Chapter 45

Martial Artist Advances! Monster Tide!

"Impressive fist technique! Now, try my Dragon Elephant Hand!"

Xu Jinglong, the master of the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School, makes his entrance!

With his Dragon Elephant Hand technique, Xu Jinglong defeated countless enemies. Almost all the leaders of the Xing Le martial arts community had fought with Xu Jinglong, and he firmly established himself as the number one expert in Xing Le County.

A martial artist at the Outer Qi Realm, with an incredibly powerful and abundant True Blood Yuan Qi!

Xu Jinglong channeled his inner energy and unleashed a powerful Dragon Elephant Handprint.

A spark ignited in Pei Si's eyes; the day he would break through to the next realm was now.

Reaching this point.

Pei Siwu's courage trembled slightly.

"【Martial Courage】: Heroic spirit and heroic soul can forge martial courage. When the master is in adversity, danger, or desperate situation, he will remain steadfast, and the power of all martial arts techniques he uses will increase by 90%!"

This was a time of adversity, and the oppressive aura of the Outer Strength Realm martial artist pressed down!

Pei Si remained unmoved, unleashing a powerful Ape Strike Fist enhanced by the dual techniques of [Left and Right Overlap] and [Martial Courage].

The Dragon Elephant Great Handprint dissipated as soon as it collapsed.

Xu Jinglong took Pei Si's punch head-on, his brows furrowing slightly.

Pei Si only threw one punch, and the battle was over!

Xu Jinglong shook his hand, his mouth twitched slightly, and his palm felt numb.

The Qi and Blood Furnace within Pei Si's body was fully formed, and all the Qi and Blood in his body transformed into True Blood Yuan Gang.

"A breakthrough?"

"What incredible luck! To break through at the last minute!"

"Well done, Pei Xingyan. With such a strong heart, if he were to join the battlefield, he might very well earn the title of 'enemy of ten thousand men'."

Pei Si released his true blood essence, forming a thin layer of protective energy.

Outer Gang Realm.

Once you reach this level, you can open a martial arts school or sect within a county and become the head of that school.

"Isn't it a bit unfair for someone at the Outer Gang Realm to participate in the Qingcheng County Martial Arts Tournament?" Pei Si thought to himself.

Xu Jinglong landed on the arena, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Young friend Pei's martial arts skills are truly formidable. If you wish to establish a sect in Xingle County, I, on behalf of the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School, will be the first to support you!"

The leaders of the Green Bamboo Gang, the Iron-Clad Alliance, and the Three Rivers Alliance all stood up and verbally expressed their support.

Because there is an unwritten rule in the martial arts community of Xingle County.

To open a martial arts school in Xingle County, one must defeat nine other martial arts schools in a row.

Why would Pei Xingyan, this young master, challenge the entire martial arts community of Xingle County in the name of Anlan Sect?

He probably wanted to establish a lineage and pass on this martial art.

Pei Si cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you all. I have no intention of opening a school or establishing a martial arts academy; I only wish to exchange skills."

.........

at the same time.

The border area between Qingcheng County and Yang'an County.

Seven or eight eight-foot-tall, yellow-skinned bear demons with glossy fur carried large bone clubs covered in bits of meat in one hand and led canine-shaped demon beasts by the other, sneaking into the village.

They would strike anyone they encountered with a bone club, and after killing them, they would devour the person, skin and all.

For a time, the entire village was filled with the crunching sounds of chewing.

Fire, wailing, chaos—the entire village had been transformed into a living hell.

Zhao Bao's face was filled with terror, and large beads of sweat kept falling down his face.

He ran for his life, not daring to look back at all.

We must get into the city! We absolutely must get into the city!

Ideas began to grow wildly in Zhao Bao's mind.

He was going to find his cousin, Zhao Hu.

My cousin works in the city guards; he must have a way.

This scene can be seen everywhere in the suburbs of Qingcheng County.

The tide of monsters began in Qingcheng County.

……

Qingcheng Mountain, Tianshi Cave, night.

"Qi Refiner Proficiency +1, Current Proficiency 32/100".

Pei Si's eyes were clear and bright.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the bronze mirror of the Four Gods and Twelve Zodiac Animals trembled slightly.

