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

### Chapter 410: Jiang Buping's Initiation into the Extreme Soul Physique Li Xuan contemplated the fact that Meng Chong was with Xu Yan. Since Xu Yan had cultivated the Unyielding Sword Intent, it was inevitable that he would teach Meng Chong, which meant that Meng Chong would also cultivate the Unyielding Blade Intent. The Unyielding Qi could be harnessed not only into Sword Intent but also into divine abilities. Li Xuan believed Xu Yan would comprehend more martial arts methods using the Unyielding Qi. "The Unyielding Qi does have its limits. It's not truly unyielding. This is merely the initial stage. Ultimately, you must rely on your martial path to truly achieve the Unyielding and Indestructible," Li Xuan mused clearly. After all, the Unyielding Qi could be refined. It's just that the requirements were incredibly high, and that level was still far away for Xu Yan and the others. Utilizing the Unyielding Qi is merely a stepping stone towards cultivating the Unyielding and Indestructible path. As one's level increases, one day, their intrinsic Unyielding and Indestructible state will surpass the limits of the Unyielding Qi. Half a month after Xu Yan cultivated the Unyielding Sword Intent, Xu Yan had a breakthrough. "Your disciple Xu Yan has reached the Minor Achievement in the Divine Appearance Realm. Your Void Shattering Domain enhancement is tenfold." Li Xuan immediately felt a rush of exhilaration. His power had increased once more. Casting a glance toward the direction of the Nine Mountain Domain, it was becoming increasingly chaotic. "Indeed, it's in troubled times that prodigies arise. My disciples are prodigies among prodigies, likely engaging in numerous battles to rapidly enhance their strength," Li Xuan thought. Xu Yan and Meng Chong were not ones to endure attacks without retaliation. If they had enemies, they would annihilate them. Thus, they must have been continuously seeking revenge on the Celestial Shadow Division. Several days later, news arrived. A True King Heavenly Venerable from Qinghua Domain risked crossing the domain gate to enter Nine Mountain City. The stalemating Immortal Heavenly Venerables and the Netherworld Blood Son had both withdrawn some distance from the domain gate. This allowed the True King Heavenly Venerable to leave the gate and bring back information about the Nine Mountain Domain. Firstly, the Nine Mountain Domain had fallen into chaos. The sole heir of the Heng Peak Mountain Lord was killed by the Eternal Pond Mountain's Immortal Heavenly Venerable. Although rumored to be a scheme by the Celestial Shadow Division, Heng Peak refused to believe it, leading to a direct conflict with the Eternal Pond Mountain. Subsequently, a clash ensued between the Thousand Fold Mountain and the Wan family from the Grand Cover Mountain. It was rumored that a top-tier genius from the Thousand Fold Mountain was killed by a bald strongman associated with the Wan family. The Thousand Fold Mountain demanded the Grand Cover Mountain hand over the culprit, but the Wan Family claimed the assassin was not Meng Chong. The two sides parted in discord, heightening tensions. Rumors circulated that Breakmist Mountain had slain Fengsoul Tiger, the most treasured spiritual beast of the Spirit Honor Mountain, along with a genius from the Spirit Honor Sect, further escalating hostilities. Two Netherworld Blood Sons infiltrated the Nine Mountain Domain from an unknown Heavenly Abyss, actively sowing carnage. Reports spoke of a thousand-strong Netherworld army marching into Grand Cover Mountain, but Xu Yan and Meng Chong retaliated by slaying the Netherworld warriors and dismantling Celestial Shadow Division branches. Lastly, news surfaced that a Netherworld Blood Son was preparing to pursue Xu Yan and Meng Chong. Overall, the Nine Mountain Domain was tumultuous, chaotic with continuous bloodshed. Conflicts involving Immortal Heavenly Venerables erupted every few days. At this pace, an Immortal Heavenly Venerable might soon fall. If one side loses an Immortal Heavenly Venerable, the situation would become irreconcilable. As for the Celestial Shadow Division, its members were being