Down the Mountain

Master Urn said, "Internal Spiritual Power Generation External Qi Transformation."

"From the moment one opens the Four Springs and begins to have their magical power leave their body, the grade of their magical energy increases with each advancement in their cultivation realm."

"Sixth level of Qi at Yongquan (Spring Spring) and Sixth level of Qi at Wuhai (Five Seas)."

"You are quite special, having cultivated to the tenth spring. At the tenth spring, your cultivation level was comparable to the first level of the Five Seas Qi."

Li Weiyi asked, "Right now, is it equivalent to the second-tier Qi of the Fifth Sea?"

"The Five Seas Qi has six levels. The first level is illusory, the second level is real, and the third and fourth levels are multiplied by ten. The fifth level is in the Wind Mansion, and the sixth level is in the Ancestral Field. Success or failure depends entirely on money."

Master Urn continued, "Can you now condense your magical energy into a tangible attack? For example, spitting out flying swords or forming a wall with your hand? This is the second-tier energy that only martial artists at the Second Realm of the Five Seas Realm can refine!"

Li Weiyi tried a couple of times, then shook her head. "Not yet."

"Take your time to settle down. With your current cultivation level, you can start studying the Codex! Use the tempering methods in the Codex to temper the magical energy in your Qi Sea."

Master Urn said, "I can pass on the <Night Emperor Canon> to you. The Night Emperor was a renowned Ancient Son of Heaven in history. This codex has unique advantages in the Quenching Qi Art of the Five Seas Realm."

The Night Emperor Canon is a ancestral manual passed down by Master Urn, and it is also the strongest technique he can produce.

"Actually, you could also consider cultivating the Jiu Li Tribe's <Heavenly Demon Tome>," Coffin Master said.

Master Urn said, "Old Coffin, you yourself said that part of the Jiu Li Tribe's cultivation manual was damaged, and the content after the Longevity Realm is incomplete. What will happen in the future if you let him cultivate the <Heavenly Demon Tome>?"

Coffin Master said, "It's just Quenching Qi Art, it won't have a big impact. In the Five Seas Realm, I think the Quenching Qi Art in the <Heavenly Demon Tome> is superior to the <Night Emperor Canon>. It's not too late to cultivate the <Night Emperor Canon> after reaching the Dao Seed Realm."

"Alright, alright, let's start by cultivating the Quenching Qi Art of the Heavenly Demon Tome. It's hard to say exactly what level the God of Jiu Li is, but his eldest son King Cang, was an existence that was infinitely close to the Ancient Son of Heaven emperor four thousand years ago. In the Lingxiao Shengjing, among humans, in the past ten thousand years, only that freakish woman, Zen Sea Observing Mist, could surpass him and truly become the emperor of this era," said Master Urn.

Li Weiyi continued to inquire, "I can understand the first level being illusory and the second level being real. But the third and fourth levels are multiplied by ten. Does that mean that when one's cultivation enters the third realm of the Five Seas Realm, the degree of refinement of one's magical energy is ten times that of a martial artist in the Second Realm?"

Master Urn said, "The third realm is indeed a major dividing line, but that's no exaggeration."

"If you consider the second-tier Qi of the Five Seas as one, then once you break through to the third stage of the Five Seas Realm, the purity of your Qi will instantly double."

"A martial artist at the third stage of the Five Seas Realm, who has refined their magical energy to perfection, has approximately three times the purity."

"The time difference between breaking through the initial realm and reaching the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas is four times..."

"Following this logic, martial artists at the Fifth Realm of the Five Seas can almost all refine their magical energy to ten times its original strength. This continuous refining process is what constitutes the third and fourth stages of magical energy."

A difference of just a 100% difference in the purity of one's magical energy is a world of difference, enough to crush an opponent in battle.

The difference between the Second Realm and Fifth Realm of the Five Seas the Five Seas Realm is a staggering tenfold. Moreover, there are also fifth and sixth tiers, so the gap must be even greater.

