roccoschili Chapter 443
Chapter 443
, this opportunity seemed to come quietly, allowing him to leap two major levels in a short period of time, reaching the early stage of the seventh level. He could feel the surging of true energy in his body, like a river flowing back, and every inch of his meridians was singing happily, as if celebrating this sudden transformation.
He sat up slowly, placed his hands gently on his knees, closed his eyes and concentrated, feeling the new strength in his body. Suddenly, a breeze blew, causing the curtains to dance lightly, and also brought a breath of fresh air outside the house, making people feel relaxed and happy. Ren Xiaoyao opened his eyes, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he thought to himself: "It's time to meet the man in black robes and see what he has planned for me."
He straightened his clothes and pushed the door open. The morning sun shone on him, making him look particularly energetic. In the courtyard, there were several ancient trees towering into the sky, and the sound of birds singing could be heard, but no one was seen. Ren Xiaoyao walked towards the quiet room where the black-robed man usually lived, and every step he took seemed steady and confident.
Pushing open the door of the quiet room, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted into my nose. The man in black robe was facing away from the door, playing with a black jade pendant in his hand, as if thinking about something. Hearing the sound, he slowly turned around, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face covered by shadows, "Oh, Xiaoyao, you are here. It seems that your progress is faster than I expected. The early stage of the seventh level is really a good result."
"Thank you for your cultivation, Senior." Ren Xiaoyao bowed respectfully, but his eyes were full of curiosity and inquiry. "Senior, there seems to be a force in my body that is guiding me to make continuous breakthroughs. Can you tell me the source of this force?"
The black-robed man smiled slightly, walked to the window, and looked into the distance, as if he had penetrated the boundaries of time and space. "What flows in your body is the result of my many years of research - the 'Blood Refining Technique'. It can stimulate the potential of the human body, guide you to absorb the vitality of heaven and earth, and even... transform your blood."
"Transformed bloodline?" Ren Xiaoyao was surprised and a little more alert. "Senior, does this mean that there is some mark or spell planted by you in my body?"
"Yes, but this is not to control you, but to protect and pass on the tradition." The black-robed man spoke calmly, yet with an unquestionable firmness. "Although the Blood Refining Technique is powerful, it also comes with huge risks. Without my guidance, you will not be able to fully master it, and you may even go astray. However, you don't need to worry, everything will become clear when the time is right."
Ren Xiaoyao was silent for a moment. Although he had many questions in his mind, the other party obviously did not intend to reveal all of them at this moment. He took a deep breath and decided to put aside these doubts for the time being. After all, the improvement of strength was the most important thing for him. "Senior, what you said makes sense. I will obey your orders. However, how should I practice next and where should I go?"
The black-robed man clapped his hands lightly, a faint light flashed, and an ancient secret book appeared out of thin air in his palm. "This is the follow-up method of the Blood Refining Secret. You need to practice diligently to prepare for the upcoming challenge. As for where to go, the martial arts conference will be held soon. There will be masters from all walks of life gathered there. It is a good opportunity for you to try it out."
"Martial Arts Conference?" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes lit up. For a young warrior, nothing could better prove himself than standing out in a martial arts conference where many masters gathered.
"Yes, the martial arts conference. Remember, the real challenge has just begun. Go, Xiaoyao, show the world that you have not only grown up relying on my strength, you have your own path to follow." The man in black robe spoke earnestly, and the last sentence seemed to be encouragement and prophecy.
Ren Xiaoyao bowed deeply, feeling both hopeful and nervous, but he knew that only by constantly facing challenges could he become stronger. "I'll take note of this, and I will definitely live up to your expectations."
As the conversation ended, Ren Xiaoyao stepped out of the quiet room, with a new direction and goal in mind. His figure gradually faded away, leaving behind a bright and unknown road, waiting for him to explore step by step.
