Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

Chapter 89 This martial arts skill is beyond the limit! Dad is so domineering!

Qi Xiuyuan carefully sensed his surroundings and discovered that he couldn't sense his father's presence at all.

But Dad was indeed already standing outside the courtyard.

He immediately went over and opened the door.

Qi Qingshan stood outside the courtyard gate, looking radiant. His gray-blue robe fluttered slightly in the wind, and his face was beaming with a kind smile.

"Father, you've achieved the elixir of immortality?"

Qi Xiuyuan asked tentatively, his gaze sweeping over his father once more.

His aura was as heavy and solid as a mountain. Even though he was standing there doing nothing, the air around him seemed to be held down by an invisible hand, and even the wind would unconsciously detour when it passed by him.

This peculiar feeling is something that ordinary people cannot experience.

Qi Qingshan was slightly surprised, his thick eyebrows rising high: "You can even see that? As expected of my son, his eyesight is beyond the reach of ordinary people."

Qi Xiuyuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

With Qi Qingshan, the old man, back in the Core Formation Realm, his safety is now much more assured.

"Father, people from Hell have appeared in Tianfu City, and they seem to have their eyes on me. Should we strike first?"

Qi Xiuyuan didn't want to beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

The man from Hell had always felt unsafe in Tianfu City.

Only by striking first can one feel at ease.

Qi Qingshan smiled and patted his son's shoulder: "Your second uncle has already told me. I didn't expect you to come into contact with people from Hell so soon. Things are really unpredictable. Anyway, you don't need to worry about this. I'll handle it."

Qi Xiuyuan added, "Father, that person from hell should be accompanied by a demon puppet. It would be best to bring her back, but don't damage her."

Qi Qingshan was slightly surprised. He glanced at his son, his eyes carrying a meaningful look, but he didn't ask any further questions and simply nodded.

"good!"

Qi Xiuyuan continued, "Uh—Dad, I should be able to find where that person is. Shall we act after your cultivation stabilizes for a few days?"

Qi Qingshan was surprised: "You can find it?"

Qi Xiuyuan nodded: "Yes."

In the past few days, he would occasionally set a target to check on the situation of the people in Hell, thus keeping track of their whereabouts.

The person changed their location several times, but each time they could not escape the system's tracking.

Qi Qingshan grinned: "Since we've found him, what are we waiting for? Let's act tonight. Anyone who dares to lay a finger on my son will learn what death means."

Qi Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, looking at his father's domineering demeanor.

"Dad, you've gotten too big for your britches."

Qi Qingshan smiled and said, "This is not arrogance, it is the confidence of a martial artist in the Core Formation Realm. When you reach my level, you will also have this kind of confidence."

As he spoke, he looked up at the sky.

"There's still some time before nightfall. I see that you've mastered the Five Animal Transformation Technique, but there are still some errors and omissions. Let me explain it to you again."

"Set goals and study diligently!"

Qi Xiuyuan immediately set a new goal for himself and made the best choice.

The moment the system took over his body, his gaze became exceptionally focused.

Qi Qingshan didn't care about the location and started pointing things out in the courtyard.

"Your tiger-style pounce was powerful enough in terms of spinal arching, but your shoulder blades weren't retracted. As the force traveled from your waist to your shoulders, 30% of it was lost. Look at me—"

He remained still, but his upper body slumped slightly, his spine stretched like a fully drawn bow, and his shoulder blades snapped together, making a cracking sound throughout his spine.

In that instant, it was as if a fierce tiger was coiled up in place.

"The power should be concentrated between the two shoulder blades, right here."

He stood up and reached out to tap the center of Qi Xiuyuan's back.

"This is a crucial pivot point for the tiger-shaped power generation."

Under the system's control, Qi Xiuyuan's body adjusted the angle of his scapula retraction, and after only one try, he accurately replicated the state demonstrated by Qi Qingshan.

A hint of approval flashed in Qi Qingshan's eyes as he continued speaking.

