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Chapter 46: Chapter 46: True Dragon Technique! Heaven Emperor!
Watching Lin Xuan and Lin Hankong gradually disappear into the night, Lin Canglang turned his gaze toward the direction of Qishan City. His eyes gleamed as he muttered to himself:
"Luo Mingshan, just wait! That day won’t be too far away!"
Lin Canglang believed that with Lin Hankong’s talent, he would quickly rise to prominence after entering the Xuanyuan Sect for cultivation!
Qishan City.
It was not until late at night that Luo Cheng returned to his small courtyard.
After carefully placing the jade box containing the Four-star Spiritual Medicine, Luo Cheng removed the sword from his waist.
This sword originally belonged to Lin Yuliang. Luo Cheng found it handy, so he had kept it.
Clang!
The long sword was drawn, radiating chilling light.
"The quality of this sword is not bad, but it’s a pity it’s not a star-level treasure."
Luo Cheng felt a hint of regret.
Star-level treasures, like Martial Souls, are graded based on the number of stars they embody. Only star-level treasures are truly suitable weapons for martial artists in the Transcendence Realm.
However, the value of a star-level treasure is extraordinarily expensive. The starting price of a One-star Treasure is at least 100,000 taels!
Shaking his head, Luo Cheng carried the sword over to the Practice Field.
He sheathed the sword and stood in silence, his eyes fixed on the stone lock ahead. Recalling the scene of slaying Lin Ye earlier that day, he suddenly struck with a slash.
The sword light flashed, silent and swift. A deep sword mark appeared on the massive stone lock, which was over a meter in diameter!
"As expected of Four-star Martial Arts! Far superior to Three-star Martial Arts."
Luo Cheng was quite satisfied with the power of the strike. After all, this was only the first move of the Heavenly Fall Four Forms, and he had just started practicing it.
Four-star Martial Arts are classified as Intermediate Martial Arts, whereas Three-star Martial Arts fall under Basic Martial Arts. There is a vast gap between the two.
Without rushing to refine his swordsmanship further, Luo Cheng moved to the center of the Practice Field and sat down.
"Let’s try cultivating the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique!"
Ever since obtaining the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique, Luo Cheng had not actively practiced it. Closing his eyes, he gradually entered a meditative state.
With his cultivation at the Transcendence Realm, he could only practice the First Layer of the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique.
The First Layer of the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique, also known as the True Dragon Technique, has nine levels. Each level greatly transforms the martial artist’s essence energy and physique!
Summoning his Martial Soul, Luo Cheng visualized himself as a True Dragon soaring through the heavens and earth, following the method outlined in the cultivation technique.
Suddenly, the essence energy vortex in his dantian spun at ten times its usual speed! Dragon roars echoed from within, and the endless stars in his Martial Soul flickered unsteadily along with the roars.
The night passed swiftly.
In the early morning of the next day, Luo Cheng opened his eyes and exhaled slowly.
"The All Heavens Dragon Control Technique is indeed not so easily cultivated..."
According to the description of the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique, a strand of Dragon Energy would condense in the dantian upon initiation of the True Dragon Technique! With each subsequent level, the Dragon Energy would undergo further transformations.
At the Ninth Level of the True Dragon Technique, the Dragon Energy completes nine transformations, enabling the martial artist to possess the power of a True Dragon!
After a whole night of practice, Luo Cheng’s dantian showed no signs of change.
However, Luo Cheng was unfazed.
One cannot eat hot tofu in a rush. How could an unparalleled cultivation technique like the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique be easily mastered?
"True Dragon Power! It is said that the strength of a dragon exceeds 100,000 pounds!"
Luo Cheng’s eyes burned with determination.
A fist with the power of 100,000 pounds—how terrifying would that be? Even a Tongxuan Realm master might be reduced to ashes with a single punch!
Shaking his head, Luo Cheng dispelled these wild thoughts.
Right now, he had yet to condense even a strand of Dragon Energy. Mastering the Ninth Level of the True Dragon Technique? Who knew when that would be possible.
Luo Cheng took out the token Yun Mengli had left for him, a flicker of thought crossing his gaze.
"I’ll spend the next few days accompanying my grandfather and father. Once I finish refining Senior Mo Lin’s spiritual medicine, it’ll be time for me to head to the Xuanyuan Sect."
With his current strength, Luo Cheng was undoubtedly the number one among the younger generation in Qishan City.
Remaining in Qishan City would only weaken his resolve and waste precious time.
Luo Cheng wanted to head to the Xuanyuan Sect as soon as possible to witness the talents of the outside world.
Over the next three days, Luo Cheng refined one type of spiritual medicine each day.
Aside from that, he cultivated the Heavenly Fall Four Forms during the day and the True Dragon Technique at night.
