My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

Shen Wenyuan waved his hand, and after exchanging greetings with Bai Hong and the others, he departed in high spirits.

’This is the young prodigy I chose with my own discerning eye. Now that Wu Zhenshan has completely lost face, how could I not be delighted?’

At that moment, from the Xu Family’s designated area, Xu Feng walked calmly to the front of the platform. He first bowed deeply to Dean Bai Hong, then turned to Liang Cheng, clasped his hands in a salute, and said:

"Liang Zhenchuan, Xu Zhang’s collusion with outside bandits to murder a talent of the Martial Arts Academy was his act alone. It has no connection to the main branch of my Xu Family.

My father has sent word. The Xu Family is willing to offer one thousand taels of gold and three hundred mu of prime irrigated fields outside Lin Wu City. This is to atone for Xu Zhang’s transgressions. We also promise to never trouble Liang Zhenchuan again. We hope that the Martial Arts Academy and Liang Zhenchuan can be magnanimous."

The crowd nodded to themselves. This eldest son of the Xu Family’s first branch was truly shrewd in his dealings. Liang Cheng glanced at Dean Bai Hong, who gave a slight nod.

Liang Cheng sneered inwardly. ’Xu Feng is trying to use wealth to settle this feud, reframing the Xu Family’s crime from premeditated murder to a mere failure of discipline. What a clever move.’

’If I accept, I’ll be financially entangled with the Xu Family. Should they cause trouble again in the future, it would make me look greedy and disloyal.’

’It’s better to donate it to the Martial Arts Academy. That way, I can distance myself from the matter and put the Academy in my debt. The Xu Family still has to pay. It’s killing two birds with one stone.’

Though his thoughts were racing, Liang Cheng played along. "Young Master Xu, you overstate things. Since Xu Zhang has already paid with his life, let’s consider the matter closed. As for the compensation, please donate it to the Martial Arts Academy. It can be used to support the families of disciples who have been killed or injured fighting bandits over the years."

A flicker of surprise crossed Xu Feng’s eyes, but he quickly nodded. "Liang Zhenchuan is truly righteous. I am impressed. The compensation will be delivered to the Martial Arts Academy within three days."

With that, he bowed once more, then ordered the servants to retrieve Xu Zhang’s body. Only then did he depart, with the rest of the Xu Family following in silence.

After exiting the Martial Arts Academy, Xu Feng glanced back one last time before boarding his carriage and heading straight home.

’Xu Zhang must have had a premonition, which is why he didn’t have Xu Zhi come to the ceremony. From now on, if we want to deal with Liang Cheng, we must be absolutely certain of victory before we make a move.’

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「The Martial Arts Storage Tower.」

Liang Cheng didn’t head to the True Inheritance Peak immediately. Instead, he went to the Martial Arts Storage Tower.

’Now that I’m a True Inheritor, I can get the complete Broken Wave Technique. How could I possibly think about anything else?’

This time, upon seeing the old man in the Martial Arts Storage Tower, Liang Cheng could finally perceive the fluctuations of aura around him. The man glanced at Liang Cheng, a hint of approval flashing in his murky eyes.

"Good lad. The complete Broken Wave Technique is in treasure chest number three on the second floor. Here’s the key. Remember to return it after you’ve finished copying the technique."

Liang Cheng nodded his thanks and went straight up to the second floor. He found the treasure chest, copied the technique on the spot, then returned the original and safely tucked the copy away.

’The complete version not only contains the Heart Method for the Broken Wave Technique, but also the matching Battle Technique, Wind and Thunder Slash, and the Water-Born Wind and Thunder Momentum. It seems Xu Cangming’s Profound Yin Sword Technique must also have a corresponding Inner Cultivation Heart Method.’

’Only then did I have the mind to look around the second floor. There were nine treasure chests. It seems the Martial Arts Academy only possesses nine complete Inner Cultivation Heart Methods.’

Just then, his gaze fell upon a nearby bookshelf. Liang Cheng walked over to browse and discovered they were either cultivation insights or travelogues left behind by the academy’s predecessors.

Liang Cheng gave them a quick look and found some notes on the Broken Wave Technique. He didn’t feel particularly enlightened after reading them. ’It seems that with my Mayfly Life Chart, I have no bottlenecks, so naturally, I don’t need to pore over these insights.’

