'I've broken through too many levels in one go. My body isn't used to it. I need to settle down for a while.' Lu Sheng felt that his body, which he had originally been able to control freely, was gradually losing control as he continued to upgrade Karmaless Skill. He knew that this was due to Karmaless Skill's strengthening of the minute muscles.
If the path of martial arts could be said to strengthen and expand the muscles of the main body … Then the secret arts of the Noble Families and sects could train the many minute muscles outside the main body, including the internal organs and muscles.
One main and one secondary, complementing each other.
He could feel that his body was becoming more and more perfect.
'The human body has its limits. Every living thing in the world has its limits. The number of times a cell can divide is fixed. Although old cells can be destroyed through training, new, stronger cells can be produced. But the number of times a cell divides means that this process cannot last forever. '
Lu Sheng understood. He also had his own limits. After all, this body was just a mortal body.
Perfection meant that the body had reached its peak, and there was no more room for improvement.
'The Noble Families were humans in the beginning too. Why can they reach higher levels?' He suddenly thought of something.
'The light of Divine Weapons and Devil Blades is more like some kind of radiation … Perhaps it's this that causes the cells to mutate, allowing them to lose the limit of the number of times they can divide, and thus gain terrifying and rapid healing abilities. But why don't they gain the ability to live forever? '
'Forget it, let's not think too much about it. The next step is to start cultivating Ghost Face Mantra after getting used to the changes in my body. ' Lu Sheng began to recall the contents of Ghost Face Mantra. He stood up slowly, withdrawing his Yin Extreme Mode. Karmaless Skill spread through his entire body like ripples, covering his body with a layer of black membrane, blocking out the poisonous fog.
Without a source of attraction, the poisonous fog and Devil Qi quickly dispersed.
'It's getting late. Time to go back.' Lu Sheng looked at the stone forest outside. With a stomp of his foot, he shot out of the cave. He tapped a few times on the stone pillars of the stone forest, glided across the river below, and landed where he had come from.
Coincidentally, the dull sound of a bell could be heard through the walls.
Lu Sheng was slightly surprised. He could hear the sound of a bell here? He looked around. The thick walls were naturally smooth, and some places were covered with light-green fluorescent moss. There were no signs of human activity. This meant that this place was very far from the sect's main area of activity.
"This bell …" He muttered to himself. Without thinking any further, he turned around and rushed back in the direction he came from.
…
"Hahahaha! Liu Shanzi, long time no see. How have you been? " Outside the Prime Devil Sect's Secret Arts Hall, a short and stout old man with a dark face greeted Liu Shanzi from afar with a few middle-aged men and women in yellow robes.
"So it's the Sect Master of the Nine Bells. My apologies, my apologies. " Grand Elder was expressionless. There wasn't even a guard in the Prime Devil Sect now. He didn't even know that the other party had entered the sect and reached the Secret Arts Hall.
"But I don't remember inviting Sect Master Hong here, right?"
The Sect Master of the Nine Bells Sect was named Hong Qing. Ever since Hong Qing took charge of the sect, he had been working hard and accumulating his strength, resorting to every conceivable means. In just a few years, the Nine Bells Sect had grown and expanded.
Compared to the original three grades of the sect's territory, the Nine Bells Sect's current scale of territory was no longer in line with their own specifications.
Therefore, they needed a bigger and better place to cultivate. They didn't want to be holed up in a small manor despite having the strength of a middle three grades sect.
Therefore, Hong Qing carefully selected his targets. The headquarters of the declining Prime Devil Sect entered his sights. It became the territory that the Nine Bells Sect wanted to occupy and replace the most.
"It's true that I came uninvited. I had nothing better to do, so I passed by this place and wanted to see how Brother Liu Shanzi is doing." Hong Qing laughed. "It looks like Brother Liu Shanzi's situation isn't looking good."
"There's no need for Sect Master Hong to worry about the matters of my sect," Liu Shanzi said lightly.
"Speaking of which, don't you think it's tough, Brother Liu Shan? The Prime Devil Sect is so huge, but there aren't many people in it. With so few people, you still have to manage such a large territory. I'm really worried for you guys … "Hong Qing said with a smile.
