Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Jagged rocks pierce the sky, and surging waves crash against the shore, churning up thousands of piles of snow!
Chen Jie stood on the beach of a small island, brandishing the long sword in his hand.

After his martial arts realm broke through to the pinnacle of martial arts and he became indestructible, he left the deep sea abyss.

He didn't know where he was, nor did he particularly care.

He drifted with the tides and came to a small island in the ocean.

Looking at the vast and magnificent sea, Chen Jie felt that he was only one step away from breaking through to the mid-stage of the [Stillness Realm].

His spiritual refinement realm seemed to have a chance to break through.

In the time that followed, he did not rush back to Ryukyu Island, nor did he think about returning to Daqian.

He decided to stay on the island for a while to see if he could break through to the [Mid-Standing Observation] stage in one fell swoop.

and,

His martial arts level has just broken through to 'Indestructible Godhood', and he needs to consolidate it for a period of time to adapt to his improved combat power.

A week later.

Chen Jie secretly calculated the time; Eighth Sister was about to give birth, and it was almost time to go back.

Although his spiritual refinement realm has not yet broken through to the 'mid-stage of meditative concentration'.

However, after this period of consolidation, his martial arts power exertion level of "seeing the gods without being harmed" has been completely stabilized.

Whether it's swordsmanship, dragon claw hand, or external martial arts, they are all several times more powerful than before.

In the shadows,

He seemed to have one foot in the 'mid-stage of the Contemplation Realm', his power touching the barrier of the world's rules.

This is a state that is indescribable and inexplicable.

In terms of swordsmanship cultivation and comprehension, Chen Jie created two more 【Sword Saint Techniques】after 'Longing' and 'No Thoughts'.

Although these two self-created sword saint techniques are not yet perfected, their power already far surpasses 'No Thought', truly containing the power of 'Dao Realm'.

This small island is not an unnamed island; its name is 'Huilong Island,' and its people are simple and honest.

The island is home to hundreds of families, all of whom are fishermen who have made their living by fishing for generations.

This place is not far from Ryukyu and belongs to the territory of the Philippines.

After arriving on the island, Chen Jie did not disturb the lives of the fishermen nearby.

This place will eventually become part of the Great Qian Dynasty, and the fishermen on the island will soon become subjects of the Great Qian Dynasty.

He found a sheltered spot on the island's beach and settled down.

He didn't plan to stay long; he just wanted to stabilize his cultivation level and return to the Great Qian Dynasty as soon as possible.

Boom—boom—!
As the sun rises, it gives people a sense of renewal and prosperity.

The waves swept towards the beach, then crashed onto the sand, rolling the fine sand onto the shore, creating ripples as the water receded.

Wave after wave, endless and never-ending.

Chen Jie looked up at the rising sun in the east and sat cross-legged on a rock near the beach.

He closed his eyes slightly, clearing his mind.

Om-!
next moment,
His spiritual awareness spread throughout the entire island, allowing him to comprehend the universe.

After a moment, he reluctantly opened his eyes, shook his head, and muttered to himself:

"I had already sensed the opportunity for a breakthrough during the mid-stage of the Dingguan realm, but why was I always just a little bit missing?"

Is it the state of mind between life and death? Or is it an obsession?

"What exactly is needed to take this final step?"

With these thoughts in mind, Chen Jie couldn't help but sigh.

He cleared his mind of his thoughts and prepared to leave the island and return to Daqian.

at this time,

He sensed something and looked up at a spot about a hundred meters away.

A fisherman wearing a straw hat, shirtless, with tanned skin, was walking towards them from a distance.

"Old Jiang, you're late today!"

Chen Jie chuckled and made a joke.

The fisherman, wearing a straw hat and carrying a carrying pole, walked slowly toward Chen Jie.

After hearing Chen Jie's words, he laughed and replied, "I'm getting old, I can't keep up with you young people. I didn't expect to be so confused this morning and oversleep, haha!"

The old fisherman wearing a straw hat and holding a carrying pole was no ordinary person.

His surname was Jiang, but Chen Jie didn't ask what his given name was, and the other person didn't introduce himself either.

Therefore,
Chen Jie calls him Old Jiang.

This old fisherman was not a native of the island, but a wandering swordsman from the Great Qian Dynasty who left the mainland and came to this island decades ago.

To put it simply, it means retiring from the life of a gang and leaving the underworld.

He came to live on this small island with the aim of escaping the conflicts of the martial arts world.

but,

Although he chose to retire from the martial arts world, he did not give up his martial arts skills.

Every morning, Old Jiang braves the waves to hone his swordsmanship.

What is his level of martial arts skill?

Chen Jie couldn't see through him, so this old man must have a secret.

Is his surname Jiang?
do not know!
Chen Jie wasn't interested in knowing either.

Under normal circumstances, if he cannot see through the other party's cultivation level, the only explanation is that the other party's martial arts level is higher than his, at least at the mid-stage of 'Seeing Gods Without Destruction'.

Or perhaps he possesses a secret technique to conceal his cultivation level, allowing him to suppress his aura.

of course,

Chen Jie also concealed his aura. Old Jiang had examined him many times, wanting to know Chen Jie's martial arts level.

