"Once I swallow Golden Core pill, my fate is in my own hands... cough cough, calm down, calm down."
Soon, Jiang Ping stood up, a thought stirring in his heart. A surging force lifted his feet, slowly suspending him in the air.
Once he mastered it, he was more than ten times faster than a swallow, soaring through the air with lightness and agility.
This is the most obvious characteristic of the Martial Dao Golden Core: the ability to fly and travel underground, to escape by the Escape light, and to go anywhere in the world.
"Junior brother, you have already formed your Golden Core?"
After Jiang Ping concealed his Qi Mechanism, Lusheng approached, looking completely dazed.
It has only been about two years since Jiang Ping Entry Level, yet he has already far surpassed him and reached the realm of the strongest Golden Core.
Moreover, Golden Core Expert who was not even thirty years old.
What extraordinary talent!
The only pity is that he started too late; otherwise, he might have broken the record for the youngest Martial Dao Golden Core.
"Not that fast."
Jiang Ping shook his head. He had only just begun to explore this field and was only able to form the initial shape of Golden Core. He would need more time to achieve complete perfection.
"At least he's invincible in Dangerous Land! Invincible among invincibles." Li You walked over. He and Lusheng had searched for Jiang Ping together and had also witnessed Jiang Ping's transformation, which they found extremely impressive.
He thought of Zheng Yao, who had beaten him half to death, and the incomparable Lu Chenfeng.
Well, for Jiang Ping now, it's just a little hardship.
Within an ancient forest, a wide pool of water steams with vibrant life.
Vitality Essence Pool, sat a remarkable man.
At one moment, his body glowed, and a powerful Qi Mechanism erupted, causing the pool to surge and Vitality Essence to surge.
You've made a breakthrough!
Not far away, Zheng Yao, who was meditating, opened his eyes, his brows furrowed slightly, and his gaze became serious.
The man before him, whom he regarded as his rival, was actually at the complete perfection stage, standing at the Twelfth Stage of True Qi.
"As expected of the Tan Hua Lang." Zheng Yao sighed. He cultivated with the bloodline of a saint, and should have had an advantage at the Fifth Rank, but his cultivation speed was still slower than Lu Chenfeng, who was gathering Six Qi. He was still stuck at the True Qi Eleventh Stage and had not yet touched the Qi Mechanism of the Fourth Grade rank.
With such a profound foundation in Martial Dao, Lu Chenfeng will likely reach the Martial Dao Golden Core realm in the near future.
This also shows that even without relying on his father's bloodline, Lu Chenfeng's talent is still terrifyingly formidable.
"It feels pretty good." Lu Chenfeng felt a sense of power within himself and was somewhat satisfied.
"Not just good, you're invincible here."
A pang of jealousy welled up in Zheng Yao's heart, then he laughed and said, "I was worried about unforeseen circumstances and wanted to ask Xu Wei and the others for help, but now it seems that's unnecessary. You alone are enough; there won't be any unexpected problems."
Lu Chenfeng raised his head slightly and said, "Speaking of which, we have been waiting here for several days, but we have not seen any trace of the other party."
The Vitality Essence here is the most concentrated among Dangerous Land. He has already sent out some information, and if Jiang Ping finds out, he will most likely come over.
A dose of potent vital energy sufficient for one person is still quite appealing.
"Yes, why hasn't Jiang Ping shown up yet?"
Zheng Yao was also puzzled. Although Lu Chenfeng was invincible, it didn't matter much if the target didn't appear.
He wanted to send people to search, but he was afraid of making too much noise and alerting the enemy.
"Could it be that Jiang Ping has received some word and isn't coming?" Zheng Yao said, remembering that Jiang Ping was always a cautious person.
"Hmm..." Lu Chenfeng pondered for a moment and said, "With my current abilities, traveling through Dangerous Land in a day shouldn't be a problem."
He had already reached the Twelfth Stage, Genuine Qi Pool had expanded considerably; he was confident in himself.
"Oh? You're going to go find Jiang Ping yourself?"
Zheng Yao smiled. At first, he only had designs on Jiang Ping, but later he persuaded this Tan Hua Lang to come.
Now, the other party seems to be searching for Jiang Ping all over the mountains and fields, as if they are even more anxious than he is.
