Comprehension Reaches Three Hundred Points, Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method Begins!

Lu Changsheng was still in the Bone Forging Realm, not some Half-step Divine Strength Realm.

However, with the Blood Exchange Bead, he had completed one "blood exchange," and the improvement to his body was simply unparalleled.

After one blood exchange, Lu Changsheng even felt as though his body had become much lighter.

Every day, he brimmed with energy.

He felt that every aspect of his physical condition had improved dramatically.

Though it was not yet a true rebirth of flesh and bone, it probably was not far off.

The most immediate change was in his vital energy and blood.

During the "blood exchange," his vital energy and blood, which had already reached their limit, had actually continued to rise steadily.

Lu Changsheng's vital energy and blood were now terrifyingly powerful, far surpassing even top Organ Refining martial artists.

Lu Changsheng calmed his thoughts, then brought up the Attribute Panel to check.

Host: Lu Changsheng

Comprehension: 301 (Considerable Potential)

Ice Bone Forging Technique: Sixth Layer

Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method: Uninitiated

"Eh?"

"Comprehension has actually surpassed 300 points. It seems more than a dozen Martial Skills have reached perfection during this time. But why is the evaluation still 'Considerable Potential'?"

Lu Changsheng had not paid much attention to his Comprehension lately. He had not expected it to have already exceeded 300 points.

When his Comprehension had risen from 100 to 200 points, it had undergone a transformation.

Now that it had risen from 200 to 300 points, however, there was clearly no qualitative transformation.

Still, 300 points of Comprehension was already terrifying.

Lu Changsheng had previously guessed that once his Comprehension reached 300 points, the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method could be learned.

It seemed he could try it now.

With that thought, Lu Changsheng began practicing the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method.

He had tried before, but he had always felt that something was off, and so he had never been able to get started.

But this attempt was completely different.

"Lin!"

Suddenly, a loud shout burst from Lu Changsheng's mouth.

At the same time, he felt his tendons and bones resonate throughout his body.

This word, "Lin," had actually caused his bones to vibrate.

"Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Jie, Zhen, Lie, Qian, Xing!"

As Lu Changsheng performed the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method, each word seemed capable of setting his bones vibrating.

Yet the vibrations caused by each word seemed to affect his bones differently.

When the final character, "Xing," finished vibrating his bones, a line of small text suddenly appeared before Lu Changsheng's eyes.

"Ice Bone Forging Technique has reached perfection. Comprehension +7."

As the line of text appeared, Lu Changsheng also sensed that his bones had become even tougher.

And it was not merely the Surface Layer that had toughened—the Inner Layer was tough as well.

Lu Changsheng immediately checked the Attribute Panel.

Host: Lu Changsheng

Comprehension: 308 (Considerable Potential)

Ice Bone Forging Technique: Seventh Layer, Perfected

Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method: Begun

Sure enough, the Ice Bone Forging Technique had reached perfection.

Not only had the Ice Bone Forging Technique reached perfection, but more importantly, the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method had finally been learned.

"The Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method has only just begun, yet performing it once allowed the Ice Bone Forging Technique to break through from the sixth layer to the seventh layer and reach perfection. This effect is simply astonishing!"

A sharp gleam flashed through Lu Changsheng's eyes.

He knew that the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method was powerful.

But he had not expected it to be this powerful.

The Ice Bone Forging Technique was a Superior Martial Art. It had added 7 points of Comprehension, making it a seventh-tier martial art!

Of all the martial arts Lu Changsheng had practiced so far, aside from the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method, the Ice Bone Forging Technique was the only seventh-tier martial art!

Previously, Lu Changsheng had not held much confidence in Bone Marrow Quenching—tempering his bones into Jade Bone.

But now that he had witnessed the terrifying effects of the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method, he was brimming with confidence again.

If such a formidable Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method still could not temper one's bones into Jade Bone, then in all the world, who could?

"One month has passed..."

Lu Changsheng calculated the time.

In truth, the Ice Bone Forging Technique had already reached perfection, and he no longer needed to remain within Ice Mountain.

Yet during this period, Lu Changsheng had come to like Ice Mountain.

It was cut off from the world and exceptionally quiet, allowing Lu Changsheng to settle his mind and practice martial arts properly.

"Since the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method has already reached the beginner stage and can assist in tempering the bones."

"I also have the Eight Ordinary Bone Forging Martial Arts, as well as Medicinal Cuisine. I can stay in Ice Mountain for a long time. Then I might as well press on in one burst and temper my bones into Jade Bone!"

