pappabearbooks Chapter 467 - 432: Tian Ji’s Horse Racing, Essence Preservation, and the Strong Kidney Pill!
Chapter 467 - 432: Tian Ji’s Horse Racing, Essence Preservation, and the Strong Kidney Pill!
Returning to his senses, Meng Chuan looked introspectively towards his mind sea.On the panel, the progress of the "Longevity and Peace Method" was very steady.
Every day, spending half an hour to practice the three sets of Zhongli Eight Brocades, proficiency steadily increased by 1%.
Simultaneously, on the panel, the proficiency of "Shaolin Iron Crotch Skill" already pointed to "Perfection: 96%".
Meng Chuan planned to properly train his junior once he returned from the police office at the hotel.
Strike hard right before the battle, break the limits and then set out.
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In recent days, Meng Chuan’s deeds of eradicating demons in the Huashan area had fermented, once again sparking heated discussions online.
After reading the report released by the police office, netizens praised one after another:
"The Martial Extreme True Inheritance descends the mountain for training, and before even leaving the San Qin territory, he has already slain three demons, truly impressive!"
"First entering the Two Limits and already invincible at the same level, defeating two prideful geniuses of the same age one-on-two, and slaying Black Water Company’s top assassins in a one-on-three fight, the battle record is verifiable!"
Meanwhile, on Lishan Mountain.
The classmates were not surprised at Meng Chuan’s deeds, long used to it.
No matter when the news reports say he got killed by a demon head comparable to the Three Limits, brothers might be shocked for a moment...
Xu Qingfeng was practicing the "Qi Observation Skill" at Taoist Qi’s home, worrying about the subsequent training path of his good brother.
Having not yet left the San Qin, such a level of assassination had already occurred against him.
When he leaves the San Qin land in the future, might the Hall Master of the Demon Summoning Hall act personally?
Seeing his disciple look worried, Taoist Qi advised:
"You don’t need to worry about him anymore, with the backup given by Principal Yang, this kid will surely be fine."
"Master, doesn’t the Shadow Stone only activate once?
Isn’t the Demon Path not stupid, what if they play strategies like Tian Ji’s horse racing, then what?"
Taoist Qi smiled explaining:
"I heard the principal gave him a top-grade Shadow Stone, one piece can trigger three times, it depends if the Demon Path has that many masters to sacrifice..."
Upon hearing this, Xu Qingfeng was quite envious:
"Master, when I go down the mountain to train in the future, will I have such treatment?"
Taoist Qi pondered a bit, then asked in return:
"What do you think?"
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San Qin Defense Army camp.
General Qin Yue also heard about Meng Chuan being attacked by the Demon Path but counter-killing them.
Initially, he intended to secretly send a Grandmaster adjutant to be stationed by Meng Chuan’s side for protection.
But after thinking, he dismissed the idea.
The growth of the strong cannot do without the baptism of blood and fire.
If Meng Chuan wants to become a backbone of the San Qin land in the future.
Surely he can’t grow like a flower in a greenhouse under protection.
He took a sip of iced cola and returned to standing posture stance skill.
When Qin Yue was young, he too encountered multiple assassination attempts by the Demon Path and barely escaped many times from death.
Now he has reached Martial Arts Venerable, and the Demon Path fears him like melting snow when seeing the sun, not daring to show themselves.
Looking back, it was just a bit of wind and frost.
With this in mind, he mused:
"Cheer up, little guy, getting through this Demon Path calamity, only then can you see the clouds parting and the sky clearing."
Moreover, he knew that Northern United University surely had arrangements in place and would not let the Celestial King’s seedling be strangled by the Demon Path too early.
If the assassins were not above Two Limits, then these were all Meng Chuan’s eighty-one tribulations of this journey.
If it was a crushing gap in realm, and even if Meng Chuan escaped or counter-killed later.
Northern United University probably still wouldn’t let it go easily, definitely would sweep through vigorously...
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Central Plains land.
