I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 238 Talking badly about me behind my back, huh?

Linjiang No.1 Middle School, Fighting Center.

Ye Qingzhou discovered that his mind and consciousness had entered Xu Yuebing's body: "Minds in harmony, anchored by the heart, so that's how it is."

The power of the spirit world is far-reaching, serving as a spacetime node connecting Earth to the entire universe.

Therefore, without a mental anchor, once lost, the soul may wander to some unknown corner of the universe.

It's almost impossible for them to come back.

Fortunately, Ye Qingzhou had taught Xu Yue the secrets of the Ice Heart Sword using the Heart-to-Heart Technique, which also left a beacon in her heart that could serve as an anchor point for her consciousness, drawing her soul back to Earth from the spirit world.

"Does this count as sowing good seeds and reaping good fruit?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Unbeknownst to him, his bond with Blue Star seemed to have grown deeper and deeper.

Because the transmission of consciousness takes time, Ye Qingzhou had no choice but to temporarily "reside" in the depths of Xu Yuebing's mind, silently waiting for his consciousness to fully return.

At this moment, the swordsmanship club is holding its weekly ranking competition.

Leon stepped forward, sword pointed at Xu Yuebing, and issued a challenge: "I want to challenge the second-place finisher!"

He used to be dissatisfied with being number two all the time, and then he tragically fell to number three all the time.

Recently, Xu Yuebing successfully mastered the "Formless Sword Scripture," and her cultivation level skyrocketed. Even Zhu Jinfeng was no match for her, causing Leon to fall to the fourth position again, his position in the top three no longer secure!

This is clearly intolerable!

If it keeps falling, it'll be dropped out of the main team!

I am a distinguished disciple of Sanqing Mountain, how can I be so disrespectful?

After much painful reflection, Leon has been working hard for the past two months to regain his confidence and be himself again.

"You want to challenge me?"

Xu Yuebing raised her chin slightly, a calm smile playing on her lips: "You can't even beat Zhu Jinfeng, so what makes you think you can defeat my invisible sword energy?"

"After I defeat you, I will settle the score with her!"

Leon snorted, his fighting eyes showing no sign of backing down.

During Ye Qingzhou's absence recently, he has really suffered a crushing defeat. The sword club is now extremely competitive, and the former chief, Lu Yifan, is almost out of the main team.

Leon was in a slightly better position than him, but his status was also precarious, which made him feel very threatened.

It's not that he wasn't hardworking enough, nor that he wasn't talented enough; it's just that Zhu Jinfeng and Xu Yuebing were both incredibly gifted.

Zhu Jinfeng has mastered the Danyu Sacred Flame and the Heavenly Phoenix True Spirit has also completed its initial evolution. Naturally, her strength has improved by leaps and bounds, making her stand out among her peers.

Xu Yuebing was even more remarkable. With the deepening of her cultivation of the Heart Sword Secret Technique and the assistance of the Yin Force Sword Manual left by Ye Qingzhou, the potential of her bloodline was successfully activated, and her cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds. She successfully broke through the Yin Force to the realm of divine mastery, and her mind and will underwent an incredible transformation.

Xu Yuebing is now so powerful that only Ye Qingzhou can surpass her.

"If that's the case, then let's fight."

Xu Yuebing looked confident as she stood up and stepped into the training ground. Her aura then became faint and ethereal.

From an observer's perspective, Ye Qingzhou had a deeper understanding of Xu Yuebing's progress. He couldn't help but nod, inwardly praising, "Not bad, not bad at all. The Yin Mirage Dragon is complete. Its aura is dreamlike and ethereal, like duckweed floating on water, making it difficult to pinpoint its source."

After this trip to the Spirit Realm, Ye Qingzhou clearly understood the significance of cultivating the six basic techniques to the level of divine mastery. This is not only the broad road to becoming a Martial Saint or Martial God, but also the most effective means to fight against the Taixu Divine Dynasty.

The reason why vital energy is poisonous is that it contains the imprint of the consciousness of powerful figures from the Divine Dynasty. Like an invisible shackle, it binds the spirit and will of martial artists, burying many hidden dangers that can be detonated when needed.

To contend with it, one must, before reaching the professional level and before the first sublimation and transformation of life and soul, condense one's own martial will, break the shackles of the mind, and surpass one's own limits.

