Chapter 0003: Unexpected Developments

However, the impossible has now occurred to Ye Qiu. What exactly is going on?

Ye Qiu narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the dark soul orb, feeling an extreme shock in his heart

Ye Qiu felt somewhat suspicious as he underwent the examination seriously. The soul pearl in his left hand indicated that he had external injuries, which had adversely affected his lifespan, reducing it by six months.

What are you doing, you hurt me

The dark soul orb appeared extremely eerie, and the number of years of life recorded on it left Ye Qiu astonished

Closing his eyes, Ye Qiu felt a powerful force flowing within him, his entire body was in harmony, all his orifices were open, and his life form underwent a transformation. This is the distinction between the True Martial Body and the mortal flesh.

This is not right. The soul bead in the left hand clearly shows that after Ye Qiu enters the True Martial realm, his lifespan increases by one hundred years, allowing him to live for another one hundred and eighty years. How is it possible that the soul bead in the right hand indicates that he only has three days left to live

Above Blood Maple City, unparalleled masters are engaged in combat, with the three major forces of the Barbarian God Sect, the Heavenly Desolation Sect, and the Eternal Gate vying against each other, each gaining their own advantages

A cold and aloof voice echoed across the training ground, as the inner disciples quickly parted ways to carefully inspect every outer disciple present.

The cultivation steps of the Mountain Moving Technique are somewhat intricate. The term "moving a mountain" does not literally mean to lift a large mountain, but rather to condense the momentum of a mountain within oneself, using true energy to maneuver it above the enemy's head, thereby creating an imposing aura akin to that of Mount Tai pressing down.

Ye Qiu fiddled with the small object in his hand, feeling an inexplicable emotion within him

Ye Qiu pushed the door open and stepped out. At the age of sixteen, he was elegant and quiet. After entering the True Martial Realm, his slender figure exuded an indescribable calmness.

Remain stationary and accept the inspection

Many outer disciples gasped at this scene

Shut up

Prior to this, the Barbarian God Sect had only captured one person, which left them feeling quite dissatisfied. Therefore, they launched a surprise attack in Blood Maple City, ultimately resulting in each of the three factions capturing two individuals, while another perished during the struggle for possession.

Ye Qiu obtained a qualification to enter the Jing Building, which is filled with some basic introductory techniques. However, for Ye Qiu, this is the key to unlocking his path to the pinnacle.

The struggle for the spoils lasted for the duration of an incense stick, ultimately resulting in the Barbarian God Sect capturing one individual, while the Heavenly Desolation Sect and the Eternal Gate each took away two individuals, and one was torn apart during the fray

Ye Qiu was startled and hurriedly dodged, rushing towards the nearest wooden cabin, as a second loud bang echoed above, and a shower of light rained down towards the ground

Ye Qiu observed that the purpose of the conflict between the two parties was actually to seize individuals, and the attacking side was likely composed of experts from the Barbarian God Sect

Ye Qiu attempted to navigate this small mountain, finding it exceedingly strenuous; even a moment's distraction could lead to failure, requiring immense perseverance

Turning over and sitting up, Ye Qiu looked around at the situation. Many outer disciples were injured, some lightly and some severely, emitting various groans and cries of pain as they tended to their own wounds

Next, what you need to do is choose a cultivation method that suits you, and embark on your path to greatness

Ye Qiu quickly noticed this scene, but he could never understand it.

The attributes of the Soul Pearl determine a person's cultivation path. You belong to the Earth element; choosing techniques of the same attribute can yield twice the result with half the effort. However, if you choose techniques that conflict with your attribute, the effort may be doubled while the results are halved, and you may even fall into the path of demonic deviation

Rescuing seven individuals from the Sky Burial Abyss is an unprecedented event, and in order to carry out this rescue, the Barbarian God Sect openly launched an attack, marking this as the first occurrence of such an action

The fierce battle in mid-air has come to an end, with the fluttering maple leaves stained with blood, adding a touch of desolation to the entire city

Blood Maple City derives its name from the red maples. In late autumn, as the leaves fall, the entire city is adorned in red, evoking a sense of grandeur and brilliance

Who wields the colorful brush to dye the vast sky, with several places deep yellow and several places red

A single injury can reduce one's lifespan by six months, which is simply unbearable. Fortunately, the Soul Pearl only displays the current state; once his injury heals, his lifespan will naturally recover to about eighty to ninety percent.

