Advance the future and become a martial saint on earth!

Chapter 180 The Third Dao Talisman 'The Yellow Millet Dream', the Golden Finger Advances! A Generation of Emperors Returns from Ancient History!
Jiangyin Prefectural Courtyard.

A side room provided for the 'Instructor's Office Official' to stay in.

After waking up, it took Xu Longxiang a long while to calm down.

Seeing the glint of curiosity in Pei Daoran's eyes, the renowned Dragon Elephant Martial Saint felt a sudden wave of dizziness, and couldn't help but recall unpleasant memories from not long ago.

Feeling flustered, he immediately made up an excuse to send him away.

What a joke.

If this kind of thing becomes public knowledge, what will become of his reputation?

A dignified martial saint with a title was knocked unconscious by an elbow strike?

Looking back now, Xu Longxiang still finds it unbelievable.

That old man was just too strange!
Having never entered the world in my sixty years, how did such a monstrous talent emerge from Jiangyin Prefecture?

We must thoroughly investigate his background afterwards!

As Pei Daoran, the head of the academy, left with a regretful expression, unaware of the inside story, the room fell silent, leaving only Xu Longxiang and Ji Xiu, the teacher and student.

Even though he was secretly annoyed with the old man, Xu Longxiang couldn't show it on his face, so he looked at Ji Xiu, softened his expression, and spoke in a gentler tone:

"See? I didn't lie to you."

"Become my teacher and my student."

"It's far more beneficial than simply taking a position as an 'instructor' within this mansion."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiu nodded repeatedly.

Although this trip to the 'Tianya Mingyue Dao School' was somewhat tortuous.

However, it cannot be denied that the master he took as his teacher played a pivotal role in the process.

Without him, even if his senior brother Chen He had concealed his strength and was a fifth-realm martial artist at the peak of the Wulou Peak, he would still be somewhat inferior to Wei Changkong, the leader of the Zixia Sect.

Even though he had unintentionally brought his grandmaster Wang Xuanyang to Jin'ao Island.

However, the old man was eccentric and unreliable, and he also carried three lingering marks comparable to 'titled martial saints' on his body, so his own consciousness could not break free in a short period of time.

Without Xu Longxiang, the situation would be very difficult to predict.

Thinking of this, Ji Xiu glanced at the swelling on the back of Xu Longxiang's head again without leaving a trace, and couldn't help but chuckle.

It's quite a coincidence.

If it weren't for his own mentor's curiosity, a sudden thought would have flashed through his mind to test his grandmaster, Wang Xuanyang.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, his progress in the advancement of the "Reincarnation Heavenly Skill" will not increase significantly.

In the end, the benefits all went to the Heavenly Blade School, while Xu Longxiang swallowed the bitter pill himself, making Ji Xiu feel somewhat embarrassed.
“Master, no matter what, it is my grandmaster who has wronged you this time.”

"He is cultivating celestial arts, and lately he has become somewhat delirious and cannot give you an explanation. Please be magnanimous and bear with him."

"Besides, he was a respectable and reasonable person back then. You are a senior, and you helped him. If he regains his senses and becomes sober, he will definitely come to apologize."

"And that's it."

At this point, Ji Xiu paused, then his expression suddenly became serious:
"Today, my teacher took great care of me, making a big show of it and even exposing his identity in Jiangyin. I feel truly ashamed."

"Although I haven't even been awarded the title of 'Master of Qi Refining' yet, as long as my master speaks up, I'm willing to endure any hardship in the future!"

Ji Xiu spoke from the bottom of his heart, with utmost sincerity.

But then again.

Dragon Elephant True Sect, Dragon Elephant Martial Saint!
What kind of status is this?
Including Jiangyin Prefecture, there is no other place like this in the three prefectures except the core area of ​​that "province-based military governorship"!

It's like facing Gao Ye, the heir of a so-called 'noble family'.

If Ji Xiu had not become a disciple of this master, even if he had reached the pinnacle of martial arts and become one of the top five talents in the Jiangyin Prefecture, he would still be no match for such a difference in family background.

but!
If I could have the title of "disciple of the dragon and elephant" on my head, then everything would be different.

