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After Xie Que agreed to the two men's joining of Lieshan Sect, he followed the two men into the territory of Lieshan Sect.

The main building of Lieshan Sect is built on the mountain, which is magnificent but also extremely rough.

In Xie Que's opinion, this is quite suitable for a sect like Lieshan Sect that focuses on body tempering.

When the few people entered the sect, many disciples greeted the two elders.

They continued walking along the bluestone path, passed through three archways, and finally arrived at a wide square.

Xie Que looked over and saw that the martial arts arena was very wide, with a flat and solid ground.
There are runes engraved all over the ground, probably to prevent the floor from being damaged, and also to lock the soul.

The reason why it is necessary to lock the soul is because there is spiritual liquid constantly flowing in the canals surrounding the martial arts field.

This also makes the concentration of spiritual energy in the entire martial arts field extremely high.

At this moment, the martial arts arena is bustling with activity.

Many disciples gathered in front, constantly giving instructions or cheering.

Under their instructions, Xie Que realized that at this moment in the martial arts arena, the leader of Lieshan Sect was practicing with three elders.

In this empty field, four men were bare-chested, their muscles were clearly defined and full of strength.

Their actions were extremely decisive and quick, without any delay or hesitation.

Each punch landed accurately on the opponent, making a dull impact sound.

These four people perfectly interpret the meaning of body-tempered monks. Their bodies have undergone long-term tempering and have reached an extremely high level.

Wherever their fists passed, the originally abundant spiritual energy was also scattered.
It turned into drops of crystal clear spiritual liquid, falling like raindrops and gathering into the surrounding canals.

Xie Que looked at this scene and felt speechless.

He never imagined that the spiritual liquid in the surrounding pools was produced by such a crude method.

The leader of Lieshan Sect fought against three people alone and was not at a disadvantage at all.

Xie Que watched intently and began to ponder the situation in his mind.

He recalled what he had just witnessed and the scene he was seeing now, and gained a deeper understanding of this so-called body tempering method.

From his observation, this method of body tempering seems to focus more on form than meaning.

Although there are some changes in the moves made by these people, they are basically based on the most basic moves, such as punching and chopping.

However, this does not mean that these basic moves are without skill.

Since the bodies of the Body Tempering Monks are extremely powerful, these seemingly simple moves have become the best way for them to exert their greatest power.

By constantly repeating and honing these basic movements, they are able to maximize the power of their physical bodies.

The reason why Xie Que said that this body tempering method does not emphasize will is because it is different from the will emphasized in Taoism and martial arts.

Both Taoism and martial arts focus on the practitioner's inner will and soul, and pursue the state of unity of body and soul.

Xie Que looked at the four people who were constantly practicing, and gradually understood their strength.

If we only look at their physical bodies, the four of them are at the pinnacle of the divine realm.

However, the leader of Lieshan Sect is still slightly stronger, and his muscles, bones, and skin are top-notch.

After a while, the sparring between the Lieshan Sect Master and the three elders was over.
The two elders beside Xie Que hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Sect Master!"

Their voices were respectful and their bodies leaned forward slightly.

The leader of Lieshan Sect slowly turned around, and at the same time his eyes fell on Xie Que:
"Is this the fellow Taoist from the Western Religion you were talking about? I heard that your body is quite good?"

When Xie Que heard what the Lieshan Sect Master said, he immediately understood.
It should be that the two elders informed the leader of Lieshan Sect about their situation through voice transmission on their way here.

Just before the words of the Lieshan Sect Master fell, he suddenly and without warning swung his fist straight at Xie Que's chest.

This punch may seem ordinary, but it actually contains the rhythm of Taoism.

Even with Xie Que's strength, he didn't have time to react.

In an instant, the punch from the Lieshan Sect Master instantly crossed the distance between the two people.

As the fist wind whistled, the air seemed to be squeezed by a powerful force, making bursts of explosions.

The sharp whistling sound echoed over the martial arts field, causing pain in the eardrums.

Facing this sudden attack, Xie Que's eyes only condensed slightly.
He obviously did not expect that the leader of Lieshan Sect would make a test so suddenly.

He did not show any panic, but stood still as steady as a rock.

He didn't even dodge or evade, just quietly waiting for the fist to come.

There was a crisp "dang" sound, like the sound of a huge bell, echoing over the martial arts field.

The sound was so clear and loud that it seemed as if the entire training ground was shaking.

