Chapter 322: Seven Years in the Spirit Realm, Thoughts on the Fifth Martial Art

Chapter 322: Seven Years in the Spirit Realm, Thoughts on the Fifth Martial Art

"Go and call Elder Liu," Tang Jinyan ordered in a low voice after a moment of silence.

"Yes, miss!" The maid scurried off to carry out the order.

"Elder Liu, I've heard that you have some connections with Zhenguo from Yuzhou. I plan to visit Yuzhou soon. Could you please introduce me to him?" Tang Jinyan asked with a smile.

"It's a small matter. Young Palace Master, this token of mine will be sufficient to grant you access to Zhenguo," Elder Liu replied with a nod.

"Thank you so much, Elder Liu!" Tang Jinyan expressed her gratitude with delight.

After seeing Elder Liu out, Tang Jinyan began making preparations for her trip to Yuzhou. These confidential matters naturally required her personal attention to ensure secrecy.

And so, the day arrived for Tang Jinyan to depart for Yuzhou.

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"Success!" Fang Hao exclaimed, wiping away a bead of sweat as he gazed at the hovering flying boat in front of him.

"Let me try!" Su Lingxiu couldn't contain her excitement and wanted to give it a shot immediately.

With a wave of her hand, the ten-foot-long flying boat instantly shrunk, allowing her to hold it in the palm of her hand. At this moment, the flying boat resembled a decorative ornament.

Su Lingxiu moved, arriving in mid-air and releasing the flying boat.

Boom! A hundred-foot-long flying boat adorned with pavilions and terraces appeared in mid-air, surrounded by faint purple thunder light. When fully activated, it resembled a purple thunder dragon coiled around the boat.

"The flying boat can be disassembled, with its main body hidden underground, transforming into a manor. It possesses both defensive and offensive capabilities, and I can deploy formations and restrictions as needed.

"I can also activate a protective shield and evoke dazzling phenomena, such as a true dragon coiling around or a divine phoenix carrying the boat in flight.

"However, it consumes a considerable amount of spirit crystals, but it's worth it.

"It can hover in mid-air, and its top speed is no slower than that of a powerful cultivator. It also has a certain degree of stealth capability." Fang Hao explained the features of the flying boat.

"With this flying boat, I can travel the realm and spread the name of Changqing Pavilion far and wide. Wherever I go, people will encounter the Divine Doctor Fairy, and they will surely be blessed with opportunities!" Su Lingxiu said joyfully.

Shi Er, Zhou Ying, and Meng Shushu, equally excited, boarded the flying boat to familiarize themselves with its controls and functions.

As for the spirit crystals required to power the flying boat, it was hardly a concern for them. They had plundered the treasure vaults of Yushen Peak and the Su family, amassing a substantial quantity of spirit crystals.

Moreover, Changqing Pavilion generated a substantial income in spirit crystals daily, allowing them to spend freely.

Fang Hao began crafting a flying boat for himself. With the experience gained from creating the first one, the second boat didn't need to be as powerful, making the task much easier.

Since his master would be traveling far and wide, Fang Hao wanted to put extra effort into crafting a superior boat for him, while his own could be more casual.

After several days, the second flying boat was finally completed.

It was time for Fang Hao to depart for the headquarters of the Wan Shi Alliance.

On this day, he bid farewell to his master and the others.

"Big Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother have already become famous throughout the Spirit Realm, and my name as the Divine Doctor Fairy is also well-known. Now, it's your turn, Junior Brother Fang." Su Lingxiu handed him a pill as she spoke.

"Rest assured, Senior Sister. My name, Fang Hao, will soon resound throughout the Spirit Realm as well," Fang Hao said confidently.

A thirty-foot-long flying boat soared into the sky, transforming into a stream of light that vanished into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Standing on the flying boat were two figures: Fang Hao and Yue Changming.

"It's time to move our medical practice to a new location," Su Lingxiu announced.

And so, Shi Er, Zhou Ying, and Meng Shushu began packing their belongings, moving everything onto the flying boat.

