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Chapter 302 Background, Night Talk, Re-establishing the Martial Arts (Please Subscribe!)

The woman wore a moon-white silk dress embroidered with subtle patterns. Her shoulders were sculpted, her waist was slender, and her movements were graceful, exuding a unique charm.

Jiang Wu's eyebrows twitched slightly upon seeing this.

Liu Zhizhi's appearance was impeccable; her skin was like solidified cream, her forehead was delicate and her eyebrows arched, her nose was straight and elegant, and her lips were naturally red without any makeup.

Her eyes, with their captivating gaze, seemed to hold the essence of autumn water, evoking the ancient phrase, "Her smile was enchanting, her eyes were bright and beautiful."

"Daughter greets Father."

"Zhizhi, this is Jiang Wu, a martial arts genius from Guangling County, and next to him is his younger brother, Jiang Feng."

Liu Zhizhi turned around and bowed slightly to the Jiang brothers.

"Miss Liu, you're too kind."

Liu Zhizhi sized up Jiang Wu, but didn't look at his younger brother.

Jiang Wu asked, "Miss Liu, do you remember my younger brother?"

Liu Zhizhi looked at Jiang Feng, and in his expectant gaze, uttered the cruel words, "Never."

"understood."

Jiang Wu stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the head of the Liu family, and said, "We have disturbed the Liu family this time. My brother and I will take our leave now."

"Walk slowly."

Jiang Feng, somewhat lost and dejected, followed Jiang Wu away.

Liu Zhizhi asked curiously, "Father, what brings the Jiang brothers to our Liu residence?"

"It's nothing, you should go back and rest."

"Yes, my daughter is resigning."

As they left the Liu residence, Jiang Wu said calmly, "Do you understand now? Your so-called love at first sight is just wishful thinking on your part."

If I'm not mistaken, the reason you're acting this way is because Miss Liu possesses a special constitution.

"What special physical condition?"

"I am not a cultivator, so I don't know the specifics, but I've heard that some female cultivators may possess alluring bodies, which can involuntarily inspire admiration in others."

"Is that so?" Jiang Feng asked in surprise.

"You don't trust your brother?"

"Believe."

"Okay, now it's time to deal with the second thing."

As soon as they finished speaking, a group of more than ten people suddenly appeared in front of and behind them, all of whom were either at the peak of the Innate Realm or Grandmaster level.

One of the young men and one of the middle-aged men exuded an aura that was quite different from the others.

Their clothing was also different from that of the martial artists.

Cultivator?
At the very least, they are cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Jiang Wu made a judgment in his mind immediately.

The thin young man said, "Hey Jiang, I told you long ago that Miss Liu has already been targeted by a big shot. Don't even think about it. It seems you didn't listen to me."

Today, I won't be so lenient.

"My name is Jiang Wu, and this is my younger brother, Jiang Feng. May I ask which families you gentlemen come from?"

"Jiang Wu, I've heard of you." The young man spoke with an air of superiority. "You come from Fushan Village, and you have two parents and a younger brother named Jiang Feng."

Several years ago, he single-handedly challenged a martial arts family and defeated all of their mid-stage Grandmaster level experts.

Afterwards, he gained fame and settled down in a mansion in Guangling County.

I admit that you are indeed a martial arts prodigy, but no matter how high your martial arts talent is, you will eventually stop at the level of a grandmaster.

Martial arts have no future!

Jiang Wu scoffed, saying, "I don't know if martial arts have a future, but you talk too much nonsense, and all your answers are irrelevant."

"How dare the insolent Jiang family be so presumptuous! Go and teach them a lesson they won't forget!"

The remaining eight martial artists rushed forward.

With one hand behind his back and only one hand raised, Jiang Wu strolled leisurely toward the young man. Whether he was a martial artist at the peak of the Innate Realm or a Grandmaster, none of them were a match for him.

In the blink of an eye, everyone was sent flying backwards, coughing up blood and suffering serious injuries.

"Young master, step back and let this old servant handle this."

The middle-aged man formed hand seals, instantly conjuring several fireballs that flew towards Jiang Wu from different directions, radiating scorching heat.

With a mere wave of his hand, Jiang Wu unleashed a terrifying gust of wind that blew the fireball away, causing it to explode in mid-air.

