Chapter 288 The Garment of the Outer World, the Garment of Gods and Demons! With increasingly abundant foundation, he stepped into the Second Realm!
Li Xian closed his eyes and sensed it. The wailing of ghosts and howling of wolves, the ethereal sounds swirling in his ears… the two were seamlessly integrated, perfectly blended. Both ethereal and menacing, both terrifying and otherworldly. There was no record of it in ancient texts; it was strangely bizarre.
It's as if the gates of hell have opened, demons and monsters dance wildly, and the pipa plays madly. It's also like a radiant sunset, a grand feast in the heavenly palace, the melodious sound of a zither, a gathering of immortals, and a dance in the Jade Pool. The most important word in "The Clothes of Gods and Ghosts" is "ominous." Its ominous power is overwhelming, and even gods and ghosts tremble in fear.
Li Xian focused his mind and shouted, and the ghosts and monsters rushed into the Ghost Gate, while the immortals rode the mist back to their nest.
Li Xian already possesses "double pupils," enabling him to scare away ghosts and gods and intimidate armies. He exudes extreme domineering power. If he were to don the "Divine and Ghostly Robe" and display double pupils, revealing all sorts of extraordinary phenomena, what a sight it would be! It's truly unimaginable.
"This 'Divine Ghost Robe' is indeed powerful, but without ancient texts to study it, its exact function remains a mystery. However, when the 'Turbid Robe' is activated, its power increases dramatically, as if hell itself has descended upon the world. This is indeed an excellent use. Combined with the intimidating power of the double pupils, I'm afraid... if any ghosts knock on the door again, I can shout loudly and they will obediently flee."
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Li Xian concealed his turbid robes, and the hellish scenes receded. He calmed his mind and cleared his thoughts. The turbid robes were merely a distinguishing feature; martial arts should always be the primary focus.
I have some free time today.
Li Xian looked around and found that he still had over a hundred strands of "essence of heaven and earth" remaining. After digesting and absorbing them all, he was just enough to achieve the "dust settling" stage and officially step into the second realm of martial arts. Then he needed to plan for "essential treasures" resources.
He knew he couldn't rush things. He took out the "Remnant Demon Painting" and studied it in the courtyard. The "Ghost Painting" school originated in Nanyang and spread far and wide. The Remnant Demon Painting had a long history and a rough texture, as if it were made of some kind of demonic material.
The painting is pitch black, requiring careful observation. Rough lines are faintly visible, initially appearing chaotic and formless. But closer inspection reveals a deeper meaning…
The fragmented painting is only the size of a palm, with torn edges. It has a faint smell of ink and burnt odor, suggesting it has been burned. The original painting likely depicted four small demons, known as "Chimei Wangliang," and was a copy of the "Chimei Wangliang Painting" from the Candle Sect. Because the copy was damaged, with only one corner of the fragment remaining, it is called the "Fragmented Painting."
The painting is extremely dark in tone, requiring close observation. It depicts a small, naked demon with long claws. The bold, flowing lines convey a sense of ghosthood, effectively serving to intimidate the viewer.
Li Xian knew the "Remnant Demon Diagram" was profoundly mysterious and originally intended to discuss the cultivation method of the "Remnant Demon Spear" with Nangong Liuli, hoping to gain her assistance through her knowledge of powerful families. However, seeing that she had been frightened by the ghost's roar, she was still unsettled. Only after their sincere cooperation last night had she regained some composure. Furthermore, considering that the "Remnant Demon Diagram" had already terrified several elders, it would be extremely inappropriate to harm Nangong Liuli.
Therefore, he pondered it on his own.
Martial arts are hidden within paintings; one should learn from them. Ghosts frolic in the water, willows cast shadows, and in the distance, several disemboweled corpses dot the landscape. The grass rustles, and two or three emaciated, scantily clad figures hang upside down from the willows, their expressions terrified, as if not yet dead. A few simple lines depict a gust of wind, desolate and grotesque, with a village in the distance, and wisps of black smoke drifting in…
The painting depicts a wide variety of scenes.
Li Xian had some knowledge of the history of Nanyang, where the people were impoverished and the situation was appalling. He carefully examined the painting, scrutinizing the details, and thought:
"There are two possibilities when martial arts are hidden in a painting. First, the painter himself possesses considerable martial arts skills, and the martial arts are hidden in the lines. The dots, hooks, and strokes all contain the essence of martial arts, and the pattern of the painting itself is not very important. That is, through the painting, one can infer the painter's actions and expressions when painting, and thus obtain the martial arts inheritance."
