I am a high-level martial arts master.

Chapter 143 Entering the Capital! A Show of Force!

The morning light was just beginning to break, and the thin mist had not yet completely dissipated.

The dilapidated city gate of Guangming City cast a long shadow under the rising sun.

Ye Li stood before the city gate, dressed in simple white robes, his posture upright like a pine tree.

Today is the day he departs for Kyoto.

Zheng Tong stood beside him, his face showing both relief and reluctance.

He patted Ye Li on the shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Li'er, the journey to the capital is long and arduous. The capital is not like Guangming. It is a place where all sorts of people mingle, and there are many experts. Moreover, the imperial power is strict. You have a strong personality, so you need to think things through and restrain your sharpness. But if there is any injustice, you don't need to be timid."

Ye Li nodded, his eyes resolute: "Master, rest assured, I know what I'm doing. To me, Kyoto is just another place for cultivation. When I return next time, I may have already reached the Innate Realm."

Zheng Tong laughed and said no more, taking it as the boy's arrogant words: "The difference between innate and acquired is more than a hundredfold. Becoming a perfected acquired being is just the beginning. Even someone like me, who is half-step into innate, is divided into different levels. Don't be arrogant."

Ye Li nodded, having already heard Zheng Tong describe it before.

Because it is too difficult to break through from the acquired state to the innate state, some people have simplified the method of breaking through to the innate state into three smaller stages, which are called the ultimate state.

These three minor realms are all half-step into the Innate Realm. For example, my master Zheng Tong was at the first minor realm.

But what does this have to do with my "astounding wisdom"?

Ye Li secretly rolled her eyes.

T0和T1之间还要分个T0.2，T0.5，T0.8的闹麻了。

To put it bluntly, their qualifications were too poor to achieve the top in one step, so they could only try their best to climb the ladder step by step.

But Ye Li, who had previously broken through to the Acquired Realm, knew this clearly.

Once one's cultivation reaches the Acquired Perfection level, with a simple tap of the hand, one can directly leap over these three small steps and reach the Innate level.

Downgrade?

nonexistent!

As Zheng Tong spoke, Old Jiang stood quietly, leading a magnificent and extraordinary beast.

This horse is entirely black, except for its four white hooves, which seem to tread on flowing clouds.

It is nearly half the size of an ordinary horse, with smooth muscle lines that exude explosive power, and a thick, flowing mane that sways gently in the morning breeze.

What is most striking are its eyes, which are an unusual pale blue color. When they open and close, it seems as if a whirlwind is flowing through them, lively and profound, exuding a spirituality unlike that of ordinary creatures.

"This horse is named 'Lightning Chaser,' and it is a demonic beast."

Zheng Tong introduced it with a hint of pride: "Its entry is 'Inexhaustible,' meaning that even after running for a day and a night, you won't lose your breath. With it as your mode of transportation, you can travel 5000 li a day, traversing mountains and rivers as if walking on flat ground. It can even ride the wind, making it incredibly fast and having amazing endurance. It will definitely help you reach Kyoto sooner."

Ye Li's gaze fell on Zhui Dian, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

He could clearly feel the powerful blood and qi contained within the horse, which was almost comparable to the peak of Body Tempering.

I'm going to Beijing alone this time, so I can't just walk.

This horse has the stamina to traverse China in two days, enough to carry me on my journey.

"What a fine horse!" Ye Li exclaimed, stepping forward and subtly revealing his acquired true energy.

The moment that Acquired Realm aura was unleashed, the horse immediately submitted.

After hanging the necessary silver, pills, and valuables on the horse, Ye Li looked at Zheng Tongdao and said, "Master, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Tell me as soon as possible." Zheng Tong nodded.

"My uncle and aunt's family were escorted to another city under Wang Qianshi's arrangement. I want my master to send a few experts to secretly protect their safety," Ye Li said.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Tong immediately nodded: "Don't worry about that, just leave it to me."

"Thank you, Master. Please take care during this time!"

After saying this, Ye Li did not hesitate any longer and mounted his horse.

Chasing Lightning's back was broad and smooth, its coat glossy and tough. He gently spurred the horse's belly and gave a low shout: "Giddy up!"

Like an arrow shot from a bow, Zhui Dian's figure instantly transformed into a blurry black lightning bolt, racing wildly outside the city at a speed no less than that of someone at the peak of Body Tempering.

The scenery on both sides instantly stretched into blurry bands of color and flew backward, but Ye Li did not feel any shaking.

On the official road, the lightning bolt carried Ye Li at breakneck speed.

Mountains and rivers rush past beneath our feet, and towns and villages pass by in the blink of an eye.

During this all-out journey, the distance from Guangming border to Kyoto is only a dozen hours.

During this time, Ye Li closed his eyes and nurtured himself on horseback, constantly practicing his cultivation techniques using his own memories.

A day and a night passed quietly.

By the next morning, the majestic silhouette of Kyoto had already risen above the horizon.

The towering city walls, stretching for miles, resembled the spine of an ancient behemoth, their imposing grandeur far surpassing that of Guangming.

The official road became wider and smoother here, with a constant stream of carriages, horses, and pedestrians, forming a bustling crowd that surged toward the huge city gate.

As expected of Kyoto, the proportion of martial artists had greatly increased, and some people dressed in gorgeous clothes were even using monsters to pull their carriages. Ye Li's horse trail did not look strange.

Ye Li gently pulled on the reins, jumped off his horse, and merged into the crowd, soon arriving at the city gate.

Upon seeing this, the two guards at the entrance, both at the Body Tempering Realm, were about to step forward to check the travel permit, but they intercepted it beforehand.

"Excuse me, are you Young Master Ye Li from Guangming?"

Two powerful-looking men held a portrait in their hands, comparing it to Ye Li's appearance while asking questions.

Ye Li peeked out and saw a man in the portrait who looked about seven-tenths like himself; it must be him.

Ye Li's expression was strange. After a slight hesitation, he nodded and said, "I am Ye Li from Guangming. What do you need me for?"

As they spoke, Ye Li gradually became wary, thinking that the eunuch who had thrown away the flying boat had sent someone to kill him.

But then the two men in front of them sneered and said, "We are guests of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. You tried to seduce the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. Now the Pavilion Master has issued an arrest warrant for you. Once you come to the capital to surrender, we will arrest you immediately."

"I didn't expect you'd actually dare to come?"

As they spoke, the two men's faces were filled with hostility, their acquired auras were unmistakable, and as soon as they finished speaking, the atmosphere near the city gate suddenly became tense, and a murderous intent spread.

The surrounding pedestrians sensed the tense standoff and instinctively felt their hair stand on end, retreating in fear.

The other person's words completely ruined Ye Li's good mood.

This is even worse than that eunuch gang causing trouble.

Your mother is under pressure from your father-in-law, right?

Seeing the massive hand, enveloped in internal energy and descending upon him, Ye Li's face darkened as he said, "I'll take your hit!"

The next moment, all 55 bone acupoints exerted their power simultaneously, revealing the full extent of their acquired mastery level strength.

Before the two men could even touch Ye Li, one of them was kicked hard in the chest!

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, Ye Li kicked the Acquired Realm cultivator in front of him into a bloody mist.

The energy transformed into a storm, turning the city wall behind him into a bloody mess, and the violent tremors immediately drew everyone's attention.

Zheng Tong told him to be careful.

But before even entering the capital, Ye Li has already made headlines.

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