King of Ten Thousand Years

”What’s that sound?”

”Is someone causing trouble in the True Intent Ancient Hall?”

A sudden BOOM shattered the silence of the True Intent Ancient Hall, startling numerous disciples.

They followed the sound, eager to see the commotion.

Suddenly, before they saw anything, they felt a formidable power stirring the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi!

”It’s True Martial Arts Intent!”

”Did someone comprehend True Intent Fur?”

The expressions of the disciples who sensed this aura of True Martial Arts Intent changed drastically, and they hurried over to investigate.

At the same time, a flicker of disappointment crossed their faces. ’Why wasn’t I the one to comprehend True Martial Arts Intent?’

Opposite the hall for comprehending True Palm Skill Intent, the sharp-nosed man scrambled to his feet, a horrified look on his face as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

”True Intent of Palm Technique! He actually comprehended it! This is impossible!”

The sharp-nosed man was in disbelief.

’Is Luo Tian’s Martial Arts Talent really that incredible? He just started contemplating it a moment ago, and he’s already comprehended it?’

In reality, Luo Tian had comprehended the True Intent of Palm Technique long ago. The sharp-nosed man was merely the first to witness it and live.

Just then...

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Several disciples rushed over, their gazes converging on the sharp-nosed man.

”It’s Hou Zhen! Heavens, Hou Zhen comprehended True Martial Arts Intent!”

”But why does he look so pale? Was it from excessive mental exertion? It seems comprehending True Intent Fur is truly difficult. He must have worked so hard!”

The disciples burst into discussion.

”...”

The sharp-nosed man was completely dumbfounded.

He quickly realized they had misunderstood.

He hadn’t comprehended True Martial Arts Intent; Luo Tian had, and had even driven him out with a single palm strike.

But how could he possibly admit something so humiliating?

”Luo Tian, you dared to strike me! I’m going to find an Elder to demand justice!”

The sharp-nosed man’s expression turned sinister.

But before he could go looking for anyone...

From within the True Intent Ancient Hall, a deep, ancient, and resonant laugh suddenly echoed. ”Hahaha, excellent! By comprehending the True Intent of Palm Technique, our Yunxiao Sect has gained another peerless genius!”

The laughter shook the minds of all the disciples, inspiring a deep-seated reverence and awe.

’Damn it, that’s the Second Elder who oversees this place!’

The sharp-nosed man’s face fell, his embarrassment immense.

If he actually went to tattle now, he would probably be the one to suffer.

His face flushed with anger, the sharp-nosed man quickly left.

”Hey, Senior Brother Hou, don’t walk so fast!”

”Wait, I still have some questions for you, Senior Brother Hou!”

A wave of fawning, sycophantic voices came from behind.

Hearing these words only made the sharp-nosed man more furious and humiliated.

...

After driving away the sharp-nosed man, Luo Tian sat down cross-legged again and focused on comprehending the Palm Seals on the stone tablet.

Each Palm Seal on the stone tablet contained a slightly different True Martial Arts Intent.

This showed that there were different types of True Martial Arts Intent, and the True Intent a Martial Artist comprehended would vary based on their individual circumstances.

Of course, at Luo Tian’s current stage, observing the True Martial Arts Intent of others to comprehend True Intent Fur was sufficient.

Comprehending one’s own unique True Martial Arts Intent was something for a Celestial Level Martial Artist.

’If I had enough time, I could carefully comprehend every single Palm Seal. I’d surely gain different insights!’

Luo Tian thought to himself.

He stared intently at one of the Palm Seals, comprehending the True Palm Skill Intent it emanated. He then compared it with the True Palm Skill Intent he had already grasped to deepen his understanding of True Intent.

Comprehending True Martial Arts Intent was extremely draining on one’s mind.

Ordinary disciples who spent a day here could only spend two or three hours at most comprehending True Intent. They would spend the rest of the time resting and consolidating their thoughts.

If one ignored the mental drain and forcibly tried to comprehend True Intent, they could even suffer from Qigong Deviation.

Luo Tian’s Spiritual Will was ten times stronger than that of an ordinary person.

