Chapter 80

Chapter 81: The Inner Domain's Arrival, the Eldest Prince's Excitement

"Master, I will definitely comprehend it, I will not let you down!"

Meng Chong bowed respectfully, his voice filled with excitement.

"I believe in you!"

Li Xuan nodded, his figure rising into the air and disappearing in an instant.

Meng Chong took a deep breath, gazing at the traces left by his master's Wind and Thunder Vajra Fist. He closed his eyes, the scene of his master performing the Wind and Thunder Vajra Fist playing in his mind.

The fierce and swift power, like the might of thunder.

The penetrating force, like a raging wind, finding its way through every crevice.

His heart was profoundly moved. Such terrifying power, was it really unleashed by someone who had achieved great mastery in the Blood and Qi Realm?

"The master passed on the way of the fist, not the technique!

"This is the way of the Wind and Thunder Vajra Fist. What I need to comprehend is the swift and mighty force like thunder, the intangible and penetrating force like the wind, not the moves of the master's fist!"

Meng Chong reminded himself repeatedly.

He tried to focus on the thunder-like power and the wind-like penetration, rather than the specific moves of the fist.

After passing on the Wind and Thunder Vajra Fist to Meng Chong, Li Xuan felt relieved and occasionally guided Shi Er's cultivation.

As for whether Meng Chong could understand it, he believed there should be no problem.

As for how long it would take to comprehend it, that was hard to estimate, but it probably wouldn't take too long.

Every day, Meng Chong practiced in the mountains, the swift and mighty force of the Wind and Thunder Vajra Fist echoing in his mind.

Gradually, he imprinted this force in his mind, carefully comprehending it.

From then on, Meng Chong left early in the morning and returned late at night, practicing the fist in the mountains every day, deepening the impression of the Wind and Thunder force his master had demonstrated.

Li Xuan waited for Xu Yan to break through to the Innate Realm. Once Xu Yan broke through, he could start teaching him the cultivation techniques beyond the Innate Realm.

The path of martial arts still needed Xu Yan to pave.

For Meng Chong's subsequent cultivation, after the Great Sun Golden Bell Shield, Li Xuan had already prepared the cultivation techniques.

The cultivation of the physical body in martial arts was gradually being perfected.

However, the cultivation techniques of the physical body in the Innate Realm needed to wait until Meng Chong comprehended the Wind and Thunder Vajra Fist, to avoid distracting him and hindering his comprehension.

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Endless Mountains.

Under the protection of a group of experts, the eldest prince of Qi State continued to explore the mountains, advancing deeper and deeper.

"Where is the great master?"

The eldest prince's face was filled with longing.

The struggle for the crown prince position, which seemed to be within reach, was suddenly lost!

The reason was Xu Yan, the martial arts expert, who forced his father, the emperor, and the royal family of Qi State to bow down!

Guo Rongshan, seemingly second only to the emperor, was actually the most powerful person in the entire Qi State, and no one dared to defy him, not even the emperor himself!

So far, Guo Rongshan had not done anything out of line, merely constrained by his reputation, as he was unwilling to give up the title of a sage.

This was also related to his elevated perspective, no longer focusing on secular imperial power.

The eldest prince felt that his search for a great master was not just for himself, but for the entire Qi State and the royal family.

"Who suggested starting the raid with Guo Rongshan's son-in-law?"

The eldest prince clenched his teeth in anger.

If they hadn't raided Xu Yan's home, this whole mess wouldn't have happened.

"Your Highness, we have already advanced over five hundred miles into the Endless Mountains. Should we continue deeper?"

The eunuch attendant asked worriedly.

The son of the Minister of War's family seemed to have encountered a disaster after advancing over five hundred miles into the Endless Mountains.

Of course, it wasn't in this part of the mountains, but at another entrance a hundred miles away.

The eldest prince looked around. They could either explore to the left or right, or continue deeper, which was dangerous.

He looked at the group, all of whom were experts, including dozens of palace guards.

This group's combat power far exceeded that of the Minister of War's son's group. Even if they encountered danger, they wouldn't be completely helpless.

Even if they were helpless, with so many people, the monster would probably be full before it could reach him.

The eldest prince gritted his teeth and said, "Continue forward!"

Wealth and honor come with risk, and martial arts are no different!

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The eunuch attendant nodded and passed on the order.

