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

Chapter 447: Successive Breakthroughs, Red Cat's Ambition After Li Xuan lectured on the Dao, the strength of the Qinghua Sect experienced a significant boost. Numerous Immortal Heavenly Venerables made notable progress, understanding and mastering profound cultivation techniques. An increasing number of Immortal Heavenly Venerables developed their Divine Abilities, signifying a rapid enhancement in the capabilities of the Qinghua Sect's upper echelons. Feng Yan, exuberantly acknowledged his wise decision to join. It was precisely this insightful choice that allowed him to seize this opportunity. Indeed, only by following a high-level expert can one access the greatest opportunities. Look at those Nine Mountain Realm fools, fighting endlessly, failing to strive forward, oblivious to the grand opportunity right beside them. Hmph, they deserve it! A group of simple-minded fools! Feng Yan cast a disdainful glance toward the Nine Mountain Realm. "I, Feng Yan, an Elder of Qinghua Sect and the most trusted aide of Sect Master Fang Hao and Pavilion Master Su Lingxiu, operate with high efficiency and earn deep trust!" He walked with pride. "Feng Yan, go fetch tens of thousands of catties of Scarlet Blood Gold for me." Su Lingxiu's voice echoed. "Sure, I'll be right there!" Feng Yan dashed off hurriedly, eager to complete the task, as if afraid someone might snatch it. After lecturing on the path of Dao, earning the title of Qinghua Dao Ancestor, and receiving the Dao Ancestor's halo, Li Xuan immersed himself completely in martial endeavors. He even reduced his use of Thousand Machine Invitation and interaction with the Bewitching Witch, focusing more on establishing the post-Dao Establishment Realm martial doctrine and refining the martial system using the Great Dao Golden Book. Time flew by swiftly. For Li Xuan, engrossed in martial ambitions, five years passed in the blink of an eye. As his cultivation level increased and his power grew, his sense of time dulled more and more. The further he progressed in martial realms, the more profound the theories and techniques he needed to devise. Fortunately, with the Great Dao Golden Book in hand, he could construct theoretically sound martial methods—something almost impossible to achieve from scratch. The martial direction post-Dao Establishment Realm was largely determined, yet mapping out the subsequent realms was no simple task. After all, these higher realms involved profound complexities, and maintaining immense power required Li Xuan to painstakingly revise until his satisfaction. "For my martial ambitions and the honor of Dao Ancestor, every effort is worthwhile." Li Xuan thought silently. Compiling theories, without the arduous training, wasn't physically strenuous. "Your disciple Meng Chong has broken through the second layer of the Great Sun and Stars Immortal Physique; your own breakthrough in the third layer has reached minor accomplishment." The feedback from the Great Dao Golden Book emerged. Meng Chong broke through and entered the Void Shattering Realm. "Finally, it's a breakthrough." Li Xuan nodded. "Your disciple Meng Chong has undergone extreme sublimation and transformed into the Vajra Dao Physique; you have acquired the Innate Indestructible Dao Physique." The feedback from Meng Chong’s transformation elevated the Innate Dao Physique to the Innate Indestructible Dao Physique. "What will I attain when Su Lingxiu transforms? I've already reached the Innate Indestructible Dao Physique." Li Xuan pondered curiously about the feedback from the Great Dao Golden Book with Su Lingxiu's upcoming breakthrough. He looked toward the location of the Great Mountain Heaven Abyss, now transformed into the Great Mountain Divine Furnace by Su Lingxiu. Any intruding underworld beings would be refined into pure blood energy, while extramundane auras would be drawn in, currently undergoing fusion. At present, Su Lingxiu was within the Great Mountain Divine Furnace, preparing for her breakthrough. "Meng Chong has broken through; more excitement awaits." Li Xuan anticipated eagerly. After Xu Yan's breakthrough, he began a spree of slaughter; the number of Immortal Heavenly Venerables fallen to his sword exceeded a dozen. His fame spread throughout the Divine Domain. Even Immortal Heavenly Venerables turned pale at the mention of Sword God Xu Yan's name. Meng