Chapter 124: Are There Masters Everywhere in the Inner Realm?

Chapter 124: Are There Masters Everywhere in the Inner Realm?

The manager of Tianbao Pavilion brought a spiritual ticket with a limit of 10,000 units and a bag of spirit medicines, which contained twenty-five perfectly sealed seventh-grade spirit medicines.

Xu Yan happily took the spiritual ticket and held the bag of spirit medicines, but he was a little hesitant.

"Am I going back to the border now? I haven't been out for long, but it's a bit inconvenient to carry these spirit medicines around."

The manager of Tianbao Pavilion understood his dilemma and said, "If the young master needs to temporarily store the spirit medicines, I can issue a free storage insurance policy for three months. After that, the storage fee is one hundred spirit crystals per month."

Xu Yan was tempted by the offer and asked, "Can I store them at any branch of Tianbao Pavilion?"

"Yes, our Tianbao Pavilion's insurance policy is universal and can be used at any branch. However, we only offer three months of free storage. After that, you will need to pay the storage fee," the manager explained with a smile.

"No problem, please give me the insurance policy," Xu Yan nodded.

The monthly storage fee was equivalent to one hundred spirit crystals, which was the same as a Qingyuan fruit. Tianbao Pavilion was indeed very expensive. Only those who were not ordinary warriors could afford their storage services. Xu Yan couldn't help but be amazed.

"Manager, I'll pay for a one-year storage policy," Du Yu'er said.

"Thank you so much!" Xu Yan was delighted. This young lady was generous, and he was glad to have escorted her.

Du Yu'er smiled gracefully and said, "You're welcome, as long as you like it."

The manager glanced at Xu Yan with a hint of surprise. It seemed that Miss Du had taken a liking to this young man.

He issued a one-year free storage policy and handed it to Xu Yan.

Xu Yan happily took it and turned to leave. He didn't plan to store the spirit medicines here, as this was Du Yu'er's territory, and it was too far from the border.

"By the way, will the spirit medicines be safe?" Xu Yan asked.

The manager's face darkened slightly. "Young master, please rest assured that Tianbao Pavilion is well-known in the Inner Realm. If any of the spirit medicines are lost, we will compensate three times the amount, and if they are damaged, we will compensate at the original value."

"That puts my mind at ease," Xu Yan sighed in relief.

"It would be nice if the stored spirit medicines were lost, then I could get triple the compensation," he thought to himself as he walked away.

Du Yu'er watched him leave, a hint of a smile in her eyes.

"Inform the old master that I have returned and am currently at Tianbao Pavilion. Ask him to send someone to pick me up, and also tell him to prepare a generous gift, as I may have a use for it," Du Yu'er instructed as she stood up.

"Miss, I know how to convey the message to the old master," Yan Kuan said solemnly.

...

With his first disciple in the Inner Realm, his second disciple having comprehended the Great Sun Golden Body technique, and his third disciple about to complete the Golden Bone perfection, Lee Xuan felt a sense of relief as they progressed towards the entrance to the martial arts path.

Lee began to devote a portion of his energy to studying techniques beyond the Tongxuan Realm, pondering how to cultivate the realms beyond.

Meng Chong was in the midst of breaking through the Precelestial State, and Lee secretly observed, anticipating a transformation in Meng's abilities.

On the hillside, Meng was immersed in his breakthrough. The Great Sun Golden Body technique involved opening golden body acupoints, and the prerequisite for doing so was to connect the Heavenly Bridge and establish a dantian qi sea as a foundation.

A loud rumble echoed as Meng's insight flashed in his mind, and he found the way to nurture his blade.

"Senior Brother once said that during his breakthrough, he merged his sword intent with himself, resulting in a transformation that made him stronger. I can do the same with my blade intent," Meng thought. "The art of nurturing the blade is not about cultivating the physical blade, but about cultivating it within. I will nurture my blade in one of the golden body acupoints, and when the time comes to use it, I will merge the blade from the acupoint with the blade in my hand."

With a thunderous roar, the Heavenly Bridge connected, channeling the heavenly spiritual energy into his body. The overpowering blade intent also ignited within, infusing his skeleton, sharpening his bones, and refining the Heavenly Bridge.

Breaking through required time and could not be rushed.

Meng, a practitioner of the physical martial arts path, was cultivating the Great Sun Golden Body technique, which involved opening golden body acupoints and unleashing the power of his physical body. As a result, his breakthrough would take longer than Xu Yan's.

Su Lingxiu quietly observed, even though she had not yet entered the martial path. Nonetheless, she was gathering experience for her future breakthrough.

Meng's breakthrough was smooth and natural, and while there might not be any surprises, there was still a chance for an unexpected delight.

Lee didn't pay too much attention, and on this day, he took out the ancient leather book to study. As he delved into it, he felt that he was beginning to understand something, yet he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Suddenly, a golden light appeared.

"What's happening?" Lee was startled. "Xu Yan has just entered the Inner Realm. How has he already encountered a Master Warrior?"

