I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 181 Tian Shu Martial Arts Demonstration, Online Leveling

Li Shulan's expression was stiff, and she forced out a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Ye Qianlong is joking. We are comrades, how could we do such a thing as killing each other? If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave."

After saying that, Li Shulan quickly pulled Wei Yong away, not daring to stay in the same place, for fear that Ye Qingzhou would take action at the slightest disagreement.

Ye Qingzhou placed his hand on his sword, secretly thinking, "They're really patient, not even making a move."

Stroking the hilt of his sword, Ye Qingzhou was not in a hurry to kill Wei Yong and Li Shulan. These so-called martial arts masters of Junshan Society had long lost their ambition and were nothing but withered bones in a tomb, relying on their seniority.

So it was they who were anxious, because the further they went, the stronger Ye Qingzhou would become, overwhelming them completely.

The deceased is like a husband who does not want to leave day or night.

Ye Qingzhou's path of martial arts cultivation was similar. He had just grasped the Five Qi Gathering at the Origin, and he immediately began to climb even higher peaks.

At this moment, his thoughts were as clear as a mirror, transparent inside and out, illuminating his soul.

Call ~

Huhu~

On the steep cliff face a thousand meters high, the wind howled. Not to mention ordinary people, even professional martial artists with slightly weaker cultivation would probably be blown into the sky and disappear without a trace if they dared to stand on the cliff face.

Despite the strong winds coming from all directions, Ye Qingzhou stood ramrod straight, quietly standing at the very front of the cliff, his eyes closed, facing the wind head-on.

He had an elegant and handsome appearance, and his eyes were calm as water. Only the occasional glint of light in his eyes revealed a terrifying sharpness that made people tremble at the sight of him.

No matter how the wind howled in all directions, Ye Qingzhou remained as still as a mountain, as if rooted to the ground, standing firmly on the rock.

Suddenly, Ye Qingzhou moved slightly, his bones cracking and popping, and his muscles gleamed with a metallic light. His unyielding bones and indestructible body made his steel body so indestructible.

The howling wind fell on Ye Qingzhou, but it was nothing more than a gentle breeze brushing against the mountain ridge, unable to move him in the slightest.

Call ~

Ye Qingzhou exhaled a white burst of energy, its force like a sharp arrow piercing the clouds, tearing through the air and stirring up a raging wind, making the air within a hundred meters in front of him seem to have a vacuum channel.

This movement was truly like a tiger descending the mountain, its power overwhelming and its roar echoing in all directions.

The surging martial arts energy within Ye Qingzhou's body flowed like a mighty river through his eight extraordinary meridians, rolling forward, or like a gentle stream, nourishing his muscles and fascia, greatly increasing the strength of his bones and muscles. After cultivating the "Fish-Dragon Transformation" for several months, his physical strength was many times stronger than during the sword fighting competition.

Clang~

A streak of snow-white sword light flashed by, like a thunderclap and lightning, tearing through the air and exploding with a deafening roar.

Ye Qingzhou, wielding the famous sword Flying Frost, moved with the speed of the wind, displaying the mid-level Wind-Power Movement Technique, Sa Ta, and practicing the Crane Shadow Sword Technique.

The Crane Shadow Sword Technique is only a mid-level sword technique. The entry level is the sound of wind and the cry of cranes, the proficiency level is the white crane spreading its wings, the master level is the crane skimming the water, and the ultimate level is the leisurely cloud and wild crane.

The founders only developed this one sword technique to the highest level. It was only when Ye Qingzhou did a live broadcast that he developed the perfect version of Crane's Cry in the Nine Marshes.

At this moment, Ye Qingzhou practiced this sword move once again.

Each sword strike detonates a burst of air currents.

Each sword strike was as swift as a flash of light.

Clang~

In a moment of sudden inspiration, Ye Qingzhou extended his left arm, and the Heavenly Punishment Sword emitted a resounding hum.

The wind stirs, the sword rises!

Ye Qingzhou's light and agile figure, as if a great man, held two swords. With the intertwining of sword shadows, he was like a crane spreading its wings and soaring into the sky.

Swaying in the wind, free and unrestrained!

Clang~

As the sword moved, a sudden gust of wind arose, and the ethereal sword intent unleashed a beautiful yet dangerous cold light.

Under Ye Qingzhou's practice, the power of the Crane Shadow Sword Technique grew stronger and stronger, exceeding the scope of intermediate-level martial arts. The details of the moves underwent a complete transformation under Ye Qingzhou's continuous deduction and improvement.

