Chapter 333:
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From Martial Saint Spiritual Technique to Taotie Swallowing Heaven Skill, it’s not just a change in techniques.
Wu Qizheng could tell that Martial Saint had obviously changed his mind.
During the time of Martial Saint Spiritual Technique, three thousand martial arts geniuses fought each other to determine the strongest.
After this plan was put aside, then came the so-called seventy two wise men.
Wu Qizheng said, "The so-called seventy two wise men are seventy-two talented individuals who don’t value strength, otherwise Wu Qiankun probably would be the first among the seventy two wise men."
"In my opinion, the seventy two wise men are not just those who excel in one skill beyond Martial Saint, but they are also… seeds of martial arts beyond Martial Saint."
Martial Saint follows the Way of Gluttony.
Along with him, stepping onto the Way of Gluttony and having different understandings of this path, there are likely more than just one Wu Qiankun.
"Seeds of martial arts…" Qiao Mu pondered."Hai Wuya, also a martial arts seed, represents a possibility different from that of Martial Saint?"
"If we say that, then Hai Wuya can also be considered… a seed of humanity?"
Among the seventy-two wise men, Hai Wuya is also special. He is of the same generation as Martial Saint, not his biological child. Furthermore, he has long been imprisoned, so he is not closely related to the Wuji Association.
The so-called seventy-two wise men seems more like an honorary title for Hai Wuya, representing the recognition of Martial Saint.
He doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of the Wuji Association members; their styles don’t match. Many times, Qiao Mu even forgets about his background.
"Yes," Wu Qizheng said seriously.
"Speaking of martial arts seeds who can challenge immortals, there are indeed some in this world, like Hai Wuya, your Qiao family member, as well as the former Spear Saint, Eight-armed Heavenly Dragon, and others."
Wu Qizheng’s gaze fell on Qiao Mu, his eyes gleaming.
"The Qiao family member is very mysterious, using the power of a whole clan to accelerate the progress of martial arts in the Jiu Province. It is truly unknown what kind of heritage the Qiao family member from overseas possesses."
The Qiao family member is very mysterious, they never talk much about themselves. Wu Qizheng, as a stranger seeing them for the first time, naturally didn’t ask too many questions.
Speed up the progress of martial arts?
Qiao Mu remained silent.
"Although your Qiao family members are extraordinary, very dazzling," Wu Qizheng changed the subject.
"But you should also know that there are martial arts pioneers in this world who may not be as talented and insightful as you, but they are determined."
"The Spear Saint from Southwest Province was defeated by the Earth Sword Immortal and lost the title of the world’s number one. He regained his fighting spirit and improved his swordsmanship under the guidance of Earth Sword Immortal."
"However, human strength is sometimes limited. His efforts alone focus on improving his martial arts skills, which cannot be considered as pioneering martial arts."
"Known as the fastest Eight-armed Heavenly Dragon in the world, he also created the ‘Heavenly Dragon Eight Steps’ light skill that allows him to leap like a dragon."
"However, these former martial arts experts eventually died in battle, their essence and energy combined to create the Martial Saint."
"As for the current Martial Saint, Wu Qiankun, and other martial arts families, they naturally represent the future development of the martial arts in Jiu Province."
"But this kind of future…" Wu Qizheng said solemnly.
"The inhumans see ordinary people as livestock, using tactics like King Qin Feather King and Earthly Immortal Kingdom just to exploit resources."
"The suffering of the common people in Jiu Province is not natural disasters, but man-made calamities. The inhumans value resources over lives, treating people as worthless, yet they can still survive."
"And the disasters brought by Martial Saint and Wu Qiankun…you know too."
"The influence of the Wuji Association is everywhere in Jiu Province, and the ‘Taotie Swallowing Heaven Skill’ has also spread to the other eight branches. How will other martial arts families act?"
Wu Qizheng didn’t believe in the Martial Saint. He plotted in secret, solely intent on killing the Martial Saint.
In his view, the Disaster of Taotie caused by Martial Saint and Wu Qiankun may not be lighter than the Immortal Gate Inhuman Disaster.
And this is why he spared no effort to plan for the life of the Martial Saint.
Speaking of this, Wu Qizheng remembered another thing:
"I heard that Peach Blossom Villa collects martial arts from all over the world, just like what Martial Saint did decades ago."
"In the whole Jiu Province, the place with the most top martial arts manuals is undoubtedly the martial arts library of Wuji Association."
"Not only is it a place flourishing with ancient martial arts methods, it also contains new techniques created and perfected by Martial Saint and the other 72 sages."
