Chapter 191: Enlightenment of Sword Intent on Canglan Island, the Purple-Clad Woman

Chapter 191: Enlightenment of Sword Intent on Canglan Island, the Purple-Clad Woman

The Emperor of Great Yue's expression changed, and he stood up abruptly. Could it be that experts from the Evergreen Pavilion were attacking?

Hadn't he already conceded, ceded land, and offered compensation? Did they have to push him to a desperate battle?

As he stepped out of the royal study, he saw a man in a white robe with a green face standing outside. Two Royal Guards stared at the visitor with grave expressions.

"A Green-Faced Man?"

The Emperor of Great Yue was taken aback.

One of the three mysterious underground forces, the Green-Faced Man!

"What brings you here, sir?" the emperor asked, puzzled.

Since it wasn't an expert from the Evergreen Pavilion, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Emperor of Great Yue, are you discontent and resentful toward the Evergreen Pavilion in your heart?" the Green-Faced Man asked calmly. "It is convenient, as I also have some matters to attend to. We can cooperate, what do you think?"

"How do we cooperate?" the emperor inquired in a deep voice.

The Green-Faced Man looked at him without answering.

The Emperor of Great Yue took a deep breath and said, "Please, let's talk in the royal study."

"Wise decision, Emperor of Great Yue!" The Green-Faced Man smiled and stepped into the royal study.

The forces that had once dispatched peak Grand Masters to besiege the Evergreen Pavilion now quietly received visits from the Green-Faced Man.

Due to the enigmatic Green-Faced Man, undercurrents began to stir in the Inner Domain.

...

On Canglan Island, the discussion about how to transition from practicing Inner Domain martial arts to the Great Wilderness martial arts had just concluded.

After thorough research, they had more or less figured out the direction for transitioning to the Great Wilderness martial arts, but the implementation would be challenging.

"For those below the First-Rank, transitioning to the Great Wilderness martial arts involves first cultivating Qi and blood. This task is relatively easier, especially with the assistance of Qi and Blood Pills, along with methods to refine the Qi and blood."

"However, after the transition, due to the foundation not being solid from the beginning, one's strength will be relatively weaker compared to orthodox Great Wilderness martial artists." Xu Yan summarized.

Zhou Ying had transitioned from a Fourth-Rank practitioner of Inner Domain martial arts, and for Inner Domain martial arts, only at the Third-Rank was one's foundation truly solidified. Thus, transitioning from Fourth-Rank was relatively easier.

But after the Third-Rank, even with the assistance of Qi and Blood Pills and the refinement of Qi and blood, transitioning to martial arts would result in a weaker foundation compared to orthodox Great Wilderness martial artists because it was already challenging to alter the martial arts foundation.

Even so, they would still be stronger than Inner Domain martial artists.

Therefore, with the dissemination of the transition method, a large number of practitioners below First-Rank would consider transitioning to martial arts.

However, there was a prerequisite: they needed Qi and Blood Pills as assistance, which meant that not all martial artists could afford to transition due to the high cost of the pills!

"The innate stage of Great Wilderness martial arts involves connecting to the Heavenly Bridge. Even if one refines their Qi, without connecting to the Heavenly Bridge, they cannot be considered a Great Wilderness martial artist."

"However, for Grand Master martial artists, their foundation is already set, and it is impossible to connect to the Heavenly Bridge. This presents a dilemma." Xu Yan sighed.

For Grand Master martial artists who wanted to transition, in addition to refining their Qi, the Heavenly Bridge was the core issue. Without the Heavenly Bridge, they couldn't directly absorb spiritual energy into their bodies to refine it into Qi.

Instead, the spiritual energy would transform into the Inner Domain martial artist's internal energy and then be refined into Qi through Qi refinement techniques.

Peng Yuan and the other martial arts scholars were far from discouraged. Instead, they were invigorated as they said, "Let's continue our research. Perhaps we can find an alternative method."

