Seeking Martial Dao in All Reborn Lives

"Besides, as long as I live, any calamity meant for the Martial Arts Association will fall upon me. As long as I do not fall, the Martial Arts Association can continue to grow."

Zhao Xuanqi said, his expression calm.

"This path is far too dangerous. As they say, ’the tallest tree catches the most wind.’ But you don’t just want to be a tree—you want to be a peak that touches the heavens, weathering every storm, every clap of thunder and flash of lightning. But you must know that even human strength has its limits."

Yang Xun remarked with a sigh.

"You are not me, so you cannot know my path. My only fear is that the calamities won’t be great enough."

Not a flicker of emotion crossed Zhao Xuanqi’s face.

’My only fear is that the calamities won’t be great enough.’

Hearing this, Yang Xun was inwardly shaken. He looked into Zhao Xuanqi’s eyes. They were perfectly calm, filled with a powerful self-assurance. This wasn’t blind arrogance. It was like steel, forged through a thousand hammer blows and polished ten thousand times—smooth, hard, and steady. These were no words of hubris; they inspired absolute conviction.

"You’re right. I am not you, so how could I possibly know your path? At our level, we each walk our own path. No one can choose it for you."

"However, regardless of your choice, the National Salvation Association will support you. That is why I am here. We’ve received intelligence that the major Warlords are already secretly plotting against the Martial Arts Association. Having learned from their last failure, if they move this time, their attack will be overwhelming, like Mount Tai itself crashing down. I fear the strength of the Martial Arts Association and you alone will not be enough to face it."

"The other two of the National Salvation Association’s three great generals can reach Jinmen at a moment’s notice, as can our other experts. The most likely time for the Warlords to strike is during the World Martial Banquet."

Yang Xun said, no longer trying to persuade him, and instead turned to the current situation.

’A master of the Harmony realm has an unshakable will and walks his own path. How could he be easily swayed by advice?’

’All one can do is his best and leave the rest to fate. Every man has his own destiny.’

"Thank you. Although I have not joined the National Salvation Association, I don’t oppose your ideals. You have helped me many times on my journey, and I will remember this debt. I’m the type of person who repays every kindness and every grudge. In the future, I will certainly aid your cause. It’s just that I’m used to being unrestrained, and I fear I can’t truly join your organization."

Zhao Xuanqi said to Yang Xun.

"It doesn’t matter. Joining is a secondary concern. As long as you wish to change this land and this nation, that is enough. That makes you one of us. The goal of the National Salvation Association is to unite all available strength."

Yang Xun nodded and said.

The two then discussed some specific details. The National Salvation Association’s intelligence network was world-renowned, so they would have to rely on it for information gathering during this critical period. At a minimum, Zhao Xuanqi needed to know what forces the major Warlords were secretly amassing.

"Regarding the Divine General realm, how much does the National Salvation Association actually know?"

With their official business concluded, Zhao Xuanqi began to discuss matters of the Martial Dao with Yang Xun.

"The Divine General realm is now the stuff of legend. After multiple Mie Wu campaigns, detailed descriptions of this realm have been almost completely lost. They’ve vanished so thoroughly that not even the ancient imperial family left behind any relevant texts."

"The National Salvation Association has also been secretly searching for clues about Divine Generals, but with little success. The realm itself is profound and mysterious. Having reached the Harmony realm, you should know this well. Breaking through Inner Cultivation to reach Harmony requires the perfect convergence of timing, location, and human factors—or else unparalleled talent. In truth, every Harmony master’s breakthrough is nearly impossible to replicate. The records from the various schools on the Harmony realm are merely accounts of their predecessors’ experiences, not a step-by-step guide."

"If that’s the case for Harmony, what hope is there for understanding the Divine General realm, which lies even further beyond?"

Yang Xun said, shaking his head.

"Please, enlighten me."

Zhao Xuanqi said.

"The information we’ve gathered on the Divine General realm consists of vague descriptions like ’merging with heaven and earth,’ ’returning to the Innate,’ and ’living on Qi, becoming Undying.’ It’s said that at that level, a Divine General can use their Spirit to draw upon the Qi of heaven and earth, no longer needing to eat mortal food, much like an Immortal. Of course, they still cannot escape the limits of their lifespan, though it is said to be much longer than that of a Harmony Martial Artist. That’s about all we know."