"What does Sect Master Hong mean?" The Great Elder's face darkened.
"What I mean is actually very simple. As long as Brother Liu Shan is willing to give up the Prime Devil Sect's territory to us, the Nine Bells Sect, we will be able to obtain it. That way, we can help the Prime Devil Sect preserve its legacy during the Hundred Lineages Meet. "Hong Qing finally revealed his true intentions.
Of course, it was impossible for him to truly want the Prime Devil Sect's legacy. The one who had been trying to steal the Prime Devil Sect's disciples was none other than Hong Qing himself.
As long as Liu Shanzi agreed, he could rightfully take over the Prime Devil Sect's territory. After that, he would put in some effort to preserve the legacy. But what if the disciples of the Prime Devil Sect joined his Nine Bells Sect of their own accord?
Liu Shanzi understood what Hong Qing was thinking. Both sides knew very well who was behind all this.
"Brother Liu Shan, there are only three people in the Prime Devil Sect now, including you. You only have two disciples, and yet you want them to manage such a huge sect territory? This isn't nurturing them, it's harming them …" Hong Qing suddenly changed the topic as he spoke.
"Moreover, Spirit Mountains and treasured lands belong to those who are capable. Since the Prime Devil Sect doesn't have the ability, they should give up their territory for the Nine Bells Sect to develop instead of wasting their resources here. This way, who knows, we might even be able to get some benefits. It's better than getting nothing in the end … don't you think so? "
This was a threat!
Fury burned in Liu Shanzi's heart. But when he thought of the current state of the Prime Devil Sect, he was instantly disheartened.
"Think about it, Brother Liu Shanzi. This is a piece of advice from the Nine Bells Sect." Hong Qing chuckled as he turned around and led a few disciples away.
"Oh, right. Do you mind if I show my disciples around?" Hong Qing suddenly turned around and asked.
"Very much," Grand Elder said flatly.
Hong Qing did not mind.
"That works too. We'll have plenty of time to look around in the future anyway." He smiled smugly and led his disciples towards the entrance of the cave.
Grand Elder stood where he was, speechless.
Ever since Hong Qing took over the Nine Bells Sect a few years ago, he had been at odds with him. The two of them were evenly matched, and neither could do anything to the other.
But now …
He was not naive enough to think that he could gain the protection of the Nine Bells Sect just by giving up the headquarters.
Wasn't the Prime Devil Sect in its current state all because of the Nine Bells Sect's secret meddling? Otherwise, it would have taken the Prime Devil Sect many years to reach this point.
Grand Elder knew very well that Hong Qing's visit was, in fact, a threat. If they refused to give up the headquarters, he would kill them all.
"But even if we do, won't you make a move?" A cold glint flashed across Grand Elder's eyes. He knew Hong Qing's personality all too well.
In a corner not far away, Lu Sheng stood silently, watching from afar.
"Oh, Little Sheng … you're here?" Liu Shanzi saw Lu Sheng as well.
"Master, who were those people just now?" Lu Sheng asked, puzzled.
"Oh, they're from the Nine Bells Sect. They're just here to tour our headquarters. Don't think too much about it. Just focus on your cultivation," Liu Shanzi replied gently.
"Yes."
"What a coincidence that you're here too. Master will show you around the Secret Arts Hall where our Prime Devil Sect's secret arts were once passed down," Grand Elder said with a smile.
"Can I go in? I heard from Senior Apprentice Sister He Xiangzi … "Before Lu Sheng could finish, Liu Shanzi interrupted him.
"You can go in, but it's a little dangerous for you. There are many Forbidden Puppets inside. They've been taken over by the evil thoughts of the sect's Patriarch who once went mad and wandered about. "Grand Elder composed himself and faced the only disciple he was certain to pass down his secret arts to. The more he interacted with him, the more he liked him.
Lu Sheng's mind was clear, and he could understand many things with just a hint. His aptitude was excellent, and he already had such knowledge and experience at the age of twenty. This made him feel both fortunate and regretful.
