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

**Chapter 441: The Purple Robe Youth: This is the Mightiest Heaven and Earth** Having finished guiding Jiang Buping, Li Xuan prepared to return to Qinghua Realm. "Master, this is the Outer World True Spirit that I hunted down, meant for Third Senior Sister," Jiang Buping said, presenting a storage ring. "Alright," Li Xuan nodded, accepting the storage ring. With a single step, he vanished instantly from the spot. After seeing his master off, Jiang Buping took a deep breath, looked towards the direction of Yuanping Realm, stepped across the wilderness, and left Yuanping Realm. "Jiang Tianming, Yun Yan'er, wait for me to return to Tai-Kun Realm and seek justice." Once his strength had advanced, it would be time to challenge Tai-Kun Realm and settle the scores. ... Li Xuan made another visit to Jiushan Realm to offer guidance to Red Cat. Upon returning to Qinghua Realm, he handed the storage ring containing the Outer World True Spirit to Su Lingxiu and continued to sit in his chair with a relaxed demeanor. Although he had already thoroughly memorized the Tai-Cang Tome, it didn't hinder him from studying it again from start to finish, further deepening his understanding of the essence of this heaven and earth. As for the Purple Robe Youth, Li Xuan was temporarily ignoring him. Based on his understanding of the young man, he suspected that boredom would soon overpower him. "The mysteries of heaven and earth are not something to be rushed. Impatience can only lead to heightened vigilance," Li Xuan mused. Qinghua Realm was undergoing grand construction. One spirit city after another was being established, and formations were continually being placed at the wilderness's edge to enhance the barrier's fortification. Fang Hao was busy beyond measure, and Su Lingxiu was similarly engaged, across multiple tasks including transforming the Great Yue Heavenly Abyss into a Heaven and Earth Divine Furnace. At the same time, she allocated time to guide a multitude of Qinghua Sect disciples in alchemy. The Qinghua Sect was flourishing, seeing the emergence of many geniuses in not just artifact crafting, alchemy, and formation paths, but also in the Sword Dao and Physical Body Martial Path. This day, two outsiders finally arrived at Qinghua Realm, crossing over from Jiushan Realm through the boundary gate. After being informed that their visit was thanks to Xu Yan's recommendation, the guarding Immortal Heavenly Venerable lifted the blockade and permitted them entry into Qinghua Realm. A companioning Immortal Heavenly Venerable was assigned to accompany them throughout their stay, preventing them from wandering and guiding them directly to the Dan Medical Institute. Luo Zhan sensed that some tremendous change was unfolding within Qinghua Realm. Nevertheless, his visit was primarily to seek treatment for Hong Ting, so he followed the Immortal Heavenly Venerable's arrangements. Yet upon reaching the former capital city of the Great Yue State, now a grand city for the Qinghua Sect, he was profoundly astonished. "I've never seen a city this expansive, nor spiritual energy and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy (天地靈機) this exuberant in any city," Luo Zhan thought, deeply moved. "This is the Dan Medical Institute, though Director Su Lingxiu isn't currently in. You might have to wait for a little while." "Thank you!" Luo Zhan expressed his gratitude. With a wan and listless Hong Ting in tow, he waited within the Dan Medical Institute's reception area. Everything he saw opened up a whole new world for him. A girl named Yue'er came over with a diagnostic artifact, asking, "Are you the patient Young Master Xu directed here for treatment?" "Yes, that's me." Though the girl was young, and not particularly strong, Luo Zhan maintained his composure without flaunting any Immortal Heavenly Venerable airs. Yue'er nodded, using the diagnostic device on Hong Ting, inquiring about how he was injured. Upon hearing it was due to the corrosion of Decaying Witchcraft Power, her eyes lit up; afflictions related to spirit and will are incredibly rare. Moreover, Su Lingxiu had always had a keen interest in bizarre ailments. Such injuries often couldn't be directly diagnosed, nor a treatment provided by regular diagnostic devices. As anticipated, the device couldn't devise a specific treatment, issuing only a proposal for a spirit-stimulating elixir, which could temporarily revive the spirit but not cure it. "Hold on a moment." Yue'er hurried off to find Su Lingxiu. Hearing the news, Su Lingxiu excitedly rushed back. She had already heard from Senior One Xu about the Decaying Witch's Evil Eye Power, making now the perfect opportunity to study how this power erodes the spirit's will. "Hong