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Su Chen was shocked to feel his internal energy rapidly increasing.
The effect of this pill on his internal strength far exceeded his expectations.
Relying on a rudimentary internal skill he had previously acquired, this internal energy was gradually refined and stored in his dantian.
Meanwhile, Su Chen's cultivation level also soared.
Martial arts personnel are ranked into nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, and three ranks.
Ultimately, his internal energy cultivation level remained at the third rank of martial artist!
A military officer of the third rank is equivalent to a captain in the army.
The leap from fourth-rank to third-rank martial artist is a qualitative one.
Only those who reach the third rank of martial artist can release their internal energy to defend themselves against enemies, and can also attach it to weapons to enhance their power.
Therefore, ten martial arts masters of the fourth rank may not be able to defeat one martial arts master of the third rank.
What surprised Su Chen the most was that his physical strength had improved far more than his internal energy.
It felt as if a copper membrane had been added between my muscles and bones, and I could clearly feel the abundant power flowing within my body.
"Not clinging to the six sense objects and myriad phenomena, one is indestructible; this is the hallmark of the Vajra realm!"
After studying it, Su Chen confirmed that his physique had reached the Vajra Mortal Realm, one of the four realms of the Innate Path.
This has nothing to do with internal strength.
There are also many sects in this world that do not cultivate internal strength but specialize in external skills.
Su Chen is now equivalent to a Vajra Realm expert who specializes in external martial arts, while also possessing the internal strength cultivation of a Martial Artist of the third rank.
Such an improvement is simply amazing.
If word gets out, the entire martial arts world will be shaken.
Su Chen vaguely felt that these improvements in strength were merely an added bonus.
The truly remarkable one is the top-grade Yi Jing Marrow Cleansing Pill, which improves physical constitution, and its benefits will gradually become apparent in the future.
Overall, Su Chen was quite satisfied with his improvement.
Although he is currently invincible in Snowmoon City, he can't stay in the city forever without ever leaving.
Having finally transmigrated to the martial arts world of my dreams, it would be a lifelong regret if I couldn't roam around with a sword.
Therefore, improving one's cultivation level is still very important.
Of course, just as one must eat one bite at a time, one cannot rush spiritual practice.
After stabilizing his cultivation, it was already past midnight. Su Chen yawned and fell into a deep sleep.
The next day, the sun rose in the east.
On the official road leading from the Jianghu of the Ming Dynasty to the Jianghu of Beili, a group of women dressed in white were moving quickly. Each of them had outstanding appearance and was elegant and refined.
Especially the two beauties walking in front, with skin as white as snow and delicate features, even with veils on, you could tell they were rare beauties in the world.
The only drawback was that they exuded a chilling aura, especially the two in front, who were as cold as ice.
If any martial arts masters from the Ming Dynasty were here, they would surely be terrified and flee immediately.
These women were from the Yihua Palace, one of the top martial arts forces in the Ming Dynasty.
The two people in front are the two palace masters of Yihua Palace.
The First Palace Mistress is named Yaoyue, and the Second Palace Mistress is named Lianxing.
Although the Yihua Palace is entirely composed of women, it is one of the most ruthless sects in the martial arts world, never blinking an eye when killing.
The title "Immortal Demon Invites the Moon" is even comparable to that of Dongfang Bubai, the leader of the Demonic Sect.
They are not from the Demonic Sect, yet they are more terrifying than the Demonic Sect.
At this moment, Yaoyue and Lianxing, along with their skilled subordinates, crossed the border of the Ming Dynasty and entered the territory of Beili Jianghu.
"Sister, do you really believe what those merchants said, that there's a Celestial Immortal living in Snow Moon City of the Beili Dynasty?" Lianxing couldn't contain her curiosity and asked.
Yaoyue remained unfazed and replied calmly, "Whether it's true or not, you'll know when you get there."
"Snow Moon City is known as the number one city in Beili Jianghu, and its three city lords are all top-notch experts."
