Chapter 262 Part 1

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Chapter 262 Part 1: Superb Internal Strength (1)

At Elder Qingzhuo’s words, his gaze suddenly sharpened.

Other Nascent Soul Immortals might underestimate martial artists, but he wouldn’t.

It may be a little embarrassing to say… because Qingzhuo may be the Nascent Soul cultivator who has suffered the most losses at the hands of mortal martial artists in history.

If he hadn’t been cautious and sent his Nascent Soul Dharma Body out, on that day outside Great Qin City, he might have perished.

If these things were known by other cultivators, Elder Qingzhuo might have become a disgrace in the Nascent Soul realm, a joke for the Nine Immortal Gates.

Despite the shame, after being at a disadvantage several times, a person over a thousand years old naturally becomes more cautious.

"Friend Changqing, if hundreds or thousands of years later, is it really possible for mortals to practice both paths?" Elder Qingzhuo asked.

If that’s true, then trouble might be on the way.

Elder Qingzhuo has experienced the abilities of Qiao family members, Earth Sword Immortal, and Martial Saint, mortal martial artists.

This is the current top strength of martial artists.

For the Nine Immortal Gates, it’s enough to surprise them, but only that.

But if hundreds or thousands of years later, with improved versions of the "Xumi Mountain King Sutra" and "Long Life Fist Sutra," ordinary martial artists might have a glimmer of hope, threatening the incense industry of the Nine Immortal Gates.

Immortal Changqing explained, "When I mention hundreds or thousands of years, it’s just a figure of speech."

"The ‘Xumi Mountain King Sutra’ is also not complete, so the true path of practicing both martial arts may take more than just thousands of years… but that’s not the main point."

"In my opinion, there is indeed a slight possibility of practicing both methods."

Elder Qingzhuo’s expression became more serious as he spoke.

Taoist Changqing continued, saying:

"Even though the Wuji Association is just a mortal organization, it is spread throughout Jiu Province."

"Although their main headquarters are in Zhong Province, I obtained this ‘Xumi Mountain King Sutra’ from a branch of the Wuji Association in Dong Province, I don’t know who in the Wuji Association created this martial art."

"This matter may require the help of our friend Qingzhuo."

"If someone can find the Wuji Association and create the "Xumi Mountain King Sutra", I hope to recommend them to join our Long Life Gate to practice martial arts, so that they can fully show their talents."

"Of course, if we can’t find this person, we should destroy it as soon as possible to prevent future problems."

Taoist Changqing has explained the benefits clearly and has also made his request clear.

Zhong Province is the territory of the Great Dao Sect.

The Great Dao Sect is subtly leading among the Nine Immortal Gates, occupying the prosperous Zhong Province, and has always been powerful.

It’s fine for disciples with lower cultivation levels, but Immortal Changqing, as a Nascent Soul Elder, if he casually goes deep into Zhong Province to look for a mere mortal martial artist, it’s likely to be seen as having ulterior motives by the Great Dao Sect.

"I understand." Elder Qingzhuo nodded solemnly.

"I will report this matter to the sect leader immediately."

Mortals at the Immortal Gate are treated like livestock, as long as they provide offerings.

In the story, even if there is a tiny chance that the "Xumi Mountain King Sutra" could cause trouble thousands of years later, the Immortal Gate should destroy it early.

Thinking about this, Qingzhuo felt a little excited. If this "Xumi Mountain King Sutra" is really as special as Immortal Changqing said, then maybe he could earn some credit and regain some respect from the sect leader.

"If I truly achieve something, after I investigate the Qiao family matters on the overseas islands, I can return to the sect and ask the sect leader for some healing elixirs for my injuries."

Elder Qingzhuo was about to stand up but hesitated for a moment. A stone sword flew out from his wide sleeve and into his hand.

"Friend Qingzhuo?" Immortal Changqing asked, puzzled.

"Actually, this sword…" Elder Qingzhuo held the stone sword in his hand, wanting to speak but then stopping himself.

This stone sword was actually the transformed form of the Earth Sword Immortal from the past.

