Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 179 The Seven Emotions Cult, Rongzhi's Qi-Nourishing Pill, Killing with a Laugh (4k)

"As for pills, the top one hundred performers in the monthly martial arts competition at the Star Palace Outer Court will receive pills. However, this month's competition has already ended, so Junior Brother Xijun will probably have to wait until next month."

At this point, Mu Hongling looked at Li Xijun with curiosity.

"Junior brother, are you skilled in swordsmanship or other martial arts? If not, I can help you. I guarantee I can help you break into the top 100 within a month."

"Um... I know a bit about swordsmanship and knife techniques, and I've also learned a martial art called fist techniques, which I'm quite proficient in."

Although he was a blank slate in this world, Li Xijun had his previous memories, so relearning martial arts was a breeze for him.

Not to mention the outer academy, he could crush even the most outstanding talents on the Human Ranking.

but,

Li Xijun, who was now eager to become a true disciple so that he could obtain the cultivation technique,

However, he had no intention of wasting time beating up the kids in the outer courtyard, and directly asked:

"Are there other ways to obtain elixirs? Such as through sect missions?"

"Well... yes, there are some."

Li Xijun's assertive demeanor, coupled with his extraordinary talent, made Mu Hongling hesitate for a moment before she said:

"There are quite a few outer disciples of the Star Palace, and naturally some of them want to take on missions to obtain elixirs."

"But Junior Brother Xijun, for us martial artists, navigating the martial world is not as easy as it is depicted in illustrated novels."

Mu Hongling, having said this, looked at Li Xijun and instructed her:

"Junior brother, although martial artists are powerful, we are all just mortals."

"Even a martial artist who has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Accumulation can often be defeated by a martial artist who has just entered the Qi Accumulation Realm and whose martial arts skills are exquisite. It is not uncommon for someone of a lower realm to kill a martial artist who has reached the Qi Accumulation Realm by means of terrain, strategy, or poison."

"After outer sect disciples accept a mission and leave, their fate is unknown, and it is common for them to die because of the mission."

"Even if inner disciples have opened their acupoints, it's only slightly better. Martial arts feuds and ranking competitions still result in numerous casualties."

"Given your talent and background, Junior Brother, it would be best to wait until you reach the Enlightenment Realm, have the sect's seniors provide you with some early training, and then have an elder take you out for a trial before you can truly go out and travel."

Mu Hongling said that this was the way famous sects in the martial arts world trained their true core disciples.

For example, when Li Qinghan first went out to travel and returned home to visit relatives, he was protected by a Grandmaster of the Earth Ranking, such as Venerable Zhuque.

Otherwise, no matter how outstanding her talent was, as a candidate for White Tiger Saintess, if she were to encounter that old man from the Life and Death Sword Sect, she would still be killed with a single sword strike.

At that time, a powerful expert at the level of an exterior realm cultivator can simply find any place in this vast world and run away.

Even though Venerable Vermilion Bird is a Grandmaster of the Earth Ranking, this kind of thing is extremely difficult to handle.

But for Li Xijun, none of these were problems.

He can [Constrain His Other Self] and descend to overturn the table at any time, and might even manage to trick some unlucky guy.

"It's alright, I will make my own decision on this matter. Please guide me, Senior Sister."

Li Xijun's attitude was firm, and Mu Hongling had no way to deal with this junior brother who was both exceptionally talented and extremely mysterious.

She still brought Li Xijun to the place where missions were usually issued outside the Star Palace.

only,

As soon as Mu Hongling and Li Xijun stepped into Xinghui Courtyard, they noticed that the atmosphere was unusually heavy.

Although it was usually bustling with people, at this moment, a large number of outer disciples were gathered around the huge notice board in the center, their heads thronging the area.

The buzzing of voices filled the air, a mixture of tension and excitement.

"What's going on? Why is it so lively today?" Mu Hongling raised an eyebrow and asked a familiar disciple who was passing by in a hurry.