Hmm, this person must have reached the Twelfth Stage True Qi, greatly increasing their strength and confidence, and wants to experience the exhilarating feeling of Martial Bone Talent.
"If two more Martial Saints emerge from Jiang Saint's side, it will also have some impact on our side. We should nip this in the bud as soon as possible."
Lu Chenfeng spoke expressionlessly, without revealing any emotion, but his words exuded domineering arrogance, treating Jiang Ping as nothing.
Then, he got up and prepared to set off.
Suddenly.
Lu Chenfeng's face suddenly froze, and his whole body trembled.
This was a fear from the depths of his soul, which instantly unsettled him.
"Who?" he asked in a trembling voice.
Lu Chenfeng looked around but couldn't find the source of the danger, which made him even more uneasy.
What's wrong with you?
Zheng Yao asked suspiciously, looking at Lu Chenfeng's suddenly changed expression with a face full of doubt.
"There are people here," Lu Chenfeng said in a deep voice, his unease growing stronger.
"Is someone there?" Zheng Yao's senses were heightened to the limit. He looked around but saw nothing. He said, "No, I don't think so."
"There definitely is." Lu Chenfeng said with certainty, but fear began to show in his eyes.
Because he sensed a chilling killing intent locking onto him.
Bang!
The next moment, Lu Chenfeng was caught off guard and had a bloody hole in his right chest.
His face was filled with disbelief; he couldn't believe it.
The immediate reaction after the injury:
"Ah---!"
A piercing scream echoed through the ancient forest, leaving Zheng Yao stunned. He said:
"Dude, why are you hurting yourself? Are you practicing some kind of ruthless tactic to prepare for ravaging Jiang Ping?"
"I will practice what your mother has done!"
Lu Chenfeng was furious, yet also showed fear.
Who would sabotage this junior?
He's at the Twelfth Stage of True Qi; the only one capable of attacking him silently is Martial Dao Golden Core!
"Who's there? Show yourself!" Lu Chenfeng shouted angrily, enduring the pain, "You dare to attack me with such underhanded tactics? Can you afford the consequences?"
Zheng Yao was still completely bewildered, not sensing anything unusual, and whispered, "Has this guy gone mad with his cultivation?"
"Fuck your mother!" Lu Chenfeng had completely lost his previous expert demeanor and was very unsettled.
"Bang---Ah!"
Then, Zheng Yao's face suddenly contorted in agony, and he let out a painful howl. His left arm was pierced by a burst of True Qi, which had the aura of the Six Supreme Qi.
He couldn't help but point at Lu Chenfeng and curse, "Lu Chenfeng, you fucking tricked me!?"
"Idiot!" Lu Chenfeng laughed angrily, then shouted, "There's a Golden Core martial artist bullying us, trying to use dirty tricks against us!"
"What?!" Zheng Yao was shocked, finding it unbelievable.
How could this be?
Bang! Bang!
Then, both of them were struck by lightning; bloody holes appeared in their thighs as a surging force swept through their flesh and bones, causing them to lose consciousness instantly.
"You beast, bullying the weak, do you dare to show your true form?" Zheng Yao rebuked angrily, feeling aggrieved.
As the Saint's Descendant, when had he ever been treated like this? Moreover, the other party never showed up, so he had nowhere to express his hatred.
Bang!
Subsequently, Zheng Yao suffered another major misfortune; his right arm was also pierced, and he gradually lost sensation.
"Run!"
Lu Chenfeng put Jiang Ping's matter out of his mind, his face filled with fear, wanting only to leave this place.
He circulated his True Qi and limped towards the edge of the forest, but the next second, his second leg was also crippled, and he lay sprawled on the ground like a dead dog, in a pitiful state.
"Senior, please don't! I am Saint Lu's Child!" Zheng Yao slid to his knees quickly; he didn't want to end up like Lu Chenfeng.
"Ah--!" Then, Zheng Yao collapsed to the ground, his legs and arms crippled, howling in pain.
"You beast!"
Zheng Yao roared in humiliation.
Boom!
A surge of power descended, enveloping the two, and then they were thrown out of the ancient forest like dead dogs.
In mid-air, Jiang Ping revealed his true form and sighed, "I wish I could kill him, but I can't."
Li You told him that the Saint's Descendant like Zheng Yao had been given a contingency plan by the Martial Saint, which would be triggered once they sensed a threat of death.
