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Chapter 400 - 0262 After getting drunk on the rivers and mountains, they are stored in the pot; when spirits and ghosts have free time, they are collected inside the case (3k)

Chapter 400: 0262 After getting drunk on the rivers and mountains, they are stored in the pot; when spirits and ghosts have free time, they are collected inside the case (3k)

Qingtian Cang sipped his tea, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth:

"The Three Mountains and Five Sacred Peaks, the famous mountains of Buddha Dao, the Five Lakes and Four Seas, how many events of past and present, how many literary scholars and martial artists, all have left their mark within. A Martial Artist should embrace heaven and earth, see the world, see all living beings, witness a thousand sails, and only by suddenly looking back can they see themselves.

In the old world, inconvenient transportation and a lower limit on Martial Arts meant that martial artists might spend three to five years, or even their entire lives, to find their own Dao."

Lu Chenzhou was enlightened:

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

After he left, the disciples of his school watched Lu Chenzhou’s retreating figure.

Shi Ruyu remarked with emotion:

"By the time Junior Brother returns, he may already be at the level of Breakthrough Second."

Ji Feiyan said with envy:

"In just a few years, to break the Second Shackles, is truly unimaginable."

Ji Xuantong silently returned to the practice room to open his acupoints.

...

Chen Jiu was not at home.

Lu Chenzhou entrusted Chen Xiaoyun to help take care of his master’s wife.

The girl agreed readily and even refused the great merit offered by Lu Chenzhou.

Chen Xiaoyun hummed:

"Do you consider me an outsider, huh? Remember, we were the best teammates back in the day... even though your advancement was so fast that you left your golden partner out in the cold."

Lu Chenzhou: "..."

Before he departed, Wang Hongdao also came to see him off.

"Brother Lu, I wish you a smooth journey!"

"Brother Wang, have you exchanged your hammer yet?"

"Not yet, just a bit more to go... no worries, I rarely use the hammer, and it’s only with the divine power of our Whale Form that we use such heavy weapons. This Dog Slaughter Hammer, I am determined to get!"

"Brother Wang, care for a match?"

"Uh... better not."

Even the battle-hungry Wang Hongdao hesitated.

But after some thought, he decided to try once more.

Then, with just a single spear thrust, Wang Hongdao was sent flying along with his hammer...

Wang Hongdao sat on the ground, watching Lu Chenzhou’s distant figure.

"Could it be that Brother Lu has already achieved Breakthrough Second?"

...

Principal Wang’s villa.

"How do you plan to travel long distances, Brother? By vehicle or on foot?" Wang Xian, who had emerged from seclusion, hadn’t achieved Breakthrough Forth but his spirit had improved significantly compared to half a year ago.

"Uh, by vehicle, I guess. Walking allows for appreciating the scenery along the way, but it’s too much of a waste of time. Although I have graduated from Martial Arts University, I haven’t completed my acupoints."

Lu Chenzhou understood his senior brother’s meaning.

All three great Martial Arts Systems have an ascetic way of cultivation, measuring the world with their feet, harmonizing their inner selves with nature, and achieving unity of Heaven and Man in the long journey.

This method is greatly beneficial for spiritual cultivation.

However, he had no time.

Moreover, just for the Breakthrough Second Shackles, there was no need for such arduous cultivation.

Wang Xian’s eyes lit up and he smiled:

"In that case, I’ll lend you my Divine Chariot."

As a car enthusiast, he had been relentlessly promoting this vehicle to Lu Chenzhou, but given his junior brother’s financial situation, he wasn’t going to be able to afford it any time soon.

"That’s too valuable, I’m afraid I might damage it."

"No worries, it’s insured."

"Then thank you, Senior Brother."

Lu Chenzhou felt a warmth welling up in his heart.

Senior Brother was generous!

Wang Xian said:

"If you encounter danger on your journey, contact me at any time. I have many friends among the Martial Arts Geniuses of Da Xia, and they can all lend a hand."

He was not worried about enemies at the Breakthrough First level.

With his junior brother’s strength, he was a rare match at his current level. If he participated in the All Nations Martial Arts Tournament, he would surely make it into the top ten of the yellow list, without a doubt. There was even hope for first place, but he worried about dark forces that couldn’t take a loss and might bully with a higher level of cultivation.

On the other hand.

