Breakthrough, Part 2 (Thanks to Alliance Leader Zhibike)

"I understand. In other words, this technique actually has significant flaws." Zhang Rongfang with some regret.

"It's good that you understand. If you really want to practice, you can just practice the first level. That will cause much less damage to your body." Yue Dewen nodded.

"Disciple understands," Zhang Rongfang replied.

"Alright, here's the sign. I'm leaving now. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a note in the small building if I'm not there. I'll reply when I see it."

Before the words had even faded, Yue Dewen had already vanished.

The speed of his movements was so fast that Zhang Rongfang didn't even feel it.

He wasn't surprised at all.

He simply turned his head to look at the Golden Toad Skill, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.

Many years ago, Moon King Neng possessed advanced thinking far beyond ordinary people, which, combined with the Martial Arts System, enabled him to create such a miraculous skill.

One can imagine how powerful and magnificent the Sensing Gate back then.

'Regardless, reduced lifespan is the biggest drawback for others, but for me, as long as I have enough Attribute Points, I can increase my lifespan with my life force!'

He decisively picked up the printed copy of the cultivation technique, then got up and left Black Cloud Pavilion.

Now that he had found the cultivation technique, he planned to try it out and see how it worked.

In the current situation, even if the Gathering Spirit Talisman is maxed out and Breaking Limits, it will only be a Super Grade at most, not even a grandmaster talisman, so there's no way it can do anything in the current situation.

To do something well, you must first have the right tools. Taking advantage of the current favorable conditions at the Great Dao Sect Ancestral Court, the best course of action is to first improve matters related to Attribute Points.

Over the next few days.

Zhang Rongfang dedicates himself wholeheartedly to the first stage of the Golden Toad Skill every day.

The first realm, called Hidden Moon, has three levels.

The First Layer uses common drugs to strengthen the intestinal muscles; the second layer uses rare drugs to increase the resistance of the gastrointestinal lining to strong acids.

The third layer utilizes Treasure Medicine to significantly enhance the digestive capacity of the gastrointestinal digestive juices.

Of course, the original text is not like this; this is a principle summarized by Zhang Rongfang.

Fortunately, he gained some new Attribute Points during these past few days.

Adding that to the previous ones, there are now a total of five points!

Once you've mastered the basics of the Golden Toad Skill, you can use it to quickly elevate them to a higher level.

***Late July, the summer heat is at its peak.

Inside a small building within the Heavenly Treasure Palace.

Zhang Rongfang sat cross-legged, with more than ten different kinds of medicines laid out in front of him.

Some of them are liquids, some are powders, and some are pills the size of peanuts.

All the bottles and jars, big and small, were labeled with the name of the medicine and the order of administration.

"The First Layer requires fifteen kinds of rare medicinal herbs to assist this Golden Toad Skill; it truly lives up to its name. It's incredibly expensive!"

Zhang Rongfang shook his head slightly.

He found yet another reason why no one practiced this technique.

Burning money!

These medicines alone cost several thousand taels of silver. And almost all of them were purchased from outside sources.

Only a very few of the two types were made by him on the spot.

Because it's so remote, there's nothing to sell.

"These are just ordinary drugs mentioned in the records. It seems the Sensing Gate was quite wealthy back then."

He sighed, picked up the first medicine bottle, opened it, and poured out the medicine.

Then came the second and third. Zhang Rongfang fed each medicine to his mouth, constantly monitoring the fluctuations in his life force.

It's impossible not to be afraid of taking so many medicines at once.

But when he thought of the terrifying nature of the Spirit Vein, he gritted his teeth and persevered.

Before long, all the medicine was in his mouth.

Zhang Rongfang slowly moved his abdomen according to the instructions in the Golden Toad Skill manual, feeling the heat generated by the medicinal effects.

Then use your mind to guide that warmth through your stomach and intestines.

The tutorial ended a few minutes later.

He started taking the medication a second time.

These medicines are the dosage that must be taken once for each session of spiritual practice.

With so many medications ingested, it's no wonder their lifespan is shortened.

Time passed little by little.

Zhang Rongfang would take a 15-minute break between each training session.

Finally, on the fifth attempt, the Attribute Panel showed a subtle change.

A new, clearly marked skill list appeared below the martial arts skill list.

"It's done!" A hint of joy flashed in Zhang Rongfang's eyes.

