Chapter 137 - 111: Peerless Genius

Chapter 137: Chapter 111: Peerless Genius

Xia Wuyuan continued, "As for how long it takes to learn, if one’s Martial Dao talent isn’t particularly outstanding, it would take several years at a minimum."

"However, in your case, I believe you could master it with ease within a month."

"After all, your Martial Dao talent is truly exceptional—the kind one sees only once in a century."

Finally, Xia Wuyuan’s expression turned serious as he instructed, "I will not waste any more words."

"Now that you have comprehended the True Martial Arts Dao, try using it to control your own Qi Blood."

"The steps are simple. First, sense the True Martial Arts Dao within your body. Then, merge the True Dao with your own will and use it to command your Qi Blood, just as you would command your own thoughts."

His instructions were complete.

Xia Wuyuan’s gaze was fixed on Gu Qing, waiting for him to make his attempt.

He wanted to see just how far this peerless genius could go on his very first attempt.

Gu Qing took a deep breath.

He steadied his mind.

He quietly activated the True Martial Arts Dao that had accumulated within his body.

In an instant.

The two wisps of True Martial Arts Dao within him moved like nimble threads, swiftly coursing through his entire body.

His originally rampant and surging Qi Blood obediently converged under the guidance of the True Martial Arts Dao, becoming as easy to control as his own limbs.

At that moment, the fundamental control over Qi Blood—a skill that took countless martial geniuses years to hone—came to him without any resistance.

In just a few moments.

A red light flashed around Gu Qing. His boiling Qi Blood erupted from his body and instantly took shape.

A blood-red longsword with a chillingly sharp edge materialized by his right hand.

A massive Blood Crossbow faintly materialized behind him.

A layer of dense, thick, crimson armor instantly formed over his body.

The full set of Qi Blood armament formed with smooth, natural grace.

Its form was solid and substantial.

It was nearly identical to the demonstration Xia Wuyuan had just given.

Gu Qing moved his arms and legs, feeling the marvelous connection as the Qi Blood armament became one with his body.

’Hmm, it feels a little clumsy to operate, and the transitions between moves aren’t seamless enough.’

But he had already firmly stepped across the threshold of this ultimate technique.

As he was savoring the feeling,

Xia Wuyuan, who was standing to the side, froze in place, his pupils contracting violently. His jaw dropped so wide you could have stuffed several large, spiky cucumbers in it, and his face was a mask of utter disbelief.

He had expected Gu Qing to be exceptionally talented, but he had never imagined he could be *this* absurdly gifted.

It had been less than half a minute. From understanding the key principle to a complete execution, he had done it all in one go, mastering the technique instantly.

’What kind of heaven-defying Martial Dao genius is this?’

’He’s so talented, he doesn’t even seem human!’

’He’s more like a god!’

Xia Wuyuan was shaken to his very core.

Meanwhile, Xia Shuran had never seen her ancestor lose his composure like this.

She was also puzzled. ’Didn’t my senior say that Extraordinary Contactors have a very low ceiling?’

’Why does it feel like I, a so-called Extraordinary Awakened with a high ceiling, completely pale in comparison to my senior, who is an Extraordinary Contactor?’

’Is the path of the Martial Dao just that special?’

Xia Shuran couldn’t understand it.

After a few moments,

Xia Wuyuan—whose mouth was still hanging open wide enough for several cucumbers—snapped out of his shock.

And just then, he thought he understood why Gu Qing had learned Advanced Qi Blood External Release so quickly.

’If I’m not mistaken, it must be that this Young Master Gu had already gotten the hang of it when he was practicing with Little Shuran at school.’

’In other words, Young Master Gu had already comprehended the True Martial Arts Dao back then, he just wasn’t aware of it himself.’

’That must be why Young Master Gu succeeded in mastering it after just watching and trying it once.’

"Elder Xia, does this count as learning Advanced Qi Blood External Release?"

With a thought, Gu Qing withdrew the Qi Blood Power surrounding and covering his body, then calmly turned to ask Xia Wuyuan.

’This kid... he’s playing dumb!’

The corner of Xia Wuyuan’s mouth twitched. "Of course it counts. If this doesn’t count as learning it, I don’t know what would."

Gu Qing didn’t say anything, merely nodding in response.

He couldn’t help but think, ’My Martial Dao talent is actually this strong? I learned it that easily.’

’I guess all my hard work at school paid off.’

’All that grinding for Attributes like Martial Arts Techniques, Learning Ability, and Extraordinary Comprehension wasn’t a waste.’

At that moment,

Xia Wuyuan glanced at the time and said, "You two can use the remaining time to practice on your own. It’s time for me to go fishing."

"Fishing?"

Gu Qing hadn’t expected Xia Wuyuan to have such a hobby. ℴℴ𝘮

At the mention of fishing, a relaxed smile touched Xia Wuyuan’s eyes. He looked every bit the seasoned angler. "I have no other hobbies in this life, only a fondness for fishing. I feel restless if I go a single day without it."

He stroked his white beard, reminiscing about the past with a leisurely tone. "I still remember the late period of the Spiritual Energy Recovery. The world was overrun with Exotic Beasts, and Water Spirits were innumerable."

"Back in the day, I found a deep pool to fish in. By a stroke of luck, I actually managed to catch a living Flood Dragon."

"The Bone Spear that Little Shuran carries was forged from that Flood Dragon’s spine."

"Alright, I’m off. You two can carry on."

With those parting words,

Xia Wuyuan didn’t linger. His entire body suddenly sank into the ground and vanished from sight.

Gu Qing was startled by the sight.

’He just vanished into thin air?’

’What kind of technique was that?’

’Could it be the Earth Escape Technique?’

Gu Qing was deeply surprised. He had originally assumed the patriarch of the Xia Family was purely a Martial Artist, but it now seemed he also knew Skills like Magic.

’Were the Extraordinary Beings from several hundred years ago all this well-rounded?’

’Did they put points into every skill?’

For a moment, a thousand thoughts raced through Gu Qing’s mind.

He didn’t dwell on it for long.

Soon,

Gu Qing collected his thoughts, and his gaze fell upon the Dragon Spear in Xia Shuran’s hands.