Immortal Martial Academy - Chapter 49
Wu Xianyao remained aboard the battleship, relying on Little Panda’s impeccable stealth technology. Despite being just ten kilometers away from the Alien Race City ahead, they went undetected. Reflecting on his current strength, Wu Xianyao felt that after this battle, he could potentially enhance himself further.
He glanced at his system interface:
[Host: Wu Xianyao / Title: Acting Headmaster]
[Age: 17]
[Gender: Male]
[Cultivation Technique: Nine Suns World Illuminating Art (Incomplete)]
[Realm: Early Spirit Gathering Stage]
[Physique: None]
[Preaching Points: Continuously Increasing…]
[Card Slot 1: Glazed Flame Secret Art – Deduction Progress: 11%]
[Card Slot 2: Unknown Martial Skill – Deduction Progress: 30%]
[Card Slot 3: Prison Suppressing Divine Elephant Force – Deduction Progress: 0.1%]
[Mission 3: Establish the Immortal Martial Academy and enroll 30 students. Reward: Heaven Slaying Sword Drawing Technique, Two Faculty Members. Time Limit: Two Years.]
Seeing the progress of the Prison Suppressing Divine Elephant Force, Wu Xianyao was speechless yet amazed by its power. It had been several days, but the deduction percentage hadn’t budged from 0.1%, indicating it would take significantly longer to complete.
The unknown Cultivation Technique was Wu Xianyao’s deduced Archery Method. Currently, he had sufficient Blade, Sword, and Spear Techniques. For the next deduction, Wu Xianyao planned to focus on Array Formations.
After reviewing the system panel, Wu Xianyao turned his attention to the three completed Martial Skills. Among them, two were particularly favored by him, and he wondered how they would change after the system’s analysis and modifications.
[Cultivation Technique: Thunderclap Body Refining Secret Art]
[Difficulty: ★★★★★★]
[Current Realms: Beginner, Mastery, Completion, Supreme.]
[Note: Cultivating this can achieve the Thunderclap Battle Physique]
The Thunderclap Body Refining Secret Art seemed promising, capable of granting a Thunderclap Battle Physique. However, its strength appeared somewhat low. Considering the current cultivation levels of the students, high-tier Martial Skills might not be entirely suitable; instead, one such skill could serve as their trump card.
[Martial Skill: Slaying Martial Way]
[Difficulty: ★★★★★★★★]
[Current Realms: Beginner, Mastery, Completion, Supreme.]
[Opening Formation: Hasten the Sun, Mortal Punishment, Water Chaos, Fire Refinement, Wind Soul, World Guardian]
[Note: This is a powerful Martial Skill; do not attempt without a suitable weapon. Beware of your weapon’s limits.]
The Slaying Martial Way and Vanquishing Evil Style were categorized at the same difficulty level, leaving Wu Xianyao unsure what to say. However, he couldn’t easily judge them either—one possessed demon-slaying power, while the other was a World-Destroying Martial Art. Although these characteristics disappeared after system optimization, they seemed more fitting for this world now.
[Martial Skill: Divine Sword Thunder Governing True Secret Art]
[Difficulty: ★★★★★★★★★]
[Current Mastery Levels: Beginner, Mastery, Completion, Supreme.]
[Incantation: Nine Heavens converge, transforming into Divine Thunder. Harness the resplendent might of heaven with thy sword.]
[Note: This is a potent sword technique requiring a Divine Weapon to execute effectively. Without one, beware of being struck by lightning.]
Seeing the Divine Sword Thunder Governing True Secret Art appear brought immense joy to Wu Xianyao. Initially, during his deductions, he had hesitated somewhat.
However, upon noticing the words “immortal” and “martial,” Wu Xianyao decided to give it a try. To his surprise, it succeeded, suggesting that elements from the Immortal Dao could also be explored further.
Immortal Martial, isn’t it simply the fusion of Immortal Dao and Martial Dao? That’s how Wu Xianyao currently understood it.
