Heart Force is Born, Breaking Through to Hidden Force!

Back in his cave dwelling, Jiang Hao first studied the Moon Chasing Footwork.

With Jiang Hao's Comprehension, the Moon Chasing Footwork wasn't too difficult.

Especially since the most crucial part of this martial art was the footwork itself.

Once the footwork was understood, it was equivalent to grasping the knack.

One hour, two hours, three hours...

After just a few hours, Jiang Hao was already moving through the cave dwelling with a special kind of stride.

It seemed unhurried, but if one truly tried to chase him, they'd find it impossible, as he was simply too fast.

After practicing a few times, Jiang Hao's Moon Chasing Footwork had surprisingly reached Proficient.

Even more, Jiang Hao had a vague feeling.

With this Moon Chasing Footwork, he could reach Minor Accomplishment in at most ten days to half a month, and Major Accomplishment in a few months.

Compared to the Fierce Tiger Fist, which still required understanding the "Tiger Form," the Moon Chasing Footwork was far simpler.

Only the Perfection realm would be somewhat difficult.

After all, it required understanding the true intent.

That would depend on opportunity.

Next was the Five Elements Divine Skill.

Jiang Hao carefully read through the Five Elements Divine Skill.

The Five Elements Divine Skill corresponded to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

It required long-term training of these five internal organs to generate corresponding force.

For example, the force generated by the heart was called Heart Force, and since the heart belonged to fire, it could also be called Fire Force.

Because the five internal organs were located inside the body, the force they generated was called Hidden Force.

Manifest Force and Hidden Force were, in reality, both just force.

They were just generated in different places, with no direct connection between them.

How could internal organs, located inside the body, be trained?

Naturally, with Blood Essence!

Blood Essence permeated every corner of the body, present everywhere.

By mobilizing Blood Essence, one could naturally train the internal organs.

However, internal organs were fragile and required careful training.

Jiang Hao pondered. The heart was one of the most vital organs in the human body.

The Fire Force generated by the heart was also terrifyingly powerful, being the most potent form of Hidden Force.

"Then I'll train my heart first!"

Jiang Hao decided on his next cultivation goal.

Training the heart.

Thus, following the method described in the Five Elements Divine Skill, Jiang Hao began to mobilize his Blood Essence, vibrating his heart at a special frequency to achieve the goal of training it.

This required extremely fine control over Blood Essence.

And the stronger the Bone Root, the stronger the internal organs would be, allowing them to withstand greater force during training, thus increasing the chance of generating force.

Jiang Hao's Bone Root reached 7, which was naturally a very strong Bone Root.

Therefore, Jiang Hao used his Blood Essence to vibrate his heart.

Once, twice, three times, four times, five times...

He vibrated his heart again and again.

After a long time, his heart began to falter.

If he forced it, he would damage his heart.

He needed to rest for a while before continuing to train his heart.

A day passed.

Jiang Hao roughly calculated that he could train his heart about a hundred times a day.

And what about ordinary Outer Gate disciples?

At most, ten to twenty times.

The difference was enormous.

Moreover, Jiang Hao had not yet taken any pills to nourish his heart.

Jiang Hao went to the Huangtian Sect's Trading Hall.

Various precious items were available here.

For example, some divine weapons.

And some medicinal pills and other resources.

Jiang Hao exchanged his contribution points for a large amount of "Heart Nourishing Pills."

These Heart Nourishing Pills nourish the heart and are quite effective.

However, outer disciples generally wouldn't dare to be so extravagant.

A single Heart Nourishing Pill costs one hundred contribution points, making it extremely expensive.

But to Jiang Hao, it was nothing.

Taking one Heart Nourishing Pill a day only cost one hundred contribution points, and three thousand a month.

Jiang Hao tried it out.

After swallowing one Heart Nourishing Pill, he could train his heart one hundred and thirty times a day.

His effectiveness increased by thirty percent!

Thus, under Jiang Hao's "crazy" training, in just five months, his heart had become incredibly powerful.

One day, Jiang Hao was training his heart as usual.

"Thump, thump, thump."

Suddenly, his heart beat violently.

As it beat, a hidden force seemed to erupt from his heart.

It was as explosive as fire.

"Whoosh."

Jiang Hao opened his eyes.

"Heart Force has been achieved!"

A smile appeared on Jiang Hao's face.

With Heart Force achieved, he had officially broken through to Hidden Force.

Jiang Hao was now a genuine Hidden Force martial artist!

If he were in the outer sect, he would be considered an elite disciple.

All in all, it had only been a mere five months since Jiang Hao began training his heart until his Heart Force emerged.

For other outer sect disciples.

It would take at least several years to achieve Heart Force.

If their hearts were damaged during this period, it would take even longer.

Hidden Force is not easily achieved.

It was truly rare for someone like Jiang Hao to achieve Hidden Force so smoothly and in one go.

Bone Root, resources, cultivation methods, and comprehension are all indispensable.

Moreover, Jiang Hao was practicing a Divine Skill, which made it even more difficult.

Jiang Hao focused his attention and checked his own condition.

Cultivation: Hidden Force (Early Stage)

Incomplete Great Sun Golden Crow Divine Blood: 10% progress (can be deduced)

Bone Root: 7

Comprehension: 8.1

Spirit: 2

Great Sun Battle Sacred Body: Novice

Fierce Tiger Fist: Major Accomplishment (Tiger Demon Form, 40% amplification)

Moon Chasing Footwork: Major Accomplishment

Manifest Force: Amplified by 430% power

Hidden Force: Heart Force

Indeed, Jiang Hao's cultivation had reached the "Hidden Force" level.

And after five months, his comprehension had surpassed 8, not far from 10.

Jiang Hao had a vague feeling.

