High Martial Arts Storm

Ahead, a pitch-black mountain peak resembled a giant sword thrust upside down into the ground, its top disappearing into the clouds, surrounded by tens of thousands of flying mutated beasts.

"It's at least ten thousand feet tall."

"There are rocks and soil on it, as well as flowers, trees, and even mutated beasts."

"But when I observed through the telescope, I didn't find a single Seven Crystal People, nor did I find any human martial arts practitioners."

Yang Haocheng felt a strong curiosity about the sword-shaped mountain, but after thinking about it for a long time, he finally decided to give up. He didn't know what dangers were there, and he dared not take the risk.

"Beep beep..."

"The 'Blessed Land' system has detected an ancient ruin containing 'Nine Star Fragments'. Collect all nine fragments to gain access to the Nine Star World."

"The host is deeply fortunate; it is recommended that the host explore the ancient ruins..."

A mechanical voice echoed in Yang Haocheng's mind.

Ancient ruins?

Nine Star Fragments?

Qualifications to enter the Nine Star World?

A blank look appeared in Yang Haocheng's eyes. He had never heard of any ancient ruins or nine-star worlds, but the reminder from the "Grotto Heaven and Blessed Land" system made him somewhat eager to try.

You are truly blessed!

How about we go explore that sword mountain?

After a moment's thought, Yang Haocheng finally decided to take the risk.

but!

Before heading there, he decided to cultivate himself first.

Yang Haocheng focused his attention on the "Blessed Land" system interface, carefully observing the data:

"The 'Blessed Land' system, initial system, third stage, bound quantity: 3."

"Host: Yang Haocheng, male, 18..."

Combat Strength: Four-Star Warrior Realm (24.9/25)

"Combat power increase: 0.3"

Merit Points: 230569

"Campus Merit Ranking: 9098".

"Combat Skills: Blazing Sun Blade Technique, Silver Rank (Proficiency 6.5); Thirteen Mad Slashes, Gold Rank (Proficiency 16.5); Willow Steps, Silver Rank (Proficiency 17.8); Ascending Steps, Gold Rank (Proficiency 8.9)"

"Cultivation Techniques: Dragon Emperor Technique, Earth-level technique, first level; Dragon Elephant Golden Body, Earth-level technique, first level; Three Flowers Great Art, Earth-level technique, first level (cultivating spiritual power); Illusionary Heart Divine Scripture, Earth-level technique, first level (cultivating mental power)."

"War Soldier: Deep Blue Crystal (Upgradable); Storm Aura."

"Fellow Cultivator Host 1: Lan Xinlin, female, 18... Eight-star Battle Officer Realm, Battle Power: 18; Fellow Cultivator Host 2: Mo Yan, female, 18... Eight-star Battle Officer Realm, Battle Power: 18.8; Fellow Cultivator Host 3: Tang Fei, female, 19... Three-star Battle General Realm, Battle Power: 23.9"

A few minutes later.

Yang Haocheng hid in the bushes.

He sat cross-legged and immediately chose to extract 0.3 of his combat power.

Just a few minutes later, he successfully cleared the three blocked acupoints, broke through to the five-star warrior realm, and his combat power reached 25.2.

"My strength has increased a lot. If I were to encounter a Crimson Crystal Man who is comparable to an eight-star War General, I would be able to put up a fight." Yang Haocheng thought to himself.

immediately.

He continued his practice and adjusted his state of mind.

Four hours later, when he had recovered to his peak condition, he left and headed towards the giant sword mountain in the distance. However, the road ahead was not peaceful. He would encounter level one or level two mutated beasts from time to time. If he could avoid them, he would quickly avoid them. If he could not avoid them, he would kill them with lightning speed.

at last.

He arrived at the foot of Sword Mountain.

The trees here are towering and the vines are everywhere.

Just as Yang Haocheng was about to climb the mountain, vines and branches seemed to come alive and began to lash out at him.

"A mutated plant spirit?"

"At the same time, at least a dozen level-two plant spirits are attacking me..."

Yang Haocheng's expression changed.

He had encountered mutated plant spirits before, but only a handful of times. So he was experienced in fighting the Seven Crystal People and mutated beasts, but he was a bit flustered when fighting the mutated plant spirits.

suddenly.

As if remembering something, he instantly took out the last magnetic storm mine from his storage device, activated it, and threw it without hesitation in the direction from which the vines and branches were extending.

"boom……"

The massive explosion overturned a patch of flowers, grass, and trees.

One by one, the branches and vines quickly retracted, some of which even fell directly to the ground without breaking, but it was clear that the magnetic storm had destroyed their bodies.

A few minutes later.

Just as Yang Haocheng began to climb, a figure blocked his way.

The other person's clothes were tattered, and even though they were still more than ten meters away, the stench emanating from them made Yang Haocheng frown.

"A human martial arts practitioner?" the beggar-like man in front asked in surprise.

"Who are you?"

Yang Haocheng's eyes were filled with vigilance.

"Chinese? You're from China? Are you also from Ziyang Academy?" The beggar-like man's eyes widened as he excitedly said, "I am Qiu Muyang, I am a second-year student at Ziyang Academy, I... no, it's been a full eleven years, I'm no longer considered a student of Ziyang Academy."

