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In the peach blossom forest, the sun shone brightly, the air filled with the fragrance of flowers, Qiao Mu’s words echoed in the gentle breeze.
Next to the tree, a cat and a bird are playing and chasing each other, but their movents have slowed down a lot at this mont.
Especially the Jingwei Bird, as it is a descendant of the ancient divine bird, its bloodline has reverted back to its origins. Just like the ancient legends, it has achieved great wisdom and can understand human speech.
The Jingwei Bird is listening attentively to Qiao Mu, while the fat cat next to it is not paying much attention, lazily grooming itself in the sunlight.
"Do you think I look like a saint?"
The voice echoed in the peach blossom forest, but no one replied imdiately.
The crowd just silently watched Qiao Mu, their expressions showing different emotions.
So people truly see Qiao Mu as a saint; so don’t think of him as a saint but suspect he has a hidden agenda and are waiting for his next words, waiting for Qiao Mu to make a request.
Qiao Mu noticed the reactions of these people, his faint smile gradually fading.
Clearly, from the silence of the crowd, he could tell what they thought of him.
"I know why you all are here."
Qiao Mu said calmly:
"Because I killed an Elder from the Immortal Gate, making you all think, perhaps the martial arts in this world can truly rival the immortal ways, offering hope."
"Training in martial arts requires sumr practice for three sweltering periods, winter practice for three nines, practicing diligently every month and every year. Who doesn’t hope that the martial arts they practice can compete with cultivators?"
"Also, because of the reputation accrued by generations of the Qiao family mbers, you all believe that my martial arts lecture at the villa today will surely benefit everyone and harm no one."
These words were spoken straightforwardly, but they hit the thoughts of these martial artists squarely.
They did co for this reason.
One, the Qiao family mbers are strong enough to give them hope, and two, the Qiao family mbers have a good reputation.
"That makes sense," soone said. "If it were the Martial Saint who killed a Nascent Soul Elder and announced a martial arts gathering… who would dare step forward, afraid for their life?"
The Martial Saint didn’t show any reaction.
He didn’t think anyone was intentionally teasing him. It’s just that Martial Saints are often a topic that martial artists can’t avoid.
Especially now that the Qiao family has gained a lot of attention, it’s normal to compare them to the Martial Saint.
Qiao Mu continued, "But I advise you all not to see , or the entire Qiao family, as moral saints."
"Seeing
as a moral saint is easy," Qiao Mu said seriously.
"You consider yourselves ordinary people, but treat , a mber of the Qiao family, as a saint. This creates a clear boundary in your hearts between yourselves and us."
"On one side are the common people with little power, the masses."
"On the other side are the saints who seem to co from the heavens, flawless in morality and unafraid of death."
"Master Qiao," the middle-aged scholar who was previously flattering spoke up.
"It’s not for
to say… we’ve all seen what the Qiao family mber has done, it’s truly remarkable…"
"It’s easy to praise the Qiao family mber like a saint," Qiao Mu said casually.
"Saints can do these things, but ordinary people cannot."
"Ordinary people are weak and powerless, unable to fight against immortals, but the Qiao family mber can… is that true?"
The middle-aged scholar was speechless for a mont.
The crowd gradually fell silent.
Hai Siyuan was also among the crowd, listening to these words.
Since leaving the lonely city, he had witnessed the deaths of generations of Qiao family mbers.
Even though he had seen many companions to their final rest, he still couldn’t shake the feeling in his heart. He softly asked:
"Is a mber of the Qiao family truly unafraid of death, or do they just accept it?"
The people in the peach blossom forest beca increasingly quiet.
Yes, a mber of the Qiao family cannot die and is not afraid of death.
Ordinary people only have one life, so they should cherish it and avoid reckless behavior.
If one is not afraid of death, are they willing to endure the pain of being pierced by swords and suffer for thousands of years in dream illusions?
These are choices made by Qiao Mu himself, he is responsible for his actions and won’t regret them.
However, this doesn’t an Qiao Mu considers himself a moral saint who will save the world as if it’s his duty.
What if he has to die a thousand tis alone to save the world and bring about a prosperous era?
"Why do I practice martial arts?" Qiao Mu asked.
"You may think that my Qiao family is mysterious and has extraordinary skills that can rival the path of immortals."
"But in my opinion, the martial arts of my Qiao family, whether it’s the Divine Transformation Technique, the Human Path Sutra, or the Spiritual Sound Conducting Technique, are not created out of thin air."
"All progress, all ‘new techniques’, are not achieved by one person or one family from the Qiao family, but by building upon the knowledge of predecessors."
The Human Path Sutra is based on the teachings of the first ancestor, Hai Wuya, and his Xumi Mountain King Sutra.