Only in this way can one resist the erosion of one's mind and will by vital energy, and thus have the means to fight against the Taixu Divine Dynasty.

In the new era of martial arts, Zhang Xinwu is the first human martial artist to break free of shackles and transcend limits.

Ye Qingzhou was the second.

With the release of Ye Qingzhou's six sword invitations, the number of young martial arts geniuses who have successfully entered the realm of divine skill is increasing.

Of course, the realm of "reaching the pinnacle" is not a secret among some powerful forces within the secret realms, and they also have the cultivation techniques passed down to reach this realm.

For example, Qin Haoyu gained insights from the remnant soul that was separated from Xing Tian, ​​and entered a realm of extraordinary skill.

However, his opportunistic approach only yielded Xing Tian's "insights," which were incomplete and therefore limited in potential.

Only by realizing one's own potential and taking the most crucial step can one unlock their greatest growth potential.

Ye Qingzhou mastered all six basic techniques through self-enlightenment, and he also wrote down his insights in six sword scrolls, giving the entire martial arts world a boost.

This move undoubtedly greatly increased the possibility of Blue Star resisting the Taixu Divine Dynasty, and was of great benefit to Heaven and Earth.

Ye Qingzhou could sense that the Heavenly Dao of Blue Star was constantly bestowing its favor upon him, greatly increasing his fortune, and he was almost becoming the chosen one of Heaven.

"This means I have to be a slave, a beast of burden, to save the world!"

Clearly, a total of twelve sword invitations were sent out, and they are currently being widely promoted, which is why the golden light of merit is continuously converging on Ye Qingzhou.

Ye Qingzhou accepted all the favors bestowed upon him without hesitation, consuming them wholeheartedly to continuously strengthen his mind and will.

As the golden light of merit entered his body, his soul also became radiant and holy, beginning to possess a trace of inconceivable and indescribable immortal divinity.

Meanwhile, the battle on the training ground is about to be decided.

Leon inhales with lightning speed and strikes with the force of a mountain collapsing. His swordsmanship follows a fierce and swift path; when he strikes, victory is assured!

But too much rigidity leads to breakage; if his swordsmanship cannot achieve a swift victory, then it will lead to a swift defeat.

Xu Yuebing moved with graceful steps, like a fairy descending to earth. Her toes lightly touched the ground, her figure elusive, her sword striking the weak points with swift, decisive strikes, easily dismantling Leon's offensive.

Finally, he delivered the decisive blow.

Clang~

The sword energy rang out, its sound heard but its form unseen; it was the secret of the Xu family of Linjiang, the formless sword energy!

Leon tried to struggle, but the invisible sword energy bypassed his front and entered his body in the blink of an eye. It ran rampant through his meridians, causing his blood and qi to stagnate, his whole body to feel weak and numb, and he could not even hold the sword in his hand. He had no choice but to admit defeat.

"Damn, it's that trick again! That's so cheating!"

Having suffered another defeat, Leon protested in dissatisfaction.

The surrounding members of the swordsmanship club exclaimed in surprise, "Xu Yuebing's swordsmanship has improved again!"

"What's truly impressive is her agility; Leon's swords haven't landed a single hit."

"She should be stronger than Ye Qingzhou now, right?"

"We'll only know after we fight it."

Although several months have passed since the start of the school year, Ye Qingzhou has been absent from the swordsmanship club's activities, yet his position as the top student remains unshaken and as secure as a mountain.

Everyone thought it was normal, since humans can't beat monsters.

The battle for seats ended quickly. Xu Yuebing held onto second place, Zhu Jinfeng remained in third, while Lei Ang was now perennial fourth, feeling extremely depressed.

After the club activity ended, Xu Yuebing, Yao Siyu, and Sun Yanhong went to the changing room to change clothes.

"Bingbing, you're amazing!" Yao Siyu exclaimed proudly, then couldn't help but ask, "By the way, how are things going between you and Ye Qingzhou?"

"Wh...what happened?"

Xu Yuebing was a little flustered, but she still tried to remain calm, unbuttoning her clothes in preparation for going to the public bathhouse to wash off the sweat.

However, both Yao Siyu and Sun Yanhong noticed that something was wrong with her expression.

"You two didn't have a fight, did you?"

"no."

Xu Yuebing shook her head.