But at this moment, the leader of Lieshan Sect was shocked to find that his fist was like hitting a piece of extremely hard immortal steel, and failed to shake Xie Que's body at all.

At this moment, a recoil force came along his arm, making his palm numb.

On the other hand, Xie Que's robe was not torn at all.

Xie Que had a faint smile on his face and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Sect Master."

The pupils of the Lieshan Sect Master suddenly shrank, and then he stretched out his hand and pressed on Xie Que's arm.

He only felt that the energy and blood in Xie Que's body was surging like a rushing river.

And this was the result of Xie Que's deliberate control.
Otherwise, Xie Que didn't want to scare the leader of Lieshan Sect to death on the spot.

The leader of Lieshan Sect said in astonishment: "What a good body! Daoist friend must have mastered the Western Sect's Golden Body Technique to perfection."

There was a hint of admiration and envy in his voice.

After a pause, he continued, "We in Lieshan Sect do not ask about the origins of heroes, and you were recommended by the two elders Lianshan and Qiuyi. With your ability... I wonder if you are willing to be a guest elder of our sect?"

Xie Que had already made plans in his mind, and when he heard the invitation from Sect Master Lieshan, he readily agreed: "Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master. Of course I am willing to do so."

The leader of Lieshan Sect nodded and extended his hand to signal: "Please come this way. What should I call you, fellow Taoist?"

Xie Que just smiled and said, "His Dharma name is the World Honored One."

This name was given by the old master, and Xie Que has not used it for many years.

I took it out today because I want to be the most respected person in this world of immortals.

The leader of Lieshan Sect just calmed down a little, then sighed: "What a big name, but judging from your strength, it should be enough to suppress it!"

Then the two began to chat, and the atmosphere seemed quite harmonious.

Faced with those questions that he didn't know how to answer, Xie Que said calmly:
"I have been practicing in the mountains for many years since I was young, and I am not familiar with worldly affairs."

The leader of Lieshan Sect also nodded knowingly without asking any more questions.

From the fight just now, he could tell that the opponent's strength was no less than his, and might even be far superior.

Combined with the Dharma name Xie Que mentioned just now, he understood even more clearly that the person accepted by Lieshan Sect today might not be a small fish.
But it is a real dragon!
The topic gradually shifted to the topic of inheritance within the clan.
The leader of Lieshan Sect also sighed slightly and said with emotion:

"The ancestor of my Lieshan Sect was a registered disciple of Jade Ding Zhenren."

"In the past, I followed the Immortal Master to observe the practice of the 'Eight-Nine Mysterious Arts', although I only got a glimpse of the basics." "But I realized the true meaning of body tempering, and that's how the Lieshan Sect came to be today."

There was a hint of pride in his voice, but also a hint of emotion.

Xie Que listened quietly, and his heart couldn't help but be moved.

He knew that the "Eight-Nine Profound Art" was the top Taoist technique. If used to temper the body, it might be more powerful than the several martial arts he created.

If one could obtain this "Eight-Nine Profound Arts", relying on one's own foundation and understanding, one could really push martial arts to the top level.

Thinking of this, a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes.

But he quickly calmed down and maintained a calm expression on his face.

Xie Que asked, "If that's the case, is your ancestor still alive?"

At this point, the sect leader shook his head and said, "The ancestor is still alive, but because he was trying to comprehend an incomplete technique, he has been in seclusion for 300,000 years."

Xie Que nodded. At their level, three hundred thousand years was indeed a common occurrence.

After the leader of Lieshan Sect assigned a cave to Xie Que and put down the "Elder's Order" that belonged to him, he left.

“Not a guest.” Xie Que picked up the token and smiled.

The next day, after Xie Que received the elder's order, he went directly to the Sutra Library under the guidance of a disciple.

After all, the purpose of coming here is to learn the body tempering method, so Xie Que is not afraid of being discovered.

Soon, they arrived in front of the Sutra Repository.

Xie Que stepped into it and saw a row of jade slips in the pavilion.

Xie Que's eyes swept among these jade slips, secretly thinking about which skills he should choose.

As an elder, even if he has made no contribution, he is now qualified to learn the three top body-tempering methods for free.

"Compared to martial arts, the advantage of body tempering lies in the strength of the physique."

"The strength of the body lies in the tendons, bones, skin, flesh, blood, and the five internal organs of the heart and liver."

"In this respect, the Body Tempering Method is indeed far superior to the Martial Arts."

