Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

The seabed where the man and the beast were located resembled a battlefield, filled with rocks, reef fragments, and pits and ravines crisscrossing the ground. Occasionally, fragments of marine life would drift by, only to be swept away by the still-currenting undercurrents.

With such a huge commotion, the area within a radius of several hundred feet was naturally deserted, and no living creature dared to approach.

"Although it still has intelligence, it is already as lacking in intelligence as the Qilin. It has not displayed any of the divine abilities that a divine dragon should possess, and is only able to passively control the seawater!"

"In this way, the supernatural powers of flying through the clouds, controlling clouds and rain, and making things bigger and smaller will definitely be gone. Alas, my plan to take this opportunity to investigate these Taoist supernatural powers has fallen through."

"Moreover, given its current level of intelligence, it's impossible for it to sneak into your sleeve and take you away."

Looking at the unconscious dragon, Su Yuchen shook his head helplessly. This test had allowed him to see through the dragon's true nature.

With a flash, Su Yuchen reached out and pressed his hand against the dragon's forehead, his primordial spirit probing into the other's sea of ​​consciousness.

Sure enough, much like the Qilin, only a tiny, illusory dragon shadow, barely an inch long, remained in the depths of its consciousness. Moreover, with the endless baleful energy surrounding it, it was in danger of being destroyed at any moment, thus truly degenerating from a spirit beast into a ferocious beast.

Sensing the mournful cry of the illusory primordial spirit deep within his sea of ​​consciousness, Su Yuchen's primordial spirit stirred, and the azure sword light transformed into a giant axe that split the heavens and earth, instantly breaking open a passage. A ray of yin-yang divine light enveloped the dragon-shaped primordial spirit, preventing the impact of the baleful energy.

Patting the dragon's head, Su Yuchen activated his primordial spirit, and his true energy, like silk threads and rain, probed along the dragon's body for a moment. With a flick of his wrist, he pulled a fiery red dragon pearl, the size of an infant, out of the dragon's belly.

The entire fiery red dragon ball was filled with solidified malevolent energy. Looking at the fierce energy leaping like flames on the dragon ball, Su Yuchen frowned and muttered to himself, "Is this a dragon ball storing all the malevolent energy, trying to save the world by sacrificing itself?"

Patting the unconscious dragon's head, Su Yuchen grabbed the dragon's horn with one hand and held the huge dragon pearl in the other, heading towards the sea.

With a "whoosh," a man and a beast emerged from beneath the sea. Su Yuchen turned his gaze to a huge ancient tree on the shore and smiled slightly; then, all the boundless true energy within his body transformed into the power of wind and clouds.

In an instant, wind and clouds gathered, and the blue wind swept up the illusory clouds like ocean waves, engulfing the man and beast. With Su Yuchen's thought, the man and beast soared into the sky against the backdrop of wind and clouds, soaring straight into the heavens.

Upon arriving here, Su Yuchen slightly stirred up the howling gale with his true energy, and quickly headed towards the Tianshan Mountains along with the wind.

Along the way, the occasional glimpse of a scale or claw in the heavens, or the faint outline of a dragon's body, drew countless mortals to worship.

Chapter 580 Returning to Tianshan

At the summit of Tianshan, snow-capped peaks still stand tall, and the winds and clouds remain unchanged.

From the heavens above, even the colossal "Number One Building Under Heaven" appears as tiny as a grain of sand.

Su Yuchen's gaze swept across the mountain peak and into the sea of ​​clouds, where Bu Jingyun, obsessed with martial arts, stood.

With the death of Xiong Ba, the young man seemed to have resolved some kind of inner conflict, and his martial arts progressed at an incredible speed. On the path of martial arts primordial spirit, he was already catching up with the Sword Saint.

Seemingly sensing the gaze from the heavens above, the young man suddenly looked up at the sea of ​​clouds above, then flicked his cloak and disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds.

Su Yuchen smiled slightly and turned his gaze to the World's Number One Building. Around the corner, a furtive figure peered into the doorway; it was none other than Xiong Ba's youngest daughter, You Ruo.

The Qilin, which was lying in wait at the door, glanced at the other party and snorted disdainfully. The other party immediately scurried away like a frightened little rabbit.

Behind her, Qin Shuang's figure flashed by in the artificial hill.

Turning my gaze again, inside the Number One Pavilion Under Heaven, the two auras, one cold and one hot, were like aged wine that had settled, losing some of its restlessness and becoming more and more mellow, like a dormant volcano waiting for the day it would erupt.