The Spiritual Sound Conducting Technique is also based on Li Changge’s Spiritual Technique.
The Divine Transformation Technique, on the other hand, is derived from Qiao Mu’s own experiences witnessing the skills of Earth Sword Immortal and Martial Saint.
Qiao Mu is not a martial arts genius with exceptional talent.
His individual wisdom is not enough to create a new martial arts technique from scratch like Hai Wuya and Martial Saint did.
His martial arts deductions rely on a significant amount of ti, unparalleled knowledge, and experience in martial arts.
So when it ca to practicing the forbidden martial art technique, the Heavenly Demon Disintegration thod, Qiao Mu felt a bit confused.
Ahead, there was not only no path, but also no fellow travelers. How should he take this step from nothing to sothing?
Therefore, what Qiao Mu needed was a lot of like-minded companions, a lot of basic martial arts secrets, and a lot of martial arts foundations.
"If martial arts are to progress, we cannot be too attached to our own ways," said Qiao Mu.
"Practicing martial arts is not sothing I can do alone; if fellow practitioners work together, results will be achieved more easily," he explained.
"That’s why I’ve been teaching martial arts all this ti. I’m not trying to show off; I’m just hoping to inspire others," Qiao Mu said.
"Today, I am teaching martial arts to gather talented people from all over the world, seeking those who are willing to explore new techniques and contribute to the martial arts world, fellow travelers who can progress together with ," he explained.
As he finished speaking,
The crowd imdiately began to stir.
"Mr. Qiao is humble. He sees us as equals, even though he is a legendary martial artist." Soone in the crowd nodded approvingly.
Elder from the Immortal Gate, to ordinary martial artists, is seen as unattainable, like a divine figure.
Qiao Mu, who killed the Elder from the Immortal Gate, rightfully deserves to be called a martial arts legend in the Jiu Province.
How can soone like him, who stands as a legend, seek companions among us to walk the sa path?
"This is a great opportunity," soone concluded.
"By sharing his family’s virtues and martial arts skills, Mr. Qiao won’t tarnish our family’s reputation. This is a chance of a lifeti."
"Not only that, becoming a contemporary legend in martial arts along with him, exchanging knowledge and skills, is a wonderful opportunity."
"I’m willing to offer the ‘Iron Mountain Fist’ as a gift to Mr. Qiao."
"I will contribute the ‘Blue Pine Sword Technique.’"
The Qiao family beca famous by taking many lives, even the newborn Qiao Xin beca well-known by defeating an elder from the Immortal Gate.
If such people don’t ask for favors, they actually feel uneasy and indebted.
However, there were different opinions among the crowd.
"So, you’re after my family’s martial arts skills, trying to deceive
with the skills passed down by my ancestors?" Among the martial arts community, there were certainly clever people:
"Refusing millions of gold for the Way, offering it freely to old friends. Even if there were millions of gold, one should not sell the skills passed down by our ancestors… Let’s be smart and not be fooled by his sweet talk."
But soon soone shouted, "Who do you think you are pretending to be wise? Does the emperor want your family’s golden hoe?" Mr. Qiao’s family is famous for their extraordinary skills, able to reveal them easily, yet you desire to steal the ‘Master Thief’ ancestral art of the ‘Clouds and Rain Technique’?"
The crowd burst into laughter.
The person nicknad Master Thief blushed slightly.
"Whose grandson are you, making up stories about your grandfather? If you’re so noble, why don’t you first contribute your own martial arts?"
"I dare to challenge your ancestors." A man stepped out from the crowd, and it was Long Shankong.
Having been saved several tis by mbers of the Qiao family before, not knowing how to repay them, after hearing Qiao Xin’s words today, they finally understood the thoughts of the Qiao family mber.
He had struggled with this before but now he has made up his mind.
"My na is Long Shankong, and my grandfather was the legendary ‘Eight-ard Heavenly Dragon’ who ranked in the top three martial artists forty years ago."
"Having learned various martial arts from the Qiao family seniors during this ti, I have gained a lot and have no way to repay. I am willing to offer our family’s traditional martial art, ‘Eight Ard Heavenly Dragon Fist’."
There was a commotion in the crowd, and everyone was astonished.
Whether it’s the ‘Eight Ard Heavenly Dragon Fist’ or the Eight-ard Heavenly Dragon, they are both famous martial arts and figures known throughout the world.
The Eight-ard Heavenly Dragon was the third best martial artist in the world forty years ago, known for his extre speed, having the fastest punches and kicks.
The lightness skill ‘Heavenly Dragon Eight Steps’ was unparalleled and could even walk on air.
