Chapter 437

Chapter 437: The First Fist (1)

Green Lotus Immortal City is located in the palm of Kuafu Mountain, and she flew past it on her way up, while also using a Message Jade Talisman to report back to the sect.

But as she flew over White Lotus Immortal City, there were several rainbows shooting up from the Immortal City.

"Senior Sister Green Lotus, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Could it be that Immortal Changqing from Long Life Gate has caused trouble?"

Immortal Green Lotus looked carefully and felt relieved.

The newcomers were Elder White Lotus from Blood Lotus Sect, Elder Golden Lotus, and Elder Black Lotus.

Some of these elders had higher skills than her, making her feel safer than being alone.

"It’s not Immortal Changqing, it’s a member of the Qiao family who has come knocking." Immortal Green Lotus exclaimed.

"Oh? You mean the Qiao family, the ordinary martial arts clan?"

Elder Golden Lotus was not convinced.

"Regardless of being ordinary, in our Nine Lotus Immortal Cities, we have dealt with many troublesome martial artists."

"Even so-called superb martial artists are insignificant," said Elder Black Lotus.

"Green Lotus, as a respected elder of our sect, why are you in such a rush?" scolded Elder Golden Lotus.

"If Long Life Gate’s friend sees this, they will look down on us. It’s also not appropriate for the younger generation in our sect to see this."

"When facing enemies, ordinary disciples may retreat, but we are elders of the sect. Behind us is the sect itself, how can we retreat?"

"Green Lotus, do not bring shame to our Blood Lotus Sect."

"Things are getting urgent now," said Immortal Green Lotus anxiously.

"A member of the Qiao family has destroyed a incense mine in my Green Lotus Immortal City!"

"Green Lotus Immortal City is one of the Nine Immortal Cities, all sacred places. How can we allow this?"

"Green Lotus, please do not overreact," Immortal Golden Lotus said calmly.

"The sect leader is a prominent figure, the esteemed Soul Changing Taoist Lord…"

"Moreover, the sect leader’s senior brother is currently crafting a magical treasure, and he is unable to create a clone."

"If it’s a major matter for the sect, then it should be reported promptly, but if it’s a minor issue, it might disturb the sect leader… Aren’t you afraid of being scolded by the sect leader’s senior brother?"

"If you feel that your own strength is insufficient, a few of us can go together."

Immortal Green Lotus frowned, feeling a surge of anger in her heart.

There is a difference between Nascent Soul cultivators, even if they are both elders in the sect, there are differences in status.

The disparity in cultivation level, magical powers, and techniques… even within the same realm, the differences are vast.

Immortal Green Lotus is only at the primordial stage of Nascent Soul cultivation, and her Immortal City has the most common mortals, so her authority is relatively low.

Compared to Elder Golden Lotus, she is actually a bit shorter.

They are not very harmonious on a daily basis due to the competition for the position of the deity.

Right now Elder Golden Lotus is using the sect leader to pressure her, leaving her speechless.

"Since Senior Brother insists like this, I have nothing to say," Immortal Green Lotus said firmly.

"I have already informed the sect leader about this matter, and the sect leader will decide its importance,"

"If Senior Brother Golden Lotus doubts it, wants to personally handle this matter at Green Lotus Immortal City, I won’t stop you."

"But I am only at the beginning stage of Nascent Soul, my power is weak, I’m afraid I can’t help Senior Brother Golden Lotus much."

Immortal Golden Lotus looked at her expressionlessly.

"Knowing yourself is enough."

"No need for you to intervene, you just need to lead the way, I will go meet that Qiao family member and find out more about them."

"Senior Brother, don’t be angry!" Immortal Green Lotus pretended to smile, and even praised him back.

In his heart, he gritted his teeth secretly and even felt a bit hopeful that the Qiao family member could lend some help and kill this Immortal Golden Lotus that was being arrogant.

…………..

The earth and rocks cracked, the mountain trembled constantly, and the rumbling vibrations were endless in the ears.

Two figures crossed and separated from time to time, stirring up powerful gusts of wind that whistled through the air, the sharp sound cutting through the air like a sudden rain.

Wu Qizheng and Wu Jing watched from afar, feeling inexplicably shocked, the strong sense of danger making their bodies instinctively tense.

"Is this the peak of martial arts in the mortal realm?… After forty years of the Inhuman War, the martial arts world on Earth has finally gained such momentum," Wu Jing exclaimed.

"The peak of martial arts?" Wu Qizheng remained noncommittal.

"If you’re talking about the peak of martial artists, Martial Saint has long been the scourge of the martial world for the past decades."

"But it’s different for the peak of martial arts."

"Martial Saint’s special martial art, Taotie, was unmatched. The strongest follower, Wu Qiankun, who used the same style, lost control and was killed by Martial Saint."

"A member of the Qiao family is part of a large family." Wu Qizheng shook his head.

"The Human Path Sutra is a way to break through the limits of the fourth rank of martial artists, strengthening their foundation of energy and blood."

