Chapter 254: Gathering the Might of Heaven and Earth, the Mountain River Sword Array

Chapter 254: Gathering the Might of Heaven and Earth, the Mountain River Sword Array

Even before Xu Yan and Meng Chong approached the manor, Li Xuan was already aware of their presence. He was curious to see if the two would be able to instantly detect something amiss with the estate.

The result did not disappoint him.

Both Xu Yan and Meng Chong immediately sensed that something was off, and they disregarded the influence of the array, landing precisely in the courtyard.

"This set of array plates is ultimately a bit crude and low-level."

Li Xuan was not surprised by this.

After all, it was the first time Fang Hao had refined an array plate, and it was rather rough and simple. The power of the array was not strong.

Naturally, it couldn't escape the notice of Xu Yan and Meng Chong.

"This is your fourth disciple, Fang Hao, cultivating the Qimen Martial Arts. This is your senior disciple Xu Yan, and your second senior disciple, Meng Chong!"

Li Xuan introduced them.

As a result, Fang Hao's eyes widened in shock, and his face was filled with astonishment.

"Xu Yan! Meng Chong?!"

He was stunned, unable to believe that the two notorious individuals in Yuzhou, causing headaches for both the Yushen Sect and the Su family, were actually his senior disciples.

"What's with that expression, junior disciple?"

Su Lingxiu asked in surprise.

"Senior disciple, second senior disciple, are you the Xu Yan and Meng Chong wanted by the Yushen Sect and the Su family?"

Fang Hao exclaimed excitedly.

He couldn't believe that his senior disciples were such formidable individuals.

"That's right, it's me!"

Both Xu Yan and Meng Chong nodded.

"Senior disciple, second senior disciple, you are my idols!"

Fang Hao was thrilled.

He grasped Xu Yan and Meng Chong's hands, his face filled with admiration.

"Don't get too excited, fourth junior disciple. This is a minor matter. The Yushen Sect and the Su family are nothing to be concerned about."

Xu Yan patted his junior disciple's shoulder reassuringly.

Although the Yushen Sect was known as the number one sect in Yuzhou, their strength in the Spirit Realm was merely mediocre among the top-tier powers.

They barely met the threshold of being considered first-rate.

Fang Hao was overjoyed. He never expected his senior disciples to be Xu Yan and Meng Chong, the two infamous individuals who struck fear into the hearts of the spiritual sect families.

Many loose cultivators also felt a sense of pride because of Xu Yan and Meng Chong.

Of course, even more loose cultivators hoped to use this opportunity to gain entry into the ranks of the spiritual sects and families. This was a deep-rooted aspiration for most loose cultivators in the Spirit Realm.

After the three disciples got to know each other, Fang Hao's face lit up with determination. "After I enter the door, I will refine array plates and lend my strength to both senior disciples!"

Fang Hao could imagine that cultivating the Qimen Martial Arts would require a large amount of materials for practicing and forging, whether it was for refining artifacts or array plates.

And the spiritual sects and families had an abundance of these resources.

If they took down the Yushen Sect or the Su family, he wouldn't have to worry about cultivation resources for a long time.

Filled with excitement, Fang Hao resolved to successfully cultivate the Qimen Martial Arts and demonstrate its power in this conflict between his senior disciples and the spiritual sects and families.

Upon learning that Fang Hao intended to cultivate the Qimen Martial Arts, Xu Yan and Meng Chong also became curious about its unique aspects.

The group left the manor and headed towards the cultivation site that Fang Hao had chosen.

On the border of Zhenguo, there was a range of mountains.

And within these mountains was a small valley, slightly concave, as if embraced by the surrounding peaks, gathering the might of the mountains.

This was the place Fang Hao had chosen for his cultivation.

Sitting atop the red cat, Li Xuan gazed down from mid-air, marveling at Fang Hao's choice of location, which could harness the power of the surrounding mountains.

With a solemn expression, Fang Hao began placing the treasures he had refined in specific positions around the valley, creating a connection between them.

"Master, how does junior disciple cultivate the entry? Does he draw the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into his body?"

Meng Chong asked curiously.

"Borrowing the might of heaven and earth to cultivate oneself is not an easy task. Watch, and perhaps you will gain some enlightenment."

Li Xuan replied with a light laugh.

Fang Hao's approach to cultivating the entry of the Qimen Martial Arts surprised Li Xuan. He had not expected him to directly employ this theoretical method, as borrowing the might of heaven and earth for cultivation was extremely challenging and carried a certain degree of danger.

More importantly, how does one borrow the might of heaven and earth?

To do so, one must set up arrays or heavenly oddities, thus drawing the might of heaven and earth into the body and cultivating oneself.

Fang Hao indeed possessed extraordinary talent in arrays and heavenly oddities. He had found this cultivation site, utilizing the terrain and setting up a heavenly oddity to cultivate the entry.

