Martial Arts Crossover: Me, the Immortal Venerable, Opens a Pawnshop in the Martial Arts World

He turned and leaped forward, his Xuan Tie Heavy Sword suddenly unsheathed, its sword energy sweeping across the land like a storm!

With his inner energy surging beneath his feet, he moved like an arrow released from a bow, charging straight into the enemy formation!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The moment it landed, the sword flashed like a sickle, sweeping across the entire army.

Before more than ten elite Mongol soldiers could react, they were sent flying backwards, armor and all, with broken bones and tendons!

Inside the central command tent, the Mongol Khan narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the figure that was invincible among the crowd, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"The Condor Hero, one-armed... indeed, it is Yang Guo, the 'Condor Hero'."

"They do have some tricks up their sleeves."

Beside him, Master Jinlun smiled calmly, his tone revealing an undeniable certainty:

"Great Khan, there is no need to worry. If it were in the past, if he had joined forces with Little Dragon Girl, I might have had to be more cautious."

"But now..."

"Don't even mention a one-on-one fight, even if two of you come at me together, you're no match for me!"

"Hahaha!"

The Mongol Khan stroked his beard and smiled, slightly raising his gaze to the slowly unfurling golden scroll in the air, and said with delight:

"With the Grand Preceptor's words, I have no more worries."

"The Imperial Preceptor's martial arts had already reached their peak, and today he has made further progress. Perhaps even the mysterious and unpredictable Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking will have to reserve a place for him?"

The Golden Wheel Monk also looked up at the shimmering list, his expression revealing both pride and anticipation:

"In the past, I might not have dared to presume to speak of a high position."

"But now..."

"Even if I rank among the top twenty in Kyushu, I am confident I can compete!"

"boom--!"

Before the words were even finished, thunder suddenly roared across the sky!

Above the heavens, new names once again appeared on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking.

[The Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, number 30: Yang Guo, the Condor Hero!]

"Yang Guo, the Condor Hero?"

Xu Nian moved a few chairs out of Lingtian's Yong'an Pawnshop, sat down leisurely, and casually began to speak while cracking sunflower seeds:

"Just by hearing this name, you can tell I'm some big shot who, like me, roams the martial world and upholds justice."

"Your Highness, how dare you call yourself a chivalrous hero?"

The maid Qingluan stood to the side, unable to resist spitting out a curse, her lips curling slightly:

"Why don't you look in the mirror?"

"Hey! Azure Phoenix!"

Xu Nian raised an eyebrow and glared defiantly:

"Don't underestimate me! Since Yang Guo can make the list, maybe one day I can make it too, and even rank higher than him!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Tian shook his head without showing any emotion.

Because the land is so vast, news from various regions is scarce and people are isolated from each other.

None of the people present had ever heard of the name "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

But just because they didn't know doesn't mean Ling Tian didn't know either.

Even though he had never met Yang Guo, he knew in his heart—

Compared to that Condor Hero, Xu Nian is miles behind.

On the contrary, the two women by the window of the inn across the street, with their cold and beautiful appearances, frosty eyes, and otherworldly temperament, are more qualified to step onto the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking.

……

Outside Xiangyang City, in the central command tent of the Mongol army.

No sooner had the Golden Wheel Monk finished speaking than the name "Yang Guo" suddenly appeared on the list in the sky.

His expression froze, and the confidence on his face instantly vanished.

Just now we were imagining whether we could break into the top twenty after this breakthrough.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, an unfamiliar name has appeared on the list at number 30!

Even though he was confident he was better than Yang Guo, he dared not claim to be far superior...

After chuckling twice, the Golden Wheel Monk said in a slightly embarrassed low voice:

"It seems that this land of Kyushu is full of hidden talents and countless masters."

"Although I have cultivated the tenth level of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique, I am afraid I can only barely squeeze into the bottom of the Heavenly Ranking."

Upon hearing this, the Mongol Khan nodded solemnly.

In his view, the Golden Wheel Monk's power was already terrifying beyond measure; destroying cities and splitting the earth was nothing more than that.

But in this Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, he can only be ranked at the bottom?

What kind of being was standing in front of him?

Just as he was pondering this, the scroll on the sky turned again, revealing Yang Guo's past deeds:

Yang Guo, the Condor Hero, lost his father at a young age and was left destitute. While wandering in a dilapidated temple, he was taken in as a son by Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison. Later, he was taken in by Guo Jing and Huang Rong, who took him to Peach Blossom Island to raise him.

Because of repeated conflicts with Guo Fu and the Wu brothers, and being ostracized, she was sent by Guo Jing to Zhongnan Mountain to become a disciple of Qiu Chuji.

