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Chapter 210 The Choice of 'Martial Arts Body': Masters Clash! I Choose You, to Become the Young Marquis!

He devoured the divine soul of the Divine Lord and suppressed it in the Primordial Spirit Purple Palace!
Based on the feedback provided by the Primordial Dao Record, all that is needed is to follow the steps and refine the Divine Refinement Scroll once a day to absorb the divine essence of the 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God Lord'.
It's just a season, about ninety days.

He was able to open up his Purple Mansion from the very beginning, pass through the three minor realms of 'Night Travel, Day Travel, and Ascension', and directly enter the stage of primordial spirit leaving the body!

You need to know.

The three realms of "high-level Taoist skills" are far more profound than rudimentary Taoist arts, and even more difficult than a martial artist of the same level who cultivates the Immortal Martial Arts and advances from the Strength Gate to the Qi Refining Master.

Sometimes, even when the time is right, a lack of certain conditions or understanding can make it difficult to enter the gate, which is quite common.

The same reason.

Opening the Purple Palace, the primordial spirit leaving the body, and the elixir of magic power.

The three major hurdles after advancing to the highest level of Taoist arts are like insurmountable barriers, each step a hurdle to overcome!

Even those who have immersed themselves in the field for decades, like Fan Nansong, have only reached the stage of opening up the Purple Palace.

If one could cultivate to the point of 'leaving the body', or even use the power of the Purple Mansion to condense 'Dao Pill'.
They could all become the Dharma Masters of some minor Daoist lineages, or even the Grandmasters of Daoist lineages who would establish their own sects!
After all, not everyone in the world who cultivates their divine soul can reach the position of a divinely powerful true person, so that their divine soul and primordial spirit remain undying and undiminished, watching the passage of hundreds of years.

now.

Only by spending years refining one's inner palace, nurturing one's primordial spirit, and seeking powerful elixirs can one maintain a full primordial spirit and achieve the skill of leaving one's body and roaming freely, like an 'external avatar'.

Ji Xiu only needs to do things like eating and drinking, and attending classes every day. When the time comes, things will naturally fall into place.

If those Daoist cultivators knew this, they would probably be filled with envy and regret.

"Even the great lineage behind my little sister Ji Wei, a sect called 'Ten Thousand Laws Sect' whose origins are from the Crimson Heaven, might not have a smoother path for its true disciples after they cultivate to the Purple Mansion realm, right?"

Ji Xiu thought to himself.

As he devoured the spirit and soul, in full view of everyone, he directly extracted the divine consciousness and soul of the Three-Five Slaying Evil God from his original divine statue.

This immediately caused a great stir.

Wang Xuanyang, who was standing in front of him, was slightly taken aback.

From the moment he opened his mouth, to Ji Xiu volunteering and revealing his trump card, and then swallowing the Three-Five Slaying Demon God, it all began.
The whole process took only a short period of time.

It's just this short half hour!
He watched helplessly as his own disciple refined the divine lord and imprisoned him within his Purple Mansion, leaving him utterly dumbfounded.

Wang Xuanyang was a worldly man.

In his youth, the 'Ancestral Court of the Sword Dao' had not yet fallen apart. He was a true disciple of the Heavenly Pride and ranked ninth on the 'Young Dragon Stele'. He was not only at the top of the Great Xuan, but could even compete with the disciples of the Outer Dao Heavenly Universe and other Daoist lineages.

In his middle age, he single-handedly stormed into Jiangyin Prefecture, established the Heavenly Blade School, and dominated Jin'ao Island. After the destruction of the Sanyang Sect, he became the undisputed number one martial artist in Jiangyin Prefecture for half a century.

Throughout his life, he has traveled all over the country and seen all sorts of situations.

But someone like Ji Xiu, who has only recently advanced to the level of 'Master of Qi Refining' and 'High-Level Daoist Master', is able to directly swallow a divine soul from the Upper Three Realms whose cultivation level has fallen, turning it into resources.
It was something I had never heard of before, and something I had never seen before!

He originally intended to take this 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God Lord' with him to support his family's hard-won Taoist genius, so that his future journey would be smoother.

But now it seems that he was just overthinking things. With Ji Xiu's abilities, why would he need the swallowing magic in his pocket?

If you put them side by side and compare them, it's like comparing a small fry to a big fish!

