Madman Li Yuan, who pursued immortality all his life, tried to combine ancient Chinese martial arts, cultivation, and science, but to no avail.
Coincidentally, during a deep-sea exploration, Li Yuan discovered a lifelike naked female corpse in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, which immediately shook the world!
The human body, without any protection, could only dive to a maximum depth of 237 meters. But this female corpse, without any protection, was perfectly preserved after ten thousand years in the deep sea, which was more than 8,000 meters deep. It was hard to imagine what kind of level the body had reached!
Li Yuan felt as if he had found a treasure!
For the next few years, Madman Li Yuan devoted himself to the research of this female corpse. Six years later, he finally succeeded in extracting the genes of the female corpse, combining them with his own genes to successfully breed a baby boy, and successfully embedded a microbe chip containing Li Yuan's lifelong memories into the baby boy's brain. Twelve years later, if the baby boy's brain could be completely integrated with the microbe chip, it would signify the arrival of the era of "immortality", and this infant would become the second Li Yuan!
However, at the moment when the microbe chip was successfully implanted into the infant's brain, something unexpected happened …
From the mysterious female's body, a bright light suddenly emitted and directly entered the infant's body. Immediately after, the female's body experienced a terrifying explosion, which actually tore apart the void, creating a huge black hole …
Li Yuan's laboratory, which was known to have the strongest defense in the world, directly turned into ruins and turned into nothingness.
No one knew that this infant boy, who had spent all of Li Yuan's efforts and gathered all of Li Yuan's memories with the strongest genes, had transmigrated to a magical world and started a brand new life.
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The Boundless Land was vast and boundless. This was a world where martial artists ran amok, filled with countless empires and powerful forces, as well as some mysterious domains. The flames of war were incessant all year round, causing the status of martial artists to become more and more revered!
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"Hey! Hey! Hey! … "
Loud shouts, accompanied by gusts of fist wind, resounded in the huge training field.
Several square formations, with dozens of young boys and girls in each formation, were tossing and turning, and the wind from their fists was fierce. Every one of them was full of vigor, and their movements were neat and uniform. When they punched, it was like a dragon emerging from the sea, or an arrow leaving the bow. It actually caused the air to vibrate, showing a solid foundation of martial arts.
This was the Xiao Clan's martial arts practice field.
In the center of the Martial Arts Practice Field, there was an open-air platform that was two to six meters tall. On both sides of the platform, there were two flagpoles. On the flagpoles, there were two large black flags with golden edges that fluttered in the wind. On each flag was embroidered a large golden character — "Xiao"!
At this moment, a middle-aged man stood on the high platform. He stood with his hands behind his back and wore a purple robe. He was tall and had a powerful physique. His eyes emitted a threatening light as he looked down at the crowd below. Just by standing there, he gave off a heavy feeling like a mountain, exuding a powerful pressure!
"Report!"
At this moment, a loud shout was heard. A figure rushed to the front of the high platform like a galloping horse. He bowed and said loudly, "Head Instructor, we have absorbed a total of 354 children with good aptitude from the villages and towns within a radius of 50 kilometers. They have all been brought here!"
"Bring him in!"
This middle-aged man was the head instructor of the Xiao Family's outer court disciples, Xiao Guan.
A moment later, a group of children between the ages of ten and thirteen walked in under the lead of several Xiao Clan disciples. Behind them, there were some well-dressed adults. These people were basically the parents of these children.
This was a grand event that the Xiao Family held every three years in order to strengthen the family's strength. At the same time, this was also a grand event within a radius of 50 kilometers!
No matter if it was a poor family or a rich family, they all hoped that their children could become a disciple of the Xiao Family. Because once they became a disciple of the Xiao Family, it meant that they would be able to become outstanding!
Especially for poor families, it was even more so!
But every time the Xiao Family recruited disciples, there were almost none from poor families. This was not because the recruiters accepted bribes or committed irregularities. After all, there was still the fairest test. Actually, the reason was very simple. Aptitude!
The so-called aptitude was nothing more than the brain and physical condition.
Because of this, it was very difficult for poor children to be selected by the Xiao Family. Think about it, a child who did not even have enough to eat since young, how could his physical condition be good? There was no doubt about this.
The young boys and girls who had been cultivating automatically formed two huge rectangular lines on both sides. Their faces were brimming with confidence and pride as they looked at the children who slowly walked in and commented while pointing and commenting!
All the children, under the command of the Xiao Family disciples, stood in a huge square formation.