However, there was also risk involved.

If he couldn't withstand the might, he would surely be overwhelmed by the power of heaven and earth.

"I hope he succeeds," Li Xuan thought, feeling a bit nervous.

If Fang Hao could cultivate successfully using this method, it would firmly establish the entry cultivation method for the Qimen Martial Arts.

"Cultivating the entry with this method seems like it will bring about some remarkable changes.

The original intention was for cultivators to practice this method after they had reached a certain level of proficiency in Qimen Martial Arts. After all, setting up Qimen formations was no easy task, and he hadn't anticipated that Fang Hao would use it as an entry point for his cultivation.

This approach made the initial stage of Qimen Martial Arts more challenging, and those who wished to follow in Fang Hao's footsteps would need exceptional talent.

It also meant that Qimen Martial Arts would be more exclusive and less widely practiced compared to physical martial arts or elixir martial arts. It would be a unique and unpredictable style.

Fang Hao's heart raced with anticipation and anxiety. This method of cultivation was unprecedented, and one wrong move could lead to disaster!

"The opportunity to change my destiny is right before me. I won't give up without a fight. The greater the risk, the greater the reward!" Fang Hao took a deep breath, his eyes shining with determination.

"Little Ha, wait outside," Li Xuan instructed the little frog on his shoulder.

"Ribbit!" Little Ha rubbed against his neck affectionately before hopping off and landing on Su Lingxiu's shoulder. Ever since it had eaten the pill, it had grown fond of her, all thanks to the delicious taste of her pills.

Fang Hao placed the short and stout treasure in the center of the valley, and in an instant, the might of the surrounding mountains converged. Heavenly and earthly spiritual energy seemed to be drawn into the valley, forming a Qimen formation.

Fang Hao sat cross-legged on the short pillar, his body enduring immense pressure as if a mountain were pressing down on him. His bones creaked under the strain, and he struggled to hold on.

Xu Yan observed the valley thoughtfully while Meng Chong furrowed his brows, intrigued by how the valley channeled the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, creating a unique and transformative power. He wondered what it would be like to use this for cultivating the Unbreakable Golden Body...

At that moment, an idea sparked in Meng Chong's mind.

Su Lingxiu watched quietly, her face etched with worry. To prevent any mishaps, she had prepared high-grade healing pills for Fang Hao. If anything went wrong, he could immediately consume the pills. She feared that he might not react in time, and then they would have to intervene to save him.

"The gathering of the mighty heavens and earth...if applied to pill refining..." Su Lingxiu's eyes lit up as she gained a new insight.

"The art of array is indeed profound. If successful, it could lead to mass pill production and even the creation of more potent pills," she mused, her mind brimming with possibilities.

"Void Pill Refining Technique... Using the heavens and earth as a crucible, harnessing their mighty power..." A revolutionary pill-refining technique took shape in her mind, though it was still vague and far beyond her current capabilities. Nonetheless, it provided a clear direction for her to improve her pill-refining skills.

As Li Xuan focused on Fang Hao's cultivation, the Golden Book of the Great Dao on his spiritual platform suddenly opened, emitting a golden light.

He was taken aback. Fang Hao had just begun his cultivation and hadn't even reached the entry level yet. How could he have achieved results so quickly?

"Your disciple, Su Lingxiu, has comprehended an advanced version of the Void Pill Refining Technique, and as a result, you have obtained the Heaven and Earth Divine Furnace Pill Refining Technique." Li Xuan was stunned as he glanced at Su Lingxiu, surprised by this unexpected development.

The Heaven and Earth Divine Furnace Pill Refining Technique was unimaginably powerful.

Li Xuan took a deep breath, feeling that this technique was likely the pinnacle of pill refining, and further improvement would be almost impossible.

However, Su Lingxiu had only grasped the concept and understood the direction in which to improve her pill-refining skills. She had not yet fully comprehended the Heaven and Earth Divine Furnace Pill Refining Technique, and her current strength was insufficient to utilize it.

Even Li Xuan himself was currently unable to employ this technique! He had merely gained knowledge of it but lacked the power to put it into practice.

"This is an unexpected bonus," Li Xuan thought with delight.

Although Fang Hao was cultivating the Qimen Martial Arts, it was Su Lingxiu who gained insight and comprehended the Heaven and Earth Divine Furnace Pill Refining Technique.

In the valley, Fang Hao's face was flushed, and his body felt like it was about to burst. He persevered with gritted teeth.

"It's almost time to borrow the might of heaven and earth and absorb the heavenly spirit patterns into my body," Fang Hao thought resolutely, beginning to cultivate the Qimen technique he had comprehended.

Meng Chong frowned, deep in thought. Fang Hao had set up a heavenly oddity, borrowing the might of heaven and earth to cultivate the Qimen Martial Arts. This was indeed a method of cultivating the Qimen Martial Way.