Sun Yanhong, however, felt indignant on behalf of her friend: "He's been back for over ten days now, how come he hasn't even called you once?"

Xu Yuebing defended Ye Qingzhou, saying, "I heard he's in seclusion; he's probably cultivating again."

"Hmph, which is more important, cultivation or you?"

Sun Yanhong became increasingly indignant as she spoke: "I think he definitely fell in love with someone else in the grotto. That's how it's always portrayed in movies: a poor boy born on Earth accidentally enters a secret grotto, travels with a princess from some country, falls in love, becomes her husband, gains fame and fortune, and enjoys a blissful wedding night..."

"Stop! You can't say anything more!"

Yao Siyu quickly stepped forward and covered her friend's mouth, afraid that she would say something that would not pass censorship.

Xu Yuebing listened with a worried expression, her face showing some uncertainty: "It shouldn't... be, right?"

"What can't you do?"

Sun Yanhong broke free from Yao Siyu and continued to say to Xu Yuebing, "Men are all big pigs, so sometimes you have to take the initiative."

"Be more proactive?"

Xu Yuebing was very puzzled.

Sun Yanhong then whispered something in Xu Yuebing's ear, making the latter blush and her head feel like it was about to boil over.

"This...this isn't a good idea, is it?"

"What's wrong with that? You're beautiful and have a great figure. As long as you're proactive and enthusiastic, I don't believe he won't be completely infatuated with you!"

"But... this is too embarrassing."

"Just listen to me, you won't go wrong! I've been there!"

"But you've never been in a relationship either..."

"But I'm very knowledgeable! I've seen countless movies!"

Ye Qingzhou listened to the three women "plotting" against him, feeling both helpless and somewhat amused.

It was only then that he realized that since entering the Spirit Realm, he had only had a brief conversation with the Azure Emperor, but more than ten days had already passed in the real world.

Is a day in heaven equivalent to a year on earth?

Ye Qingzhou suspected that the Spirit Realm was the legendary Heavenly Realm, the abode of gods and immortals.

Soon, only Xu Yuebing remained in the locker room.

She stood in front of the mirror, wrapped only in a bath towel, without an outer garment. Looking at her curvaceous figure reflected in the mirror, a look of bewilderment crossed her face: "Does that guy even like me? I've heard men like big ones, could he be... ugh, what a bad guy!"

"Cough cough~"

The sudden voice in her mind startled Xu Yuebing: "Who?"

Her body tensed suddenly, her expression stiffened, and her heart pounded with fear: "Could it be a ghost?"

"it's me."

Ye Qingzhou said in an annoyed tone.

Xu Yuebing recognized Ye Qingzhou's voice and immediately became flustered: "You...where are you?"

"I'm inside you. If you hadn't been talking badly about me behind my back, I wouldn't have even bothered to speak."

"!!!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuebing was both ashamed and angry. Her delicate brows furrowed, and she clenched her teeth tightly: "You! You didn't even say a word before your spirit left my body?"

"I didn't want to either. It's all Qingdi's fault. He's so unreliable. He wouldn't even send me back. I had to find my own way back."

Ye Qingzhou then explained the whole story to Xu Yuebing.

Upon learning that Ye Qingzhou had almost lost his life, Xu Yuebing became even angrier: "You're still such a worry!"

But then she tensed up: "If you enter my body, then what I can see and hear, don't you also want to be able to see and hear?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"..."

Xu Yuebing gritted her teeth again, suppressing her raging anger as she asked, "Then when did you enter my body?"

"When you were playing against Leon."

"!!!"

Xu Yuebing clenched her delicate, white fists in anger: "So, you heard everything I said with Yao Siyu and Sun Yanhong just now? Even when I was taking a shower..."

"Cough cough~"

Ye Qingzhou grew increasingly flustered as he listened: "Um, the consciousness transfer is complete. I have other things to do, so I'll be leaving now."

"Ye! Qing! Zhou!"

The entire fighting center heard Xu Yuebing's roar, and everyone was curious about what Ye Qingzhou had done to offend the Ice Fairy. Many people showed gloating expressions.

…………

In the quiet room of the mansion by the river, Ye Qingzhou opened her eyes: "I'm finally back."

He breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at the five-colored divine stone in his hand, quickly putting it away.

