Four High-grade Martial Arts!

Before long, Li Changsheng's second match of the Finals began.

This time, his opponent was a genius from the Zhang Family, a martial artist family. Though the Zhang Family was far inferior to the six great families of the outer city, it was still quite formidable, with several Viscera Realm martial artists, though none Above Viscera Realm.

Li Changsheng revealed only a little of his strength and easily defeated this genius of the Zhang Family.

At this point, he had already entered the top three. As long as he won two more matches, he could take first place.

Elsewhere in the Martial Arts Competition.

The Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy was speaking with Gao Shuangyu. "Disciple, be careful of that Li Changsheng."

"Li Changsheng? Isn't he just a Bone Refining Realm martial artist?" Gao Shuangyu did not care in the slightest.

The Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy said, "No. He was able to defeat several Tendon Refining Realm martial artists. Is that the strength of an ordinary Bone Refining Realm martial artist? I suspect he has taken the path of full-body skin grinding and bone refining!"

"What? Full-body skin grinding and bone refining?" Gao Shuangyu's eyes widened, finding it somewhat unbelievable. To grind the skin across one's entire body, one either had to cultivate multiple mid-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts or cultivate a High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art capable of grinding the entire body's skin. Either path was extremely difficult.

Even with a High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Art that could grind the skin of the entire body, the resources required were immense, and cultivation became far more difficult. The resources needed to cultivate full-body skin grinding to the Perfection Realm of Bronze Skin were beyond anything outer city martial artists could imagine.

Besides, even if one achieved full-body skin grinding in the Skin Grinding Realm, what about the Bone Refining Realm? Full-body bone refining was several times more difficult. After all, even High-grade Bone Refining Martial Arts could only temper one hundred and eight bones. Achieving full-body bone refining was far too difficult. Even inner city geniuses could at most temper one hundred and eight bones. If too many bones were tempered, advancing one's cultivation later would become exceedingly difficult.

The Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy said, "I observed him. Li Changsheng's cultivation is indeed at the Initial Bronze Bone stage. But if he achieved full-body Silver Skin Perfection in the Skin Grinding Realm and full-body Bronze Bone in the Bone Refining Realm, you will very likely be no match for him."

"It's unlikely that he has full-body Bronze Bone, right? The resources required are simply too great. Even Azure Steel Martial Hall can't produce that many resources!" Gao Shuangyu said.

"You cannot let your guard down. There is a vast difference between first place and the rest. Only first place receives a High-grade Tendon Refining Martial Art. Our Martial Arts Academy does not possess a High-grade Tendon Refining Martial Art. Once you take first place, you can cultivate a High-grade Tendon Refining Martial Art and temper Silver Tendons, greatly increasing your strength." The Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy knew full well that without the foundation of Silver Tendons, breaking through Above Viscera Realm in the future would be very difficult.

He would never be able to break through Above Viscera Realm in this lifetime. He could only hope that his disciple would break through the shackles and reach Above Viscera Realm, so the foundation at every realm had to be firmly laid.

Silver Skin, Silver Bone, Silver Tendons, four Blood Changes... Only with such a foundation would it be easier to break through Above Viscera Realm. If the foundation of any realm was lacking, the odds of breaking through Above Viscera Realm would drop severalfold.

"Master, if Li Changsheng truly has full-body skin grinding and bone refining, then I definitely won't be his match. Being more careful would be useless!" Gao Shuangyu said.

"Take this!" The Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy took out a pill kneaded from Secret Medicine, coated in a layer of beeswax. "This is Blood Burning Secret Medicine. It has a layer of beeswax around it. Keep it in your mouth. If you cannot defeat him, bite through the beeswax and swallow the Blood Burning Secret Medicine. It will burn a portion of your blood into energy, causing your speed and strength to surge."

"Master, this Blood Burning Secret Medicine can be taken internally?" Gao Shuangyu asked in surprise.

"Yes. Strictly speaking, Blood Burning Secret Medicine is a Blood Changing Secret Medicine. Blood Changing Secret Medicine is taken internally. You are already a Bronze Tendon Realm martial artist, so taking Blood Burning Secret Medicine will not be much of a problem. You will merely be weak for a while. But as long as you can take first place, it is all worth it." As he spoke, the Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy stuffed the Blood Burning Secret Medicine pill into Gao Shuangyu's hand.

Gao Shuangyu calmly put away the Blood Burning Secret Medicine. Naturally, he did not want to take it. It could only serve as a backup. If he could defeat Li Changsheng, there would be no need for it. If he could not, then there was no other way.

Very soon.

Li Changsheng's battle with another Tendon Refining Realm martial artist began. He still displayed only strength slightly greater than his opponent's and defeated him.

Not long after, Gao Shuangyu also defeated that man.

After resting for half an hour, Li Changsheng and Gao Shuangyu began the true Finals. Whoever won would take first place.

Swish! Swish!

The two rapidly exchanged blows, their bodies turning into afterimages. Their speed was truly too fast.