The middle-aged man's expression changed. He swept his hand across the storage bag, and a crimson sword light shot out, arriving before him like lightning.

Jiang Wu, however, caught the flying sword with just two fingers.

"How is this possible?!" The young man's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets in shock at the sight. "How could a martial artist possibly block the attack of a magical weapon with their bare body?"

"Just because others can't do it doesn't mean I, Jiang Wu, can't."

"Back to you!"

Jiang Wu threw the flying sword back, and the speed was several times faster than the speed at which he controlled the flying sword.

The impact was so fast that he couldn't stop it with his divine sense at all.

The flying sword flashed by, but only grazed the middle-aged man's arm.

"Thank you for showing mercy." The middle-aged man, of course, could tell, and immediately clasped his hands in thanks.

"Elder Yun, why do you need to apologize to him? Does he dare to lay a hand on a disciple of the Ge family like me?"

"The Ge family? The Ge family of Guangling County?"

Jiang Wu frowned. Guangling County, as the headquarters of the Immortal Martial Alliance, has developed rapidly, and many families have risen to prominence as a result.

Some prominent families even moved to Guangling County.

The various forces in Guangling County, excluding the Immortal Martial Alliance (which is an aggregation of all families, immortal and martial arts clans), include the Ge family, which is also a well-known name.

Because the Ge family is a Foundation Establishment family, and its patriarch Ge Yuchen is a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Today, there are more than a dozen families in Guangling County who have established their foundations.

The Ge family is not among the top families in terms of overall strength, but it is a vassal family of the Xu family.

The Xu family, which divided half of the Great Wei territory, has a momentum that almost surpasses that of the Great Wei royal family, and is implicitly regarded as the number one family in the Great Wei.

In every region and county of the Immortal Martial Alliance, there is not a single aristocratic family that does not respect the Xu family.

He is the founder of the Immortal Martial Alliance and is now its highest authority. If he so desires, he can quickly assemble a force far exceeding that of any Golden Core family.

"What, scared now?" The young man raised an eyebrow and said smugly when he saw that Jiang Wu's expression was different.

"The important person you mentioned, could it be a member of the Xu family?"

"So what?"

"Now I am at ease. If it were any other aristocratic family, I would really worry that they would act recklessly and act arbitrarily. But I have long heard of the Xu family's reputation."

Jiang Wu stroked the jade pendant at his waist with his fingertips, a faint smile playing on his lips, his tone as calm as if he were chatting casually.

He paused, his gaze falling on the tense face of the young man opposite him. His smile remained, but his words hit the nail on the head: "The Xu family keeps a low profile, and the clan rules are strict."

"And your Ge family is merely an appendage of the Xu family, how dare you cause trouble outside in the Xu family's name?"

"Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so secretive in their speech."

"If this matter gets out of hand and the Xu family's reputation is damaged, not only you, but even the head of the Ge family will not escape the Xu family's punishment."

As he finished speaking, Jiang Wu's eyes darkened slightly, and he added one last sentence: "Even the Xu family scion behind you can't protect you."

The young man, who had been trying to appear calm, turned slightly pale when Jiang Wu mentioned the Xu family rules.

His Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his hands quietly clenched the hem of his robe.

Beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead and trickled down his temples.

"What do you want? Do you intend to report me to the Xu family?"

"No." Jiang Wu shook his head. "I don't have time to meddle in such matters. As for my brother's matter, rest assured, the Liu family has already clearly refused."

Our Jiang family will not have any dealings with the Liu family.

"That's good." The young man surnamed Ge breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, I am very curious. The Liu family is just an ordinary martial arts family. If the Xu family has a disciple who takes a liking to him, they only need to say a word, and the Liu family head will definitely be willing to form a marriage alliance with him."

Could it be that it's impossible? Or rather, it's impossible right now?

She has already arranged a marriage with someone else.

The young man opened his mouth as if to say something, but the middle-aged man next to him pulled him back and shook his head.

"This has nothing to do with you. Since it's a misunderstanding, let's part ways here."

The young man surnamed Ge and the others left immediately, but left someone behind to keep an eye on the Liu family.

