Amidst the bustling streets of the Royal City, one only needed to look up to see this majestic building standing tall in the heart of the city.
It was both solemn and ancient, yet radiated a mysterious Aura that filled people with longing and awe.
This was the Holy Land in the hearts of all Martial Artists in the Dayu Dynasty—the Royal Court Martial Academy!
Ming Yanxia stood bare-chested in an open Martial Arts training ground. His eyes were closed in concentration, and a sharp Aura slowly began to rise.
When this sharp Aura reached a certain peak, Ming Yanxia suddenly opened his eyes, drew the sword at his waist, and immediately slashed down!
Swish—
The air seemed to split open, emitting a faint buzzing sound.
An invisible sword intent surged forward, striking the giant stone in the center of the training ground!
The giant stone first trembled, shaking off dust that scattered down. Its exterior appeared completely unharmed.
But if one could see the interior, they would find that the inside of the giant stone had already been completely pulverized!
Teacher's comprehension of the Way of the Sword seems to have advanced again...
Yin Jinghui marveled inwardly, then slowly walked up to Ming Yanxia and bowed respectfully.
"Teacher, Lord Ash Ink is here."
Ming Yanxia sheathed his sword: "Old Mo?"
Ash Ink walked over, holding a fish basket, a smile on his face: "Brother Yanxia, working so hard? Still practicing the Way of the Sword."
Ming Yanxia wiped the sweat from his body with a towel, his expression turning serious:
"The Myriad Demon Nation has set its sights on our Dayu. A large number of demons could invade at any time. As Dayu Martial Artists, we must prepare early!"
Ash Ink gave a thumbs-up: "As expected of our Dayu Sword Saint, I cannot match this perspective."
Ming Yanxia laughed and cursed: "But Old Mo, why do you have time to visit me today?"
"Alas! I had no choice but to come!"
Ash Ink sighed, recalling the deal he made with Li Xuanxiao: "Brother Yanxia, I need to discuss something with you. I made a deal with a kid..."
After a round of discussion, Ming Yanxia raised his eyebrows, sounding somewhat angry:
"Old Mo, you really don't know how to keep your mouth shut! How can you casually talk about a Origin Realm Cultivation Technique everywhere!"
Ash Ink looked ashamed: "I really had no other choice! That was a legendary Qilin! I read about it in a book before. There is a rare Medicinal Pill that can extend lifespan, strengthen the physique, and enhance Mental Energy, among other things. The Qilin Horn possesses the ability to heal and enhance vitality."
"And one of the raw Materials required to refine that Medicinal Pill is powder ground from a Qilin Horn! I have found all the other Materials, but only this Qilin Horn..."
"So I must seize this opportunity! You know, I don't have much time left. Advancing to Pseudo-Source consumed too much of my time..."
After listening, Ming Yanxia only let out a heavy sigh. He hadn't expected that his old friend would also be nearing the end of his life.
The two had known each other for a long time; they were Martial Artists of similar age.
Ming Yanxia had better talent and advanced to the Origin Realm early on.
As for Ash Ink, he barely managed to advance to Pseudo-Source.
Although nominally both were 'Yuan' Realm Martial Artists, there was a considerable gap in reality!
One could tell from their appearances: Ming Yanxia was only a middle-aged Martial Artist, while Ash Ink was already an aged man nearing his end...
Ash Ink took out a broken horn emitting a faint glow from his Storage Ring.
"I know I shouldn't reveal information about you possessing Origin Realm Martial Arts, but I truly have no other way. This Qilin Horn is my last hope. Help me, old friend."
Ming Yanxia was silent for a long time, then sighed: "If you succeed in refining it, refine one for me as a backup too."
Ash Ink was startled, then broke into a smile. Ming Yanxia saying this meant he agreed.
"I will give him a chance, but if he cannot seize it, there's nothing to be done."
Ash Ink nodded: "I know. What I promised him was only a meeting with you."
At this moment, Yin Jinghui came in with tea: "Teacher, Elder Mo, please have some tea."
Ming Yanxia nodded, while Ash Ink exclaimed in admiration: "This must be your beloved disciple? To reach the fifth layer of the Mystic Realm at such a young age, truly awe-inspiring for the younger generation!"
When his student was praised, the teacher also felt honored.