Even if I beat this kid to a pulp, shatter his Dao heart, and he goes home to complain...
The so-called "noble ancestor" behind the "Danshan Gao Clan" would never dare to confront the Dragon Elephant Martial Saint directly!

According to the classification and introduction by his senior brother Chen He, the Gao family patriarch was merely a 'pseudo-martial saint,' who inherited the remnants of his predecessors' martial arts will and thus attained the title.

However, Xu Longxiang achieved his success step by step through sheer hard work, and the two are not comparable!

With such a figure, countless prominent figures and school prodigies in Jiangyin Prefecture would beg for anything but a chance to have one!
Like Jiang Yue, the true disciple of the Dragon Elephant School who followed the Purple Cloud Sect Master and joined the Heavenly Blade School, his martial arts aura was like a surging river, and at a glance, he was already at the peak of the Qi Sea realm, making him difficult to contend with.

Even those who have cultivated to this level still yearn for the title of "True Dao Child".

As a result, Xu Longxiang claimed the title for himself with just one sentence, although it was unclear what specific benefits it would bring.
But only this one layer of identity is revealed.

Later came the numerous martial arts schools, the Thirty-Six Trades, and the various sects from the outer islands.
When they see me, aren't they extremely cautious, afraid of offending me?

Although his own grandmaster, Wang Xuanyang, had gone mad and was not very reliable.

But Xu Longxiang is a powerful figure.
This was enough to make Ji Xiu feel as if he had become Duan Chenzhou's apprentice in Anning County, relying on his power to dominate Jiangyin!

"Could you withstand mountains of knives and seas of fire?"

Seeing Ji Xiu's confident expression, Xu Longxiang pondered the sentence, putting aside his previous displeasure. As if remembering something, a strange smile appeared on his face.

"Are you sure, kid?"

Ok?
If something really happens, do you expect me to take the blame?
Ji Xiu was taken aback, and out of curiosity, he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

What is it that the 'Dragon Elephant Martial Saint' cannot handle?

However, since the words have already been spoken, there's no reason to back down.

Furthermore, since he joined the Heavenly Blade lineage, the techniques he cultivated were all from others, and his own grandmaster was a remnant of the 'Ancestral Court of Blade Dao,' which attracted a large number of enemies.

The mere mention of a 'battle of swords' puts them at odds with Jiangnan Sword Mountain, one of the Ten Heavenly Pillars.

As the saying goes, "the more debts you have, the less burden you carry," so one or two more won't matter, since the benefits are temporarily in your hands!

“If you become my disciple, you will attract the attention of ‘True Martial Mountain’ in the future.”

Xu Longxiang's words fell lightly, and Ji Xiu didn't take them seriously:

“Master, didn’t you say last time that you came from ‘True Martial Mountain’ and had a grudge against the people there?”

"But after all these years, you're still doing well. I told you last time, if you're not afraid, what do I, as a student, have to be afraid of?"

"Moreover, you've been in seclusion for sixty years, yet the Dragon Elephant True Sect is still standing here unscathed."

Ji Xiu shrugged.

However, Xu Longxiang smiled without saying a word, only shaking his head:

"Different."

"Didn't you learn the Ip Lung Sau Tail from the 'previous generation' Ip Man Kong?"

"Ye Longxiang's head is derived from the True Sect Secret Martial Art 'Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants Suppressing Prison Technique' that I personally created, and it has a deep connection with True Martial Mountain."

"Just like your 'Turtle-Snake Great Rock Stake' is the foundation of the 'True Martial North Sea Suppressing Emperor Scripture,' one of the highest chapters of True Martial Mountain that leads directly to the title."

"Back then, I left Zhenwu Mountain for certain reasons, and I made a vow in this life to use the magic I created to open the gate of Zhenwu Mountain."

"I will call my disciple Daozi."

"Defeat the contemporary Tianzhu Walker of Zhenwu Mountain!"

“Back then, this matter should have been handled by Jiang. He was young and had the potential.”

"But when the sky is falling, no egg remains unbroken."

"He was embroiled in that major affair. Even with all my efforts, I could only remove him from the register and extinguish his life force, so that he wouldn't leave a trace and be hunted down. But he still couldn't escape his fate of falling."