At this time, a boy standing in the last row attracted a lot of attention. He was a little different from the other children.
Most of the other children were wearing expensive brand new clothes, silk brocades, brocades, and everything else. With one look, one could tell that they were children of rich families. But this boy was wearing a set of coarse hemp clothes!
Only poor families and the lowest class people would wear coarse hemp clothes.
For a poor child to be able to pass the Xiao Family's selection and obtain the qualifications to take the test, it was very eye-catching in itself. One had to know that in the last ten years or so, the Xiao Family had recruited disciples four times, and not a single poor child had appeared.
But this was not the most eye-catching thing about this boy.
The most eye-catching thing was that under the gaze of Xiao Guan and the other Xiao Family disciples, that natural huge pressure made all the children tremble in fear, not daring to raise their heads! But this boy was standing straight, his eyes full of determination, burning with excitement!
Although his body was small and thin, his complexion was rosy. His young and delicate face was filled with spirituality. His entire person was like a piece of unpolished jade that had not been carved. The coarse linen clothes that had turned white from washing simply could not conceal his spirituality. Such a child, if he took off that coarse hemp clothes and put on a luxurious jade outfit, no one would doubt him if he was said to be a noble!
Even Xiao Guan was slightly stunned the moment he saw this child. He could not help but praise him in his heart.
After slowly sweeping his gaze over the three hundred and fifty-four children, the cold faced Iron Hand Xiao Guan coughed lightly. The noisy Martial Arts Stage suddenly became silent.
"First of all, congratulations on obtaining the Xiao Family's test qualifications! This proves that your physical condition has met the basic requirements to become a martial artist! But this does not mean that you can become a Xiao Family disciple. If you want to become a Xiao Family disciple, if you want to become a true martial artist, just your physical condition is far from enough! "Xiao Guan's voice was not loud, but it clearly passed into the ears of everyone present.
"Confidence, courage, wisdom, perception, unswerving perseverance, these are the key to becoming a martial artist! If you want to become a Xiao Family disciple, you must put forth enough effort and ruthlessness! "
Xiao Guan's gaze turned to the children's parents: "I believe that you all know what the Xiao Family's test means! I hope that your children can pass the test, but that is unrealistic! At least ten percent of them will die in the test, sixty percent will be eliminated, and only thirty percent will become a Xiao Family disciple! So, it is not too late for you to regret now. I allow you to withdraw your children! "
Xiao Guan's gaze once again turned to the children, pausing for a moment before continuing: "Of course, if you are afraid, you can withdraw on your own!"
"Does anyone want to withdraw?" Xiao Guan asked in a deep voice.
Whether it was the children or the parents, no one made a sound.
Who would withdraw from an opportunity that had not been easy to obtain?
Who would miss this opportunity to become a carp that had not been easy to obtain?
Not to mention, everyone present already knew the cruelty of the Xiao Family's test before signing up. If they were afraid, why would they sign up?
However, at this moment, to everyone's surprise, a middle-aged woman rushed out from the crowd, shouting: "We withdraw, we withdraw …"
Everyone's gaze was focused on the middle-aged woman.
The middle-aged woman, who was about thirty years old, rushed to the boy in coarse linen clothes with a haggard face and tears on her face.
"Tianci, why did you sign up without telling me? If Buttface had not told me … Tianci, let's withdraw … You are still young, and you can't compete with them. I … don't want you to die … "The middle-aged woman held the boy's hand and said in a sobbing tone, her weather-beaten face wet with tears.
"No, mother, I am almost twelve years old. I have grown up, and I can compete with them. I will definitely become a Xiao Family disciple and a martial artist!" The boy said firmly in his tender voice.
"Tianci … listen to me. I just want you to be safe and stay by my side forever …"
"No! Mother, I want you to live a good life. I want to become a martial artist! "The boy said firmly again. His handsome face was filled with incomparable determination. His voice, his gaze, and his simple and straightforward words all displayed his strong conviction to become a cultivator.
To most people, a twelve-year-old child was still an ignorant age. The ones who really guided their thoughts were their parents, and most of them followed their parents' intentions to determine their own direction. However, this boy actually made such a strong and determined voice, his own voice!
"Tianci …" The woman wanted to persuade a few more words, but looking at the boy, she could not say anything. She knew that her child had really grown up. She was reluctant to part with him, worried, but more than that, she was touched.