Even the ancestral court of swordsmanship back then, such cultivation secrets that delve into 'other systems'...
I'm afraid there isn't one.

However, Wang Xuanyang was not envious of this; instead, his eyes showed appreciation. After confirming that everything had settled down and Ji Xiu had woken up, he laughed heartily and patted Ji Xiu's shoulder repeatedly.

"Good lad, as expected of my grand-disciple, you always know how to surprise people!"

"In this respect, you are better than your master."

"Your master's martial arts skills are mediocre. If it weren't for the fact that he has a similar temperament to me, he would have been expelled from the sect long ago."

Mentioning Duan Chenzhou, Wang Xuanyang looked at him with a face full of disappointment:

"If you had been born twenty or thirty years earlier, I would have taken you as my disciple and made you the master!"

"Your method involves directly imprisoning that Three-Five Slaying Evil God in his 'Purple Mansion,' absorbing the essence from his divine soul daily to enhance one's cultivation?"

As the saying goes, experience is the best teacher. Wang Xuanyang, with his keen insight, immediately made a judgment based on the clues in the Six Chapters of the Mysterious Monarch's Secret Records: The Refining God Scroll.

Ji Xiu made no attempt to hide his opinion and immediately nodded in agreement.

"Yes."

"No matter how you look at it, this is still the original divine soul of a Divine Lord. Even though you, Grandmaster, took away the majority of it, causing its realm to drop, its size is still quite enormous."

"If it were truly swallowed whole, it would defy common sense, and there is no such technique or method in the world that could allow someone to ascend to heaven in one step."

"If it could really be done."

"How is it any different from the legendary Nine-Turn Golden Elixir in the Immortal Palace?"

"But then again, even if I can't get fat overnight, I estimate that I can completely refine it in a year or two at most."

"At that time."

"I'm afraid this small threshold within the Purple Mansion Dao realm is not enough to overcome."

"Perhaps it can transform my primordial spirit, allowing me to directly reach the level of 'astral projection', who knows?"

After explaining its effects, Ji Xiuzheng chuckled again, feeling quite satisfied.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuanyang exclaimed in surprise:

"After a year and a half, the ability to separate one's primordial spirit from the body is already quite good."

"In that case, we cannot neglect the cultivation of our physical body."

"After you return, immerse yourself in that 'knife plaque' with your divine soul and primordial spirit, and see if you can sense the 'martial remnant' left by my master Chen Danding."

"The 'Martial Arts Body Treasure' secret scroll passed down in our lineage was mastered by him. If you can glean some insights from him, it will be even better than if I, your grandmaster, were to personally pass it on to you."

Wang Xuanyang stroked his chin, considering Ji Xiu's feelings.

By opening up one's Qi Sea and advancing to the level of a master, one can enter the inner sanctum of the world.

Subsequent practice then proceeds from the outside in.

The fourth realm of the physical body, the 'Sea of ​​Qi', opens up the dantian's energy field. After nurturing true qi, true qi can circulate through the internal organs, allowing the body to continuously break through its limits.

Heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys!

These are all the core of the human body!

When the five internal organs are strong, the body's potential is limitless.

Pounding the five internal organs and strengthening the muscles and bones is considered to perfect the physical body, which can be called a "leak-free body".

This is why the masters of the Fifth Realm can lock in their youth, and if they so desire, their appearance will remain unchanged for 120 years.

In the process of pounding the five internal organs, nourishing and refining the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys to perfection, one ascends to the state of no leakage.
If a martial artist has a sufficiently profound foundation, they can also use other methods to break through the fourth major limit between the 'Qi Sea Realm' and the 'Leak-Free Realm'!

This fourth major limitation is the Martial Arts Treasure Body!

Therefore, most established sects possess secret scrolls for forging various 'martial arts treasure bodies'.

However, ordinary schools with little foundation only offer rudimentary martial arts techniques that involve pounding the internal organs and progressing step by step to the flawless realm. The difference between them is immediately apparent.

Meanwhile, Ji Xiu had long yearned to temper his five internal organs and condense his physical body into a precious form.

At this moment, he had not forgotten that as the 'top scholar of the prefecture,' he was about to compete for the 'prefectural official title' in the prefectural examination in Beicang.

It should be noted that even if we exclude the powerful and privileged families in Cangdu, and only consider the prefectures and counties under its jurisdiction...

