Ripples

A sharp eagle cry suddenly came from afar.

Soon, a blue figure suddenly leaped into the air from the edge of the square and landed steadily on the ground.

She is Xiao Yi, who is in charge of the daily affairs of the Ling Xiao Palace.

"Palace Master, the Prefecture Lord the Twelve Clan Estates have arrived and are waiting for orders at the Purple Micro Palace."

Jin Yuyan narrowed her eyes and looked at Xiao Yi.

"Okay. I'll go right away."

"Yes." Xiao Yi quickly bowed, turned around, and boarded the Cable Car to leave.

Jin Yuyan watched her leave until she disappeared into the light mist before she put her hand away and looked at Zhang Rongfang.

"Alright. Looks like you're lucky. So we won't do the test today."

No more testing? Zhang Rongfang felt relieved. If they really had to test him, he would have no way of explaining how he acquired his terrifying strength and speed No God Worshipping.

Ordinary mortal masters are far inferior to Worship God Grandmaster in this respect.

The problem now is that he hasn't Worship God, but he has already reached the level of Worship God Grandmaster.

It is conceivable that once this matter is discovered...

He could imagine the huge uproar it would cause.

Countless martial arts masters Worship God in order to obtain a stronger body. If they discover his unique case, they would probably flock to him to try to study how he achieved it.

After all, he started with an ordinary body. He wasn't born with terrifying talent.

A quick look at the investigation records will reveal that he attained his level through gradual cultivation.

Jin Yuyan was too lazy to say anything more. She leaped up, not taking the Cable Car, but stepping on the rope. She flashed a few times into the distance and disappeared into the hazy mist.

Zhang Rongfang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took the Cable Car down the mountain.

Although he obtained a lot of useful information from his Grandmaster Uncle, he also risked exposing himself.

Grandmaster Uncle is clearly stronger than Lao Yue in martial arts, so if he were to discover any abnormalities in his body and be taken in for research, Zhang Rongfang decided to run away immediately without hesitation.

To avoid revealing any abnormal physical condition at night.

The Prefectural Office of Qingchuan Prefecture.

The lamp in the study flickered, and the oil lamp on the kneeling bronze statue slowly emitted smoke from its raised arm.

Zhang Rongfang Prayer Mat in the room, his breathing deep and drawn out.

Tonight will be the time for him to start improving his Golden Toad Skill after accumulating enough Attribute Points.

From taking the medicine to replenishing the lost life points, and now accumulating enough Attribute Points to improve the Golden Toad Skill.

"Finally, it has begun."

Zhang Rongfang was filled with anticipation.

Close your eyes and look at the opened Attribute Panel, which clearly shows that you currently have 9 Free Attribute Points.

That is, nearly a month has passed since he started taking the medication.

From Great Capital to here.

Looking back, it feels like so much happened in just one month.

"I will become stronger and stronger, and no one can stop me! Just as no one can stop the raindrops falling from the sky to the earth!"

Zhang Rongfang took a deep breath to calm himself down.

My gaze was drawn to the plus sign next to the Golden Toad Skill item.

'Golden Toad Skill - Sun Chasing (Second Level Introductory)'.

Laugh.

As Attribute Points continue to decrease.

The characters for "Golden Toad Skill" gradually became blurred.

A stream of scorching air began to surge abruptly from Zhang Rongfang's chest and abdomen, then flowed to all parts of his body.

This flow of energy is continuous, as if it were alive, precisely targeting the body organs and muscles of those practicing the Golden Toad Skill.

Zhang Rongfang could feel that his stomach, intestines, and even his throat and mouth were being rapidly transformed by this Warm Current.

As time passed, he was completely immersed in the transformation of his body, unaware that the purplish-red tumor on his back was also undergoing subtle changes along with these changes.

The sarcoma is gradually growing larger, and its surface is showing a clearer outline.

Soon.

The Golden Toad Skill reappeared.

'Golden Toad Skill - Chasing the Sun Chasing (Third Level, Beginner)'.

The Attribute Points consumed were exactly nine, the same as the number of possibilities calculated by Zhang Rongfang.

Sun Chasing rose, they entered the third level.

The three stages—beginner, master, and perfection—were all accelerated by Attribute Points.

Then, because he had taken the pills for the third level in advance, he directly entered the third level.

This is the final layer of the Sun Chasing, and the next stage is the Sky Devouring.

In other words, even those who claim to have created merit are only inferring or imagining this stage.

I have no idea whether I've mastered it or not.

'It seems that the Golden Toad Skill can only be improved once more before it stops.' Zhang Rongfang didn't think that the Sky Devouring could be improved any further.

He closed his eyes, feeling the flood of memories pouring into his mind.

These memories are all of him practicing the Golden Toad Skill day and night in a closed room, constantly taking medicine to modify and train his internal organs.

Gradually, his teeth became sharper and sharper. If someone looked closely, they would notice that he had more and denser teeth than the average person.

At the same time, the inner walls of the stomach, intestines, throat, and mouth become thicker, making it difficult to scratch even with sharp objects.

Another ten minutes or so passed.

Zhang Rongfang fully digested and absorbed the memories of practicing the Golden Toad Skill.

He stood up from the Prayer Mat, stretched his body, and his whole body made a series of crackling sounds.

This time, the Sun Chasing further enhanced the elasticity and resilience of his muscles.

This further enhanced his explosive power.

"That's about it. Next, let's see what level we can reach in the third level of the Sun Chasing, how much time we can save, and how Attribute Points we can accumulate."

Suddenly his stomach rumbled.

An intense, indescribable hunger surged through me.

"They're here!"