Fortunate that he could find a successor at the last moment. Regretful that it would have been great if he had met Lu Sheng a few years earlier. Now, it was all too late …
But no matter what, the more he interacted with him, the more he liked Lu Sheng. No matter what he taught him, he could easily understand it. Even though he had been in charge of the Prime Devil Sect for so many years, it was rare to see a student like him who didn't need his master's help at all.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Master," Lu Sheng said respectfully.
It was not an exaggeration for him to call the Grand Elder, who had taught him, 'Master'.
"It's fine. Let's go." Liu Shanzi led Lu Sheng toward the huge Secret Arts Hall.
The Secret Arts Hall was huge. In the dark cavern, it looked like a huge palace.
There was a main hall in the center, and on each side was a secondary hall. The main hall was much shorter than the secondary hall, but it was wider and larger.
Lu Sheng looked around and saw that the Secret Arts Hall was filled with tiny holes in the windows. It was pitch-black inside the densely packed windows.
Grand Elder led him through the high walls outside the Secret Arts Hall and into a deserted courtyard.
There were many metal spikes in the courtyard. These spikes looked like giant weapons stuck into the ground. The shortest one was five to six meters tall, while the longest one was seven to eight meters.
The spikes were wrapped in many dark red chains. The chains glowed faintly, and they seemed to be extraordinary objects.
"This is the Courtyard of Punishment. It used to be a slaughterhouse for those who stole secret arts. " Grand Elder introduced casually. "But it's fine to take a look now. It's been a long, long time since anyone managed to find a secret art in the Secret Arts Hall."
"Yes." Lu Sheng nodded.
"Come. I brought you here today so that you can see the origin of our Prime Devil Sect," Grand Elder said calmly.
"The origin of our sect?" Lu Sheng was stunned, and then slightly moved.
"You're right. What I'm bringing you to is what our Prime Devil Sect has always been researching, Devil." Grand Elder's eyes showed a hint of seriousness.
Lu Sheng nodded solemnly.
Grand Elder saw this and said no more. He led Lu Sheng forward, passing through the spike-filled Courtyard of Punishment and arriving at the door of the Secret Arts Hall.
He pressed his hands lightly on the door and pushed.
"Buzz …"
The heavy stone door was slowly pushed open, leaving a gap. Just enough for the two of them to enter.
"Let's go. From now on, don't make any noise. Just watch, "Grand Elder said in a low voice.
"Yes." Lu Sheng nodded.
From the moment he entered, he felt a hidden sense of danger in the air.
This caused him to be slightly moved. It should be pointed out that the current him, even in his weakest Yin Extreme Mode, had the strength of a Six-Vein Cultivator. And this was not the Six-Vein Level of the Prime Devil Sect. This was a powerful Six-Vein Level that could actually fight Noblemen.
As for the Prime Devil Sect's Bind level, compared to other sects of the same level, their combat ability was two levels lower. Not to mention the Noblemen.
The Noblemen were always shrouded in the light of Divine Weapons and Devil Blades. Their bloodlines were extremely strong, and the same secret art was much stronger in their hands than the disciples of other sects.
Therefore, Lu Sheng's Six-Vein Level strength was actually equivalent to the peak of Seven-Vein Level in the sect.
To be able to make him feel threatened, there must be a huge secret hidden in the Secret Arts Hall.
Grand Elder led Lu Sheng through the door.
Behind the door was a large, empty, and gloomy hall, like a palace hall.
On the walls on both sides of the hall, there were torches with blue flames. The light blue flames illuminated the entire hall, making it look dark and gloomy.
Grand Elder did not enter the main hall. Instead, he turned left and entered a small path. He walked along the corridor by the window.
Lu Sheng followed closely behind him without saying a word.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the sound of heavy footsteps gradually came from the front. The sound of the footsteps was very strange. It sounded like metal heavily smashing on the ground.
Grand Elder did not say anything, and Lu Sheng did not ask. Since he said not to make a sound, there must be a reason.
The two walked along the corridor by the window, and finally arrived at a side hall.
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