Zhu Xingzheng came to bid them farewell.

Although he wanted to stay at Changqing Pavilion, he knew that he didn't truly belong there. Moreover, it was time for him to take action regarding the Heavenly Pride Competition.

"Zhu Xingzheng, I give you these pills as a token of our appreciation." Su Lingxiu didn't like owing favors, so she never hesitated to offer appropriate rewards.

"And I'm returning Jinjiao Lu to you as well."

While Jinjiao Lu looked presentable, he lacked the charm and cuteness of Chimei, who was an expert at melting people's hearts.

She suddenly missed Chimei a lot.

"Thank you, Miss Su!" Zhu Xingzheng bowed in gratitude.

"Little Jin, you're not living up to expectations!" Zhu Xingzheng muttered as he rode away on Jinjiao Lu.

"I've secured such a huge opportunity for you, but you failed to win the favor of the senior. Your luck is just not there. From now on, listen to me and follow my instructions without question.

"If you had heeded my words, would you have missed this opportunity?

"So, when I tell you to go all out, you must give it your all. As long as you do, you won't lose your life; instead, you'll gain great opportunities.

"Even if I ask you to block a deadly attack, you must not hesitate because I have my reasons..."

Jinjiao Lu nodded glumly. "I understand. I won't make any more mistakes or question your decisions in the future..."

Li Xuan twitched his lips. Zhu Xingzheng was quite something, taking the opportunity to 'PUA' Jinjiao Lu.

"Changqing Pavilion will now be traveling the realm to offer medical services. Today, we bid farewell to this place. Everyone, please disperse, and may we meet again if fate allows," Cai Ling'er said to the queue of warriors waiting for treatment.

As she spoke, she released a powerful aura that silenced the crowd, leaving them no choice but to retreat in disappointment.

Boom! A breathtakingly cool flying boat appeared above Changqing Pavilion, surrounded by purple lightning and radiant light that spread in all directions. A true dragon coiled around it, adding to the spectacle.

The sudden appearance of this scene left the crowd of warriors stunned.

"What kind of divine artifact is that?"

"I've never heard of anything like it!"

The flying boat rose into the sky, moving at a leisurely pace as if deliberately showing off.

Li Xuan sat atop a pavilion on the flying boat, relaxing and enjoying the scenery along the way, with Cai Ling'er attending to him.

She had no intention of returning to the Hailings.

The flying boat descended upon a certain location in Luozhou, landing with a thunderous boom. The entire boat expanded, revealing pavilions and terraces that transformed into a grand manor.

The plaque bearing the name "Changqing Pavilion" shone brilliantly.

From that day forward, Changqing Pavilion only accepted difficult and complicated cases, treating warriors whose foundations had been damaged. Ordinary injuries and illnesses were no longer accommodated, but healing pills could be purchased.

Su Lingxiu began her journey across the Spirit Realm, and wherever the Changqing Pavilion flying boat appeared, it wouldn't stay long before taking off again to the next destination.

Gradually, the fame of the Changqing Pavilion flying boat spread throughout the Spirit Realm, and the saying that encountering Changqing Pavilion brings good fortune became increasingly popular.

Within the Thundercloud Mountain Villa, Elder Lei and the other powerful elders remained silent as they witnessed the flying boat's departure. Such a divine artifact had shocked them to their cores.

"It seems that a Heavenly Monarch is present in the Spirit Realm. Before the Divine Bridge opens, we must not have any intentions against Changqing Pavilion." The villa master spoke in a solemn tone.

"Villa Master, why do you think a Heavenly Monarch is here?" Lei Tong asked, puzzled.

"I don't know, but once the Divine Bridge opens, we will have our answers." The villa master shook his head.

"The Spirit Realm is about to get lively. With the Heavenly Pride Competition underway, the core disciples of the Superlative Spirit Sect will also make their moves. We shouldn't focus solely on Xu Yan and Meng Chong.

