Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses

Chapter 659: Chapter 603: Secrets and Nurturing the Aperture

In a small study room.

The window was covered with a thick layer of yellow paper.

A blue porcelain vase with red plum blossoms stood at the edge of the black and red long table by the window. The petals slightly opened, emitting a faint fragrance.

In the center of the long table, there was a brown teapot, with visible white steam constantly drifting out from the spout.

Then, a large hand, slightly yellowed but with firm skin, grasped the handle, suspending it in the air, and smoothly poured the tea into the two white porcelain tea cups beside it.

An old man and a young man sat across from each other, each holding a cup of tea, chatting casually.

“Back then, when you were captured by Inspector Cao in the forest, I was worried and followed for a few days.

Later, I discovered that you managed to break out of prison and capture Inspector without any external help. It was then I knew you were destined for greatness.

I never expected, after only ten years, you’ve grown to such an extent. Truly, the young are indeed to be feared.” The silver-haired, robust-bodied old man in a red robe couldn’t help but remark.

“I still haven’t thanked Instructor Lin for the protection back then… At that time, I was young and impulsive, acting recklessly. If given another chance, perhaps I would find a better solution,” said the man opposite.

He appeared to be in his twenties, with defined features, thick eyebrows, and an air of heroic spirit.

He was Lou Yi, who had returned to the main world from the Nether Realm.

Along with a few martial artists from the True Martial Association, he returned to a secret base.

Unexpectedly, he encountered his long-lost acquaintance, Instructor Lin.

Back in Jia Family Manor, Instructor Lin taught him the Secret Skill Dragon-Piercing Technique.

It helped him in countless subsequent battles to turn the tide against danger or reverse adverse situations. It could be said to be one of his most critical early skills.

However, at that time, Instructor Lin’s outward identity was merely a high-level martial artist wandering outside the mortal court, at most possessing the cultivation level of a Martial Artist.

Unexpectedly, upon meeting again, he had transformed into an Incense Master of a branch of the True Martial Association.

With profound cultivation that even Lou Yi felt uncertain about, he was likely not far from the rumored Profound Light Realm.

Moreover, he seemed to be someone from across the Longjiang River. Why did he go to Wei Kingdom?

Lou Yi naturally had various doubts in his heart.

As he was pondering how to speak, Instructor Lin took the initiative to explain:

“I was pursued by enemies and fell into the Longjiang River, eventually drifting to the opposite shore where Jia Rong saved me. To recover from my injuries, I stayed in Wei Kingdom for several years.

It wasn’t until ten years ago that my injuries finally healed.

Additionally, I received news that the old dragon in Longjiang had fallen into a deep slumber, giving me the opportunity to cross back to the branch fortress.”

“Is there really a dragon hidden in Longjiang?” Lou Yi asked curiously.

“Indeed, there is an old dragon, likely not far from becoming a true dragon capable of ascension.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to single-handedly divide the domain of the Vast Sea Realm into the Northern Border and the Central Continent, preventing any travel between humans and demons from the two regions.

Unless while it sleeps, crossing the Longjiang is fraught with mortal danger. The higher the cultivation, the less they dare to take the risk,” Instructor Lin explained.

Hearing this, Lou Yi silently expressed his relief. Fortunately, his own cultivation was relatively low when he crossed the Longjiang with others.

In the eyes of such a true behemoth, he was probably no different from an ant, unlikely to be specifically targeted.

“What is the origin of the True Martial Association?” Lou Yi asked another question of interest.

Before now, he had never heard of this organization.

Instructor Lin did not answer immediately but instead asked Lou Yi a question: “Do you know why true martial-level martial artists are rarely seen in the world?”

Martial artists of the True Martial Realm, equivalent to cultivators of the Foundation Establishment Stage, possess immense destructive power, capable of destroying mountains and rivers, razing cities at will.

Lou Yi thought to himself, not only are they rarely seen, but he has never seen one.

Shaking his head, he replied, “I would like to hear the instructor’s explanation.”

“It’s nothing but a battle of pathways.

In ancient times, everyone was of the Innate Body, naturally possessing divine skills, but they suddenly vanished from this realm for unknown reasons…

By the medieval period, paths such as Qi Cultivation, Martial Arts, Incense Dao, Soul Dao, and Weapon Dao emerged, leading to endless battles among hundreds of schools.

By modern times, Qi Cultivators prevailed, becoming the mainstream of the cultivation realm and passing down to this day.

Martial Arts, considered an unorthodox path, was naturally suppressed to prevent resurgence. The struggle of great paths is truly a matter of life and death.”

Instructor Lin said plainly, “Have you heard of the Immortal Dao Alliance?”

“I’ve heard a little, it’s said to be an alliance formed by numerous major Immortal Dao sects in this realm?

There are seven main sect leaders, twenty-four upper sects, and numerous ordinary sects, commanding the leadership among the Human Race in this realm…” Lou Yi said.

“In the alliance rules of the Immortal Dao Alliance, there’s a clause that martial arts cultivation techniques must not surpass the True Martial Realm.

Martial arts techniques of the Profound Light Realm and above have been almost entirely destroyed by them, with few remnants,” Instructor Lin’s eyes were filled with anger, “They even went as far as to prevent the spread of True Martial Realm techniques in the world!

This is also the main reason why, when you were in Wangjiang County, you couldn’t find any inheritance beyond the Martial Artist level.”

Hearing this, Lou Yi suddenly understood.

No wonder no martial arts techniques above the Martial Artist level could be found in the nations on either side of Longjiang.

It turns out that martial arts in this world have long been banned by the Immortal Dao, forbidden to exist.

If not for the Attribute Panel allowing him to forcibly deduce cultivation techniques, he might still be stuck at the Martial Artist level.

“The True Martial Association is a small organization established by a group of martial artists to save themselves,” Instructor Lin sighed, “It can’t make it to the public eye, it can only hide underground. As soon as it surfaces, it faces all sorts of attacks, with imminent threats of suppression.”