"Secondly: martial arts are hidden in the painting. One must understand the expression in the painting and appreciate its meaning. I think this painting belongs to the second type. The second type is the most difficult, no wonder many elders have failed."
"I made a boastful bet with Yan Hao, which was indeed overestimating my abilities. But with the opportunity before me, how can I not seize it? I have been looking at this painting for half an hour. I have been pondering it with my eyes closed, but it is of no great use. The most urgent thing is to get a long spear!"
"Combining movement and stillness may lead to some enlightenment."
Li Xian acted immediately, finding a blacksmith's shop on East Street and purchasing an iron spearhead. He then ventured into the forest, felled a peach tree, and carved it into a spear shaft. He tied the iron spearhead to the shaft, creating a makeshift spear.
Holding the peach blossom spear, he thrust it several times into the air. The wind hissed and whistled, displaying considerable power. He casually executed his "bandit-suppressing spear technique," sweeping, thrusting, parrying, and slashing... with remarkable skill.
In the past, the garrison of Heihe Village attracted the attention of mountain bandits. To protect himself, Li Xian armed the villagers and taught them "bandit-killing formations." He also used his understanding of martial arts to create "bandit-suppressing gun techniques," which the villagers could quickly learn.
This bandit-suppression marksmanship was merely basic, lacking any refinement. The gun technique was quick to learn and easy to master, facilitating formations, and proved very useful at the time. Li Xian carried his gun back to his residence, took out the "Remnant Demon Diagram," and began practicing its methods.
He placed the Broken Demon Diagram under the stone pavilion table and found a spacious spot to practice his spear technique. He thrust, parried, and swept repeatedly, creating several spear flourishes with extremely graceful movements. However, it had absolutely no connection to the "Broken Demon Spear."
A thought flashed through his mind: "Could it be that I need to use the spear as a brush to draw that grotesque image when I unleash my attacks? I'll give it a try!"
Turning around and retracting his spear, he caught a glimpse of the "ghost" in the painting. It was naked with long claws, its face ferocious and terrifying, its ghostly eyes cunning and sinister. He brandished his peach blossom spear, the tip attempting to outline the ghost's features.
This was indeed a wondrous idea. When Li Xian wielded the spear, he combined his understanding of his entire body with the Seven Star Step, and his control over his strength was exquisite. It possessed a strange and unpredictable quality, making the spear's movements extremely difficult to anticipate.
Li Xian practiced accordingly, but after the first round he felt no difference. On the second round, he suddenly realized that his spear technique was rigidly confined to the drawing, lifeless and lifeless. It lacked any of the essence of intermediate-level spear techniques, barely qualifying as a basic spear technique. While this was undoubtedly due to his lack of proficiency, it also revealed that using the spear to depict movements was fundamentally flawed.
"This method... others must have thought of it too. Practicing like this makes it difficult to grasp the essence of the painting. What would be the point of mastering a mediocre spear technique if you end up with a mediocre one? My spear technique is just beginning, so I shouldn't be in a hurry to make progress. Instead, I should make sure that the direction is correct."
Li Xian calmed his mind and sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing. He then picked up the incomplete demonic diagram and studied it repeatedly. After many attempts, he suddenly felt enlightened.
In the past, the five internal organs were turbid. Through the practice of the Five Internal Organs Avoiding Turbidity and Meeting Yang Meridian, the characteristics of "clarity" and "observation of heaven and earth" were realized. Combined with extraordinary comprehension, miraculous effects naturally occurred.
The sensations of all things become more vivid.
Seeing the ghosts and demons in the fragmented painting seemingly alive, playing in the water and creating ripples, with willows swaying high beside the water, it proved that the night wind was strong. Li Xian was immersed in this, seemingly gaining some insight… and suddenly realized:
"I always wanted to discover the complete method directly from the painting, and I always imagined that the mystery was hidden deep inside, and how to dig it out. However... the mystery is neither too deep nor too shallow. In fact, it can be seen at first glance."
“Every stroke, every blade of grass, every stone, and every drop of water in the painting is a martial arts technique. And the ghosts and monsters in the painting are the essence of the Ghost Spear Technique.”
