From the moment the Tiger Soul awakened, I became invincible.

Chapter 121 Qin Wu Breaks Through, Arrives at Kunlun Ruins

Upon hearing Zhao Longhu's words, Qin Wu's heart stirred, and he asked, "Is there anything special about this Tong Sheng Fruit?"

Zhao Longhu's expression was complicated as he spoke:

"The Tong Sheng Fruit is an extremely rare and precious medicine."

Among the many elixirs, the Tong Sheng Fruit is particularly effective. Furthermore, the Tong Sheng Fruit can help open the twelve acupoints, which is extremely important.

However, the reason I said this is not because of these reasons.

The Tong Sheng Fruit belongs to Yang, while the Xuan Yin Pearl belongs to Yin. Both of them can open the twelve acupoints.

However, under normal circumstances, while using one of these methods can greatly increase the speed of opening acupoints, it is inevitable that there will be some side effects, and the speed will ultimately have some shortcomings.

However, when these two are combined, and Yin and Yang are harmonized, the side effects can be completely eliminated. At the same time, the speed at which the twelve acupoints are opened can be increased dramatically. If one has sufficient talent, one can even open four major acupoints directly.

Hearing this, Qin Wu understood Zhao Longhu's meaning. It was quite clear that Liu Yan'er had come here specifically for the Tong Sheng Fruit.

She has already obtained the Profound Yin Pearl. Although the cultivation method she practices is Yin in nature, and the Profound Yin Pearl has a great auxiliary effect on her, the fact that the cultivation method is Yin does not mean that she cannot integrate with other treasures. The connection between Yin and Yang is not harmful to anyone, so once she can obtain the Tong Sheng Fruit, it will naturally greatly enhance her.

Based on the previous situation, Liu Yan'er has already opened nine major acupoints. If she can obtain the Tong Sheng Fruit, along with the help of the Xuan Yin Treasure Pearl, she may even be able to open all twelve acupoints and completely enter the initial stage of True Qi.

However, the forces here fought desperately, so the Tong Sheng Fruit did not fall into Liu Yan'er's hands.

Even so, it was only a matter of time before the Tong Sheng Fruit fell into the hands of the San Yin Sect. As long as the San Yin Sect was stationed here, the Tong Sheng Fruit could not possibly fall into the hands of anyone else; it was just a matter of time.

Now everything has benefited Qin Wu. After receiving this answer, Qin Wu's eyes were filled with joy. He had not expected to gain so much.

Then, Zhao Longhu said, "Now that you have obtained this Tong Sheng Fruit and have the Xuan Yin Treasure Pearl, in my opinion, you should break through immediately."

"You mentioned there's another martial arts competition after returning to Tianwu Mountain, where stronger individuals can achieve better results. Qiongzhou Island is an island rich in spiritual energy, and with me here to protect you, you needn't worry."

Qin Wu nodded without hesitation. Indeed, he was very much looking forward to it after hearing the news.

Qin Wu then immediately entered a state of seclusion, with the Profound Yin Pearl and the Sage-Connecting Fruit in his hands. Qin Wu swallowed the Sage-Connecting Fruit and held the Profound Yin Pearl in his hand.

In an instant, the power of the Tong Sheng Fruit erupted from his body, unleashing an extremely yang and hot force that began to impact his twelve acupoints.

The previously stiff acupoints quickly softened under the impact of the Tong Sheng Fruit, even showing signs of being opened up. Not only that, as he began to absorb the power of the Xuan Yin Pearl, a yin energy flowed through his body, the alternation of hot and cold causing him some pain, but for him, this was only the least painful.

Before long, the yin and yang converged, and the alternating sensation of hot and cold quickly disappeared, turning into a warm current.

The heat surged relentlessly towards his acupoints, and in the blink of an eye, the gate to one of them was completely opened. Zhao Longhu, watching this from a distance, looked on with a mixture of shock and disbelief.

"How powerful is this kid's talent? Although the effects of the Sage Fruit and the Profound Yin Pearl should be extremely strong, this speed is just too fast!"

His eyes were filled with shock, and he even doubted whether his understanding was wrong, and therefore he underestimated the effects of the Tong Sheng Fruit and the Xuan Yin Pearl.

Qin Wu, however, was unaware of all this and continued his breakthrough. Before long, another acupoint was opened. Then, as time passed, he continued to open one acupoint after another. Soon after, he had opened four major acupoints.

