Chapter 704: Chapter 703: Huge Harvest
After buying the Thousand One from Wei Sanqing, Shi Xiaole did not stop there. He spent another 125,000 reward points to buy another top-notch martial concept - the Mountain Character Scripture.
Speaking of the Mountain Character Scripture, it is probably one of the most peculiar and bizarre martial arts in the Martial World. Not only does its power vary from person to person, but even the results of its practice vary from person to person.
In the hands of Jin Xiaodu, the Mountain Character Scripture was nothing but a useless book, while in the hands of Wen She, the Mountain Character Scripture became a world-beating poisonous skill.
In the hands of the Three Whips Taoist, the Mountain Character Scripture became capable of shadow assassination. The most terrifying part is that it was rumored that the Three Whips Taoist once survived a beheading by relying on the Mountain Character Scripture...
True resurrection from death is probably unlikely. Therefore, Shi Xiaole suspected that this was an illusion that was extremely clever and even superior to the Undying Seven Illusions.
This Mountain Character Scripture was specifically chosen by Shi Xiaole to complement the Illusion Martial Way.
Originally, Wen She modified the Mountain Character Scripture into a Mind Method to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Therefore, it can be inferred that it is not a Mind Method and will not conflict with the Dragon Gate Divine Skill.
Without stopping, Shi Xiaole went all out and spent another 113,000 reward points to purchase the third top-notch martial art - the Half-Broken Brocade.
This technique was created by Zhuge Xiaohua, the third disciple of Wei Sanqing. Its only function is self-healing, and the more severe the injury, the faster the healing speed.
Of course, this technique has its limitations. Facing an opponent stronger than oneself, self-healing will undoubtedly divert one’s power. And facing a weaker opponent, one would rarely use it.
This is a Mind Method, Shi Xiaole couldn’t practice it. The reason he chose it was to comprehend the martial way of life and death through its reference and avoid falling behind the other three kinds of martial arts.
With only 130,000 reward points left, Shi Xiaole exited the system with an unbothered smile.
Because of the Golden Sword King’s death, the aura of the Golden Sword Way in the Ten Zhang Golden Sword began to fade rapidly and is expected to dissipate completely in a few days.
Unable to gain more insight from it, Shi Xiaole bowed towards the place where the three were buried, and then flew away.
"Golden Sword Way, why has it weakened so fast?"
Within the same Ten Zhang range, Liu Xuantong, Sheng Xingzhi, Fu Dongchen, and even Xu Zhongting all looked puzzled.
They entered the area a few days ago, but due to the Golden Sword King’s covert manipulation, they did not see Shi Xiaole.
...
"With the death of the Tri-Pole Strongmans, perhaps I can let loose and comprehend the Illusion Martial Way here."
Under normal circumstances, it is extremely difficult to improve martial arts. For example, without the essence of the Golden Sword Way, Shi Xiaole’s Wind Sword Way wouldn’t have broken through so quickly.
This is even more so with two different Sword Ways. If Shi Xiaole could absorb the essence of Shadow Illusion King’s Illusion Martial Way, then his Illusion Martial Way would certainly advance by leaps and bounds.
With this thought, he could no longer hold back. Turning around a hill, not long after, Shi Xiaole, wearing a green robe, transformed into the robust and haughty Zong Yue, even dying his strands of white hair black.
There were quite a few illusionary realms within the Tri-Pole Palace. In no time, Shi Xiaole found one.
Just two quarters of an hour was all it took for him to smoothly obtain the first Illusion Stone.
Compared to Sword Way, Shi Xiaole’s talent in illusions was even more terrifying. This was indeed due to his incredibly high spiritual quality, and the art of illusion was always related to the spirit. Once one part is understood, the whole comes clear.
The second Illusion Stone took Shi Xiaole three quarters of an hour.
The third took one 2-hour period, the fourth took two 2-hour periods, and the fifth finally presented some difficulty, taking up an entire three and a half 2-hour periods from Shi Xiaole.
Following his intuition, Shi Xiaole arrived at the edge of a large sea of flowers formed by illusion air. The sea was filled with a bewildering mist, and just a single glance would cause various illusions to surface in his mind.
This was the inheritance site of the Shadow Illusion King.
As expected, there were only three martial artists present.
Compared to swordsmen, illusionist martial artists were always rare, and those reaching the Divine Barrier Realm were even rarer. However, each one possessed terrifying power, killing invisibly.
Shi Xiaole also saw Zhou Fengping.
Suppressing the killing intent in his heart, he flew into the heart of the lake. Ignoring the other three, Shi Xiaole released his Illusion Martial Way, pulling the surrounding aura.
Buzz, buzz...
Like a sponge absorbing water, the white lake above his spiritual sea, as if being irrigated by countless tributaries, suddenly expanded.
Shi Xiaole ruthlessly sucked up the rich essence in the sea of flowers, like filtering water with a net, the efficiency was incredibly fast.
Under his powerful absorption, the other three inevitably received a little less essence of the Illusion Martial Way. They couldn’t help but glance at him, but immediately closed their eyes again.
The essence of the Illusion Martial Way could disappear at any moment. No matter what, they needed to seize the opportunity to absorb it first.
One day.
Two days.
Shi Xiaole progressed rapidly. His Illusion Martial Way advanced from the early stage of 30% to the mid-stage of 30% and then transitioned to the late stage of 30%.