Ting, right? I've heard of you from Senior Brother." Su Lingxiu performed a brief examination of Hong Ting's condition, her eyes flickering as she spoke to Luo Zhan, "This injury isn't difficult to treat. It requires purifying the spirit, removing the Decaying Witchcraft Power. The best method involves spirit surgery!" Luo Zhan was overjoyed, at long last, Hong Ting could be saved. "No problem, thank you very much, young lady!" Though unclear about the mechanics of spirit surgery, what mattered to him was that Hong Ting could be healed. "Alright, as long as you don't object, sign this consent form. He'll be healed in three days." Su Lingxiu cheerfully replied. Yue'er handed over the consent form, which Luo Zhan signed without a second glance, simply admiring the rigorous processes of the Dan Medical Institute, respecting each patient's autonomy truly impressively! Su Lingxiu and Yue'er, enthusiastically wheeled Hong Ting away, while Meng Shushu was tasked with entertaining Luo Zhan. In Su Lingxiu's exclusive treatment room, Hong Ting was already put into a restful slumber. "Let’s see how this Decaying Witch's Power actually corrodes the spirit's will." Su Lingxiu, full of excitement, extracted Hong Ting’s soul and placed it onto a divine tool that bore spirits. Her True Essence transformed into needles and blades in her hands, beginning her delicate work. Yue'er assisted from the side. "So this is Decaying Witchcraft Power, huh? As long as a seal is placed at the core of the spirit's will, one can easily resist the witchcraft power's erosion." Su Lingxiu meticulously extracted the Decaying Witchcraft Power from the spirit, storing it in a special vessel. "Given the rapport with Senior One Xu, let's lend him a hand." Said Su Lingxiu while integrating a divine medicine, which transfigured into fine, delicate threads, merging into the spirit to form a talisman. With this talisman, Hong Ting would possess a robust resistance against Decaying Witch's Evil Eye Power. "I’ve discerned the invasive pathway of the Decaying Witch’s Evil Eye. As long as this flaw is addressed, with his strength, he should withstand even the light from an Immortal Realm Decaying Witch." Su Lingxiu ecstatically remarked. Understanding the intrusion method of the Decaying Witch's Evil Eye allows for targeted defense and even crafting techniques to counteract it. After meticulous research and treatment, the soul was returned to Hong Ting's body. "All done. He's healed, and he'll have significant resistance against the Decaying Witch's Evil Eye Power in the future." Su Lingxiu said with a smile. "Many thanks to Miss Su!" Luo Zhan said, overjoyed. "I'll wake him up now." Su Lingxiu pulled out a long, fine needle, pricked it on Hong Ting’s head, and before long, he opened his eyes. He was momentarily disoriented, then leapt to his feet, an excited expression on his face. Gone was the laziness, replaced by the fervent fighting spirit of a Hundred Battles Hall warrior. Tears welled up in Hong Ting's eyes. He had narrowly averted disaster! "Thank you, young lady, for saving my life!" He respectfully bowed to Su Lingxiu. "No trouble at all." Su Lingxiu waved her hand dismissively. "For the young lady, it's a minor favor. For Hong Ting, it's a debt of life. Should you ever need anything, I shall face any danger without hesitation!" Replied a deeply grateful Hong Ting. "Here's the payment!" Luo Zhan handed over a storage pouch. "Alright, I have work to get back to." Yue'er accepted the payment, and Su Lingxiu hurried back to the Great Yue Heavenly Abyss. Luo Zhan and Hong Ting had hoped to explore Qinghua Realm, to witness firsthand what changes were afoot. Instead, Da Yue Emperor personally hosted them, preventing them from going elsewhere, and ultimately sent them through the boundary gate to leave. Luo Zhan was helpless yet understood deeply that Qinghua Realm was likely orchestrating something significant. After sending them off, Da Yue Emperor along with other Immortal Venerables resumed their frenzied focus on constructing the Qinghua Sect, preparing for the arrangement of the Qinghua Formation. As time swiftly passed, the Qinghua Formation steadily improved, with several individuals in Qinghua Realm breaking through to the Immortal Realm aided by medicinal pills. The three of Da Yue Emperor further advanced in strength, and recently they've finally cultivated a divine art. Meanwhile, chaos in the Divine Domain grew. One realm after another descended into disarray, with some escalating into wars between domains. Yet, the turbulence in Jiushan Realm never extended to Qinghua Realm. The renown of Xu Yan and Meng Chong began spreading widely across the Divine Domain. Xu Yan's reprisals against Heavenly Enmity Earth Shadow predictably led to the upheaval of one Heavenly Enmity Earth Shadow stronghold after another, slaying numerous infiltrated members within other factions, incurring the wrath of many forces. **New Terms and Their Translations:** 1. **Outer World True Spirit (天外真靈)** - This term refers to a special type of entity or artifact connected with otherworldly realms. 