Martial Arts? Dare to Compete with My Immortal Cultivation Path to Longevity?

The Xiao Family Hall.

Xiao Zhan and the other three surrounded Xiao Huohuo in the center, staring intently at him.

Normally, the four of them would just dismiss Xiao Huohuo's words as nonsense learned from storybooks and pay them no mind.

But now, Xiao Huohuo had brought back a master who surpassed the Grandmaster realm, someone the entire Lihuo Kingdom couldn't ignore.

Therefore, Xiao Huohuo's words were difficult for them to dismiss.

His previous statement seemed to have struck a nerve, echoing in the minds of the four.

The First Elder also looked at Xiao Huohuo.

He leaned on his cane with one hand, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, and asked in confusion:

"The Clan Leader was asking."

"Huohuo, what are those nine spiritual energies of yours, and what is this 'cultivating immortality'?"

"I've lived for decades and traveled all over Jiangnan Province, why have I never heard of it?"

The First Elder looked up at Chu Feng:

"Could it be some special cultivation method of yours, Senior, a different name for the Martial Artist realm?"

It wasn't just the First Elder; the remaining three, including Xiao Zhan, thought the same.

They had never heard of "spirit absorption into body" or "cultivating immortality."

They had, however, heard that some older martial cultivation sects had alternative names for realms.

Thinking about it this way, it was indeed possible.

Chu Feng did not respond.

He simply watched the few of them quietly.

He understood his disciple's personality.

With such an opportunity, Xiao Huohuo wouldn't miss the chance to show off.

As expected, seeing that the attention of the four was focused on him, Xiao Huohuo immediately snorted, his voice resounding and proud:

"First Elder."

"This is naturally not some alternative name for the Martial Artist realm!"

Under the gaze of the four, he said with disdain, even scoffing:

"Martial Artist?"

"What is a Martial Artist? Such a petty path, daring to compare itself to cultivating immortality?"

"Cultivating immortality is the Way of Longevity that Master taught me, it's the Great Dao that can lead to becoming an Immortal!"

The entire Xiao Family Hall seemed to fall silent because of Xiao Huohuo's words.

Xiao Zhan and the other three were stunned for a moment, their faces filled with disbelief.

After a long while, Xiao Zhan seemed frozen in place, muttering in a daze:

"The Way of Longevity, how is this possible?"

"Longevity..."

As he spoke, he shook his head.

It was common knowledge that the stronger a Martial Artist became, the longer they could live.

But after thousands of years of exploration, people had discovered that it wasn't strength itself that brought longevity, but rather that as a Martial Artist's strength increased, their bodies became less susceptible to illness, naturally allowing them to live a bit longer than ordinary people.

However, this longevity had its limits.

While these limits varied from person to person, none exceeded the peak of one hundred and fifty years.

Even a Grandmaster who could destroy an army was no exception.

When life reached its limit, one returned to dust, returned to the earth.

There was no room for negotiation!

This limit of lifespan was fair to everyone.

Even the Imperial Families of the Five Great Dynasties that ruled this world were the same.

History books recorded numerous instances of various royal families inviting Alchemists to refine elixirs of longevity, but none succeeded.

And now, this Huohuo's master was teaching the Way of Longevity?

If he hadn't witnessed the other party's true abilities, he would have immediately labeled them a liar.

Because of Huohuo's master's unimaginable strength, Xiao Zhan gradually began to believe in things he had previously scoffed at.

He still muttered in a daze:

"The Way of Longevity, cultivating immortality..."

Something like an inherent cognition was shattered, as if piercing through the fog and finding a truth. His breathing became uneven:

"Immortal?"

"Immortals... can also be achieved through cultivation?"

"If one becomes an immortal, does that mean eternal life?"

In a daze, he looked again at the youth sitting serenely in front of him, leisurely drinking tea.

He suddenly realized that the youth's skin had an indescribable quality compared to ordinary people.

It wasn't as smooth as a woman's, but possessed a purity untouched by the mundane world, as if tempered by something, exuding a subtle sense of transcendence.

It was as if immortal energy was swirling around him...

Could it be that Huohuo's master wasn't some martial dao grandmaster, but an immortal master?!

The moment this thought appeared, his eyes widened abruptly.

At this moment, Xiao Huohuo's voice pulled him back to reality:

"Dad and the elders just asked what the nine spiritual energies meant."

"Huohuo can only say that spirit absorption into the body is the foundational stage before stepping into cultivating immortality."

"And the nine spiritual energies represent the peak of this foundational stage."

"As for more, even if I explained, Dad and the elders wouldn't understand."

A smile curved the youngster's lips, his eyes twinkling. He turned to look at the Third Elder, appearing eager to try.

The Third Elder felt inexplicably nervous under Xiao Huohuo's gaze.

Before he could even ask, Xiao Huohuo continued:

"Since I can't explain it clearly, I'd like to have a competition so everyone can understand."

"A competition?"

Xiao Zhan and the three elders exchanged glances.

The Third Elder looked at his companions in disbelief, his eyes wide as he said:

"Huohuo, you want to compete?"

"But where are there any other Xiao family disciples here?"

Under everyone's gaze, Xiao Huohuo shook his head and chuckled softly:

"Although Huohuo hasn't truly entered the path of cultivation yet, the nine spiritual energies within me tell me."

He stared at the Third Elder, exuding an aura of confidence from head to toe:

"I believe I can exchange a few blows with the Third Elder now."

Being stared at by Xiao Huohuo, the Third Elder was a bit dumbfounded.

He raised his slightly plump index finger, pointing to his own face, and said in disbelief:

"Me?"

"Huohuo, you're not joking, are you?"

Xiao Zhan and the other two were also stunned, asking in surprise:

"Yeah, Huohuo."

"The Third Elder hasn't truly entered the Houtian realm yet, but he's been at the half-step Houtian stage for many years."

"Even among the first-rate martial artists in the entire Dongli City, his combat power is considered top-tier."

"Three months ago, you were still at the third-rate realm."

"Even after cultivating with your master for three months, you couldn't possibly be the Third Elder's opponent, right?"

The remaining two elders nodded in agreement.

The First Elder said:

"Huohuo, you've practiced martial arts since you were young, you should know."

"The process of a martial artist's training emphasizes gradual progress."

"Just like how you've been stuck at the third-rate martial artist level for years, unable to touch the boundary of second-rate."

"You can't go from third-rate to first-rate overnight, trying to get fat in one bite."

"Don't make fun of the Third Elder."

As the First Elder spoke, the others also chimed in with agreement.

Only Xiao Huohuo's face remained smiling:

"Elder, you yourself said it."

"Martial cultivation cannot be achieved in one go; that's martial cultivation, a lesser dao."

"It's not the great dao of my cultivating immortality!"