Jiang Feng stepped forward, his eyes sparkling. "Brother, you're amazing! Even cultivators are no match for you. And that's the Ge family! How could you talk about them so fluently?"

However, the Xu family is truly domineering; they're not content with what they have, they're eyeing what they can't have, and they even prevent others from eating.

"This is power!"

"If my Jiang family ever reaches the level of the Xu family, then the descendants of the Jiang family will only need to say a word, and countless people will do everything they can to get things done for them."

"With my elder brother here, my Jiang family will be able to achieve the same level sooner or later." Jiang Feng's eyes were full of admiration.

Jiang Wu looked at him, but ultimately did not tell him that he was only adopted by the Jiang family.

"The Jiang family line will continue thanks to you."

Jiang Wu patted him on the shoulder and walked towards the Jiang residence.

"What do you mean, brother? You're the eldest son, so of course the Jiang family depends on you!"

This scene was witnessed by Xu Mingwei, who was high in the sky.

"As expected of a descendant of the Xu family, even though they were born into a poor family, they were able to rise up and break through, and they knew how to restrain their sharpness and remain humble and composed."

When faced with a formidable enemy, they know how to defuse the crisis with a light touch, based on the information they already possess.

Xu Mingwei's lips were full of smiles, but after a moment his eyes narrowed, "It hasn't been long, and some of the younger generation of the Xu family have already shown signs of being outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant."

It's time for the two family heads, Deheng and Chonghui, to give it a good overhaul.

Xu Mingwei did not go to find Jiang Wu now.

Instead, he waited until midnight to use his divine sense to investigate.

At this moment, Jiang Wugang had just sat cross-legged by the bed, intending to study the wondrous uses of divine sense.

Suddenly, he felt an overwhelming and powerful probing force sweep across the courtyard like a searchlight, directly enveloping his door.

This divine sense descended upon him without any concealment.

"It's that divine sense again. I didn't want to expose it during the day because I was wary, but it has provoked me time and time again. Does it really think I'm made of clay?"

A murderous intent suddenly arose in Jiang Wu's heart.

His eyes darkened, and he burst through the door like an arrow. He lightly touched the pillar with his toes and then leaped into the air.

Following the source of that probing power with his divine sense, Jiang Wu rode the wind, passing through layers of clouds.

The higher you go, the darker the night becomes, with only a bright moon hanging high in the sky.

The moonlight, like a ribbon, spilled over the sea of ​​clouds, creating shimmering silver waves.

As Jiang Wu ascended to the top of the clouds, his footsteps treading on the soft cloud wisps, his gaze suddenly locked onto a figure in front of him.

The person stood with their back to him, bathed in moonlight, their body seemingly enveloped in a faint halo.

Jiang Wu felt that the person in front of him was incredibly tall and strong, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a straight back, like a towering mountain firmly rooted in the sea of ​​clouds, exuding an unshakable aura of grandeur.

A night breeze swept by, causing his dark robes to flutter and rustle.

As her clothes fluttered, one could vaguely glimpse the ancient jade pendant hanging at her waist, which reflected a cold luster under the moonlight.

"Who are you, and why are you investigating me again and again?"

"You are quite good. You have opened up a new realm of martial arts—the Yuanwu Realm. For thousands of years to come, you will be revered as the Martial Ancestor by future generations of martial artists!"

"How...how did you know!"

Jiang Wu was utterly horrified; no one should know about this.

"You're harboring murderous intent?" Xu Mingwei chuckled softly, then slowly turned around.

Jiang Wu saw that the face matched one of the fragments of memory that had surfaced in his mind when he broke through.

He was stunned on the spot.

"Judging from your astonished look, you recognize me? Logically, this shouldn't be the case. Is it a gift from heaven and earth, marking the opening of a new realm in martial arts?"

Xu Mingwei muttered to himself.

However, Jiang Wu calmly asked, "Who exactly are you, and what is our relationship?"

"My name is Xu Mingwei."

"Xu Mingwei of the Dongxi Xu Clan, the Arrow Demon!"

Jiang Wu's heart had never been so turbulent as it was today. "Then I'm also a member of the Xu family?"

“You are a sixth-generation descendant of my Xu family, named Xu Jingwu. Among the six branches of our Xu family, you are the eldest of my branch.”