Closing the system interface, Wu Xianyao prepared to descend. Activating his Stealth Bracelet, he materialized on the ground. Glancing at the bracelet, Wu Xianyao decided that developing a similar Cultivation Technique would be highly advantageous in the future.
Navigating through the dense forest, numerous Xenobeasts were present. Wu Xianyao avoided entering territories of particularly powerful ones, opting to detour around them instead.
After about fifteen minutes, Wu Xianyao spotted a city ahead – indeed, a city but not one with skyscrapers; rather, it featured distinctive architectural styles.
Among these structures were floating pavilions, presumably crafted by Alien Artificers. While the Aliens lacked advanced technological knowledge, their skills in artifice were formidable.
The floating pavilions connected sequentially, varying in size, hovering above the main city below where partially transformed members of the Alien Race could be seen.
At this hour, the city was relatively quiet. It being nighttime, even the Aliens required rest.
Above these structures glowed lights, presumably indicating the presence of the controlling Alien Race within the city.
Wu Xianyao produced a blood-red medicinal pill given to him by Lan Haoyue. Crafted from the essence of Xenobeasts, consuming it would temporarily mimic the aura and appearance of a Blood Wolf alien for twelve hours.
After taking the pill, Wu Xianyao sprouted a vivid red wolf tail, followed by his facial transformation. Examining himself, he stroked his chin approvingly – still quite a handsome wolf.
Confidently, Wu Xianyao strolled into the city, noting there were no guards at the entrance. Once inside, he realized the city was indeed teeming with members of the Alien Race.
The bustling scene before him differed significantly from what he had observed outside; while not as chaotic as constant animal traffic, there was certainly ample activity but without overwhelming crowding.
Approaching a stall, Wu Xianyao squinted through his wolf-like eyes, noticing human fingers being sold as snacks. As he continued exploring, he discovered that humans were openly traded as food within this Alien Race’s city.
As Wu Xianyao approached the city center, all surrounding aliens suddenly knelt on one knee. A carriage emerged, revealing an alien woman.
With a swift movement, Wu Xianyao vanished from the street and reappeared atop a distant rooftop, observing the scene with a slight frown.
The woman had snake-like eyes, suggesting she belonged to the snake race. However, it was unclear which specific clan; the snake race comprised many groups such as Flying Snakes, Yamata Clan, Green Snakes, and White Snake Clan.
Among them, the Yamata Clan held the most power, while others were subordinate clans.
Similarly, within the Rat Clan, there existed Upper Races too. The Flame Rat Clan lacked potential for advancement, requiring at least a 7th Rank member to connect with their Upper Race lineage.
Wu Xianyao observed this snake-clan woman, noting that her ability to command ordinary aliens’ reverence indicated a significant status.
He followed her discreetly until she flew towards an aerial palace, prompting Wu Xianyao to halt his pursuit.
The aerial palace was protected by a formation, deterring Wu Xianyao from entering. Instead, he decided to explore the city below.
After exploring the city, Wu Xianyao discovered which race held control here.
From a Blood Wolf elder, he learned that the dominant alien race in this city was the Green Spider Clan, with their Upper Race being the Demon Spider lineage.
The Green Spiders possess incredibly potent venom; even 5th or 6th Rank beings without proper antidotes risk certain demise.
Why would a strong snake race member be present in Green Spider territory? The snake encountered earlier was at least a 4th or 5th Ranker. Had Wu Xianyao been in his human form, he likely would have been killed instantly.
Considering the Blood Wolves’ Upper Race is the formidable Howling Moon Sky Wolf, comparable to the Yamata Clan, it might explain why the snake didn’t attack immediately.
Demon Spiders are no less powerful than the Yamata Clan either. Could the protector accompanying the heir just now be related to the Green Spider’s Upper Race?
With this thought, Wu Xianyao sent a message to Lan Haoyue, advising him not to act hastily as they still hadn’t located the heir.