[However, due to constant bullying from the Quanzhen Sect disciples and his inability to achieve his ambitions, he eventually fled the sect and joined Xiaolongnu's tutelage, becoming a member of the Ancient Tomb Sect. They spent many years together in the Tomb of the Living Dead, and gradually developed feelings for each other.]

After leaving the tomb, their relationship was not accepted by the world, causing a great uproar; upon returning to the Guo residence, Guo Fu, in a moment of impulsiveness, severed his right arm.

However, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. After losing his arm, he was guided by the Divine Condor and received the inheritance of the Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai, which increased his cultivation and boosted his combat power!

When Yang Guo returned from the icy pool, he found that Xiaolongnü had vanished without a trace. Overwhelmed with grief, he kept his vow for sixteen years, devoting himself to martial arts training. In his endless sorrow, he comprehended the ethereal and profound "Calm and Soul-Sealing Palm"!

Sixteen years of searching, sixteen years of wandering the world, roaming freely, with the Divine Condor as his companion, his righteous deeds spread far and wide, and the world revered him as the "Condor Hero"!

[His cultivation has quietly surpassed the peak of the Innate Realm, and he is only one step away from the Grandmaster Realm!]

As the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking slowly unfolded Yang Guo's life story, countless people across the continent were plunged into shock and silence!

"The ultimate innate talent?!"

"Ranked 30th on the Heavenly Ranking, he's already a half-step Grandmaster?"

"This is terrifying! Is this the strongest person ranked among the top thirty in the Nine Provinces?"

"Despite such a tumultuous fate and numerous hardships, he has remained true to his principles. He truly deserves the title of Condor Hero!"

"Waiting for one person for sixteen years—such deep affection, how many in this world can match it?"

"Could it be that this Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking actually lists more than thirty top experts who have all reached the half-step Grandmaster realm?!"

"If the thirtieth person has already reached such a level, then what kind of beings are those further ahead?"

Although the Nine Provinces have integrated many martial arts worlds, their territory is vast and there are countless sects.

However, for the vast majority of martial artists, the Innate Realm remains the ultimate dream.

Even an entire dynasty would find it difficult to support several innate masters.

When this list first appeared, countless innate experts were eager to be listed, hoping to make a name for themselves and showcase their life's learning.

But now that the strength of the 30th ranked player has been revealed, everyone's enthusiasm has immediately cooled down.

Is this—the true threshold of the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking?

The lowest level among them was actually the Great Perfection of the Innate Realm, even approaching the Grandmaster level.

This level is far beyond the limits they can reach!

"The thirtieth person has already stepped into the realm of a half-step Grandmaster?"

Deep within the Imperial Garden of the Tang Dynasty Imperial City.

Li Shimin slammed a black piece onto the chessboard with a sharp sound, his expression grave.

"Are these the true masters of the world today?"

"The top spot is not yet visible; he is only thirtieth, yet he has already reached such a level."

"I'm afraid even I, an old Taoist priest, will have a hard time making it into the top ten..."

Across from him, Yuan Tiangang stroked his long beard and sighed.

After a moment of surprise, Li Shimin's eyes flickered, a hint of fighting spirit and anticipation flashing in them.

"It turns out that the world's talents are as numerous as the stars in the Milky Way, and what I knew in the past was merely the tip of the iceberg."

In this era when martial arts flourished, the vast land of Kyushu was divided among powerful clans, and information was scarce.

Even emperors only had a superficial understanding of foreign powers.

Now that the golden list has descended from the heavens, it may become a bright mirror that connects the nine provinces and illuminates all heroes!

"Half...half-step Grandmaster?!"

In the land of Beiliang, in front of the Yong'an Pawnshop, Xu Nian swayed upon hearing this and almost fell to the ground.

Are you kidding me...?

Could there be such a terrifyingly powerful expert hidden in this land of nine provinces?

Only ranked 30th, yet already a half-step Grandmaster?

They used to think they were born with the ability to compete for the world, but now they can't even get to the bottom of the list.

A master of innate skill is already a renowned figure in the martial arts world!

When did we become so unworthy of even being at the bottom?

"Young master, don't panic. Being at the Innate level is already quite remarkable, isn't it?"

Qingluan offered a soft word of comfort.

These words, though well-intentioned, jolted Xu Nian to his senses, causing him to shake his head with a wry smile:

"Those with innate talent might be able to dominate the martial arts world, but compared to a half-step Grandmaster, they are worlds apart!"

Do you know what it means to be a half-step Grandmaster?

"I have roamed the martial world for over ten years, traversing all thirty-six prefectures of Northern Liang, and have never encountered a single half-step Grandmaster!"