The current head of the Xu family in Dongxi is your grandfather.

You can call me Great-Grandpa.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wu fell silent for a long while before saying, "I should have thought of it sooner. A dragon appeared in my memory fragments, and in this world, only the Xu family has a true dragon."

After a moment, he raised his head and stared at Xu Mingwei, "Since I was born into the Xu family, why did you send me to the current Jiang family?"
Is it because I lack the aptitude for cultivation and am unworthy of being the eldest grandson of the Xu family head of Dongxi?

"Are you harboring resentment?"

Xu Mingwei said, "That's right. Everyone would harbor resentment, let alone someone as gifted as you."

"However, don't misunderstand. My Xu family never abandons any of our family members. Our family motto is to put people first."

Seeing the determination in his eyes, Xu Mingwei continued, "It was my father, the founder of the Xu family, who made the decision."

"Why?"

"Because your talent is too high, you are destined to be the one who pioneers the martial arts, and will one day become a revered ancestor. What do you think would happen if such a person appeared in my Xu family?"

After a few moments of contemplation, Jiang Wu said, "The Xu family is already a behemoth. The appearance of a Martial Ancestor is like adding oil to a raging fire, and could even burn the Xu family to ashes."

"As expected of a son of the Xu family, truly intelligent." Xu Mingwei smiled gently, quite satisfied with Jiang Wu's growth. "If it were you, what would you do?"

Should they be prohibited from practicing martial arts?
Or perhaps they foresaw that the Xu family would become the target of public criticism in the future.

Jiang Wu kept thinking about it, but it seemed that there was only one way to both let his talent be developed and keep the Xu family safe.

"Old Master Xu's vision is far superior to mine."

"That is!"

Jiang Wu looked at the gaze in his eyes, which seemed somewhat familiar.

By the way, just like how my silly younger brother looks at me.

"So you've come to me now because you want me to acknowledge my ancestors?"

“There’s no rush to acknowledge your ancestors and return to your roots. I’ve only come today to see you and then tell you the whole truth.”

After hearing all this, Wu'er, do you want to go back to the Xu family?

"I"

Jiang Wu fell silent. His parents treated him very well, but the Xu family had also been making painstaking plans for him.

At this moment, the last trace of resentment in his heart was completely released.

“I am willing, but can we talk about this in a few years? My parents raised me, and now they are getting old and don’t have many years left to live.”

I want to send them off happily. And I also need to make arrangements for my younger brother Jiang Feng's future, so that the Jiang family line can continue.

“He is a loyal and righteous boy, but all your arrangements are in vain. If you want him to be well, let him join the Xu family. I can have Jing’er take him in as her godson.”

Jing'er, that is, your father, is named Xu Wenjing.

His martial arts talent is second only to yours in the Xu family.

Most of my lineages possess outstanding martial arts talent, but you are a master of all martial arts!

From now on, he will also be one of the core decision-makers in my Xu family.

Why are all my plans in vain?

"You're at a very low level, so you naturally have limited access to information. I won't go into details, but all I can tell you is that this is just a prison."

Whether it's the Great Wei, the Great Liang, or the Great Jin, hundreds of millions of living beings are merely pawns of certain high-ranking figures.

A decade or so later, this land will be plunged into a cataclysmic event, causing immense suffering and loss of life.

"Controlling the fate of billions of lives?"

"How could this be?"

Jiang Wu's face showed an expression of disbelief, as if all his previous knowledge had been overturned at this moment.

"Is there no way to save him?"

Xu Mingwei sighed softly, "If my Xu family becomes strong enough one day, we may be able to break this cycle of suffering, but until then, pity will only put my Xu family in danger."

Whether in this prison or in the outside world, it's a world where the strong prey on the weak. You can be kind, but that kindness shouldn't go to waste.

Jiang Wu fell silent again.

"Enough with the small talk, let's get down to business."

"You say."

Xu Mingwei confided in him, which gradually made him accept the existence of the Xu family.

Xu Mingwei recounted all of Xu Chuan's plans in detail.

As Jiang Wu listened quietly, a sense of admiration for Xu Chuan rose in his heart.

These plans were made shortly after his birth, demonstrating his remarkable vision and strategic acumen.

"I understand, I will do as instructed."