Seeing that Qin Wu showed no sign of ending his seclusion, Zhao Longhu's eyes widened involuntarily.

As the fifth acupoint was opened, Zhao Longhu finally realized that it wasn't that his knowledge was wrong, but rather that Qin Wu's talent exceeded his imagination, which was why this result occurred.

At this moment, Qin Wu was simply a monster among monsters. No wonder he could possess strength no less than his own at such a young age, having only opened one acupoint.

Not only were Qin Wu's acupoints being opened, but his Dragon-Snake Martial Soul was also slowly improving. Although the improvement speed of the Dragon-Snake Martial Soul was not as fast as that of the opening of the acupoints, it still brought him a considerable boost. After an unknown amount of time, Qin Wu suddenly opened his eyes, and a golden light flashed in his gaze.

"The Seven Major Acupoints!"

Qin Wu clenched his fists, his eyes filled with disbelief. Zhao Longhu had previously said he could open four major acupoints. Although he was confident in his talent, he hadn't expected to open a total of seven acupoints on his first attempt at cultivation.

Although he has already digested the Tong Sheng Fruit, the Xuan Yin Pearl is still inside, and it still contains energy. Even if his subsequent cultivation cannot be as rapid as it is now, it will likely still bring a significant improvement.

Moreover, not only that, his Dragon-Snake Martial Soul also underwent some fusion. Although it couldn't compare to the improvement in his acupoints, he could still feel that his power had increased by more than ten percent.

It's important to understand that he is now vastly different from before. When his other martial souls were upgraded, none were as powerful as the Dragon-Snake Martial Soul. This is the effect of his first extraordinary martial soul. If he can completely fuse with the Dragon-Snake Martial Soul, his strength will undoubtedly skyrocket.

Then a faint smile appeared on his lips. He had initially thought things would get complicated, but it seemed that wasn't the case. With his current strength, even if the people from Kunlun Ruins came looking for trouble, he was fairly confident he could prevent Tianwu Mountain from being disgraced.

He then looked at Zhao Longhu beside him and said, "Senior Brother Zhao, we've already wasted quite a few days. Let's hurry back to the mountain; we're about to get late."

Zhao Longhu nodded as well.

As he prepared to leave, he glanced towards the pavilion, his eyes filled with complex emotions, which then turned into a resolute expression.

He remains a disciple of Tianwu Mountain, and this identity is irreplaceable regardless of any other identity he may hold.

"Let's go back to the mountain."

A few days later, on Tianwu Mountain.

A bell suddenly rang out, and the moment Cang Xuanwu heard it, his expression changed instantly. He immediately rushed towards the front of the mountain.

When he arrived, a large number of people had already gathered there. Many elders of Tianwu Mountain, and even the mountain lord himself, had arrived.

"Taixuzi has arrived."

The master of Tianwu Mountain spoke up and explained to everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became more serious.

They knew, of course, that Taixuzi's visit this time was not well-intentioned. Under these circumstances, everyone couldn't help but frown.

"Mountain Lord, Kunlun Ruins is really bullying us too much. Although Tianwu Mountain has indeed declined somewhat, it doesn't mean that we can let Kunlun Ruins bully us at will. I am willing to lead a group to Kunlun Ruins in person and have a good talk with the Lord of Kunlun Ruins about this matter."

The elder, whose hair was already gray, spoke.

However, upon hearing the Grand Elder's words, the Lord of Tianwu Mountain spoke with a hint of helplessness:

"Although Kunlunxu is indeed bullying people, their reasons for coming are not too problematic. We are all upright people, and although we look down on Kunlunxu's actions, it is not good to start a conflict at this time."

Moreover, what Tianwu Mountain needs most right now is rest and recuperation.

He sighed deeply before continuing:

"Our Tianwu Mountain can no longer withstand any more turmoil."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Just then, a group of people walked towards them, led by Taixuzi of Kunlun Ruins.

Taixuzi walked up to the crowd and said with a hearty laugh, "This humble Taoist greets the Mountain Lord and fellow Taoists."

Upon seeing Taixuzi, Cang Xuanwu snorted coldly and said, "Taixuzi, do you really think my Tianwu Mountain is without anyone? How dare you come to my Tianwu Mountain looking for trouble?"

