Chapter 904 - 414: Past Martial Arts, Ascending to the Great Self! The Lady Will Be Astonished When We Meet Again.

Chapter 904: Chapter 414: Past Martial Arts, Ascending to the Great Self! The Lady Will Be Astonished When We Meet Again.

Li Xian had just gained the favor of "Xu Shaoqian," and his strength, abilities, and performance were all remarkable. The position of Gold Appraisal Guard... Xu Shaoqian was inclined to bestow it immediately. However, Lei Chong obstructed this, citing Li Xian’s lack of seniority.

Li Xian had been with the Gold Appraisal Guard for too short a period. Including his time as a reserve, it had been almost two months in total. Such rapid advancement was against the rules of the Gold Appraisal Guard. Xu Shaoqian, upon hearing this, also found it reasonable, so the position of Gold Guard was left vacant, only giving Li Xian an oral promise to prepare.

Lei Chong appeared rough on the outside but was meticulous in thought. Nonetheless, he felt envious and realized that Xu Shaoqian would eventually leave this vacant position to Li Xian.

As soon as the opportunity arose, he could be swiftly promoted. Lei Chong glanced coldly, thinking, "This fellow truly had a stroke of luck; although he has some abilities, to be taken seriously by General Xu is indeed a blessing garnered over several lifetimes. Hmph, if he dares to be smug before me just because of this, he will certainly come to regret it."

With this mindset, every time he met Li Xian, he invariably thought of him as a petty man reveling in success, likely to secretly boast to others. He further thought, "I, Lei Chong, came from humble beginnings to attain the position of Lang General, which has always been my greatest pride. Now encountering this fellow, whose Chest Drum Thunder Sound surpasses mine, is younger, and whose momentum is more fierce. If this fellow truly rises, it would be greatly disadvantageous to me! Unless I secretly..."

His eyes darted around, as if concealing some scheme.

In truth, he was narrow-minded. Coming from humble origins, he was harsh towards those from poor backgrounds after gaining power. Although Li Xian aimed to advance, Yu Hai, who had a shallow friendship with him, had died, which dampened the joy of his advancement. While the position of Gold Guard was desirable, he only thought that in pursuing thieves in the future, he must be extremely cautious and not follow in his footsteps.

He received "a bowl of Essence Soup," "fifteen taels of silver," and "thirty-five military merits." Li Xian immediately drank the Essence Soup. This bowl of Essence Soup, named "Grease Immortal Dream Gel Soup," was rich with the Essence of Heaven and Earth.

In the world, there are treasures of essence, including Human Yellow, Earth Radiance, Heavenly Essence, and demonic flesh, as well as a category between the two known as "natural essence treasures." The raw material for this "Grease Immortal Dream Gel Soup" was obtained from the deep-sea "Dream Immortal Gel."

This substance is neither demonic nor Human Yellow, Earth Radiance, or Heavenly Essence, yet it is filled with the Essence of Heaven and Earth. Hence, it belongs to the category of essence treasures, being suitable for cooking and richer in the Essence of Heaven and Earth than ordinary demonic flesh.

Li Xian drank it in one gulp, which generated "forty-two" strands of the Essence of Heaven and Earth. After consuming it, he was strengthened, transforming into seventy-six strands, capturing sixty-three strands. As his cultivation and understanding improved, each time he consumed an essence treasure, the amount of the Essence of Heaven and Earth he could capture within his body increased.

Li Xian drank the Essence Soup daily, attempting to capture the Essence of Heaven and Earth. Over time, he realized one or two techniques, enabling him to capture one or two more strands compared to before. Although it seemed trivial, over time, it could save a substantial amount of money.

Counting the military merits, he already had [one hundred fourteen]. On this day, after duty, the next three days—tomorrow, the day after, and the day after that—were the monthly "rest" days. He could spend them freely.

Returning to Shepherd Jujube Residence, he couldn’t help but let out a long sigh. Although the Gold Appraisal Guard was revered, facing vicious criminals could never be safe. Jade City’s defenses were solid, and the surrounding terrain was unique, with mountains enclosing it like a secluded paradise.

However, while it could withstand the press of mighty armies, it could not prevent petty men from creating chaos. Daily disturbances, killings, deaths, and the instigation of chaos occurred from time to time. Compared to other places, it was stable, but not absolutely safe.

Li Xian thought: "Whenever such heinous events occurred, the news is immediately blocked. Thus, ordinary people cannot easily find out about them. It’s just as well—what use would it be for ordinary people to know, except to add unnecessary panic?"

He decided not to dwell on it. The Essence of Heaven and Earth within his body was abundant, and Li Xian began to practice martial arts to digest it. He aimed to fully digest it in the coming days. When he first entered the Gold Appraisal Guard, the Equipment Cauldron Pavilion custom-made a Tiger Blade and a Dragon Spear for him.

The Dragon Spear was silver in color, bright and shiny. Infusing his intent, the spear emitted a "buzzing" sound. With a horizontal sweep of the spear’s tail, Li Xian kicked up a fierce wind. The distant jujube trees rustled noisily.

The mastery of the Broken Demon Spear was close to the Peak, steadily approaching the Great Self Realm. The first and second layers of the Setting Sun Bloodsword, Four Directions Fist, Clear Wind Leg, Thunderbolt Finger, Jade Palm, Flying Snake Hand... all gradually showed signs of approaching the Great Self Realm.

Li Xian’s martial arts were not systematized or of any specific school, but the purity of seeking proficiency and mastery in all he practiced was a rare trait.

Constant improvement and reviewing past learning. The martial arts of Yihetang Manor, the Flower Cage Sect, various miscellaneous paths, and the Five Elemental Strange Dodges... Whatever Li Xian learned, he would refine and frequently revisit.

At this moment, feeling something within. Although he was practicing spear techniques, past martial arts suddenly sparked. Li Xian pointed with his spear, and the tip precisely hit the essence of "Four Directions Fist."

The long-accumulated skill level suddenly reached its peak.

[Your years of diligent practice have brought the Four Directions Fist to the Great Self Realm.]

[Four Directions Fist]

[Skill Level: 3/0 Great Self]

[Description: I rule the Four Directions. The mastery of this boxing skill precedes none before or after you, yet the Martial Arts path is endless, with no final destination.]

Li Xian’s Inner Qi surged, filling his chest with unspeakable joy. After reaching the Peak, he hadn’t specifically devoted time to practicing skills like Four Directions Fist, but by often revisiting, the skill level slowly accumulated. The foundation became increasingly strong, and this breakthrough to the Great Self Realm came naturally, like a flowing river finding its way!

His Qi Lake suddenly increased by three zhang!

This was only the beginning. Li Xian swept his spear horizontally again; this most ordinary action seemed to have swept away the former obstacles of the "Clear Wind Leg." The Clear Wind Leg followed suit, stepping into the Great Self Realm.

His Qi Lake increased by another three zhang!

The Body Lake surged and rolled, as if boiling, and the Inner Qi felt steamed, boiling out white mists. Li Xian’s mind felt infinite, already immersed in the exploration of Martial Arts, raising his Dragon Spear in a flick.