Yang Haocheng looked puzzled.

He never expected that a human martial arts practitioner could live here for eleven years.

"I am Yang Haocheng, from the Four Seasons Martial Arts Academy. I happen to be at the Ziyang Dao Academy recently, so I came here for trials." Yang Haocheng introduced himself briefly, then asked, "What is your situation? Why have you been stuck here for eleven years? And why don't you leave the Heng Realm and return to the Ziyang Dao Academy?"

"We can't go back!"

Qiu Muyang revealed a bitter expression, pointed to his chest and said, "I have now become a poison person. Only by constantly drinking the spring water from a nearby spring can I suppress the toxins and temporarily save my life."

Poisonous person?

Yang Haocheng frowned and asked, "You took some spring water with you when you left. Once you're outside, you should be able to get an antidote, right?"

"I was poisoned by voodoo, one of the most terrifying poisons in the Seven Crystal People's world. I've tried what you mentioned, but it didn't work. The antidote properties contained in the spring water disappear half an hour after it leaves the spring. That one attempt almost cost me my life," Qiu Muyang said with a bitter smile.

"I have an antidote." Yang Haocheng took out two vials of antidote from his storage device and tossed them to the other person, saying, "Take these now and see if they neutralize the poison."

"Okay, thank you."

Qiu Muyang thanked him verbally, but there was little joy on his face.

He quickly swallowed a vial of antidote, waited four or five minutes, then shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It's no use. My body is full of toxins. There are toxins in my muscles, blood, and even my bones and meridians. This ordinary antidote has no effect on the deadly poison in my body."

Yang Haocheng was somewhat disappointed.

He had originally intended to help the other party, but he clearly failed.

"Then what are you going to do? Stay trapped here?" Yang Haocheng asked.

"There's nothing I can do unless a human martial artist brings me a better antidote, or a powerful cultivator who has broken through to the Battle King realm helps me expel the toxins from my body. Otherwise, I can only rely on the spring water in that spring to eke out a living here," Qiu Muyang said dejectedly.

"..."

Yang Haocheng showed a look of pity.

He put himself in their shoes and thought about it. If he were poisoned and trapped here year after year, barely clinging to life... the thought alone sent chills down his spine.

"Do you know this place?" Yang Haocheng asked.

"Of course, I've been trapped here for eleven years, and I know the area at the foot of this Sword Mountain inside and out." Qiu Muyang nodded, carefully examining Yang Haocheng, and suddenly asked, "Do you have any cigarettes on you?"

Cigarettes?

Yang Haocheng was taken aback and was about to shake his head to indicate that he didn't have any cigarettes when he suddenly remembered that Lin Zhiqiang had given him a pack of cigarettes before. Since he didn't smoke, he had just casually tossed it into his storage device.

"Give!"

Yang Haocheng took out the pack of cigarettes and tossed it to the other person.

"A whole pack? Thank you, thank you, little brother." Qiu Muyang's eyes lit up, and he quickly tore open the box with excitement, pulled out a cigarette and popped it into his mouth. Then he reached out to Yang Haocheng, "Where's the lighter?"

"for you!"

Yang Haocheng took it out and threw it over.

"Thud..."

Qiu Muyang lit a cigarette, took a few puffs with relish, and then closed his eyes contentedly, as if enjoying the pleasure of smoking. He only opened his eyes again when he started smoking again.

"Young man, I have another favor to ask, I wonder if you could help me?"

"What is it?"

"After you return to Ziyang Dao Academy, go find my teacher, Duan Tianliang, and tell him that I am trapped here. Explain my situation to him and ask him if he can ask the experts of Ziyang Dao Academy to come and rescue me," Qiu Muyang said.

"Can!"

"Thanks!"

Qiu Muyang expressed his gratitude.

Yang Haocheng waved his hand and began to inquire about the situation at the foot of the giant sword mountain.

quickly!

He then learned about the situation here. The danger level at the foot of the mountain was not high. Although there were many mutated beasts and mutated spiritual plants, most of them were only at the first or second level. However, if he climbed the mountain... if the height exceeded nine hundred meters, he would encounter a large number of third-level mutated beasts and third-level mutated spiritual plants.

"If you really want to go up, there is another way," Qiu Muyang said.

"What method?"

"I advise you not to choose this method, because I can't judge what dangers are inside." Qiu Muyang pointed to the left and continued, "When I was exploring at the foot of the mountain, I found a cave entrance over there. I opened it once, but I only climbed more than ten kilometers of steps before I had to turn back because of the toxins in my body."

Internal passageway?

A staircase that you can climb upwards?

Yang Haocheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked the other party to take him to the cave entrance.

"I can take you there, and I can even escort you for a part of the way through the inner passage, but I must return after fifteen minutes. You'll have to climb the stairs on your own after that." Qiu Muyang said cautiously and seriously, "I would prefer that you don't go inside, because I hope you can go back alive and help bring back the news that I'm still alive but trapped here to Ziyang Dao Academy."

"Don't worry! I value my life. I'll come back immediately if I encounter any danger," Yang Haocheng said solemnly.