[Judge: Pei Si]

[Position: Warrior (Blue)]

[Taoist Arts: The Strength of a Tiger, Left and Right Overlap, Martial Courage]

[Position Evaluation: The path of martial arts has no limits, and one can even reach the divine! If future generations cultivate this path, even when facing immortals and gods, remember that momentum may be lost, fists may be weak, but the will must never falter!]

[Martial Artist (Purple)] can obtain the Daoist skill [All Martial Arts Return to One].

[Taoist Arts Overview: All martial arts return to their origin, one force connects to the divine. The body is like diamond, the will like a rock!]

"【All Martial Arts Return to the Source】: The true essence of martial arts is condensed into a martial domain. All close combat techniques, fists, feet, and weapons are enhanced by the martial domain!"

Within this martial domain, one's soul is disturbed, and all techniques and unorthodox methods are suppressed and weakened. Holding the high ground in the battle, one's attacks possess an inherent domineering aura, their power multiplied, and they disregard all defenses of cultivators of the same realm!

[Promotion Requirements: Find the essence of martial arts and enter the forbidden area of ​​ancient martial arts to comprehend it!]

Pei Si squinted his eyes slightly.

The martial artist (purple)'s Daoist art, "Return of All Martial Arts," is terrifying.

Break through defenses, suppress, and double the power!

It's practically a carbon copy of Armament Haki!

But what exactly is this martial marrow?

With the Daoist skill "Holding Treasure and Leading the Sheep," Pei Si finally understood what this martial essence was.

Martial marrow is a kind of "spiritual essence," which is the physical body left behind by ancient martial arts cultivators after their death. It is a kind of spiritual essence formed by the essence of the body and the essence of heaven and earth over tens of thousands of years, and is mostly hidden in ancient martial arts relics and the remains of martial arts sages.

Pei Si's heart sank.

For millennia, ancient martial arts relics, the remains of martial arts sages.

These titles, when stacked together, become quite terrifying.

"The road ahead is long and arduous," Pei Si murmured to himself.

A wisp of pure air appeared before Pei Si's eyes; it was Mingyue's messenger soldier who had come to deliver a message.

"Demons are causing chaos in Qingcheng County. Master has ordered you, Qingfeng, and I to descend the mountain and rush to Qingcheng County's aid!"

Pei Si summoned the official in charge of the red talisman and sent him a message to Senior Sister Mingyue.

.........

Qingcheng County.

The city guards and Yingyang soldiers moved like ants, spreading out around Qingcheng County.

War broke out.

The soldiers formed a black human wall, resisting on the front line.

Shao Shuyun slashed down the demon general with a single blow, spat out a mouthful of saliva, and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, the messenger pigeon should have already arrived at Qingcheng Mountain, and the immortal masters of Qingcheng Mountain should have already set off."

Shao Shuyun's face was gloomy; this wave of demons had caught him completely off guard.

Originally, only a few demons had invaded the outlying villages, but now the Eagle Banner troops have been increased to patrol the area.

The Red Lantern Lady is trying to take over Qingcheng County!

"General, move the eastern front back!" reported the Eagle Flying Brigade Commander.

Shao Shuyun said sternly, "Let the martial arts practitioners take the lead. The county town is right behind us. Once the defense line is breached, no one can escape!"

"yes!"

The eagle-winged brigade commander spurred his horse and charged back into the city.

A group of martial arts practitioners had already gathered, and all the masters and leaders of various schools and sects had assembled.

They still respected the authority of County Magistrate Du, County Lieutenant Lu, and General Shao.

Everyone knows that Yan Wu disobeyed County Magistrate Lu and was thrown into prison. His fate is now unknown, and no one dares to gamble on it.

Lingcang Sword Sect.

A look of panic appeared on Lu Shouhuai's young face; his father had insisted that he stand there.

Even Lu Shuangshuang, the most beloved daughter of the Lu family, stood beside Lu Shouhuai.

Lu Shouhuai recalled Lu Pinghai's words: "Although my Lu family controls the dock business and makes a fortune every day, we must not back down in this time of crisis. Shouhuai, you are my son, Lu Pinghai's eldest son. At this time, you must be on the front line."

Lu Shuangshuang's expression was complicated, her hand holding the knife trembled slightly, and the panic in her eyes could not be concealed.

Ruan Qing remained calm, but at that moment, Pei Si's image appeared in his mind.

"Pei Si, I still don't know what you've finally realized!"

"Otherwise, I will die with my eyes open in disbelief!"