Chong, pursued by the Myriad Treasures Alliance, faced dangers multiple times. This breakthrough would undoubtedly lead to storming through them until they either yielded or perished. "Jiang Buping is also about to break through." Another killing God within the Divine Domain with Jiang Buping’s breakthrough. "Back to my martial ambitions." Li Xuan continued to dive into his endeavors. A year later, Su Lingxiu broke through to the Void Shattering Realm. "Your disciple Su Lingxiu has broken through to the Void Shattering Realm, and the Dan Medicine Martial Path has achieved minor success in the Heaven and Earth Realm." Li Xuan began to anticipate the enhancements he would receive from Su Lingxiu’s transformation into a Dao Physique. "Your disciple Su Lingxiu has undergone extreme sublimation, transforming into the Everlasting Verdant Dao Physique; you have acquired the Innate Great Dao Physique." At that moment, Li Xuan felt significantly empowered, and his newfound Innate Great Dao Physique seemed to birth a Qi resembling the Great Dao itself. Though not yet in the Dao Establishment Realm, his own inner world seemed to have laid a foundational Great Dao. "A Great Dao Physique, indeed, another rise." Li Xuan was delighted. "With my current strength, I shouldn't be weaker than the Bewitching Witch, possibly even stronger." His confidence skyrocketed. An Innate Great Dao Physique, paired with minor success in the Heaven and Earth Realm, and countless martial divine abilities, meant even the Bewitching Witch wouldn’t withstand him. "I could knock her flying out even if she entered this realm now." Li Xuan felt exuberant. "Indeed, power enhancement is the greatest joy." After Su Lingxiu's breakthrough, another year passed, and Xu Yan achieved minor success in the Void Shattering Realm. On that day, a booming sound resonated, and an expanse of azure light flooded the Qinghua Realm, illuminating the entire sky. In an instant, Qinghua Realm seemed to enter a divine space. The Qinghua Grand Array had been completed. Now enveloping the entire Qinghua Realm, it appeared as an independent space. "Spiritual energy increased more than twofold and continues to rise." "Our Qinghua Sect will surely become the foremost sect in the Divine Domain." "The spiritual energy keeps rising; I feel my bottleneck loosening. I need to enter seclusion and break through." "Have you noticed that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy seems more active?" "Indeed, I feel it too; the Immortal Realm’s limit seems to be breaking!" "Excellent, we can finally break the Immortal Realm limit within the Divine Domain!" Inside Qinghua Sect, excitement buzzed amongst the martial artists. The Immortal Heavenly Venerables were overjoyed, as the limit on Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was finally broken, growing increasingly vibrant. Moreover, it enhanced slowly but steadily, signifying that the Immortal Realm wasn’t the pinnacle within the Divine Domain. To be precise, it was no longer the peak within the Qinghua Sect! "Fang Hao is about to break through." Li Xuan looked toward the core of the Qinghua Grand Array, where Fang Hao stood, surrounded by a radiant aura. Innate Anomaly Patterns appeared, drawing in the grand forces of the universe to flood into his body. This breakthrough would mark a substantial transformation for Fang Hao. The Mysterious Martial Path would reach higher levels. Fang Hao's breakthrough simultaneously elevated Li Xuan’s Mysterious Martial Path to the level of the Heaven and Earth Realm. Thus, the five Martial Paths had all reached the Heaven and Earth Realm. Not long after Fang Hao broke through, Jiang Buping achieved his breakthrough, too. Rumbling! On this day, the ground rumbled, continuing for a prolonged time, though it was undetectable to anyone beyond Immortal Heavenly Venerables because of the Qinghua Sect's grand array. "Sect Master, the Divine Domain and even the entire universe might undergo tremendous changes. Our Qinghua Sect must be ready to respond." The Great Mountain Emperor spoke solemnly. Fang Hao nodded and replied, "Continue strengthening the Qinghua Grand Array. Now that I’ve broken through, I will personally enhance critical points of the array; it will withstand severe upheavals." Post-breakthrough, Fang Hao felt immensely confident. Now, in Qinghua Sect, he stood as the unrivaled powerhouse. Although his senior sister