Elder Huang's "Domain", use One Blade Style to slash me!

Li Qiming was naturally delighted by the successive rewards from the master.

However, hearing the others describe how rampant the demons were in this world, he found it hard to stay happy.

The more he learned about this martial arts world, the more terrifying it seemed.

He was very eager to understand more about these demonic crises.

In his daily life, no one ever discussed such things with him.

Li Qiming took the opportunity to ask:

"So, in that case... what happens if there are no Artificers? Can the demons not be kept in check?"

This time, it was Shen Changseung who spoke up to answer:

"Actually, in cities where the Demon Suppression Division is stationed, demons generally dare not act recklessly. Even if they do, they act in secret and never openly. But for some reason, many powerful demons have suddenly appeared out of thin air in the nearby mountains recently... and they are attacking humans frequently."

"As for the means of control..."

"The Qi Gazing Technique of an Artificer is, of course, the most effective and convenient method of investigation."

"However, there are also some rare 'precious weapons' that can target demons. For example, the Demon-Revealing Mirror from Kunlun Mountain, or certain precious blades and swords..."

"And our martial arts hall's True Martial Pagoda also suppresses demons. Within a radius of five zhang, even a great demon would never dare to approach!"

Shen Changseung said slowly.

Li Qiming's heart stirred. Standing on the ring, he glanced to the side. Not far away, an eight-story pagoda stood within the martial arts hall, looking exceptionally striking.

It was said that only True Disciples were qualified to enter.

So, this pagoda was called the True Martial Pagoda.

He couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity; what exactly was inside?

Seeing him staring in a daze, Shen Changseung nudged him with his elbow: "Once you become a True Disciple, you'll know what's inside. It's definitely good stuff."

Shen Changseung winked at him.

At this moment.

Long Wuhui also suddenly said: "Qiming, you truly have the potential to become a True Disciple. I have high expectations for you. Keep working hard, and when the time is right, a position as a True Disciple will surely be yours."

Although Li Qiming had opened his Human Body Secret Treasury and possessed great strength, showing astonishing combat power.

However, to be a True Disciple, one must first have good bone structure and aptitude, and secondly, the potential to become an Organ Refining martial artist!

Only by meeting these two points could one be a qualified True Disciple.

And Li Qiming was just a little bit short; he was much stronger than an ordinary Elite Disciple, but he still seemed to lack that final edge to be a True Disciple.

No one could predict his future.

Even if Long Wuhui thought highly of him, he could not break the rules of the martial arts hall.

"Thank you for your high regard, Master. I will work hard."

Li Qiming put on a show.

True Disciple, Organ Refining—these things sounded very far away.

At the very least, they were not things he could consider right now.

"Mm." Long Wuhui nodded, then hurried away with Shen Changseung and the others.

Li Qiming looked around but couldn't find Wang Jie; he didn't know where he had hidden.

He had no choice but to shake his head and leave the ring.

Soon, he went to the Medicinal Dining Hall and collected ten Essence Boosting Pills.

Without stopping, Li Qiming continued to the neighboring Scripture Pavilion and the Weapon Hall to select secret manuals and weapons. Since they were free to collect anyway, getting them in his hands sooner meant they were truly his.

As soon as he stepped into the Scripture Pavilion.

That familiar pressure descended instantly!

Li Qiming was stunned.

He felt his body grow heavy, but this pressure didn't seem to be able to restrain him?

Thinking this, he kept his expression normal and slowly lifted his foot.

Hm, he could indeed walk.

Unlike last time, when he was completely unable to resist.

"Hm?"

Elder Huang, lying on the recliner, frowned slightly.

The next second.

BOOM!

The intense pressure increased tenfold!

Li Qiming's mouth twitched; he was now completely unable to move!

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Elder Huang, it's me."

"Hmph."

Elder Huang let out a cold snort, finally lifting the pressure.

Elder Huang had known Li Qiming was outside the door long before he appeared.

He had a relatively deep impression of Li Qiming, as he was one of the few youths who had ignored his advice and stubbornly chosen the One Blade Style.

