The master and apprentice were comfortably grilling fish by the lake, and the sloppy Taoist said to Li Yun: "Apprentice, now that you have reached the ninth realm of the unity of heaven and man, first consolidate the realm, and then continue to try, and accumulate the realm to the peak. After enjoying a good meal of grilled fish and sleeping well, Li Yun began to cultivate again.

Li Yun carefully comprehended the changes brought about by the ninth level of Qi training. The divine sense has increased greatly, and the perception of the exercises has become more keen, as if the eyes of the sky have been opened, and the movement and movement within a radius of 100 meters have a clear insight, and the danger is naturally felt like a sixth sense. You don't have to breathe through your mouth and nose, and the pores of your whole body seem to be able to breathe. The essence of the vitality between heaven and earth is more keen, the internal qi of the dantian is thicker, the meridians are more powerful, the internal circulation and the external circulation are free and smooth, and people are completely integrated into the heaven and earth, forming an exchange of energy, which is endless. The muscles, bones, viscera, and blood of the body have been newly strengthened, the strength and flexibility of the muscles are stronger, the strength of the arms is nearly 10,000 catties, the joints are flipped at will, and the body can be as hard as steel and as soft as cotton. The growth of bones made Li Yun's body a little taller, and now it is 1.8 meters. The metabolic function and regeneration ability of the viscera and blood are enhanced, the cells of the whole body are full of activity, the whole body excretes some black impurities, and the skin and hair are full of shine. The temperament of the whole person has changed greatly, although the appearance is more soft and introverted, the natural strength of the body exudes a faint coercion, not angry but powerful.

After continuing to cultivate by the lake for more than a month, Li Yun not only consolidated the new realm, but also made the use of martial arts more subtle. Adapting to a higher level of physical ability, his movements gradually calmed down and returned to his roots. With ease, hurting people invisibly, he can already dominate the world's peerless masters, and he can be said to be a young grandmaster.

One day, the sloppy Taoist saw Li Yun chopping wood there, only to see him turn into a knife and axe, and one hand knife went down, and the firewood was divided into eight pieces as a whole, each of which was smooth and smooth, as if sawed open. The control of power has been exquisite, the internal qi and external force are naturally integrated, without the slightest sense of suffocation, and the whole action is like flowing water, which is pleasing to the eye. The Taoist knew that Li Yun's kung fu had been completed.

The next day, the master and apprentice continued westward, crossing the Tiankun Mountains. Along the way, deserts and grasslands coexist, but there are tenacious lives everywhere, and the animals you see are all strange, which makes people sigh at the adaptability of life in front of nature.

Turning south, it entered the Gondwa Plateau. This plateau is even higher, like the roof of the world. With an area of 2.5 million kilometers, the area is vast and the terrain is complex, covering various terrains such as plateaus, mountains, river valleys, basins, lakes, grasslands, etc., and is the birthplace of many rivers. The climate here is colder, the temperature is very low, and the air contains very little oxygen, which makes people dizzy.

The master and apprentice traveled from north to south, like dervishes. Li Yun felt the feeling of altitude sickness, carefully felt the reaction of his body, and improved his internal strength. He saw that there were also herders and animals in the area, who had adapted to the local climate and had a set of rules of life. Li Yun earnestly learned from the herdsmen, observed the habits of the animals, and adjusted himself. "Lightning" and "Little Tiger" also felt unwell and restless, but they were both very tough animals after all, and they were gradually adapting.

Traveling in front of a huge mountain, the locals call it "Maya Peak", it is 10,000 meters high, it is the highest mountain Li Yun has seen since his westward journey. Let the master and them stay at the foot of the mountain, and Li Yun climbed the mountain alone. This Maya Peak is more steep than Tiankun Peak, and the climate is even harsher, and the mountain is covered with thick snow all year round, making it extremely difficult to climb. Li Yun first relied entirely on the strength of his body to move and felt the limits of his body. When he climbed more than 7,000 meters, he carried out the Xuangong, felt the wonders and progress direction in the realm of the unity of heaven and man, and climbed to the top in one day. The cold at the top of the peak made Li Yun a little puzzled, the higher the mountain, the lower the temperature, so I don't know how cold it is in the higher sky? If there are immortals, why do immortals live in such a high and cold place?

