Chapter 189-188: Displaying his talent, he summoned the golden scales.
Li Xian calmly asked, "May I ask if the speaker is an elder of the Cao clan?" His words resonated like a thunderclap in spring.
Across the river from Longmen Tower stands a green pavilion called "Fengmen Tower." The Cao clan lived here.
Cao Shuang, an elder of the Cao family, amplified his voice several times to converse with the prodigies of Tianren Tower. His words were relatively polite, but when it came to Li Xian, the deep-seated grudges between them made him speak in a much less pleasant tone.
Cao Shuang shook his head and said, "So what if it is?"
Li Xian knew that no matter how polite he was to the Cao family, they would never let him off the hook. He waited for them to use this opportunity to pressure him, and then he would retort with a sarcastic remark: "Utterly laughable, utterly laughable. How can an elder of the dignified Cao family be so short-sighted?"
"I'd rather be a poor boy from a small county."
"You!" Cao Shuang sneered, "You're so glib-tongued! Just now you spouted nonsense, causing the fine men of the Seven Mountains Sect to be provoked by you and eat the wrong food. As a result, they were poisoned, fainted, and were on the verge of death. I let it go because it was your first offense and I didn't want to spoil the banquet. Now you're becoming even more presumptuous. Do you really think that martial arts competition is as childish as you were before?"
Li Xian calmly said, "Since that's the case, practice makes perfect. Brother Li Ruhu, please use the martial arts you just used. I'll just use the Four Directions Fist."
Li Ruhu immediately attacked, his strikes were extremely fierce. Although it was only a basic martial art, he had already channeled his inner energy. Li Xian countered with a punch, the fist shadow bursting forth.
Although Li Ruhui did not believe that Li Xian's Four Directions Fist could break this set of moves, he guessed that Li Xian's skill in boxing was definitely not weak, at least it had reached a high level.
There is ultimately a difference between rhetoric and actual combat.
Therefore, they were extremely cautious and had already planned how to maneuver, how to use their abilities effectively, and how to respond.
But he never expected...
Li Xian defeated him with just one punch!
Li Xian unleashed a punch, the fist's shadow manifesting, each movement as real as the last. The moment he made his move… this unparalleled power, this air of absolute dominance, how vast and arrogant it was!
Reaching the pinnacle, I am number one.
Second-realm martial artists, third-realm martial artists, and even fourth-realm martial artists... In terms of the Four Directions Fist alone, I, Li Xian, am superior to everyone else!
Reaching the pinnacle! After achieving perfection, one seeks the ultimate.
You would never imagine it if you didn't encounter it. Originally, "Four Directions Fist" was just a basic martial art. Even if you reached its peak, what good would it do? Li Ruhu had mastered many lower-level martial arts, some of which were highly accomplished.
If used, it would be sufficient to deal with the situation.
But in this situation, it was too late for his regrets. It is common for martial artists to conceal their skills when exchanging blows, but it is even more common for one to die without ever displaying his full life's skills.
Li Ruhu felt as if he were facing a towering mountain, its peaks looming high. His martial arts were instantly crushed. His strength, his momentum, his intent—all showed signs of defeat. Li Xian's fist strikes were even more surprisingly powerful.
Li Ruhu was sent flying seven zhang (approximately 33 meters) away, crashing through tables along the way, retreating until he slammed into the cauldron with a loud "thud." The wine inside spilled out of the cauldron before he finally came to a stop.
"登..."
"Reaching the pinnacle! There truly is a martial art that has reached the pinnacle!"
Li Ruhou scrambled to his feet, exclaiming in alarm. He had never experienced that unique aura before. It was like gazing up at a towering peak, seemingly unattainable.
These words caused an uproar both inside and outside the lake, and inside and outside the building. The lake rippled and spread.
The discussions flew around, lingering for a long time: "Peak of perfection? I've never seen a martial art that has reached the pinnacle of perfection in my life!"
"This thing is extremely rare. Even with basic martial arts, how easy is it to reach the pinnacle?"
"It's not just easy, it's as difficult as climbing to the sky. If it were a superior, middle, or inferior martial art, it would be alright. After all, martial arts are rare, and if you happen to get your hands on one, you should at least study it thoroughly. Spending ten or twenty years, you might have a chance to reach the pinnacle."
