Nighttime, the Song Family.
In the spacious study, Song Yanxu sat upright in a chair before a carved rosewood desk.
Before him, Song Ming stood respectfully, awaiting his father's questions.
Are you confident you can secure a spot in the Demon Eradication Division?
Song Yanxu's voice was somewhat cold, and his face was full of sternness.
Upon hearing the question, Song Ming couldn't help but think of Fang Chen, but then he remembered that Fang Chen hadn't broken through to the Sinew and Bone Realm yet, so he immediately ruled Fang Chen out.
Thinking about it this way, there shouldn't be anyone in the martial arts school who is qualified to compete with him for a spot.
Song Ming said confidently, "Father, the two spots in the Demon Eradication Division will definitely be mine and Qiu Tong's!"
Song Yanxu nodded in satisfaction.
"If you can get into the Demon Eradication Division, our business will proceed much more smoothly."
"The longer your grandfather's chances of breaking through to the Core Formation Realm are, the greater the benefits my Song Family family will receive!"
Song Yanxu pondered the future and said thoughtfully:
"Nowadays, the entire dynasty is in chaos, and many places have been occupied by local tyrants!"
"As a prominent clan in Baihe County, how can we be content to lag behind others? We must take control of Baihe County as soon as possible to have more possibilities."
Hearing these words, Song Ming couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
It might not be that beneficial to him now, but if he were to overthrow the Song Family family patriarch in the future, wouldn't that be...?
Suppressing his excitement, Song Ming said firmly, "Your son will certainly not let you down!"
Song Yanxu smiled slightly and encouraged him, "You must practice martial arts diligently and strive to break through to the Viscera Realm as soon as possible. If you cannot break through, the position of family head may not be passed on to you!"
Song Ming couldn't help but ask, "Father, is breaking through to the Viscera Realm really that difficult?"
To be honest, Song Ming was still confident in himself and didn't think it would be that difficult.
But Song Yanxu said calmly, "It's difficult. How could it not be difficult? To break through in cultivation, one needs innate talent, comprehension, luck, and resources."
"If you don't break through while you're still young, it will be even more difficult to do so later when you're old and frail, and your blood and energy decline."
Song Ming asked, "Is it really possible for Grandpa to break through to the Core Formation Realm?"
Song Yanxu smiled slightly.
"Hehe, as long as those demons continue to provide the secret medicine, it is naturally possible."
The Core Formation Realm is a realm above the Viscera Realm.
If he truly achieves this, then controlling Baihe County would be incredibly easy!
Late at night, in the backyard of the Fang Family,
"Quanran learns faster!"
[ Surging Cloud Steps Proficiency +3]!
[ Surging Cloud Steps Proficiency +3]!
Fang Chen looked at the changes on the panel.
[Surging Cloud Steps the Door (1/150)]!
"Like the Whirlwind Blade Technique, the Small Blade Technique requires 150 points of proficiency, but the Surging Cloud Steps technique increases proficiency significantly faster!"
Fang Chen pondered in his heart,
"When I first started practicing, I felt that the understanding of airflow in the Whirlwind Blade Technique was also applicable to the Surging Cloud Steps, so it was naturally faster to practice!"
"What about the Dragon Subduing Fist? These two techniques originally came from the same superior Martial Arts. Wouldn't the insights gained from the Tiger Subduing Fist make the Dragon Subduing Fist much easier to learn?"
Thinking of this, Fang Chen immediately assumed a fighting stance and began practicing the Dragon Subduing Fist!
after a while,
[ Dragon Subduing Fist Proficiency +5]!
[I haven't even mastered the Dragon Subduing Fist (5/10)!]
"It's five points of proficiency!"
During the practice session, Fang Chen felt that the two Martial Arts had many things in common.
It's quite easy to practice now, and I don't feel any of the sluggishness I had when I first started practicing the Tiger Subduing Fist!
Some of the insights gained from these details also apply to the Dragon Subduing Fist!
Fang Chen was overjoyed and secretly made calculations.
"To master the Whirlwind Blade Technique, it would take about eighty days."
" Baihe County is rife with undercurrents, and a crisis could erupt at any moment. I'd better hurry up and improve my strength."
Fang Chen looked at the panel.
"According to our estimates, it would only take about ten days to master the Surging Cloud Steps!"
"After reaching the minor completion stage, the Surging Cloud Steps will definitely give me a power boost, allowing my strength to increase further."
When he first mastered the Whirlwind Blade Technique and the Tiger Subduing Fist, both techniques boosted his strength.
The Surging Cloud Steps should also work, but I don't know the upper limit of the amplification of these Martial Arts.
"If it's the Dragon Subduing Fist, although the required proficiency will be higher due to the higher level of Martial Arts."
"But with the blessing of the Tiger Subduing Fist, it only takes fourteen nights to reach the minor mastery, which will bring me a boost!"
Based on this calculation,
In the short term, Fang Chen felt that it was more worthwhile to practice these two Martial Arts!
As for the Tiger Subduing Fist, it naturally involves practicing it step by step.
This way, it won't slow down Fang Chen's progress in reaching the Viscera Realm!
Thus, Fang Chen decided to forgo practicing the Whirlwind Blade Technique for the time being and instead focus on practicing these two Martial Arts.
Especially the Dragon Subduing Fist; if it is practiced to perfection along with the Tiger Subduing Fist, even more advanced Martial Arts can be derived from it.
Perhaps by practicing this Martial Arts, one might have the opportunity to reach the realm of the Viscera Realm!
Fang Chen made up his mind and continued practicing the Surging Cloud Steps.
"Spend ten days practicing the Surging Cloud Steps, then fourteen days practicing the Dragon Subduing Fist, and master both Martial Arts to a minor level!"
[ Surging Cloud Steps Proficiency +3]!
Over the next few days
Fang Chen followed this plan and practiced, his proficiency steadily increasing.
While practicing martial arts, Fang Chen was also paying attention to the changes in the environment within Baihe County.
Speaking of which, Fang Chen hasn't been to Tian Yuan Escort Agency for a long time; it seems he hasn't had any escort missions to take care of.
On this day,
Fang Chen arrived at Tian Yuan Escort Agency, intending to inquire about the situation.
"Sigh, escorting goods is getting more and more dangerous now. The number and strength of demons are increasing, and it's very difficult for us to do business now. Merchants are afraid to send goods anymore."
Liu Tianyuan sighed and said to Fang Chen in front of him.
Upon hearing this, Fang Chen realized that the situation seemed even more serious than he had imagined.
"What are they trying to do? Are these demons planning to take over Baihe County? Can they even succeed?"
Fang Chen pondered in his heart, but could not come up with an answer.
When asked, Liu Tianyuan Liu Tianyuan also didn't know why, but he felt that Baihe County was about to descend into chaos.
At this time,
Liu Tianyuan changed the subject, saying:
"Hey, Master Fang, are you really not interested in getting married right now? My Yan'er is well-educated, polite, gentle, and kind. I think you two are a good match."
Fang Chen shook his head helplessly and said, "Thank you for your kindness Head Escort, but I have no time to consider this matter right now."