Zhu Tian: Starting from the Laughing Proud Yue Buqun

Chapter 262 Yuwen Shang's Decisiveness, Yuwen Huaji's Assumption of the Clan Leader

Jiangdu Imperial Palace.

Since obtaining the "Longevity Manual," Xu Qing has remained in this palace and has never ventured out.

He was trying to comprehend it, and at the same time, he wanted to integrate the profound martial arts principles contained in this extraordinary book into his own martial arts skills.

Furthermore, the concentration of spiritual energy in this realm far surpasses that of the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber world by more than ten times.

This gave Xu Qing the conditions to break through his cultivation again. He planned to undergo his third blood exchange and the third refinement of his true essence here!
Having accumulated experience in the world of Yitian for a century, he was already capable of breaking through again, but the limitations of heaven and earth and the extremely difficult conditions made it difficult for him to do so.

This world has significantly higher limitations, allowing many grandmasters to be created, and even powerhouses capable of breaking through the void to become.

This natural energy of heaven and earth is perfectly suited to Xu Qing.

Through this period of comprehension and integration, Xu Qing is now able to utilize the power of all the acupoints in his body to absorb and absorb any energy that is free-floating in the world.

It's not just a flash of inspiration, but all kinds of energy in the universe.

His body has 361 acupoints, like more than 300 black holes, frantically absorbing the energy between heaven and earth.

Then it is refined and nourished to strengthen the whole body, including the skin, muscles, bones, internal organs, and bone marrow.

His blood and energy surged forth, constantly absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, so even during blood transfusions, he could avoid feeling weak.

Even the white ape standing nearby was affected, simultaneously absorbing some of the essence energy from the waste blood expelled by Xu Qing.
This is to slow down its aging process and the decline of its qi and blood.

This is only a temporary solution and cannot truly rejuvenate the plant.

But being able to slow down aging is already quite remarkable.

This is also because Xu Qing's blood energy is very strong. Even the essence in the waste blood has a strong vitality energy, which is why he was able to do this.

This process of blood transfusion and transformation lasted a long time.

The commotion was considerable, and many guards outside the palace sensed the terrifying aura and fluctuations emanating from within.

Everyone noticed that the emperor was becoming increasingly mysterious and powerful, and his divine might was growing stronger.

With the world in chaos and various rebel armies rising up everywhere, even the imperial guards were worried that the dynasty might be overthrown.

However, as Xu Qing grew stronger, he also gained a ferocious beast as a protector.

This led many to believe that the divine beasts sent down to protect the Sui Dynasty because the Sui Dynasty was in crisis, and that they were helping the emperor become even stronger.

Now, the palace is ablaze with blood-red light, and the terrifying pressure makes those inside even more convinced of the rumor.

They also gained more confidence in the Sui Dynasty.

Xu Qing didn't care about this. He was immersed in the blood exchange, and at the same time, he used the power of his blood and qi to transform into raging flames to temper and burn the true essence in his body.

True essence tempering involves using qi and blood to transform into flames, burning away impurities in the true essence and refining it into purer energy.

This is a method created by Xu Qing by combining thousands of martial arts techniques; it is extremely magical.

He had already undergone this kind of tempering twice before, and now, on the third time, he was already very familiar with it.

Under this tempering fire, the true energy in his body became even more powerful.

Meanwhile, Yuwen Huaji returned to the Yuwen clan.

He immediately went to see Yuwen Shang, the head of the Yuwen Clan.

Yuwen Shang is now over sixty years old, but his aura is still extremely powerful.

His martial arts skills were even higher than those of Yuwen Huaji.

He is a top-tier expert below the Grandmaster level.

"Huaji, what brings you to see me in such a hurry?"

Over the years, Yuwen Shang has devoted himself to cultivation, ignoring the conflicts in officialdom and the martial arts world, and has spent most of his time in seclusion.

Clearly, he wants to become the fourth Grandmaster!
"Uncle, something terrible has happened." Yuwen Huaji stepped forward, his expression grave.

He told Yuwen Shang everything about Yang Guang's changes and his own situation.

"What!?"

Yuwen Shang was shocked and could not remain calm, for what Yuwen Huaji said concerned the life and death of the Yuwen clan.

Even with his excellent self-control, it was difficult for him to calm his mind at this moment.

