Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 335: The Cyan Yuan Sect’s Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, Peng Demon Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture

’The Spirit Medicine is growing faster and faster. Even the fish and shrimp in the river now contain Spiritual Energy, and the Martial Arts Cultivators training near the Qingyuan River have seen their Cultivation progress accelerate.’

’These phenomena can’t be explained by just the overflowing Spiritual Qi from a Secret Realm.’

’It seems a new Secret Realm is about to appear near the Qingyuan River.’

Liu Xuan, the Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect, had come out of seclusion. A glint of joy flashed in his eyes as he looked over the intelligence reports that had been delivered.

His seclusion had been exceptionally successful; he had broken through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm as he had wished. The powerful aura from his breakthrough was so immense that everyone in the entire Cyan Yuan Sect could feel it.

Yang Chan, Princess Lan Yue, and the others were naturally aware of it. If the aura of a breakthrough wasn’t controlled, its sheer power could be detected by many people.

This was true even for an Inner Master, let alone for someone at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm.

Such an advancement was a multifaceted transformation of one’s strength, Lifespan, and more. It represented power—incomparable power.

As long as the National Guardian Martial Saints did not act, a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster was the highest echelon of Combat Power within the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty.

With a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster among their ranks, the Cyan Yuan Sect had now officially joined the ranks of the truly Top Level sects.

Previously, at the Silver State’s Thousand Feather Secret Realm, Liu Xuan had led his people away after the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster from Night Listening Sea Tower entered. This was because the Cyan Yuan Sect lacked an expert of that Level to hold the fort. Consequently, they had to be more cautious when vying for opportunities. Otherwise, even if their members were killed, no one would be able to stand up for them.

Although the final outcome proved his choice to be extremely wise—as there was a problem with the central tower in the Thousand Feather Secret Realm—the incident nonetheless underscored the importance of having a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster.

’If another such opportunity arose—especially one without danger that might genuinely lead to a Martial Saint’s fortune—how could I possibly give it up so easily?’

This line of thinking had given Liu Xuan even more motivation during his attempt to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster realm.

As a result, his breakthrough was a resounding success.

While this mindset wasn’t the key to his success, it had provided a significant boost.

"That’s right. All signs point to the emergence of a new Secret Realm."

"It’s strange that it would appear so soon, and so close to the Silver State’s Thousand Feather Secret Realm. But now that you’ve broken through to Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, Sect Leader, it’s time for the Cyan Yuan Sect to be more assertive."

"For years, ever since they learned that the Cyan Yuan Sect’s old Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster ancestor passed away, sects like the Celestial Sword Sect have been targeting us. They even tried to use other sects to destroy us. Now is the time to make a statement."

"At the very least, we must let the other powers know that the Cyan Yuan Sect now has the Combat Power of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster."

Gu An said with a serious expression.

He was in charge of matters related to Secret Realms, so he was privy to more information. He also felt that the Cyan Yuan Sect was in dire need of a powerful deterrent.

Sect Leader Liu Xuan’s breakthrough was the perfect deterrent.

A Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster doesn’t have to act, but their presence is non-negotiable. Otherwise, when other sects came after them, they could only endure it in silence with no other recourse.

Meanwhile, the Jin Meng Empire had declared war, and the armies of both sides were already engaged in fierce combat. The Court had long begun conscripting soldiers from the three states of Lan, Qi, and Yu to join the war effort.

The other states would soon follow.

As long as the war continued, its effects would inevitably spread. Having a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster was a deterrent not only against other sects, but also against the Court.

After all, the difference between a sect with a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster and one without was immense.

"Hall Master Gu, the matter of the Qingyuan River Secret Realm remains under your charge. Keep a constant watch, and report to me directly if anything develops."

"I have just broken through and need to consolidate my Cultivation. Once the Secret Realm opens, the Cyan Yuan Sect will participate. It will be time to display the might of our sect."

Sect Leader Liu Xuan did not object. He had planned something similar himself. Coming out of seclusion after his breakthrough was not just a display of strength, but also a way to reassure his people.

Furthermore, the appearance of another Secret Realm was a matter of utmost importance, and arrangements had to be made in advance.

Now that his Cultivation had reached the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster realm, he naturally wanted to break through again and reach the National Guardian Martial Saint Level. The appearance of a new Secret Realm represented a chance to find such an opportunity, so he took it very seriously.

"I will obey the Sect Leader’s command."

Gu An immediately agreed.

The new Secret Realm was also an opportunity for him. The fortune he’d acquired in the Silver State’s Thousand Feather Secret Realm had already given him a chance to break through to the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera. With a little more time, he might even succeed.

If he found another opportunity, he might break through even sooner.

He knew that in the Thousand Feather Secret Realm, the Cyan Yuan Sect had found a new Cultivation Technique for breaking through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster realm. They had also obtained the legacy of a Pharmacist, which included an Elixir that could help a master at the Peak of Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens break through to Inner Refining of the Five Viscera. The only problem was that they didn’t have all the necessary Spiritual Materials yet.

If a new Secret Realm appeared, they could find the remaining Spiritual Materials, allowing him to use the Elixir to break through. This would save him a great deal of time. Furthermore, if he advanced, he might even have a chance to obtain the last Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill in Sect Leader Liu Xuan’s possession, giving him a shot at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm.

