Chapter 111 - Great Strength Improvements: Spirit Realm, Tidal Fist Level Two
Chapter 111: Great Strength Improvements: Spirit Realm, Tidal Fist Level Two
The next day.
Han Huxiao delivered the spirit medicines to Xu Ning as promised.
Because there were many types of spirit medicine, making it quite troublesome to use, Xu Ning did not exchange all of them for spirit medicines that had greater efficiency.
Except for some highly functional elixirs, such as Breath Dans, Xu Ning absorbed most of the spirit medicines and dan medicines.
This allowed Xu Ning to absorb 550 units of energy.
Combined with the previous 125 units from before, Xu Ning now had 675 units of energy.
Before improving his strength, Xu Ning first chose two external skills from the Shadowmoon Martial Arts Hall.
One of the external skills was called Step Cloud Wave, which was a body technique.
Xu Ning had a strong physical body coupled with strong qi, so his agility and speed were not weaker than an opponent in the same realm. In addition to that, Xu Ning’s energy points were more precious before, so Xu Ning did not practice an external skill body technique.
But now that he had plenty of energy, Xu Ning decided to make up for his shortcomings.
The other external skill he chose was called Hidden Breath Tactic.
This was a highly functional external skill, but there was no gain in combat power from mastering it.
There were almost no martial artists who would spend their time and energy to practice this external skill.
The reason why Xu Ning selected this external skill was to cover up his later advancement to the spirit realm.
After all, it had only been less than a month since he advanced to the intention realm. If someone noticed that he had advanced to the spirit realm, then his speed of advancement would likely bring a lot of unnecessary attention.
Although a powerful warrior could hide his aura, they could also easily accidentally expose it.
With the Hidden Breath Tactic, he had a double guarantee.
As long as he didn’t run into a void realm martial artist, Xu Ning’s true strength after his advancement would not be revealed, giving himself a true ace up his sleeves.
Once everything was ready, Xu Ning shut himself in his room.
Xu Ning first improved his internal skill.
He spent 300 units of energy to advance from the intention realm to the spirit realm.
The “+” sign beside his Spring Breeze Tactic disappeared.
Xu Ning’s strength had risen to the top of the mortal realm.
If he wanted to advance further in the future, he would have to wait until he got his hands on a void realm secret scroll.
After consuming 300 units of energy, Xu Ning still had 355 units of energy remaining.
Afterwards, Xu Ning raised his Tidal Fist to level two.
This once again consumed 300 units of energy.
After the Tidal Fist was raised to level two, the meridians and bones in Xu Ning’s body were raised by another level. He could now withstand more strain from throwing out Tidal Fist punches.
Prior to this, Xu Ning felt pain in his muscles and bones when he executed a quadruple strength punch, but now, this pain had weakened a lot.
In addition to that, Xu Ning could now throw double strength punches without throwing a single strength punch to pave the way.
Prior to this, he needed to throw a single strength punch first to stimulate his body and internal qi before he could throw a double strength punch.
But now, that was unnecessary.
This allowed Xu Ning to develop an extremely powerful attack method, a storm-like series of uninterrupted double strength punches.
Each punch was a double strength punch, hitting the enemy like raindrops. The intensive and continuous punches would no doubt cause the enemy to collapse.
With the advancement, Xu Ning was also now able to throw quadruple strength punches.
600 units of energy were instantly consumed, leaving Xu Ning with 75 units of energy remaining
Afterwards, Xu Ning split the remaining units of energy into two parts, consuming 44 units of energy to improve his Step Cloud Wave and Hidden Breath Tactic to the perfection realm.
Xu Ning consumed another 18 units of energy and smoothly advanced his Light Feather Bow Technique to the perfection realm.
After everything was over, Xu Ning became an almighty fighter in the spirit realm with multiple combat methods, including boxing, knife, body, and bow.
In addition, the Source Breath Bodybuilding Tactic improved Xu Ning’s frontal combat capability, while the Hidden Breath Tactic improved Xu Ning’s assassin-type combat capability.
Now, Xu Ning could truly say that he was the strongest mortal realm martial artist.
Xu Ning’s Martial Arts Panel was updated.
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Name: Xu Ning
Martial Arts:
Spring Breeze Tactic (Mortal realm ninth stage: spirit realm)
Tidal Fist (Level Two)+
Source Breath Bodybuilding Tactic (Perfection Realm)
Gale Knife Technique (Perfection Realm)
Light Feather Bow Technique (Perfection Realm)
Step Cloud Wave (Perfection Realm)
Hidden Breath Tactic (Perfected)
Available energy: 13 units
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‘It feels like I’m a new man!’