She struggled to support a family of five, taking care of her disabled husband and three children, who were the oldest twelve years old and the youngest seven years old. She drifted from place to place and did not have a fixed place to stay. Life was hard, very hard, but she never gave up. That was because she wanted to bring up her three obedient and adorable children. They were her everything, her hope, and her only spiritual support ….
"Mother, you don't have to worry. Go home and wait for my good news!" After the boy finished speaking, he suddenly turned to the head instructor standing on the high platform and said loudly, "I'm not quitting. I want to participate in the Xiao Family's test!"
"Good!" Xiao Guan's cold eyes flashed with a trace of admiration. He said in a deep voice, "Since no one quits, then the test officially begins! After eight hours, everyone will know the result! Everyone can wait here or at home. Let's go! "
Following Xiao Guan's command, the youths were divided into ten groups. Under the guidance of the Xiao Family disciples, they passed through the huge martial arts field and walked towards the Xiao Family's back mountain.
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The Xiao Family's back mountain was called "Sky Road Mountain". The entire Xiao Family's buildings were located at the foot of the mountain. Behind the mountain was an endless mountain range with cliffs on both sides. The only way to climb up the mountain was through the Xiao Family. This natural barrier made the Sky Pillar Mountain into the Xiao Family's private territory.
Under the guidance of the Xiao Family disciples, the youths passed through the martial arts field and entered the Xiao Family's back mountain.
The first thing they saw was a staircase that was directly carved out of the mountain. It was about three meters wide and a small section of about a hundred meters had a protective fence installed. There was no protection further up and it looked abnormally steep. Looking up, one couldn't see the end of it, as if it was connected to the sky. In addition to this staircase, there were rugged rocks all around. Green pines, green cypresses, and exotic flowers grew sparsely in the cracks of the rocks.
Everyone came to a man-made platform in front of the staircase that was several hundred meters square and stopped. Xiao Guan stood on the top of the staircase and looked down at the excited youths. He said in a deep voice, "Do you see the staircase behind me? Our Xiao Family spent ten years to build this staircase. It's also the only way to safely reach the peak! There are a total of 8,872 steps and it's about three thousand meters high! Your first test is to reach the peak! The time limit is two hours! Those who give up halfway will be eliminated! Those who exceed the time limit will be eliminated! "
Three thousand meters, two hours?
Although these children hadn't climbed such a high mountain before, in their opinion, this test wasn't as scary as the legends said.
"Do you understand?" Xiao Guan shouted.
"Understood!" The youths replied loudly with high confidence.
Looking at these newborn calves, the Xiao Family disciples leading the group smiled. Didn't they also think the same when they participated in this test?
But if the Xiao Family's test was so simple, they wouldn't be the Xiao Family.
"Good, I'll wait for you at the peak. Start now!" Xiao Guan's figure flashed and he went up the staircase at an astonishing speed.
When the youths heard Xiao Guan's command, they all rushed up the staircase at the same time. In an instant, the originally narrow staircase became extremely crowded.
"What are you panicking for? Pay attention to your safety. If you fall down, you'll die. No one can save you! "The Xiao Family disciple leading the group hurriedly shouted.
A moment later, more than three hundred youths had all climbed up the staircase. Most of the youths quickly stabilized their speed and climbed up unhurriedly.
Obviously, these youths had been taught by 'experienced people' to maintain their physical strength and advance steadily in order to successfully complete the task. If they blindly rushed forward, they would quickly exhaust their physical strength and would not be able to pass the test.
However, there was an exception. The youth in coarse hemp clothes!
After he rushed up the staircase, his speed didn't decrease at all. He rushed up with all his might and reached the top in just a moment. Furthermore, he showed no signs of slowing down, pulling further and further away from the rest of the youths.
Seeing the youth in the hemp clothes rushing past them, the youths didn't panic at all. Instead, a trace of mockery flashed in their eyes, as if they were looking at a fool.
Even the Xiao Family disciples in charge of monitoring and protection couldn't help but look at each other.
"Didn't anyone tell this little guy about the Xiao Family's first test? This is a compulsory test! Senior Brother Ji Han, should we remind him? He looks quite pitiful, "a Xiao Family disciple named Xiao Jifeng said.
The Xiao Family disciples were divided into two types: outer and inner disciples. The eight words "Long Live the Fall and Ten Thousand Generations, Forever Auspicious" were the words used by the outer court disciples of the Xiao Clan. The word 'Ji' was used for the seventh generation of the Xiao Family's outer disciples. The word 'Xiang' was used for the Xiao Family disciples recruited this year. From the word 'generation', it could be seen that the Xiao Family had been recruiting outer disciples once every three years for a total of 24 years.
