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Chapter 182 Qi Sea Phenomenon 'Jiazi Demon Slayer', Martial Arts Treasure Body 'True Martial Primordial Embryo', Jiang Li's Identity!

He took the scroll of "True Martial World-Suppressing Demon-Dispelling Mysterious Skill" handed to him by Xu Longxiang.

The 'Primordial Dao Register' immediately provided feedback:
[The ordained master has arrived at the Immortal Robe. Should he receive advance payment of the Heavenly Pillar-level Qi Dao True Skill, the 'True Martial World-Suppressing Demon-Subduing Profound Skill,' to embark on the path of opening his Qi Sea and joining the ranks of 'Master Qi Refining'?]

Open up your Qi Sea and join the ranks of masters!

The short line of text made Ji Xiu's breath quicken. He held the roll of 'ivory paper' in both hands, and the allure on it almost swallowed him whole.

Ever since he awakened his wisdom from two lifetimes and first glimpsed the threshold of martial arts, the term he heard most often back in Anning County was "Master of Qi Cultivation"!
Those who achieve the Qi Sea level are extinct in a county and can be called masters. They establish schools and their reputations are renowned!

They are truly those who have entered the inner sanctum of the long and winding path of 'human immortal martial arts,' an achievement that 99% of martial artists in the world dream of!

For Ji Xiu, it is now within reach.

But
He forcefully suppressed this impulse and forced down this urgent thought:

"no!"

"Now that I haven't broken through the 'Third Limit,' if I were to directly borrow this Qi Dao True Skill in advance and embark on the path to becoming a master, what if I were to force growth too quickly, making it difficult to obtain the Three Limits Purple Ribbon and condense a Martial Dao Treasure Body in the future?"

"The foundation of my life has been ruined!"

“Don’t lose the big picture for the small.”

In an instant, Ji Xiu understood all the advantages and disadvantages, the priorities and urgency.

Therefore, he immediately intended to bid farewell to Xu Longxiang:
"Thank you, Master, for passing on this profound skill to me!"

"I will certainly live up to my master's expectations. Once I break through the three limitations, I will definitely establish myself as a master of Qi cultivation with this Heavenly Pillar True Skill!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Longxiang nodded in agreement.
"Some things can be accomplished with just your best effort. Although this skill is renowned, the conditions are also very demanding."

“Even if it were placed on ‘True Martial Mountain’, there would be very few Qi Refining masters throughout history who could achieve this.”

"But it shouldn't be a big problem for you."

"If all else fails, I will personally take you to the Dragon Elephant True Sect, or even to the 'Boundary Gate' that Cangzhou is guarding, to find some demons and monsters. That will restore the aura of your 'World-Suppressing and Demon-Subduing' Qi Sea!"

Ok?
Upon hearing Xu Longxiang's words, Ji Xiu felt a chill run down his spine.

Even the Feathered Immortal Robe, a secret skin-refining technique that condenses 'pure qi' and 'Dao-grade immortal robes' and directly points to the Three Limits Purple Ribbon, requires the assistance of local treasures to succeed in breaking through each barrier.

This "True Martial World-Suppressing Demon-Subduing Profound Skill" is ranked at the Heavenly Pillar level and is a genuine "Qi Dao True Skill". The key to it is definitely not simple!
As Ji Xiu pondered this, he unfolded the 'True Martial World-Suppressing Demon-Subduing Profound Technique,' only to find—

This method was personally developed by Qi Xuanzhen, one of the 'First Ten Patriarchs' of Zhenwu Mountain.

When this method was first established, the Great Mystery had not yet been created, all the heavens were open, and countless realms existed; it was a time of great turmoil.

At that time, Qi Xuanzhen, the young patriarch of the Zhenwu Mountain lineage, descended the mountain with his sword. For the next sixty years, he pacified the area within eight hundred li of Zhenwu Cave, established shrines and rituals, and protected the region and its people. This was known as the "Sixty Years of Demon Extermination."

[After reaching the pinnacle, looking back on the path he had traveled, he reaped the 'fruits of the Dao' accumulated over those years, and thus created this achievement.]

To cultivate this skill, one must possess an indomitable spirit, uphold the will to subdue demons and monsters, and be like a wise king suppressing hell, slaughtering the blood of 'demons, saints, immortals, and those from the Pure Land' and other heretical paths, in order to perfect the 'subduing demons and monsters' energy within!

