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

Chapter 180 Black Stone Ambush, Killing with a Flick of the Finger

"This martial art is a top-tier technique that I could use even back in the main world!"

"In fact, I'm afraid no one in the entire main world besides me possesses such a unique skill!"

This is Li Xijun's biggest achievement so far.

This further solidified his belief that the five supreme martial arts techniques of this martial arts world were an immense treasure trove that surpassed all other martial arts techniques in the main world.

Li Xijun felt increasingly grateful for her identity in this world and for her older sister, Li Qinghan.

At the same time, he was also eager to begin preparing to practice this martial art.

As for the teachings that Li Qinghan had given him before, Li Xijun, who had truly inherited them, didn't care about them.

Although this unique skill is difficult, it is extremely suitable for him.

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The condition for mastering the "Emperor's Aura Observation Technique" is that the practitioner must possess the destiny of dragon aura!

This is not the destiny of an ordinary king or general, but a supreme destiny containing a trace of the potential to become a "true dragon emperor".

Only those with such a destiny, possessing immense fortune and majestic imperial power, can harness the vast, complex, and unpredictable energy of heaven and earth without being devoured or lost by it.

The closer one's destiny is to that of a "True Dragon Son of Heaven," the more effective one will be in cultivating this technique, and the greater one's ultimate achievement will be. If one lacks this destiny and forces oneself to cultivate it, at best one will suffer mental confusion, and at worst one's vital energy will surge back, leading to death by explosion.

This is why, after cultivating for so many years, Li Yan only managed to barely enter the realm by relying on a trace of imperial aura, and as a result, his origins were immediately exposed when he made his first move.

That unlucky guy was pushed out to die in his place; his destiny was fake, he didn't have the dragon's aura!

Li Xijun's mind was immersed in this profound technique, feeling the grandeur and difficulty of communicating with the energy of heaven and earth.

He understood that this cultivation method had extremely demanding requirements for aptitude or destiny.

"A dragon's destiny... I happen to possess the power of the Dragon King and have the destiny of a true dragon."

A thought flickered in Li Xijun's mind.

"So when I touched this Nine Dragon Jade, it couldn't wait to call out to me and let me know the technique."

Without hesitation, Li Xijun began to practice the Emperor's Aura Observation Technique.

"Buzz!"

As the destiny deep within the true spirit shines.

An indescribable, ancient, noble, and majestic aura, seemingly ruling over the entire universe, suddenly erupted from his body without warning.

This aura is neither true energy nor spiritual pressure, but a supreme power of destiny originating from a higher level and transcending everything!

A true dragon's destiny!

As if drawn and resonated with by the most primal force, the Nine Dragons Jade instantly burst forth with an unprecedentedly dazzling golden light.

Nine tiny, illusory dragon shadows, seemingly composed of pure dragon energy, flew out of the jade, emitting a silent yet soul-stirring dragon roar. They circled and danced around Li Xijun, filled with a sense of submission and worship.

Under the golden light and the dragon shadow, Li Xijun's eyes suddenly became incredibly deep. In the depths of his pupils, it seemed as if golden flames were burning, or as if a vast galaxy was flowing!

At that moment, the entire world before his eyes underwent a tremendous change!

The walls were no longer walls, but were made up of countless tiny "royal auras," and the vitality of a few plants in the distant courtyard flowed like green ribbons of light.

Even in Mu Hongling's room next door, while she was meditating and regulating her breathing, the trajectory of her internal energy, the opening and closing of her acupoints, and the fluctuations of her mental state were all reflected in Li Xijun's "vision" like a clear painting!

The invisible yet omnipresent "qi" of heaven and earth was now clearly visible to him.

Mountains and rivers possess the energy of dragon veins, cities possess the energy of all living beings, people possess the energy of the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit, martial arts possess the energy of true qi circulation, and techniques possess the energy of flaws and decay. All things have their own form and trajectory of "qi".

The obscure and difficult-to-understand methods of observing, drawing, identifying, and using qi in "The Emperor's Art of Observing Qi" were naturally integrated into his instincts like an imprint.

There was no need to deliberately understand, memorize, or struggle to operate it; it was as if this was something he was born with, an innate ability.

With just a thought, he mastered this peerless secret technique, which was said to be impossible to cultivate without a dragon-qi destiny and extremely difficult to cultivate!

The golden light gradually faded, and the swirling dragon shadow quietly disappeared into the Nine Dragon Jade.

The strange phenomenon in Li Xijun's eyes disappeared, and things returned to normal, but he knew that the world was completely different in his eyes.

He looked down at the still warm and lustrous Nine Dragon Jade in his hand, and an indescribable smile appeared on his lips.

"This 'Emperor's Aura Observation Technique' is indeed wondrous."

Li Xijun closed his eyes, savoring the profound feeling of understanding the workings of heaven and earth.

