Over the next three days, Xiao Jie absorbed knowledge like a massive dry sponge encountering fresh water. Master Wang was indeed an extraordinary individual. He had dedicated his life to practicing swordsmanship and Daoist arts, and being a true sword immortal, he never studied auxiliary magic or minor techniques. What he taught Xiao Jie was entirely aggressive magic and the most powerful forms of swordsmanship. Xiao Jie, with his immense potential, was like a boundless energy reservoir, and learning how to transform and release that energy through Master Wang's training was almost too easy for him.

Three days might seem like a short time, but Xiao Jie learned a great deal during this period. He could release Level 3 or higher sword energy from each finger in various forms, and even a one-meter-thick stone tablet could be easily pierced. He could also release these multiple times without interruption, which surprised even Master Wang. Additionally, when prepared, Xiao Jie could release the highest level of sword energy, Level 6, with his sword fingers. Level 6 sword energy was invisible, had a range of up to five thousand meters, could pierce through any obstacle, and could be controlled by the user's will. It was comparable in power to Yue Nan Nan's Exorcising Holy Light, but its invisibility made it even more threatening.

That wasn't all. Techniques like Palm Sword, Leg Sword, and Flying Sword, which were individual combat skills, were easily mastered by Xiao Jie under Master Wang's detailed instruction. Xiao Jie also learned two area-of-effect techniques, Open-Hand Thunderstrike and Sword Tomb Flash, both at Level 3 or higher.

The progress Xiao Jie made was terrifying to both Master Wang and Yue Nan Nan. If they took him to Yuan Dun Shang Ren for advanced training, his all-encompassing talent might turn the world upside down.

The three days flew by, and Master Wang thought to himself, "Good thing I only planned to stay for three days. If I had stayed ten days or more, I would've run out of things to teach him."

On the third night, Master Wang called Xiao Jie over. "Xiao Jie, we're leaving tomorrow. Go home and tell your father you're going on a business trip, but don't mention how long you'll be gone—it’s hard to predict. It's a great opportunity for you to gain experience. Don't bring too much, just a couple of changes of clothes and toiletries," he advised.

Xiao Jie nodded, thinking to himself, "I can only say I'm going on a business trip. I can't tell my father that I'm now a mission-bearer and a superhuman tasked with saving the world. Okay, let's just take it one step at a time." He made up his mind.

The following day, Xiao Jie left with Master Wang, feeling a mix of uncertainty and excitement about the future. Due to the professor's instructions, Yue Nan Nan had to stay in Anshan, so she couldn't go with them. As she bid farewell to Xiao Jie, Yue Nan Nan felt a deep sense of unease. She had never felt this way before—she didn't want him to leave her. But for Xiao Jie's growth and the future of humanity, she had no choice but to silently see him off. As he walked away, she let out a deep sigh, hoping he would return soon.

During his time with Yue Nan Nan, Xiao Jie also felt a bit reluctant to leave the beautiful woman. However, he quickly brushed off those feelings, thinking it might be typical male infatuation with a beautiful woman. He decided not to overthink it.

The journey to Laoshan involved a bus ride to Dalian and then a boat to Qingdao, which took over two days. By the time they reached the foot of Laoshan, it was already evening. Laoshan, like Qianshan, was a famous tourist destination with a long history. But for people like Xiao Jie and Master Wang, tickets and entrance fees were unnecessary—they didn't need to enter through the main gate. Moreover, they were there to find Yuan Dun Shang Ren to train Xiao Jie, not for sightseeing. Yuan Dun Shang Ren's secluded home was on the north side of Sanbiao Peak, in a remote valley surrounded by tall trees and dense vegetation.

As they approached Sanbiao Peak, it was already dark, with the wind rustling through the trees. Xiao Jie asked, "Master, are we lost? Where are we heading?"

Master Wang gave him a disdainful look. "I've lived here for five years. Don't worry, I know my way around."

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As they continued, a sudden burst of light and a faint energy vibration came from a nearby valley.

"Hold on, that energy vibration is intense! What's going on?" Master Wang whispered to Xiao Jie.

Xiao Jie asked, "What's energy vibration? I can't feel anything."

Master Wang gave him another disdainful look. "You can't feel the energy vibrations in the air? That's elemental energy. Our magic, Daoist techniques, all rely on elemental energy. Some people have more, others less. You wouldn't know, because I didn't teach you the basics."

