Chapter 447
Chapter 447
Facing those tribesmen who had once hunted him, he did not kill them. Instead, he abolished their martial arts and left a sentence: "From now on, the affairs of the Ren family have nothing to do with me." Then, he disappeared again in the vast crowd.
Rumor has it that Ren Xiaoyao has been searching for an ancient secret book for years, which is said to be able to cure all the strange poisons in the world, including the "Soul-Eating Gu" that has troubled him for many years. He was poisoned by this Gu in order to save his beloved. If it weren't for the Taoist Master Baimei's deep inner strength to temporarily suppress it, he would have died long ago.
Over the past ten years, he has gone through countless hardships and traveled all over the country, from ancient temples in the mountains to the deserts of northern Mobei, from the shores of the East China Sea to the secret land of West Shu, and finally found the legendary "Nine Nether Detoxification Records" in a forgotten cave. The book records various methods of detoxification, including the key clue to detoxifying "Soul Devouring Gu" - you must collect "Thousand-Year Ice Soul" from the cold pond in the valley on a full moon night, supplemented with special medicinal materials, to make the antidote.
On a full-moon night, in a deep valley, Ren Xiaoyao stood by a cold pond. The water was so cold that it shone silvery under the moonlight. He took a deep breath and jumped into the freezing cold water. He dived to the bottom of the pond, where a crystal clear ice lotus grew. At its root was an ice soul that was rare in a thousand years.
Just as he carefully picked up the ice soul, a black shadow flashed by, and a masked man in black holding a sharp blade went straight to Ren Xiaoyao's back. The man who came obviously had some plans for the ice soul.
"Humph, I finally got you." Ren Xiaoyao raised his lips slightly, turned around calmly, and a slender green steel sword appeared in his hand. "Although Bingpo is good, don't drink too much."
The sword flashed, and the two sides fought in an instant. The black-clothed man's moves were extremely fierce, and each strike was aimed directly at the vital points, while Ren Xiaoyao used softness to overcome hardness, and his sword skills were agile and easy. After dozens of rounds, the black-clothed man gradually fell behind and was finally killed by a sword.
After getting rid of the man in black, Ren Xiaoyao put away the Ice Soul, knowing that there might be other dangers in this secret realm, and he dared not stay for long. He quickly returned to the ground, looking at the Ice Soul in his hand, and a surge of excitement surged in his heart. This was not only the key to detoxification, but also his hope to rescue his beloved.
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A few days later, in front of an ancient temple hidden in the mountains, Ren Xiaoyao gently knocked on the temple door. The door slowly opened, and an old monk showed a kind face.
"Donor, what can I do for you?" the old monk asked, clasping his hands together.
"Master, I want an antidote to save my beloved." Ren Xiaoyao handed over the "Nine Netherworlds Antidote Record" and detailed the required materials and process.
The old monk heard this and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Then he nodded and said, "Good, good. Since the donor is so sincere, I will help you. Please follow me."
In the secret room of the ancient temple, after seven days and seven nights of careful refining, the antidote was finally formed. Ren Xiaoyao held the small pill tightly, with a determined light in his eyes.
"Thank you, Master. I will go save her right away." After saying that, he turned into a green shadow and left quickly.
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A month later, outside a simple hut in a remote valley, Ren Xiaoyao called softly, "Mengli, I'm back."
The door slowly opened, and a pale but still beautiful woman appeared at the door. Her eyes were full of disbelief: "Xiaoyao, is it really you?"
"It's me. I finally found the antidote." Ren Xiaoyao gently handed the antidote to her and gently put his arms around her shoulders. "When you get better, we will leave here and go to a place where no one can find us. We will be together forever."
Mengli nodded with tears in her eyes and took the antidote. As time went by, the color on her face gradually returned and her breathing became stable. The two hugged each other tightly, as if the whole world had quieted down.
"No matter what the future holds, I will always be by your side." Ren Xiaoyao whispered.
"Me too. We'll never be apart again." Mengli snuggled in his arms, her eyes filled with happiness.
