Water elemental became a god, ultimately becoming the master of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers

Chapter 261 Who is breaking through to the Martial Arts Grandmaster level?
Whoosh whoosh! !

Several crossbow bolts came flying in.

Lin Shouzhou's lungs were like a broken bellows, each breath carrying a burning, bloody odor.

Hearing the noise behind him, Lin Shouzhou suddenly fell to the ground. A series of cracking sounds rang out from his body, as if his tendons had suddenly contracted, his joints had shifted, and even his internal organs and heart had moved slightly.

Pfft!

A crossbow bolt pierced his chest, shooting out and splattering blood everywhere.

Fortunately, it did not hit a vital spot.

He controlled the muscle contractions and instantly closed the wound.

Behind him were a group of pursuers, all of whom were martial artists from Yue Shan Dao Academy, with the four major mortars making up a larger proportion of them.

Lin Shouzhou was like a fox being chased by a hound, desperately weaving through maze-like alleyways.

"He's over there! Don't let him get away!"

"It's Lin Shouzhou from Shuiwozi. This guy isn't very strong, but he's Zhao Guangxi's confidant. We must capture him and lure the snake out of its hole!"

"He can't escape; the area is completely surrounded by our men!"

"What? Local villagers are questioning why we're disturbing the people and resorting to violence in Wuqing County? Kill them all! What are you talking to a bunch of illusions about?"

Rough shouts came from the back alley entrance, accompanied by chaotic footsteps.

Lin Shouzhou took off his blood-stained clothes, cleaved them into dust with a powerful motion, and then slipped into the half-closed back door of a coffin shop.

The cold, damp smell of cedar wood filled the air, and several unpainted, white coffins stood silently in the dim light, like enormous corpses.

He huddled in the shadow of a coffin in the far corner, silently recuperating from his injuries, his heartbeat becoming barely audible.

At the same time, his face was grim, and he cursed inwardly.
"There's a traitor among us!"

Aoshan Taoist Temple was not exactly known for its strict rules and principles. Zhang Wei secretly gave Shan Tongtian a [Landian Wonderful Sound Treasure Record], which could break the illusions of the womb and awaken one's innate wisdom.

But when Lin Shouzhou regained his memory and used the unique chicken claw-shaped code of Shuiwozi to send a message to Zhao Guangxi, Chen Shunan, and others, arranging a time and place to meet...

The code was cracked, and a group of martial artists from Yue Shan Dao Academy actually came knocking on their door!
Moreover, among his pursuers were people who knew Lin Shouzhou's martial arts style and even his personality and habits very well.

No matter how Lin Shouzhou changes his location and tries to escape, he will eventually be found!

During this period, Lin Shouzhou naturally retaliated as well.

Lin Shouzhou had also made considerable progress in his cultivation during this period.

That means that below the level of slaying two thieves, I, Lin Shouzhuo, am invincible!
However, even the strongest fists cannot defeat four hands; it is true that he was invincible after slaying two thieves.

But those who came were mostly those who had killed two or more thieves!

How to fight this?
"Brother Lin, you should commit suicide."

After roughly locating the area, a man with gloomy eyes chuckled softly in a booming voice.
“My four mills have been bullied and humiliated by your water pit every day. Did you ever imagine that this day would come?”

“I, Yao Yong, am not petty. As long as you are willing to commit suicide and give up this Grandmaster's Manual, I will not make things difficult for you…”

"Boss Yao, are you just going to let him go like that?"

Beside Yao Yong, a member of the gang from the rice-pounding room asked in a low voice, puzzled.

"The brothers finally got this opportunity, and we're going to get our revenge. How can we let those guys from Shuiwozi just commit suicide like that?"

"idiot!"

Yao Yong raised his thick eyebrows and said coldly,
"It's nothing but a trap! Lin Shouzhou is too hot-tempered to commit suicide. I'm just saying this to provoke him to fight back and escape, using him as bait to lure out the other martial artists from Aoshan Taoist Academy..."

"Besides, if he really was incited to commit suicide by a few words, his Dao heart would be damaged and his will would be frustrated, which would be equivalent to being crippled, so it wouldn't be too bad."

Upon hearing this, the man immediately understood and flattered,

"It's all thanks to Yao Dongjia's thoughtfulness!"

Not far away, Huang Xing, one of the four owners of the mill, was also present.

