Translated by: Novellise
Lu Yuan knew very little about the Ark.
He put the matter aside for the time being.
Just as he left the secret room.
He saw a young girl in a long pink dress waiting at the door for a long time.
The young girl, aged eighteen, was breathtakingly beautiful, with perfect features, as if delicately crafted without any flaws.
Her soft and smooth green hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall.
Most of all, her beautiful long legs were slender and straight, captivating everyone's gaze.
She just stood there, radiating vibrant youth like a peach blossom proudly blooming in the cold winter, full of lively energy.
When she saw Lu Yuan, a glimmer of joy flashed in her beautiful eyes.
"Have you recovered from your injuries?"
"I'm fine, thanks to the old grandmaster during this time."
Lu Yuan smiled.
The woman's name was Tao Yaoyao, three years older than Lu Yuan, the youngest female leader of the Emei Sect in history.
Though she had faced doubts when she inherited the sect's leadership, all the martial artists fell silent when they learned of her background.
Tao Yaoyao understood Tai Chi Quan at the age of seven and reached the Grandmaster realm at eighteen.
Her grandfather was the old Grandmaster of Wudang, her grandmother was the Serene Nun of Emei.
Her father was the head of the Martial Arts Association, and her mother was a long-time friend of the current Empress.
Is it too much for her to be a sect leader?
Ever since Lu Yuan's martial arts performance at the age of three.
Tao Yaoyao became a big fan of Lu Yuan.
When she heard that Lu Yuan was injured in Wudang.
She immediately left everything and ran back to Wudang from Emei.
For the next six months.
Lu Yuan stayed in Wudang the whole time and never went anywhere else.
He is now a martial arts grandmaster, approaching the end of martial arts. Improving his cultivation is not a matter of a day or two.
As for the Wuji Academy, things are already on the right track.
With Lu's father taking care of it, he doesn't have to worry.
This is the most comfortable time he has had since his rebirth.
During the day he reads martial arts classics and occasionally spars with Tao Yaoyao.
Time passes happily.
The effect of Heaven Rewards Diligence is too incredible.
Even when Lu Yuan doesn't practise, his strength increases with every breath he takes!
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
It was the year 2139 of the Dagan Calendar.
Lu Yuan turned sixteen.
On that day.
As the sun rose in the east, the morning light filled the sky.
Lu Yuan had a premonition in his heart that he was about to break through.
"At the moment of breaking through the martial arts realm, when the connection between heaven and man is established and the spirit is united, no one is allowed to interfere.
The encounter between the sweeping monk and Wu Hongsheng was still fresh in his mind.
The people of the Red Lotus Sect would never miss such a great opportunity to kill him.
With this in mind, Lu Yuan decided to hire someone to protect him.
A few days later.
The Eight Extremes Dojo, the old Grandmaster of Wudang, and the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain all received invitations from Lu Yuan.
Nine Grandmasters, two Grandmasters gathered at Emei Mountain!
"This number of people is not enough," Wu Hongsheng shook his head.
Considering how crazy the Red Lotus Sect is, who knows what they might do?
Besides, the Dragon Group represents the will of the court, not something individuals can resist!
"Amitabha, that old monk is late."
Suddenly, a Buddha's name sounded from the bottom of the mountain.
All the Grandmasters stood up at once, all with looks of disbelief.
For the visitor.
Was the Sweeping Monk!
And behind him were the Eighteen Arhats of Shaolin and many other experts!
"Old Abbot, why have you come?"
Wu Hongsheng asked respectfully.
Back when he entered the Shaolin Temple three times, he stopped at the scripture pavilion.
No one understood better than him how terrifying the power of the Sweeping Monk was.
This was someone who had reached the half-step realm of extremity, a powerhouse who could withstand missiles with his flesh and blood alone!
If he hadn't been violently interrupted in his breakthrough, the Sweeping Monk would probably have reached the final step by now!
"We are all fellow martial artists in the martial world, and we should help the young friend!"
The sweeping monk calmly clasped his hands.
The other Grandmasters felt the same way.
Even though there are many conflicts and frictions between the major ancient martial arts sects.