"Still won't acknowledge me?"

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Wu called out, "Great-grandfather."

Xu Mingwei smiled and nodded, then remembered something and instructed, "If in the future, when you meditate at night, a strange force suddenly pulls at your consciousness through the void."

There's no need to refuse if you're certain of your own safety.

"A strange force pulling at one's consciousness? Why?"

"That was my father's doing. The place where my divine sense entered is the Xu family's grotto world. When you see my father, remember to respectfully call him Ancestor."

Jiang Wu nodded slightly, seemingly confused but also impressed. "Understood, Great-Grandpa."

"Well, here's a storage bag for you. Inside are my elder's token, a mask, and a jade pendant."

Jade pendants can prevent others from using their spiritual senses to detect a person's appearance, and masks can prevent others from prying into a person's face.

"If you need the Xu family's assistance, you can wear a mask and show my token at the Guangling branch. As long as it doesn't harm the Xu family's interests, Deheng can basically fulfill any request."

"Head of the Guangling branch family."

"He is the eldest son of my third brother, Mingxuan. There are six of us siblings."

You can address the others as elders directly. For example, my second brother Mingyuan is now the first elder of the Xu family, I am the second elder, Mingxuan is the third elder, and so on.

Deheng, you may also address him as the head of the Guangling family.

Now the Xu family has seen a surge in population. Those of direct bloodline beyond three generations are addressed by their family titles, while my father and mother, and younger generations like you, are collectively addressed as "Ancestor."

Jiang Wu nodded, indicating that he understood.

His seniority is too low; he might have to call some teenagers or young adults "uncle" or "aunt."

“Grandfather, the larger the Xu family becomes, the more strictly some of the younger generation need to be supervised.”

"I know that the one who has taken a liking to the Liu family is one of Deheng's grandsons, and he is now engaged to a woman with a true spiritual root from the Li family of Taiyuan."

The Li family of Taiyuan has secretly become an vassal of my Xu family, but very few people know this.

Given the Li family's status, that kid naturally wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

As for that girl from the Liu family, she possesses a seductive body and can be used as a cultivation vessel to aid in cultivation. Coupled with her appearance and temperament, it's normal for her to be coveted by others.

This was before she embarked on the path to immortality.

Once her alluring nature is truly aroused, she can bewitch all beings; those lacking self-control will easily fall at her feet.

"That terrible?"

"There are countless physical constitutions in the world, just like mine. I was born with superhuman strength and a pair of eagle eyes, with eyesight that is different from ordinary people."

Your father was born with martial prowess, possessing an exceptionally rare and extraordinary body with a complexion of bronze and bones.

And you, with your entire body of martial arts bones, born with the heart of a martial ancestor, your blood and qi are unimaginably powerful, making it ten or a hundred times easier for you to cultivate martial arts than others.

He possesses the destiny of a martial ancestor and the rudimentary form of a martial arts divine eye.

In your future cultivation, you can focus on developing your third eye; it might become an extraordinary supernatural power.

"The faint red vertical mark on my forehead is actually the rudimentary form of the Martial Arts Heavenly Eye?"

"Now that you have broken through to the Yuanwu Realm, your divine sense has spontaneously arisen. I suppose there is a way to activate it, which may bring you a different kind of surprise."

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Grandpa."

Looking at the smile on his face, Xu Mingwei suddenly sighed, "If it weren't for the cruel twist of fate, you would be in Dongxi now, enjoying the company of Yu Wenjing and his wife, and training hard under my tutelage."

"Grandpa, don't be sad. Although Wu Tong's childhood was tough, it was also very happy. My parents loved me very much, even more than their own children."

Xu Mingwei nodded. "By the way, besides you, your parents have three younger brothers and two younger sisters."

Three generations ago, the Xu family was sparsely populated.

The population only gradually increased after three generations, which was mainly related to the situation of the Xu family at that time.

After all, our Xu family started from the very bottom of the farming family.

Through continuous accumulation, development, and refinement, followed by further development and accumulation, we have gradually reached our current scale.

"The Xu family is a legend of the Great Wei, an unparalleled legend, and Wu'er is honored to be a member of the Xu family."

"Let's call it a day. We won't have many more opportunities to meet after this. We can chat again at the 'Xu Family Grotto' in the future."