"You've practiced the deer form well, it's light and agile enough, but the explosive power when pushing off the ground is insufficient. The deer run isn't about escaping, it's about charging forward. The moment your hind legs push off the ground, you need to firmly plant your foot on the ground before springing out—"

"When you perform a bear charge, you use your shoulder to push off, which is correct, but the real power source for a bear charge is here—"

It only takes the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

After Qi Qingshan finished his instruction, he dusted off his hands and stood up.

Qi Xiuyuan regained control of his body, and his mind was shaken.

A flood of insights poured into his mind, and each correction was like a key, greatly enhancing his understanding of the Five Animal Transformation Technique.

【The Five Animal Transformation Techniques (Great Completion, 1255/1500)】

"Come on, demonstrate it once!"

Qi Qingshan took two steps back, clearing the space in the courtyard.

Qi Xiuyuan didn't hold back and started practicing on the spot.

He crouched down as if pouncing like a tiger, his shoulder blades snapping shut, a surge of energy flowing from his spine to his fingertips. The moment his claws struck out, dust was kicked up by the force of his palm strikes a meter away.

The deer turned and leaped forward, its hind legs pushing off the ground, cracking the blue brick floor with a crack, and its body shot out like an arrow.

The bear-like creature rammed out, its waist and abdomen generating power, and a dull bang exploded in the air as it struck.

Joining the ape in flight, transforming into a crane in flight —

"good!"

Qi Qingshan's eyes gleamed brightly.

"Your talent, which has been accumulating for so long, is truly extraordinary. I only explained it once, and you have already broken through to the Great Perfection of the Five Animal Transformation Technique. But the remaining Perfection realm cannot be achieved simply by teaching it; you need to comprehend it yourself."

Qi Qingshan stepped forward and patted Qi Xiuyuan's shoulder forcefully.

"Once you have mastered the Five Animal Transformation Technique to perfection, you will discover that this technique can integrate all kinds of methods and techniques. You can try to incorporate other cultivation methods into it to enhance the power of the Five Animal Transformation Technique."

He raised a finger, his tone becoming serious.

"Our Qi family has passed down this Five Animal Transformation Technique for hundreds of years. The power of this technique varies from person to person, and each person has its own advantages. This is because each person incorporates different martial arts and has different insights when incorporating them."

"This is the truly remarkable aspect of the Five Animal Transformation Technique!"

Qi Qingshan's expression was full of pride in the Five Animal Transformation Technique.

These words startled Qi Xiuyuan.

Can you do this?

By incorporating all kinds of techniques and skills, the Five Animal Transformation Technique can ultimately form different techniques with varying powers depending on the martial arts incorporated and the insights gained!

Isn't this a bit too much?

Or is this what martial arts at the Core Formation Realm should look like?

Absolutely awesome!!

"Father, which martial arts techniques did you incorporate?" Qi Xiuyuan asked with a curious expression.

Qi Qingshan waved his hand: "There are too many to remember. In short, with your current talent, I believe that it won't be long before you can cultivate to the perfect realm. At that time, you can slowly try it yourself and comprehend its essence and mystery."

"Now, it's no use saying anything more."

Qi Xiuyuan's interest grew even stronger: "Then teach me more low-level martial arts techniques!"

Qi Qingshan shrugged: "I've long forgotten."

Qi Xiuyuan's eyes widened, and his voice rose a fraction: "Forgot?!"

Qi Qingshan nodded naturally: "Yes, the highest level of martial arts is forgetting. Only by forgetting can one avoid being bound by a single move when facing an enemy, and only then can one's attacks be completely natural."

He put his hands behind his back, raised his head slightly, and actually had the air of a great man.

Qi Xiuyuan's lips twitched slightly.

Are you talking about Tai Chi?

Don't say it.

It actually has that vibe quite well.

"Surely there's a secret manual, right?" Qi Xiuyuan persisted.

