I have a martial arts panel.

Chapter 127 All-Out Cultivation

Amidst the white smoke, Xu Ning sat cross-legged and steadied his breathing.

He began to absorb the rich, free-floating spiritual energy around him into his body.

"The martial arts panel did not pop up..."

Previously, when Xu Ning was cultivating on his own and absorbing spiritual energy, there were no prompts either.

The concentration has increased significantly, but the result remains the same.

However, Xu Ning was not discouraged. He decided to condense and compress the spiritual energy in his body into his abdominal cavity.

Just like the Thousand Source Worm, it absorbs spiritual energy and then excretes solid spiritual energy crystals.

Xu Ning didn't know if this method would work, but she still wanted to give it a try.

The spiritual energy continued to flow into Xu Ning's body, along his meridians, and into his abdominal cavity.

Xu Ning squeezed out the spiritual energy little by little.

"It doesn't seem to be working yet..."

Xu Ning still did not give up, because the gathering of spiritual energy in his abdominal cavity was far from reaching its limit.

Xu Ning has enough patience to do this.

Time passed second by second.

Soon, an hour had passed.

At this moment, Xu Ning felt that the spiritual energy in his abdominal cavity could no longer be replenished.

Considering the physical capacity of someone at the Body Forging Realm, this has reached its limit.

Even if the spiritual energy between the meridians is drawn into the abdominal cavity, it will still be lost out of the body again at the last moment.

"Still not working..."

Xu Ning felt a little regretful.

Is it possible that the spiritual energy spring, such a powerful tool for cultivation, is completely useless to me?

However, just as Xu Ning was feeling somewhat frustrated, the martial arts panel finally gave him a notification.

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Energy detected: 1 unit. Increase?

whether

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"It actually worked!"

Xu Ning was somewhat excited after discovering the clue.

The spiritual energy springs forth, and you can use it for yourself!

"Even though it's only 1 unit of energy, that's still a lot!"

Xu Ning mentally calculated: "There are twelve two-hour periods in a day. If I use two of those periods to replenish my mental and physical strength, and then use the remaining ten periods to harvest one unit of energy each time, that's 10 units a day. That adds up to 300 units a month. Combined with the 150 units excreted by the Thousand Source Worms each month, I can harvest 450 units every month from these two energy sources!"

This doesn't even include the 300 units of energy he currently receives from the three Pure Source Pills he uses each month within the Seven Fists Clan. If you add that up, he'll be able to gain 750 units of energy per month, allowing Xu Ning to break through to the True Qi Realm in just one month.

The energy required to advance to the True Qi Realm is 800 units.

If he breaks through to the True Qi Realm, with Xu Ning's resources, dealing with Gu Yishang, who is at the third level of the Void Realm, will not be difficult at all.

At that time, the crisis facing the Seven Fists will naturally be resolved.

"However, I doubt the Blade Moon Clan will give me a month..."

Xu Ning knew very well that in less than ten days or half a month, the Blade Moon Clan would come to seize the spiritual energy springs under the Seven Fist Clan's name.

"Never mind that for now. We'll take whatever energy we can get. Afterwards, I'll find Le Caiwei and ask if she can provide me with some resources. Although the Seven Fists Clan has fallen apart and lost a lot of resources, they must still have some left..."

After figuring all this out, Xu Ning calmed his mind again and focused on continuing to gather spiritual energy.

……

The Sword Moon Clan.

Gu Zhiyin came to find Gu Yishang all by herself.

"Sis, I'm back from Seven Fist Band."

Gu Zhiyin said to Gu Yishang in front of her.

Gu Yishang was wearing a light yellow gauze dress, her hair was tied up and pinned with an exquisite wooden hairpin.

She appears to be a bit younger than Gu Zhiyin.

After a mortal martial artist advances to the Void Realm martial master, their life level will change.

Not only will it slow down aging, but if you are willing to put in more effort, you can even temporarily preserve your youthful appearance.

Many people who look like they are in their early twenties may actually be over thirty or even forty years old.

However, considering the lifespan of a Void Realm Martial Master is 150 years, being 30 or 40 years old is still not very old.

Even so, the age of inner disciples in the Yue Lan Sect is not allowed to exceed forty years old.

Once someone is over forty years old, their status as an inner disciple will be automatically revoked.

If one reaches the fourth level of the Void Realm when their identity is stripped away, they can be promoted to a steward. Otherwise, they can only be sent out to do something meaningful for the sect.

"Have you brought people and resources?"

Gu Yishang asked Gu Zhiyin.

"They recruited a lot of people and brought back a lot of resources."

Gu Zhiyin respected Gu Yishang very much, and he was even a little reserved in front of this older sister.

