Chapter 9: Jealousy

The Gangqi, known as Tiangang.

Now not so foolish, yet more detestable

Staring at the earthenware jar on the ground, the wise man felt a raging fire of anger ignite in his chest, yet he continuously reminded himself to control his fury, for a moment of impatience could ruin a great plan

Wuwu

Like a fleeting glance, Li Kui looked at the illustrations of the training methods on the chart, while trying his best to memorize the small characters above, in order to verify the intentions of the wise master.

This thought merely flashed through the mind; even the wise would not take it seriously. Change to another person? How could that be possible

The wise monk sat on a stone at the edge, gazing at the distant mountains, feeling somewhat disheartened. That rascal Li Kui does not know how to read; if only he had put in a little more effort to teach him characters back then, he would not have to struggle so much now. Staying in this desolate place of Baizhang Mountain for six or seven years has greatly impacted his plans

Li Kui appeared to leave the shelter of the large tree without a care in the world, yet each step was taken with utmost caution. He seemed to have already concluded that the intelligent person was a villain, possibly even a notorious bandit. Especially when it was difficult to ensure his own safety, being a bit more careful was not a significant mistake

At the moment when the enlightened one kicked the瓦罐, he quickly hid behind a large tree, vigilantly watching the direction of the enlightened one. Holding a stone egg in his hand, he thought to himself: "If it comes to blows, do not blame me for being untrustworthy"

Time has been wasted, yet no returns are in sight

Subsequently, he deliberately used completely different, even contradictory, wording in his guidance to Li Kui regarding his movements and exertion of force, compared to the secret manual. This immediately caused Li Kui discomfort, as he was often told to restrain his strength just when it was time to unleash it

What ill intentions are brewing in this old fellow's mind

One can kick a瓦罐 like a ball to a distance of seven or eight zhang, and then, unable to withstand the force of the impact, it bursts in mid-air. An ordinary person would absolutely be incapable of this. Not to mention an ordinary person, even a hero from the martial world would likely find it difficult to achieve such a level of control over power

This jar of medicinal blood cost him quite a bit of effort; now that it has been destroyed, while he cannot quite articulate the pain in his heart, he feels an emptiness within, as if there is an indescribable discomfort.

The techniques evolved by Li Kui are imbued with a semblance of vigor, yet they are merely superficial in form, lacking in true power and depth. At most, he has merely grazed the threshold of transformation.

The enlightened master took a deep breath and merely kicked a clay pot to pieces, yet he had never experienced such an incredibly refreshing sensation. It was akin to standing amidst a garden in full bloom, feeling the adoring gazes of everything around him.

Li Kui sat on the ground, listening attentively and observing his surroundings, not daring to relax for a moment. The map was very old, its tattered appearance giving one the impression that it could fall apart at any time. However, upon touching the material of the map, it was discovered to be silk, and moreover, it was silk that had been reinforced with special metallic threads, making it quite sturdy

"Young man, your skills were taught by me. Do you think that if I were to make a move, you could evade it?" The Master Lingzhi coldly snorted, clearly not taking Li Kui seriously. Aside from the fact that this young man could infuriate him to no end, he probably did not possess any abilities that would raise the Master Lingzhi's alertness.

It cannot be said that there is no return at all; in any case, the return is very small, making him feel that it is not worth it.

This requires a perfect combination of leg strength, visual acuity, skillful technique, and subtle power, executed in one seamless motion

It is the source of the power of heaven and earth, with the most overwhelming might

A瓦罐 may appear rough, but in reality, it is quite fragile. It can easily shatter with just a slight external force

Where is Li Kui

The little man often feels anxious ? '' Li Kui muttered to himself, although it was meant for his own ears, how could the perceptive and astute person not hear it

Endure for a while before speaking further

After speaking, he couldn't help but feel a sense of regret. This was not the character of Li Kui, but rather a habit from his previous life. If one wishes to survive in society, it is essential to navigate through challenges and hardships. While ability is one aspect, emotional intelligence plays a significant role. His previous misfortunes in life were likely related to having a foul mouth.

Master Lingzhi cannot bear the cost of failure; for him, becoming a fool is perhaps more difficult to accept than death

The easiest to explain is the sword energy and knife aura, which is undoubtedly a manifestation that only occurs upon entering the transformation realm. As the name suggests, the transformation realm refers to the transformation of energy into aura, hence it is called the transformation realm. An ordinary martial arts practitioner, even if they devote their entire life to it, may never touch the threshold of the artistic conception, let alone reach the more profound transformation realm. What makes the wise and enlightened individuals envious is that they have not reached this step either

Does it also involve having a strong fate?

Suddenly, he realized that Li Kui seemed to have disappeared. There was no way around it; Li Kui had always been quite wary of the Spirit Master. If he suddenly took action, how could he not be on guard against the other party?

What was the previous Li Kui like

The wise person said: "I have concealed this from you for two reasons: first, informing you would distract you; second, knowing it is not a good thing. Fear is the greatest mental obstacle for a warrior; once one cannot overcome it, this life will not progress and will merely be ordinary. What is even more terrifying is that once a person is filled with fear, what achievements can they possibly attain?"

