Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 283 Second Scenery, Meeting the Saint in the South China Sea

Deep within the quiet room, all was still.

Time seemed to stand still here, with only the "Star Core Fragment" floating in front of Li Xijun emitting a constant and profound faint light, pulsating slowly like a cosmic embryo, transforming the purest star spiritual power into streams of shimmering light visible to the naked eye, continuously pouring into his rock-solid body.

Li Xijun closed his eyes tightly, his hands forming mysterious hand seals, his mind already completely immersed in the inner universe within his body, constructed with "Yu" and "Zhou" as its framework.

From the moment he began his seclusion, he remained in a meditative state, like an old monk, maintaining an unchanging posture. All his thoughts transformed into invisible tentacles, meticulously guiding the immense energy that surged in like a bursting dam.

The "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Si Xiang Jue" he cultivates is one of the five most powerful divine skills in the world, and it is currently demonstrating its incredible refining efficiency.

The power of the Star Origin Core, which ordinary martial artists would have to tread carefully and spend a long time to barely absorb, seemed to have found a natural home in his body.

Its 1,296 acupoints, which correspond to the stars in the heavens, are like miniature cosmic vortexes that simultaneously unleash a powerful suction force, greedily devouring the viscous, liquid-like stellar spiritual energy around it.

The devoured energy undergoes initial tempering and purification in the acupoints, filtering out any potentially lethal stellar evil energy. It then flows into the meridians, which are as broad and resilient as a galaxy, and finally, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, it surges into the ever-evolving inner universe core deep within the dantian. There, it is completely dominated, refined, and absorbed by the illusory image of the Purple Star Emperor, which hangs high in the center and exudes the will to rule all heavens.

His body was now covered with a thin film of starlight, and beneath his skin, countless tiny specks of light, as fine as dust, could be faintly seen flickering, appearing and disappearing, propelling the progress of his physical body.

A deep and terrifying aura, like that of a sleeping primordial beast, slowly accumulated and fermented within him, steadily and relentlessly rising upwards at a heart-stopping pace.

The path of cultivation is the most tedious.

In particular, this kind of energy accumulation, which takes a lot of time and effort, is the ultimate test of one's character.

However, Li Xijun, who had already manifested his divine power, remained as calm as a still well.

He clearly "saw" the inner universe, nourished by the power of the stars, its boundaries silently expanding outwards, the trajectories of the stars becoming increasingly clear and profound:

He felt that his limbs, internal organs, and even the smallest cells were all making continuous progress under the influence of this supreme energy.

This tangible power that can be felt at every moment is the best compensation for the tedious training.

Time flows like water, quietly passing by.

In the blink of an eye, two months slipped by silently in this focused and undisturbed cultivation.

Inside the quiet room, Li Xijun's aura had already reached an unprecedented peak. The once incredibly solid barrier between the first and second levels of the outer realm was now teetering on the brink of collapse, covered with tiny cracks, under the continuous impact of the surging and increasingly powerful stellar spiritual energy.

His once jet-black hair had somehow taken on the color of the starry sky, with deep starlight at the roots and shimmering silver at the ends, as if a miniature galaxy had been draped over his shoulders.

This is a significant sign that energy has reached its peak and has even begun to influence the form of matter from the inside out.

Until a certain moment, Li Xijun, who had been sitting still like an ancient sculpture, suddenly opened his eyes, which had been closed for sixty days and nights, without any warning.

The moment the eyes opened and closed, the two pupils transformed into two miniature versions of the vast universe, experiencing the birth and death of stars and the rotation of the four elements.

In the left eye, a green dragon coils, and the vitality of the wood element transforms into tangible green energy;

Within the right eye, the White Tiger lies dormant, and the austere metal of Geng metal condenses into a chilling light.

The crimson flames of the Vermilion Bird and the black water phantom of the Black Tortoise flashed and disappeared in the depths of his eyes. In the end, all the strange phenomena returned to the central point of noble purple intent that governs all laws and is eternally unchanging!

"Yu Yi—!!!"

A booming sound, seemingly from the beginning of chaos and the creation of the world, resounded from the deepest part of his body.

This does not act on the eardrums, but vibrates directly at the level of the soul, resounding in every corner of the inner universe!

The cultivation barrier that had hindered him for two months shattered under the impact of the immense stellar power accumulated over sixty days and nights, gathering most of the essence of the Star Origin Core fragments, and the ultimate impact containing a trace of the supreme will of the Purple Star Emperor. It was like a glass barrier struck by a pillar of heaven, turning into the most primordial energy points, which were instantly swallowed by the thirsty inner universe.

The moment the barrier crumbled, quantitative change triggered qualitative change!

"Boom!!!"

Centered on the quiet room where Li Xijun was, an indescribable stellar energy erupted, directly resonating and converging with the vast world outside.

The exterior shots are complete!

He slowly opened his eyes, and the starry universe scene within them had disappeared, returning to its usual depth.

With a long exhale of stale air, the breath, after leaving the body, transformed into specks of starlight and dust, drifting in the quiet room for a long time before finally settling.