"Yes, Grandfather, take care." Jiang Wu cupped his hands in greeting, then watched Xu Mingwei depart.

That night felt incredibly fantastical to Jiang Wu.

He once thought that he might have come from a powerful family, and that he was sent away because he was unable to cultivate immortality.

But to everyone's surprise, it came from the Xu family.

Indeed, the chance of an ordinary person having such talent is one in a billion.

Previously, Xu Mingwei had mentioned that many members of the Xu family possessed special talents or physical attributes.

Of course, what's even more bizarre is that there were so many things hidden behind the fact that he was sent away from the Xu family.

The truth about the prison and the approaching great calamity cast a shadow over his heart.

"I was initially quite pleased with myself for opening up a new realm of martial arts, thinking I was the greatest person in history with a bright future. But now it seems I was just being narrow-minded."

One's vision determines one's potential.

I am still too weak.

However, there is no limit to the pursuit of martial arts.

If I can open up one, I can open up a second, and a third.

In the future, I will surely become the true Martial Ancestor!

Jiang Wu swore an oath to the moon, then turned and returned to the Jiang residence.

Several days later, at night.

Xu Shi.

As expected, Jiang Wu felt a strange force emerge from the void above his head, pulling at his consciousness.

After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Wu gave up resisting.

This was a small space, but the spiritual energy was so rich that it was beyond his imagination. The spiritual field was planted with countless spiritual herbs that he couldn't even name, but which were obviously very rare.

There are also three enormous spirit trees.

"Huh, your aura is very unfamiliar. Is this your first time here? What's your name?"

"My name is Jiang Xujingwu." Jiang Wu was about to say "Jiang Wu" subconsciously, but after thinking about it, he gave "Xu Jingwu" instead.

"Hello, Xu Jingwu, I am Xu Huai."

"Master, you are here."

Xu Jingwu turned around and saw that a young man had appeared behind him at some point.

"You are... our ancestor?"

"It seems Mingwei has already gone to see you."

"Jingwu greets the Ancestor."

"Do you resent me for sending you away from the Xu family?" Xu Chuan asked with a faint smile.

"At first, he did, but after his great-grandfather explained, Jingwu no longer held a grudge. The opening of martial arts is of great importance and may even cause a conflict between immortals and martial arts."

If people find out that the founder is from the Xu family, the Xu family will likely face annihilation.

"It's good that you can figure it out," Xu Chuan said. "But in the end, the Xu family is still too weak. If my Xu family could dominate the world, we could accommodate any genius, prodigy, or monster."

"What our ancestors said makes sense."

"I've called you here today to lend you a hand. Do you see that Taoist Scripture Pavilion in the distance?"

To the west of "Xu's Grotto-Heaven" stands a seven-story pavilion.

"There are all the martial arts and immortal cultivation books in my Xu family from its founding to the present day, as well as many books on Golden Core and even Nascent Soul that I collected in Tiannan."

And the unique martial arts techniques and secret arts of my Xu family.

Aside from the unique techniques and secret arts of my Xu family, which you must swear not to teach to outsiders without my permission, you are free to do as you please with everything else.

Xu Jingwu was deeply moved; this was an incomparably precious Daoist treasure.

"Thank you, Ancestor, but I cultivate martial arts, so would immortal scriptures be of any use to me?"

"There are countless paths to enlightenment, but they all lead to the same destination. When you opened up the Yuanwu Realm, weren't you also referring to the concepts of the Foundation Establishment stage?"

When a cultivator enters the Foundation Establishment stage, their divine thoughts transform into divine consciousness.

For a martial artist to enter the Yuanwu stage, they also need to stabilize their spirit aperture, break through the Niwan Palace, and generate divine consciousness. Furthermore, after their magical power enters the Foundation Establishment stage, it needs to be liquefied.

But the same applies to true qi.

Is not it? "

Xu Jingwu was taken aback, and then said, "Ancestor, how come you are so familiar with the Yuanwu Realm? Could it be that you have also reached the Yuanwu Realm?"

Xu Chuan laughed heartily, "Although I have practiced martial arts, I have only reached the peak of the Innate Realm. There are very few people in my Xu family who have reached the peak of the Grandmaster Realm in martial arts."

