Chapter 642 - 347: Ancient and Modern Martial Dao, Enduring in a Single Person

This matter requires Qiu Mountain to be cautious and not act hastily. Everything depends on Su Mu’s on-the-spot performance, as once he personally steps in, it wouldn’t take half a day before the entire forces in Donglai County hear of his imminent depletion.

If that happens, things won’t be good. The old guys of the Cyan Fish Gang lurking behind Gongyang Jue, waiting for a chance, might guess everything—that he plans to pass on all his cultivation to the younger generation.

At that time, it would be difficult for him to keep those old guys in check. Even with a slight risk of injury, they could obliterate the future of the Cyan Fish Gang. Other forces in Donglai County might be very willing to take action and might even disregard the prestige of a Great Cultivator and attack in unison.

Therefore, Qiu Mountain must remain hidden, as not appearing easily is the biggest deterrent to those who are eyeing greedily.

Without absolute certainty of a killing blow, no one in Donglai County would dare to completely provoke a force with a Great Cultivator sitting in command.

"Third Brother, the decision lies with you. If you aren’t willing, let the matter be..."

Baili Hongtang, who was silent beside him, suddenly spoke.

"Alright, I’ll take this matter on. I can’t guarantee it’ll go smoothly, but I’ll do my best."

Su Mu quickly made a decision, nodding to accept the matter. It wasn’t just that the conditions offered by Qiu Mountain were too enticing; Gongyang Jue had long been on Su Mu’s death list, repeatedly attempting to take his life.

He had already made up his mind to kill that old thief Gongyang before leaving. Whether Second Sister or Elder Brother brought it up, he would still take action.

"Well, Feng’Er and Hongtang indeed didn’t misjudge you. From now on, Su Xiaoyou, you will be an eternal friend of the Cyan Fish Gang and the Baili Family, regardless of whether this matter succeeds or fails. I will do my utmost to protect you," Qiu Mountain said, showing joy.

Beside him, Second Sister Baili Hongtang also revealed a slight smile on her somewhat worn-out and pretty face. It’s easy to share wealth, but difficult to share adversity.

There’s a common saying among the people: Husbands and wives are like birds of the same forest, but when disaster strikes, they fly their separate ways.

Even husbands and wives are like this, let alone others.

"These ten bottles are Blood Tempering Pills. After mastering the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, the cultivator’s body becomes robust, with a strong appetite, and their Qi and blood won’t be limited to four exchanges. These elixirs are beneficial for cultivating the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill and may help you advance further."

Seeing Su Mu agree, Qiu Mountain casually took out ten bottles of Blood Tempering Pills and handed them over.

The Blood Tempering Pills are refined according to ancient pill formulas; both the spiritual materials used and the efficacy far surpass ordinary Qi and Blood Pills. During Baili Feng’s cultivation of the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, he wasn’t so wealthy, and extracted the Blood Tempering Pills bottle by bottle.

Now, to swiftly enhance Su Mu’s strength, Qiu Mountain immediately provides ten bottles.

"Thank you, Great Elder."

Su Mu reached out to take them; the ten exquisite small bottles felt quite heavy in his hand at that moment.

Qiu Mountain and Second Sister are prepared to place all their bets on this acquaintance of only half a year. They value not only Su Mu’s extraordinary martial talent.

But also Su Mu as a person. If it were anyone else, the two would never make such a risky decision.

Because it’s Su Mu, they dared to bet it all.

Having agreed on this matter, Second Sister Baili Hongtang soon left. Now that Elder Brother is in seclusion and Great Elder Qiu Mountain should not appear publicly, many affairs within the gang require her to handle and plan.

"There are no outsiders here. Su Xiaoyou, if you have any requests, feel free to ask, no need to be courteous."

"Great Elder, I’ve read in literature that the Vajra Secret Realm is used to describe a martial artist’s realm. Is this Secret Realm the same as the Middle Third Grade realm? If not, what is the difference?"

"Vajra Secret Realm..."

Hearing this, Qiu Mountain looked at Su Mu with surprise. Feng’Er had once speculated that Su Mu, the Third Brother, hailed from quite an illustrious background. Now it seems indeed so, as knowledge about the Vajra Secret Realm isn’t something ordinary people can know.

Even he only encountered it accidentally after becoming a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Yet, this somewhat explains the source of his extraordinary talent. Cultivation opposes the natural order; each advancement and breakthrough in realm can be seen as a postnatal transformation.

