Chapter 598: Chapter 337: Solely My Own Mind, Li Xian’s Counterdeception, Lady’s Miscalculation, Major Disarray (Part 3)

"I recently observed his spear technique; when executed, it carries an invisible pull. I suppose, before stepping into the Martial Arts Second Realm, he must have awakened the ’Pure Gang Qi Clothing’ from his muddled garment characteristics. Although this clothing is not as complex as the ’Jie Xumiao Clothing’, it is more fierce and straightforward. A combination of such traits and Martial Arts at such a young age has certainly created some influence."

With an irrevocable smile, quite satisfied, thinking to himself: "This young man has been cultivated by my hands, watching him dominate the Five Mountains Sword Alliance gives me a sense of accomplishment. It’s just that his ’spear technique’ did not come from me, which inevitably makes it less than perfect. In the future, I should have him stop practicing spear techniques and focus solely on sword techniques, using my moves."

"However, that spear he keeps in his sleeve is quite similar to my White Snake Sword. Perhaps he acquired it because of me. Very well, consider it; I’ll allow you to learn the spear for now. But in the future, you must prioritize the Martial Arts I’ve taught you."

Wen Caishang saw that Li Xian’s actions, knowledge, and martial arts all bore her own marks, feeling both joyful and gratified, eager to leave her imprint everywhere. Suddenly thinking of something, she frowned: "This boy cannot be underestimated; now I fear I’m not his match. If he escapes, it will be hard for me to keep him." An idea has already formed in her mind.

After waiting another two hours, Li Xian took a deep breath, a flash of brilliance in his eyes.

[Only I have a Heart Skill]

[Skill Level: 2/1000 Beginner]

[Description: Only I have a heart, only I alone am supreme. If there is no enmity, why envy others’ strength? Forge the heart and temper the mind; this is the beginning.]

Listening to the sound of his heart, he finally achieved a miraculous skill. That desolate heart gradually withering, decaying into a pool of rotten flesh. Li Xian absorbed its meaning into his heart chamber, thinking: "This skill must be practiced further to show its miraculous effects. Now, I’ve just barely entered the threshold, and this skill can only help me focus my mind. Concentrating attention, it serves no other purpose."

[Your intention hammers the heart chamber, skill level +1]

[Your intention hammers the heart chamber, skill level +1]

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Only I have a Heart Skill and [Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture] both belong to Inner Martial Arts. The two have different emphases, yet both are vast and profound. Only I have a Heart Skill is more mysterious and proud, while Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture is the "Pure Yang Guideline," more complete and moderate.

Li Xian has faced numerous challenges recently, making this brief calmness rare. He practiced "Only I have a Heart Skill" for a moment, then further practiced the "Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture."

[You operate the viscera dross, skill level +1]

[You operate the viscera dross, skill level +1]

Nourish blood and strengthen the body, filling with vigor.

[Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture·Strengthening Viscera Chapter]

[Skill Level: 13569/24000 Perfection]

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Li Xian opened his eyes and adjusted his breath, seeing Wen Caishang sitting nearby waiting, he apologetically said: "Madam, you have waited long!"

Wen Caishang smiled and said: "No problem, Mr. Li La, did you gain any insights?" Li Xian said: "That Only I have a Heart Skill is truly profound, other Martial Arts are recorded in books and texts. This Martial Art, however, requires dissecting and listening to the heart to obtain."

Wen Caishang said: "Thus, it’s called Only I have a Heart. There are countless strange Martial Arts in this world, and I have seen more peculiar Martial Arts than this. Although Only I have a Heart Skill is bizarre, it is not exceedingly surprising. Yet this skill has a lineage, very rarely heard of, with scant recordings. I vaguely knew of this Martial Art, but not its true potential."

Li Xian said: "I don’t know either, now just barely entry-level." Wen Caishang said: "With your talent, there are indeed gains. If you can enter the threshold, you can delve deeper as you progress. This skill, on Dugubo Yuan, may not exert its true potential. If it were you, it might be refreshing."

Li Xian humbly smiled and said: "Madam overestimates me." Wen Caishang said: "I thought... similar to my expectation. The bell sound from here must come from this ’Only I have a Heart Skill.’ This Martial Art is peculiar, through thousands of years... the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint here already ’comprehended’ this skill first. And evolved to an extremely profound level."

Li Xian thought: "Though I rescued the madam, but... but I cannot always stay by her side for long. I need to be self-reliant, until one day I can compare with the madam, then I dare speak of other matters. Currently... I still need to plan my retreat early." Then said: "Madam is wise, this anomaly here, how can it be eliminated?"

Wen Caishang said: "It is difficult to eliminate; when the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint activates, it’s like a human heart beating. From slow to fast, when the bell first starts, it resounds like a grand bell, now settling to a faint sound. It resembles the normal heartbeat, continuous sound, yet hard to hear."

"If my expectation is correct, the entire Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint is filled with this bell sound. Even transmitting through the apertures, the entire Flying Dragon City is affected!"

Li Xian exclaimed: "Really?" Wen Caishang said: "But don’t worry, the Nine Orifice Dragon Heart Acupoint is ultimately not a human heart, its current continuous beating is due to stimulation. It will persist for a while, a half-month to several months, naturally slowly ceasing, returning to its original state."

Li Xian thought: "If what the madam says is true, the bell sound affecting Flying Dragon City, it might actually be advantageous to me." Feeling slightly relieved. Wen Caishang thought: "That bell sound is strange, but the effect is mostly within the underground cavern. If I do not deliberately exaggerate, how could you be complacent."

Li Xian made several bows to Dugubo Yuan, exited the secret chamber, and closed the stone door. Wen Caishang smiled and said: "Outside must be chaos now; even if the Five Mountains Sword Alliance is foolish, they should have figured out the situation. Mr. Li La, the main hall’s greatest benefits, both of us have obtained. But there are still other benefits, which we must acquire one by one. No matter how chaotic outside, it can’t disturb us." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Li Xian smiled and said: "That would be best." Wen Caishang casually said: "But if you are concerned about a few beloved companions, we can also find a way to help."

Li Xian knew Wen Caishang was extremely jealous, thinking of Zhao Chunxia, Lin Aoshan, and others, pondering that the Five Mountains Sword Alliance being together, they already know the true identities of the enemies. They would not suffer frequent defeats, so no need to worry, and said: "Madam is joking, there is only you in my heart."

As the two walked, they came to the "Mengqing Pond" behind the hall. Dugubo Yuan, in his lifetime, had several beloved companions, some with their life spans long ended, buried ahead of time. Others, in mutual sentiment, voluntarily followed in death.