In his heart, he wondered, "Can martial arts make the root grow back? Or, without the root, does it affect cultivation?"

Despite his physical defect, he still had a heart for martial arts.

The eldest prince's group of over three hundred people, well-equipped, moved through the mountains, with fierce beasts fleeing in their path. They climbed mountains and crossed ridges, encountering no significant danger along the way.

Occasionally, venomous snakes appeared but were cut down before they could enter the inner circle. The guards wore leather armor and applied snake repellent, so most of the venomous snakes stayed away.

"Where is the great master?"

The eldest prince felt somewhat disheartened.

In the depths of the Endless Mountains, two figures walked gracefully, their feet not touching the ground, moving through the forest.

Suddenly!

A roar echoed, and a large, colorful tiger leaped out.

The one in front was a young man in his twenties, who glanced at the colorful tiger and smiled, "Is this a Red-Eyed Tiger?"

The middle-aged man behind him nodded, "Yes, Young Master!"

The colorful tiger, about to attack, was intimidated by the glance and cowered on the ground, like a docile cat.

The young man smiled and looked beyond the Endless Mountains.

"Xue Wuxin really fled, even to the borderlands. Does he think no one will come to kill him there?

"Others may not dare, but I, Xie Lingfeng, do!"

The middle-aged man cautioned, "Young Master, don't be careless. Xue Wuxin is a master of the demonic sect, cultivating the legendary Blood Devil Scripture, absorbing human essence and blood, especially the essence and blood of martial artists.

"In the borderlands, although the earth lacks spiritual energy, making cultivation impossible, there are still many people. With Xue Wuxin's cruelty, he will surely perform city-wide blood sacrifices.

"His strength has likely recovered, or even grown stronger."

Xie Lingfeng said proudly, "Hu Shan, you are also a master. Even if Xue Wuxin is stronger, together we can kill him!

"Besides, I, Xie Lingfeng, can kill him alone. I have killed masters before!"

Hu Shan thought about it and agreed. The young master was one of the three youngest masters in the Inner Domain, a renowned martial arts prodigy, whose strength far exceeded that of ordinary martial artists.

And he himself was also a master.

Even if the young master alone couldn't kill Xue Wuxin, with his help, Xue Wuxin would surely die.

"Hu Shan, because there are people in the borderlands, we must come to kill Xue Wuxin. Otherwise, the borderlands will become a hell!"

Xie Lingfeng's expression was serious.

His tone became cold and stern, "Xue Wuxin has been in the borderlands for some time, and he has likely already committed massacres!"

Hu Shan nodded. In the borderlands, without strong martial artists, even a thousand soldiers would be no match for Xue Wuxin.

"Let's go, hurry to the borderlands!"

Xie Lingfeng said, rising into the air and flying out of the Endless Mountains.

Hu Shan followed closely behind.

"Look, Young Master, there are people over there!"

Half an hour later, Hu Shan suddenly pointed to the left.

Xie Lingfeng looked and saw a group of over three hundred people, forming a circle, alert to their surroundings, protecting a young man in the center. The group looked somewhat disheveled.

The person being protected clearly had a high status.

Xie Lingfeng sighed, "Xue Wuxin has indeed committed massacres. These people were forced to flee into the Endless Mountains. With their strength, even with bows and arrows, if they continue deeper, they will likely be wiped out by Red-Eyed Tigers, Fire-Maned Wolves, and other fierce beasts."

Hu Shan nodded.

These people clearly came to the mountains to escape, and given that Xue Wuxin fled to the borderlands, it was not hard to guess that they were fleeing because of Xue Wuxin's massacres.

"Let's go down and ask!"

Xie Lingfeng flew towards the eldest prince's group.

The eldest prince's group was exhausted and began to rest on the spot.

"Where is the great master? Where did Xu Yan meet the great master?"

The eldest prince was struggling to continue.

He, who had always lived in luxury, had never endured such hardship.

"Your Highness, look, a great master!"

The eunuch attendant suddenly called out excitedly.

The eldest prince's spirits lifted, and he looked up to see two figures flying towards them.

They landed in front of him in an instant.

Great master!

At that moment, the eldest prince was overwhelmed with excitement, his face flushed, and his fatigue vanished.

He jumped up, then realized it was inappropriate, and fell to his knees with a thud.

"Prince of An of Qi State, I pay my respects to the great master!"

