Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 314 - 266: Martial Arts Accumulation, Emerging Factions, Golden Light Prototype, Has the Lady Arrived?

Chapter 314: Chapter 266: Martial Arts Accumulation, Emerging Factions, Golden Light Prototype, Has the Lady Arrived?

Li Xian sat beside the meditation cushion.

He adjusted his breathing, concentrated his mind, cleared all distractions, then took out a candle. The candle was three inches long, made from fish fat, and could burn for three days. When lit, its flame was steady and not easily extinguished.

Li Xian lit the candle. Everything was ready. He fixed his gaze on the candle, watching the wax melt and the candle shorten by three millimeters, then immediately consumed some "Yellow Nine Ginseng" ginseng velvet.

[You consumed Human Yellow·Yellow Nine Ginseng, Skill Consumption, Skill Level +79]

[Magic Dao·Unknown... Skill Level +1]

Li Xian breathed steadily, continuing this process tirelessly. Every time the candle shortened by three millimeters, he would consume more ginseng velvet. The dark and gloomy secret room concealed the passage of time, but the length of the candle gave him a vague sense of its flow.

One day passed.

[You consumed Human Yellow·Yellow Nine Ginseng, Skill Consumption Skill Level +32]

Long-term consumption of the same Essence Treasure in skill consumption leads to diminishing returns. Li Xian had known this since his time at Bear Tiger Mountain.

[Magic Dao·Golden Light Prototype]

[Skill Level: 46/100]

With the effect of his consumption taking hold, Magic Dao progressed from "Unknown" to gradually forming a "Golden Light Prototype." Deep in concentration, his body remained unmoved. Another day passed, and his Magic Dao·Golden Light skill level increased to [56]...

On the morning of the third day.

Li Xian smoothly concluded his seclusion. His "Magic Dao·Golden Light Prototype" skill level had reached [71], and with the consumption of "Dew of Dawn," he could obtain the Magic Golden Light.

[Skill·Consumption]

[Skill Level: 2969/3000 Great Success]

The retreat had been most rewarding. After stretching his muscles and bones, having sat motionless for three days, a series of cracks and pops sounded. Tian Fu and others kept their promise, not disturbing him for three days.

In the Heaven and Earth Box, there remained the "Yellow Nine Ginseng" ginseng root. Li Xian’s "Consumption" skill, endowed with the "Comprehension" trait, allowed the consumption of Human Yellow in minimal amounts for effectiveness.

Wen Caishang had once told him. Each "Heavenly Essence," "Earth Radiance," and "Human Yellow" could only be consumed once in a lifetime. Li Xian had consumed both "Golden Scale" and "Yellow Nine Ginseng"...yet some "Yellow Nine Ginseng" remained, prompting the thought that if he also had "Golden Scale," he might consume it again later.

The recipe was: Golden Scale, Yellow Nine Ginseng, Golden Scale. Such a combination would surely be ineffective, disrupting the original sequence and making future Essence Treasure consumption imprecise.

Similarly, Golden Scale, Yellow Nine Ginseng, Yellow Nine Ginseng...would have the same effect. Hence, Human Yellow Essence Treasures were divided amongst the mighty, acknowledging their rare, priceless value, with a subtle reasoning behind it.

Lv Dongzhi consumed "Heavenly Spirit," "Earth Spirit," and "Sword Tomb Yellow"...because the sequence led to the "Dream Remnant" technique. After acquiring the skill, there were still remnants of "Heavenly Spirit" and "Earth Spirit." Why not continue consuming them to piece together the Magic Dao·Sword Control?

The reason being he had consumed all three Essence Treasures. Even disrupting the sequence and consuming them again would be futile. Thus, he freely indulged, using Heavenly Essence and Earth Radiance to woo women.

Li Xian carefully stored the ’Yellow Nine Ginseng,’ planning to trade it for other desired Essence Treasures in the future for benefit.

Birds chirped lightly in the courtyard, and spring’s vitality was in full bloom. It was already early June. Ever since Li Xian began practicing martial arts, his days were filled with tireless exertion, finally bartering for three days of tranquility through deception.

He brought over a small stool, sitting down calmly, suddenly contemplating: "One day...if I ascend to the Third Realm, I shall seek a place to acquire some property and prepare an estate. Besides martial arts practice, I could enjoy cultural pursuits—perhaps playing music, painting, writing, sword dancing, attending theater, raising cranes, fishing...or capturing a few beauties for leisure..."

"In leisure, taking beauties on outings to enjoy scenery and shop. Such pleasures, not even immortals would exchange. If that day truly comes, I could bring my younger brother along. Alas! My younger brother is ambitious, devoted to scholarship, yet refuses to marry. It’s a pity, though I cannot hinder his aspirations, can I?"

"With strength in hand, if any lady dares be arrogant, I would capture her as well. Dressed in silk clothing, locked in a deep residence."

Li Xian grinned, yet the world was in chaos. The Great Wu Dynasty was restoring its might, sweeping across the world. Either...factions emerge, vying for dominance and gain. Under this calamity, how can there be refuge? Wen Caishang’s strength was formidable, her estate laden with countless treasures. Yet, in the face of the rebel "Yellow Dragon," even she chose to "avoid its edge."

A multitude forms a crowd, the crowd consolidates momentum.

Where momentum directs, only avoiding the edge guides survival. To find shelter and livelihood is exceptionally challenging.

Li Xian pondered the future, indulging in fantasies. He had always been grounded, believing in Heaven rewarding diligence. Rare was the moment of peace, and yet distractions flooded his mind. But he did not lose himself; he refocused, pursuing only martial dominance.

Recently, he had been exhausted from fleeing. Having now a brief respite, and after completing the consumption of "Yellow Nine Ginseng," he took out the "Magic Dao·Blood-Growing Flesh" and "Blood Training Three Classics."

"The Black-faced Bat King muttered about a ’Master’ before dying. Could there be a master behind him? His martial arts are rather demonic, yet his strength cannot be denied. He’s clearly a character of grand fortune, having acquired knowledge early on."

"This Magic Dao·Blood-Growing Flesh is incredibly intriguing. Let me see what it’s about."

The recipe was recorded on a piece of animal-hide yellow paper, detailing: Human Yellow·Blood Seed Droplet, Human Yellow·Yellow Radiance, Human Yellow·Bitter Bodhi.

The methods of consumption are intricate, regarding how and when to consume, akin to a ritual. Li Xian thought: "The Essence Treasures of this Magic Dao are ordinary, but the consumption methods are more intricate than the Magic Dao Golden Light."

At the bottom of the recipe, the wondrous effects of the Magic Dao were detailed. "Blood-Growing Flesh" transforms blood into flesh, attaches flesh to bone, consuming Qi-blood, yet providing numerous miraculous uses.

The Black-faced Bat King used "bone" as a weapon, spraying blood to grow flesh. combined with his martial arts, he could seemingly split and replicate himself instantly, an unexpected miracle that drove Luo Feiyan to a dead end.

Li Xian had an intriguing idea: "The greatness of this martial art lies in its medical applications!" Using blood to grow flesh, a life-threatening injury could be healed with its own blood.

He then turned to view the "Blood Training Three Classics."

The thin book was black and brown, its script ancient, crooked... As soon as Li Xian glanced at it, he felt the text, like twisted maggots, boring into his mind through his eyes, causing intense pain.