my world double door.

A hidden valley a hundred thousand miles away from the military battlefield.

In the valley, ancient trees towered up to the sky, blocking out the sun. The trunks of these ancient trees were so thick that they needed several people to hug them. The bark was rough and covered with wrinkles of time, and each texture seemed to whisper stories of the past. The sun wafted through the gaps between the branches and leaves with difficulty, casting mottled light and shadows, outlining ever-changing patterns on the ground. The ground underfoot was soft and moist, covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, and it creaked when stepped on, as if playing a quiet natural movement.

Walking along the winding path, the sound of gurgling water gradually became clearer. Following the sound, a clear stream came into view. The stream flowed slowly along the terrain of the valley, and the stones and gravel at the bottom of the water were washed round and smooth. Colorful fish and shrimps shuttled freely in it, and sometimes playfully jumped out of the water, splashing a string of crystal water. There were lush wild flowers growing by the stream, red ones were as hot as fire, yellow ones were bright and delicate, and purple ones were elegant and noble. They bloomed wantonly, and the fragrance filled the air, blending with the moist water vapor, turning into wisps of fresh sweet fragrance.

As we continued to move deeper into the valley, the scenery became more bizarre. In the center of the valley was an open grassland dotted with mushrooms of various shapes, some like small and exquisite umbrellas, and some like round and cute lanterns, with bright colors yet mysterious. These mushrooms are an indispensable part of the valley ecology, and they coexist with the surrounding plants and microorganisms to build a delicate and complex ecosystem.

At the end of the grassland is a steep cliff. Below the cliff, a deep pool of clear water lies quietly. The water in the pool is a deep dark blue, like a huge mysterious gem inlaid in the valley. The water in the pool is quiet and silent, but it seems to hide endless secrets, which makes people feel awe. Legend has it that a giant dragon is sleeping at the bottom of the pool, guarding the secrets of the valley. Anyone who attempts to infringe will be severely punished. Although this legend cannot be verified, it adds a bit of mystery to the valley.

On one side of the valley, there is a cave tightly covered by dense vines and blooming flowers. The vines are intertwined, like layers of natural barriers, separating the cave from the outside world; in the flowers, the flowers are vying for beauty, and the rich fragrance of flowers fills the cave entrance, attracting countless colorful butterflies and bees, which dance among the flowers, further highlighting the tranquility of the cave. Push aside the vines and walk into the cave, a cool and moist breath hits you.

Inside the cave, the space is wide and the walls are shining with strange light, as if inlaid with countless tiny gems. This light does not come from the outside light, but from a mysterious substance in the cave. It emits a soft halo, illuminating the entire cave, and also brings a fresh breath, as if it can purify people's hearts. On the ground of the cave, there grows a unique plant, the leaves are translucent, the fine veins are clearly visible, and each leaf contains rich spiritual energy. This is the "spiritual leaf" that practitioners dream of. It is said that after taking it, it can greatly increase the speed of practice and strengthen physical fitness.

The night pearl inside the cave emits a soft and cool light, slowly outlining the scene inside the cave.

On the stone platform in the cave, Li Yang lined up the resources looted from the battlefield. These blood-stained treasures were emitting an alluring light at this moment. Each of them contained enough power to change the situation of the battle and enhance strength.

The first thing that caught his eye was an ancient jade box, which was engraved with obscure runes, as if telling a forgotten history. Li Yang gently opened the jade box, and a strong medicinal fragrance instantly spread. In the box lay five pills that were all shiny and emitting soft blue light - "Juyuan Huapo Pills". This pill is a heaven-defying thing for a martial king. Ordinary Juyuan Pills can only gather vitality for a short time, but this Juyuan Huapo Pill can not only absorb the surrounding spiritual energy crazily in an instant and transform it into its own powerful Yuanli, but also more magically, it can temper the warrior's soul and make the mental power more tenacious and sharp. In battle, the strength of mental power means being able to more accurately perceive the opponent's flaws, predict attacks in advance, and even perform powerful mental martial arts. Li Yang picked up a pill, looked at it for a moment, and put it into his mouth without hesitation. The pill melted in his mouth as a tremendous force instantly erupted in his body. He hurriedly practiced his skills, guiding this force to flow through his meridians. With each flow, he could feel his own energy growing stronger, and his soul becoming clearer in the warm nourishment.

