The Rise of the Witch

The Immortal Binding Rope is the famous magic weapon of the Mystic Maiden. She also has a Heaven-Binding Ribbon. Relying on these two magic weapons, the Mystic Maiden has been guarding the Mystic Valley for more than two hundred years without ever making a mistake.

When the ferocious beasts attacked, the two magical treasures were used by the Mystic Maiden for other purposes, which led to her death and the disappearance of the two magical treasures.

Now, the appearance of one of the Immortal Binding Ropes signifies that clues to the fall of the Mysterious Maiden have surfaced.

Su Wenling withdrew her hand, looked at the two kneeling figures with a cold expression, and said, "Get up, and tell me in detail where the Immortal Binding Rope appeared and who it fell into?"

"Yes!" The two stood up.

After adjusting herself, Rongyan spoke, saying, "This time I went to Jiuxian Mountain to trade for some medicinal herbs. At the trading market, I met a short man surnamed Sun, who was less than four feet tall. He had the Immortal Binding Rope hanging swaggeringly from his waist."

We intended to approach and ask, but in a moment of impulse, we were perhaps a little hasty. That shorty Sun wasn't a good person either; his tone was arrogant, and he even spoke disrespectfully to the Goddess. In the heat of the moment, we attacked. Who would have thought that while that shorty Sun looked unremarkable, his earth-based magic was incredibly skillful.

"That's right!"

Jie Ming hurriedly added, "When the dwarf realized he was no match for the two of us, he burrowed into the ground, his breath dissipated, and he vanished without a trace, as if he had merged into the earth. We searched the area within a ten-mile radius, but we still couldn't find him."

Rong Yan said, "Later we found out where he lived and went to his door. Before we could even speak, he used the Immortal Binding Rope and captured Jie Ming in one fell swoop."

Jie Ming was somewhat embarrassed, but still forced himself to say, "Bound by that Immortal Binding Rope, my true spirit was completely suppressed, making me even weaker than a mortal. If it weren't for Rong Yan's support, I'm afraid I would have died at his hands!"

Su Wenling's pretty face darkened as she asked, "Have you found out anything about that person's background?"

Rong Yan and Jie Ming exchanged a glance, and Rong Yan whispered, "It's... Jialong Mountain, the disciple of Daoist Feiyun!"

Upon hearing the name of Flying Cloud Daoist, Lou Ju's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise, "How could it be him?"

Su Wenling asked疑惑地问道, "Uncle Lou, what's the background of this Flying Cloud Taoist?"

Lou Ju hesitated for a moment, then said, "Shennong had a great cultivator who had reached the legendary realm of the Heavenly Venerable Dao Xuan. He cultivated the essence of heaven and earth, breathing in the heavenly air and drinking from the earth's springs. He lived above the center of heaven and had gone through many tribulations. He had once connected with the Taiyuan Jade Maiden of the Xiling clan and given birth to the previous Queen Mother of the West of the Xiling clan."

This great cultivator had twelve disciples, one of whom was Daoist Feiyun. He was proficient in the innate earth element and could turn the earth into steel with a single finger, making him famous throughout the Great Wilderness.

If that shorty Sun is his disciple, this matter will be troublesome!

  

Su Wenling frowned now: "Shennong Clan, Xiling Clan... could the fall of Xuan Nu have implicated the five major clans?"

The three Lou Jus dared not speak; they were not qualified to discuss the five major clans.

The affairs of the five major clans are still to be managed by the five major clans. Su Wenling breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I have noted this matter down and will report it to the Xuanyuan clan later. If it is really related to the Shennong clan and the Xiling clan, the Xuanyuan clan will hold them accountable."

Now that the Immortal Binding Rope has appeared, the Heaven-Binding Silk will likely appear soon as well. Keep an eye out in Kunlun Mountain. If it appears, don't rush to attack; inform me first.

"Yes, young lady!"

Su Wenling placed her hand on Xing Yang's shoulder again: "Let's go, my husband!"