Kung fu known as Eight Ard Heavenly Dragon Fist is one of the best martial arts in the world. When mastered, it allows the fighter to punch as if they have eight arms, making it the fastest martial art.
This kind of martial arts is undoubtedly top-notch in the world.
If it weren’t for the strongest warriors forty years ago falling at the hands of the Martial Saint, the two martial arts created by "Eight-ard Heavenly Dragon" would have laid the foundation for a new powerful family.
Why would he reveal such a remarkable martial art that could establish a martial arts school?
"What’s there to hesitate about?" replied Long Shankong calmly.
"The Long family is not a significant family, I am the one in charge."
"Moreover, what I learned from the predecessors of the Qiao family is far more than just the "Eight Ard Heavenly Dragon Fist."
The Martial Saint listened silently.
When the Eight-ard Heavenly Dragon perished by his hands, as agreed, he also passed on the lightness skill Heavenly Dragon Eight Steps to him.
However, even the Eight-ard Heavenly Dragon had selfish thoughts, wanting to pass down ancestral martial arts to future generations.
Little did they know that in Long Shankong’s generation, he made such a decision.
He did not disgrace the ancestors of the family in terms of temperant…
"Young Dragon, you are noble." With figures like Long Shankong leading the way, more martial artists also stepped forward:
"Although I am not talented, I am willing to share a martial art that has been passed down in my family for many years called ‘Iron Body Technique’, which is a superior hard skill."
"I will share a technique called ‘Desperate Strategy’, a secret martial art in my family that ans taking a risky approach…"
"I may not have any remarkable family martial arts to offer, but I believe my understanding is decent. I am willing to contribute my intelligence to analyze martial arts for Peach Blossom Villa, striving for breakthroughs in martial arts."
The scene in the peach blossom forest was bustling and lively, a rare sight indeed.
The Martial Saint remained silent in the crowd, silently observing his surroundings.
Besides the lively martial artists, there were also characters like the "Master Thief" who felt out of place and got up to leave.
In fact, it makes sense that no matter how respected the Qiao family mber is, they can’t impress all martial artists around the world.
"This is another way to break barriers, just slower than my thod," Martial Saint silently remarked.
Qiao Mu stood up again at this mont, gesturing for the "Master Thief" and others preparing to leave to stay.
"Senior Qiao, what does this an?" The Master Thief and others imdiately paled, breaking into a cold sweat.
As intelligent individuals who always maintained independent thinking, they were now imagining that the Qiao family mber was planning to keep them here to serve him.
"You can leave if you want, I won’t stop you."
However, Qiao Mu calmly said:
"Just listen to
speak about martial arts today, and I hope you all do one thing for ."
"Senior Qiao, it’s okay to speak, are we not afraid of death?" said Master Thief and others quickly.
Indeed, he was afraid, thinking that this might fall into Qiao Xin’s hands, he might even have to make a solemn promise.
"After you leave, you can pass on my skills and martial arts to others," said Qiao Mu.
"Or rather, it would be even better to teach a few more people, as long as you inform the martial artists of Jiu Province about what happened here."
"If you can bring so fellow martial artists to join Peach Blossom Villa, Senior Qiao will reward you with either gold and silver, or a chance to attend classes in the villa."
This speech of his was like learning from the Gold Ingot Demon in Taotie City in the past, benefiting those who listened to him speak and passing it on to more people through word of mouth.
For a long ti, Peach Blossom Villa will surely beco a true sanctuary for martial arts.
The martial arts community in Jiu Province cherishes its traditions, passed down from ancestors, and is a selfish instinct that neither the Martial Saint nor Qiao Mu can change.
Just like how the open-source program GitHub, known for its spirit of sharing, cannot make others release their company’s latest code publicly.
Qiao Mu now relies on the reputation of being a mber of the Qiao family, enticed by the Qiao family’s exceptional martial arts skills, reaching out to martial artists worldwide as a friendly gesture.
Perhaps many years later, the Peach Blossom Villa could beco a true utopia in the hearts of martial artists.
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People gathered and dispersed in the peach blossom forest, so leaving while those who stayed were martial artists who supported the principles of prosperity at Peach Blossom Villa.
"It’s fine that so people have left." Qiao Mu’s eyes did not linger on the departing crowd but looked towards the people in front of him.
"For those fellow martial artists interested in joining … if I make advancents in my Qiao family martial arts, I will also hold martial arts gatherings at the villa."
Qiao Mu’s martial arts skills are built on ordinary martial artists as a foundation, or exceptional talents like Hai Wuya.
On the other hand, the martial artists staying at the villa will also learn the cutting-edge martial arts techniques of the Jiu Province, developed by the Qiao family.
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