"To have mastered the fundamentals of martial arts to such an extreme is truly terrifying. It shows that this child has an exceptionally high talent for martial arts!"
"Oh? What do you mean?"
"Think about it, people strive for higher goals. Given the prerequisite of mastering advanced martial arts, who would bother to study basic martial arts? Therefore, the pinnacle of basic martial arts must be mastered naturally and effortlessly in a very short time."
"In that case, wouldn't this child be invincible? If he also reaches the pinnacle in other martial arts, then..."
"No, perhaps he is very well-suited to this style of boxing. That is why he has reached the pinnacle. In other martial arts, it would be different."
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Lin Aoshan was overjoyed and clapped her hands in approval. Gu Nianjun frowned slightly, quite surprised. In her experience, those who reached the pinnacle were extremely rare.
The greatest surprise came from Madam Wen, who was in the private room on the sixth floor.
Madam Wen, who was in constant contact with Li Xian, was unaware of the existence of "Reaching the Pinnacle." This was because "Reaching the Pinnacle" already considered the best in the world. Li Xian did not deliberately display his abilities, so no one knew the specifics of his attainments.
Madam Wen angrily said, "This child deserves to be punished!"
Yet, amidst my anger, I couldn't help but admire it. The youthful spirit had already pierced the sky. It should be this way; her person, her things, should be this way.
Li Xian asked in a deep voice, "May I ask if the Cao family patriarch is ignorant and ill-informed?"
The lake was still, and the Cao family was silent.
Li Xian laughed three times, his dashing demeanor unmatched for a time. The charm of a martial artist lies not only in strength, but also in his unique spirit.
Li Xian was still young and inexperienced, but his ambition soared. Because he was trapped in a pit and did not know if he would receive any help, he was even more determined to fight to the death, relaxed his mind, and became even more carefree than usual.
He then asked, "If I go upstairs again, will you all have no objections?" The geniuses on the third floor, still in a daze, did not respond.
Li Xian casually picked up a wine glass, took a sip, and said, "So this is what the wine on the third floor tastes like. I've had my fill, so I'll take my leave now." He had already ascended to the fourth floor!
Just as he reached the fourth floor, a fierce tiger blocked his way. A burly man stood in front of Li Xian, his voice low and menacing: "How dare you be so arrogant as to insult the clan elder!"
This burly man was named Cao Tieshen, and was also a member of the Cao family. Li Xian said, "So what?"
Cao Tieshen sneered, "I want to have a martial arts contest with you. If you lose, you will kneel down and kowtow to my family elders to apologize. Then you will swim two laps around the lake."
He wanted to punish Li Xian to uphold the prestige of his clan. He initially intended a real fight, but then he reconsidered:
“This kid has displayed the pinnacle of boxing skills. I will switch to a real fight and use my advanced martial arts to teach him a lesson.”
“But in doing so, wouldn’t I, Cao Tieyi, be ‘avoiding his strengths’? In normal times, this is perfectly acceptable. But in this situation today, I must defeat him decisively in terms of martial arts. A pinnacle fist technique may not be that powerful.”
Cao Tieyi, ranked first on the fourth floor and twelfth on the list of talents, naturally possesses an air of arrogance. He becomes even stronger when facing stronger opponents.
Li Xian said, "Alright, if I win, all I ask is that you get out of my way and don't get in my way."
Cao Tieyi felt greatly slighted. This young man spoke calmly and seemed easygoing, but in reality, he was filled with unspeakable arrogance. He pondered for a moment, then spoke in a clear voice that echoed across the lake.
He employed the Cao family's basic martial arts techniques, such as the "Close-fitting Knife," "Cao Family Continuous Knife," and "Iron Chain Skill," to leverage his strengths and avoid his weaknesses while using the same basic techniques. He then employed various methods to counter Li Xian's Four Directions Fist.
Although Li Xian possessed unparalleled boxing skills, he could not fully utilize them.
His eloquent speech caused the lake to ripple even more. At that moment, something seemed to be emerging from the depths of the lake.
Upon hearing this, martial artists all praised Cao Tieyi's skill, saying that this was how martial artists should respond to each other's moves.
At the same time, I'm curious how Li Xian can win since his Four Directions Fist is useless.