"When others look at the painting of the broken demon, they will surely assume that the essence of martial arts is hidden in the demons. Therefore, they will stare intently at the demons, hoping to discover the essence of martial arts from them. However, this painting depicts the scenery first and then the demons, which corresponds to the idea that heaven and earth existed before people."
"They immediately mastered the most essential aspects of marksmanship upon arrival. How could they succeed? I've pondered this simple question for a long time!"
Li Xian thought about it more and more and felt that this was exactly it. Inspiration surged forth as he felt the world in the painting. A strange and eerie feeling washed over him. The "ghosts" were terrifying, covered in fine, soft hair, their ghostly eyes staring at him, cunning and malevolent. Li Xian glanced at the roadside weeds, which were only decorated with two strokes, yet they contained exquisite detail.
The green grass was bent over by the wind, leaning to the left, but judging from its growth, it would surely stand upright again after the storm. Two sets of spear techniques were hidden within this.
Li Xian's legs were firmly planted as he thrust out. His posture resembled a bent blade of grass, supple yet carrying the force of a swift wind. His attack was fierce, yet he concealed an escape route! This move was quite extraordinary. A moment later, he straightened up and returned his spear to its original position.
This has now touched upon the finer details of the Broken Demon Spear. Although there is no ghostly or evil aura in the spear, it is indeed a spear technique.
Li Xian let his thoughts wander; the painting itself was inanimate, yet the world within it was vibrant. A swirling wind blew, causing the grass and plants to sway left and right; every movement could be used as practice for spear techniques.
turn out to be…
Using painting to convey martial arts. Since it has broken away from the framework of traditional martial arts, the moves naturally cannot be fixed. Li Xian let his mind wander, carefully considering the environment, and comprehending the principles of spear techniques. This concept is extremely correct. The spear techniques he uses at this moment are strange and eccentric, even wild and random, without any rules.
However, it already possessed the aura of the Remnant Demon Spear.
He practiced diligently, though he hadn't yet grasped the true essence of marksmanship or understood its true power. But he was already quite satisfied; his marksmanship progressed from unfamiliarity to agility, then to ease, and finally to unrestrained freedom.
He suddenly unleashed a move called "Probing the Grass to Startle the Ghost," a feint, but with tremendous force and a miraculous effect of frightening ghosts. He had gleaned this from the weeds in the corner of the fragmented painting.
He guessed... that perhaps some mischievous imp might be lurking among the weeds, spying on him. Therefore, he naturally resorted to this move. It was precisely by studying the essence of the "Remnant Demon Painting" and unleashing the spirit within the painting that one could extend the infinite range of spear techniques from the limited painted scene!
[You grasp the essence of the Remnant Demon Diagram, master the key points of spear technique training, and begin your training in the Remnant Demon Spear Technique.]
[The Remnant Spear]
[Proficiency: 13/700 Beginner]
[Description: The Ghostly and Divine School of marksmanship is unpredictable and mysterious, with ghostly figures appearing everywhere. The Wraiths...belong to the water element, devouring shadows and playing in the water.]
Li Xian was immediately invigorated. He was naturally intelligent and discerning, able to distinguish between primary and secondary matters, so it was not surprising that he had grasped the essence of the Remnant Demon Spear. Now that he had mastered the essentials of the Remnant Demon Spear, there were no more difficulties. All he had to do was diligently accumulate knowledge and skills, as "heaven rewards diligence."
Full of excitement, he gazed at the remaining demonic image, his spear thrusting repeatedly. His skill gradually improved, he persevered tirelessly, and silently forged ahead.
Two hours passed, and he had accumulated [156] points of proficiency. Li Xian was covered in sweat and felt very hungry and tired. After a quick wash, he went out to buy some food. He was craving something, muttering about "fresh peach blossom wine" and "fresh flower drunken eggs".
He thought to himself, "As the saying goes, out with the old, in with the new. This half tael of silver is useless to keep. I might as well eat and drink to my heart's content and spend it all before I figure out how to make money."
He felt utterly helpless… making money was the hardest thing for him. His strength was deepening and his cultivation was progressing steadily, which was naturally true. But he lacked the ability to produce “resources.” Only by mastering production and being self-sufficient could a martial artist become independent, stand on his own, and slowly improve his martial arts.