The eldest prince knelt, and the other guards, moved by his example, also knelt.

"Pay your respects to the great master!"

Xie Lingfeng was deeply moved. Xue Wuxin's atrocities had forced a prince to seek a great master in the Endless Mountains to save his country.

"Stand up!"

Xie Lingfeng said solemnly.

"Yes, great master!"

The eldest prince stood up, excited.

He secretly observed Xie Lingfeng, who looked younger than him, but he knew Xie Lingfeng was not actually younger.

This was a great master, whose appearance was preserved by cultivation techniques.

Xie Lingfeng asked, "Has your country faced a disaster, a great calamity?"

The eldest prince was stunned. How did the great master know?

Indeed, since Xu Yan's arrival, Qi State had changed dramatically. As for the great calamity?

It was possible that one day, Guo Rongshan might rebel.

"Yes, yes, great master, you are truly wise!"

The eldest prince nodded vigorously.

Xie Lingfeng knew that Xue Wuxin had already begun his massacres and blood sacrifices, absorbing essence and blood to strengthen himself.

If he didn't come, the situation in the borderlands would be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, he was filled with anger, "Truly audacious! Tell me, how many people have died?"

How many people have died?

The eldest prince was momentarily confused. He didn't know the exact number, but everyone in the capital knew that Xu Yan had defeated ten thousand elite Divine Might Army soldiers.

As for how many of the Divine Might Army died, he didn't know.

"I don't know the exact number, but I heard he defeated ten thousand elite soldiers of Qi State!"

The eldest prince answered honestly.

Xie Lingfeng's killing intent grew stronger. Ten thousand people had already been killed?

And these were ten thousand elite soldiers of Qi State. Before that, he must have killed countless others, even performed city-wide blood sacrifices, which led to the mobilization of elite forces to hunt him down.

"Tell me, where is he?"

Xie Lingfeng asked solemnly.

"Probably in Donghe Prefecture?"

The eldest prince was uncertain.

However, the great master seemed to have some grudge with Xu Yan or his master, which was good.

If they had a grudge, they wouldn't team up with Xu Yan.

"Great master, please protect the royal family of Qi State. Qi State is willing to appoint you as the national master!"

The eldest prince bowed.

"National master is unnecessary. I will resolve the calamity in your country."

Xie Lingfeng thought for a moment and said, "Follow me back to Qi State to find his trail. I will deal with him!"

"Yes, yes, great master!"

The eldest prince was slightly disappointed.

However, as long as the great master reached the capital of Qi State, there would still be a chance.

"Great master, please follow me back to the capital. We can find his whereabouts soon."

The eldest prince gave the order to return to the capital of Qi State.

Xie Lingfeng saw that this group was moving too slowly. By the time they reached the capital, Xue Wuxin would have killed many more people.

To avoid delays, Xie Lingfeng grabbed the eldest prince's shoulder and said, "Point the direction, and come with me."

The eldest prince was confused and smiled awkwardly, "Great master, I don't know the direction!"

"But my attendant knows the direction!"

The eldest prince quickly pointed to his eunuch attendant.

"Then come with us."

Xie Lingfeng nodded.

Hu Shan lifted the eunuch attendant and flew with Xie Lingfeng.

"Flying in the sky!"

The eldest prince was extremely excited, but looking down, he was so scared that he trembled.

Xu Yan couldn't fly, so this great master was stronger than Xu Yan. Now, let's see how Xu Yan can be arrogant.

The glory of the Guo family would end here.

His father was old and should abdicate.

An old waste, only taking out his frustrations on his son!

The eldest prince thought angrily.

"Point the way."

Xie Lingfeng looked at the eunuch attendant.

"Over there! The capital is over there!"

The eunuch attendant's voice trembled with excitement as he pointed towards the capital of Qi State.

He wanted to ask the great master if a severed root could grow back through martial arts cultivation, but he never had the courage to ask.

"Let's go!"

Xie Lingfeng's martial arts inner energy surged, protecting the eldest prince, and he flew towards the capital of Qi State.

Hu Shan carried the eunuch attendant and followed closely behind.

The capital of Qi State remained prosperous.

The ministers were not interested in court, and the people were indifferent. As long as the officials didn't disturb their lives, whether the court was in session or not was irrelevant to them.

However, the king of Qi State was truly virtuous. Since he took charge of the government and assisted the emperor, taxes were reduced