As he gradually approached the area of Bright Summit, Li Xiu also revealed Xiao Zhao identity as a disciple of the Ming Sect. After all, it was only a matter of time before it came out.
However, Li Xiu only told Xiao Zhao to bring him to Bright Summit, the forbidden territory of the Ming Sect, and did not say anything else.
In recent days, news of the destruction of the Shaolin Temple and the approximate appearance of Li Xiu and Xiao Zhao had spread throughout the martial arts world.
A young man in white clothes with a sword and a red-clothed maid had ascended to Shaolin, killing hundreds of disciples and the abbot of Shaolin, causing harm to the foundation of Shaolin for hundreds of years.
Although they were not afraid, they still wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble, so Li Xiu changed into a blue garment.
However, the cold iron chains on Xiao Zhao's wrists were still very noticeable, even if they were wrapped in cloth, so she had to stay in the carriage and avoid appearing in public.
Xiao Zhao also knew that she had been automatically included in Li Xiu's group and had gained a lot of fame.
She was afraid that she would have to live the rest of her life being chased by Shaolin.
Only a few people knew that Xiaozhao was actually forced and held hostage. However, as a "Ming Cult female demon," how could she explain this to Shaolin?
Even if she tried to explain, no one would believe her. It was as if she had jumped into the Yellow River and still couldn't wash herself clean.
"Don't look at me like that. I am indeed somewhat involved with you, but didn't I also allow you to freely watch all the Shaolin secret techniques I obtained?"
Under Xiao Zhao's glare that seemed to want to kill him, Li Xiu waved his hand and said.
"Each Shaolin secret technique requires decades of hard work to achieve mastery. What's the use of showing me so many? I'll only be able to practice one in my lifetime at most!"
Despite feeling slightly relieved, Xiao Zhao couldn't help but argue back.
"It's better to specialize in one, but learn it well because it may save your life someday. It will always come in handy."
"You!..."
"Fake and pretentious! If you were truly kind, you would lend me a copy of the Muscle/Tendon Change Classic to read and give me two large returning pills to eat!"
Xiao Zhao blinked her eyes, looking at Li Xiu with a charming and pitiable expression.
It is a pity that Li Xiu seems not to have noticed, and no longer pays attention to Xiao Zhao's demands for progress, but instead focuses on the circulation of true qi within his body.
The Azure Jade Sutra is indeed an extraordinary method created by Damo after a lifetime of hard work.
Li Xiu feels that this sutra is not enough to be called a martial arts method, and it would not be an exaggeration to call it a cultivation method.
Of course, even if it is only equivalent to a relatively mediocre cultivation method, it is still impressive, after all, one must consider the world in which Damo created this sutra.
The entire sutra is designed to constantly transform the body, eventually reaching the realm of heaven and man.
Enhancing martial aptitude and strengthening the body's bones and marrow are just trivialities, it is not impressive to be invulnerable to swords and spears.
At the deeper levels, the body is like polished jade and can withstand anything, being unafraid of fire or drowning.
The Azure Jade Sutra has a total of ten levels. Li Xiu has now taken two small returning pills, pushing him to the first level.
At this point, Li Xiu's body is like a solid rock, and even if a ordinary man were to chop at him with a sword or axe with great force, he would not be able to do anything to him.
His body also generates a force of a thousand pounds, and he is able to use his bare hands to stop a galloping horse.
Just this first level is already equivalent to the peak of the most advanced hard qigong in the martial arts world.
And the key point is that this sutra focuses on enhancing the body's original strength, so even if Li Xiu just stands there and does nothing, his body is like iron and swords and spears cannot harm him.
There won't be situations where he stops practicing and his body becomes like an ordinary person's, easily ambushed and killed.
Moreover, the Azure Jade Sutra doesn't just increase the strength and power of the body, but enhances all functions of the physical body. Li Xiu's vision, hearing, reaction, memory, and more are all greatly enhanced.
Just his reaction speed alone has greatly improved his martial arts ability, at least making him no longer a novice with little experience when facing an enemy.
After all, when facing an enemy with slow fists and feet, even if he doesn't have much fighting experience, he can easily handle it with ease.