Li Quan was directly eliminated m.hetushucom

Oh

This is not the cliff in his backyard that is only seven or eight zhang high, but a true abyss; if one were to fall, where would there be a chance of survival

For an ordinary person, breaking a clay pot with a kick is not considered a skill. Every man, young and old, in Baizhang Village can accomplish this.

But why is it that Li Kui has touched the threshold, while Lingzhi Shangren has never even seen that threshold? How can this not make him feel jealous? After jealousy comes anger; Lingzhi Shangren is even eager to destroy Li Kui. He simply cannot bear the thought that one of his experimental subjects is actually stronger than him in terms of realm. Li Kui's performance in weaponry is merely superficial, but given time, once his true realm is solidified, Lingzhi Shangren will have no opportunity to kill Li Kui if he wishes to do so

"Fate is hard?" Li Kui was quite perplexed as to why a single martial art would contain so many traps

In that fleeting moment, the wise man truly did not want to teach this foolish boy anymore. He, too, was being glib and said, "I know you have a straightforward personality and believe that I have deceived you, but you have endured and have not let the drugs shatter your mind. For you, my concealment is a benefit, not a detriment. As for Li Quan, one can only blame his bad luck. You should understand that the Tiangang Axe, along with the accompanying martial arts weapon, the Ghost King Axe, is not something that just anyone can possess. People often say that those with virtue occupy such things, but what I want to say is that the Ghost King Axe is not for the virtuous, but for those with strong fate who can obtain it.

How could he be said to be incompetent by others

What should I do if Master Kefo can't hold back any longer

Master Lingzhi has never been so out of control as he is now. In the face of Li Kui, he truly feels a sense of powerlessness deep within. It seems that after a few months apart, this young man has transformed into a completely different person.

At the slightest provocation, one becomes displeased, and upon feeling displeased, one feels compelled to speak out, thereby offending others for no justifiable reason

This is a suppression at the level of境界, unrelated to seniority or techniques

The wise and intelligent person bit down on their molar, too lazy to continue arguing with Li Kui, and directly tossed out the diagram of the heart method, allowing Li Kui to examine it himself

However, Li Kui succeeded

However, he did not dare to act out; he even perceived the greed and jealousy in the eyes of the intelligent beings. Yet, he could not fathom where this jealousy and greed originated from

This is also the impression that Lingzhi Shangren has of Li Kui

At this moment, the eyes of the spiritual master were wandering restlessly on Li Kui's back. On one hand, he was eager to test the benefits of the medicinal blood, hoping that he could break through the current limitations of his power and leap to become a figure akin to a grandmaster. However, he was also concerned that he might not be able to overcome that hurdle, as both Li Quan and Li Kui had survived only after walking through the gates of hell.

Either the unmatched might of splitting Mount Hua with force, or the ever-changing dual dragons soaring together

After glancing a few times, Lingzhi Shangren's eyes nearly bulged out. It seemed as if there was a vortex of air swirling around the Ghost King’s axe, moving along with the weapon. Is this the so-called Qi?

After a long while, Lingzhi stood up and instructed Li Kui: "Get up and practice according to the diagram. Remember, focus your mind in the Dantian, and let your strength surge forth completely from the Qi Sea. You will execute the moves, and I will tell you how to exert your force and release your energy"

In an instant, the enlightened being stepped lightly, as if gliding on ice, covering a distance of two to three zhang in the blink of an eye. He raised his leg and kicked a clay pot, which flew off the mountaintop like a stone shot from a catapult, soaring through the air before bursting open. The crimson medicinal liquid exploded in midair, resembling a blooming flower, yet exuding a pungent and fishy odor

However, this fellow started to chatter again: "Those who lack ability always like to throw things!"

A pair of ghost king axes, with a single-bladed axe weighing at least around 60 pounds, yet Li Kui seemed to wield it as if it were weightless.

Li Kui staggered a few steps, almost plunging headlong into the nearby rocks, and beyond the rocks was a deep abyss of a hundred zhang.

The Sage Lingzhi was once again angered by Li Kui, does he lack ability

Li Kui, do you still want to learn the Thirty-Six Ways of the Heavenly Gang Axe?

However, the feeling that Li Kui gave him was indeed very unfamiliar, as if he had become a different person

After glancing around, the Sage of Intelligence finally spotted Li Kui, though it was not so much that he found him, but rather that Li Kui deliberately popped his head out from behind the tree trunk to reveal himself.

This overwhelming and forceful attack turned into a clever trick. Fortunately, Li Kui was astute enough not to exert all his strength, yet in a very short time, he began to feel a strong discomfort in his body. This was because the person with spiritual intelligence had deliberately misled him, causing damage to his body. In martial arts, there are very strict principles; once these principles are violated, even the most formidable martial skills can become harmful.

The wise and intelligent person has some memory, yet is quite foolish, to the extent of crying out in despair. Stubborn and single-minded, once he sets his mind on something, he will pursue it relentlessly, like a fool who would rather die than change his course.

Is it true that the medicinal blood has such miraculous effects, or is it a talent inherent to Li Kui himself

However, Li Kui possesses advantages that others cannot match; he is born with extraordinary strength. If he practices external martial arts, he will naturally achieve twice the result with half the effort. Especially in the cultivation of martial skills, his speed of comprehension is unparalleled by ordinary people. It is as if heaven has closed a door on Li Kui but opened a window.