174: Chapter 44: Yang God Realm, The Pinnacle of Martial Artists 174: Chapter 44: Yang God Realm, The Pinnacle of Martial Artists The noisy sounds of the dojo subsided as the man with the conical hat took his seat.
Xie Xuanyi faintly felt something.
This part of the world, it seemed, was locked down by an invisible force.
Every word and action, every move they made, were constrained within this field of energy.
Body Refiner.
In the end, with a mere gesture or step, one could change the fate of the world.
Yang God.
The middle-aged man beside him could very well be a genuine “Yang God.”
Xie Xuanyi’s attitude was very respectful.
“Relax, I’m not a bad person,”
the man with the conical hat said with a smile.
“You’re quite discerning, addressing me as a senior so quickly.”
“Please don’t misunderstand, Senior… My address is entirely sincere, from the heart,”
Xie Xuanyi blinked and said, “Although you’re wearing a conical hat, there’s something inexplicably familiar about you, Senior.
Have we met before?”
“Those who come out of the book pavilions sure have a way with words.”
The man slowly took off his conical hat.
He didn’t like to beat around the bush and said bluntly, “I come from Wangyou Island.
My son slept outside your residence’s gates last night.”
As these words were spoken,
Xie Xuanyi was sweating profusely.
In fact, he had already had a vague guess about the young man’s background when he was chatting with him earlier… a sixteen-year-old in the Golden Body Realm wasn’t something that could be cultivated by just anyone.
The ones with such ability could be either Holy Land Sects or top-ranking families.
The young man’s surname was Duan, and his mind was as pure and untainted as white paper.
Putting these conditions together—
the three words “Wangyou Island” seemed to emerge on their own.
It was also the reason why Xie Xuanyi had incited Duan Zhao to go directly to Xie Sheng for a fight.
Prince Jiangning depended on his father’s power to do evil and act lawlessly, but there were always people in this world more powerful and arrogant than his father.
As the saying goes, “It takes a thief to catch a thief.”
The Master of Wangyou Island was the most suitable candidate, without a doubt.
“The ignorant are innocent.
I don’t blame you for last night’s incident,”
the Master of Wangyou Island said indifferently.
“But let’s not have this kind of thing happen again… The kid ran all the way to the Sword Palace, didn’t have many meals, and hardly drank any water, he can’t even find a place to sleep.
What do you think?”
“I will reserve a guest room for him in the future,”
Xie Xuanyi sighed helplessly.
He asked earnestly, “Does a personage like Senior really need to send his child to the Sword Palace?”
“He insisted on coming himself, unstoppable and unpersuadable.”
The Master of Wangyou Island looked towards the direction of the dojo with a profound meaning and said, “This silly boy is so naive, he wants to learn swordsmanship from Xie Xuanyi.
Xie Xuanyi is dead, where can he learn his swordsmanship?”
“… Your son is more suited to learning fist techniques,”
Xie Xuanyi said sincerely.
“A sixteen-year-old in the Golden Body Realm is rare in a century.”
“I think so too,”
the middle-aged martial artist grinned and said, “You sure have a way with words, worthy of being Xie Xuanyi’s disciple.”
“Not at all…
that’s too much praise,”
Xie Xuanyi’s heart trembled slightly, but he showed no change in expression.
Indeed.
Such high-level figures wouldn’t favor someone like him without reason.
These past few days, the Law Enforcement hadn’t intervened, probably due to the Master of Wangyou Island’s visit… As soon as he informed Qi Lie of his identity, it was as good as telling the Law Enforcement.
Sooner or later, the Master of Wangyou Island would naturally come to know.
However, for figures of their stature,
being a disciple of Xie Xuanyi wasn’t a particularly remarkable status.
Once this identity was revealed, the way the big shots saw things—the cases created by the book pavilion, Chen Jingxuan’s earnest shelter… all these seemingly abrupt matters actually made perfect sense.
“I raised my son on Wangyou Island since he was young, too well-cared for, not knowing the dangers of human hearts and the perilous world,”
the Master of Wangyou Island sighed and said, “Even with great abilities as parents, we can’t always protect him… He must grow up eventually.
So I just let him have his way and let him travel far.
You must know, this boy is a martial artist’s talent seen once in a thousand years.