"Xu Yan and Meng Chong have already established mighty reputations, vying for the top two spots among the heavenly prides. However, only the final battle will determine who will reign supreme." The villa master spoke in a grave tone.

"Understood!" The elders nodded in agreement.

Unlike the previous competition, this time, the core disciples of the Superlative Spirit Sect would also be participating once the Divine Bridge opened.

As the competition among prodigies intensified, the rankings on the Prodigy Ranking changed constantly. The only constants were Xu Yan, who remained at the top, and Meng Chong, who kept his second place.

The elimination rules for the Prodigy Competition were also announced:

"Three consecutive losses will result in elimination!"

While the Lingyu martial arts world was bustling, the name "Changqing Pavilion" and the "Divine Doctor Fairy" continued to spread far and wide. Severely injured prodigies, and even those whose foundations had been shattered, found new life under the healing hands of the Divine Doctor Fairy.

Some prodigies, after recovering, challenged their opponents again and emerged victorious, earning themselves a spot in the next round of the Prodigy Competition.

In Yuzhou, Tang Jinyan searched for clues about the warrior who had entered the Lingyu realm from the Inner Domain, hoping to uncover the truth about Xu Yan. She sought the help of a certain heavyweight minister of Zhenguo, who provided her with a portrait of the warrior who had entered the Lingyu realm carrying a jade token.

When it came to Du Yingying and the others, the minister was cautious and did not dare to reveal anything related to the Superlative Spirit Sect. He only offered information about someone insignificant.

This person had entered the Lingyu realm using the Su family's jade token, but as the Su family had been destroyed, he could not confirm if that person was still alive.

Tang Jinyan began her search in Yuzhou, and to avoid raising any suspicion, she did not use her connections or powers. Instead, she personally investigated the former territory of the Su family, accompanied only by her trusted maid.

For this purpose, she even disguised herself to prevent anyone from recognizing her identity.

Yuzhou was no longer solely ruled by the Spirit Sect and aristocratic families. It was now jointly governed by the Wan Shi Alliance, and the status of rogue cultivators had risen significantly. The cultivators from the Spirit Sect and aristocratic families no longer held the same superiority as before.

The Su family's territory was vast, encompassing several large cities, making the search for a single person extremely challenging.

Moreover, it was uncertain if the person they were looking for was even still alive.

"It's been seven years," Li Xuan mused as he sat in a pavilion on the flying boat, sipping a cup of spirit tea and admiring the beautiful scenery of Jinhe Lake in Dazhou, one of the eighteen states of the Lingyu realm. The lake was named after the golden lotuses unique to the Lingyu realm, which shone with a golden radiance in the glow of the setting sun, giving the lake an air of nobility.

Seven years had passed since he entered the Lingyu realm, and the final battle of the Prodigy Competition was drawing near.

During these seven years, numerous prodigies had risen to fame in the Lingyu realm, one after another, but none had been able to surpass Xu Yan and Meng Chong in the rankings.

Not even Fang Hao.

Fang Hao had become a renowned prodigy of the Wan Shi Alliance, leading its rise to power. With the introduction of the message tokens, he had established a more efficient system of communication, shocking even the Superlative Spirit Sect.

Soon after, he set up teleportation arrays, connecting the major cities of the Wan Shi Alliance, greatly reducing the time required for transportation and rescue missions.

Although the teleportation arrays could not yet facilitate inter-state travel, they were gradually being linked together, one after the other.

The arrays in Chenzhou had been completed, enabling powerful cultivators to provide aid in a very short time, turning Chenzhou into an impenetrable fortress.

This series of moves, which defied the common sense of cultivators in the Lingyu realm, solidified Fang Hao's reputation and inspired rogue cultivators. Their mindset began to shift, and they no longer looked up to the Spirit Sect and aristocratic families with the same reverence.

For the first time, the rule of the Spirit Sect faced a genuine threat!

Stealing Fang Hao's martial arts secrets, assassinating him, and capturing him became the most pressing goals of the Spirit Sect.

