fifth form

Chapter 3630 Deadly Studying

"Lei was caught off guard by the sword's counterattack!"

"The Horizontal Sword Technique can defend against all other sword techniques; the moment the sword is used to counterattack is the decisive blow!"

Huo Qubing's continuous imitation of sword fighting stopped when Lei was finally taken over.

Lei was gambled on and shot back to gamble. His swordsmanship was so powerful that few could match it. Even the new emperor who had stepped into the True Self Realm did not dare to be careless, lest he be killed by Lei's accumulated sword momentum.

When the two counter-attack sword techniques collided one after the other, what fell were almost two corpses that had nearly died at the same time.

Ren Anran and Dong Zhongshu exchanged a few words in hushed tones, then looked at Zhang Xuezhou, who was quickly providing first aid.

The gushing blood from the fatal wound was quickly stopped by Zhang Xuezhou's fingers. The timely life-saving ability of the Taiqing True Technique on the battlefield was clearly demonstrated at this moment, especially since few people could match Zhang Xuezhou's level of Taiqing True Technique.

"What powerful technique!"

Everyone's attention was undoubtedly still focused on the clash of swordsmanship between Huo Qubing and Lei Bei, while the Empress Dowager was amazed by the skill level of Zhang Xuezhou's healing techniques.

"It's stronger than the Taiqing True Technique released by Li Guang," the Empress Dowager added.

"Dongfang Shuo, you're really gambling with Huo's life!"

The new emperor pursed his lips, and sweat unknowingly seeped through his forehead.

Normal cultivators don't have the means to be so extravagant. The resources involved, such as sacrificial cultivators, top-grade pills, and healing techniques, are beyond the reach of ordinary people. Even if the new emperor wanted to repeat this, he wouldn't have the confidence to do so.

Looking at Huo Qubing and Lei Bei, who were breathing heavily and vomiting blood, he felt that normal cultivators would have already died by now, with no chance of coming back to life.

"If you win the bet, you're always right, right, Xiao Huo?"

Zhang Xuezhou traced his fingers across Huo Qubing's neck to bring the conversation to a close. The healing wound had normalized Huo Qubing's breathing, no longer as labored as before, which meant he could speak normally again.

"A... truly a master, huh~"

Huo Qubing had repeatedly pestered Zhang Xuezhou, hoping that Zhang Xuezhou could teach him some real skills.

The good thing was that Huo Qubing finally got his wish, but the bad thing was that he no longer had the desire to study. After all, studying with Zhang Xuezhou was deadly and not a normal, gradual learning process at all.

Whether he was bound and forced to undergo sacrifices, or swallowed large doses of elixirs, or practiced with monks, none of these made Huo Qubing feel safe.

There's a chance of winning once, a very low success rate if you win twice, and absolutely no chance of winning consistently.

Huo Qubing chuckled dryly, then looked at Lei Bei, who was lying on the ground convulsing.

"He's fine. He just wants to lie down a little longer to get my pills. Stop kicking your legs, and I'll give you an extra one to save your life!"

Only after Zhang Xuezhou added a comment did Lei reluctantly get up from the ground, then happily accepted the porcelain bottle Zhang Xuezhou offered.

"I'm also short of pills right now, so I don't have any extra. Don't give them to the gambling den!"

Zhang Xuezhou gave a word of advice, and Lei Bei nodded repeatedly, while Dong Zhongshu, who was about to speak, quickly shut his mouth.

"Uncle Lei's swordsmanship is really fierce," Huo Qubing said. "He is the most ferocious swordsman I have ever seen!"

“Wait, what did you call me?” Lei was asked.

"Uncle Lei?"

"Uncle? I'm still a young man, I'm not married yet, how can you call me uncle? Call me brother, I'll be happier if you call me brother!"

Lei was yelled at several times, and he clearly found it difficult to accept being called Huo Qubing.

Compared to the pain of having his neck cut, Lei felt that the nickname Huo Qubing was more painful.

Lei was being paid attention to in a way that was unusual, which even drew several glances from the new emperor.