Yang Xun said with a helpless sigh.

"I’m actually quite curious. Originally, Martial Artists must have broken into the Divine General realm on their own, right? And in the early days, when the Martial Dao was not as developed, shouldn’t it have been even more difficult? Despite the multiple Mie Wu campaigns over the past millennium and the countless geniuses who have appeared, has not a single person managed to break through on their own?"

Zhao Xuanqi asked. This was something that had always puzzled him.

"That is indeed a strange question. Countless Martial Artists and historians have debated it. There are several theories. One is that in ancient times, Exotic Beasts roamed the land. These beasts were the progenitors of today’s Rare Beasts, and the most powerful among them could even rival Divine Generals, possessing unimaginable might. Back then, human tribes were scattered and hunted, like rats scurrying for cover. It was only thanks to the appearance of Divine Generals that humanity turned the tide. Today, those Ancient Exotic Beasts are long extinct, with no trace of them to be found. Some people believe that breaking through to the Divine General realm requires the flesh and blood of these powerful Exotic Beasts as a key ingredient to concoct a Secret Medicine, which provides the opportunity for a breakthrough."

"There are rumors that the core Secret Medicine technology of the Six Nations was developed precisely because they obtained certain Exotic Beast materials from ancient ruins. They then used modern scientific analysis to research and create their techniques. This theory is considered highly probable."

"But now, the Exotic Beasts are extinct, any remaining materials have been depleted, and the various Secret Medicines were lost during the Mie Wu campaigns. Without Rare Beast Materials or Secret Medicine formulas to serve as a reference, it’s impossible to find substitute ingredients with similar properties. Thus, the path to the Divine General realm was severed."

"Others claim that the Ancient Secret Transmissions didn’t rely on Secret Medicine at all. Instead, they focused on self-improvement, breaking one’s limits through sheer willpower. They believe that as time passed, the world’s environment changed, and the subtle, essential conditions required for a breakthrough to the Divine General realm have simply vanished."

"An even more extreme theory suggests that the power of a Divine General was a gift from the heavens. They claim that in ancient times, a massive meteor shower occurred. These meteorites carried a unique power that altered the world’s environment. In this view, Exotic Beasts, Rare Beasts, and Divine Generals all came into being due to the influence of this meteoric power, which has since been completely depleted."

"In any case, there are countless theories, and it’s impossible to determine which one is true."

Yang Xun said slowly.

Hearing Yang Xun’s explanation, Zhao Xuanqi frowned slightly. Each of these theories seemed to hold a sliver of logic. The very existence of so-called Rare Beasts in this world was a peculiar thing in itself.

’Rare Beasts, Exotic Beasts, Divine Generals, Secret Medicine...’

’It seems this world still holds many secrets for me to uncover.’

’And right now, I have only just earned the right to even glimpse these deeper mysteries.’

"To be honest, in this field of research, the Great Powers are likely ahead of us. After all, their strongest individuals already vaguely exhibit the characteristics of a Divine General. You could even call them Half-Step Divine Generals."

"However, the Great Powers keep this level of power strictly confidential from us. They don’t let any information slip, so it’s difficult for us to learn anything more."

Yang Xun said.

"Oh?!"

Zhao Xuanqi’s expression faltered at these words. This was the first time he had ever heard such a thing.

’The Great Powers have actually reached that level?!’

"Otherwise, did you think the Great Powers could suppress our Divine Land with Firearms and technology alone? You should know that once a Martial Artist reaches the Harmony realm, the threat of modern Firearms—even heavy weaponry—is no longer fatal to us."

Yang Xun said.

Take the two of them, for instance. At the Harmony realm, they could walk on water as if it were land. Their Physical Ability was immense, allowing them to leap across vast distances and traverse mountains as if they were flat ground. With enough supplies, they could even travel hundreds of miles in a single day. Beings like them were almost impossible to contain with current technology.

Zhao Xuanqi nodded slightly.

’The Six Nations, huh?’

’It seems that sooner or later, just as in my past life, I’ll have to travel the world and pay them a proper visit.’

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