Arhat Fist

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had heard that Zhenyao Pass was notorious for its plundering, and that people often bought things from the merchant guild only to be robbed in the dense forest.

Their original plan was to exaggerate their cultivation level to lure the robbers into a trap.

Instead of luring the robbers, they attracted a group of bodyguards who volunteered to help them.

"Among the Foundation Establishment Realm bodyguards, we have the most positive reviews. Our prices are reasonable, our service is attentive, and we have also established long-term cooperative relationships with several half-step Golden Core stage Demon Beast, which has greatly solved the problems of intelligence transmission and security in the dense forest."

"If your Aristocratic Clan or sects assign you training missions, we will also customize three plans for you to choose from, without charging extra fees."

The hook-nosed boss was still enthusiastically promoting his bodyguard services.

"How many Spirit Stones would it cost to hire you?" Meng Jingzhou asked with great interest. They needed to know as much as possible about the secret forest, as these local bullies knew a lot of information.

No bodyguards are needed, but they can act as guides.

The hook-nosed leader, seeing that the two men had an extraordinary air about them and spoke in a manner unlike that of ordinary people, guessed that they were someone of importance and held up five fingers.

"Five hundred thousand Spirit Stone? Not expensive."

The hook-nosed leader was startled. He meant to say 50,000 Spirit Stone, but if the other party thought it was too expensive, the price could be lowered.

Unexpectedly, this wealthy young man raised the price tenfold without even blinking.

Meng Jingzhou pulled out 200,000 Spirit Stone, piling them into a small mountain. "Give me 200,000 first, and I'll pay the balance after the service is finished. If the service satisfies me, I'll raise the price."

"You two have seen it for yourselves, our service is absolutely worth more than what you'd expect!" The five people's eyes lit up when they saw so many Spirit Stones.

They had never encountered such a wealthy person before.

"Strange, don't you guys feel it's getting hotter and hotter in here?" Meng Jingzhou shook his shirt, feeling very hot.

"I feel the same way," Lu Yang said, also puzzled.

The hook-nosed leader said quietly, "Is it possible that with the seven of us in the dungeon, we've almost sucked all the air out?"

The dungeon was underground and airtight; in the time it took for the seven people to talk, they had almost run out of oxygen.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou released the Law Technique restraints, and the seven returned to the ground.

"Old turtle, come out here, the terms have all been agreed upon," the hook-nosed leader shouted.

A giant turtle the size of a millstone slowly crawled over from not far away, exuding a power unlike that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm.

Lu Yang guessed that when the Five Heroes of Eagle Mountain were talking about fighting someone at the half-step Golden Core stage, they were referring to this old turtle.

Wow, you have a really complete cast! You even have Demon Beast in your lineup.

"This is the old turtle. There's a small lake ahead, and the old turtle is the lord who occupies one-fifth of it," the hook-nosed leader explained.

Old Turtle shook his head and said, "Little Eagle, I told you long ago that your story is just like a robbery, and it's easy to cause misunderstandings. I saw it from afar. These two young heroes are geniuses who can use the 'Draw a Circle on the Ground' technique. They don't need you as bodyguards."

"Was that really a self-imposed prison?" The five were shocked. They had only guessed before and dared not say for sure. What they had just heard might have been a life-saving measure given by their sect.

After all, the Law Technique of drawing a circle on the ground to imprison oneself not only exists in legends, but is also extremely difficult to cultivate; it is almost impossible for the Foundation Establishment Realm to master it.

"Old turtle, you have a good eye. What I used was 'drawing a circle on the ground to imprison'," Lu Yang quickly admitted, causing Meng Jingzhou to roll his eyes.

"Young heroes, may I ask your purpose in coming to this dense forest...?"

"We challenge Demon Beast. We've long heard that Demon Beast roam this land, including many High Antiquity species with formidable strength. We hope to fight these Demon Beasts and hone our skills."

The hook-nosed leader nodded; that was a very common reason.

