The First Sword of the Universe

Chapter 440 Forced to be a Butler

Xu Xingchen's research on martial arts goes deep into its essence, yet he is also able to innovate and bring forth new ideas.

They possess unparalleled experience in acupressure and acupressure release.

In the previous worlds, he could only use his fingers to press acupoints on other people's bodies to subdue them and prevent them from moving.

However, after coming to this world, especially after he condensed his Yuan Magnetic Ring into a Talisman of Miraculous Arts, the powerful spirituality it contained gave his Yuan Magnetic Ring more changes and possibilities.

The diluted magnetic ring was easily inserted into the enemy's body, sealing their acupoints and vital points, preventing their internal energy from circulating.

The magnetic ring that imprisoned thousands of people consumed nearly half of his internal energy, but it was all worth it.

In Xu Xingchen's perception, the magnetic rings within the bodies of those thousand martial artists were closely connected to his own aura.

At night, sitting on the bed meditating, he could clearly sense the positions of those people throughout the entire manor.

Although he could not remotely control the magnetic rings within those thousands of people.

However, those Yuan Magnetic Rings rotate in Yin and Yang, forming a self-contained system. They can also unconsciously absorb the internal energy of those people, constantly strengthening their own power, maintaining their own operation, and always imprisoning the power of those people.

Xu Xingchen was very familiar with the characteristics of the Yuan Magnetic Ring.

Yin and Yang, rotating in turn, form a self-contained whole; they are one and the same thing.

However, its ability to continuously absorb the internal energy of others and maintain its own operation connects it to some characteristics of the Star Absorbing Technique and the Northern Darkness Divine Art.

Most importantly, among those thousands of separated Yuan Magnetic Rings, there was a trace of Xu Xingchen's spiritual power.

Even though those spiritual forces were as fine as hairs and imperceptible, they still gave those thousands of magnetic rings a unique spirituality.

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That's not accurate; it should be said that...
That wisp of spiritual power guided the strands of spirituality within the thousands of separated Yuan Magnetic Rings.

Those strands of spirituality act as amplifiers, controlling the circulation of Yin and Yang magnetic internal forces, as well as absorbing and transforming the enemy's internal force to maintain its own continuous operation.

This is a chain reaction!
Of course, it sounds simple and the logic is self-consistent, but how many people in the world can actually do that?

Xu Xingchen had no idea until he met those top experts.

With these thousands of free laborers, Xu Xingchen's original plan could continue.

They excavated the Langhuan Blessed Land and carved thirty-six statues of holy maidens.

This not only enhances the cultural heritage of Dayu Mountain Villa, but also decorates it, making it more beautiful and vibrant.

The statue of the saintess and the blessed land of Langhuan were both built on the left side of the mountain wall in the valley.

Let's leave aside the Jade Cave of Langhuan for now.

In Xu Xingchen's vision, there are thirty-six statues of saintesses, each three zhang tall, with alluring figures and rich expressions.

If it can be built, it will be an extremely beautiful and eye-catching scenic spot in the mountain resort.

He imprisoned the internal energy of thousands of martial arts practitioners.

Some people cooked, some swept, some dug caves, some carved stone statues, and some traveled back and forth in Suzhou to transport grain and vegetables.
Under Xu Xingchen's command, everything was running smoothly.

Once everything is on the right track!
Xu Xingchen then arrived at the courtyard where the Bamboo Sword Envoy lived, which had been left to languish for several days.

Over a thousand people live in Dayu Mountain Villa, making it quite crowded.

There were only two courtyards, and only two people lived there.

One of them is the central courtyard where Xu Xingchen, the owner of the manor, resides.

The other one, although small in size, would feel spacious enough for only one person to live in.

This is thanks to the special status of the Bamboo Sword Envoy.

The second secluded and cramped courtyard was given up by the thousands of martial arts practitioners to their leader: the Bamboo Sword Envoy.

Knock on the door.

After a short wait, footsteps approached and the courtyard gate was opened.

The person who opened the door was none other than the Bamboo Sword Envoy, dressed in white and wearing a white veil.

The white veil covering her face had returned to its original snow-white color.

The trace of blood that stained my skin a few days ago seemed like just an illusion.

The person knocking on the door was Xu Xingchen, the owner of Dayu Manor.

The Bamboo Sword Envoy raised an eyebrow and said coldly, "What are you doing here? Have you finally decided to make a move against me?"

Xu Xingchen said indifferently, "She's just a maid under the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny. I don't even consider her a threat."

A flash of anger crossed the Bamboo Sword Envoy's eyes, but feeling his internal energy unable to circulate, he could only suppress it: "So, what brings you to me?"

Xu Xingchen put his hands behind his back and said, "Although I've left you unruly guests at the manor, it doesn't mean you can do whatever you want."

"I know you've been discussing how to undo the power I've implanted in you these past few days; but all your efforts are in vain."

"The profound mysteries of my Yuan Magnetic Ring are no less than those of the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny's Life and Death Talisman."

The Bamboo Sword Envoy stared expressionlessly at the man before him, sneering, "Since you believe your Yuan Magnetic Ring is no less powerful than the Lord's Life and Death Talisman, why have you come to warn us? Aren't you afraid we'll secretly unlock it and run away?"

