Chapter 58: Heading to Shenyue Mountain

  Time passed day by day in controversy, and the collapse of Lieyang Sect has become a fact.

  Lin Xi showed off his powerful strength, and no one dared to provoke him lightly.

  Atop Mount Wu Lei, white mist swirls and steams.

  Lin Xi stood on the mountain top, standing proudly, looking up at the sky, like a king overlooking the valley, emitting a majestic and powerful aura.

  Around him, the heaven and earth's original energy was boiling, condensing into a tangible mist that enveloped him tightly. The purest original energy between heaven and earth poured through his pores, continuously flowing into his body, nourishing his muscles, bones, and meridians.

  Lin Xi felt that between the joints of his body, a faintly discernible true energy bead was taking shape. When his body was operating its internal energy, he could hear a buzzing sound like electricity.

  This is a sign of entering the tenth heavy rain season.

  A warrior's training reaches the tenth level, and the energy absorbed from various sources converges in large quantities. First, a layer of energy accumulates on the surface of the body, and this energy continuously accumulates at the joints to form "Lei Ming Zhu". When moving, it emits a loud explosive sound, like thunder.

  The strong thunderstorm period is named for this reason.

  However, Lin Xi was different from ordinary martial artists. He practiced internal fist, and his energy did not accumulate in large quantities between the joints, but instead formed a primitive true energy in several meridians within his body.

  Rumble!

  Lin Xi closed his eyes and meditated, carefully sensing the situation within his body. He felt that inside him, there were mighty dragons of true energy surging about like boiling water. The rumbling sounds were inaudible to outsiders, but to his ears, they were exceptionally clear and loud.

  "Cheers!"

  Lin Hei suddenly let out a loud shout, his eyes snapped open, and a dazzling light burst forth. His palm pushed forward, and a thick "air dragon" broke through the air, striking a boulder over thirty feet away. The boulder was as large as a big water buffalo, made entirely of granite, incredibly hard.

  However, the "air dragon" that burst out of Lin Xi's body struck him, and together with the seven or eight giant trees around the Wobu Stone that two people could hug, a fierce explosion occurred, easily blasting a huge crater on the ground.

  "That's really impressive..."

  Lin Xi walked over and stood at the edge of the pit, slightly stunned.

  This allowed him to see clearly, not a brutal force-driven airflow, but the real "true energy", the manifestation of heaven and earth's energy. Although it was just an ordinary push with his palm, without using any techniques, its power had already surpassed when he used "Sea Swallows All Rivers".

  More importantly, no fragments!

  Lin Xi's palm was not shattering that block of recumbent cow stone, but thoroughly "shaking it out of existence".

  If he were to face the previous generation's strong man, Lin Xi would have confidence in this one move, which could easily pierce through his opponent's fist-stirred storm like a knife cutting tofu, and easily create a chest-sized hole on his opponent's chest.

  "No wonder the strong in the Refining Qi Realm are high above, not to be compared with a martial artist of the tenth rank. With just this move alone, it's not something that a martial artist of the tenth rank can compare to."

  Lin Xi murmured to herself.

  He is not even a strong Qi Refining Realm cultivator, and this move, at best, only has some resemblance. If the opponent were a true Qi Refining Realm strongman, the power would be enormous, as you can imagine.

  Hum!

  Lin Xi's mind stirred, and immediately a clear and melodious sword hum came from behind her. The law sword that had been seized from the Lieyang Sect broke out of its scabbard and floated above Lin Xi's palm.

  The characteristic of a martial artist is that every part of the body can be transformed into a weapon. Similarly, Lin Xi's transmission of true energy is not limited to his hands, and his back is no exception.

  A stream of true energy, constantly flowing from Lin Xi's body into the Fa sword. The Fa sword immediately floated in mid-air, emitting a faint hum, and at its tip, even a three-inch-long sword glow could be seen, which was the sword aura.

  Wow!

  Lin Xi swung his arm, and the sword flew out, sweeping across a nearby thicket of shrubs. The thicket was cut off silently from about a foot above the ground, and the leaves and branches fell down together, stirring up a cloud of dust.

  "With a sword in hand, this move is already equivalent to the legendary immortal sword."

  Lin Xi sighed in her heart.

  In his past life, he couldn't get the things he sought after, but in this life, he unexpectedly obtained them unintentionally. However, Lin Xi also knew that his current true energy was fundamentally unable to support him wielding a sword for long.

  And compared to the truly terrifying existence of the Xian Dao, the Void Creator, who has control over life and death, it's really not worth mentioning.

  This world has too many hidden unknown secrets.

  Shasha!

  A series of footsteps came from behind, although still far away, Lin Xi immediately became vigilant and immediately stopped his work.

  His current hearing is extremely sensitive, and he can even hear a bee flying by.

  Turning around, in a short while, I saw a white-haired figure walking over with his hands behind his back.

  "Great Elder!"

  Lin Xi spoke up.

  He had already ordered this place strictly forbidden for ordinary disciples to approach. Except for the Great Elder, no one could come here.

  "Uh, today is the day of departure. After arriving at the area where Shen Xiao Sect is located, wait until August 16th, which is when all Xian Dao sects uniformly recruit Xian Dao disciples. If you miss this opportunity, you'll have to wait another five years or ten years. It's a rare chance, can't afford to miss it."

  The old man spoke with a heavy heart and a long sigh.

  The life of an ordinary person is ultimately limited, and at most it will only be a fleeting hundred years.

  Lin Xi is now seventeen years old, which is the most vigorous and promising time. In another five or ten years, around twenty-five years old, it will be considered a late youth, and in the Xian Dao sect, there won't be too many advantages.

  This is also the reason why the old man came over early to urge him.

