Second Realm Mysteries, the Wondrous Uses of Celestial Notes

Fragrant white mist billowed, floating upward and merging into heaven and earth.

This was the sign of the Three Flowers Crowning the Head.

Li Xian sensed the change. Martial realms such as Essence Consumption Mortal Transcendence and Bone-Sculpting Embryo all increased the body's reserves, drew one closer to heaven and earth, added possibilities, and extended one's lifespan.

His strength had increased significantly. Yet it was not exaggerated; that was merely a side benefit.

Wen Caishang nodded. "Not bad. Perhaps because you ventured into dangerous lands, the Heaven and Earth Essence you absorbed, that 'one scale and half a tail,' has been digested much faster."

The surroundings were quiet and secluded, with birdsong occasionally drifting through the air.

There had long been no sign of pursuers, and leisure suddenly arose in his heart. They naturally began discussing martial arts. Wen Caishang intended to instruct him. Glancing at a large tree beside them, she said, "Use the Jade Luo Palm on that tree. Control your strength—don't break it."

The tree stood seven zhang tall, its crown thick with leaves. There was nothing special about it.

Li Xian's Qi Lake was nearly seventy zhang wide. His qi surged as he raised a palm and struck out. The trunk shuddered violently, leaves showering down in rustling waves. Venomous snakes, poisonous insects, and all manner of bugs fell along with them.

Wen Caishang said, "Your palm technique is flawless, at Peak Mastery, but it can still become stronger. Strike again, and try playing a Celestial Note at the same time."

Li Xian muttered, "Play a Celestial Note?" The instant he struck, the bones in his hand lightly collided, and the Double Wafting Immortal Tone sounded. With a bang, the trunk trembled.

The leaves fell straight down like raindrops, piercing into the soil. Leaves were light;