Advance the future and become a martial saint on earth!

Chapter 200 Nine hundred years ago, all things are impermanent. Jiang Daojun's 'Yuan Mansion'! Marquis of Beicang intends to find a son-in-law?
Jiangyin, the residence of the Marquis of Beicang.

Looking at Xiao Mingli sitting in the black iron wheelchair.

Even though he was a powerful and influential figure in the vast city of Cangdu, Marquis Xiao Pingnan of Beicang felt heavy-hearted looking at his daughter's appearance and couldn't help but avoid her gaze.

"The emergence of a 'Boundary Gate' within Jiangyin has stirred up Cangdu. Several pseudo-Martial Saints, and even some with titles, are tempted to establish a foothold there and leave a legacy for future generations."

"As for me, I received orders from the feudal lord 'Chen Xuanque' to come to Jiangyin to coordinate, control the situation, and prevent the situation from escalating."

"As your father, I am in charge of the 'military forces' and suppress the gates of the realm. I am too busy to take care of you, and I have little time to look after you."

“However, Mingli, I have already found a 'heavenly material' medicine to rebuild your foundation and erase your Dao injuries. I will definitely find it for you so that you can wash away the impurities and rebuild your foundation for cultivation.”

Looking at Xiao Mingli smiling before him, Xiao Pingnan couldn't help but recall his daughter's beauty in her prime.

His daughter had followed him since childhood, not only mastering the secrets of spear fighting but also conquering the realm gates with him. When she donned her armor, she was heroic and valiant, dominating the waves.

At the same time, among the ten Heavenly Pillars 'Heavenly Pool', he was also 'unparalleled in both Qi and swordsmanship'. If he had not died young, he would have been a shoo-in for the top of the Young Dragon Stele, enough to compete with the third generation of sword masters of Jiangnan Sword Mountain for 'sword destiny'!
Unfortunately, he was born in this turbulent era. The gate guarded by Tianchi was a gateway connecting to the Great Dao lineage of the Righteous Dharma Heaven.

Both are colossal entities, and the spiritual energy nurtured by their respective realms over the years is enough to transform the soil inside and outside that boundary gate into a treasure trove, containing immense opportunities.

Even though the Pure Land of Immortals has gradually infiltrated the Great Mystery and is no longer considered an 'outer path,' the conflicts of interest between the great lineages are naturally not so simple.

Competition and rivalry are frequent, and disputes and battles of wits are endless.

There are many true disciples of Tianchi.

However, it is not so simple to compete for the title of "Contemporary Walker" and secure a place as the next generation's successor.

There is only one contemporary walking group, but the internal affairs of Tianchi are complex and full of factions.

To stand out from the crowd, one must have outstanding achievements, quell unorthodox sects, become famous in Tianchi, and possess the ability to overshadow both those within and outside the sect. Such a person is the best choice.

Her daughter was no better than anyone else.

Even her mother's ancestral lineage, the "Jade Huan Xie Clan," dared to go there without fear, so naturally she wanted to compete for the title of "Walking in the Heavenly Pool."

Unfortunately, he was out of luck and was tricked. During a battle with the geniuses of the Immortal Realm, he was accidentally cursed with a 'supernatural' technique, which nearly caused his foundation to collapse.

Even if they are rescued, they need 'heavenly materials' to defy fate and resume their cultivation. But heavenly materials are not as common as cabbage; in terms of preciousness, they are comparable to a martial saint!
And the one thing that Heavenly Pillar-level forces have no shortage of is geniuses.

If it were a contemporary traveler, opening the Heavenly Pool Treasure Vault and obtaining a rare herb to restore his foundation would likely be without any obstacles.

However, since the elders of Tianchi are in seclusion, they cannot withdraw the funds from the treasury without the unanimous approval of all the elders from various factions. Even his daughter's powerful backing in Tianchi is of no use.

Despite causing such a commotion back then, they still couldn't retrieve the rare materials from the 'Heavenly Pool Treasury.' After so many years, even her lineage would probably have given up long ago.

Now, only he, the father, is still tirelessly working to save lives.

