283 - Made-Up Martial Arts, Have You Really Mastered Them, Disciple?

Chapter 283: His Master is Even More Unruly After breaking through to the Divine Arts Realm, Li Xuan felt immensely empowered and in high spirits. He called over Red Cat to guide him in the Greater Beast Martial Path, showing him how to condense the Greater Beast Martial Spirit and cultivate the Greater Beast Divine Art. Upon finishing his guidance to Red Cat, an even happier Li Xuan used the Beast Pointing Technique to transmit the Greater Beast Martial Path to Yu Xiaolong. "Cultivate well, and break through soon!" Yu Xiaolong was overwhelmed with excitement and hastily bowed in gratitude. He had already obtained the teachings of the Greater Beast Martial Path from Red Cat, but had found it difficult to comprehend. With Red Cat’s guidance, he had barely managed to get started. Li Xuan, however, directly used the Beast Pointing Technique to transfer the wisdom of the Greater Beast Martial Path into Yu Xiaolong's consciousness, enabling him to instantly understand the cultivation process. Yu Xiaolong, being more than a mere beast, had long achieved spiritual intelligence, and under Li Xuan's technique, naturally grasped the Greater Beast Mysteries swiftly. Li Xuan then transferred the Greater Beast teachings to Xiao Ha using the same Beast Pointing Technique. Seeing this, Red Cat felt a bit pressured, fearing surpassation from Yu Xiaolong and Xiao Ha. As the rightful king of beasts, how could he allow subordinates to overtake him? Hence, Red Cat trained even more diligently, finding reassurance that Yu Xiaolong and Xiao Ha’s cultivation speeds were still behind his. Then, reasserting his confidence, Red Cat playfully patted Yu Xiaolong and displayed his authoritative aura. He reached out a paw and with a gentle swat, flipped Xiao Ha onto the ground. "Kwah!" Xiao Ha chirped softly. Red Cat was satisfied; this toad, fundamentally, accepted him as the king, and that was perfect! After flaunting his might, Red Cat didn't forget to act cute and obedient to his owner and later charmed Su Lingxiu, demonstrating that outside he was a mighty king, but inside, just an adorable fat cat! Li Xuan couldn't help but marvel at his fat tiger, which seemed to have become quite the character under his care! Xu Yan, upon comprehending the Divine Arts Realm, was delighted, having understood the martial path techniques, all that remained was to cultivate and enhance his prowess. "I have comprehended the Divine Essence Realm and the Divine Arts Realm. I must strive to reach perfection in the Divine Intent Realm soon." Xu Yan thought excitedly. Once he reaches perfection in the Divine Intent Realm, he would then focus on accumulating foundation for a breakthrough into the Divine Essence Realm for his metamorphosis. "The treasures from the Jade God Sect, the Su family, and the Dai family are vast, and Junior Sister has refined numerous pills. However, it still falls a bit short for foundation accumulation for the Divine Essence Realm breakthrough." "In particular, high-grade treasures or those with specific divine effects need to be found." Xu Yan had begun planning for his foundation accumulation. Despite having numerous resources, perfecting his foundation to break through to the Divine Essence Realm was a metamorphosis and required certain divine-effect treasures. "The higher the level, the more foundation is needed. The grade of spiritual materials required is higher, and in some cases, specific effect spiritual herbs are necessary." "Nonetheless, the Spiritual Domain is vast with numerous sects and families; accumulating foundation shouldn’t be too difficult, merely time-consuming." Xu Yan decided that after reaching the Divine Intent Realm, he would leave Yuzhou to explore other states to prepare his foundation. Yuzhou is, after all, the weakest among the eighteen states of the Spiritual Domain, while the wealthiest states belong to the transcendent sects. "Martial discipline is essential. Lu Xinting is too weak to temper martial skills effectively." Xu Yan calculated, deciding that his future opponents must be at least in the Refining Divine Realm to even garner a glance, even if they were prodigies! In the tranquil estate, like a paradise untouched by worldly strife. Meanwhile, after settling her grandfather, Yue'er anxiously sought Xu Yan's whereabouts, but despite her efforts, she never found him these days. Now, how