At this point, a hint of sadness appeared in the old man's eyes, which he quickly composed. He rose from the bed, his two-meter-tall frame exuding an imposing presence.

Following closely behind, his eyes were extremely solemn, gleaming with a sharp light:

"The reason I value you so much is partly because you've inherited the 'Ye Long Xiang Shou' style, making you my successor across generations."

"On the other hand, it is the talent you displayed in the academy that caught my attention."

"Within the Dragon Elephant True Sect, I broke the 'Nine Dragons and Nine Elephants Suppressing Prison Technique' into three parts and passed them on to the three lineages respectively. In fact, this also served as a kind of 'test'."

"But the current 'Three Masters of the Three Lineages' combined are no match for a single True Disciple of the Heavenly Pillar, let alone a current Traveler. In this life, relying on the support of the True Sect to break through the Four Limits and hope to become a Martial Saint is already the limit."

"As for condensing the treasure body, breaking through the five great limits of no leakage, and even the six great limits of dragon and tiger, it is no less than a fairy tale."

"Therefore, the title of Daoist should definitely not fall on them."

"But you, there is even a sliver of a possibility."

As the saying goes, "A teacher chooses his student, and a student also chooses his teacher."

"I didn't mention this to you before because I didn't offer you any substantial help, so I couldn't force you to fight for me in the future."

“Now, you can still refuse. Even if you don’t follow this path, you are still my disciple, Xu Longxiang.”

Xu Longxiang patted Ji Xiu on the shoulder, not making things difficult for him or forcing him to accept the name.

Ji Xiu's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

Climb Zhenwu Mountain and challenge the modern-day "Tianzhu Walking".
This is a completely different concept from being noticed by a Heavenly Pillar-level overlord.

What kind of sordid conflict did my master have with Zhenwu Mountain that he still can't let go of it even now?

Ji Xiu thought about it for a long time, gritted his teeth, and finally made a decision.

He had come up from a lowly stable boy and had seen all sorts of storms. At that time, the prefectural level was no more oppressive to him than the Heavenly Pillar level.
Even so, we still made it through!

What's there to be afraid of? There's no need to look back or hesitate. There's always a way out!

Ji Xiu then looked at Xu Longxiang, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery:

"Master, it's no problem for me to go."

"But I'm afraid that his family is so powerful and he's such a high-ranking official that he'll look down on me."

Hearing Ji Xiu's slightly joking but unequivocal words, Xu Longxiang's brow relaxed abruptly, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief:

"You boy."

"As long as you dare to go, and believe that one day you can overwhelm all contemporary practitioners and true masters in front of the three wonders of Zhenwu, they will have to see you."

"Don't worry, regardless of winning or losing, it won't involve life or death. Although your mentor left in a sorry state back then, I still have some connections."

"From now on, I will take care of your cultivation!"

These two short sentences made Ji Xiu feel the extravagance unique to the True Sect Ancestor, so his eyes lit up and he couldn't help but smile:
"I have taken such a great risk for you as your mentor, so it is only right that you receive some benefits."

"In that case."

"The student won't stand on ceremony!"

Ji Xiu rubbed his hands together, showing no sign of politeness, while Xu Longxiang waved his hand and laughed heartily:
"Of course, there's no need to be so polite."

"It's perfectly justified for Daozi to use the resources of his own sect!"

"What do you need? Treasures, elixirs? Or spirit weapons and armor? Just name it!"

"As long as it's not a rare and precious material, or a top-grade celestial medicine or elixir, or a mystical divine weapon."

"When I call those three good-for-nothings over here, I'll give them to you!"

After speaking, Xu Longxiang revealed a hint of nostalgia and melancholy:

"Sigh, looking at your unpretentious manner, for some reason, I was reminded of that kid Ip Man-kong."

"Back then, he was in a similar situation to you. Where did you bury his remains?"

"Anning County, what about the Earth Dragon Cave, right?"

“Take me there in a couple of days. We can’t put him back on the register while he’s still alive. Now that he’s gone, as his master, I should at least bring his remains back and bury them in the clan.”

Ji Xiu naturally had no objection to this.

Moreover, when he thinks of Anning County, a feeling of profound change arises in his heart.