However, it is said that this vast eastern sea, stretching eight thousand miles, will soon experience another event similar to the collapse of the entire 'Water Lord's Palace' back then.

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It is the remnant of the 'Great Dao Lord' who stirred up a storm more than nine hundred years ago, before the Great Xuan was established and when all the heavens settled in and each held their own territory.

The slight inspiration of that Great Dao Lord was detected by someone in the Eastern Canghai when Xiao Pingnan set off for 'Jiangyin Prefecture'.

It must have already stirred up a huge storm in many major factions!

After all, that Jiang Dao Dao Lord, who is known as the 'Dao Lord of Impermanence of All Laws'
Hundreds of years ago, his achievements were comparable to those of the Great Mystic Venerable and the First Ten Ancestors!

These figures were buried in the Yuan Dynasty mansion.
Perhaps, there is a treasured 'heavenly material' among them!
Even if the news were to leak out, many people from all over the country who were interested would probably have already used various means to get to Cangdu.

Although Xiao Pingnan had no interest in such a 'secret secret of the Yuan Dynasty'.

But if there really is a 'heavenly treasure' inside, he would fight for it for his daughter no matter what!
Thinking about my daughter.

Unconsciously, Xiao Pingnan recalled that in their previous correspondence, he had mentioned a young man who had obtained the "Searching Mountains and Catching Seas" Daoist talisman and used it to treat his daughter's health, so he couldn't help but ask a couple of questions.

Upon learning of Ji Xiu's situation, especially that at the age of seventeen, he had climbed to the top of the 'Ascending Martial Arts Tower' and seen his own shadow, he couldn't help but look on in astonishment:
"Oh?"

"This child actually possesses such talent?!"

The "Martial Arts Tower" in the mansion was used to test the talent of martial artists. Xiao Pingnan was able to walk through it completely back then, so he naturally knew what it meant to be able to see his projection.

Before he became a Martial Saint, he had opened the 'Five Limits' and was only a hair's breadth away from opening the Sixth Limit. He was not like those who barely reached the Fourth Limit and used the 'Martial Saint's Remnant Will' to reach the pseudo-title and pseudo-Martial Saint level.

This can be seen.

Ascending to the top of the Martial Tower, one attains the posture of a Martial Saint!

Moreover, this young man has cultivated the Xie family's "Immortal Robe of Ascension" and has the old Martial Saint of the Dragon Elephant True Sect as his backer. Xiao Pingnan is one of the very few who know the inside story of that old man.

He had heard some secrets from Chen Xuanque, the lord of Beicang, inside stories that even ordinary martial saints did not know.

Others only knew that Xu Longxiang was a disowned disciple of Zhenwu Mountain.

But little did they know
The truth of the matter is not that Xu Longxiang was expelled from Zhenwu Mountain, but that he abandoned Zhenwu Mountain himself!
Don't underestimate the Dragon Elephant True Sect just because it's an ordinary True Sect in a single province. When it comes to backing up, the mountain above their heads is bigger than the sky!
Her daughter, while holding a prominent position in Tianchi, was merely the head of a lineage. Although such a position was prestigious within Tianzhu, she was only a pillar in the middle and could not rule the entire country.

But that Xu Longxiang, the old martial arts master, was his mentor back then.
But it is a living fossil and an ancestor of Zhenwu Mountain!
Even sixty years ago, when his disciple 'Ip Man Kong' participated in the 'Night of the Emperor's Fall' in Xuanjing, it did not affect the Dragon Elephant True Sect, which speaks volumes.

You must know that in Xuandu Baiyujing, every single one of the kings who were granted titles back then, whose divine artifacts were replaced and whose treasure cauldrons were left empty, was treated as better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free!

The fact that the sect's safety remained unaffected by such an upheaval is enough to offer a glimpse into its true nature.

This kid has such good fortune, his foundation is solid, and he has a bright future.

Xiao Pingnan thought to himself, while looking at his daughter, whose eyebrows were neatly made up and whose eyes were clear as glass. Whether she was illustrious or reserved, she had her own unique charm.