was formidable too, he felt confident that she wouldn't match his combat abilities. As for the Great Mountain Emperor and the others, they were no longer his rivals. Subsequently, Qinghua Sect continued its territorial endeavors, particularly focusing on the Heaven Abysses. Su Lingxiu also took action, transforming numerous Heaven Abysses into Heavenly Divine Furnaces, stationing alchemists at these points to refine pills. With this, Qinghua Sect faced no shortage of medicinal pills and entered another rapid development phase, with particular emphasis on nurturing prodigies. Time flew by, and another two years passed. Unexpectedly, Red Cat returned this day. "Meow meow!" Red Cat rubbed against Li Xuan's leg. "What is it? Have you broken through and are planning to establish the Beast Tribe?" Li Xuan tapped its head with his jade ruyi. "Meow!" Red Cat nodded. --- Terms and Characters Translated: - **青華宗 (Qinghua Sect):** Qinghua Sect - Preserved as the name of the sect. - **赤血金 (Scarlet Blood Gold):** Literal translation, maintaining the named characteristic of the element. - **九山境 (Nine Mountain Realm):** Nine Mountain Realm - Retained the original name as it represents a specific location. - **封岩 (Feng Yan):** A character who demonstrates simple pride and loyalty, depicted in an enthusiastic and colloquial manner when responding to tasks. - **方昊 (Fang Hao):** Protagonist in charge of Qinghua Sect. - **素靈秀 (Su Lingxiu):** A pivotal character in the cultivation breakthroughs and their transformative consequences. - **大嶽天窟 (Great Mountain Heaven Abyss):** Transformed into "Great Mountain Divine Furnace" after Su Lingxiu’s intervention, maintaining the transformative aspect. - **大嶽神爐 (Great Mountain Divine Furnace):** Direct translation indicating the transformation and divine enhancement. - **姜不平 (Jiang Buping):** Another character achieving breakthroughs, contributing to the sect’s power dynamics. - **媚巫 (Bewitching Witch):** Retained original to underscore cultural aspects. - **萬寶盟 (Myriad Treasures Alliance):** Name of an antagonist faction, preserved for cultural relevance. - **大嶽皇 (Great Mountain Emperor):** Title indicating authority within Qinghua Sect. - **長青道體 (Everlasting Verdant Dao Physique):** Cultivation term, indicating high-level transformations. After breaking through to the Void Shattering Realm, Red Cat's confidence surged. Now stronger than the Wind Spirit Tiger, he was no longer content to play the role of a loyal junior. Additionally, Little Ha and Yu Xiaolong were nearing their own breakthroughs. The foundation of the Beast Tribe was imminent, yet the promise to fulfill a mission for Tian Shi Qi was approaching as well, with the Wind Spirit Tiger soon set to depart. Regardless, the Wind Spirit Tiger had been good to him and trusted him deeply; thus, Red Cat returned to ensure its survival. Despite the Wind Spirit Tiger's foolish confidence, Red Cat knew it might face significant danger on this journey. "You, big cat, do have a sense of loyalty." Li Xuan chuckled. He tossed a jade talisman to Red Cat. "Alright, go ahead and handle your tasks." Red Cat, thrilled, acted adorably before rushing to find Su Lingxiu. "Ah, Red Cat, you're back!" Su Lingxiu was overjoyed. "Meow meow." Watching Red Cat's antics, Li Xuan couldn't help but twitch his lips. Why had he picked up such a non-feline-like tiger back then? "It doesn't resemble a tiger at all." "The Wind Spirit Tiger, one of the twelve kings of spiritual beasts. This Red Cat is quite ambitious, attempting to bring the twelve kings under his control, unifying the spiritual beast clan in the Divine Domain?" Li Xuan chuckled. Red Cat's ambitions were commendable, for the stronger the Beast Tribe became, the stronger his True Ancestral Beast form would be as well. "Red Cat's Great Beast Divine Ability is cultivated quite well; I'll guide him further later on." With Red Cat's strength growing, the Greater Beast Martial Path naturally became more complete, granting Red Cat deeper insights into it. "It's time to thoroughly perfect the Great Beast Path." Li Xuan mused. Given Red Cat’s ambition to establish the Beast Tribe and become the Great Beast King, he needed some unifying methods, so perfection was necessary. "Beast Tribe Bloodline Suppression, Irreversible Ascent, or Great Beast Techniques like the Beast King Seal could all be improved. Any spiritual beast trained in the Greater Beast