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Chapter 106: Chapter 106: The Fist of Slaying Kings and Emperors!
In the Outer Sect of Xuanyuan Sect, there are over a hundred peaks.
The peak where Luo Cheng resides is called Cuiliu Peak, with a vast lake halfway up the mountain, willow trees providing shade along the shore, concealing a row of courtyards.
The small courtyard where Luo Cheng lives is on the east side of the lake.
In the yard, there is a room for living, an old willow tree, and a small Practice Field, simple and clean.
Within the Practice Field, Luo Cheng is seated cross-legged, sorting through the spoils from this Green Cloud Trial.
Besides more than two thousand Essence Energy Pills, there is also a large stack of Gold Notes, and a severely damaged fist technique secret manual.
This manual was obtained by Luo Cheng from the servant disciple Huang Tie.
The manual is made from an unknown beast’s hide, extremely old, with only a corner of the cover remaining, faintly showing the character ’Tripod’.
"I wonder what grade of fist technique this is."
Luo Cheng carefully opened it.
"So powerful!"
After a moment, Luo Cheng couldn’t help but exclaim.
The fist technique comprises six moves, the first move is called Gathering Qi and Condensing Tripod!
This is not a mere move but a method of gathering and exerting force, serving as the essence and foundation of this fist technique.
If Gathering Qi and Condensing Tripod is not mastered, the subsequent moves will lack power. 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝘤𝘰𝑚
However, once Gathering Qi and Condensing Tripod is mastered, the power of the fist will break through personal limits, capable of unleashing strength beyond one’s utmost capability!
Each mastered move after will increase explosive power by twenty percent!
Once the sixth move ’Tripod Forms, Dragon Ascends’ is mastered, it can unleash several times one’s own strength, said to possess the might to slay kings and emperors!
Slay kings, kill emperors!
Though the description is somewhat exaggerated, it indicates how extraordinary this fist technique is.
"Above kings and emperors lies heaven! Let’s call it Heavenly Cauldron Fist!"
Luo Cheng gave the fist technique a name, then closed the manual.
The power of the Heavenly Cauldron Fist is unparalleled, and the cultivation requirements are quite high.
The first move, Gathering Qi and Condensing Tripod, requires a martial artist’s cultivation to reach at least the Third Stage of Tongxuan Realm, capable of circulating Essence Energy!
"The first move’s requirements are so high, this Heavenly Cauldron Fist must be a Five-star Fist Technique! No wonder that Huang Tie only practiced superficially."
Luo Cheng shook his head and put away the manual.
He currently cannot smoothly circulate Essence Energy, and equally cannot cultivate the Heavenly Cauldron Fist.
"Never mind, I haven’t fully refined the Martial Soul Essence I absorbed from the Green Cloud Trial. I should first cultivate and consolidate for a few days, and see if I can fully grasp the method of circulating Essence Energy!"
Thoughts flashed in Luo Cheng’s mind as he immediately closed his eyes to begin cultivation.
Servant disciples must devote a large amount of time each day to sect chores.
Outer disciples, however, have no such requirement.
Outer disciples only need to complete one sect task each month; otherwise, they are free to cultivate as they wish.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
This noon.
Roar!
Accompanied by a dragon’s roar, a terrifying aura burst forth from Luo Cheng.
Luo Cheng opened his eyes, a smile blooming on his face.
Through two days of consolidation and refinement, even though he hasn’t fully grasped the method of circulating Essence Energy, the Dragon Energy within Luo Cheng’s Dantian has transformed once again!
The True Dragon Technique successfully broke through to the fifth level!
Clenching his fist, Luo Cheng struck a nearby Training Post.
With a thud, a shallow imprint of a fist appeared on the Training Post.
"The force of this punch exceeds eighty thousand jin!"
Luo Cheng’s eyes shone brightly.
Before this, even when exerting all his power, his force with the Heavy Mountain Fist Technique barely exceeded eighty thousand jin.
Now, with a casual punch, it’s stronger than before at full exertion!
"If I were to encounter Sha Qi now, I could easily defeat him with only fist techniques!"
Recalling Sha Qi, a cold glint flashed in Luo Cheng’s eyes.
In the last battle, failing to slay the opponent remained a major regret.
"Strike while the iron is hot, continue training!"
Through two days, Luo Cheng gained some insights on how to circulate Dantian Essence Energy, now it’s just about practice.
Another day passed.
Luo Cheng spread open his palm.
Buzz!
A thin film, visible to the naked eye, appeared upon Luo Cheng’s palm.
This is Essence Energy!
After three days of concentrated study, Luo Cheng finally mastered how to circulate Essence Energy!
Although he can only mobilize a thread of Essence Energy at a time, it’s already quite terrifying!
It must be known that only martial artists at the Third Stage of Tongxuan Realm can wield Essence Energy.
Luo Cheng is currently just at the Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer!
