The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 462 - 274 Demon Dan

Chapter 462: Chapter 274 Demon Dan

As previously mentioned, Dragon Tiger Mountain is more a family than a sect, and can be considered the most unique among the Four Great Taoist Sects and all sects.

It is not uncommon for sects to pass down teachings from father to son, grandson, but a sect where all disciples share the same surname and bloodline is probably only found in Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Although there are countless Taoist temples and innumerable outsiders under the sect, within the Dragon Tiger Mountain itself, it is entirely composed of the Zhang Family.

Naturally, within any family, there are the main and side branches, direct descendants, and collateral lines.

Those from the main branch naturally receive the best treatment. The best Martial Arts, the richest resources, and the most opportunities.

People from the side branches also have chances to make a name for themselves. Any family that suppresses its side branches to prevent them from rising will inevitably face decline in the end.

The Zhang Family would not have such foolish people, otherwise Dragon Tiger Mountain would not have its dominant strength among the Four Great Taoist Sects.

However, it is true that people from the side branches have limited opportunities, especially when their talents are lacking.

Zhang Xuanji belonged to this category of side branch members with poor talent, yet he harbored immense longing for Martial Arts and longevity.

This yearning brought him great suffering and caused him indescribable agony in his heart.

On Dragon Tiger Mountain, if side branch members wished to make a name for themselves, they could, but they had to outshine others significantly in Martial Arts. If they weren’t exceptional, how could they stand out?

For Zhang Xuanji, who had poor talent, achieving something in Martial Arts without resources was impossible.

Since ancient times, there were Martial Artists with poor talent who became warriors of the Divinity Realm, but the resources they required during their training were far greater than those of others.

Talent may not determine the endpoint of your Martial Arts path, but it does determine the journey you must undertake to reach that endpoint.

For Zhang Xuanji in Dragon Tiger Mountain, if he wanted to advance his Martial Arts, he needed sufficient resources. Yet, to obtain resources, he had to establish himself in Martial Arts.

It was undeniably a vicious cycle.

Moreover, Zhang Xuanji, of low status, was not free to leave Dragon Tiger Mountain to seek opportunities and adventures, as Loose Cultivators did.

If nothing unexpected happened, Zhang Xuanji, despite his unwillingness, would only end up with that unwillingness. Such people would always exist.

However, this particular unwilling man encountered a tremendous opportunity, one that would change his life.

The Heavenly Master’s youngest son wanted to learn about the Alchemy Dao. Well, that was normal.

The youngest son took the first volume of the "Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture" to study. That was still normal, despite the fact that the "Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture" was a treasure not to be tampered with lightly—I mean, who could say no to the Heavenly Master’s son, especially the youngest one?

When the youngest son was performing alchemy, it was Zhang Xuanji who acted as his assistant. That was still normal, since Zhang Xuanji knew how to flatter, and managed to please the Heavenly Master’s youngest son quite comfortably.

Then, the cauldron exploded, and it was a severe explosion at that; the Heavenly Master’s son was grievously wounded.

After that, Zhang Xuanji took the opportunity to attack, fleeing with the first volume of the "Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture."

Twenty years later, Zhang Xuanji had become the somewhat weathered middle-aged man standing before Qing Yu.

"’Demon Dan’ Zhang Xuanji, you were quite difficult to find," Qing Yu said, looking at this seemingly ordinary middle-aged man weathered by time.

"If you have something to say, then speak. Shadow King has shown me kindness. If the conditions are reasonable, I wouldn’t mind helping you out," Zhang Xuanji said as he sat cross-legged in front of a Three-legged Cauldron, palms raised, continuously channeling True Qi. Qing Yu’s arrival elicited nothing more than a nonchalant response from him.

’Shadow King really likes to invest, huh? He began investing twenty years ago,’ Qing Yu thought to himself as he watched the focused Zhang Xuanji.

Without a doubt, Zhang Xuanji was also one of Shadow King’s investments, a senior to Qing Yu.

Otherwise, even if Zhang Xuanji had managed to escape from Dragon Tiger Mountain, he could not have avoided the subsequent pursuit.

You think you can kill the Heavenly Master’s son and run away? Do you think you are one of those powerful Monks of the Great Zen Temple in the Divinity Realm?

"It seems you are well-informed about my situation," Qing Yu remarked.

Zhang Xuanji still did not turn his head, replying indifferently, "You are so close to me, if I couldn’t notice something unusual about you, all the years I’ve cultivated in alchemy would have been in vain. Your blood contains such pure Buddhistic nature, but your True Qi is that of Daoist Skill, capable of encompassing all, yet you have no way to deal with this utmost purity. It must be quite uncomfortable for you."

"It is indeed very uncomfortable," Qing Yu admitted with a nod.

For someone like him who pursued perfection, this minor flaw was like a fishbone stuck in his throat, causing him discomfort day and night. Especially with the current situation in Northern Zhou, Qing Yu must advance to the True Pill Realm by the next January.

Originally, Qing Yu had reduced the necessary time over and over, confident he could harmonize his blood and Qi by July and then challenge the God Realm BOSS.

But now, that time had been extended tenfold. If he had to refine the blood on his own, Qing Yu would need at least until next April or May to finish, then challenge the BOSS, and finally advance to the True Pill.

By then, however, it would all be too late.

"The terms will certainly satisfy you," Qing Yu said firmly as he suddenly lifted his hand, drawing in the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi around him. Guided by his True Qi, it slowly gathered and fused above his palm.

"Hm?" Zhang Xuanji, who had been focused on the Big Cauldron, finally turned his head in surprise at this strange occurrence.

The converging Primordial Energy gradually formed a sphere, rotating and bobbing above Qing Yu’s hand as the surrounding Primordial Energy continued to gather, solidifying the emerging shape.

"Primordial Qi Formation?" Zhang Xuanji asked, as if both questioning and asserting.

By now, the Primordial Qi Pill in Qing Yu’s hand had taken shape, and with the continuous replenishment of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, this transparent Elixir emitted a faint halo of light.

"This is somewhat a rudimentary version of the Immortal Pill, isn’t it?"

With a light flick of his wrist, the newly-formed Primordial Qi Pill flew toward Zhang Xuanji.

Zhang Xuanji suddenly increased the output of True Qi with one hand, and extended the other, attracting the rudimentary version of the Immortal Pill into his palm to examine it closely.

"Marvelous, truly marvelous. To forge a pill from Qi itself, completely natural, seemingly man-made yet as if ordained by the creation of Heaven and Earth. Your technique is truly innovative," Zhang Xuanji said, abandoning his previous indifference, clicking his tongue in admiration.

He had snatched the "Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture" for a chance at a future, but after twenty years of study and having acquired the nickname ’Demon Dan,’ he definitely had a fervent passion for the Alchemy Dao.

Now, seeing a method of alchemy he had never encountered before, Zhang Xuanji was naturally not going to remain as detached as before.

"There must be more to this technique, right?" After observing for a moment, Zhang Xuanji suddenly asked.

"Demon Dan is indeed perceptive. Correct, this is only a rudimentary version of the Immortal Pill, and beyond that lies the Gathering Immortal Pill, which offers an opportunity for transcendence and internal-external cultivation. However, only by reaching the True Pill Realm can one refine it – a level I am still missing."

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