"Aside from the initial movement being too large, the dart trajectory being too predictable, and occasionally missing the target, there are no other problems." Zhang Rongfang looked at the sky with satisfaction.
Then he went back to his room and carefully looked at himself in the bronze mirror.
Now, it seems that because his Core Formation cultivation is getting higher and higher, his overall Essence, Qi, and Spirit are getting better and better. His complexion is also becoming more rosy, and his eyes are shining brightly.
During his time in Wushan Prefecture, he experienced a second growth spurt, gradually increasing in height from about 1.8 meters to 1.9 meters.
His physique has regained some of its former robustness. Walking down the street, 99% of the people around him are not as strong as him.
"When will I finally reach the Super Grade, which surpasses the grade limit?"
He picked up the somewhat worn bronze mirror and sighed inwardly.
He didn't actually want to follow Han Shisan's path and learn inferior martial arts, as that would be too inefficient.
The proper path to becoming a master lies in following the conventional route of cultivating both inner and outer Super Grade.
Unfortunately, he still hasn't even gotten close to the Super Grade.
The words the Heavenly Maiden had spoken gradually echoed in his mind.
"Super Grade, as the name suggests, is beyond grade and cannot be evaluated or limited by the grade system."
"Humans are born with limits. Rank is just a process of developing all the potential of the human body. After reaching the Ninth Grade rank, the potential of most people has been almost completely developed."
"The 'Super Grade' refers to those who, in addition to these methods, have found effective ways to improve their physical strength and qualities. Such methods are very rare, and most are only applicable to a very small number of individuals."
"Those who possess these physical qualities are commonly known as gifted individuals. Therefore, strictly speaking, only those with naturally extraordinary physical qualities can reach the Super Grade."
The words of the Heavenly Maiden Tong Zhang are still crystal clear in Zhang Rongfang's mind.
Zhang Rongfang as "exceptionally gifted," actually knew that Heavenly Maiden Tong Zhang considered him to be one of those gifted individuals.
But only he himself knew that he had no special talents whatsoever.
If it weren't for the forced enhancement of his Attribute Panel, he would have already reached his limit when he was at the Eighth Grade.
"The Heavenly Maiden said that to Super Grade, one must meet two conditions: first, one's physical qualities must surpass those of the Ninth Grade."
Secondly, it involves innovation, integrating martial arts techniques originally confined to the Ninth Grade into a unique style suited to oneself. This allows for a fuller utilization of one's superior physical abilities.
"What I need to do now is take the first step and think about physical qualities that surpass the Ninth Grade."
He now has two options.
One method is to utilize the enhancement of Life Attribute to increase the number of martial arts techniques that Breaking Limits, allowing oneself to break through the Ninth Grade and reach the Tenth Grade, eleventh, or even higher ranks.
"The second method involves using a large amount of External Skill to build up physical strength, but this will severely damage the internal organs and body, requiring a constant replenishment of the lost Life Attribute."
Zhang Rongfang chose the first one.
He wanted to see what would happen if he kept increasing the Life Attribute.
This way, you can achieve two goals at once.
Now, he can vaguely sense a difference in his body.
He let out another long breath.
Zhang Rongfang returned to the courtyard, put down the bronze mirror, and suddenly used the Breaking Limit Skill, Shrink Step.
Then, the Heavy Mountain again onto the wooden stake.
Bang! The wooden stake shook violently, finally giving way, bending backward, tilting, and breaking instantly.
Boom.
The upper half of the wooden stake fell to the ground.
Zhang Rongfang turned again and delivered another Double Heavy Mountain, striking another wooden stake.
He had used Double Heavy Mountain twice just over ten minutes ago, and now he's using it again.
I didn't feel any strain on my body at all.
This is the change brought about by the current state of Life Attribute.
After doing all this, Zhang Rongfang once again performed the Soul Fixing Talisman technique in the courtyard.
He believed that, apart from a very few geniuses, most Guanxu Skill would not have the same experience as him.
Because those who can cultivate the Guanxu Skill to the seventh Core Formation Realm Upper Capital over fifty years old.
After the age of thirty, a person's blood and energy begin to decline. Not to mention fifty. At that age, it is already quite remarkable to be able to maintain the recovery ability of a young person.
After the test, he picked up the bronze mirror and planned to go out to find a mirror polishing shop.
With his endurance reaching this level, he increasingly wanted to exchange experiences with the other Ninth Grade to see just how strong he truly was.
Practicing martial arts every day, but just practicing without anyone to spar with, can be a very boring thing.
He needed to vent, and he needed to convert his progress in martial arts into tangible benefits.
Thinking of this, Zhang Rongfang remembered Qing Su and Wei Li, whom he had sent to the assassins' side, and wondered how their progress was going.
***Outside Wushan Prefecture City, in Nine Pool Town.
"This is where all the major events of our entire system are recorded." Duan Gu led Qing Su to a dusty room where books were stored.
There was only one bookshelf in the room, with three books on it.
Duan Gu reached out and took out the middle book, then patted off the thin layer of dust on it.
"However, there haven't been any major events that need to be recorded recently, so no one has touched this place."
He handed the book to Qing Su.
"Can you understand it?"
The book's contents are encrypted.
"Hmm." Qing Su took the book and gently opened it.
Wei Li and she were each in charge of two parts; she received the information from Duan Gu.
Wei Li secretly investigated the truth and then compared and verified it with Qing Su's side.
To prevent the Duan Gu from concealing or falsely reporting the facts.
This was a strategy they had agreed upon from the beginning.
Unexpectedly, Qing Su received a warm welcome from Duan Gu as soon as she arrived.