He didn't want to go to the spirit world again anytime soon; who knew what risks lay there?

But then again, things in this world are often high-risk, high-reward.

The Spirit Realm contains the wisdom, experience, and insights of the five major races and trillions of beings on Earth over billions of years, as well as countless lost knowledge and skills. The number of divine techniques and wonders within it is probably too numerous to count.

"It seems that the Spirit Realm is the so-called Celestial Dimension, and the five-colored divine stone in my hand was personally crafted by Nuwa when she refined stones to mend the sky, to repair the broken Celestial Dimension located within the Spirit Realm. That is why I was able to pass the test and comprehend the divine stone, and project my own consciousness into the Spirit Realm."

This trip to the Spirit Realm, besides the meeting with the Azure Emperor and learning about his own origins, more importantly, deepened Ye Qingzhou's understanding of the Heavenly Dao.

"The so-called Heavenly Way is the collective subconscious of intelligent beings. Due to differences in culture and thinking, under the Heavenly Way of Blue Star, each race also has its own Middle Heavenly Way and Lesser Heavenly Way, which vary in strength and size."

Ye Qingzhou had previously encountered the Lesser Heavenly Dao of the Rakshasa Clan in the Kunlun Cave Heaven, so he quickly noticed the difference between the two.

"The Heavenly Dao of the Eastern Pole Kingdom is the Azure Heaven, and it is the most powerful of all the Heavenly Daos on Blue Star. It has been passed down since Fuxi and has never been interrupted."

"In comparison, the Heavenly Dao of other races, such as the five ancient races of Mao, Yu, Kun, Lin, and Ying, must have been stronger in the past. Unfortunately, the fruits of their Dao have been harvested by the Taixu Divine Dynasty, and they are now merely lingering on, far from being considered powerful."

"The Heavenly Dao of the Rakshasa clan is probably only a minor Heavenly Dao, mainly because their clan is too small."

Ye Qingzhou fell into deep thought. The Heavenly Dao is a pure aggregation of consciousness, while the power of the Great Dao is the projection of the thoughts of all living beings in the spirit world. The spirit world is the foundation of the universe, and therefore it can interfere with the laws of the universe.

"So, the power of the Great Dao is actually the Heavenly Dao in the spirit world, projecting its power back into the real universe and interfering with everything in the material world. The so-called 'Dao' is just the belief of all living beings; what all living beings firmly believe will become reality? What kind of idealistic worldview is this...?"

Although it seems incredible, the spirit world, as a zero-dimensional space, is the cornerstone of the universe. Therefore, when consciousness gathers in the spirit world, it can leverage the laws of the entire universe based on the spirit world.

When the Heavenly Dao of a world reaches its peak, it will condense into a Dao Fruit.

"In that case, the fruit of the path must be extremely important."

Although Ye Qingzhou was not clear about the specific function of the Dao Fruit, the fact that even the Taixu Divine Dynasty, which was much more powerful than the Blue Star Civilization, valued the Dao Fruit so much meant that it must be extraordinary.

"The path to enlightenment is still too far away for me. I should think about how to advance to the level of a master first."

The normal path to becoming a martial arts master is a piece of cake for Ye Qingzhou at this moment, so the 'Bridge of Heaven and Earth' constructed from primordial energy is clearly problematic.

"I need to find a way to bypass the bridge between heaven and earth and obtain the free energy between heaven and earth through other means in order to break through my realm and embark on the path to heaven."

Ye Qingzhou pondered in his heart that the path of martial arts, the professional level is just the beginning, and the master level is the beginning of ascending to godhood.

However, precisely because of this, this step is extremely difficult. Most people on Earth struggle to even break through to the professional level, let alone advance to the level of a martial arts master.

It's not advisable to follow in the footsteps of those who came before, let alone for Ye Qingzhou to forge his own path and create a completely new version of advancement.

But some things always have to be done by someone.

"What should I do?"

Ye Qingzhou frowned in thought: "Not using the Bridge of Heaven and Earth means that the process of transforming and reorganizing primordial energy needs to be completed in another way."

After racking his brains, Ye Qingzhou quickly came up with a solution: "I've got it!"

Using oneself as a furnace and primordial energy as ore, after absorbing it into the body, first break it down and burn it to completely change its properties, wouldn't that eliminate all hidden dangers?