Qi Qingshan shook his head: "No, your second uncle has already shown you all the secret manuals that were saved. Besides, when I was learning martial arts, I could learn it after just one look, so I didn't need any secret manuals."

Qi Xiuyuan curled his lip.

blow!

Keep blowing!

Qi Xiuyuan remembered clearly that when he went to see his father, Qi Qingshan, he saw him looking through the secret manuals in the study, and he was looking at them very seriously.

And now you're telling me you have a photographic memory and can remember something after seeing it only once?

This old man has definitely gotten too big for his britches!

intolerable.

into the night.

The night was dark and windy, not a single star could be seen in the sky, thick clouds hung low, and the air was damp, as if a heavy rain might fall at any moment.

But this did nothing to stop Qi Xiuyuan, his father Qi Qingshan, and his second uncle Qi Wence.

The three walked silently through the dark alley.

Qi Xiuyuan walked at the front, leading the way, heading straight towards a secluded alley in the west of the city.

Qi Qingshan and Qi Wence followed behind, exchanging a glance, both somewhat surprised, wondering how Qi Xiuyuan knew the hiding place of the people of Hell.

But they didn't ask any more questions, they just kept their breathing low and followed closely behind Qi Xiuyuan.

Soon, Qi Xiuyuan stopped and pointed to a dilapidated house in front of him.

"It's the one up ahead."

The room was dark, with no lights on.

Qi Qingshan sensed it for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Indeed, there is a very subtle aura inside, although he concealed it..."

"You concealed it well, but it still couldn't escape my senses; it truly is at the Core Formation stage."

He paused, his gaze shifting slightly to an inconspicuous corner next to the house.

"In addition, there is a lifeless puppet guarding the room, which should be the demon puppet you mentioned, Xiu Yuan."

Before he finished speaking, Qi Qingshan suddenly raised an eyebrow and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"This guy is quite vigilant; he's already spotted us."

Just as he finished speaking, two figures burst out of the dilapidated house in front of him with a gust of wind, landing on the roof like two large black birds.

The dilapidated roof tiles bore the weight of the two people, emitting only a few faint cracking sounds.

The two men looked down at Qi Xiuyuan and the other two, staring intently at them.

Both men were shrouded in black cloaks, their wide hoods pulled low, completely obscuring their faces.

The night wind swept through the alley, causing the hem of the cloak to flutter and dance.

They didn't say a word, they just stood there, staring.

One of the two men in black robes was over 1.8 meters tall, with a towering figure and an aura as cold and sinister as a Tibetan...

A venomous snake lurking in the shadows.

The other one was shorter and thinner, and stood there motionless.

A suffocating sense of oppression gradually filled the air.

A raindrop fell from the clouds, hitting the bluestone ground and splashing up some dust. Then, the raindrops continued to fall in a steady drizzle.

"Xiuyuan, watch closely, see what a battle at the Core Formation Realm is like."

Qi Qingshan said with a serious expression.

Qi Wence didn't say anything, he just stood quietly to the side, his eyes slightly somber.

Qi Xiuyuan glanced at him and understood his father's meaning, so he nodded and prepared to stay where he was. However, his second uncle, Qi Wence, pulled him back.

Without much thought, Qi Xiuyuan and Qi Wence retreated ten zhang to the rear before stopping.

The night breeze swept through the streets and alleys, carrying a hint of coolness.

In the distance, someone's lantern was still lit, casting long and short shadows of several people in the dim light.

"Second Uncle, was it necessary to retreat this far?"

Qi Xiuyuan frowned and asked.

Qi Wence nodded, his gaze fixed ahead: "It's very necessary. When Core Formation Realm cultivators clash, the residual force alone can shatter a three-foot-long piece of bluestone. Getting too close makes it easy to be caught in the crossfire."

Qi Xiuyuan felt a chill run down his spine and stopped asking questions.

Just as the two were talking, the two men in black robes moved, attacking Qi Qingshan from the left and right.

