Douluo's Peerless: Became Huo Yuhao's Golden Finger! — Chapter 39

Zhuge Lan did not refuse. Smiling, he said—

"No problem. I can awaken it for you."

"But with the Vajra Arhat Fruit assisting Little Yuhao, the first stage of the Yi Jin Jing will soon reach completion. Exchanging for the second stage requires 95,000 Luck Value."

"And his movement technique and close-combat abilities need strengthening too."

"After the freshman assessment, Little Yuhao will also need to study Soul Tools alongside his cultivation. That'll be another expense."

"We only have 120,000 Luck Value right now. Look at how huge this shortfall is."

Zhuge Lan put on a troubled act and sighed deeply.

It made Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's teeth itch!

It was settled!

This guy was deliberately finding all sorts of excuses not to awaken its Mental Power!

The reasons no longer mattered. It simply could not tolerate this!

"I'm fighting you!!!"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm transformed into a dragon and unleashed Entanglement, trying to squeeze Zhuge Lan into a noodle.

But Zhuge Lan released his Mental Power, and it could not budge him in the slightest.

"Damn it! How did your Mental Power get so strong?" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm raged helplessly.

"Before appearing, I spent 10,000 Luck Value to speed up the conversion of my Mental Power. It's roughly equivalent to a three-ring Soul Elder now. With the bonuses, I have the combat strength of a five-ring Soul King," Zhuge Lan said casually.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's eyes turned even redder!

He was so willing to spend on himself, but when it came to awakening its Mental Power, this would not do and that would not do?

"Die!!!"

Zhuge Lan stood still and let Sky Dream Ice Silkworm fuss all it wanted.

It was not that he was deliberately picking on it. Little Yuhao's balance truly was insufficient.

Mm.

It definitely was not because he wanted to watch Sky Dream Ice Silkworm rage helplessly.

Hehehehehe—

After a round of horseplay.

Ignoring Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Death Gaze, Zhuge Lan created something he had long prepared—

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Tai Chi Fist Shows Its Might! The First Glimpse of the Invincible Path!

Requirement: Create Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang's Tai Chi Fist from Jin Yong's martial arts system!

Cost: 35,000 Luck Value!

Create?—

Rather expensive.

But this was not some exercise for old men to strengthen their bodies. It was a true martial art capable of deflecting a thousand pounds with four ounces, combining hardness and softness. Its killing power could not be underestimated.

It utterly surpassed that little bastard's Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon.

Create!

A book condensed in his hand, and Zhuge Lan stamped his foot.

Huo Yuhao's spiritual body answered the summons. The book smacked him right in the face, exploding into a skyful of light particles that he absorbed.

Huo Yuhao was utterly engrossed.

"Use stillness to overcome motion, softness to overcome hardness, four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds, strike after the enemy yet arrive first."

"Wonderful! Truly wonderful!"

Seeing Huo Yuhao praise it so highly, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm cast a suspicious glance over.

Was it really that powerful?

Zhuge Lan could spare 1 Luck Value. He filled Sky Dream Ice Silkworm with the Tai Chi Fist and copied a set for Electrolux as well.

As a Soul Beast, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could not immediately grasp its subtle wonders.

Electrolux, who had been the Child of Light in his youth, quickly understood the key points.

"Interesting."

"By discerning the principles of force and applying the smallest amount of strength at the critical points, one can achieve the greatest results."

"It can also amplify explosive power with energy, using one's strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses."

"It is indeed profound."

"However, it places immense demands on one's eyesight and experience. Little Yuhao has Spiritual Detection and Mental Power, which can make up for some of that."

"It suits Little Yuhao extremely well. He will undoubtedly benefit from it endlessly in the future."

Zhuge Lan gave Electrolux a thumbs-up.

A penetrating assessment.

Then he glanced at Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, who still looked utterly bewildered.

A pig could not appreciate fine food.

That was why he was in no hurry to awaken its Mental Power. It probably would not know how to use it anyway.

Zhuge Lan made no effort to hide his attitude.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm instantly flew into a rage!

"What kind of look is that?"

"I'm a Soul Beast!"

"It's perfectly reasonable that I don't understand things developed by humans, okay?!"

"Hey! Don't leave! Explain yourself!"

"Ahhh!"