He abandoned all matters concerning the training of his subordinates and personally accompanied Qing Su to learn about the various aspects of the Wu Mountain Death Warrior System.
Although Qing Su was just a weak Fourth Grade official, he treated him with exceptional respect in every way.
This was clearly done out of respect for Zhang Rongfang.
Amidst the rustling sound of pages turning.
Qing Su dared not miss a single word of information.
Suddenly, she paused.
"What's on this page? What's going on?" she asked, pointing to the page she had just turned to.
The page clearly states: In July, a team of 35 people from Second Squad will be dispatched to ambush and kill lone High Grade Expert.
"This is an urgent report from Black Eagle Down. The Wu Mountain headquarters was almost destroyed, and we dispatched personnel to rescue them as part of the emergency response."
Duan Gu replied, "After that, we cooperated with them to kill two experts with strength of at least the Seventh Grade and then withdrew."
"I see." Qing Su nodded and continued flipping through the book.
But a short while later, she turned to another page about an emergency.
She looked closely and realized that the two emergencies were no more than three months apart.
"Why are we here again?"
"I don't know, but we received an emergency request from the Wu Mountain headquarters, saying that there were more external enemies attacking the headquarters, so we were dispatched. We are just following the rules," Duan Gu answered honestly.
Judging from his appearance, he's a boorish man who knows nothing.
"Is Wushan Prefecture that dangerous? How many emergencies have occurred in such a short time?"
Qing Su flipped through the pages again and discovered that, more than a month later, another emergency had been activated.
"That's why we felt we had to ascertain the strength of the new Spirit Envoy; otherwise, if he comes and gives orders haphazardly, we'll all be doomed."
"It feels like there are more and more forces targeting us these days. I don't know where all these experts come from, they're all risking their lives to fight us." He looked bewildered, scratching his cheek.
"Where are the corpses of these experts? Have their identities been investigated and explained?" Qing Su asked, frowning.
"They've been taken over by the Wu Mountain headquarters. We're only responsible for killing and cleaning up the battlefield; we don't care about anything else. That's the rule," Duan Gu replied.
"So, you mean you knew nothing from beginning to end? Yet you launched multiple sorties?" Qing Su was speechless. "Isn't it true that your Death Warrior System, apart from the Spirit Envoy, has no one qualified to command and coordinate them?"
"Yes, that's why we only mobilize when headquarters is in a life-or-death situation, that's right," Duan Gu answered honestly.
"Which headquarters has faced the danger of extinction three times in six months?" Qing Su raised her voice, pointing at the dossier in her hand.
"But these aren't our responsibilities; we're only responsible for killing people," Duan Gu, sounding a little unsure.
"Among these experts you've surrounded and killed, do you know any of them? Since they're experts, they couldn't all have just sprung from a rock, could they? Those worth your surrounding and killing must at least be of High Grade, right?" Qing Su quickly asked the crucial question.
After all, she had once served as an Eagle Rank supervisor.
Although Tanyang is much younger than Wu Mountain, he is far more experienced than Duan Gu, who is a simpleton.
"Yes, there are, but they're all dead. What's the point of looking for them?" Duan Gu asked, puzzled.
"Investigate the real reason they attacked our headquarters. You won't allow it; I'm not a suicide squad." Qing Su vaguely sensed that there was a significant secret hidden within.
"A human life is only worth one, especially since these experts have all trained and dedicated themselves to martial arts for many years. If they hadn't been subjected to a major shock, who would inexplicably come to launch a surprise attack on our Golden Wing Tower headquarters?"
"One person might be a fool, but with so many people, there must be something wrong," Qing Su said decisively.
***"The White Eagle Xiangling, requesting an audience with the Spirit Envoy."
Zhang Rongfang frowned and glanced at the sky.
It was already past 10 p. m. What was this White Eagle up to at this hour? He had been living a very fulfilling life lately, studying the Locked Script during the day, practicing martial arts at night, and occasionally accompanying his sister to stroll around the neighborhood and buy things.
As for Lu Mei Sha, she couldn't be bothered with him, and Zhang Rongfang ignored her as well.
The two kept to themselves, each living their own lives.
"Come in," Zhang Rongfang replied calmly.
Without opening the gate, a White Shadow gracefully flipped and landed on the wall surrounding the courtyard.
Under the moonlight, White Eagle Xiangling, dressed in a thin white gauze dress, knelt on the ground and slowly rose.
"Your subordinate greets the Spirit Envoy. I apologize for my abrupt visit, but I have urgent business to report to you!"
"What is it?" Zhang Rongfang, slightly impatiently.
"That's how it is," Xiang Ling said solemnly. "Recently, when my Golden Wing Tower was escorting goods, we were suddenly attacked by mysterious people, resulting in many deaths and injuries."
That's not the worst part. The most troublesome thing is that these people are highly skilled and numerous. They're ambushing and killing our members everywhere.
"So what do you mean by coming here? Do you want me to take action personally?" Zhang Rongfang frowned.
"Your subordinate wouldn't dare. Your subordinate only wishes to ask you to mobilize your elite guards to help Zheng Lou resolve this trouble."
Speaking of which, since the Spirit Envoy arrived, our Golden Wing Tower has been in much better shape. This is all thanks to Your Excellency's prestige!
"Alright, I'll pass the order over later. You can go and allocate the manpower yourself. Make sure things are handled thoroughly, and don't bother me with any problems."
Zhang Rongfang said impatiently.
"Yes!" Xiang Ling answered quickly, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.
This current Spirit Envoy seems even easier to fool than the previous one.