Chapter 460: Chapter 302: River Book Under Heaven, Great Deeds and Achievements, There Lies the Nether River Leading to the Netherworld

Martial Arts is attained through the comprehension of heaven and earth. Performing martial arts is not merely about moves but also the evolution of one’s understanding. The perception of "Five Elements Transformation" in arrays disrupts the evolution of martial arts, reducing the power and inner qi naturally. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Li Xian gazed for a moment and already had a plan to break the array. By combining martial arts with the Five Elements’ mystical movements, first conform to its principles, and then break it from within. What he learned recently was not in vain. A martial artist’s lifespan is long, and they should be both broad and profound in their studies.

The lake’s waves were gentle.

Li Xian looked at the lake from afar. He suddenly saw a ship entering a pitch-black area of the lake, faintly exuding an eerie chill. This area is the "Frozen Water Zone," where the water is extremely cold. The domains of Dongran Lake are vast, often revealing peculiar water regions; some hide dangers, others treasure.

Tang Feng came to the deck, shouted a few praises at the black water surface, and immediately ordered the casting of the iron net to catch fish beasts in the lake area. This place’s water is eerie cold, fostering "Cold-hearted Exotic Fish."

This fish serves as medicine; when boiled into fish paste, it can heal burns and resist intense fire cooking. Highly valuable, Flower Cage Sect’s flower ships cast large nets whenever passing through here, scooping up catches for sale elsewhere.

Tang Feng laughed, "Brother Hua, come, lend a hand!" Tang Feng personally held an iron net, forcefully throwing it toward the lake surface. The iron net spread across the sky and sunk rapidly upon hitting the water.

Tang Feng’s wrist twitched. With each twitch, the lake surface quaked and small splashes arose. Within his body, the "Thousand Jin Immortal Sound" resonated, transmitting through his palm into the iron net. The net, now as weighty as a thousand jins, sank swiftly into the water, ensnaring the fish beasts.

With this encirclement... the net was heavy with fish beasts, quite burdensome. Li Xian dashed to his side, grabbed the rope of the iron net, coiled his arm with the rope, then pulled forcefully.

"Splashing" water splattered.

Thousands upon thousands of Cold-hearted Exotic Fish were pulled out, scattering across the deck. Tang Feng exclaimed, "Such great force!" His eyes widened. Pure physical power and inner qi mysterious strength are both manifestations of power, yet differ slightly. Pure physical power indicates using sheer bodily strength, which dissipates upon release, difficult to persist in an empty space. But lifting or moving heavy objects becomes easier in close combat; if one’s pure physical power is strong, they hold an invisible advantage.

Inner qi mysterious strength is more profound, stemming from inner qi. Before the Qi Lake’s first transformation, it is hard to distinguish from pure physical power. As martial arts progresses and understanding deepens, through second shedding, third shedding... inner qi adapts to the natural world, gradually able to remain externally. The distinction between inner qi mysterious strength and "pure physical power" becomes clearer.

Inner qi mysterious strength can persist in pure empty spaces. As martial arts evolve, it reveals various peculiar effects. When both forces complement each other, they unleash considerable power, often used simultaneously.

If two martial artists purely competed in strength, one with greater pure physical power has an advantage. Hence, in this moment of retracting and pulling the net, Li Xian’s greater pure physical power gives him an advantage, subtly showing off, which surprised Tang Feng.

Dozens of disciples in the flower ship competed to cast fishing nets, aiming to catch as many Cold-hearted Exotic Fish as possible. Li Xian also took an iron net, and with each throw and pull, the lake surface was "rumbling" and "splashing"... deeply tossed and turned.

With one pull, he had a large net. Fish beasts piled on the deck, reaching the calf. However, the flower ship did not stop its operation and soon passed through the area. Jin Shichang wielded the helm, busy with matters, especially with many flower ships heading out lately. Thus, without delay, with urgency and speed.

Kong Yu, He Wafu, and Wei Ze, three stamped disciples, harbored discontent toward Li Xian. But upon witnessing his immense strength and unparalleled might, they silently exchanged glances, no longer daring to speak further.

Tang Feng profited greatly and was exceedingly happy, storing everything in the ship’s hold.

That night, the ship’s feast offered several delicious dishes. After two days of travel, as the setting sun shone from the front, they had exited the Water Altar region. Jin Shichang took another boat, heading back.

Full-speed sailing... in about three or four days, they should leave the proximity of the Water Altar. Li Xian had previously taken Ye Cheng’s flower ship, taking more than ten days to reach the Water Altar. Firstly, Ye Cheng was being hunted, so he did not rush to the island, lingering outside observing the situation. Secondly, Ye Cheng and Jin Shichang drank and indulged nightly, and Jin Shichang steered the helm little, lost in daily drunkenness.

Li Xian stood at the ship’s bow, stretching his arms and body. The crisp lake breeze blew against him, an indescribable feeling of exhilaration. He muttered, "Finally leaving the island." Thinking that at this moment if he finds an opportunity to leave and pursue another path, he could escape from these noisy trivial matters.

But thinking of Nangong Liuli, if he couldn’t properly place her, Li Xian couldn’t simply flee. He felt uneasy. He lifted his brow, contemplating:

"Even if he is a great Flower Thief, so what. A Flower Thief is just a Flower Thief, and infamy is just infamy."

A streak of inherent mischievousness permeated. As long as one adheres to the bottom line, others’ slanders, misunderstandings, jealousy... all pass like clouds before the eyes. No need to care excessively.

Tang Feng had a Water Map. By the map, they sailed out of the lake, estimating that within a day, the flower ship would dock. Tang Feng said, "Everyone get off to stretch your legs. Two days later, we’ll reconvene here."

The disciples of Flower Cage Sect scattered in a clamor. Tang Feng was sent to the island, equipped with fish, honey, and wine goods on the ship... The flower ship disguised as a merchant vessel, though indeed serves a commercial purpose.

He needed to connect with contacts, find ways to sell off part of the stockpile, especially the amassed fish goods. His goal was Flying Dragon City, with the rest of the journey spanning nearly a thousand miles of waterway. Along this path, maximizing profit is the priority.

Acquire local products at low prices, then sell them elsewhere at high prices. A single flower ship continuously generates profit.