20: Chapter 20 What exactly is the teacher trying to do?

However, Su Rui had not completely absorbed the Internal Energy of those six Zizai Earth Realm Masters; a portion remained stored within his body.

He had originally intended to refine it slowly, as this Internal Energy could not directly help him achieve a Breakthrough to the Carefree Heaven Realm.

Since Li Hanyi requested to personally challenge the various martial arts halls now, he might as well use this Internal Energy to enhance her cultivation.

Although it was easily obtained, Su Rui was not stingy with it at all.

He was confident that Li Hanyi possessed the ability to control this surge of power.

After sitting down cross-legged, Li Hanyi looked at Su Rui with confusion.

She did not understand what her Master was trying to do.

In the past, when imparting skills, didn't Master always complete it with just a light touch?

Then, she saw a wisp of blue True Qi materialize in Su Rui's hand.

Her expression immediately changed as she recalled the scene when Master took action last night.

It was True Qi of this exact color that instantly shattered the six Zizai Earth Realm experts.

What exactly is Teacher planning to do?

A hint of nervousness appeared on Li Hanyi's small face.

Su Rui gently tapped with his left hand, transmitting the cultivation method of the Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse into Li Hanyi's mind.

"Concentrate your spirit and calm your Qi. Do not be distracted!"

His tone was solemn.

Li Hanyi immediately closed her eyes and circulated her Internal Energy according to the method of the Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse.

Su Rui divided the blue True Qi in his hand into two streams and injected them into Li Hanyi's palms.

Instantly, Li Hanyi felt a massive surge of Internal Energy pouring in from her palms.

Initially startled, she soon realized that this Internal Energy felt no trace of violence; instead, it was exceptionally gentle.

As she circulated the Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse, under Su Rui's guidance, the True Qi within her body slowly transformed into the Aura of the Sacred Heart Art.

A moment later, Su Rui cut off the input of the blue True Qi, leaving all the True Qi inside Li Hanyi's body.

Half an hour passed, and Li Hanyi slowly opened her eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.

Her original cultivation had reached the Peak of the Ninth Rank, just one step away from stepping into the Upper Rank.

But now, with Su Rui's help, she not only broke through the bottleneck but directly stepped into the Peak of the Vajra Mortal Realm.

She leaped over, skipping an entire major Realm.

Most crucially, the Aura within her body was extremely pure, showing no sign of stagnation whatsoever.

This left Li Hanyi deeply shocked.

Master's methods were truly unfathomable.

Moreover, after completely grasping the Sacred Heart Art Cultivation Technique, Li Hanyi was also extremely astonished by it.

To be able to convert another person's Internal Power for one's own use—this was terrifying.

If this fell into the hands of some Evil Path experts, wouldn't they be able to accumulate despairingly profound Internal Power in an extremely short time?

"How does it feel?"

Su Rui's voice sounded.

Li Hanyi looked towards Su Rui, who was sitting not far away, immediately stood up, and bowed in thanks.

"Thank you, Master!"

"No need for ceremony. You are my Disciple. Since you are going to challenge the martial world alone, it is natural for your Master to lend you a hand. Come here."

Li Hanyi responded and stepped forward. Su Rui raised his hand and gently tapped her brow.

Transmitting the entirety of the Movement Character Secret method to her.

Even mastering just a tiny fraction of it would be enough to make Li Hanyi rock-steady during this Sword Challenge, unafraid of any challenge.

...After accepting the Movement Character Secret, Li Hanyi's face was filled with astonishment.

Did such a profound and mysterious secret technique truly exist in the world?

Could this even be considered martial arts?

Although her current knowledge was shallow, she understood that this Movement Character Secret was almost entirely unrelated to ordinary martial arts.

What was this about 'cultivating to the extreme allows one to step into the River of Time'?

She couldn't understand these words at all for the moment.

She looked at the Master sitting before her, gazing at his face that seemed not to belong to the mortal Realm, resembling that of an Immortal.

A trace of worry suddenly arose in her heart—would Master one day truly ascend to Immortality and vanish without a trace?

"What's wrong?"

Su Rui noticed the strangeness in her gaze and couldn't help but ask doubtfully.

"Master will always be my Master. I hope I can always stay by your side."

"You little girl!"

Su Rui paused, then smiled, stood up, gently patted her shoulder, and was the first to push open the door of the training room and walk out.

Li Hanyi hurried to follow.

Outside in the martial arts hall, Yin Luoxia was instructing other Disciples in their practice.

Seeing Su Rui, who had been gone for a long time, return with Li Hanyi, she immediately stopped her movements and bowed respectfully.

"No more practice today. Arrange your own time."

Su Rui said lightly. Everyone immediately understood—

Senior Sister Li Hanyi was going to challenge the martial halls in the city, and Master would certainly be there to provide support.

What about them?

"Master, I want to go too!" Sikong Qianluo threw down her spear and raised her hand high.

"Me too!" Mu Liangyue was not to be outdone.

The Su Sisters naturally did not want to miss out either.

They were all very curious about what special cultivation method Master had taught Hanyi Senior Sister.

Just as they were thinking this, Su Hongxi and Su Ziyi looked at Li Hanyi, and their expressions suddenly changed.

This was... a Breakthrough?

The undisguised shock in their eyes.

And Yin Luoxia, whose cultivation was second only to Su Rui among them, naturally saw it more clearly.

The difficulty of breaking through from the Ninth Rank to the Upper Rank was extremely high.

In the Jianghu, those below the Ninth Rank were called martial men; only upon stepping into the Upper Rank could one be called an expert.