However, unlike the others who were full of enthusiasm and searching everywhere for Lin Shouzhuo's whereabouts, Huang Xing was pretending to be working very hard, but in fact he was lingering and wandering in the streets and alleys that he had already checked.

Huang Xing originally did not want to participate in the Grandmaster's Record.

He was well aware of his own martial arts aptitude; even if he cultivated for another thousand years, he would never reach the level of a martial arts grandmaster.

He has already seen off two mill owners and countless gang members.

He just wanted to be an honest landlord and live a simple life.

Passing by a coffin shop, Huang Xing vaguely saw a layer of light dusting powder on the shop floor. He remained calm and walked past the coffin shop.

“Nothing was found.” Huang Xing shook his head as he walked up to Yao Yong.

"Boss, I don't have any either."

"Neither do I have one here."

Upon hearing the report from everyone, Yao Yong laughed anxiously and said,

"I don't believe he has any supernatural powers like flying or disappearing into the earth. Let's sweep through and flatten all the streets and alleys around here. I don't believe Lin Shouzhou can still hide!"

Upon hearing this, everyone, including Huang Xing, showed excitement and delight.

Anyone who blocks the way or obstructs the way is slaughtered like a chicken or a dog; the knife falls swiftly and the corpse falls to the ground.

But gradually, Huang Xing hid at the back of the crowd.

Even after successfully forcing Lin Shouzhou out and the others went to chase after him, he followed behind at a leisurely pace.

And similar things are happening all over this Grandmaster's Record.

The martial artists who have the backing of Aoshan Taoist Academy are all quite strong.

Moreover, it's not just the people from Shuiwozi; many of the most lucrative businesses in Wuqing County are intricately connected to Aoshan Taoist Temple.

Those who can participate in the Grandmaster's Record and accompany Shan Tongtian are no ordinary people.

However, not only did Yue Shan Dao Yuan and Feng Chi Dao Yuan join forces, but the Fu Rang Holy Sect also emerged, which caught the people of Ao Shan Dao Yuan off guard.

Some were beaten to death by a mob, some fought back fiercely and perished together, and some, knowing that time was running out, slid down on their knees and betrayed Aoshan Taoist Temple on the spot—the list goes on.

Whoops! !
The azure light swirled, like a full moon rising from the river. No matter how the warrior who had slain the four thieves resisted or struggled, he was like a small boat in a storm, immediately blown away by the wind and rain.

With a 'crack', the skull of the person in front of him was shattered by a burst of breath.

Zhu Tao slowly withdrew his hand, his aura restrained and unleashed, standing still like a deep pavilion or a majestic pool.

"What a magnificent body that can carry the moon over the river! Brother Zhu, you truly deserve the high regard of the immortals of Fengchi Dao Academy. With just a hum and a ha, you killed this warrior who slew four thieves. I, Jiang, am truly ashamed."

Somewhere on the official road outside Hanozu ferry.

Jiang Dahua stopped at the horse-drawn rope, his face full of surprise.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Tao laughed wildly and arrogantly.

"My master is invincible in martial arts, and I wish to retrace his path. What are Aoshan Taoist Academy and Shuiwozi? Anyone who stands in my way... I will prove my path as a grandmaster by killing them!"

……

Western Hills.

Above [Qi Mother Iron Ore].

The three Qi-gathering immortals stood on their own, each with their own spiritual energy hanging down, colorful and dazzling, ready to 'snatch' someone at any moment.

After all, theoretically speaking, every martial artist who emerges from the Grandmaster's Manual has the potential to obtain the Grandmaster's remnant spirit, thus becoming a Grandmaster's seed.

If the other two sides discover this first and get there first, whether they capture the prisoners or kill them on the spot, it will be a huge loss for our side.

Under other circumstances or by some other chance, the three major academies wouldn't stoop to such vulgar, almost bandit-like behavior. But if the target is a martial arts master, then even the most despicable and shameless acts are not beyond their capabilities…

Inside the catalog, a group of martial artists are fighting.

Outside the catalog, the three Qi-gathering immortals were also vying for power.

Whoosh!
A figure was thrown out from the [Qi Mother Iron Ore].

The three men's eyes lit up at once, but when they noticed that the man was barely breathing and looked exhausted, they stopped paying attention.

Zhang Xuling unleashed a beam of azure light, pulling the man to his feet.

"I didn't expect that the first one to be eliminated would be someone from Fellow Daoist Cao Han's side."