Li Xiao had just finished communicating with the Mountain Range Divine Master, feeling pleased.
Its power grew increasingly strong, already able to break through some of the shackles of earthly rules.
No need for an altar, he could converse and bestow divine decrees directly.
This was thanks to the replenishment of incense power, and could not be separated from the ceaseless day and night efforts of the Demon Summoning Hall providing emotional nutrients.
Seeing the Divine Master display divine power, he was increasingly glad he boarded the Celestial Demon’s big ship.
What of the Martial Arts Great Saint?
Compared to divine might, it’s no more than a bigger ant.
The extinction of humanity is destined, but he would not be extinguished because he already held the "Noah’s Ark" ticket.
Returning to his senses, he received a call from a subordinate:
"Master, Black Water squad’s assassination failed."
"Hmm, expected. By the way, what was Meng Chuan’s back-up?"
"The news said, seemed like no back-up was used, he purely killed by strength. I also went to the scene and found no powerful techniques causing extensive damage to Huashan’s terrain."
"Hmm?"
Li Xiao looked puzzled, muttering in his heart.
These three killers from Black Water Company, each had a higher level than Meng Chuan.
Falling short was one thing, but not even forcing out his backup?
That’s a bit abnormal...
Returning to his senses, he elevated the importance of Meng Chuan in his heart by another level.
The subordinate anxiously awaited Li Xiao’s words, worried the Hall Master would send him to his death...
Moments later, Li Xiao spoke:
"Alright, just leave it at that. Keep an eye on Meng Chuan’s whereabouts leaving the Huayin territory, remember to report once he’s out of town."
The subordinate exhaled heavily in relief, his heart finally settling back:
"Understood, then I’ll hang up for now."
Li Xiao silently pondered, also contemplating something.
He had set an ambush in Meng Chuan’s path.
The original intent was to force out his backup on Huashan and then have subordinates comparable to Martial Arts Masters deliver the final blow.
But now, he was feeling hesitant.
Every six-time sublimed individual close to a Martial Arts Master was the Demon Summoning Hall’s heritage.
Training one was truly not easy.
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Is it worth spending Meng Chuan’s contingency plans?
He thought for a while and decided to find "allied forces" to share the risk.
It would be beneficial for all three power factions if such a talented martial arts prodigy were to die, so he couldn’t just charge ahead by himself.
Thinking of this, he slowly picked up the phone.
It rang a few times before he dialed:
[Outer Heaven? This is Li Xiao from Divine Summoning Hall.]
[Hello Lord Li Xiao, I am Magic Mirror from Outer Heaven. What can I do for you?]
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Huayin City.
Meng Chuan walked out of the police station and, after reviewing the collected information, he understood everything.
The previous incident in Fu City had riled up the Demon Summoning Hall...
The string of rewards was comparable to the demon path’s bounty for hunting down a Three-Limit Martial Arts Master.
This time, Demon Summoning Hall was indeed investing heavily just for him.
No wonder the three from Black Water were willing to take action, attempting to assassinate someone as famous as him.
Money entices hearts, and when the reward is big enough, all risks become blocked and ignored by greed.
This time, it might be fine, but he estimates that subsequently, assassin from the demon path stronger than Two Limits would try to kill him.
Relying solely on the Image Stone isn’t safe; what if he becomes distracted?
Thus, he gave up the plan to lure Fang Jianxing out.
Meng Chuan pondered:
"After leaving the city, I’ll use the magical artifact Thousand Faces Thousand Eyes to change my appearance, then revert back when approaching the next destination.
As long as I hide my whereabouts well, I can avoid most hidden dangers."
Demon Summoning Hall is anxious, but he must stay calm.
It’s essential to prioritize stability, cautious growth without rushing.
...
Back at the hotel, Meng Chuan proceeded as originally planned.
First, Break Limit Iron Crotch Skill.
He checked it, and with the progress of Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable Skill, the dragon adorned with shimmering dust looked particularly extraordinary along the cyan veins.