"My sister was able to defeat the half-step outer realm martial artist of the Blood Robe Tower with a single sword strike, and most of the credit went to this 'Emperor's Qi Observation Technique.' In battle, she could see through the flow of the opponent's qi and anticipate the enemy's moves. It was truly powerful."

"With this martial art, killing a martial artist in the early stages of the Qi Opening Realm will be a piece of cake in Blackstone County."

The next day, just past noon.

The huge training ground in the outer courtyard of the Star Palace was already bustling with noise.

The disciples who participated in this "exorcising demons and protecting the righteous path" mission gathered here.

The number of people far exceeded Li Xijun's expectations; at a rough glance, there were probably over a hundred.

The vast majority of them were outer disciples in the Qi Accumulation Realm, but three of them had a significantly stronger aura, suggesting they had entered the Aperture Opening Realm.

Among these people, a tall young man carrying a giant sword stood out the most.

He was surrounded by many outer disciples, who all treated him with great courtesy and respect.

Seeing this, Mu Hongling whispered in Li Xijun's ear:

"That's Qi Youming, ranked ninth on the 'Celestial Star Ranking,' a martial artist who has awakened his eyes. However, he is a follower of Senior Brother Jin Zangfeng's Iron Rod—"

The introduction was not yet finished.

Qi Youming, however, seemed to have figured something out as well, and turned his scrutinizing gaze toward Li Xijun and Mu Hongling.

"You are Li Xijun?" Qi Youming's voice was calm, yet it carried a condescending and scrutinizing tone.

"That's right." Li Xijun replied calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Senior Sister Li's younger brother?" Qi Youming nodded slightly, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger. "Senior Sister is a prodigy, currently ranked first on the Human Ranking, and is the future hope of our White Tiger lineage. However—"

He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze suddenly sharpening, revealing an undisguised "concern".

"Junior brother, you have just entered the sect and your foundation is still shallow. You have not even reached the Qi Accumulation Realm yet. This mission to eliminate demons is extremely dangerous. The demonic villains are cunning and ruthless, and every move will be a life-or-death struggle."

As your senior sister's younger brother, if you make any mistakes during the mission, not only will we be heartbroken, but it will also distract your senior sister and delay her progress towards the late stage of enlightenment, which is crucial for her future preparations to take over the position of Venerable.

If Senior Sister Li becomes enraged, we disciples of the White Tiger lineage will truly have no peace of mind. Junior Brother, I advise you not to come.

The sarcastic tone in these words is quite obvious.

This immediately led many people to quietly choose to stay away.

Most of them came for the elixirs and had no intention of getting involved in the battle between the two sides.

If something were to really happen, one side would have a true disciple with all nine orifices open behind them, and the other would be a candidate for Saintess and a prodigy on the Human Ranking. Any slight disturbance could make them suffer terribly.

Mu Hongling's expression changed, and she was about to retort when Li Xijun gently pressed her arm down.

Li Xijun showed no anger whatsoever; his expression remained calm, as if he were looking at a dead man.

"Senior Brother Qi, you are too kind. My sister is free to walk her own path, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself. As for me, there's no need for you to worry about me. I will know what I'm doing on this trip."

Qi Youming's eyes narrowed slightly. He hadn't expected Li Xijun to be so composed. Not only did she not get angry or lose her composure, but she also responded to his "concern" with an almost dismissive attitude.

Deep within those calm eyes, there seemed to be a hint of indifference that made him extremely uncomfortable.

"I hope so." Qi Youming said no more and led his men back to the White Tiger lineage.

His goal was simple: to prevent others from teaming up with Li Xijun, leaving him isolated and vulnerable when besieging the Demonic Sect.

With his rich experience, Qi Youming knew how difficult it would be in that situation without reliable support and help from fellow disciples.

Although he dared not do anything to Li Xijun,

But in that situation, if Li Xijun himself was injured or seriously wounded by the demonic sect disciples, well... that's not his fault.

If Li Xijun, as her younger brother, can distract Li Qinghan a little and slow down her progress, it will be worthwhile for Jin Zangfeng, who is currently aiming for the Outer Realm.

"Junior brother..." Mu Hongling looked at Li Xijun with concern.

"It's alright."

Li Xijun shook his head, his expression calm, completely disregarding this early-stage Qi Opening martial artist who wanted to improve.

"Senior sister can just stay by my side when the time comes."

As the night passed, Mu Hongling, who felt increasingly unable to understand Li Xijun, chose to believe him.

Before long, the well-prepared team of a hundred people set off from the mountains in a grand procession.

Unlike the flying machines of the main world, in this martial arts world, even for disciples of prestigious sects below the Qi Opening Realm, long journeys are mainly undertaken by horses!

The inn at the foot of the mountain had already prepared hundreds of magnificent horses. These horses were no ordinary breed; they were black-blooded warhorses carefully bred by the Star Palace, possessing astonishing endurance and capable of traveling hundreds of miles a day.