At this moment, however, the red maple exudes a sense of desolation, and a piercing howl tears through the sky. A colossal figure stands tall above Blood Maple City, its crimson hand reaching out towards several figures in the clouds

Is this a fragment of a magical artifact

The figure locked by the enormous hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, behind it the sky unfolded, revealing a vast, desolate world, exuding a cold and lifeless aura. A column of yellowish wind shot out, transforming into a raging dragon, colliding with the enormous hand.

There are not many classics in the Outer Gate's Scripture Pavilion, with most of them focusing on water and fire attributes. Ye Qiu examined them one by one and finally selected a technique called the Mountain-Moving Formula, which happens to belong to the earth element of the Five Elements.

Ye Qiu is currently at the first level of the True Martial Realm, but he has increased his lifespan by a hundred years, which is significantly stronger than the lifespan increase of sixty years.

The two most destructive explosions in the past were the result of a confrontation between masters from this sect and the Wangu Sect, who activated their magical artifacts in a fierce clash. This not only caused significant damage but also led to severe damage to both parties' artifacts, with some fragments scattered. It is essential to recover these fragments and reforge them.

Do not move recklessly, cooperate with the inspection, and remove all items from your person

This is the admonition given to Ye Qiu by the martial artist Wang Bo before he entered the Jing Building

Ye Qiu was not seriously injured, but looked quite disheveled, with some wounds on his back and a three-inch long cut under his armpit

Three days, Ye Qiu's life only has three days left

Although the first realm of Zhenwu is relatively weak, it possesses a strength of a thousand pounds, and when combined with clever techniques, it can also exert extraordinary power

The life soul orb in Ye Qiu's left hand is like this, while the life soul orb in his right hand is exactly the opposite; it will not manifest unless deliberately activated.

The wound under the armpit is somewhat deep. Ye Qiu pressed it with his hand and felt a sharp pain, as if there were a hard object within the wound

Turning his gaze away, Ye Qiu looked at the Soul Pearl in his left hand, and once again a look of astonishment appeared on his face

As he peeled back the wound, Ye Qiu discovered a pea-sized object, stained with blood, feeling no fluctuations, yet it was very hard

Not far away, five figures were moving quickly, each holding onto a person, all of whom were under attack

The sky is filled with dancing radiance, countless lightning bolts spread across the firmament, and a violent force ravages this city, causing the very earth to tremble

An hour later, the inspection concluded, and Ye Qiu returned to his wooden house to tend to his wounds

Upon entering the realm of Zhenwu, the cultivator ascends from a mortal body to the true body of Zhenwu, possessing the strength of a thousand pounds in each arm, capable of practicing superior techniques, and pursuing the path of immortality

That enormous hand effortlessly tore apart the sky, crushed the clouds, and reached out towards a tiny figure.

That afternoon, Ye Qiu was sparring with his fellow disciples from Group Six when a sudden tempest arose over Blood Maple City, and leaves began to fall from the sky, staining the heavens red

The world has never seen a black Soul Pearl, and throughout history, no one has ever possessed two Soul Pearls at the same time

Zhenwu Yichong, all hundred meridians are interconnected, longevity increases by a cycle of sixty years, divine power begins to stir

The inner sect disciple conducting the search spoke in a harsh tone and directly kicked the outer sect disciple away.