As night fell, they were the only two figures in the valley, with the starlight shining down, witnessing this immortal love.
Unexpectedly, he did not encounter any obstacles and was promoted to the seventh level in one go. This speed and opportunity are rare.
Just as he was immersed in the joy of the breakthrough, the door was gently pushed open, and a faint fragrance drifted in. A woman dressed in green and with a pretty face walked in slowly, holding a blue and white porcelain plate in her hand, on which were placed several crystal clear pills, which were obviously prepared for him.
"Brother Xiaoyao, congratulations on your breakthrough." The woman's voice was as gentle as water, full of smiles. She was Liu Qingyan, Ren Xiaoyao's junior sister. The two grew up together and had a deep friendship.
Ren Xiaoyao stood up and greeted her with a smile: "Qingyan, thanks to your elixir, I was able to break through so quickly. This time, I must find a chance to repay you."
Liu Qingyan shook her head slightly and handed him the porcelain plate. "Brother, you are joking. There is no need for us to thank each other. However, I heard a rumor about the Netherworld Blood Sutra that has appeared in the martial arts world recently. It is said that those who obtain this sutra can improve their cultivation by leaps and bounds. However, this sutra has also attracted countless masters to fight for it. Brother, you need to be careful in the future."
Ren Xiaoyao took the pill and thought, Netherworld Blood Sutra? The name sounded mysterious and dangerous, perhaps it was related to the changes in the blood in his body. He pondered for a moment and said to Liu Qingyan, "Qingyan, I have heard a little about the Netherworld Blood Sutra you mentioned. If it can really help me solve the mystery in my body, I must find out."
"Brother, if you decide to go, you must let me know. Although I can't accompany you, I can at least prepare some necessary things for you." A trace of worry flashed in Liu Qingyan's eyes, but she still supported him firmly.
"Don't worry, I will." A warm feeling surged in Ren Xiaoyao's heart. It was his great luck to have such a little junior sister.
A few days later, Ren Xiaoyao bid farewell to his master and embarked on a journey to find the Netherworld Blood Sutra. The journey was long and dusty, and he met all kinds of people along the way, including chivalrous knights who sincerely helped him and evil people with ulterior motives. Every confrontation made his swordsmanship go further and his state of mind became deeper.
One day, he came to an abandoned ancient temple. It was said that this was once the place where a hermit master had been in seclusion, and it was also one of the possible places where the Netherworld Blood Sutra appeared. The ancient temple was surrounded by clouds and mist, which made it look particularly mysterious.
As he entered the ancient temple and explored, suddenly, a low chanting sound echoed in the empty hall, as if guiding him forward. Passing through the thick fog, he came to a secret room with strange runes engraved on the door, emitting a faint blood-red light.
"Is this where the Netherworld Blood Sutra is?" Ren Xiaoyao whispered to himself. He pushed open the door and an ancient and powerful aura hit him in the face, making him hold his breath.
In the secret room, a figure sat quietly in the center, with an ancient book emitting a dark red light floating around him. It was the Netherworld Blood Sutra. The man spoke slowly, his voice full of vicissitudes: "You are finally here. I have been waiting for a long time."
Ren Xiaoyao looked carefully and found that it was the man in black robe!
"It's you? Did you arrange all this?" Ren Xiaoyao's heart was filled with alarm, but he remained calm on the surface.
The man in black robe smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his tone: "Yes, only you are qualified to inherit this power. Now, open it, and let us witness a new beginning together."
Ren Xiaoyao clenched the sword in his hand, his eyes firm: "I will not be a pawn used by you. No matter how tempting this power is, I will follow my own path."
The black-robed man's face darkened, and he was about to explode when suddenly, a crisp laugh came from outside the door: "Brother Xiaoyao, don't forget that I'm here!"
Liu Qingyan held a bright lamp in her hand, illuminating the entire secret room. Her presence seemed to dispel all the gloom. She walked to Ren Xiaoyao and whispered, "We will face it together."
Seeing this, the man in black robe snorted coldly and disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind a sentence: "You will regret it."
