The room was extremely spacious, grand and comfortable.
It was clean without a single speck of dust.
A few elegant potted plants were placed on the windowsill, emitting a refreshing fragrance.
The bed was huge.
"Hehe, not bad ~" Xiao Han plopped down on the bed, feeling the softness and indescribable comfort.
Then, Xiao Han walked to the wardrobe and opened it.
The wardrobe was filled with silver-white robes worn by the outer sect disciples of the Cloud Rain Sect.
There were large, medium and small sizes.
Xiao Han took off his tattered clothes and changed into a fitting robe.
This robe was weaved from silk and noble fabrics. It was light as if it was weightless, and it was very comfortable to wear.
After changing his clothes, Xiao Han could no longer see the shadow of a live target. Instead, he showed some of the aura of a sect's martial arts disciple.
Xiao Han sat back down on the bed, took out the booklet, and read it with great interest.
Xiao Han was fascinated by it.
The booklet said that the world Xiao Han was in was called the 'True Martial Continent'.
How big was the True Martial Continent?
No one knew.
This was a boundless and endless world!
Vast and boundless!
On the True Martial Continent, there were countless unknown regions with countless dangers and opportunities.
In the center of the True Martial Continent, there were five regions.
They were the East Region, West Region, South Region, North Region and Central Region.
The booklet did not introduce the other regions and only talked about the South Region.
That was because the Cloud Rain Sect that Xiao Han was in was located in the South Region.
There were seven empires in the South Region and twenty-seven medium-sized countries. As for the small countries, there were countless of them.
No one had ever counted the total population of the South Region and it was impossible to do so.
The Cloud Rain Sect was in the Beacon Fire Empire, which was just one of the seven empires in the South Region. Its population was over ten billion!
Apart from the Cloud Rain Sect, there were four other top sects in the Beacon Fire Empire. They were Eight Wind Palace, Blazing Flame Sect, Mingjian Villa and Medicine King Valley.
As for medium and small sects, there were too many of them.
All in all, this was a world of martial artists where martial strength reigned supreme and the law of the jungle prevailed.
The booklet even briefly described the demon race.
The demon race was a race that coexisted with the human race since the beginning of the world.
The demon race and the human race were natural enemies.
This was because … the demon race viewed humans as prey.
They survived by hunting for human brains.
The most terrifying thing about demons was that they could disguise themselves as humans.
When a member of the Demon Race sucked the brain of a human, it would possess the memories and thoughts of the human when they were alive. It could even inherit the skills of the human when they were alive.
Then, he transformed into a human and mixed in with the human race, waiting for an opportunity to continue hunting.
Seeing this, Xiao Han couldn't help but recall the last time he was in that small town. A demon had disguised herself as the mayor's daughter-in-law and blended into the town undetected.
Even Senior-apprentice Brother Fang had to go through a lot of trouble to find and kill that demon.
"The demon race is too scary …" Xiao Han felt his heart palpitate.
However, Xiao Han quickly cast aside his negative emotions and continued reading.
He began to read the martial arts described in the booklet.
The Martial Way was divided into the Physical Body Realm and the Vital Energy Realm.
Xiao Han read eagerly and gradually understood many things.
Putting everything else aside, just the Organs Refinement Stage of the Fleshly Body Stage alone.
This was the realm that Xiao Han was about to reach.
It turned out that the Organs Refinement Stage used a special breathing method and elixirs to refine the internal organs, eliminating the impurities and retaining the essence.
When the Organs Refinement Stage was cultivated to an extremely high level, the internal organs would be as hard as diamond and would be immune to all diseases. Their breathing would be deep and continuous, their stamina would be great, and their heart would beat like thunder.
The body could even emit the sound of surging tides.
The Organs Refinement Stage was further divided into … Entry, Small Success, Middle Stage, and Peak Stage.
These few stages.
The entry stage was to learn the special breathing method of the Organs Refinement Stage. This was very simple.
Small Accomplishment meant that one would be able to exert at least 5 Cauldron of Strength with every movement. One would be filled with energy and a casual roar could be clearly heard from a distance of 1.5 Li.
The Middle Stage would have at least 10 Cauldron's strength. Their voice could be transmitted five miles away.
The Peak Stage would have at least 20 Cauldron's strength. Their voice could be transmitted ten miles away. Their physical strength could tear a giant elephant apart. They could run like a leopard and fight against hundreds of enemies at the peak of the Bone Refinement Stage. They could casually jump tens of feet high. They could even pluck leaves and flowers and kill people instantly!
"Amazing. Too amazing." Xiao Han was speechless as he watched.
Because he had a fortuitous encounter and cultivated the Indestructible Golden Body, he refined his bones very well. His bones could explode 200 times, so he was stronger than the majority of people at the peak of the Bone Refinement Stage. His strength was around five to six Cauldron.
But now, he understood that his current strength was nothing in front of a martial artist at the peak of the Organs Refinement Stage.
