Murong Tian stand a fighting chance? The sect leader’s cultivation has ascended from the Origin Realm to the Spirit Realm. This breakthrough isn’t something you can achieve without immense effort. It’s a monumental leap from the lower three realms to the middle three realms. Without both the innate talent and rare opportunities like Qin Qianyue possessed, how could someone like Murong Tian possibly Who said I was banking on his breakthrough? Then what exactly is the sect leader implying? In reality, the gap between the peak of Origin Realm and Earth Spirit Realm the difference in spiritual energy isn’t overwhelmingly large. The only real gap is in the command of earth’s primordial energy. However, if one can grasp a strength akin to the earth’s might, even those at the pinnacle of Guiyuan or the Earth Spirit realm, can stand a chance in battle. A strength that matches the earth’s might, what is the sect leader referring to as a true sword? The moment these words were uttered, the elders and peak masters in attendance, were all taken aback. A prodigy capable of grasping the so-called ‘intent’, is highly likely to achieve enlightenment in the future. Such talent is a rarity seen only once in a millennium. the Innate Dao Physique Take for instance the premier sect of the Southern Baron Territory the Dao Physique of the Qi Yun Dao Sect Otherwise, they must be true prodigies with extraordinary enlightenment As for Murong Tian, forget about having an Innate Dao Physique If he isn’t born with a crippled physique, that’s only because the author took pity Is Murong Tian perhaps blessed with extraordinary enlightenment? Could he possibly grasp Sword Intent within six months? Yet from what I understand In the entire Da’an Dynasty, the number of geniuses who’ve grasped Intent Only two have emerged in recent years. One of them is Prince Zhennan, Xiao Ao. He mastered the Zhenhai Sword Intent. A single sword strike looms like mountains and sky, suffocating all. It also radiates an aura of relentless slaughter. The other is the reigning Crown Prince, Xiao Tiance. He disgraced none other than the Dragon Sovereign. He is the destined Crown Prince. Alright, alright, cut it out. You’d better get ready as well. How long have you all been stuck at the Earth Spirit Realm? Hurry up and find a way to advance. Don’t wait till Mu Tian triumphs six months from now. Only for us old-timers to end up dragging everyone down. Lingfu Mountain’s decline was inevitable. Remember that campaign to wipe out the Demon Cult? It left many elders with lasting internal injuries. Even our leader Xuan Yu Zi was severely wounded. He can no longer harness the power of Qiankun. Were it not for our sole remaining Elder of the Qiankun Realm holding the fort. Mount Luofu has likely long ceased to be the premier sect of the Great An Dynasty Our generation undoubtedly still holds that title But the next generation may truly lose that prestige Mount Luofu already possesses prodigies who’ve grasped the Dao of One Though it remains unclear how far he’s progressed with the Liu Clan’s Nine Mysteries Dao Continuation Art cultivation After days of toil, twenty acres of spirit herb fields finally took form Verdant spirit herbs blanketed the mountain slopes The sight was truly a feast for the eyes Master, what makes the soil in our herb garden so special? The spiritual herbs Brother Murong retrieved were all crushed flat. Yet after being planted, they miraculously revived. The soil on Qingyun Peak is nourished by the essence of the sun and moon. I personally watered it with spiritual liquid for eighty-one straight days. How can you compare enchanted soil to common dirt? If I actually believed that, I’d have to be seeing ghosts. Speaking of which, Master, why hasn’t Brother Murong been seen all day? Once he fully recovered from his injuries, I gave him an Enlightenment Pill. He’s probably refining the effects of the elixir at this very moment. Ever since he healed from his injuries, this guy hasn’t taken a single break. He’s been training non-stop from dawn till dusk. Every day, he counts on me to brew the Clear Mind Pill to ease his exhaustion. Makes me feel like a mere instrument. That’s a premium elixir. What does it do? How come I’ve never heard of a fifth-tier elixir? As for what it does, it gives your mind A sudden spark of insight. Allowing you to grasp concepts that once eluded you. Hmm, a medicinal pill that can boost one’s comprehension and wisdom. If I recall rightly, the Northern Star Medicine King once spoke of such pills. They are incredibly hard to concoct. Even if the Medicine King himself were to attempt it, he couldn’t guarantee success. What’s worse, it could fry your brain if mishandled. Master, master, what’s going on? Why all the commotion? Haven’t I warned you, not to always be so excitable? Even if we can’t frighten Jing Xue It’s not good to frighten these flowers and grass either Master, I’ve taken the Enlightenment Pill I’ve gained some insight But practicing swordsmanship alone is frustrating I always feel like something’s lacking Plus, I can’t quite contain what I’ve learned Master, please beat me up now My disciple, do you trust me? Master, I trust you Then lift your butt a bit