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Li Xuan looked at Xu Yan's changes and couldn't help but nod secretly, "My disciple is truly extraordinary."

Although he hadn't comprehended the realm of divine intention yet, Xu Yan had gained new insights because of it, further enhancing his strength.

His sword intent had reached a higher level.

The Sword Intent of Mountains and Rivers, originally just an illusory depiction of mountains and rivers, though it included peaks, rivers, and even illusory figures, even a golden dragon circling around.

However, it still appeared illusory, not quite real enough.

But now, Xu Yan muttered to himself, "My will is the will of heaven, my form is the form of heaven," and after comprehending this mystical divine intention technique, he unexpectedly enlightened.

The Sword Intent of Mountains and Rivers gradually underwent changes. The originally illusory mountains and rivers now seemed somewhat real, but the scenery had changed.

At first glance, what one saw wasn't the outline of illusory mountains and rivers, but—Canglan Island!

At first glance, Xu Yan's sword intent was Canglan Island, a relatively smaller version of Canglan Island!

"Simulated shaping of the Sword Intent of Mountains and Rivers!"

Li Xuan was shocked in his heart. Xu Yan had realized this from "my form is the form of heaven."

It could be imagined that every time he faced an enemy, Xu Yan's sword intent would transform into the environment where the enemy was located, and the enemy stepping into his sword intent would even be unaware of it.

How powerful and terrifying this was!

"Your disciple Xu Yan has comprehended the third level of the Sword Intent of Mountains and Rivers, and your mastery of the third level of the Sword Intent of Mountains and Rivers has reached perfection."

Golden light emerged, and the feedback from the Golden Finger arrived.

The third level of sword intent!

The mountains and rivers merge with the heavens and the earth, where I am is mountains and rivers, where I am is sword intent!

Li Xuan was excited in his heart, once again feeling the joy brought by the improvement in strength.

Xu Yan continued to immerse himself in his comprehension, and Li Xuan didn't disturb him, turning and drifting away.

The divine intention technique had been passed on to Xu Yan, and when he would comprehend it was still uncertain for now. However, with Xu Yan's extraordinary talent, he should be able to comprehend it when he reached the level of Grandmaster.

"My will is the will of heaven, within the coverage of divine intention, it cannot be violated. However, how to condense the martial arts divine intention, how to condense the will of heaven and earth into my will, this will depend on Xu Yan."

"Unless there are any surprises, when the Mud Pill Palace opens, the Lingtai is constructed, and the divine intention forms, then I should be able to see what the Golden Finger is, right?"

Li Xuan sat on the chair, excitedly thinking to himself.

With his concentration, he saw that faint golden light. That was where the Golden Finger was. Most likely, according to speculation, once he broke through the divine intention realm, he would probably be able to see the complete form of the Golden Finger.

And even utilize the Golden Finger.

He looked forward to what his Golden Finger would be like.

"The number of Great Wilderness martial artists is increasing."

Li Xuan glanced at his Hundred Martial Divine Shadows, which had already approached two hundred.

Xu Yan continued to cultivate and comprehend. Li Xuan could gauge Xu Yan's strength through his own changes in strength, knowing that Xu Yan's strength was increasing every moment.

It could be seen that he had gained many insights, and his strength was entering a period of rapid improvement.

"I wonder what's special about the place Meng Chong went to. Judging by the time, he's also about to break through to the Grandmaster level."

Li Xuan pondered.

Looking towards Canglan Island, at the Red Cat in the Spirit Fruit Forest, it was still lying there napping. After waking up, it would take a stroll around Cang River, then go to Su Lingxiu to act cute and please her. After eating the elixir, it would continue sleeping.

"This big cat is going to become a great demon. I just don't know how much it has comprehended, how strong it will be after transforming into a great demon, and what feedback it can bring to me."

Li Xuan anticipated.

Canglan Island was calm and waveless, no longer besieged by strong opponents.

Xie Lingfeng had completely switched to cultivating the Great Wilderness Martial Dao. The solidification of the Tian Di Bridge increased his speed in absorbing the aura of heaven and earth, and his strength was also increasing as he accumulated.

Hu Shan and several martial arts scholars had also successfully switched to cultivation and became Pre-Heaven Realm warriors. Although they were not orthodox, they had ultimately embarked on the path of the Great Wilderness Martial Dao.

