Martialism
Chapter 68's
A few days later and somewhere in one of the remote peaks of the Holy Amalgamate Mountains…
Yixian and Yi Ping were in a cave looking at the majestic Holy Amalgamate mountains while waiting for their other acquaintances to arrive.
The only sign that disturbs the beautiful scenery is the endless rumbling and the unrelenting tremors of earthquakes.
While waiting, Yixian gently checked Yi Ping's pulse to look for signs of injury.
He pondered for a moment before saying calmly, “It looks like you have broken through the Life and Death Channel. These two were the most difficult of the eight amazing meridians and until now, not many practitioners knew of their effects. That you are still alive and can recover can be considered magical. I've never seen anything like this.”
Yi Ping was curious as he asked, “What is the Life and Death channel?”
Yixian asked, “You really don't know?”
Yi Ping felt awkward. It's true he doesn't know. It was because he was actually a greenhorn in the martial fraternity. Like many boxers, Yi Ping only knew the principles of battle. He did not meet anyone who could teach him other principles such as knowledge in internal strength, vital channels, martial thinking, martial schools and many others.
Yixian could see it from her expression. He smiled and explained softly, “The Paths of Life and Death control and restrict the flow of martial power within the body. It is all that the body can take before internal injury occurs. Therefore, the Channel of Life limits it and on the one hand helps to protect the body. Breaking the Death Channel stopped the air absorption and killed the practitioner.”
He smiled and added, “Try holding your breath as long as possible.”
Yi Ping did as he was told. He continued to hold his breath for twenty minutes and he could feel his heart slowing down and it was as if he had been solidified into stone.
Yi Ping wonder, “As if I don't need air?”
Shui Yixian smiled, “Not true, but your body has another way of getting air through your vital energy. I've heard from my protege's mistress that most people have only one way to get vital breaths through breathing. Exactly how, I don't know. Maybe they practiced some unknown martial skill that we didn't know about. Nevertheless, without a life and death channel blocking us, the growth of our martial power would not be restricted and replenished faster.
Yi Ping suddenly asked, “If we were born with such innate abilities, then why was this ability sealed in the first place?”
Shui Yixian said sadly, “I don't know. Perhaps a higher power sealed it and there was a heavy price to obtain it. Anyone who tried to do so forcefully would most likely lose his life. Even if they succeed, they are unlikely to remain in the mortal realm for too long.”
Yi Ping did not understand and he asked, “We will die?”
Shui Yixian smiled gently, “We will all eventually die. That's natural. You may not die, but I will soon die.”
Yi Ping gasped in his head and he said to him, “We have just been reunited. Do you know how happy I am to see you alive and well! We will not be apart again and will be together!”
Shui Yixian looked at him sadly, “I really appreciate what you said to me. That is what my heart expects too. I really wish I could have more time with you, but it's too late for me.”
He sighed, “This earthquake is a sign of the impending Divine Disaster ..”
Yi Ping interrupted sadly, “Xian’Er, let it hide in the deepest reach of the cave and avoid Divine Disaster. How about that?”
Shui Yixian shook her head and said, “May my protege was killed by Divine Disaster. Before he died, I had said the exact same thing to him. And he told me that, no past protege leaders have ever survived ‘Divine Catastrophe’ .There were past protege leaders hiding in the deepest reaches of the Eternal Ice Palace but in the end, he was still killed by the Divine Disaster and the Eternal Ice Palace was almost completely destroyed back then. “
Shui Yixian said, “That's why past protege leaders instructed us to confront ‘Divine Catastrophe’ outside the Eternal Ice Palace to prevent unnecessary loss of life.”
Yi Ping said, “I don't understand. What is this ‘Divine disaster’ and why should it happen?”
When he said this, another earthquake occurred and the cave started shaking for a while.
Shui Yixian said, “I don't know the reason either. I only know that it only happens to those who practice the Divine Emerald Skills and the progress of the practitioner should reach the point when the Divine Disaster will happen by force. A Divine Disaster is a type of supernatural power. I once watched my protege mistress die in that incident.”
Yi Ping sighed heavily, “Surely, there must be a way to avoid it?”
Shui Yixian shook her head and said nothing.
Yi Ping said, “I still find it very hard to believe. We have been through so many things but Heaven must separate us..”
Shui Yixian smiled gently, “You shouldn't blame Heaven for that. Heaven is good enough to get us to know each other. At least I know that I have a husband who is a true hero. This is actually my fault for not appreciating you while in the Eternal Ice Palace.”
Yi Ping said, “Xian’Er, don't say that. That's not true. It wasn't your fault. What exactly is a Divine Disaster? Is it really so powerful?”
Shui Yixian said, “I have watched it twice before. The first time was when I was very young. My protege's great mistress died in a fireball from the sky while my protege's mistress died when a lightning strike struck her.”
