Chapter 13

Xiao Ran's words were so information-heavy that everyone was momentarily at a loss for reaction!

Seeing the group of people stunned into silence, Xiao Ran continued to drop more bombshells: "I have never seen a martial artist above the Seventh Level of Qi Cultivation in action.

So, I only know from hearsay that after breaking through Qi Cultivation, one can harness the elemental energy of heaven and earth, which is the Heavenly Essence Realm!

And reaching the Divine Power Realm, one can obtain the power of gods and demons!"

There are realms above the Third Level of Body Training, the Ninth Level of Qi Cultivation, the Ninth Level of Heavenly Essence, and the Ninth Level of Divine Power.

Each realm sounds so incredible, yet so real!

It turns out I have been circling at the foot of the mountain, thinking I had reached the peak. It is truly lamentable, laughable, and joyful!

Lamenting my limited knowledge, laughing at my self-righteousness, and rejoicing in my sudden enlightenment.

To hear the truth in the morning and die in the evening, I would be content!

None of the five have yet reached their peak. They can only emit true qi externally, barely achieving the Third Level of Qi Cultivation where they can injure with flying petals and leaves.

After a while, Duan Huangye spoke: "Our Duan family has a legacy called the Six Pulse Sword Technique, which can condense true qi into six streams of sword energy to kill enemies from several yards away without a trace!

Unfortunately, it was destroyed in an incident, leaving only a few fragments. I always thought it was just a legend.

It seems this is a martial art that can be practiced up to the Fourth Level of Qi Cultivation!

This is a failure of my descendants!"

Hong Qigong also sighed: "It is said that during the Northern Song Dynasty, our Beggar Sect had a genius who excelled in the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, pushing this martial art to an unprecedented level!

His palm force was incomparably fierce, like waves and tides, capable of killing enemies from several yards away!

It is laughable that I also thought it was just a legend!

Unfortunately, only fifteen of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms remain. Although I have completed them, their power is undoubtedly diminished!

It seems that to advance to the Fourth Level of Qi Cultivation, it is not just about martial arts, but more importantly, the person!"

Huang Yaoshi also said: "In my early years, I met a person who claimed to be a disciple of the Free and Easy Sect, and we discussed martial arts and philosophy!

He said his ancestor had a palm technique called the White Rainbow Palm Force, which, according to legend, could attack enemies from several yards away and could bend and straighten at will. It must be a martial art of the Fourth Level of Qi Cultivation!"

The Free and Easy Sect? The big shot from the Jin martial world?

Xiao Ran was slightly taken aback and then asked: "The Free and Easy Sect, what a transcendent name!

I wonder what level that person had?"

Huang Yaoshi chuckled: "That person's cultivation was weak, and I thought he was just boasting."

At this moment, Ouyang Feng said: "I have also heard of the Free and Easy Sect, which is located in the Western Regions.

However, the Free and Easy Sect has a great enemy. It is said that several decades ago, this enemy attacked their mountain gate alone and wiped out the entire sect!"

Hong Qigong took another sip of wine and said: "If the Free and Easy Sect was truly that powerful, how could they have been wiped out!"

The Free and Easy Sect was wiped out?

Xiao Ran was quite curious and used his persuasive skills again: "Even if the Free and Easy Sect had the strength of the Fourth or Fifth Level of Qi Cultivation, how could they be wiped out!?"

At this moment, Wang Chongyang said with a bitter smile: "I won't hide it from Brother Xiao.

Although we are not accomplished, in terms of strength, we are among the top in this world, or there might be martial artists who surpass us.

But at most, they are only slightly stronger, so we are curious about who wiped out the Free and Easy Sect!"

Ouyang Feng sneered: "This person you must have heard of, otherwise why would today be the Huashan Sword Discussion? At least I practice sword techniques because I heard of this person's name from a young age!"

The other four were shocked: "Could it be the 'Sword Demon' Dugu Qiu'ai!"

Dugu Qiu'ai influenced a generation of young martial artists. The Five Supremes were a generation apart from Dugu Qiu'ai, but they still chose to use swords when they started practicing martial arts.

Even with Ouyang Feng's pride, he showed a look of admiration: "It is this senior.

It is said that his sword technique is the pinnacle of creation, extremely divine.

I also know about the Free and Easy Sect and Senior Dugu.

