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Death Grip
Watching Xing Chen approach step by step, Luo Tong was filled with terror. He had just lost control and used the Eclipse Sun Sword Technique, injuring Xing Chen. He was certain that Xing Chen would seek revenge on him, Luo Tong thought in fear.
"Chen... Young Master Chen, I... I didn't mean to hurt you," Luo Tong said, his voice trembling.
"Get up!" Xing Chen reached out a hand to pull Luo Tong up and said, "I don't mean to blame you; you did well just now." Xing Chen patted Luo Tong on the shoulder and then turned to walk toward the room.
After standing there in a daze for a while, Luo Tong finally reacted. At the same time, his resentment toward Xing Chen deepened. The fact that Xing Chen treated him like a sharpening stone, like a test subject, made Luo Tong feel an urge to tear him apart. However, he understood his own position; such things were absolutely forbidden, at least not now.
"Xing Chen, just wait! One day I will surpass you and replace you as the disciple of the gang leader. By then, I will make you wish you were dead," Luo Tong thought fiercely.
"My strength is still too weak. If I were at the Soul Refinement Realm, perhaps I could leave behind an afterimage. That way, the power of the Ninefold Thunder Palm could at least double," Xing Chen thought to himself as he took out the jade bottle containing the Vitality Pill that Yun Qing had given him.
"Tonight, I will reach the Refining Body Ninth Level." Looking at the pill in his hand, a hint of determination flashed in his cold eyes. He then swallowed the Vitality Pill, and a massive surge of medicinal power instantly radiated from it.
With his eyes tightly closed, Xing Chen refined the medicinal power of the Vitality Pill. His body trembled slightly under the immense power, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. At the same time, he guided that medicinal power through his meridians, gradually transforming it into his own Vital Energy, which eventually returned to his Dantian.
About a stick of incense later, two-fifths of that medicinal power had been consumed. Xing Chen's cultivation had reached the peak of Body Refinement Level Eight, just one step away from the Refining Body Ninth Level. However, that step was incredibly difficult to take.
"Vitality Pill, help me break through this Bottleneck and reach the Refining Body Ninth Level!” With a sudden opening of his eyes that shone with brilliance, he used all of the remaining three-fifths of the medicinal power to assault the Bottleneck.
"Boom!" A loud sound echoed in his mind as his body jolted violently, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. However, joy flickered in his eyes; he had broken through the Bottleneck and reached the Refining Body Ninth Level.
"Haha... I've finally made it to the Refining Body Ninth Level. My method is correct," Xing Chen chuckled lightly but with madness and obsession in his eyes.
Xing Chen had always been an extreme person; even in cultivation, others would gradually wear down their Bottleneck, while he would use all his Vital Energy to smash against it directly. This method might injure him somewhat but was highly effective.
"Whoosh—" After sitting cross-legged for about half an hour more to stabilize the injuries caused by breaking through the Bottleneck, he rose and walked to the window, looking up at the starry sky outside. A hint of sadness appeared in his eyes.
"Foster father, I have joined the Azure Cloud Gang, and I have become the closed-door disciple of gang leader Yun Qing. Haha..." Looking into the distance, he murmured to himself: "In this world, you are the only one who has treated me well. Therefore, I will definitely avenge you." At this point, tears glimmered in his eyes, but soon they were replaced by coldness.
"I, Xing Chen, will never shed tears again. I have endured bitter days and experienced sorrowful events; nothing can make me cry anymore." His expression turned cold once more as he returned to his mat and resumed cultivating.
"Bang——" With a loud noise, Xing Chen and Qin Ying both took a few steps back.
"Junior Brother, your Ninefold Thunder Palm is getting more impressive!" In a separate courtyard, Qin Ying laughed as he looked at Xing Chen. His junior brother's talent was indeed astonishing; in just a short period, he had managed to cultivate the Ninefold Thunder Palm to such a level, which left Qin Ying quite amazed.
"Senior Brother, you flatter me. If it weren't for you suppressing your realm, I definitely wouldn't be your match," Xing Chen said as he steadied himself and shook his hands. He didn't know why, but every time he executed the Ninefold Thunder Palm, his palms felt a tingling sensation.
"Hehe, if I didn't suppress my realm, what would we be comparing? Only by me suppressing my realm can we see whose progress is greater between us!" Qin Ying chuckled again, feeling some admiration for Xing Chen. After all, with his higher cultivation level, it was relatively easier for him to comprehend Shifang Wujiquan. However, his junior brother was several realms lower than him and could actually compete with his Shifang Wujiquan using the Ninefold Thunder Palm.
"Senior Brother, where is our Azure Cloud Gang's Martial Arts Pavilion?" Xing Chen did not continue on this topic. He didn't think he was stronger than Qin Ying because he was only matching up against a suppressed Qin Ying and only using Shifang Wujiquan without any other martial arts.
