Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 264: The Nine Transformations of the Innate Realm, the Essence of Martial Arts

"Xiaobai, are you saying that a Jiao needs to go through nine transformations to become a dragon?"

in the room.

Li Rui was chatting with Xiao Baijiao.

"Yes, my father went through this five times before he became the demon lord."

five times
Li Rui was secretly shocked when he heard this.

No wonder the old dragon could become the overlord in the Ten Thousand Mountains where monsters were everywhere.

The dragon undergoes metamorphosis, and each time it does so, its strength increases significantly. The old dragon has already gone through this five times, and is now extremely powerful.

Li Rui seemed to be thinking about something.

"Martial arts originate from imitation. The laws of the world are all about the weak following the strong. In ancient times, the human race was weak, so they created martial arts by imitating the spirits of heaven and earth."

'The inferior one imitates birds and beasts, leaping and strengthening the body, the middle one imitates monsters, warming the true qi, and the superior one imitates gods, reversing yin and yang and returning to the original state.'

It is only with the continuous changes in martial arts that it has reached its current level.

But the essence remains unchanged.

The White Ape Sword Technique that Li Rui learned was not derived from imitating the old ape's playfulness. To take a more recent example, the martial arts of the Witch Country has preserved the tradition and imitated the companion beast to practice. The stronger the companion beast, the greater the potential.

'It is the same now.'

'After nine transformations, one becomes an earthly immortal. Once one reaches the fourth level of innateness, one must also undergo the same transformation as a Jiao turning into a dragon, before one can achieve a truly spotless innate body and thus achieve the realm of an earthly immortal.'

"Xiaobai, what level of transformation are you in now?"

Little White Dragon blushed: "Not even a single molt."

Then it thought that Li Rui was going to look down on it, so it added: "Only fourth-grade monsters are qualified to transform."

Li Rui understood.

This is consistent with the human race, and they do the same thing, which is to return to their innate body.

In comparison, the monsters are a little different, and should be described as atavism.

According to legend, all the monsters in the world originated from the twelve ancient mythical beasts. No matter how rare they are, there are still some of them. The monsters practice in order to regain the bloodline of their ancestors.

The little white dragon has a stronger Yinglong bloodline than other dragons, which is why the old dragon values ​​it.

Little White Jiao: "Brother, although I have taught you the method of transforming from a Jiao into a Dragon, you are still a human being, so it is best not to practice it."

It said this purely out of consideration for Li Rui.

Of course, it is also for its own sake.

Now its life is tied to Li Rui, and it is really afraid that Li Rui will practice it to death.

Li Rui coughed lightly:
"Don't worry, it won't happen."

Although he had actually been trying to practice the method of transforming into a dragon two days ago, just as Xiao Bai Jiao said, humans cannot practice it.

But it was not entirely without gain.

"It shouldn't take long to reach dragon power."

With the reference of the method of transforming into a dragon and the nourishment of the dragon spirit of the little white dragon, Li Rui's dragon-elephant true energy progressed extremely fast. He had already completed the elephant power, and now was the time to cultivate dragon power. The little white dragon played a significant role in his cultivation.

After Li Rui finished his training, he let the little white dragon stay in the room.

Although Xiao Bai Jiao would hardly be discovered due to his current size, he is an official of the State of Yu after all. If people accidentally knew that he raised a monster, it would still cause considerable trouble.

"Master Zhong, happy cooperation in the future."

County Magistrate Zhong Zheng walked out of the back door of a shop in the Municipal Trade Bureau with satisfaction. The back door led directly to an alley and there was no one around. No one would know that he had been here.

"well."

Zhong Zheng disappeared around the corner of the alley, smiling happily, holding a small jade bottle in his pocket.

Yuan Gao narrowed his eyes:

"A useless county magistrate also requires us to spend so much effort?"

County Magistrate Zhong Zheng was acting as the magistrate, but he was only a sixth-rank official with an average background. Yuan Gao couldn't understand why Madam Ling Luo went to so much trouble.

Mrs. Ling Luo's mouth corners slightly raised.

Zhuang Renhe is dead.

Some of his connections fell into the hands of County Magistrate Zhong, including the weapons business with Shenbing Villa.

On the surface, Zhuang Renhe and Cao Wei only took care of the affairs of the State of Yu, and then divided the results.

Actually.

Through Zhuang Renhe's influence, part of the goods actually ended up in the hands of the Qi family.

And Madam Ling Luo is the real owner behind the biggest buyer.

The reason why County Magistrate Zhong came here today was to replenish the money that Zhuang Renhe had not earned before.

In the weapons business, you can make money faster than minting coins.

County Magistrate Zhong had already been to Shenbing Villa. The reason he came here was, of course, because he looked at the account book and found that this shop could give a 20% rebate.

Twenty percent is not a small amount.

It was already worth it for him, the temporary master of Qinghe, to make a personal trip.