The third day.
The fourth day.
By the fifth day, the aura in the sea of flowers began to weaken rapidly. Shi Xiaole seized the last chance, desperately absorbing until the sea of flowers collapsed. Finally, he managed to advance his Illusion Martial Way to the peak of 30%, and he was only a step away from 40%.
"Having someone lead the way really makes a difference."
For Shi Xiaole to progressively cultivate the Illusion Martial Way and reach his current boundary, it would have taken at least several years.
Because of this, he gained a greater understanding of the fearsome nature of the top powers.
Imagine, those Earth Immortals from top powers released their Martial Power at the time of their death, which could greatly benefit their descendants. Wouldn’t this result in a continuous stream of elites, making it hard to not have numerous successors?
"Who are you? I don’t know you."
Just then, a cold voice suddenly rang out.
Shi Xiaole turned his head and saw one of the three people nearby. He had gold eyeliner drawn, and a golden teardrop on his right cheekbone, staring straight at him.
"I also don’t know you."
Shi Xiaole wasn’t being deliberately provocative.
"I believe we will get to know each other later."
The man was not angry, he just smiled, and disappeared in a few steps.
His Martial Ways had not only greatly improved this time, but he also gained the Martial Arts of the Shadow Illusion King, reaping huge benefits. He truly didn’t want to spoil his good mood.
"You’re really arrogant, you don’t even recognize Tang Jintear, who is ranked tenth on the minor Earth Immortal leaderboard and is known as the peerless first in Illusion Skills?"
Upon hearing Shi Xiaole’s words, another man couldn’t help but chuckle.
Ignoring the other party, Shi Xiaole flashed across and blocked the third person. Who could it be if it wasn’t Zhou Fengping from the Nether Demon Hall?
"Kid, what’s your problem?"
Zhou Fengping gave a cold smile.
Shi Xiaole’s arrival greatly hindered his progress, which made him unhappy. However, due to his unknown depth, he didn’t rashly act.
After all, a person who can gather five Illusion Stones is by no means an ordinary one.
"I’ve heard that you intended to harm the young lady, and now I have come to settle accounts with you."
"Young lady?"
"Forgot to tell you, my name is Zong Yue, I’m honored to be one of the Left Sect Ghost Guards."
Zhou Fengping’s face changed, and then he burst into a sinister smile, "I haven’t found you from the Left Sect yet, but you have come to me first?" His eyes instantly turned blood-red, and strong murderous intention rushed towards Shi Xiaole.
He was quite decisive. Knowing that Shi Xiaole was up to no good, he simply took the initiative to strike first.
Zhou Fengping’s Blood Eye Illusion Skill was much stronger than before, but unfortunately, he met Shi Xiaole, who was similarly unmatched compared to before.
With the Heaven and Earth Changing Great Method in place, the blood demonic power was swallowed directly by the spiraling mentality. The next moment, Zhou Fengping’s eyes were dull and he was easily restrained by Shi Xiaole.
"What?"
The Illusion Master who ridiculed Shi Xiaole was greatly surprised.
Zhou Fengping’s strength was definitely enough to rank on the minor Earth Immortal’s list, but he was easily defeated by this man. Without a second thought, he immediately took to the skies.
"You should stay too."
Shi Xiaole was well prepared, an illusion was cast upon the man first, struggling for a while, but he was dragged into endless reincarnation.
With these two people, Shi Xiaole found a hidden place, directly peeled off the middle-grade Spiritual Armor from Zhou Fengping, and then wiped off their memories of himself.
After all, Zhou Fengping was a genius of the Nether Demon Hall. Killing him would inevitably cause trouble. After dealing with evidence at the scene and ensuring that there was no one nearby, Shi Xiaole left with relief.
The middle-grade Spiritual Armor, as light as nothing, is woven from unknown golden threads, very similar in style to the silver silk shirt that Shi Xiaole obtained in Dongfang Cave Mansion years ago, but the effect is different as the sky is to the earth.
Wearing this middle-level Spiritual Armor, Shi Xiaole divided his strength into two halves, and stabbed his chest with a sword.
Clang!
The Sword Light was blocked by the radiance emanated from the middle-grade Spiritual Armor.
He increased the power used for the attack to 55%, but still could not break the radiance of the Spiritual Armor. Until he increased it to 70%, he just managed to break it.
"Amazing!"
Shi Xiaole couldn’t help but be overjoyed.
His current 70% power, how close it was to the top Third Tier level in terms of killing power, but it couldn’t break the middle-grade Spiritual Armor reinforced by 30% power.
Assuming he increased his power to 100%, what level of defensive power would he achieve? Probably would be hard to break even for a Fifth Tier Earth Immortal.
With this middle-grade Spiritual Armor, without a doubt, Shi Xiaole’s survival ability has upgraded a notch. Even if he meets an unbeatable master, he would now have a few more chances to survive.
Less than half a day after the Shadow Illusion King’s inheritance disappeared, the Poisonous Skills also began to disintegrate.
In a moment, three exits appeared in mid-air of the Tri-Pole Palace. Apparently, this was a result deliberately designed by the Tri-Pole Strongmans to prevent their disciples from being harmed.
Just as Shi Xiaole was about to leave, he happened to run into Yun Chuoxi and her group of six.