higher I still won’t take this lying down Master, give me your strongest move I can’t contain myself much longer This wild one after ascending to Guiyuan Hell, I’m really having trouble with this In an actual match, who beats who is up for grabs Apprentice, your master is getting old and off his game Master, faster! I’m at my limit! Whoa, is this guy really about to sample that? Control yourself until we get to the training grounds Can’t you just stay put, you reckless spender? Are you blind to these herb gardens? If your sword aura so much as grazes a single mystical herb, I’ll strip the wheels right off your carriage. Alright then, master, make it quick. I can distinctly sense the sword energy emanating from Senior Brother Murong is on the verge of manifesting into sword intent. That’s precisely why he’s struggling to keep it under control. Elder Xiao, this Azure Summit Way more entertaining than Medicine King Valley. Phew… that was close. Nearly got bisected by that brat’s sword aura. Turns out flexing all the time backfires. Might just get murdered by your own apprentice. I’ve got a few Six Meridian Divine Sword scrolls remaining. But wasting them now would be downright criminal. Nope nope, I gotta lay low for a while. Murong Tian’s sword techniques unleashed by the Epiphany Elixir. Should fade away naturally within days. Murong Tian won’t be at risk of dying even if he suppresses it for several days. What a waste of the Enlightenment Pill’s medicinal effects. But we can’t just keep hiding forever. Murong Tianyao focuses his unparalleled Sword Heart. Someone needs to help him stabilize his energy. Junior Lin, what brings you here? Have you eaten yet? Care to grab a bite at Yanwu Hall? Respects to Elder Xia. I’m not hungry, thank you. I’m here on my master’s behalf to request your pill refinement expertise. What kind of pill are you looking to refine, Junior Sister? The Gathering Earth Pill is a fourth-grade elixir specifically designed for Earth Spirit Realm practitioners to enhance their cultivation. Junior niece, you’ve only recently stepped into the Returning Origin Realm. Why would you need the Gathering Earth Pill? It’s necessary for my cultivation technique. Ah, I see now. Actually, I’m capable of refining this Gathering Earth Pill. But junior niece, you’ll have to be patient for a while longer. The spiritual herbs in our medicinal garden have only recently been planted – it’s too soon to harvest them. Elder Xia can truly refine fourth-grade elixirs! When my master first told me, I was somewhat skeptical. If that’s the case, I’ll come back in a few days, Elder. No need to rush, junior niece. Now that you’re here… Come, let me give you a tour of the mountain peak We can enjoy some refreshments and tea I really should return to my training Come now – even cultivation requires balance between training and rest Besides, my apprentice is still practicing sword forms in the courtyard As fellow disciples, you could exchange techniques Wouldn’t that make your practice more productive? Very well then, thank you for your hospitality, Peak Master Why hasn’t Master come yet? If he doesn’t come soon, I’ll lose control! Master, you’ve finally arrived! Well, young disciple, my student’s sword skills have excelled. He wishes to challenge you in a duel. Feel free to go all out—no need to hold back. Wait, I thought I came here just for tea and cakes? How did this become a duel challenge from Murong Tian? Hah! Haha, such remarkable vision and reflexes! You instantly tracked the path of those light flashes! And with one swift palm strike, sent Murong Tian flying! Truly befitting a prodigy who reigned champion in successive sect tournaments. His junior sect niece was evidently exceptional among cultivators. In truth, his knowledge of Lin Feishuang was remarkably limited. His knowledge extended only to Lin’s past reputation as A rival to Zhengyuan of the Celestial Sect from Lingfu Mountain But where Zhengyuan Lin dispatched foes with ruthless efficiency Even in championship bouts He steamrolled opponents with humiliating dominance Not once did he face meaningful resistance However, his cultivation level remains unknown. His progress seems to have stagnated in the past two years. He’s gradually being overtaken by younger cultivators. My disciple, I worry I might not hold back enough when sparring with you. So I’ve asked Senior Sister Lin to train with you instead. You two train together – I’ll take my leave now. I must return to my cultivation immediately. No time to play around with youngsters. Many thanks, Senior Sister Lin. Ah, junior brother, you’re here. This arrow seems rather peculiar. It already carries the faint aura of sword mastery. No wonder they insisted on my presence. So their real purpose was to spar with Murong Tian and refine his techniques. The Lake Reflection Step-Sword Technique shows promise. But it lacks true refinement – the technique should be distilled to its essence. I’m grateful for your instruction, senior sister. Shall we continue? Bloody hell! I had no idea my junior disciple was this powerful! Throughout the entire encounter, Lin Feishuang remained weaponless. Effortlessly maintaining composure He dominated Murong Tian, rendering