Taixuzi seemed oblivious to Cang Xuanwu's thoughts, and said with a puzzled look, "Fellow Daoist Xuanwu, I don't quite understand what you're saying."

I am here on behalf of Kunlun Ruins to spar with your Tianwu Mountain. The situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty is becoming increasingly difficult; it is precisely the time for us to join forces. Let our younger disciples spar, allowing them to witness the different martial arts styles of each side, thus encouraging their own progress. We must not let any unwarranted personal motives interfere with this matter.”

Taixuzi had a pained expression on his face.

However, after seeing his expression, Cang Xuanwu's face became even uglier, and he even looked at Taixuzi with gritted teeth.

But he had a fire burning inside him that he couldn't vent.

This old man is truly despicable. If possible, he really wanted to draw his sword and have a life-or-death battle with Taixuzi.

Even dying in battle is better than being humiliated like this.

It was supposed to be a friendly spar, but how could he not know that Taixuzi had come specifically to cause trouble? With the current strength of the new generation of Tianwu Mountain, how could they possibly compare to the people Taixuzi brought?

He only needed a quick glance to tell that the people behind Taixuzi were all exceptionally talented and powerful, with many having already reached the initial stage of True Qi. However, there wasn't a single person like that in Tianwu Mountain.

This wasn't a friendly exchange at all; it was a complete dimensional reduction attack.

However, he could only think these words in his heart; he couldn't possibly actually do them. Once a conflict arose between the two sides, it wouldn't be so easily resolved.

Although he holds a high position in Tianwu Mountain, that's all. He cannot represent Tianwu Mountain in a direct war against Kunlun Ruins, as that would inevitably lead to the destruction of Tianwu Mountain's lineage, a responsibility that no one can bear.

He then took a deep breath and said coldly:

"That's quite a big compliment. But don't get too cocky. Decades ago, your Kunlun Ruins were nothing more than a dog begging for mercy in front of my Tianwu Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Taixuzi and the others' expressions changed drastically.

Almost all the disciples of Kunlun Ruins wore expressions of intense anger. However, just as they were about to retort, the Lord of Tianwu Mountain said with a smile:

"Xuanwu, what are you saying? My Tianwu Mountain and Kunlun Ruins have always been on good terms. How can you say such a thing? Since the disciples of Kunlun Ruins have come all this way, we should naturally do our duty as hosts. Please come in. The sparring can begin tomorrow."

Upon hearing these words, Taixuzi could only suppress his anger, flick his sleeves, and walk forward.

He also knew that he couldn't actually fight Cang Xuanwu here; it would just be a war of words between the two sides.

Although Tianwu Mountain has declined in popularity, it still has a lot of connections. If a fight breaks out, it won't be good for Kunlunxu. It's better to do it this way, which allows them to suppress Tianwu Mountain on the one hand and vent their anger on the other.

As they watched them leave, the expressions of the people from Tianwu Mountain became even more unpleasant.

"Mountain Lord, the people from Kunlun Ruins this time are up to no good. The disciples of Tianwu Mountain are far inferior to those disciples from Kunlun Ruins."

I saw seven or eight disciples at the initial stage of True Qi cultivation in Kunlun Ruins. But the strongest from my Tianwu Mountain is only Zhao Longhu, and he hasn't returned yet.

The Lord of Tianwu Mountain remained silent. He knew perfectly well what was going on, but there was absolutely nothing he could do.

"That's enough."

The Lord of Tianwu Mountain shook his head and then said:

"Now that Tianwu Mountain has declined, we might as well get rid of these meaningless empty titles. They won't harm the foundation of Tianwu Mountain anyway. It's not too late to regain this face after Tianwu Mountain has developed in a few years."

Everyone nodded, but a sense of sadness lingered in their hearts.

They're not stupid; of course they know how difficult this is.

If Tianwu Mountain continues in its current state, it will have no potential for development whatsoever.

Although the sect still has some foundation, it no longer has enough resources, and under such circumstances, it is impossible to recruit talented disciples.

Without a sufficient number of talented disciples, how can true powerhouses emerge? If things continue like this, everything will only lead to the gradual decline of Tianwu Mountain, and even its destruction.

This is almost an irreversible process, unless a true dragon emerges from Tianwu Mountain.

But how could that be?