"If we could kill Martial Saint, it would surely benefit Peach Blossom Villa greatly."
"I love collecting martial arts manuals the most." Qiao Mu nodded happily.
"After saying so much, I’m sure you can help me find the whereabouts of Martial Saint, right?"
"That’s impossible." Wu Qizheng shook his head decisively.
"Martial Saint is elusive, I don’t have the ability to track him."
Wu Qizheng tried hard to escape from the control of Martial Saint, even with a new face, he didn’t dare to get close to Martial Saint easily.
"You just said something lonely…" Qiao Mu muttered to himself.
"Although I don’t know where Martial Saint is, I have a guess," Wu Qizheng said.
"Judging from Martial Saint’s style, coming all the way to Southwest Province, it’s probably not just for Wu Qiankun," he continued.
"In the depths of those mountains, Martial Saint may be looking for something," Wu Qizheng speculated.
"It’s said that in the depths of those mountains, there is a living mountain," he added.
"Huh? How can a mountain be alive?" Qiao Mu was surprised.
Hearing this, Wu Qizheng’s expression also became somewhat strange.
"Have you ever heard the story of the Mountain Mother?" he asked.
Qiao Mu shook his head.
"This is a long-standing folklore from the local Southwest Province," Wu Qizheng said seriously.
"The origin of this story is uncertain. Some say it’s about a Medicine Man collecting herbs in the mountains, while others believe it’s about a scholar going to the capital for exams…"
"A long time ago, in the Southwest Province, there was a Medicine Man collecting herbs in the mountains. When a sudden rainstorm hit, he sought shelter in a cave in Black Mountain…"
"The Medicine Man was skilled in his ancestral craft, even in the depths of the mountains. Little did he know that the mountain was alive, inhabited by a powerful monster…"
"Stop, stop, I’ve heard this story before. Is this about the Mountain Mother?" Qiao Mu interrupted.
"Yes," Wu Qizheng confirmed.
"But you probably haven’t heard the rest of the story, right?"
"There’s more? Please tell me," Qiao Mu became interested immediately.
Wu Qizheng said:
"Many years later, a village of mortals appeared on Black Mountain."
"It is well known that Southwest Province is a place where monsters roam, and mortals gather in large cities. Those who are alone outside often do not survive for long."
"All the villages in the mountains are either protected by skilled individuals, like Spear Saint, or they are directly under the control of a powerful monster, not to be touched by others."
"And Black Mountain is the territory of Mountain Mother."
"Normally, when powerful monsters protect mountain villages and towns, they often have ulterior motives. Don’t mistake the monsters in these mountains for kind-hearted beings."
"For example, the Sky Piercing River outside of Linhe City used to be haunted by a river demon, demanding a hundred young boys and girls as sacrifices each year."
"But Mountain Mother is different." Wu Qizheng’s tone turned eerie as he continued:
"Mountain Mother… she only wants young boys, not young girls."
"And, she does not take the lives of the boys. Instead, after they are taken into the cave, it is said that a pilgrim transformed by Mountain Mother will appear."
"Hmm…" Qiao Mu exclaimed in amazement.
"He really has a taste for it."
"The Martial Saint coming to this Southwest Province must be here for this reason. He will not miss Mountain Mother," Wu Qizheng said.
Qiao Mu was so surprised by this sudden turn of events that he almost twisted his waist. He was completely shocked.
Could it be that the Martial Saint not only excelled in martial arts, but also in the XP system? Like using a toothpick in a water tank?
Thinking that the Martial Saint was the creator of the "Flesh Changing Skill", Qiao Mu suddenly felt that everything made sense…
"Mountain Mother is a living mountain," Wu Qizheng said without any doubt, continuing on his own:
"In other words, her monstrous body is extremely huge, her divine power is endless, and her physical strength far surpasses that of ordinary demons."
"If that big mountain could move like Mountain Mother, it might create a powerful monster king."
"These strong monsters are desired by Martial Saints."
"In the Way of Gluttony, everything can be food, so why would a giant monster mountain be missed by the Martial Saint?"
So that’s what it means… Qiao Mu felt embarrassed.
"I can’t track the Martial Saint, but I know where Black Mountain is," Wu Qizheng said.
"If we go to Black Mountain and force Mountain Mother to appear, we might attract the Martial Saint."
After speaking, Wu Qizheng looked at Qiao Mu, waiting for his decision.
"On this journey, we Qiao family members must go," Qiao Mu said.
