The Power of the Unusual Aspect, the Leopard Saber Sect Runs Wild
Li Xian experienced the changes within himself.
The "Transformed Aspect" is not a Divine Ability gift, but rather the manifestation of True Form. This leads to the appearance of certain characteristics, just as there are hundreds of different appearances of people, including ugly, beautiful, short, thin, and fat, each with its own unique features.
Some traits can bring about an increase in power. For example, the fifth leader of Mountain Wind Stronghold has a very powerful [Tiger-Leopard Aspect], which is as fierce as a tiger and a leopard.
Some characteristics, however, are not necessarily a good thing.
Li Xian looked inward and saw that his Qi Lake had expanded, now exceeding "seven zhang" in size. Apart from that... aside from a mole between his eyebrows and some slight changes in his appearance, there seemed to be nothing else.
"Let's try martial arts; it might be helpful."
Li Xian stood firmly on his feet and began to use the "Four Directions Fist" technique. His Inner Qi surged, and his fist technique was quite remarkable. Although he was only using his two fists, the shadows of the fists were so numerous that it seemed as if he had seven or eight hands.
He threw a few punches, then his stance shifted instantly. He planted his feet on the ground and leaped high into the air. Two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) above the ground, his feet moving as if enveloped in a gentle breeze...
So unrestrained and exuberant.
An hour later, Li Xian finally realized that the extraordinary phenomena he exhibited when using martial arts seemed even more pronounced.
Before today, even when the Four Directions Fist Peak Mastery, channeling its Inner Qi and unleashing its full power, it could only manifest a few fist shadows. These fist shadows were illusory, ultimately just a smokescreen.
However, after Fetal Washing Casting Off the Embryo... his martial arts skills and mastery remained unchanged. But when he unleashed them, the atmosphere was entirely different. His fist shadows became almost tangible, and although their power was somewhat reduced, how could they not be formidable when they struck head-on?
Both the Clearwind Leg and the Jade Luo Palm have similar amplification effects.
It seems that this physical body makes it easier to unleash extraordinary martial arts techniques. In addition, strength and recovery ability have also improved, making the user significantly stronger.
"Compared to the Tiger-Leopard Aspect, the enhancement of my Transformed Aspect seems more ordinary, without any special abilities. But it is also more comprehensive."
Li Xian murmured, "If there's one major change, it's this vertical mole; it's rather eye-catching."
"I used to think that my Transformed Aspect was related to my eyes."
Since Li Xian's Fetal Washing, his eyes have become increasingly itchy. He originally thought that the signs of Transformed Aspect would appear in his eyes, but to his surprise, a red mole appeared between his eyebrows.
We'll have to wait until the lady finishes refining the elixir before we can ask her for details.
As the impurities in Li Xian were nearly washed away, her Transformed Aspect revealed. Naturally, this could not be hidden from the Guard of the manor.
During one of his patrols, the Guard were all astonished. They were quite ignorant and had never even heard of the "Transformed Aspect."
The man, Li Xian, was young and handsome, with an ethereal air. His already flawless face was further enhanced by a vertical mole between his eyebrows, making him even more distinguished from ordinary people.
Everyone believed he was a reincarnation of a god.
Even more extreme, some people would kneel down and kowtow upon him from afar, displaying utter devotion.
Li Xian frowned and told him to wait as usual. If he continued with these empty gestures, he should all go and collect their canes.
When Qiuyue saw Li Xian's appearance, she was filled with unbearable jealousy. But amidst her jealousy, seeing such a rare beauty, she couldn't help but envy the lady.
For the first few days, there was much discussion in the village.
But after the news spread, and a few days later, everyone got used to it.
Fifteen days have passed since the Lady started her furnace.
[The Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword - Level 1]
[Proficiency: 2342/6000 Minor Accomplishment]
Li Xian, wielding a long sword, practiced martial arts in the courtyard. Since revealing his True Form and manifesting his [Transformed Aspect], his physique has become even stronger, and the burning sensation he felt while practicing the "Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword" has been greatly alleviated.
The human body is like a bottle.
If the bottle is crude and unsightly, it cannot hold much.
"Commander, something terrible has happened!"
