When the Time Comes, Heaven and Earth Will Lend Their Strength, Seven Energies Unite!

Jiang Hao had set a small goal, but just a month later, an unexpected visitor arrived at the Jiang Manor.

"Xia Hong?"

Jiang Hao looked at the woman in red robes in the main hall.

Wasn't this Xia Hong, the one he had met on Flying Eagle Mountain?

And she had even given him a Xia Family Token.

Why had Xia Hong tracked him down to the Jiang Manor?

"The Child Prodigy of the Jiang Manor, Inner Disciple of the Black Tower Martial Arts School, Jiang Hao!"

"Didn't expect me to find my way here, did you?"

Xia Hong turned around, her tone very calm.

"Xia Hong, what do you want?"

Jiang Hao frowned.

This woman, though she had given him the Xia Family Token, was not someone easy to deal with.

"And you ask me what I want? What are you doing?"

"I gave you that Xia Family Token for your use, to let you enter the Huangtian Sect. But you gave it to someone else instead. Don't you owe me an explanation for that?"

Xia Hong didn't beat around the bush, stating her purpose directly.

She had come to demand an accounting.

Originally, she had met Jiang Hao by chance, saw his talent, and wanted to give him an opportunity.

If Jiang Hao entered the Huangtian Sect and became an Inner Disciple in the future, there was a good chance he would become an asset to her.

Although the Xia Family was large and powerful, there were also many outstanding clansmen.

For Xia Hong to gain more resources, she had to compete within the Xia Family itself.

If she could have some allies, it would help her in that internal competition.

What Xia Hong valued was Jiang Hao's potential, but what was the meaning of him giving the token to someone else?

Especially that Du Futian—Xia Hong had met him too.

Perhaps in Cang City, Du Futian was considered a genius.

But in the Huangtian Sect, Du Futian simply didn't measure up.

Therefore, in a fit of anger, Xia Hong had made extensive inquiries, finally learning Jiang Hao's identity, and came personally to the Jiang Family to demand an explanation.

Jiang Hao glanced at Xia Hong and said in a deep voice, "May I ask, Sister Hong, when you gave me the token and recommended me to the Huangtian Sect, was it so that I could lend you a hand in the future?"

At Jiang Hao's age of only eight, calling Xia Hong "Sister Hong" was quite appropriate.

It even brought them closer.

Even Xia Hong's tone softened considerably, and she nodded. "That's right, I do need your help in the future. But the prerequisite is that you must enter the Huangtian Sect. Only by entering the Huangtian Sect can your strength improve quickly, and only then will you have the ability to help me."

"But you gave the recommendation slot to Du Futian. If you can't enter the Huangtian Sect, what will you use to help me in the future?"

"Sister Hong, who says I can't enter the Huangtian Sect? Since you've already found out that I've taken a master at the Black Tower Martial Arts School, don't you know my master's background? I actually have a Huangtian Sect recommendation slot..."

"Oh? You mean Zhao Heita is planning to give you the recommendation slot passed down from the Zhao Family ancestors? The recommendation slot in Zhao Heita's hands is an Inner Gate Recommendation Slot, which allows direct promotion to Inner Disciple!"

Xia Hong stared intently at Jiang Hao.

It seemed she had indeed done her research thoroughly.

She even knew more than the other martial arts schools in Cang City.

She actually knew that what Zhao Heita held was an Inner Gate Recommendation Slot for the Huangtian Sect.

"That's right, my master has already promised to give me the Inner Gate Recommendation Slot!"

Xia Hong fell into thought.

"No wonder you looked down on the recommendation slot I gave you. So you had an Inner Gate Recommendation Slot as a fallback..."

"Sister Hong, you're wrong there. Your token helped me a great deal. Since I used that token, it means I've accepted this favor from you, Sister Hong, and I will surely repay it handsomely in the future!"

With things said to this point, Xia Hong naturally understood everything.

Therefore, her attitude softened as well.

She even began to look upon Jiang Hao more favorably.

"Let me ask one last thing. Are you planning to directly advance to Inner Disciple while still at the Ming Jin level?"

"Yes."

Xia Hong nodded. "Then I understand. You're going to challenge the Desolate Heaven Tower. Your master truly has bold vision..."

Xia Hong didn't press further.

Those who dared to challenge the Desolate Heaven Tower were all ruthless individuals, and every single one was a genius among geniuses.

Since Zhao Heita dared to use the Inner Gate Recommendation Slot on Jiang Hao, he must have had some confidence. There was no need for her to offer reminders.

After all, Zhao Heita's ancestors were high-ranking members of the Huangtian Sect, Entering Dao experts, no worse than the Qingyang Xia Family.

It's just that they've declined now.

But Zhao Heita must be very familiar with the rules of the Huangtian Sect.

"Fine. I'll wait for your good news in the Huangtian Sect."

Xia Hong got up and left.

"Whoosh."

Suddenly, a manual was tossed by Xia Hong toward Jiang Hao.

"Slap."

Jiang Hao caught the manual.

On its cover were three big characters: "Wheel Force."

Clearly, this was a Force Training manual.

"Sister Hong..."

"Take it without worry. This is a top-tier Ming Jin technique, something I obtained personally. It has nothing to do with the Xia Family or the Huangtian Sect."

