Departure for Mu Province

Two days later, deep within the Azure Wave Secret Realm.

Li Xiao sat cross-legged atop a bluish stone, his aura as still as water, as though he had merged into one with the surrounding mountains, rocks, grass, and trees.

He was utterly unlike his former self, whose edge had been fully exposed and whose Sword Qi had been razor-sharp.

At this moment, not the slightest hint of imposing presence could be seen upon him. He was like an ancient well that had drawn in every edge, calm and rippleless, yet unfathomably deep.

Yesterday, his Azure Wave Palm had officially broken through to the Fifth Turn level.

As the Azure Wave Palm broke through, his understanding of Iron Wire Fist and Flying Cloud Leg rose with the tide. It was as if an invisible thread had linked the three cultivation methods together; once one was understood, all became clear.

Built upon the deep foundation of Three Absolutes Returning Origin Qi, the fierceness of Iron Wire Fist, the nimbleness of Flying Cloud Leg, and the soft yet resilient force of Azure Wave Palm echoed one another, gradually forming a complete system of offense and defense in his mind.

He did not hurry to leave, instead remaining in the Secret Realm for another day.

The heart-tempering effects of this Secret Realm truly were extraordinary. Even though Azure Wave Palm had already broken through, continuing to cultivate here still greatly benefited the tempering of his state of mind.

With every trial within an illusion, the distracting thoughts and obsessions in his heart were stripped away bit by bit. His mind became increasingly tranquil and lucid, as though even his understanding of martial arts had deepened by several degrees.

At last, he slowly opened his eyes. He felt incomparably refreshed, and could not help throwing