19: Chapter 19 The Sacred Heart Mantra of the Ocean!

However, if it was for the sake of a few villains that she had to oppose her Master, Yin Luoxia felt that Snow Moon City would not make such an unwise decision.

Sighing, she found an empty room to rest temporarily, deciding to wait until tomorrow for everything else.

As for Su Rui, he returned the Cheng Ying Sword to its scabbard.

Sitting back on his bed, he carefully pondered the intelligence gathered using the Fire Charm Technique.

"The Demonic Cult, and martial arts schools too? Since they are seeking death, then I shall grant them their wish!"

With a cold snort, Su Rui closed his eyes once more.

The Movement Character Secret was not yet fully deduced; everything would wait until tomorrow.

...

The next morning, Su Rui pushed open his door and immediately heard Sikong Qianluo's crisp voice coming from the courtyard.

"Senior Sister, Senior Sister, I dreamt of an Immortal last night! That Immortal was so handsome, not only did he save us, but he could also fly on a sword and take me flying through the sky!"

Sikong Qianluo appeared to have recovered her Origin Qi.

At this moment, she was tugging on Li Hanyi's sleeve, chattering incessantly.

Evidently, after the events of last night, the relationship between them had grown much closer.

Mu Liangyue and the Su Sisters nearby, however, wore somewhat complicated expressions.

Although they were unconscious, they vaguely remembered those scenes.

It wasn't an Immortal, but anyone who could perform such feats could only be their Teacher!

Li Hanyi's face was still somewhat pale, even though the effects of the Ten Fragrances Soft Bone Powder had worn off.

The consumption from last night was not something that could be recovered in a short time.

Being shaken back and forth by Qianluo pulling her sleeve, her face was filled with helplessness.

Qianluo and the others were unconscious, but Hanyi had been fully awake the entire time.

She knew clearly that it was the Teacher who had saved them.

"Qianluo, that wasn't an Immortal."

Qianluo, who was excited, paused, and quickly shook her small head like a rattle drum.

"Impossible! Flying on a sword! And that Immortal was so handsome, with an extraordinary aura, how could he not be an Immortal? Qianluo doesn't believe it!"

Seeing Qianluo in this state, Mu Liangyue and the others couldn't help but chuckle softly, but upon seeing Su Rui approach, they quickly bowed respectfully.

Just as they were about to say something, Su Rui made a shushing gesture.

The three women quickly covered their mouths.

Yin Luoxia, standing nearby, helplessly patted her forehead.

Meanwhile, Qianluo was still enthusiastically praising the Immortal from her dream.

"Qianluo, it was Teacher who arrived in time last night and saved us."

Li Hanyi shook her head and explained.

"Teacher?"

Qianluo, who was immersed in fantasies about the 'Immortal,' paused upon hearing this and stopped talking.

Just then, she sensed movement behind her, turned around, and indeed saw Su Rui standing behind her, quietly watching her.

Qianluo's heart tightened. Recalling the feeling of that peach branch falling into her palm, she quickly ran to Su Rui's side and tugged on his sleeve.

"Yes! Teacher is the Immortal! In my heart, Teacher is the most handsome and most powerful Immortal!"

Her little mouth was sweet as if coated in honey, showering him with endless praise. The other women listened, dumbfounded.

Where did this girl learn such words?

Su Rui couldn't help but show a slight smile, raising his hand to rub Qianluo's head.

...

When she learned that it was the Teacher who had saved them last night, Sikong Qianluo's eyes sparkled.

She looked at Su Rui with eyes full of admiration.

"Wow, Teacher, you are too amazing! Are you an Immortal? What does flying on a sword feel like? Is that a Spell of the Immortals? Teacher, is it still not too late for me to learn the sword now?"

Qianluo babbled nonstop, circling around Su Rui.

"What did I say before? Remember to keep your feet on the ground!"

Su Rui placed one hand on top of Sikong Qianluo's head, steadying her spinning body.

"Spear and sword, ultimately they are both weapons. When practiced to a profound level, each has its own strengths! The spear is the King of a Hundred Weapons, and the sword is the Lord of a Hundred Weapons; neither is inferior!"

Su Rui's words made Yin Luoxia and Li Hanyi nod, clearly agreeing very much.

"But the sword is cooler!"

Sikong Qianluo blinked, then muttered again.

"Like Senior Sister Hanyi's Ten Thousand Swords Art, the sword emerges, creating ten thousand sword shadows descending from the sky—that's what's truly shocking! My Prairie Fire Hundred Strikes is far inferior!"

She looked dejected, but her eyes secretly glanced towards Su Rui, hiding a small thought.

Su Rui chuckled lightly; how could he not see this girl's intention?

He raised his hand, rubbed her head, messing up her hair until it was disheveled, then withdrew his hand.

"When you truly Master the Spear Intent of the Prairie Fire Hundred Strikes, Teacher will teach you a Spear Technique equivalent to the Ten Thousand Swords Art!"

Upon hearing this, Sikong Qianluo's eyes immediately lit up.

"Really?"

"When has Teacher ever lied to you?"

"Thank you, Teacher, you are the best!"

Saying that, she pushed Su Rui to sit on a chair and diligently began massaging his back and legs for him.

"Teacher!"

Li Hanyi walked forward and greeted him respectfully.

Su Rui nodded slightly, glanced at her complexion, and then sensed her aura.

Other than being a bit weak, there were no other injuries.

"Teacher, those people last night..."

Before Li Hanyi could finish speaking after starting, Sikong Qianluo cut her off.

"Teacher, those people last night were too much! How dare they cause trouble in Snow Moon City! I'll go back right now and tell Father to thoroughly investigate this matter!"

Su Rui glanced at Sikong Qianluo; this girl was quite sharp.