For him, this was an excellent opportunity.

Liu Xuan went on to assign tasks to the other Hall Masters. Each was put in charge of a different area, such as the Cyan Yuan Sect’s internal affairs, the battlefield in Lan State, and the No-Life Evil Cult in Yu State. Beyond their regular duties, many new arrangements were made.

In these troubled times, there was much to be done.

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’So this is the aura of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster’s breakthrough? It’s truly powerful.’

From Yuanqing Courtyard, Yang Chan clearly sensed the aura coming from Cyan Jade Hall, where the Sect Leader resided. Despite the great distance between the two locations, the sensation was unmistakable.

The potent and violent aura made his expression shift slightly, but he quickly returned to normal. He wasn’t facing the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster directly, and the aura wasn’t aimed at him. For a Grandmaster like him, who was at the Inner Refining of the Six Viscera realm, the effect wasn’t that significant.

This aura tempered some of the complacency Yang Chan had felt after his Sword Master profession advanced to Tier Two and he believed there were few threats to him within the Cyan Yuan Sect. The appearance of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster meant that someone could now threaten him—even if that person was the Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect.

’I still need to be cautious,’ he thought. ’I can’t get arrogant. A clear understanding of my situation is the only way to live a long and peaceful life.’

At the same time, this meant the Cyan Yuan Sect would have a much greater ability to protect itself, which was good news.

The signs of a Secret Realm opening near the Qingyuan River were an especially potent confidence boost; he no longer had to worry about the Cyan Yuan Sect’s stability being affected.

"I’ve witnessed the breakthrough of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster before," Princess Lan Yue said. "When my master broke through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm, the aura was similar, but your Cyan Yuan Sect’s Leader has a far more violent presence."

"The Cyan Yuan Sect primarily cultivates the Ox Demon’s Mighty Fist, the Tiger Demon Bone-Refining Fist, and the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method. The Power generated by these techniques carries a violent aura because it is meant for Demon Suppressing."

"Additionally, your Sect Leader likely used the Peng Demon Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm, which would explain this specific aura."

"My royal father once mentioned your Cyan Yuan Sect’s Cultivation Techniques. He said that if they were ever completed up to the Martial Saint Level, they could be transformed into a Top Level Cultivation Technique."

"The process of fusing multiple types of Power is arduous, but the ultimate potential is quite high. However, reaching that stage is extremely difficult."

"The process itself is difficult, and to make matters worse, the Cyan Yuan Sect doesn’t possess a method to break through to the Martial Saint realm, making Cultivation even harder."

As Princess Lan Yue spoke, she felt the powerful aura, and her face instantly turned pale. Only after the presence faded did her complexion slowly return to normal.

At the same time, she gazed toward Cyan Jade Hall with deep envy. ’If I had that kind of Cultivation,’ she thought, ’I wouldn’t be restricted like this. The Three Flower Insect Divine Pill Yang Chan left in my body would simply dissipate, and I’d no longer be under his control.’

’Besides, with that level of Cultivation, as long as you don’t fight a National Guardian Martial Saint or get surrounded by multiple Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmasters, you can basically live very well anywhere in the world.’

’It’s just like with the major sects of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty. Any sect with a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster is powerful enough to dominate an entire state and claim its Cultivation Resources.’

’If I could reach that stage, I would be so much freer. Combined with my talent as a Pharmacist, even becoming a National Guardian Martial Saint might be possible.’

"The Peng Demon Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture is extremely difficult to cultivate," Yang Chan said. "If the fusion of Power fails, you could lose your chance to become a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, and it might even be fatal."

Yang Chan had, of course, learned about the Peng Demon Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture from Gu An. Only those whose Cultivation had reached the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera realm were qualified to exchange for it.

In other words, even the current Medicine Hall Master Gu An, at the Peak of Inner Refining of the Six Viscera, was not qualified to obtain it, which showed how difficult it was.

However, he had heard some information about the Peng Demon Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture.

The previous Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect had failed while trying to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm. He ultimately died from the backlash of the Peng Demon Force, a testament to the dangers of Cultivation.

That man had been at the Peak of Internal Refining of the Five Viscera and had even consumed a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill. Despite all that, he still failed, which created a generational gap in the Cyan Yuan Sect’s lineage of Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmasters.

The last Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster ancestor subsequently died when his Lifespan ran out, but the Cyan Yuan Sect kept it a secret, claiming to the outside world that their old ancestor was in closed-door Cultivation.

This ruse worked for a time, but eventually, others discovered the truth. This led to probing from sects like the Celestial Sword Sect, who also secretly supported the Three Major Sects within Qing State. However, the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Reaction was swift, and they directly annihilated them.

They had intended to continue targeting the sect, but the Cyan Yuan Sect had countermeasures, collecting various methods to aid in the breakthrough to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster realm. The appearance of the Silver State Secret Realm, in particular, brought great gains for the sect.

Using the Top Level Spiritual Materials from the Silver State Secret Realm, they had now produced an expert at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm. This meant that no other sect could threaten the Cyan Yuan Sect any longer.

An existence like the Celestial Sword Sect would certainly not continue to deliberately target the Cyan Yuan Sect now that they knew it had a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster.