Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

A pursuer suddenly struck out from the air, a scorching palm wind sweeping through the path, setting trees ablaze and igniting all the vegetation. This was the ’Fierce Wind Palm’, a common foundational palm technique. This person’s martial arts cultivation had already stepped into the realm of ’Immortal Mechanism in the Palm’, elevating his martial arts to a transcendent level; when his palm was released, he could truly emit scorching palm winds.

The escaping person’s back was hit, his clothes instantly catching fire. His back turned red and soon blisters began to form. He fell to the ground, wailing in extreme pain.

Li Xian watched from the shadows, thinking: "I don’t know what grievances are involved; it’s best not to intervene." He remained quietly hidden.

Two Black Armored Soldiers arrived swiftly. Both wore black masks, initially appearing as grim demons with green faces and long tusks. One kicked the doctor, cursing: "You brat, you dare to escape."

The other said, "You’re too reckless, since we’ve caught him, let’s take him back quickly."

The two Black Armored Soldiers stepped on the doctor’s back, vigorously grinding. The doctor, having been hit by the Fierce Wind Palm, had his back quickly covered with blisters. Now they burst and were crushed underfoot. Pus, blood, and flesh mixed together.

It was truly gruesome.

Li Xian murmured to himself: "I have four strands of hair in this area, controlling everything around me. These two are clearly not good people and are backed by a sect. They must have another purpose in catching this doctor. If I assist in a rescue now and leave quickly, they won’t be able to stop me."

He pondered for a moment and made a decision. He bent his middle finger to touch his thumb, a glint of golden light sparkling between the two fingers. Li Xian seized the moment, flicking a beam of golden light with a "buzz" sound.

The golden light struck one of them in the chest. With a muffled boom, the person flew backward, rolling several times on the ground, head tilted and feet extended, immediately losing consciousness. The other was extremely shocked and instinctively drew his sword to defend himself.

But the second point of golden light had already shot forth. He only felt his whole body stiffen, being shot several yards away, hanging high on a tree crown. He spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted.

This was the Middle Level Martial Arts "Finger-Flashing Golden Light". When at Absolute Palm Peak, Li Xian’s "Broken Demon Spear" had reached its zenith; afterward, he practiced "Finger-Flashing Golden Light". It was a projectile martial art with surprising and broad effects.

The power was also not ordinary.

Li Xian liked it very much and diligently practiced, achieving considerable achievement. The doctor, suddenly finding himself in a changed situation, regained his senses to find the pursuers had all fainted. Covered in blood and dirt, he awkwardly got up, cupping his hands in gratitude: "Benevolent one, thank you, thank you!"

Not daring to stay long, he turned and fled frantically. Li Xian furrowed his brow, watching from hiding as he left, never revealing himself. Sensing through the strands of hair, there was no one else around. Yet he had an uneasy feeling.

Li Xian hesitated slightly, proceeding toward the two unconscious ones. After a quick search, he found no identity token, unaware of their sect affiliation. Li Xian thought: "Strange, these two were skilled fighters. Why capture a mere doctor? Never mind, there’s no need to concern myself further; this place may cause trouble, and I should leave quickly."

He buried the campfire, concealing his tracks, and traveled through the night. After traveling four or five miles, he suddenly saw several figures in the road ahead.

Two individuals in Black Armor each restrained a young man. One was the doctor who had just escaped, and the other was a rough-skinned man. Both had their heads covered with black cloth, making their features indistinguishable. But the doctor’s burnt back, smeared with blood, was easily recognizable.

Li Xian merged with Heaven and Earth, hiding himself. Not daring to move recklessly, he knew there was activity from some sect nearby, and those present weren’t the only ones around. Extreme caution was necessary. He thought: "I already saved you once, being caught again, I truly cannot save you a second time. These people seem to have many hands. I must prioritize my safety."

He waited for the group to move far away before he quietly started to leave. The place was located in the eastern mountains of Ping An Town; Li Xian, who had spent several months enduring the wilderness, also encountered dangerous situations like disputes between factions, mountain bandits patrolling, and demons wreaking havoc... all of which he managed to resolve one way or another.

He keenly sensed that tonight was different. Having just arrived at Dragon Court Prefecture, he was unaware of the power dynamics in the area. For now, he needed to remain calm, tackling challenges as they arose to resolve the crisis.

Not wanting to stay in the wild forest for long, he stealthily retreated towards the foot of the mountain, employing Seven Stars Step and Light Character art to head into the city for stability. After traveling a few miles, he reached halfway up the mountain and spotted from afar several hundred people with torches, scattered through the forest at the foot of the mountain.

Li Xian thought: "What are these people trying to achieve, searching the mountain so intensely at night? Are they possibly looking for an enemy? With such a search, even if I merge with Heaven and Earth, it’s hard to remain hidden indefinitely."

He continued to retreat quietly, changing direction down the mountain. A few miles away, he saw firelights ahead, and upon closer inspection, several hundred individuals were scattered, searching the mountain. Though scattered, their minds seemed unified.

If forcefully attacked, they would immediately form an array. These people wore matching attire, all equipped with Black Armor, exuding a strong murderous intent. They were not weaklings but elite individuals.

Li Xian pondered, quietly retreating, feeling deeply troubled. Although the night was dark, all the adversaries were holding torches. Any slight flicker of light would immediately alert them.

Li Xian cautiously strategized, observing silently for now. The Black Armored Soldiers searched the mountain without apparent reason; there must be a purpose. When he knew their purpose, he could then formulate an action plan to ensure his safety. Should he rashly charge, it would definitely escalate the conflict and contradictions, leading to endless trouble.

After watching for a moment, his heart sank. This mountain search naturally startled many guests who were temporarily residing in the wilderness. They hurriedly pleaded for mercy, but all were hooded with black sacks and escorted elsewhere.

Li Xian murmured: "This group made such a big move, they must be searching for a particular enemy. That enemy must have fled into these mountains, thereby implicating us. These Black Armored Soldiers are clearly not benevolent; logically, searching for an enemy would not require capturing other temporary guests. They are ruthless, directly hooding and taking people away."

Hiding in the dark and devising a means of escape, he first took deep breaths. Then, he performed the "Xunfeng Breath". Having practiced the "Iron Copper Body", and with the Iron Lung characteristic, further enhanced by the "Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture" fortifying his lungs, his Xunfeng Breath became stronger.