Advance! Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique

Chen Mo did not recklessly use an Epiphany on the Silver Armor Technique right there and then. He still possessed that much patience.

He waited until deep in the quiet of the night before entering the underground hole he had dug not long ago.

That was right, he had dug himself another hole.

He slept far more soundly there than he did in a bed.

After preparing every item at his side and adjusting his state of mind, Chen Mo finally began his Epiphany.

Just like when the Evergreen Turtle Breath Technique had advanced before, countless cultivation insights surged rapidly into his mind. He absorbed them at once, transforming them into his own understanding of the technique. Everything flowed as naturally as water finding its course, as though these insights had been accumulated through his own painstaking cultivation.

Throughout the process, the realms of his techniques rose rapidly...

Golden Bell Shield: Perfect Accomplishment!

Iron Shirt: Perfect Accomplishment!

Bone Tempering Technique: Perfect Accomplishment!

All three body hardening cultivation techniques had reached the Perfection Realm. Yet the Epiphany did not stop. The essences of the various techniques were extracted and fused into the Silver Armor Technique.

Likewise, the Silver Armor Technique itself was refined anew, retaining only its finest essence.

A new Breathing Method, new moves, and new insights into the technique gradually emerged in his mind...

Throughout this process, Chen Mo could feel his body growing stronger from the outside in.

No one knew how much time passed before the Epiphany ended.

His entire body immediately tensed. Whether it was his outer skin, his inner flesh and bones, or even his meridians, Chen Mo could clearly sense that they had all grown stronger. He could even faintly feel something like an inexplicable current existing within his body.

There was an enormous amount of it!

There was no doubt that this Epiphany had succeeded. A new technique had been born. Judging from how he felt at present, its power had certainly not disappointed Chen Mo.

At his current realm, an Initiation-level technique could grant him such an obvious enhancement. The rank of this technique was certainly not low.

Even setting aside that feeling of becoming stronger, the intense weakness in his body could not be faked.

The weaker his body felt, the greater the improvement. That was the conclusion Chen Mo had reached after so many Epiphanies.

Picking up the Exotic Beast Jerky beside him, Chen Mo ate to replenish his energy while summoning the panel...

[Chen Mo]

Species: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 15/230

Aptitude: Dragon Among Men

Skills: Archery (Perfect Accomplishment), Tracking (Initiation), Culinary Arts (Initiation), Excavation (Proficient), Herb Identification (Proficient)

Techniques: Evergreen Turtle Breath Technique (Perfect Accomplishment), Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique (Initiation), Fierce Tiger Fist (Perfect Accomplishment), Flying Swallow Steps (Perfect Accomplishment), Wind Slaying Blade (Perfect Accomplishment), Qi Concealing Art (Perfect Accomplishment)

Realm: Body Tempering (Divine Valor Realm)

Enlightenment Count: 0

"Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique... This doesn't seem to be a purely body hardening cultivation technique." Chen Mo had a guess.

The surging currents within his body could not be false. A body hardening cultivation technique alone definitely could not achieve this.

Although he could sense the currents within his body, Chen Mo realized that he could not control them yet. He could only watch, not move them, and it felt rather uncomfortable.

Recalling the divisions of Martial Artist Realms Yan Cheng had mentioned before, especially his description of Qi and Blood Realm martial artists, a flash of inspiration struck Chen Mo.

"Could these currents be the qi and blood within my body?"

Thinking it over carefully, that seemed to be the only possibility.

The Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique was likely a technique that cultivated both internally and externally. Those fifteen Epiphanies had truly been well spent.

Since it was most likely a good thing, Chen Mo did not dwell on it. In any case, he could not figure anything out by thinking about it.

Once he raised the realm of the Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique—or at the very least, once he broke through to the Qi and Blood Realm and could control the qi and blood within his body—he would be able to determine whether these currents were qi and blood. There was no need to rush.

"Actually, I could ask Yan Cheng. As a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist, he definitely knows." Chen Mo hesitated somewhat.

On one hand, he was curious about the currents in his body. On the other, he did not completely trust Yan Cheng. Going over and laying all his cards on the table before someone else did not seem particularly wise.