At this moment, the sword energy crisscrossed, like a crane soaring through the sky. Sometimes it was like a whirlwind cutting through the sky, causing the air to explode, and sometimes it was like a gentle breeze and drizzle, penetrating everywhere.

It can freely switch between strength and gentleness.

Every move and stance is filled with a unique sword path, full of charm. With just a casual strike, it can easily cut through large rocks and split trees.

huh~

With a casual flick of his wrist, Ye Qingzhou released his five fingers, and the Flying Frost Sword transformed into a white streak, cutting through the air with a piercing whistling sound before crashing into a boulder like a precision-guided missile.

In an instant, the martial arts energy attached to the sword blade was released from its restraints, and the boulder was violently shattered by the force, sending countless fragments flying and breaking the surrounding trees.

"Ha~"

Ye Qingzhou exhaled and finished his practice. The originally violent airflow quickly subsided, restoring the tranquility of winter.

At seventeen years old, Ye Qingzhou was still a young man, but anyone who saw him would probably not dare to underestimate him.

Because Ye Qingzhou already possessed immense power, his essence, energy, and spirit had all grown to an incredible level.

"The Crane Shadow Sword Technique was originally a mid-level martial art. Now, after my refinement and simplification, as well as improvements to the details, it has entered the high-level category. It is even very suitable for fighting with two swords, and has a huge advantage in speed and technique."

During his time guarding Qifeng Cliff, Ye Qingzhou, having nothing better to do, began to improve the Crane Shadow Sword Technique. In fact, his understanding of this sword technique was so profound that it surpassed that of the founder of the Crane Shadow Sword Technique, the master of the White Crane Tower.

Clang~

buzz~

Ye Qingzhou moved his hands casually, and the sound of the sword's cry stirred the surrounding air currents, producing muffled thunderous vibrations, allowing him to change the wind speed and direction at will: "This sword technique is highly compatible with me. If I activate it at full power, it can further enhance my sword speed."

The faster the sword speed, the more difficult it becomes to continue improving.

At least, Ye Qingzhou originally estimated that he would not see any hope of a breakthrough in the short term.

But now that the Five Qi Convergence has been successfully achieved, Ye Qingzhou's five qi are circulating within his body, and his martial arts true qi seems inexhaustible, allowing his strength to reach new heights.

"The Crane Shadow Sword Technique has been modified by me into this form. Even the person who created this technique might not be able to recognize it. It would be better to just give it a new name."

"Once this sword is drawn, the figure is ethereal and elusive, like an immortal whose traces are hard to find. Let's just call it 'Sword Shadow Immortal Traces'."

Ye Qingzhou sheathed his sword and began to ponder his future direction.

For nearly a month after arriving on the mountain, aside from eating, drinking, and relieving himself, he spent his days comprehending martial arts and experiencing nature on Qifeng Cliff. The richness of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on the second peak was ten times that of ordinary secret realms. Coupled with Ye Qingzhou's own diligent cultivation and his unparalleled talent, he was able to achieve his goals.

His cultivation level has improved rapidly, and he is now close to the peak of the professional level.

"Although I possess an indestructible golden body, it is time for me to forge a true qi martial armor."

Ye Qingzhou closed his eyes and silently observed the various changes in his body with a profound and subtle understanding.

After being transformed by the innate five elements, the meridians in his body have evolved from gravel roads into asphalt roads. They are not only several times wider and stronger than before, but also interconnected, reaching deep into his limbs and bones.

With a thought, his martial arts energy surged like a river, flowing through his meridians and causing them to expand, gradually becoming stronger and wider.

This transformation is very slow, but it is real and will become stronger and stronger in the future.

Ye Qingzhou's arms, chest, thighs, and other meridians contain a total of 365 acupoints, corresponding to the number of stars in the heavens. These acupoints gather a large amount of true qi and are key nodes for the circulation of martial arts true qi in the eight extraordinary meridians.

The most crucial acupoint is the Yintang acupoint, located on the forehead, also known as the Tianmu acupoint.

This acupoint is the most mysterious. Dissection reveals that there is a degenerated retina in this location. The martial arts world has also discovered that martial arts qi can stimulate the third eye acupoint, thereby allowing one to see certain incredible patterns and images, and comprehend the wonders of qigong from them.

Even an ordinary person can relieve fatigue, refresh their mind, calm their nerves, and improve their eyesight by massaging their Yintang acupoint.