Yuan Gao glanced at Madam Ling Luo.

He guessed that this woman was probably thinking about reopening the trade routes and replenishing weapons. In the past few days, Madam Ling Luo seemed to be not paying attention to the affairs of the Immortal Lord.

"You do not understand."

Mrs. Ling Luo smiled slightly, still looking in the direction where County Magistrate Zhong Zheng was leaving.

Yuan Gao snorted coldly: "The ancestor has already agreed to your conditions, now you should also fulfill your promise."

Recently.

He brought the message to the Blood Shadow Ancestor through the secret spot.

The ancestor has agreed.

Mrs. Ling Luo then turned to look at Yuan Gao, as if blaming Yuan Gao for being unromantic.

"We are already making arrangements, Elder Yuan, just rest assured."

Yuan Gao didn't believe it and urged, "I heard that the Yu Kingdom is preparing to withdraw its troops. When Cao Wei and Lei Yong come back, it will be even more difficult for us to take action."

Madam Ling Luo seemed to have thought of something interesting, and seemed to be telling it to Yuan Gao, or perhaps she was talking to herself:

"We really need to hurry up."

An Ning Wei became lively, with groups of soldiers seen everywhere, some of whom were supposed to be in the Wu Kingdom.

"After three months, the imperial court will order the troops to return to camp, and then Governor Yuan will personally reward the troops."

Jiang Linxian said.

When they heard about rewarding the three armies, the three people in the hall were shocked.

Especially Guan Xinrong, he also participated in quelling the demon rebellion, which can be regarded as taking part in the war. Even if he did not make any contributions, he did work hard.

As long as you operate it properly, there may be an opportunity to move up.

He no longer expected to continue serving as an officer in the army. After all, he had already reached the Dragon Gate Realm, and it was too difficult for him to buy his way over the threshold to Guanhai.

But you can become a civil servant.

This is also the path taken by many veteran generals. They have corresponding assignments in the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Justice, which can be considered a good ending.

Guan Xinrong understood that his martial arts path had reached its limit and he could no longer fight back.

Might as well find another way out.

In comparison, Lu Jun seemed much more depressed. This time, he had no participation at all. Not to mention any credit, he certainly had no hard work. He couldn't help but look at Li Rui and Guan Xinrong with envy.

Li Rui looked calm.

The withdrawal of troops from the State of Yu was within his expectations.

The Wu Kingdom is now a quagmire, and anyone who goes there will be trapped in it. Previously, the Yu Kingdom sent troops in the hope of a quick victory, but now the war has been going on for almost a year and the two sides have entered a stalemate. It seems unprofitable to stay any longer.

The food and fodder for the soldiers alone is a considerable expense.

It is rumored that before entering the cabinet, Prime Minister Zhang was the Minister of Revenue and was the best accountant in the world.

Of course I understand that leaving now will make money, but if I continue to drag it out, it will be a losing business, a bottomless pit.

The state of Yu had lost a county magistrate named Zhuang Renhe, but they gained so much.

A country sent out troops for the death of one man.

Zhuang Renhe died in a very dignified manner, with at least thousands of Wu Kingdom bandits buried with him.

"Would the underworld be happier if they knew about this?"

Li Rui had a strange thought. He was the one who killed Zhuang Renhe, and as the saying goes, the dead are the greatest, so he didn't care if he got some benefits.

after that.

Jiang Linxian gave a few more instructions, then waved her hand and said, "Master Guan, Master Lu, you can go down first. Master Li and I still have something to say."

Guan Xinrong and Lu Jun stood up and looked at Li Rui enviously.

Have a look.

What is a confidant?
Even though Guan Xinrong was not from Jiang Linxian's lineage, he was still a little jealous.

Although Jiang Linxian is now a fifth-rank official, that is only temporary. If being a military officer did not require an improvement in realm before promotion, Jiang Linxian would have been promoted to be an official in the capital long ago.

They don't think that Jiang Linxian will stop at the fifth level. With Jiang Linxian's momentum, it is very likely that he will become a third-level earthly immortal.

With this strong support, Li Rui no longer has to worry about promotion.
The two left.

Jiang Linxian then looked at Li Rui with a half-smile: "Brother Li, have you made any progress recently?"

Unless it is official business, he now calls Li Rui "Brother".

Li Rui: “It has indeed increased a bit.”

Jiang Linxian smiled and shook her head: "Brother Li, don't be modest. This is not just a slight increase, it has broken through to the fifth level, it is a huge increase."

Li Rui was a little surprised how Jiang Linxian could see through his realm.

Has he become an earthly immortal?

Otherwise, how could one see through Tie Kuang's technique of concealing his energy.

Jiang Linxian said, "Brother Li's method of hiding his energy is indeed amazing. I can't see through it, but Brother Li's aura is weaker than before. It may be possible for others, but you and I are both geniuses. There is no reason to regress instead of progress. That's why I guess that Brother has made a breakthrough."

