Chapter 41: Time to Clear the Game!

Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Time to Clear the Game!

Facts proved that since Chen Sha had transmigrated to the mountain, he still wasn’t familiar with how people actually lived in a real Martial World.

Even great heroes needed food, drink, and daily necessities; they couldn’t just survive on air and Fasting. Martial Artists who valued their status were unwilling to resort to swindling or robbery, so they had to find a side occupation to make a living.

Later, through Zhang Liting’s introduction, Chen Sha learned about the various ways Martial Artists made their living.

The Buddhist and Daoist Schools had Incense Silver Coins and agricultural lands. Some other Sects owned inns, restaurants, or Escort Agencies at the foot of their mountains. Assisting the Government Office in catching thieves to claim bounty rewards was a particularly large source of income. This was because most wanted criminals with bounties on their heads were notorious outlaws with high Martial Arts. A bounty for a second- or third-rate expert bandit could easily reach two to three thousand taels of silver.

Song Yu said, "I can rest easy letting Liting go. He is the most clever among us."

Chen Sha pondered for a moment before deciding to pull an item out from under his bed. "In that case, I won’t stop you. But I have something to give you, Liting. Please accept it."

The item he brought out was none other than the drop from Hong Qigong’s first Chapter—the Soft Hedgehog Armor. If worn by a First-class Expert, this item could withstand the Palm Power of a Grandmaster. It was an even better piece of defensive equipment against forces equipped with Crossbow Arrows, such as military camps and constables. It was the perfect gift for Zhang Liting.

"Soft Armor?" Zhang Liting had clearly never seen this item on the mountain before. Thinking it might have been left to Chen Sha by their master, he didn’t dare to accept it. "This..."

"All of you are running around for the Sect while I, as the Sect Leader, can only stay on the mountain in secluded cultivation," Chen Sha replied. "I’m already treating you all unfairly. If you wear this, Liting, I’ll feel much more at ease."

"Accept it, Liting," Song Yu chimed in, urging Zhang Liting to take it. Understanding Chen Sha’s feelings, he added, "Sect Leader, don’t talk about treating us unfairly. In the Martial Arts world, Martial Arts strength is ultimately the most important thing. Your main priority is to practice your Martial Arts well. For every bit stronger you become, we Dao Yi Disciples will have that much more confidence when dealing with people and affairs out in the world."

Chen Sha didn’t deny this. Especially after the incident with the Extraordinary Nine Monsters, he couldn’t allow such a thing to happen on the mountain ever again. Only if he were strong enough would Dao Yi Mountain hold any status. Only then would those from the Three Religions and Nine Schools lack the courage to come to Dao Yi Mountain looking for trouble.

If before he simply wanted his Martial Arts to reach Great Success so he could roam the world without being bullied, now he felt a sense of responsibility toward his own Sect. Because he was the Sect Leader here!

Zhang Liting solemnly accepted the Soft Hedgehog Armor and said, "Then I’ll go back and pack some luggage. I’ll leave tomorrow."

Yuu Miaolian said, "I’ll go help you pack."

"Alright," Zhang Liting replied gently.

Watching the two exchange glances, Chen Sha seemed to notice something and smiled. "Then you go help Liting pack, Miaolian. I won’t keep you here any longer."

The three stood up and bowed to each other.

On her way out, Yuu Miaolian coughed a few times. Zhang Liting’s voice was full of concern. "Ever since your battle with the Extraordinary Nine Monsters last time, your health hasn’t been good. Take care of yourself on the mountain. After I go down, I’ll look for renowned doctors and bring back some excellent Healing Medicine for you."

"Mm, alright."

Chen Sha listened as their voices gradually faded away. He sat in his seat, watching through the faint light of the window as the setting sun in the distance of Dao Yi Mountain slowly descended. The sky’s flowing light sprinkled across the mountain range in a beautiful display.

After simply finishing a cup of tea, he remained seated in his chair while his mind imperceptibly entered behind the Southern Heavenly Gate.

During his last decisive battle with East Evil, West Poison, North Beggar in the Peach Blossom Island Chapter, Chen Sha’s mastery of techniques was already exquisite enough to fight all three at once without falling into a disadvantage. To increase the Power of the Dao Yi Seal next, he only needed to follow his previous experience. He had to put in the persistent effort to absorb the Martial Arts Techniques of East Evil and West Poison through battle after battle and integrate them into the Dao Yi Seal.