Gu Zhiyin poached many high-ranking members of the Seven Fists Clan. While leaving the Seven Fists Clan, they also brought with them the group's material and channel resources.

"only……"

Gu Zhiyin paused for a moment: "None of the Seven Fist Clan's four spiritual energy springs were taken down."

"Didn't get the Spirit Energy Spring?"

Gu Yishang raised an eyebrow: "Does anyone in the Seven Fists Clan still stand in your way? Their only True Qi Realm martial artist, Ning Xun, isn't he no longer with the sect?"

"Yes, Ning Xun is indeed not here, but there is someone else named Xu Ning."

Gu Zhiyin said, "This person seems to have just advanced to the Void Realm, but he seems to have mastered a third-level fist technique. I tested him a bit, but I didn't gain the upper hand."

"Oh?"

Gu Yishang revealed a hint of surprise: "The Seven Fists Clan actually has such a person hidden away... If it is really as you say, to have this strength after only just advancing to the Body Forging Realm means that this person's accumulation in the Mortal Realm is extremely terrifying. Such a person's advancement speed in the first three levels of the Void Realm will be extremely fast."

"Take He Mingye, the top disciple of our Yue Lan Sect, for example. After breaking through the shackles of the mortal realm, he broke through three realms in three months and advanced to the third level of the Void Realm. He is only thirty years old now, but his strength is already comparable to that of the sect's elders."

Gu Yishang spoke these words with a sense of reverence.

"A person of Senior Brother He Mingye's level is simply beyond our reach."

Gu Zhiyin chimed in, "It is said that when he was in the mortal realm, his strength was deliberately suppressed by the sect leader, and he consumed countless top-grade pills to solidify his foundation before breaking through."

"This Xu Ning's accumulated experience is definitely no match for Senior Brother He Mingye."

"Even so, this person should be taken seriously."

Gu Zhiyin continued, "Sister, why don't you go in now and seize the spiritual energy spring? Otherwise, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to make a move after this kid gains a foothold. Moreover, besides us, there are definitely other inner sect forces eyeing the remaining resources of the Seven Fists Clan. I'm afraid if we act too slowly, we'll miss out on the big prize."

"There's no rush."

Gu Yishang appeared very composed: "Recently, the leaders and high-ranking members of the other forces in the inner sect have been intensifying their training in preparation for the Demon-Slaying Conference in two months."

"During the Demon-Slaying Tournament, many important figures, such as the sect leader and elders, will appear. They all want to take advantage of this opportunity to make a name for themselves and gain the favor of these important figures. Therefore, they won't devote too much attention to dealing with the Seven Fists Clan. At most, they will send some subordinates to devour the Seven Fists Clan's scattered resources."

"Not just them, I also need to focus on preparations."

Gu Yishang said, "I have now mastered a third-level secret technique, but it's still not enough to stand out in the Demon-Slaying Tournament. I need to hurry up and master the 'Disorderly Leaves Through Flowers Hand' technique to the third level as well. With two third-level secret techniques, I'll have a good chance of being noticed by the sect elders and accepted as a disciple!"

Gu Yishang's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Inner disciples can never become true disciples, but if they are outstanding enough, they can be accepted as nominal disciples by the sect elders.

Although their status is still not as high as that of a true disciple, their future prospects are much brighter than those of an inner disciple.

"In that case, this matter is indeed more important."

Gu Zhiyin agreed with Gu Yishang's statement: "I will take care of integrating the scattered resources of the Seven Fist Clan. You just focus on your cultivation. Once you have mastered the third level of the Chaotic Leaves Through Flowers Hand, it won't be too late for us to seize the Seven Fist Clan's spiritual energy spring."

"it is good."

Gu Yishang glanced at her younger brother: "But you must also remember that strength is fundamental. Acquiring resources is only for better martial arts training. Your martial arts strength has not improved for a long time, so you need to devote some attention to it and intensify your training. After all, the Demon Slaying Tournament will also be a chance for you to make your mark."

"understood."

Gu Zhiyin said humbly.

……

Half a month has passed.

Beneath the foggy abyss.

A group of more than a dozen people gathered together from all directions.

They have just completed another search.

These dozen or so people were all from the Yuelan Sect.

Previously, Xiao Qiyun and other inner disciples disappeared while capturing Void Realm demonic beasts in the Misty Night Abyss. Now, the inner sect deacons have organized a team to search for them.

Before the incident, Xiao Qiyun was a top student in the inner sect and had an excellent relationship with all the stewards.

So even after he disappeared, people did their best to find him.

"Nothing was found."

"No trace found..."

"..."

After searching and reuniting, they still couldn't find any trace of Xiao Qiyun and the other four.

For a moment, the atmosphere within the search team became somewhat somber.