  Ordinary people have no chance of encountering the Tao in their lifetime, but since they've met, there's no reason to miss it.

  "Elder, rest assured. Even for Aunt's sake, I won't miss it."

  Lin Xi said calmly.

  "Hmm. The assessment of the Xian Dao sect is fraught with difficulties, a matter of life and death. You must be careful. — Zhao Ren, come here."

  The old man clapped his hands and soon a middle-aged man in his thirties walked over from afar.

  "Ancestors!"

  Zhao Ren obediently walked up to the elder and paid his respects.

  "Lin Xi, this is a nephew of mine in the secular world. He often travels all over the place because of business and has experience in all aspects. You rarely go out far, with him leading the way, it will be much more convenient."

  The elder pointed at this middle-aged man.

  Lin Xi then took another look at this person named Zhao Ren. He also didn't expect that the Great Elder would actually call over his own blood relative from the secular world to guide him.

  The Great Elder had been on the Five Thunder Mountain for several decades and had never come down before. This time, he even used his own worldly blood relatives, which showed how much importance he attached to this matter.

  It can also be seen that Dacheng Lao is currently not very trusting of the disciples on the mountain.

  "Thank you, elder."

  Lin Xi spoke from the heart.

  "Zhao Ren, from now on you'll be following Lin Xi. You must absolutely obey his orders."

  The elder pointed at Lin Xi.

  "Zhao Ren has seen the sect leader."

  Zhao Ren walked over and said respectfully.

  "Hmm. You're the great elder's nephew, so there's no need for formalities."

  Lin Xi waved his hand and turned around:

  "I'm leaving now. I'll temporarily entrust the Five Thunder Sect to Elder. Although I won't be on the mountain for a while, as long as it's not confirmed that I've died, no one in the sect will dare to make any rash moves."

  "Uh, don't worry."

  The old man nodded and said with deep feeling:

  "Those things, if they weren't obtained by the Chi Lian Sect, should have been given to him by the Long Shi family. If you join the Shen Xiao Sect, be extremely careful of the people from the Long Shi family."

  "I will be careful."

  Lin Xi said calmly.

  ……

  After burning incense, a horse-drawn carriage was ready and appeared at the foot of the mountain.

  Lin Xi's departure from the Five Thunder Sect had been announced within the sect for a long time. However, it wasn't said that he was going to seek out the Xian Dao Sect, but rather that he would be heading to the Ferocious Beast Mountain Range to train for a period of time.

  The matter of Shen Xiao Sect is a big deal. The two people did not dare let anyone know.

  "Auntie, don't worry. Once I get the divine elixir, I will definitely come back and save you."

  Before leaving, Lin Xi went to the mountain belly again, where Lin Ruyun's body was placed, and took a last look at her. His eyes welled up with some moisture, and then Lin Xi left Wulei Mountain.

  Gulu gulu!

  After a while, the carriage set off and headed northwest. On the carriage, apart from Lin Xi and Zhao Ren, there was also Li Qinglian, the female disciple in front of Lin Ruyun.

  When Lin Ruyun had an accident, Li Qinglian was seriously injured and rushed thousands of miles to find Lin Xi and tell him the news. This time, the elder sent her out to serve Lin Xi.

  The journey was long and arduous, and apart from the guide, someone had to be in charge of Lin Xi's daily life and food. After some thought, Li Qinglian seemed like the most suitable person for the task.

  From the land of the Wu Lei Sect to the place where the Shen Xiao Sect is located, there are tens of thousands of miles.

  Neither Li Qinglian nor Lin Xi had ever traveled so far in their lives. In between, they would have to go through many different cities and dynasties. Each place has its own customs and human feelings, which broadened the horizons of both Lin Xi and Li Qinglian.

  Disciples of the sect, with only the highest realm of martial arts in their minds. Usually curled up in the one or two acres of land around the sect, where have they run such a long distance?

  "Look, Master, there are so many people outside. They're packed in like sardines, it's impossible to get through, even carriages can't pass! In the cities surrounding our Wu Lei Sect, where have you ever seen such crowds?"

  "Look at this place, Master. The common people here are all wearing silk and satin. They're even more prosperous than our own sect! How can this dynasty be so powerful?"

  "Huh? What a strange outfit, is it from the Mirage Dragon Clan? I've never heard of it before?"

  …………

  Li Qinglian is not a person who can't calm down, but after passing through so many different dynasties and cities on this journey, she still can't help but have a girly heart, chattering away. This trip seems to have released many things that were buried deep within her heart about the martial way.

  It's not just Li Qingli, Lin Xi also secretly felt shocked. Only he didn't show it like Li Qingli did.

  All the way, Lin Xi was quietly observing in addition to cultivating.

  From the area where the Five Thunder Sect is located, to the direction of the central land, it seems that the closer you get to the center of the world, the larger the city scale, the more prosperous the dynasty, and the richer the people. And the more marginal areas, such as the area where the Five Thunder Sect is located, are even more impoverished and backward.

  Moreover, Lin Xi found many sectarian marks among the guards in some dynasties' capitals, as if these dynasties were under the protection of powerful sects.

  "No wonder there's a saying that goes: 'Reading ten thousand volumes is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.' If it weren't for this trip, how would I have known that the world could be so vast?"

  Lin Xi was deeply moved in her heart.

  He was previously single-mindedly cultivating and didn't know so much.

  In fact, if it weren't for the need to cross so many regions to get to the region where Shen Xiao Sect is located to recruit disciples, even if someone told him these things, Lin Xi might not have taken them to heart or cared.

  Time passed day by day, and it was about to arrive at Shenyue Mountains, which was also the place where Shenyue Sect was located.