Chapter 285 Part 1
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Chapter 285 Part 1: Descendant of the Spear Saint (1)
Ranked first on the Power List, Demon Spear, Qing Li.
In the martial arts world of Jiu Province today, there are four paths of strength, power, techniques, and divinity, each leading to a peak expert.
The top in Qi Power Martial Arts is Founding Emperor Yan, the top in Spiritual Refining Martial Arts is Martial Saint, and the top in Skillful Martial Arts is Earth Sword Immortal.
These three people were once unbeatable martial arts leaders, famous throughout the world, truly deserving their reputation as unparalleled experts.
However, Qiao Jin, a member of the Qiao family, is now known as the fourth unparalleled expert of the current era, stepping on the past glory of the founding emperor of Great Yan, making a name for himself in the Golden Palace.
The four of them were grouped together as the "Four Martial Heroes" by a kind person.
They each represent four different Superb Martial Arts, with the Qiao family member being the most mysterious.
By the way, Tide Listening Building’s Storyteller Clairvoyance is the kind person who started this rumor.
Now, seeing Qiao Jin standing in front of him, he couldn’t help but feel excited once again.
The four paths of power and skill, with the last three having world-class experts.
And at the top of the Power List, Demon Spear Qin Li has always been the most controversial figure among the top martial artists.
The martial artists don’t doubt Demon Spear Qin Li’s strength, but they question Qing Li’s identity.
"As a half-demon, does he have the qualification to be on Tide Listening Building’s Martial Arts Ranking List?"
"Half-demons have demon blood running through their veins, just like full demons. They are much stronger than regular humans from the moment they are born. Their power is innate, making them powerful beings from birth."
"We martial artists train hard in summer and winter to master our skills. Why is a half-demon at the top of the Power List?"
Such remarks are common among martial artists.
Especially after the rise of the Qiao family member, some people sided with them, claiming that Qiao Jin is now the top pure-blood human on the Power List, and it is fitting for Qiao Jin to be the top, standing alongside the other three top experts.
Despite the comments, the storytellers at Tide Listening Building remain unfazed. The Power List continues to be dominated by half-demons.
Perhaps this debate can now come to an end.
Storyteller Clairvoyance knows that the recent turmoil involving the Spear Saint heritage is led by Demon Spear Qin Li.
Qiao Jin is clearly interested in this matter. When two top martial artists meet, there may not be a fight to the death, but there will surely be a test of skills.
Whether Demon Spear Qin Li deserves to be on the same level as Founding Emperor Yan and Qiao Jin on the Power List will soon be revealed.
Qiao Mu noticed the change in Clairvoyance’s expression and asked, "Why do you seem more excited than me when talking about Qing Li, the half-demon?"
When he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Clairvoyance’s third eye in the center of her forehead.
Back when he first met Storyteller Clairvoyance in the Hundred-mile Desert, he asked about the origin of the three eyes on her forehead. Clairvoyance vaguely mentioned that this eye came from a powerful monster called the "Triple-eyed Divine Ape."
At that time, Qiao Mu thought that Clairvoyance might not be an ordinary person transformed by cultivators using immortal techniques…
Now, as they met again in the Southwest Province, known for its rampant monsters, Qiao Mu realized that Clairvoyance was not as ordinary as he had thought.
How could he not understand… Clairvoyance was deliberately misleading when she spoke before, using ambiguous words on purpose…
He feared that Clairvoyance might be a half-demon with demon blood flowing in her veins, so saying the eye came from the "Triple-eyed Divine Ape" was not a lie.
Clairvoyance chuckled lightly.
"I’m just curious to see which of you two warriors is stronger, that’s all."
"To be honest, the storytellers at Tide Listening Building love to discuss and evaluate the strongest martial artists around the world when they drink and chat. They argue about who is stronger among martial artists, and our storytellers get really passionate about it… and that’s how the Tide Listening Building Martial Arts Ranking List was created."
"If Qiao Jin can truly win against Demon Spear Qin Li, it will be big news for us to enjoy."
Qiao Mu remained silent.
"I am old and don’t enjoy fighting," said Qiao Mu calmly.
"Let’s talk about the Spear Saint’s legacy instead, which is the reason I came here in the first place."
"To be honest, Senior Qiao, the location of the ‘Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear’ is in a mountain village called Xishan Village, one hundred miles west of the city."
Qiao Mu paid attention to the term "mountain village."
The mountains were a place where monsters roamed freely, and ordinary mountain villages without sturdy city walls found it difficult to defend against monster attacks.
