Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 197 - 0195 calmly watches the situation change

Chapter 197: 0195 calmly watches the situation change

Leaves fell in profusion, the air thick with the essence of autumn.

The wind that brushed past the face already carried the biting quality of a knife’s edge, scattering countless leaves, which then fell to the ground, accumulating in heaps.

The scenery of Wuyi Mountain, where verdant green and dusky yellow interlaced, formed a unique landscape, stretching out before the eyes in indescribable beauty.

Atop a cliff in the Wuyi Mountain range, one could take in the most exquisite vistas.

Just a short distance from this very cliff stood the Dragon Tiger Temple.

An old man practiced his boxing atop the cliff, through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, without regard for weather, day after day, year after year; this old man was none other than the Head of the Temple, Qian Zhen.

A young man watched Qian Zhen practice, motionless and silent, until Qian Zhen finished and reigned in his power, only then did he step forward and say, "Master, you must be but one step away from that legendary realm."

Qian Zhen, however, shook his head, "This final step, stepping over it is as difficult as ascending to heaven barehanded."

Tang Yao felt a chill in his heart, even his master spoke in such a way—could it be that no one had ever reached that realm?

"Master, is there anyone in the martial world who has reached the legendary realm?" Tang Yao couldn’t help but ask.

Qian Zhen clasped his hands behind his back, gazing out at the scenery before him, and slowly said, "Since ancient times, many have practiced martial arts, as numerous as the carps crossing the river, yet how many can leap over the Dragon Gate and transform into a dragon overnight? It requires immense perseverance, talent, and insight, and is not easy to achieve."

Watching his master stand there, with hands behind his back, exuding the aura of an immortal, yet still stuck at the peak of the True Qi realm, it was clear how difficult the journey was. If his master could break through the True Qi realm, Dragon Tiger Temple would surely stand out among the crowd and attract countless warriors to come and pay tribute.

"But as for those who have reached the legendary realm, aside from a few ancient recluses, I know of only one person, such a pity he’s insane," Qian Zhen slowly said.

Tang Yao was startled; there was someone whose realm was even higher than that of his master, but why would he be insane?

"This legendary master, shrouded in mystery, would’ve remained unknown in the martial world had he not been provoked by some blind old fool. He is so powerful that he seems to practically step between the divine and the mortal."

"Although his realm is astonishingly high, for some reason he is sometimes deranged, sometimes lucid. He is a very strange person; even occasionally erupting, there are few masters in the martial world who would want to cross paths with him."

After speaking a few words about this mysterious master, Qian Zhen turned to say, "Have you decided where you’re going?"

Tang Yao’s eyes flickered, and he nodded lightly, "I have come to a bottleneck in my cultivation and staying in Dragon Tiger Temple is unlikely to lead to a breakthrough. My path in the martial arts is also different from yours, Master. I have decided to go there and try my fortune. I have a premonition that, when I come back, I will certainly be at the True Qi realm."

Qian Zhen sighed; Tang Yao was a good disciple, but the one thing that saddened him was that he had agreed to let Tang Yao seek his own way to enlightenment.

"If so, it’s also good. Although I am at the True Qi realm, having been stuck at this level for many years, I may find it hard to progress further. As for you, even though you’re currently a hidden dragon among shallows, you still have a chance to soar to the skies. I look forward to your return, for Dragon Tiger Temple to be known as the place where both master and disciple have reached the True Qi realm," he said.

Tang Yao smiled, picturing the face of a man in his mind—a man whom the younger generation of the martial world had already far surpassed, not only lagging behind the Ten Owls but also recently defeated by that person.

He must break through the True Qi realm; even if not to beat that person, then to claim the name of the Ten Owls for himself. Dragon Tiger Temple had lain dormant for far too long; he felt it was time for the martial world to know that his Dragon Tiger Temple had not declined, and that he, Tang Yao, could rejuvenate it.

Tang Yao was leaving, heading to a place that belonged to him, for tempering.

Qian Zhen watched the clouds far above the cliff, tumbling in the sky, exploding with power amidst the blue, forming strange and wondrous shapes.

To Qian Zhen, the locus of those clouds resembled the current state of the martial world.

