SWNOVELXO Chapter 114:
Chapter 114: A Way for Everyone to Survive:
“Three innate realms: observing principles, accumulating soul, and seeing gods.”
“Observe the principles of heaven and earth, embody the spirit of martial arts, and discover the true self.”
“The essence of these realms lies in progression—observing the world, imitating the world, and eventually becoming the world.”
“Now that I’ve taken the first step and become an innate warrior, this is only the beginning.”
Crunch—
After breaking through, Xu Xi pushed open the wooden door and stepped into the snowy world outside.
It was freezing, and people were busy.
Despite the end of the demon tide, Qingniu Town was far from quiet.
The dead needed burial, the wounded needed treatment, the flesh and blood of demons had to be processed, and collapsed houses had to be rebuilt.
People had too much to do.
Grief had no place. Numbed by emotions, they could only focus on clearing the ruins as quickly as possible in preparation for the next wave of demons.
The demon tide would continue for a long time, stretching from winter into spring—an endless punishment that tortured and oppressed everyone.
“It’s not enough. It’s far from enough…”
Xu Xi muttered to himself, his heart brimming with clarity.
It felt as though his chest had become an oven, with qi and blood burning intensely, providing him with unyielding strength.
Cultivating the realm of observation.
The aura of an innate warrior.
After breaking through, Xu Xi was far stronger than his former self in the blood exchange realm.
But it wasn’t enough. The cultivation of observation alone wasn’t enough.
“Though I don’t fully understand Daqian’s strength, it’s clear there are martial arts immortals within. Their power must far surpass that of innate warriors.”
“Human immortals are no match for the Hundred Thousand Mountains, let alone an innate warrior.”
Snow piled on the eaves.
The wind howled against the windows.
In the icy storm, Xu Xi recalled the terrifying sights he had witnessed over the years.
He had seen a roc soaring through the sky, its wings blotting out the sun.
He had seen a serpent as massive as a mountain, devouring stars with its gaping maw.
Such power felt like myth brought to life—far beyond the reach of any ordinary warrior.
Whoosh—!!!
The wind and snow roared louder.
Facing the flurry of snowflakes, Xu Xi slowly raised his right hand. With his fingers straightened like a blade, he slashed through the snowy sky before him.
Hiss.
A faint, deflating sound echoed.
But then the soft hiss turned into a powerful roar. Snowflakes, like wild butterflies, scattered chaotically in all directions, shattered into fragments by the invisible Gang Qi.
For a brief moment, the world became clear. The blizzard and drifting snow halted, severed by Xu Xi’s blade.
Though the storm resumed a few breaths later, it was enough to demonstrate the innate warrior’s superiority over the forging warrior.
Yet, even this strength—so terrifying in the eyes of mortals—was insignificant before stronger demons and humans.
“The road ahead is long.”
…
[In the seventh year of your simulation, after breakthrough into the blood exchange realm, you advanced to the innate warrior realm at an astonishing speed.]
[This was a breakthrough you hadn’t anticipated.]
[By your calculations, considering the time you spent stuck in the Yi Sui realm, it should have taken at least five years to reach the innate realm.]
[Yet five years passed in vain, and you directly achieved the breakthrough.]
[You are impressed by the uniqueness of Qi and Blood Martial Arts.]
[In the world of immortal cultivation, cultivators practice quietly, avoiding the creation of cause and effect.]
[In the magic world, magicians meditate to free their minds and connect with the elements.]
[In both systems, emotional fluctuations can disrupt progress. Yet your battle with the demons today propelled you rapidly through the martial arts realm.]
[You realize that persistence and effort are valuable, but in martial arts, embracing your beliefs is equally critical.]
[Your strength has greatly increased.]
[Your qi and blood are astonishing.]
[As the third wave of winter demons approaches, you choose to fight alone.]
[You walk through the air, teaching yourself the basics of Qi through sheer persistence. Transforming qi into a sword, you slay every invading demon.]
[You successfully protect Qingniu Town. The townspeople marvel at your strength and cheer for you.]
…
[But you do not feel joy.]
[Instead, your expression grows solemn.]
[Over recent years, the demon tides have intensified. Blood exchange demons are becoming more common, signaling grave danger.]
[You fear that if a demon on par with an innate warrior appears, Qingniu Town will face catastrophic losses.]
[With this in mind, you intensify your martial arts training.]
[You are lucky.]
[Everyone in Qingniu Town is lucky.]
[Spring arrives, bringing an end to the final wave of demons. No demon comparable to an innate warrior appeared, and with your protection, Qingniu Town survived the harsh winter.]
[In spring, life awakens from the frozen earth, and greenery flourishes. Only the black bloodstains on the roads remain as reminders of winter’s carnage.]
[Simulation Year 8. You are 23 years old.]
[You have stabilized your innate realm. Your qi is condensed, and your qi and blood radiate like a rainbow. As always, you remain diligent and persistent in martial arts.]
[But you also set aside time to plan your future actions.]
[You understand that with the next winter will come even stronger demons. As an innate warrior, you are powerful but cannot protect everyone.]
[You receive vegetable dumplings from Aniu’s family.]
[You receive bland soup from Granny Liu.]
[You receive “candy” from the neighborhood children—grass spikes that taste sweet when chewed, a favorite among the border kids.]
…
[You begin searching for a new way, one that can protect more people and prevent needless deaths.]
[Why?]
[You ask yourself.]
[As you eat the vegetable dumplings, sip the soup, and chew the “candy,” you suddenly laugh softly. You realize no reason is needed.]
[Or perhaps, reasons exist all around you.]
[You develop a difficult plan.]
[You decide to teach martial arts to everyone, enabling the townspeople to protect themselves. But a critical issue arises: most people lack the talent for martial arts.]
[They struggle with comprehension and cannot grasp the principles of the exercises.]
[Their bodies are weak, their qi and blood frail from birth.]
[Is there a method that doesn’t require comprehension or aptitude and allows ordinary mortals to become warriors?]
[The answer is no.]
[But you refuse to give up.]
[With the martial arts simulator, countless possibilities lie before you.]
[You quietly begin practicing “Primordial Energy Technique,” hoping to adapt this widely-known technique into one that can strengthen even ordinary people.]
[You continue refining “Primordial Energy Technique.”]
[You persist in cultivating your innate energy.]