Li Xian was well-versed in all aspects of business. However, he lacked any assets and immediately envied Wen Caishang's "Silkworm Garment Jade Inlay Skill," a rare feat of unparalleled skill. She cultivated ancestral silkworms and sold silk, ensuring a constant flow of funds and wealth.
Moreover, with Wen Caishang's strategic skills, she will surely manage the business perfectly. Li Xian sighed, "Some people are born without worrying about money, while others are almost at the second level of martial arts and still can't afford good wine."
He turned into the alley and bought two jars of fine wine and four fresh-flower-infused eggs. He then spent all the remaining money he had on two braised pork knuckles and a few side dishes to go with the wine. He wrapped them in oil paper and took them back to Qingniu Residence.
When she entered, Nangong Liuli was already awake. Holding a wooden sword, she practiced her martial arts moves, demonstrating the Nangong family's basic martial art: the Wandering Wind and Rain Sword.
This sword technique was created by a talented member of the Nangong family in the last ten years or so. Although powerful, it is not as good as the "Nangong Juantian Sword" passed down through generations, and it is not perfect. It is difficult to learn, and even Nangong Liuli, who is quite talented, has only just mastered it.
Li Xian praised, "Excellent swordsmanship!"
Nangong Liuli sheathed her sword and smiled, "You're back." She went to help him and took the wine jar and oil paper.
Li Xian said, "Good sister, does your swordsmanship seem to contain a sense of concern for the country and its people?" Nangong Liuli shook her head and said, "Nangong Boyuan of the Nangong family, who possessed great fortune, entered the court as an official. He created the 'Wind and Rain Poem,' which became extremely famous. The family changed it to the 'Wandering Wind and Rain Sword,' and the swordsmanship contains the true meaning of the poem, so it should also contain a sense of concern for the country and its people."
Li Xian asked, "Does the Nangong family intend to support the weak martial arts?" Nangong Liuli replied, "How could I possibly know the wishes of a family? It's all uncertain. After all, we shouldn't put all our eggs in one basket; there are all sorts of schemes."
Li Xian said, "Living in aristocratic families...it must be quite tiring." He thought of his younger brother, who was studying abroad and possessed great fortune, with a limitless future. He then asked, "I have a younger brother who has also obtained a wisp of fortune. Will he also become an official in the court someday?"
Nangong Liuli exclaimed in surprise, "You actually have such a powerful younger brother?"
Nangong Liuli said, "Those who seize the destiny can seek peace even in chaotic times. Even if they don't enter the court as officials, they can join a family and become retainers. Even the Nangong family will have to treat them with respect."
Li Xian laughed and said, "That powerful?"
“The fortune of the world is constant. If you possess a wisp, others will have one less,” Nangong Liuli said. “Isn’t that amazing?”
The two walked to the stone pavilion by the fruit tree. Li Xian opened the wine jar, and Nangong Liuli unwrapped the oil paper, smelling the aroma of braised pork knuckle, and couldn't help but swallow hard. Li Xian filled a wine bowl and drank with Nangong Liuli, then discussed matters of destiny with her.
Those who possess good fortune... may indeed preserve their lives in chaotic times. However, those who possess good fortune have always needed to choose their place to settle. Now that chaos is brewing, entering the court as an official inevitably carries the risk of downfall. Entering a prestigious family... also has its drawbacks.
Although he was addressed as "Master," even martial arts masters dared not disrespect him. But ultimately, he was an outsider, a fact that could not be changed. Li Xian lamented that all paths were difficult, and only through diligent practice could one become stronger.
Nangong Liuli had never tasted "Peach Blossom Wine" or "Fresh Flower Drunken Eggs" before. She savored the wine, her beautiful eyes sparkling slightly. Then she tasted the fresh flower drunken eggs, taking a small sip, and found the flavor exceptionally unique.
After a satisfying meal, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her beautiful eyes sparkled. Li Xian helped her to rest, and they returned to the courtyard two hours later.
[Proficiency +1]
[Proficiency +1]
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The Canwang spear technique gradually improved, and by the end of the day, it had accumulated [259] proficiency points. The spear technique was simple and unadorned, and the ghostly and demonic aura had not yet been fully displayed, but the direction was correct.
It was evening.
Li Xian scratched two hand marks on the Peach Blossom Spear shaft; after two more days of practice, the shaft would break. Nangong Liuli, equally diligent, was studying her family's martial arts on the sidelines.