Suddenly a shout was heard, and Ding Hu rushed over.
As he rushed in, he saw Li Xian practicing martial arts and swordsmanship. The scene was extraordinary; the sword was wrapped in fiery flames, and waves of heat blasted towards him, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.
"Commander Li has probably already surpassed Commander Pang in every way. Commander Li is only sixteen years old, yet he has such appearance, such strength, and such talent. What else could he be but a celestial being reincarnated?"
Ding Hu was momentarily stunned.
Li Xian sheathed his sword and asked, "What's the matter that you're so flustered?"
Remembering his business, Ding Hu hurried into the courtyard and reported, "Commander Li, it's... it's the Leopard Saber Sect from Qingning County!"
"Hmm?" Li Xian was surprised, but calmly said, "Explain the background first."
Ding Hu explained the reasons in detail:
"That Leopard Saber Sect is utterly despicable. As you know, Commander, Madam owns land, mansions, and shops in the county. We, as her Guard, come to the county every few months to collect rent."
"Now, Qingning County is the territory of the Leopard Saber Sect. Nobody wants to go there, so they just send some Grade-D House Guard to collect rent. Everyone is afraid to provoke the Leopard Saber Sect and keeps a low profile. But who knew that the Leopard Saber Sect would still see them and come looking for trouble..."
"Originally, the brothers knew they were no match for him, so they begged for mercy and kowtowed, trying to avoid the situation if possible. After all, Commander Pang was... But who knew that the Leopard Saber Sect would distort the truth and claim that the rent for these shops would be collected by the Leopard Saber Sect in the future."
"This is blatant robbery of the lady's shop. No matter how cowardly we are, we have no choice but to fight back. At first, the commotion wasn't too big; there were only a few people on the other side. We wanted to finish this quickly so we could leave Qingning County."
"Who would have thought that those young people were actually quite strong?"
"We martial artists, once we start sparring, find it hard to stop. And with so many people around, we have no choice but to grit our teeth and keep going."
"In this way, if we can't beat the Grade-D, we'll call Grade-C. If the other side can't beat the Grade-C, they'll call them an even stronger helper."
"The fire raged on, layer upon layer, growing larger and larger... Now, many Grade-A House Guards have gone to quell the unrest. But... the enemy is also sending even more powerful reinforcements."
"Commander Li... what are we going to do?!"
Ding Hu said anxiously.
The situation had long been out of control and was no longer under his command.
Li Xian said, "The Leopard Saber Sect?"
He thought to himself, "The Leopard Saber Sect injured Commander Pang and damaged Madam's interests, yet Madam doesn't pursue the matter, seemingly quite lenient towards this gang. And now the fighting is raging..."
"Madam's intention is nothing more than calculating profits and losses. No matter how you look at it, if I take the initiative to back down, the shops in the county will surely be lost, and Madam will definitely suffer a loss."
"It seems I still need to make a trip. Besides, my Martial Dao have improved recently, and it would be quite boring if I had no opportunity to use them."
Li Xian patted the long sword at his waist, his eyes showing no fear, and shouted, "Let's go!"
Meanwhile, on the other hand...
Qingning County.
Red Candle Alley is exceptionally lively today.
The street was crowded with pedestrians, forming a large circle. The two sides were fighting fiercely. Dozens of figures lay sprawled on the ground.
The Leopard Saber Sect had about twenty members, all of them strong and brave. The Guard from the One Accord Manor also came, numbering about twenty, but their morale was clearly weaker, and they looked sullen, showing no sign of fighting spirit.
After a chaotic battle, those with weaker martial arts skills were almost all lying on the ground. The situation then turned into both sides calling for reinforcements to see who could gain the upper hand.
At this moment, two people are fighting each other in the arena.
Fang Bichun, a Grade-A House Guard, and a highly skilled disciple of the Leopard Saber Sect.
The moment the two fought, onlookers secretly shook their heads. Fang Bichun was over forty, while his master disciple was only twenty.
After the two sides finished fighting, Fang Bichun, relying on his accumulated martial arts skills, gained the upper hand, but it was very difficult for him to win. On the other hand, his opponent, after several fierce battles, became more and more courageous. Although he was at a disadvantage and sometimes found it difficult to defend himself, his momentum was strong.