She was probably afraid that if he took action personally, it would cause a conflict with Snow Moon City, so she preemptively interrupted the topic.

"Mmm, since the incident occurred within Snow Moon City, the people of the city will naturally handle it."

Yin Luoxia also chimed in with an agreement.

The scene of Su Rui taking action last night was too terrifying. If they truly fought within the city, who could stop them?

"Enough, no need to say more. They dared to touch my Disciple, Su Rui, so naturally, I will not stand idly by!"

Su Rui raised his hand, interrupting both of them, his tone firm.

"Teacher already knows who did it?"

Li Hanyi asked in surprise.

"That's right. It was several major martial arts schools in the city colluding with the Demonic Cult. Their target was the Ten Thousand Swords Art, and to prevent Hanyi from participating in the Ascending Heaven Pavilion Assembly!"

Yin Luoxia was also shocked upon hearing this; she hadn't known the Demonic Cult had a shadow behind this.

Regarding the news of the Demonic Cult's Eastern Expedition, she had only heard faint rumors.

She hadn't expected that people from the Demonic Cult were already interfering in Snow Moon City, intending to use the Ascending Heaven Pavilion Assembly to stir up the situation, secretly control the city's forces, and pave the way for the Demonic Cult.

This matter was not trivial. Yin Luoxia thought she should immediately notify Sikong Changfeng and Baili Dongjun, and perhaps even inform the City Lord.

Sikong Qianluo, with her simple mind, upon hearing that Su Rui knew who the mastermind was, immediately jumped up.

"Then I'll go back now and tell Father to send troops to arrest all these people!"

Saying that, she was about to rush out of the martial arts school, but Su Rui casually waved out a surge of Qi energy that swept her back.

"No need. Although I dislike fighting, if they insist on seeking death, then I don't mind sending them on their way. Ultimately, they provoked me this time!"

Su Rui's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable killing intent.

"This..."

Yin Luoxia frowned slightly, and Sikong Qianluo also showed a look of difficulty.

According to what the Teacher said, this matter involved quite a lot, with many people implicated. If Su Rui took action personally, it would likely cause great chaos.

Mu Liangyue and the other two had originally planned to use the power of the Dark River to deal with these people, but after hearing Su Rui's words, they all fell silent.

Just then, Li Hanyi suddenly stepped forward and knelt before Su Rui.

"Teacher, this time, please do not act!"

Li Hanyi's words made Su Rui frown. He waved his hand to help her up.

"Speak if you have something to say. I dislike these empty courtesies!"

"Teacher, I want to resolve the mastermind myself!"

Li Hanyi's voice was cold, but her tone was exceptionally firm.

"You want to face it alone? You know the strength of the people behind the scenes is extraordinary; it's not something you can currently handle!"

"I know, but I am willing to try. Please grant my request, Teacher!"

Hearing his Disciple's words, Su Rui looked at Li Hanyi's determined gaze and understood she was serious.

Su Rui had originally planned to use thunderous methods to eradicate the Demonic Cult members and those martial arts schools who instigated this.

However, since Li Hanyi had made a request, it might as well be to use these forces as a whetstone to polish Li Hanyi, this uncarved piece of fine jade.

...

In the martial arts school, Li Hanyi and the others cast their gazes towards Su Rui, awaiting his decision.

The difficulty of Li Hanyi wanting to resolve this matter herself could be imagined.

After all, martial arts schools that could establish a foothold and become famous in Snow Moon City meant their Masters were at least experts in the Zizai Earth Realm.

Even if Li Hanyi's Sword Dao talent was outstanding, and the sword techniques Su Rui taught her were sharp,

if the gap in Realm was too large, it would still be difficult to cope.

Su Rui pondered for a moment, looking at Li Hanyi's determined eyes, and finally nodded.

"I believe in your Sword Dao talent, but you are still young, and the gap in cultivation is not so easily bridged."

Hearing this, Li Hanyi naturally wouldn't argue.

Because this was the fact.

"Never mind, follow me."

Su Rui stood up and walked towards the backyard.

Sikong Qianluo wanted to follow, but Su Rui stopped her.

Yin Luoxia and the others watched Su Rui lead Li Hanyi towards the backyard, and a sense of curiosity arose in their hearts.

They secretly guessed what the Teacher was about to do.

Could it be that he was going to impart some secret technique to Senior Sister Hanyi privately?

Mu Liangyue and the Su Sisters' eyes were full of envy.

Sikong Qianluo, on the other hand, was completely curious.

Yin Luoxia was contemplating how Su Rui intended to enhance Li Hanyi's strength.

Arriving at the training room in the backyard.

Su Rui planned to use a certain secret method to forcibly raise Li Hanyi's cultivation to the Vajra Mortal Realm.

What he relied on was precisely the Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse.

This was a special Cultivation Technique within the Sacred Heart Art, characterized by devouring and assimilation.

This method could convert the internal Qi of his own Sacred Heart Art into the same internal Qi as the target, fuse and control it, and finally transform it into a part of his own Sacred Heart Art, incorporating it into himself.

In essence, it bore some similarities to the Northern Darkness Divine Skill of the Great Song Dynasty or the Star-Sucking Great Method of the Great Ming Dynasty.

However, the Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse did not have the drawbacks of those two cultivation methods.

Because the assimilated Sacred Heart Art internal Qi remained incomparably pure.

There would be no issue of mixed internal Qi or hidden dangers.

Last night, Su Rui, out of anger, had used the Evil Blood Calamity from the Sacred Heart Art. After Xue Lingyun and the other five lost their ability to resist, he assimilated and absorbed their internal Qi, achieving a Breakthrough to the Peak of the Zizai Earth Realm in one go.