In each generation of the Prefectural Official Examination, there are still young masters who have achieved success in cultivating their five internal organs and come to participate in the selection process, making the competition extremely fierce.

According to information gathered within the prefecture, in previous years in Jiangyin Prefecture, those who did not become Qi Refining experts were basically just there to make up the numbers.

However, it is said that every time the prefectural official examination is held, there are great opportunities. Those who do not qualify for the highest level participate in the trial, and many are lucky enough to find an opportunity to directly advance to the next level. As for those who achieve the highest level, on the one hand, they can compete for the top spot and receive rewards from the government, gaining fame, fortune, and power; on the other hand, they also have considerable opportunities!

Therefore, each major test attracts a large number of people from all sides.

However, this process is also extremely dangerous, with a 30% chance of each participant dying in the prefectural examination!

This is already a rather alarming probability.

The fact that the participants were all young elites from various prefectures, the backbone of the next generation, made it even more terrifying.

Therefore, before that.

Being able to make thorough preparations and gain fame in Cangzhou was a plan that Ji Xiu had made beforehand.

If one can cultivate and temper the physical body of the 'Martial Arts Body' in advance, the results will definitely be twice as good with half the effort!
And all that matters is becoming a 'government official'.

That would mean they had entered the officialdom and career path of the Great Xuan.

If all you want is stability, to live a quiet life in a secluded corner, and to steadily build up your business over a few years, that's more than enough.

If ambition does not stop there
The establishment of a government office and the creation of a fiefdom, even granting fiefs and titles of kings and generals, will all begin from this point. It should be noted that even the feudal lord of Beicang Prefecture, who was granted a fiefdom of a state, has achieved this.
In the beginning, he was also a foot soldier in front of the king, starting step by step from passing the examination to become a prefectural official!

Just as Ji Xiu was about to ask what grade the 'Martial Arts Treasure Body' secret scroll mentioned by his grandmaster Wang Xuanyang was, and what kind of 'treasure body' it could cultivate,
Xu Longxiang, who had been watching the interaction between the two, couldn't hold back any longer. He strode over and spoke in an unfriendly tone:

“I say, brother, since the ancestral court of the sword path fell apart, all the major and minor branches have established their own independent factions.”

"If you truly possess genuine knowledge, how could you be merely a sect from a single prefecture? It seems that the secret scrolls used by that sect to temper the five internal organs and cultivate the 'Martial Dao Treasure Body' are of only average quality."

"Leaving aside sacred embryos and royal bodies, even ordinary treasure bodies and martial bodies would probably be in trouble, right?"

"Since that's the case, why not have young Ji cultivate the methods of my sect? He previously used the Heavenly Pillar-level Qi Dao True Technique to condense his Qi Sea and manifest the 'Jiazi Demon-Slaying' aura. If he refines it well..."

"It's not impossible to cultivate the 'Demon-Slaying King Body,' which ranks among the Eight Kings of Zhenwu Mountain!"

Although he owed Wang Xuanyang a favor.

However, Xu Longxiang thought to himself that his student had been practicing the "True Qi Path Skill" of his lineage, and had even mastered the Jiazi Demon-Subduing Aura. His future achievements were very bright!

Instead of following his grandmaster to cultivate some unknown 'Martial Arts Body', it's better to...
It's better to just keep focusing on this path!
One of the Eight Kings, the Demon King's Body!
Ji Xiu silently pondered this title. Could it be that this was the 'Martial Treasure Body' he could condense after cultivating the 'Jiazi Demon-Slaying Aura' and continuing to advance, breaking through the four limits through related cultivation techniques?
To be listed with the character '王' (king), one's rank must be quite high!

Just as he was secretly pondering this in his heart, feeling somewhat tempted...

Wang Xuanyang frowned, looking at Xu Longxiang, whose imposing aura was unmistakable and who even he found somewhat troublesome. His tone remained unyielding:
"What are you saying, senior?"

"The Martial Body is the foundation that determines a Qi cultivator's future for life. It is of paramount importance. Once you cultivate it incorrectly, you won't even have the chance to correct it!"

"Moreover, your disciples possess the secret scroll of 'Royal Body and Royal Physique,' so who says that what I'm passing on isn't the same?"

"The most outstanding martial arts bodies are the Holy Embryo and the Primordial Embryo, which are achieved by integrating various paths within oneself. They are rare and hard to come by, and are a matter of personal destiny."