"Good, good, use the Leopard-Seizing Hand to break his head!"
"Senior brother, beat this servant to death!"
... The Leopard Saber Sect shouted loudly to bolster their courage. One Accord Manor also tried to cheer to boost morale, but their voices were drowned out by the opposing side, putting them at a disadvantage.
The two forces are different in nature.
Martial arts sects recruit disciples who are skilled in martial arts, have good Root Bone, or are young and energetic. They obey the sect's orders, do things for the sect, and receive rewards and martial arts training in return.
Therefore, everyone in the sect Blood Qi.
Although the Guard of the One Accord Manor have a foundation in martial arts, their achievements in martial arts and their experience in combat depend entirely on their individual comprehension. Although the madam provides guidance, it is only once every few years.
Furthermore, the primary duty of Guard is to manage the entire estate. If their martial arts skills are too high, they will be difficult to control.
It lacks that Jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) spirit.
When you try to outmaneuver someone, you'll inevitably suffer a defeat.
Seeing that the battle had dragged on without a clear winner, and that his stamina was dwindling, Bi Fang Bichun knew that if he couldn't win soon, he would inevitably be counterattacked, leading to a crushing defeat.
In desperation, he took a risk, deliberately revealing an opening for his opponent to strike.
The enemy indeed fell for the trap.
At this moment, Fang Bichun suddenly changed his tactics, catching his opponent off guard and barely winning the match.
Fang Bichun's Inner Qi was depleted, and he was covered in sweat. His victory had been hard-won. He cupped his hands in a gesture of surrender, saying, "Brothers of the Leopard Saber Sect, we had no intention of offending you. How about we cease fighting here?"
The disciples of the Leopard Saber Sect sneered repeatedly, saying:
"Old man, who's your brother? You lowly scum, do you even deserve to be called brothers with us?"
"Haha, that's hilarious. You only defeated a third-generation disciple, and by a narrow margin at that, and you want to settle things and stop fighting? Stop spouting nonsense. What powerful figures do you have in your damn manor? Shout them all out. Otherwise... when our fellow disciples come out, you won't be able to handle them."
"Indeed, indeed. If it's about taking care of your master, emptying the chamber pot, wiping his bottom, we're willing to admit defeat and concede defeat. But if it's a fight, we'll surely beat you to a pulp."
Although One Accord Manor won the close battle just now, it lacked any sense of pressure and had already lost the momentum. Now, hearing the opponent's continuous insults, he wanted to retort, but he couldn't suppress the opponent's shouts.
"It's Senior Brother Peng!"
The Leopard Saber Sect and their followers made a commotion. The crowd parted to make way for a tall, imposing man, as strong as a tiger, who strode towards them.
His eyes shone brightly, his steps were steady, he had a square face, and his breathing was long and even.
"Senior Brother Peng! Kill him! Let's vent our anger!"
The members of the Leopard Saber Sect shouted.
Senior Brother Peng strode forward. Fang Bichun, overwhelmed by his imposing presence, tried several times to retreat and escape, but there was truly no way out.
Senior Brother Peng looked down at Fang Bichun with a sharp glint in his eyes. At that moment, it was as if they were worlds apart.
Senior Brother Peng was young, strong, and Intent-Qi. Fang Bichun was middle-aged, of normal build, but his aura had weakened, and he was timid and hesitant.
Without even making a move, the winner and loser are already known.
"Too weak!"
Senior Brother Peng unleashed a whip kick. It was so fast that by the time Fang Bichun came to his senses, the whip kick, whipped with wind, was already a hair's breadth away from his head and face.
With a loud "bang!", Fang Bichun was kicked and sent flying, rolling away into the distance...
He couldn't withstand a single move.
The previous battles were evenly matched and quite entertaining. But now... even the strongest of the Grade-A House Guard in the One Accord Manor were so easily defeated.
"Senior Brother Peng, kill him! Kill him!" Laughter, shouts, and curses erupted from the Leopard Saber Sect.
Senior Brother Peng showed no mercy and stomped on the Guard.