Just then, a particular journal caught his eye. He opened it and was instantly engrossed. It contained records of the world beyond Lin Wu City.

It turned out that Lin Wu City was one of the three major cities on Central Origin Island, and Central Origin Island was merely one of the Seventy-Two Islands Overseas.

The Seventy-Two Islands Overseas were governed by the Three Sects and Six Gates. Central Origin Island, for example, was under the jurisdiction of the Penglai Sect. And beyond the Overseas world lay the Middle Earth.

The Martial Dao in Middle Earth was far more prosperous, vastly surpassing that of the Overseas islands. However, a vast ocean separated them, making travel between them difficult. As a result, the book contained no descriptions of the Middle Earth.

He closed the journal and took a deep breath.

’The True Qi Realm might make one a master in Lin Wu City, but across the Seventy-Two Islands Overseas, let alone the even more mysterious Middle Earth, it’s likely just the first step on the path.’

’But such a vast world is the perfect stage for a mayfly like me to spread its wings, brave the storms, and behold the summit of the Martial Dao.’

Liang Cheng calmed himself, went downstairs to return the key, and then headed back to his Celestial Dormitory to pack his belongings, ready to move to the True Inheritance Peak. A person was waiting for him at the dormitory’s entrance.

It was Lu Qingzhou.

He was dressed in the same silver-trimmed white robe as before, his demeanor as gentle as jade. He smiled and clasped his hands. "Congratulations, Junior Brother Liang. No, I suppose I should call you Liang Zhenchuan now."

"Senior Brother Lu, there’s no need to be so formal. If you hadn’t tipped me off, I wouldn’t be here today. If you ever need a favor in the future, Senior Brother Lu, as long as it isn’t a matter of life and death, I will certainly lend my aid."

Lu Qingzhou didn’t stand on ceremony either. "Then I’d be remiss to refuse. By the way, my father recently acquired a case of North Sea Cold Iron Sand. I hear it’s quite beneficial for tempering one’s muscles and bones. If you have time in the future, Junior Brother Liang, why don’t you come by and take a look?"

’This is the Lu Family extending an olive branch,’ Liang Cheng understood. He nodded and said, "Once I’m settled, I will certainly pay a visit."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before Lu Qingzhou departed.

Liang Cheng finished packing his things at the Celestial Dormitory. He gave the room one last look, then left without further delay, heading straight for the True Inheritance Peak.

He had just reached the foot of the True Inheritance Peak when he saw a Steward Disciple waiting for him.

"Senior Brother Liang, Courtyard Number Three on True Inheritance Peak has been prepared for you. It has a small-scale Spirit Gathering Array that can increase your cultivation speed by thirty percent. Here is a group of Servant Disciples; you may choose any you find suitable."

Liang Cheng glanced over and spotted a familiar face: Leng Xinghan, his rival from the spring hunt. When they had first entered the Martial Arts Academy, Leng Xinghan was assigned to the Outer Sect. He never expected to see him now as a Servant Disciple.

Leng Xinghan kept his head bowed low, his fingernails digging so deeply into his palms that they drew blood. He was overcome with a mess of conflicting emotions that he couldn’t begin to describe.

Liang Cheng simply shook his head at the sight. ’The path of the Martial Dao is unforgiving. You either advance or fall behind. It’s utterly ruthless.’

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Steward," Liang Cheng said. "However, I have an aging mother at home who requires care, and I have relatives who can handle these duties. There’s no need to trouble the Martial Arts Academy to assign anyone."

"Don’t be so formal, Senior Brother Liang. Since that’s the case, I’ll take them back to the Outer Sect. If you change your mind later, you just need to go to the Foreign Affairs Hall and register the Servant Disciples you’ve chosen."

After the Steward departed, Liang Cheng delayed no further. He went to Courtyard Number Three, which boasted picturesque scenery with clear waters, green mountains, and abundant Spiritual Qi. ’This is truly the treatment befitting a True Disciple,’ he thought.

’Once I get the Profound Gold Powder and other resources from Elder Huang, I’ll go home and bring Mother and the others here.’

’I finally have the strength to protect them.’

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