Anyone who can cultivate to the level of a grand master is definitely not a short-sighted person.
In today's martial arts world, it's like a lake that's constantly drying up, and it won't be long before it disappears completely.
And the rising power of Lu Yuan is their last hope!
They also have a long history with the Red Lotus Sect.
This score must be settled.
"For the kindness of the elders, I will always remember them in my heart."
Lu Yuan folded his hands solemnly.
"Master Lu, be sure to break through, leave the rest to me."
The Sweeping Monk's tone was calm but filled with immense confidence.
Now to Emei Mountain.
Ten Grandmasters, three Grandmasters, one Half-Step Extreme Realm.
And hundreds of internal energy martial artists.
It is no exaggeration to say that a third of the martial arts world's high-end fighting power is gathered here.
This is not just a matter for Lu Yuan personally, this is a life and death battle for the martial arts world.
No matter what, they cannot be defeated!
Lu Yuan nodded.
Then he turned and headed towards a hidden chamber.
This chamber was hundreds of metres underground and was built according to nuclear defence standards.
Even if it was subjected to a nuclear explosion, it would remain intact.
Lu Yuan crossed his legs and began to retreat.
"Boom!"
His internal energy was too majestic.
When he activated it, there was a rumble like distant thunder.
The entire chamber seemed to be engulfed in an energy storm, scattering everything around.
"Hoo!"
The thin spiritual energy scattered in the air flowed like rivers into the ocean under the pull of some force, converging into a visible tidal wave of spiritual energy, all of it pouring into Lu Yuan's body!
"Boom!"
Under the pressure of this energy.
Lu Yuan's momentum increased steadily, ready to take the final step at any moment!
But he was not impatient.
Instead, he carefully guarded his mind and performed many advanced martial arts techniques to the extreme.
Eight Extreme Fists!
Form Intent Fist!
Tai Chi Fist!
Wudang's Pure Yang Unlimited Technique!
Golden Light Mantra of Longhu Mountain!
Shaolin's Seventy-Two Secret Skills!
Each martial art had been developed by him to an extraordinary level.
But Lu Yuan was not satisfied.
He wanted to combine the power of all the martial arts and forge countless techniques into one!
"Heaven Rewards Diligence, activate!"
"Sudden Enlightenment, activate!"
With the blessing of his talents.
Lu Yuan's speed of integrating martial arts was getting faster and faster.
And with each martial art he integrated, his internal energy would increase by one level!
...
As Lu Yuan immersed himself in cultivation.
Outside, the air was filled with the smell of blood, and battle cries filled the sky.
The once serene and spiritual Emei Mountain was now stained red with blood!
Hundreds of genetically enhanced warriors, wearing red robes with red lotus patterns on their chests, swarmed like a tide towards the summit of Emei Mountain.
These warriors had been strengthened by genetic technology.
They felt no pain and feared no death.
Clad in powered armour and armed with laser weapons.
Fully armed, they were cold and ruthless killing machines.
In groups, they were a threat even to Grandmasters!
After a brief skirmish.
Most of the inner energy warriors suffered heavy casualties, and even a few grandmasters were injured.
"It's not working, the Red Lotus Sect is like a group of fearless ants, impossible to wipe out!"
An Inner Energy Warrior roared, only to have his head shattered by a shot.
Seeing this, the other warriors felt a sense of despair.
Although they did not want to believe it, they had to admit it.
The former glory of the martial arts was already a thing of the past.
For in this technology-driven modern world.
The power of technology was simply too strong.
When the enemy wore powered armour and wielded laser rifles.
These warriors seemed like primitive people who still relied on barehanded combat.
What's the difference between that and suicide?
The morale of the crowd was low.
Tao Yaoyao remained silent, but boldly entered the battlefield.
She brandished a long sword and rushed to the front lines.
She activated the Taichi Sword Intent and Emei's Nine Yang Technique to the fullest.
Wherever she went, only severed limbs were left behind, like a female war goddess.
Just as the battle seemed to be turning in their favour.
The appearance of a group of humans.
Completely shattering the hope that had just risen in the warriors' hearts.
(This chapter ends)