Chapter 638: The ultimate martial artist meets the leader of the Five Poisons!
Wu Kingdom, White Emperor City.
Since the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Tyrant Martial Sect passed away, and the successor failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, the Wu Kingdom has fallen into turmoil and chaos.
As the saying goes, when gods fight, mortals suffer.
Lacking the absolute rule of the Tyrant Martial Sect, the Liang Kingdom fueled the flames, and various demonic cultivators, rogue cultivators, and heretical cultivators came to the Wu Kingdom to wreak havoc, plunder, and destroy, causing the local forces to be unable to protect themselves.
Faced with this situation, the secular world of the Wu Kingdom suffered the most.
In the early years, the Wu Kingdom advocated martial arts, and ordinary mortals were full of energy and blood, which was a good story, but now they have been reduced to blood food for demonic cultivators, a paradise for practicing demonic cultivation techniques.
Especially during the Liang-Yue War, the Yue Kingdom was defeated. Now that there is a stalemate, many cultivators from the Liang Kingdom have come to the Wu Kingdom to cause chaos, resulting in devastation.
In the world, there is yin and yang, and where there is evil, there is also righteousness.
There are also many compassionate and righteous cultivators who stand up and do their best to protect one side.
White Emperor City is such a force. Nine years ago, the city lord, Lu Bai, saw misery everywhere and established White Emperor City on White Rainbow Mountain in the southern region of the Wu Kingdom to protect one side.
At that time, several Foundation Establishment Peak demonic cultivators came here, intending to perform a blood sacrifice, but were directly killed by this City Lord with one punch, causing White Emperor City to become famous.
In addition, the most amazing thing was that a martial artist who had taken refuge in White Emperor City, received guidance from City Lord White Emperor, and used his mortal body to contend with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Although it was only a barely contention, this news still caused an uproar, and even attracted a Core Formation True Person.
No one knows the specific situation of this Core Formation True Person’s visit, but White Emperor City has become a martial arts holy land in the eyes of the Wu Kingdom’s mortals, hoping to receive guidance from the White Emperor and glimpse the pinnacle of martial arts!
At this moment, White Emperor City, beside the spiritual eye at the peak of White Rainbow Mountain.
A tall and upright man with a burly physique sat cross-legged.
As the cultivation technique circulated, his powerful figure seemed to be surrounded by dragon shadows. With each breath, muffled thunder rumbled, rising and falling, as steady as a mountain.
This man is the Lord of White Emperor City, Lu Ping’an, who came to the Wu Kingdom to travel.
“Now that White Emperor City has Lin Po and the others, it’s time for me to leave.”
After a long time, Lu Ping’an opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.
Ten years ago, he came to the Wu Kingdom to travel.
Although he was quite interested in the martial arts here, the expected martial arts sparring and discussions did not appear. Instead, he saw the collapse of the dynasty’s order, the mutual conquest of major forces, and the chaos.
Demonic cultivators ran rampant, and mortals suffered, struggling to survive in the ruins, yearning for hope and salvation.
This scene weighed heavily on Lu Ping’an’s heart, and he wanted to do his best.
But what one person can do is ultimately limited.
Unless he can end the turmoil in the Wu Kingdom, nothing can be changed.
As the saying goes, it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him fish.
During this trip to the Wu Kingdom, he gained many inspirations and harvests through the martial arts system here.
After learning about practicing strength and energy, there is still a realm, which is the transformation of energy into gang, called True Gang!
When True Gang is completed, it means that one’s own steel and iron bones have been tempered, and the gang energy runs through the whole body, and the gang energy can be released, which is enough to be comparable to a first-order late-stage body refiner and a Qi refining late-stage cultivator.
It seems very weak.
But among the mortal martial artists in the Wu Kingdom, this kind of True Gang martial artist is already enough to be called a Martial Saint! Far beyond the secular martial arts of the Jiang Kingdom.
According to Lu Ping’an’s understanding, the reason why martial arts is difficult to improve is that the human body has its limits.
Even if one is extremely talented, it is difficult to break through this limit, like a cultivator, and undergo life transformation.
No matter how powerful the energy and gang energy are, they cannot be compared with the mana of a cultivator.
True Gang martial artists are good at health preservation, but if they fight all year round, once they are old, their physical energy and blood cannot support the gang energy, and they may even decay more easily than ordinary people.
In this case, he thought of his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.
Normal cultivation techniques use the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate and temper oneself, while the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art can use magic weapons to automatically cultivate, or refine various natural treasures.
If True Gang is used to simulate the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art and refine natural treasures, can it break through the limits of the human body and be comparable to a second-order body refiner?
He had thought about this aspect in the early years, but could not do it.
Or rather, his understanding of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art is far from being able to do this!