As Xie Que looked at the outlines of these techniques, he sighed, "After reaching the fourth level of martial arts, one abandons these basic practices and instead focuses more on the meaning than the form."

"If we can combine the two, martial arts will be truly complete."

After some selection, Xie Que finally decided to choose three body-tempering techniques.
The first is the "Qian Yang Bone Strengthening Sutra", which imitates the image of Qian Yang in the Xiantian Bagua.
Refining bones is like forging gold. The realm is divided into three layers and nine levels. Each level corresponds to the twenty-four segments of the spine, which corresponds to the Zhoutian constellations.

Next is the "Nine-Turn Meridian Expansion Method". This method imitates the principle of water and fire being in harmony, expanding the meridians like expanding rivers.

The last one is the “Five Extremes Form Refining Diagram”, which imitates the power of the Five Mountains that suppress the earth.

The body is divided into five poles, each pole corresponding to the five mountains.

Xie Que took the jade slips of the three techniques in his hand and carefully read the information inside.

Each of these techniques seems to have simple effects, but they are also Taoist secrets that are not passed on.

After memorizing the three skills in his mind, Xie Que began to meditate in the cave.

In the following three months, Xie Que had not appeared in Lieshan Sect.
It even made the disciples of Lieshan Sect forget about the new person called "World Honored Elder".

After starting his retreat, Xie Que was not in a hurry to cultivate his nature. Instead, he first disassembled the three exercises.

And in the process of disassembly, he also tried to integrate these three skills with his own martial arts.

Gradually, he also discovered that the foundations of these three techniques all came from the Taoist concept of "refining essence into qi".

However, in comparison, the levels of these three techniques are relatively low.
But Xie Que also understood that although these skills were of low level, they provided him with a good foundation.

He can further improve his martial arts system through these body tempering methods.

Three months passed quietly.

At this time, Xie Que had already thoroughly understood the three techniques from the very beginning.

He analyzed every subtle thread and every profound meaning clearly.

Moreover, he had cultivated these three techniques to a state of perfection that could not be further improved.

Not only that, he even improved the technique in some places.

He stood up, dusted himself off, and walked towards where the sect master was.

After meeting the sect master, Xie Que did not hide anything and said frankly: "I have mastered the three skills. Can I borrow a higher level book?"

When the clan leader heard this, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

In order to verify what Xie Que said, the sect leader tested him on the spot: "How should we break through the third level of Qianyang Bone Strengthening Sutra?"

Xie Que hesitated for a moment, then said casually:

"At noon, you need to use your own qi and blood to rush against the 'Zhi Yang Point', inducing the sunlight to burn the meridians and temper the bone marrow."

His answers were clear and logical, and each step seemed to come naturally to him.

When the sect master heard this, he was also somewhat shocked.
After all, the details about the third level breakthrough of Qianyang Bone Strengthening Sutra are extremely secretive.

Even some elders in the sect may not know everything.

But Xie Que was able to answer it so easily, which showed how deeply he understood this technique.

While the surprise in his heart had not completely subsided, he continued to ask a question: "Then how should the acupuncture points in the Five Extremes Body Refining Diagram be used?"

Xie Que raised his head slightly: "The five extremes are divided into five states: life, prosperity, rest, imprisonment, and death."

"You need to circulate the acupuncture points according to the directions. The life point is the strongest, and the death point is the weakest."

But it was useless to just talk, Xie Que also took action at the same time.
Five points of light of different colors began to constantly transform and move within his body.

When the sect leader saw this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

However, after the joy, the sect master smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Elder World Honored, these body-tempering techniques are actually top-notch."

"The only higher classics in the sect are the fragments of the Nine Transformations Golden Body Art."

"The content is the fragment that the ancestor wrote down from the Eight-Nine Profound Art back then."

"With your talent, maybe you can complete this technique. Maybe the ancestor..."

At this point, the sect leader stopped abruptly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice, and he sighed, "Whatever."

After hearing this, Xie Que also understood.
The reason why Patriarch Lieshan was in seclusion was perhaps because of this so-called "Nine-Turn Golden Body Technique".

The leader of Lieshan Sect continued, "According to the rules of the sect, if you want to obtain the classics, you need to make contributions."

"Since you are proficient in body tempering, you can teach the outer disciples on my behalf."

"In the competition three months from now, if any of my disciples make it to the top three, I will give you the remaining chapter."

After saying this, he saw Xie Que nod slightly. (End of this chapter)