Chapter 577 - 570: Summoning
Zixiao Mountain Peak.
The Chief Commissioner’s two disciples, A Mu and Xiaoyuan, were currently sparring in the open area outside the courtyard, practicing their cultivation.
SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!
Muffled thuds echoed as their bodies collided. Their every punch and kick was as unrestrained as a celestial steed soaring through the sky. Whether in speed, power, or technique, they had already reached a state of near-perfection.
Most importantly, something new had appeared in their eyes—something that wasn’t there before.
The innocence and naivety were now restrained, buried deep within their hearts. In their place were determination, perseverance, decisiveness, and maturity.
When Zhou Yuanjue first met them, the two had already achieved Mastery of Fist Techniques.
But in the time that had passed, they had not been without progress.
As the world situation grew chaotic and Donghua clashed with various powers, the two were secretly dispatched by the Chief Commissioner to carry out missions.
A true Martial Artist could never be forged through solitary training alone. They had to experience real combat, to be baptized by blood and fire, before they could fully transform and dominate their own domain.
Through these trials, their understanding of fist techniques deepened and their spirits grew firm. They naturally broke through to the Holy and Bright realm, becoming capable of projecting their Heart Intent to influence others. They had even traveled a considerable distance on the path of the Guardian Dao.
Their battle had reached a fever pitch.
"Fish Leaping into a Dragon!"
A Mu’s eyes narrowed. His body suddenly swelled, becoming incredibly burly. The veins on his arms bulged as he took a step forward, cracking the ground beneath him. His arms moved like swimming fish, but the moment they made contact with his opponent, the terrifying Power contained within them would erupt.
His Heart Intent surged forth at the same moment, like a giant Divine Dragon opening its massive maw to charge at Xiaoyuan’s body.
On the other side, Xiaoyuan’s light-colored pupils flickered. She was born with a unique trait, able to see what others could not. Her Martial Dao was primarily focused on agility. When she dodged, she was like a swallow; when she attacked, she was like a Peng Bird hunting a dragon.
Her figure flashed. Her Heart Intent surged as well, her steps unpredictable. She instantly closed the distance to A Mu and struck with her palm. Like a master butcher carving an ox, she bypassed his defenses and hit him in the chest, sending him staggering back three steps. His blood roiled, and his face flushed red.
"All you have is brute strength. And you say you want to be the next Principal Zhou?"
Xiaoyuan retracted her palm and pouted.
"Again! Again! I just made a mistake."
A Mu said to Xiaoyuan, his face beet red.
"Alright, I’m done. This is boring. Teacher said Principal Zhou is back in the country. He should be coming to Zixiao Mountain later, right?"
Retracting her Power, Xiaoyuan slowly untied her hair tie, letting her fine, raven-black hair fall loose.
"He should be. It’s been so long since we last saw Principal Zhou. Teacher said he’s broken through to an unprecedented realm. I wonder what kind of power that is... It’s really fascinating..."
A Mu said with a sigh.
"It’s definitely a power beyond our comprehension. Before his breakthrough, Principal Zhou could already withstand a nuclear bomb. Who knows what he’s like now."
A trace of longing appeared in Xiaoyuan’s eyes.
"Do you think... he can fly through the sky and burrow through the earth like in the legends? And maybe even use Daoist Divine Skills?"
A Mu asked excitedly.
"You’re overthinking it. How could a normal human do something like that? It’s not like he’s grown wings, and he’s not a virtual body like Teacher. No matter how strong you are, you still have to obey the basic laws of physics, right?"
Xiaoyuan said, rolling her eyes at A Mu.
However, in the next moment...
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The two heard a series of rhythmic, thunder-like rumbles from above their heads.
’What’s that sound?’
With puzzled expressions, they looked up in the direction of the sound.
Then, they saw two figures treading on the void, creating ripples in the air with each step as they sprinted toward them through the sky.
"What were you just saying?"
Watching the familiar figure running through the sky, A Mu’s jaw dropped. He nudged Xiaoyuan with his elbow.
"Sorry, I was wrong. You can’t apply the basic laws of physics to a monster like Principal Zhou."
Xiaoyuan said, her mouth twitching.
SWOOSH!
Then, the figures of Zhou Yuanjue and Chen Qingmu landed in front of them.
"You absolute madman..."
After landing, Chen Qingmu took a deep breath. A helpless smile flashed across his face as he was simultaneously shaken by the formidable power Zhou Yuanjue had just displayed.
Although he had seen data on some King Level abilities, no data could compare to the reality of experiencing it firsthand.
Compared to the Chief Commissioner’s abilities, which had not yet fully transformed, the power Zhou Yuanjue wielded was what truly made him feel an irresistible might.
’Right now, in his hands, I’m like a helpless infant.’
WHOOSH!
Then, a gust of wind howled past, and the Chief Commissioner’s figure rushed over from a distance, landing beside them.
"Come, let’s talk inside."
the Chief Commissioner said to the two of them.
Zhou Yuanjue and Chen Qingmu nodded, and the group entered the courtyard together, sitting down at a stone table.
"Now you can tell us. What is this good news you’ve brought?"
the Chief Commissioner said with a smile.
Zhou Yuanjue didn’t say much. Instead, he took a stack of documents from his satchel and handed it to the two of them.
It was the "Reincarnation Technique" that he had preliminarily compiled, along with its introduction.
The Chief Commissioner and Chen Qingmu took the documents and began to read them in detail. The more they read, the deeper the shock on their faces became.
"Yuan Jue, is everything written here... true?"
Chen Qingmu took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Yuanjue.
Just as Zhou Yuanjue had said, the emergence of this technique would completely change the situation in the Martial Arts Realm.
Saint Awakening would no longer be an insurmountable barrier, but a path laid clear.
Countless people would benefit from it, and the Martial Dao would truly become a ladder for human evolution.
"That’s right. However, the Reincarnation Technique has only just been created. I’m not yet sure how difficult it will be for top-tier Martial Artists to cultivate this Dharma Sect. But this technique is merely an aid. I came back this time with a very important purpose."
Zhou Yuanjue looked at the two and said, "I hope you can help me investigate and compile a list. How many Martial Artists in the country are currently stuck before the Saint Awakening threshold, unable to find a path to break through? How many have reached the peak just below Saint Awakening, with no way to advance further?"
"This time, I want to gather all of them. I will personally act, activating the Reincarnation Technique for them, to give them an opportunity to break through."
"However, aside from creating the right environment for them, I will not provide any other assistance. This path, though clear, is still incredibly perilous and carries the risk of death. If they are willing, they can set out for Shangjing immediately."
Chen Qingmu took another deep breath. "I don’t think a single Martial Artist in the entire Martial Arts Realm would refuse such an opportunity. For the sake of that realm, they have long been willing to give up everything."