2. **Qinghua Realm (青華境)** - A term for a defined region within the broader world, acted as a pivotal area in the narrative. 3. **Jiushan Realm (九山境)** - Another specific realm referenced as a source or transit point in the novel. 4. **Consent Form (就診同意書)** - A term describing a formal medical/legal document patients would sign before treatment. 5. **Dan Medical Institute (丹醫院)** - A unique name/place for medical practices in this universe focused on alchemy and healing arts. 6. **Calamity Witchcraft Power (墯巫之力)** - A specific mystical force causing harm, aligning with classic witchcraft connotations, notable for its effect. 7. **Evil Eye of the Decaying Witch (墯巫邪目之力)** - A related force/theme tied specifically to sight or gaze, an often-used motif. 8. **Hundred Battles Hall (百战堂)** - A designation for an organization or group known for battle proficiency or related themes. 9. **Magic Tool for Diagnosis (診斷神器)** - A term representing advanced mystical technology in this setting. 10. **Divine Tool Carrying Spirits (承載神魂的神器台)** - A specialty equipment/altar for spiritual manipulation. **Discussion of Terms:** - **Outer World True Spirit** could alternatively be "Extraterrestrial Spirit" or "Extraplanar Essence," emphasizing its external origin. - **Qinghua Realm** and **Jiushan Realm** are straightforward, maintaining their original phonetics. - **Calamity Witchcraft Power** and **Evil Eye of the Decaying Witch** are tailored to the narrative's mystical elements, with alternative emphasis such as "Pernicious Sorcery Force" or "Corrupting Evil Eye." **Potential Changes and Notes:** - The story continually explores themes of realms, spirituality, and mystical entities requiring a nuanced understanding of each linked term. - Characters like Hong Ting and their affiliations to groups like Hundred Battles Hall should be highlighted. - Given Qinghua Realm's strategic importance, understanding roles and hierarchies, like the Immortal Heavenly Venerable, is vital. For these powerful factions, Xu Yan's actions amounted to provocation. Ignoring whether or not they believed the killed individuals were indeed members of Earth Shadow, even if they accepted their identities, they felt the punishment should be administered by their respective factions, not by Xu Yan executing them directly. This disregard towards these major powers was why Xu Yan frequently faced encirclement and assassination attempts from various factions. Meng Chong had offended the Myriad Treasures Alliance and was now being hunted across the entire Divine Domain. Given that they were already enemies, there was no need for cordiality. Consequently, Meng Chong directly plundered a branch of the Myriad Treasures Alliance, which naturally incited further wrath, leading them to dispatch Immortal Heavenly Venerables to pursue Meng Chong. Jiang Buping was also being hunted by the Tai-Kun Jiang Clan and Yunshang Sect, though he maintained a lower profile. Currently, his reputation was not as widespread as Xu Yan and Meng Chong's. Xu Yan had reached the pinnacle of the Divine Appearance Realm, only a step away from the Void Shattering Realm. "Your disciple, Xu Yan, has slain an Immortal Heavenly Venerable, thus enhancing your martial experience." Viewing the feedback from the Great Dao Golden Book, Li Xuan remained unmoved. By now, Xu Yan possessed the capability to independently kill standard Immortal Heavenly Venerables, whereas the feedback from the Great Dao Golden Book merely offered martial experience. "The disparity in realms and strength between myself and my disciple has grown too vast, diminishing the feedback's impact," Li Xuan reflected inwardly. Meng Chong and Su Lingxiu also had achieved great accomplishments within the Divine Appearance Realm, comparable to Fang Hao's status. Jiang Buping's strength was similar as well. "It's time for a journey to the Great Wilderness," Li Xuan decided with a smile. While his Extreme Soul Physique leisurely sat in a chair, Li Xuan himself had already arrived at the Great Wilderness, standing outside the palace of the State of Wu. His gaze penetrated barriers and settled on a small stone hut. Inside, the Purple Robe Youth sat, feeling restless and scratching his head in irritation, his hair disheveled. "Where is he? Why hasn't he shown up yet? Could it be that he just wanted some idle chat?" the youth thought gloomily. The countless years had finally brought someone formidable with whom he could converse. It