If his three talent stats reached 10, some changes might occur.

And then there was the Moon Chasing Footwork.

It had reached Major Accomplishment in just five months.

Moon Chasing Footwork had improved greatly, but it had stalled at the Major Accomplishment stage.

Without comprehending its true meaning, it was impossible to reach Perfection.

However, even the Major Accomplishment level of Moon Chasing Footwork was already enough to satisfy Jiang Hao.

His disadvantage in movement techniques would be completely compensated for.

"Since Heart Force has already been born, the next step is to strengthen the liver."

"I need to go to the Trading Hall to exchange for a Liver Protection Pill."

Jiang Hao's martial arts training plan proceeded in an orderly fashion.

He was able to endure loneliness.

After all, with Jiang Hao's martial arts practice, he could feel his own improvement every day.

That kind of "positive feedback" was the greatest joy for Jiang Hao.

One day, Jiang Hao was training his "liver."

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from outside his cave dwelling.

"Junior Brother Jiang, an old friend has come to visit."

"An old friend?"

Jiang Hao opened his eyes.

He walked out of the cave dwelling and saw a familiar figure standing outside.

"Sister Hong... have you been promoted to the Inner Gate?"

This "old friend" was none other than Xia Hong!

Back then, Jiang Hao had been directly promoted to the Inner Gate, and Xia Hong, the only person he knew in the Huangtian Sect, hadn't even come to acknowledge him.

He hadn't expected Xia Hong to appear after such a long time.

Xia Hong smiled and said, "Junior Brother Jiang, back then you were directly promoted to the Inner Gate while I was still in the Outer Gate, so I was too ashamed to see you."

"However, a few days ago, I finally cultivated Transforming Force and was promoted to the Inner Gate, which is why I've come to see you."

Jiang Hao invited Xia Hong into the cave dwelling, and they sat down.

"Junior Brother Jiang, I heard earlier that you went to the Outer Gate to take the Dark Force course. The Outer Gate is full of gossip and criticism."

"Actually, Junior Brother, you don't need to pay them any mind. You're still very young, and it's normal to only develop Dark Force in a few more years. Those people in the Outer Gate are just jealous..."

Jiang Hao was a little confused.

Was Xia Hong here just to say this?

Was she "comforting" him?

Afraid he would lose his composure?

Seeing Jiang Hao's silence, Xia Hong became even more worried.

In her opinion, no matter how talented Jiang Hao was, he was still just an eleven-year-old child.

He was alone in the Huangtian Sect and had encountered all sorts of rumors and slander.

His mindset was likely unstable.

Haste makes waste; the more anxious Jiang Hao became, the harder it would be for him to break through.

If this continued, it would likely have a significant impact on Jiang Hao.

Xia Hong certainly didn't want Jiang Hao to be affected, which was why she had specifically come to "comfort" him.

"Jiang Hao, with your talent, breaking through to Dark Force isn't difficult..."

Xia Hong wanted to persuade him further.

But Jiang Hao shook his head and directly interrupted, "Sister Hong, I've already activated Heart Force!"

"..."

Xia Hong's mouth fell open.

Jiang Hao didn't explain. He extended his hand and gently pressed it onto the ground.

Heart Force activated.

A palm print instantly appeared on the ground.

Xia Hong stared at the palm print on the ground.

Jiang Hao had silently unleashed his force, and the power was condensed but not released.

Without a doubt, this was Dark Force!

Jiang Hao had actually developed Dark Force without anyone knowing, and had already broken through to become a Dark Force martial artist.

"Good!"

"You've already reached Dark Force! It seems I don't need to persuade you; you haven't been affected by the outside rumors at all."

Xia Hong was relieved.

Jiang Hao was still the same old Jiang Hao.

Not only was his talent exceptional, but his mental will was also incredibly firm.

Only such a genius might have a chance to enter the Dao.

"Whoosh."

Just then, Big Tiger suddenly rushed into the cave dwelling.

Normally, Big Tiger would wander around the Huangtian Sect.

But this time, Big Tiger seemed a little off.

Jiang Hao smelled a scent of blood.

"Hmm?"

"Big Tiger, are you injured?"

Jiang Hao saw Big Tiger lying on the ground, looking weak and listless.

It was clearly suffering from excessive blood loss.

"Did you fight with Old Ape again?"

Jiang Hao knew Big Tiger often fought with Old Ape.

Big Tiger always lost.

However, that Old Ape was highly intelligent and always knew its limits, never seriously injuring Big Tiger.

But why was Big Tiger so badly injured this time?

"Jiang Hao, look, Big Tiger has a knife wound on its back," Xia Hong suddenly said.

"A knife wound?"

Jiang Hao focused his gaze. Indeed, there was a huge wound on Big Tiger's back, deep enough to see bone. It was clearly a knife wound.

Old Ape was also a heterogeneous species, it wouldn't use a knife.

Only martial artists used knives.

"Big Tiger, you weren't injured by Old Ape, you were injured by a martial artist."

"Who exactly injured you?"

Judging by the wound, this strike was truly vicious.

It just didn't hit a vital spot.

Otherwise, with the force of this strike, Big Tiger would probably already be dead.

Jiang Hao felt a growing anger in his heart.

Big Tiger was more than just his tiger pet.

In the Huangtian Sect, Jiang Hao and Big Tiger spent their days together, like family.

Now that Big Tiger was injured, he had to get an explanation!

"Sister Hong, Big Tiger is injured, I need to treat its wounds first."

"But Big Tiger was injured by someone, and I can't pretend not to see it. Sister Hong knows many people in the Huangtian Sect, could you help me find out who injured Big Tiger?"

Xia Hong nodded: "Okay, I'll go ask for you."

With that, Xia Hong turned and left the cave dwelling.