Upon seeing that it was Mu Hongling, the disciple immediately stopped in his tracks, speaking rapidly with a hint of excitement:

"Senior Sister Mu! Don't you know? Several elders just came to issue a Class A emergency mission! It's a joint bounty from the Imperial Court and our Star Palace!"

"Rank A?" Mu Hongling was also taken aback. The outer sect missions of the Star Palace were divided into four ranks: A, B, C, and D, with Rank A being the highest.

It usually involves martial artists at the Enlightenment Realm, and might even be related to the Demonic Sect.

"Tell me quickly, what's going on?"

"It's the Demonic Sect!"

The disciple lowered his voice, but couldn't hide his excitement.

"Several notorious bastards from the 'Seven Emotions Sect' are wreaking havoc in the 'Black Stone County,' on the outskirts of Zhongzhou where the capital is located! They've massacred several villages and towns, and even ambushed and annihilated a hundred-strong elite cavalry unit sent by the imperial court to suppress the bandits! Their methods are extremely cruel, and it's said they've also abducted many young men and women, presumably to practice some kind of evil art!"

"The Seven Emotions Sect?" Mu Hongling's expression changed slightly. "Those madmen who manipulate people's hearts and use insidious methods?"

Li Xijun also focused his attention.

In this martial arts world, apart from the imperial court, the land is divided among various sects, and these forces are called:

"Three Paths, Three Monks, Three Holy Lands,"

"Six heretical sects, nine demonic sects, and twelve aristocratic families."

The Seven Emotions Sect is one of the nine major demonic sects, so it's no wonder it has caused such turmoil.

"Exactly!" The disciple nodded vigorously. "The leaders are some of the Seven Emotions Sect's most outstanding disciples of this generation: 'Greedy Wolf Hand' Li Wujiu, 'Angry Poison Spider Woman' Hua Nongying, and 'Foolish Demon Sword' Liu Suifeng! They are all ruthless, cunning, and their hands are stained with the blood of righteous people!"

Just then, on the high platform in front of Xinghui Courtyard, an elderly man with a solemn face, dressed in a dark blue robe with star patterns, slowly walked out. His voice was not loud, but it was like the ringing of an ancient bell, clearly overpowering all the noise and resounding throughout the entire courtyard:

"quiet!"

The entire room fell silent instantly.

The old man's gaze swept across the entire room like lightning. He spoke slowly, each word striking the hearts of everyone like a heavy hammer:

"You must have already heard about what happened in Blackstone County. The disciples of the Seven Emotions Demonic Cult have been wreaking havoc in the countryside, slaughtering the innocent, defying the laws of the court, and challenging the dignity of our righteous path! Such evil deeds are intolerable to Heaven!"

His voice suddenly rose, carrying an aura of righteous indignation:

"The imperial court is furious, and our Star Palace cannot stand idly by! We hereby issue a Class A bounty: all disciples of our Star Palace, regardless of whether they are outer or inner disciples, are welcome to participate in this 'Exorcising Demons and Defending the Righteous Path' campaign!"

"There are two mission objectives!"

"Firstly, to relieve the crisis in Blackstone County, drive away the demonic threat, and protect the people!"

"Secondly, execute the ringleaders—'Greedy Wolf Hand' Li Wujiu, 'Angry Poison Spider Woman' Hua Nongying, and 'Foolish Demon Sword' Liu Suifeng! Obtain their heads or tokens of their identities as proof!"

The old man paused briefly, then offered his most generous reward:

"This time, anyone who kills a demonic offspring of the Seven Emotions Sect will receive a Rongzhi Nourishing Qi Pill to aid their cultivation."

May you accumulate strength and achieve great success soon.

"As for being able to kill any one of those three Qiqing Sect Opening Aperture Realm martial artists and produce the token..."

He glanced at the disciples below, who were holding their breath in concentration, and said, word by word:

"The sect will bestow upon you one 'Heavenly Hearing and Earthly Listening Pill'!"