Ye Qingzhou used the Dragon Transformation Sword to cultivate the true dragon sword intent through the illusion, thus gaining a powerful sixth sense.

Now, naturally, the plan is to go a step further and see if one can further improve their spiritual realm by stimulating and refining the Tianmu acupoint.

With this thought in mind, Ye Qingzhou sat cross-legged and entered a meditative state.

At this moment, a ray of divine light shone in the Niwan Palace. This light was so faint and dim that it could not be detected by the naked eye.

But this ray of divine light, though seemingly small, is actually constructed from thought, gathering countless thoughts and ideas, and its inner spiritual world is extremely vast, like a grand universe.

In the spiritual world, divine light transforms into a pillar of heaven, supporting the sky above and standing firmly on the earth below, like an unshakeable pillar of heaven.

This magnificent "pillar of heaven" is the "spiritual root" of martial artists, and according to legend, it embodies the mind and will of martial artists.

The higher one's spiritual root, the higher one's spiritual realm.

The thicker the spiritual root, the stronger the martial artist's will.

At this moment, countless streams of spiritual energy in the void flowed into Ye Qingzhou's spiritual root, like rivers converging into a single stream, and then flowed out from the spiritual root to nourish Ye Qingzhou's spiritual world.

Jiang Ang~

A dragon shadow roared and circled around the pillar, coiling on it; this was Ye Qingzhou's True Dragon Sword Intent.

This action signifies that the sword intent instinctively protects Ye Qingzhou's mind, preventing his will from being disturbed by external forces.

Moreover, since Ye Qingzhou unleashed the True Dragon Sword Intent and awakened his sixth sense, his mind has become clearer, his sword speed has become smoother and faster, and even his thinking has become more active, making it easier for him to gain inspiration and enter a state of enlightenment.

"If my martial arts true energy were to erupt, the power of the second level would be more than five times stronger than before, but the time I could fight would be shorter, probably only lasting one minute."

"Because my physical body is starting to become a weakness, it seems that the level of my Undying Golden Body needs to be further improved."

After Ye Qingzhou transmigrated, he spent his time practicing martial arts and collecting martial arts manuals from Blue Star. He browsed through many techniques in the library but still couldn't find a satisfactory answer.

"As expected, there is no cultivation method that is most suitable for me, so the best solution is to create one myself."

Ye Qingzhou's current condition clearly makes it unsuitable for him to seek guidance from other martial arts masters or grandmasters. He has practiced too many advanced martial arts techniques and has already forged his own path.

The six basic techniques have all been mastered to a superb level; this is a path that no one before us has ever taken.

"Ye Qingzhou".

Lin Jianfeng appeared in Ye Qingzhou's field of vision with a complicated expression: "The general requests your presence."

"Oh?"

Although he didn't know why Wang Yin had come to find him, Ye Qingzhou still waved his hand to recall the Flying Frost Sword. Then, he leaped dozens of meters and disappeared on Qifeng Cliff with Lin Jianfeng in an instant.

…………

"Ye Qingzhou".

"General Wang."

Looking at the young man in front of him who was determined to pursue martial arts, Wang Yin felt both love and hate.

Love stems from appreciating his talent. With Ye Qingzhou's aptitude, as long as he doesn't perish prematurely, he will surely become a pillar of the martial arts world in Dongji Kingdom in the future.

As for the hatred, it was a feeling of disappointment that Ye Qingzhou was not living up to his potential. In Wang Yin's view, Ye Qingzhou was arrogant, unruly, and even more arrogant than Zhang Xinwu back then.

With such a temperament, it would be difficult to discipline and control him.

However, Wang Yin was an upright and honest person, so he did not have any prejudice against Ye Qingzhou because of this. On the contrary, he planned to lead him back to the "right path".

Of course, everyone's idea of ​​the "right path" has subtle differences.

Wang Yin hoped to make Ye Qingzhou a sharp blade that obeyed orders, but unfortunately Ye Qingzhou was ultimately a martial artist with his own path to follow, and could never become the blade that Wang Yin needed.

Do you know why I summoned you here?

"I don't know."

"Have you ever heard of the Tian Shu Martial Arts Competition?"

Wang Yin asked again.

Ye Qingzhou's eyes flickered, clearly having heard of this before, and he asked doubtfully, "Is what General Wang is referring to the Shence Army's training methods?"

"good."

Wang Yin nodded: "Previously, Lin Jianfeng and Zhou Ming provoked trouble and deliberately provoked you. I have investigated this matter thoroughly. Since they have committed a crime, they cannot go unpunished, and you will also receive some compensation."