Through the several True Gang Martial Saints he rescued, and with his understanding of martial arts and immortal cultivation, Lu Ping’an, after researching for a long time, thought of his family’s medicinal bath method.
His rapid progress in body refining is inextricably linked to his father’s medicinal bath.
As the eldest son in the family, he naturally knew the simple configuration of this medicinal bath, so he tried to help the rescued martial saints break through the limits with the medicinal bath method.
However, the body of a mortal has its limits after all.
Although they are like taking natural treasures, and their energy and blood are further improved, they are limited by the cultivation technique, unable to refine the medicinal power, and unable to break through the limits of the human body.
In this way, Lu Ping’an lived with a group of martial artists on White Rainbow Mountain, constantly researching martial arts, body refining, and Qi refining.
Through early thoughts, and the inspiration from these years of martial arts, demonic cultivation techniques, secret arts, etc., he had some ideas.
Since mortals cannot cultivate and sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and demon beasts can naturally cultivate through bloodlines, then what if demon bones are integrated into the human body to replace human bones, and mortal blood is replaced, and demon beast bloodlines are used to cultivate martial arts?
His own Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art refines the origin of magic weapons to temper himself, and isn’t the Great Wilderness Dragon Spine like this?
He told his ideas and methods to several True Gang Martial Saints under his command, and these people trusted him very much and were willing to try.
However, the price was very heavy.
Even though Lu Ping’an killed second-order demon beasts for them, stabilized their bodies with medicinal baths, and helped them integrate demon bones into their bodies, they either couldn’t bear it or were rejected, resulting in death.
In this case, Lu Ping’an’s heart was heavy, knowing that the new path was not so easy to walk.
A slight problem with his own idea and assumption would lead to the death of several True Gang Martial Saints.
However, these martial artists did not think so, thinking that they were too fragile, and that there was no problem with Lu Ping’an’s method.
Those who can become Martial Saints are inherently talented. These people studied Lu Ping’an’s path and philosophy, tried one after another, and finally one person completed it!
A martial arts genius named Lin Po, with the help of demon bones, condensed his True Gang and energy and blood into a blood pill, broke through the limits of the human body, withstood the demon bones, and was comparable to a second-order body refiner!
This news instantly excited countless martial artists in White Emperor City.
However, Lu Ping’an was very pessimistic.
This Lin Po is a real martial arts genius. Not only is he talented, but he also had opportunities in his early years. He became a True Gang Martial Saint at the age of thirty-seven.
Although he integrated demon bones and broke through the limits of the human body, he paid a great price in life potential. Not only could he not increase his lifespan like a Foundation Establishment cultivator or a second-order body refiner, but his lifespan was greatly reduced.
“City Lord, what is the use of lifespan to us? If we can shine in a short life, even if it is like a shooting star in the sky, I am willing!”
However, after Lin Po learned about it, he said frankly and forcefully.
As mortals, they put in several times the effort of cultivators, but at most they are comparable to late-stage Qi refining cultivators.
Now that the Wu Kingdom is in turmoil, and mortal martial artists have become blood food for demonic cultivators, in this situation, if they can master stronger power, they are willing to pay any price.
Lu Ping’an was silent.
Although this is not the path of mortal cultivation that he wanted, it ultimately gave the Wu Kingdom’s martial artists a new path, allowing True Gang Martial Saints to take a further step.
He spent more thought, time, and energy, adjusting various aspects according to Lin Po’s process, and then providing it for the martial artists of White Emperor City to view.
However, even with Lin Po as a pioneer, it is still extremely difficult for others to break through, like a cultivator breaking through to Foundation Establishment, with nine deaths and one life, and only those with extraordinary talent can succeed!
Even if Lu Ping’an invited other immortal cultivators and alchemists to study and try to solve it, he could only slightly increase the survival rate.
But even so, as the method of martial arts advancement in White Emperor City spread, the martial artists of the Wu Kingdom came to White Emperor City one after another, begging for the method of breakthrough.
At the same time, people who cultivate martial arts in this way have a name—Extreme Martial Cultivator!
Through extreme paths, step into an extreme realm!
Under Lu Ping’an’s cultivation, White Emperor City already has a certain degree of self-protection ability.
So he also prepared to return to the Jiang Kingdom, preparing to improve his cultivation as soon as possible, break through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, and then break through to Core Formation!
After all, he had been traveling outside for too long and had wasted too much time in the Wu Kingdom.
“City Lord.”
At this moment, someone reported to Lu Ping’an, saying that the Demon Slaying Guards had encountered an accident in the White Rainbow Mountains and their life or death was unknown.
At first, Lu Ping’an just wanted to find a place to stay, and because the Wu Kingdom was in turmoil, various spiritual lands began to be frantically contested, so he chose this White Rainbow Mountain.