"Yang Guang actually possesses the strength of a Grandmaster!"

Yuwen Shang was shocked, knowing that he had devoted himself to cultivation for more than ten years but had not been able to reach the Grandmaster level.

How did Yang Guang manage to do that?!

"Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?!" Yuwen Shang asked again, finding it unbelievable.

The Grandmaster realm has blocked countless martial arts practitioners from practicing.

Yang Guang, that tyrannical and incompetent ruler, indulged in pleasure and women every day. What merit did he have to surpass so many innate experts and reach the Grandmaster realm?

If these words hadn't come from Yuwen Huaji, he would have kicked the person who said them out.

Because it's really hard to believe. "Uncle, I'm absolutely certain that Yang Guang has reached that level!"

Yuwen Huaji nodded and said with great solemnity, "His aura was so strong that it startled me, and his divine will was terrifying. He left an imprint on my mind."

This is the first time I've ever seen such a powerful divine will.

"Planted an imprint in his mind!? He actually cultivated mental martial arts!?" Yuwen Shang was moved once again.

Spiritual martial arts are more difficult to cultivate than qi-based martial arts; if you're not careful, you might end up making yourself an idiot.

Even he had never been involved, yet Yang Guang dared to cultivate it and even acquired such miraculous methods.

“That’s right, Uncle. I personally felt his divine power. If it were to erupt, it could easily obliterate a person’s soul and will!”

As Yuwen Huaji spoke, his eyes were filled with fear at the divine intent emanating from Xu Qing.

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Shang immediately collapsed.

He looked dejected, let out a long sigh, and said, "Heaven does not bless my Yuwen clan!"

No matter how he planned, he never expected Yang Guang to be so well hidden, and to possess such extraordinary talent and comprehension.

He became the fourth Grandmaster in the world without anyone noticing.

With such formidable strength, it's simply impossible for the Yuwen Clan to resist.

“Uncle, we have lost. Now we can only serve him wholeheartedly. Otherwise, if a Grandmaster attacks our Yuwen Clan, we will be no match for him.”

They all knew very well just how powerful a Grandmaster was.

Only a grandmaster can defeat him.

For a martial artist below the Grandmaster level to face a Grandmaster is tantamount to suicide.

Unless the Yuwen clan can bring out other grandmasters to deal with Yang Guang.

However, there are only three Grandmasters in the world.

The two are from different races and would not easily set foot in the Central Plains.

Ning Daoqi, the number one man in the Central Plains, is extremely difficult to find, as his whereabouts are elusive.

Moreover, it's unlikely that the other side would lay a hand on an emperor.

Therefore, the Yuwen clan had no other choice but to serve Yang Guang wholeheartedly.

Yuwen Shang saw through this, which is why he sighed helplessly.

But soon, his eyes sharpened, gleaming with divine light, and he said, "Since Heaven does not protect my Yuwen clan, then I will personally defy fate!"

"Uncle! Could it be that you intend to...!?" Yuwen Huaji looked at Yuwen Shang in surprise, with a guess in his mind.

"I will go into seclusion and never emerge until I break through to the Grandmaster level!"

Yuwen Shang decided to go all out, displaying a reckless and determined spirit.

"Next, I will pass the position of clan leader to you, and you shall serve Yang Guang wholeheartedly."

If I successfully break through this barrier and become a Grandmaster, then there will still be hope of fighting that tyrannical ruler!

"uncle!"

Yuwen Shang waved his hand and said, "No need for further words. This is our only hope, and as the clan leader, I must do it!"

"Huaji, remember this: if I fail in my seclusion, the Yuwen clan shall never mention this matter again and shall do everything in their power to help Yang Guang."

Yuwen Shang solemnly gave his instructions.

If he fails to break through, it will mean that the Yuwen clan's fate of restoration has truly run out.

It's impossible to succeed again.

Then we must leave a way out for the Yuwen clan.

It cannot be completely eradicated.

"Yes! Your nephew will remember!"

Yuwen Huaji nodded, his eyes moistening with tears.

"Go and summon everyone. From this day forward, you will be the head of the Yuwen Clan!"

Yuwen Huaji nodded silently, deeply admiring Yuwen Shang's spirit.

He went outside and summoned all the high-ranking figures.

After that, the Yuwen Clan underwent a generational change.

Yuwen Huaji became the clan leader without any objection.