, that opportunity seemed to come quietly, allowing him to break through continuously in a short period of time and reach the early stage of the seventh level. In his opinion, this was simply an incredible miracle. His heart was filled with excitement, curiosity and expectation about the unknown.
Just as he was immersed in the joy of promotion, a slight noise came from outside the house, interrupting his thoughts. He got up from the bed, tiptoed to the window, and peeked out through the gap. He saw a figure moving in the yard with strange steps. It was a man in black robes who was practicing some mysterious cultivation.
Ren Xiaoyao's mind moved, and he decided to quietly follow him to find out what was going on. He changed into night clothes, and using his newly-improved cultivation, he approached the black-robed man's training place silently like a ghost. He saw that dark energy gradually gathered around the black-robed man. The energy seemed to have life, twisting and entangled, and finally turned into a dark mirror, reflecting the scene of another world.
Ren Xiaoyao was horrified. The black-robed man's cultivation was obviously far beyond his imagination. At this moment, the black-robed man suddenly turned around, his eyes as sharp as a knife, and stabbed directly at the place where Ren Xiaoyao was hiding. Ren Xiaoyao was startled and was about to retreat, but he heard the black-robed man's low voice: "Xiaoyao, since you are here, why don't you show up?"
Ren Xiaoyao walked out calmly, bowed and said, "I know I was wrong, I was just curious about Master's profound cultivation, so I couldn't help but come here to see it."
The man in black robes slowly approached, his face looked even more mysterious under the shadow of the black robes. "Everyone is curious, but some things are not known too early before the time comes." His tone was calm, but it revealed unquestionable majesty. "Your cultivation has improved so quickly, which is beyond my expectations, but remember, power is both a gift and a curse. How to use it depends on your heart."
Ren Xiaoyao nodded, thinking about something. At this time, the black-robed man took out a crystal clear jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Ren Xiaoyao: "This is the fragment of the Netherworld Art. It contains restrictions that can only be unlocked with our blood. Now that you have entered the seventh level, it is time to learn more advanced martial arts."
Taking the jade slip, Ren Xiaoyao felt the huge energy contained in it, and a strong desire and sense of responsibility surged in his heart. He secretly vowed to live up to expectations, uncover all the mysteries about himself, and protect the people around him.
"Master, I will practice diligently and live up to your cultivation." Ren Xiaoyao said firmly.
The black-robed man smiled slightly, with a hint of relief and anticipation in his smile: "Okay, remember, a true strong man is not for conquest, but for protection. Go ahead, the road ahead is still long, are you ready?"
"I'm ready. No matter whether there are thorns or a smooth road ahead, I will move forward courageously." Ren Xiaoyao's answer was filled with a firmness and determination that should not be underestimated.
At this point in the conversation, what was conveyed between the two was not only the relationship between master and disciple, but also the expectation of infinite possibilities in the future and the courage to challenge. In the sunlight, the two figures turned around and headed for their own paths of cultivation. A new adventure began. This opportunity seemed to come to him naturally, allowing him to avoid the test of thunder tribulation and directly advance to the seventh level. This not only made him secretly happy in his heart, but also made him more curious about his unknown power.
Just as he was immersed in the joy of the breakthrough, there was a sound of light footsteps outside the door, and then a woman in an emerald green dress gently pushed the door open and walked in. She had a rosy face and smiling eyes. It was Ren Xiaoyao's childhood sweetheart, Liu Ruyan.
"Brother Xiaoyao, I heard that you have been practicing in seclusion these days, and you have actually broken through to the seventh level in one fell swoop. It's really impressive." Liu Ruyan's voice was crisp and pleasant, with some sincere admiration.
Ren Xiaoyao smiled when he heard this, stood up, walked to the window, stretched out his hand to feel the breeze outside the window, and said with a bit of confidence and indifference: "Ruyan, this is not only my hard work, but also some coincidences. However, I always feel that there seems to be some secrets hidden behind this that I haven't noticed yet."
