A Martial Saint Among Men: From Joining a Martial Arts School

Chapter 84 Blood Seed

For the next month or so, Chu Xuan resumed his old life of going back and forth between the martial arts school and home.

During the day, he practices Bajiquan at the martial arts school, and at night he mainly practices the Spirit Turtle Breathing Technique.

Chu Xuan already took the Spirit Turtle Breathing Technique seriously enough.

But the training he had undergone over the past month still left him in awe.

His body felt like it was being baptized every day, with a large amount of impurities being expelled. His internal organs became stronger, and he no longer felt any shock even during vigorous exercise.

Even the speed at which the essence value increases has increased significantly.

This is only the beginning stage!

Of course, this is also related to the fact that he only started practicing the Spirit Turtle Breathing Technique after breaking through to the Transformation Realm. His cultivation speed is naturally incomparable to that of someone who has just started practicing martial arts.

"No wonder Liang Qiusong, who is at the same cultivation level, has such a much stronger physical body than me!"

Chu Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

The Spirit Turtle Breathing Technique has truly been wasted in Liang Qiusong's hands.

Instead of valuing such a precious secret technique, they went to learn the incomplete Blood God Technique and relied on drinking human blood to cultivate. This is putting the cart before the horse!

During this period, no more incidents of martial artists having their life essence drained occurred in Qingshan City, and the Blood God Cult was gradually forgotten. The inner city seemed to have returned to its previous tranquility.

But many people have a vague feeling that a huge storm is brewing.

This is merely the calm before the storm.

During this month, Lu Tong stopped staying at the martial arts gym and started going out frequently, spending most of his time outside. No one knew where he went or what he did.

As the deadline approached, the seeded players who had entered the Xuan Yang Sect began to hold frequent gatherings.

Some people invited Chu Xuan, and he attended one event, only to find it utterly pointless. Most of the gatherings consisted of meals, idle chatter, or forming cliques. Few knew anything about the inner workings of the Xuan Yang Sect, or were unwilling to reveal it.

After that, Chu Xuan stopped participating.

After being rejected once or twice, these people gave up.

Tao Ping also came to see Chu Xuan again.

Instead of recruiting, they formed an alliance, creating a defensive and offensive alliance between Chu Xuan and the Tao family disciples.

Chu Xuan still refused!

He didn't trust the Tao family. Besides, when he encountered Wan Yang on the martial arts stage during the imperial examination, it was highly likely that Tao Hongtai was behind it!

The other four families, including the Jiang family, also contacted Chu Xuan, but he politely declined them all.

The most urgent task is to enhance our strength!

As long as you are strong enough, you can defeat any conspiracy or trickery with force!

Lu's Martial Arts School.

By evening, the inner disciples had already dispersed.

The setting sun, like blood, cast a long, slender shadow of Chu Xuan.

All around was silent, except for his long, steady breathing.

[Two Elements Stance Mastery (9999/10000)]

Chu Xuan stood on the wooden stake, his head held high and his tailbone straight, his body as still as a mountain, yet seemingly containing the yin and yang of heaven and earth.

With each breath, it's as if a giant tortoise is in hibernation, its blood and qi surging like an undercurrent in its meridians, its muscles and bones trembling slightly, yet without unleashing any fierce or brute force.

The next moment, the proficiency of the Two Elements Stance increased by 1.

The previously tense force suddenly relaxed, and yin and yang were in harmony, with strength and gentleness blending together.

His pores suddenly opened, and the surging blood and qi in his body merged with his mind. He was no longer deliberately holding the stance, but the stance was his body and his body was his mind. His strength was as deep as an abyss, and he could breathe freely.

It is open and transparent, without any stiffness from deliberately holding the stance, but only has a righteous, harmonious, and restrained aura.

The Two Forms stance enters the stage of transforming strength, and success comes naturally.

Chu Xuan smiled, finally gaining a bit more power to protect himself.

He intended to tell Lu Tong, but Lu Tong wasn't at the martial arts school.

After thinking it over, Chu Xuan gave up the idea.

Even Jiang Yunfei of the Jiang family hasn't broken through to the Transformation Realm!

If he were exposed, it would inevitably attract the attention of countless people, which would not be a good thing.

When I stepped out of the martial arts gym, it was already pitch black outside.

The dim moonlight was barely enough to make out the path beneath my feet.

However, these things meant nothing to Chu Xuan.

He has now reached the Transformation Realm. Although he can no longer see the night as if it were daytime, his five senses are much sharper. Even with his eyes closed, he can clearly identify the directions around him.

As he neared his house, Chu Xuan suddenly stopped and turned around, saying, "You've followed me for two blocks. What are you planning to do?"

Whoosh!

Just as he finished speaking, a figure completely shrouded in black robes suddenly fled towards the outer city.

Chu Xuan snorted coldly and used the Heavenly Ladder Step Technique to quickly follow.

What kind of good person would follow him all the way to his doorstep late at night?

Moreover, the other party was dressed in a black robe, which clearly indicated that he had ill intentions!

Forget their motives, just kill them first!

The two continued their chase until they reached the outer city.

Chu Xuan became increasingly alarmed as he pursued the matter.