Wu Wudi laughed heartily.

Pan Hu couldn't help but smile and said, "Perhaps it's just bad luck."

However, not long after, several more figures were thrown out by the [Qi Mother Iron Ore].

Without exception, they were all martial artists who had their backs on the Aoshan Taoist Academy.

Seeing this, Pan Hu and Wu Wudi exchanged a glance, their eyes sparkling with smugness.

These disciples and their followers managed to get things done efficiently!

Faced with the two immortals' mockery, Zhang Xuling showed neither anger nor joy, and even felt that it was indeed the case.

It must be people from Yueshan Taoist Academy and Fengchi Taoist Academy, secretly flirting and colluding with each other, wanting to target Aoshan Taoist Academy first.

These are all old tricks that Zhang Xuling used in his early years.

Back then, Zhang Xuling also entered Tie Yu's Grandmaster Record.

It was just that he secretly joined forces with Fengchi Dao Academy, first annihilating all the people from Yueshan Dao Academy, and then Zhang Xuling naturally turned against them, launching a sneak attack and assassinating all the people from Fengchi Dao Academy...

Then, everyone, including the martial artists from the same Aoshan Taoist Academy, was labeled as a transvestite or colluding with the dragon, and they were swiftly cut off and their achievements presented to Grandmaster Tieyu.

Unfortunately, he ultimately fell short, seemingly failing to meet certain conditions, and thus missed out on becoming a grandmaster.

In the end, one only enters the Dao and cultivates immortality with the perfect state of true meaning. It takes three years to open the meridians and ten years to gather Qi. In just three Jiazi of cultivation, one reaches the late stage of gathering Qi.

Although he was already considered highly skilled and brave, and a talented individual, not becoming a martial arts master was still a great regret in Zhang Xuling's life.

Therefore, Zhang Xuling was not surprised at all by the underhanded tricks that Yue Shan Dao Yuan and Feng Chi Dao Yuan might use.

After all, no one could have guessed who he was truly protecting!
Moreover, given Chen Shunan's strength, Zhang Xuling couldn't think of anyone in the Grandmaster's Manual who could threaten him.

It's nothing more than a fancy way to die.

The advantage is mine!

Upon noticing Zhang Xuling's calm and composed demeanor, a hint of doubt flashed in Pan Hu and Wu Wudi's eyes.

"Does this fellow perhaps have other plans?"

Pan Hu frowned.

"Hmph! Bluster! I don't believe that you, Daoist Cao Han, are so cunning that you even know about the Fu Rang Holy Sect!"

Wu Wudi couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye, and the east turned a pale blue, with a red glow appearing on the eastern horizon.

The weather today is extremely unusual.

A rising sun has already appeared on the horizon; on one side, the red sun is half-circular, rising above the sky; on the other side, the unfulfilled moon hangs in the distance, reaching towards the mountains.

They face each other from afar, illuminating the same universe.

Just then, a powerful aura soared into the sky, coming from the direction of Wuqing County.

This aura was magnificent and grand, its silver light like a ribbon. As soon as it appeared in the world, it caused changes in the spiritual energy within a radius of a hundred miles, becoming a clear rule that divided the sun and moon, forming an extraordinary phenomenon.

"The sun and moon shine together, the rules are clearly defined, who wants to become a martial arts grandmaster?!"

"How can it be?!"

"who is it!"

The three seemed to sense something, their faces showing horror. They all turned around and used their spiritual eyes to look at the source of the energy.

Then, in a large, vermilion-painted courtyard in Wuqing County, one could see...

The waterside pavilions and terraces are covered with moss like embroidery, which appears even more lush after the new snow. Interspersed with red and purple wildflowers, they are beautiful and unparalleled, forming a green expanse from top to bottom.

Within these waterside pavilions and terraces, loads of the finest hibiscus oil were lit on either side, the smoke thick and fragrant like mist, miraculously conjuring up various illusions of the goddess of Mount Guye flying to heaven.

Like a profusion of beauties amidst a sea of ​​flowers, each with its own unique charm, a burly man sat cross-legged in the midst of them.

The burly man seemed to be in a meditative state, his eyes slightly closed. With each breath, a vast amount of hibiscus oil transformed into wisps of milky-white vapor, circulating through his limbs and bones along with his breath.