In the night sky, it seemed as if two dark shadows were tearing through the moonlight.

The tall, black-robed man exuded a surging aura, forming a solid and unyielding martial force. The aura was visible to the naked eye, like boiling steam, twisting and churning around him.

Just looking at him from afar gave Qi Xiuyuan a sense of menacing power.

The thin, black-robed figure was surrounded by a black aura of death, cold and eerie, with black threads that seemed to tangible swirling around her.

Wherever deathly energy passes, the grass on the ground withers and turns yellow in the blink of an eye.

"That's my demon body! You must help me get it back!"

Shen Liyan's voice reached Qi Xiuyuan's ears directly.

Qi Xiuyuan did not answer.

He just stared intently ahead, setting a target, trying to see if his father was in danger and needed his help.

As it turns out, it seems that it's no longer needed.

"snort!"

Qi Qingshan snorted and moved his feet. His Spirit Deer Movement Technique was as fast as lightning. He actually arrived first after starting later and instantly rushed in front of the tall man in black robes, with his face less than half a foot away from the other party.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

The tall man in black robes clearly hadn't expected Qi Qingshan to be so fast. His pupils constricted sharply, and he tried to change his move, but it was too late.

Qi Qingshan's eyes were coldly fixed on the person shrouded in black robes.

There was no anger or murderous intent in his eyes.

There was only a chilling calm, as if looking at a dead person.

"So slow!"

In the next instant, Qi Qingshan's right hand formed a tiger claw, his knuckles cracking, and he suddenly reached under the black robe's hood, grabbing the black-robed man's face with a terrifying force capable of shattering mountains and splitting rocks, slamming it downwards.

The tall man in black robes flew straight down like a falling meteorite, crashing into the ground with a bang, creating a deep crater. Debris and dirt flew everywhere, and dust billowed up.

The thin, black-robed man had already moved behind Qi Qingshan.

Her speed was eerily fast, and she moved almost silently, like a raccoon hunting in the night. Her right hand extended with five claws, sharp and blood-red, and viciously grabbed at Qi Qingshan's lower back.

Qi Qingshan's figure flashed mysteriously and disappeared from the spot.

It was an indescribable movement, as if he had never stood there at all.

The thin, black-robed man's attack missed.

Her claws gripped the air with a muffled hiss, leaving a visible claw mark.

At this moment, the rubble that had just flown out of the pit in the ground flew towards Qi Xiuyuan and Qi Wence like hidden weapons.

The speed of the falling stones was astonishing, carrying a strong wind as they whistled past the spot where the two stood.

"Bang bang bang—"

Several holes were instantly punched through the wall of a two-story wooden building about two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) behind them.

Other houses were also hit by flying stones.

Qi Xiuyuan was taken aback.

Even from such a distance, the flying debris still possesses such terrifying power.

Is this what battles between cultivators at the Core Formation Realm are like?

That's amazing!!

That's ridiculously strong!!

No wonder my second uncle led me to retreat to a distance.

If we get too close, we'll definitely get caught in the crossfire.

No, it wasn't just a spillover, it was a death sentence.

"call!!"

The tall, black-robed man who had been smashed into the pit suddenly emerged from the dust and rushed straight toward Qi Qingshan.

The smoke and dust were torn open by the shockwave created by his figure.

He was incredibly fast, as if he were completely unharmed.

Qi Qingshan had just dodged the attack from the thin, black-robed man when he was met with another blow from the tall, black-robed man.

Caught in a pincer attack, there was no way to avoid it.

But he remained calm and composed.

There wasn't even a trace of panic on her face, and the faint smile still lingered on her lips.

Ape-like movement combined with bear-like palm strikes.

Two completely different movements were perfectly integrated into his body, without any sense of incongruity, as if this move was meant to be performed in this way, as if it were a natural creation.

In an instant, he not only easily dodged the tall man in black robes' attack, but also slapped him across the face.