to find him? "Could it be that Xu Yan is hiding in the Capital City of the State of Zheng? Or perhaps nearby?" Yue'er was distressed. According to her grandfather, the Supreme Master from the Thousand Martial Hall would soon arrive in Yuzhou. "Xu Yan, flee quickly, a Supreme Master is coming to kill you!" Driven to desperation, Yue'er could only continue her search, loudly calling out. Her reasoning was straightforward: if Xu Yan was monitoring outside information, her loud search would surely reach his ears. Traversing from the capital, calling out all the while, Yue'er grew increasingly anxious. By doing this, she risked exposing her and her grandfather’s whereabouts. "One more day of searching, then no more. If caught, my grandfather and I would be in danger." Yue'er thought. She could only hope that Xu Yan would hear her calls as she proceeded, hollering all the way across the State of Zheng, so much so that many martial artists overheard her. Amazingly, a Supreme Master coming for Xu Yan? In the Spiritual Domain, anyone titled Supreme Master was invariably a transcendent sect powerhouse. This meant one of the transcendent sect powerhouse was moving; Xu Yan's fate was sealed, as was his mentor's. The spectacle of the Young Heroes’ Battle, with celestial phenomena akin to dragons descending, was stunning and breathtaking, leaving onlookers in awe. However, to their conventional mindset, a Supreme Master from a transcendent sect was invincible, truly unparalleled. Thus, everyone believed Xu Yan's teacher, no matter how formidable, could not rival a Supreme Master. "Xu Yan, you must flee, escape to the Azure Sea for a slim chance of survival, for a Supreme Master is coming to kill you!" Yue’er's words spread as her figure darted by the estate, and everyone there was taken aback. Xu Yan moved instantly, leaving the estate in a heartbeat. Li Xuan raised a brow; could it be that little girl? "A Supreme Master is coming for Xu Yan? Which transcendent sect is stooping to this level? Having just broken through to the Divine Arts Realm, such a Supreme Master would be just perfect to test out my divine arts’ power!" Li Xuan smirked, amused. However, seeing Yue'er causing such a commotion in search of Xu Yan led him to suspect that the Supreme Master’s arrival was merely an excuse. A pretense to lure Xu Yan out, perhaps? "Could this little girl have taken a liking to Xu Yan?" Li Xuan thought amusedly. His eldest disciple, with his charismatic presence, exceptional talent, and formidable strength, could easily charm such a girl. As Yue'er prepared to head to the next major city, a figure appeared. “Are you looking for me?” Xu Yan asked Yue'er. “Xu Yan!” Yue'er was overjoyed; Xu Yan appeared so quickly that she almost lost her composure, nearly crashing into him but managed to stop just in time. "Yes, it's me!" Xu Yan nodded. "Why were you searching for me? How did you learn that a Supreme Master is coming to kill me?" “My grandfather said so, a Supreme Master from the Thousand Martial Hall wants to seize your Sword Dao, even shamelessly claiming your master stole Thousand Martial Hall’s secret techniques..." Yue'er hastily explained. Xu Yan, furious, exclaimed, “The Thousand Martial Hall? Oh, indeed, I’ll remember this well. So shameless, huh? I'll use your Thousand Martial Hall as a stepping stone to ascend the pinnacle of the Spiritual Domain." "Destroying your Thousand Martial Hall, let’s see if you can remain shameless!” Yue'er: ... The Thousand Martial Hall is a transcendent sect, and Xu Yan is boastful enough to use such a sect as a stepping stone? Yet, it’s a boast full of charisma! “Xu Yan, the Thousand Martial Hall is a transcendent sect, immensely powerful. Their Supreme Master isn’t something even a peak Refining Divine Realm fighter can handle. You and your master should escape quickly." "Flee to the Azure Sea for a slim chance of survival!" Though moved by Xu Yan’s boldness, Yue'er still urged Xu Yan to escape. "Escape? What a joke!" Xu Yan sneered. A Supreme Master is coming? Even though he wasn't their match, in front of his master, they were mere ants. But it wasn’t Yue’er’s fault; as an outsider, she couldn’t fathom his master’s near-Da Dao existence. "Where's your grandfather? Why didn't he come?" Xu Yan asked. Despite everything, Yue'er came to warn him kindly, and he knew gratitude was necessary. Yue'er, hearing this, looked downcast and replied, "My