Xing Yang didn't ask any further questions. Ultimately, the affairs of Xuan Su Valley should be decided by the people of Xuan Su Valley.

Driven by the fragments of Buzhou Mountain, the four disappeared into the Great Wilderness.

……

Jiuzhou Runzhou, Qianwei clan.

Upon hearing the commotion, Lan Nu rushed over immediately. Seeing Yu Xi's drastically changed appearance, she beamed with joy and embraced her, exclaiming, "What a beautiful and charming girl! You look much better than before!"

"Aunt Lan, I'm all better, hehe." Yu Xi hugged her and smiled broadly.

After a period of intimacy, the two separated. Lan Nu looked at Su Wenling, about to greet her, when she froze, her mouth agape: "Miss, you..."

Su Wenling nodded: "The spirit has been summoned."

Lan Nu was so excited she was at a loss for words: "Fast! Too fast! Miss, your cultivation speed... is truly astonishing!"

Su Wenling smiled and looked at Xing Yang, her eyes sparkling: "It's all thanks to my husband's good fortune."

Xing Yang smiled and said, "You have a solid foundation and a well-rounded mind. When the opportunity arises, you will naturally soar to great heights!"

Gui Ning, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up, saying, "I am deeply grateful to you both for this trip! Now that Chen Ke is gone and the demon scourge is rampant, I should return to my clan."

Lan Nu quickly replied, "Congratulations on your recovery, Miss Gui! This is a joyous occasion. Why don't I cook a meal, and you can leave after we've eaten?"

Gui Ning paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, thank you for your help, Senior Lan!"

Yu Xi looked troubled, touched her stomach, and looked up, saying, "Master, I ate peaches and apricots, and my stomach is full."

Xing Yang chuckled and said, "Come with me, I'll teach you cultivation. Once you've digested it, you'll have room to eat!"

"Master is the best!"

……

Gui Ning followed Lan Nu to assist her, while Su Wenling also had her own things to do.

Xing Yang led Yu Xi to the courtyard, where he remained silent, lost in thought.

Yu Xi asked curiously, "Master, what are you thinking about?"

Xing Yang pondered for a moment, then said, "I'm thinking about what to teach you..."

"What's there to think about!" Yu Xi raised her little face proudly and said, "Although the adults in the clan don't allow me to cultivate, I've read all the books about cultivation, and I've even secretly practiced a few sets of fist techniques to strengthen my muscles and bones!"

As he spoke, he stood still and performed a set of fist techniques with great skill, saying, "This is the Bull Demon Fist. It can not only be used to temper muscles and bones, but also to strengthen qi and blood after you sense qi and blood."

In the human race's cultivation, the foundational stage includes the mortal realm.

The mortal realm of immortality hones one's character, while the mortal realm of martial arts refines one's physical strength; both are ways to solidify one's foundation.

Just like the foundation of a tall building, if the foundation is unstable, the building will collapse halfway through construction.

If you train your muscles and bones in the wrong direction, you will only suffer from hidden injuries, muscle sprains, and bone deformities. Only by finding the right direction to train can you feel the flow of qi and blood in your body over time.

Each clan has its own methods for honing their strength and bones, whether it be boxing, palm techniques, or weapons...

The Bull Demon Fist that Yu Xi practiced was a set of fist techniques that could be used from the mortal realm all the way up to the Qi and Blood realm.

Xing Yang glanced at it, then shook his head and said, "Your boxing technique is not comprehensive enough."

Yu Xi asked curiously, "So, what does Master plan to teach me?"

Xing Yang said solemnly, "I have a set of battle dances, but others cannot practice them. However, I have reduced this set of battle dances and simplified it into a set of 'Eight-Nine Arcane Arts'."

I passed on the "Qi and Blood Chapter" to one person. In addition, there are the "Internal Organs Chapter," "Muscles and Bones Chapter," "Skin and Flesh Chapter," and so on, covering body-strengthening methods for all parts of the human body, both inside and out.

I'll first teach you the "Qi and Blood Treatise" so you can get started with martial arts.

"Okay, thank you, Master!"