"Above the Organs Refinement Stage is the Marrow Refinement Stage and finally the Blood Transformation Stage. That Xue Jianfeng is a top-notch outer sect disciple and he has already started the Blood Transformation Stage. I wonder how terrifying his strength is.
Moreover, he has cultivated an exquisite martial skill … "Xiao Han licked his lips." It seems that the gap between me and him is very big.
However, it wasn't easy for me, Xiao Han, to walk on the path of the Martial Dao. I must overcome any difficulties!
I must advance courageously and continuously cut down all the thorns! "
Xiao Han's will became even firmer and more stable.
Continue reading.
The booklet did not explain much about the True Qi Stage.
Xiao Han also didn't really understand what was going on.
However, there was one point that was extremely useful to Xiao Han.
When a martial artist cultivated the fleshly body realm to the True Qi Stage, it was equivalent to transcending the mortal realm and ascending to the heavens in a single step. Their lifespan would be extended and they could even overcome natural phenomena such as aging.
This was definitely not a trivial matter.
Moreover, the True Qi Stage allowed one to look within themselves!
One could clearly see one's internal organs, bones, and meridians. It was like looking at the lines on one's palm, vivid in one's mind.
Reading up to here, Xiao Han couldn't help but clutch his heart as he muttered to himself.
"There is a very strange thing hibernating in my heart. Although this thing helped me to restore and perfect the Indestructible Golden Body, I still don't know what it is.
I can't possibly let someone dissect my heart and study it, right?
Therefore, I can only cultivate to the True Qi Stage and be able to look within myself. Only then will I get the answer. "
"I must cultivate to the True Qi Stage as soon as possible. Otherwise, there will always be a strange feeling of my life and death being controlled by someone else …" Xiao Han took a deep breath and closed the booklet.
At this time, he heard a knock on the courtyard door and heard Ah Chou's loud and clear voice.
"Xiao Han, come out.
I'll bring you to the canteen to eat. "
"Alright, Senior Ah Chou. I'll come out now." Xiao Han packed up his things, closed the door and left.
At this moment, the sun had already set and it was dusk.
Ah Chou brought Xiao Han out of this area and walked towards the canteen where the outer sect disciples of this mountain ate.
"Senior Ah Chou, I heard from the manager that you have already reached the peak of the Viscera Refinement. You can punch 20 cauldrons and your voice can travel 10 miles. You are very powerful." Xiao Han said emotionally.
Hearing Xiao Han's praise, Ah Chou grinned and laughed.
"Haha, Xiao Han, my mediocre cultivation is nothing at all.
Peak of the Viscera Refinement Realm is indeed rare in the secular world. But in the Cloud Rain Sect, there are a bunch of them.
Moreover, I am a very stupid person. My ability to comprehend martial skills is very slow and I don't have the talent of others.
Xiao Han, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. I … I can't even defeat some talented middle stage Viscera Refinement Realm outer sect disciples.
I'm ashamed, ashamed. "
"Uh …" Xiao Han paused for a moment before smiling and patting Ah Chou's shoulder.
"Senior Ah Chou, don't be discouraged. You might be the type that accumulates well."
"Hehehe, you're right." Ah Chou smiled.
"Alright, Xiao Han, we've reached the canteen. Let's go in and eat.
Remember, pay attention to your demeanor and manners. Don't shout in the canteen. "
"Mm." Xiao Han nodded.
This canteen was built like a palace. It was like a tiger crouching and a dragon coiling. From afar, it emitted a strange aroma that made people drool.
Xiao Han and Ah Chou walked into the canteen together.
The canteen was very large. It was filled with tables and chairs made of precious Deep Sea Agarwood.
At this moment, there were more than a thousand outer sect disciples eating in the canteen, but it did not feel crowded at all.
Xiao Han took a look. Those outer sect disciples were indeed very cultured. They did not make any noise while eating. Even when they conversed with each other, they all spoke softly.
"Let's go, Xiao Han. Follow me." Ah Chou brought Xiao Han. The two of them each took an expensive jade plate and went to a shelf to choose food.
"Eh, this is similar to the buffet on Earth." Xiao Han's heart was slightly moved.
The dishes were extremely sumptuous. There was black chicken soup, crystal pig trotters, steamed agate fish, braised snow leopard, all kinds of delicacies, and medicinal cuisine.
When Xiao Han was a live target, how could he have eaten such delicacies?
"Ah!
That's great! "Xiao Han kept putting all kinds of delicacies on his plate.
"Xiao Han, do you drink?" Ah Chou stood beside a shelf filled with pure brewed wine and asked Xiao Han with a smile.
"Wine?
Senior Ah Chou, the wine is also free? "Xiao Han quickly asked.
"It's all free." Ah Chou nodded.
"Then drink!
Why aren't you drinking?
Senior Ah Chou, get more! "Xiao Han swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said.