On the mountainside platform, on the huge three-section training ground, thousands of figures shouted incessantly, their voices neat and powerful, with patrolling figures moving among them.

In front of the training ground, beneath the enormous throne, Nie Feng and Ming Yue stood tall and straight, like a golden boy and jade girl.

As the figures of a man and a dragon descended from the heavens, their enormous size naturally attracted the attention of everyone in the World Alliance. The previously unified voices paused and then became noisy.

"Dragon, it's a dragon!"

"What a huge dragon..."

"Silence! Silence!"

As the enormous dragon's body disappeared into the mountaintop, the discussions finally ceased, and the golden boy and jade figure standing on the high platform had quietly vanished.

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As the massive body of the divine dragon landed in front of the World's Number One Building, a wild and ferocious aura spread wildly. The Qilin, which was lying on the ground, leisurely opened its eyes and walked over with calm steps, circling around the dragon's body.

Nie Renwang and Duan Shuai, who were cultivating, paused for a moment, and then the two figures leaped down from the rooftop and landed to the side; at the same time, two figures flashed in the distance, one like a gentle breeze and the other like a cloud appearing and disappearing, which were Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun.

Next came Qin Shuang, who arrived in a hurry.

'hold head high……'

A voice as powerful as a dragon or a tiger rang out. Sensing the divine transmission from the other party, Su Yuchen looked at the smug Qilin with a hint of surprise.

"Your memories have returned? No, you've received a bloodline inheritance?"

Faced with Su Yuchen's question, the Qilin snorted triumphantly, nodded its huge head, pointed its right foreleg at the unconscious dragon body on the ground, and then looked at the dragon pearl in Su Yuchen's hand.

Su Yuchen shook his head and said, "Its situation is even worse than yours. The Dragon Pearl has been almost completely corrupted. If it cannot be cleansed and restored, even if it regains its intelligence, its strength will plummet and it will be unable to suppress the Four Symbols."

'hold head high……'

The Qilin let out a long roar, and a few tears fell from the corners of its eyes. They landed on the ground, and patches of green grass broke through the cracks in the bricks and sprouted, turning the ground beneath the Qilin's feet into a meadow in a short time.

Su Yuchen patted its head, then looked at the others beside him and said, "Not bad."

Duan Shuai said, "Now that you've returned, sir, you should rest and recuperate. However, there are many things that I need you to know."

Su Yuchen nodded, signaling Qilin to look at the unconscious Shenlong, and led the group into the World's Number One Restaurant.

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After everyone was seated, Duan Shuai took out a letter and a sealed box from his pocket, which Wen Chou Chou handed to Su Yuchen before saying:

"Master Shi Wuzun from Wushuang City returned to the headquarters of the World Society with Nie Feng, but unfortunately he did not get to see you return."

"However, with Qilin here, he no longer doubted anything. This letter and the contents of the secret box were entrusted to him by City Lord Dugu to be given to you, sir. I kept them safe before, but now I am returning them to you."

"We have already made an agreement with Wushuang City that after the Mid-Autumn Festival on the fifteenth of August, Bu Jingyun and Nie Feng will lead the forces of the World Society to meet with Wushuang City in Xuzhou and officially begin their conquest of the world."

"Lang'er has already stayed in Wushuang City as a representative of both sides to act as a liaison; if the master does not return, after a while, Bu Jingyun and Nie Feng will also set off to enter the pass to unify the forces of the Guanzhong branch and wait for the right time; Qin Shuang will also set off to enter the pass to lead the Tianxia Society's army to guard against the imperial court's forces."

"There is one more thing. The Divine Physician Mud Bodhisattva came to the World Society with Nie Feng and wants to meet you, sir. What do you think?"

Su Yuchen nodded and said:

"Conquering the world is not my forte."

"Moreover, Dugu Ming has the Emperor's Sword in his hand, and is destined by Heaven. In addition, there are Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun who are also destined by Heaven. The war to unify China is no longer a surprise."

"However, I left in a hurry earlier, and then I had to help the dragon restore its original source. I forgot about the forces under Emperor Shitian. We cannot let them run rampant."

"Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun, with the two of you joining forces, there are almost no people in the world who can defeat you. You should go to Tianmen and gather its forces."

Su Yuchen used the Heavenly Palace Illusion to display the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man from Di Shitian's memories to the two of them, and also described the appearances, voices, and martial arts styles of Di Shitian's disciples.

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Then he looked at Mingyue, who had a worried expression, and said, "You've grown up quite a bit, little girl. You've already explored the underground caves of Wushuang City?"

"Ah? It's you? You're the one who left your sword intent at the entrance." Mingyue exclaimed in surprise.