The fourth day.
In the Practice Field.
"Heavenly Fall First Form—Wind Stopping!"
Luo Cheng thrust his sword forward. The sword light, resembling a bolt of lightning, instantly struck the stone lock.
With a muffled "thud," a translucent sword hole appeared in the massive stone lock.
That strike had pierced the stone lock completely!
Seeing this, Luo Cheng nodded, a faint smile appearing on his face:
"Not bad, I’m close to reaching Minor Success. Next, I can start practicing the Heavenly Fall Second Form."
Luo Cheng was confident that if he were to face Lin Ye, who was at the Third Layer of Transcendence, a single strike would be enough to kill him instantly!
The only regret Luo Cheng had was the lack of progress in the True Dragon Technique.
Without continuing to cultivate, Luo Cheng went back inside to change into a fresh set of clothes. He then carried the three refined Four-star Spiritual Medicines and headed to the Lingyun Pavilion.
The Lingyun Pavilion was as bustling as ever. As soon as Luo Cheng appeared, the people inside regarded him with awe, stepping aside to clear a path for him.
The incident at the North City Market had already spread throughout Qishan City. No one dared to look down on Luo Cheng anymore.
Luo Cheng paid little attention to others and followed Steward Xu to a private room on the second floor.
Luo Yao and Mo Lin were both present.
"Good! Good! Good! Flawless perfection! With these spiritual medicines, I’m certain I can refine the Extreme Origin Pill!"
Seeing the spiritual medicines Luo Cheng had brought, Mo Lin exclaimed "Good" three times, so excited that he gestured wildly in celebration.
Luo Cheng inwardly smirked. This is considered flawless? He had controlled the medicinal potency to around 96 or 97 percent, leaving some impurities on purpose. If he had genuinely refined it to perfection, he wondered how Mo Lin would react.
After a moment, Mo Lin stowed away the spiritual medicines and turned to Luo Cheng, asking, "Mr. Luo, what level has your Soul Power reached?"
Luo Cheng raised his eyebrows, "Soul Power?"
Mo Lin was astonished, "Could it be that your senior never tested your Soul Power?"
Having witnessed Luo Cheng’s remarkable talent in Sword Dao, Mo Lin speculated that Luo Cheng excelled in Soul Power, which was why a Medicine King would favor him.
But now, it seemed Luo Cheng didn’t even know what Soul Power was!
Luo Cheng cursed inwardly. One lie always requires a thousand more to cover it.
"No. I’m just a nominal disciple of my master. He has yet to teach me anything, saying that one must forge their own path as part of my trial."
Without batting an eye, Luo Cheng spoke smoothly.
Mo Lin nodded. A Medicine King, after all, would naturally be extraordinary.
"When you get the chance, you should test your Soul Power," Mo Lin said.
Luo Cheng nodded, secretly relieved.
Luo Yao flicked her hair, handing a jade token to Luo Cheng with a charming smile:
"This is the Lingxiao Jade Token of our Lingyun Pavilion. With this, you’ll enjoy VIP treatment at any Lingyun Pavilion in any city, and a 20% discount on purchases."
Receiving the jade token, Luo Cheng was somewhat excited. "Thank you, Sister Luo Yao!"
For martial artists, cultivation resources are a bottomless pit. A Four-star Spiritual Medicine alone costs over a million taels, and with a 20% discount, at least 200,000 taels could be saved! Over time, the wealth saved would be staggering!
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Luo Cheng took his leave.
Luo Yao leaned against the window, her bright eyes gazing at Luo Cheng’s departing figure, her red lips parting slightly:
"Elder Mo, is there truly no room for compromise in this matter?"
Mo Lin shook his head regretfully, "Luo Cheng’s talent in Sword Dao is indeed exceptional. But, unfortunately, he awakened a Wasted Martial Soul. Those in higher positions will never permit such a person to enter the main sect."
Three days ago, Luo Yao had sent a letter to the higher-ups of Lingyun Pavilion, strongly recommending Luo Cheng in the hopes of recruiting him into the main sect.
The reply was only one word:
No!
Luo Yao sighed, her bright eyes gazing at the sky as she murmured, "Does a Martial Soul truly determine everything? Can those with a Wasted Martial Soul really never rise, doomed to fade into obscurity?"
Mo Lin remained silent for a long while before suddenly saying:
"In all of history, only one person defied this rule! Though it is merely an ancient legend, and its authenticity remains doubtful."
"In ancient times, there was a man with a Wasted Martial Soul who rose against all odds, defeating countless geniuses of his generation, attaining sainthood, and ascending as an emperor. He was said to be invincible. In the end, he proclaimed himself—"
"The Heaven Emperor!"