Li Xijun slowly stood up, stretched his limbs slightly, and a series of sounds like a surging galaxy immediately emanated from his body.

A boundless power, several times stronger than before his seclusion, surged through his limbs and bones. He carefully, inch by inch, experienced the earth-shattering changes within himself:

The scope of the inner universe has nearly doubled. The spiritual energy that was originally like a river has now transformed into a surging ocean of stars, vast and unfathomable.

The purity of the spiritual energy reached an unbelievable level; every strand of spiritual energy seemed to have been forged and refined, containing explosive energy.

The spiritual energy within those 1,296 acupoints was as solid as a miniature star core, slowly rotating on its own, absorbing and releasing energy, and subtly forming a mysterious resonance cycle with the inner universe and the surrounding celestial bodies.

At the same time, his physical strength improved again. His internal organs were enveloped in starlight and full of vitality. He felt that even without using any spiritual power, his physical body alone was enough to sweep away any other martial artist of the same realm.

When he slightly moved his mind and fully activated the "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Si Xiang Jue", it was no longer a simple energy phantom, but a more solid Dharma image that seemed to be transforming from phantom to reality.

Although the outline is still blurry and the boundaries are still fluctuating, the pattern of the four symbols guarding Ziwei has been stabilized. The power of the "star domain" it emits is enough to make enemies within its range feel their spiritual energy stagnate and their movements slow down, as if they are trapped in the deep starry sky.

This domain, unique to those at the Extraterrestrial Realm and powerful mythical creatures at the Commander level, was finally mastered by him.

"Within my domain, beneath the external landscape, and even beyond the domain, all will be suppressed by me without any power to resist."

"Many times, I don't even need to lift a finger; I can still mow down enemies with unparalleled power of this absolute domain."

He recalled the scene he saw on Bo City TV when he was still a Qi and Blood Warrior, during which the Thousand-Headed Blood Leech Queen attacked Bo City.

I was also filled with emotion, realizing that I now possessed this kind of power at the outdoor level.

If they had encountered the Thousand-Headed Blood Leech Queen back then, they would have been able to easily shatter her domain and instantly kill the ruler-level mythical creature that caused the disaster.

"But that's not enough. Right now, I'm still just a weakling compared to the God King, Martial Saint, and even the Overlord-level Sea Spirit Clan from that previous battle."

Li Xijun slowly clenched his fists, feeling the surging power that seemed capable of crushing stars flowing between them. His eyes burned with a scorching flame, an endless yearning for a higher realm and greater power, and an unwavering belief in it.

"I need even more power, but I must first break through to the Golden Core Realm."

As Li Xijun thought about this, a question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time resurfaced.

"In the main world, martial artists condense their Golden Core after reaching the Outer Realm, while in the martial arts world, the path is to condense their Dharma Body."

"Which of these two paths is better, and which is worse? Can they coexist without conflict, or will they ultimately lead to the same destination?"

"My 'Zhou Tian Xing Chen Si Xiang Jue' seems to follow the path of Dharma Form."

"However, the Golden Core cultivation method in the main world, which achieves an indestructible golden body, also has its merits. How can we integrate and combine these aspects?"

Li Xijun's understanding of the Golden Core is still superficial. He only knows that its grade is related to future potential and is the key to higher levels, but he doesn't know the specifics of how to condense it or what its mysteries are.

"It's time to emerge from seclusion. I must consult the Federation's highest-level authoritative texts on the Golden Core Path, or perhaps seek advice from Lisa and Sister Nianying." Li Xijun had already made up her mind.

As if in response to his thoughts, his personal terminal vibrated slightly at the right moment. It was a message from Vice Principal Lisa, the content of which was still concise, but carried an undeniable weight:

"I sensed your breakthrough; it was quite significant. Once your realm is stable, prepare quickly. The time for the Wood Saint's Dao demonstration is approaching; do not miss such an opportunity."

Upon seeing this message, Li Xijun's eyes suddenly lit up.

Now that we have the opportunity to meet this Martial Saint, perhaps many questions can be answered.

Although Mu Sheng became a Martial Saint, very little information was ever heard from him. Li Xijun even heard from Ju Mengya that he had suffered some kind of serious injury.

But no matter what, he was a living martial saint!

His realm is lofty and has long transcended the mundane. His understanding of martial arts must be able to penetrate the fog and point directly to the source.

Whether it's the debate between the Golden Elixir and the Dharma Form, or one's own many doubts about martial arts, perhaps one can find clear answers or even unexpected inspiration in this long-awaited discourse by the Sages.

He suppressed the urge to leave seclusion immediately, knowing that his newly attained realm still needed polishing to achieve perfection.

He then sat down cross-legged again, calming his surging aura and guiding the vast stellar spiritual power within his body for the final stage of consolidation and refinement.

Once his realm is completely stable, that will be the time for him to go and meet the sages to seek the supreme Dao!

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The door to the quiet room opened again, and Li Xijun slowly stepped out.