Historically, there have been several attempts to assassinate the Saint's Descendant, but none of them succeeded. They were not even deposed, and instead, they were investigated and punished afterward.
Jiang Ping shook his head slightly, then took out the jade bottle and collected the largest Vitality Essence Pool in the Dangerous Land. After that, he reunited with Lusheng and the others.
There are many resources here, so he should collect more, keeping some for himself and giving some away, such as to his two senior sisters Liu Haitang and the others, who helped him collect essence.
Who attacked us?
Outside the woods, Lu Chenfeng, who was crouching like a snake, said in a gloomy voice, trembling with anger.
He had just reached the Twelfth Stage True Qi, and before he could even look down on Dangerous Land or show his Divine Might, he was bullied by someone of greater strength, had his limbs crippled, and ended up in such a miserable state.
"I don't know, but don't let me know, otherwise..." Zheng Yao was furious, gritting his teeth.
A dignified Martial Dao Golden Core actually resorted to underhanded tactics against a junior like him, deliberately humiliating him and abandoning all sense of shame.
Rustling.
Just then, a commotion came from afar.
With a thud, the two of them buried their faces in the ground almost simultaneously.
On the same day.
Dangerous Land outside.
A group of Martial Dao Golden Core cultivators are waiting here.
"The Dangerous Land has been open for several days now, and we don't know the outcome or which talent has managed to gather enough Vitality Essence," said a Martial Dao Golden Core.
"Is there even a question? It's naturally Lu Chenfeng, and um, and Jiang Ping too. This Martial Bone Talent have mastered all of them as well," someone guessed.
He didn't think much of Jiang Ping at first, but the news that Chen Qingyan had Innate Sacred Body had already spread. With this powerful companion by his side, Jiang Ping would definitely be able to roam freely in Dangerous Land.
It can only be said that this Martial Bone has an extremely profound opportunity. Before even achieving anything, he has already acquired an Innate Sacred Body. In the future, there is a high probability that Husband and Wife Saints beings and establish Glorious Family.
"I've received information that Zheng Yao's trip is for the Martial Bone. With Chen Qingyan present, will he still make a move?"
Some people who enjoy a good spectacle spoke up, hoping for a conflict between the two sides.
"It's highly unlikely. The Innate Sacred Body goes without saying, and there are rumors that Jiang Ping has already reached the True Qi Tenth Stage. It will be very difficult for Zheng Yao to make a move against them." Many people shook their heads.
"Not necessarily."
An old man suddenly spoke, drawing everyone's attention.
This person is terrifying. After reaching the peak of the Golden Core Realm, he took two more big steps and can be called Half-Saint, no less than Xie Wuji.
"Does Old Man Lu mean that Lu Chenfeng will join forces with Zheng Yao?" Everyone looked at this Half-Step Martial Saint from the Lu Family and instantly understood his meaning.
"Chen Feng and Zheng Yao are on good terms. If I were Zheng Yao, I would call on Chen Feng; perhaps we could stop that Martial Bone Talent."
Lu Half-Saint stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"Even if it's Lu Chenfeng, it might not be true. He's only at the True Qi Eleventh Stage." Vice Headmaster Liu from the Black River Martial Academy said, his expression slightly solemn, fearing that the Martial Academy's reputation might really be attacked and robbed.
Even though he couldn't cross paths with Jiang Ping, Vice Headmaster Liu still cherished the talent and hoped that this young man could grow into a great talent.
"Who knows, maybe it'll be Twelfth Stage?"
Lu Half-Saint said.
"Twelfth Stage?" The powerful figures raised their eyebrows. They knew that Lu Chenfeng was only one stage away from achieving perfection.
But it's only been a few days. Even if Vitality Essence is easy to absorb, it still takes time to find this essence.
"Wait, I remember, that Lu Family has the Everlasting Spring Sacred Body, which is related to life. Lu Chenfeng might be able to rely on the Saint Blood to quickly find the essence, and in a few days, he might really achieve the Twelfth Stage!"
Suddenly, Martial Dao Golden Core from the National Academy spoke, then raised an eyebrow, Martial Bone Talent was in trouble.
Once Lu Chenfeng reaches the Twelfth Stage of True Qi, he will be invincible in Dangerous Land, and even Chen Qingyan will have to avoid his sharp edge.
