Advance the future and become a martial saint on earth!

Nominated as the Young Dragon Monument!
These few words captivated Ji Xiu, leaving him with a complex mix of emotions.

Since arriving in this world, he has worked as a stable boy in Anning County, worked in a kiln, apprenticed under a master, entered Jiangyin, defeated a Taoist temple, suppressed a sect, and taken the civil service examination.
Ups and downs, ups and downs, through many twists and turns, through all kinds of storms!
Upon first hearing the name 'Young Dragon Stele', I couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

Legend has it that the Dragon Infant Stele is a "stele of heaven," and was evaluated by the "Asking Heaven Altar," one of the Ten Pillars of the Great Mystery.

Any young prodigy born in the Great Xuan Territory who makes a great name for himself and is no more than thirty years old, if his virtue is not worthy of his position and he is forcibly engraved on it, then his name will not be recorded in the Young Dragon Stele!

Those who can be nominated for the Dragon Infant Stele must possess extraordinary talent, representing the highest achievement of the entire younger generation of the Great Xuan.

For example, during this journey into the 'Primordial Palace of Impermanence', there were the scions of powerful families from Beicang.

Even if they were to achieve perfection, within Jiangyin Prefecture, the Qin Clan's Qin Jinkui, the Dugu Clan's Dugu Qi, and the Yuwen Clan's Yuwen Xin could all be considered 'masters of their respective schools'.
These individuals, having traversed the North Cang region, can all be hailed as 'unique talents of the state.' With further refinement over three to five years, their potential will be formidable, rivaling even the legendary Ip Man-kong of yesteryear.
None of the hundred people on the Young Dragon Stele have climbed up and left their names!

once Upon a time.

As a mere martial artist, he struggled to rise above his station, and the only thought that remained in his mind was to "get ahead."

Where would one find the extra time to fantasize about such unrealistic 'world-renowned fame'?
But now, looking back, it's already within reach!

Ji Xiu was pondering this.
Having observed the entire process of the 'Impermanent Realm of All Laws' from one side, Wang Xuanyang could no longer contain his excitement. He rubbed his hands together and looked at the 'Wang Quan Blade' hovering beside Ji Xiu with a devout expression.
"It's just the Dragon Infant Stele, what's so great about it? Back when I was young, before the ancestral court of swordsmanship collapsed, I was ranked ninth. Am I proud of that?"

"The feudal lords and Brother Longxiang are making a mountain out of a molehill."

"Good grand-disciple, come here quickly, let me take a closer look at this knife."

At this moment.

Wang Xuanyang had long since abandoned his previous complicated thoughts.

His worthy grand-disciple not only condensed the "human immortal embryo" of the former ancestor Wang Quan, but also just completed his cultivation under the watchful eyes of everyone at the "Primordial Palace of Impermanence of All Laws".

The atmosphere and the spirit were unmistakable and could not be faked.

And then there's this 'Royal Power Sword'.
Previously, during the "Three-Five Slaying Evil God's Mansion", Wang Xuanyang's white hair turned black, restoring his handsome middle-aged appearance, and he had completed the Reincarnation Heavenly Art.

The hilt of the sword gleamed with gold patterns, seemingly imbued with the spirit of "Dominating the world, reaching the summit of the mountain, I am the peak," a simple and ancient treasure.
Even though he was usually reckless, at this moment he couldn't help but feel his eyes well up with tears, his fists clenched, and he couldn't help but want to look up to the sky and roar!

The ancestral home of swordsmanship, which had been defunct for over sixty years.
There is hope!

This was something he would never forget throughout his life, as the last successor of the Daoting sect and the last true descendant of its lineage.

"Regardless of whether my good grand-disciple is the reincarnation of that 'Kingdom' or not."

"From this day forward, even in death, I will absolutely not die after him!"

"To reopen the Sword Court and once again wield the title of the greatest swordsman in the world—this is my lifelong ambition!"

"What about the 'Corpse Puppet Cult' or the 'Mysterious Talisman Cult' of the Immortal Daoist lineage? Even if they are comparable to the pinnacle of martial arts that knocks open the gates of heaven, what good are they if they are the most outstanding in the mortal realm?"

"If they really get desperate, this old man isn't incapable of taking a few pieces of flesh from them!"