grandfather is gravely injured, terribly so. He might not have many years left!" By the end, her eyes were red. Her grandfather's death meant she would have no family left, no one to rely on. "Injured? Bring your grandfather here, my junior sister can heal him!" Xu Yan suggested after thinking. "Impossible, my grandfather's injuries affect his very essence, it cannot be healed," Yue'er said sorrowfully. "What others can't heal, my junior sister can. Bring your grandfather here, rest assured, any Supreme Master is inconsequential." Her grandfather, despite such grave wounds, thought to warn him, and regardless, this act of kindness was acknowledged. Since they’re in need, why not lend a hand? --- **Terms Translated:** 1. Thousand Martial Hall (千武殿) - This is translated as "Thousand Martial Hall", representing a powerful martial sect. Alternate translations might include "Thousand Weapon Hall" or "Thousand Arms Hall." However, "Martial" is more appropriate as it conveys the essence of a respected martial institution. 2. Xu Yan's Sword Dao (许炎的剑道) - Translated as "Xu Yan's Sword Dao". It respects the original meaning, referring to Xu Yan's personal martial discipline and the philosophical path of the sword. 3. Azure Sea (碧海) - Literally translated as "Azure Sea", it suggests a distant and possibly mystical location of potential refuge. **Puns/Word Play:** 1. The tension between "Yue’er" (月儿) implying affection or a personal connection is juxtaposed with the formal concern she has for Xu Yan’s safety which can hint that her actions might not be purely out of duty. No changes are required to the existing list for these translations, but including names like "Thousand Martial Hall" and others may help clarify as more affiliations and groups emerge in the story. Su Lingxiu practiced the Dan Medical Alchemy Martial Path, yet she had never treated a severely injured martial artist, especially those with considerable strength. This was the perfect opportunity for Su Lingxiu to showcase her skills and gain some valuable experience in Dan Medical Alchemy. “I’ll ask my grandfather then.” Yue'er, feeling hopeful, nodded in agreement. “I’ll wait for you here.” Xu Yan thought for a moment and replied. It's wise to be cautious. What if following them led to a trap? Out of caution, Xu Yan chose to wait here. The place was in close proximity to the estate; even if a formidable opponent attacked, his master would be able to respond immediately. “Alright!” Yue'er nodded and quickly departed. Moon Changming's hiding place wasn’t far from the Capital City of the State of Zheng. Yue'er hastily returned and said, “Grandfather, I found Xu Yan. He wants me to bring you over, saying he can heal your injuries.” Moon Changming smiled wryly and said, “My injuries are beyond healing. Huang Liang will soon come to Yuzhou. What does Xu Yan say, shall we escape together?” Yue'er thought for a moment and said, “Xu Yan won't run. His master might be exceptionally strong and not afraid of the Supreme Master.” Moon Changming furrowed his brow and sighed, “Although his master's strength is indeed formidable, I fear he does not understand the might of the transcendent sect’s Supreme Master.” “Well, let’s go and meet them then. I shall tell him just how terrifying the transcendent sect’s Supreme Master truly is!” Saying so, he struggled to stand. His aura was exceedingly weak, and his complexion ashen, as if he might collapse at any moment. Yue'er, eyes reddening, secretly vowed to avenge her grandfather. Supporting her grandfather, they left their hiding place and arrived in front of Xu Yan after a few moments. “These injuries are indeed severe!” Xu Yan was shocked by Moon Changming's state. The injuries were grave, and what surprised him even more was how Moon Changming could still hold on for a few more years despite such devastation! “Little friend Xu Yan, these old injuries of mine are irreparable, but I would still advise you to escape quickly. The might of a Supreme Master should not be underestimated!” Moon Changming said breathlessly. “A mere trifle, come with me. Though your injuries are severe, they may not be incurable!” Acknowledging Moon Changming's good intentions, Xu Yan refrained from arguing further. As for the transcendent sect’s Supreme Master, they appeared invincible to them simply because they did not know of his master’s strength. Moon Changming thought that perhaps after meeting Xu