"Senior Xie, you should go and take a look." Many people suggested to Xie Wuji. Some hoped his Martial Bone would be crippled, while others didn't want such a person to die young. A strong youth makes Great Li.
Before Xie Wuji could react, the Lu Family's Half-Saint spoke first, laughing, "Perhaps it's too late; the result is already in."
"Oh dear, the results are in. Saint Body is seriously injured."
At this moment, someone exclaimed in surprise, their face filled with disbelief.
When Lu Family's Half-Saint looked towards the exit, his smile vanished abruptly, his face stiffened, and then he was stunned.
"That's... Lu Chenfeng and Zheng Yao!"
Two men, covered in blood and looking humiliated, were carried out.
The two were in such a sorry state that their limbs had been crippled, and they couldn't even walk.
The Golden Core experts stared at the injured man, instantly frozen in disbelief.
These two, one a third-place Tan Hua Lang and the other fourth, are both formidable figures of their time. They were just being discussed and praised; how did they suddenly appear out of nowhere?
"A Golden Core cultivator is attacking you?"
The Lu Family's Half-Saint has already discovered that his family's most outstanding young man has reached the Fifth Rank Great Perfection, yet he has been so humiliated.
No need to think about it, it must have been Martial Artist of a higher realm who made the move. Someone is disrespectful to elders and bullying the weak!
He was furious. In an instant, a wave that made the world lose its color flowed, and the murderous intent in his eyes almost materialized, causing the clouds in the sky to burst open.
"If it weren't for that old Golden Core cultivator, I wouldn't have ended up like this."
Lu Chenfeng spoke with great grievance. He was incredibly talented, standing at the Great Perfection realm, but someone was bullying him because of their high realm, and he was completely unable to fight back.
"If I were to reach the Golden Core, I would surely kill him!" he added. Although he was in a sorry state, his lofty ambitions had not diminished in the slightest; on the contrary, they had grown even stronger.
"Very good. Despite this humiliation, your ambition has not diminished but rather increased. This is a good thing."
Lu Half-Saint nodded, and then he used his full power.
With astonishing power, they illuminated the Dangerous Land, hoping to find that shameless old man.
"I will find him, but I will not kill him. Once you reach the Fourth Grade rank, I will personally behead him."
Lu Half-Saint said to the Tan Hua Lang.
Lu Chenfeng nodded solemnly, indicating that if they were in the same realm, he could suppress this person with one hand.
Buzz!
A streak of Extreme Light swept across the Dangerous Land at incredible speed. At that moment, Lu Half-Saint revealed a look of delight. "Still dare to stay here?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Chenfeng's inner True Qi surged, and a smile appeared on his face. This humiliation could be avenged!
However, the next moment, the powerful figures noticed that Lu Family Half-Saint had suddenly become very silent.
"Walk."
Without saying a word, Lu Half-Saint glanced to his side, grabbed Lu Chenfeng, and disappeared from the spot. He left so decisively that he didn't even bother to catch Lu Chenfeng.
"Why did you suddenly stop? Didn't you say you found it?" A Golden Core cultivator asked, his face full of suspicion.
"Let me see what's going on."
Zheng Family Golden Core Perfection, Super Expert who had reached the Golden Core stage and taken the First Step, also used his power to investigate.
Soon after, the man, his face filled with astonishment, turned grim, and left with Zheng Yao, who was still humiliated.
What exactly happened?
A certain Half-Saint was unhappy and threatened to arrest someone, but after discovering the truth, he didn't say anything and just walked away. Did the other party have some kind of powerful background?
Immediately, this person also used his great power to investigate. After a moment, his great power became somewhat unstable, as if it were rioting, which showed how surprised he was.
"Golden Core is Jiang Ping!"
The Half-Saint didn't hide anything, only giving a brief but earth-shattering statement that shocked the assembled experts into gasping for breath.
"Hiss!"
In mid-air, Lu Chenfeng looked puzzled, even somewhat reproachful:
"Uncle, haven't we already found it? Why not capture it alive and use it as a stepping stone for Chen Feng?"
He was filled with resentment and longed to wash away the humiliation.
Lu Half-Saint paused for a moment, then sighed, "Jiang Ping is the Golden Core cultivator."
After that, Lu Chenfeng didn't say another word on the way home.
This chapter is longer, so it's considered an extra chapter.