"No, I can't slack off anymore. I must strive to become stronger, otherwise how can I protect my good grand-disciple amidst these turbulent whirlpools and perils?"

Wang Xuanyang was secretly competing with himself.

He is much younger than Xu Longxiang, but Xu Longxiang has already reached the pinnacle of power, and at this point in time, he is a pillar of support.

The female master, who claimed to be the head of the "Qishan Jiang Clan," stepped forward to vouch for her and protected her grand-disciple.

But if a child carries gold through a busy market, he will surely attract envy; even a simple-minded person knows this!

Even if a top expert were to step in and vouch for them, such a person is elusive and cannot protect them at all times.

Let's look at the good fortune Ji Xiu has received now.
The outer heavens' lineage is eyeing it covetously, and the True Venerables are also eager to possess it, for it comes from the 'Nine Aperture Golden Elixir' left behind by the Dao Lord of Impermanence of All Laws;
The sword [Wang Quan] left behind by the junior brother of the once unparalleled, innate Dao physique, and number one martial artist at the pinnacle of martial arts!
There was also a 'heavenly herb' that had just been knocked off, and a 'Vajra' whose true nature was unknown, resembling a Buddhist artifact, radiating brilliance, and capable of withstanding an attack from the Corpse Puppet Master.
Every part of it is a treasure, making countless people envious!

Wang Xuanyang was well aware of how eye-catching these things were.

After all, in his youth, he was used to borrowing the treasures of those with powerful backgrounds and from prestigious sects.

Although sometimes they were chased and suffered quite a bit, but...
The harvest was truly substantial!

If this good grand-disciple of his were not family, but an outsider, he would probably already be plotting how to 'borrow' all his opportunities and leave them for his own use.
Conquering a country is easy, but maintaining it is difficult. It's not the theft itself that's scary, but the fact that thieves have their eyes on it!

Wang Xuanyang examined the 'Royal Power Blade'.

In my heart
I've already made a decision quietly.

Even if it means taking a huge risk, I must venture deep into the 'Great Snow Mountain' to reach the ancestral home of the Sword Court.

As the last successor of the Sword Court and a disciple of Chen Danding, Wang Xuanyang has a secret that no one knows.

That is it.
The 'key to the mountain gate'—a place completely sealed off, inaccessible even to the most powerful, and containing the secrets of the entire ancestral temple of the sword path—was in his hands.

For many years, Wang Xuanyang lived in hiding, constantly on the run, afraid of being targeted by anyone. Even the slightest suspicion would be enough to destroy him.

Even now, the ancestral temple ruins on that 'Great Snow Mountain' still drive countless people crazy.

Adjacent to Beicang, in the heart of Xiqi, since the death of Daoting, the Divine Weapon Master of the Ten Pillars of the Later Jin Dynasty, and the ancestor of the Wangquan family.

He spent almost every day and night thinking about how to break in and obtain the treasures left behind by the founder of Chongyang and the other sword masters.

As a descendant of the Dao Court, Wang Xuanyang has endured for so many years, and now he has broken through the seven major barriers and advanced to the Martial Saint. The time has come.

If I don't strive harder...
It seems that their Daoist disciple, who has just established his own sect and called himself the True Sect, is about to completely become the Dragon Elephant True Sect!

However, before that, my good grand-disciple has now broken through the fourth major limit, and the fifth major realm, 'Flawless Body,' is within reach. All he needs to do is obtain the corresponding martial arts manual.
Thinking of this, Wang Xuanyang's eyes flickered, and he finally looked away from the [Royal Power Blade]:

"Now that you've gained the sword's approval, young Ji, you absolutely cannot slack off, or you'll incur the consequences of this sword's actions."

"It would probably be enough to crush your spine!"

"When we return today, I will impart to you the method of perfect perfection, enabling you to reach the fifth realm and become the master of your school. What do you say?"

Ok?
Upon hearing Wang Xuanyang's words, Ji Xiu's eyes lit up, and immediately all the insights he had gained from the Primordial Dao Record regarding the past years flooded his mind—

[Ordination Ceremony Master: Ji Xiu]

[Current cultivation level: Qi Sea Grandmaster, Body Broken Through the Five Organs, Fourth Great Limit!]

[Foundation: The Nine Great Artifacts of a Human Immortal – Double Pupils, Qi Sea Aura (Jiazi Demon-Slaying), Martial Arts Body (Human Immortal Primordial Embryo)!]