He had only just entered the Inner Realm, and yet he was already facing off against a Master. How had Xu Yan offended a Master Warrior?

However, a Master Warrior was not enough to concern him.

With a single palm strike, he had been defeated.

Lee breathed a sigh of relief. "Xu Yan has achieved minor success in the Precelestial State. Aside from lacking some combat experience, he has the strength to crush a Master.

"As long as he doesn't encounter a Grand Master, Xu Yan will be safe. Even if he does, with his speed, he should be able to escape."

However, there were significant gaps in strength between Masters, and even more so between Grand Masters.

Grand Masters in the Inner Realm were still not to be underestimated.

The black-robed man was also a Grand Master, but it was evident that he had not reached the pinnacle of the Grand Master realm, let alone its peak.

"I'm getting more and more combat experience without even fighting," Lee thought excitedly. "It's great that I can just lie here and let my disciples do the work!"

So, instead of arduously cultivating, he could just let his disciples strive while he relaxed.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has slapped a Master Warrior to death, and your combat experience has increased."

Lee was stunned. "Another Master Warrior?"

Masters were supposed to be among the top warriors in the Inner Realm. How had Xu Yan offended two of them so soon after his arrival?

"Did my disciple provoke these Masters, or did they provoke him?" Lee wondered. "Xu Yan is a kind and honest person, so it must be the Masters who provoked him. Good for him for teaching them a lesson!"

He had only slapped two Masters to death so far, and the Inner Realm was vast, with numerous sects and Masters.

However, what surprised Lee was yet to come.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has slapped a Master Warrior to death, and your combat experience has increased..."

Lee sucked in a breath. "Are there Masters everywhere in the Inner Realm? Or has Xu Yan stumbled into a nest of Masters? How many has he defeated?"

He was shocked, worried that Xu Yan might have attracted the attention of a Grand Master.

"Is the Inner Realm so dangerous? Are Masters as common as cabbages here?" Lee wondered, doubting if Masters were truly among the top warriors in this realm.

"It's been a few days, and Xu Yan hasn't slapped any Masters to death. It seems that Masters are not that common after all."

However, his relief was short-lived.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has gained a profound understanding of the true meaning of dragon roar in battle with a peak Grand Master. Your understanding of the true meaning of dragon roar is now complete!"

Another one.

And this time, it was a peak Grand Master. But surprisingly, Xu Yan had gained insight during the battle.

True Meaning of Dragon Roar!

"As expected, combat is indeed the best way to bring out one's talent. Xu Yan's insight into the true meaning of dragon roar has enhanced the power of his Descending Dragon Palm."

Li Xuan nodded inwardly.

Sending Xu Yan to the Inner Realm for training had indeed been the right choice.

And in such a short time, there were already results.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has slapped a peak Grand Master to death, and your combat experience has increased."

Immediately after, the golden finger feedback came again.

A peak Grand Master had been slapped to death as well.

"Excellent! My disciple Xu Yan can now sweep through the Grand Master realm."

Li Xuan was secretly delighted.

Even though this peak Grand Master was relatively weak among their peers, it still meant that Xu Yan's current strength was unmatched in the Grand Master realm.

"When Xu Yan reaches perfection in the Innate Realm, he will be able to rival a peak Grand Master."

Li Xuan marveled inwardly. Once Xu Yan achieved perfection in the Innate Realm, opponents like the black-robed man from before would no longer be a match for him.

Moreover, Li Xuan had a hunch that Xu Yan's strength would continue to grow stronger with each battle.

By the time he reached perfection in the Innate Realm, he might even be fearless against a peak Grand Master.

Even if he couldn't win, he wouldn't find himself in a perilous situation.

His combat strength had surpassed that of a Grand Master by a large margin!

On this day, a fierce aura surged skyward from the slope outside the manor.

Meng Chong had broken through.

On the slope stood a golden, burly figure, proud and unwavering. His formidable aura swept through the surroundings.

Golden light enveloped his body, resembling the brilliance of the great sun, and there was also an air of immortality about him.

Great Sun Golden Body!

Meng Chong sensed the changes in his body. He had opened three golden body acupoints, stepping into the initial stages of the Great Sun Golden Body, and his strength had skyrocketed. His physical body was now akin to a precious blade.

Standing still, even a Qi Blood Realm master at the perfection stage would be unable to harm him in the slightest, even if they wielded a treasure blade!

This was the power of the Great Sun Golden Body!

Additionally, Meng Chong's body exuded a domineering aura.

"After my breakthrough, my blade intent has refined my entire body, and my Diamond Vajra Bone seems to have undergone a transformation!"

Meng Chong was overjoyed.

He raised his hand and punched forward, causing thunder and gale to roar. The might of his punch was overwhelmingly fierce, with thunder and wind complementing each other, penetrating all defenses and destroying everything in its path!

Rumble!

The entire slope shook.

"So powerful!"

Shi Er was stunned.