When the wind rose and the clouds formed, various heroes and geniuses shone brightly.

The Ten Owls became famous throughout the martial world.

Foreign forces stirred restlessly.

The strife between the northern and southern martial worlds grew ever more intense.

As well as the up-and-comers and so on.

Although Qian Zhen had never left the mountain, he was well aware of the world’s affairs, as if they were all clear in his heart.

Gazing into the distance, Qian Zhen suddenly felt an urge, sensing a slight loosening in his realm, a tiny crack leading to the legendary realm. Although intangible and invisible, it rang out at the bottom of his heart, causing Qian Zhen to shoot a look of surprise in his eyes.

Neither joyful nor sorrowful, he watched the changing winds and clouds, seizing a chance for a breakthrough.

...

An ancient path led away from the bustling city, and a pavilion was built amidst the mountains and waters.

Inside the pavilion sat three figures, all young men. It was quite rare for these three to gather, for each was a dragon among men, a proud son of heaven, each with their own pride.

There was a saying that one mountain could not contain two tigers, and that two kings should never meet, but these three were strangely sitting together.

If someone from the martial arts community were to pass by here, they would invariably take notice, because these three were all renowned figures from the Ten Owls.

The Ten Owls represented the most outstanding new stars in the martial world, talents so strong that even the older generation paled in comparison.

They were the young generation with a tremendous future in martial arts.

"Li Futu, the person you mentioned, can he really be compared to us? I wonder if that’s true?" asked a young man sitting on one side of the pavilion. The man sitting at the center also turned his gaze toward Li Futu.

"In fact, this person has already become well-known in the martial world. I heard about him from Dragon Tiger Temple. Out of curiosity, I happened to be there when the Southern martial arts community was delivering a martial invitation to him, so I took the opportunity to witness it for myself," Li Futu said slowly.

"Oh? Has Brother Li fought against him?" asked the young man sitting to the side.

Li Futu smiled, "I haven’t fought with him, but I did witness an excellent fight!"

"Stop beating around the bush, Brother Ma is only concerned because he fears his position as the tenth might be taken by this person," said the man sitting in the middle. Among the three, he was the most powerful, ranked within the top five of the Ten Owls, which naturally gave him a central position among them.

"That’s correct. If this person truly has the strength to take a place among the Ten Owls, I must personally test his skills. Please tell us the truth, Brother Li," the young man surnamed Ma said seriously.

Li Futu rubbed his temples, "I didn’t expect you to be interested in him too. With Brother Ma’s strength, facing him in combat, the outcome would likely be evenly matched."

Hearing Li Futu say so, the young man surnamed Ma’s eyes suddenly shone with sharp light, and even the young man sitting calmly in the middle was slightly taken aback. To receive such an assessment from Li Futu indicated that this person’s strength was extraordinary.

"Brother Ma, if you duel him, be wary of his peculiar technique. With that move, he managed to scare off a True Qi realm swordsman," Li Futu cautioned.

"A True Qi realm swordsman? I wonder which master in the martial arts world that could be?" said the young man surnamed Ma.

Li Futu shook his head, "It should be the murderer who has been causing havoc in the martial world. I witnessed this fight probably because this swordsman intended to kill the other party."

The young man surnamed Ma and the one in the center listened intently to every word Li Futu said.

However, at this moment, the young man surnamed Ma did not care who the swordsman in black was; he was more interested in Ye Qiu.

"Since Brother Li has said so, I really must meet this expert named Ye Qiu!" His eyes were filled with battle intent, prompting Li Futu to show a bitter smile, "Brother Ma, I am only ranked ninth among the Ten Owls, slightly ahead of you, and I have already arranged to fight him once his strength has recovered. So, he is mine."

"I am one step behind you in strength, so naturally, it should be me to face him first. Don’t fight me for this, Brother Li," the young man surnamed Ma resolved to challenge Ye Qiu to discern the true extent of their skills, leaving Li Futu with a resigned sigh.

"If that is the case, I shall step aside for you, Brother Ma. Just don’t lose the title of the tenth," Li Futu said with a smile.

"No one can take my place, so don’t worry about me," said the young man surnamed Ma as he stood up, his eyes ablaze with fighting spirit...