Just based on this, Li Xiu is now able to hold his own against Zhang Sanfeng even without using the Yitian Sword, making it difficult to predict who will emerge victorious.
That night, in the temporary accommodation of the Six Major Sects, within the main tent, the heads, elders, and outstanding disciples of each sect are discussing.
The abbot of the Shaolin Sect, Kong Wen, sits in the east, but his face is dark and gloomy.
Kong Wen originally wanted to gather the strength of the other five sects to eradicate the Demon Sect and further enhance the reputation of the Shaolin Sect.
However, who would have known that they would encounter unexpected setbacks and be defeated by a unknown little kid who appeared out of nowhere, causing their centuries-old foundation to be destroyed in an instant.
Many of the Shaolin Sect's unique skills are not practiced by every generation, and many of them are lost if their teachings are not passed down.
If they cannot be retrieved, they will truly be lost forever.
The statues of the Buddha in the Zen temple can be rebuilt, but the many martial arts techniques are the foundation of the Shaolin Sect. If they are lost, it is feared that the Shaolin Sect will decline.
Especially the Washing Marrow Sutra, which has already been lost in the Shaolin Sect.
If the Muscle/Tendon Change Classic is lost, it is unlikely that the Shaolin Sect will ever produce another top-notch expert
Kong Wen has already sent several people to reinforce the Shaolin Sect, but he can only hope that the thief has not found the dark iron hidden cabinet, otherwise he, Kong Wen, will become the eternal shame of the Shaolin Sect.
The Shaolin Sect is now forced into a corner, with their gate broken and their foundation destroyed.
If he leads the Shaolin Sect to give up the siege on the Demon Sect and return at this point, he will at least be ridiculed by the martial arts world for a hundred years.
He now has only one path, which is to lead the Shaolin Sect and the Six Major Sects to eradicate the Demon Sect.
After that, he can announce to the world that the Shaolin Sect sacrificed themselves to destroy the Demon Sect, and lost their foundation for the sake of the common people.
Kong Wen silently makes up his mind, vowing that after eradicating the Demon Sect, he will bring the Six Major Sects and turn the world upside down to find those two people!
After retrieving the secret techniques, he will make sure to pulverize those two people and expose their bodies under Mount Song for three months, only then will he be able to wash away the shame of the Shaolin Sect and relieve his heart's hatred.
Seeing that Kong Wen is silent, someone has to speak to start the meeting, so the abbess, Miejue, stands up.
"This time the Demon Cult [ Ming Cult ] has made full preparations. They have defended all the Five Element Flags and sealed off the Bright Summit, making it difficult to break through. Even the Green-Winged Bat King, who has always been at odds with the White-Brows Eagle King, has come back to defend the sect. If the Purple-Dress Dragon King and the Golden-Haired Lion King also come back, it will be difficult to win this battle."
Upon hearing this, the skinnier of the two elders from the Mount Hua Sect stood up, absentmindedly rubbing his hands together. "If the Golden-Haired Lion King comes back, I'll be able to take his Dragon slaying Blade."
As he spoke without any intention, those who listened did so with purpose.
The abbess immediately thought of her own Yitian Sword.
Several years ago, the Yitian Sword was taken from her hands by Zhang Sanfeng and placed in the Wudang Sect.
Not long ago, the seven year period had arrived, and she sent her most proud disciple, Zhou Zhiruo, to retrieve the Yitian Sword.
However, not only was the Yitian Sword not retrieved, it was taken again, and even her own disciple, Zhou Zhiruo, was almost killed and seriously injured.
Upon thinking of this, the abbess's anger rose, and upon seeing the lecherous expression on the person in front of her, she immediately slapped him, causing him to spit up blood and retreat.
"How can there be such a disgraceful loser in my righteous Sect of Six? I am ashamed to be associated with you!"
The skinny leader of the Mount Hua Sect held his face and wailed, but before he could react, the chubby one comically pulled him back to his seat.
"Forget it, forget it. Even if she doesn't have the Yitian Sword, we wouldn't be able to beat her. We'll wait until she gets injured and then..."