After Xiao Qiyun's accident, they had been searching for him in this deep valley for more than half a month, but still found nothing.

"It might be very difficult..."

Deacon Yu and Xiao Qiyun have an excellent relationship, and he is also the leader of this search.

"Deacon Yu, what are the chances that Senior Brother Xiao is still alive?"

The one asking the question was Ning Xun.

When Deacon Yu set out to search for someone, Ning Xun brought two junior brothers at the Void Realm along with him.

But as the search continued, hope dwindled.

"It's already very small."

Deacon Yu sighed.

He had high hopes for Xiao Qiyun, believing that Xiao Qiyun would surely advance to the fourth level of the Void Realm and become a sect steward like himself.

Unexpectedly, in order to capture a Void Realm demon beast, Xiao Qiyun's fate is now unknown.

"Everyone."

Deacon Yu, meeting everyone's gaze, said, "Let's return to the sect."

"Deacon Yu!"

Upon hearing this, Ning Xun was the most agitated: "Are we just going to give up on Senior Brother Xiao like this?"

Deacon Yu shook his head helplessly: "There's nothing we can do now. The only thing we can do is hope that Qi Yun has encountered some kind of extraordinary event, rather than being in danger."

When this is mentioned, it is better to remain silent.

This essentially means abandoning Xiao Qiyun.

"Let's go back to Yuelan Sect."

Deacon Yu made the decision.

Although Ning Xun felt unwilling, he also knew that Steward Yu's decision was correct.

They are wasting their time by continuing this aimless and repetitive search.

"Perhaps after some time, Qiyun will return to the sect safely."

Deacon Yu comforted him, "There have been similar cases within the sect before, where disciples who had been missing for a long time eventually returned safely. After all, we haven't found any evidence that he was buried."

These words rekindled the faint hope in Ning Xun's heart.

But no matter what, it's time to return to the sect.

Thinking of this, Ning Xun began to worry about the Seven Fists again.

Now that I am no longer in the inner sect, the strongest among the Seven Fists is only a Body Forging Realm Martial Master.

Ning Xun only hoped that the Seven Fists could hold the line during his absence.

……

A few more days passed.

Ning Xun returned to the inner sect of Yue Lan Sect with two Void Realm martial artists.

He was the first to return to No. 6, Shungetsuin.

Here, he met Le Caiwei.

These past few days, Le Caiwei has been working day and night, stabilizing morale, planning resources, and searching for help.

Busy.

"Senior Brother Ning! You're back!"

When she saw Ning Xun return, Le Caiwei felt that the heavy burden on her shoulders, which had been taken away by Xu Ning, had been greatly reduced.

"Any news about Senior Brother Xiao?"

Le Caiwei stepped forward and asked anxiously.

Ning Xun shook his head, looking somewhat dejected.

"We found no trace of Senior Brother Xiao," Ning Xun said. "However, we also found no evidence of his death."

Le Caiwei felt uneasy.

"While I was away from the inner sect, were the Seven Fist Sect members safe and sound?"

Ning Xun asked.

Upon hearing this, Le Caiwei recounted to Ning Xun in great detail everything that had happened after Ning Xun left.

This includes the humiliation inflicted by the Blade Moon Clan, the mass exodus of its disciples, and the division and plundering of its various resources.

Of course, this also includes Xu Ning's advancement to the Void Realm, his righteous intervention to protect the Seven Fist Clan's most precious resource, the four springs of spiritual energy.

"The human heart..."

Hearing all this, Ning Xun was quite moved.

It turns out that these partners who seemed to have been together for so long actually left without a word when the Seven Fists were in trouble, and even kicked them when they were down.

On the contrary, it was Xu Ning, the newcomer, who stepped forward.

"Gathering ferns..."

After a moment's thought, Ning Xun said, "Xu Ning is someone we should cultivate carefully! We shouldn't just let him use the Spiritual Energy Spring at will; all the remaining resources of the Seven Fists Clan should be directed towards him!"

"Whether it's pills, elixirs, or contribution points, whatever Xu Ning needs, however much he wants, we'll give him!"

Ning Xun said firmly to Le Caiwei.

Le Caiwei met Ning Xun's gaze and nodded emphatically: "I understand."

Le Caiwei knew very well that Ning Xun recognized both Xu Ning's character and his talent.

After listening to Le Caiwei's account, Ning Xun had already figured out that with Xu Ning's current foundation, once he advanced to the True Qi Realm, he would be able to replace Xiao Qiyun to a certain extent and become the top-level martial arts guarantee for the Seven Fists Clan.

"Someone like Xu Ning, with his profound accumulation of experience in the mortal realm, will advance to the first three levels of the Void Realm extremely quickly! We must spare no effort to help him advance to the True Qi Realm as soon as possible!"

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