Li Rui was speechless.

The art of concealing Qi can disguise the state of mind, but it is impossible to control it with particular precision.

Jiang Linxian knew his previous situation, and after comparing it now, she naturally guessed most of it.

Since he was seen through, Li Rui no longer concealed it.

In fact, he had originally planned to find a time to tell Jiang Linxian.

"Thanks to Brother Jiang's Tear of the Mermaid King, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to break through so quickly."

Jiang Linxian shook her head: "No, the Mermaid King's Tears are just external objects. In the end, it is Brother Li who is strong enough."

talking.

There was a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.

In the eyes of others, the royal spies he mentioned thought that Li Rui had practiced martial arts for decades. Only he knew that Li Rui had actually only practiced martial arts for a short period of ten years.

He heard it from his daughter Jiang Yan.

When I first met Li Rui, he hadn't yet entered the realm of Guanhai. Only ten years later, he had already entered the realm of Guanhai.

ten years.

It may seem very long to ordinary people, but to warriors, especially those above the level of Willow Tendon, it is just a snap of the fingers.

This is equivalent to someone starting to practice martial arts at the age of five and reaching the fifth level at the age of fifteen.

Although some don't match.

But that's the thing. Even the chief disciples of major sects who eat pills as if they were candies can't do it.

What is genius?
Jiang Linxian thought she was talented enough until she met Li Rui.

Unlike others, he was not jealous at all, and even felt a sense of sympathy.

Anyone who has been a genius knows that it is extremely lonely.

That's why he firmly believed that Li Rui was the same kind of person as him.

It's just that because of life's opportunities, I wasted a few decades.

"Oh, by the way, I have a few jars of good wine hidden at home. You know, my daughter is very careful with them, so she will only take them out if you go. Otherwise, I will trouble you, brother."

Jiang Linxian laughed.

Li Rui is now at the fifth level, which is at least on par with his apparent realm. He is simply an excellent drinking buddy.

How can I let it go?
Li Rui was speechless.

"I'm really thirsty."

In the blink of an eye, two months passed.

Li's house, in the room.

A huge white dragon, three meters long, was coiled in the room.

If Li Rui’s house wasn’t big enough, it would have burst.

"This is."

Li Rui stood in the corner, looking at the little white dragon with its eyes closed.

today.

He injected the mysterious energy into the little white dragon's body as usual, and then the little white dragon revealed its true form uncontrollably and fell into a deep sleep.

Two words come to mind - transformation.

But the little white dragon is clearly still at level five and has no qualifications to transform at all.

Little White Dragon is gifted?

Obviously not.

If it was possible to transform, the little white dragon would have done so long ago with the help of the old dragon. Why wait until now?

Li Rui's eyes lit up.

"It is the mysterious energy of the immortal."

To be precise, it should be the combination of Yinglong's form and immortal spirit that allowed the little white dragon to transform prematurely.

"In ancient times, there were dragon-raising masters who used their magical powers to help dragons transform into dragons."

Li Rui didn't expect that his method actually coincided with the method used by dragon breeders to raise dragons. There was a trace of Yinglong blood in the little white dragon's body, but it had never been awakened. The old dragon tried every possible way to solve it, but he didn't expect that it was unsealed by Li Rui's unintentional act.

It was precisely because of the power of Yinglong's bloodline that the little white dragon was able to transform ahead of schedule.

“This is a great fortune.”

According to Xiao Baijiao, one must be at the fourth level to achieve transformation, and the transformation must be extraordinary.

Little White Dragon has a bright future ahead of him.

Li Rui stood aside and waited quietly.

The little white dragon has to endure the transformation by himself. If he can make it, it will be a great fortune and he may be able to transform into a real dragon in the future. If he fails, he will of course die.

Li Rui actually deceived Xiao Baijiao a little.

The treaty signed with Xiao Baijiao was actually an unequal treaty.

If he died, the little white dragon would most likely die with him, but if the little white dragon died the other way around, nothing would happen to Li Rui.

A whole day and night passed.

The little white dragon finally changed. The scales on its skin lost their luster and fell off at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Li Rui was shocked.

'The most critical moment has finally arrived!'

Whether the little white dragon can successfully transform depends on now.

The huge dragon's body gradually shriveled up, and then only a layer of dragon skin as thin as a cicada's wing remained.

Take a closer look.

A small white snake, only as long as a palm and as thick as a thumb, was lying weakly on the ground, revealing a human-like excited expression.

"Master Jiao, I've done it!"

Li Rui squatted down, and the moment his fingers were about to touch the little white dragon, the little white dragon suddenly opened its mouth and bit Li Rui's fingers.

Severe pain!

In just a moment, Li Rui's body was soaked with sweat.

He fell to the ground in pain.

But his eyes were sparkling with excitement that was difficult to conceal.

Dragon Yuan!

(End of this chapter)