"Even if the Celestial Mystery Immortal doesn't exist, it's still worth going to Snowmoon City to broaden our horizons," Lianxing said softly, then sighed involuntarily. "I hope the Celestial Mystery Immortal is really as powerful as the legends say. We've been searching for so many years without any clues, so we can only rely on him."
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Yaoyue didn't say anything, but simply nodded slightly.
For the past twenty years, she and Lianxing have devoted almost all their attention to these two matters. If that Celestial Immortal could truly help her unravel the mystery, she would be willing to pay any price.
Beili, a place of wandering rivers and lakes, in the Snow Moon City.
Li Hanyi quietly entered a secluded courtyard and asked softly, "Is Miss Ye home?"
As soon as the words were spoken, a girl dressed in purple walked out of the house, her steps light and graceful, like a blooming violet. Faced with Li Hanyi's unparalleled beauty, this girl was in no way inferior, only appearing slightly weak.
She is Ye Ruoyi, who lives in Snow Moon City, and her identity is very mysterious.
Upon seeing Li Hanyi, Ye Ruoyi was somewhat surprised: "What brings the Snow Moon Sword Immortal to my place?"
Li Hanyi's eyes flickered for a moment, then she regained her composure and said earnestly, "I've heard that Miss Ye is skilled in sword dance. Could you perhaps offer some pointers?"
Despite Li Hanyi's efforts to remain calm, Ye Ruoyi still showed a look of surprise, and then smiled and said, "A woman dances for her beloved. Does the Snow Moon Sword Immortal have someone she loves?"
Li Hanyi said, "Just tell me if you can teach me!"
"Of course I can teach you."
"The Snow Moon Sword Immortal possesses unparalleled swordsmanship and an appearance that could topple kingdoms. Even a little bit of her knowledge could captivate everyone."
"It's just that I'm not in good health, so I'm afraid I can't teach for much longer," Ye Ruoyi said gently, coughing occasionally.
"Let's start now," Li Hanyi said impatiently.
Ye Ruoyi imparted all her understanding of sword dance to Li Hanyi without reservation.
These two stunningly beautiful women, one tall and one short, one cool and one warm, danced gracefully in the quiet courtyard, their beauty captivating all who beheld them.
Li Hanyi didn't put away her longsword until the sun was setting. Ye Ruoyi was so exhausted that she could only stand by the railing.
Seeing this, Li Hanyi said in a low voice, "Miss Ye has a congenital heart meridian deficiency, which even the Medicine King cannot cure, but I know someone who may be able to help you."
"Who?" Ye Ruoyi's eyes lit up as she asked.
“This man is a fortune teller surnamed Su, known as the Celestial Mystery Immortal. He currently lives on the seventeenth floor of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion. I don’t know him very well, but he certainly has extraordinary abilities. I can take you to him. Even if he can’t cure your illness, he can help you find a renowned doctor,” Li Hanyi said truthfully.
"The Celestial Immortal? I really didn't know there was such a person in Snow Moon City." Ye Ruoyi muttered to herself, but she had already made a mental note of it.
Suddenly, something occurred to her, and she asked in surprise, "Could it be that the Snow Moon Sword Immortal practiced the sword dance for this Heavenly Mystery Immortal?"
Li Hanyi was walking out when she heard these words and immediately took to the air, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Ye Ruoyi smiled again, her curiosity about this Celestial Immortal growing stronger. She really wanted to know what kind of person he was that could move a fairy like Li Hanyi's heart.
Time flies, and seven days have passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Hanyi and Sikong Changfeng arrived at the Ascension Pavilion at the same time and walked all the way to the sixteenth floor. They were about to go up to the seventeenth floor to find Su Chen when their expressions suddenly changed, and they looked down at the same time.
A group of women dressed in white parted the crowd and strode towards the Dengtian Pavilion.
"How magnificent! Who is this deity?" Sikong Changfeng asked in surprise.
Li Hanyi shook her head. She had traveled all over the country for so many years and had never seen such an outfit.