Therefore, mountain villages outside the cities in the Southwest Province either had to fend for themselves, or…
"Xishan Village used to be the hometown of the Spear Saint, naturally protected by the Spear Saint’s spear," explained Clairvoyance.
"The descendants of Spear Saint’s family also lived within that mountain village."
"This event of ‘Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear’ appearing in the world is actually a test. The descendants of Spear Saint see the current chaos in Jiu Province and want to find young martial artists with outstanding talent and potential, who are willing to restore order, to inherit Spear Saint’s legacy."
"I see, these descendants of Spear Saint seem quite impressive." Qiao Mu nodded.
"Teaching the ‘Human Path Sutra’ to my Qiao family has similarities."
However, Qiao Mu found himself a bit puzzled.
He originally thought that the secret manual would appear in the world and martial arts experts would compete for it, with the manual naturally falling into the hands of the strongest.
Yet, these descendants of Spear Saint were so honorable and selfless that he hesitated to make a move.
After all, Qiao Jin, as a martial arts pinnacle expert on par with Spear Saint in the past, it would be unseemly to forcefully seize it.
And as for the young talents… A young talent of six hundred years old, does that count?
Clairvoyance said, "In Xishan Village, there will be a competition in about seven days, inviting heroes from all over the world."
"On the way to Xishan Village, you may have a chance to meet Demon Spear Qin Li, who is ranked first on the Power List."
"Indeed. The Qiao family, as a prominent martial arts clan, surely has many talented young people. It seems that this ‘Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear’ is also in Senior Qiao’s collection."
Qiao Mu’s gaze unconsciously fell on the Impermanent Demon Cat licking its fur on his shoulder, lost in thought.
This chubby pig in human form looks like an adult on the outside, but has less intelligence than usual, like a child. Isn’t he a young talent, just appropriately so?
Since the renowned Spear Saint has taken in Qing Li, who is half-demon.
So, for the Qiao family to send a transformed demon to participate in the competition for the secret manual seems quite reasonable, doesn’t it?
………………
At the entrance of the village in the peach blossom forest.
Qiao Mu found a large stone and placed it at the entrance of the mountain villa. Using his finger as a pen, he secretly used his inner strength to write four big characters on the stone.
Peach Blossom Villa.
With chaos prevailing in the world today, where can one find a paradise?
The mountain villa named Peach Blossom Villa is actually just a temporary place for seclusion and training.
The old soldiers need time to practice the Human Path Sutra, as sharpening the knife doesn’t delay the work of chopping wood.
Similarly, Qiao Mu also needs a short summer break to let his mind rest slightly from the three hundred years of restless dreaming.
He walked through the village, watching the elderly soldiers practicing in the morning sunlight, occasionally giving comments.
The present Qiao Mu is a martial arts expert who is six hundred years old, with extensive knowledge in martial arts.
The first emperor of Great Yan had very strong inner power. Even though Earth Sword Immortal was more skilled, when it came to knowledge of martial arts, no one in Jiu Province could compare to him.
Ordinary people asked the wise ones questions, but they might not keep up with the wise ones’ thoughts.
Qiao Mu was a regular martial artist with average talent, and this kind of martial artist often had a deeper understanding of martial arts.
Qiao Mu was the founder of "Human Path Sutra," and with his guidance, the progress of the three hundred old soldiers in martial arts naturally advanced quickly.
It could even be said that…every old soldier who survived forty years of battles was not mediocre, and they progressed in martial arts faster than Qiao Mu did at the beginning.
If this had happened when Qiao Mu was younger, he might have actually felt sour.
After all, his martial arts skills were obtained through years of hard work and persistent practice.
However, the progress of these old soldiers’ training was faster than his.
But now, at the age of 675, Qiao Mu felt no bitterness in his heart, only a sense of contentment.
"There will always be successors, no need for jealousy. It is only right for the later generation to surpass the previous ones, because the present is better than the past."
Because he is a pioneer in martial arts, leading the way, clearing obstacles, and building bridges.
He crossed the river by feeling his way with rocks, building a bridge over the turbulent river ahead to create a path across the river.
The pioneer walks slowly through the challenges, so that those who follow can move faster.
Hai Wuya, who read in prison for thirty years, probably thought the same way.
Thinking about this, Qiao Mu’s gaze fell on a strong young man in the corner of the courtyard, holding a stone lock.
The stone lock weighs a thousand pounds, but the strong young man lifts it and squats effortlessly, handling it with ease.