Now that he has reached the Transformation Realm and has the Heavenly Ladder Leap leg technique at his disposal, even ordinary Transformation Realm practitioners cannot outrun him.

But he just couldn't catch up with the other person.

If you're slow, the other person will be slow too!

If you're fast, the other side is fast too!

Always keep a distance of several feet from yourself.

"Dissolving Force!"

Chu Xuan felt a chill run down his spine.

The man in black robes before him was definitely a master of the Transformation Realm, and his strength far surpassed his own!

Seeing that the other party was about to leave the outer city and run towards the wilderness, Chu Xuan suddenly stopped and watched the other party from a distance.

Trying to lure me outside the city?

I'm not playing with you anymore!

Even if he couldn't win in this outer city, he could at least hold out for a while and wait for Lu Tong and the others to come to his aid.

But once outside the city, even someone as powerful as Lu Tong would be powerless to reach them.

At worst, their whole family could move into the martial arts school temporarily. He wanted to see if they could withstand Old Lu's iron fists!

Seeing that Chu Xuan had stopped, the other person also stopped, turned around, put his hands behind his back, and stared directly at Chu Xuan!

Chu Xuan's pupils contracted slightly as he saw that the man was shrouded in a wide black robe, with even his hands covered by black gloves, and his face wearing a blood-red Asura mask.

From the outside alone, there is absolutely no trace of it.

"Who are you, and what is your purpose in following me so late at night?"

Chu Xuan spoke in a deep voice.

"You're very good!"

The masked man spoke, his voice hoarse, "It's even better than I expected!"

Chu Xuan looked at the other person in silence, waiting for him to continue.

Sure enough, the masked man continued, "I am the leader of the Blood God Sect, and I have come today to guide you into my sect!"

"The leader of the Blood God Cult?"

Chu Xuan remained expressionless, but was inwardly shocked.

Sure enough, Liang Qiusong was just a small fish; there were bigger fish to come.

He never expected that the other party would come looking for him, not to avenge Liang Qiusong, but to recruit him into their religion.

"The Blood God Cult?"

Chu Xuan feigned a thoughtful expression and said, "So, it turns out that you were the ones who drained the life essence of those martial artists recently?"

"It's just harvesting the crops we planted!"

The masked man said indifferently, "If it weren't for the blood seed planted by my Blood God Sect, they might not even have had the chance to become martial artists, and would only be cattle and horses at the bottom of society for their entire lives."

Although I am now dead, at least I became a martial artist and had my share of glory, so I can die without regrets!

"Bloodseed? What's that?"

Chu Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, but he understood perfectly.

Having read the Blood God Manual, he naturally knew what "blood seed" was.

The so-called Blood Seed is a parasitic Dao Seed created by a highly skilled martial artist within the Blood God Sect using their own blood essence as a guide and through a sinister secret method. It can take root in the dantian of the human body.

Once the blood seed is planted, one's innate talent and comprehension will be greatly enhanced, bottlenecks will become less severe, and breakthroughs in realms will be extremely easy.

However, because this bloodline contains a trace of bloodthirsty power, over time, it will even affect one's mind, making one more violent, easily angered, and bloodthirsty.

The more intense the cultivation, the stronger the inner demons become, ultimately leading to a belief only in the Blood God and a rejection of one's own self.

Once the host leaves the Blood God Cult's territory or goes against the will of the higher-ups, the Blood Seed will devour the heart and soul, causing unbearable pain and a regression in cultivation.

This is not only an extremely sophisticated means of control, but also the result of the Blood God Cult planting its own leeks (victims).

When the host reaches a certain level, it's time to reap the rewards.

The host's entire essence, cultivation, and even soul will be completely extracted and transformed into the purest blood energy, causing the physical body to wither and decay like a dried corpse.

Chu Xuan guessed that Liang Qiusong had probably been implanted with the blood seed.

But before it was harvest time, he killed it!

However, the blood seed mentioned by this person is clearly different from that recorded in the Blood God Manual. Moreover, the blood seed is extremely difficult to refine, requiring a very high level of strength from the expert. Not to mention those at the Transformation Realm, even those at the Gang Realm level or above cannot achieve it.

If it were truly a bloodline, it wouldn't be wasted on people like Chu Ming.

"You don't need to know this!"

The masked man said calmly, "All you need to know is that once you join my Divine Sect, my sect will do everything in its power to nurture you. Within ten years, you will reach the Gang Jin realm!"

Your master, Lu Tong, may be very strong, but he's only considered a strong person at the Transformation Realm! Once you break through to the Transformation Realm, there's not much he can do to help you anymore.

In addition, it seems you have some grudge against the owner of the White Ape Martial Arts School.

You killed two of his disciples, especially Wan Yang, who was Cao Xiong's last disciple! You don't think this is the end of it, do you? He's just waiting for an opportunity!

I know you have Lu Tong as your backer, so I'm not afraid of him for now. But in this world, there are only those who steal for a thousand days, not those who guard against thieves for a thousand days. Lu Tong will be away from you someday, won't he?

"If you join the cult, I can also help you resolve this problem!"

Cao Xiong?