One might say he has pioneered a new path!
Curious to test the power of Essence Energy, Luo Cheng channeled it and pressed a palm against the Training Post.
With a puff, a deep imprint of a hand appeared on the Training Post.
"So strong!"
Luo Cheng couldn’t help but marvel.
Even when using full force before, he could only barely leave a fist imprint on the Training Post.
Now, with a light palm, the destructive power has significantly increased!
Clang!
Luo Cheng drew the Meteor Sword and swung it.
"Heavenly Fall Three Forms Electric Passage!"
Whoosh!
A Sword Qi burst from the Meteor Sword, slashing through the air to nearly cut the Training Post in half.
Seeing this, Luo Cheng was extremely thrilled, muttering to himself:
"Who would have thought just a thread of Essence Energy would be so fearsome! This sword could kill any Transcendence Realm Sixth Layer martial artist in an instant!"
"Below the Third Stage of Tongxuan Realm, who now can contend with me!"
Having mastered the use of Essence Energy, in a confrontation with other Transcendence Realm martial artists, Luo Cheng is like slicing wood with a sharp knife, almost unbeatable!
"Unfortunately, this sword is too taxing on my mind and spirit, now I can only use it twice at most, thus serving as a trump card."
Amidst the excitement, Luo Cheng felt a profound exhaustion wash over him, shaking his head to calm down.
"Let’s go browse the Martial Storage Hall."
Under such a state, continued cultivation is undoubtedly futile.
Luo Cheng decided to check out the Martial Storage Hall as mentioned by Yun Mengli.
The Martial Storage Hall is where Xuanyuan Sect stores Martial Arts Technique Secret Manuals, accessible to sect disciples for study.
However, it is not free; a certain amount of Essence Energy Pills must be paid.
Luo Cheng now has the Heavenly Fall Four Forms for swordsmanship, the Heavenly Cauldron Fist for fist techniques, and the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique for cultivation, meaning he lacks nothing in terms of martial arts techniques.
This time, Luo Cheng visits the Martial Storage Hall to browse body method martial arts.
Body method martial arts can greatly improve a martial artist’s speed and are essential for survival.
However, body method martial arts generally need to be practiced with Essence Energy to be effective.
Only martial artists at the Third Stage of Tongxuan Realm, or those nearing the breakthrough to the Third Stage of Tongxuan Realm in the Transcendence Realm will consider practicing it.
Otherwise, spending a lot of time on useless martial arts is clearly unwise.
Luo Cheng, being capable of utilizing Essence Energy, has no such concerns.
The Martial Storage Hall.
Two middle-aged Outer Elders stood guard outside the hall, responsible for verifying the identity of entering disciples.
Luo Cheng handed over his Disciple Token.
"Luo Cheng!"
Seeing the token, both were visibly changed.
The incident where Yun Mengli created a big scene during the Green Cloud Trial, killing four Outer Elders, and was punished with two years of house arrest, caused quite a stir in the entire Outer Sect, and they had naturally heard of it.
"Hmph! You still have the face to come to the Martial Storage Hall!"
The middle-aged elder in a gray robe glared at Luo Cheng, looking displeased.
Luo Cheng raised an eyebrow, "Why can’t I come?"
The gray-robed elder snorted heavily, "Why? You ask why! Just because of you, this waste, our Xuanyuan Sect lost four Outer Elders at once! You’re not even worth a single finger of theirs! I really don’t know what Yun Mengli is thinking, to cover for you like this!"
Luo Cheng’s face darkened, his gaze fixed on the gray-robed elder:
"They brought it upon themselves, what does it have to do with me? As for whether I’m worth it or not, time will tell!"
"Such arrogance! With your wasted Martial Soul, you still think to surpass us?"
The gray-robed elder sneered disdainfully, looking at Luo Cheng as if he were a fool.
Seeing the atmosphere grow increasingly tense, another square-faced elder quickly returned the Identity Token to Luo Cheng, saying:
"Outer disciples can only select one First Level Secret Manual. After choosing, register and pay Essence Energy Pills at the counter, now go in quickly!"
"Yes!"
Not wanting to argue further, Luo Cheng shot a glance at the gray-robed elder and turned to enter the hall.
Sparing words with such a person who looks down on others is merely a waste of time! Facts will eventually prove everything!
"Damn..."
The gray-robed elder still wanted to say more, but was stopped by the square-faced elder:
"Elder Yan, be careful with what you say! I know you are very angry about Elder He and the others’ deaths, but don’t forget what Yun Mengli said, she means what she says."
The gray-robed elder, who was a friend of Elder He, glared at Luo Cheng’s back, his face turning red with anger:
"I just can’t accept it! That waste caused Elder He and the others to die tragically!"
"Just wait and see, I really want to see how that girl Yun Mengli will deal with it when this waste’s cultivation stagnates and he becomes a laughingstock!!!"
