Xu Yan traversed the world of cultivation, unable to cultivate for a full twenty years, yet emerged as a mortal proficient in all forms of poetry, books, zither, and painting.
However, Xu Yan also moved on; being a mortal detached from fame and fortune, isn't it rather splendid?
Yet, after Xu Yan's work "The Calabash Brothers Rescue Grandpa" circulated, it stirred up a veritable tempest in the world of cultivation.
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A certain disciple of a renowned mountain sect remarked, "Senior Xu has imbued the ultimate truths of the cosmos into a painting, attaining the realm of 'all things returning to one.' We can only look up in awe."
An esteemed ancestor of a sacred sanctuary intoned, "Senior Xu has already transcended the bounds of creation. Every stroke and line conceals the great Tao. This is a height I shall never reach in my entire lifetime."
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Turns Out I'm a Hidden Expert

Dr. Huang wore a sinister smile and taunted, "Overbearing? Let me show you what real overbearing is!"


With that, he raised his leg and kicked towards Xu Yan. Xu Yan quickly sidestepped, avoiding the kick, but in the process, the shop door swung open due to Dr. Huang's force.


Growing irritated, Xu Yan exclaimed, "Come on, isn't this a bit too much for a minor disagreement? We don't have any deep-seated hatred."


Ignoring Xu Yan, Dr. Huang took out a pill and swallowed it. Instantly, black energy erupted from his body. Xu Yan stepped back, creating distance from Dr. Huang, and shouted, "Oh, come on! Seriously? We don't have any major conflicts. This is going too far."


The pill he took was undoubtedly the Black Blood Pill, known for its life-threatening effects.


"Xu Yan, prepare to die!" Dr. Huang yelled, unleashing dark spiritual power and throwing a punch towards Xu Yan.


Evil Cultivator