[Cultivation Techniques: Tortoise and Snake Great Rock Stake (Tendons), Mortal Transformation Leaping Over the Dragon Gate (Bone), Feathered Immortal Robe (Skin), True Martial World-Suppressing Demon-Subduing Profound Technique (Sea of ​​Qi), Mysterious Lord's Six Chapters Secret Record - Fragment of the Immortal Chapter (Purple Mansion)].

[Martial Arts and Techniques: Great Five Decays Heavenly Blade, Mysterious Sky Eye - Cave Profound Forbidden Technique, Mysterious Monarch Six Chapters Secret Record - Refining God Scroll (Fragment), Divine Talisman Fire, Leaf Dragon Soaring Head, Mountain of Blades and Sea of ​​Fire, Archery Skill: Dusk and Crows]

【Characteristics: Mysterious Blood Dragon Tendon, Dragon Descendant Treasure Bone, Vajra Prison Breaker, Unpredictable Seasons】

[Supernatural Powers and Immortal Seeds: Searching Mountains and Seas, A Dream of Yellow Millet!]

[Items: Royal Power Blade (rank reduced, Martial Saint-level titled divine weapon), Vajra Pestle (rank reduced, titled Buddhist artifact), Nine Aperture Golden Elixir!]

During his journey to the Yuanfu Palace, a place of impermanence, Ji Xiu consumed his first celestial treasure, the 'Sumeru Immortal Fruit'.

With just a small portion of that spiritual essence, he was able to directly open the last treasure, cultivate the Human Immortal Embryo to its full potential, and thus achieve the 'Innate Dao Body'!

Now, Ji Xiu can clearly sense that the spiritual energy remaining within his body is still incredibly profound.

In addition, the 'Nine Aperture Golden Pill' entered between his eyebrows and resided in the Purple Mansion opened up in his Niwan Palace, constantly nourishing and enriching Ji Xiu's Daoist cultivation.
Not only did he directly enter the fifth realm of the Dao Gate, 'Spirit Astral Projection,' but he also completely digested the 'Divine Lord's Divine Thoughts' that he had previously devoured through the Refining Divine Scroll of the Mysterious Lord's Secret Record.

Simultaneously
He even instructed himself to begin refining the 'Dharma Power Pill' at the sixth level of the Dao Realm, at a speed comparable to that of refining the remnant spirit of the 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God Monarch'.
Let's sprint!

The two trials of martial arts brought Ji Xiu both rewards, making the benefits he received truly terrifying.

It can be said.
Since he began his spiritual practice, he has never had such a wealthy account!

Even if this leads to many hidden dangers
It was worth it!

Especially————

【Nine-orifice Golden Pill】

[It contains a 'Golden Elixir Path'!]

[The sixth realm of advanced Taoist cultivation is the Mana Dao Pill. This realm is of paramount importance, requiring the forging of the foundation that supports 'supernatural powers'—the Mana Dao Pill—in order to advance!]

The grades of Daoist pills are divided into 'Virtual Pill', 'False Pill', 'True Pill', and 'Golden Pill'!

Those who achieve the illusory elixir are like those who build castles in the air; their path to enlightenment has ended, and they have no chance to be called 'Supreme True Ones' in this lifetime.

Those who achieve a false elixir can cultivate three thousand minor supernatural powers of unorthodox paths. However, these minor paths are merely peripheral branches and ultimately cannot lead to the other shore. Even if they manage to achieve true enlightenment, that is already their limit.

Only by achieving true mastery of the elixir can one possess 'unorthodox supernatural powers,' using them as a foundation to potentially attain the status of True Lord or True Venerable! And to attain the status of 'Immortals'...

[You will surely attain the 'Golden Elixir Path'!]

[The ordained master can use the Nine Aperture Golden Elixir as the source, holding the Daoist talisman 'Yellow Millet Dream' to enter a dream, diligently study Daoist practices, and comprehend the Great Dao of the Golden Elixir!]

[Wang Quan Dao]

[The sword once held by 'Wang Quan Wu Mu' was taken from the pinnacle of the ancestral court of swordsmanship, atop a thousand-foot cliff, and inscribed with the name of Wang Quan. Now, its rank has fallen, reduced to the mere title of Martial Saint.]

