"System, are you trying to kill me? I'm in so much pain; my damn eggs feel like they're about to shatter," Yang Xuan gritted his teeth.
"15 minutes and 30 seconds left," the system stated.
"Damn, this really hurts," Yang Xuan endured the pain with clenched teeth.
Usually, time passed quickly, but now, Yang Xuan felt like 15 minutes were longer than 15 days. Sweat soaked his body, and every muscle ached.
"Ding, system function loading completed. Please review, Host."
"Get lost, I don't want to check," Yang Xuan lay on the ground, drenched in sweat, his meridians slightly distorted.
After a while, he coughed. "Okay, system, check the newly added functions."
"Development of merging and upgrading of techniques, please check the details yourself, Host," the system replied.
"Where are my telekinesis abilities that I developed myself? Why aren't they showing up?" Yang Xuan asked curiously.
"Telekinesis falls under a different category and doesn't count as a technique. Also, according to your level of development, it doesn't even qualify as a skill," the system bluntly explained.
...
Yang Xuan was speechless. He had put a lot of effort into developing his telekinesis abilities. Now, with no distractions, it was a good time to find the North Sea Divine Art. From what he knew about movies and TV shows, it seemed to match his needs well. After all, to cultivate the Evil Buddha Body with his own energy was a lengthy process. With the North Sea Divine Art, he could absorb others' inner energy to strengthen his Evil Buddha Body, making it a perfect combination.
"Red Queen, please scan and see if you can find it," Yang Xuan suggested.
"The phone's hardware isn't very advanced, but I'll give it a try," the Red Queen replied.
After a few minutes of scanning, the Red Queen finally located a cliff behind the jade disc, which seemed to be the entrance to the Langhuan Immortal Realm.
Yang Xuan hurriedly ran over and examined the height of the cliff. It seemed manageable, about a hundred meters high. He couldn't help but wonder how Duan Yu had managed to get down unscathed, the protagonist's halo must have been at play.
Unable to use his telekinesis at the moment, Yang Xuan decided to jump. He believed his physical strength would be enough. With a resounding "boom," the ground around Yang Xuan's landing point shattered in a ten-meter radius, and dust and debris filled the air.
It was a cool and impressive way to land, and Yang Xuan immediately thought of using it as an entrance in the future.
Looking around, he noticed a cave filled with aquatic life at the bottom of a lake. The translucent rock walls allowed the fish to swim freely, creating a natural underwater ecosystem like a massive aquarium. Nature's artistry was truly remarkable.
As Yang Xuan walked further, he suddenly felt a sharp object piercing his body. When he turned to see what it was, he found it was a jade statue of Li Qiushui. The carving was exquisite, and the translucent stone emphasized her beauty, making her look like a goddess with a divine aura.
Yang Xuan carefully examined the statue and found the inscription, "Bow a thousand times and serve me." Yang Xuan wasn't going to bow a thousand times, so he tore the cushion open and retrieved the manual to start studying.
"Host, studying the North Sea Divine Art requires consuming 99 years of your internal energy. Are you sure?" the system reminded.
"No, I won't study it. Upgrade the North Sea Divine Art for me," Yang Xuan decided.
As soon as he spoke, Yang Xuan felt his energy deplete at an astonishing speed.
"What's going on, System? My current strength is quite good, and I haven't felt this weak even after enhancing something three times in a row," Yang Xuan complained.
"The North Sea Divine Art was already one of the highest martial arts in this world, belonging to the level of 'Using Martial Arts to Enter Dao.' After upgrading it, the manual's grade has undergone a qualitative change, resulting in a significant energy consumption," the system explained.
Yang Xuan understood and decided to learn it.
"Host, the North Sea Divine Art and Lingbo Weibu have been successfully learned," the system announced.
In the blink of an eye, the 99 years of internal energy in Yang Xuan's body was converted into pure North Sea Divine Art energy.
Yang Xuan was curious about the changes in the North Sea Divine Art. "System, please explain the changes in the North Sea Divine Art."
The system clarified, "The North Sea Divine Art, which used to absorb only internal energy, can now absorb any form of energy. Previously, when absorbing energy from someone stronger, it might lead to a reverse flow of energy. Now, this drawback has been eliminated. Additionally, with Lingbo Weibu, this footwork primarily focuses on agile movements during group battles, following the principles of the Bagua diagram. After upgrading, it uses the orbits of the stars in the universe, making it more profound and enhancing the quantity and purity of internal energy during its use."
These two martial arts were truly extraordinary. Yang Xuan could feel their power as he practiced. While the system explained, he experienced the North Sea Divine Art's dual nature, combining strength and flexibility, like a vast sea that could absorb everything.
Yang Xuan waved his hand and stored the jade statue. True to his character, he couldn't leave empty-handed. Red Queen suddenly spoke, "Xuan, Left Master's communicator has been activated."
Yang Xuan knew he had to repay the favor. That was his bottom line. He couldn't focus on strengthening his other techniques at the moment. From the base of the cliff, he swiftly climbed, using his hands to scale the wall. It wasn't a long distance, and soon he arrived at the location Red Queen had pinpointed.
Hiding in the bushes, Yang Xuan observed two groups of people engaged in a heated argument. They were quarreling, and their faces were red and angry.
Yang Xuan couldn't believe they were arguing logically when they were supposed to be martial artists. But just then, they started fighting, and he jumped in to help, using his strength to break limbs and halt the brawl.
Yang Xuan left behind a trail of cries of pain.
"Left Master, do I have to get involved in these lousy sweet potatoes and rotten bird eggs?" Yang Xuan clapped his hands.
"Forgive me, but you may not be aware that the members of the Shen Nong Clan may not be individually strong, but their numbers and skill in using poison make them formidable. Many of our disciples have been poisoned and remain unconscious," Left Master Mu explained helplessly.