seemed odd when that person vanished after a single encounter. As for the Emperor of Wu and others, they were all considered mere ants in his eyes, offering no engaging conversation to alleviate his boredom. "This person, as long as there’s no malice, I’m willing to chat about some stuff," the Purple Robe Youth mused in frustration. Just as he was about to return to slumber, a figure stepped into the stone hut. "You’re finally here!" he exclaimed, filled with delight. Realizing he was perhaps too excited, he quickly composed himself, feigning indifference. "And what brings you here again?" he asked, pretending he didn’t want company. Li Xuan chuckled inwardly, turned as if to leave, "Shall I go then?" "No, no, you came all this way, let’s have a chat," the Purple Robe Youth hurriedly voiced. "Alright, let’s talk," Li Xuan replied with feigned reluctance as he sat down and brewed a pot of tea. It was a coarsely brewed tea, and he poured a cup for the Purple Robe Youth, saying, "Here, have some tea." "Why do you like drinking this sort of..." the youth grimaced, about to call it trash, but fearing Li Xuan would leave if offended. He resignedly downed the entire cup in one go. The bitterness of the tea twisted his expression into one of utter distaste. "Aah, youth—lacking both understanding and cultivation," Li Xuan lamented, sipping the tea while maintaining an expression of joyful enjoyment, though he found it quite unpleasant too. The Purple Robe Youth commented, "You must have really transcended, to savor something this awful." "This is the path," Li Xuan mystically rambled. "As I said, I'm not tasting the tea itself but the invincibility, the solitude, the Dao..." Li Xuan then continued with a smile, "Young man, what do you think of this heaven and earth?" "It’s great, what about it?" the youth questioned with curiosity. "This heaven and earth, actually, it’s too weak, too fragile. Don’t you agree? Moreover, it lacks certain elements. In my view, it's incomplete," Li Xuan critiqued. "How could it be weak? This heaven and earth are the mightiest!" the Purple Robe Youth retorted. Li Xuan snickered to himself, discerning from the youth's words that there were indeed multiple heavens and earth, and that Tai-Cang Heaven and Earth was considered the strongest. "Regarding what it lacks, perhaps you’re right," the Purple Robe Youth suddenly appeared wistful, his thoughts wandering. "Oh, do you, a mere youngster, know what this heaven and earth lack?" Li Xuan feigned surprise. "Of course, I am after all..." the Purple Robe Youth began but cut himself off, changing the topic, "Actually, I'm quite strong too, naturally I'd know." "No, no, no, what you know is merely surface-level. It’s not the same as what I’ve pointed out as missing," Li Xuan shook his head. "Impossible, no one understands what’s lacking in this heaven and earth better than I do," the Purple Robe Youth insisted defiantly. "You are too weak, unable to grasp the fundamental essence of heaven and earth, nor understand its development or how it can continue to strengthen…" Li Xuan shook his head again. "Forget it, even if I explain, you won’t comprehend," Li Xuan remarked. The Purple Robe Youth squinted defiantly, "Sure, your strength might be formidable, but no one knows this heaven and earth better than me. I am after all…" **New Terms and Their Translations:** 1. **Purple Robe Youth (紫袍少年)** - described in context, maintaining the imagery linked to the character's attire and youthful nature. 2. **Myriad Treasures Alliance (萬寶盟)** - highlights the theme of treasures and alliances, suggesting a large scope of influence. 3. **Earth Shadow (地影)** - a group involved in intelligence or shadowy dealings, maintaining literal translation for impact. 4. **Boundary Gate (境門)** - a term indicative of realm division or passage, describing traversable thresholds. 5. **State of Wu (吳國)** - implies political and geographical setting, maintaining historical resonance. **Discussion of Terms:** - **Purple Robe Youth** makes use of the character's attire and youth to convey personality and status. - **Earth Shadow** could alternatively be "Terra Shade" or "Land Shadow" while **Myriad Treasures Alliance** could have variations such as "Boundless Treasure Coalition," emphasizing vast influence. - **Boundary Gate** illustrates a critical transport or passage concept, essential in the realm's interaction. Logistical and Dramatic Contexts: - The competency of characters like Xu Yan and his challenges implies ever-present factional and personal drama. - The Great Dao Golden Book's thematic development and character interactions further embroil complex realm relations. - The narrative significance lies heavily on character advancement and strategic interplay between realms and powers.