Chu Xuan's eyes turned slightly cold.

This is indeed a problem!

"I'm sorry, I've already joined the Xuan Yang Sect and have no plans to switch sects for the time being. I can only appreciate your kindness," Chu Xuan said, shaking his head.

"Xuanyang Sect?"

The masked man sneered, with a hint of disdain, "Short-sighted! What is the Xuan Yang Sect? It's just a small sect on the border of Dayong. Even among the Five Sects and Seven Schools, it can only be considered average!"

But my Blood God Sect is an existence even older than the Great Yong Dynasty!

Are you sure you want to abandon the light for darkness and miss this incredible opportunity?

If you're so tough, how come you don't even dare to show your true face?

Chu Xuan thought to himself, then shook his head and said, "I don't have much ambition, I'm sorry to disappoint you."

Upon hearing this, the other person's gaze gradually turned cold.

Chu Xuan looked at him without saying a word, while in his heart he was calculating whether he could kill the other party if he unleashed his full power!

Most likely, no!

The opponent's strength is unfathomable; it's best to be cautious.

"I've said so much to you, yet you refuse to join the cult! This puts me in a difficult position," the masked man said coldly, staring at Chu Xuan.

Chu Xuan said in a deep voice, "You don't seem to have said anything crucial! Moreover, you even know that I have a grudge against Cao Xiong, so you must know me very well. You should know that I am not a meddlesome person."

That's the end of it for today. I've never seen you! How about that?

The other party stared at Chu Xuan, seemingly weighing his options, and after a moment said, "I hope you won't go back on your word! Otherwise, you'll be making an enemy of my Divine Sect! Even if you join the Xuan Yang Sect, my Divine Sect has plenty of ways to kill you! It's just a matter of how much you have to pay."

"Goodbye!"

Chu Xuan didn't say much, but glanced at the shadows not far away out of the corner of his eye before turning and leaving.

After Chu Xuan's figure disappeared, Cui Jiang, dressed in black, slowly emerged from the shadows not far away.

"Master, since this kid refuses to join the cult, why not just kill him?" Cui Jiang asked, puzzled.

The incense master said calmly, "He has broken through to the Transformation Realm!"

"What?"

Cui Jiang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, gasping for breath, his face filled with disbelief.

Is Chu Xuan really this monstrous?

It should be noted that even Jiang Wang's own grandson, Jiang Yunfei, is still hovering around the threshold of the Transformation Realm!

Chu Xuan actually broke through first.

No wonder the incense master didn't keep Chu Xuan.

This place is not far from the inner city. If we can't kill Chu Xuan quickly once we make a move, it may attract Lu Tong, or even Jiang Wang!

Then they'll be completely exposed!

Cui Jiang seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly his gaze sharpened as he said, "Could it be that he killed Liang Qiusong?"

"Whether it's true or not doesn't matter anymore!"

The sect leader said calmly, "Tell Cao Xiong that I've left Chu Xuan with him!"

City Lord's Mansion.

The room was still antique.

At this moment, Jiang Wang was staring blankly at a portrait on the wall, his face showing a touch of vicissitude and guilt.

The painting depicts a young man with striking eyebrows and bright eyes, handsome features, wearing the insignia of a Xuan Yang Sect disciple, exuding confidence and spirit.

This man was none other than his youngest son, Jiang Teng!

A genius with top-tier physical attributes, an inner disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect, whose talent even surpassed that of Jiang Wang back then. He had the potential to be accepted as a true disciple by the peak master of the Xuan Yang Sect, and was also highly regarded by Jiang Wang.

Unfortunately, not long after he was promoted to the inner sect, he fell victim to the Blood God Sect and became a skeleton!

This is a pain that will forever remain in Jiang Wang's heart!

crunch.

The door opened, and Jiang Hailong saw Jiang Wang staring blankly. He said softly, "Father, are you thinking about your little brother again?"

Jiang Wang said without turning his head, "Teng'er was the most talented among you, possessing the potential for true essence! Unfortunately, he was ultimately ruined by those beasts of the Blood God Cult—"

When he turned around, the complex expression on his face disappeared, and he returned to his usual indifference.

"How's the investigation going?"

"Report back to Father, everything has been investigated and clarified!"

Jiang Hailong handed the documents to Jiang Wang one by one.

"As you predicted, all five families have been infiltrated. The Tao and Wang families are the most severely affected, while the Sun, Qian, and even our Jiang family have had many members join the Blood God Cult!"

Over the years, the Blood God Sect has secretly sold Yin-Yang Pills through the Thousand Gold Pavilion, attracting quite a few people! Besides the five major families, there are also the owners of the White Ape Martial Arts School, the Mountain Opening Martial Arts School, and the Flying Tiger Fist School, and—”

Jiang Wang picked up the thick stack of papers and examined them, then sneered, "Even the Jiang family has been infiltrated so deeply, it's truly shocking! It seems I've been in hiding for too long, they all think I'm dead!"

He threw the evidence on the table, too lazy to look at it any further.

"Now that the investigation is complete, prepare! Close the net in seven days, and make sure no one escapes!"

Seven days later, it will be the anniversary of his youngest son's death!