Looking at the words on the Attribute Panel.

'Golden Toad Skill (Hidden Moon - First Layer Introductory)'

Without hesitation, he immediately imagined clicking the plus sign after the Golden Toad Skill.

In an instant, the two Attribute Points disappeared.

The writing on the Golden Toad Skill quickly blurred and disappeared. Then, new writing slowly appeared.

'Golden Toad Skill (Hidden Moon - First Layer Mastery)'

In an instant, countless memories of himself sitting cross-legged in the small building, practicing martial arts and taking medicine flooded into Zhang Rongfang's mind.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and a wealth of insights and experiences about the Golden Toad Skill were also transmitted into his memory.

Suddenly, a strange gurgling sound came from his stomach.

An indescribable hunger spread throughout my body in an instant.

I'm so hungry.

Zhang Rongfang immediately felt the power of the Golden Toad Skill.

A surge of acid churned in his stomach, and his mouth watered profusely. It felt as if he could devour a whole cow in one bite.

The Attribute Panel also showed a clear change.

Health points jumped from 48 to 47 in the blink of an eye.

"Sharp!"

Zhang Rongfang was not surprised but delighted. Such a strong reaction clearly indicated that the Golden Toad Skill was very effective.

He immediately clicked the plus sign next to the technique.

Swish.

Two more attributes disappeared.

The wording of the Golden Toad Skill changed again.

The mastery of the First Layer has been transformed into perfection.

Yet another set of new memories of arduous training flooded into his mind.

With the influx of memories, life force plummeted again, dropping from 47 to 45 in an instant.

A faint clicking sound came from Zhang Rongfang's abdomen.

An even stronger feeling of hunger spread throughout my body.

This time, Zhang Rongfang could no longer hold back. He got up, put away all the medicine, and quickly went to the place in the small building where food was stored.

He grabbed large chunks of dried meat and stuffed them directly into his mouth.

A strange thing happened.

These dried meats were all collected by Chong Xuan Daoist as snacks to accompany tea. Although they were fragrant and rich, they were extremely hard.

For the average person, biting into it feels like chewing iron.

But at this Zhang Rongfang casually stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it a few times.

The hard jerky was instantly crushed and shattered into countless bits of meat, which were then softened by the saliva.

Zhang Rongfang's teeth seemed to have become even harder.

In no time at all, he stuffed the full ten pounds of dried meat into his stomach.

My stomach is still growling.

But the feeling of hunger lessened slightly.

"Not enough! Not enough!!"

Immediately, Zhang Rongfang rushed downstairs and headed towards the Heavenly Treasure Palace canteen.

An hour later, having eaten and drunk his fill, he returned to the small building.

Its stomach already contained nearly fifteen pounds of rice and various meats and vegetables.

For the entire hour, he ate continuously, chewing slowly and deliberately, without stopping at all.

"Wrong.!"

The moment Zhang Rongfang stepped onto the wooden plank of the small building, he vaguely felt something different about his body.

Standing in the living room on the first floor, he paused, carefully feeling his entire body.

"Weight!"

"I've gained weight!"

Zhang Rongfang noticed something different through the reflection of the glass window not far away.

His physique seemed to have become even stronger.

"Also, after eating so much, I would have needed to poop before. But now, after eating over twenty pounds of food, I don't feel like pooping at all."

Based on the subtle changes in his physique, Zhang Rongfang had a vague feeling that this time he might have finally found the right path.

This phenomenon likely indicates that the utilization rate of food digestion and absorption has increased.

Although three points of health have been reduced, we can see the effect by observing when the new Attribute Points arrive.

Looking at the reflection of his own figure in the glass window, Zhang Rongfang's worries and anxieties, which had been building up in his heart, finally eased somewhat.

Instead, a new expectation has emerged.

Such a big change has already occurred at the First Layer of perfection. I wonder what changes will happen if one cultivates all three realms of the Golden Toad Skill.

***The rain poured down, like water droplets falling to the ground, splashing up countless white mists that scattered.

Yin Huai City, a hundred miles away from Great Capital.

First Squad black carriages was braving the heavy rain, moving at a leisurely pace away from the city.

The Bai Family Merchant Group's logo was engraved on the side of one of the carriages in the procession.

The trucks in the convoy also had large quantities of goods covered by tarpaulins.

But no one could have imagined that the two elderly men leading the group, both wearing leather raincoats, were actually grandmasters who had left the Great Bright Light Temple.