Xu Xingchen said calmly, "I'm not warning you, I just want to tell you not to waste your time."

"Furthermore, I plan to set off tomorrow to travel the world; this manor will be left with only you unwelcome guests."

"Although I am not here, your task of excavating caves and carving stone statues cannot be stopped." "If I return in the future and find that you have deliberately delayed or deliberately failed to work, you will be held responsible!"

Hearing that the terrifying man before him was about to leave the manor, the Bamboo Sword Envoy's eyes lit up slightly. But upon hearing the rest, he felt both annoyed and amused: "Those people aren't working? Are they deliberately delaying? Go find them, what does it have to do with me?"

Xu Xingchen glanced at her and said, "They fear you, they revere you, and they are willing to obey your orders; moreover, they are all forces under your Lingjiu Palace. If you don't manage them, who will?"

"Remember my words well, be a good temporary steward of Grand Villa, and manage the villa well."

"When I return, if I find that you have disobeyed my orders or deliberately damaged the villa's buildings..."

"When the time comes, don't blame me for not giving Tianshan Child Granny any face and taking your life."

Having said that, without waiting for the other party to speak, he took a step forward and approached within three feet of the bamboo sword envoy.

The Bamboo Sword Envoy was startled and tried to retreat, but without the support of internal energy, she was unable to dodge at all.

She could only watch helplessly as Xu Xingchen's hand patted her shoulder.

The strange force that had been imprisoning her inner strength immediately separated in half, drilling into Xu Xingchen's hand through her shoulder.

The Bamboo Sword Envoy felt a wave of relief wash over her, and her internal energy, which had been trapped in a quagmire, began to circulate and return to her control.

Xu Xingchen ignored the surprise and astonishment in the Bamboo Sword Envoy's eyes, turned and strode away, leaving behind a message: "Remember, be a good steward! Don't damage anything in my manor; also, urge them to work hard, carve those stone statues well, and excavate that cave properly; don't say you weren't warned."

Watching the figure disappear around the corner ahead, a hint of hatred and helplessness flashed in the Bamboo Sword Envoy's eyes.

The restraints within her body were only partially lifted; although her internal energy could circulate, the speed was very slow.

In this state, she couldn't even unleash half the power of her superb martial arts skills.

Even the extraordinary technique, sword light, cannot be used.

However, it was enough to suppress the people in the thirty-six caves and seventy-two islands.

Those people were intimidated by the prestige of the Tianshan Lingjiu Palace and by the formidable martial arts skills of the Bamboo Sword Envoy.

Even if Xu Xingchen, a terrifying expert, leaves the manor, those people may not necessarily disobey the Bamboo Sword Envoy's orders.

After all, it had accumulated prestige over many years.
Moreover, behind the Bamboo Sword Envoy are the terrifying Lingjiu Palace and the incredibly frightening Tianshan Child Granny.

However, just in case, Xu Xingchen still loosened some of the restraints on the bamboo sword envoy.

On the second day.

The others discovered that the owner of Big Fish Manor had disappeared.

For the next few days, that person was not seen.

These people finally realized that the person must have left the villa and gone down the mountain.

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Some leaders from the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands immediately gathered in the Bamboo Sword Envoy's courtyard to discuss their escape.

The Bamboo Sword Envoy relayed Xu Xingchen's parting words to these people.

How can these people be willing to continue to be controlled by others!
After some discussion, it was decided that work would continue during the day to try not to fall behind on the project.

In the evening, they would gather together again to try to break free from the limitations within their bodies.

A few days later, they discovered with dismay that, without being able to use their internal energy, using external techniques to unlock acupoints and break the barrier was completely useless.

Even if a bamboo sword user is capable of using a small amount of internal energy, the internal energy they personally input into another person's body will soon be swallowed up by that strange black and white surrounding power, rendering it completely ineffective.

However, these people are incredibly resilient and still refuse to give up the struggle.

They work during the day and come back at night to continue discussing countermeasures.

Compared to the invisible and formless life-and-death talisman that the Heavenly Mountain Child Granny implanted into their bodies.

The magnetic ring that can be seen and perceived internally seems to be more likely to be cracked.

Of course, this is just wishful thinking on their part, a delusional fantasy.

In time, they will gradually give up this futile struggle.

The sun rises in the east, and white clouds float in the sky.

Wearing a blue robe, Xu Xingchen left Dayu Manor and headed straight for Mantuo Manor, which was thirty miles away.

He and Madam Wang had already made an agreement.

In a few days, I will descend the mountain and head to Mantuo Manor, enter Langhuan Jade Cave, and read the martial arts manuals that Wuyazi and Li Qiushui collected from various sects and schools across the world.

For a researcher who enjoys studying martial arts and constantly expanding their knowledge base, such an opportunity is absolutely not to be missed.

Although his current martial arts skills have exhausted all the ultimate principles of martial arts.

However, we can learn from others' experiences to improve ourselves.

Xu Xingchen will never underestimate herself or stop her dedicated research.

Half an hour later.

He arrived near a small dock on the lake, where a dozen or so fishing boats of various sizes were moored.

Some people rowed their fishing boats away from the dock.

Someone rowed a fishing boat close to the dock.

It was bustling with people coming and going, and surprisingly lively!
(End of this chapter)