Martial Arts Ascension: From Constable to Peerless War God
Chapter 21

Liu Gelin's Shock

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The blade in Li Xuanxiao's hand shattered, breaking into countless metal fragments.

Although he had almost always used the edge of his blade to strike enemies, rather than the blade itself.

But after enduring the release of so many blade techniques and martial arts, this Constable Blade had finally given out.

Li Xuanxiao let out a breathless laugh, "Good thing it broke after killing the enemy..."

He suddenly collapsed onto the ground, completely drenched.

This battle was the most exhilarating and the most perilous battle he had experienced since his transmigration!

In front of the main hall's doors, the Magistrate had already woken up, but due to the intense fighting, he hadn't dared to make a sound.

Now that the dust had settled, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The demon monk who colluded with demons was dead, we won!

The Magistrate's eyes widened. He had personally witnessed the latter half of Li Xuanxiao's fight against the demon monk.

Therefore, he understood just how strong the opponent was.

That was a demon king of the Profound Realm!

And it was killed by such a young boy.

Too strong!

After calming down, Li Xuanxiao got up again.

This time was truly too perilous; his True Qi was now nearly depleted.

If it weren't for the Silent Heart Sutra's control over True Qi, which greatly conserved it and prevented unnecessary dissipation.

He definitely wouldn't have lasted until now!

This kind of auxiliary martial art, which usually didn't stand out and seemed inferior to offensive combat martial arts.

But once learned, you would experience its benefits at many times.

"I still need to learn more cultivation techniques and martial arts..."

Li Xuanxiao murmured, then walked over to the Magistrate's side.

Just as he was about to say something, his brow suddenly furrowed.

He felt a terrifying pressure descending.

Li Xuanxiao's expression turned solemn. If he encountered another strong enemy at this moment, he would have no choice but to flee.

Liu Gelin stood in the air, looking down at Pure Land Temple with a hint of worry, "I hope I haven't come too late."

With his powerful and majestic True Essence surging, the entire Pure Land Temple was enveloped.

Liu Gelin's expression was indifferent, as if he were sensing something.

Inside Pure Land Temple, countless monks trembled under this pressure.

They all looked up, their faces filled with fear as they gazed at Liu Gelin.

Under this terrifying aura, they didn't even dare to think of resisting.

Soon, Liu Gelin's indifferent expression changed.

He let out a soft sound, seemingly surprised.

A few seconds later, he adjusted his direction and swooped down, heading straight for the Qingyan Treasure Hall in the back mountain.

He soon landed steadily in front of the Treasure Hall's main doors.

He pushed the door open and entered, his eyes immediately falling on Li Xuanxiao, who was standing at the entrance, and a middle-aged man in official attire.

The latter must be the Magistrate of Faxuan City.

Nodding to Li Xuanxiao, Liu Gelin surveyed the surroundings and his expression immediately turned surprised.

Countless monks lay in pools of black-purple blood, their bodies entwined with horrifying Mukade demons.

Their cultivation realms were all uniformly Apex Realm, and at this moment, they were all silent.

His gaze continued forward, and he saw a monk clad in a kasaya.

The monk looked very young, but now, as time passed after his death, his skin and flesh were rapidly aging.

It looked quite eerie.

Liu Gelin crouched down and sensed the monk. As his True Essence circulated, he quickly determined the other party's realm.

Profound Realm, first layer.

And the Mukade demon on the old monk was also Profound Realm, but it was close to the middle stage of Profound Realm!

With such a lineup, even if the Magistrate had said that a martial artist at the third layer of Profound Realm was dispatched, it would still be difficult to contend with them.

Being able to retreat safely would be considered skillful.

And Li Xuanxiao, to actually be able to kill them all!

Liu Gelin gave Li Xuanxiao a deep look.

This kid...

He had truly underestimated him!

A solid Profound Realm martial artist, and with considerable combat power, at least stronger than those in the Demon Slayer Division who had just entered the Profound Realm!

And the other party looked very young, about the same age as Si Miaoyin.

Another top-tier genius martial artist...

Liu Gelin sighed internally and continued to pace forward.

But soon, the indifference on his face vanished, replaced by a dark and terrifying expression.

He saw the crater.

At this moment, there was no longer any sound from the crater, but bodies were piled up inside.

Human, Mukade, all mixed together, giving a tremendous shock!