When Xu Ning looked at the long list of perfection realm skills on the Martial Arts Panel, he felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
‘Now, the only thing left to do right now is to obtain a void realm secret scroll!’
Xu Ning’s heart was overwhelmed with expectations.
After thinking about his experience over the past six months, Xu Ning felt disappointed.
If everything went well, he would have arrived at the Source Faction already.
But he could have never expected that he would be dragged into Wei Changqing’s mess, and be taken as a slave to the mines in State Jifeng.
After nearly half a year of grueling work, Xu Ning accumulated enough strength and found the right time to escape.
Afterwards, he joined the Shadowmoon Martial Arts Hall and was taken under Han Huxiao’s wing.
Although he solved the Shadowmoon Martial Arts Hall crisis by himself, the help Han Huxiao provided to him was much greater.
After all these troubles, Xu Ning’s realm improved, his experiences accumulated, and his desire for martial arts strength had gotten even stronger.
‘After I advance to the void realm, I will return to State Feiyun.’
Xu Ning was looking forward to it.
Xu Ning had been worried about his family.
The news of his disappearance must have reached the Tao Village. His sister-in-law and Tao Tao must be concerned about him.
Fortunately, before Xu Ning left, he had given enough money to them. At the very least, they were in good financial condition.
‘Furthermore, after returning to State Feiyun, I can also bring news to the Wei clan, and let the Wei clan rescue their three abducted family members.’
Wei Changqing had previously helped Xu Ning a lot. Xu Ning had always been concerned about him.
But right now, his strength was limited. Xu Ning did not have the strength to rescue them at all.
Xu Ning took a deep breath.
Whether it was reuniting with his family or rescuing the abducted, the prerequisite was to break through the shackles of the mortal realm and become a void realm martial artist.
…
Two more days went by.
Xu Ning bid farewell to his colleagues in the Shadowmoon Martial Arts Hall.
Although they had only gotten along for a short amount of time, everyone went through thick and thin together and formed friendships with each other.
Xu Ning’s prestige among the instructors was already close to Han Huxiao’s.
Although reluctant to leave, Xu Ning bid farewell to Shadowmoon Martial Arts Hall and went to the Feng mansion in Chun Rin Canton.
The Feng mansion was on the east side of Chun Rin Canton.
Xu Ning quickly rushed to the mansion.
While on the way to the Feng mansion, Xu Ning thought back to what Han Huxiao had told him about the three families of Chun Rin Canton.
The overall environment in State Jifeng was rather chaotic, with many factions and families fighting each other frequently.
Among them, one of the strongest forces was the Yuelan Faction.
There were six prefectures and ten cantons.
Chun Rin Canton was one of them.
In order to better govern the territories under its command, the Yuelan Faction sent out disciples to station here many years ago.
When these disciples set up their families and spread their influence, they would become local powerhouses. According to the instructions of the Yuelan Faction, they supported each other and formulated rules for the canton or prefecture to ensure stability.
During this process, the Yuelan Faction would provide resources to the families of their disciples in order to ensure their hold of power.
This was how the Feng, Xiao, and Ye families started in Chun Rin Canton.
The Feng family that Xu Ning was visiting was very strong.
Within the family, there were more than one void realm martial arts master.
However, they practiced hard all year round and hardly showed up.
The Feng family possessed a huge amount of resources, and they supported the cultivation of younger generations.
However, they were not just advocating the doctrine of martial arts, but also aptitude.
For example, the most talented Feng family descendants all went to the Yuelan Faction.
These geniuses were responsible for gaining a foothold in the Yuelan Faction, thereby gaining more power in the Yuelan Faction and fighting for more resources for the family.
Ordinary talents, such as Feng Chengyu and Feng Haoqi, were used to manage the family and ensure the stability and growth of the family.
Even though they were average in strength, they had a lot of resources on their hands.
After sorting the information in his mind, Xu Ning soon arrived at the Feng mansion.
He was still two hundred meters away from the Feng mansion, but there were already guards patrolling back and forth.
Xu Ning realized a problem.
Feng Chengyu only told him to come here in three days, but she did not leave a token for him.
Without a token, getting into the Feng mansion would be a problem.
However, just when Xu Ning was about to be sent away by the patrol guards, a young girl appeared at the gates of the Feng mansion.
Xu Ning recognized this young girl. She had followed Feng Chengyu to the Shadowmoon Martial Arts Hall. She was Feng Chengyu’s personal maid named Xiao Die.
“Xu Ning!”
