57: Chapter 56 You're trying to get something for nothing.

Following Xing Mu's words, the two people in the middle of the fight both had dark expressions.

Another ten-plus minutes of intense combat ensued.

Under Xing Mu's incessant commentary, the two sides exchanged a heavy blow before tacitly backing away.

They did not continue to fight.

"Can you say a little less?" Ye Xiu said with a dark face, sounding somewhat displeased.

"My commentary is truth in every sentence and hits the vital points in every word; it's a good thing I'm not charging you a fee." Xing Mu rolled her eyes at Ye Xiu.

She then spoke to Hou Liubai not far away: "Hey, that monkey, there's no future in hanging out with the Yao Race. Do you want to join me? After I unify the heavens, the Battle Saint World will naturally be returned to your race."

Hou Liubai's originally dark expression changed noticeably upon hearing about the Battle Saint World.

"Human girl, don't try to trick me. The Battle Saint World was already destroyed during the ancient times."

Ignorant!

"You monkey, whose Legacy hasn't even fully awakened, you just love being self-righteous. The four great Saint Worlds are connected to the Heavenly Dao; as long as the Heavenly Dao is not extinguished, the Saint Worlds will not be destroyed." Xing Mu sat on her golden brush, her face full of disdain.

Hou Liubai's expression shifted.

He could not determine whether what Xing Mu said was true or false.

"My patience is limited. Don't think that just because you have undergone Awakening for the [Battle Saint Physique] that you are so noble; in my eyes, you are merely an Alien King."

Afterward, Xing Mu patted Ye Xiu beside her.

She spoke to Hou Liubai again: "His name is Ye Xiu, a [Heaven-Breaking Martial Body] from the Taichu Era, and he has also pledged allegiance to me."

Nesting dolls?

Ye Xiu didn't speak.

He quietly watched Xing Mu's performance.

Hou Liubai was somewhat surprised. After glancing at Ye Xiu, he remained silent for a few seconds before asking: "Who are you?"

"The Celestial Race. Given your Bloodline Legacy, you should know them, right?" Xing Mu's beautiful eyes held a hint of pride.

The Celestial Race!

Hou Liubai's eyes held quite a bit of surprise.

His Bloodline contained many records of memories from the Ancient Imperial Court.

The Celestial Race.

They were the only royal family recognized by the heavens.

The reason they were separated from the Human Race was mainly because many powerful races in the heavens were unwilling to be suppressed by the Human Race, so they had no choice but to recognize the few direct blood relatives of the Human Emperor. They are higher than all races in the heavens! This was the origin of the Celestial Race.

Seeing Hou Liubai's expression change, Xing Mu naturally knew that his heart had been shaken.

She chuckled and spoke again: "In his later years, The Holy Emperor of Fighting discussed the Dao with the Human Emperor in the Imperial Palace and left behind a scripture. It might be useful to you."

The Holy Emperor's scripture!

Hou Liubai looked at Xing Mu, a glimmer of light flickering in his eyes.

He pondered for a long time before saying: "I will not pledge allegiance to any race, but I can do some things for you in exchange for that scripture."

"Three times. I need you to fight with all your might for me, disregarding life and death, three times. In exchange for this, you will receive the scripture created by The Holy Emperor of Fighting in his later years. How about it?"

"Agreed."

A smile grew on Xing Mu's pretty face.

"When you reach the [Shengui Realm], I will come to find you and take you to retrieve that scripture."

The deal was struck!

Both sides were clearly very satisfied.

The two continued on their journey.

While flying, Ye Xiu couldn't help but mutter: "Your 'nesting doll' skills are getting more and more impressive."

"Nesting dolls? No, that monkey will only thank me. The Holy Emperor of Fighting was able to discuss the Dao with the Human Emperor; how much value do you think the scripture he left behind in his later years has?" Xing Mu sat sideways on her golden brush, looking somewhat languid.

Watching the silent Ye Xiu, she continued: "Don't be envious; you are also qualified to make this deal with me."

"No need. Cultivation Technique is just one part of cultivation; it doesn't add much to combat power."

"...The Cultivation Technique from a Bloodline Legacy is just the foundation. If you want to become the strongest and create your own Dao, how can you do it without reading ten thousand scriptures?"

"But I don't want to be too deeply involved with your Imperial Court."

Xing Mu gave him a look as if he were an idiot.

"Is the three-style blade technique from the Blade Master still handy? Only when you are strong yourself can you be fearless of Karma. Finding every way to improve your strength is what you need to consider."

Slapped in the face at light speed.

Ye Xiu's mouth twitched. He had been careless.

In the silence, Xing Mu spoke again: "[Heaven-Breaking Martial Body] is the strongest Bloodline for martial arts. If you keep cultivating only basic Legacy Cultivation Technique, you will eventually be eliminated by the times."

"What do you mean?"

"If that monkey's combat power doubled, would you have the confidence to defeat it?" Xing Mu asked in return.

Ye Xiu frowned slightly.

Hou Liubai's strength was not weaker than his.

In a life-or-death battle, perhaps he could win steadily, after all, a Move like [Zhu Xian Style] allowed him to kill all Cultivators of the same rank.

But the cost was too great.

If he didn't use [Zhu Xian Style], it would be very difficult to kill Hou Liubai; perhaps there was even a possibility of being killed instead.

As for if that monkey's combat power increased by more than double, then there was no need to fight.

In terms of strength, he would definitely be crushed. He couldn't win.

After thinking for a while, Ye Xiu asked: "Does the Cultivation Technique really increase combat power that much?"

"Basic Cultivation Technique is naturally useless, but the Cultivation Technique of those supreme experts will increase your combat power to a level you can only look up to. Do you want to learn? I can recommend a direction for you."

"What direction?"

"The Heavenly Emperor Sutra."

"The Heavenly Emperor Sutra?"

"Yes, a supreme ancient martial art hailed by the Human Emperor as the strongest martial arts Cultivation Technique, and it was also the Human Emperor's main foundational Cultivation Technique. Do you want to learn it?"

Xing Mu's smile was like Pandora's box. It made people unable to refuse. Ye Xiu was no exception.

"What price do I need to pay?"

"Three times fighting with all your might, disregarding life and death."

"Fine."

Xing Mu smiled even more triumphantly.

Ye Xiu waited for a moment. Seeing no action from Xing Mu, he couldn't help but frown slightly and asked: "When will you give me the item?"

"When you reach the [Shengui Realm], I will personally take you to retrieve it."

Shengui Realm?

Damn... This dead girl is getting something for nothing.

Both he and that monkey had fallen for this girl's trick.

Speechless for a moment, all his anticipation for the [Heavenly Emperor Sutra] turned into resentment.

Along the way, the chatterbox Xing Mu was actually so retorted that she became somewhat withdrawn.

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Yanjing City.

Sikong Tianwen looked at a list in his hand.

The killing intent in his eyes was undisguised.

"Speaker, three of the nine members of the Great Xia Cabinet have already been assassinated. If we don't take action, I'm afraid there will be big trouble."

"How many of the candidates trained by the Nine Cities have arrived?"

"Eight. Only Ye Xiu from Tianfu is missing."

Sikong Tianwen nodded.

Looking at his exhausted old friend beside him, he spoke in a tone slightly tinged with killing intent: "Old Wang, if we don't use thunderous means to suppress this time, in the future Great Xia, millions upon millions of citizens will receive unequal treatment."

"Sikong, I know. Go ahead and do it; Yanjing City won't fall into chaos."