"General Wang means you want to give me a spot in the Tian Shu Martial Arts Competition?"

Ye Qingzhou was still quite looking forward to it, but he didn't take Wang Yin's words seriously.

The punishment and compensation weren't given then, but are only being given now. It's probably because the aptitude and talent he displayed on the night he mastered the Five Qi Gathering that moved Wang Yin.

That's why they use this method to win people over.

After all, the Tian Shu Martial Arts Competition has always been a benefit reserved for the military of the Eastern Pole Kingdom, and can be considered a special cultivation resource.

Wang Yin looked at Lin Jianfeng: "Take Ye Qingzhou to the training ground."

"Yes."

Lin Jianfeng respectfully accepted the order. He had been beaten by Ye Qingzhou and was now much more obedient.

As for Ye Qingzhou, he also realized that Wang Yin was taking this opportunity to ease the tension between him and Lin Jianfeng.

Ye Qingzhou neither confirmed nor denied this.

Actually, he's quite amiable as long as no one bothers him.

Afterwards, Lin Jianfeng led Ye Qingzhou into the camp and to a heavily guarded training base, which was the martial arts arena.

In front of the training ground, soldiers in twos and threes were waiting to begin their training.

"Lieutenant Lin, trying to break through the barrier again?"

A soldier responsible for guarding the area strode forward, speaking respectfully.

He has been stationed here for the past two years, and Lin Jianfeng comes here once or twice a week.

Over time, the two became quite familiar with each other.

Lin Jianfeng comes from a military family and is very powerful, so he has a lot of prestige in the army and is loved by ordinary soldiers.

"Okay, Old Tang, this will be of trouble."

Lin Jianfeng forced a smile, then ignored the ordinary soldiers still queuing around him and led Ye Qingzhou straight to the front of the line to wait.

"Lieutenant Lin."

"Lieutenant Lin."

These ordinary soldiers all stood up and saluted.

Lin Jianfeng has been stationed here for a year, and his reputation has gradually spread. Almost all the ordinary soldiers who use the Tian Shu system to cultivate martial arts in the training ground know about Lin Jianfeng, this cultivation fanatic.

Many people are curious about the identity of the silent young man following behind Lin Jianfeng.

Could it be yet another member of a powerful military family, someone with connections, trying to steal a spot in the Heavenly Martial Arts Competition?

It's not surprising that they would think that way; it's a very common occurrence.

With a soft thud, one of the cabins in the training ground opened, and the person who stepped out was startled upon seeing Ye Qingzhou. He instinctively reached for the longbow behind him.

"Zhou Ming, don't be impulsive!"

"Old Lin, what's wrong with you...?"

"General Wang has ordered that Ye Qingzhou be given a trial spot in the Tian Shu Martial Arts Competition."

Zhou Ming was very unhappy after hearing this, but considering the gap between him and Ye Qingzhou, he didn't dare to make a scene. He could only step aside and glare at Ye Qingzhou.

Ye Qingzhou returned his smile with a gesture of care for children with intellectual disabilities, and without slowing down, strode forward and entered one of the cabins.

The space inside is small, with only one seat, but it is full of high-tech features.

Lin Jianfeng pointed to the spot in the cabin where the helmets were placed: "Wear this, and your consciousness can enter the Tian Shu World and fight inside."

"Tian Shu Martial Arts Tournament, online leveling up?"

Ye Qingzhou had never played online games, but the Tian Shu Martial Arts Competition in front of him looked like a virtual online game device. How could the technology of the Eastern Pole Kingdom be so advanced?

This still surprised Ye Qingzhou somewhat. He originally thought that the technological level of Blue Star was similar to that of Earth, but with the previous Mind Energy Armament and the Tian Shu Martial Arts Exercise in front of him, it seems that the Eastern Pole Kingdom has really mastered the use of Mind Energy.

The helmet in front of him was shimmering with the light of thought energy, and Ye Qingzhou could almost immediately understand how it worked.

"You guys are really something, using the power of thought like this."

"It's not difficult to use. Try it out yourself first, and ask me if you don't understand."

Lin Jianfeng sighed inwardly. Although he was reluctant to admit it, Ye Qingzhou's aptitude was indeed far superior to his own.

If Ye Qingzhou were to continue using the Tian Shu martial arts practice to hone his mind, will, and skills, the gap between the two would likely widen even further in the future.

(End of this chapter)