Liu Gelin remained silent for a long time, not speaking.

He turned and walked in front of Li Xuanxiao: "You did well!"

"Our intelligence was flawed this time, and we misjudged the mission level."

"Given what you've accomplished, you've exceeded the mission requirements."

"The previous mistakes are wiped clean, and I will even credit you with merit!"

"If you wish to join the Demon Slayer Division, you can find me at the Law Enforcement Hall!"

After speaking, Liu Gelin took out a pill from his sleeve.

"This is the Purple Dragon Blood Date Pill. After taking it, it can quickly replenish your depleted Blood Essence and True Qi."

"I'm busy with official duties and cannot stay here long. Will you return to the Demon Slayer Division with me now, or go back on your own?"

Li Xuanxiao thought for a moment: "You go ahead, sir. I still have some things to take care of."

If Si Miaoyin had asked him, he might have returned with her, but Liu Gelin was another matter.

The journey back was quite far, and two grown men, not familiar with each other, and he didn't know what they would talk about.

It would be quite awkward.

Besides, he really did have things to do. He hadn't forgotten his promise to the Little Monk to help him leave.

The Little Monk was a good person, and he had even prayed for Li Xuanxiao's safety.

He couldn't be someone who broke his promises!

Liu Gelin nodded, his True Essence surging as he ascended into the sky.

Like a comet, he departed towards the Demon Slayer Division.

Li Xuanxiao, along with the Magistrate, found the Little Monk.

On the way out of Pure Land Temple, Li Xuanxiao suddenly had an idea.

He looked at the Little Monk, his gaze like a wolf looking at a sheep.

"Little Monk, do you know where your temple's cultivation techniques and martial arts are kept?"

The Little Monk, not understanding, touched his small bald head: "Are you referring to the Scripture Repository, benefactor?"

Pure Land Temple, Scripture Repository.

Under Li Xuanxiao's threats and inducements, the Little Monk finally relented.

"Don't feel too guilty, Little Monk. Your Pure Land Temple has done so many wicked deeds."

"This is me eliminating harm for the people and cleaning house for the Buddha."

"The Buddha will surely reward me with a few cultivation techniques and martial arts!"

The Little Monk pouted and turned his head away, unwilling to deal with Li Xuanxiao.

Li Xuanxiao, arriving at the Scripture Repository, was like a wolf entering a sheep pen.

This vast Scripture Repository must contain many cultivation techniques and martial arts!

With this move, I'm going to soar!

Li Xuanxiao rubbed his hands together like a fly, eagerly beginning to wander around the Scripture Repository.

But soon, his expression gradually drooped.

What is all this!

Why is it all scriptures and Buddhist teachings?

He hadn't seen a single cultivation technique or martial art, not even one for the Profound Realm!

"This shouldn't be the case. I personally saw those Monk Soldiers and demonic monks practicing martial arts!"

Li Xuanxiao was confused and turned to look at the Little Monk. "Little Monk, you're not lying to me, are you?"

"A monk does not lie. You cannot break your precepts!"

The Little Monk uttered "Amitabha" helplessly. "Benefactor, for Buddhism, martial arts are not the goal, but merely a means."

"A healthy body leads to a clear mind, and a clear mind leads to easier enlightenment."

"The cultivation methods and martial arts practiced by Buddhist monks are all derived from enlightenment through scriptures."

"You must understand that Buddhist teachings aim to save the world, while martial arts are for killing. The two are diametrically opposed and mutually restrictive."

"How could the Scripture Repository possibly contain purely destructive techniques?"

Li Xuanxiao was stunned. What should I do then?

I don't have a system that grants heavenly comprehension!

So now, I'm facing an entire building filled with treasures, yet I can't gain any benefit from it?

How can that be acceptable!

Unwilling to accept this, Li Xuanxiao casually picked up a scripture and began to read.

However, he found every word and sentence to be obscure and difficult to understand, as dry as chewing wax.

It reminded me of my glory days, barely scraping by.

Giving up all pretense, Li Xuanxiao directly employed his quantum speed-reading method.

He flipped through the scriptures one by one, quickly surpassing a hundred texts.

Just as he resigned himself with a sigh and was about to give up.

[Cultivation Method Recorded - "Ancient Subtle Life Lotus"!]

Holy crap!

Li Xuanxiao was stunned, then his face lit up with joy.

He immediately opened his personal status panel!

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