"Oh? Junior Brother, are you planning to select a few more martial arts?" Qin Ying immediately understood what Xing Chen was thinking. After all, Xing Chen currently only knew the Ninefold Thunder Palm, which was indeed too singular.
Xing Chen nodded. The power of the Ninefold Thunder Palm was great, but it consumed a lot of Vital Energy. Each strike cost him at least one-third of his Vital Energy, making it unsuitable for combat and only usable as a last resort.
"I happen to have nothing to do today, so I'll take you to the Martial Arts Pavilion!" Qin Ying smiled slightly and led Xing Chen toward the Martial Arts Pavilion. Xing Chen had no objections; having Qin Ying guide him in this unfamiliar place was perfect.
"Junior Brother, although there are many various martial arts in the Martial Arts Pavilion, the most powerful ones cannot compare to what Master has taught us. So, it is impossible for you to find martial arts that surpass your Ninefold Thunder Palm," Qin Ying explained as they walked.
"Senior Brother, besides cultivating, what else do we usually do?" Xing Chen nodded and then asked. He didn't know much about the Azure Cloud Gang and saw this as an opportunity to inquire from Qin Ying.
"Hehe, as Master's Closed-Door Disciple, we naturally don't need to do much unless we are called upon to assist in attacking other gang forces when manpower is insufficient," Qin Ying explained with a smile. "However, right now the only force in the Sun Kingdom that can rival our Azure Cloud Gang is the royal family. As for the Eastern Sun Gang, they are merely surviving under our Azure Cloud Gang."
Xing Chen nodded. The Azure Cloud Gang's influence was vast throughout the Sun Kingdom; even the royal family had to give them some respect. Currently, aside from those forces affiliated with the royal family and Eastern Sun Gang, others either submitted to the Azure Cloud Gang or were wiped out by them.
"Junior Brother, ahead is the Martial Arts Pavilion! Our Azure Cloud Gang's Martial Arts Pavilion encompasses almost all martial arts in the Sun Kingdom. Although those top-tier martial arts are not included here, most of the martial arts in the Sun Kingdom can be found here," Qin Ying brought Xing Chen to the front of the Martial Arts Pavilion. The pavilion was a tower-like building standing about thirty or forty meters high.
"Isn't there anyone guarding this place?" A look of confusion appeared on Xing Chen's face. It seemed unbelievable that there were no guards at Azure Cloud Gang's Martial Arts Pavilion!
"Haha, Junior Brother, this is our Azure Cloud Gang's Headquarters! Besides our own people, outsiders cannot enter at all. Therefore, there is no need for guards; that would be unnecessary," Qin Ying laughed heartily. The Azure Cloud Gang's Headquarters was filled with experts; if someone wanted to steal something here, it would be harder than climbing a mountain. Even if someone could sneak in and steal something, having guards wouldn't change that outcome.
"You are right; that makes sense," Xing Chen couldn't help but shake his head. How could he have been so foolish today? Such an obvious thing needed someone else to point out.
"Alright Junior Brother, let's go inside and choose some martial arts! You can freely pick any martial arts here; just take whichever one you like," Qin Ying pushed open the large door and walked in while saying to Xing Chen: "However, Junior Brother, although there are many martial arts here, I still remind you not to choose too many martial arts since..."
"Don't worry Senior Brother; I understand that one cannot chew more than they can swallow." Before Qin Ying could finish his sentence, Xing Chen interrupted him.
"Ha ha, as long as you understand, there's nothing much here in terms of Martial Arts. Let me take you to the top floor!" Qin Ying smiled and led Xing Chen upward. Soon, they arrived at the tenth floor, where the Martial Arts were truly rare treasures. Although they couldn't compare to the Ninefold Thunder Palm and Shifang Wujiquan taught by Yun Qing, they were still incredibly valuable and hard to come by.
"Vajra Demon-Subduing Palm... River Setting Sun Fist... Thunderstorm Whirlwind Leg... Shattering Tendons and Breaking Bones Finger..."
"Phantom Step... Floating Body Technique... Northern Dipper Star Steps..."
"Blazing Sun Sword Technique... Fumogun Technique..."
As Xing Chen looked at each priceless Martial Art, his expression changed slightly. These Martial Arts were all invaluable treasures; any one of them would cause a frenzy if put out in the world.
"Junior brother, what kind of secret manual do you want? Come out and let your senior brother give you some advice," Qin Ying said with a smile as he looked at Xing Chen.
"Thank you, senior brother. I would like a sword technique manual," Xing Chen nodded, not being polite with Qin Ying and directly stating what he wanted.
"Um... Sword technique manual. I remember there seems to be one here called 'Lonely Star Sunlight Sword Technique.' Wait for me while I look for it!" Qin Ying began searching.
"Lone Star Sun Sword Technique..." Xing Chen murmured to himself, his gaze slightly dazed.
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