"But if we're talking about the 'Royal Body,' which ranks first among those below the Holy Embryo."

"If your lineage has them, so does mine!"

"Moreover, your 'Demon-Slaying Body' might not even rank higher than the 'Treasured Body Register' in the Great Xuan's collection!"

For a moment, the two were at each other's throats, glaring at each other, all in an effort to get Ji Xiu, a promising talent from their respective sects, to practice their sect's secret scrolls.

They seemed ready to roll up their sleeves and compete at the slightest disagreement.

Xu Longxiang had just become a giant and was at the height of his power and ambition.

Wang Xuanyang broke through the remnants of the titles of Demon and God, greatly increased his Heavenly Skill, regained his sanity, and resumed his former ways.

For a moment, neither of them wanted to give in.

Seeing this, Marquis Xiao Pingnan of Beicang opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.

Until the two of them got desperate and even rolled up their sleeves, it looked like things were about to get out of control.

Xiao Pingnan hesitated for a moment, but instead of stopping him, he quietly pulled Ji Xiu aside.

"Master Hou?"

Ji Xiu's impression of this Marquis of Beicang was not bad, and since he was Xiao Mingli's father, he did not treat him with any disrespect.

But to his surprise, this lord himself got involved in the debate between his master and grandmaster, which took him by surprise.

And the next moment—

"After Qi cultivators have cultivated their Qi Sea, the selection of the 'Martial Treasure Body' is of paramount importance."

“Sometimes, a high rank does not necessarily mean it is suitable for you. You still need to understand it from multiple perspectives, including its specific effects and powers, before making a decision.”

Hearing Xiao Pingnan pat his shoulder, he said earnestly.

Ji Xiu was slightly taken aback:

"What does Your Excellency mean?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Pingnan looked at the young man before him and smiled without saying a word:
"What I mean is, if you feel that your martial arts physique is not suitable for your grandmaster Wang Xuanyang and your mentor Xu Longxiang, or if you want to learn more about it..."

"I have some here too."

"And rank"

"It is consistent with what they have said!"

what?
This marquis actually values ​​me so much that he's willing to spend such a huge sum!?

Ji Xiu was somewhat able to accept the argument between Xu Longxiang and Wang Xuanyang.

But the actions of the Marquis of Beicang left him somewhat flattered.

Just as he was somewhat stunned and about to decline,
But Xiao Pingnan's swift and unexpected words left him speechless.

"I have heard about your previous actions, but after seeing them this time, I find them to be even more than I have heard."

"You should have heard that when we were at the Marquis of Beicang's residence, I had tried to find a husband for my daughter, but she declined and refused them all."

“Xiao Mingli, that child, was once a true disciple of Tianzhu. She is quite proud and looks down on those who are sycophantic.”

"But he favors you greatly."

At this point, Xiao Pingnan looked Ji Xiu up and down and got straight to the point:
"Therefore, I have taken a liking to you and intend to arrange a marriage between you two."

If you agree.

"From now on, let alone 'royal style'."

"Throughout Beicang and Jiangyin, whenever you travel and meet with prominent figures from major sects and families, you are not only Ji Xiu, but also..."

"You may also call yourself the 'Young Marquis' of the Beicang Marquis's Mansion!"

"All the treasures, deeds, and collections of my Marquis's mansion will be freely accessible to you!"

One sentence, like a final decision, completely shocked Ji Xiu.

Wang Xuanyang and Xu Longxiang, who were about to fight in the temple, also turned their heads and stopped what they were doing.

What happened? My house was burgled?!
at the same time!

Outside the temple, the 'divine net' above the sky grew thinner and thinner until the entire 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God Palace' seemed to have fallen into another realm and territory through some kind of portal.
Suddenly, with a 'crack', it shattered!

In Da Xuan.

Beicang, Jiangyin Prefecture, Anning County!

Suddenly, the earth's crust shook violently in the Five Hundred Mile Earth Dragon Cave, with far-reaching effects. After a very long time, a brand new 'Three-Five Slaying Evil God Palace', comparable in size to Jiangyin Prefecture, appeared.
Just like the 'Water Lord's Palace' of the Eastern Sea back then, we fell into this place through the boundary gate!

In an instant, a single stone stirred up a thousand waves!

(End of this chapter)