Zhou Ying broke through to the Pre-Heaven Realm.

With Zhou Ying's breakthrough, Shi Er also felt a bit restless, feeling left behind.

Su Lingxiu successfully broke through to the Pre-Heaven Realm Perfection, preparing to break through to the Grandmaster level. However, as she was originally a spiritual body, when she broke through to the Grandmaster level, there wouldn't be a sublimation transformation occurring.

Even so, she continued to accumulate her own foundation, constantly researching elixirs, and summarizing martial and medical arts.

As a martial medical practitioner, Su Lingxiu's strength was relatively weaker, and she knew that she faced many enemies. So she tried to enhance her combat power as much as possible.

She found Senior Brother, whenever she had time, to continue comprehending the Bagua. She wanted to comprehend a fighting method that belonged to her.

The old shovel had long been replaced.

A new shovel made of excellent materials was forged. This was her favorite weapon, capable of burying people!

With Su Lingxiu's perfection in the Pre-Heaven Realm, Li Xuan's martial medical Dao also entered the Grandmaster level.

Xu Junhe was preparing to break through to the Pre-Heaven Realm.

With Xu Junhe's breakthrough, Shi Er felt even more frustrated, falling behind again.

Kou Ruzhi was also preparing to break through to the Pre-Heaven Realm. This time, Shi Er couldn't sit still and was practicing day and night, afraid of being surpassed by Kou Ruzhi.

Finally, three days later, Shi Er also began to break through to the Pre-Heaven Realm.

Li Xuan looked at the Pre-Heaven Realm shadows that appeared in his Hundred Martial Divine Shadows, unable to contain his excitement. The stronger the Great Wilderness martial artists became, the higher the realm of the shadows would break through.

If the entire Inner Domain, like Kou Ruzhi and Xu Junhe, completely turned into the Great Wilderness, how powerful would the foundation of his shadows be?

After Shi Er broke through to the Pre-Heaven Realm, the sawtooth knife that Meng Chong brought back then was given to Shi Er to use.

Shi Er was excited. Every day, he sparred with Zhou Ying. Although he hardly won once, his strength improved every time. He was ecstatic about it.

...

The Seven Star Academy had opened courses on the Great Wilderness Martial Dao. There

 were also many martial artists practicing the Great Wilderness Martial Dao. After all, Xu Yan's strength had become well-known.

In a courtyard somewhere.

Du Yuying's aura fluctuated, her face alternated between red and pale, and sweat occasionally dripped from her forehead.

After a long time, she opened her eyes, showing a hint of exhaustion.

Although she had broken through to the Grandmaster realm, the problem with her body had still not been completely resolved, and occasional issues would arise.

"Cough..."

She coughed lightly a few times, and in her mind, a tall and handsome figure appeared. Whenever this happened, her heart would always soften.

"My body has some defects caused by my bloodline. To completely solve them, I must find that place."

Du Yuying silently thought.

Her mother's sudden death was also related to this. If she couldn't solve this defect in herself, one day, she might die just like her mother.

She refused to accept it!

That place was the secret place of her mother's family, passed down through generations. As long as she found that place, she could solve her own defects and even gain some inheritance.

When she married into the Du Hou Mansion, it was also to use this opportunity to find the location of that place. However, there had been no news all along.

When her mother died, she entrusted the task of finding that place to her.

"It's been so many years since my mother started. Haven't we found that place yet? Does it really not exist?"

Du Yuying sighed inwardly.

Cui'er ran in excitedly, "Miss, there's news."

Du Yuying was delighted at the news and got up to leave, saying, "Cui'er, prepare a generous gift. I'm going to find Master Xu."

"Yes, Miss."

Cui'er nodded excitedly.

In the main hall, a gray-clothed person bowed and said, "Miss, that place has been roughly determined. It's within this range. However, it's difficult to enter, and there are some dangers."

Du Yuying took the map and carefully examined it. "Thank you for your hard work."

That day, Du Yuying left the Seven Star Academy and headed for Canglan Island. This time, she didn't bring Cui'er or any bodyguards. The matter was too important, and bringing Cui'er along would only be a burden.

Cui'er also understood this, blaming her own lack of strength, and decided to work hard to cultivate.

An unexpected visitor came to Canglan Island.