[Having achieved perfect practice and transcended the three limitations of the physical body, one can condense the supreme Qi Sea 'Jiazi Demon Slayer'!]

[If one can condense this sea of ​​qi, after becoming a master of qi cultivation, one will be qualified to evolve the martial arts treasure body—'True Martial Primordial Embryo'!]

Qi Sea Qi and Weather 'Jiazi Demon Suppression', Martial Arts Treasure Body 'True Martial Primordial Embryo'!
Ji Xiu unfolded this martial arts manual and, upon seeing the description, was immediately dumbfounded. He finally understood why Xu Longxiang had spoken in this way.

Heretic.

Whether they are demons, monsters, or cultivators from other systems or other different species, they are all unpredictable and difficult for ordinary martial artists to contend with.

As a result, those who cultivate this true Qi cultivation technique must specifically target those who practice unorthodox methods, using the lives and cultivation of these people to build up their own peak Qi Sea progress.
The Jiazi year demon-slaying event—what immense ferocity!
Before the Great Xuan was established, it was able to establish a territory spanning from 'Anning County' to 'Jiangyin Prefecture', preventing any demons or heretics from causing trouble there.
This is no small feat!
"One of the 'First Ten Ancestors,' Master Qi Xuanzhen of Zhenwu Mountain."

Ji Xiu silently memorized the name, while muttering to himself:

"I wonder if such a person has reached the so-called 'Martial Immortal' realm?"

"Since they were both Heavenly Pillars, were the ancestors of the 'Ancestral Court of the Sword Dao' also among them?"

He was quite interested in these legendary deeds, but it wasn't simply that he admired these invincible figures who dominated an era.

Simultaneously
There was also the thought that 'he can be replaced' at play. A true man should think like that!
Putting away the 'True Martial World-Suppressing Demon-Subduing Mystic Art', Ji Xiu's enthusiasm soared:

"If I can master this method, I can join the ranks of the great masters."

"Then the prefectural examination will be held in Cangdu, a provincial-level administrative region."

"How can I not surpass all those noble families and meritorious officials, and stand out from the crowd?!"

Thinking of this, Ji Xiu couldn't wait any longer. After bidding farewell to Xu Longxiang, he immediately went to Xie Fuyao's temporary residence to obtain the complete 'Immortal Robe' and make a final push to break through his life limit.

compare to.

Having obtained the status of 'Chief of the Academy', he is now able to use the 'Divine Soul Cultivation Chamber' to accelerate his 'Divine Talisman Fire' cultivation progress, and this can be temporarily put aside.

First seek the method, then practice the technique!
I have to be all!

however.

As I stepped out of the mansion.

At the residence of the Marquis of Beicang, a palace attendant came to report:
"Chief Ji, someone has sent you a generous gift. Would you like to go back and see it?"

A generous gift? How generous?

Ji Xiu's first reaction was to decline.

It's always easier to add flowers to brocade than to offer charcoal in the snow.

So many things happened during this time, and his status rose one after another, from a retainer of the Marquis's mansion to the top martial arts master of the prefecture, then to the Dragon Elephant Daoist, and finally to the disciple of the Martial Saint.
At rocket-like speed, he also acquired a 'titled martial artist' that was unparalleled in the entire Jiangyin Prefecture. Those who saw the opportunity to curry favor with him were certainly not few.

Receiving gifts is an art; you can't just accept any gift.

If someone with malicious intent establishes a relationship with him and then spreads it around, using his connections to seek personal gain...
He's the one who's really at a huge loss!
Therefore, just as Ji Xiu was about to refuse, he heard the servant of the Marquis's residence continue:
"The girl called herself 'Jiang Li,' saying she was an old acquaintance of yours. She presented you with a 'sixth-grade spirit armor' of the highest rank, an 'earthly treasure' that cannot be cultivated, and three hundred taels of red gold!"

"Because the amount was so large, it alarmed the young lady and senior Shi. Although they knew that Chief Ji was currently extremely busy, after careful consideration, they still asked me to come and inform him."

Everyone gets a Spirit Armor, a Treasure Plant, and three hundred taels of Crimson Gold!?
hiss!
Ji Xiu was greatly surprised upon hearing this.

What an extravagant undertaking!

It could be said that, having navigated the city for so long, his status had steadily risen and fallen, but now he was finally assured that he wouldn't be easily eliminated or killed.
But even all of his family's wealth and net worth combined doesn't amount to that much!

When Ji Xiu arrived in Jiangyin Prefecture, his situation was still precarious.

Jiang Li, that girl, had helped me a lot when we were in Anning County.

Although it was during a snowy, cold winter night that he brought her back to the house, where she had just been possessed, and gave her a place to live.

But given her mysterious and unpredictable identity, which remains a mystery even now, even without my intervention, it probably wouldn't affect her.

Afterwards, she first passed on her "Six Chapters of the Mysterious Monarch's Secret Records," instructing her that once she mastered it, she would be immune to all spirits.

Even gods and spirits of the highest rank could not usurp his divine sea and seize it, nor could they use it as a reliance to swallow the thought of the 'Great General Who Summons Spirits and Manifests Saints' in one fell swoop.

The guardian deity who tried to possess him, which had been a manifestation of that wisp of thought, instead became the resources for his own spiritual advancement, and he reaped a huge reward!

Now, after experiencing one event after another, Ji Xiu's knowledge has far surpassed that of Anning County.

Therefore, I only thought about it briefly.

At the time, Jiang Li was like a child, telling him that she was just a "wisp of remnant spirit" and "already dead."
Undoubtedly riddled with flaws! With one incident after another looming over the matter, Ji Xiu, now reconsidering it and recalling the previously heard description of the 'Title Martial Saint' characteristics, was instantly filled with dread and a sudden chill ran down his spine.
"Jiang Li said back then that she was a remnant soul from a hundred years ago, attached to that jade pendant. She had no special abilities and could dissipate at any time."

"I was inexperienced before."

"But based on my current understanding after consulting and annotating numerous cultivation scrolls from the 'Beicang Marquis's Mansion' and the 'Jiangyin Academy'."

"Ordinary divine souls, even if they achieve 'high-level Taoist skills,' can never detach from their physical bodies and remain untouched for long!"

"If that's the case, it will surely dissipate."

"Ordinary divine souls, how could they last a full hundred years? They would have long since dissipated!"

"According to what Senior Uncle Chen He said in the Heavenly Blade Style not long ago."

"Even ordinary titled Martial Saints could never return from ancient history using only their lingering resentment. To achieve this, at the very least..."

"They all have to be 'giants,' or even 'the pinnacle of human skill'!"

"I have no idea what that means, but..."

Ji Xiu pondered deeper and deeper, until finally his eyes narrowed, he took a deep breath, and, after connecting the many clues—

A conclusion was reached.

Back then, this woman must have been at least a titled figure, and not just a Martial Saint!

Thinking of this, Ji Xiu swallowed hard, looking somewhat bewildered.

He hadn't expected it.

Throughout her time in Anning County, she remained secluded in her own home, always indifferent to the changes in the world, appearing as a lazy, smiling woman.

Their background is surprisingly impressive!
"Then we definitely need to meet them."

Ji Xiu swallowed back the words that were originally intended to be a firm refusal.

At this moment, the talisman that Jiang Li had reforged at his waist, transforming it from the 'Sun and Moon Pearl' into the 'Sun and Moon Jade Talisman,' a spiritual object that could nourish the soul, was still hanging there together with the 'Azure Dragon Core Pendant' given to him by Bai Shuo of the Water Lord's Mansion!
What a joke.

Even if they had a past relationship, Jiang Li could maintain a "playing the field" attitude if she wanted to see such a powerful figure, but he couldn't!

She previously claimed to be connected with the "Sun and Moon Pavilion" and said that after joining the mansion, she would help her resolve the matter of being wanted by the black market gold-selling den.

It is possible to be linked to these two behemoths and mysterious forces in succession.
If she feels she has been humiliated and is unhappy, she might want to take advantage of the situation.

Even if his own grandmaster Wang Xuanyang, who was fighting crickets on Jin'ao Island, directly stepped out of the 'Reincarnation Heavenly Art', condensed the supreme martial saint's true intent, and directly entered the 'title' realm, and with his mentor Xu Longxiang, the two of them went up side by side!

I'm afraid that'll be a bit difficult.
Therefore, Ji Xiu, having figured out the ins and outs,
He immediately turned around and started walking.