him helpless Murong Tian, who had just begun grasping sword intent at the Guiyuan realm His swordplay looked impressive and his attacks were powerful But it was utterly ineffective He couldn’t even touch Lin Feishuang’s robe Do you have faith in me, disciple? I have faith in you, master If you believe, then don’t yield – defeat your senior sister Alas, master, I cannot do it Then prepare for discipline What sets these two apart isn’t their cultivation levels or fighting techniques. It’s their insight and battle experience that differ. Feishuang has been undertaking solo missions down the mountain for training since two years ago. He’s faced countless battles where life hung in the balance. Even at the same cultivation level, Murong Tian hopes to best him with fighting techniques alone. But it won’t be so easy. Has Elder Ling ever ventured down the mountain for trials? Feishuang regularly descends the mountain for missions. But he doesn’t just battle the mountain’s demonic beasts. He also takes on assignments from the sect. I’ve even come across surviving members of the demonic cult. They sought revenge for the traps we laid at Lingfu Mountain. The perils Feishuang faced. Were nothing like the controlled, ceremonial duels among fellow disciples. They were genuine life-and-death struggles. One wrong move could send you to the underworld. Miraculously, Feishuang made it through every single time. And he’s still standing strong today. That’s why his fighting prowess far outshines his contemporaries. Being a transmigrator, Xiabian is well aware of this. The crucial role of battle experience Two warriors of equal cultivation and skill A seasoned veteran could outmaneuver a hundred greenhorns Despite Murong Tian’s advanced cultivation and insight Armed with Earth-tier combat techniques and blade He lacks the instinct to deploy them at crucial moments Conserving qi and spotting vulnerabilities Have become second nature Such fearsome battle instinct Whether I strike from left or right Senior Sister Feishuang seems to possess remarkable foresight. Next to Senior Sister, Wang Hu and his ilk are mere infants. This is what you call a true master of deception! With merely a few techniques, she mastered control over the arrows lodged in her body. I never truly realized this until now. Murong Tian’s martial insight is astonishingly profound! You’ve barely scratched the surface of what lies hidden! But then, our Sect Leader never once turned his gaze toward Qingyun Peak. I’m aware of your lingering resentment toward our sect. After clashing with the Demon Sect, Linghu Mountain’s vitality was all but drained. Elder Xia, I’m sure you’re well aware of this. Even as the sect leader, I can’t manage everything. Frankly speaking, if you and Murong Tian continue to stay in obscurity, Lingfu Mountain still won’t hold you in high regard. This is the harsh truth—only the fittest survive. Only then can the sect thrive. Another reason is to stop the demonic sect from rising again. I thought the demonic sect was already wiped out? We only took out their stronghold. Genuine senior leaders of the Demonic Sect, half of them remain Lurking in the darkness, biding their time and ready to strike back People keep harping on about the so-called Demonic Sect What truly evil deeds have they committed At the start of that fateful battle Xia Bi’an was merely a low-ranking disciple at Qingyun Peak He wasn’t even qualified to join the real battles among the elites All he could do was skirmish on the fringes against the Demonic Sect’s foot soldiers So Xia Bi’an’s knowledge about the Demonic Sect was actually quite limited Truth be told, the Demonic Sect’s affairs are far more complicated During the Demon Sect’s invasion, the Pingtian Dynasty simultaneously launched an assault on Wolf Abyss. Had it not been for our Lingfu Mountain defending against the Demon Sect’s onslaught, and the Southern Guardian King securing Wolf Abyss, the Great An Dynasty might have ceased to exist by now. Sect Leader, are you implying a connection between the Demon Sect and the Pingtian Dynasty? Possibly. The Demon Sect is renowned for its mastery in demonic warfare, and coincidentally, the Pingtian royal family possesses the most advanced demon-commanding arts in all of the Southern Marquis Realm. Do you recall the identities of the three Qiankun Mirror masters once exclusively under the Southern Guardian King’s command? The first was Luo Hai, a Pingtian Dynasty general at the initial Qiankun Mirror stage, who was later executed. The second is the leader of the Fierce Tiger Army from the Ping Tian Dynasty. Also from the Ping Tian Dynasty is the Lingfeng King, Zhou Xiao, who has reached the early stage of the Qiankun Mirror realm. The third is Zhou Xiao’s loyal demon beast. A Crimson Flame Tiger possessing power at the Qiankun Mirror realm. The specifics of that battle remained shrouded in mystery. I had always assumed Xiao Aohai faced off against three human martial artists. Little did I know, a demon beast was part of the fray. By the way, do you know why the Zhennan King recently hurried to the Wolf Abyss? Rumors spread within the Da’an Dynasty that his power had plummeted to the Earth Spirit realm. Thus, he was