Seeking Martial Dao in All Reborn Lives

Chapter 187: Chapter 183: Auspicious Qi

Jinmen. Night had fallen.

Within the Sanlao Residence at the Martial Arts Association Headquarters.

Starlight spilled down, gathering within the courtyard and blanketing the scenery in a silvery luminescence, making it seem like a Blessed Land.

In a side courtyard, Lu Yuanxiang, Zhang Hongyun, and Shi Huai’an sat around a table with Zhao Xuanqi, discussing the other major fights that had taken place after he left for the day.

"Pang Xian of the Spiritual Treasure Seal faced off against an heir from the Ten Thousand Ridges Stream, one of the Ten Schools and Nine Paths. We thought it would be an easy fight for him. With Pang Xian’s strength, he should have easily established a dominant position. But unexpectedly, despite having a huge advantage, his opponent managed to manipulate his own bones, using his fascia as a bow to launch nearly half his forearm bone, extending his attack range. It nearly pierced Pang Xian’s heart. He almost suffered a shocking defeat. The abilities born from Neon Martial Artists combining their arts with Secret Medicines are truly impossible to guard against."

"Jiang Yixin of the No Thought Sword went up against one of the Three Celestial Assassins, Beichuan Cyan Wood of the Netherworld Thoughtless Style. You’ve all probably heard of the No Thought Sword. Its strikes are without thought, as free as a celestial steed soaring through the sky. It places the utmost importance on spiritual cultivation, even allowing the body to enter the ’Void Realm’—forgetting fatigue, pain, and fear to surpass the physical limits of a living being, as if a shackle has been unlocked. His swordsmanship is bizarre and unpredictable, incredibly fast, and leaves no trace, making him extremely difficult to deal with."

"However, this so-called Netherworld Thoughtless Style seems to share some characteristics with the No Thought Sword. That Beichuan Cyan Wood... I heard the reason he keeps his face covered is that, in order to cultivate the Sword Way, he voluntarily blinded himself, punctured his own eardrums, and cut out his tongue. He paid that price to draw closer to the ’Netherworld’s Intent’ of his school."

"His swordsmanship is... well, it’s hard to describe. The No Thought Sword merely enters the Void Realm, but this man’s swordsmanship is like moving from death to life. Every strike is a rebirth, every strike preempts his opponent’s moves. Jiang Yixin was suppressed the entire fight and ultimately lost after having an arm severed. We speculate that his Secret Medicine Ability must be related to perception; otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve something like that."

"..."

Zhang Hongyun and the others recounted the day’s major fights to Zhao Xuanqi.

Of the two major fights, one was a win and one was a loss. For Jiang Yixin, one of the Seven General Stars, to have an arm cut off was a devastating defeat.

’Netherworld’s Intent? Every strike a rebirth? Is he simulating the intent of human ’death’? That’s rather interesting.’

Zhao Xuanqi nodded slightly, the image of the bandage-wrapped Neon Martial Artist appearing in his mind.

’To pursue the Martial Dao by closing off his senses through self-mutilation... Regardless of the method itself, anyone with that kind of determination and willpower can’t be underestimated.’

Though he stood in opposition to the Neon Martial Dao, he had to admit that it had produced its share of remarkable figures.

"Actually, Jiang Yixin’s defeat was within the Martial Arts Association’s expectations. The power of the Three Celestial Assassins cannot be underestimated. The Neon Martial Dao wouldn’t have provoked this conflict without being confident enough. The Three Celestial Assassins were prepared specifically to defeat Zhao Yuan and Xiang Ji. They just didn’t expect you to appear out of nowhere and disrupt their plans. I’m afraid the Neon Nation now sees you as a thorn in their side."

"We just received news. The three generals of the National Salvation Association—’Red Blood’ Wei Yun from the Military Department, ’Undying’ Yang Xun from the Divine Martial Department, and ’Thousand Illusions’ Li Ping from the Intelligence Department—have all made their moves. A Beast District of the Phoenix Army was attacked, and important intelligence from the Beidou Army was stolen. With these three taking action, a lot of pressure will be taken off us. At the very least, the Harmony masters from the Beidou and Vermilion Bird Gates probably won’t dare to make any rash moves for a while."