We went to the Beicang Marquis's residence!

The residence of the Marquis of Beicang.

As the servant who came to report arrived, Ji Xiu did not see Jiang Li, but he did see the things she had left behind.

A mask, a letter.

There was also a suit of armor, a jade box, and a large sandalwood chest hanging on the shelf.

First, the large sandalwood box was opened, and in an instant, a dazzling golden light pierced Ji Xiu's eyes!
Inside, there was a full stack of 'pure gold', totaling three hundred taels.

Three hundred taels

"That's enough to buy a large mansion and open several shops in Jiangyin Prefecture!"

"But it was only the least valuable one among them."

As Ji Xiu sighed inwardly, he glanced at the Xuan Tie Heavy Armor beside him, which exuded a cold and steep aura and was filled with murderous intent. He felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but raise his finger and gently press it onto the armor plate!
But he discovered that his attack couldn't even leave a mark on it.

"If I don't activate my secret weapon and draw the 'Long Day' blade, I'm afraid I won't be able to damage this armor."

"Moreover, this spirit armor even faintly exudes 'spiritual light.' It is said that these treasures, made from exotic materials and meteorite iron, possess 'weak spirituality' and can 'self-heal'!"

"It is far more precious than other spirit weapons of the same rank!"

Three hundred taels of pure gold and a set of high-ranking armor—Ji Xiu shifted his gaze to the jade box on the side.

This is it.
As he pondered this, he opened the box, and immediately a strong medicinal fragrance mixed with a chilling aura rushed towards him!

But then I saw a branch of winter plum blossoms, glistening with cold dew, quietly placed there.

Just by feeling its spiritual essence, one can tell that it is undoubtedly a genuine local treasure!

To be fair.

Jiang Li really gave him a lot of benefits!

They're all great stuff!

Open the letter left by Jiang Li.

Immediately, a line of characters written using the 'Divine Soul' secret technique, visible only to Ji Xiu, emitted a faint glow and gradually appeared:
[A sixth-grade master's spirit armor, named 'Forge,' was forged with relatively good craftsmanship.]

As for martial artists, once they reach the level of a Qi Refining master, clad in armor and weapons, their combat power is completely different from that of ordinary masters, allowing them to reach a higher level.

Therefore, whether it's a life-or-death battle in the future, or entering the realm to fight against heretics, you can use this powerful spiritual armor.

As for that earthly treasure, the 'Winter Plum Dragon Branch,' it seems to have been tainted with some dragon blood, which is why it underwent a transformation and became a spiritual treasure. Along with the three hundred taels of crimson gold, these were all sent to the people you had 'wanted' in the 'black market.'

I used my power in the black market to seize all the deposits they left behind and returned them to you.

[A comes from Zixia Martial Arts Academy, while the Earth Treasure and Crimson Gold come from the Medicine Shop and Fishing Shop, respectively. Remember to be careful in the future, lest you be tricked without even realizing it.]

Zixia Martial Arts School, Fishing Shop, and Pharmacy.

As Ji Xiu read the letter line by line, his eyes suddenly turned cold when he reached this point!
Those who put themselves on the wanted list before... it's true, they can't escape these dojos and powerful sects!
And that old rascal Chen Jing, how did he manage to turn hostility into friendship with me?
It didn't matter before, but now that I know about this grudge, once I rise to power, your great business empire will have to change hands!
But then again, Jiang Li has provided so much help to me, where is she?

Ji Xiu continued reading:

[Sister was right about them. The boys she casually mentored are all outstanding talents in the manor. In a short time, they first turned their fortunes around thanks to the Marquis's manor, then gained the favor of the Martial Saint, and became the Martial Champion. Their future is limitless, and they are extremely young.]

Not bad, not bad, you've got a bit of my style back in the day.

At your age, you might just become a rising star. Perhaps after this parting, we'll have a chance to meet again?

A chance to meet again?

Ji Xiu frowned.

I fooled you a bit before, but I never expected you to be so capable.

However, whether getting involved with me is a blessing or a curse for you is unknown.

Wearing the 'Black Market Mask,' and following the direction indicated by its spiritual energy, make a trip to the 'Jiangyin Black Market.'

Before you leave, since we've met, I'll leave you some connections so you won't be completely ignorant of the world outside this manor!

【at last.】

Let me show you my true face!

(End of this chapter)