I Can Replicate Martial Arts

The bright sun illuminates Qingcheng’s splendor;A lone cloud arrives, bearing an Immortal!

Over the majestic, towering Qingcheng Mountain Range, rosy clouds now filled the sky and a gentle breeze blew. Auspicious beasts circled overhead, soaring freely, while pure sword glints pulsed with an immense radiance.

A straight path, paved from the very essence of the earth, led from the mountain’s base directly to the main hall of the Qingcheng Sect on the summit.

On both sides stood sword-wielding Daoists, cradling longswords with solemn expressions.

Hundreds of peers from the world of Martial Arts, along with representatives from various national organizations, were now stepping onto the great road and making their way toward the summit.

"Tsk, tsk. Zhao Zhenren must be cultivating the path of an Immortal. This spectacle is truly astonishing."

A True Dharma Master exclaimed in surprise.

"As they say, ’master one path, and all paths open to you.’ Perhaps Zhao Zhenren truly found Daoist Techniques for becoming an Immortal in the outer realms."

"Yes, that’s entirely possible. We are truly blessed to have a chance to even glimpse the path of an Immortal in our lifetime."

"I’m not so sure. While this earthen path is strange, it isn’t that far beyond the miraculous abilities of a Domain Realm master. Becoming an Immortal might not be what’s happened here. I believe Zhao Zhenren has likely comprehended a supreme form of Martial Arts."

"Immortal, Dao, God, Martial, Shamanism, even the science of this mortal world... in the end, they are all just different ways to apply Energy. All paths lead to the same destination."

"Well said, Master Wang."

With complex emotions stirring in their hearts, the crowd grew ever more expectant for the grand event about to unfold.

The morning bell hummed, and brilliant light flooded the dawn.

Once all the attendees had reached the summit, Zhao Rui’s Dharma Body suddenly materialized atop Qingcheng Mountain.

"I have invited you all here today not to preach any doctrine or to make a show of force. Instead, I wish to share what I’ve learned from my travels through the vast universe these past few years. What we do next will depend on the choices you all make."

Zhao Rui’s voice was clear and loud, booming like thunder as it echoed through the valleys.

’Travels? What’s out there in the universe? Interstellar storms? Dying stars?’

’Could it be that a completely different world exists beyond the stars?’

The crowd focused, quieting their hearts and minds as they waited for Zhao Rui to continue.

"A few years ago, while guarding a fissure in the Boundary Wall beyond our world, I encountered alien invaders...

"There are countless living beings in the universe, and an unknowable number of powerful races...

"The Star Realm surrounding our Blue Star currently belongs to the Divine Domain of the God of Light and his pantheon. Their species resembles our Human Race, though they look more like Westerners...

"Their Divine Power is somewhat similar to the Domain Power you cultivate. To be more precise, it is a singular form of Attribute Power...

"As for whether or not we should make contact with this extraterrestrial civilization, that is for all of you to decide."

After saying this, Zhao Rui’s True Dharma Body abruptly vanished. His true self had not made a single appearance from start to finish.

"This..."

Zhao Rui’s words were simply too shocking. Whether they were masters of the Martial Dao or powerful figures from the secular world, everyone stood dumbfounded, struggling to process what they had heard.

’Should we advance or retreat?’

To advance meant contact with a wider universe, more abundant resources, more profound Martial Arts, and an utterly unpredictable future.

It could even mean eternal life.

But it also meant the possibility of encountering overwhelmingly powerful enemies and facing wars they could not hope to win.

To retreat meant sealing the Boundary Wall and returning to the way things were. The Martial Dao would stagnate, but their power and territory would remain secure.

’How could they possibly choose?’

No one knew!

And it was impossible to make such a decision right now.

Everyone present was part of the planet’s absolute elite. Each one, if not cunning and calculating, was at the very least tempered by countless trials.

Naturally, none of them would voice a decision so rashly.

Seeing that Zhao Rui was not going to reappear, the guests spoke for a time with the Qingcheng Sect Leader before departing from Qingcheng Mountain in succession.