"However, even without the involvement of Harmony masters, the situation in Jinmen alone is already difficult to handle. The various Warlords don’t want to see the Martial Arts Association lose too badly, but they don’t want to see us win either, as that would expand our influence in the civilian Martial Arts Realm. It’s very likely that multiple factions will join forces to deal with the Martial Arts Association, or to deal with you directly."

Lu Yuanxiang said to Zhao Xuanqi in a grave voice.

Zhao Xuanqi nodded slightly. Sun Yunyong had explained the National Salvation Association’s plan to him not long ago. After all, from their perspective, expanding the Jinmen Martial Arts Association’s influence in the civilian Martial Arts Realm, salvaging the reputation of the Divine Land’s Martial Dao, and Zhao Xuanqi’s own growth in strength were all things they were happy to see.

With the three generals making their move, the top masters from the two main threats, Beidou and Phoenix, would at least be hesitant to act rashly, which would relieve a lot of the pressure on Jinmen. But the forces within Jinmen alone were not to be underestimated. If they united, they would become a formidable power.

He was confident he could protect himself with his current strength, but he didn’t think he could contend with such a force head-on.

"That’s why we need to unite more forces. Coincidentally, you’re not the only one who is both conspicuous enough and has a coveted Secret Transmission. My master has arranged for two people to come, and they should be arriving shortly."

Lu Yuanxiang said with a smile.

TAP, TAP, TAP!

Just as Lu Yuanxiang was speaking, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the side courtyard. Led by one of the residence’s stewards, two figures walked in.

One of them wore a long, black robe. His figure was tall and straight, and his aura was like a pillar supporting the heavens, giving him a presence that was impossible to ignore. It was as if nothing in heaven or on earth could overshadow his bearing.

The other man was tall and sturdy with masculine features and Heavy Pupils. As his gaze swept across the courtyard, it carried an incredibly overbearing feeling, as if the very air would retreat before his sight.

The Primordial Dragon Secret Technique, Zhao Yuan!

The Celestial Dragon Extreme Breakthrough, Xiang Ji!

Seeing these two, Shi Huai’an and Zhang Hongyun showed looks of astonishment and rose to their feet.

"You two, you’ve finally arrived."

Lu Yuanxiang said to them with a smile.

Zhao Yuan and Xiang Ji nodded slightly to Lu Yuanxiang, then both turned their gazes to Zhao Xuanqi.

"The Primordial Dragon Secret Technique and the Celestial Dragon Extreme Breakthrough. I’ve heard thunderous praise for them for a long time. What’s so miraculous about the top Secret Transmissions in this world? Which one of you is first?"

Zhao Xuanqi stood up, slowly walked past the others, and came to a stop facing the two men.

When Martial Artists meet, fists and feet are the best greeting, and techniques are the best introduction!

"Straight to the point. We already decided who goes first before we came."

A smile touched the corner of Zhao Yuan’s mouth as he stepped forward without hesitation.

"Primordial Dragon Secret Technique, Zhao Yuan. Please enlighten me."

BZZZT!

A sense of vibration spread from his body. His five viscera and six bowels began to hum softly, but the sound was incredibly rhythmic and harmonious, like a beautiful symphony expounding on the mysteries of the human body.

Faintly, streams of sharp, radiant light emanated from his body, enveloping him.

The heart corresponds to fire, which is red; the liver to wood, which is green; the kidneys to water, which is blue; the spleen to earth, which is yellow; and the lungs to metal, which is gold.

These five subtle glows flowed into one another, mingling together within the central Huangting of his body before forming a brilliant, five-colored light. This light swirled around Zhao Yuan, making him appear like one of the Deities.

This light did not exist in reality but was a manifestation within the mind—a combination of factors such as Physical Ability, Spirit, Fist Technique, and willpower.

Five Qi Chaoyuan, an auspicious, radiant light!