"I wonder what level of Demon Beast you two young heroes wish to challenge? Is it one that has just entered the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, or a veteran Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator?"

"Golden Core Stage."

"Golden Core stage?!" The five humans and one beast, including the old turtle, exclaimed in surprise.

"You two shouldn't boast so much. The gap between the Foundation Establishment Realm and the Golden Core stage is like a chasm, not something that can be crossed easily. Moreover, living in the dense forest for a long time, both humans and Demon Beast are quite ruthless in their attacks, so they cannot be taken lightly!" the old turtle reminded them. It also knew that these two were big spenders, and if they were protected well, they would receive plenty of Spirit Stone.

"Don't even mention the Golden Core stage, you two might not even be able to defeat me!" the old turtle said calmly. It had been at the half-step Golden Core stage for a long time, and was very experienced. Its defense was amazing. Even if that tiger demon that refined the ghost were to be resurrected, it would not be able to break through its defense.

"Then let's give it a try," Meng Jingzhou said with a smile, stretching his muscles.

If he doesn't reveal his strength, the Golden Core stage Demon Beast these people found for him won't be too powerful, and won't serve the purpose of training him.

The group arrived at the lakeside, where Lao Bie and Meng Jingzhou stood at opposite ends.

"Begin!" Lu Yang announced.

The old turtle took two deep breaths and circulated the inherent Cultivation Method within its bloodline. A golden mark faintly appeared on its shell, signifying that it was a descendant of the High Antiquity Demon Beast, the Tongtian Turtle. The High Antiquity Tongtian Turtle was renowned for its defensive capabilities, and it was fortunate to have inherited this trait from its ancestor.

"If you can't even break through my defenses, then don't even mention it..."

"Arhat Fist!"

Meng Jingzhou took a big step forward, his legs like a bow and his upper body like arrows.

He tensed his body, exerted a sudden burst of strength, and struck the turtle's shell. The golden mark dissipated, and the old turtle flew far away.

Like a skipping stone, it bounced several times on the lake's surface before plunging into the water.

The Eagle Mountain Five were speechless for a long time after witnessing this scene.

Old Turtle is known for his defensive prowess; even the combined strength of the five of them couldn't break through his defenses, yet he was knocked down with a single punch from Meng Jingzhou?

Four other half-step Golden Core stage Demon Beast also lived in this small lake, sharing the lake's mastership with the old turtle. They were terrified to see the old turtle being knocked away.

"Arhat Fist? I've never seen you use it before. Did you just learn it?" Lu Yang asked curiously.

"My master said that part of the inspiration for his Six Forms of Heaven-Shaking was from Luohan Fist, and he wanted me to learn Luohan Fist as well, which would help me in practicing the Six Forms of Heaven-Shaking."

"I've heard that if you cultivate the Arhat Fist to its highest level, you can attain the Fruit Position. Maybe you can succeed," Lu Yang joked.

"Give me a break. You want me to become Fruit Position? You might as well just make me a monk."

"What you're doing is practically the same as becoming a monk."

"Get lost! I'm planning to break the rules and unleash my true self after I become an immortal."

Breaking the state of pure yang means a significant decrease in cultivation speed. Becoming an immortal is the pinnacle of cultivation, so the speed of cultivation becomes irrelevant.

"Arhat Fist..." The Immortal Fairy, who hadn't spoken for a long time, heard the keyword and it seemed to evoke some memories.

"Even fairies know Arhat Fist?" Actually, Lu Yang was quite interested in learning a new style of boxing; he already knew Imitation Fist.

The Immortal Fairy revealed a disdainful expression. "What's so special about Arhat Fist? I've never even heard of it. I know a much more advanced fist technique that will lead you directly to the Fruit Position. Do you want to learn it?"

What kind of boxing style?

"Luo Han Guo Fist"

Lu Yang: "... Does it have the effects of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, soothing the throat and improving voice?"

"How did you know?" The Immortal Fairy was very surprised. Could it be that Lu Yang had practiced it?