targeted by all factions, exacerbating chaos. How many Immortal Heavenly Venerables in the Nine Mountain Domain belonged to the Celestial Shadow Division remained unknown, adding further complexity to the situation, with all Immortal Heavenly Venerables on high alert for fear of ambush. "It's truly chaotic!" Li Xuan sighed. "My senior brothers' adversaries are now Immortal Heavenly Venerables!" Su Lingxiu exclaimed in amazement. Fang Hao was filled with fervor, eager to head to the Nine Mountain Domain to showcase the prowess of his Mysterious Martial Path. "The timing isn't right yet," Fang Hao finally sighed, conscious of his growing commitments in the Qinghua Domain which couldn't be abandoned halfway. As for the Netherworld Blood Son planning to pursue Xu Yan and Meng Chong, Li Xuan was unconcerned. The protective talismans hadn't been triggered, indicating the Blood Son posed no significant threat to Xu Yan and Meng Chong. The Blood Son might not even be able to track Xu Yan and Meng Chong. "The chaos in the Divine Domain is inevitable. The Celestial Shadow Division, operating from behind the scenes, must have been plotting this for quite some time. Choosing this moment to strike means their plan is ripe. Although unifying the world might remain a fantasy, the unrest in the Divine Domain is unstoppable," Li Xuan pondered. "Persevere in your cultivation. Whether you'll rise to the top in this chaos is up to you," Li Xuan advised Fang Hao. "Yes, Master, I understand!" Fang Hao replied solemnly. Recognizing the impending chaos in the Divine Domain, Fang Hao aimed to fortify the Qinghua Domain into an indomitable stronghold. He had a broad vision in mind. However, all this required immense strength to achieve, so enhancing one's abilities remained paramount. The unrest in the Nine Mountain Domain persisted, with signs of growing volatility. Occasionally, True King Heavenly Venerables ventured into the Nine Mountain Domain through the domain gate, returning with information. Some True King Heavenly Venerables, however, fell victim to peril, perishing in the Nine Mountain Domain. Various signs indicated the opposing Immortal Heavenly Venerables and the Blood Son allowed some True King Heavenly Venerables from Qinghua Domain to enter deliberately, to glean intelligence from the Nine Mountain Domain. One day, a long-dormant turmoil shook the heavens and the earth. Li Xuan furrowed his brows, gazing skyward. "Things are getting more interesting," he remarked, continuing to delve into the principles of the Great Tao written in the Tai-Cang Book, nearing completion in committing its precepts to memory, deepening his understanding of the heavenly laws governing the Tai-Cang realm. His insights began to touch upon the essence of this world. "Your disciple Meng Chong has cultivated the Unyielding Blade Intent. Your Unyielding Blade Intent enhancement has amplified a hundredfold." As anticipated, Meng Chong mastered the Unyielding Blade Intent. "The clash of the Immortal Heavenly Venerables, ah, multiple Immortal Heavenly Venerables must be engaged," Li Xuan suddenly looked up towards the Nine Mountain Domain. The laws of heaven and earth were in turmoil, a sign of battles involving multiple Immortal Heavenly Venerables, marking the most significant participation since the discord erupted in the Nine Mountain Domain. Shaking his head, he resumed studying the Tai-Cang Book, before glancing towards Jiang Buping's seclusion chamber. "Soon, the Extreme Soul Martial Path will emerge," Li Xuan's excitement surged. Putting away the Tai-Cang Book, he retrieved the meticulously crafted Extreme Soul Martial Path Tome, finally ready for use. This tome contained the techniques, divine abilities, and creation methods for extreme soul weapons in the Extreme Soul Martial Path. Once Jiang Buping succeeded in cultivation, entering the Extreme Soul Martial Path's gateway, he could impart all these methods upon him. Notably, the signature aspect unique to the Extreme Soul Martial Path, the Extreme Soul Divine Weapon, a unique armament yet unseen in the entirety of the Tai-Cang world. Traditional weapons pale in comparison to this marvel. "A weapon for severing divine