Steel Hand

The Venerable Seven Cultivations's introduction to the cultivation technique immediately reminded Song Shuhang of the Dharma King Creation's 'War Buddha True Body,' the ultimate technique of the Battle Buddha Sect. With his Fifth-Grade Spirit Emperor level physique, the Dharma King Creation could easily defeat a Sixth-Grade- grade Blood Demon by tearing off his clothes.

"Senior, what kind of cultivation technique is it?" Shuhang asked.

The Venerable Seven Cultivations replied, "Steel Hand!"

Song Shuhang: "?"

"The name of that technique is <Steel Hand>, and it can be practiced by cultivators at the Second-Grade rank. Once mastered, it can significantly improve a cultivator's physique, especially making their hands impervious to blades and spears, and immune to water and fire. Their arms will possess divine strength, allowing them to withstand Second-Grade magical artifacts with their bare hands!" Venerable Seven Cultivations said, "Don't underestimate this <Steel Hand> technique. Although its name is a bit lame, it is a required technique for disciples of the ancient weapon-forging sect, 'Blackweight Sect'."

It turned out to be the ultimate skill of the blacksmithing sect—the divine skill of forging iron.

PS: Disciple of the Blackweight Sect: Ever since I learned the <Steel Hand> technique, Master no longer has to worry about me being 'destined to be alone' in the future. Even if I have to steal, I'll still snatch a Daoist partner back!

"Want to learn?" Venerable Seven Cultivations chuckled.

Song Shuhang gritted his teeth. "Yes!"

"Steel Hand"Steel Hand is better than names like "Golden Bell Shield" or "Iron Shirt"... Besides, why not learn techniques that are useful to him?

"Senior, how many Spirit Stones are needed to learn <Steel Hand>?"

"It's just a Second-Grade cultivation technique, consider it payment for borrowing your gourd for research," Venerable Seven Cultivations chuckled. Second-Grade cultivation technique was something from a very, very long time ago for Venerable Seven Cultivations.

Having said that, the Venerable pointed his hand into the void, and golden light appeared in his eyes. This golden light was reflected from the Venerable's eyes into the void, transforming into a cultivation technique incantation.

Four Cultivations, standing to the side, opened his mouth and spat out a roll of white paper.

The Venerable's finger was imprinted on the white paper, and the incantation of the cultivation technique in the void landed on the white paper.

"This is the technique and incantation of the <Steel Hand>. It's very easy to practice. If you have any questions, you can ask Four Cultivations," said Venerable Seven Cultivations.

"Then, senior, I'll accept it without hesitation." Song Shuhang accepted the blank paper.

Although it's only Second-Grade- grade technique, it's far superior to common techniques like the Earth Spirit Staff or the Wave-Breaking Palm. This technique is worth at least several Grade-Five Spirit Stones, or even more.

Lately, I've felt like I've been 'not polite' to all my seniors... I owe them quite a few favors.

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Afterwards, Four Cultivations led Song Shuhang to the cave cultivation grounds to continue challenging the Hundred Giants dungeon.

Chu Chu and Yu Jiaojiao have already begun their cultivation here.

During the journey, Song Shuhang took the opportunity to open the 'package' that Su Clan’s Seven had mentioned.

Helm Master Jing Mo didn't have many treasures. After all, without spatial equipment or Inch-Shrinking Bag, Helm Master Jing Mo couldn't carry much with him.

First was a jet-black flying sword, the standard flying sword of the Limitless Demon Sect, barely reaching the Fourth-Grade- grade level. Its flight speed was average, but its 'sneak attack' effect was quite good. If thrown into a weak sect like the 'Void Sword Sect', it could become a sect-protecting treasure.

A Cloudmist flying artifact, usable once you reach the Fourth-Grade Realm. This flying artifact is quite fast; Jing Mo used it to keep up with Song Shuhang in his 'Ten Thousand Mile Flight' state.

However, Song Shuhang has no need for it. He already has the Silver Dragon Puppet, which is better looking, faster, and usable right now. And once he reaches the Fourth-Grade, Song Shuhang will be able to Sword Flight, so he won't need this thing anymore.

Perhaps I could sell it and exchange it for some Spirit Stone?

The package also contained some pills, all for treating the injuries at this time.

Finally, there were Spirit Stone, all of them Fourth-Grade- grade. There were 12 in total, one of which had already been used in cultivation, and only about half of its spiritual power remained.

If we repay the nine Fourth-Grade Spirit Stone owed to Senior White, we'll still have three left.

Congratulations!

After Song Shuhang entered the training ground, Four Cultivations activated his training mode.

The towering Ancient City reappeared, and a hundred giants of different sizes were summoned.

Song Shuhang a deep breath, let out a long roar, and began a new round of battle with the giant.

He was more agile today than yesterday.

His figure leaped and bounded among the giants, pushing the "Gentleman Travels Ten Thousand Miles" movement technique to its limit.

Ten minutes later...

Brush!

A flash of light, merely Basic Saber Technique, and the sharp, treasured Overlord Shatter Saber, tore through the giant's defenses and slashed into the fatal weak point marked on its body.

Blood gushed out.

The enormous giant crashed to the ground.

"The eighteenth." Song Shuhang took a slight breath and leaped up and down the city wall. Using the height of the wall, he suddenly jumped and stabbed the nineteenth giant in the head with his Overlord Shatter Saber.

After a day of rigorous training yesterday, Song Shuhang made rapid progress.

The giants that had kept him on his toes yesterday seemed to be moving rather slowly today. Even when surrounded by giants, he could still find gaps and slip through their encirclement. He even managed to kill a giant while breaking through their encirclement.

In addition, he possessed the 'Enlightenment Stone,' and each flash of inspiration when he drew his sword transformed into a sliver of understanding after being enhanced by the Enlightenment Stone, causing his swordsmanship experience points to rise rapidly.

The greater the pressure, the greater the potential that can be extracted—this saying is absolutely true.

"Young friend Shuhang, you've made rapid progress!" The White Jade Lion Four Cultivations laughed heartily. "Now, I'm going to increase the gravity! Let's go straight for five times the gravity. I believe you can do it!"

"What?! Five times the gravity directly?" Song Shuhang shouted immediately, "Senior Four Cultivations, don't do anything reckless!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt his body sink.

His body, which had just leaped into the air, suddenly plummeted back down and crashed to the ground.

It hurts!

But the worst was yet to come; the ten giants seized the opportunity to surround Song Shuhang.

Ten enormous feet descended from the sky, stomping heavily on Song Shuhang, crushing him and dealing critical damage!

Before long, the shield around Song Shuhang glowed.

The challenge failed.

Song Shuhang lay on the ground like a salted fish, unable to move.

No one would feel comfortable after being trampled on by a dozen giants. And, whether it was Song Shuhang's imagination or not, these giants seemed to have smelly feet.

While Song Shuhang was diligently cultivating, the Onion Lady on his body was also diligently cultivating. She could sense that she was just a little bit of energy away from transforming back into human form.

However, Onion Lady is now considering a very serious problem—where will the Enlightenment Stone be located in her body after she transforms into human form?

Could it have turned into kidney stones inside her?

In Song Shuhang's Inch-Shrinking Bag.

A Fourth-Grade Spirit Stone came into contact with that exquisite doll—the very doll obtained from the depths of the Magma Cavern.

When the Spirit Stone came into contact with the puppet, it was like a stone falling into water—it was swallowed up by the puppet...