Xu Yan nodded. He wouldn't spend too much time on the transition method. Having just broken through to the Penetrating the Mysteries realm, he had many more martial arts insights to sort out.

Next, Xu Yan guided Xie Lingfeng in his sword cultivation, teaching him how to sense his body and achieve clarity of the sword heart.

Whether Xie Lingfeng could ultimately achieve clarity of the sword heart depended on him alone. Xu Yan had already provided all the guidance he could.

Seated cross-legged on a mountaintop on Canglan Island, Xu Yan began to settle his mind.

Suddenly, he thought of Su Lingxiu.

"My junior sister should have decomposed those corpses. I wonder if she made any discoveries? Could she refine a type of pill that transforms meridians into a Heavenly Bridge? Although it can only be considered a pseudo-Heavenly Bridge, it still possesses the function of a Heavenly Bridge, allowing one to transition to the Great Wilderness martial arts."

Xu Yan's eyes lit up as he thought this method might be feasible. Once the Evergreen Pavilion moved to Canglan Island, he could ask his junior sister to give it some thought.

After the battle with the Evergreen Pavilion, the Inner Domain gradually calmed down.

Although there were undercurrents, the martial arts world on the surface remained peaceful and tranquil, with few disputes.

Pills were selling well in the Inner Domain.

The methods of the Great Wilderness martial arts were also gradually being disseminated.

On this day, the Seven Stars Academy began offering classes on the Great Wilderness martial arts, creating some waves in the previously tranquil martial arts world.

Xu Yan was unaware of the undercurrents in the outside world, and even if he knew, he wouldn't have cared.

He was currently focused on settling his mind.

In his mind's eye, he saw his master lifting his hand to slay the Hidden Pavilion Lord.

That strike had directly destroyed the soul of the Hidden Pavilion Lord. The mysterious fluctuation that had emanated in that instant was something Xu Yan had committed to memory, and now he was trying to comprehend that mysterious fluctuation.

After his battle with Blood Devil King, Xu Yan realized that if he could master his master's soul-destroying technique, killing a half-step Heaven's Mandate cultivator wouldn't be too difficult.

"If my enemy also possesses a means to sever the soul, how should I defend against it?" Xu Yan pondered.

This was more difficult to defend against than any physical attack.

As Xu Yan contemplated, two sword lights appeared before him, revolving and spinning as if they had a life of their own.

Mysterious fluctuations rippled from the sword wheel before vanishing.

"No good. I can't integrate it into the sword wheel. I can't manifest it," Xu Yan frowned slightly.

With a thought, the Mountain River Sword Intent emerged, and the mountains and rivers seemed to flow, as if enveloping the entire world.

Immediately, the Mountain River Sword Intent surged, and in an instant, it presented the contours of the world, no longer a mere illusion.

Within the illusory image, one could see the mountains and rivers of the world!

This was the second level of the Mountain River Sword Intent!

After breaking through to the Penetrating the Mysteries realm, Xu Yan could finally manifest the second level of the Mountain River Sword Intent.

"I should start with the sword intent. If I can comprehend a sword intent that kills the enemy's soul and combine it with sword techniques and even martial arts divine abilities, my offensive power will be even stronger!

"Moreover, it can not only attack but also defend!" Xu Yan's heart stirred with excitement as he found the direction of his contemplation.

The Life and Death Sword Wheel emerged once more, integrating into the mountains and rivers. Within the mountains and rivers, the sword wheel spun, and amidst the alternation of life and death, the offensive power changed endlessly.

For several consecutive days, Xu Yan tried to comprehend the sword intent but to no avail.

On the contrary, the Life and Death Sword Wheel became more perfect and powerful, and he gained more offensive techniques.

However, amidst the killing, there was a hint of death.

"Is there a problem with the direction of my contemplation? The Life and Death Sword Wheel is something I comprehended from the Tai Chi. I've only grasped a superficial understanding of it." Xu Yan sat on the mountaintop, deep in thought, unmoving.

A gentle breeze blew, entering through the collar of his clothes, filling his chest, and then entering through his sleeves, brushing past his arms.