On the one hand, this is a second-order high-grade spiritual vein, and on the other hand, it is far from the center of the Wu Kingdom, relying on a mountain range, suitable for himself and the martial artists to hone.
As a result, the warriors under his command, because he used the pseudonym Lu Bai, called him the White Emperor, and also named this place White Emperor City. Now, there are nine major garrison envoys in the city, including the Azure Dragon Guard, the Vermilion Bird Guard, the White Tiger Guard, the Black Tortoise Guard, and the Demon Slayer Guard, guarding this area.
“His life or death is uncertain?”
Lu Pingan stood up. His burly and imposing physique, even without revealing any aura, gave the person who came to report a sense of supreme divine power, and his eyes were full of awe.
He had been to the White Rainbow Mountains many times. Unless going deep, there were not many Tier 2 demon beasts.
And the Demon Slayer Guard had a Tier 2 Extreme Path martial artist leading the team, how could their life or death be uncertain?
However, since his subordinate came to report, he knew that they must have encountered danger, and immediately nodded, indicating that he would go and take a look.
At the same time.
In the depths of the White Rainbow Mountains, a middle-aged man in a black robe stood with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction of White Emperor City, and muttered: “A Foundation Establishment cultivator but possessing a Tier 3 physique, I hope this person can be valued by the Lord.”
If Lu Pingan were here and saw this middle-aged man, he would recognize him as the Core Formation cultivator he had met once before.
Although he concealed his cultivation and mana through secret treasures, he still could not hide it from the man’s eyes.
At the same time, after a three-month long journey, Lu Changsheng’s body, shrouded in the Yin-Yang Reversal Glazed Wall, appeared outside the Five Poison Sect.
Considering that he had not only offended the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master and the Five Poison Sect Master, but also formed a feud with the Yin Underworld Ghost Sect in his early years, Lu Changsheng was very cautious on this trip.
Especially after entering the Jin Kingdom, he concealed his whereabouts through the Yin-Yang Reversal Glazed Wall throughout the entire journey.
Looking at the Five Poison Sect Mountain Gate in front of him, Lu Changsheng’s body was shrouded in chaotic airflow, filled with a Core Formation spiritual pressure. He stepped forward and threw out a token, saying: “Report to your Heavenly Spider Envoy that an old friend has come to visit.”
Although the Five Poison Sect is a Nascent Soul-level force, they did not dare to neglect Lu Changsheng’s visit as a Core Formation cultivator, and respectfully invited Lu Changsheng to rest in the guest pavilion.
However, Lu Changsheng did not go over, indicating that he would wait at the foot of the mountain.
Having upgraded the formation from Tier 2 to Tier 3 before, he now has a huge improvement in the Dao of Formation.
He could see that although this area belonged to the outer area of the Five Poison Sect’s Mountain Gate formation, once the formation was fully activated, its aura could also envelop him, which would be somewhat dangerous.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Even if this aura would not cause any danger, it is still better to be cautious.
After a long time, a purple divine rainbow shot out from the Five Poison Mountain.
In the divine rainbow was a woman of twenty-eight or nine years old, with a delicate and beautiful face like white jade, wearing a silver crown hairpin, wearing a purple-red gorgeous dress, with a graceful figure, exuding a mature and moving charm.
Her beautiful eyes were surprised and suspicious, and she looked at Lu Changsheng at the foot of the mountain, whose figure was tall and slender, and whose body was filled with chaotic energy, with some disbelief.
“Mili, I’m here.”
Lu Changsheng looked at Nangong Mili in front of him, with her hair in a high bun, graceful and slender, with a bit more dignity and charm than in previous years. The chaotic energy on his face dissipated a little, and he stretched out his palm and said.
“Why are you here?”
Nangong Mili was overjoyed when she saw Lu Changsheng coming so quickly, and her previous annoyance instantly disappeared, but then she worried that he would be in danger.
After all, with Nangong Yaoyao’s relationship, the Sect Master would most likely not do anything to her, at most put her under house arrest.
But it was hard to say about Lu Changsheng.
“Mili, has the Five Poison Sect Master made things difficult for you and Minghuang these days?”
Lu Changsheng stepped forward and held Nangong Mili’s soft, boneless jade hand, and asked with concern.
If there had been no reminder from the family tree before, he might not have been so worried.
But according to the reminder from the family tree, it can be known that the Five Poison Sect Master took action against Nangong Mili not long after returning.
Ten years have passed since then, which is really worrying.
“The Sect Master only asked me about the matter between you and me, and didn’t make things difficult for me.”
Nangong Mili pursed her red lips lightly and said softly: “It’s just that Minghuang had a drop of heart’s blood taken away by the Sect Master in his early years, and now it’s inconvenient to leave the Five Poison Sect.”
Originally, she wanted to question Lu Changsheng about her son Nangong Minghuang.
