Chapter 263

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Li Xuan couldn’t help but think about another issue. If he were to take a fourth, or even fifth disciple, and if they already had martial arts strength in them, how would they switch to practicing the martial art that he’d created?

Would they abandon their own martial arts and start from scratch?

In which case, they would need to start from lower realms, gradually elevate to higher realms. What kind of feedback could this process provide to him?

“As such, the fourth martial art I create should be adapted somewhat, so that even those who have already cultivated martial arts can switch to practicing the martial art I’ve created based on their existing achievements.

“Only in this way, the new disciple’s realm will not be very low. However, how can they easily switch to the new martial arts?”

Li Xuan doesn’t have a good solution to this question for now.

“Right now, it’s not time to take on new disciples. Neither is the fourth martial art completed. So it isn’t urgent. Once I break through the fourth realm of martial arts, if I can see the Golden Finger, I might be able to use the Golden Finger to create a suitable cultivation technique.”

For the new martial art, he plans to utilize the Golden Finger before creating another set.

If all goes well, once he stands above the pinnacle, he should be able to understand what the Golden Finger is and how to use it.

After sipping a cup of tea, he looks at Xie Lingfeng and says, “You are being too stubborn. Why bother with the genuineness of martial arts? Since you’ve condensed True Qi, just continue practicing according to your original method. What you’re doing is just condensing the Inner Qi into True Qi through martial arts.

“As for the realms beyond Innate, it’s still long way off for you. Why think too much about it? Just practice step by step. The more you think, the more confused and unconfident you become.

You, too, are a genius. You should believe in yourself. The martial path is endless. There’s no need to be obsessed over whether something is true or not. Be faithful in your beliefs, and always strive to move forward.”

Xie Lingfeng was startled. “The elder said, 1 am a genius too, which means he recognizes my talents. Have I been too stubborn all along?

“The strength of Brother Xu is breathtaking, making me feel weak. But actually, I’m not weak at all. Some people are just stronger than me.

“How many people can be stronger than me?”

At this moment, Xie Lingfeng had a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

His spirits lifted and it was as if the path to his cultivation had been made clear.

Follow step by step, break through the pinnacle of the Grandmaster, and then break through the Great Grandmaster. Once he becomes a Great Grandmaster, he will continue down the path of True Martial Way.

And beyond being a Great Grandmaster, perhaps that will be his chance to switch to another martial art.

“Thank you, Elder, for pointing out the way. I’ve understood!”

Xie Lingfeng said respectfully.

Li Xuan nodded. After all, Xie Lingfeng is considered a genius. He may not be as good as Xu Yan, but being touted as the first genius in a thousand years in Sword Supremacy Cliff is not an empty praise.

His issue was just that his confidence was somewhat shattered, making him feel lost.

All he did was to acknowledge Xie Lingfeng’s talents and restore his confidence.

“Martial paths may differ, but there will always be intersections. Don’t be too rigid about it. Explore and understand more. True Martial Artists must eventually find their own path.”

Li Xuan took this opportunity to offer some more guidance.

He didn’t mention that all martial paths lead to the same end. Instead, he talked about intersections, which could potentially exist. After all, when he creates martial arts techniques, he would sometimes refer to the martial arts of the Inner Domain. Since there are references, there might be intersecting points.

“Thank you, Elder!”

Xie Lingfeng was taken aback. So, to be a real martial artist, one has to find his own path?

1 he elder was truly unfathomable. According to his point of view, martial artists who haven’t found their own paths yet can’t be regarded as real martial artists!

With his confusion cleared, Xie Lingfeng started to practice hard, in hopes to break through the stage of the middle-tier Grandmaster earlier. He couldn’t afford to lag too much behind.

When Xu Yan returned home, he naturally spent several days with his parents, then went to Qi Country’s Capital to visit his grandfather and to present him with some spiritual medicine.

After being busy for almost half a month, Xu Yan finally returned.

On that day, Su Lingxiu broke through the perfection of Qi-blood realm.

“Your disciple Su Lingxiu has reached the perfection of Qi-blood Realm. Your Pill-Doctor Martial Path has achieved perfection (Innate Realm).”

Li Xuan was not surprised by this.

However, after reaching the perfection of Qi-blood Realm, Su Lingxiu did not continue to break through the Innate Realm, even though the cultivation of the Pill-Doctor Martial Path was quite similar to the orthodox martial path.

The cultivation and breakthrough of Innate Realm were quite similar. She had long understood the method to break through the Innate Realm.