Half a month of enlightenment, longevity increased by a hundred years, this is indeed a rarity from ancient times

That feeling is unprecedented, every inch of flesh and blood, every single cell seems to be invigorated, filled with strength, filled with vitality

During the inspection, the inner disciples discovered some fragments of magical artifacts, which dispelled many people's suspicions

During the day, Ye Qiu practiced sparring with his fellow disciples from Group Six, and in the evening, he focused on cultivating the Mountain Moving Technique. These tranquil days passed in the blink of an eye, lasting for half a month, during which the amount of true energy within him continuously increased

Opening his eyes, Ye Qiu gazed at his right hand, where a pitch-black orb emerged from his wrist, revealing itself to be a Soul Pearl.

"On what grounds? Not only do you refuse to help us bandage our wounds, but you also recklessly torment us, forcibly searching our bodies. What exactly are you looking for?"

Ye Qiu was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the edge of the light rain, a sharp pain surged into his brain, and he was sent flying.

Gathering energy like a mountain, the flow of energy turns nine times, releasing and retracting at will, forged through a thousand trials and a hundred refinements

Ye Qiu fell into silence, the silver-white soul orb in his left hand quickly restored, while the black soul orb in his right hand automatically vanished

What happened

It is well known that every person possesses only one soul gem, which is pure white and transparent, flawless like jade. It only turns blood red at the moment of life exhaustion and shatters at the end of life

A deafening explosion erupted above the Manwu Gate, unleashing a terrifying blast that sent countless flames shooting in all directions. Many outer disciples in the training ground were caught off guard, being torn apart or injured on the spot, as the chaotic cries of agony and despair intertwined to form a mournful song of death

Ye Qiu sensed something, and a solemn expression appeared on his handsome face

In addition to cultivating their skills, the outer disciples of the Manwu Sect must also master the application of techniques

On the training ground, hundreds of outer disciples were either dead or injured, and most of the nearby buildings were destroyed, having suffered an unforeseen disaster

The recent incident at the Manwu Gate has caused significant repercussions, with the entire outer sect's four districts suffering from an unforeseen disaster, and some damage also occurring within the inner sect, where personnel are currently being dispatched to clean up the aftermath

Some outer disciples nearby expressed their protests, and as a result, they all faced similar treatment

Above the clouds, the air currents surge fiercely

In just half a month, Ye Qiu progressed from the Mortal Realm to the True Martial Realm, a speed much faster than he had anticipated

At this moment, an external martial artist stepped forward to calm everyone's emotions and explained the reasons.

Moments later, a large number of inner disciples entered the outer gate area

This is the first step of the Mountain Moving Technique, and it is an extremely important step. If the mountain's formation is not established, how can it be moved

During the cultivation process, Ye Qiu's true energy within the meridians continuously increased, causing his entire body to tremble, releasing powerful potential that transformed into true energy, filling the dantian, condensing the true energy, and constantly contracting

A few days later, a gaseous small mountain appeared in Ye Qiu's dantian. Although its size was not large, it was exceptionally heavy

Generally speaking, a monk's soul pearl is in a constant state of manifestation, unless intentionally retracted, it will remain visible at all times

Half Moon Tongxuan, Ye Qiu has created a record that has garnered considerable attention from many people

The slender figure is a woman, holding a person in her hand, while a fierce dragon stands behind her, blocking the attack of the enormous figure

Under the gaze of Ye Qiu, the soul orb in his left hand changed colors, shifting from silver-white to light yellow, then to golden yellow, emerald green, and purplish red, finally transforming into a multicolored jade orb, completely surpassing Ye Qiu's understanding.

All six individuals came from the Sky Burial Abyss, with the Eternal Gate and the Heavenly Desolation Sect each seizing three.

Ye Qiu entered Group 6 of Area A from Group 13 of Area D, and his instructor, named Wang Bo, praised his performance highly

This is a description of the True Martial Realm. Those who cultivate and transition from the Mortal Body Realm to the True Martial Realm can increase their lifespan by sixty years, with surging divine power within their bodies and all hundred meridians connected.