Now, watching the youth in the Ink Robe slowly stand still before him, a flash of surprise crossed the depths of Elder Huang's eyes.

If he wasn't senile yet, this kid had just joined the sect when he last visited, right?

Gray robe turned into an Ink Robe? A Chief Elite Disciple?

How much time had even passed?

"This junior greets Elder Huang."

"Mm."

Elder Huang reined in his thoughts, responding in a lukewarm tone.

"The Pavilion Master just told me I could come and choose a cultivation technique for free, and this time, it's for the second floor."

As he spoke, Li Qiming took the token Long Wuhui had just given him from his robes and handed it to Elder Huang.

Elder Huang took the token and examined it carefully; yes, there were no issues.

But why the second floor?

Second-tier martial arts were good, but they were also much more profound. If he couldn't even master a third-tier technique, why study a second-tier one?

Wasn't that just wishful thinking?

And what was with that strange strength the kid had when he walked in just now?

Although he was curious, what hadn't Elder Huang seen in his long life?

Thinking about it carefully, this kid wasn't all that surprising after all.

"See, if you don't listen to the old, you suffer the consequences. The technique was too hard for you last time, so now you have no choice but to pick another one, right?"

His words implied that it was the boy's own fault for not listening to his warning last time.

"Reporting to Elder Huang, I have already mastered the One Blade Style. I only came this time to take a look at the second floor to broaden my horizons, and if there is a suitable manual, I will make another choice."

"Oh..." Elder Huang rocked in his chair, looking drowsy, when suddenly, his eyes snapped wide open.

"What did you say?! You've mastered the One Blade Style?!"

Elder Huang could no longer maintain his image of a detached expert, his cloudy eyes staring fixedly at Li Qiming as he asked in utter astonishment.

"Yes."

Li Qiming nodded.

Whoosh!

A layer of pitch-black space suddenly descended.

Li Qiming looked around; he was no longer in the Scripture Pavilion, or rather, the Scripture Pavilion had "vanished."

Everything beyond five zhang turned into a pitch-black void where he couldn't even see his own fingers.

Even the ground beneath his feet was black.

It was as if he were standing in a universe without stars.

Fortunately, Elder Huang was still before him; otherwise, this environment would truly be enough to cause a mental breakdown.

"Elder Huang..." Li Qiming was somewhat confused.

But he knew that the changes around him must be the work of this mysterious Elder Huang.

"Don't be afraid, you have entered my Domain. This is a technique only those above the Organ Refining realm possess; there is nothing strange about it."

Elder Huang said indifferently.

Was it really nothing strange? Li Qiming felt like the old man was lying to him.

"Now, use the One Blade Style to strike me!" Elder Huang said in a deep voice.

"Alright." Li Qiming realized that the other party had released his Domain just to see his One Blade Style.

This seemed a bit like "making a mountain out of a molehill."

However, since the other party had asked, he didn't bother with nonsense and drew his blade to strike.

Boom!

A thunderous sound exploded as Li Qiming channeled the Thunder Breathing Method, and the Blade of Peerless Brilliance automatically brought him into the state of Unity of Man and Blade.

His speed was faster than ever before!

A flash of purple light flickered, and Li Qiming's blade struck the top of Elder Huang's head with a loud clang.

The blade, however, remained stuck an inch above Elder Huang's head, blocked by an invisible "barrier."

"Gang Qi?" Li Qiming's eyes widened.

"That's right, just ordinary Gang Qi, nothing to be surprised about," Elder Huang said indifferently.

Though he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually deeply shaken inside; this kid had truly unleashed the One Blade Style, and it was even stronger than he had imagined!

"You're joking, Elder. I've killed a few at the Bone Refining stage before, and even at the peak of Bone Refining, their Gang Qi couldn't stop my blade."

Li Qiming spoke the honest truth.

"As long as your blood energy is deep enough and your essence is abundant enough, your Gang Qi will be hard enough. It's as simple as that," Elder Huang explained casually.

Li Qiming listened, lost in thought.

Does that mean if Gang Qi reaches a certain level, one can truly become impervious to blades and spears?