Chapter 634: 633. Lord Lu Tian, take a break.
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"Martial Saint" embodies the true meaning of Martial Dao and marks the consummation of the Golden Body Realm. After the decline of the Divine Land's cultivation world, this realm only existed in the annals of history.
There was a time when anyone in the Golden Body Realm was honored with the title "Martial Saint."
But without the corresponding Spirit Refinement Realm, one could not condense the true meaning of Martial Dao, and their power fell far short—it was unworthy of the title "Saint."
The successors themselves also felt unworthy, so they gradually stopped using that title, and instead started calling themselves Great Grandmasters.
Witnessing the reemergence of a Martial Saint, Yu Yanmei suddenly found her heart itching with curiosity.
The Moon Fairy's stunning face revealed an irrepressible longing. Her tongue repeatedly licked her lips, wishing she could thoroughly examine her little man from head to toe, inside and out, right that instant.
Liao Ya, at her side, also shone with excitement. As the senior sister who had read many tales from the Three Kingdoms era, she naturally yearned for the Martial Saint.
Under the unwavering gaze of the beauties, Lu Yao began to slowly practice the Liao Family Fist once more.
This was the first martial art he learned after arriving in the Divine Land. With his current cultivation level, every move he made was infused with the poetic fluidity of drifting clouds and flowing water, and each gesture was imbued with the true meaning of Martial Dao!
As he concluded the set of fist techniques, the utter darkness within a hundred meters radius was dispersed, the malicious will of the Evil God completely vanished!
The Xuan Gui Great Saint felt this most intuitively, only to feel the excruciating pain from the horrific wound... lessen by a fraction!
He immediately used his demon powers and Divine Skills to heal the wound, and indeed, the efforts paid off visibly—as new flesh began to sprout.
Seeing that Lu Yao's methods were effective, everyone was greatly encouraged, with Xin Mei's furry tail trembling with excitement.
However, after performing the fist technique just once, Lu Yao felt exhausted in both body and mind. Such moves that condensed the true meaning of Martial Dao consumed a great deal of energy, and certainly weren't ordinary skills that could be spammed indefinitely.
He had to come out to rest for a while, and by then, everyone had already gathered around him.
Yu Yanmei and Liao Ya gazed at him with burning eyes but did not approach due to the public setting.
Xin Mei wagged her fluffy tail and thanked him repeatedly, "Thank you, Lord Lu Tian, thank you, Lord Lu Tian..."
Lu Yao replied with a smile, "We're just getting started. I'll continue to help the Great Sage eradicate the Will of the Evil God."
Hearing this, the Xuan Gui Great Saint was overjoyed, "I'm deeply grateful for your help; Lao Gui is most appreciative."
"There's no need for thanks; this is a rare opportunity for cultivation for me as well."
Lu Yao's eagerness to assist was not purely out of benevolence.
He discovered that by expelling the Will of the Evil God, he could temper his own "Martial Dao True Meaning"!
He had just begun to condense the true meaning, still far from reaching Great Perfection, and this situation was akin to being offered a pillow when sleepy.
Furthermore, while combating the Will of the Evil God, he could comprehend the "Law Elemental Spirit" within Spirit Refining Cultivation!
The attacks of the Evil God were spells, and the will contained within them had similarities to the "Law Elemental Spirit."
Therefore, by assisting the Grand Sage of the Dark Heavens, an ally, he could also aid his own cultivation—a win-win situation.
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Lu Yao's fist could heal an area of a hundred meters in size, but the wound spanned a hundred miles.
This would be a long and sustained process, requiring them to reside temporarily within the Demon Race Minor World.
They also needed to bring back Ali to assume Transformative Form, which Ping An was tasked with. The Spiritual Sparrowhawk's supersonic flight would not take long.
Ping An readily accepted the mission, and with a thunderous roar, he soared into the sky towards the direction of Imperial City.
Lu Yao also informed Liao Qe and Li Pei about the situation through Mind Communication, so they wouldn't worry.
Upon hearing that their husband would be away for quite some time, they planned to follow the Spiritual Sparrowhawk over.
But they were stopped by Yu Yanmei who said, "You two, it's the perfect time to abstain from desires and clear your minds while you can't see Lu Yao. Cultivate diligently on the Ice Jade Bed, striving to enter the Spirit Refining Oblivion as soon as possible."