Li Xian chuckled, repeating his old trick, and uttered a startling statement: "I will break it with my legs." He then demonstrated how he would use leg techniques to deal with various crises, dismantling Cao's martial arts such as the Clothing-Attaching Knife, Iron Chain Skill, and Cao's Continuous Knife, as well as the Four Directions Fist combined with the Qingfeng Leg.
The leg techniques involved are not something that can only be achieved by those who have reached the pinnacle of skill.
Cao Tieyi's expression changed, and he took several steps back. "Your leg techniques are also..."
Li Xian said calmly, "As you have heard, you have reached the pinnacle."
Cao Tieyi didn't believe it and immediately made a move to grab him. He used the moves that had just been verbally described, but his internal energy was extremely powerful, far surpassing Li Ruhu's, and his momentum was even stronger.
Li Xian sneered. His Qingfeng Leg technique, seemingly light yet incredibly powerful, was the first to strike. With just two kicks, he dismantled Cao Tieyi's meticulously planned attack.
Another martial art that has reached the pinnacle of mastery!
Even if it's just a basic martial art, possessing two of them simultaneously is enough to astound everyone.
Li Xianyi, aiming for the top spot, ascended another floor. His overbearing ambition and desire to climb higher infected those around him.
For a time, the banquet at Tianjiao Tower was extremely lively, filled with discussions of martial arts, exchanges of skills, drinking, food, the first snow, and lakes.
Li Xian was unstoppable, and no one could hinder him. He was almost certain to win in martial arts competitions, and when he ascended to the fifth floor, the prodigies he encountered were even stronger. But all of this... crumbled completely when he revealed his third gate, a foundational martial art that had reached its pinnacle, leaving everyone in despair.
All the prodigies were horrified: "Monster! Just how many martial arts techniques does this person possess, to have reached such a pinnacle?!"
Many were unconvinced and resentful, thinking: "Hmph, it is rare to reach the pinnacle of basic martial arts. But that only applies to the strength of the martial arts. If the restrictions were lifted, I would use all my methods and surely defeat you."
We arrived at the sixth floor.
There were only four people present, two men and two women, all with extraordinary bearing. They all knew that Li Xian was powerful, and in terms of martial arts, his skills surpassed everyone else's. However, they were all proud and arrogant, and none of them were willing to fight him in a real battle to win.
Wouldn't such a behavior make one lose face, appear petty, and resort to violence when one can't win an argument?
The four looked at each other, none of them willing to face Li Xian.
Li Xian said, "Miss Ji, please offer me your seat."
Sitting on the right, Ji Hongyan gave a wry smile and said, "Young Master Li's martial arts talent is truly something I have never heard of or seen before."
“Although the three martial arts techniques are only the basics, they have all reached their peak. There is no need to discuss martial arts anymore. Hongyan concedes defeat.”
"Because of the rumors circulating in the streets, there have been many misunderstandings about you, young master. If you are willing, you may come to Xianniao Tower to see me in the future. At that time, I will play music for you on the zither all night long as an apology."
After saying this, he bowed slightly, making room for her. He only tasted a small bite of each of the delicacies on the table, leaving traces of rouge in his spoon.
She is indeed a very charming and beautiful woman.
Li Xian responded with a smile, and was about to take her seat to enjoy the delicious feast on the sixth floor.
Just then, he suddenly felt the wine cup in front of him shake, and the wine spilled over the rim and dripped onto the table. The shaking continued to intensify and become more and more obvious, until finally the entire "Celestial Tower" was swaying from side to side.
Ou Yezi exclaimed, "Excellent! Excellent! How can a golden carp be confined to a pond..."
Ripples appeared on the calm lakebed. A ray of golden light shone through.
Legend has it that the essence of heaven and earth consists of thirty-six celestial essences, seventy-two terrestrial essences, and one hundred and eight human essences…
All of these are extremely rare. If ingested, they can bring endless benefits and allow one to comprehend the principles of the arts.
The one hundred and six yellow-colored people are golden scales.
Born and raised in nature, naturally formed. Its entire body is golden, with exquisite scales. This fish prefers to eat "talented" foods.
It needs to be a vibrant and energetic talent.
The essence of heaven and earth, golden carp in the pond, appear!
(End of this chapter)
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