If the might of heaven and earth was too fierce, it would instantly crush him. But if it was too weak, it would be difficult to enter the threshold of cultivation.

This required a delicate balance.

Fang Hao seemed to have a good grasp of this, showcasing his freakish Qimen talent.

"My physical body is strong, and my cultivation of the Physical Martial Arts has been progressing slowly. If I borrow the might of heaven and earth to cultivate, my Unbreakable Golden Body will become stronger and more defensive, and it will also speed up my physical cultivation progress."

As he thought this through, ideas began to form in his mind.

A supplementary cultivation technique to aid in the Unbreakable Golden Body began to take shape in Meng Chong's mind.

Li Xuan watched Fang Hao intently, feeling relieved that his disciple's entry into cultivation would not be an issue. He couldn't help but marvel at Fang Hao's talent, as this was the first time he had attempted to borrow the might of heaven and earth, and he had managed it perfectly.

The Golden Book of the Great Dao opened once more, emitting a brilliant golden light.

"Your disciple, Meng Chong, has comprehended a supplementary physical cultivation technique, the Heaven's Hammer Hundred Refinements. You have obtained the Heaven's Hammer Hundred Refinements, and your Unbreakable Golden Body has undergone a hundred refinements, resulting in a significant enhancement."

As the Golden Book of the Great Dao provided feedback, Li Xuan noticed a drastic enhancement in his Unbreakable Golden Body, as if it had been tempered by the heavens and earth a hundred times over.

"Damn! This supplementary physical cultivation technique is amazing! Using the heavens and earth as a hammer to refine oneself a hundred times!"

Li Xuan was stunned by the power of this technique.

He glanced at Meng Chong, his second disciple, who looked like a brute, yet had comprehended such a powerful technique.

Su Lingxiu observed Fang Hao's cultivation and gained insight into the Heavenly Godly Furnace Pill Refining Technique, while Meng Chong comprehended the Heaven's Hammer Hundred Refinements. However, Xu Yan, the senior disciple, seemed to have made no breakthroughs.

Li Xuan was puzzled by this, as Xu Yan was the most freakishly talented among them.

He turned to Xu Yan, who seemed deep in thought, and wondered if he had realized something.

Fang Hao's cultivation wasn't something that could be achieved overnight, especially since he was originally a Grand Master Warrior. Now, by cultivating the Qimen Martial Arts, he was essentially discarding his original martial arts foundation and rebuilding it from scratch.

Therefore, this process would not be completed in just a day or two.

Li Xuan wasn't exactly sure about the specifics of Fang Hao's cultivation, as the Qimen Martial Arts was something he had fabricated without actually cultivating it himself.

There was a difference between creating a cultivation method and actually cultivating it.

A day passed, and Fang Hao continued his cultivation, his face still flushed, indicating that he was enduring significant pain.

Li Xuan glanced at Xu Yan with a puzzled expression, "Something's amiss. Where has my senior disciple's freakish talent gone? Why hasn't he made any breakthroughs yet?"

He felt a bit frustrated.

Among the four disciples, Xu Yan, the senior disciple, was supposed to be the trailblazer in martial arts.

Meng Chong and Su Lingxiu had already made their realizations, so why hadn't Xu Yan comprehended anything?

Suddenly, Li Xuan's eyebrows twitched, and he displayed a surprised expression.

At that moment, the Golden Book of the Great Dao provided its feedback.

"Your disciple, Xu Yan, has comprehended the Mountain River Sword Array. Your Mountain River Sword Array has reached perfection!"

Sword Array!

Xu Yan had comprehended a sword array, and it was quite impressive. This came as a surprise to Li Xuan.

Without a sound, Xu Yan had instantly set up a sword array, where every blade of grass and every tree became a sword, and the sword intent of the mountains and rivers merged with the surroundings.

It had become one with the environment.

Meng Chong furrowed his brows and looked around, sensing that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.

"Am I hallucinating?"

Meng Chong dismissed the idea, as he never believed that he could experience hallucinations.

There had to be something wrong, but he couldn't perceive what it was.

A sense of crisis loomed in his heart.

"Something's not right. Why do I feel a sense of crisis when Master is right here?"

Meng Chong's brows remained knitted.

He looked up at Su Lingxiu and transmitted his voice, "Junior Sister, have you noticed anything unusual?"

Su Lingxiu's eyebrows furrowed slightly. As a Spiritual Body of Clear Wood, she could sense that something was off with the plants and trees. They seemed to have become sharper somehow. Hesitantly, she replied, "There seems to be something strange with the plants."

Meng Chong was puzzled, "What's strange about the plants? I don't see anything."

He looked at Xu Yan, the senior disciple, and transmitted his voice, "Senior Brother, do you notice anything unusual?"

If the senior disciple didn't sense anything, then he must be hallucinating.

(End of Chapter)

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