Li Weiyi's expression turned solemn. "I think that after entering the Five Seas Realm, maintaining an advantage of at least two realms will be much more difficult. Especially when facing those with Pure Immortal Body and Nine Springs Perfected Person, suppressing them by two realms is practically impossible."

Master Urn fell silent, then reminded him, "After entering the Five Seas Realm, remember to cultivate your Battle Intent. Choose one of your Chan Sect Twelve Loose Hand Techniques —either your favorite or the most powerful—and integrate it into your essence, energy, and spirit. You should be able to cultivate a Battle Intent."

"Master Urn is right. Battle Intent might be the breakthrough point." Li Weiyi regained his fighting spirit and said excitedly, "My Qi Sea is larger than theirs, and my magical energy is more abundant. It should be able to support several Battle Intent."

"You should focus on mastering one technique first! It's best to specialize in one Battle Intent or mental cultivation, constantly working on it. Trying to do too much at once is never a good thing."

The Master Urn remained silent.

Next, Coffin Master taught the Quenching Qi Art from the <Heavenly Demon Tome>.

Hidden Twenty-Three returned and reported to Li Weiyi, "As instructed, I placed the two of them by the river at the foot of the mountain, then hid at a distance until they woke up before leaving. They should be back at the camp at the foot of the mountain by now."

"The Zuoqiu Courtyard is very powerful, and Zuoqiu Ting is a leader-like figure among the younger generation. It's best not to offend them if possible."

Li Weiyi asked, "Hidden Twenty-Three, you are the Nine Springs Perfected Person, right? How large is your first Qi Sea?"

"Three parties," said Hidden Twenty-Three.

Li Weiyi said, "Only three directions? I've heard that some people can cultivate four or even five directions."

"That would require someone with Hundred Meridian Lines All Silver; there are only a handful of such individuals in the entire Southern Territory," said Hidden Twenty-Three.

Li Weiyi asked, "Have you refined your magical energy to the point where it can be solidified in a single thought?"

"Second-tier Qi?"

Hidden Twenty-Three chuckled awkwardly, "Even martial artists at the Second Realm of the Five Seas Realm need several months, or even a year or two, to refine their second-tier Qi."

"Then can you kill enemies across realms? I mean kill them, not just stand on equal footing," Li Weiyi asked.

"I'll go scout too! What if the martial artists from the Four Great Sects sense the danger and split up?"

Hidden Twenty-Three strode away and disappeared into the forest.

Li Weiyi made a judgment in his mind and muttered to himself, "A Nine Springs Perfected Person who isn't Pure Immortal Body seems to only be able to dominate within the same realm. It'll be very difficult for him to kill enemies across realms. Picking on the weak might allow him to fight to a draw."

One day later.

Holding a knife in one hand and a banner in the other, Xue Qi fled desperately through the forest, his mind in turmoil, completely oblivious to the Sui Sect martial artists behind him.

"Who exactly are they? How did such powerful figures suddenly appear? Were Chen Song and Di Ran also killed by them?"

His mind raced, and his figure swooped down the mountain like a blur, leaping off cliffs whenever he encountered one.

He could already hear the rushing river below the mountain, and he was overjoyed. Once he reached the foot of the mountain, the enemy would definitely not dare to continue the pursuit.

Suddenly.

"Whoosh--"

A fiery blade of light, several meters long, surged towards us like a scorching crimson wave.

The surrounding trees were instantly set ablaze.

Xue Qi was the most talented young member of the Xue Family, capable of fighting against someone at the third level of the Five Seas Realm, so his combat strength was naturally extraordinary. He swung his battle blade almost instinctively.

"Boom!"

Even though the fiery blade light opposite him had flown a long way through the air, it still blasted him backward with overwhelming force.

Xue Qi crashed heavily to the ground, his back hitting a gentle slope. His hand, which was holding the knife, was covered in blood, and his fingers were in so much pain that he almost lost all feeling in them.