Within the Peach Blossom Island Chapter, as soon as Chen Sha appeared, he stood in the exact spot where he had disappeared last time.

"Who dares to trespass on Peach Blossom Island?" Huang Yaoshi, who had long lost his memories of their previous encounters, shouted coldly. With a flick of his finger, a fierce Power shot over like a Crossbow Arrow.

Having experienced hundreds of battles, it went without saying that Chen Sha knew exactly how to deal with this. Huang Yaoshi was soon defeated once again. North Beggar Hong Qigong and West Poison Ouyang Feng attacked together from the rooftops. Before they knew it, hundreds of moves had passed. The four fought in the woods until their afterimages tumbled together, sending trees, dirt, and rocks flying everywhere.

Chen Sha opened his eyes. He glanced at his teacup; the water inside was still warm. He poured himself a cup and drank it. After adjusting his breathing to refresh his spirit, he entered once again.

The tedious cycle of combat thus began. Chen Sha seemingly entered Peach Blossom Island endlessly, finding Huang Yaoshi, Ouyang Feng, and Hong Qigong time after time. Again and again, he fought them until his True Qi was depleted and his body riddled with wounds.

Time in the outside world passed day by day. By the time May arrived, thousands of battles had occurred inside the Cosmic Light Fragments, where time flowed over a thousand times faster.

BAM!

Chen Sha’s arm seemed boneless as he extended it for a long-range strike, whipping fiercely toward Huang Yaoshi’s face like a whip.

CRACK!

Huang Yaoshi dodged in shock, but even so, the fierce wind from the strike scraped his face.

"Spiritual Snake Fist Technique, isn’t this..." He looked at Ouyang Feng in astonishment.

Unexpectedly, after Chen Sha lashed Huang Yaoshi’s face with the Spiritual Snake Fist Technique, he immediately snapped off a Peach Blossom branch and thrusted it at Ouyang Feng, who was charging over with his Spiritual Snake Staff.

It was merely a Peach Blossom branch, but with this thrust, Ouyang Feng felt as if every part of his body was enveloped by sword tips.

BAM!

The moment the Spiritual Snake Staff came into contact with the peach wood branch, Ouyang Feng realized that the tip of his staff felt glued to something, and he couldn’t pull it away!

"Brother Yao, isn’t this your Jade Flute Swordsmanship?" Ouyang Feng roared in anger. "Is this someone from your Peach Blossom Island?"

He could tell at a glance that Chen Sha’s Sword Technique was elegant and flowery, seemingly aimed only at aesthetics with no power at all. However, it actually contained endless profound uses, which was exactly Huang Yaoshi’s style. Huang Yaoshi was even more shocked.

Unexpectedly, Chen Sha shouted loudly, "Not just the Jade Flute Swordsmanship! Have a taste of this Luoying Divine Sword Palm as well!"

He immediately discarded the Peach Blossom branch and pushed out a palm strike. He charged at Hong Qigong.

Hong Qigong saw the incoming palm strike flutter like falling petals. Palm shadows came from all directions—five feints and one real strike, or eight feints and one real strike! Under this single palm strike, it felt like a sudden gale sweeping through a peach orchard, scattering petals everywhere. His palm was like a sword, fiercely slicing through the air.

ROAR!

Hong Qigong hastily pushed out a palm strike of his own. Accompanied by a dragon’s roar, an unparalleled, fierce Palm Wind surged forth like toppling mountains and overturning seas.

BAM!

The moment their palms met, Hong Qigong felt like a dragon stranded in shallows. His vigorous Palm Power was completely torn apart, and a firm palm strike landed squarely on his left shoulder!

"Just who are you to know our Martial Arts?" Hong Qigong shouted his question after stumbling backward.

Chen Sha smiled and gave no answer. Instead, facing the three, he cupped his hands in a fist salute and formed the Dao Yi Seal! Instantly, falling petals surrounded him, accompanied by continuous dragon roars. It sounded even more like a murmuring stream, the ethereal melody of a flute, and the hissing of a long snake...

At the moment of his fist salute, various unique forms of Martial Arts Power and Move Intent arose from his heart and manifested above his palms: "Over thirty days in the outside world, yet several years here. I have learned all of your Martial Arts, and it is time to clear this Chapter!"