Ren Xiaoyao and Liu Qingyan smiled at each other. They knew that although the road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges, as long as they stayed with each other, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.
"Let's go, let's go home." Ren Xiaoyao took Liu Qingyan's hand and walked out of the ancient temple together, leaving silence behind them.
"Well, let's go home." Liu Qingyan responded softly, and the two left side by side, their backs stretched out in the setting sun, as if foreshadowing that a new legend was about to begin.
, that opportunity seemed to come naturally, allowing him to almost seamlessly cross the difficult thunder tribulation of the sixth level peak and reach the early stage of the seventh level. This kind of leapfrog promotion is extremely rare in the martial arts world, and usually means that the cultivator has an extraordinary encounter or hides great potential.
Just as Ren Xiaoyao was immersed in the joy of his promotion, there was a gentle knock on the door. He straightened his clothes, stood up and walked to the door, guessing the identity of the visitor. The moment he opened the door, a breeze blew on his face. Standing outside the door was a woman in plain clothes with a faint smile on her face. It was none other than his childhood playmate and childhood sweetheart, Liu Mengli.
"Brother Xiaoyao, I heard that you have been practicing in seclusion these days. How are you now?" Liu Mengli asked gently in her voice, like a spring breeze.
Ren Xiaoyao smiled slightly and replied: "Mengli, thanks to your concern, I have successfully broken through to the seventh level."
A flash of surprise flashed across Liu Mengli's face, and then turned into joy: "Brother Xiaoyao, you are so amazing! I brought some Qi-boosting pills, I hope they can help you."
As she spoke, she handed over a delicate little jade bottle. The aroma of the elixir in the bottle was fragrant, and it was obviously a top-quality tonic. Ren Xiaoyao took the jade bottle, and a warm current surged in his heart. This friendship was more precious than any panacea.
"Mengli, thank you." He thanked her softly, his eyes full of sincerity.
The two of them sat down in the room and talked about what had happened over the years. Ren Xiaoyao told Liu Mengli everything about his encounter with Taoist Master Baimei in his sea of consciousness and the mysterious power given by the man in black robe. After hearing this, Liu Mengli frowned slightly, obviously worried about the man in black robe.
"Brother Xiaoyao, the man in black robes is so mysterious, we have to be careful. Your rapid improvement in strength is a good thing, but if it leads to trouble, it will not be worth it."
Ren Xiaoyao nodded, feeling a little uneasy. "Mengli is right, I will pay attention. However, my increased strength has given me more ability to protect myself and those around me, which is the most important thing."
Outside the window, the sun was shining brightly, and the breeze blew the willow branches gently. The atmosphere in the house was warm and a little solemn. The two were silent for a moment, and Ren Xiaoyao suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Liu Mengli: "By the way, Mengli, how is your recent swordsmanship training?"
Liu Mengli's cheeks flushed, and she smiled shyly: "My swordsmanship is still at the third level, far inferior to Brother Xiaoyao."
"Don't say that. Everyone's path of cultivation is different. The important thing is to persevere." Ren Xiaoyao encouraged with a firm look in his eyes.
Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps interrupted their conversation. The door was pushed open, and a disciple ran in with a nervous look: "Oh no, Senior Brother Xiaoyao, there is movement down the mountain, it seems that a strong enemy is attacking!"
Ren Xiaoyao and Liu Mengli looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes. Without much talk, they quickly got ready to face the unknown challenge.
"No matter who comes, we will fight side by side!" Ren Xiaoyao clenched the sword in his hand and spoke in a firm tone.
"Let's face it together!" Liu Mengli responded by tapping the tip of the sword lightly. The two of them then stepped out of the door together, facing the unknown battle, their hearts full of trust and reliance on each other.
Outside the door is an unknown world, and what awaits them will be new challenges and adventures.
, the opportunity seemed to come to him naturally, allowing him to leap two levels in just a few days, reaching the early stage of the seventh level. This speed is extremely rare even in the martial arts world, enough to make any master look at him with new eyes.
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