Major Accomplishment in Fist Techniques, Second Blood Change

In the afternoon, he returned to the quiet side room in his home in the South District.

Wang Yuan adjusted his breathing, bringing his state to its peak.

He first took the Jade Marrow Grass.

Instantly, a cool energy flowed through his limbs and bones, smoothing out the last trace of restlessness in his Blood Essence and making his mind incredibly clear and peaceful.

Afterward, he swallowed three Blood Dates one by one.

Pure and surging Blood Essence heat exploded within his body.

The Blood Essence mingled with the cool energy of the Jade Marrow Grass, becoming docile yet powerful.

Wang Yuan dared not delay, immediately activating the Blood Essence method of Panshi Fist.

He guided this massive torrent of Blood Essence and launched a fierce assault against the elusive barrier of the Second Blood Change.

"Boom!"

It was as if thunder exploded within his body.

The surging Blood Essence scoured every corner of his body again and again, tempering his tendons and bones, and washing away impurities deep within.

The Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone displayed its terrifying might at this moment.

The resilient major tendons firmly locked in the violent Blood Essence, preventing it from dispersing.

The strong bones acted like bottomless pits, greedily absorbing the Blood Essence, becoming increasingly crystalline and tough.

Intense pain radiated from his entire body.

But this was the process of Blood Essence tempering the body, the necessary path to a complete transformation.

Wang Yuan held his mind steady, his will like a boulder, unmoving.

He recalled the essence of Panshi Fist.

Steadfast as a rock, powerful as an earthquake!

Only with a deep foundation could one bear greater strength.

He didn't know how long had passed, but under the protection of the Pulse Protecting Pill, the solid barrier finally began to loosen.

"Break!"

Wang Yuan let out a low roar in his heart, gathering all the Blood Essence in his body.

"Crack!"

A Bloodline Power, far purer, more potent, and hotter than that of the First Blood Change, erupted from his body.

Blood Essence surged and roared around him, emitting a sound like the surging tide of a great river.

Gray-black impurities seeped from the surface of his skin, carrying a foul odor.

But his aura was climbing madly at a visible rate!

Wang Yuan slowly opened his eyes, a flash of sharp light disappearing from them.

He gently clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him.

The Second Blood Change was successful!

Not only that, but during the breakthrough process, his understanding of Panshi Fist had also reached a completely new height.

As if divinely inspired, he got up and began practicing Panshi Fist in the courtyard.

Initially, his movements were still a bit slow.

But as his Blood Essence circulated, his punches grew faster and faster, the transitions between moves becoming seamless, with no hint of hesitation.

"Whoosh--!"

The fist wind stirred, actually creating a distinct sound of wind and thunder in the courtyard.

He threw a punch, but it didn't touch the wall.

However, the condensed fist wind struck the hard bluestone wall, emitting a dull thud and leaving a shallow fist-shaped indentation.

Splitting stone with a punch!

This was precisely the mark of Panshi Fist reaching Major Accomplishment.

At this moment, Wang Yuan's fist intent was beginning to show, and his Blood Essence surged like a tide.

The power of his tendons and bones was completely integrated through the baptism of the Second Blood Change.

Every movement he made contained explosive power.

He could feel that if he were to face Zhao Hu again now, he wouldn't need the Blood Burning Technique or intricate spear moves.

With just the Major Accomplishment level of Panshi Fist, he could crush and kill him with absolute strength within three to five moves!

"This is the Second Blood Change, this is the Major Accomplishment of Panshi Fist..."

Wang Yuan retracted his fist and stood, feeling the surging power within him, his eyes filled with confidence.

