Chapter 3: The Mysterious "Hunyuan Diagram"

Suddenly, a glimmer of light appeared in his eyes, the light growing larger until it finally transformed into a palm-sized book of a pale golden hue

Yan Li exited the compartment after checking out, letting out a slight sigh of relief. Having passed the scrutiny of Wu Zhongmou, he believed that no one would doubt his identity as a young prince anymore

It is so! I take my leave, Your Excellency

When he woke up from his slumber, he discovered that he had traversed time and space, and had taken possession of the body of a useless outer disciple of the Great Wilderness Sect

Yan Li spoke in a calm and unhurried manner. He had taken control of Li Li's body, yet he could not allow Wu Zhongmou to detect any signs of this. Therefore, he endeavored to mimic the tone of the former Li Li in his speech.

It is! Uncle Wu nodded emphatically, knowing that the young prince, despite his tender age, was resourceful and clever. This arrangement of his indeed carried significant meaning

He spread his arms wide and abruptly threw a punch into the void

The fierce tiger passes through the pass

Subsequently, he practiced "Tianying Lianxing" and "Niu Mo Lian Gu" once again, exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, yet he felt as if he had touched the threshold of the Yuan realm

After several days of recuperation, Yan Li's injuries have healed by about eighty to ninety percent, and it is time to begin training. In the Tianhuang Continent, martial prowess is revered above all; even the three great empires, despite their might, adopt policies of appeasement and alliance towards those martial arts masters.

Yan Liwei pondered and said, "How about this? In the presence of outsiders, you shall still be master and servant, but in private, let us address each other as uncle and nephew, how does that sound?"

"I dare not, these are all duties that my subordinates should fulfill. Previously, when the assassin attacked, I failed to protect the young prince completely, so I ask the young prince to impose punishment on me." As he spoke, Wu Zhongmou knelt before Yan Li, his face filled with guilt

During this period, Uncle Wu has been quite worried

Uncle Wu, please get up, I am tired, you may go out first

The martial arts heritage of a great empire is not inferior to that of the Great Wilderness Palace. Li Li possesses three methods for foundation building: the first is "Tiger Sound Refining Intent," the second is "Sky Eagle Refining Form," and the third is "Bull Demon Refining Bone"

In his previous life, he had reached the Profound Realm in his cultivation. In this round of re-cultivation, his understanding has deepened even further. According to his estimation, he would be able to break through to the Origin Realm in no more than one month

Uncle Wu, come in and speak

Young Prince, I...!" Wu Zhongmou's voice was somewhat choked, and he felt even more guilty in his heart, "How could I still doubt him when the Young Prince regards me as an uncle"

Yan Li nodded slightly, "Uncle Wu, my current situation is quite dire. If those people find out that I am not dead, they will likely not rest until they have dealt with me. Therefore, from now on, we must act discreetly, remove the ceremonial retinue, and arrange for a new identity... Hmm, I shall be called Yan Li!"

"Little Prince, the rites must not be neglected!" A trace of emotion flashed in Wu Zhongmou's eyes, yet he stubbornly replied.

Puff

A fierce and domineering aura suddenly erupted around his body, akin to a ferocious tiger descending a mountain, unstoppable in its might. In an instant, he lunged forward, appearing several meters away.

Yan Li nodded in satisfaction. Wu Zhongmou was the foremost expert by his side, having attained the realm of Tianxuan in martial arts. In the future, he would have Wu Zhongmou handle many of his affairs, thus it was essential to completely subdue him

Wu Zhongmou rose, bowed respectfully, and exited the carriage

After a moment of contemplation, Yan Li decided to continue cultivating these three techniques in preparation for breaking through to the Yuan realm

However, the high-ranking officials of the Great Wilderness Palace must also be informed. After all, with their influence, it would not be difficult for them to uncover my identity. But I must ensure that they do not disclose my identity.

The tiger pounces on its prey

He did not expect that the originally missing Hunyuan Diagram would reappear after his rebirth. At that moment, a strong sense of curiosity arose in his heart, and he wanted to know what this Hunyuan Diagram truly was

Yan Li, upon seeing this, remained silent for a long time. Subsequently, he let out a long sigh, "Uncle Wu, although you and I are master and servant, I have never regarded you as a subordinate. In my heart, you are my uncle. How could I possibly blame my uncle?"

See the Little Prince

The refinement of Qi is divided into ten levels. The first level possesses a strength of one hundred jin, the second level possesses a strength of two hundred jin, and so forth. Upon reaching the Great Perfection of Qi refinement, one can attain a strength close to one thousand jin

For some unknown reason, Yan Li's eyelids grew heavier and heavier, until finally, he fell into a deep sleep. In his dreams, he found himself engulfed in darkness

In the end, a hint of pride appeared on Uncle Wu's face. Yan Li smiled, considering his status as the son of the current Crown Prince of the Great Yun Kingdom, it was indeed easy for him to join the Great Wilderness Palace, and becoming an inner disciple was not a difficult task.

