Wuxia Across the Heavens: I Collect Side Effects

Chapter 80 The Young Eagle Emerges from its Cage

Su Xin looked at the group's relentless fighting, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes. Then, a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips, and his tone was arrogant yet resolute: "Since you're already here, stay!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Xiao and the others showed no panic or pleading. Instead, they stopped their attacks, stood side by side, closed their eyes solemnly, and slowly began to recite the Ming Cult scriptures. Their voices were deep yet firm, echoing through the silent forest.

"Burn my broken body, in the blazing holy fire."

What joy is there in living, and what sorrow in dying?

To do good and eliminate evil, only for the sake of light.

Joy and sorrow, all return to dust.

Pity us mortals, for we suffer so much!

Pity us mortals, for we suffer so much!

Su Xin stood quietly in place, listening to the repeated scriptures. His gaze slowly swept over the group, finally landing on Yang Xiao. His tone softened, and he said calmly, "If you hand over the Finger Flicking Divine Skill, I can spare you from suffering and leave you with a whole corpse."

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But Yang Xiao seemed not to hear him. He kept his eyes closed, his expression devout, and kept chanting scriptures. The hatred in his eyes had not dissipated, but there was a hint of resolute determination to die. He completely ignored Su Xin's suggestion.

Su Xin raised an eyebrow slightly, then turned his gaze to Peng Yingyu, his tone still calm: "You too, if you are willing to hand over the secret manual, I may spare your life."

However, just like Yang Xiao, Peng Yingyu continued to recite the scriptures with her eyes closed, her expression firm and unwavering.

Su Xin sighed softly, inwardly grumbling to himself:

This secret manual was ruined by you stubborn people. Clinging to the incomplete inheritance and refusing to adapt, you only made each generation worse than the last, ultimately leading to this tragic end. It's truly a pity.

He had no more patience left, and stopped trying to persuade them. He simply turned his back to them, letting them recite the scriptures while he stood quietly, gathering his inner strength and no longer launching any attacks.

A few minutes later, the sound of the scriptures behind him gradually weakened and eventually disappeared completely, and the forest returned to deathly silence.

Su Xin slowly turned around and saw that Yang Xiao and the others were already lifeless, lying straight on the ground, but their faces all had a relieved smile. Their resolute determination to die was awe-inspiring.

Looking at the corpses, Su Xin felt no pleasure, but rather a sense of admiration.

Despite their differing stances and blinded by hatred, their loyalty to the Ming Cult and their steadfast adherence to their beliefs are ultimately invaluable.

He walked over, used his Vajra Force to crush their heads, and then left with a smile.

Is your heart unreliable, or is your brain safer?

He didn't linger any longer and turned to walk towards the Kunlun Secret Realm.

Along the way, he passed through several villages and mountain roads, occasionally encountering groups of bandits and soldiers who blocked his path. He dealt with them swiftly and decisively, without much entanglement.

Aside from these minor incidents, the journey was smooth sailing, and we didn't encounter any significant obstacles.

After several days of trekking, Su Xin finally arrived at the Kunlun Secret Realm. As soon as he entered, a clear voice greeted him: "Brother Xin! You're back!"

Yin Li ran quickly to him, her eyes filled with joy and her face beaming with excitement.

Looking at her lively appearance, Su Xin smiled faintly and asked softly, "How's your Nine Yang Divine Skill training going these past few days?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Li's joy faded slightly. He pouted and said with some frustration, "I've already finished cultivating all four manuals, but I just can't reach the threshold of mastery. I still can't break through to the mastery realm."

Seeing her slightly disappointed expression, Su Xin pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "How about you come with me this time when I venture into the martial world? The martial world is dangerous; more experience might help you find a breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Yin Li's eyes lit up instantly, the disappointment on her face vanished in an instant, and she nodded repeatedly, her tone urgent: "Okay! Okay! I'll go with you!"

Su Xin smiled and nodded, taking out several manuals from his robes and handing them to Yin Li. He instructed, "These are the manuals for One-Finger Divine Skill and Orchid Finger Flicking Technique that I obtained by chance. Take these and familiarize yourself with them. When you enter the martial world, you'll always need some means to protect yourself. Remember, practice in moderation and don't be impatient for quick results, lest you injure yourself."

Yin Li carefully took the manual, hugged it tightly to her chest, and nodded vigorously: "I understand, Brother Xin! I will definitely cultivate diligently!"

Looking at her obedient appearance, Su Xin secretly made a plan in his mind:

He had previously obtained the Qiankun Qi Bag. When he went to the seaside to practice his boxing later, he put Yin Li into the Qiankun Qi Bag and threw her into the sea. With the pressure of the seawater and the warm Yang power of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, he might be able to help her break through to the Great Completion Realm of the Nine Yang Divine Skill.

At this moment, Su Ying slowly walked over, still as gentle as ever. After being nourished by the Nine Yang Divine Skill during this period, the warm yang energy in her body became more and more mellow, her body became stronger and stronger, and her complexion became much rosier.

She didn't inquire about Su Xin's past conflicts in the martial world, but simply whispered, "The journey into the martial world is fraught with danger. You and Ali must be careful in everything you do, and never act recklessly. Remember to come back safely."

"Don't worry, I will." Su Xin nodded to Su Ying, his tone solemn.

In the days that followed, Yin Li devoted himself to practicing the One-Finger Divine Skill and the Orchid Finger Acupuncture Technique. He would occasionally ask Su Xin for advice on martial arts questions and made rapid progress.

Su Xin, on the other hand, took out the spiders he had collected over the past six months and continued to practice the Thousand Spider Poison Hand, still hoping that quantitative change would lead to qualitative change, and tried to reach the threshold of the sixth level.

Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Su Xin had refined all the spiders in his hands, but he found that these spiders had lost their effect on his cultivation. No matter how many he refined, his internal strength and poison power did not improve at all.

The Thousand Spider Poison Hand technique remains at the fifth level of perfection, unable to break through that crucial threshold.

Su Xin frowned, pondering to himself:

It seems that the quantitative change is still far from meeting the requirements for a breakthrough. If we rely solely on refining spiders in this way, it may take another ten years or even longer.

It seems that the breakthrough of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand technique ultimately depends on enlightenment, on a deep understanding of the dual principles of medicine and poison, rather than simply piling up the quantity.

He gathered his thoughts and turned to look at the open space not far away. Yin Li was concentrating on practicing the One Yang Finger, his fingertips gathering a faint internal force. With a slight movement of his fingertips, a subtle yet condensed burst of energy shot out, steadily striking a rock not far away and leaving a shallow finger mark.

A hint of approval flashed in Su Xin's eyes. It was clear that Yin Li had made great progress in the past three months. He had already cultivated the One-Finger Divine Skill to the fifth rank. With such strength, he already had the ability to protect himself in the martial world.