But at this moment, seeing Lu Changsheng come to see her and care about her and her son, her heart was filled with tenderness.
“Heart’s blood?”
Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of coldness.
In the world of cultivation, the heart’s blood and essence blood of cultivators can be used for many things.
Especially after obtaining the 《Myriad Calamity Poison Spirit Secret Canon》, Lu Changsheng has gained a lot of understanding of this aspect, and knows several curse methods that use heart’s blood and essence blood as a medium.
For those with weak strength, they can even directly use this as a medium to curse and kill people!
“Go and notify the Five Poison Sect Master that Yangming Zhenren has come to visit.”
Lu Changsheng knew that now was not the time for reminiscing, and without tenderly expressing his love to Nangong Mili, he said directly.
“The Sect Master said before that you stopped the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master during the wasteland reclamation war, affecting the grand plan.”
Nangong Mili hinted to Lu Changsheng, indicating that the Sect Master might take action against him.
The two have two children, Nangong Yaoyao and Nangong Minghuang.
Especially her son Nangong Minghuang, was conceived willingly.
Moreover, the two have been together for many years, and compared to her own Sect Master, she even trusts Lu Changsheng more, believing that the latter has more potential.
“Don’t worry, since I’m here, I naturally have the confidence.”
Seeing Nangong Mili like this, Lu Changsheng smiled lightly and said softly.
Nangong Mili hates Lu Changsheng for coaxing other women and being affectionate with other women. She likes him the most when he is calm and composed, full of confidence, and trivializes everything, as if everything is under control.
At this time, hearing Lu Changsheng say that he has the confidence, her heart trembled instantly, her phoenix eyes were full of tears, and she felt that she, Nangong Mili, had not chosen the wrong man.
“Okay.”
Her own Sect Master had said before that Lu Changsheng had held back the Heavenly Corpse Sect Master.
Now that ten years have passed, since Lu Changsheng has come and dares to say this, she naturally believes him.
Moreover, now is not the time for chatting, if the two continue to chat, the Five Poison Sect Master might come out of seclusion.
However, when Nangong Mili drove the divine rainbow and just returned to the mountain gate, she saw a girl with a delicate face, like white jade, wearing a silver crown hairpin, wearing a purple-red gorgeous dress, and barefooted jade feet walking over.
“Greetings, Sect Master!”
When Nangong Mili saw this girl, her heart suddenly stopped, and she immediately bowed and saluted.
“Yes.”
The Five Poison Sect Master’s small face was indifferent, her eyes were filled with vicissitudes and majesty that did not match her age, she nodded lightly, and then continued to step out.
A mysterious rhythm rose from her delicate jade feet like exquisite porcelain. The moment she stepped out, the void fluctuated, and the whole person appeared at the foot of the mountain, looking at Lu Changsheng in a black robe, whose body was flowing with chaotic energy.
“Since Fellow Daoist Yangming is here, why not come in for a chat?”
The Five Poison Sect Master’s pupils flowed with five-colored crystal luster, looked at Lu Changsheng in front of her, and said lightly, her small face was expressionless, and she could not see joy or sorrow.
Although she was prepared to subdue the Yangming Zhenren in front of her through means.
However, this person is likely to be an old monster who has been reborn by seizing a body, so she cannot show any flaws, lest she be detected.
“There’s no need to go in. If the Sect Master has something to discuss with me, here, or choose a place, it will be fine.”
“When I came here, I saw a valley three hundred miles away with a good environment. Why not go there for a chat?”
Lu Changsheng naturally could not enter the Five Poison Sect, and said calmly.
The Five Poison Sect Master pondered for a moment and said: “Okay.”
Hearing this, Lu Changsheng patted the Qiankun Shadow Binding Belt lightly, and a terrifying demon aura rose from small to large, and the Golden-Winged Roc, with its body shimmering with golden brilliance, appeared.
After so many years of cultivation, although the Golden-Winged Roc has not grown to the peak of Tier 3, it has still made great progress compared to its early years, and its aura is terrifying.
Lu Changsheng tapped his feet lightly, stood on the Golden-Winged Roc, his robe fluttering, his posture majestic, and broke through the air towards the valley.
The Five Poison Sect Master looked at the Golden-Winged Roc a few times, and then flicked her palm lightly, and a five-colored long banner appeared, its speed was not weaker than that of the Golden-Winged Roc.
In this way, after a quarter of an hour, the two came to a valley and landed.
Lu Changsheng did not set up any formations in advance.
Facing a Nascent Soul True Monarch, ordinary Tier 3 formations would not have much effect.
Moreover, the main purpose of his trip was to negotiate with the Five Poison Sect Master, to resolve grievances as much as possible, to take Nangong Mili and his son Lu Minghuang away, and to solve Meng Xiaochans sect soul lamp.