Though somewhat reluctant, Liao Qe and Li Pei recognized what was more important and agreed to it.
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Asceticism is an indispensable stage in the early phase of Spirit Refining Cultivation, which is why sects often produce Spirit Refining Experts.
Of course, Lu Yao, who took the great vow to marry his senior martial sister from the very beginning, turning carnal desire into motivation, does not fall into this category as the ultimate playboy.
Next, he summoned the Creation Immortal Boat to serve as his "mobile palace" for dwelling, starting his healing and cultivation.
The whole process was quite monotonous. Lu Yao would continuously enter the injury's area and practice the Liao Family Fist, using the Martial Dao True Meaning to eradicate the Will of the Evil God, gaining growth through the struggle.
When tired, he would come out to rest, flirt and jest with his two wives, and after resting sufficiently, he would return and repeat the cycle.
Yu Yanmei and Liao Ya observed the entire process, carefully comprehending all there was to the Martial Dao True Meaning, reaping immense benefits.
This is the advantage of having a guide at home, allowing those who come later to achieve more with less effort.
Meanwhile, the three Spiritual Falcon Maidens were learning demon knowledge from the Xuan Gui Great Saint, the whole family growing rapidly.
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A month passed by in the blink of an eye.
Under relentless refinement, Lu Yao's "Martial Dao True Meaning" became increasingly solid, each punch exploding like a giant wave crashing!
But his efficiency had not improved, it had actually slowed down slightly.
At this moment, he had cleaned the peripheral parts of the wound and was gradually making his way toward the center.
The Will of the Evil God here was several times stronger, packed with an intention of "death and annihilation" so dense it was nearly materializing, making the air especially viscous and the cleansing particularly laborious.
Luckily, after all, it was just willpower, and without cognitive command, it could not withstand Lu Yao's repeated attrition.
The wound became smaller and smaller, and the Xuan Gui Great Saint also felt increasingly better, his voice even booming a few notches louder.
All of this was seen by Xin Mei, who was overjoyed and deeply grateful.
One day, she approached with a bamboo cup in hand and called out tenderly, "Lord Lu Tian~ take a break, won't you?"
Lu Yao was just tired, so he leaped back with a thunderous jump, landing as silently as a cat.
Xin Mei handed over the bamboo, smiling timidly, "Celestial Lord, this is wutong flower nectar I collected, please taste it."
"Thank you, Xin Mei." Lu Yao expressed his gratitude, took a sip, and instantly felt a refreshing sweetness that permeated his heart and spleen, involuntarily closing his eyes.
Seeing his enjoyment, Xin Mei's voice became even softer, "The Spiritual Wutong blossoms once every ten years; I saved this nectar for quite a while~"
Lu Yao returned the bamboo cup to her with a smile, "So that's why it tastes so delightful, thank you."
The great Wutong tree was also a treasure that could help one comprehend the Sun God Mirror. However, Lu Yao was just barely at the early stages of the Thunder Tribulation Realm and was not in a hurry.
Having received the bamboo back, Xin Mei did not rush to leave. With a roll of her starry eyes, she deliberately started a conversation, "Celestial Lord, the three Spiritual Falcon Demon Kings... are they your demon consorts?"
Lu Yao gently shook his head and replied, "No, they are very important family members to me."
"You are so kind to them, and they are also so strong. They must have been trained by you, right?"
"Family, naturally, should be treated as such."
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The two casually chatted for a while, and Lu Yao felt Xin Mei's words carried a tenderness with a hint of astringency, soft and lingering, irresistibly sweet in his ears, and somehow made him feel lighter by a couple of ounces.
Moreover, she spoke naturally, without any pretense, and with that hint of spring in the corners of her eyes and brows, she could be considered naturally charming.
The term "Fox Spirit" is commonly used to describe women who are beguiling with their charm, and it did not come into being out of thin air.
Xin Mei was quite cunning, deliberately choosing a time when Yu Yanmei and Liao Ya were not around to come by. The two women had gone to listen to Lao Gui's tales.
And while she was flattering in every way, it was actually because she had taken a liking to Lu Yao.