This Dao Ancestor is too young.

In the next instant, their hands suddenly clenched together, the eerie blue light dissipated, and a stream of water covered their fists.

Water control technique!

The basic spells described in "Annotations on Qi-Inducing Records of the Hidden Spring" are lacking in destructive power, but they still set them apart from ordinary spells.

From then on, Zhang Yuanzhu could be called a cultivator!

Moreover, the breakthrough and gains are not limited to this. Looking inward into the depths of my mind, I see a small, jade-green tree extending upwards, growing thicker and stronger, its radiance becoming increasingly dazzling.

The Bodhi tree stopped growing when it reached seven feet tall, and a ray of light burst forth, intertwining and outlining to form words:

Realm: Qi Gathering Realm (5/100)

Zhang Yuanzhu's smile widened, but he had already completed one-twentieth of the journey after just entering the Qi Condensation Realm.

He could complete this journey in less than a hundred days.

Next, it will be time to verify whether the Bodhi tree's abilities have changed.

With a thought, he dispersed the water in his palm, stretched out his arm, and grabbed the long sword on the ground.

Whispering in my heart:

A grand dream spanning a thousand autumns!

boom!

Everything around him began to dim, and the mountain stronghold, hunting dogs, and wooden houses flashed past his eyes one by one. Finally, his gaze settled on an open space.

The ground was uneven, and a burly man held a long sword, practicing his moves.

Each sword strike was exceptionally heavy, as if wielding a mountain boulder, stirring up a fierce gust of wind.

Zhang Yuanzhu watched the burly man's swordsmanship intently, observing and absorbing its essence.

He seemed to be getting closer and closer to the burly man, until he disappeared into the other man's body.

boom!

At that moment, the opponent exerted muscle power and shifted his steps, and even the flow of blood was reflected in the boy's heart.

So clear, so direct, it's like dissecting a burly man, revealing everything.

Even so, Zhang Yuanzhu felt a sense of horror.

This is the change in supernatural power after breaking through a realm; it can only be said that he underestimated the name of supernatural power.

Lost in thought, Zhang Yuanzhu forcibly suppressed the turbulent emotions in his heart and began to comprehend the sword technique.

There are many similarities between swords and sabers, and his understanding of swordsmanship is becoming increasingly profound.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Click!Click!

The sky was torn apart, everything shattered, and when he looked back, he was back inside the cave.

Zhang Yuanzhu slowly rose, gripped his sword with one hand, and suddenly thrust it out.

boom!

The air was torn apart, and layers of air waves were generated, impacting all directions.

Half of the sword was embedded in the cave wall.

The boy frowned slightly, still savoring the memory of the stab he had just received.

"The arm needs to be lowered slightly; the muscle engagement is incorrect."

Without hesitation, he drew his longsword and swung it once more.

The sword flashed, violent and fierce.

With each swing, his swordsmanship improved rapidly, and his body gradually adapted to the swordsmanship, no longer feeling rusty.

Gradually, his swordsmanship became equal to that of the burly man, and because of his stronger physique, he even began to surpass him.

After an incense stick had burned, the sword light dissipated, and the young man stood holding his sword.

Call ~

Zhang Yuanzhu exhaled a breath of stale air and looked at the long sword in his hand.

"The swordsmanship is fierce and powerful, like a bear fighting, so let's call it the Savage Bear Swordsmanship."

His gaze fell to the short sword at his waist.

He hesitated for a moment, then drew his short knife and threw it in the corner, before slinging his longsword over his shoulder.

Since everyone in the world knows that the Dao Ancestor was skilled in knife techniques in his youth and used them to wipe out his enemies, then he must use sword techniques.

With only the longsword in his hand, he can still defeat all enemies, break all spells, and reach the peak again.

Zhang Yuanzhu gently stroked the sword hilt, feeling the coldness at his fingertips, his emotions burning even more intensely.

He raised his free hand, took out a dusty bag from his pocket, and looked expectantly at it.

A fleeting, ethereal blue light flashed from the fingertips.

boom!

The storage bag opened with a click, revealing nine crimson pills, a jade slip, and a bead shimmering with starlight.

Each pill was the size of a fist, surrounded by a faint red mist, and its rich life essence filled the storage bag's interior.

"As expected, once you embark on cultivation, you can open the storage bag."

Zhang Yuanzhu murmured to himself.

He sensed the nine pills inside the storage bag. These were refined from a Qi Refining Stage 10 demon beast, and they would undoubtedly be of great help to him.

Then, he turned his gaze to the jade slip, his eyes filled with curiosity.

With a flick of his wrist, the jade slip appeared in his palm.

He raised his arm and pressed it against his forehead.

In an instant, a female voice entered my mind.

"The Essence and Blood Pill nourishes the physical body and enhances potential. Its medicinal properties are mild; the resentment, killing intent, and yin energy within the pill have all been dispelled, so it is safe to consume."

"The bead possesses a restriction that can conceal double pupils."

"These are only two gifts given in this hurried visit; the rest are at your own expense."

Click!

As the last word fell, the jade slip shattered, turning into fragments that fell to the ground.

Zhang Yuanzhu looked at the jade fragments on the ground and chuckled softly:

"Hehe~"

"That's enough!"

It is a favor to receive help from others, and we should be grateful and not ask for more.

The boy took out the pearl from his storage bag and brought it to his face to examine it closely.

The starlight is dazzling, intertwined and outlined, transforming into mysterious patterns, extraordinary and profound.

He remained expressionless, slowly raising his hand to press against his eyes.

hum~

The pearl trembled slightly, then melted and flowed into my eyes.

At this moment, the double pupils in his eyes slowly merged into one, just like an ordinary person, and no one could detect anything unusual anymore.

That makes things much safer.

Zhang Yuanzhu gently stroked his eyes. He could feel that he could make his double pupils appear at any time if he wanted to.

Impressive disguise technique!

Afterwards, Zhang Yuanzhu put the silver, flint, and other miscellaneous items on the ground into his storage bag and put them into his pocket.

The young man was not prepared to take the essence blood pill immediately, as he had just broken through to a higher realm and his physical transformation was not yet complete.

Only when one's cultivation is stable should one consume the pills to maximize their medicinal effects.

With a thought, a stream of water appeared out of thin air, washing over his entire body, cleansing away the blood and grime, revealing the boy's true appearance.

His eyebrows were long and sharp, his eyes were deep and unfathomable, and his expression was resolute.

Then, he took off his tattered robes, put on clean cotton clothes, and looked out of the cave.

"It's time to leave!"

Young people's whispers.

How can one become a true powerhouse through arduous cultivation in the mountains and forests? He also wanted to see what the cultivation world was really like.

However, some loose ends need to be cleared up before that.

He casually draped his arm over the hilt of his sword, strode forward, and walked out of the cave.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its silvery light spilling across the earth, gilding the boy with a layer of silver gauze.

He looked up at the sky, his eyes burning with intensity.

He was about to set foot in this incredibly wonderful world.

Immortality and the power to overturn mountains and seas—such a young man with such extraordinary strength is something we look forward to.

He strode forward and sped off in the direction the bandits had come from.

Trees, withered grass, wild animals... all sorts of scenes flashed by.

Zhang Yuanzhu continued running towards the mountain peak.

A cup of tea!

One stick of incense!

Half an hour!!!

It wasn't until an hour later that he stopped and looked at the camp that had appeared before him.

The gruesome corpses, barely recognizable as human beings, hung on the wooden wall. There were wrinkled old men, terrified young men, and innocent children. The bodies were mutilated; none were intact.