The disciples mounted their horses one after another, and in an instant, the sound of hooves thundered and dust flew up. The procession, like a long dragon, galloped towards Black Stone County on the border of Central State.

Qi Youming kept a low profile and didn't do anything else along the way. It was mainly Ding Jinglin, a senior sister from the Xuanwu lineage who had reached the Enlightenment Realm and had experience roaming the martial world alone, who was in charge of everything.

After a few days,

It was evening.

The scenery ahead began to turn desolate. Lush forests were gradually replaced by low shrubs and exposed rocks, and the air was filled with a dry smell.

"We're about to enter Blackrock County, everyone be alert!" Ding Jinglin's voice rang out.

The group's spirits lifted, and they spurred their horses onward.

After crossing a barren mountain ridge, a vast and desolate land appeared before us.

Blackstone County!

As far as the eye can see, the earth presents a gray and black mixed tone, with large areas of exposed black rock formations, like scars on the earth.

Vegetation was sparse, with only some drought-resistant thorns and low shrubs stubbornly growing in the cracks between the rocks. The gale whipped up sand and gravel, which swirled in the air, making a howling sound, creating an atmosphere of desolation and bleakness.

In the distance, the outlines of some villages could be vaguely seen, but most appeared dilapidated and silent, with thin wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys. A faint, almost imperceptible smell of blood and burnt food seemed to linger in the air.

"What a desolate place! There's such a barren land near Zhongzhou, where the capital is located?" A disciple sighed in a low voice. "It is said that the land here is barren and produces a kind of hard black stone, hence the name Black Stone County. There are not many people here to begin with, and now it is also suffering from demonic afflictions—" Mu Hongling whispered to Li Xijun, her tone heavy.

"This place is dangerous. Everyone dismount and proceed on foot. Stay alert. The Seven Emotions Cult is likely lurking nearby!" Senior Sister Ding Jinglin's voice rang out again.

The disciples dismounted and cautiously stepped into this somewhat desolate place.

When their group, following the intelligence, entered a mountain covered in black stone scales...:

Suddenly, a cold arrow flew out from the darkness and struck the throat of a disciple who had just entered the Qi Accumulation Realm.

"Enemy attack! Form ranks!" Senior Sister Ding Jinglin's sharp shout was like a thunderclap, her reaction extremely fast.

But at the same time,

Suddenly, a group of black-clad demonic disciples emerged from several boulders in the mountains, wielding powerful bows and crossbows, and launched a barrage of arrows at the group in a completely unsportsmanlike manner.

This dense barrage of arrows instantly killed several inexperienced disciples of the Star Palace who had come for the pills out of greed.

"Form a circular formation! Quickly!" Ding Jinglin commanded.

The disciples of the Star Palace reacted the fastest, quickly raising their weapons and moving their feet to swing their swords in defense, while standing back to back in their defensive formation.

Mu Hongling's face was serious. The long sword in her hand instantly transformed into a flash of cold light, deflecting all the arrows aimed at her and Li Xijun.

At the same time, attention should be paid to Li Xijun's safety.

at the same time,

Faced with the dense barrage of arrows, Li Xijun tested his "Emperor's Qi Observation Technique".

In an instant, the trajectory, speed, angle, and even the penetrating force of each arrow, as well as the subtle vibrations of the shaft caused by its material and craftsmanship, were all clearly reflected in his perception.

Moreover, the Seven Emotions Sect disciples hiding among the boulders—their positions, movements, breathing rhythms, the flow of their internal energy, and even the sinister, bloodthirsty "evil aura" emanating from them—were all revealed in the smallest detail, like lights in the dark!

The Emperor's Art of Observing Qi: Understanding the Qi of All Things!

And at this moment,

A crossbow bolt, piercing through armor at a tricky angle and with tremendous force, narrowly missed the arm of a panicked disciple and shot straight at Li Xijun's face with a piercing whistle!

He moved as well, a movement that, though not fast, possessed an indescribable rhythm and precision, as if he had foreseen everything about the arrow.

Li Xijun casually took a half-step to the side, and at the same time flicked his right fingertip, lightly touching an extremely subtle point on the side of the crossbow bolt in the nick of time.

That place is precisely where the flow of energy is weakest and least stable during the flight of this arrow!

"Ding!"

A crisp, metallic vibrato rang out.

That powerful crossbow bolt, capable of piercing through iron armor,

His seemingly casual finger gesture had precisely changed its direction, transforming it into a perfect arc.

The arrow pierced the chest of a Seven Emotions Sect martial artist on the opposite mountain, and its momentum did not diminish.

With a "thud," the arrow pierced through his body and deeply embedded itself into a huge black rock behind him, its fletching still trembling violently!

The whole process was smooth and effortless, as if he were simply brushing away a fallen leaf.

Mu Hongling was dumbfounded. She couldn't understand how Li Xijun had done it. Such a wonderful method was beyond her comprehension.