A different thought gradually formed in my mind:
"This son and my daughter have both been 'sent charcoal in the snow', and in front of the 'Xie family daughter,' they can stand on Mingli's side. Even without my authority, there should be no difference."

"If I fail to find the rarest materials, or if an accident occurs one day, the sky over the 'Beicang Marquis's Mansion' will collapse. Even if my subordinates are mindful of past relationships, I cannot guarantee that my title and assets will remain unchanged in the long run."

“I had already considered Mingli’s situation before, but she was unwilling to marry into those prestigious families and didn’t seem to think much of them.”

"But when I observed her describing that 'Ji Xiu,' her eyes revealed admiration, showing no disgust or intention to use him as a tool or servant."

Xiao Pingnan was never surprised by his daughter's taste.

Therefore, he secretly began to ponder over that boy he had never met before:

"This lad has risen from humble beginnings, and now he has a powerful background and connections. He's also quite talented, managing to catch up with me. We've been through thick and thin together."

"An excellent prospective son-in-law!"

Marquis Beicang, Xiao Pingnan, followed Xiao Mingli into the mansion, while probing her with words:
"Mingli, what do you think of this kid surnamed Ji's character?"

Xiao Mingli pushed the black iron wheelchair, somewhat puzzled upon hearing this.

She had just subtly explained so much in order to broaden Ji Xiu's future prospects, hoping that he could gain his father's favor and perhaps receive assistance in the 'Prefectural Official Examination'.

The meaning is so obvious, can't Father understand?

however.

Xiao Pingnan's next words made Xiao Mingli immediately cover her forehead and lower her head.

"I am very satisfied with him and wish to take him as my son-in-law. He will inherit my status and rank in Beicang, paving the way for his future in the 'Great Xuan Officialdom' and assisting you." "What do you think?"

Looking at Xiao Pingnan, whose eyes clearly held a deliberate tone, Xiao Mingli opened her mouth.

How could she have forgotten this?

In the past few years, his father had been introducing him to 'young talents' every now and then!

"Your Excellency has excellent taste! I've been strongly recommending this to my senior sister!"

Li Xuanyi burst into laughter, trying not to laugh, and repeatedly echoed his agreement.

Back then, she was in the same faction as her senior sister 'Xiao Mingli'. She was promoted by her senior sister. After her senior sister lost power, she had no interest in staying in Tianchi, so she simply followed her all the way.

Therefore, Li Xuanyi felt that a marriage was something she could cultivate herself, just like the relationship she had with her senior sister.

And coincidentally, that kid was just right!

However, my senior sister had previously rejected my suggestion.

But now even her father is saying this.
Watching Xiao Mingli, who was being constantly brainwashed by what she saw and heard, she seemed to be slightly lost in thought, as if she was genuinely considering the possibility of this matter.

Li Xuanyi felt that perhaps the matchmaking arranged by the Marquis of Beicang this time was actually quite possible!
Jiangyin Prefecture, Jin'ao Island, Tian Dao School.

The sect leader, Chen He, was covered in sweat, coaxing his master, who was practicing the 'Reincarnation Heavenly Art,' like a child. He grimaced and looked miserable.

This old man is crazy and doesn't know his own strength. Although his foundation is disordered, the essence imprisoned in his body is really terrifying. He can knock out even a Martial Saint with a single slap!

When you face it yourself, you naturally have to be very careful.

And this day.

The old man suddenly slapped his forehead, as if waking up, and looked around in surprise.

"By the way, where is our good grand-disciple?"

"Why haven't I seen you in so long?"

Upon hearing this, Chen He instinctively responded and told him Ji Xiu's whereabouts.

Wang Xuanyang was immediately displeased upon hearing this and jumped up:
"You mean, that old man we knocked unconscious with a slap before kidnapped my good grand-disciple?!"

“I can’t even beat an old man like him, so what real skills could he possibly teach me?”

"That won't do. The old man is going to snatch it back. I haven't taught him the complete Great Five Decays Heavenly Blade, the 'Martial Saint's Ultimate Skill,' or the 'Reincarnation Heavenly Art' yet!"