It is said that the Free and Easy Sect had a unique martial art that could incorporate all martial arts in the world, encompassing everything.

Therefore, Senior Dugu created a sword technique that could counter all martial arts in the world.

Unfortunately, this sword technique disappeared with Senior Dugu's retirement, which is truly regrettable!"

Ouyang Feng's White Camel Manor was actually a branch of the Lingjiu Palace's seventy-two islands, but he never mentioned it to anyone!

The Sword Demon Dugu Qiu'ai swept through the martial world in his time, but with the slow spread of information and no one writing the history of the martial world, the legends of martial heroes faded over decades.

Only great masters like Zhang Sanfeng and Bodhidharma could possibly be remembered by future generations.

A flash of inspiration suddenly struck Xiao Ran. Incorporating all martial arts must be the Tianshan Zemei Hand, and the sword technique that counters all martial arts must be the Dugu Nine Swords. This makes sense! He muttered: "Incorporating all martial arts into one and creating a sword technique that counters all martial arts!

This has the shadow of one sword breaking all techniques and one sword generating all techniques!"

In the ancient continent, the pinnacle of sword techniques is one sword breaking all techniques and one sword generating all techniques!

These two realms are not higher or lower, like yin and yang, existing in opposition.

The Five Supremes were lost in thought, repeating the words "one sword breaking all techniques" and "one sword generating all techniques" for a long time.

They were like country bumpkins in a city, dazzled by the colorful lights.

Finally, Wang Chongyang, with the strongest cultivation in qi, regained his composure: "Whether it is the Seventh Level of Qi Cultivation, the Heavenly Essence and Divine Power, or one sword breaking all techniques, or one sword generating all techniques, they are all too far from us.

Brother Xiao, I wonder if you have any methods to break through to the Fourth Level of Qi Cultivation!

I think we are all stuck at the Third Level of Qi Cultivation, but we don't know how to advance to the Fourth Level!

If we can hear the truth, I am willing to bow as a disciple!"

Xiao Ran's face showed difficulty: "How can I do that?

I am just a small shrimp at the First Level of Qi Cultivation, far inferior to you...

Moreover, I don't know much about advancing from the Third to the Fourth Level of Qi Cultivation, how can I guide you!"

Hearing Xiao Ran's words, it seemed he understood some methods, and Ouyang Feng's eyes lit up: "Even a little understanding is understanding!

Ten years of hard practice is not as good as a single point from a master!

We have just heard the great way, how can you bear to keep us out!

If you are willing to teach, I am also willing to bow as a disciple!"

For those who have been lingering outside the gate for years, even knowing a wrong method is better than blindly bumping around!

Damn, is this Western Toxin up to no good!

Xiao Ran was alarmed but said casually: "I don't have the qualifications to take you as disciples!

However, if you really want to know, I can tell you, but I can't guarantee your success!

But in our Zuxian Sword Sect, there is a rule: knowledge is not easily imparted, and skills are not wasted. One question costs ten merit points, no exceptions.

Even when we teach our seniors or read the sect's classics, we have to pay merit points!"

The world of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" does not have such a transmission mechanism. Chinese people rarely talk about money face-to-face!

The Five Supremes instantly felt that the Zuxian Sword Sect had dropped a notch, filled with the air of merchants!

Ouyang Feng said proudly: "If someone's guidance could definitely break through the martial arts realm, there wouldn't be only five of us standing here today!

But where do we get the merit points?

Is there anything that can replace them?

I have some gold and silver, but I doubt Mr. Xiao would be interested in such vulgar things!"

Ouyang Feng is a true villain, not Han Chinese, but from the Western Regions, and he is not as averse to talking about money!

Seeing the expressions of the Five Supremes, Xiao Ran smiled: "Money is vulgar, but I am also a vulgar person!

I always speak my mind!

Do you think this transmission mechanism is too worldly?

However, this is the foundation of the continuous and increasingly powerful transmission of martial arts in our world!

We have a saying: money is open to ordinary people, but power is never!

This way, top martial artists are willing to share their martial arts experience.

This way, ordinary disciples and ordinary people have a path to advancement, everyone has hope!

These supreme martial arts will not be confined to certain specific people, and an ordinary-looking disciple might master a supreme martial art that no one has ever learned!

The development of martial arts will accelerate, constantly innovating and renewing!"