Su Yuchen smiled, looking at the sword intent emanating from the other party, and said:

"I lived in Wushuang City for a period of time back then, and I also went underground. Unfortunately, I was at odds with the Path of Martial Saint. In order to avoid anyone angering the divine weapon, I left a sword intent to guard the entrance."

"You are not suited to the path of the Martial Saint. Going there will not earn you the recognition of the divine weapon, but will only bring unnecessary trouble. There is no need to go. In this world, there are probably very few who can gain the recognition of the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade."

Apart from Nie Feng and Mingyue, the others were unaware that Wushuang City harbored other secrets, and from Su Yuchen's words, it was clear that they were related to the Martial Saint Guan Yu.

Su Yuchen smiled and said nothing more. He unfolded the letter and read it for a moment. Apart from the greetings, it only mentioned the origin of the secret manual in the other box.

After experiencing the trials of the martial world and the disappearance of Wuming, Jian Chen's mind and the mysterious sword intent merged, leading to great progress in his martial arts. Finally, under the guidance of the Sword Saint, he broke through the Xuan Guan Aperture and advanced to the realm of Grandmaster of Martial Arts.

Upon hearing the narrator's prompt, Su Yuchen couldn't help but smile. As the saying goes, "Jade that is not carved cannot become a vessel." Jian Chen was chosen by Wuming, so he naturally had talent. However, he had not experienced the hardships of the martial world, which is why his temperament was flawed in the original story, ultimately leading to his downfall into the mortal realm.

"However, there's no need to rush to tell him Wuming's whereabouts; it's his fate."

Putting away the letter, Su Yuchen broke the seal and took out the secret manual, which was the "Karma Transformation Technique" secretly passed down by Miyin Temple.

[You have obtained the martial arts of the greatest master of Buddhism in this world. You will have unexpected gains. Please study and comprehend them carefully.]

Su Yuchen raised an eyebrow and looked at the group below, saying, "If there's nothing else, you may go."

Chapter 581 Cultivation Achieved Success, Swordsmanship Improved

After the others left, Su Yuchen finally calmed down and focused on reading the "Karma Transformation Manual".

With Su Yuchen's Buddhist cultivation of the seventh form of the Tathagata Palm, he only needed to think for a moment to grasp the basics of the 'Cause and Effect Transformation Technique'. A short while later, he had already reached the minor completion level, which allowed him to transfer others' attacks and shift their true energy and techniques.

Further on, Su Yuchen couldn't help but frown. The 'Cause and Effect Transformation Technique' after the minor success was like jumping directly from elementary school addition and subtraction math to university calculus. The required Buddhist cultivation and martial arts level were simply not on the same level.

After only a cursory glance and a brief mental deduction, Su Yuchen shook his head, secretly regretting, "No wonder Buxu couldn't master the Karma Transformation Technique. This involves the Dao of Karma. He should have combined it with the Monk Emperor's Mind-Illuminating Mirror to comprehend it. Perhaps there would still be a one in ten thousand chance of him being able to enter the path."

With a flash of azure sword light, all distracting thoughts were cut off. The chaotic true energy within Su Yuchen's body seemed to turn into golden Tathagata Palm true energy, instantly transforming him into a golden Buddha.

The ethereal chanting of Buddhist hymns lingered around Su Yuchen, yet was confined within a small area.

With his superior perspective, he quickly immersed himself in the realm described in the scriptures and entered into a state of sudden enlightenment.

You have received the benefits of humanitarian gifts.

You have received a blessing of humanity, and your understanding has been enhanced.

You have received the blessing of the Buddha's Palm.

[You have received the blessing of the Primordial Heart Seal]

[You have received the blessing of innate Yin-Yang divine light]

After a long while, a harmonious and self-consistent aura emerged on the golden body.

As this energy appeared, the true energy that originally belonged to the Tathagata Palm seemed to have a source of the same origin, causing the Karma Reversal Technique to deviate from its original trajectory and begin to operate in a mysterious way.

A golden divine light rippled slightly on Su Yuchen's golden body, creating a wave of sound. The originally deep chanting instantly spread, heading towards the heavens.

With a 'whoosh', two golden figures shot into the sky from behind Su Yuchen, taking over the Tianshan Cloud Sea.

Above the sea of ​​clouds, two identical, nine-meter-tall golden Buddha figures appeared. Endless chanting of Buddhist hymns spread along the sea of ​​clouds, but was suppressed by Su Yuchen, ultimately stopping at the edge of the sea of ​​clouds;

The golden Buddhas sat serenely amidst the sea of ​​clouds, one facing south and the other north. Endless golden light rendered the sea of ​​clouds shimmering. As Su Yuchen made a finger gesture, the two golden Buddha figures each performed a hand seal, one to deliver all sentient beings and the other to achieve nirvana and purity, transforming the Tianshan cloud sea into a blissful paradise.