"No, no, that won't do!"

Ji Residence, Anning County.

Ji Xiu woke up from his seclusion, pondering whether he could uncover anything about 'Jiang Jing's' identity, as he pushed open the door.

Suddenly.

As the early morning sun pierced through the darkness, it seemed as if he could see the entire world at a glance, a realization that moved Ji Xiu deeply.
"Without the Purple Palace, one cannot truly see the face of Heaven and Earth!"

He has only just begun to refine it.

If the primordial spirit in the Purple Mansion is further refined, it can withstand the 'yin wind' and 'sun exposure'.
At that time, one will be able to roam freely day and night with one's "spirit".
Then no detail, no clue, no whisper in the entire Anning County could escape his discerning eyes!
Similarly, the same applies to Jiangyin Prefecture!
"I have been in seclusion for some time now, and I wonder what the current situation is like, and whether my master has returned."

With these thoughts in mind, Ji Xiu stepped out the door and summoned Old Man Yao for questioning.

And then they saw Ji Xiu emerge from seclusion.

Originally, Old Yao looked anxious and scratching his head.

But when I actually saw it...
Looking at Ji Xiu, he was composed and dressed in a long robe. He exuded a sense of tranquility, like a Taoist priest descending from Mount Ling. He had completely lost the sharpness that once made people afraid to look directly at him, like a long sword drawn from its sheath.

For a moment, Old Man Yao was slightly stunned, seemingly not expecting that a few days of seclusion could have such a significant impact on his master.

But he quickly put it out of his mind, his voice trembling slightly:

“Master, your mentor has never returned since he entered that so-called ‘gateway’.”

Ok?
Ji Xiu's eyes narrowed slightly, then his brows furrowed:

"You didn't come back?"

Could it be that beyond that boundary gate lies such a dangerous and dangerous place?!
For a moment, Ji Xiu's heart sank slightly.

Following that, Old Man Yao said:

"Not only that, in recent days, the white mist in the 'Earth Dragon Cave' has become increasingly thick, and many divine armors have appeared. The important figures from Jiangyin Prefecture have ordered a curfew to be imposed, and no one is allowed to approach."

"According to the officials in those prefectural cities, it seems that because the 'Earth Dragon Cave' is gradually being assimilated and eroded by the other side, the suppression of those heretics is constantly decreasing."

"Furthermore, those heretics are making a big fuss, claiming that your master has fallen, therefore, therefore..."

Old Yao hesitated a bit when he got to this point.

Ji Xiu immediately understood the ins and outs of the matter.

My heart sank to the bottom.

Xu Longxiang's mentor treated him well.

If disaster strikes
Ji Xiu frowned and asked again:

"So what did they do in the prefectural city?"

Old Yao replied:

"The garrison generals of the prefectural city, as well as those high-ranking officials, have been stationed in mountain towns and hunting villages these days, and have frequently sent troops to the 'Earth Dragon Cave,' but all have had little effect and can only maintain a temporary stalemate."

"However, I heard that a great figure known as the 'Martial Saint' has arrived and will set up a 'restriction' to sit by the Earth Dragon Cave, establish a sect, and prevent the white mist from continuing to spread."

Is a powerful figure known as the 'Martial Saint' going to establish a restriction on the boundary gate?

That must be someone from a prefecture-level city who heard the news of the 'Boundary Gate' and was about to arrive.

Can.
If it is to check and balance the realm gates, then the master's so-called 'fall' is just one side of the story, and his fate is unknown. What should be done then?
Having thought this through, Ji Xiu said no more and headed straight for the county government office.

he.
I need to go and meet these so-called "big shots" whose word carries weight.

at the same time.

Anning Wharf.

A huge ship, flying a flag bearing the words "Dragon and Elephant," splashed up waves and three figures stood at its bow as it arrived at the mountain county that was shrouded in "white mist"!

(P.S.: I fell asleep yesterday and was too tired when I got home last night, sorry QAQ. I have a big recommendation for my book next month, and I will definitely do my best to update more chapters of 'Master of Qi Cultivation'.)
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