The two ate, drank, practiced, and enjoyed themselves together, living a carefree and relaxed life. Peach Blossom Town was peaceful and serene, unlike the place where they were trapped in a cage of flowers.
The next day.
Li Xian was rewarded for his diligence, making progress every day. While honing his "Remnant Demon Spear," he secretly plotted ways to make money. Full of energy, he would take some free time to go deep into the mountains to chop down peach trees.
He stored the trees in the southwest corner of the outer courtyard. He cut down about four peach trees, then carried them on his shoulder, moving swiftly through the streets and alleys, attracting the attention of many residents.
Li Xian predicted that the peach blossom spear shaft would not withstand much wear and tear and would break within a few days, so he prepared in advance by whittling peach trees into wooden poles to serve as replacements for the spear shaft.
However, the remaining wood could be whittled into wooden arrows. Li Xian was busy all day, so he entrusted these miscellaneous tasks to Nangong Liuli.
With slender, jade-like hands, she carves arrows for her lord. Nangong Liuli, dressed loosely, sits casually, her long hair simply secured with a wooden hairpin. In her hand, she holds an iron dagger, whittling peach wood into wooden arrows.
Li Xian practiced his spear technique in the distance, displaying exquisite skill and a free-spirited, unrestrained, and willful attitude.
Nangong Liuli asked curiously, "Do you know archery?" She had already whittled a wooden arrow and stored it in the arrow box.
Li Xian said, "I know a little." Nangong Liuli said, "That's rare. I also know archery. How about we have a competition?"
Li Xian laughed and said, "Oh?" He shook his head and said, "Let's forget it, it would be too much to bully you."
Nangong Liuli paused slightly with his dagger, then said angrily, "Who do you look down on? Your archery skills are probably not as good as mine!"
Li Xian asked, "When did you start learning archery?" Nangong Liuli replied, "I started learning archery before I learned martial arts."
Li Xian thought to himself, "This is not someone to be underestimated." He said, "You really like archery?"
Nangong Liuli said, "Not really, but archery is a fundamental skill for the direct descendants. All direct descendants of the Nangong family must master it. Moreover... one's character can be seen in archery, whether one is sharp, cautious, cunning, or cowardly."
Li Xian said, "I've heard you say that before." Nangong Liuli said, "Speaking of archery, Sister Bian is quite good too."
"But if we're talking about the best... it would have to be the Golden Boy of Daoxuan Mountain."
Nangong Liuli put down the dagger, straightened her clothes, and calmly and seriously instructed, "It's not that I'm criticizing you. Although you possess the Pure Qi Robe, you can't be arrogant. There are even more powerful people in this world."
Li Xian laughed and said, "Good sister, thank you for your guidance. I'll show you my skills later."
Nangong Liuli blushed slightly, spat lightly, and continued whittling the wooden arrow.
After a casual conversation, Li Xian realized that his archery skills had been neglected for a long time. His unparalleled archery skills were his trump card against powerful enemies, and he should indeed pick them up again, accumulate arrows, and remake his bow.
The day was fulfilling and peaceful, and Li Xian's proficiency with the Remnant Spear increased by another [218] points. He was not far from mastering it. Knowing that he had plenty of time, Li Xian relaxed his practice of the Remnant Spear, leaving some free time to take care of other matters.
Sincere cooperation and emotional exchange are also of paramount importance.
Several days passed in this manner. The Remnant Spear reached the [Mastery] level, thus winning his bet with Yan Hao. Feeling no need for pride, he continued to focus on honing the [Remnant Spear].
Two spear shafts have already broken. The broken pieces of the peach blossom shaft will be picked up by Nangong Liuli and whittled into wooden arrows. In the past few days, thirty wooden arrows have been collected, but without fletching, they are still a step short.
Whenever Li Xian had free time, he would venture into the peach blossom grove, intending to select timber to craft a "wooden bow." His strength was immense, rendering ordinary wooden bows useless; thus, he was slow to acquire arrows but lacked a bow.
This continued for several more days.
Late July.
[The Remnant Spear]
[Proficiency: 784/1400 Mastery]
Li Xian had already mastered the Canwang Spear technique, and the details of the flowers, plants, and landscapes in his paintings were refined to perfection. However, he had never grasped the essence of "Wanggui" (a type of demon or monster). At this time, there were still more than twenty days left before the bet was due, and Li Xian leisurely studied his skills, neither in a hurry nor in a rush.
