Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 166 - Martial Arts Realm

Chapter 166 -166 Martial Arts Realm

Actually, the column of light was not absolutely unavoidable.

Since Shi Hao had his back to them and couldn’t possibly see their precise locations, the column of light was sweeping wildly.

In theory, as long as one wasn’t hit by the column right away, it was possible to dodge it while it moved, but the time left for reaction was too short, because the rotation of the column was surprisingly fast.

Xie Zheng and his three companions all screamed miserably, even though they had prepared strategies in advance. When they truly faced it, they realized they were too naive.

Damn, my eyes hurt so much, I can’t help but cry.

Xia Mengyin stared in astonishment.

So… the Light Element could actually be used this way?

Traditionally, the light attribute Spirit Root was considered a weak feature, good only for absorbing light elements and converting them into one’s own strength. But in the face of an enemy… turning into a glowing rice dumpling in the dark?

However, here Xia Mengyin suddenly realized the tremendous power of the Light Element.

But why did she feel like laughing?

Xie Zheng and his group harbored strong hate towards Shi Hao and coveted Xia Mengyin’s beauty, but they soon resumed the chase right after they had slightly recovered.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh, the column of light rose again.

Xie Zheng and his companions all closed their eyes and used their hands to shield them, to avoid being burnt again.

But doing so, in such a complicated mining area, they couldn’t see, and were naturally bound to run into walls now and then.

Fortunately, being Other Shore realm powerhouses, their divine perception was incredibly sensitive, always allowing them to stop right before hitting a tunnel wall, making timely adjustments.

However, this naturally slowed them down, and they were left behind by Shi Hao.

This mining area had been excavated for two to three hundred years, with countless long passageways, like an underground kingdom, allowing Ren Shi Hao to move freely. Moreover, with his speed and blinding light, it was impossible for the Other Shore realm to catch him.

Soon, Shi Hao shook off his pursuers and stopped to rest.

Xia Mengyin, struggling not to burst into laughter, said, “You’ve completely changed my understanding of how to use the Light Element.”

“Are you complimenting me or mocking me?” Shi Hao asked doubtfully.

“Of course I’m complimenting you,” Xia Mengyin nodded.

Shi Hao didn’t argue with her, but curiously asked, “Tell me about martial arts. I only know about three realms of martial arts: Breaking the Extreme, Soul Nurturing, and Other Shore. What comes after that? How many more realms are there?”

If Shi Hao had asked about how to break through the realms, Xia Mengyin would certainly have hesitated, because each sect has its own unique understanding of martial arts—these are secrets not to be shared. Even with Shi Hao’s help, she would definitely not pass on such secrets.

But Shi Hao was just asking about the division of martial arts realms, which was a simpler matter. As soon as one left this continent, who wouldn’t know?

“Breaking the Extreme hones the physical body; after breaking the limit nine times, one can nurture the soul,” Xia Mengyin began to explain.

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Shi Hao suddenly interrupted, asking, “Why can’t one Break the Extreme ten times?”

Huh?

Xia Mengyin was taken aback, at a loss for words.

Because breaking human limitations nine times was an iron law of martial arts—who would question such a rule?

“Because human strength eventually exhausts, and heaven and earth also have their limits, it’s impossible to keep breaking limits indefinitely,” Xia Mengyin explained. “Otherwise, what’s stopping someone from going beyond ten, to eleven or twelve limits, refining Breaking the Extreme to the end, wouldn’t that make one invincible?”

Shi Hao just laughed, so it seems that on the continent where Xia Mengyin lived, no one has ever broken the ten limits.

“Soul Nurturing in nine steps; once the body and soul both reach the pinnacle, the soul can transcend to the Other Shore.”

“The Other Shore with nine islands; one island one ascension to heaven, with a vast gap between each.”

“Once one has crossed to the Other Shore, one can observe the natural world, penetrate the secrets beyond elements, known as ‘Self-Observation’.”

“Afterwards, forging a Royal Court within the Soul Sea, becoming one’s own king, is known as ‘Founding King Court.'”

“Then constructing a Divine Temple, to communicate with the unseen masters of heaven and earth, is called ‘Supplementing Divine Divine Temple.'”

“Once the Divine Temple is complete, one can commune with the deities of heaven and earth, offer sacrifices for all creatures, and seek divine assistance, known as ‘Great Sacrificial Heaven.'”

“Beyond Great Sacrificial Heaven, there are three more realms: Ascending to Saintly Position, Heaven Connecting Road, and Heaven Building Ladder.”

“It is said that by constructing the ladder to the heavens, one can transcend this world and enter the mythical… Immortal Realm!”

These words entered Shi Hao’s ears, but they awakened a part of his memory that had been missing.

These were memories belonging to Yuan Chengmie, but they had been so badly damaged that they shattered into countless fragments. Unexpectedly, because they were triggered, they began to piece together.

——Yuan Chengmie was an unparalleled powerhouse of the Heaven Building Ladder level, seeking to find a way into the Immortal Realm, he had always been exploring various ancient relics, attempting to find a method.

As a result… he obtained the Nine Revolutions Sky-Plundering Scripture, but also perished.

It turns out, he owned the lifetime learning and experience of a Heaven Building Ladder Almighty, no wonder he was so impressive at Array Path and healing techniques, even with just a bit of dabbling.

Shi Hao nodded, his curiosity piqued, “Then what is your cultivation level?”

Xia Mengyin pondered briefly, then said, “I am at the Founding King Court.”

The Founding King Court, the fifth great realm of martial arts, crushes the two realms of the Other Shore.

Hiss!

Shi Hao looked at this impossibly beautiful woman in amazement, “You’re so young and yet so powerful!”

Xia Mengyin couldn’t help but laugh in frustration, “I am the Holy Maiden of the Tianhua Sect. Without such cultivation, how could I stand firm?”

“Eh, I thought Holy Maidens were just supposed to be beautiful,” Shi Hao said curiously.

Xia Mengyin immediately rolled her eyes in exasperation, but at least Shi Hao had admitted she was beautiful, so… she would let him off just this once.

“So are you saying that, once you expel the toxins, killing those at the Other Shore Realm will be like child’s play?” Shi Hao’s eyes lit up.

Xia Mengyin felt subdued, had her value finally been recognized?

“Effortless!” she declared proudly.

“Great, let’s get your injuries healed quickly, then we’ll go and level the Kuangsha Sect!” Shi Hao became excited, “Come on, let me help you with the Soul Nurturing Technique again.”

Xia Mengyin’s mouth twitched slightly, and she felt an urge to beat up Shi Hao.

Nevertheless, she wanted to recover quickly, so she set her face in a serious expression and let Shi Hao work on her.

Shi Hao looked at her displeased expression and was puzzled.

Eh, aren’t I trying to help you get better quickly?

Why do you look like you’re nursing a deep grudge?