With a thought, he once again sensed the black Talent Bead mark on his chest.

``` [Energy Absorption in Progress... Current Energy: (48/100)]

Breaking through to the Second Blood Change, the body underwent a transformation, a leap in both the quality and quantity of Blood Essence. It had indeed replenished the Talent Bead once more.

"It's a shame Chasing Wind Leg hasn't broken through to the second layer yet, but it's close."

Wang Yuan muttered with a look of regret.

With his strength greatly increased and more trump cards at his disposal, the path ahead seemed clearer than ever.

Yet, a sliver of unease still lingered in his heart.

The outer city of Gaoye City was becoming increasingly chaotic. The plague in the East and West Districts had already spread to the South District.

The price of grain in the South District had already increased severalfold, and order had deteriorated significantly.

"Now that I've broken through to the Second Blood Change, I should find Master and choose a tough body-hardening martial art. My grand plan to accumulate Blood Essence cannot stop."

Early morning, the mist had yet to dissipate.

As usual, Wang Yuan woke up early, preparing to head to the Panshi Fist Academy.

Breaking through to the Second Blood Change and achieving Major Accomplishment in Panshi Fist filled him with confidence, his steps becoming steadier and more powerful.

However, as soon as he left the South District.

Turning into a relatively secluded alley, his footsteps halted.

Because at the entrance of the alley.

A figure stood quietly, as if she had already merged with the surrounding mist.

It was a woman, appearing to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old. Her face was extremely ordinary, lacking any distinctive features.

The kind of person who would disappear into a crowd and never be found again.

She wore a simple, plain blue dress, with no extra adornments.

But the moment Wang Yuan saw her, every hair on his body stood on end.

Danger!

Extreme danger!

It felt like being targeted by a beast at the top of the food chain, a chilling sensation that spread from his spine all the way to the top of his head.

The Blood Essence within his body stirred instinctively, and his Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone transmitted a clear warning.

This woman was terrifyingly formidable!

Her strength far surpassed Zhao Hu's, even giving him a sense of pressure comparable to that of the Senior Disciple Brother and Second Senior Sister combined.

Wang Yuan's pupils contracted slightly.

But his expression remained unchanged, only his brow furrowed slightly.

He displayed a perfectly measured amount of vigilance and confusion, looking at the woman blocking his path.

That woman was Huang Yao.

Her gaze fell calmly upon Wang Yuan, appraising him from head to toe.

Her voice, like her eyes, was devoid of any emotion:

"You, are you Wang Yuan?"

"I am."

"And who might you be?"

Wang Yuan responded in a deep voice, having already guessed at her origin.

The Huang Family! They had indeed come looking for him!

And they hadn't sent a nobody.

"My name is Huang Yao."

The woman stated her name plainly and asked directly:

"Several days ago, the Black Tiger Gang in the East District was annihilated. A steward of my Huang Family died under mysterious circumstances."

"Did you, by any chance, see him? Was it you who killed Zhao Hu?"

It was indeed about this matter!

Wang Yuan's heart grew solemn, but he feigned shock and confusion.

He quickly denied it:

"Miss Huang, what do you mean?"

"Although I had some minor friction with the Black Tiger Gang, it was long resolved."

"As for the Huang Family steward, I have never met him. We have no enmity, so why would I kill him?"

"And how would I dare disrespect someone from the Huang Family?"

He spoke with a hint of wronged urgency, his gaze open and honest.

Huang Yao's cold eyes stared at Wang Yuan, as if judging the truth of his words.

After a few breaths of silence, she seemed to find no obvious flaws on Wang Yuan's face.

Combining this with Wang Yuan's cultivation of a First Blood Change, hidden by the Turtle Breathing Technique, and his identity as a True Disciple of the Panshi Fist Academy.

She softly uttered two words:

"Indeed."

Wang Yuan's heart relaxed slightly.

He thought he had managed to fool her with his perfect disguise and reasonable explanation.

However, the moment his guard dropped!

Huang Yao opposite him moved without any warning.

Swift as a phantom.

He only felt a blur of green that, a moment ago, was several yards away.

The next instant, it was right in front of Wang Yuan!

A fair and delicate hand, yet imbued with terrifying power, struck towards Wang Yuan's forehead with a sharp palm wind.

If this palm strike landed squarely, let alone a head, even solid rock would be shattered.

Life and death hung in the balance!