"So hard!"

Gao Shuangyu was shocked. A Bone Refining Realm martial artist's body was actually harder than his own, and Li Changsheng's reaction speed was incredibly fast. Every one of his attacks was blocked by Li Changsheng.

Time slowly passed.

Gao Shuangyu grew increasingly anxious, and the more anxious he became, the more openings he revealed.

Suddenly.

Li Changsheng's Azure Steel Bone Refining Fist drove straight for the dragon's lair, and one punch struck Gao Shuangyu's body, directly breaking a bone in his chest.

He had not achieved full-body bone refining. That bone was merely an ordinary bone. Though reaching the Tendon Refining Realm made even untempered bones far stronger than normal, it still could not withstand Li Changsheng's fist.

At that moment, Gao Shuangyu did not hesitate in the slightest. He directly bit apart the Blood Burning Secret Medicine pill in his mouth, and the Blood Burning Secret Medicine merged into his body.

In an instant, his entire body turned crimson as his blood rapidly burned. His speed and strength surged wildly, and even the injury from his broken bone seemed insignificant.

"Blood Burning Secret Medicine!"

Xu He frowned. This was clearly the effect of taking Blood Burning Secret Medicine. Was a Tendon Refining Realm martial artist not afraid of damaging his foundation by taking it?

Of course, if he took Marrow Cleansing Secret Medicine, such damage to his foundation could gradually recover. It was not beyond remedy, and a small amount of foundation damage would not have much impact.

Compared with High-grade Tendon Refining Secret Medicine, this price was nothing.

"This guy took drugs!"

Li Changsheng could clearly feel Gao Shuangyu's speed and strength surging, directly crushing the combat power he had just displayed.

He had no choice but to reveal a little more of his strength.

He definitely could not reveal his Dragon Skin Realm or the Body Divine Ability, Azure Dragon Armor Technique. Then he would reveal his full-body bone refining and Silver Skin Perfection in the Skin Grinding Realm.

In addition, he could reveal the two High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts, Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt, stacking his defense to an extremely powerful level.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Gao Shuangyu's repeated attacks slammed into Li Changsheng's body, but Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt negated most of them. The remaining attacks landed on him yet were still unable to harm him.

Meanwhile, Li Changsheng could injure Gao Shuangyu again and again.

At this moment.

Gao Shuangyu despaired. There was simply no way to win this fight!

"Golden Bell Shield, Iron Cloth Shirt... Li Changsheng actually cultivated two High-grade Skin Grinding Martial Arts to the Perfection Realm. Just how terrifying is this fellow's comprehension?" The Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy was utterly shocked. He knew Gao Shuangyu was certainly no match for him, and Blood Burning Secret Medicine had a time limit. Before long, Gao Shuangyu would enter a state of complete weakness.

"I concede!"

The Hall Master of Rage Cudgel Martial Arts Academy shouted.

Gao Shuangyu also sensed himself growing weak. If he continued fighting, he might be beaten to death. Left with no choice, he could only concede.

"I concede!"

With Gao Shuangyu conceding this match, Li Changsheng took first place.

Thus, this outer city Martial Arts Competition came to an end.

Afterward, the rewards were distributed. Li Changsheng did not care about rewards such as silver. What he cared about were the two High-grade Bone Refining Martial Arts and the High-grade Tendon Refining Martial Art. Those were the rewards he wanted most.

Very soon, Li Changsheng received his rewards.

High-grade Bone Refining Martial Art—Great Strength Bear Bone Palm!

High-grade Bone Refining Martial Art—Tidal Bone Refining Fist!

High-grade Tendon Refining Martial Art—Shocking Tendon Refining Technique!

Besides that, there was also a quota to enter the inner city for cultivation. This quota held little value for Li Changsheng. He had no backing in the inner city, so entering it at this time would not be a good thing.

Afterward.

Li Changsheng returned to Azure Steel Martial Hall with his master, Xu He.

"Master, this disciple wishes to sell this inner city quota," Li Changsheng said.

"A very wise decision. If you keep this quota, there will surely be many people eyeing you. If you sell it, you can reduce a great deal of trouble." Xu He agreed with Li Changsheng's decision.

Afterward.

Li Changsheng had his master Xu He spread the word. Very soon, many people contacted Li Changsheng and offered high prices.

But Li Changsheng ultimately chose a Blood Changing Realm martial artist from the Bai Family, one of the six great families of the outer city. He offered a High-grade Bone Refining Martial Art. For this Blood Changing Realm martial artist, merely copying a High-grade Bone Refining Martial Art for Li Changsheng was not a great price to pay.

For Li Changsheng, trading an inner city quota for a High-grade Bone Refining Martial Art was simply an incredible bargain.

In the end, this Blood Changing Realm martial artist of the Bai Family agreed, trading the High-grade Bone Refining Martial Art, Giant Elephant Leg, for Li Changsheng's inner city quota.