And almost all of them followed the path of immortality.

Once one embarks on the path of immortality, true qi will be transformed into magical power, which is irreversible. Martial arts and immortality are also systems that cannot coexist.

However, there are similar methods in the path of immortality, known as the body-refining method.

They also cultivate their physical bodies, resulting in immense strength.

Furthermore, it can be combined with traditional Taoist practices; this path is called the dual cultivation of Dharma and body.

Unfortunately, this path is arduous, and very few can walk it. Those who achieve even a small degree of success are one in ten thousand, and those who reach the pinnacle are among the most powerful beings, even in ancient times.

"Martial arts are just beginning, and it still needs you and countless other martial artists to explore them."

"Jingwu understands."

“From now on, I will bring you in every day at 7 PM, and you will study in the Daoist Canon Building. You can also think about redefining martial arts.”

"Yes, my ancestor."

After speaking, Xu Chuan cast a spell, watering the spiritual herbs, and then left "Xu Clan Grotto Heaven".

Xu Jingwu left at dawn the following day.

This continued for the next three months.

Xu Jingwu finally read through all the books in the Daozanglou.

He mostly absorbed their ideas, such as the creation of spells and supernatural powers, and the creation of martial arts techniques.

As the pioneer of martial arts, he had no predecessors to learn from, and all the techniques and moves related to the Yuanwu Realm needed to be created by him.

Within three months.

Xu Jingwu's rudimentary martial arts eye was activated, which immediately increased his comprehension of martial arts several times over.

He can memorize and learn any martial arts moves he has seen at a glance, and he can master some of them after just one demonstration.

After several repetitions, one can even improve its shortcomings, making the martial art more complete.

"Xu's Grotto Heaven".

“Ancestor, Jingwu has finished reading all the books in the Daoist Canon Building.”

"Do you have any insights?"

"I have some ideas about the next level of martial arts, but to succeed, I need to go through it myself."

"Tell me."

"After the Yuanwu Realm, one can reach the Danwu Realm, which focuses on condensing the Qi and Blood Golden Core. However, this step should be very difficult, as the Golden Core of cultivators does not contain the power of Qi and Blood."

However, a martial artist's Qi and Blood Golden Elixir is a flawless golden elixir that combines Qi and Blood with Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

Therefore, Jingwu believed that the process of a martial artist condensing their golden core should be divided into several levels, which would reduce the difficulty.

As for how it is manifested, perhaps it can be distinguished by the color of the golden elixir.

Such as Red Elixir, Purple Elixir, and Flawless Golden Elixir.

Above the Danwu realm, I refer to the Nascent Soul stage and tentatively define it as the Yuantai stage, similar to the cultivation of immortals, where one condenses the Yuantai. However, this realm is too far away for me.

I can only offer a concept for now.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, "It's already very good. As long as the method is spread, countless martial artists will naturally follow it."

"In addition, my grandson has redefined the acquired, innate, and grandmaster realms, and plans to name them the Transcendent Realm."

The transition from acquired to innate is a gradual process of shedding one's mortal form.

The Mortal Transformation Realm is further divided into five minor realms: Skin Refining, Flesh Refining, Organ Refining, Bone Refining, and Blood Refining. Upon reaching the Perfection of Blood Refining, one can attempt to break through to the Yuanwu Realm.

Xu Chuan raised an eyebrow. "This is quite a change. Are you planning to create your own Transcendent Martial Art?"

Xu Jingwu nodded, then smiled and said, "But this is no problem for your grandson. Of course, it is also thanks to the countless martial arts and immortal cultivation classics bestowed upon him by our ancestor."

Although it is said to be a self-created martial art of the Transcendent Realm, its essence is still derived from those acquired and innate martial arts techniques.

I simply extract the essence of various martial arts, break it down, and systematize it to make martial arts training more convenient for practitioners.

"However, how come you, at the Transcendent Realm, haven't reached the stage of Enlightenment?"

"Enlightenment is an inherent result of the cultivation process, just like how cultivators can achieve the opening of all meridians when they reach a certain level."

Moreover, the earlier one becomes enlightened, the worse it is.

In the process of refining the skin, flesh, organs, bones, and blood, success will naturally follow.

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