After transforming to a certain extent, strong cultivators are fundamentally different from ordinary people. Strong cultivators often find it challenging to have offspring, yet their descendants may inherit parts of their strength through bloodline, such as comprehension, aptitude, or unique bloodlines.

Qiu Mountain believes Su Mu is likely a descendent of a powerful cultivator.

"Indeed, the Vajra Secret Realm exists. But my knowledge of it is limited. However, I can say with certainty that the Secret Realm is not the same as the Middle Third Grade."

"It is said that during the Pre-Qin Era, martial artists’ path to becoming Grandmasters wasn’t limited to one. One path is the Martial Dao we now cultivate, where refining essence, Qi, and spirit achieves Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, eventually casting a Martial Arts Golden Body;

Another path is directly cultivating the Body Secret Realm; once the Little Vajra Secret Realm is achieved, one reaches Fourth Grade’s peak, and upon achieving the Great Vajra Secret Realm, one can directly enter the Grandmaster Realm, with a body strength comparable to the golden body cast through Three Flowers."

"Although the Pre-Qin has perished for tens of thousands of years, the matter is ultimately too far-fetched. Whether true or false is long beyond verification..."

A hint of yearning and doubt flashed in Qiu Mountain’s eyes, as the Pre-Qin Imperial Dynasty was a golden era for martial artists, a time desired by all. However, based on his Martial Arts Grandmaster cultivation experience, it seemed improbable and unreliable.

He was dubious about the Little Vajra Secret Realm rivaling Fourth Grade’s peak, let alone the Great Vajra Secret Realm being comparable to a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

As a Grandmaster, he knows the power of the Martial Arts Golden Body—such strength cannot be achieved by merely preliminarily tempering muscles and bones, and hardening the body’s lower Third Grades.

On this point, Qiu Mountain was dismissive, thinking it was just misunderstanding due to the Pre-Qin Era being too distant, resulting in misinformation.

There are two paths to becoming a Grandmaster!

One path follows the conventional progress of first cultivating the lower Third Grades, then the Middle Third Grades, ultimately opening the path to a Grandmaster after achieving Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

Another path is directly entering the Grandmaster Realm by cultivating the Body Secret Realm!

This was the first time Su Mu heard of such things; he wasn’t aware of Qiu Mountain’s dismissive attitude here. Upon first hearing this statement, Su Mu’s heart started pounding—it didn’t seem like they were misrepresented stories to him.

On the contrary, he believes what Qiu Mountain said is most likely true!

Currently, Su Mu is on the path to opening the Little Vajra Secret Realm; only through personal practice can he truly feel the strength after the Immortal Golden Spots merge into his body.

And at this moment, Su Mu’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Recalling the process of refining the Immortal Golden Spots and integrating them into the body, Su Mu trembled slightly and suddenly realized that integrating the golden spots into every inch of flesh, muscle, organs, and even bone marrow—wasn’t this similar to refining the current Middle Third Grade?

Except cultivating the Body Secret Realm is more difficult and torturous compared to cultivating Middle Third Grade at present. Without immense perseverance, it’s impossible to endure the inhuman-like torment during cultivation.

The process is akin to inserting red-hot steel needles into flesh, muscles, and organs continuously, then repeatedly withdrawing and inserting them.

This procedure looks like it aims to crush and remold every inch of a martial artist’s flesh and muscles. Seen through appearances to essence, isn’t this similar to a Sixth-Grade Martial Artist refining the five viscera and a Fifth-Grade refining six internal organs?

The main difference is the former being exceedingly hazardous with a burdensome cultivation process, while the latter is more ’gentle.’

"The First Emperor smelted the Divine Cauldron of the Nine States and cast the Thirteen Bronze Men to suppress the martial artists’ destiny, causing martial arts to decline and collapse... Later, the Martial Emperor overthrew the Pre-Qin, reviving martial arts, thus giving rise to the current Martial Dao..."

Previously, Su Mu heard of these matters from the Pharmacist and Sun Family Ancestor, due to the immense time gap. Back then, Su Mu only regarded them as myth-like stories from history books.

Now, unexpectedly, the myth reflects reality.

Su Mu couldn’t help feeling tingling; finally realizing it is not so remote. The ancient martial way and post-Pre-Qin era Martial Dao simultaneously continue in him.