"Hehe … Senior Sister, look, that's the one who passed today's test and became the live target of the outer sect disciples." A beautiful female disciple standing not far from Xiao Han pulled another female disciple and pointed at Xiao Han.
"As expected, he doesn't have any manners. A servant will always be a servant." Another female disciple glanced at Xiao Han and immediately snorted.
That beautiful female disciple covered her mouth and laughed softly.
"Senior Sister, look. Only that ugly Ah Chou is willing to be with that live target.
Otherwise, who would care about that kind of servant … "
Xiao Han didn't care so much. He carried his plate and found a seat with Ah Chou.
At this moment, the outer sect disciples eating in the canteen all raised their eyes to look at Xiao Han. Then, they started to discuss in low voices. Their eyes were full of sarcasm and mockery.
"Xiao Han, let's sit here." Ah Chou found a quiet seat with no one around and sat down with Xiao Han.
Xiao Han immediately started to wolf down his food.
"Xiao Han, eat slowly. Pay attention to manners, manners …" Ah Chou quickly said.
"Delicious … too delicious … I used to be a live target and ate vegetables every day. I've never eaten such delicacies …" Xiao Han said vaguely as he chewed.
On the other side of the canteen.
A young man sat there calmly, with a dignified look on his face. He held a glass of wine in his hand and sipped on it. He looked at Xiao Han coldly, and his expression was unreadable.
Below this young man, there were three other men sitting.
One of them had a square face. His eyes were filled with resentment and hatred. He clenched his teeth and said to the young man who was drinking.
"Senior Brother Yang Lei, it's that live target. A dog-like person. He actually beat up my cousin!"
Below him, another young man frowned and said.
"Linghu Song, your cousin is' Linghu Xuan 'right? He's one of the top figures among the inner sect disciples. At the age of 16, he was able to make 130 bone burst sounds. He can be considered a genius.
What, he was actually beaten up by a live target? "
"Damn it!" 'Linghu Song' pounded the table. His eyes looked like they were about to spit out fire.
"My cousin is a young hero and a genius. At the age of 8, he trained his muscles and skin at the age of 13, made his bones explode at the age of 14, and made 130 bone burst sounds at the age of 16. He is the most outstanding talent in the history of our Linghu Clan. In the future, he will definitely be outstanding and bring glory to our clan!
I didn't expect that he would be crippled by that live target!
Senior Brother Yang Lei, we are all Senior Brother Ling Feiyu's trusted subordinates. We can do whatever we want on this peak.
Don't stop me this time. I must kill that kid!
Otherwise, I swear I'm not human! "
The drinking youth, Yang Lei, was obviously the leader of these people. He placed the wine cup on the table.
"Linghu Song, don't tell me you want to fight in the canteen?
I'm warning you, don't break the sect's rules! "
Linghu Song's expression stiffened. His face turned red. The veins on his forehead twitched and his teeth chattered.
"Senior Brother Yang Lei, are we just going to let this matter go?
That's impossible! "
"That's enough. Linghu Song is just a puny live target. We can do whatever we want to him!" Yang Lei rapped the table with his fingers.
Then, he turned to another young man and said,
"Wu Yan, go and provoke that live target.
But remember, don't make a move. It's best to set a time and teach him a lesson in the arena.
Beat him to death or cripple him. "
"Alright ~ ~" The eyes of the young man, Wu Yan, were filled with excitement. He stood up and patted Linghu Song's shoulder.
"Senior Brother Linghu Song, don't be impatient. I'll go and get revenge for you.
He's just a dog-like living target. Is he really worth getting angry over?
Don't worry. As long as he dares to step into the arena, I'll break all his bones one by one.
Hahahaha! "
After he finished speaking, Wu Yan swaggered toward Xiao Han with his plate in his hand.
The outer court disciples who were eating in all directions could see that something was wrong. They all whispered to each other as if they wanted to see the world in chaos.
Xiao Han was drinking and enjoying the food. He was very happy. Suddenly …
"Bang!"
A plate fell from the sky and smashed onto the table where Xiao Han and Ah Chou were sitting.
Xiao Han immediately looked up and saw a sturdy young man looking at him with an arrogant and provocative face.
"Wu Yan … you, what are you doing?" Ah Chou immediately shouted.
"This seat is mine. A puny thing doesn't have the right to sit here. Get lost!" Wu Yan stared at Xiao Han.
"What seat is yours?
Wu Yan, don't go too far … "Ah Chou's voice contained anger, but his eyes were dodging. It was obvious that he was very afraid. He gave off a feeling of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
"Ah Chou, shut your mouth!
Are you itching for a beating? "Wu Yan glanced at Ah Chou with the corner of his eyes and was very disdainful.
Then, he looked at Xiao Han again. His gaze was condescending as if he was looking at an ant-like thing.
"Live target. Didn't you hear what I said?
Get lost! "