Gou cultivates martial arts and seeks immortality in the world of cultivation.

Chapter 119 Gift of Cultivation Technique

A storm raged in Lu Lin's heart, and for a moment he found it difficult to control himself.

The realm beyond the Innate is actually a taboo in the eyes of cultivation sects?
Anyone who tries to touch it will face the combined attack of the five major sects.

Why is this?

Could it be that martial artists who have entered this field are already strong enough to threaten the five great sects that are high above them?
Or are there other unknown secrets hidden within?
So, when Tuoba Feng promised that once he reached the peak of the Innate Realm, he would teach him the method to break through to the Innate Realm, was this a sincere promise or just empty talk?
In an instant, countless questions flooded Lu Lin's mind.

"Since that so-called leader of the Martial Alliance has violated the taboo, he should naturally be completely eliminated. In addition, this person may have obtained something he should not have obtained." Nan Boyong's voice was cold, carrying an undeniable killing intent.

"Murong Fu, do you know where the headquarters of the Martial Alliance is located?" Nan Boyong continued to ask, his gaze fixed intently on Prince Jing.

“Reporting to the Immortal Master, this Martial Alliance is a loose alliance of martial arts practitioners. Its members are scattered, have no fixed abode, and their whereabouts are mysterious. No one knows the exact location of their headquarters. In the capital, there are only some idle members of the Martial Alliance active. I truly do not know where their headquarters is.” Prince Jing replied with his head bowed, his tone sounding quite sincere.

"Oh?"

Nan Boyong leaned forward slightly, and an invisible, suffocating pressure instantly enveloped the entire hall: "You... are you telling the truth? Do you know what the consequences will be for deceiving me?"

"Every word I have said is true, and I would never dare to deceive the Immortal Master in the slightest!" Prince Jing raised his head, his face calm and composed, revealing no flaw whatsoever.

"Then go find them! Use all your connections and relationships, start with those unaffiliated members of the Martial Alliance, follow the clues, and make sure you find their headquarters! I'm giving you seven days. After seven days, I want a definite answer!"

After speaking, Nan Boyong suddenly stood up, no longer glancing at Prince Jing, and led Ye Aoxue and the old woman who had been resting with her eyes closed, striding out of the main hall.

Three streaks of light shot into the sky and quickly disappeared into the horizon.

"Father."

Murong Cheng looked anxious, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Prince Jing's eyes narrowed, and he quickly made a gesture, signaling Murong Cheng to be quiet, as there were ears on the other side of the wall.

……

The Prince Jing's Mansion is nestled in the clouds above.

"Vice Sect Master, you're just leaving like that? I don't think that Murong Fu told the truth." Ye Aoxue frowned as she looked down at the magnificent palace below.

Nan Boyong's face showed a hint of sarcasm, and he said indifferently, "It's alright. Send people to keep watch in secret. For the next seven days, keep a close eye on everyone who comes out of the Prince Jing's residence, regardless of their status. Don't let a single one escape!"

"Yes!"

Ye Aoxue and the old woman accepted the order at the same time.

……

Inside the Prince Jing's residence.

"Zhang Xun, immediately send men to track and investigate those Martial Alliance members active in the capital. Make it clear that you are conducting a full-scale search. Do you understand?" Prince Jing ordered in a deep voice, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

"Understood!" Zhang Xun understood immediately and bowed as he withdrew.

Soon after, several groups of people from the Prince's mansion left the mansion on orders, appearing to be on a mission to investigate.

Soon, night fell, and thick dark clouds shrouded the entire capital. Only sparse, pale moonlight managed to penetrate the clouds and fall upon the magnificent city, making it appear hazy and oppressive in the night, like a silent behemoth lying on the ground.

"Brother Tang, how about you come with me out of the city?" Prince Jing asked Lu Lin in a low voice with a solemn expression.

“Your Highness, are you going to inform Brother Mu? I think this is inappropriate.” Lu Lin calmly analyzed, “The people of the Demonic Sect are cunning and suspicious. If they have not really left, but are secretly spying on us, our trip will only expose Brother Mu’s whereabouts and lead them astray.”

Mu Yetong and others have visited the Prince Jing's residence many times. If the Demonic Sect were truly interested in investigating, how could they have been without any clues?

Pretending to leave while secretly monitoring is a highly likely tactic.

“Brother Tang, you are overthinking it.” Prince Jing seemed quite confident. “Every time Brother Mu and his group come, they use extremely secret passages. Apart from a few of my most trusted confidants, no one knows about them. Moreover, this time when we leave, we can also use a secret passage to go directly outside the city without anyone noticing. Even if the people from the Demonic Sect wanted to follow us, they would have no chance.”