In that instant, a flash of insight occurred in Xu Yan's mind.

"The Eight Trigrams contain the profound mysteries of heaven and earth. Xun represents wind, and wind can penetrate all things... I should use this as a direction to comprehend a new sword intent."

In that moment, Xu Yan felt excited.

He had found the direction of his contemplation, so he carefully sensed the gentle breeze, and the image of the Eight Trigrams, along with its profound mysteries, appeared in his mind.

Hu Shan, after some cultivation, felt bored and decided to wander on the Cang River in a small boat.

Peng Yuan and his companions continued their relentless research into the martial path, seemingly unaware of exhaustion.

In Great Wilderness City, Li Xuan's peaceful days continued as they had been.

After exploring every corner of the city, he eventually felt a sense of monotony setting in.

Meng Chong, having reached the pinnacle of the Innate Realm, was now accumulating a deeper foundation and refining himself in preparation for the breakthrough to the Profound Enlightenment Realm.

Although he could attempt the breakthrough at this moment, he wanted to enhance and transform himself during the process, just like Xu Yan had advised him.

He was determined to take it step by step, gradually improving his foundation.

With Xu Yan's guidance, Meng Chong had found his own way to accumulate a deeper foundation for his impending transformation.

"Your disciple, Meng Chong, has perfected the Overbearing Absolute Sword Intent. Your Overbearing Absolute Sword Intent has also improved."

Meng Chong's sword intent had indeed leveled up.

Su Lingxiu continued her diligent research into the Dan Medicinal Martial Manual, and it seemed that she had made some breakthroughs. Li Xuan felt that it wouldn't be long before he could obtain an even higher level of the manual.

The Great Wilderness was now on the right track, and the number of martial artists was growing. However, what they lacked were innate realm martial artists from the Great Wilderness, as their foundation was not solid enough.

"One hundred and thirty."

Li Xuan's Hundred Martial God Shadows had now reached one hundred and thirty.

This meant that there were one hundred and thirty martial artists at the beginner level.

"It's time to go to Canglan Island."

The Evergreen Pavilion was preparing to relocate. Tieshan County, being a remote area, was relatively barren and far from the prosperous inner domain.

However, it was an ideal place for the development of the Great Wilderness.

Su Lingxiu was also making preparations for the move, packing various items into two large baskets, which were then strapped to Chi Cat's back.

One production line remained in the alchemy lab to supply the Great Wilderness with the necessary pills.

The rest of the production lines would be transferred to Canglan Island.

"Master, everything is ready. We'll set off for Canglan Island to meet Big Brother Xu Yan tomorrow."

Su Lingxiu said excitedly.

"Mhm."

Li Xuan nodded.

Chi Cat was also excited. Although it was hard work carrying the heavy loads, it was a great opportunity to curry favor with Su Lingxiu, so it put in extra effort.

By pleasing Su Lingxiu, it would never have to worry about a shortage of pills.

The next day, Su Lingxiu and the others began their journey to Canglan Island.

The Evergreen Pavilion in Great Wilderness City remained open, with the elderly Tieshan County magistrate in charge of its operations.

Xu Junhe, Kou Ruozhi, and the others also headed towards Canglan Island.

Chi Cat carried the two large baskets on its back, with Li Xuan and Su Lingxiu sitting atop them. In addition, it pulled a large cart effortlessly, showing no signs of strain.

The massive Chi Cat naturally drew the attention of many onlookers along the way.

Located on the Cang River, Canglan Island was accessible by boat after leaving the territory of Tieshan County and entering the Cang River basin.

A large ship docked by the river was provided by the Tianbao Pavilion.

While traveling by boat was slower than by martial artist, it offered a more leisurely journey.

On the deck, Li Xuan sat in a chair, with a small table beside him holding a pot of Cloud Mist Spirit Tea and a plate of pastries made by Su Lingxiu using spirit fruits and other ingredients through a process similar to alchemy.