Yet some people could never cross this step in their entire lives.

Even for those with exceptional talent, after entering the Upper Rank and reaching the Vajra Mortal Realm, they still needed a significant amount of time to consolidate their Foundation.

They were all clearly aware of Li Hanyi's Realm—Peak Ninth Rank, just one step away from entering the Upper Rank.

Unexpectedly, with Master's help, she had broken through so quickly.

Moreover, her Aura was steady and continuous, clearly indicating it was not just a simple entry into the Vajra Mortal Realm; she had even reached the end of the Mortal Realm.

How was this possible?

Yin Luoxia's heart was deeply shaken.

The others gradually noticed this point as well, and their gazes toward Li Hanyi were full of envy.

Even Yin Luoxia herself couldn't help but sigh—

Having such a powerful Master was truly a blessing beyond measure.

Fortunately, she was also a Disciple of this Master now!

Thinking of this, Yin Luoxia looked at Su Rui with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Su Rui naturally understood everyone's thoughts but did not say much.

"Since you want to go see, then let's go together."

"Master, I need to go back and make arrangements first to ensure Senior Sister Hanyi will not be disturbed during her Sword Challenge," Yin Luoxia said, cupping her fist.

Su Rui nodded in agreement: "That's fine, you go."

"Yes!"

Upon receiving the order, Yin Luoxia turned and left.

Su Rui lightly waved his hand behind him, and the Cheng Ying Sword from his room shot over like a streak of light.

He reached out and gently stroked the mottled scabbard of the Cheng Ying Sword, saying softly:

"This sword is named chengying. You shall use it for now."

Looking at the sword Su Rui handed over, the joy in Li Hanyi's eyes was hard to conceal.

This divine weapon was precisely the one Master held when demonstrating the Sword Control Art last night; it must be his cherished item.

"Chengying?"

"Could it be one of the Three Royal Swords held by the ancient King Shang?"

Li Hanyi pondered for a moment and spoke in astonishment.

Ancient texts did contain relevant records, but they were vague, and some even suspected the sword was merely a legend.

She never expected that this legendary divine weapon was actually hidden in her Master's possession.

"That's right.

Since my Disciple is going to challenge the world with her sword, the weapon in her hand naturally cannot be ordinary."

Su Rui nodded calmly. Li Hanyi took a deep breath and respectfully accepted the Cheng Ying Sword with both hands.

As a sword practitioner, such a divine Sharp Weapon was undoubtedly a dream treasure.

To be able to fight wielding this sword was the lifelong aspiration of countless swordsmen.

If this sword appeared in the Jianghu, even the top position on the hundred weapons ranking would likely change hands.

Sikong Qianluo, Mu Liangyue, and the others nearby heard the conversation and were filled with envy.

Once such a divine weapon appeared, it would inevitably cause bloodshed.

Mu Liangyue thought to herself that if the Dark River found out, they would certainly stop at nothing to possess it.

But now this sword already had an owner, and that owner was a Master who existed like an Immortal.

If anyone harbored greedy thoughts, they would likely face a great calamity.

Seeing that Li Hanyi had accepted the sword, Su Rui led the women straight out the door, heading toward the foremost martial arts hall in Snow Moon City.

...Most of the Jianghu figures who came to Snow Moon City were here for the Ascending Heaven Pavilion.

Whether they wished to become famous throughout the world or intended to join Snow Moon City, the Ascending Heaven Pavilion was a hurdle they could not avoid.

However, some people failed to reach the top as desired, or were delayed in the city for other reasons.

Many chose to join martial arts halls to continue honing their martial Dao, hoping to astonish the world one day.

After all, compared to the strict thresholds of those major sects, the entry barrier for martial arts halls was much lower.

Coupled with guidance from a Master, the speed of Cultivation would naturally be much faster than cultivating alone.

Of course, the prerequisite was having enough silver.

As the largest martial arts hall in the city, the Jinyang Martial Arts Hall was naturally bustling with activity.

Jianghu figures seeking tutelage lined up endlessly at the entrance.

The Hall Master, Song Jinyang, was famous in the Jianghu for his Jinyang Saber Technique, and his cultivation was only one step away from the Carefree Heaven Realm.

In the Jianghu, he was considered a top-tier expert.

Those who came to the martial arts hall were all drawn by his golden signboard.

However, joining the Jinyang Martial Arts Hall was not that easy.

Although it was easier than those major sects, the threshold was still not low.

The entrance test required one hundred taels of silver, and if one failed, this money would not be refunded.

In a short while, several people had already left, shaking their heads with sighs.

It seemed they had failed the assessment.

The martial arts hall's business was truly making a fortune daily.

It was no wonder that in a place as valuable as Snow Moon City, opening a martial arts hall of this scale would certainly involve considerable expense.

For these young people wanting to join the hall, this entrance fee was just the beginning; there were various other fees waiting for them afterward.

But as long as they were willing to spend money, they could learn some real skills; otherwise, so many people wouldn't flock to it.

Su Rui led Li Hanyi and the others as they walked over. Looking at this magnificent martial arts hall, he couldn't help but sigh:

"The enterprise is already so vast, why must they still collude with the Demonic Path?"

Sikong Qianluo asked with some confusion.

"The minds of adults are complex. You will understand when you are older," Su Rui smiled and ruffled her hair.

"I'm not a child anymore, Master. What you said is exactly what my father says!" Sikong Qianluo shook her head, pushing away Su Rui's hand.

Su Rui smiled, stopped his steps not far from the martial arts hall, and looked at the imposing hall before him.