Li Taixing felt rather helpless when he realized that he had somehow become a Martial Dao Grand Great Master.
'I came here to cultivate immortality, but before even beginning that journey, I've already become a Martial Dao Grand Great Master?'
According to his memory, Martial Dao Grand Great Master was the pinnacle of Martial Dao, though there were rumors of the existence of Martial Saints. However, whether it was the Grand Great Master or the Martial Saint, they were still limited by mortality.
Eventually, they would die from old age, while immortals could extend their lifespan and maintain their youth through breakthroughs. Moreover, Martial Saint might be the limit for Martial Dao, but cultivating immortality had no such boundaries.
Li Taixing knew in his heart that the path of immortality was still the one he needed to pursue.
Feeling bored, he began practicing the Tai Chi Sword Art on the mountain. With nothing around to worry about damaging, he slashed freely, letting his power flow.
Unbeknownst to him, Wang Xuanwu, who had been watching him in secret, was stunned by what she saw.
"What kind of monster is this kid?" Wang Xuanwu thought to herself, astonished by Li Taixing's abilities. He had flipped through the "Extreme Flower Sword Art" and had somehow entered a state of epiphany. Not only had he mastered it, but he had also evolved it into a completely new Sword Technique.
Even though she had never seen this type of Sword Technique before, she could immediately tell it wasn't something simple.
"An attack and defense in one. This is rare. Could it be that my disciple already knew this, or did he really create it from studying the "Extreme Flower Sword Art?"
Wang Xuanwu was confused but impressed.
"It seems I chose the right disciple," she thought, feeling satisfied. As for Li Taixing's secrets, she decided not to pry too much.
Her decision to choose Li Taixing was mainly due to pressure from the sect. The sect had been urging her to take on a disciple, and if she hadn't picked one from the Outer Sect this time, she would have lost her position at Scarlet Peak Mountain and her title as one of the Five Elders. She would have been demoted to a grave keeper at the ancestral tomb.
But beyond the sect's demands, she found Li Taixing interesting, which ultimately led to her accepting him as a disciple. In short, he caught her eye.
Additionally, based on her observations, Li Taixing seemed to have no trouble with food or money. In fact, he appeared to be quite wealthy, which boded well for her. As his master, this could only mean good things for her future, right?
As for whether Li Taixing was talented or not, that was of no concern to her. After all, she considered herself a bit of a slacker too, so it made sense to accept a disciple who might be the same.
However, Li Taixing had given her many unexpected surprises that she couldn't explain. For instance, he hadn't even entered the Qi Gathering realm or Body Refining realm, yet he could absorb Spirit Stones with ease. She had also investigated his background and discovered that he was the young owner of a bun shop in Luoyue Town. While his chain of shops made him a fair amount of money, it certainly couldn't account for his recent expenses.
And then, there was his physical transformation. Despite lacking any prior foundation in martial arts or cultivation, his body had undergone incredible changes.
Wang Xuanwu couldn't help but feel intrigued by the number of secrets Li Taixing seemed to hide. But even though her curiosity was piqued, she had no intention of prying.
Li Taixing was her disciple now, and her task was to ensure he achieved something in three months. At the very least, he needed to break into the Body Refining realm. The Outer Sect would conduct an assessment of the novice disciples in three months, and the Inner Sect disciples, including Li Taixing, would also be tested on their strength.
Zhao Wentian had specifically asked her to train him, and failure meant she'd still end up as a grave keeper. Only this time, she'd have to bring her apprentice along.
"This Tai Chi Sword Art is good, but it doesn't quite suit me," Li Taixing mused, shaking his head.
While the Sword Technique was powerful, it didn't feel right for him. It seemed more suited for those with weaker strength or perhaps for women.
At that moment, Wang Xuanwu appeared before him once again.
"Well done," she praised, "you've improved quite a bit."
"Master!" Li Taixing was startled by her sudden appearance.
"Did you master the Extreme Flower Sword Art?" she asked.
"Yes."
"Good. Show me."
"Okay."
There was a clear distinction between the Extreme Flower Sword Art and the Tai Chi Sword Art. The former was extremely aggressive, but when faced with the Tai Chi Sword Art, it wasn't a match at all.
After watching Li Taixing perform the techniques, Wang Xuanwu asked, "Have you studied this before?"
"No," Li Taixing replied.
"You're more skilled than those who've been practicing for decades."
"Master, you flatter me."
"Cut it out with the formalities. I don't like all this red tape," she said, waving off his deference. "By the way, do you have any wine or meat?"
"I do, but it's just common wine and meat. Do you want some?"
"Of course."
"I'll go prepare some for you."
"Alright."
Wang Xuanwu couldn't help but notice that Li Taixing's talent seemed to surpass her expectations. A thought crossed her mind, and she asked, "Do you want to learn how to fly with a sword?"
"Is that even possible?"
"Technically, you can only learn it in the Gold Core realm, but you can give it a try," she replied, remembering his unusual ability to absorb Spirit Stones. She was curious to see if he would face any limitations while learning a technique that was usually restricted to a higher realm.
"Master, I'd love to try!"
Seeing his eagerness, Wang Xuanwu nodded. "Okay, no problem. Do you have any wine on you?"
"Yes."
With a wave of his hand, several bottles of wine floated in front of her. Wang Xuanwu's eyes sparkled with greed.
"Wow, kid, you've really got quite a stash of wine here!"
As she admired the wine, she taught him the method to practice flying with a sword. Li Taixing immediately began to follow the instructions.
[Ding! Host has begun practicing flying with a sword. Tens of billions of times cultivation effect activated.]
[Ding! Congratulations, host has mastered 'Walking in the Sky'.]
"Huh? Did it upgrade? I thought I was supposed to be learning to fly with a sword?"
Li Taixing thought about it for a moment. He still didn't have a real sword and only had the wooden sword he'd been using.
So, he used Psychokinesis to levitate the wooden sword. He jumped lightly onto it, and suddenly, the wooden sword carried him into the air.
"Pfft!" Wang Xuanwu spat out the wine she had just sipped.
"I... I was just joking. How did you actually learn it?"