[Contains a titled ultimate skill, the Martial Saint's ultimate technique 'Three Tribulations of Reincarnation'!]

[The master has completed the prerequisite martial art 'Great Five Decays Heavenly Blade' and can receive an advance payment. He can enter the 'Yellow Millet Dream' to comprehend it and advance his cultivation!]

[The dream of wealth and glory has cooled down: 29th.]

Nine-Aperture Golden Elixir, King's Power Blade!

When Ji Xiu saw the 'Primordial Dao Record' leap off the page, transformed into an introduction in ink seal script.
His understanding of his subsequent cultivation was crystal clear in an instant!
All that's needed is for the Daoist talisman carrying the 'Yellow Millet Dream' to be fully charged with spiritual energy once again.
Ji Xiu can then cultivate both Daoist and martial arts, ascending the ranks!

before that.

Just as my master had instructed, I began to break through the 'fifth major barrier' and join the ranks of the master of the Wulou School. I worked hard and relaxed without any delay!

Unexpectedly, Xu Longxiang's expression turned unusually serious upon hearing this:

“Brother, last time you took advantage of the time when I was away attacking the Danshan Gao Clan and the Tianshui Sword Sect, and you were building up your Heavenly Blade True Sect’s resources, to pass on the forging method of this ‘Martial Dao Treasure Body’ to that kid Ji. That’s really not very kind of you.”

"Considering that this method is indeed quite remarkable, I will let it go."

"but."

"To enter the flawless martial arts manual, he must learn from me; there's no room for discussion on that."

Wang Xuanyang was immediately displeased upon hearing this; it was precisely this that he had been afraid of:

"Brother, you've seen it too. That kid Ji forged a Human Immortal Primordial Embryo, wielded the Great Five Decays Heavenly Blade, and even my Blade Court's divine weapon, 'Royal Authority,' has recognized him as its master."

"He was born to be a member of my lineage."

"The foundation of Qi Sea is of paramount importance for a 'master of Qi cultivation.' He has already learned your True Martial World-Suppressing and Demon-Subduing Profound Skill, which is truly remarkable. Isn't that enough?"

Xu Longxiang shook his head:
"Not enough, of course not enough."

"I want to send him the message."

“It’s my ‘Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants Suppressing Prison Mystic Art’.”

"You might find this name unfamiliar, thinking it's just a lineage of my Dragon Elephant True Sect, but..."

"It was the secret technique my elder brother used to ascend to the 'Top of the Young Dragon Stele, Young Martial Saint' and achieve the Nine Transformations of himself."

"The state of perfection allows for nine transformations, nine purifications of the self, until reaching the attainment of 'neither pure nor defiled, neither increasing nor decreasing,' a transformation method without a single flaw."

"Rarely seen throughout history."

"It is precisely because I have high hopes for Ji that I passed on this technique to him."

"In fact, throughout the entire Dragon Elephant True Sect, there is no one who can fully cultivate and achieve the 'Dragon and Tiger Aura' after the Nine Transformations."

After the leakage is eliminated, the body undergoes nine transformations to cleanse itself, becoming neither pure nor defiled, neither increasing nor decreasing.
Wang Xuanyang clearly knew his stuff; his eyes narrowed slightly, and he was taken aback.
"Brother, is your elder brother, the one who topped the Young Dragon Stele and became the Young Martial Saint, Xu Baxian, the leader of the Seven Heroes of Zhenwu Mountain?"

"If it truly is the Nine Transformations Method, then it's not entirely unacceptable."

His mastery of the art is flawless, and he can be called a 'master of a school'.

However, for ordinary martial artists who reach the fifth realm, having the resources to cleanse and purify their pores, orifices, and internal organs once is considered a success.

If one aspires to a higher level and lays a deeper foundation, one must undergo three or six transformations, each of which will deepen one's own foundation.

In the world, a superior Dharma practice that can achieve three to five transformations is considered quite good.

As for going any further up...
Very few!

Moreover, this was created by Xu Baxian, the founder of the Young Dragon Monument, a figure who can be considered one of the most outstanding in the last three hundred years. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he is undoubtedly destined to become a future giant, with a very high probability of becoming one.
He is also a powerful figure in the human world who has reached the pinnacle!

