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Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Breaking the Limits, Two Major Sects
Scraping all the money from the bodies, Luo Cheng mounted the Flame Jade Lion and quickly disappeared into the night.
The moon hung like a silver hook, and the night wind gusted coldly!
The nights on Galloping Horse Plains remained desolate and horrifying.
In the barren plains, void of human presence, only the occasional terrifying beastly roars echoed.
A faint orange campfire flickered, tearing through the ink-black night.
Luo Cheng sat by the campfire, tossing two more logs into the flames, making them burn brighter.
"Tomorrow I should be able to leave Galloping Horse Plains. With this Flame Jade Lion, traveling really is convenient!"
Glancing at the Flame Jade Lion beside him, Luo Cheng muttered to himself.
It had been less than three days since he left Chengxuan Town, and he had already crossed Galloping Horse Plains.
To think, last time when he followed the Ling Family caravan through Galloping Horse Plains, it had taken nearly half a month!
Seeing the campfire burning steadily, Luo Cheng walked to a nearby clearing and began cultivating.
He stood upright, legs slightly bent, arms extended forward as if cradling a massive cauldron.
Buzz!
As Luo Cheng breathed deeply, his arms contracted, and the air he was cradling began to distort—viewed from afar, it resembled the embryonic form of a cauldron!
This was precisely the body-refining technique of the Heavenly Cauldron Fist: forging oneself as a great cauldron between heaven and earth!
With every breath intake and exhalation, Luo Cheng felt an incomparable pressure seeping into his body through every pore, invading his muscles, blood, and even bones!
Every inch of his being was being compressed and tempered!
"This Heavenly Cauldron Fist might be more than just a five-star fist technique!"
Luo Cheng thought to himself with admiration.
The body-refining method alone revealed the exceptional qualities of the Heavenly Cauldron Fist!
Calming his mind, Luo Cheng gradually immersed himself in the cultivation state.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
The night deepened. The cold wind howled.
Snort!
Suddenly, the Flame Jade Lion let out a sharp snort, its gaze turning vigilant, pacing back and forth uneasily.
Amidst the thick night, crimson glimmers flickered.
First there were two points, then four, then eight...
The crimson glimmers multiplied, a dense swarm shifting closer toward Luo Cheng’s position.
Under the faint campfire’s illumination, the shape of these crimson dots became clear: they were gray demon wolves, each the size of a small calf!
The most common two-star intermediate demon beasts of Galloping Horse Plains—Gray Nether Wolves!
There were dozens of them, their bloodthirsty gazes fixed firmly on Luo Cheng, evidently treating him as their prey.
Roar!
The Flame Jade Lion grew increasingly agitated, letting out a panicked screech.
In the next moment...
Swoosh swoosh swoosh...
Seven or eight Gray Nether Wolves leapt simultaneously, lunging at Luo Cheng who was deep in cultivation.
Almost at the same time, Luo Cheng opened his eyes, his left hand clenched into a fist. The surrounding air faintly distorted, condensing into the shape of a small cauldron.
"Tribe River!"
With a furious shout, Luo Cheng surged his essence energy, unleashing his fist with full force.
Boom boom boom boom boom...
The seemingly simple punch carried an overwhelming ferocity that felt relentless.
The illusory small cauldron rapidly expanded, pushing forward like an unstoppable force.
Bam bam bam bam bam...
The seven or eight Gray Nether Wolves hurtling toward him didn’t even get the chance to react. Their massive bodies were directly crushed into piles of flesh, red and white strewn everywhere!
The residual force from the punch swept onwards without losing momentum!
When all became quiet again, the area within five steps in front of Luo Cheng was completely empty!
The ground was littered with Gray Nether Wolf carcasses, stained red with blood!
With just one punch, nearly twenty Gray Nether Wolves were killed instantly!
The remaining Gray Nether Wolves whimpered and turned, fleeing in terror.
Two of the wolves staggered and collapsed, brownish foul-smelling liquid leaking from their mouths.
They had actually been scared to death by Luo Cheng’s punch!
Luo Cheng ignored the fleeing wolves, glanced at his fist, and nodded in satisfaction:
"As expected of the Heavenly Cauldron Fist—even its First Move has such a domineering power!"