The next day, Li Yun went down the mountain and couldn't help but tell the master about the doubts in his heart. Master was silent for a while, sighed, and said, "Master doesn't know either. Providence is never too high to ask! What we cultivate is to go against the heavens and cultivate ourselves, and when you cultivate to that level in the future, you may be able to realize it. Li Yun couldn't help but feel stunned, and thought about it, no matter what he did, he was still early from the supreme realm? When the time comes, there will be a solution.

Leaving Mayan Peak, the master and apprentice turned eastward. The warm winds of the southern sea blew and brought rain to the cold plateau, and the climate here changed again. A large river flows from north to south, forming a valley with dense forests and herds of wild beasts. When crossing the river valley, Li Yun exerted his superb archery skills, and the master and apprentice had a full meal of game.

Continuing eastward, the weather gets hotter and hotter, and you enter the endless forest. In summer, there is a lot of rain, the forest is full of swamps, jackals and beasts are rampant, especially there are many mosquitoes and poisonous snakes, and the impermeable rainforest produces heavy miasma and viruses. The local tribes were very frightened and did not dare to enter, and the master and apprentice did not dare to be careless, although they boldly crossed, they were also fully prepared. Carrying a lot of anti-insect and anti-poison medicines, he transported Xuangong to protect his body, horses and dogs, remove the erosion of miasma and poisonous mist, and finally left the forest after more than ten days of savage-like life. Along the way, they passed through some small countries, all of which were Nagong Lu Dynasty, and they were quite friendly to Li Yun. A few months later, he entered Jiaozhou City, a large city on the southern border of the Lü Dynasty.

It can already be seen here that the civilization of the Lü Dynasty is much more than that of the surrounding countries. Jiaozhou City is the largest city Li Yun has seen since his westward journey. There were also 800,000 inhabitants throughout the city, and the houses and streets were built according to the architectural specifications of the dynasty. The city has its own areas such as government offices, private houses, and markets, with houses lined up in rows, roads extending in all directions, and tall city walls dozens of meters high, showing an inviolable majesty, guarding the southern part of the empire. Jiaozhou City is located at the intersection of rivers and seas, and has always developed maritime trade, and is the center of maritime trade between the empire and the southern countries. Goods from the south and southwest come here, especially all kinds of spices, pearls, jade and other rare treasures. The port wharves are full of large and small ships, some of which are 100 meters long and can withstand high waves, and are the main means of transportation for maritime trade.

The master and apprentice stayed in the inn, and the sloppy Taoist intended to let Li Yun experience it by himself, so he rested in the store and let Li Yun go shopping on the street by himself. Li Yun walked and watched on the street, so it was not a novelty! The trade here is different from the trade in Yumen City, and the dazzling array of goods has opened his eyes.

Suddenly, there was a quarrel on the street in front of him, and Li Yun hurriedly walked forward to watch. I saw a young man and woman standing in the middle, surrounded by a group of ruffians. The man was about eighteen or nineteen years old, and he was handsome; The woman was about fourteen or fifteen years old, delicate and cute. It turned out that these ruffians insisted that the girl had collided with them, and demanded that they pay compensation, and that they would ask for a hundred taels of silver. The man and woman wanted compensation, but they lost their wallets again, and they couldn't get the money, and the two sides argued, and these ruffians wanted to rob the little girl to pay off the debt.

Li Yun listened to the side for a while, and just as he felt that there was a problem here, he heard a person next to him whisper: "Phew! These scoundrels! Obviously, they deliberately looked for trouble, and stole other people's wallets, and now they are blaming others! It's not that she has taken a fancy to other people's little girls and wants to rob them! What kind of world is this, dare to rob in broad daylight! Li Yun listened and quietly asked, "Who are these people?" Doesn't the government care? The man glanced at Li Yun and saw that he was strong, so he said: "They belong to the Jiaolong Gang, the largest gang in Jiaozhou City, they are very powerful, and they also collude with the government, and it is said that they are still robbing at sea, and they do all kinds of evil." ”