Lu Changsheng changed his goal once more: to temper his bones into "Jade Bone."

Though it was difficult, Lu Changsheng felt it was not without hope.

Eight bone-forging martial arts, coupled with the Nine-Character Thunder Sound Secret Method—even if he had to pile them up by sheer quantity, he could forge "Jade Bone."

Thus, Lu Changsheng continued to remain deep within Wushan.

In Wushan City, Liu Hongluan brought over a bowl of medicine.

"Brother Fei, it's time for your medicine."

Long Fei looked at Liu Hongluan, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Over this past month, their relationship had progressed rapidly.

The grudges and reservations of the past had all vanished like smoke in this month.

Long Fei had also completely accepted Liu Hongluan in his heart.

The two of them were now sweet as honey.

After Long Fei finished his medicine, though it was bitter, he was in quite a good mood.

After more than a month of recuperation, his injuries had improved considerably.

At this rate, in another month or two, he would most likely make a full recovery.

"Brother Fei, I snuck out this time."

"When your injuries have healed, could you come to my home? My father and mother..."

Liu Hongluan trailed off, unable to continue.

Before, her heart had been entirely set on Long Fei. She had insisted on following him at all costs, breaking her parents' hearts.

Thinking back on it now, she truly had been unfilial.

Now that Long Fei had accepted her, she also hoped to receive her parents' blessings and approval.

"Of course."

"Once I've recovered, I'll personally go and apologize to Uncle and Auntie."

"Hongluan, don't worry. I will marry you properly, with matchmaker and ceremony..."

As Liu Hongluan listened, sweetness flooded her heart, and a shy blush appeared on her face.

But suddenly, Long Fei fiercely grabbed her and rolled to the side, then drew his saber.

Clang.

A dazzling blaze of saber light, mixed with terrifying Sha Qi, slashed down viciously.

Ding.

With a crisp ring, a hidden weapon was actually knocked aside by Long Fei's blade.

Yet Long Fei's expression was grave. His gaze fixed on a figure that had appeared in the courtyard at some unknown time.

The other party wore a savage and terrifying mask.

"'Ghost Mask' Chen Sanjiu! You actually found this place."

There was a trace of gravity in Long Fei's voice.

Clearly, this "Ghost Mask" was no simple figure.

In fact, this "Ghost Mask" was among the very top martial artists below the Divine Strength Realm in the martial world.

Even at his peak, Long Fei might not have been Ghost Mask's match, much less now.

Still, he was very curious.

He had never met Ghost Mask Chen Sanjiu before, so why had Chen Sanjiu personally come to hunt him down?

"Long Fei, with your injuries, you shouldn't have been able to kill Shen Lun."

"Tell me—who killed Shen Lun? When the time comes, I can grant you a quick death."

Ghost Mask's voice was icy, even somewhat hoarse, unpleasant to the ear.

"Shen Lun?"

Long Fei's eyes narrowed slightly.

Ghost Mask had come for Shen Lun.

In truth, Long Fei did not know that, all these years, Shen Lun had been working for Ghost Mask in order to avenge himself.

He had practically become Ghost Mask's right-hand man.

Now that Shen Lun was dead, it was tantamount to Ghost Mask losing an arm. How could he not be enraged?

"I killed Shen Lun. There was no one else."

"Chen Sanjiu, if you want to kill me, then go ahead. There's no need to look for excuses."

Long Fei spoke with absolute certainty.

He did not want to drag Lu Changsheng into this.

After all, Ghost Mask was far too powerful. Below the Divine Strength Realm, few were likely to be a match for Ghost Mask.

Lu Changsheng had saved his life. Long Fei did not want to bring an enemy as formidable as Ghost Mask down upon him.

"Heh heh. Once I catch you, I have plenty of ways to make you talk!"

Chen Sanjiu sneered.

Then, with a flick of his hand, a sky-covering rain of hidden weapons scattered toward Long Fei.

"Go!"

Long Fei roared, his blood and qi surging wildly.

His blood and qi seemed to merge with Sha Qi, and the faint shadow of a gigantic blade appeared in the air.

"Slash!"

The enormous blade-shadow came crashing down in an instant. Even Ghost Mask had no choice but to temporarily avoid its edge.

Boom!

When the smoke and dust dispersed, Long Fei and Liu Hongluan had vanished without a trace.

Ghost Mask saw the pool of blood on the ground, and a trace of coldness flashed through his eyes.

"Let's see how far you can run..."

Then Ghost Mask's figure flickered, and he swiftly gave chase.