Next to the elixir, there is a long sword that exudes a biting cold air. The sword is slender, and mysterious patterns are engraved on the sword. When the runes flash, it seems that there is an icy air overflowing. This is the "Frost Crack Sky Sword", which is rumored to be forged by fusing the thousand-year-old black ice in the ancient cold pond with meteorite iron from outer space. For the powerful King of Martial Arts, it is of extraordinary significance. Ordinary weapons are very likely to be damaged under the powerful Yuanli infusion of King of Martial Arts, but the Frost Crack Sky Sword can perfectly match the power of King of Martial Arts. It can not only increase the output of Yuanli, but also attach icy power when attacking. Once it hits the opponent, the cold air will quickly invade the opponent's meridians, freeze the Yuanli circulation, and put the enemy into a passive position. Li Yang held the hilt of the sword, and a bone-chilling chill came, but he looked excited. He circulated the Yuanli and injected it into the sword. In an instant, a dazzling blue light burst out from the sword, and the icy air overflowed, condensing a thick layer of frost on the wall of the cave. He swung his sword at a huge rock on one side. With a dull thud, the rock was instantly split into two. The cut was as smooth as a mirror and emitted a hint of coldness.

Continuing to count, Li Yang found a palm-sized black crystal. The surface of the crystal was uneven, but it emitted a strange fluctuation. This is the "Chaos Spirit Crystal". It is different from ordinary black crystals. It contains the power of chaos. This power is extremely pure and violent. For the martial king, absorbing the power in the Chaos Spirit Crystal is like opening up a new channel of Yuanli in the body, which can break the original power shackles and achieve a leap in strength. Li Yang placed the Chaos Spirit Crystal in the palm of his hand and carefully guided the power in the spirit crystal by running Yuanli. At the beginning, the power of chaos was as difficult to control as a wild horse, but Li Yang gradually tamed this power with his firm will and profound skills. As the power of chaos merged into his own Yuanli, he could feel that his strength was constantly rising, and the meridians in his body became tougher and wider under the impact of this powerful force.

There was also an ancient animal skin scroll, which, when unfolded, was covered with strange patterns and complex text. This was the secret manual for practicing the "Phantom Step". For a martial arts master, speed was often one of the key factors in determining victory or defeat. When this step was practiced to a high level, it could instantly create countless phantoms, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake. At the same time, it could also burst out at an astonishing speed in a very short period of time, achieving instant displacement. Li Yang carefully studied the secret manual, constantly simulating the running route and key points of the step in his mind. He stood up and began to practice according to the instructions in the secret manual. At first, his movements were still a little unfamiliar, but with continuous practice, his figure gradually became blurred, leaving a trail of afterimages in the cave, and his speed became faster and faster, as if it had merged with the surrounding space.

Among the many treasures, a piece of divine iron with an ancient atmosphere caught Li Yang's attention. This divine iron has an extraordinary origin and is called "Jiuyuan Refined Star Iron". It was once one of the materials for casting ancient artifacts and contains endless star power and the mysterious power of Jiuyuan. Li Yang stretched out his hand and gently touched the divine iron. A heavy and ancient breath came to his face. The runes on the surface of the divine iron flickered, as if resisting the invasion of external forces.

Li Yang pondered for a moment and had a plan in mind. He decided to integrate this divine iron into his own natal treasure, the Nine Realms Tower. The Nine Realms Tower was obtained by Li Yang by chance. This treasure has nine floors, each of which contains unique power, which can suppress and seal the enemy, and can also help Li Yang practice and improve the purity and strength of his energy.

Li Yang sat cross-legged, suspended the Nine Realms Tower in front of him, and circulated the energy in his body to form a strong suction force, trying to draw the magic iron into the Nine Realms Tower. However, the magic iron seemed to have intelligence, struggling desperately and making bursts of buzzing sounds. Li Yang increased his energy output, and fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, but his eyes became more determined.

After a difficult tug, the divine iron finally slowly approached the Nine Realms Tower. When the divine iron touched the Nine Realms Tower, a powerful impact force erupted, the entire cave shook violently, and the stones on the top of the cave fell one after another. Li Yang gritted his teeth, tried his best to control the situation, and guided the divine iron to merge into the first layer of the Nine Realms Tower.

With the incorporation of the divine iron, the Nine Realms Tower underwent an amazing change. More complex runes emerged on the surface of the originally simple tower, emitting a dazzling light, and the power of the first layer was greatly enhanced. The power of the stars and the power of the Nine Abyss blended with each other, making the Nine Realms Tower's suppressive power even more terrifying, and it could easily suppress opponents stronger than before.

Li Yang was not satisfied with this, he continued to guide the power of the divine iron to penetrate into the second floor of the Nine Realms Tower. This time, the difficulty was greater than before, and the power of the divine iron was strongly rejected on the second floor. Li Yang practiced the skills, constantly adjusting the output method of the Yuan force, trying to find a balance between the two.

After countless attempts and failures, Li Yang finally found a breakthrough. He perfectly integrated his own energy with the power of the magic iron, and successfully integrated part of the power of the magic iron into the second floor of the Nine Realms Tower. This floor was originally dominated by the power of sealing. After integrating the magic iron, the power of sealing was sublimated, which could not only seal the enemy's energy, but also the enemy's soul, plunging the enemy into endless darkness.