Xiao Die saw Xu Ning and greeted him with a smile, avoiding Xu Ning’s embarrassment from being kicked out by the guards.
“Xiao Die.”
Xu Ning also greeted her.
“It seems that I came at the right time.”
Xiao Die was young. Her whole body exuded the vitality of a young woman.
Xu Ning suddenly realized that he was only 19 years old this year.
“Miss San has a good impression of you.”
While leading Xu Ning into the Feng mansion, Xiao Die said to Xu Ning, “Sister has been talking about you nonstop for the past two days. She said that when you come here, we have to treat you nicely.”
“Then please extend my gratitude to Miss San.”
Xu Ning replied.
“Miss San keeps praising you, so Uncle Song is also very curious about you. He said that when you come, he will test you.”
Xiao Die’s eyes blinked. “You must perform well.”
“Uncle Song?”
Xu Ning looked confused. “He is…”
“Uncle Song is the chief manager in our yard. Not only is he very strong, but he is also very capable in getting things done. He is highly regarded by Miss San.”
Xiao Die seemed to be quite innocent. She answered all of Xu Ning’s questions.
Xu Ning nodded when he heard her words.
Xu Ning discovered a piece of information from her words.
Xiao Die mentioned “yard” and “chief manager”, which showed that within the Feng mansion, there were still internal cliques.
Their yard should be one of the internal cliques, with Feng Chengyu as the leader.
Xiao Die took Xu Ning through the garden and the corridor. They walked for nearly 15 minutes before reaching Feng Chengyu’s courtyard.
“Almost there.”
After walking for a while, Xiao Die said.
However, after turning a corner, a few people walked towards him.
After seeing the faces of those people, Xiao Die looked like she wanted to hide from them.
But when she saw that the other party had noticed her, Xiao Die could only bite the bullet and walk forward. She lowered her head and quietly said to Xu Ning,”That is Fourth Young Master, remember not to offend him.”
Xu Ning nodded.
Before coming here, Han Huxiao had told him about the dispute between Feng Chengyu and Feng Haoqi.
One of them would be in control of the Feng family in the future.
“Hello, Fourth Young Master.”
Xiao Die took the initiative to bow to the person in front of her.
Xu Ning stood behind her, nodding slightly, but did not say anything.
Feng Haoqi was a young man with sharp eyebrows, starry eyes and a majestic figure. He wore a brocade with a jade belt on his waist. He exuded an extraordinary aura.
He intended to walk past Xiao Die, but he caught a glimpse of Xu Ning.
Feng Haoqi stood still and looked at Xu Ning.
“Who is he?”
Feng Haoqi squinted.
“Fourth Young Master, he is the yard protector your sister invited.”
Xiao Die had already prepared the excuse.
“Yard protector?”
Feng Haoqi smiled and asked Xu Ning, “What’s your name?”
“I’m Xu Ning.”
Xu Ning responded truthfully.
“Xu Ning?” Feng Haoqi scratched his head. With a folding fan in his hand, he asked, “Xu Ning from the Shadowmoon Martial Arts Hall?”
“That’s me.”
Xu Ning didn’t expect Feng Haoqi to know his name.
After confirming Xu Ning’s identity, Feng Haoqi laughed. “My sister is sure fast. You only gained your reputation a few days ago, but my sister already poached you away. Unfortunately, I am a step slower.”
Xu Ning did not answer.
Judging by what Feng Haoqi said, he seemed to want to recruit Xu Ning.
“You should be careful.” Feng Haoqi’s tone was cold. “She is a person with a surly personality, and she is definitely not easy to relate to. If you ever want to leave her side, come find me.”
After Feng Haoqi finished speaking, he walked away.
“Let’s go, Xu Ning.”
Xiao Die was angry that Feng Haoqi had ridiculed Miss San in front of her, but she didn’t dare to say anything.
Even Feng Chengyu’s people did not dare to speak ill of Feng Haoqi behind his back.
“It seems that the dispute between Feng Chengyu and Feng Haoqi is quite public.”
Xu Ning had already figured out the situation from the short exchange.
‘It seems that the children of big family clans don’t have easy lives.’
Xu Ning thought in his mind.
Afterwards, he followed Xiao Die, took a few turns, and came to another courtyard filled with fragrant flowers.
There were two guards at the courtyard gates.
Xu Ning noticed that they were in the internal qi realm.
After entering the courtyard, they were surrounded by greenery. The flowers and plants were planted gracefully.
“Miss San, Xu Ning is here.”
As soon as Xiao Die entered the yard, she shouted.