However, her foundation was still lacking and needed some time to accumulate.

For example, she hadn’t yet come to understand the movement technique of the Eight Diagrams.

Moreover, the subtlety of the Innate Realm needs to be explained by Xu Yan.

1 he responsibility of a senior brother is to instruct his junior brothers and sisters…”

Li Xuan showed a smile.

Once he starts taking disciples again, despite the differences in martial arts systems, Xu Yan could still help them to comprehend, as his understanding of martial arts is exceptionally profound due to his pure martial path.

Li Xuan was also hoping that Xu Yan would absorb all martial arts systems and finally integrate them into one, thus creating a truly unique and pure martial path of his own.

This was his high expectations for his main disciple Xu Yan, who alone had the potential for such a journey in martial arts.

After Xu Yan returned, he began to help Su Lingxiu comprehend the Eight Diagrams. As a smart and agile young girl, the movement technique she wanted to cultivate did not suit the Heavenly Lightning Flash or Rage Lightning technique.

Moreover, her combined practice of alchemy and martial arts was particularly unique.

With Xu Yan’s help in comprehension, Su Lingxiu had already gained some insights, and she was not far from understanding her own movement technique or even a complete set of cultivation techniques.

It was at this time that Hu Shan came back.

To his back was a bundle that resembled a small mountain, visibly heavy.

But for him, a Grandmaster, such weight was nothing.

“Miss Su, this is an alchemy furnace!”

Hu Shan took out an alchemy furnace and handed it to Su Lingxiu.

The alchemy furnace was made of top-quality materials, classified as a top-grade treasure, and was quite valuable.

“Thank you so much. For the first pill from this furnace, I will help you refine a batch of Qi-promoting pills,” Su Lingxiu excitedly took the alchemy furnace and vowed.

“I must thank you, Miss Su then!”

Hu Shan was filled with joy.

Opening the large bundle, he took out item after item. All were alchemy tools for Su Lingxiu’s assembly-line production, including the alchemy furnace inside it.

However, as part of the assembly-line alchemy, each person was in charge of one step, so the alchemy furnace was slightly different and facilitated easier control in refining medicines.

Overwhelmed with excitement, Su Lingxiu began assembling the line-production alchemy tools one by one.

Curious, Li Xuan looked over and couldn’t help but admire the creativity of Su Lingxiu who had assembled all these from a single inspiration.

Once the line-production alchemy tools were assembled, they occupied more than half of the yard. Each step could be performed by multiple people simultaneously to craft spiritual medicines. If the next step couldn’t keep up, semi-finished products would accumulate and slowly deplete over time.

Moreover, she had made it airtight so that the semi-finished medicines would not lose their potency.

“Junior sister, this assembly-line alchemy looks pretty impressive. I just don’t know how much it increases efficiency!”

Xu Yan walked around the assembly-line alchemy furnace, exclaiming in wonder.

“Training people in alchemy might not be so easy!”

Meng Chong pondered, stroking his head.

“No big problem, learning one step will be much easier. Practice makes perfect;

the most difficult will be the final step.”

Su Lingxiu was brimming with excitement.

Chang Qing Pavilion could be put to good use.

“Shi’er, inform Kou Ruozhi to bring some people over. We are going to build an assembly-line alchemy room outside the mansion. Furthermore, I plan to select a group of people and train them in the art of alchemy. Ask him to prepare more medicinal materials and Spirit Flame stones.”

Su Lingxiu turned and ordered Shi’er.

“No problem!”

Shi’er immediately set off to execute the task.

Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan were both interested in this assembly-line alchemy, intrigued by its magical novelty.

“1 want to try this new furnace!”

Holding the new furnace, Su Lingxiu couldn’t contain her excitement and prepared to start refining Qi-promoting pills.

“Miss Su, these are my spiritual medicines!”

Hu Shan pulled out a bag of spiritual medicines.

“For this alchemy service, I won’t charge you. You can tell me directly what kind of pill you want to refine.”

Su Lingxiu took the spiritual medicine and asked.

Hu Shan thought for a moment, then looked at Xie Lingfeng and asked, “Young Master, which kind of medicinal pill would be best to refine?”

Xie Lingfeng hesitated briefly and then said, “Something that can speed up cultivation, heal injuries and recover, and strengthen the physical body. Let’s go with these three types.”

These were his current cultivation needs and directions.

He greatly admired Meng Chong’s powerful physique.

No!

Xu Yan’s physique was also incredibly strong, so he decided to enhance his body as well..