"There's actually a secret passage leading directly outside the city?" Lu Lin was somewhat surprised, then nodded.

It's perfectly reasonable for someone from such a noble family to leave themselves a way out.

The entrance to the secret passage was located behind a hidden artificial hill next to Prince Jing's sleeping quarters.

Soon, three figures silently slipped into the secret passage; they were Prince Jing, Zhang Xun, and Lu Lin.

Murong Cheng, whose cultivation was still shallow, was left to guard the palace.

This secret passage was not only extremely long, but also had numerous branching paths and a complex structure, clearly indicating that it had been in operation for many years. The three walked in silence, emerging smoothly from behind a statue in an abandoned mountain god temple outside the city.

Emerging from the secret passage, the three did not linger but plunged into the dense forest outside the temple, speeding eastward under the cover of night.

After traveling about eighty miles, a vast manor appeared nestled among the mountains and forests.

The manor is built in a valley between two mountain peaks, covering an area of ​​at least a thousand acres, and is extremely spacious.

The courtyard wall, several dozen feet high, was built of bluestone and was patrolled by strong warriors at all times. Giant crossbows, gleaming with a cold light, were also mounted on top of the wall, indicating a heavily fortified defense.

Above the courtyard gate hangs a plaque with two gilded characters: Liu Mansion!
"Brother Mu and the others live here?" Lu Lin looked at the plaque that resembled a merchant's mansion with some surprise.

“That’s right.” Prince Jing said in a low voice, “This manor is ostensibly the residence of Liu Yang, a wealthy merchant in the capital, but in reality, it is the headquarters of the Martial Alliance. We should go in quickly and inform Brother Mu to lead his men to evacuate the capital as soon as possible, as this place is no longer safe.”

Lu Lin nodded secretly.

It was indeed unexpected and quite ingenious that the Martial Alliance would choose to locate its headquarters in such an ordinary wealthy manor.

Because there are at least eighty or a hundred similar-sized manors around the capital, many imperial relatives, wealthy merchants and other prominent figures have built villas there. Prince Jing himself owns several such manors, making it extremely difficult for him to be discovered when he blends in.

"who is it?"

As the three approached, someone in the shadows shouted a warning, showing vigilance.

“It’s me!” Prince Jing stepped out slowly, revealing a uniquely shaped golden token.

"So it's Your Highness!" The guard at the gate breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the token and the person who had arrived.

"Take me to see Alliance Leader Mu immediately! I have something extremely urgent to tell you!" Prince Jing said urgently, his face serious. Seeing Prince Jing's expression, the man dared not delay for a moment and quickly and respectfully welcomed Lu Lin and the other two inside.

……

backyard.

"Your Highness, Brother Tang, why are you visiting us so late at night? Has something important happened?" Mu Yetong's expression changed slightly upon seeing Prince Jing and Lu Lin, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

"Brother Mu, something terrible has happened! The Demonic Sect has discovered your transgression of martial arts taboos! Now, they want to kill you and are tracking you down everywhere! You must leave the capital immediately!" Prince Jing spoke rapidly, his voice filled with obvious anxiety.

Mu Yetong's expression changed drastically. After a moment of silence, he finally let out a soft sigh: "I never expected this day would finally come, and so quickly... Guards!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly.

As soon as he finished speaking, two figures flashed into the study like ghosts, their movements as swift as the wind, clearly indicating that they were highly skilled.

"Alliance Leader!" The two bowed respectfully.

"Pass on my order: immediately notify all core members of the alliance to abandon this place and prepare for an emergency evacuation!" Mu Yetong gave the order without hesitation.

"Yes!"

Without any hesitation, the two accepted the order and vanished from their original positions in a flash.

However, at this moment——

"who?"

"Enemy attack! Be careful!"

Suddenly, a series of angry roars and the sharp sound of weapons being drawn came from the direction of the manor gate!
shhhhh--

Immediately following, a series of ear-piercing whistles rang out as the giant crossbow bolts on the wall were fired, sending streaks of black light shooting into the dark night sky with mournful cries.

"Hmph! You mere mortal warrior, an ant, dare to resist? Die!"

A domineering and contemptuous voice boomed from the sky like thunder.

Immediately afterwards, a terrifying torrent of spiritual energy fell from the sky like a waterfall!

boom! boom! boom!
A violent explosion and piercing screams suddenly echoed from the direction of the front yard, shattering the tranquility of the night.

"They're from the Blood Fiend Sect? How is that possible! We clearly took the absolutely secret passage!" Prince Jing's face turned deathly pale instantly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

There is no doubt that they were used.