Wang Changming, who had been searching for something in the bedroom, also came out. He took out a red jade token, emitting an ancient aura, warm to the touch.

Wang Changming smiled:

"Finally found it. This is the token your grandmaster gave me before he attempted to break the Seventh Shackles. Keep it with you as a talisman for protection."

Wang Xian’s expression changed slightly, but he said nothing.

Lu Chenzhou took the jade token, examining it with curiosity.

"Thank you, Master."

"Don’t put it in your storage bag, wear it close to your body."

"This disciple understands."

"Off you go then, enjoy the vast landscape out there."

"Master, Senior Brother... I take my leave."

After leaving the house, Lu Chenzhou solemnly placed the jade token close to his chest.

He stood in front of the Divine Chariot, looking back at the villas scattered along Stone Lake.

His sect, his friends... everything that mattered most to him was here.

He would guard this place well!

Settling into the driver’s seat of the Divine Chariot, Lu Chenzhou said:

"Xiaowu, activate the automatic cruising mode, destination... Xijiang Province."

His first stop on this journey was still Xijiang.

Apart from Dragon and Tiger Mountain, there were many other historical sites to explore.

Tengwang Pavilion, Sanqing Mountain, Lu Mountain...

Boom! The tail flames of the Divine Chariot blazed, and it soared away.

Wang Xian, watching as the light disappeared into the sky, asked:

"Master, that jade token is the Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Sword, right?"

Wang Changming turned to look at his third disciple.

"How did you know?"

Wang Xian smiled:

"I guessed."

Wang Changming said:

"Let’s hope he won’t need to use it on this journey."

...

Qingcheng Mountain.

One of the four famous Daoist mountains of Da Xia. Its Daoist lineage is also inextricably linked with the first generation Heavenly Master Zhang and has been the source of countless legends since ancient times. With its continuous peaks, Qingcheng Mountain has eight caves, thirty-six peaks, and one hundred and eight scenic spots.

Within these thirty-six peaks, clouds and fog shroud the mountains day after day.

For the Qingcheng Grandmasters all reside in seclusion here, cultivating ascetically and discussing the Dao.

Eight winding paths lead through caves to secluded beauty, emitting a cascade of multicolored dawn light all day long.

This place is the cultivation ground for top-level powerhouses. Aside from those who venture into the world to hone their skills and the mighty who wander in all directions, the top powerhouses remaining in the academy to guard Qingcheng Mountain withdraw from the world right here.

These eight are known as the Qingcheng Eight Immortals.

Chaoyang Cave is the foremost among the eight caves.

The occupant of this place is the aged Principal of Qingcheng.

On this day, within Chaoyang Cave, rolling multicolored rainbow light spread out, expanding across the mountains and fields with the intent to drape most of the lands of Qingcheng Mountain in splendid attire.

Such a phenomenon caused the thirty-six peak Grandmasters to become alarmed.

Gaze after gaze turned toward Chaoyang Cave.

"The Grandmaster... What’s happening with the Grandmaster?"

"The Grandmaster is about to break through."

"Is our Qingcheng finally going to have someone reach the Absolute Peak?"

Emotions of excitement, tension, and unease filled the air.

To break the Seventh Shackles is as difficult as crossing a heavenly chasm.

A middle-aged Daoist flew through the air and looked toward Chaoyang Cave.

He was the Principal of Qingcheng, Canghai True Person, Yu Wen.

Ranked at number 57 on the All Nations Top Power list.

"The Grandmaster has been accumulating efforts at the sixth End Realm for a hundred years; he must succeed!"

Meanwhile.

In the sight of countless Qingcheng disciples, within Chaoyang Cave, a gaunt figure faintly emerged, wearing a tattered Daoist robe and appearing under the sunlight.

Everyone was shocked.

The figure before them turned out to be a skeleton, its bones covered in fluctuating rainbow halos, devoid of any cold death Qi, and instead full of vibrant life.

With each step he took, a rainbow bridge spread out behind him, and the seven-colored clouds were drawn from the heavens and the earth, forming his muscles, blood vessels, organs, brain...

Such a scene, unheard of, unseen before, was like an Immortal Law.

Moments later, a young Daoist stood tall above the clouds.

With hands clasped behind his back, he gazed upon the Qingcheng disciples and said with a smile,

"Disperse, my path to the Absolute Peak is complete. Time to meet with old friends."

