Kill Me More Times, I’ll Become Invincible

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"Qi and blood are the foundation of martial arts!"

In Peach Blossom Villa, Qiao Mu held a roasted meat skewer with bones in one hand, saying so.

The two flying tigers were huge in size, about three to four meters long each, weighing over a thousand kilograms. At this moment, they were already being roasted on the fire, surrounded by the old soldiers.

"To improve energy and blood, eating is essential. It’s good to eat meat, plants, and special herbs."

Before, three hundred old soldiers were stuck in the barren desert, but now they are in the mountains.

There isn’t much farmland in Southwest Province, but it’s a home to various land animals, insects, and fish.

The Immortal Gate Yunxiao Sect, occupying this land, focuses on beast taming skills.

"From now on, you can practice in the mountain village, hunt wild beasts and monsters in the hundred thousand mountains to train your skills, increase your energy and blood, and advance in the Human Path Sutra."

Even though they didn’t get much meat, they had some soup to drink, which helps boost their energy.

Even the two beast slaves who were guarding before got a share.

The skinny young man is fine, after all, he is young.

The thin middle-aged man’s face turned red after he finished a bowl of Fei Hu Roast Pork Soup, even his nose started bleeding, showing signs of weakness.

After drinking a bowl of meat soup, the old soldiers felt warm all over their bodies. Then, they sat quietly to practice cultivation while listening to Qiao Mu explain the "Human Path Sutra".

These three hundred old soldiers had been practicing the "Xumi Mountain King Sutra" for a while, starting their cultivation back in the Hundred-mile Desert.

The mountain bandit Zhang Kui couldn’t keep up with the pace, often looking perplexed with a black face.

"Elder Lao."

"The way you teach martial arts is different from what I imagined. You don’t focus on internal skills or martial arts techniques, but you talk about how qi and blood are the foundation of martial artists, advocating for eating more and practicing more. What’s the point?"

Qiao Mu shook his head slightly.

"Today, the foundation of teaching the ‘Human Path Sutra’ lies in the unique source that sets this practice apart from traditional ancient martial arts methods."

"As for techniques, martial skills, internal and external strength, I do understand them. It’s just that they are not as important, and will be discussed at a later time."

Zhang Kui became even more confused after hearing this.

"Are martial arts techniques, internal strength, and external strength not important?"

He wanted to argue, but Qiao Jin, who is now one of the martial arts giants in Jiu Province, is naturally an authority figure.

Qiao Mu noticed his reaction and silently shook his head.

Hai Wuya created martial arts like the "Xumi Mountain King Sutra" instead of other martial arts masters on earth, which Qiao Mu thought must have a reason behind it.

Hai Wuya was not just a martial artist. Although he had a deep understanding of martial arts theory, he stopped at the peak of 4th rank in his martial arts skill, and even declined in his later years.

Deep down, he was actually a person who valued the pursuit of knowledge through observation and study, that’s why he spent thirty years studying in seclusion and became a respected scholar of theories.

The majority of martial artists in this world are practical thinkers.

Like the mountain bandit Zhang Kui, who trained in martial arts for physical strength and health, always striving to improve his martial skills and techniques.

Knowing the fact, but not understanding the reason behind it.

What exactly are qi and blood, and internal strength? What are the differences between these four paths of power? Knowing these things doesn’t improve their martial arts skills at all, nor does it make their martial techniques stronger.

Utilitarianism is certainly not wrong, it’s just that martial artists like Zhang Kui, even if they are unparalleled geniuses and martial arts masters, can at most create ancient martial arts like "Pure Yang Wuji Skill."

Although "Pure Yang Wuji Skill" is powerful and can be considered the top skill in ancient martial arts, the internal strength it cultivates is extremely strong and practical. However, this martial art still remains within the boundaries of ancient methods.

Hai Wuya, on the other hand, took a different path.

He spent thirty years reading various medical books in the heavenly prison, which led to the emergence of "Xumi Mountain King Sutra."

Qi and blood are the foundation of a martial artist.

Only after fully realizing this point did Hai Wuya spend thirty years exploring a difficult and winding path.

Qiao Mu did the same.

Hai Wuya is a scholar among martial artists, just like him.

"Human Path Sutra" is not simply the sum of Xumi Mountain King Sutra and Long Life Fist Sutra.

During those thirty years in the dream, he, like the young Hai Wuya, immersed himself in books in the solitary city martial library to explore a path that combines both, rather than relying on trial and error.