"The Heavenly Hearing and Earthly Listening Pill?!"

"It's actually this pill?!"

"This is the best auxiliary medicine for opening the seven orifices in the first stage of the opening realm. It is said to be almost perfect and has no toxicity."

"They're actually offering this pill as a reward? It seems the sect is determined to eliminate these fiends!"

The crowd erupted instantly, a tidal wave of discussion sweeping across the room, with countless outer disciples displaying fervent enthusiasm.

Leaving aside the Rongzhi Nourishing Qi Pill for now, the Tiancong Diting Pill is now a truly excellent aid for breaking through and opening the mind.

In this martial arts world, many precious medicines are not circulated outside the local area.

They either had to spend a fortune at a grand auction house in a prosperous prefecture to try their luck, or risk everything to intercept and kill disciples of a major sect.

Otherwise, ordinary martial artists would never encounter a precious medicine like the Heavenly Insight Pill, which is a key to unlocking the mind's potential.

The old man raised his hand, silencing the commotion once more, his voice steady and solemn:

"The demonic path is ruthless and cunning. These three are all martial artists who have just reached the Awakening Realm, their methods are insidious and vicious, and they also possess evil demonic arts. This journey is extremely dangerous and no child's play!"

His gaze swept over the young faces below, and he said in a deep voice:

"The path of martial arts is fraught with thorns and fraught with life and death. Only by tempering oneself in blood and fire, and gaining enlightenment between life and death, can one break through the barriers and glimpse a higher realm. How to choose your path forward, whether to stay in the palace to cultivate diligently or to go down the mountain to eliminate demons and gain experience, is a choice you must make yourself."

After saying this, the old man said no more and disappeared silently into the depths of Xinghui Courtyard the moment he turned around.

As soon as the elders left, the entire Starshine Academy was in an uproar.

"The Heavenly Hearing Pill! We'll risk it all!"

"Li Wujiu's head is mine!"

"That vixen Hua Nongying must be killed to avenge the innocent people!"

"I've long wanted to experience Liu Suifeng's demonic sword!"

"Quick! Form a team! Blackrock County is a long way off, we need to set off as soon as possible!"

"Who's an expert in tracking? The pay is negotiable!"

Countless disciples began to call upon their friends and quickly formed small groups, intensely discussing action plans and goal allocation.

The disciples who originally came to take on ordinary tasks were now infected by the huge bounty and intense atmosphere, their blood boiling, and they all joined in.

Mu Hongling was also shocked by the news, her pretty face filled with solemnity and a hint of hesitation.

She looked at Li Xijun beside her, her tone filled with unprecedented seriousness and worry:

"Junior Brother Xijun, this Rank A mission is no simple matter. The Heavenly Hearing and Earthly Listening Pill is excellent, but those three demons are no pushovers! 'Greedy Wolf Hand' Li Wujiu possesses the cultivation of the Eye Aperture; 'Angry Poison Spider Woman' Hua Nongying is covered in poison and is cunning and treacherous..."

He was most skilled at setting ambushes and plotting; Liu Suifeng, the "Delusional Swordsman," took an unorthodox approach, his swordsmanship carrying a bewitching, demonic sound, and countless righteous heroes had fallen by his blade.

"Moreover, even ordinary Qi Accumulation Realm demonic disciples are extremely cunning and ruthless, using unorthodox martial arts and employing cruel and despicable methods. It is extremely dangerous for ordinary Qi Accumulation Realm martial artists to fight them."

Mu Hongling's words seemed to suggest that she should give up.

However, Li Xijun's gaze swept across the excited crowd in the square, listening to the discussions about the demon's strength, but her eyes remained calm as she looked at Mu Hongling and spoke:

"Senior Sister Hongling, the rewards this time are quite generous, so I'm afraid all the senior brothers and sisters at the Enlightenment stage of the inner sect will be involved. Perhaps even some of the senior brothers and sisters on the 'Heavenly Star Ranking' will appear."

