Immortals Step into Heaven

After Ergou, Daxiong and the others gradually walked away and disappeared from everyone's sight, Zhao Linger moved lightly and slowly approached Zheng Yuan. She raised her head, looked at him expectantly, and said softly: "Brother Yuan, Linger also wants to practice martial arts. Is it possible?"

When Zheng Yuan heard Ling'er's words, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned. With a hint of doubt in his eyes, he looked at the delicate Ling'er in front of him and said: Ling'er, you are a girl, why do you suddenly want to practice martial arts? The road of martial arts is very difficult, not as easy as playing around in your daily life.

Ling'er tilted her head slightly, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Zheng Yuan. She winked playfully and said with a hint of shyness and determination, "Because Ling'er wants to be closer to Brother Xiao Yuan. Ling'er doesn't want to be protected all the time. If I practice martial arts, Ling'er will no longer be that weak girl. She can stand shoulder to shoulder with Brother Xiao Yuan and protect the village and everyone together."

After hearing Ling'er's sincere words, Zheng Yuan's heart seemed to be gently touched. He was slightly startled, and then a gentle smile appeared on his face. He gently touched Ling'er's head and said, "Okay! Since Ling'er is so determined, then I will teach you."

"Really?" Zhao Linger's eyes lit up instantly and she asked in surprise, looking as if she had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.

"Really?" Zhao Linger's eyes lit up instantly and she asked in surprise, looking as if she had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.

"Really!" Zheng Yuan looked at Ling'er with a warm smile on his face and said in a firm tone.

What kind of martial arts did Brother Xiao Yuan teach Ling'er? Zhao Ling'er asked eagerly, with curiosity glittering in her eyes.

Zheng Yuan thought for a moment and said: I don’t have any other martial arts, so how about this, you just learn the martial arts books I gave to Ergou and the others just now!

But Brother Xiao Yuan, didn’t you give it to Er Gou and the others? Ling’er asked doubtfully.

Zheng Yuan gently patted Ling'er's shoulder and patiently explained, "I've memorized all these techniques. I'll copy them down for you when the time comes. Don't worry. I'll teach you diligently, allowing you to gradually grasp the secrets of martial arts. However, martial arts training requires perseverance, and there may be pain and fatigue along the way. Ling'er, you must not give up halfway." Ling'er nodded vigorously, "I'm not afraid. I'll definitely work hard."

Time flew by, like a fleeting white horse, and a single year passed in a flash. During this year, Ergou and Daxiong, supported by Zheng Yuan's meticulously crafted elixirs and through unremitting effort and practice, both successfully entered the Second-Class Realm. Their strength had significantly improved compared to their previous strengths, and their aura had become more calm and concentrated.

Zhao Linger, on the other hand, possessed an exceptional talent for martial arts, seemingly born for it. Coupled with the meticulous guidance of Zheng Yuan, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the aid of various rare elixirs, her martial arts progress was rapid. Within a year, she successfully broke through to the First-Class realm. Her every move exuded the aura of an unworldly master, intimidating others.

Ergou and Daxiong, two active and martial artists, often enthusiastically challenged Zhao Linger to a duel. However, each time, they were utterly routed and utterly defeated by Zhao Linger. Zhao Linger's swift, ghostly form and lightning-fast moves left Ergou and Daxiong like clumsy bears, powerless against her.

One day, the two of them were once again defeated by Zhao Ling'er, feeling frustrated and confused. Angrily, they approached Zheng Yuan and complained, "Brother Yuan, are you biased? You're secretly giving Ling'er special treatment, teaching her unique martial arts. Otherwise, how could the two of us, both of us combined, still be no match for her? She always leaves us so badly beaten. You've got to give us some justice!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yuan was initially amused by their expressions, then he scolded them with a smile, "You two! I really don't know what to say to you. When you were little, you were always mischievous and not doing your homework. You never studied hard. Now that you're learning martial arts, it's natural that you can't compare to Ling'er. You know, reading is a talent, and martial arts is also a talent. Ling'er is exceptionally gifted, so it's natural that she can learn martial arts quickly and well. Moreover, don't you see how hardworking Ling'er is when she practices martial arts? She rises at the crowing of the cock and works until the sun sets, completely immersed in her martial arts practice. And you two, on the other hand, often slack off during practice, stealing a few moments of leisure. With that said, how can the gap between you and her not be huge?"

The two of them blushed after hearing what Zheng Yuan said, and they lowered their heads in embarrassment with shame in their hearts. After a while, Ergou broke the silence first and said, "Brother Xiaoyuan, I just had a sudden inspiration and thought of a move. Daxiong, come with me to try it and see how powerful it is." After that, Ergou ran out anxiously, as if he was afraid that the inspiration would disappear in a flash. Daxiong was confused by his sudden move and was at a loss. Seeing Ergou running away, he could only look at Zheng Yuan with a silly smile, and then turned around and quickly chased in the direction where Ergou left, shouting, "Ergou, wait for me!

Zheng Yuan stood there, watching the two figures gradually recede. A smile involuntarily curled his lips in amusement. His father, beside him, had also embarked on a martial arts journey, but perhaps due to age and limited physical function, he had only reached a third-rate level. Zheng Chunnian, however, was quite open-minded about this. He hadn't expected to achieve earth-shattering martial arts achievements. For him, martial arts were simply a way to strengthen his body. As for the level of his attainments, he didn't really care.

Zheng Yuan understood his father's wishes, and to help him strengthen his body, he used his masterful alchemy skills to meticulously refine numerous elixirs for his father's well-being. With the nourishing elixirs and his father's peace of mind, living past a hundred seemed within reach.

Zheng Yuan himself, for the past year, immersed himself in the cultivation of the Xuan Huang Sword Art. He diligently studied day and night, finally successfully cultivating the Xuan Huang Sword Art to the fourth level. However, at this stage, further breakthroughs became extremely difficult, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not improve further. Fortunately, after this year of hard work, his initial foundation-building cultivation had been completely consolidated, and his foundation had become increasingly solid, laying a relatively solid foundation for his future cultivation.