Today, what he teaches to many old soldiers is not martial arts, but the ideas and theories of the Human Path Sutra… It seems a bit too early now.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"In the future, when you reach the 1st rank of Spiritual Refining Period, perhaps thinking about these questions can help you discover your own path to superb rank."

Qiao Mu’s words directly shut Zhang Kui up, making his eyes widen.

Information about Superb Martial Arts?

This rough and sturdy man not only lost his previous irritability, but also borrowed paper and pen from the old soldiers to quickly jot down Qiao Mu’s speech.

Although he probably won’t reach the 1st rank of Spiritual Refining Period in his lifetime, he plans to memorize the knowledge about superb rank even if he doesn’t fully understand it, intending to ponder it slowly in the future.

Holding similar thoughts, it’s not just Zhang Kui alone.

The two beast slaves who were guarding the boundary stone markers before were also mixed in the crowd, tiptoeing and trying hard to listen to Qiao Mu talk about martial arts.

Although they were confused, they saw it as an opportunity to change their fate.

As beast slaves, since the flying tigers they served have died, they naturally have no way out.

And Qiao Mu, a humanoid monster-like expert in their eyes, naturally seemed like a lifeline.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the sun has set.

Zhang Kui couldn’t bear it any longer, he picked up the small book with messy handwriting and prepared to say goodbye.

Before leaving, Qiao Mu didn’t forget to ask this local bandit, Zhang Kui, to pay attention to any news about "Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear," to which Zhang Kui readily agreed.

"If Elder Lao wants to inquire, perhaps he can go for a stroll in Linhe City," Zhang Kui said.

"Linhe City is the biggest city in the whole Southwest Province, with many people from different places gathering there."

"If you want to find out about ‘Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear,’ you can start here."

Thinking about this, Zhang Kui also remembered something and smiled, saying:

"With Elder Lao’s position in the world, it’s best to go directly to the storyteller in Tide Listening Building in the city."

"If those storytellers know something, they won’t hide it from Elder Lao, especially considering how Tide Listening Building usually operates. They might even encourage Elder Lao."

Spear Saint, as the former leader in the world of spears, held a high position in the martial world, almost like a martial arts legend.

The Qiao Jin from the Qiao family bravely confronted Emperor Yonghe in the palace and even fought against the legendary master, Founding Emperor Yan, who lived three hundred years ago.

If this continues, it won’t be long before Qiao Jin’s name surpasses the once famous Spear Saint.

With Qiao Jin being a martial arts giant similar in status and reputation to Spear Saint, if he also competes for the ‘Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear’ left by Spear Saint, it would be a challenging situation.

After all, usually it’s the younger martial artists who are not as strong as Spear Saint who compete for the Spear Saint’s martial arts skills.

Zhang Kui even wondered if the value of the title "Spear Saint" would greatly increase if news of Qiao Jin intending to compete for "Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear" were to be released.

The storytellers at Tide Listening Building, despite claiming to only listen to the tides and not meddle in them, have been involved in stirring things up in recent years.

Naturally, they are pleased to hear about such things.

……………..

As the sky grew dark, stars appeared all around.

Qiao Mu sat under a peach blossom tree in the yard, gently scratching the chin of his fat cat, Impermanence, making him close his eyes comfortably.

During the day when he was practicing martial arts, this fat cat would sit next to him, sleeping soundly in cat form, occasionally twitching his nose, completely oblivious.

Sleeping soundly and sucking up to people at the same time, living incredibly comfortably, this life made Qiao Mu somewhat envious.

However, at this moment, he actually had a question lingering in his mind.

After releasing the "Human Path Sutra," he gained a deep understanding of the martial arts’ essence and internal strength.

So, what about the demonic beasts in the human world?

According to legend, these supernatural creatures naturally feed on the essence of the sun and moon, making them the ancient cultivators’ teachers in this aspect.

The Impermanent Demon Cat feeds on lifeless energy and has shown some mystical abilities early on:

Such as sensing lifeless energy and hiding within Qiao Mu’s shadow.

However, it is usually lazy, either feeding on people or sleeping in the shadows, causing its belly to swell from ingesting lifeless energy.

These mystical abilities are not learned like the cultivators’ techniques, they are innate instincts from birth.

Other beings cannot learn them or imitate them.

Qiao Mu, now a top-notch martial artist in the world of martial arts, had reached the pinnacle with no predecessors to follow.

Although the demonic beasts had declined with the revival of spiritual energy, they were still not a match for cultivators.

Even the Yunxiao Sect, among the Nine Immortal Gates, was considered comparatively weak, managing their presence in the sparsely populated Southwest Province.