Yi Ping was stunned, “This is a force of nature? Fire will fall from the sky?”
Shui Yixian said, “I would never have believed it in the past. But after I saw it, I was sure it was all too real.”
Yi Ping asked, “Why are the two divine disasters so different?”
Shui Yixian said, “Your mother, my protege sister told me that it was probably because our protege mistress was trying to avoid a heavenly calamity with her incredible speed skills therefore the heavenly calamity was a lightning strike. The most we fear, the more we fear.it is inevitable.”
Yi Ping was surprised, “This Divine Disaster is actually a living being?”
Shui Yixian said, “I don't know. That's just our conclusion. Learner leaders previously told us that Divine Disasters are inevitable and we must overcome them with all our might.”
Yi Ping asked, “Divine disaster always happens when the past leader of the Eternal Ice Palace is almost one hundred and twenty?”
Shui Yixian nodded gently, “That's right.”
Yi Ping said, “But this time it seems to happen three decades earlier for you?”
Shui Yixian shook her head, “I really don't know the reason. Perhaps the tenth level of the Divine Emerald Skill caused this.”
Yi Ping was confused. He really didn't know if it was fiction or truth. But no matter what, he was determined not to lose Yixian again…
Meanwhile…
Ji Wuzheng said, “I didn't know that there was such a beautiful place in these mountains.”
Dugu Zhen smiled at him, “Indeed!”
Lingfeng smiled to her brother, “There are three hundred mountains and peaks in the Holy Amalgamate Mountains alone. There are many more beautiful places that are inaccessible and even more beautiful here in your opinion.”
Ji Wuzheng sighed, “I was too busy with sect and martial affairs to appreciate the beauty around me. That's why I lost the obvious ..”
Although he said that to himself, Xiao Shuai and Han Shaodong also sighed to themselves.
Yixian, Yi Ping, Lele and Shen Xinyue had advanced in front of them to find a suitable place for Yixian to overcome the Divine Disaster.
Following them were Lie Qing, Lingfeng, Yu’Er, Mei’Er, Yunzi, Youxue, Ji Wuzheng, Dugu Zhen, Huo Fu, Imam Liu Qingcheng, Imam Bai Chongzhen, Imam Ling Kongquan, Suxin, Sufeng, Suyue, etc, Nangong Le, Gongsun Jing and Qiu Wufeng.
Other than Yi Ping's friends, there were Xiao Shuai, Han Shaodong, Shangguan Qingyun, Yan Nanfei, the Three Martial Sages, Xiao Fei, Xiao Ao, Xiao Fan and Chi Zhengqi!
They were the ones invited to the Heavenly Elf who did not want others to witness her tragic death.
Most of the martial exponents in the fraternity would never have the chance to face the Divine Disaster. So this opens their eyes to them.
Along the way, the hearts of Xiao Shuai, Han Shaodong and the Three Martial Sages were still very heavy. Not only was Xian’Er, the person they had long found would soon meet his end, but they also thought of the Divine Dragon Pill that Yi Ping had drunk!
When Yi Ping said that he had lost the mystical Divine Dragon Pill, everyone frantically looked for him on the ground. After all, the finder is a guard in the boxer fraternity!
However, Lingfeng said to them. “No need to look for it. Yi Ping did not drop it. When Xiao Shuai's flying sword hit him, I took the Divine Dragon Pill to save his life. He doesn't know about it. Besides the Divine. Dragon Pill, is there another miracle in the entire fraternity that can heal his wounds and bring out power so quickly?”
Xiao Shuai was stunned and muttered, “I have caused Xian’Er to lose the only chance that could save his life ..”
Even Yi Ping was stunned and muttered to himself, “I have taken two Divine Dragon Pills. Now I can't save Xian’Er or Grandpa Lele. I'd rather die in place of Xian’Er ..”
Lele also smiled at him, “Don't worry about your promise as well. Now that I am a true Heavenly, I might be able to help my grandfather to overcome the upcoming Divine Disaster. Moreover ...”
He blinked at Lie Qing, Yu’Er, Mei’Er and Shen Xinyue, “We have four other true Celestials here who can help me. Right, sister?”
Lie Qing laughed softly, “Of course!”
Yu’Er said, “I want to test my ability against Divine Disaster.”
Mei’Er laughs cheerfully, “I'll definitely help!”
Shen Xinyue only smiled gently as she nodded.
He was a little amused because even though he did not know who the Celestial Emperor was but for him to face difficulties with his Divine Disaster only meant that his crisis was not an easy matter for the twin brothers who had just reached Heavenly handle.
Suddenly, Shen Xinyue called out. “Xiao Shuai, Han Shaodong.”
He had thrown a pouch at Han Shaodong who caught him.
Han Shaodong asked curiously, “What is it?”