"Take my Entanglement!!!"

When Huo Yuhao woke up.

He saw Sky Dream Ice Silkworm wrapped around Zhuge Lan, clamoring for some sort of explanation.

Unable to help himself, he looked toward Electrolux. What were they fighting about this time?

"It is nothing. Just the usual," Electrolux said with a smile. "Go try out the Tai Chi Fist. This old man is also curious about how it performs in actual combat. If anyone asks, say Zhuge gave it to you. They will fill in the rest themselves."

"Yes, Elder Yi."

Huo Yuhao's main consciousness returned to his body.

Physical Education Class had just ended for the afternoon, and Elder Zhuang had restored the three of them to peak condition.

Huo Yuhao assumed the opening stance of Tai Chi and beckoned Wang Dong with his fingers.

"Wang Dong, try attacking me."

Wang Dong did not understand why, but she still threw a punch.

The fist wind howled. Who knew how much personal resentment she had packed into it.

But that was exactly the effect he wanted.

Huo Yuhao raised his hand to meet it. As he turned aside to evade, his palm wrapped around her fist. His waist and stance moved as one, and his arm drew a semicircle.

Wang Dong only felt herself pulled by something. Her body pitched far forward beyond her control. As her center of gravity collapsed, she tried to retract her strength, only to be drawn into motion by another force.

She made a flashy one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn on the spot, staggering forward several steps with her back to Huo Yuhao before she finally stabilized herself.

"Huh?" Wang Dong said in surprise. "Borrowing force to strike back? Isn't that the essence of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer? Again!"

It was the same straight punch.

Even though Wang Dong was on guard this time, the earlier scene repeated itself.

Huo Yuhao again began by turning aside to evade, but this time he struck the inside of Wang Dong's elbow with his arm, forcing her arm to bend and making her lose her balance again. Huo Yuhao himself stepped forward, closing in against her chest.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, Wang Dong was sent flying.

"Whoosh—"

Wang Dong spread her gorgeous wings and steadied herself in midair. Rubbing her chest, she stared at Huo Yuhao with uncertainty and shock.

"What kind of move was that?"

"It feels like hitting cotton—there's nowhere to exert force, and then I get bitten back in return. It's so frustrating!"

Having tested his new skill, Huo Yuhao revealed a satisfied expression.

But speaking of cotton...

He rubbed his shoulder. It really had felt a little like crashing into cotton just now.

Wang Dong still needs to work on her chest muscles. They aren't hard at all.

"This is Tai Chi Fist. Brother Lan came by not long ago and taught it to me."

"I only just comprehended the basics today, so I can barely use it in battle now."

"With the freshman assessment a month away, I'll have a bit more ability to protect myself."

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao both darkened at those words.

A bit more ability to protect himself?

If he used that Mental Power, he would be invincible below the three-ring Soul Elder realm!

So was this Tai Chi Fist meant for four-ring Soul Ancestors?

Elder Zhuang, who had watched everything from the side, recalled that terrifying aura from that day, as well as the academy's subsequent increase in resources for Huo Yuhao.

Could it be related to that "Brother Lan"?

Elder Zhuang quietly withdrew and hurried toward Yan Shaozhe.

This was a matter of great importance. He had to report it.

Thus—

Early the next morning, Huo Yuhao spotted Yan Shaozhe beneath a large tree.

"Senior Brother, you're here."

"I've accumulated some questions recently. Could Senior Brother answer them for me?"

"They're about integrating King's Descent."

As a Super Douluo, Yan Shaozhe found teaching Huo Yuhao effortless.

Huo Yuhao benefited immensely.

He then took the initiative and said, "Senior Brother, I comprehended something new yesterday. Since it's still early, how about helping me practice it?"

Yan Shaozhe was quite pleased. This junior brother of his really knew what he was doing.

"Then this senior brother will warm you up a little."

"Alright, Senior Brother. Attack me," Huo Yuhao said. "Tai Chi Fist emphasizes striking after the enemy."

Yan Shaozhe silently committed that to memory and casually threw a punch.

He received the same treatment Wang Dong had yesterday, inexplicably turning around on the spot.

—Of course, he had suppressed his strength. Otherwise, overwhelming force would have broken through any technique.

"Interesting. Again."