Sipping the spirit tea and savoring the spirit cakes while admiring the beautiful scenery along the Cang River, this was truly the life.

...

On Canglan Island, Xu Yan seemed to be surrounded by a gentle breeze, yet there was also a hint of murderous intent in the air.

The soft wind seemed to blow not on his physical body but into his spiritual consciousness.

He was immersed in his perception when he vaguely felt that he was about to comprehend a sword intent.

On the entire Canglan Island, Hu Shan was the only idle person.

He had already reached the Grand Master realm.

With nothing much to do, he wandered on the Cang River in a small boat, and when the mood struck him, he would take out a fishing rod and cast his line into the water.

A few miles from Canglan Island, there was a patch of aquatic grass. A small boat drifted towards the grass and came to a stop, with a fishing rod extending from it.

Hu Shan leisurely fished, feeling content.

"I suddenly understand the mindset of my predecessor. Here I am, a Grand Master, enjoying the simple pleasure of fishing. Isn't this just like my predecessor, savoring the mundane life?"

Hu Shan thought to himself, feeling pleased.

As he fished, Hu Shan's nose twitched a few times, and a faint, delicate fragrance suddenly appeared on the boat.

"This scent..."

Hu Shan swallowed his saliva, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He felt as if his neck had gone stiff, but he could only grit his teeth and slowly turn his head to look behind him.

On the boat, a purple-clad woman had appeared at some point, her beauty unparalleled and enchanting. Her hair was adorned with a pair of hairpins, with jade beads hanging from them. On one of the purple jade beads, a phoenix with spread wings was intricately carved, bringing the hairpin to life.

This pair of hairpins was an extremely valuable treasure!

What startled Hu Shan even more was the woman's strength!

She was a Grand Master!

A Grand Master woman had quietly appeared on his boat, and her intentions seemed less than friendly!

Hu Shan put down his fishing rod and bowed respectfully, "I am Hu Shan from Sword Cliff. My father is Hu Hai, and he is a close companion to Master Xie Tianheng. May I ask what brings you here, Senior?"

With those words, he made sure to mention his powerful connections.

Worried that his father's influence might not be enough to deter her, he quickly added Master Xie Tianheng's name as well.

The purple-clad woman seemed taken aback for a moment, then laughed softly, "So, you're Hu Hai's son? Interesting. I didn't come here to cause you trouble. I just want to ask you about someone."

Hu Shan's heart skipped a beat. The first person he thought of when she mentioned asking about someone was Xu Yan.

He couldn't help but feel puzzled. Why was she looking for Xu Yan? If she intended to cause him trouble, wasn't that akin to seeking death? Although the woman was stunningly beautiful, capable of captivating countless men, in Xu Yan's eyes, enemies were to be eradicated without mercy, regardless of their appearance.

"Senior, who are you looking for?" Hu Shan asked cautiously.

Since Xu Yan was on Canglan Island, he could bring her to him if she wanted to see him.

If someone was seeking their own demise, Hu Shan wouldn't mind escorting them on their journey.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he received a slap on the face, seemingly out of thin air.

"How dare you! Am I that old? Calling me 'Senior'? I'm not much older than you!"

The purple-clad woman scolded angrily.

Hu Shan's heart nearly exploded with rage, but he had no choice but to endure it due to his inferior strength. He quietly memorized the woman's appearance, determined to have his father stand up for him!

"No, if I find Xu Yan, he'll take care of the enemy without leaving any ashes behind!" Hu Shan thought bitterly.

Yet, he feigned fear and said, "I apologize for my ignorance, not recognizing such a beautiful lady. May I ask who you're looking for?"

The purple-clad woman nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Tell me, where is that strong and powerful man, Meng Chong, the one who could strangle a Grand Master with his bare hands? Do you know where he is?"

Anticipation filled her eyes as she waited for his answer.

"Ah? Meng Chong?"

Hu Shan was taken aback. She wasn't looking for Xu Yan?

Instead, she was looking for Meng Chong?

(End of Chapter)

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