You have received humanitarian blessings.

You have received the blessing of the Buddha's Palm.

[You have integrated the Great Perfection of the Karma Transformation Technique with the Seventh Form of the Tathagata Palm, and you have mastered the Ninth Form of the Tathagata Palm - Nirvana Purification]

You have mastered the power of cause and effect; your path to destiny has been completed.

You have mastered the power of cause and effect; from this day forward, you are untouched by karma and will not be tainted by worldly affairs.

[You are experiencing the benefits of Buddhism, receiving blessings from the Buddhist community in this world, and are being transformed by the light of Buddha.]

"Ha... Buddhism!"

Su Yuchen snorted coldly, closed his eyes, and continued his cultivation.

The next second, Su Yuchen's heart skipped a beat, and an invisible bell rang from the bottom of his heart, dispelling the Buddhist light that was gradually surrounding his primordial spirit.

At the same time, the innate Yin-Yang divine light flowed, and Su Yuchen regained control of the singularity, grasping a sliver of heavenly secret. He opened his palm, and a long sword that was neither metal nor wood appeared in his hand; it was the Dao Heart Bright Sword.

The innate Yin-Yang divine light, the various secrets of heaven and the way of cause and effect comprehended by the seed of destiny, the ability to foresee the future, and the overlap with one's own swordsmanship.

In the eyes of the primordial spirit, a thread of cause and effect from the Buddhist sect of this world silently adhered to his body. Su Yuchen raised his sword and cut himself. The sword intent that was originally meant to cut off all existence and non-existence carried the meaning of not being attached to cause and effect.

With a 'bang', a phantom sound from the depths of the soul rang out, and the causal thread that had just been attached to him snapped instantly.

You have received humanitarian blessings.

[With the Dao Heart Bright Sword as your foundation, and by fusing the innate Yin-Yang divine light and the Dao of Destiny into your own swordsmanship, you have mastered the second form of the swordsmanship divine power - Dao Severing Cause and Effect]

[The Dao Severes Cause and Effect: The joys and sorrows of the mortal world are intertwined with the inescapable karma, and endless troubles. This sword can sever oneself or others, cutting off cause and effect, and bringing Nirvana and purity.]

As the cause and effect were severed, the Buddha light that originally illuminated the primordial spirit paused and was dispersed by the innate Yin-Yang divine light; while in the outside world, the originally golden Buddha phantom flickered, the gold gradually faded, and black and white divine light climbed up along the Buddha, transforming the Buddha into something that was neither Buddha nor Tao.

With the causal link severed, Su Yuchen felt a sense of relief, his mind becoming increasingly relaxed and lively. His primordial spirit and divine thoughts flowed, grasping a sliver of heavenly secrets. By using the connection between the seventh and ninth forms of the Tathagata Palm, he comprehended the profound Daoist meaning of universal salvation within them.

In an instant, Su Yuchen felt as if he had divine assistance. Various thoughts flashed through his primordial spirit. He grasped one of the key points and merged the seventh form of the Tathagata Palm with the Primordial Heart Seal.

You have received humanitarian blessings.

[With the Dao Heart Bright Sword as your foundation, you have integrated the seventh form of the Tathagata Palm and the Yuanxin Seal into your own swordsmanship, and you have comprehended the third form of your own swordsmanship supernatural power - Dao Salvation for All Beings]

[The Way to Save All Beings: The mortal world is full of suffering, and it is difficult for all beings to attain enlightenment. This sword cuts through the heart and spirit, transforming into a sword of universal salvation, capable of leading all beings to take refuge (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, or Demonism, choose one from each)]

As Su Yuchen's swordsmanship improved, another figure appeared among the two giant Buddha figures in the outside world. The three figures transformed into something neither Buddha nor Taoist. On each of the three enormous figures sitting cross-legged, a beam of glazed sword light stretched across their knees. The three sword intents, 'Dao Heart Brightness', 'Dao Cuts Through Cause and Effect', and 'Dao Saves All Beings', shone brightly in the heavens and earth.

As Su Yuchen made his thought, the three figures gradually merged, leaving only one figure sitting cross-legged in the void. A long sword phantom, neither metal nor wood, landed on the golden body's right hand, stretching across the sea of ​​clouds, cleaving the heavens and the earth.

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