How to put it, it’s a bit intimidating...
He stopped driving the cultivation technique, and the golden points gradually settled down.
With two major crotch skills, plus the blessings of Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable.
His vulnerable spots are no longer afraid of others’ sneak attacks or fierce assaults.
The saying of hard skills’ weak points doesn’t exist here.
"Now, my defense is like a golden bell of an ancient temple. Once Shaolin Iron Crotch Breaks Limit, the trait of ’Solid Essence Guard Origin’ is likely to boost my qi aspect, quite good."
Thanks to the practice of An Le Fa, he has already understood the importance of qi.
It’s fair to say that a martial artist’s endurance ability is significantly related to qi.
After some techniques, he consumed the Medicinal Paste.
Awaiting the trigger of Rainbow Light Radiance Body today, he continued practicing the crotch skill.
Nearly two hours passed, and sparks were almost being rubbed out.
Upon hearing the prompt from the panel, Meng Chuan finally stood up and exhaled deeply.
This stuff is quite mind-consuming to practice.
Especially when practiced multiple times a day, it indeed feels a bit leg-weary and exhausting...
But fortunately, the limit is broken, and all efforts have paid off.
[Shaolin Iron Crotch Skill: Perfection (99%) → Limit Broken]
[Limit-Breaking Trait Acquired: Solid Essence Guard Origin (Basic)]
"Fearless in fists and kicks, withstand a thousand-pound pressure as if a sturdy pine!"
Effect one: Solid Essence, essence doesn’t overflow, control at will.
Effect two: Guard Origin, qi accumulates within the body and doesn’t diminish with age.
"Mm... Awesome."
Meng Chuan could only use these two words to describe it.
At this moment, he was transformed by the mysterious power of the trait.
He could clearly sense, after breaking the limit, his body’s distinct change.
Like controlling qi blood regulation at the Chest Acupoint.
There’s now a "small Chest Acupoint" down there, allowing free control over the essence’s wield and release...
After introspection of the "switch," Meng Chuan had an epiphany:
"This thing is somewhat akin to the ’Kidney Pill’ mentioned in ancient qi practitioner’s literature..."
Kidney Pill, is created by ancient qi practitioners through long-term practice, constantly compressing and solidifying the qi within.
After gathering within the body, it eventually forms a pill-like collection of qi.
Upon achieving this, Meng Chuan learned from the qi practitioner’s booklets that it can significantly enhance endurance and stamina.
Why do those famous old Taoists have gray temples yet their complexion looks rosy and shiny?
It’s the contribution of Kidney Pill’s Solid Essence Guard Origin.
Taoists aren’t untouched by worldly affairs, except for certain branches within the Daoist school, most aren’t abstinent from meat.
Because they can lock qi, plus when a Taoist kicks a soccer ball, they can control it through ’Solid Essence’ to urgently stop at the cliff.
Of course, they will look rosy and live longer...
This limit-breaking has directly saved several years of hard cultivation, gathering qi into a pill.
Directly gathering the Kidney Pill, easily without effort.
Coming to his senses, aside from the effects of Solid Essence Guard Origin.
He also experienced the resilience enhancement after the cultivation technique breaks the limit.
Considering the hotel’s small space, to restrain movements, Meng Chuan practiced short boxing.
After over an hour of shaking Jiang’s Eight Extremes, he paused to regulate his breath.
Overall, the endurance improvement was there, but not substantial.
He is already a Two-Limit Martial Artist, and his body has undergone two mutations.
Shaolin Iron Crotch is merely common cross-training.
After breaking the limit, the endurance enhancement effect is relatively ordinary.
To significantly improve endurance during martial practice and combat, to keep being a small electric pony in the Martial Arts Realm.
He needs to consider, creating a True Skill Level crotch skill or integrating his own innovations.
True Skill Level crotch skills are hard to find, but they probably exist on Wudang Mountain.
Meng Chuan plans to learn all powerful crotch skills.