souls, unlike any divine ability or sword intent, it doesn't merely target divine souls but also possesses the capability to destroy physical bodies. "The divine soul is challenging to defend and attack against, yet an extreme soul weapon can assault the divine soul as easily as any corporeal body," Li Xuan smiled. An extreme soul weapon appearing would spell doom for Tai-Cang martial artists lacking defenses against divine souls, potentially leading to their divine souls being slaughtered inadvertently. "With the debut of the Extreme Soul Divine Weapon, even the slightest negligence could spell disaster for an Immortal Heavenly Venerable, not to mention the sheer danger if their divine soul suffered a critical hit. "Even if not critically struck, any divine soul injury could be catastrophic for an Immortal Heavenly Venerable, especially amidst chaos like this," Li Xuan awaited Jiang Buping's moment to shine, revealing the formidable Extreme Soul Martial Path. "However, strong individuals in the Tai-Cang world might possess methods or treasures to defend against divine souls. "Alas, these martial artists are few, and within the same realm, they can't possibly withstand the might of the Extreme Soul Martial Path. "Beyond exploiting a level advantage, no effective defense exists," Li Xuan mused. Jiang Buping, upon stepping into the Extreme Soul Martial Path's domain, would venture out to shake the Nine Mountain Domain, stirring its winds of strife. Joining forces with his senior brothers would kindle further turmoil in the already chaotic Divine Domain! In seclusion, Jiang Buping hovered serenely, seemingly unchanged, with no visible hint of his Extreme Soul Physique. His physical form had already been assimilated into his divine soul, no longer constituted of flesh and blood but entirely a being of the divine soul. --- **New Terms:** - **Extreme Soul Physique (極魂之體):** A unique cultivation state signifying the merger of one's corporeal body with their divine soul, rendering a body made purely of divine soul essence, allowing unique martial techniques. - **Extreme Soul Martial Path (極魂武道):** A specialized path in martial arts focusing on the cultivation of unique techniques and abilities that enable direct combat to affect both soul and body, achieving formidable offensive capabilities on a divine soul level. - **Extreme Soul Divine Weapon (極魂神兵):** An unprecedented form of weaponry designed to combat and harm both divine souls and physical bodies, unmatched by any existing armaments in the Tai-Cang world. The chapter introduces complex martial concepts, adding depth to the narrative by showcasing emerging martial paths, enhancing the overarching lore of the Tai-Cang world. At a certain moment, Jiang Buping felt a surge of immense power emerging within him, transforming his entire being. In an instant, his body dispersed, with a profound force of divine soul energy surging through the seclusion chamber. The next moment, it coalesced again, restoring him to his original form. "This is the Extreme Soul Martial Path, this is the ultimate divine soul!" Jiang Buping exclaimed with excitement. He sensed his long-lost strength; now he truly felt like a martial artist. It seemed that even when he had reached the True King Heavenly Venerable level before, he wasn't truly a martial artist. "I, Jiang Buping, have returned!" At that moment, he couldn't suppress the urge to shout. The power of the Extreme Soul Martial Path was more potent than at the peak of his past! "I, Jiang Buping, will one day sweep away all injustice in my heart!" From this moment, he identified as an Extreme Soul martial artist, cultivating the Extreme Soul Martial Path. "Your disciple Jiang Buping has cultivated the introductory Extreme Soul Martial Path you devised, granting you the Extreme Soul Physique, amplified a hundredfold." "Your Extreme Soul Physique now grows in harmony with pure martial arts." With Jiang Buping's entry into the Extreme Soul Martial Path, Li Xuan received feedback from the Great Dao Golden Book. The Extreme Soul Physique received a hundredfold enhancement, and more importantly, its realm now rose to parallel pure martial arts. A profound accomplishment in the