"The Divine Transformation Technique complements the Spiritual Refining Martial Art, allowing martial artists in Jiu Province to potentially reach the level of cultivators in the Dao of Immortals."

"The Qiao family has countless divine techniques that can be learned by martial artists everywhere. The peak of martial arts in Jiu Province has already emerged."

"You’re right," Wu Jing didn’t argue with Wu Qizheng.

"This is a conflict between martial artists and a battle of martial arts."

"Whether it’s the peak of martial artists or the peak of martial arts, today will determine who lives and who dies."

He continued, "…"

"Martial Saint is a person who always keeps secrets, never takes risks easily, so no one in the world should know all his secrets and abilities."

Wu Qizheng said coldly:

"Others always take risks, like his scapegoats."

Whoosh—-

A sharp sound cut through the sky above Immortal City, followed by a loud crash on the ground.

Qiao Mu landed with one leg slightly bent, causing the ground to indent slightly downwards, cracks quickly spreading out like a spider web.

Blood oozed from his skin, leg muscles twitching slightly, the torn flesh and skin began to heal on its own…

"Heavenly Dragon Eight Steps, a jumping technique that involves nine stages, equivalent to eight directional changes in mid-air… but can only be done eight steps at a time. Using it frequently can harm both legs as the burden is too heavy, even with the Shape Changing Skill, it’s hard to sustain."

"Dragon Transforming Step consumes True strength to transform into clouds, but it’s slightly slower in speed…"

"And Martial Saint… is his speed still increasing?"

He lifted his head and listened in all directions, only hearing the whistling wind blowing through the grass, rustling the leaves in the trees.

Only heard the sound, but not seen anyone.

Martial Saint’s speed has reached a level that is hard for the naked eye to see, only those with the intuition of a Spirit Refining martial artist can sense his presence.

"The so-called Ex-human Transformation is not a fixed body form, Martial Saint, in the midst of battle, constantly adjusts his body form through the Flesh Changing Skill…"

"Continuously adapting and improving in intense battles…"

Qiao Mu lowered his eyelids.

Although Martial Saint was not as dazzling as the Earth Sword Immortal who dominated the world with one sword in his earlier years, he had become a pillar figure in the Great Yan military officers at the age of forty.

Such individuals are naturally rare martial arts talents.

Different from Qiao Mu.

This back-and-forth battle is very beneficial for Martial Saint, allowing him to continuously adjust and improve during the fight.

Qiao Mu’s ability to levitate is limited, as his flying speed is slowing down, while Martial Saint is getting faster and faster, almost like a human-shaped meteor…

"So, I no longer need to focus on my weaknesses and attack others’ strengths."

Martial Saint possesses the Taotie Swallowing Heaven Skill, and by continuously devouring martial arts experts and immortal cultivators, he has grown his martial arts and physical body to unbelievable levels, almost inhuman.

This kind of accumulation goes far beyond the usual range of a martial artist.

Xue Changhe’s internal strength has been accumulated in the family for over a thousand years, and the thousand-year-old Nascent Soul old monster who died at Martial Saint’s hands is not the only one.

While martial arts skills and immortal cultivation cannot be directly equated or quantified, the amount of accumulation is clear to see.

However, Qiao Mu naturally has his own accumulation as well.

"It’s been almost five thousand years…"

Qiao Mu muttered.

The current Qiao Mu is already 4985 years old.

Five thousand years is a long accumulation in the history of civilization.

He is not a genius with astonishing insight like Earth Sword Immortal, nor a fighting genius like Martial Saint who gets stronger with each setback.

Martial arts geniuses can continuously improve and break through in battles, but each of Qiao Mu’s advancements can only be accumulated bit by bit over decades or even hundreds of years.

And this tiny accumulation, over a length of time as long as the history of civilization, accumulates as vast as a vast river.

Whether it’s Xue Changhe, who has inherited the power of the Xue family for more than a thousand years, or Emperor Yan of the Medicine Spirit Body, who has consumed many precious treasures, they cannot compare with Qiao Mu in terms of accumulating strength.

If we say that the first on the Strength List is "Qiao Qijin."

Then came "Qiao Shuangxin," "Qiao Pianxin"…

"True strength, activate."

The vast True strength from Qiao Mu’s body surged out, accumulated over nearly five thousand years.

Like a dam opening its gates, a torrent of True strength rushed out, quickly filling the surroundings.

The majestic flow of True strength solidified into a pale white substantial energy python, swirling around.

The sudden gust of wind pressure caused the surrounding wild grass to bend down, and trees to lean.

The Thousand Soul Banner by the pond fluttered and seemed on the verge of collapsing.

Wu Qizheng and Wu Jing turned pale with shock.

With close to five thousand years’ worth of immense internal strength, just the outward release of True strength alone seemed capable of changing the weather.

True strength is a combination of "divine" and internal strength, not only in essence but also as Qiao Mu’s "extensions," extending to his eyes, spiritual sensitivity, and intuition.

At this moment.

Wherever the surges of True strength flow, everything is reflected in his mind.