It's a pity that, although he was famous for a time, he perished like a comet in an instant.

When the news reached the outside world, it was said that he had died of madness.

This is truly unbelievable for a young martial arts master.

From then on, this dragon and elephant giant left Zhenwu Mountain and came to this corner of Beicang, where he established the Dragon and Elephant True Sect.

The two characters 'dragon and elephant'.
It seems to carry a sense of commemorating the deceased.

Seeing that Wang Xuanyang had no objections, Xu Longxiang immediately smiled, as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

He had previously taken in Ji Xiu, and seeing his exceptional talent, he had reserved some of his resources to have him cultivate this skill. After nine transformations to the pinnacle, he laid an unparalleled foundation and sought justice from Zhenwu Mountain.

Now, I can finally pass on this mantle.
"My 'Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants Suppressing Prison Mystic Art' can transfer the power of 'one dragon and one elephant' with each transformation."

"Three transformations can make you comparable to a young dragon, six transformations can make you like an indestructible Vajra, and if you can complete all nine transformations, your physical body will be without any flaws."

"Not only can it instantly transform into dragons and tigers, but it can also generate the phenomena of 'ten dragons and ten elephants.' Once the Dharma form is summoned, it can move mountains and overturn seas with just its two arms!"

Recalling the several times Xu Longxiang had displayed his divine power before
Ji Xiu had a vague idea of ​​what it was, and his eyes immediately lit up:
"We will obey our two grandmasters!"

Both of these grandmasters wanted to claim the best lineage, and they argued back and forth about it.

Ji Xiu was pleased with this outcome, as it was the only way.
Only then could he establish an unparalleled foundation!
"However, this method has a drawback: the resources are too precious, and ordinary resources are useless. Even rare treasures have little effect."

"This is also a large part of the reason why no one in my Dragon Elephant True Sect has succeeded in cultivating it."

"But luckily, you've got opportunities and good fortune!"

"There is that one rare gem."

"This should be enough to support your transformations several times, making you like a young dragon, an indestructible Vajra!"

Heavenly materials?

Xu Longxiang's words only made things worse.
Ji Xiu looked back and found that Xiao Pingnan, the Marquis of Beicang, and his daughter, who had been silently observing, had quietly left sometime earlier.

Sensing the spiritual essence of the unrefined half of the 'Sumeru Immortal Fruit' within his body, and recalling Xiao Mingli's care and kindness towards him over the years.
Ji Xiu had a plan in mind.

As the storm subsided, the Water Lord's Palace left Ji Xiu with a gilded invitation to the Dragon Lord's Banquet, dated July 7th, before disappearing with the Water Palace.

The powerful clan from Beicang not only came away empty-handed but also lost all face. So they disappeared without a word, their faces dark with displeasure.
All that remained was the vast blue sky and the faintly visible gates of the boundary.

Yuan Lingzai, the True Lord in charge of this matter for the Xuanfu Sect, watched helplessly as Ji Xiu entered Jiangyin, and the commotion grew increasingly larger.
Feeling somewhat unwilling, he turned back to look at the Xuanfu Sect within the dimensional gate:

"True Venerable One, are we just going to let it go like this?"

"That's the 'Nine Aperture Golden Elixir'!"

"That Lady Jiang of Qishan only relies on her geographical advantage. In terms of foundation and cultivation, how can she compare to the True Venerable?"

The Xuanfu Sect has a system of counting "major and minor Taoist merits," with rewards for merits and punishments for lack of merits.

If he were to return empty-handed this time, even someone of the esteemed True Lord Palace Master would inevitably suffer a setback.

After a moment of silence, the Xuanfu Sect transmitted a message:
"It doesn't matter."

"Anyway, the 'gateway' has already been opened. Although the higher one's cultivation level, the greater the limitations, there is always plenty of time in the future."

"You don't need to concern yourself with this matter anymore. Send some true disciples who are not affected by the boundary gate, below the level of a True Person, and who have mastered the art of magic and alchemy, to follow the method of the immortals and Buddhas spreading the Tao in the heavens and establish a foothold in this Beicang."

"others"

"I have my own plans."

Xuanxiao Zhenzun gazed in the direction Ji Xiu had left, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

at this time.

The residence of the Marquis of Beicang.

(P.S.: He's resurrected. See the author's note for details.) (End of Chapter)