He definitely would not ask tonight. Chen Mo decided not to overthink it. Once he replenished his energy, recovered from his weakness, and bathed and rested for the night, he could think about the rest later.

The night passed without incident. The moment he woke the next day, Chen Mo habitually summoned the panel. Seeing that it was still there, he let out a slight sigh of relief and immediately used today's Epiphany on the Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique.

Just as he had expected, the technique improved and he grew stronger, but the technique did not reach the Proficient level.

One Epiphany, even with the boost from his aptitude, was not enough to raise the realm of the technique.

The more Epiphanies it required, the more Chen Mo looked forward to it and the happier he became.

Because that meant the Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique was of a high rank.

After getting up, washing, and dressing, he tested his current physical condition in his small courtyard.

A night had passed, and he had eaten quite a bit of Exotic Beast Jerky. That was enough for his body to fully recover and return to its current peak state.

Before long, deafening sounds of air tearing apart rang through the courtyard, chilling to hear.

It was only because no one lived around Chen Mo's small courtyard. Otherwise, making such a racket early in the morning would disturb the neighbors and easily spark conflicts.

The test lasted nearly five minutes. Chen Mo stopped moving and nodded in satisfaction.

"My strength has increased by quite a bit again. Roughly speaking, a single arm should now have thirteen thousand jin of force. My body's defensive power has increased by a huge margin too, and it's an all-around improvement."

Thinking of the Qi and Blood Power that had made his arm ache for several minutes, Chen Mo thought, If I spar with Yan Cheng again now, even if he uses Qi and Blood Power, I probably won't be so easily broken through.

With his current combat strength, he should be able to wrestle with martial artists who had only just entered the Qi and Blood Realm.

Of course, if that was all, Chen Mo did not intend to fight Qi and Blood Realm martial artists. He still lacked confidence.

"I wonder how far my strength will rise once I cultivate the Indestructible Vajra Divine Technique to the Perfection Realm? Even if I don't reach the Qi and Blood Realm, I should still be able to clash with ordinary Qi and Blood Realm martial artists, right?"

With such thoughts in mind, Chen Mo went to the canteen, finished breakfast, and incidentally heard quite a bit of news from the county through the Martial Arts School Disciples.

Although he was seated in the dining area for Instructor Martial Masters, separated from the disciples' dining area, his current hearing allowed him to easily hear the conversations of the disciples just beyond the wall...

"The school is finally reopening. During the closure, I've been stuck in the Martial Arts School every day, bored enough for birds to lay eggs in my mouth."

"Listen to you talk. Like you had birds before."

"Is this reopening related to the School Master's earlier gathering at the yamen?"

"Most likely. The conflict among the Three Great Families has dragged on for too long and caused considerable harm to the county. The authorities definitely don't want this situation to continue."

"Does that mean the conflict between the Three Great Families is about to end this time?"

"Most likely."

"..."

Listening to their conversation, Chen Mo nodded slightly. It was a good thing if the conflict ended, but he felt matters would not be so simple. The Guo Family and Yu Family, who held the advantage, likely would not let the Fan Family off so easily.

After all, judging by how this conflict had developed, if the authorities had not stepped in, the Fan Family would likely have long since suffered a crushing defeat, perhaps even been wiped out.

Making the Guo Family and Yu Family spit out half the meat they had already swallowed would not be easy. The Fan Family would most likely have to pay some price.

However, this had nothing to do with Chen Mo. He would not get involved. Without lingering there any longer, he rose and headed for the training hall in the backyard, intending to ask Yan Cheng about the county's current situation and satisfy his curiosity.

He also wanted to have some idea of what was going on.

As expected, the moment he arrived at the training hall, he saw Yan Cheng carefully guiding Pu Jing Ming and Jiang Ling Ling in their cultivation. When Yan Cheng saw Chen Mo approach, he immediately smiled.

"You brat, it's rare for you to come over on your own. Are you curious about the county's current situation?"

Yan Cheng wore an expression that said he had seen through Chen Mo's intentions.

"The School Master's foresight is divine. I'm deeply impressed." Chen Mo flattered him.

Yan Cheng's smile widened. "So you know how to say pleasant things too, brat."

Then, without hiding anything, he briefly explained the situation in the county and what had been decided during the gathering at the authorities' offices not long ago...