That day...
Li Xian goes into the mountains to chop wood, and fishes and hunts birds along the way. He always says he wants to make money, but he's still penniless. He relies entirely on hunting and fishing for food.
He carried two grass carp and caught twenty "noisy birds." The meat of these birds was coarse and fishy, with a very poor taste, so few hunters caught them. Li Xian was collecting arrows; he had the shafts, but he was extremely short of fletching and arrowheads.
He also caught some noisy birds along the way, plucked their feathers, and used them to attach arrow tails. He had a very fruitful day and was about to head home when he suddenly saw several woodcutters emerging from the deep forest in the distance, carrying bundles of firewood on their shoulders and talking amongst themselves.
The island is very large, with abundant vegetation, and no landlords occupy it. The management of firewood is very lenient, so obtaining firewood is not difficult.
Li Xian followed the same path, listening to the woodcutter's mundane chatter, but paid little attention. After listening for a while longer… he suddenly noticed the topic shifting, and they began discussing strange and wondrous tales of spirits and monsters.
Li Xian had always been interested in such strange and unusual things, so he slowed down to listen. When he heard about the "peach blossom spirit tree," he became even more interested and went up to ask questions.
Only then did I learn that there was a "tree spirit" in the woods to the east. It looked very similar to a peach tree, but its branches spread out and it would attack woodcutters.
Li Xian thought to himself, "Could this tree spirit be used as a wooden bow? I'll go and see, and if it doesn't seem right, I'll flee immediately." So he headed east.
It was already dusk. A short while later, it was completely dark. Li Xian had exceptional eyesight, allowing him to travel in the dark and observe the details of the peach grove. After searching for half an hour, he indeed found the location of the "tree spirit."
The tree spirit cannot be moved. Its lower branches extend and creep, quietly wrapping around the ankles and dragging it downwards. The soil beside the tree spirit is soft and sticky. Once pulled into the soil, the tree spirit's already numerous roots will become increasingly entangled and dense, and even a martial arts master... without the corresponding methods, will suffer.
The tree spirit looked no different from an ordinary peach tree, but after spotting Li Xian, it quietly extended its roots to bypass Li Xian's line of sight, intending to attack from behind.
Li Xian, possessing double pupils, had already seen it. But he pretended not to know, wandering around as if lost. When he passed by the tree spirit, he secretly activated his "Heart Fire" ability and then unleashed the "Blood Spitting Technique".
It spews red fire, scorching the tree spirits.
Seizing the opportunity, Li Xian unleashed the "Yang Yuan Sword Qi" with his Chenjiang Sword, but the first strike failed to sever the tree. Instead of being alarmed, Li Xian was delighted and unleashed three more strikes, finally severing the tree trunk in half with a "ripping" sound. The tree spirit collapsed, blood gushing from its trunk.
Li Xian carried the tree trunk, feeling its immense weight. The surrounding ground was soft, and his feet immediately sank into it, the roots within instantly entangling him. Li Xian slammed the tree trunk into the ground with a loud thud, sending several meters of soil flying everywhere.
He used the momentum to leap up, executing a seven-star step, moving several meters away. His feet were firmly planted on solid ground, no longer feeling soft. He observed that the tree trunk was bleeding, and the soil seemed to be oozing even more blood…
Li Xian threw his flower rope, which wrapped around the tree trunk. He pulled hard, and the force was truly terrifying. The peach blossom tree trunk flew up and he hoisted it onto his shoulder.
He quickly used the "Seven Star Steps" to run out of the deep forest as fast as he could. He returned to Green Ox Residence in one breath, panting heavily.
Nangong Liuli was surprised.
Li Xian patted the tree trunk and laughed, "Excellent bow material!"
Beneath the bark, the wood is a deep reddish-brown, resembling jade at first glance. It is rich in wood, enough to craft a peach blossom spear, two peach blossom bows, and dozens of peach blossom arrows…
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August is fast approaching. The bet is already halfway over.
That morning.
Li Xian practiced internal cultivation cross-legged, circulating the toxins from his five internal organs. Strands of hair fell, took root upon touching the ground, and as the dust settled, he officially stepped into the second realm of martial arts.
He raised an eyebrow slightly…
These two realms seem to have different characteristics.
(End of this chapter)
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