"I'll train with my senior brothers and sisters, and I don't think there will be any problems."

The "Heavenly Star Ranking" is a ranking among inner sect martial artists who have broken through to the Qi Opening Realm at a young age and are expected to be included in the ranking.

Mu Hong thought about it for a moment and realized that Li Xijun's words made sense.

If several disciples who have truly awakened their inner cultivation were to make a move, it would be reasonable to simply follow along for training and earn some kills to exchange for "Rongzhi Nourishing Qi Pills".

With that in mind, she gritted her teeth and agreed.

"Alright, junior brother, since you've made up your mind, I'll join this mission as well."

"However, you should stay with me on this trip as much as possible. We don't need to be greedy. We'll just help you obtain a bottle of Rongzhi Nourishing Qi Pills so you can break through to the Great Completion of Qi Accumulation as soon as possible."

Hearing her senior's words, Li Xijun nodded slightly, remembering her kindness.

If he remembered correctly, Mu Hongling had reached the Great Perfection of Qi Accumulation and was beginning to refine the acupoints related to her eyes, preparing to break through to the Acupoint Opening Realm.

On this mission, he could try to get her a "Heavenly Wisdom and Earthly Hearing Pill" so that this senior sister could become an awakened martial artist as soon as possible.

Of course, it would be even better if I had the chance to get two for myself.

Traveling in this martial arts world is inconvenient before reaching the outdoor locations.

In contrast, in the main world, teachers prepare their training equipment and supplies well in advance, and then simply board a flying vehicle and depart.

In this world, martial artists must make preparations in advance for traveling, such as supplies, weapon polishing and maintenance, hidden weapons, and healing pills.

Therefore, the participants decided to schedule the mission for the following afternoon.

That night, in the room where Li Xijun was.

After practicing his swordsmanship for a while, and returning to that state of effortless mastery,

This time, instead of continuing to accumulate true energy, he took out the Nine Dragon Jade that his sister Li Qinghan had given him.

The Nine Dragons Jade feels warm and smooth to the touch, as if a warm current is slowly flowing through it.

Li Xijun sat cross-legged in meditation, as he was about to carefully examine each of the small characters.

But as he looked at it, he suddenly felt that the Nine Dragon Jade was calling to him.

This made Li Xijun even more curious, so he tried to put his mental energy into it and immerse his mind in the jade.

In an instant, a profound and mysterious golden tadpole script, seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, surged into his sea of ​​consciousness like a river bursting its banks!

"The True Chapter of the Eight Desolations Dragon Control: The Emperor's Aura Observation Technique!"

Upon seeing the six large characters "Eight Desolate Dragon Control True Chapter", Li Xijun was immediately startled.

Although he knew that Li Qinghan was the only remaining bloodline of the royal family, and that the "Emperor's Aura Observation Technique" he knew was extraordinary, he never expected that this martial art was one of the five supreme divine skills!

Growing increasingly curious, he focused intently on the martial art, and after more than an hour, he began to vaguely understand it:

This is neither a method of attack nor a technique for self-defense, but a supreme secret technique that directly points to the fundamental energy mechanism of heaven and earth and all things!

Its core essence is "to observe the energy of heaven and earth, to grasp the mechanisms of all things, to control the changes of rise and fall, and to kill with a laugh!"

Those who practice this art must use their own spiritual will as a guide to communicate with the intangible yet real and true cosmic forces such as "luck," "destiny," "terrain," and "human nature."

When one reaches mastery, everything within sight—mountains and rivers, cities and villages, all living beings, even the flow of one's opponent's true energy, the flaws in their moves, the fluctuations in their mind—all the flow and nodes of "qi" are as clear as the lines on one's palm!

It can foresee the enemy's moves, determine life and death, pinpoint the dragon's vital points, and understand people's hearts!

It truly reached the unpredictable realm where "the emperor can observe the aura and kill with a laugh."

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