"They seem to be after the Ascension Pavilion. Do they want to join Snow Moon City? Or are they here to make a name for themselves?" Sikong Changfeng guessed.
The Ascension Pavilion of Snow Moon City is renowned throughout the martial arts world of Beili. Countless young people aspire to join Snow Moon City by reaching the top of the Ascension Pavilion; others hope to gain fame by challenging it. But neither of these scenarios seems to fit into the interests of this particular group.
Just then, the group of women arrived at the Ascension Pavilion. After a brief conversation, two of them went inside, while the rest remained outside.
Seeing this, Li Hanyi tightened the Iron Horse Ice River belt around her waist and said in a deep voice, "Wait for them for a while."
Sikong Changfeng nodded in agreement. Although he was only watching from afar, he was certain that the two women were strong enough to reach the sixteenth floor without any problem.
Time passed by minute by minute.
Sikong Changfeng and Li Hanyi vaguely heard a series of breaking sounds coming from downstairs. A short while later, the two women in white ascended to the sixteenth floor and met them face-to-face.
"I am Sikong Changfeng, the Third City Lord of Snow Moon City, and this is Li Hanyi, the Second City Lord. Congratulations to both of you ladies on reaching the sixteenth level of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion. May I ask your names?" Sikong Changfeng bowed and asked politely.
Lianxing smiled slightly and said, "We come from the Yihua Palace of the Great Ming Jianghu. This is my sister Yaoyue, and I am Lianxing."
Before he finished speaking, both Sikong Changfeng and Li Hanyi's expressions changed slightly.
This world is filled with numerous dynasties, each with its own martial arts world, and there's not much interaction between them. However, the reputation of the Yihua Palace is immense; it's undoubtedly one of the top forces in the Ming Dynasty's martial arts world, comparable to the remote Xueyue City. Especially Yaoyue, known in the martial arts world as the "Immortal Demon," is a name familiar to anyone with a bit of experience. Sikong Changfeng and Li Hanyi are naturally no exception.
"I've long heard that the Palace Master of the Great Ming Yihua Palace, Yaoyue, possesses extraordinary strength, almost approaching that of an immortal or demon. Seeing her today, I can confirm that her reputation is well-deserved," Li Hanyi said coldly.
"Snow Moon City truly lives up to its reputation."
"The gatekeepers of the fifteenth floor of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion are all experts of the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm. Presumably, the two city lords are even stronger," Yaoyue said calmly.
Seeing that Yaoyue and Li Hanyi were starting to secretly compete, Sikong Changfeng quickly smoothed things over: "May I ask what brings the two Palace Masters of Yihua Palace to my Xueyue City?"
Not wanting to escalate the situation, Lianxing quickly said, "We sisters are here to see the Celestial Mystery Immortal."
"Looking for the Celestial Mystery Immortal?" Sikong Changfeng was taken aback.
Lianxing said, "We've only heard about it. We don't know if there really is such a master in Snow Moon City?"
Sikong Changfeng glanced at Li Hanyi and sighed, "To be honest, the Celestial Mystery Immortal is on the seventeenth floor of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion. We've come here to find him."
Upon hearing this, even the usually composed Yaoyue showed a hint of joy.
Lianxing said with a mixture of surprise and delight, "So, this Celestial Immortal really does possess the ability to see through the secrets of heaven?"
Li Hanyi replied, "The Celestial Immortal has his principles; he only performs divination once every seven days. I have already arranged today's divination. If the two palace masters wish to have their divinations performed, they should wait here for seven days."
“My sister and I have been waiting for this day for twenty years, so these few days are nothing.”
"May we have the honor of witnessing the magnificence of the Celestial Mystery Immortal?" Yaoyue asked slowly.
After all, she had come from afar, so it was not appropriate for her to appear too forceful in Snowmoon City.
Moreover, she still had doubts about the Celestial Immortal's abilities and wanted to observe him first before making a decision.