With that said, he waved his sleeve and turned into a rainbow light, disappearing into the sky.

"An... Immortal."

"The 14th Absolute Peak of Da Xia!"

"Hahaha, our Qingcheng is flourishing!"

...

Aboard the Divine Chariot.

Lu Chenzhou was practicing Heavenly Pile.

"Technology changes Martial Arts, eh! When I have the money, I must buy a Divine Chariot. Not only can it take me on long journeys to broaden my horizons, but I can also continue to cultivate without delay during the trip."

Cultivating on the Divine Chariot was no issue in terms of safety.

The flying vehicle cruised at an altitude of five-thousand meters, so unless an enemy could fly, even those with Grandmaster cultivation would find it impossible to reach such heights and certainly couldn’t catch up to the Divine Chariot. The only concerns were certain flying Void Things or cultists.

As for missiles and such, firstly, the Black Knight Organization generally didn’t possess such technology, and secondly, these types of thermal weapons were easily intercepted by Da Xia’s air defense systems.

Furthermore, he was a Martial Artist.

There was no need for such exaggerated warfare.

The Red Jade Plate on his chest was warm and comforting.

The warmth was mirrored in Lu Chenzhou’s heart.

His intuition told him that this jade plate was anything but ordinary.

Suddenly, his expression changed, and his spirit entered the Inner Scenery Land.

Boom boom boom—

The Martial Arts peak at the center of the field trembled violently, the ground compressed, the earth’s crust moved, and the peak grew wider and higher before his very eyes.

"What is this..."

Lu Chenzhou was witnessing such a scene for the first time.

Between heaven and earth, a clear laughter resonated, as if coming from an ethereal, immortal source.

"Mountains and rivers fit into my pot after their drunken spree; gods and demons are put away leisurely into my box!"

Looking up at the summit, within the lingering clouds, a young Daoist in a colorful robe seemed to be hanging a precious gourd at his waist, a Green Snake Sword in hand, as if challenging the heavens in a test of height.

"Another Absolute Peak!"

Lu Chenzhou’s spirit was profoundly shaken.

It was the first time he felt so immersed in the birth of a new Absolute Peak.

"It looks like another prominent figure from the Seeking Dao Academies."

His spirit left the Inner Scenery Land.

At the same time, news on the Divine Chariot was being broadcast on all channels: [The aged Principal of Qingcheng Academy, Hong Daoist, has broken through the Seventh Shackles and confirmed his position at the Absolute Peak!]

At this moment, Da Xia as a whole, the nation, was seething with excitement.

Lu Chenzhou turned on his phone.

The internet, Martial Arts Circle, forums of various top Martial Universities, were all abuzz.

The birth of every new Absolute Peak was a major event.

The last time it was this lively was when Cangtian Dragon King achieved his Breakthrough Seven.

"Absolute Peak..."

Images of those fourteen towering figures filled Lu Chenzhou’s mind.

Who doesn’t wish to stand above the clouds, shining upon the ten directions and all realms!

...

Xijiang Province.

Dragon and Tiger Academy.

Two figures amidst the clouds were engaged in a discussion on the Dao.

The one on the left had white hair but a youthful face; he was the Dragon and Tiger Grand Sky Master.

On the right, young and handsome, was Hong Daoist Yu Sheng.

"Yu Daoist friend’s ability to verify the Absolute Peak shows that the cultivation technique ’Taiyin Scripture’ is not just theoretically able to break the seventh, but it indeed deserves the name of a Supreme Divine Skill."

"My Breakthrough Seven was different than what I expected; the path I follow after reaching the Absolute Peak seems to be heading towards a completely different direction from the others. I am not sure if this is good or bad."

"What do you mean?"

"I came back to life from the verge of death, achieving enlightenment by disintegrating my body."

"Corpse disintegration into immortality?"

"Precisely."

"There’s no need for Yu Daoist friend to worry. After reaching the Absolute Peak, the physical body is already at the human limit. To continue fighting against the heavens, one can only be like the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, each showing their unique abilities. The ’Golden Core Path’ that I follow may not be the right one, and Xuanwu Daoist’s ’True Martial Extreme Dao’ might be wrong as well... ’The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao.’"

"The Martial Arts journey is long, and we are all but seekers."

"The truth cannot be sought, nor can the great Dao be pursued."

"Since you are determined in your heart’s desire, then move forward and do not look back."

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