Martial Path would be overawed by Red Cat, the Beast King..." Li Xuan envisioned, opening the Great Dao Golden Book to begin enhancements. This time, Red Cat returned with a plethora of divine medicines and various treasures. Su Lingxiu crafted pills for him and developed ones tailored for the Beast Tribe. Fang Hao, although resigned, took time to forge some Beast Tribe artifacts for Red Cat. "Red Cat, are you gearing up the Beast Tribe?" Fang Hao chuckled awkwardly. Red Cat thumped his chest with a proud expression—he planned to seize the Nine Mountain Realm shortly. Once Red Cat had acquired the necessary items, he prepared to bid farewell to his master, Li Xuan, before heading back to the Nine Mountain Realm. "If you’re intent on establishing the Beast Tribe and enhancing the Great Beast Path, study it more. It will aid in your governance." Li Xuan imparted knowledge of the perfected Greater Beast Martial Path into Red Cat's spirit soul. "Meow meow!" Red Cat was ecstatic. The Nine Mountain Realm saw Red Cat’s return. "Big brother, Tian Shi Qi is coming for you soon, and this journey will likely involve great danger. This time, I stumbled upon a treasure that will surely save you in times of crisis." Red Cat discreetly handed the jade talisman to the Wind Spirit Tiger. "Brother!" The Wind Spirit Tiger was deeply moved. "Fear not, your big brother’s strength is far above what Tian Shi Qi can handle. Take this treasure back with you, dear brother." Red Cat secretly scorned the Wind Spirit Tiger—it was so naïve, always counting money even when being sold off. As for Tian Shi Qi, that fellow was certainly stronger than the Wind Spirit Tiger, which he sensed after reaching the Void Shattering Realm. Despite his own breakthrough, he still wasn’t a match for Tian Shi Qi. "Big brother, I’m perfectly safe here and won’t encounter any trouble. You're the one at risk on this journey, and I’ll feel at ease if you take this treasure with you." With a few persuasive words, Red Cat convinced the Wind Spirit Tiger. He further instructed the Wind Spirit Tiger to be cunning, especially finding opportunities to extort some treasure from Tian Shi Qi. Red Cat was confident that the Wind Spirit Tiger's task was crucial and that even if Tian Shi Qi endured all sorts of extortion, he wouldn’t retaliate. "I saved the Wind Spirit Tiger's life. Afterward, let’s drop the 'big brother' business. I’ll reserve an Elder position for you in the Beast Tribe as a token of our friendship." Red Cat contemplated. "Brother, I understand. Before reaching the destination, I’ll seize every opportunity to demand treasures from Tian Shi Qi. If he doesn’t comply, I won’t proceed. Got it!" The Wind Spirit Tiger pounded his chest, indicating his understanding. Half a year later, Tian Shi Qi arrived. "Congratulations, Red Cat King!" Tian Shi Qi eyed the magnificent tiger, slightly puzzled over its changed aura after a breakthrough. Yet, there was little thought given, as spirit beasts often altered auras due to bloodline influences, sometimes even unlocking new bloodline inheritance techniques, with natural variances involved. "Wind Spirit King, let’s depart—this mission hinges greatly on you." "Say no more!" Wind Spirit Tiger stood up but added, "Who knows when we'll return? My dear brother just broke through and needs to stay at Ling Zun Mountain, with no time to hunt for treasures. What do you say, Tian Shi Qi?" Tian Shi Qi twitched his lips, and even Red Cat was surprised—the Wind Spirit Tiger had grown crafty? "It's just a small matter." Tian Shi Qi wouldn’t trouble at this critical junction; after all, it was merely some treasures. Casually, he presented a storage pouch full of treasures to Red Cat. The Wind Spirit Tiger nodded in satisfaction. His brother was right; he'd find more chances to extort Tian Shi Qi along the way. Once Tian Shi Qi and Wind Spirit Tiger were on their way, Red Cat began gathering spiritual beasts to establish the Beast Tribe! --- Terms and Characters: - **黑風虎 (Wind Spirit Tiger):** Wind Spirit Tiger - Maintained the name due to its significance and continuity in the story. - **天十七 (Tian Shi Qi):** Tian Shi Qi - Named as such to preserve character identity and the storyline. - **靈尊山 (Ling Zun Mountain):** Ling Zun Mountain - Translated while keeping essence. - **妖族 (Beast Tribe):** Beast Tribe - Retained literal meaning for clarity in the context of the novel's themes.