Yan's master, he might persuade him otherwise. Yue'er supported her grandfather, following Xu Yan closely, and soon they arrived at a dense forest. As they descended, they entered an estate. She was astounded, for outside just now there was no sign of this estate. “What is this?” Moon Changming was equally shaken, no wonder Xu Yan was so hard to find. “A mere formation.” Xu Yan responded calmly. “A formation?” Moon Changming murmured, internalizing what exactly this formation was and feeling increasingly amazed at Xu Yan’s mysterious master’s abilities. Perhaps they truly could match the transcendent sect’s Supreme Master? “Sister, see if you can heal this?” Upon entering the estate, Su Lingxiu and the others approached. Li Xuan glanced over and couldn’t help but be taken aback. The old man’s condition was dire, with old injuries from when he first met him. Presumably, his special physique had been shattered, causing old injuries. And now? The special physique had completely collapsed, the essence vanished; surviving for a few more years was only due to the old man’s resilience. “His spiritual constitution is gone!” Li Xuan thought. Looking towards Yue'er, this girl’s talent was indeed remarkable, a spiritual constitution, and the cultivation techniques she practiced weren’t simple, making her a peak Greater Heavenly Being at such a young age. In terms of strength, she surpassed Lu Xinting. “These injuries are grievous, affecting the essence!” Su Lingxiu showed a face of exhilaration upon checking. Since practicing the Dan Medical Alchemy Martial Path, she finally had the chance to exhibit her skills. “Although it’s challenging, it’s treatable, although some aspects…” Su Lingxiu pondered how to describe Moon Changming’s condition. At this point, Li Xuan spoke: “The spiritual constitution has collapsed, the essence is entirely lost.” Su Lingxiu nodded, “Precisely, the unique constitution’s talent has collapsed, and the essence is entirely lost. Recovering will be quite difficult.” Moon Changming was astonished, his injuries were still treatable? Moreover, even with his spiritual constitution’s essence gone, there was still a chance of recovery, though difficult? He wore a look of disbelief, suspecting they might be boasting! However, Yue'er was overjoyed, grabbing Su Lingxiu’s hand and exclaiming, “Sister, can my grandfather truly be healed?” “Of course!” Su Lingxiu nodded confidently, “Indeed, as long as one isn’t dead, they can be healed!” “That’s incredible, thank you, Brother Xu Yan, thank you, Sister!” Yue'er cried tears of joy. Moon Changming was silent for a moment, finally turning to Li Xuan and said, “The Supreme Master from the Thousand Martial Hall, Huang Liang, is on his way to Yuzhou. I believe it would be wise to hide temporarily.” Li Xuan nonchalantly replied, “No matter, just a mere ant!” Moon Changming: ... In this moment, Moon Changming finally understood where Xu Yan’s audacity came from! His master was even more audacious! It’s clearly a direct inheritance! Moreover, he felt a bit conflicted inside. Being severely injured by an “ant” made him question his own worth. Less than an ant? Originally planning to advise others to flee, it turned out—they weren’t afraid at all and even regarded the Supreme Master as an ant, leaving him uncertain on how to continue persuading them. --- **Terms Translated:** 1. Moon Changming (月长明) - Translated directly as "Moon Changming". No alternate translations as it's a name. 2. Huang Liang (黃亮) - Translated as "Huang Liang", retaining the original name to convey character identity. 3. Spiritual Constitution (灵体) - Translated as "Spiritual Constitution", which refers to a type of special physical condition or talent, mirroring its in-depth essence. 4. Special Physique (特殊体质) - Translated as "Special Physique", describing an individual's unique physical abilities or constitution, crucial in martial arts settings. 5. Essence (本源) - Translated as "Essence", referring to the fundamental life force or intrinsic quality, critical in cultivation contexts. Puns/Word Play: - "Ant" (螻蟻) is used as a metaphor for dismissing someone as insignificant, showcasing Li Xuan's and Xu Yan's disdain towards what others consider invincible forces. No changes needed to the existing list given context. However, additional character names and new terms related to martial paths and healing might enrich understanding as the narrative progresses.