A glimmer of reverence flashed in Uncle Wu's eyes, and he thought to himself: "The young prince is indeed thoughtful in his considerations"

The fist cut through the void, emitting a brief whistle. Yan Li calculated in secret that the strength of his punch was likely approaching one thousand pounds

It is ! ''

Yan Li's figure transformed once more, and with another leap, yet this leap was imbued with a fierceness and grandeur that surpassed the previous one

If he could gain the support of the Great Wilderness Palace, he would secure the backing of a large number of military generals. It must be said that Li Li, despite his young age, possesses extraordinary wisdom. He thought of a strategy to temporarily avoid the spotlight and develop in secret. Unfortunately, his enemies are unscrupulous and do not give him that opportunity.

Internal training focuses on cultivating one's breath, while external training emphasizes strengthening the muscles and skin

This is ... ... !

However, he does not intend to reveal his identity as a royal prince; instead, he plans to join the Great Wilderness Palace through the trials like an ordinary youth, because during this trial, two of the most important people in his life will appear

After practicing the three techniques from "Tiger Sound Refining Intent," Yan Li felt completely invigorated, fully adapting to this new body

The space inside the carriage is sufficiently large for Yan Li to conduct her training

One time, I received a call from Professor Liu while in Zhoukoudian, Beijing, where I discovered an ancient cave. Consequently, the professor and I hurried over. After three days of excavation, deep within the cave, we found a palm-sized book, the cover of which bore three ancient characters that did not resemble any script from Earth.

Memories submerged in the passage of time have opened the floodgates, and a segment of the past gradually becomes clear. In a previous life, Yan Li was a graduate student studying history

Did his crossing into this world have anything to do with the ancient book "The Diagram of Primordial Unity"?

These three cultivation methods encompass both internal and external training, making them rare and excellent foundational techniques. If one continues to practice, breaking through to the Yuan realm will not be difficult

As soon as the words were spoken, Yan Li fell silent, appearing fatigued as he leaned against the soft couch and closed his eyes to rest. Upon seeing this, Uncle Wu promptly took his leave and exited the carriage

At your command

"Uncle Wu, please come in!" Yan Li resumed her seated position on the soft animal skin couch and softly called for Wu Zhongmou.

Wu Zhongmou said: "At our current speed, we can reach the Great Wilderness Palace in no more than three days. Ten days later will be the annual recruitment trial day for new disciples at the Great Wilderness Palace. However, with the identity of the young prince, it would be an honor for them to have him join the Great Wilderness Palace without the need for a trial, allowing him to join directly."

With a voice saying "yes," a middle-aged man in a black robe stepped into the carriage; it was Li Li's steward, Wu Zhongmou. As soon as he entered, his gaze fell upon Yan Li, and he immediately displayed a hint of joy, saying, "The young prince's injuries have healed quite well"

The tiger descends the mountain

Uncle Wu, I have decided to participate in the trials of the Great Wilderness Palace

Boom

"Uncle Wu, let's dispense with these empty formalities from now on," Yan Li said softly

After that, he never saw the ancient book again. However, after he learned the script of the Tianhuang Continent, he understood that the three characters of the ancient book were the script of this world, which translated to "Hunyuan Diagram".

Yan Li slowly rose and knelt on the animal skin blanket inside the carriage

The Great Wilderness Palace is the foremost martial arts sect of the Great Cloud Nation, intricately connected to the nation in countless ways, with many disciples even becoming military generals of the empire

However, unexpectedly, at the moment Yan Li touched the ancient book, the entire cave suddenly shook violently, ultimately collapsing, with countless stones falling down and knocking him unconscious.

Yan Li's demeanor shifted dramatically as she twisted her waist

How much longer until we reach the Great Wilderness Palace?" Yan Li asked thoughtfully

With a soft sound, the fist transformed into a grasp, slicing through the air

Transforming claws into fists, a punch strikes out, the force of the fist shatters the air again

Fortunately, Li Li's soul and memories are intertwined with his, making imitation not difficult at all

At the same time, there were several other qi refining techniques in Yan Li's mind that were no less powerful than these three, which he had inherited from the Great Wilderness Palace in his previous life

In the next moment, his fists were like two heavy hammers, each punch faster than the last, continuously striking the air and producing a series of "puff puff puff" sounds

Wu Zhongmou's figure appeared in the carriage, bowing in greeting

Young Prince, what is this ... ... ! '' However, it wasn't long before Uncle Wu seemed to understand and said: `` With the Young Prince's cultivation, passing the trial should not be difficult ! ''