"I don't know how many percent of Blood Qi you've purified, but since Zhao Heita has confidence in you challenging the Desolate Heaven Tower, the Blood Qi you've purified must be decent. This Wheel Force, you'll likely find it useful."

"If you really want to thank me, then work hard to directly advance to Inner Disciple. Don't waste your master's Inner Gate Recommendation Slot! Besides, I'm counting on you to repay the favor. Only by becoming an Inner Disciple can you repay me..."

Xia Hong left without hesitation.

Jiang Hao could no longer see Xia Hong's figure; she had clearly left Jiang Manor.

"Another top-tier Ming Jin technique... This debt of gratitude keeps growing..."

Jiang Hao looked at the Wheel Force in his hand, a smile spreading across his face.

A growing debt of gratitude—this was a good thing.

Xia Hong understood everything.

She was giving him a helping hand!

"Times change, and all forces align..."

"Sister Hong, Master, Second Senior Sister... I won't let you down!"

Jiang Hao took a deep breath.

His heart was surging with emotion now.

Xia Hong had traveled a long distance, originally coming to "call him to account," but in the end, she had given him a top-tier Ming Jin technique instead—exactly the help Jiang Hao needed most right now.

It gave Jiang Hao a feeling that "times change, and all forces align."

With the Wheel Force gifted by Xia Hong, Jiang Hao had now gathered a total of seven top-tier Ming Jin techniques.

Once he mastered them all, the boost to Jiang Hao's strength would be unimaginable.

So, Jiang Hao began to devote himself fully to "Force Training."

Striving to master all seven Ming Jin techniques as soon as possible.

Spring passed, autumn came, another year.

A full year and three months had passed since Xia Hong left.

Jiang Hao didn't go to the martial hall; he stayed at home.

According to his master, there was nothing left to teach Jiang Hao.

Everything now depended on Jiang Hao himself.

And Jiang Hao indeed lived up to expectations. With his powerful Bone Quality backing him, he had already mastered six top-tier Ming Jin techniques.

Now only the last one remained: Wheel Force.

This Wheel Force was somewhat complicated.

It didn't align with Jiang Hao.

But even without alignment, after four months of effort, Jiang Hao was almost done.

"Hum."

The next moment, Jiang Hao's entire body trembled.

He felt a brand new force being born inside him.

Wheel Force was complete!

"Finally, all seven top-tier Ming Jin techniques are mastered!"

Jiang Hao opened his eyes.

He immediately checked his own condition.

Cultivation: Ming Jin (Early Stage)

Bone Quality: 7

Comprehension: 5.7

Spirit: 2

Fierce Tiger Fist: Minor Accomplishment

Ming Jin: 310% Power Boost

Over this past year, Jiang Hao's overall strength had advanced by leaps and bounds.

Because he had devoted all his effort to visualizing the Blood Moon, Jiang Hao's Comprehension had reached 5.7.

Such Comprehension was already terrifying.

With this level of Comprehension, Jiang Hao's Fierce Tiger Fist was also showing signs of loosening.

He could faintly sense that he was not far from Major Accomplishment in Fierce Tiger Fist.

Perhaps he was just missing a single opportunity.

Then there was the boost from seven top-tier Ming Jin techniques. Now, Jiang Hao's Ming Jin was enhanced by over three times its terrifying power.

With such strength, it was hard to imagine.

At least at the Ming Jin level, he was likely unmatched.

Jiang Hao was not particularly surprised.

Mastering seven top-tier Ming Jin techniques was all within his expectations.

But even with his Comprehension as high as 5.7, Fierce Tiger Fist still hadn't reached Major Accomplishment.

Fierce Tiger Fist was easy to learn but hard to master—Jiang Hao had understood this long ago.

Still, Jiang Hao was somewhat disappointed.

Although Jiang Hao could vaguely sense that Fierce Tiger Fist was missing some kind of opportunity.

He was not willing to wait any longer.

Xia Hong and his master had placed high hopes on him.

Continuing to wait would only be a waste of time.

Only by going to the Huangtian Sect and becoming an Inner Disciple could Jiang Hao make rapid progress.

"Du Juan, prepare the carriage. I need to go to the martial arts school."

"Yes, young master."

Du Juan went to prepare the carriage.

The reason he didn't use Big Tiger for transport was that Jiang Hao had already released Big Tiger back to Flying Eagle Mountain.

Although Big Tiger was enjoying himself so much at Jiang Manor that he forgot to return.

But tigers belonged to the mountains and forests.

Besides, Big Tiger would still come back to Jiang Manor from time to time to meet with Jiang Hao.

Soon, Jiang Hao arrived at the Black Tower Martial Arts School and met his master, Zhao Heita.

"Master, your disciple has finally united the seven forces. The time has come!"

Jiang Hao stated directly.

"Shua."

Zhao Heita jerked his head up, his gaze fixed tightly on Jiang Hao.

"United the seven forces?"

"Yes."

Zhao Heita understood.

The stacking of seven top-tier Ming Jin techniques, plus the original one-fold power boost.

Now that Jiang Hao had united the seven forces, his power boost exceeded three times!

Although Zhao Heita had long anticipated this day, he hadn't expected it to come so soon.

ps: This book has been renamed to "I Created the Era of Heroes"