Shen Xinyue smiled, “This is the Heavenly Dream Heavenly Pill that I have made if I am going to get hurt. If you value your life, take the Pill. Don't say I'm heartless.”
Han Shaodong was startled and he immediately bowed on the ground!
Xiao Shuai stuttered, “This is also a magic pill? I can live?”
Shen Xinyue said, “Indeed. It's good for deep wounds and I've made it up after my Divine Disaster.”
Martial practitioners like Shen Xinyue and Lie Qing who had reached a high level of divinity and who were aware of the Divine Disaster were careful to bring some life-saving pills to use in an emergency.
Lie Qing had previously taken some magic pills after her failure against the Divine Disaster in the hope that she could somehow survive her injuries. However his injuries were too serious and he did not regain consciousness.
Back in the present and just when the martial exponent was wondering which mountain path to take; they had seen Shen Xinyue and Lele who were on top of the cliff.
Lele said loudly, “This!”
The martial exponents could see that this cliff was extremely steep and dangerous to measure. However, it was not a daunting task for these veteran exponents except for a few.
Nangong Le sighed, “May I not fall to death later ..”
Suyue laughed softly, “Don't worry, I won't let you slip.”
Qiu Wufeng rubbed his chin and looked at Chi Zhengqi, who was also staring at Gongsun Jing.
Sufeng blinked at Qiu Wufeng, “So Swordsman Without Wind, do you need help?”
Qiu Wufeng smiled bitterly.
Suxin said to Gongsun Jing, “Do you need help too?”
Gongsun Jing smiled, “My martial skills are not too weak. I have learned how to climb this type of cliff before.”
Suxin asked, “Oh really? Let's compete to see who can reach the top first!”
Gongsun Jing smiled bitterly, “The speed skills of Fairy Breeze of the Sacred Hex Sect are famous for their accomplishments and weightless speed ..”
Suxin asked again, “You dare not? Then don't talk to me again.”
Gongsun Jing quickly said, “But what if I win?”
Suxin smiled, “Wait until you win first!”
As they spoke and looked for the best way to climb the cliff, Lele had taken five leaps down a very steep cliff and landed in front of them easily!
He had landed lightly with his long black scythe and there was hardly even any expression on it. It was as if it was just a five-step leisurely walk!
He smiled, “Quick! Wait what else? Yi Ping and Sister Xian’Er are still waiting for us!”
Although many martial exponents here like Huo Fu, Ji Wuzheng, Xiao Shuai, Lingfeng and Youxue were extremely skilled in their speed skills, they were still stunned to see his martial display!
Lie Qing walked slowly to Lele and whispered softly, “Sister, you are pregnant now. You should be more careful ..”
Lele whispered softly, “I'm fine. It's still early stages. I don't want anyone to know, especially Ping’Er!”
Lie Qing sighed softly …
Lele smiled and in the blink of an eye, he had taken fifteen leaps to the top of the precipitous cliff and was beside Shen Xinyue in an instant!
Lele laughed softly as soon as he was on top of the cliff again, “Quick!”
Riding ten times was harder than descending and he had climbed a precipitous cliff with great ease.
Martial Sage patted his distended stomach and asked, “Is there a way to the top?”
Huo Fu who was famous for his agility of movement also said, “Although I am a good runner but I am not very good at climbing.”.
Qiu Wufeng sighed, “He didn't even use his hands ..”
Chi Zhengqi asked, “Anyone who has a rope here? I'm burdened by my five swords.”.
Lingfeng said, “This precipitous cliff is not impossible to measure. It only takes time.”
Youxue smiled, “That's right!”
Lie Qing was actually groaning. It was because he knew that his speed and weightlessness skills were not as great as Lingfeng and Youxue.
Xiao Shuai took over, “Then let's climb the cliff and not waste any more time. Xian’Er is still waiting for us!”
There seemed to be a pull of charisma in his voice as he issued an order but Shangguan Qingyun and Yan Nanfei failed to make a move.
Xiao Shuai stared at them sharply, “Why haven't you guys moved yet? Don't you guys want to see Xian’Er?”
Shangguan Qingyun smiled bitterly, “I wish I could climb but did you forget that I had cut off my thumb and I had trouble reaching ..”
Yan Nanfei also smiled bitterly, “I also ..”
Xiao Shuai and Han Shaodong looked at each other awkwardly …
Han Shaodong said, “Maybe it's best that we can find another way.”
Lie Qing quickly said with her mesmerizing eyes, “That's right. I don't want to dirty my beautiful dress. Moreover, I was embarrassed to climb in front of many others. My post will be ugly.”
Yunzi smiled softly as he said, “I'm sure there are other ways to ride.”
Lele looked at them with disapproval from above as she said loudly, “You guys didn't climb ?!”