Anyone who became a Xiao Family disciple would be given the surname Xiao. However, the word 'generation' depended on the time of entry. As for inner disciples, they weren't restricted by the word 'generation'. Other than being given the surname Xiao, they could have any name. Inner disciples could only be promoted to inner disciples after the outer disciples' strength reached the ninth grade Martial Master realm and become a true member of the Xiao Family. Even the direct descendants of the Xiao Family were no exception.
In the Boundless Land, martial artists were divided into nine levels: Martial Disciple, Martial Student, Martial Warrior, Martial Master, Martial Monarch, Martial Emperor, Martial Ancestor, Martial Sage, and Martial God. Every level was divided into nine grades, and the ninth grade was the peak of that level.
"Remind my ass! Such a lowly person wants to become a Xiao Family disciple? Dream on! I think he won't even know how he died! Don't remind him! Let him charge, let's see how long he can charge! "Xiao Jihan said sternly.
Xiao Jihan was obviously the leader of this group of people. When he said that, Xiao Jifeng didn't dare to say anything else. However, Xiao Jifeng didn't understand why Xiao Jihan seemed to hate that linen-clothed youth so much.
"Alright, let's follow! Jifeng, you stay at the back. Jiyuan, Jitao, Jibo … you guys follow in batches. I'll go in front! "Xiao Jihan ordered and rushed up the stairs. Their mission was to monitor and protect these testing youths and try to minimize any accidents.
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Charge!
Charge!
I must pass the Xiao Family's test!
The linen-clothed youth only had one obsession in his heart, and that was to reach the peak in the shortest time possible! In order to not be bullied, in order to protect his family, in order to let his younger siblings eat their fill every day, in order to avenge his father … he had to become a Xiao Family disciple!
This was his only friend, Buttface, who didn't despise him for being poor and secretly gave him food. He told him that becoming a martial artist was his best and fastest way out.
This youth's name was Tianci, and he didn't have a surname. Ever since he was sensible, he had asked his parents why his younger brother was called Chen Nan and his younger sister was called Chen Yan, but he was only called Tianci. His parents told him that it was because he was given to them by the heavens, and adding any surname to his name was disrespectful to the heavens. It wasn't until he was sensible that he understood that he wasn't his parents' biological son.
His parents said that he had fallen from the sky. They described it in detail, saying that he was wrapped in a strange transparent thing filled with viscous liquid. When he fell from the sky, there was a pit that was several meters deep on the ground. That was how his parents got him. No matter how many times he asked, his parents would give him the same answer!
However, he understood that he was picked up by his parents and that he was an abandoned baby. He was an abandoned baby abandoned by his biological parents. He knew that his parents were only trying to comfort his young heart.
Under his strong request, his parents gave him the name "Chen Hao".
Hao, originally meant the heavens. It was still telling him that he was given to him by the heavens!
Although he had this name, his parents still called him "Tianci".
However, his parents were closer to him than their biological children. Since he was young, his appetite was astonishing. His parents lived frugally and even reduced the food for his younger siblings so that he could eat more! He was always the first to wear new clothes, and his younger siblings would always wear what was left of him.
Therefore, in his heart, his current parents were his real parents, and his current home was his home!
Who were his biological parents?
He had never thought that even if they really appeared one day, he wouldn't acknowledge them.
However, he didn't know that in this world, it was impossible for his biological parents to exist!
However, when he was 12 years old, he finally understood that his parents didn't lie to him, and he finally knew what kind of existence he was!
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"Phew — Phew —"
Chen Hao sprinted and ran crazily. He had never run so crazily before. With the support of his strong belief, he sprinted continuously for half an hour without slowing down. Not only that, but he was also increasing in speed. His breathing became deeper and deeper, and he felt as if there was a ball of fire burning in his chest. He could clearly hear the sound of his heart beating rapidly, but he didn't feel tired at all. On the contrary, he felt that his body was filled with energy, as if his blood was burning. Listening to the sound of the wind and seeing the scenery on both sides of him rapidly passing by, he experienced a refreshing feeling that he had never experienced before!
"How is this kid so fast?"
Xiao Jihan, who was in charge of monitoring the front, overtook all the youths in a short while. He thought that he would soon overtake the poor kid who didn't know how to conserve his energy, but he didn't expect that even though he used all his strength, the youth behind him was getting further and further away, but the figure of the poor kid in front was getting smaller and smaller …
How was this possible?