Fang Hao had faced assassination attempts more than once! Although it was known that these attempts were orchestrated by the Spirit Sect, with the Superlative Spirit Sect pulling the strings, there was no concrete evidence.

At this moment, the Superlative Spirit Sect also revealed some of its hidden capabilities!

Fang Hao had once faced the most dangerous situation, where he was contaminated by the aura of death, a sinister and insidious force. The only way to deal with it was to seal it within an acupoint and set up a purifying array to eradicate it.

Yue Changming once again shocked the Lingyu realm by displaying his formidable strength as Fang Hao's protector. When Fang Hao inadvertently came into contact with the aura of death, Yue Changming took the initiative and slew a powerful warrior from the Thousand Martial Arts Hall.

Currently, Fang Hao was the Young Alliance Master of the Wan Shi Alliance, and it was only a matter of time before he succeeded to the position of Alliance Master. No one within the alliance dared to defy him.

Not even the two strongest prodigies of the Wan Shi Alliance, as mentioned by Zhu Xingzheng.

Fang Hao's martial arts skills were too profound and went beyond their imagination. They had no choice but to acknowledge his prowess.

"Your disciple Xu Yan has broken through to the Great Perfection of the Divine Source Realm, and you've reached the Great Perfection of the Divine Might Realm."

As the Golden Book of the Great Dao opened, golden light radiated from it.

Xu Yan had broken through once again.

In these seven years, Xu Yan had been busy in Dazhou, venturing into ancient tombs and defeating the remnants of some souls.

His gains were significant.

Of course, he had also encountered some special and powerful beings, but he had defeated them all.

Now, he had reached the Great Perfection of the Divine Source Realm.

"This is the joy of improving one's strength," Li Xuan exclaimed, filled with excitement.

Xu Yan was one step closer to the Divine Might Realm.

At present, his cultivation in all four martial arts had reached the Divine Might Realm.

Fang Hao, through his research in array formation, restrictions, and battles against assassins, had also gained insights into the path of the Mystical Arts. Li Xuan had already condensed five innate mystical patterns, one of which was a Divine Might mystical pattern.

In the Mystical Arts, the Divine Might Realm did not involve the creation of divine abilities. However, the Divine Might mystical pattern itself was a source of divine power. By setting up a heavenly mystical formation, one could wield divine might and achieve divine effects.

It was no different from possessing divine abilities.

Among his four disciples, Xu Yan remained the strongest. With his current strength, he could even defeat Wu Tiannan, despite the latter's significant improvement.

Xu Yan could be said to be at the pinnacle of the Lingyu realm.

Meng Chong and Su Lingxiu had both reached the Small Perfection of the Divine Source Realm.

Fang Hao's cultivation was also at the Divine Source Realm, but the strength of the Mystical Arts lay in techniques like array formations. Setting up a grand formation to kill or suppress a powerful cultivator who had refined the heavenly spiritual mechanism was effortless for him.

"I should contemplate the fifth martial art," Li Xuan thought, considering creating a fifth martial art.

"I've already devised the cultivation method for the Divine Might Realm of the Physical Martial Arts, and I have a good idea about the subsequent stages of the Broken Void Realm. As for the cultivation directions of the Alchemy Martial Arts and Mystical Arts, they have been decided, so I don't need to spend more time on them.

"It's time to contemplate the fifth martial art. As for finding the fifth disciple, I should be able to find a suitable candidate in this vast Lingyu realm, right?"

Li Xuan pondered to himself.

Wu Tiannan had left Changqing Pavilion a few days ago, following Li Xuan's advice to travel and gain insights into the heavens and earth of the Lingyu realm, accumulating experiences to break free from his constraints.

Li Xuan could send him a message, asking him to look out for a talented individual in the Lingyu realm who could become the fifth disciple.

"How should I create this fifth martial art?"

Li Xuan was momentarily stumped, unsure of where to begin.

(End of Chapter)

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