At this time.

Five Hearts Zen Master Wuxin looked up at the misty Official Road ahead and sighed softly.

"Life is ever-changing, with unpredictable ups and downs. Who knows when I'll return after this departure?"

"There is hope, don't worry, as long as the seed is still there." The Monk Tanri stood to the side, expressionless, constantly turning the Prayer Beads in his hand.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.

What's most troublesome is that the three Golden Rings that Heavenly Maiden Tong Zhang left behind before breaking through to the Extreme Realm after taking the medicine have been leaked.

Legend has it that the three Golden Rings are the keys to the secret manual of wealth accumulated by the Heavenly Maiden over decades.

Once the three Golden Rings are found, three vast and precious treasures will be obtained.

The Heavenly Maiden has a complex identity; on the surface, she is Black List Expert, but in secret, she serves the Eastern Sect.

He was also very close to the Imperial Tutor Damir and was a powerful figure in the Eastern Sect. At the same time, he was also a strong member of the Sensing Gate.

Such a person has had no relatives for decades, and the vast wealth and resources he has amassed are of unknown whereabouts.

As a result, the three Golden Ring he left behind attracted the covetous eyes of many forces.

At this moment, Zen Five Hearts Zen Master and Monk Tanri were carrying those three Golden Rings.

That was given to them by the Heavenly Maiden, instructing them to secretly escort it away from Great Capital and deliver it to the three Human Seed of the Eastern Sect.

Although the Eastern Sect has been destroyed, as long as the Human Seed remains, there is still hope for a resurgence in the future.

The two were heavy-hearted, knowing that this departure probably meant that the Eastern Sect would forever withdraw from the stage of history.

"Two Grand Initiation Master, you concealed yourselves so well, leaving Great Capital so quietly. It seems you feel we haven't treated you well enough."

Suddenly, a faint sound came rapidly from afar.

The two Five Hearts Zen Masters' expressions changed simultaneously. They separated to the left and right, turned around, and took out two Zen staffs from the carriage, holding them in their hands.

With a soft splash, a figure suddenly appeared in the rain ahead of the convoy.

The figure held Black Umbrella, a Refined Iron Cane in one hand, and wore a black Python Robe. With white hair and a white beard, he exuded a dignified aura, like Prince of the Ling Ting.

"Yan Xi, the Sensing Gate!"

Five Hearts Zen Master's pupils contracted, and he gripped his staff even tighter.

The Sensing Gate split into more than a dozen factions of varying sizes many years ago.

After years of infighting, many of the top experts have long since passed away; some have grown old and retired, while others have died.

However, some people, through Deity Worship Spirit Transformation, successfully extended their martial arts lifespan and eventually achieved strength no less than that of a grandmaster.

Yan Xi is one of them.

Prince Yan Yan Xi, was the other party's title.

It means that his movements are like those of the king of swallows, light and agile, killing as easily as a swallow skimming the water, taking a life in a flash.

"You alone cannot stop us. Everyone else, come out," Monk Tanri said in a deep voice.

The sound of the heavy rain could not drown out his voice at all.

No one answered.

But from the rear and sides of the convoy, strong figures emerged quietly and naturally.

These people were Upper Capital wearing raincoats to protect themselves from the rain.

On those fur coats, some were painted with the pure white chains of the Heaven Lock Sect, while others were embroidered with the pitch-black Supreme Ultimate of the Taiqing Lineage of the Sensing Gate.

In addition, loud singing could be heard drifting from afar.

"Spring Breeze Peach Plum Blossom."

" Among the Summer Lotus Among Lotus".

"Autumn Frost Flowers Everywhere."

"Winter Snow White Plum Blossom."

Four songs drifted from four directions.

Following them were four enormous figures, each with a distinct posture and aura, rapidly approaching.

"Sensing Gate, Four Seasons Envoys!"

The composure that Zen Five Hearts Zen Master and Monk Tanri had been able to maintain finally crumbled.

If it were only the Prince Yan, they would still be confident of defeating the enemy.

But then four more grandmasters, no weaker than the Prince of Prince Yan, arrived. "Hand over the Golden Ring and tell us the whereabouts of the three Human Seed. Considering the difficulty of becoming a grandmaster, we'll spare your lives."

The Prince Yan said in a deep voice, his cane plunging heavily into the ground.