Xiao Jie understood. "So this is elemental energy," he thought. Master Wang truly had a wealth of knowledge.

Master Wang continued, "It seems like beings from the fifth dimension are entering our world. All kinds of other-dimensional and interdimensional intelligent life forms must feel threatened. I need to help them out—these fifth-dimensional beings can hold on for now, but they won't last long if those demons adapt to their tactics. Xiao Jie, stay here and don't wander off," he said before flying off to join the battle.

Xiao Jie, being curious and competitive, wasn't about to sit idle. Using his invisibility technique, he flew over to the battlefield. With Master Wang's arrival, the battle began to turn in favor of the fifth-dimensional beings. Despite this, they couldn't quickly overpower the four firebrand commanders. The battle reached a stalemate.

For Xiao Jie, this was a learning opportunity, but he couldn't find much excitement in watching the battle. His strength had grown so much that if Master Wang allowed him to join in, he could easily take down the firebrand commanders without much effort.

Suddenly, Xiao Jie felt two other energy vibrations coming from the west side of the valley. One of them was particularly strong, comparable to Yue Nan Nan's power level. Quietly, he moved towards the source of these vibrations.

In a small wooded area, he found a firebrand angel, about 1.7 meters tall, pinning down a young woman from the fifth dimension. She was struggling but seemed to be losing strength. Unlike other firebrands, this one wasn't trying to kill her; he was trying to assault her. He had already torn open the seamless clothing on her chest, revealing a portion of her snow-white skin. Despite her attempts to cover herself, Xiao Jie, watching from above, saw everything. He swallowed, thinking, "She's perfect! I wonder if Yue Nan Nan's chest is as perfect as this!"

The fifth-dimensional woman, seemingly unable to resist any longer, let out a desperate groan. This sound snapped Xiao Jie back to reality—he was a mission-bearer, not just a voyeur. Without hesitation, Xiao Jie canceled his invisibility, flicked his little finger, and sent Level 3 sword energy towards the firebrand's head, then teleported to the ground a few meters away. The firebrand immediately released the young woman, leaping back to avoid the attack, then glared at Xiao Jie. Xiao Jie intended to play the hero by offering the young woman a piece of clothing or removing his shirt to cover her chest, but he forgot about that after seeing her bare skin from above. The fifth-dimensional woman looked at him with fear and a plea for help, while hugging herself to cover her exposed chest. Xiao Jie nodded, saying, "Don't worry, my friends are dealing with those other demons. I'll get rid of this despicable creature."

The fifth-dimensional woman nodded in hope, tears streaming down her face.

The area was thick with tall grass, some reaching Xiao Jie's waist, while the firebrand was even shorter. Xiao Jie felt like he was bullying a child. This momentary expression of disdain seemed to trigger the firebrand's anger. The demon looked at Xiao Jie and shouted, "You wretched human! Ruining my plans! I can kill you as easily as squashing a bug. If you know what's good for you, you'll leave now, while I'm not in the mood for killing. Otherwise—" With a swift motion, he shot a chain of fire from his fingertips, striking a large tree nearby. The tree, over a meter in diameter, exploded with a large hole in its center, leaving a trail of smoke.

"That's a powerful attack. Is that a Level 3 spell?" Xiao Jie asked nonchalantly.

The firebrand seemed angrier, glaring at Xiao Jie. "Listen up, I'm the First Commander under the Firebrand King! You messed up my plans! Do you know who I am? I'm the great Qu Mar! I wanted this girl because she's from the fifth dimension. Gaining her means I'll have the same perfect body as the fifth-dimensional beings, free from the torment of the inferno! But if I can't have her, she's doomed! She's been poisoned with my Venomous Lust Mist—without consummation, she won't survive. But it seems you're not planning on leaving. I guess I'll kill you first!" Qu Mar lunged at Xiao Jie.

Xiao Jie had no choice but to fight—he had to rescue the girl and protect himself. The demon attacked with a high spinning kick towards Xiao Jie's head, but he dodged, shifting back to avoid it. Qu Mar then used his spinning momentum to deliver a low kick aimed at Xiao Jie's abdomen. Xiao Jie stepped to the left, avoiding the attack, but Qu Mar closed in, trying to grab Xiao Jie's shoulders with his claw-like hands. Xiao Jie knew he couldn't let