Being sixteen in the Golden Body Realm, what does that mean?
If he were in Nanli, those bald monks would’ve already worshipped him as a reincarnated Buddha.”
Xie Xuanyi chuckled, “That’s absolutely true.”
A sixteen-year-old in the Golden Body Realm was indeed an extraordinary talent.
“But he insists on learning the sword.”
The Master of Wangyou Island looked at Xie Zhen and asked, “Do you think he’s the material for that?”
“…
He may not be,” Xie Zhen said after a moment of silence.
To reach the Golden Body Realm at sixteen, even if he pursued the Sword Dao, his achievements wouldn’t be too low.
But the Master of Wangyou Island was right… Based on what’s apparent now, the path of a “martial artist” seemed to suit Duan Zhao best.
“I love talking to smart people.”
The Master of Wangyou Island said with a smile, “He likes Xie Xuanyi.
Xie Xuanyi is dead, but you’re still here…
After I leave the Sword Palace, you’ll be teaching him swordmanship.”
Xie Xuanyi’s expression stiffened.
“Don’t worry, it’s not a thankless job,”
the Master of Wangyou Island said affably, patting Xie Xuanyi on the shoulder.
“Just go through the motions, just for appearances…
I’m not asking you to open up to him completely.
This silly boy has been practicing the swordplay compiled by his old man for many years and still hasn’t gotten the hang of it.
You can just teach him some basics so he realizes that the path of the sword cultivator is nothing more than this, and that should about do it.”
Xie Xuanyi pondered for a moment, his eyes downcast.
He asked thoughtfully, “Does Senior wish for him to leave Da Sui Sword Palace as soon as possible?”
“Indeed,”
the Master of Wangyou Island replied calmly.
“I hope he comes back to the island soon, to spare his mother’s worries and his father’s concerns.”
“Not letting him enter Golden Turtle Peak is because you’re afraid he’ll learn real skills and refuse to return to the island.”
The Master of Wangyou Island smiled and said, “After looking around, the entire Da Sui Sword Palace…
you’re the most suitable to be his teacher.”
A young Sword Cultivator of the Grotto Heaven Realm.
With a few more years of practice,
his own son would easily surpass him.
Such a “master” was perfect for imparting shallow swordsmanship.
Things became interesting…
because he was of humble realm, he intentionally let his son become his disciple.
Xie Xuanyi noticed the smile on the face of the Wangyou Island Master.
“So that’s how it is.”
He smiled and asked, “Senior, you really have played a good game…
May I boldly ask if this idea came from your wife?”
“Of course not.”
The Wangyou Island Master raised his eyebrows, proudly stating, “When I’m away from home, I can’t just listen to whatever a woman says.
For matters like this, why would I need her to make decisions?”
No wonder, no wonder.
Xie Xuanyi’s expression was somewhat peculiar.
Everyone knew that although the Wangyou Island Master was at the peak of the Yang God Realm among martial artists, the true person in charge of the island’s affairs was his wife.
An oracle who could deduce fate and predict the future or the past.
The former Da Chu and the State Preceptor of Da Li had both visited Wangyou Island as guests and had played strategic games with the Island Master’s wife.
The outcome of this strategic exchange is still unknown to the public.
But the person who could play against two great dynasty State Preceptors…
How many are there in the entire human race?
“What benefits will I gain if I agree?”
Xie Xuanyi gazed at the Yang God Realm martial artist in front of him and slowly asked, word by word.
“Interesting, you dare to negotiate terms with me?”
The Wangyou Island Master grinned.
“No effort deserves no reward, no risk means no getting up early.”
Xie Xuanyi indifferently said, “If I don’t take something from you, would you be at ease?”
“That’s the point, I like you, such a ‘commoner’.”
The Wangyou Island Master said cheerfully, “If I’m not mistaken, you, kid, must also practice body refinement…
You’re attempting to breakthrough in two Sword Dao paths, am I right?”
Just when they met.
He reached out and patted Xie Zhen on the shoulder.
With that single pat.
Wind and thunder roared out of Xie Xuanyi’s body, and all his blood and energy were drawn by the Wangyou Island Master…
As a peak Yang God Realm martial artist, naturally, he wouldn’t bother exploring others’ physical conditions, but even the slightest difference in Qi could let him sense something unusual in his surroundings.