She came to find Xu Yan.

"Miss Du, why are you here? What's the matter with me?" Xu Yan asked in surprise.

Since they last met, Du Yuying had greatly increased her strength and had already entered the Grandmaster realm.

However, she seemed a bit weaker now.

She seemed to have lost some of her initial heroic spirit, seeming related to her physical problem, like someone who had just recovered from a serious illness, showing signs of weakness.

"It hasn't been very long for you, Master Xu, but for me, it's been quite long. I've come this time for... cough..."

With a red face, she couldn't help coughing.

"Miss Du, if you have any health issues, shall I ask my junior sister to take a look?" Xu Yan couldn't help but ask.

When escorting Du Yuying, I knew she had some health issues. I thought that after escorting her back, she would recover with some rest. I didn't expect her to still be unhealed even after reaching the Grandmaster level.

"No need, it's congenital," Du Yuying shook her head.

"Master Xu, Yuying's purpose in coming here is actually to make a request. She wishes for you to escort her to a certain place," Du Yuying took out a pouch.

She noticed that Master Xu had a pouch resembling a toad hanging from his waist. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed; she had been a bit late and hadn't been able to buy a pouch for Master Xu.

However, this time, she prepared a million spiritual crystals.

Master Xu scratched his head apologetically, "Miss Du, there are many strong individuals in your family who can escort you. I'm a bit tied up right now."

"I don't lack spiritual crystals now, so..." 

Holding the pouch, Du Yuying's hand shook, and she fell silent. Suddenly, she began coughing violently, her face turning red.

"Miss Du..." Master Xu was taken aback. Miss Du's condition seemed quite fragile.

"It's fine!" Du Yuying gasped for breath and stuffed the pouch into Master Xu's hand. "Master Xu, I know you're in a difficult position. It's just that I couldn't find anyone more suitable to escort me. I'm worried about the strong individuals at home. The place I want to go is of great importance, and it's also where I can resolve my physical defects. Besides you, I don't know who else to turn to."

Master Xu was suddenly in a dilemma. In the past, he would have eagerly accepted the offer of a million spiritual crystals. But now, he no longer needed to run around for spiritual crystals or spiritual medicines.

Moreover, Du Yuying was already considered a friend. The first sum of money he earned upon entering the Inner Domain was earned by escorting Du Yuying and killing several Grandmasters in the process. He earned spiritual medicines one after another.

"Master Xu, that place is the Tomb of the Celestials!" Du Yuying spoke softly.

Master Xu was startled. The Tomb of the Celestials?

So secretive, so precious. Du Yuying had directly told him about it, which meant she trusted him.

"I, Xu Yan, am known for my credibility," Master Xu sighed inwardly. Then he said, "Alright, I'll escort you."

He finally understood why Du Yuying didn't look for the strong individuals in the Duke's Mansion. The Tomb of the Celestials could make even those Grandmasters betray their allegiances.

Even their own family members would abandon them.

And what he practiced was not the martial arts of the Inner Domain. The attraction of the Tomb of the Celestials to him was not that great; he was simply curious.

"Thank you very much, Master Xu!" Du Yuying said excitedly.

Every word of Master Xu and Du Yuying's conversation was heard by Li Xuan, not because he was eavesdropping, but because his strength was too great, and their voices naturally entered his ears.

"The Tomb of the Celestials? Interesting. This girl, with her physical defects, is somewhat similar to Su Lingshu back then."

With Li Xuan's current insight, he naturally saw that Du Yuying's condition was due to a special physique or bloodline, but limited by her environment, she had developed defects.

Similar to Su Lingshu in the past, except Su Lingshu's mother had been nourished by spiritual medicines from the beginning of her pregnancy. Although her physique was imperfect and lacking in some aspects, it did not lead to illness.

Du Yuying's mother, on the other hand, obviously did not have such good treatment. Moreover, her mother may have had defects herself, which caused Du Yuying's illness.

"The Tomb of the Celestials... There are some interesting things hidden in the Inner Domain."

Li Xuan sighed inwardly.

Master Xu went to bid farewell to his parents and younger sister, while Du Yuying respectfully bowed to the couple, causing Madame Xu to be filled with joy.

That day, Master Xu and Du Yuying left Canglan Island and set off for the Tomb of the Celestials.

(End of this chapter)