A muffled boom echoed in the air, like someone beating a war drum.

Whoosh.

The tall man in black robes flew out again, tumbling through the air and crashing into the house where he had been hiding. With a loud bang, the wooden beams broke, tiles flew everywhere, and the entire house collapsed instantly.

Smoke and dust billowed into the sky, obscuring half of the street, before being quickly washed away by denser raindrops.

Such a loud noise had already woken up the nearby residents.

However, no one dared to light up.

In the darkness, some people were suppressing their breathing, and some children were awakened and had their mouths covered by adults.

Those who woke up all curled up tightly in bed, not daring to even breathe.

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

There wasn't even a bark; the dog was trembling in fear, hiding in its kennel, making low, whimpering noises.

Qi Xiuyuan stared intently at the battle ahead, his fists clenching unconsciously.

He had never seen such a battle scene before.

It was too fast, so fast that he could barely see it.

It was also too powerful, so powerful that every strike could take a life.

"That unparalleled genius from back then has returned." Qi Wence couldn't help but murmur softly, his eyes filled with joy as he looked at Qi Qingshan.

In just a short while.

Qi Qingshan then completely subdued the two men in black robes, carrying them over by the arms of one on each side.

He held the two men in black robes like two chicks, their pressure points clearly sealed.

"Walk!"

He didn't stop, and continued to speed away into the distance.

Qi Xiuyuan and Qi Wence exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

In the blink of an eye.

All that remains is a collapsed house, several large craters in the ground, and dust still floating in the air.

The rain gradually intensified.

In the west of the city, there is an old earth god temple surrounded by many graves.

The grave mounds were overgrown with weeds, and some of the mounds had collapsed, revealing the decaying coffins.

The wind and rain added to the eerie atmosphere of the place.

This place has been abandoned for many years. The walls of the earth god temple have several large cracks, most of the roof tiles are missing, the temple door is leaning to one side, and the inside is dark.

Because there are so many graves, even beggars don't want to come here.

Qi Qingshan threw the two men in black robes to the ground, and Qi Wence quickly started a campfire.

Flames rose up and quickly illuminated the surroundings.

Qi Qingshan stepped forward and removed the black robes from the two men.

The tall man in the black robe was a middle-aged man with a deathly pale face, and several twisted black patterns painted on his face, which looked like some kind of runes.

At this moment, his face was pale, and there was blood at the corner of his mouth.

The thin, black-robed woman had her eyes closed, as if she had fainted. She looked to be no more than thirteen or fourteen years old, except that she had a pair of spiral horns on her head and her pretty face was inlaid with fine scales that did not belong to humans. Far from being ugly, she had a strange kind of beauty.

"Xiuyuan, is this the demon puppet you wanted? It's quite pretty, but it's useless. Otherwise, I would have agreed to you marrying a demoness."

Qi Qingshan looked at Qi Xiuyuan.

Qi Xiuyuan's lips twitched slightly, and he gave Qi Qingshan a thumbs up: "Dad, your concept of interracial romance is quite advanced."

"Hahaha—" Qi Qingshan laughed, "As long as you like it, Dad will support you."

Qi Xiuyuan didn't say anything more.

But their conversation immediately startled the tall man in black robes, who stared intently at Qi Xiuyuan.

But he couldn't sense the demonic soul aura he was looking for on Qi Xiuyuan at all.

But why would a human warrior without a demon soul seek out this demon puppet?

The man in the black robe couldn't understand it.

At this moment, Qi Qingshan casually flicked his finger, and a burst of energy shot out, striking the tall man in black robes and releasing his speech acupoint.

"Tell me, why are you targeting my son?"

The man in black robes turned his gaze away from Qi Xiuyuan with suspicion, and instead of answering, asked, "Why have you come to me, and why do you want to obtain my demon puppet?"

*Smack!*

Qi Qingshan slapped him across the face.

"I ask, you answer; if your answer doesn't satisfy me, I'll send you to the real hell!"