The surrounding martial arts practitioners nodded in agreement, their faces filled with fear.

Clearly, this standard of "entering the arena and becoming a master" completely overturned their understanding.

"Qingluan, the young master is right."

The thin, old groom, Lao Huang, nodded slowly, his voice hoarse.

"Ordinary people may never glimpse the innate potential in their entire lives, but now, only those who are at least half a step into the Grandmaster level can be listed on this list..."

"This demonstrates that the list is exceptionally high, far exceeding ordinary expectations."

Xu Nian leaned back in his chair, gazing at the gleaming golden scroll in the air, remaining silent for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh:

"I thought I had seen all the ups and downs of the martial arts world and knew all the masters in the world."

"Only today do I realize how vast the world is, and how many heroes there are!"

"The Innate Realm is simply not enough in front of a true peerless expert."

Sitting in the chair next to Xu Nian, Ling Tian glanced at the scene, chuckled, shook his head, and casually flicked the few yellowed pages in his hand before speaking:

"Brother Xu, the Nine Provinces are vast, and those who can ascend to the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking are all beings standing at the pinnacle of the world."

"You don't need to be too self-deprecating."

Xu Nian, who hadn't yet seen Ling Tian's actions clearly, felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing these words of comfort. Just as he was about to respond, Ling Tian changed the subject:

"However, the secret manual I possess is the supreme martial art of our time, and it is extremely rare to find in the world."

"If you are willing to buy it and dedicate yourself to its study, let alone making it onto the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, even breaking into the top five is not a pipe dream."

In an instant.

Xu Nian's words were abruptly cut off, replaced by a helpless, bitter smile.

"Brother Ling Tian, ​​although I am not as good as the top experts on the Heavenly Ranking, I am still a person of the Innate Realm."

"Don't joke with me like that."

Even Qingluan, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but frown.

"Ling Tian, ​​the young master has just suffered a setback, so please stop teasing him."

Ling Tian smiled nonchalantly and waved his hand dismissively:

"Alright, alright, even Qingluan has spoken up for you, so I won't tease you anymore."

……

The Mongol army surrounded them in layers.

The Golden Wheel Monk looked up at the strength Yang Guo was displaying, his expression suddenly freezing, and he remained silent for a long time.

The Great Perfection of the Primordial State?

Half-step Grandmaster?

The Yang Guo he remembered was clearly only at the late stage of the Innate Realm!

Shame, shock, embarrassment...

At this moment, Master Jinlun felt as if he were being pricked by thorns, wishing he could disappear from the sight of the Mongol Khan immediately.

So embarrassing...

He originally thought that he had cultivated the power of ten dragons and ten elephants, reaching the peak of the innate realm, which was enough to suppress Yang Guo.

Since Yang Guo can be listed on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking, Jinlun must also be able to occupy a place!

But the reality is—

Yang Guo has already stepped into the realm of a half-step grandmaster!

But he himself is still stuck at the peak of the Innate Realm!

He had previously confidently declared that Yang Guo was inferior to him, saying things like, "If Yang Guo can make the list, I will definitely be ahead of him"...

Looking back now, it was simply a self-inflicted humiliation!

Yang Guo, who was halfway to the Grandmaster level, was only ranked 30th on the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking.

With his mere peak innate ability, what right does he have to aspire to be on the list?

Fortunately...

He did not reveal his true level of skill to the Mongol Khan this time, only saying that he had "made a breakthrough".

Right now, all we need to do is capture Yang Guo before the Nine Provinces Heavenly Ranking is updated...

Perhaps they can still salvage some face.

"This Yang Guo has actually stepped into the realm of a half-step Grandmaster? No wonder he's so terrifying."

On his warhorse, the Mongol Khan was surrounded by many generals, his gaze fixed on Yang Guo, who was invincible on the battlefield, and he was deeply shocked.

Although he was not a member of the martial arts world, as the ruler of Mongolia, he had some knowledge of the martial arts realm.

Upon learning of Yang Guo's cultivation level, he turned to look at the Golden Wheel Monk, his eyes immediately blazing with fervent light, filled with admiration and anticipation:

"Since Yang Guo is already a half-step Grandmaster, then your strength, Imperial Preceptor... could it be that you have already reached the legendary Grandmaster realm of the Central Plains?"

"Truly worthy of being the Grand Preceptor of Mongolia! With you in command, conquering the Central Plains is just around the corner!"

Faced with the Khan's burning gaze, the Golden Wheel Monk felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles, caught in a dilemma.

Little did he expect that Yang Guo was actually a half-step Grandmaster.

His previous confidence was based on the misjudgment that "Yang Guo is still in the late stage of the Innate Realm"!