The immense stellar power around him, which had been difficult to completely contain due to his breakthrough, had now been completely subdued, and his aura was now harmonious and natural, returning him to that state of returning to simplicity.

If one did not witness him in action, one would likely never realize the terrifying power within him capable of shaking mountains and rivers.

As soon as Li Xijun stepped out of the quiet room, she saw Su Nianying and Lisa sitting on the sofa in the living room, seemingly waiting for her.

Both of them turned their gazes to him at the same time, carefully sensing his current state, and a hint of amazement involuntarily flashed across their eyes.

"Has your mid-stage Outer Realm cultivation been completely stabilized?" Su Nianying's cool voice rang out first, though it was a question, it carried an air of certainty.

As a high-grade Golden Core martial artist, she possessed keen spiritual senses and could clearly perceive the profound and steady power within Li Xijun's body, as deep as the starry sky.

Lisa clapped her hands gently, her beautiful blue eyes filled with admiration and undisguised appreciation.

"What incredible speed of progress! hope Jun, if word got out about your cultivation speed, it would shock countless people."

"After entering the location shooting phase, it only took two months to reach the mid-term stage. This speed is truly beyond imagination. Back then, it took me and Xiaoying more than two years."

Li Xijun walked to the sofa opposite them and sat down, smiling modestly upon hearing this:

"Lisa, Sister Nianying, you flatter me. I'm only doing this because of the strong support from the school and the government. There's a plentiful supply of rare resources like Star Origin Core Fragments. Without them, I'd probably still be struggling to break through to the mid-stage."

Hearing him say this, Su Nianying and Lisa exchanged a glance and smiled.

Lisa shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of knowing the truth: "Don't be modest. Resource supply is certainly important, but as people who've been through it all, how could we not know the tricks of the trade?"

Su Nianying continued, her cool voice carrying a hint of agreement:

"Resources are fuel, but how to burn that fuel efficiently and quickly, and transform it into the driving force to propel oneself forward, tests a martial artist's fundamental abilities. Physique, skill, comprehension, and temperament are all indispensable."

Her gaze fell on Li Xijun. "Especially when you reach the Exterior Realm, every breakthrough in a minor realm is accompanied by a bottleneck. It's not something that can be achieved simply by piling up resources. In the ordinary Exterior Realm, it's common to be stuck at a certain level for more than ten years without making any progress."

Lisa nodded in agreement, her tone tinged with amazement: "Take that 'Stellar Origin Core Fragment' for example. The stellar spiritual power it contains is incredibly vast and domineering. Even if one were to absorb and refine it, doing nothing but focusing entirely on secluded cultivation, it would probably take more than a year to barely digest it. During that time, one would also have to be careful to deal with the potential backlash from the stellar malevolent energy."

"But you, in just two months, not only did you completely absorb it, but you also broke through the mid-stage bottleneck and stepped into the second level. Such efficiency is simply unbelievable."

She paused, looked at Li Xijun, and said:

"Fortunately, you prodigy are one of our own. While your cultivation speed is disheartening, it's also a source of great pride."

"If those martial artists who have toiled for decades to make some progress knew this, they would probably lose their Dao heart and be so jealous that their eyes would turn red."

Li Xijun simply smiled and didn't reply.

What the other party said is correct. If breakthroughs could be achieved simply by having enough resources, the Federation would have already created countless Martial Saints by relying on the abundant treasures and resources of the mythical world.

It is common for many martial artists of ordinary talent to struggle to break through their limits, even with the resources they seem to have used.

He was well aware that his situation was special. The powerful divine skill of the "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Si Xiang Jue", the profound mystery of the inner universe, and his own foundation and comprehension that far surpassed ordinary people had indeed jointly created this astonishing cultivation speed.

This talent is both an opportunity and a responsibility. Afterwards, Li Xijun chatted with the two girls on the sofa for a while after he came out of seclusion. Lisa and Su Nianying mainly inquired about his specific feelings after the breakthrough and confirmed that his realm was stable and there were no hidden dangers.

The three of them chatted for a while, sipping tea and eating spiritual fruits. News was playing on the large screen in the living room, creating a relaxed and warm atmosphere.

About half an hour later, Lisa's personal terminal flashed. She looked down to check it, then looked up, her expression becoming slightly more serious.

"Xijun," she said, looking at Li Xijun, "the aircraft is ready and parked on the school's dedicated helipad. Get ready, we can take off."

Upon hearing this, Li Xijun's expression turned serious, knowing that the crucial moment had arrived.

Lisa continued, "This time, the destination is Muhai. It's the place where the Wood Saint cultivates in seclusion. The opportunity to expound the Dao is rare, so make sure you're in good condition on the way."

Li Xijun took a deep breath, suppressing the surging anticipation and a barely perceptible tension in her heart, and nodded emphatically:

"I understand, Lisa, Sister Nianying, I'll set off right away."

He stood up, bid farewell to Eryao, and strode out, heading straight for the school's helipad at Qingquan Chunhui Hall...

Soon, a speeding aircraft disappeared into the sky like a shooting star.