However, like Chen Jie, he was unable to see through the opponent's martial arts level.

Both of them believed that the other had a secret they didn't want others to know.

Therefore,
Everyone tacitly agreed not to inquire about the other's background or identity.

Since the two of them were both practicing martial arts on a small island and were both 'experts', it was inevitable that they would have a discussion.

Old Jiang is a very talkative person with a very easygoing personality and is not aggressive.

After spending a few days together, the two, both practicing swordsmanship and sharing common topics, gradually became familiar with each other.

Old Jiang is much older than Chen Jie, and naturally, he has spent much more time understanding and honing his skills in swordsmanship.

but,

Chen Jie's understanding of swordsmanship and his mastery of swordsmanship far surpassed that of Lao Jiang.

When they tested each other's skills, Lao Jiang was no match for Chen Jie at all.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Lao Jiang is completely useless.

After all, he possessed extremely rich experience in combat and an understanding of swordsmanship, which often gave Chen Jie flashes of inspiration.

Chen Jie created two more "self-made martial arts techniques" after gaining insights during his sparring match with Lao Jiang.

Judging from the fighting prowess shown by Lao Jiang, he is much stronger than Situ Wushang, the leader of the Hongmen.

That is,

His status in the martial arts world of the Great Qian Dynasty was definitely not low.

He left the martial arts world of the Great Qian Dynasty and came to this small island to live in seclusion, probably because he was tired of the grudges and entanglements in the martial arts world.

"Ah Jie, come on, let's have another match!"

Old Jiang put down the carrying pole and took out a hidden sword from the middle of it.

This is a genuine mother-and-child sword, one long and one short, with immense power.

Chen Jie shook his head and smiled calmly:

"You really won't give up until you've reached the Yellow River. You've chosen the wrong target to challenge me in swordsmanship!"

"If you can block three of my sword strikes, you'll win."

"Although my swordsmanship is somewhat similar to that of the 'Sword Master of the Startling Clouds' lineage, it is not from the same lineage."

"Since you're so focused on how to break my sword technique, I'll give you one more chance today."

He had originally planned to leave the island today and return to the Great Qian Dynasty.

Therefore,
Even if he wanted to continue sparring with Old Jiang, there wouldn't be many more opportunities in the future.

Upon hearing this, Old Jiang chuckled, seemingly unconvinced.

to be frank,
If these words were to spread throughout the martial arts world, they would surely cause a great shock.

In the martial arts world, even the legendary "quasi-sword saint" Jiang Li couldn't withstand three sword strikes from this young man.

"Three swords! You said it yourself, get ready, take this—!" Clang!
The mother and daughter swords were drawn; one slashed, the other stabbed.

Two dragons emerge from the sea, their swords flashing, their momentum unstoppable.

One sword was aimed at Chen Jie's head, and the other at his groin.

Although it was a martial arts exchange, no one held back in their attacks.

Without wasting any words, Chen Jie unleashed the power of the Boundless Sword in his hand.

of course,

Neither of them displayed any killing intent; instead, they engaged in a sparring match using the purest form of swordsmanship.

In this state, even if you make a mistake, you will only get injured, not fatally.

Clang, clang, clang—!
The swords in their hands clashed fiercely.

Swish!
Just as Lao Jiang unleashed two sword strikes, Chen Jie's Wuji Sword stopped at his throat.

"Haha—I knew you'd lose within three moves!"

"My swordsmanship is naturally designed to counter your sword."

Old Jiang shook his head helplessly, sheathed the mother and child swords in his hand, and admitted defeat:

"Your swordsmanship is a bit strange!"

Chen Jie sheathed the Wuji Sword and pursed his lips, saying:
"You're wrong. My swordsmanship isn't evil; it's your swordsmanship that's gone astray!"

finished,

Chen Jie said with a serious expression, "Your swordsmanship tends to be unorthodox, focusing on killing the enemy. It is sharp enough, but it lacks foundation!"

"You have a wide variety of sword techniques, and your mastery of various sword techniques has reached the pinnacle."

"However, you have forgotten that the core of your swordsmanship is not for killing!"

"The true essence of swordsmanship is protection!"

"You are a master swordsman who has been immersed in sword practice for decades. You understand this principle, but you just can't get rid of the 'killing' intent!"

"Or rather, the sword intent you cultivated was flawed from the very beginning!"

"The further you go, the more you want to change, and the more difficult it becomes. So you maintain the mindset of 'killing,' hoping to 'prove the Dao through killing'!"

"This is a dead end. If you continue to refine your killing intent, there is almost no chance of breaking through to the [Sword Saint] level."

His tone was very calm, yet convincing.

The voice just fell,

Old Jiang was stunned upon hearing this, his mind reeling.

In that instant, he seemed to have grasped something, and his eyes shone with a strange light.

guard!

That's right, his original sword path was 'protection', but back then, in order to quickly improve his combat power, he took a shortcut and wanted to prove his path by killing.