This allowed him to gaze at the Palm Seals containing True Martial Arts Intent for extended periods.

After five hours, Luo Tian finally stopped to rest for a moment before observing the second Palm Seal.

A day passed quickly.

Luo Tian discovered that comprehending different kinds of True Palm Skill Intent was indeed beneficial for deepening his own understanding of True Intent.

If what Luo Tian had comprehended before was just a sliver of True Martial Arts Intent...

Then now, that sliver had expanded slightly.

Luo Tian left the area and glanced at the place for comprehending True Sword Technique Intent. The doors were still shut tight.

So, Luo Tian headed to the place for comprehending the True Intent of Body Technique.

Upon entering the hall, Luo Tian immediately saw three scrolls hanging on the wall directly in front of him.

Luo Tian fixed his gaze on the middle scroll.

WHOOSH!

He felt as if he had arrived in a sea of clouds, standing on the back of a white crane, soaring through the heavens. In the blink of an eye, he crossed a thousand miles.

Luo Tian wasted no time, sitting down cross-legged to gaze at it intently and comprehend it.

However, True Intent Fur was clearly not so easy to comprehend.

When Luo Tian comprehended the True Intent of Swordsmanship and Palm Technique, he had spent a great deal of time and had special opportunities.

After a full day, Luo Tian still hadn’t comprehended the True Intent of Body Technique.

He felt a little unwilling to give up.

’That’s right, I can copy the True Intent of Body Technique from the scroll into the Celestial Book!’

Once the thought occurred to him, Luo Tian immediately acted on it.

He took out two thousand Spiritual Essence Coins to charge the Celestial Book.

”Copy!”

The Creation Celestial Book opened to a blank page and began to copy the image on the scroll.

BUZZ!

The power of the Celestial Book was rapidly consumed.

When all its power was exhausted, the Celestial Book stopped copying. A third of the True Intent from the scroll’s content had been preserved!

This way, Luo Tian could comprehend it on a daily basis without having to waste Contribution Points at the True Intent Ancient Hall.

Leaving the hall, Luo Tian saw that the doors to the place for comprehending True Sword Technique Intent were still closed.

So, he left directly.

...

「Elsewhere.」

”My disciple, let’s go! Your master will get justice for you!”

A middle-aged Elder abruptly stood up, his body radiating a terrifying aura like a raging tide.

SWOOSH!

The middle-aged Elder flicked his sleeve, and with a swirl of wind, he took the sharp-nosed man and soared into the sky.

”Master, aren’t we going to the True Intent Ancient Hall to find Luo Tian?”

The sharp-nosed man asked, confused.

”That is a grudge between you juniors. Do you expect me, your master, to personally deal with a disciple in the Spirit Sea Realm?”

The middle-aged Elder found it amusing.

In fact, after consulting with the Third Elder, the Third Elder had told him to go and probe the background of Luo Tian’s master.

”I am going to find Luo Tian’s master to demand justice! It’s even possible that after I apply some pressure, that Alchemist will expel Luo Tian from his tutelage.”

The middle-aged Elder revealed a wicked smile.

Soon, the master and disciple arrived at Alchemy Peak, at Mu Yunshi’s residence.

”Mu Yunshi! I, this Elder, have come today to demand justice for my disciple! Get your ass out here now!”

The middle-aged Elder’s roar shook the surroundings!

”It’s Elder Mao, the one who guards the storehouse! What’s he doing here?”

”Looks like it’s trouble that Luo Tian stirred up!”

”Sigh, why would Elder Mu accept Luo Tian as a disciple? Luo Tian offended the Third Elder. Now Elder Mu is going to suffer because of it!”

On Alchemy Peak, many Alchemists were startled, feeling sorry for Mu Yunshi.

The middle-aged ”Elder Mao” wore a cold, arrogant expression.

Although his position didn’t carry much authority, it was a special one, and he was on good terms with many of the Sect’s upper echelon.

Mu Yunshi, on the other hand, was just a mere Honored Guest Elder.

In Elder Mao’s eyes, he and Mu Yunshi were not on the same level.