Meng Chong had become incredibly strong after his breakthrough. Even without getting closer, Shi Er felt suffocated by his aura!

Lying beside him, the red cat stared at Meng Chong with its eyes. That golden, radiant figure exuded a fierce aura that far surpassed its own as a fierce beast.

Its claws scraped the ground, and its eyes seemed to be deep in thought.

Zhou Ying was shocked beyond words. Even at the Innate Realm, Meng Chong was already so formidable. She wondered how powerful he would become at the Tongxuan Realm.

Meng Chong gave her the feeling that he could kill a Grand Master with a single punch.

Grand Masters, regardless of their strength, were revered figures in the Inner Realm. In some small cities, they were even considered overlords, looking down on the world from their lofty perch.

Yet, at this moment, such a powerful martial artist seemed like he wouldn't be able to withstand a single punch from Meng Chong.

Meng Chong retracted his aura, and the golden light disappeared. His fierce aura became subdued, and although he still looked like a fierce bald teenager, he no longer exuded the same domineering and wild aura as before.

"My aura is still too overt. I need to suppress it further; otherwise, when I go to the Inner Realm, everyone will think I'm a brute!"

Meng Chong thought to himself.

Golden light appeared once more, and as Meng Chong broke through, the golden finger feedback arrived.

"Your disciple, Meng Chong, has cultivated the technique you created and successfully broken through, cultivating the Great Sun Golden Body. Your Innate Realm Great Sun Golden Body has reached perfection, a hundred times stronger than others at the same stage!"

Rumble!

Li Xuan felt his physical body transform instantly, starting from the golden body acupoints. His Innate Realm Great Sun Golden Body had reached perfection.

"Relying solely on my physical body, even without using any martial arts, I can easily defeat a Grand Master with a single punch. Even if dozens of Grand Masters were to besiege me, they wouldn't be able to break my defense.

"It would only take me a few dozen punches, so the consumption shouldn't be too great."

Li Xuan's heart was filled with excitement, and the enhancement of his strength brought with it a surge of confidence.

"Your disciple, Meng Chong, has transformed into the Diamond Dominant Bone, and you have gained the Dragon Soaring Heavens and Rivers Dominant Spirit Body."

Boom!

The spirit body underwent another transformation, now exuding a domineering and fierce aura.

This further enhanced the power of his physical body.

"Meng Chong has transformed as well! The Diamond Dominant Bone is also a type of spirit bone."

Li Xuan was delighted.

He wondered if Su Lingxiu would also transform when she broke through.

If she did, what powerful spirit body would he gain through their combined transformations?

Li Xuan was filled with anticipation.

At the same time, he had an idea, "I already have the orthodox martial path, the physical martial path, and the pill-concocting martial path. What other martial path can I create?"

If he could establish a new martial path, recruit a new disciple, and have them cultivate it to a high level, he would receive even more abundant feedback. With continuous enhancements, his transformations would become increasingly powerful.

However, Li Xuan had no idea for a new martial path at the moment.

"A path of artifact refinement? It doesn't sound strong enough, and I haven't figured out the theory behind it yet. Simply refining artifacts doesn't seem comprehensive enough."

Li Xuan pondered.

"Forget it, I should focus on formulating the cultivation theory for realms beyond the Tongxuan Realm first."

Establishing a new martial path would have to wait until he gained some inspiration. It wasn't too late to create it then.

Besides, it wasn't easy to find a talented disciple.

After Meng Chong's breakthrough, he focused on consolidating his realm and settling his newfound strength.

The red cat walked over and looked at him with expectant eyes, its tail sweeping back and forth on the ground. No one knew what it was thinking.

Li Xuan smiled and raised his bamboo stick, tapping the cat's acupoints again and transmitting the Great Yao Art to it once more.

He wanted to deepen the cat's memory of the technique, hoping that one day, it would truly understand and gain insight.

Su Lingxiu's failed pills were all fed to the cat.

After consuming the pills, the cat didn't need to eat any other food and didn't feel hungry, indicating that the failed pills still contained a considerable amount of medicinal power.

"My second disciple will also be heading to the Inner Realm soon. I wonder if she'll encounter any Grand Masters as well?"

Li Xuan chuckled. Xu Yan's encounters with Grand Masters in the Inner Realm seemed like a coincidence, but he hoped Meng Chong wouldn't stir up trouble with the Grand Masters there as well.

It would be too much to keep encountering Grand Masters everywhere.

Golden light appeared once more.

Li Xuan was taken aback. Was this feedback from Meng Chong or Xu Yan?

Impossible, had Xu Yan slapped another Grand Master to death?

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has slapped a Grand Master to death with a single palm. He has killed four Grand Masters, and your combat experience has greatly increased."

Li Xuan:...

"Was he besieged? Why do Grand Masters in the Inner Realm seem so weak, like mosquitoes that can be swatted to death with a single palm..."

Li Xuan fell into deep thought. How had Xu Yan managed to provoke so many Grand Masters?

(End of Chapter)

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