When Li Yun heard this, he suddenly had a plan in his heart. He bought a bowl of wine from a nearby shop, sprinkled it on his body, and deliberately pretended to be drunk, stumbling into the crowd, muttering, "Drink!" Drink! ”。 Soon he ran into the ruffians. As he bumped, he reached out and quickly took the money bags on their bodies. He used his dark strength again, and all the people who were hit couldn't stand firmly, and they all fell to the ground screaming. The leader of the hooligans, who was pestering the little girl, looked back and saw that a drunkard had knocked over all his men, and immediately became furious, and kicked Li Yun with a kick that was strong enough to kick people to death. Li Yun didn't want to make too much of a fuss, but now that the leader is so vicious, he knows that this person should be the most vicious gangster, so he no longer stays and is determined to get rid of evil. With his left hand, he gently grabbed the leader's kicked foot and pulled it forward, and punched him with his right hand, causing the leader to vomit blood and seriously injure him, and the person was useless. Shot again and again, knocking out all the remaining gangsters in the blink of an eye.

The young man and woman were dumbfounded, and Li Yun didn't care about the explanation, pulled them up and left quickly. Walking to a secluded place, Li Yun said, "It's safe for the time being." Seeing that you are also outsiders, these people are all gangsters of the Jiaolong Gang, and they are deliberately trying to harm you. All this money was taken from those gangsters, so take it and leave quickly, so that their accomplices will not find you! ”

The young man hugged his fists and thanked: "Thank you brother and Taiwan for your help!" My brother and sister are grateful! I don't know the name of Engongzun? Where are the people? The woman also looked at Li Yun gratefully with a pair of delicate eyes. Li Yun smiled: "You're welcome, just do it!" My name is Li Yun, I am from Nanyang County, Yuzhou, and I will have a period later! Without asking the young man's name or place of origin, he turned and left, and soon disappeared. The brother and sister looked at Li Yun with regret and left, and the young man said to the girl: "What a chivalrous hero!" Let's go back first, and then we'll look for Engong to thank you later! The girl also stared at the direction of Li Yun's departure, thoughtful.

Li Yun returned to the inn and told the master what had just happened. As soon as the master heard this, "Since these people are local bandits and colluded with the authorities, this matter cannot end like this, and they will definitely come to the door." Since they have done all the bad things, it is better to strike preemptively and get rid of their nest tonight. Li Yun went out to inquire about the location of the Jiaolong Gang's lair, and the master and apprentice settled the account, left Jiaozhou City before dark, and found a place to stay temporarily outside the city.

In the middle of the night, the master and apprentice quietly crossed the city wall and came to the lair of the Jiaolong Gang. The bandits hadn't drunk yet, and some were still clamoring for revenge on the boy who had beaten people that afternoon. Li Yun shouted: "Grandpa is here!" "Kicked open the door, rushed into the hall, and the sloppy Taoist guarded the hospital door, not letting anyone go. These bandits were all pirates, and they picked up their weapons one after another and rushed towards Li Yun fiercely. Li Yun didn't use a weapon either, his whole body was like a weapon, and the bandits he beat were ghosts crying wolf. In line with the principle of eliminating all evils, Li Yun showed no mercy, and in less than a stick of incense, he killed all the more than 50 bandits. The master and apprentice closed the courtyard door and walked away. The next day, the news of the destruction of the Jiaolong Gang spread all over Jiaozhou City, and the people in the city applauded for a while. Although the government searched for the murderer all over the city, it was also very inward-looking, and those who were usually in collusion were even more uneasy, and the arrogance of the past disappeared somewhat. The brother and sister were about to leave, and when they heard the news, the brother said to the younger sister, "I guess the young hero did it!" is not only chivalrous, but also very decisive, ruthless to cut the grass and eradicate the roots, with a heroic posture! The younger sister glanced at the elder brother and said, "How did the hero become a hero in your mouth?" The elder brother glanced at his sister, laughed meaningfully, and the brother and sister rode away.

Regardless of what happened later, the master and apprentice continued to go north, passing through several counties and counties in the south, such as Jiaozhou, Changzhou, and Jiangzhou. The territory of the southern Lu Dynasty is undulating, with a dense network of rivers, numerous lakes, and diverse folk customs. The wind of believing in gods and worshipping ghosts, there are many mountain bandits and river bandits. Li Yun has seen the multicultural characteristics of the Chinese people, as well as the customs and folklore of the various ethnic groups in the south.

They spend only briefly in towns and villages, spending most of their time in the wilderness. After crossing the Longjiang River, the longest river in the south, I walked for more than half a year, and finally returned to Lijia Village near the end of the year.