"His Majesty has given you three top-grade Qi and Blood Pills and ten high-grade Qi and Blood Pills. I will also give you three more powerful Qi and Blood Pills. Yi Shuo will use silver needles to stimulate your body's potential. Go see the Empress Dowager to see if you can break through to the next realm!"

Zhang Xuezhou patted Huo Qubing on the shoulder. After so long of sparring and continuous dedication, it was time for him to reap the rewards.

The Yin-Yang School's boundary techniques cannot replace it, but integration and improvement are not a problem.

Once the method for fusing the Divine Power Realm to the Self Realm and transforming into the Nascent Soul Realm is determined, Zhang Xuezhou can revise his own realm technique, thus gaining the foundation to reach the True Self Realm.

If combined with the cultivation conditions he prepared, Zhang Xuezhou also has a chance to successfully break through to the True Self Realm.

He urged Huo Qubing to break through to the Realm of Selflessness in one go.

"The way the sick child breaks through to a higher realm is somewhat unique. Would you like to integrate the sick child's method into the Yin-Yang School's realm-breaking techniques?"

"Correct!"

"what is the benefit?"

"If one law is mastered, all laws are mastered. I have hope of breaking through to my true self, and perhaps I can also achieve the Yang Soul Incarnation that the Empress Dowager seeks!"

Zhang Xuezhou exchanged a few words with the new emperor, raising his voice slightly, which made the Empress Dowager's fingers tremble a little even though she was more than ten steps away.

Everyone appeared calm, but they all knew they were risking their lives.

Huo Qubing risked his life to break through his cultivation level, and the Empress Dowager's guidance on cultivation techniques was also related to her own survival. Zhang Xuezhou's push for so much must have been a life-or-death struggle; otherwise, there would be no reason for him to continue making such continuous sacrifices.

"What do you want to do after entering the Realm of True Self?" the new emperor asked in a low voice.

“Something has been implanted in my head and needs to be removed. After entering the True Self Realm, I might go to the Celestial Court, Kunlun, or Xiniu Hezhou,” Zhang Xuezhou said. “I can only be safe once the illness is completely resolved!”

"Who put something in your head?"

"Houtu!"

"That giant snake?"

The new emperor narrowed his eyes slightly.

No matter what magic or supernatural powers, no matter what true self or individuality, nothing can withstand the crushing power of absolute strength.

That was a power he could see but not reach. The new emperor even thought it was fake, but reason told him that he had to admit the truth.

For the new emperor, possessing the Han Dynasty and enjoying the awe and support of countless people, he should be very proud and complacent. It would not be surprising if he did something absurd and outrageous.

But the new emperor remained very calm, partly due to his insightful understanding.

Once you realize that the world is bigger and wider, some achievements are not worth being complacent about.

Both he and Zhang Xuezhou were simply climbing higher and higher.

Zhang Xuezhou sought freedom, while the new emperor longed to one day sit on the throne of Houtu.

Under the oppression of Houtu, it is not difficult to understand why Zhang Xuezhou acted radically.

The places Zhang Xuezhou mentioned are frequented by ancient cultivators who have lived long lives; if you're not strong enough, you can only go there to make up the numbers.

"Do you need my help?" the new emperor asked earnestly.

"Definitely needed!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

Zhang Xuezhou's current attempt to break through to the True Self Realm is largely due to the dire situation in the real world, where he is threatened with death if his cultivation level is further limited.

Compared to the situation in reality, the situation in the Three Realms is not so serious, and there is more or less a buffer period.

However, Zhang Xuezhou did not refuse the new emperor's good intentions. After all, as long as Donghua and the empress were separated, the emperor's physical body would inevitably be less vulnerable to swords and blades. If they were to fight each other, the new emperor would indeed play an irreplaceable role.

He kept talking in hushed tones with the new emperor until Huo Qubing's body, which was not far away, showed a strange aura of qi and blood, which then gradually turned into a deep red color. Only then did he lean on Dong Zhongshu, who was constantly looking at and pondering him, with a look of surprise.