Initially, Elder Qingzhuo had planned to take the just-transformed Earth Sword Immortal back to the sect immediately, seeking help from powerful figures to rebuild its physical body…But then, he was in a hurry to heal his injuries and didn’t have time for the Earth Sword Immortal.

So now, the Earth Sword Immortal remains just a stone sword, perhaps losing the chance to become a person again.

Just now, Elder Qingzhuo had a thought in his mind as he stood up, wondering whether he should show this stone sword to Immortal Changqing.

Back in the Hundred-Mile Desert, whether it was a member of the Qiao family or the Earth Sword Immortal alone, they were not his match.

However, for some reason, when the two of them used the "Heavenly Slashing Swordsmanship" together, it actually broke through the Immortal Gate formation that covered the sky above the desert – you should know that a martial artist’s inner strength usually extends up to ten meters.

So when they joined forces and used the "Heavenly Slashing Swordsmanship" that drained Qiao Mu instantly, the sword energy soared way beyond a hundred meters.

Elder Qingzhuo couldn’t figure out the reason behind this.

Because he was completely clueless about mortal martial arts.

If the Earth Sword Immortal had spent decades focusing on cultivating immortality and giving up martial arts, that would have been easier to deal with – as a Nascent Soul Immortal over a thousand years old, Elder Qingzhuo had plenty of experience dealing with cultivators.

No matter how talented the Earth Sword Immortal was, taking that unconventional path to cultivation, without profound techniques, how could he possibly compete with the top elders of the Immortal Gate?

Elder Qingzhuo realized that his defeat that day was mainly due to his underestimation of mortal martial artists, especially since the former leader of martial arts, Earth Sword Immortal, had once been his subordinate but was defeated by him.

In the Hundred-Mile Desert, Earth Sword Immortal had been abandoned for thirty years. His strength and internal power had been declining, no longer at their peak. It should have been weaker than in his prime years, but when he transformed into a sword, he unleashed a powerful sword energy.

Elder Qingzhuo didn’t understand.

After a conversation with his old friend Immortal Changqing, he felt that… If he handed the stone sword transformed by Earth Sword Immortal to this person, with Long Life Gate’s research on mortal martial arts, perhaps it could help him solve his doubts.

But when it came to it, he ultimately swallowed his words.

If this matter were to be brought up, it would also bring up how he was defeated by a mortal and how his foundation was damaged… It would be a blow to his pride.

"Nothing, I have other matters to attend to, I’ll take my leave." With the stone sword in his hand hidden in his sleeve, Elder Qingzhuo finally got up and left.

After leaving, he thought for a moment and held a Message Jade Talisman, informing the leader of the Great Dao Sect in Zhong Province about the "Xumi Mountain King Sutra" matter.

…………….

On the edge of Anxi Town.

Wu Qiankun took steps towards Qiao Mu, his figure getting taller with each step.

He didn’t leave Qiao Mu with a choice, clearly it was not just a casual encounter.

But then, Qiao Mu suddenly spoke up:

"Wait."

Wu Qiankun kept walking, but his expression turned slightly cold:

"What is it?"

"I have already said I will not take your life, do you not even dare to face me in battle?"

His eyes cold and intimidating, emitting an unseen aura, as if there were invisible blades in his eyes.

This was a technique mastered by Wu Qiankun, called "Mind Slasher," a formless mental blade.

Anyone who is not as spiritually advanced as him, as a martial artist, may feel a temporary loss of focus due to mental shock.

When used against martial artists who have not reached spiritual advancement, even a single glance can distract them.

However, when this sharp gaze fell upon Qiao Mu, it was as if he was unfazed, showing no reaction.

Are you not afraid of me?

Your willpower is strong…. Wu Qiankun nodded lightly.

"You don’t even dare to think of killing me, yet you dare to challenge me?" Qiao Mu stretched his muscles and retorted:

"Cut the chase, stop beating around the bush." Qiao Mu beckoned with his finger:

"If you dare, come and try to defeat me!"

Wu Qiankun was initially surprised.

Afterwards, he didn’t get angry but smiled instead.

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