compelled to make a public appearance to silence the schemers. Is Pingtian Dynasty probing our defenses? They’re getting restless Now they likely seek to resurge If my hunch proves right The Demon Sect’s remnants may emerge sooner than we think Pingtian Dynasty’s voracity is no secret For ages they’ve craved to swallow Da’an and Northern Ming And reign supreme over Southern Jueyu Such grand schemes are beyond a Body Forging ant like me Let the giants shoulder the collapsing heavens Oh right, Sect Leader, you still haven’t told me why you came to Qingyun Peak all of a sudden. Sect Leader, do you believe in me? I don’t think so. You old fool, after all these years together you still don’t trust me? You’re asking for a pounding! Speaking of which, Sect Leader, you still haven’t explained your sudden visit to Qingyun Peak. I’m here to discuss something important about the Cangwu Realm with you. I plan to send Murong Tian, Feishuang, and Zheng Yuan on a joint expedition to gain experience. My sources confirm the Cangwu Realm is currently located within the Southern Marquis Domain. Numerous cultivators are already making their way there. The ancient seal’s collapse is progressing – it should break completely within two months at most. If you wish to go, I could arrange a way for you to enter. Didn’t Elder Liu say there’s an age limit to get in? Do you mean someone my age can’t enter? They only mentioned an age limit—nothing about changing your age. Even if you’re below Heavenly Spirit Realm, certain rare elixirs can still get you in. (Combined with 5814) Naturally, these elixirs cost a fortune. The Herbal King Valley charges 3 million gold per dose. What the hell? That’s daylight robbery! Count me out. What if the sect foots the bill? Still not interested. Honestly, it’s simple—just two words: I’m scared to die. Weren’t you supposed to be tough? You even had the guts to take on Old Man Qin! But now you’re scared? I was only brave because of my sworn brother’s gifts. That false bravado came from his stuff! Xia Bi’an, level with me. Just how much loot did your ‘godfather’ stash for you? First off, he was my sworn brother—not some ‘godfather’. And I swear on my life—it’s all gone, every last bit. Seriously? Seriously. Yeah right. It’s barely been half an hour from start to finish. This brat couldn’t even defend against one strike, yet now he’s lasting through dozens of exchanges. Elder sister, you don’t hit as hard as my master. Again! Third form of Wind and Thunder Sword: Lightning Strikes the Plain! Tsk, decent technique but telegraphing your moves. Damn! Where’d this brat disappear to in the lightning? Elder sister, look out behind you! Damn! Just an afterimage! Are these bastards seriously all Guiyuan realm cultivators? How could the disciples I trained turn out to be so weak? Murong Tian’s injuries are severe. This isn’t something Lin Feishuang wanted to happen. It was supposed to be just a friendly match between fellow disciples. But Murong Tian just used a deceptive move. To hide his true strike. If Lin Feishuang hadn’t countered with the Falling Petals Palm, He might have been the one hurt instead. Brother Murong, are you okay? Elder Xia, my apologies—I got carried away. No big deal, but as a result, Tian’er may lose considerable sword training time. Dear niece, you don’t realize Just five months remain until Tian’er’s three-year duel appointment with Qin Qianyue. If he lacks sparring partners during this time, coupled with these serious injuries, I fear Tian’er may not be able to Regarding Murong Tian’s injuries, the blame lies with me, his senior sister, for my negligence. Should Elder Xia be willing, I’m willing to dedicate an hour daily to Qingyun Peak. To spar and practice swordplay with Junior Brother Murong. How could I impose like this? I should be the one training with Tian’er. I can’t possibly take up your time like this. No problem. I’ll just sleep an hour less each day. It won’t be a problem. Then I’ll be indebted to my martial niece. Bu Er, oh Bu Er… I’ve scored you an hour of free sparring practice! You won’t keep swinging that sword at me now, right? Here, my dear disciple, open wide. What the hell is this thing? This doesn’t look edible for humans. Sister Lin, let’s go another 300 rounds! Ever since drinking that strange concoction, Has it even been that long? It’s been less than half an hour, right? Just like that, Murong Tian’s wounds were fully healed. I can’t shake the feeling I’ve been played. Settled the sparring partner issue for my disciple The time has come for a pilgrimage to Qingfu Peak I wonder if that old fox Zheng Sanshan Has experienced the ‘privilege’ of 996 work culture Master, who would dare strike your noble visage Name them and your disciple shall deliver vengeance Matters of the martial world are not for idle inquiry How fares your practice of the Heavenly Sword Sigils Since taking those divine elixirs from Qingyun Peak This disciple’s Guiyuan Realm cultivation has taken firm root Need more practice Will fully master the Heavenly Sword Talisman Then this disciple wishes to visit Qingyun Peak What for? To have another sparring session with Junior Brother Murong
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