Liu Ruyan stepped forward, her eyes flashing with concern: "Brother Xiaoyao, do you feel anything wrong with your body? Perhaps, we can go to the master to ask for advice."
"Yes, that's exactly what I meant. However, before that, I want to explore the forbidden area in the back mountain first. I always feel that there seems to be the answers I want there." Ren Xiaoyao's eyes became firm, and the desire to explore the unknown in his heart was completely ignited.
Liu Ruyan looked a little worried, but then nodded firmly: "Then I'll go with you. Two people are always safer than one."
After packing up, the two quietly headed for the forbidden area in the back mountain. The forbidden area was surrounded by ancient runes, adding a bit of mystery and danger. After passing through the dense forest and bypassing several steep cliffs, they came to a hidden cave.
At the entrance of the cave, a dull and ancient atmosphere blew in the face, as if it could penetrate the soul, making people feel awe. Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, clenched the sword in his hand, looked at Liu Ruyan, nodded, and signaled to prepare to enter.
The cave was dark, and the two lit a tinder and went deeper step by step. There were strange totems carved on the cave wall, and each step seemed extremely heavy. Suddenly, a faint light flashed, and there was a pool of faint blue spring water in the depths of the cave. In the center of the spring water floated a piece of jade emitting a faint glow. On the jade, there were complex runes engraved, which faintly echoed the changes in Ren Xiaoyao's blood.
"Is this the answer?" Ren Xiaoyao murmured in a low voice and slowly walked towards the pool of spring water.
"Be careful, Brother Xiaoyao, this jade is extraordinary. It might be related to the changes in your physical condition." Liu Ruyan reminded, while looking around vigilantly to prevent any accidents.
Just as Ren Xiaoyao stretched out his hand to touch the jade, a low chanting sounded from the depths of the cave. Along with the chanting, the totems in the cave seemed to come alive, and light and shadow intertwined to form mysterious pictures, telling an ancient and distant story...
"It seems that our uninvited arrival has disturbed some dormant existence." Ren Xiaoyao withdrew his hand, his eyes sharp, and turned to Liu Ruyan and said, "No matter what happens, we can't separate."
"Brother Xiaoyao, I believe in you." Liu Ruyan held his hand tightly, and the two of them stood back to back, facing the upcoming unknown challenges.
At this time, a figure slowly walked out from the darkness deep in the cave. It was an old man wearing a simple robe, with white hair and unusually bright eyes. He spoke softly: "Your arrival is both unexpected and reasonable. This jade is called 'Blood Jade Spirit Seed'. It is what my sect has guarded for hundreds of years. It chose you for a reason..."
The appearance of the old man instantly made the atmosphere of the entire cave solemn, and also added more unknowns and expectations to this adventure. At this moment, the story of Ren Xiaoyao and Liu Ruyan also opened a new chapter.
This opportunity seemed to appear naturally, allowing him to reach the early stage of the seventh level in one go. This talent and opportunity are rare.
He sat up slowly, feeling the inner energy filling his body, and an unprecedented sense of power arose spontaneously. Just as he was immersed in self-exploration, there was a sound of light footsteps outside the door, followed by a crisp female voice: "Brother Xiaoyao, are you awake? I brought you some breakfast."
The door was gently pushed open, and a girl in emerald green clothes walked in. She had a face as beautiful as peach blossoms and eyes as clear as autumn water. She was Ren Xiaoyao's childhood playmate, Liu Mengli. In her hand was an exquisite food plate, on which were placed several delicious side dishes and a bowl of hot porridge.
"Mengli, why are you here?" Ren Xiaoyao was a little surprised, but also full of joy. On this challenging road of cultivation, having such a gentle companion is undoubtedly his warmest comfort.
"I heard from my father that you had a breakthrough, so I wanted to be the first to congratulate you." Liu Mengli said as she placed the food tray on the small table beside the bed, her eyes revealing her concern. "Eat something quickly to replenish your energy. Don't be too impatient for quick results when practicing."