Zhang Rongfang rushed to a corner of the study, opened the prepared food box, which was full of Grain Avoidance Pill, glutinous rice, and other items.

He didn't mind the dirt; he grabbed some with his bare hands and stuffed it into his mouth.

The Grain Avoidance Pill are mixed with food, broken down by rapidly secreted saliva, chewed by dense teeth, and then fall down the esophagus into the stomach.

The only exaggeration is...

He was completely unaware that his eating habits had become somewhat detached from human behavior.

A large amount of saliva, like a broken faucet, dripped from the corners of his mouth.

Such a rate of secretion is completely beyond the scope of human capabilities.

No matter how hard the bone, he can easily chew it up and swallow it with just a few bites.

*** Jade Void Palace.

Jin Yuyan, dressed in a white dress and wearing a golden crown, stood quietly beneath the over thirty-meter-tall statue of the Heavenly Statue Yujing Hanshi Celestial Lord, her back to the crowd.

Purple Micro Palace, which is silver and covered with cloud patterns, mythical beasts, and floral designs.

The Twelve Clan Estates Prefecture Lord were now arranged in two rows, awaiting orders.

To become one of the Twelve Prefecture Lord, the most basic cultivation requirement is to be a Grandmaster.

A few of them have even reached the level of Great Grandmaster.

The strongest, Shangguan Feihe, was Great Grandmaster at the Perfected Realm, second only to Jin Yuyan.

The twelve strong figures, of varying builds and heights, were all clad in Purple Daoist Robe.

Some carried weapons, while others wore half-body armor. Some were fully armored, with their Daoist robes draped over their shoulders like cloaks. Still others, with white hair and carrying canes, appeared frail and delicate.

Regardless of age or gender, everyone present naturally exuded an air of superiority and absolute self-confidence in their eyes.

Like a pack of ferocious beasts.

Everyone present was a top-tier expert wielding power and possessing terrifying martial prowess.

This small Purple Micro Palace is now filled with the people who hold the pinnacle of power and military strength, controlling the vast territory of Ze Province.

Ding~~~~ Incense Burner smoke rises from the censer, and the Daoist bell tolls softly.

"Gentlemen."

Jin Yuyan gripped the hilt of a pure purple Long Sword enshrined beneath the Statue with his other hand.

"Back then, we were forced to flee into the mountains and forests, cutting off our tails to survive, and we were in a miserable state."

Clang! She drew her Long Sword, its blade like a pool of autumn water, its iridescent light illuminating the entire hall.

"I promised back then that the century-old humiliation would one day be washed away!"

"And now, the time has come."

She plunged her sword into the ground in front of her.

"I just wonder how many people in this world still remember us."

"We naturally remember the Palace Master's Great Wish," Shangguan Feihe said in a deep voice.

He had a full head of white hair, a robust build, and his exposed chest was covered with hideous scars. Standing over three meters tall, he exuded a powerful and imposing aura.

"Words spoken with the grace of Heaven's Law." Another handsome and sinister-looking man, with a face resembling a woman, held a purple whisk and softly continued the sentence.

"This is also the Great Wish we made back then!"

"Heaven has sent down its killing intent; the time has come," Jin Yuyan calmly. "Now, let those who attacked and killed us back then understand."

She slowly reached out her hand, then suddenly clenched it.

"Destiny is in my hands!!"

With a whoosh, the enormous Heavenly Lock slowly rose, opening the connection between the Jade Void Palace and the outside world.

First Squad the Twelve Clan Estates, dressed in Daoist robes and covered with black cloaks, galloped down the mountain on horseback.

From above, the First Squad people looked like ink lines, spreading out in all directions from the Jade Void Jade Void Palace.

"The True One Western Sect occupies the Twelve Provinces of the Great Ling. Now, it has dispatched the Twelve Clan Estates' Spirit Vein and Spirit Guard, with each prefecture responsible for one region."

"We don't have much time. The various sects of the Great Ling are in the process of handover, and the Spirit General are changing positions. We have exactly one month to react."

Within a month, those who submit to me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish!

Jin Yuyan's voice kept echoing in everyone's minds.

***early morning.

Qingchuan Prefecture.

Zhang Rongfang slowly entered his newly acquired, enormous Mansion.

The Mansion was named Settled River.

It is a large compound with seven courtyards and seven entrances, large enough to accommodate hundreds of people.

The central area within the complex features Rockery and streams, gardens and bridges, pavilions and waterside terraces—everything one could desire.

"It seems Shangguan Zhi put a lot of effort into it." Zhang Rongfang nodded as he toured the area with the old steward.

"Reporting to Master, this residence was not a gift from Shangguan Zhi," the old steward suddenly replied.

"Oh?" Zhang Rongfang was taken aback. "Who is that?"

"It's the Jin Family," the old butler replied. "I don't know exactly who the Jin Family is. But they left a message saying you should know."

"The Jin Family." Zhang Rongfang inexplicably thought of his Grandmaster Uncle lived in the Ling Xiao Palace.

The old steward before them was also a member of the Jade Void Palace, and he continued to explain.

"The residence that Shangguan Zhi gifted you is in another location. Would you like to take a look?"

"Not for now. I'll go see the Palace Master again later," Zhang Rongfang replied after thinking for a moment. Of course, this was just a polite remark; he didn't want to cause any more trouble in the short term.

"Um, you may not be able to see the Palace Master for the time being," the old steward replied.

"Why is that?" Zhang Rongfang asked, puzzled.

"Because the Palace Master should have already gone to Great Capital in person."

"Great Capital."

Zhang Rongfang's heart skipped a beat, and a strange sense of unease rose within him.