The powerful members of the Demonic Sect, using some strange method, somehow managed to follow them here!

"Could it be that when we met during the day, they planted some kind of subtle tracking mark on you, Your Highness?" Lu Lin's mind raced, and he immediately thought of this most likely reason.

"Brother Mu, hurry! It's not too late to leave now!" Prince Jing suppressed his shock and urged him again.

“What’s meant to happen, can’t be avoided.” Mu Yetong slowly shook his head, his expression calming down. “Now that they’ve reached the door and laid their traps, it’s probably too late to leave.”

He suddenly turned his head and looked intently at Lu Lin: "Brother Tang, please wait a moment!"

After saying that, he vanished from his spot in a flash.

But in just a few breaths, Mu Yetong reappeared, holding an old wooden box about a foot wide and three feet long.

"Brother Tang, if I am not mistaken, you must have cultivated several innate martial arts, condensed various blood qi, and then forcibly fused several blood qi with the 'Heaven and Earth Profound Qi' contained in that blood-patterned steel sword, which is why you can unleash astonishing power far exceeding that of others of the same level. However, this method is ultimately only a temporary solution and has considerable hidden dangers. To truly and perfectly control multiple blood qi, making them as easy to use and integrated as needed, you must have a blood qi that is stronger in essence, more domineering, and capable of suppressing everything as the core."

Mu Yetong spoke calmly, solemnly handing the wooden box to Lu Lin: "The 'Mysterious Netherworld Cold Dragon Blood罡 Technique,' which I have cultivated throughout my life, may be just what you need. Today, I present it to Brother Tang!"

"This……"

Lu Lin was greatly shocked and was momentarily stunned.

He never expected that Mu Yetong would generously give away his powerful innate martial arts at such a critical moment!

"Brother Tang," Mu Yetong spoke again, but this time, he condensed his blood energy and used a secret transmission technique to send his voice directly into Lu Lin's ears, "In this wooden box, besides the complete 'Mysterious Netherworld Cold Dragon Blood Energy Technique,' there is also a record of methods on how to break through to the realm above the Innate Realm, which I am also giving to you!"

"what?!"

Lu Lin was shocked again and looked up at Mu Yetong.

The method to break through to the innate level!
Mu Yetong so easily handed over this priceless secret, which was enough to attract the pursuit of the five major sects.
shhhhh--

Just then, a series of figures rushed in with a rapid whooshing sound, gathering in the backyard.

Xia Qianyu's figure was clearly among them.

“Brother Tang,” Mu Yetong’s gaze swept over Xia Qianyu who had rushed over, then looked deeply at Lu Lin, and he bowed deeply, “I have another request! Qianyu has extremely high talent in swordsmanship and a resolute character. Her future achievements are limitless, and she may even surpass me! She must not die here! I beg you, Brother Tang, to ensure her safe departure from this place, and preferably… take her away from this dangerous place in Yan Kingdom!”

"No! Alliance Leader! I'm not leaving! If we're leaving, we'll leave together!" Xia Qianyu happened to hear these words, and her face turned pale. She shook her head repeatedly, her eyes filled with stubbornness.

"Foolish child!" Mu Yetong scolded softly, his tone carrying a hint of gentleness and determination. "Since we have touched a taboo and are being targeted by the five major sects, where in this vast world can we find refuge? Even if we manage to escape Yan Kingdom, the cultivation sects of other countries will not let us go! Rather than hiding like stray dogs, we should fight a glorious battle right here and let the world know that we martial artists also have unyielding spirit!"

His gaze shifted back to Lu Lin and Xia Qianyu, his eyes becoming incredibly sharp: "Brother Tang, Qianyu, remember this! Above the Innate Realm, it is an inviolable taboo for all cultivation sects! If you ever have the opportunity to reach this realm in the future, you must not let any cultivation sect discover it before you successfully break through! Otherwise, you will surely face a deadly disaster!"

boom!
Before he finished speaking, Mu Yetong's body suddenly erupted with a dazzling crimson light, and a powerful blood aura soared into the sky, faintly condensing into a ferocious, roaring phantom of a cold dragon behind him!

Without the slightest hesitation, he transformed into a blood-red rainbow that tore through the night sky, rushing straight towards the front of the manor.

"Demon Sect heretic! I, Mu Yetong, am here to fight!"

The roar was like thunder, echoing throughout the entire valley.

The extremely dense blood energy condensed in his hand into a blood-red spear that seemed to solidify, which he hurled with all his might.

The spear tore through the air, trailing a chilling tail of flame, and with unparalleled ferocity, it pierced straight at the eerie old woman in mid-air.

(End of this chapter)