He couldn't catch up to a youth who had never cultivated before? He was a seventh-grade Martial Warrior!
However, that was the truth. As Xiao Jihan desperately chased after him and was extremely shocked, the youth in linen clothes gradually disappeared from his sight.
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At the peak of the Heavens Road, it was as if an immortal with boundless magical powers had used an unparalleled divine power to chop off the peak. It was actually a huge circular platform with a diameter of several hundred meters. The entire platform was like a huge martial arts arena. At the edge facing away from the Xiao family, there was a man-made pavilion that was ten meters long, five meters wide, and four meters tall. The entire pavilion was made from red Shoushan stone. The four pillars and the top of the pavilion were made from precious Red Fir wood. The exquisite carvings were obviously the work of a great master. On the huge silver plaque with golden words written on it was written "Heavens Road Peak". The strokes were vigorous and imposing.
"En?"
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At this moment, Xiao Guan, who had already reached the peak and was sitting cross-legged in the pavilion, along with the examiners who had been waiting for a long time, suddenly opened their eyes and looked in the direction of the stairs. Their expressions were filled with shock and disbelief.
At this moment, less than an hour had passed since the start of the test. The height of three thousand meters was far from what flat ground could compare to. The higher the height, the thinner the air. An ordinary person would find it hard to breathe just by standing at the peak. Even a ninth-grade Martial Warrior would need an hour to reach the peak. However, at this moment, he actually saw a skinny figure dressed in coarse linen clothes rushing to the peak!
Inconceivable!
"I'm here, I'm the first one here!" This thought flashed through Chen Hao's mind when he saw Xiao Guan and the examiners behind him. With a bang, he climbed to the top of the mountain, panting heavily. His clothes were already soaked in sweat, and he felt as if his chest was on fire. Only now did he truly feel uncomfortable.
Cold Iron Hand Xiao Guan's figure flashed and appeared beside Chen Hao. His eyes carefully sized up Chen Hao before he suddenly bent down and stretched out his hand that was twice the size of an ordinary person's. Shining with a faint purple light, he grabbed Chen Hao's wrist. Frowning slightly, Chen Hao suddenly felt a warm current flowing into his body. It was soft and numb. After a full minute, Xiao Guan finally let go of his hand.
"There's no trace of elemental energy … he really isn't a martial artist!" Xiao Guan was shocked, "He can actually reach such a speed with just the strength of his body …"
"What's your name?" Xiao Guan asked in a deep voice.
"Chen … Chen Hao, sir … my name is … Chen Hao!" Chen Hao was panting like an ox as he looked up at the seemingly powerful Xiao Guan. He knew that this person's position in the Xiao Family must be very high. For a moment, he didn't know how to address him, so he could only call him "sir".
"Chen Hao, very good, very good! Congratulations on becoming a disciple of the Xiao Family! "
"Become a disciple of the Xiao Family?" Chen Hao was stunned and asked doubtfully, "Sir … aren't there still a few more tests?"
As he spoke, Chen Hao slowly stood up. At this time, his breathing gradually stabilized, and the burning fire in his chest gradually extinguished. He felt much more comfortable.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Guan's eyes flashed with shock again. From Chen Hao's breathing, Xiao Guan could tell that this youth had an amazing recovery ability.
"You were able to obtain first place in the first test and break the record, so you can skip the other tests! Now, you are a disciple of the Xiao Family! "Xiao Guan said in a deep voice, not hiding the admiration in his eyes.
"Really?" Chen Hao's eyes flashed with intense joy. He didn't dare to believe that he had become a disciple of the Xiao Family so easily.
"Of course! Take this and report to the Xiao Family in three days! "
A black token appeared in Chen Hao's hand, with a golden 'Xiao' character engraved on it. Chen Hao knew that he had really become a disciple of the Xiao Clan when he saw this token that represented him as a disciple of the Xiao Clan. At this moment, his heart was filled with excitement and joy. At this moment, he only had one thought, and that was to tell this good news to his family as soon as possible!
"Sir … then I … can I go back and tell my mother now?"
"Of course!"
"Thank you!" Chen Hao bowed and said, then without saying anything else, he turned and ran.
Looking at the skinny figure that was quickly disappearing into the distance, Cold Faced Iron Hand Xiao Guan and the other examiners of the Xiao family were shocked. "Is this kid made of iron?"
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