After this period of cultivation, Luo Cheng had finally mastered the Heavenly Cauldron Fist’s first offensive technique, ’Tribe River’!
The immense power released during this first demonstration had even shocked him.
"What was that feeling just now...?"
Luo Cheng frowned thoughtfully.
When executing the Heavenly Cauldron Fist with full force, he suddenly felt an indescribable sensation of transformation, as though he was reborn, but it quickly faded.
"Could it have been an illusion?"
Unable to make sense of it, Luo Cheng clenched his fist again—his expression shifted.
He discovered that his long-stagnant physical strength had undergone a subtle change!
It had surpassed 99,900 pounds!
Though the increase was minor—less than a hundred pounds—Luo Cheng was overjoyed.
Ninety-nine thousand nine hundred pounds was a bottleneck!
Now breaking through it meant his physical body was finally pushing past its limits; the bottleneck was beginning to loosen!
Never underestimate this small step—it was the most difficult one!
Countless geniuses striving for the Golden Body Realm failed to break past this boundary and were eventually forced to give up.
"Haha! Golden Body Realm, here I come!"
Overwhelmed with excitement, Luo Cheng was eager to return to his sect immediately for secluded cultivation!
"Onward!"
Assuming his stance again, Luo Cheng continued training with the Heavenly Cauldron Fist. 𝓷ℴ𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝒸𝓸𝓶
Over the next three days, Luo Cheng traveled tirelessly.
By midday, Luo Cheng arrived at a small town.
Lin Yang Town!
Gazing at the town, Luo Cheng tightened the reins with a cold glint in his eyes.
Several months ago, he and his father had encountered Sun Yingyang, one of the ten Outer Elders of Fierce Cloud Sect, here!
That day, Sun Yingyang had brazenly humiliated his father, mockingly calling him a cripple and scorning Luo Cheng as useless. The memory burned vividly in Luo Cheng’s mind!
From that day forward, Luo Cheng swore to make Sun Yingyang kneel before his father and beg for forgiveness!
"Just wait. That day won’t be far away!"
After exhaling a deep breath, Luo Cheng yanked the reins and sped onward.
Moments later, a massive city appeared in Luo Cheng’s sight.
Linjiang City!
As the Great Yue Dynasty’s water transportation hub, Linjiang City was as bustling as ever.
Streams of people from all directions gathered here: some riding formidable flying creatures and beasts, others in gold-plated carriages, and even masters soaring through the air—all exuded impressive presences.
Exhausted from prolonged travel, Luo Cheng decided to rest at Linjiang City’s before heading out again.
Riverwind Inn.
Located by the Luoyan River, Riverwind Inn was a well-known establishment in Linjiang City. Its upper floors offered panoramic views of the river, and its proximity to the docks made it convenient for boarding ferries, ensuring business boomed.
Last time Luo Cheng traveled to Xuanyuan Sect for an assessment, he had also stayed at Riverwind Inn. He chose it again this time.
Up on the inn’s second floor, several outer disciples of Xuanyuan Sect gathered, drinking and chatting.
"Senior Brother Wang, you actually slew a Green Fire Wolf alone—that was a two-star advanced task! Truly impressive!"
One disciple raised their cup and praised the square-faced youth at the center.
"A two-star advanced task is nothing. Once Senior Brother Wang Zhao breaks through to the Sixth Layer of the Transcendence Realm, even two-star top missions will be easily within his grasp!"
"Indeed!"
Two other young disciples echoed their flattery.
Wang Zhao, the square-faced youth, flashed a proud glint in his eyes but responded casually:
"Nothing much! I just got lucky this time—the Green Fire Wolf happened to be injured, letting me take advantage of its weakness."
"Senior Brother Wang is too modest. This toast is for you!"
The group stood up enthusiastically, raising their cups in tribute to Wang Zhao.
"Hah! Slaying a mere Green Fire Wolf, a two-star advanced demon beast, and you’re already patting yourselves on the back? Looks like Xuanyuan Sect’s standards are really falling!"
"Among the Great Yue Dynasty’s Three Great Sects, Xuanyuan Sect has long been overhyped. I wager it won’t be much longer before it’s kicked out of the ranks! Soon, the dynasty will only have two great sects: Luoxia Sect and our Fierce Cloud Sect!"
Several mocking voices interjected, jesting loudly.