On the big man's ears and nostrils, countless tiny figures with indistinct features, only a foot or two long, emerged, like evil spirits demanding death. With a single lunge, they disappeared into the smoke and went in all directions.

In addition, beneath the man's skin, there were meridians resembling whiskers spreading rapidly. Wherever they passed, the man's bones emitted a fine, crisp sound, his skin shone with a lustrous sheen, and his muscle lines were as firm as if cast in stone. Every inch of his flesh was being reshaped, forging an indestructible physical foundation.

With all three refinements complete, it seemed as if a martial arts deity was being nurtured within the Great Han Ancestral Aperture, about to pierce through the top of one's head and crash through the Heavenly Gate.

Someone's about to become a martial arts master!!

Is this person someone else?

It was Lu Jing!

Wu Wudi frantically calculated with his fingers, his face filled with astonishment and uncertainty, and said,

"Only when essence, qi, and spirit are refined and unified can one become a martial arts grandmaster. Qi is 'oil lamp qi,' originating from the oil lamp of a hibiscus; spirit is 'six thief intentions,' seemingly also incorporating the escaped Gu egg from the [Undying Molting Insect Removal]; essence is tendons, which is somewhat similar to..."

Wu Wudi suddenly turned his head, his gaze turning cold as he looked at Pan Hu, and said sharply,
"You bastard, Pan Hu! That tendon is the 'Ten Thousand Toad Tendon,' clearly from your family's [Willow Treasure Ten Thousand Toad Tendon]. You actually spent many days plotting to artificially create a martial arts grandmaster?"

Unexpectedly, Pan Hu's expression changed drastically at this moment, his energy surged violently, and five-colored rays of light burst forth from his body, almost revealing his true form as a toad.

"Bullshit! I wish it was me... It was the Great Immortal Kong Qing, damn it, when did he touch my [Willow Treasure Toad Tendon]? Could it have been when he helped me refine the magic weapon back then?!"

Pan Hu seemed to be thinking of something, and kept cursing under his breath.

[Liu Bao Wan Toad Tendon] was something he bestowed upon Tianxuan, intending to use the hands of his former beloved disciple to nurture the magical artifact with the essence and blood of ninety-nine martial artists whose destinies were aligned with the "Accumulating Gold and Jade" fate, without harming his own fortune.

The misfortune and calamity were borne by his beloved disciple, and the magical artifact, once successfully nurtured, would naturally be used by him.

Back then, after he collected all sorts of precious materials to refine the [Willow Treasure Toad Tendon], he still lacked a secluded spring and a Fiendish Earthly Element to make all the precious materials blend together seamlessly.

After searching for many years, he finally learned that in the hands of the Great Immortal Kong Qing, who also belonged to the Five Capitals Immortal lineage and was considered his senior brother, there was a Nether Spring Earthly Fiend.

Ultimately, it was only through the mediation of the [Xuan Guang] Ancestor of Yue Shan Dao Academy that he paid a huge price to temporarily borrow this Netherworld Spring Earthly Fiend and successfully refine the [Willow Treasure Ten Thousand Toad Tendon].

So, judging from the current situation, the only opportunity that the Great Immortal Kongqing had to get close to the [Willow Treasure Ten Thousand Toad Tendon] was when he lent it out from the Nether Spring Earthly Fiend.

So my magical artifact had long ago taken the form of that Great Immortal Kongqing?!

He was even laying the groundwork for today decades ago!

He smuggled hibiscus oil from Qianning Kingdom to nourish the people, and also took advantage of the various magical encounters that appeared in Wuqing County.

【The Undying Molting Insect Solution】 and 【Willow Treasure Ten Thousand Toad Tendons】 each take the essence and spirit.

Furthermore, with Lu Jing, such a fine martial arts talent, bearing the "Oil Fire Qi," "Six Thief Intents," and "Ten Thousand Toad Tendons," they intend to use the methods of immortality to artificially create a grandmaster!
Kong Qing Da Xian is still only a Qi-gathering immortal, far from being able to understand the cause and effect of decades and plan for a sixty-year period.

More often than not, it's about planning ahead, responding to challenges, and adapting to the changing circumstances.

Hidden in Wuqing County, it remains steadfast amidst the fierce battles and struggles of martial artists vying for immortality, its moves made with utter indifference.

But no matter what, it is enough to prove that this scoundrel, Kong Qing Da Xian, is meticulous and intelligent as a demon!

(End of this chapter)