Previously, in a mere muddy alley, there were refugees who could not even get enough to eat.
Who could have imagined that one day he would rise to become the top martial arts champion of the prefecture and the true disciple of the Dao!?
Wealth and honor do not return to their hometown, just like walking in brocade at night.

The only thing that has allowed me to get to where I am today is the 'Primordial Dao Record'!
Thinking of this, Ji Xiu rubbed his hands together, his eyes burning with eagerness, and immediately got to the point:
"Master, I have heard that the Dragon Elephant True Sect once collected a 'Taoist Scroll' that was born of nature and nurtured by heaven and earth?"

"This humble disciple desires that 'Dao Talisman'!"

oh?
Hearing Ji Xiu's words.

Xu Longxiang raised an eyebrow:
"You want that divine talisman called 'A Dream of Yellow Millet'?"

"Well"

Xu Longxiang, sleeves rolled up, seemed to be weighing his options as he pondered for a moment.
"Giving it to you is not impossible, but those who are destined to be compatible with the 'Dao Talisman' are said to be one in ten million, even rarer than geniuses."

"Moreover, regarding Dao Talismans, all we know is that they are a unique product of the Great Xuan Heavenly Universe, and those who can wield them are extremely few."

"Furthermore, even if one is destined to possess certain supernatural abilities, it often takes decades or even centuries of study to grasp a fraction of their true essence, yielding minimal results. Moreover, they cannot be replicated; once a person cultivates them, they will lose their divine power."

Therefore, even Tianzhu and Jushi did not make any demands on this.

"Over the years, I have possessed this divine talisman called 'The Dream of Yellow Millet,' and I only know its name, but I know very little about its specific effects."

"Looking across the entire Dragon Elephant True Sect, there is no one destined to inherit this 'Yellow Millet Dream'."

"If you're interested, you can have it, kid."

"But remember not to lose sight of the essentials. Although the Dao talismans are strange, they are ultimately just skills and are not the same as the 'supernatural powers' used by True Persons who have reached the Upper Three Realms."

"No matter what skill it is, without real ability, it's all just empty talk!"

Xu Longxiang reached into his sleeve and retrieved a crystal-clear talisman from his storage pouch. The talisman, radiating a brilliant glow and seemingly imprinted with the shape of a 'Dream Butterfly,' was handed to Ji Xiu.

At the same time, his eyes were serious, carrying a lecturing tone.

And at the moment Ji Xiu saw this Dao talisman.
[Items that could be used to advance the 'Primordial Dao Register' have been detected around the recipient!]

[Items that could be used to advance the 'Primordial Dao Register' have been detected around the recipient!]

As the Primordial Dao Talisman in my mind began to emit a faint light!

The instant Ji Xiu received the transparent jade talisman!

[The recipient has received the jade talisman 'A Dream of Yellow Millet,' which carries the Daoist arts. Do you wish to refine it and advance your Daoist talisman?]

[Upon promotion, one can wield the supernatural skill 'Yellow Millet Dream,' which can elevate the rank of the Primordial Dao Register and grant additional pre-emptive power!]

A pipe dream, a pre-emptive investment!
I saw information from the Primordial Dao Records.
Ji Xiu's heart began to pound uncontrollably!
Correct.

That's what he wants.
Isn't this it?
Meanwhile, at the Beicang Marquis's residence.

Jiang Li walked out of the black market and was about to send the three treasures—a precious plant, a suit of armor, and three hundred taels of red gold—that the pharmacy, fishing shop, and Zhou Changming of Zixia Martial Arts Academy had sent to the gold mine to Ji Xiu.

However, upon arriving at the Marquis's residence where he was temporarily staying...
Suddenly, a voice came from behind me, filled with unparalleled fervor and excitement:
"Your Majesty."

"Your martial will is indeed undying; you have returned from 'a hundred years later'!"

Only Jiang Li could hear these words.

After hearing this, her expression remained largely unchanged throughout.

After a few moments of silence, he merely closed his eyes briefly, his divine sense rippled, responding to the person behind him:

"Based on the essence, energy, and spirit of the solitary body, these are the three guiding lights that are ignited."

"Where are those people buried now?"

(End of this chapter)