However, there was not a single stir from the residence, as if no one was inside.

But Elder Mao’s Spiritual Sense perceived that Mu Yunshi was lying on a chair, enjoying the cool air.

Even if Mu Yunshi had really been asleep, his earlier roar would have definitely woken him.

”Mu Yunshi, stop playing deaf! Get out here for this Elder now!”

Elder Mao’s face darkened slightly. He roared again, his powerful aura sending sand and stones flying.

At that moment, an extremely impatient voice finally came from within the residence. ”What’s all the racket?! This old man is trying to take a nap! If you have something to say, roll your ass in here yourself!”

Mu Yunshi’s attitude left Elder Mao somewhat stunned.

’A mere Honored Guest Elder dares to speak to me like this? He clearly has no respect for me!’

BOOM!

Elder Mao’s figure transformed into a streak of white light and shot directly into Mu Yunshi’s residence.

”Mu Yunshi, your disciple, Luo Tian, publicly inflicted heavy injuries on my disciple, affecting his participation in the upcoming competition for a spot on Xuankong Mountain! This has caused him a huge loss!”

”What do you have to say about this?!”

Elder Mao demanded sharply, his presence overbearing.

Mu Yunshi, still lying on his chair, opened his eyes slightly and said lazily, ”You mean, my disciple beat up your disciple?”

He glanced at the sharp-nosed man outside.

’Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm. Not bad.’

”That’s right! If you don’t give this old man a satisfactory explanation, don’t think this will end peacefully!”

Elder Mao was aggressive.

However, Mu Yunshi maintained his lazy expression, stared at Elder Mao, and said, ”My disciple beat yours so badly. As masters, we can’t be outdone, can we!”

”...Huh?”

For a moment, Elder Mao didn’t understand what Mu Yunshi meant.

The next moment...

An immense, boundless aura erupted from Mu Yunshi’s body as a layer of white airflow swept out in all directions.

BOOM-WHOOSH!

Mu Yunshi waved his hand, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged wildly, forming a colossal, sky-supporting palm several dozen meters wide. It howled through the air, accompanied by a roaring gale.

Elder Mao was dumbstruck.

He was the one who had come to demand an explanation! If anyone was going to attack, it should have been him.

But Mu Yunshi had attacked first without another word!

”You dare to attack me first!”

Elder Mao roared, but the moment Mu Yunshi launched his Attack, he felt an intense sense of crisis. The True Essence in his body involuntarily froze.

BOOM! POW!

Elder Mao immediately threw a punch, and a sky-shattering explosion echoed through the air!

Amidst the explosion, Elder Mao was sent flying back, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, a look of utter horror on his face.

’How could a mere Honored Guest Elder be this terrifyingly strong? He injured me in a single move!’

”You trespassed in my residence. Why can’t I attack?”

Mu Yunshi calmly retorted.

WHOOSH! BOOM!

He slapped out again. The wind and clouds surged as a ferocious torrent rushed forward, blasting Elder Mao away!

「Outside the residence.」

The sharp-nosed man sneered, ”Heh heh, Luo Tian, you’re finished. This time, not only will your master be humiliated, but you might even be kicked out of the Sect!”

Some nearby Alchemists were also watching the situation, worried about Elder Mu’s plight.

Suddenly, a violent explosion erupted from within the residence.

’They started fighting so quickly?’

”Master is so fierce!”

The sharp-nosed man looked surprised, then smiled smugly.

The next instant, a figure in white was sent flying out of the residence, smashing into a large tree dozens of meters away and snapping it in half.

The sharp-nosed man took a closer look and realized it was his master, Elder Mao.

”Master, why did you... fly out?”

The sharp-nosed man was completely dumbfounded.

”Mu Yunshi, you just wait!”

Elder Mao wiped the blood from his mouth, let out a furious roar, and fled in disgrace, dragging the stupefied sharp-nosed man with him.

「Inside the residence.」

’That kid really knows how to stir up trouble. Someone already came knocking so soon.’

Mu Yunshi muttered, rolled over, and went back to sleep.