Li Yang continued to integrate the power of the divine iron into the higher levels of the Nine Realms Tower. With each integration, the Nine Realms Tower would undergo earth-shaking changes, and its power would also make a qualitative leap. When the power of the divine iron was integrated into the ninth level, a brilliant light burst out from the top of the Nine Realms Tower, rushing straight into the sky, as if to illuminate the entire world.

The Nine Realms Tower at this time was no longer an ordinary treasure, it had become a divine weapon with the power to destroy the heavens and the earth. The integration of the Nine Abyss Star Refining Iron made every floor of the Nine Realms Tower contain the power of stars and the power of the Nine Abyss, whether it was attack, defense or auxiliary training, it had reached a whole new level.

Li Yang felt the powerful force coming from the Nine Realms Tower and his heart was filled with satisfaction.

"This Xiao family has the talent to be a money-giving boy!"

Li Yang chuckled in his heart, and continued to calmly digest the remaining resources while thinking.

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Li Yangshu, who was improving his strength, didn't know that the Xiao family had already been frightened out of their wits by what he had done.

The head of the family, Xiao Zhantian, sat high in the main seat with a dignified look. On both sides sat the elders of the clan, who were discussing the future development plan of the family.

"This time our family has opened up a new mineral vein and reaped rich rewards. As long as we can manage it properly, our family's strength will surely reach a new level." An elder smiled with excitement in his voice.

Xiao Zhantian nodded slightly, with a hint of relief in his eyes: "Yes, this is a great blessing for the family. However, we can't take it lightly. The situation on the mainland is complicated now, and various forces are competing secretly."

Just as everyone was discussing heatedly, a guard rushed into the hall in a panic, fell to his knees with a plop, his face pale and his whole body trembling.

Xiao Zhantian frowned, a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart, and he shouted sternly: "Why are you so flustered? How disgraceful!"

The guard trembled and said, "Master...Master, something terrible has happened! The army of warriors we sent to intercept Li Yang...was completely wiped out!"

As soon as these words came out, the entire meeting hall fell silent, as if time had frozen. Everyone's eyes widened, their faces filled with disbelief, as if they had heard a fairy tale.

Xiao Zhantian stood up suddenly, slammed his hands on the table, and roared: "What did you say? Say it again!"

The guard was so scared that he was shaking all over, and his voice was filled with tears: "Master, our warrior army was wiped out by Li Yang alone! The two warrior kings who led the team... are also... dead."

There was an uproar in the hall, and the elders stood up one after another, their faces filled with shock and anger.

"How is this possible? Li Yang is just one person. We sent out five hundred elite soldiers and two Martial Kings to support us. How could the entire army be wiped out?" an elder cried out.

"The information must be wrong! Could Li Yang be the Martial Emperor? How could he have such terrifying strength?" Another elder also had a puzzled look on his face and kept shaking his head.

Xiao Zhantian's face was terribly gloomy. He paced back and forth, the shock and anger in his heart like a surging tide that was difficult to calm down. He knew very well that this was not only a heavy loss, but also a huge blow to the family's prestige.

"Head of the family, what should we do now? Li Yang is so powerful, will he do anything bad to our Xiao family?" an elder asked worriedly.

Xiao Zhantian stopped, a fierce look flashed in his eyes: "No matter how strong Li Yang is, if he dares to touch anyone in my Xiao family, I will never let him go! Immediately summon all the strong men in the family to strengthen the family's defense. I want to see how brave Li Yang is!"

However, Xiao Zhantian was somewhat uneasy. He knew that Li Yang's strength had exceeded his imagination. With the loss of two martial kings and five hundred elite soldiers, the strength of the family had been greatly reduced. If Li Yang really came to the door, he had no idea whether the Xiao family could resist.

"Head of the family, should we ask other families for help?" an elder suggested cautiously.

Xiao Zhantian's face darkened and he snorted coldly, "Ask other families for help? Wouldn't that make them laugh at our Xiao family? Let's take a long-term view on this matter. First, strengthen the family's defense and keep a close eye on Li Yang's movements."

At this time, the Xiao family had fallen into chaos and panic. The servants were whispering and talking, and everyone's face was filled with fear and anxiety. The family guards were also on edge, increasing patrols and vigilance, fearing that Li Yang would suddenly come to kill them.

Xiao Zhantian sat alone in the study, frowning and lost in thought. He knew that the family had encountered an unprecedented crisis, and the name Li Yang would become the biggest threat to the Xiao family in the future. He had to come up with a plan as soon as possible, otherwise, the Xiao family's century-old foundation might be destroyed. (End of this chapter)