Ming Yanxia took a sip of tea, a faint smile appearing on his face: "Yin Jinghui is indeed excellent! Right, I still haven't asked you, what is the name of the kid who wants to meet me? He actually managed to slay the New Demon Emperor, who possessed an ancient Divine Beast Bloodline and was at the Peak of the Mystic Realm."
As soon as these words were spoken, before Ash Ink could reply, Yin Jinghui's ears perked up.
Ancient Divine Beast Bloodline! Peak of the Mystic Realm! New Demon Emperor!
To think such an existence could be slain...
Could it be some Senior?
Yin Jinghui pondered secretly. Both his teacher and Ash Ink were Martial Artists who had lived for hundreds of years.
The term 'kid' they used covered too broad a range.
Martial Artists in their seventies or eighties were still considered 'kids' in their eyes.
Ash Ink drank his tea less delicately, tilting his head back to finish it: "It's that kid from Pei Prefecture..."
"The one who participated in the Eight Halls Rotation Battle..."
"It seems his name is... Li Xuanxiao."
With a bang, the teapot hit the floor.
Yin Jinghui, who had just finished pouring the tea and was about to leave, stared with wide eyes, murmuring.
"Li... Li Xuanxiao!?"
...
Dayu Dynasty, Green Pine City.
The sky was filled with sword lights resembling falling stars. Three Demon Emperors fled frantically, but ultimately, their efforts were in vain.
They were successively pinned to the ground.
[Successfully slain Leopard Demon at the fifth layer of the Mystic Realm, obtained 5000 Demon value Points!]
[Successfully slain Rabbit Demon at the seventh layer of the Mystic Realm, obtained 7000 Demon value Points!]
[Successfully slain Ant Demon at the sixth layer of the Mystic Realm, obtained 6000 Demon value Points!]
As for his sons, grandsons, the Xuan Realm Demon Kings, and Extreme Realm Great Demons, not a single one was spared; all were sent to the next life.
"Amitabha..."
Li Xuanxiao blurted it out, then paused, bitterly realizing he was too deep into the role, truly thinking he was a Buddhist Master.
Casually shaking the demon blood off his blade, Li Xuanxiao continued rushing towards the next location.
The list provided by the Southern Demon contained over twenty Demon Emperors in total.
They were distributed across the nine prefectures of Dayu, in various different regions.
In the past half a month, he had managed to slay nearly half of the Demon Emperors.
The main issue was the time spent traveling.
The slaying process itself was swift and decisive, emphasizing speed.
"The speed is still a bit slow. I should use the Demon value Points to upgrade a flying Martial Art first!"
He immediately opened the System panel:
[Host: Li Xuanxiao]
[Realm: Origin Realm First Layer (Pseudo)]
[Cultivation Technique: Mystic - Mystic Lotus Art (Perfection), Heavenly Origin Marvelous Martial Art (Transcendent)]
[Martial Arts: Mystic - Mirage Shadow Blade (Minor Achievement), Star Falling Shadow Chasing Blade (Perfection), Universal Salvation (Beginner), Star Chasing Moon Pursuing (Beginner), Thousand Moon Shadows Body (Beginner)
Xuan - Buddha's Illuminating Lamp Seal (Transcendent), Dharma Breaking Qi Extinguishing Slash (Transcendent)]
[Demon value Points: 196000]
[Consumed 8000 Demon value Points, Star Chasing Moon Pursuing has entered Minor Achievement Realm!]
[Consumed 20000 Demon value Points, Star Chasing Moon Pursuing has entered Major Achievement Realm!]
[Consumed 50000 Demon value Points, Star Chasing Moon Pursuing has entered Perfection Realm!]
[Consumed 100000 Demon value Points, Star Chasing Moon Pursuing has reached Transcendent Realm!]
[Remaining Demon value Points: 18000]
Li Xuanxiao went all in!
He consumed a total of 178000 Demon value Points to directly push the flying Martial Art "Star-Chasing Moon-Pursuing" to the Transcendent Realm!
His speed directly surged, increasing to more than five times its original speed!
Now, even without flying at full power, it would produce a sonic boom.
True supersonic flight, essentially.
He had no choice; time was limited, and he couldn't waste it on the road to slaying demons.
After dealing with all the demons on the Dayu list, there were still Tianxuan and Qingluan waiting.
Cross-country demon slaying meant longer distances and more time consumed!
If he didn't boost his speed, by the time he finished slaying them all,
The army of the Myriad Demon Nation would already be at the gates of Dayu.
By then, it would be too late for everything!