Even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.

Are there any aspects of the demonic beast that ordinary martial artists can learn from?

……..

Linhe City.

As the name suggests, this mansion city is located beside a big river, standing by the mountains and waters.

The river is called Sky Piercing River. It is a big river that flows through many provinces. It is said to start at the snowy mountains in Northwest Prefecture and is known as the river that touches the sky.

From Linhe City, if you follow the river eastward, you can reach Heyang City in Nan Province directly.

Even the names of these two cities are inspired by the famous Sky Piercing River.

However, nowadays, with chaos in the country, there are rebels in both Nan Province and Southwest Province. It’s difficult for the Emperor’s orders to be obeyed, let alone crossing both provinces following the Sky Piercing River.

If it were that simple, mountain bandit Zhang Kui wouldn’t have had such a tough journey.

At a courtyard in Linhe City at this moment.

"Birds Adoring the Phoenix Spear?" Wu Qiankun, with his hands on his back, listened to the report from Star Xuan Envoy behind him, looking thoughtful.

"It’s better to be lucky than early. Just arrived in Southwest Province and I heard about the martial arts manual left behind by the Spear Saint. This treasure should rightfully be mine."

Wu Qiankun came to Southwest Province for the local Immortal Gate Yunxiao Sect.

But it wouldn’t hurt to obtain some martial arts manuals too.

Wu Qiankun saw himself as a superb warrior like the Spear Saint, standing at the peak of martial arts in Jiu Province.

Now, he had mastered the "Taotie Swallowing Heaven Skill" and felt confident that he could defeat Qiao Shuanggui if they crossed paths again.

Not to mention trying to claim the secret techniques left by the Spear Saint, even if the Spear Saint were to come back to life, he wouldn’t be a match for him.

Wu Qiankun was a renowned martial artist just like the Spear Saint, making it easy for him to navigate the current situation effortlessly.

Martial artists of his caliber often held themselves in high regard, making it unlikely for them to stoop to his level and steal the Spear Saint’s skills.

"This is a minor issue. We’ll first get the secret techniques, then take on the Yunxiao Sect. By ambushing them, we can rise step by step." At that moment, Wu Qiankun was yet to realize the gravity of the situation.

………

On the second day at Peach Blossom Villa, Qiao Mu, accompanied by a cat, ventured alone into the city of Linhe.

Upon entering the city, he couldn’t help but cover his mouth and nose.

In the streets of Linhe City, there was a faint smell of manure lingering in the air, reminding Qiao Mu of his days in the outskirts of Yan City.

Looking closely, there were a few fresh piles of cow and horse manure by the main road in the city, with flies buzzing around.

"This is supposed to be the first big city? What a strange place," Qiao Mu thought to himself.

Suddenly, there was a loud shout from the street.

"Make way, make way!"

Several tall and strong men shouted loudly, cracking whips on the cobblestone street, making a crisp sound and pushing aside the crowd blocking the way.

Pedestrians quickly moved aside, clearing the road on both sides.

"Seems like there are troublemakers everywhere," Qiao Mu thought of the past in Yan City, looked up indifferently, and then stood still in shock.

Not a spoiled troublemaker, but several burly men were walking in the middle of the street.

These strong men were carrying heavy beams on their shoulders, and on the beams sat an exquisite shrine shining with gold and jewels.

If there were statues of immortals sitting on this shrine, Qiao Mu wouldn’t be surprised.

Carrying statues around in a parade was a common custom in the Jiu Province, nothing unusual.

But what was surprising was… lying on that golden shrine was a lazy fat cat.

It wasn’t an immortal statue or a beast deity, but a real live fat cat.

While Qiao Mu was still amazed, the people around had already knelt down in front of the fat cat shrine one after another.

"This is the holy beast of the Yunxiao Sect, protecting this place for good weather and calm waters of the Sky Piercing River…"

"Cat Power Immortal, boundless magical powers!"

The fat cat on the shrine lifted its paw slightly, seeming to respond to the devout worshippers.

Qiao Mu stood by the road, feeling a little upset at first but then completely surprised. He felt out of place in the crowd, feeling disconnected from this strange world.

Even more strangely, the Impermanent Demon Cat that had been resting on his shoulder suddenly came to life:

"Meow meow meow… I want some too."

The Demon Cat quickly jumped onto Qiao Mu’s head and imitated the Cat Power Immortal by raising its paw and whispering in Qiao Mu’s ear:

"May the sacred fire shine bright, may the holy light radiate, meow meow meow…"

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