The Wangyou Island Master did not scrutinize Xie Zhen, but he knew that this young man had a body as strong as copper tendons and iron bones.
Even though it couldn’t be compared with his own son who reached the Golden Body Realm at sixteen.
But it was definitely top-notch among body refiners!
“…
Senior truly has a discerning eye.”
Xie Xuanyi smiled and answered, while feeling a bit uneasy at heart.
Yang God Realm martial artists are so formidable!
If he really wanted to “examine” him, it’s highly likely that his Mortal Body couldn’t stay hidden.
If he truly attracted attention, could his identity remain concealed?
Luckily, this Wangyou Island Master is a coarse fellow, generous and careless, and didn’t bother to “scrutinize” him.
“Walking one Dao to the end isn’t difficult for someone with your talent,”
The Wangyou Island Master said with a light chuckle, “But what’s challenging is to cultivate two Dao paths at the same time…
Many geniuses in this world wish to cultivate more than one Dao, but most of them end in failure because the conflicts between Dao paths become more intense the further they go.
You have already established a Sword Qi Cave Heaven and now wish to refine your body into a Golden Body, which will cost you many times, perhaps even dozens of times, more effort.”
Similarly, this was why he was willing to let his son come to the Da Sui Sword Palace.
His Golden Body was already complete.
To form a Sword Qi Cave Heaven would be exceedingly difficult.
“I know it’s difficult.”
Xie Xuanyi said calmly: “But Senior, what you’ve mentioned is only the difficulty, you haven’t said…
that it’s absolutely impossible.”
“Right, you indeed have a bit of the spirit of Xie Xuanyi from back then.”
“I recall, some years ago Pure Yang asked someone to inquire about my body refining method on Wangyou Island…
Xie Xuanyi’s physique back then was much worse than yours.”
The Wangyou Island Master reminisced about the past and couldn’t help but laugh and shake his head.
He returned to the matter at hand and asked seriously, “So, are you using your own Primordial Energy to constantly impact your acupoints, trying to advance to the ‘Golden Body’ realm?”
Xie Xuanyi held his breath and listened intently.
When it comes to the cultivation of the Sword Dao, he is an unparalleled genius, needing no one’s guidance.
In the past, he was only one step away from reaching the peak.
But when it comes to the way of body refinement.
He is not nearly as good as the Wangyou Island Master before him.
Let alone himself…
In the whole world, combining Da Chu and Da Li, how many could compete with this man in “body refinement insights”?
“Your method is feasible, albeit rather stupid.”
The Wangyou Island Master spoke leisurely: “If I’m not mistaken, you’ve forcefully ignited these 108 major acupoints using that clumsy method, which must’ve cost you a lot of effort…
If you continue to refine yourself at this pace, it will take at least another ten years before you could possibly step into the Golden Body Realm!”
Xie Xuanyi’s expression was complex.
As expected of a peak Yang God Realm martial artist, he was completely correct about his body refining method…
But there was one thing the Wangyou Island Master didn’t know.
And that was the Undying Spring Xie Xuanyi currently carried with him.
His body refinement efficiency had increased by more than just a fold.
Xie Xuanyi had estimated at the bottom of his heart that if he continued with the current method of tempering his body, he would need at most two years to enter the Golden Body Realm.
But the further he went, the harder it got.
The next realm was an indefinite distance away.
“The Golden Body Realm is essentially ‘Washing Marrow’ to forge a Golden Body.”
The Wangyou Island Master said with profound meaning, “If you seal the 108 acupoints and extinguish all the ignited golden Primordial Energy…
and thread them through your meridians instead, wouldn’t that be faster?”
This remark awakened Xie Xuanyi.
He looked at the man before him somewhat astonished.
“By this method, within a year, you could achieve a Golden Body…
but remember, there is danger in this approach, so you must progress gradually.
Once the acupoints are sealed, there’s a good chance it could damage the meridians and result in great loss.
If you’re confident in yourself, you might want to give it a try.”
The Wangyou Island Master smiled slightly, put his hat back on, and stood up.
He patted Xie Xuanyi on the shoulder again, laughing as he spoke.
“You don’t have to thank me.”
“Consider this guidance as your future compensation for helping me.”
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(PS: The college entrance exam is over today, asking for a monthly ticket~)