"Don't run away! The Fox Demon of Tianya Ridge has already been killed, and you're next."

A calm and clear voice came from among the branches and leaves of the trees ahead.

"Bang!"

The headless Fox Demon's body fell to the ground, crashing heavily beside him.

Xue Qi could hardly remain calm. This Fox Demon was a top-tier expert in the Second Realm the Five Seas Realm. They had just separated, breaking out in two different directions. Just how strong was the enemy to be able to kill it so quickly?

He quickly spotted the other person.

The man, dressed in Talisman Robe, stood on a branch of a giant tree dozens of meters above the ground at the edge of the cliff. Holding the Heavenly Flame Saber, he stood tall and imposing, extraordinary and distinguished. He was like a ghost, yet possessed the aura of a powerful figure.

Xue Qi stood up, shocked. "You're not wearing the Departed Spirit Human Skin, you're at the First Realm of the Five Seas Realm?"

"Finally, someone has correctly described my level of understanding!"

Li Weiyi was filled with emotion. He put the hand holding the Heavenly Flame Saber behind his back, his figure swayed, became blurry, and then disappeared from the tree branch.

"Not good!"

Xue Qi immediately mobilized his magical energy and infused it into the white Yin Banner.

Li Weiyi ignored the white Yin Banner in his hand, and his figure and handprint descended from the sky.

A square, millstone-sized Sky-Flipping Divine Seal materialized, its body coiled like Coiled Dragon. It was more solid than when it was used before breaking through to the next realm, emitting a faint golden light.

The divine seal filled Xue Qi's vision.

"Boom!"

The white Yin Banner broke into three pieces, and the divine seal's light and shadow slammed Xue Qi into a bloody pulp, causing the ground to suddenly sink.

Li Weiyi gracefully landed inside the huge pit, first collecting the battle sword, and then continued searching.

The boundary bag was found in the bloody mud.

Li Weiyi infused it with his magical energy, opened it, and felt a surge of joy in his heart. Inside, there was not only the Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine, but also a pound of Immortal Soil.

Hidden Twenty-Four and Hidden Twenty-Three only caught up one after the other at this moment, and were shocked to see the Fox Demon's corpse and Xue Qi's gruesome body.

They knew Li Weiyi was strong, but this combat power was far beyond their comprehension.

Xue Qi and that Fox Demon were both top experts at the Second Realm of the Five Seas Realm, how could they have died so quickly?

"Is it cleaned up?" Li Weiyi asked.

"Let's go now."

The two quickly returned to the woods.

Li Weiyi instructed, "Remember, only target hostile forces like Tianya Ridge and the Four Great Sects. Don't be too greedy; don't intercept or kill martial artists from other forces, let them all go."

After descending the mountain from the other direction.

Li Weiyi gave each of Hidden Twenty-Four and Hidden Twenty-Three Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine, and then collected all the remaining spoils of war into five boundary bags, keeping them safe for himself.

"Now that you've received the benefits, you two must keep quiet about what happened in the mountains. Don't tell the Hidden Lord later," Li Weiyi said.

Hidden Twenty-Four was naturally resentful, but had no choice but to accept it. He sneered, "The Four Great Sects, Coffin Mountain, and Tianya Ridge have all been wiped out in one fell swoop. Such a big event will soon cause a sensation. The profits involved are enormous. Can you cover it up? Do you think Hidden Lord doesn't know that we did it?"

Li Weiyi glanced back.

The ethereal clouds and mist of Thirty-three Li Mountain are receding from the foot of the mountain to the summit, making the mountain range so magnificent and majestic.

Are the Bone Sea Plains and Blood Moon Lake actually located in the mountains?

Can one mountain contain it all?

He said, "The mountains are fraught with danger and rife with powerful and complex forces; anything can happen. As long as we vehemently deny it, who can prove it was us? I've told you many times that I am the Hidden Person of this sixty-year cycle. Just follow my orders and arrangements, and I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

"Hidden Twenty-Three, lead the way!"