Decades ago, he chose to retire from the martial arts world and came to this small island incognito, with the purpose of proving his Dao through the sword!
It's not that one cannot attain enlightenment in the 'Killing Realm,' but rather that one's swordsmanship is inconsistent with the Killing Realm.

this moment,
Old Jiang felt a sudden sense of enlightenment, as if he had gained some insight.

"I've learned a lot! There's no order of precedence in learning; the accomplished are my teachers. Although I'm older than you, your understanding of the way of the sword far surpasses mine!"

"Sir, please accept my bow!"

finished,

Old Jiang bowed deeply to Chen Jie, his face full of sincerity.

Judging from his expression at this moment, he is an upright and honest person.

Chen Jie nodded slightly, without making a fuss about avoiding the other party's greeting.

To put it simply, he deserves this bow.

"It's fate that we met. These are just some of my insights on the way of the sword. You don't need to be so polite!"

Chen Jie smiled and looked up at the boundless sea.

Wow——!
The waves rolled and crashed onto the beach one after another.

The wind is picking up!
In the following time, Chen Jie and Lao Jiang continued to discuss their insights on swordsmanship.

The more they talked, the more alarmed Old Jiang became.

Just what kind of extraordinary talent is this young man in front of me?
His understanding and insights into swordsmanship reached an astonishing and unparalleled level.

to be frank,
When he confirmed that the young man in front of him was around twenty-five years old, Old Jiang almost broke down in shock.

You must know that he is a powerful expert at the 'quasi-sword saint' level, whose martial arts realm has reached the perfect state of 'seeing the gods without being destroyed'.

The young man in front of him had a deeper understanding and insight into swordsmanship, and even surpassed him in the level of swordsmanship cultivation!
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it even if you beat him to death.

Therefore,
In his mind, the only word to describe the young man in front of him was 'monster'.

of course,

Old Jiang was also wondering what the young man in front of him was, and who his master was.
Finally, Old Jiang couldn't hold back any longer. After hesitating and struggling for a long time, he finally asked:
"Ah Jie, could you tell me your lineage and your real name?"

Chen Jie only told him that his name was "A-Jie," and Old Jiang knew nothing else about him.

He could tell that Chen Jie seemed to want to leave the island, so he couldn't help but ask again.

He wanted to know who this young man in front of him really was.

What kind of master could produce such a prodigy as a disciple?
Honestly, he searched his memory to the last detail, but he couldn't think of any force in the martial arts world that could have such an outstanding disciple.

"What is the name of your teacher?"

Chen Jie was taken aback upon hearing this, then smiled and said:

“A name is just a title; I don’t particularly care about these titles in the martial arts world.”

“You can call me A-Jie, or you can call me ‘King Qian’.”

Old Jiang frowned and muttered to himself, "King Qian?"

He had been away from the mainland of the Great Qian Dynasty for many years and knew nothing about what had happened in the Great Qian Dynasty in recent years.

He didn't even know what 'Simon Hall' was.

He looked up at Chen Jie for a moment, then fell silent.

He looks to be only in his fifties, but he is actually over one hundred and twenty years old.

Over the years, he has come to believe that he has a very accurate eye for people.

The rise of any powerful figure will be accompanied by a bloodbath in the martial arts world.

The young man before me was imposing and dignified, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

This kind of aura can only be formed by holding a high position for a long time.

He was unaware of the significance that Chen Jie's title "King Qian" represented in the martial arts world of the Great Qian Dynasty, and even throughout East Asia.

"Ah Jie, I will never forget your kindness in enlightening me today."

"If you ever need my help in the future, you can come to me anytime."

"I'll go and try to understand the meaning of 'protection' in swordsmanship. Farewell."

finished,

Old Jiang saluted Chen Jie again, then turned and left.

Chen Jie's guidance benefited him greatly.

He had been training on this island for so many years, and only today did he realize that his swordsmanship had gone astray.

What he urgently wants to do now is to go into seclusion and cultivate diligently, so as to fully comprehend the true meaning of the sword's 'protection'.

but,

Just as he turned to leave.

Chen Jie, who had been wearing a calm smile, suddenly changed his expression.

He looked up in the direction of the Great Qian Dynasty, and a terrifying, overwhelming killing intent erupted from his body.

boom--!
A fierce hurricane swept in.

A gigantic dragon phantom, radiating ferocity, appeared in the sky, stirring up the forces of heaven and earth. Giant waves surged into the sky, splashing dozens of meters high.

hiss--!
Old Jiang looked up at the giant dragon image in the sky and couldn't help but gasp.

this moment,
His expression changed completely.

During the past week, he had always thought that Chen Jie was a gentle and refined young man who seemed to be very stable in his emotions at all times and never got angry.

but now,

Suddenly, however, he was filled with murderous intent, as if a god of death had descended upon the world.

Chen Jie's expression was terrifyingly grim. He looked up towards the direction of Zhejiang in the Great Qian Dynasty, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.

Just a moment ago.

The mark he left in Tianjiu Miaofeng's sea of ​​consciousness was triggered by the killing intent!
Tianjiu Miaofeng is facing a life-or-death crisis!
She is being shrouded in murderous intent and could lose her life at any moment!
Who dares to hunt down Tianjiu Miaofeng of Ximen Hall?! (End of Chapter)