Qiao Mu then said:
"Now as the owner of Peach Blossom Villa, I, Qiao Xin, need to stay here to keep away any troublemakers."
"I also have the duty of practicing martial arts daily with my fellow martial artists in the manor."
"So, my cousin, Qiao Shuangpian, will handle this matter."
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The location of Peach Blossom Villa is already known to the public, and it cannot be hidden from Immortal Gate.
Last time, the Martial Saint visited, and next time, an Immortal Gate might come, risking the destruction of our sanctuary.
Therefore, Qiao Xin, known for defeating elders of the Immortal Gate, is the best choice to protect the manor and should value his life.
So Qiao Mu decided to…change his name before passing away.
Qiao Mu found an empty room in the manor, then he pointed his finger at his own forehead, blood gushing out, slowly losing his breath.
With every blink of the eye, the dream world emerges.
This Death Assessment: D (I don’t want to evaluate).
Life span consumed by death: 10 (1*10) years.
Remaining resurrection chances this week: 3 out of 5.
Current age: 1125 years old.
Vitality: 99%.
Skills: basic.
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The simplest death results in a D grade evaluation.
The good news is, only 10 years left.
The bad news is, this kind of assessment doesn’t bring any "flow" experience, it’s just like real life.
"Ten years."
With a thought, Qiao Mu transformed his surroundings into the appearance of a library in Peach Blossom Villa.
The library in the villa contains ancient city martial arts archives, as well as a total of 92 martial arts skills sent by Martial Saint and other martial artists.
"Wu Qizheng just said that the Qiao family, with the power of their entire clan, accelerated the martial arts progress in the entire Jiu Province."
"Actually, it’s true. It appears to outsiders as if time is fast-forwarded, and suddenly a Qiao family member unveils new martial arts skills."
"But it’s only the external time that’s accelerated, my own 1,000 years are not rushing by."
Although 1125-year-old Qiao Mu doesn’t blame himself, it’s only natural to vent some frustration. He knows everything that happened is his own doing.
Ten years.
Read through 92 martial arts, and focus on studying a few of them.
Such as the forbidden technique "Desperate Strategy," the hard skill "Iron Body," and the fastest boxing technique in the world "Eight Armed Heavenly Dragon Fist."
And of course, there is the forbidden technique "Blood Meat Oven" left behind by Martial Saint.
The other three are okay, all considered ancient martial arts.
While Martial Saint’s "Blood Meat Oven" puzzled Qiao Mu.
"Turning the body into an oven, using one’s own blood and energy as fuel, igniting oneself… sounds easy."
After careful examination, Qiao Mu felt that this "Blood Meat Oven" was not just a martial arts explosion technique, but also a method derived from the "Flesh Changing Skill" lineage.
In other words, this method is not as simple as the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Method, it also requires mastery of the "Flesh Changing Skill" at an advanced level to understand.
"Ten years is still a bit short."
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Open your eyes.
Qiao Mu held his own body, fingers pressed on the hole in the body’s head. Soon, the flesh began to squirm and his body stood up again, the wound on the temple already healed.
"I am Qiao Shuangpian."
"I am Qiao Xin."
The two Qiao Mus with different appearances walked out together and were briefly introduced to Wu Qizheng and others.
Wu Qizheng didn’t see through the truth of Qiao Muflesh clone, but Qiao Mu wasn’t surprised.
Although Wu Qizheng had given Qiao Mu the "Shape Changing Skill," Qiao Mu had changed a lot since then.
First, Qiao Mu’s ability to change shapes had greatly improved and he was very skilled.
Second, Qiao Mu’s unique move, based on his "Shape Changing Skill," required a fresh body of his own to perform… Only he could achieve such a bizarre request, which Wu Qizheng wouldn’t even think of.
Third, his martial arts skills were exceptional, as he was ranked first on the Spiritual Refining List. He controlled his flesh clone effortlessly from a distance without any flaws.
Ding ding ding.
The bell rang three times.
Qiao Mu and Wu Qizheng left together.
The flesh clone Qiao Xin stayed in the mansion, beginning to demonstrate martial arts in front of many martial artists in the peach blossom forest.
The martial artists in the mansion listened attentively, unaware that the contemporary martial arts legend Qiao Xin had secretly died once, spending ten years in obscurity.
Qiao Shuangpian, still unknown, would accompany Wu Qizheng into the deeper parts of the hundred-thousand mountains to ambush the strongest martial artist of Jiu Province, the Martial Saint.
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