chapter 39 Unparalleled Overlord

Previously, when Andrew Qi was in Theo Lu's bamboo forest, he didn't dare to carefully examine Theo Lu's physical condition. But now, in order to resolve Theo Lu's worries, he naturally had to use Ulysses' powerful Divine Consciousness to conduct a thorough investigation. Subsequently, Andrew Qi discovered that Theo Lu's troubles were not only due to his age, but he had also been injured by an innate martial artist! The opponent's innate qi completely sealed off Theo Lu's path to the way of heaven and man. This innate qi was extremely domineering. Theo Lu had spent over a decade but still couldn't remove it! Alisa Lin couldn't help but show a look of surprise. She didn't even know about this! Theo Lu himself was also somewhat astonished. He had suppressed this innate qi for over a decade and had never told anyone, but Andrew Qi saw it, proving his extraordinary insight. Additionally, Theo Lu hadn't held much hope for extending his life, knowing that without removing this innate qi from his body, he couldn't break through to the innate stage. But Andrew Qi's revelation gave Theo Lu a glimmer of hope. Everyone dies at some point in time, but who truly wishes for death? The purpose of martial arts and cultivation is for strength and longevity, to face death in a calm manner. It's one thing to accept death, but to wish for it is another. Theo Lu knew he was at the end of his life, but if there was a slight chance to live longer and comprehend the rumoured innate realm, how could he not try his best to seize it? And Andrew Qi was the only lifesaver Theo Lu knew! "Previously, Brother Lu, you treated me to a cup of tea. Let me treat you to a cup of water first," Andrew Qi handed Theo Lu a cup of water, which he infused with two drops of spiritual liquid to replenish his vital energy. The Endless wood currently only had one tender leaf, producing about twenty drops of spirit liquid a day, but only Andrew Qi could collect it, not even Ulysses was able to. Theo Lu drank the water without hesitation, immediately feeling his aged dantian inexplicably nourished, and his true essence full. He instantly knew there was something extraordinary in Andrew Qi's water. After drinking, he quickly expressed his gratitude. Having ascertained Theo Lu's physical condition and found the cause, the next step was how to "extend" Theo Lu's life. Using the Seven Stars Life-Extending Charm would at most allow Theo Lu to live an additional ten days or half a month after which his lifespan would run out, which was meaningless. To completely solve the problem, they had to find a way to make Theo Lu advance further, truly stepping into the path of heaven and man and entering the legendary innate stage of martial arts! Upon entering the innate stage, regardless martial artists or cultivators, their bodies undergo a qualitative leap, transforming from human form to "Heavenly man" form, directly communicating and absorbing the power of heaven and earth, greatly increasing their lifespans. Innate stage martial artists could live up to two hundred years, double that of ordinary people! However, first, they had to remove the root of the problem – dispel the innate qi! In Colton Chu's dantian, there was only a trace of innate qi, but Theo Lu's body had a strand of it, and this strand of innate qi kept roaming his body and was extremely domineering. Dispelling it was not easy! Theo Lu himself had spent over a decade and still couldn't dispel it, so he thought it would be a huge challenge for Andrew Qi as well. Andrew Qi, using Ulysses' Divine Consciousness, made contact with this strand of innate qi and felt a "familiar" sensation. It was very similar to the innate qi in Colton Chu's dantian. Could it be from the same person’s doing? With this thought, Andrew Qi couldn't help but ask, "Logan Yan?" A sudden powerful murderous intent came from behind Andrew Qi, which was Alisa Lin's, but it wasn't aimed at Andrew Qi, but at the person he mentioned! Andrew Qi immediately understood that the ‘demon’ inside Alisa Lin's was this person, and the one she had sworn to take revenge on! But with the capabilities of Sheal Martial Arts and the Lin family, they couldn't help her take revenge. Both Colton Chu and Theo Lu were injured by the same person, Logan Yan. Who was this person, with such capabilities? Theo Lu didn't want to mention this name in front of Alisa Lin, but since Andrew Qi asked, there was no point in hiding it now. He looked up at the moon and reminisced, "Logan Yan... This person was a traitor of Sheal Martial Arts and a disgrace to Chinese martial artists! But he was once the leader of Sheal Martial Arts Group One, the most outstanding martial arts genius amongst all the nine groups! When he defected the group, I was ordered by Elder Lin to join Sheal Martial Arts members to intercept him at the snowy border... In that battle, an innate master fell, five in the Stiffening stage were seriously injured, with countless others wounded... Years later, I still vividly remember the scene of him carrying a coffin over the snowy peaks. He declared that anyone who blocked him would never advance further in martial arts! This was his cruellest punishment for everyone! Sheal Martial Arts Group Nine also suffered greatly from this battle!" "My father... fell in this battle!" Alisa Lin's tone was filled with unspeakable sorrow, yet she shed no tears, "This battle was a disgrace to Sheal Martial Arts, and was rarely mentioned! Logan Yan's name is like a nightmare to all of Sheal Martial Arts! But, how can I not avenge my father's death! However, I didn't expect, Grandpa Lu, that you were also involved in this battle. I was ignorant in the past and even resented you for not avenging my father's death -" "They are all past trivialities, why mention them!" Theo Lu said, "If you want revenge, I can't help you, but maybe Andrew Qi can!" Andrew Qi also understood why Alisa Lin wanted him to join Sheal Martial Arts Group Nine. He solemnly said to her, "Allie, remember what I told you – no matter how powerful Logan Yan is, even if he has three heads and six arms, even if he is a god or a Buddha, for those who seek to be your enemies, just cut them down with one slash! It's better to seek the path than to seek help from others!" These words from Andrew Qi, like a wake-up call, made Alisa Lin realize that with the unparalleled saber intent of the Nameless Saber Technique, she should be invincible in the world! No matter how powerful Logan Yan is, she must cut him down with her saber! Theo Lu was surprised, expecting Andrew Qi to agree to help Alisa Lin take revenge, but he didn't expect him to encourage her in taking revenge herself. Although her talent was also remarkable, Logan Yan was a legendary figure in the innate stage, a supreme ruler when he defected. Alisa Lin's chance of avenging her father seemed extremely slim! However, Theo Lu found that after hearing these words, Alisa Lin's hatred seemed to burst into fury, and the fury into a fighting spirit, sharpening her like an unparalleled sharp blade. "Brother Lu, Logan Yan is arrogant, thinking he can block your path to the innate stage. Now, I will open the way for you and let him know he is not a god – he can't decide anyone's fate!" Andrew Qi laughed, breaking the somber atmosphere, and activated a spirit charm, shouting, "Come forth, Fire –" A spirit fire charm made from Endless wood was activated, and instantly a flame of innate divine fire burst from Andrew Qi's left hand, spreading across his entire arm. Within the flames, a mysterious talisman wrapped around his arm like a spirit snake. In an instant, the entire courtyard seemed to be in a huge furnace. The high temperature shocked Alisa Lin into retreating a few steps, her eyes flashing with an unusual brilliance. The person before her would surely be the future dominator of martial arts! Logan Yan, the era when you oppressed Sheal Martial Arts Group Nine is about to end!