Void Shattering Realm for the Extreme Soul Martial Path! Li Xuan felt immense joy; Jiang Buping's initial high level and cultivation of the Unyielding Divine Soul led to unexpected feedback from the Great Dao Golden Book. Contrary to Li Xuan's expectations, which estimated the realm should be around the Divine Appearance Realm, it rose to be on par with pure martial arts. Both stood tall in the Void Shattering Realm's great accomplishment. Thus, his five martial paths all reached the Void Shattering Realm. "Powerful, I've become powerful again!" Li Xuan was thrilled. On the spirit platform, besides his original spirit, there was also the True Form of the Demon Ancestor, and now, another Extreme Soul Physique joined them. This Extreme Soul Physique was distinct from the True Form of the Demon Ancestor; it was his fifth martial body, akin to the meticulously cultivated ultimate divine soul. No matter the distance, his consciousness remained connected, as if his true body. "Such strength!" In that instant, the Extreme Soul Physique swung an arm, and the power and might of the Extreme Soul force prompted Li Xuan's admiration. "It was indeed worth the effort to craft this fifth martial path." "With my five martial paths united, even an Immortal Heavenly Venerable would find trouble defeating me, not to mention those beyond their level!" Li Xuan's confidence soared. The Extreme Soul Martial Path could attack divine souls, its physical might unmatched, the Dan Medical Martial Path with boundless vitality, pure martial arts masterfully coordinated everything. Perfect, invincible! "Unbeknownst to me, I've grown so strong," Li Xuan reflected. Among the five martial paths, the pure martial arts was the strongest, followed by the Extreme Soul Martial Path, as its level was even a bit higher than the Physical Body Martial Path. "Each martial path gains a hundredfold enhancement; no matter how diligently my disciples train, they'll never catch up to their teacher." Li Xuan's face lit up with a bright smile, feeling elated. In his good mood, Li Xuan waved his hand, capturing a trace of Dao charm, and refined several pills. Even an Immortal Heavenly Venerable would envy these pills adorned with Dao essence. "One pill for each of you, contemplate its essence yourselves." Li Xuan casually tossed the pills, granting one to each person. Su Lingxiu looked at the pills with astonishment; she could never refine such miraculous pills. Fang Hao was ecstatic, applauding his resolution to seize the opportunity firmly. Staying and working diligently was indeed a wise choice. With this pill, he felt confident about finally breaking through and aspiring to advance to a top-tier Immortal Heavenly Venerable. Of course, consuming the pill wasn't simple. Not just simple refining, but understanding the essence within was required. "Master, I succeeded!" Jiang Buping emerged from seclusion, kneeling with tears of joy. "Well done, you haven't let your master down!" Li Xuan nodded approvingly. Su Lingxiu and Fang Hao gazed at Jiang Buping in astonishment. Others might not sense it, but they noticed the extraordinary change in Jiang Buping. This body was no longer the flesh-and-blood body of the past. "This is the Extreme Soul Martial Path!" "Congratulations, Fifth Junior Brother, on entering the martial path," Su Lingxiu and Fang Hao said with smiles. "Thank you, Third Sister and Fourth Brother, for your help!" Jiang Buping expressed his gratitude. Without their assistance, the integration of the Unyielding Energy wouldn't have proceeded so smoothly. "We're brothers and sisters; no need to be so formal!" Fang Hao replied with a smile. "Fifth Junior Brother, let's have a sparring match. Let your brother witness the might of the Extreme Soul Martial Path," Fang Hao said eagerly. "Well..." Jiang Buping hesitated. In terms of strength, he considered himself no weaker than Fang Hao now. Moreover, the Extreme Soul Martial Path's power targeted divine souls. As a newly recognized Extreme Soul martial artist, he was unsure of his control and worried about potentially harming his Fourth Brother. After all, Fourth Brother excelled in crafting and formations rather than direct martial combat.