Chapter 47 of 100
Chapter 47
16 min read4,043 words
Finally, no more missed updates!
The confrontation between the Murong family and Hua Wuxie was one of the rare major events in the martial world in recent years, gathering a considerable number of martial artists.
Even if these martial artists hadn't heard Xiao Ran's teachings in person, they had at least heard his name from others and read the martial arts classics he had passed down.
They almost revered Xiao Ran like Confucius. Now, hearing that Xiao Ran was going to host a martial arts assembly, they were all extremely excited and eager to join this assembly.
Xiao Ran's reputation in the martial world was now even more illustrious than that of Yan Nantian, the master of the Yihua Palace!
If they could join the assembly, they might have the chance to become Xiao Ran's disciples. They could then be on par with the seventy-two sages of Confucius, achieving eternal fame in history!
Even if they only played a minor role in the assembly, it would still be a significant backing!
Xiao Ran gathered his named disciples to help plan this martial arts assembly, discussing in detail the rules and operations of the assembly.
He only proposed his general ideas and didn't interfere much with the rest!
Just like how he spread the way in the martial world, he only sowed the seeds, allowing them to grow according to the conditions of this world!
As for what the seeds would grow into, he didn't want to control it. Naturally growing things always fit the world better than those designed!
But even so, Xiao Ran was busy for nearly half a month before he could free himself!
He then left his disciples and headed for Jun Mountain!
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After another half a month of travel, Xiao Ran still hadn't unblocked his Ren and Du meridians or broken through to the second level of the Qi Cultivation stage.
But his internal true qi had become even more profound!
The peak of the Qi Cultivation stage does not mean that a martial artist's true qi has reached the point where the body can no longer contain it, but rather that the true qi in the body has reached the level where it can break through to the next stage!
For example, the peak of the first level of Qi Cultivation means that the martial artist's true qi has reached the level where it can break through to the second level of Qi Cultivation!
At this point, true qi can still increase.
The amount of true qi a person's body can contain depends on their physical constitution and cultivation method, but more importantly, it depends on the strength of their spiritual energy!
The stronger the spiritual energy, the more true qi one can control. If the true qi in the body exceeds the control of one's spiritual energy, it will become unresponsive, and any slight mishap could lead to a loss of control, causing the true qi to run rampant and lead to a mental breakdown! When true qi reaches its limit but cannot break through to the next stage, this is called a bottleneck. At this point, no matter how much a martial artist practices, there will be no significant progress, which is extremely frustrating! Xiao Ran had not yet reached this bottleneck; he was only at the peak of the first level of Qi Cultivation and had not yet broken through!
To break through to the second level of Qi Cultivation is not too difficult; it can be achieved through sheer perseverance, but that requires a lot of time.
However, practicing martial arts is sometimes similar to a writer's writing, which requires a lot of inspiration. Otherwise, even with a wealth of knowledge, one might only produce a pile of garbage.
But if inspiration strikes, thoughts flow like a spring, and one can write as if guided by a divine hand, even an ordinary person can produce brilliant articles and famous sayings.
Xiao Ran's previous seclusion had been ineffective, so he slowly waited to see if any opportunities would arise. If not, he would seclude himself again after returning to the Ancient Continent to gradually unblock his Ren and Du meridians!
Xiao Ran was not traveling alone but was accompanied by the Green Snake Gentleman!
This notorious figure, who struck fear into the hearts of many in the martial world, behaved like a cat in front of Xiao Ran, even changing his usual green clothes to a white robe!
Xiao Ran was going to Jun Mountain to find Wei Wuya, the leader of the Twelve Constellations, a monster that even the mention of his name could make people tremble!
The Green Snake Gentleman, who usually considered himself fearless, was so frightened when he heard that Xiao Ran wanted him to lead the way to Wei Wuya that his legs turned to jelly!
It was only because Xiao Ran had left an invincible impression on him when he saved him from the Murong family that he didn't run away!
As they approached a valley, the Green Snake Gentleman said, "Master Xiao, ahead is Wei Laoda's lair."
He shamelessly called Xiao Ran "Master," and Xiao Ran didn't mind much. Looking ahead, Xiao Ran said, "I didn't expect Wei Wuya to choose such a place. The scenery outside is picturesque, but I didn't expect the inside to be a rat's nest.
Would it be easier to enter if we use your name?"
The Green Snake Gentleman's face turned even greener, and he stammered, "I... I haven't seen Wei Laoda for many years, but... but I can still try to see him, only... only..."
Xiao Ran was curious. The Green Snake Gentleman was a well-known figure in the martial world, a seasoned veteran, and many people would be scared stiff just hearing his name. But at the mention of Wei Wuya, he was so frightened that he couldn't even speak!
"Are you that afraid of him?"
"Afraid... of course I am! Master Xiao, you haven't seen Wei Wuya's methods or his appearance. I really don't want... to see him!"
"Is it that exaggerated? Then you go, I'll go by myself!"
If it were a straightforward confrontation, even if Wei Wuya was a figure slightly below the level of Yan Nantian, Xiao Ran would not be afraid at all. However, he was still somewhat troubled by mechanisms and traps, as he had no experience dealing with them!
But it was just a headache. In history, Xiao Yu'er had once intruded into Wei Wuya's cave. Xiao Ran's current strength was ten times that of Xiao Yu'er, and he had some small gadgets. As long as he was careful, there shouldn't be a problem!
Xiao Ran entered the valley, and the scenery inside became increasingly beautiful, clearly well-maintained.
As he walked, he passed through a stone gate covered in green moss, entered the cave, and after a short walk, arrived at a secluded valley. White clouds floated in the sky, flowers bloomed everywhere, clear springs and strange rocks were scattered around, and pavilions and terraces were arranged in a harmonious manner!
In the distance, a crane's cry could be heard, and a few white cranes accompanied by a couple of brown deer approached, unafraid of humans!
Xiao Ran sighed, "It's like a paradise on earth!!"
At this moment, a female voice suddenly sounded, "Who are you? Why did you dare to intrude here?"
Following the voice, Xiao Ran saw a young girl in white holding a delicate hoe and a small basket, looking at him with a slight frown!
The girl looked to be around thirteen or fourteen years old. In this world, her mouth seemed a bit too large, and her forehead a bit too broad, but to Xiao Ran, her red lips were incredibly sexy!
Not to mention her eyes, which seemed to speak, making Xiao Mi Mi's eyes look lifeless in comparison!
Xiao Ran was so captivated that he was speechless for a moment before saying, "What good luck, you must be Su Ying!
Unfortunately, I was born before you, and you were born after I grew old... Oh heavens, this is just a little girl!
I'm not a lolicon, okay!"
Hearing the strange words from this person, Su Ying was also curious. Why could this person enter her valley? Wei Wuya did not allow anyone to enter here!
And he actually knew her name!
Su Ying frowned and asked, "How do you know my name?"
Xiao Ran finally came to his senses and thought to himself that he had come too early, but a little girl could be cultivated from a young age, right!
Xiao Ran smiled and said, "I know you are Su Ying, that's enough!
Come with me!
Leave this place, leave this cage!"
Before Su Ying could ask, a loud voice interrupted, "Xiao Ran, you dare!"
As he spoke, a figure suddenly lunged out of the shadows, his palms pressing down on Xiao Ran's head like a mountain!
This person was, of course, Wei Wuya. His subordinates had already discovered Xiao Ran's arrival and recognized who he was, but Xiao Ran's reputation was so great that Wei Wuya had not acted immediately!
But Su Ying was his exclusive possession. Even a glance from others would drive him mad, let alone Xiao Ran trying to take her away!
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