Tendon Refining

"Let's go, our airship is parked right next to us, let's get on."

Wei Ranran nodded and boarded their family's airship with her father Wei Hongye.

A short while later, the airship took off. On the airship, Wei Hongye shook his head and said to his daughter, "Look at you, even after joining the Provincial Youth Genius Group, you still don't give me a break. I have to come pick you up for everything."

"After receiving the news of your return, I put down my military duties and rushed over. I've been waiting for you for almost an hour." "I already said it would take about two hours to get back. Why did you come so early?" Wei Ranran said.

"You're the kind of child who doesn't give your mother and me any peace of mind. Look at Chen Lie. His Elite Student assessment, the Provincial Youth Genius Group assessment, and even his later victory in the provincial Martial Leader arts competition—did any of these things alarm his parents?"

You're something else, dragging your mother and me into everything you do, as if you're afraid we'll be idle for even a moment!

"Hey, I won't say much this time, but when have you ever asked to follow me?"

"Isn't that because you're not independent enough? We're worried about you."

"So that's your own business, what does it have to do with me?"

"You—forget it!"

Wei Hongye waved his hand, ceasing his argument.

Suddenly, he noticed a clearly red and swollen handprint on his daughter's face and immediately asked in a deep voice, "

What happened to your face? Did someone bully you?

Wei Ranran touched the slap mark on her face and said, "It's normal to get a little injured in a martial arts sparring match!"

"You call it normal to get slapped in the face? Your mother and I went to Chen Lie's Chen Lie to deliver gifts and ask him to take care of you, didn't we?"

"Does Chen Lie know that you've been bullied?" Wei Hongye asked.

"It was a serious sparring match on the Duel Platform, not bullying as you think."

The person I sparred with is my arch-rival from the Cloud River Province Genius Training Camp. She's now joined the Cloud River Province Provincial Genius Group, and Chen Lie was right there; he even stood up for me!

"Oh, that's good. Since Chen Lie helped you, we'll go to his house to thank him again another day."

Wei Ranran nodded and said "Mmm".

Meanwhile, Chen Lie returned home and received a communication from the Martial Artist Association's search department.

The four 800-year-old Spirit Medicine have been found, and Chen Lie is asked to pick them up from the Martial Artist Association when he has time.

The next day, Chen Lie received a notification that the rewards for the top three in the martial arts competition, including specially searched martial arts resources, had arrived, so he immediately rushed to the Martial Artist Association.

As soon as Chen Lie entered the Martial Artist Association, he noticed that the atmosphere was a bit strange, but he didn't ask any questions. Instead, he walked to the Lecture Platform and found a seat.

As soon as he sat down, Liu Wanwan, one of the top ten contestants in the East River Province Martial Arts Competition, came over to greet him, "Hello, Captain Chen."

Chen Lie nodded and hummed in agreement.

"Captain Chen, I have good news for you. The Martial Artist Association just arrived and took Cui Jinyang to the interrogation room," Liu Wanwan said.

"Oh? What's going on?" Chen Lie asked.

Didn't he publicly contradict you at the Three-Province Gathering yesterday?

"Many media outlets online are now discussing this, suspecting that there are shady dealings in the martial arts competition of our East River Province Provincial Genius Group, that the system is corrupt, that the children of the powerful steal martial arts and resources, and that ordinary members are full of resentment and have been suppressing their dissatisfaction for a long time. That's why they couldn't help but confront the Martial Leader in a grand occasion like the three-province gathering to express their discontent," Liu Wanwan explained.

At this moment, Tang Jiu'er, who was not far away, heard this and immediately stepped forward to add, "That's not all. There is a media outlet called Three Rivers Times, which has a certain influence in the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong, that published a news report saying that there are sharp internal conflicts among the members of the East River Provincial Genius Group, and that the disciples from the powerful and wealthy families and the commoner geniuses are irreconcilable."

It is speculated that the powerful and wealthy control more than 80% of the province's resources, making it impossible for martial arts geniuses from ordinary families to rise to prominence. The fact that East River Province has not produced a martial arts genius like Ji Lingxuan for so many years is the best proof of this.

The conflict between you and Cui Jinyang of East River Province, who is involved in the Three-Province Martial Tournament, is a manifestation of this sharp contradiction that cannot be suppressed.

"There's such a saying?" Chen Lie, somewhat surprised.

"The Dongchuan Martial Artist Association has now refuted the rumors and issued a statement in conjunction with the official authorities to clarify the situation. However, Cui Jinyang's incident has still dealt a heavy blow to the image of East River Province."

"As soon as Cui Jinyang arrived today, the people sent by the Martial Artist Association took Cui Jinyang into the interrogation room," Liu Wanwan said.

The members of the East River Provincial Genius Group nearby were also discussing it in small groups.

Shortly after, Cui Jinyang emerged from the interrogation room, looking utterly exhausted.

Upon seeing Chen Lie, a flash of hatred instantly crossed Cui Jinyang's eyes.

At that moment, Gu Tian stepped onto the podium.

Hello everyone.

The three Martial Leader had already finalized the date for their competition when they met; it was set for the 20th of this month.

The Three-Province Gathering concluded yesterday. This year's Three Provinces Gathering went relatively smoothly for East River Province, at least unlike West River Province, which suffered a complete defeat on the Duel Platform when facing Cloud River Province's challenge.

However, there is one thing I must specifically criticize.

" At the Three-Province Gathering, Cui Jinyang, Grandmaster Seed member of our Genius Group, disregarded the importance of the matter and clashed with Martial Leader and Chen Lie, the team leader, in public, causing a very bad image for our East River Province."

The Martial Artist Association Martial Artist Association has already punished Cui Jinyang by stripping Cui Jinyang of his Grandmaster Seed status and suspending the distribution of his monthly basic points for two months as a form of punishment.

As he spoke, Gu Tian glanced at the Genius Group below the podium and said, "Dear students, you are all young, ambitious, and spirited top martial arts geniuses in the province."

It's understandable that you're arrogant and disdainful of everything, but you're all from East River Province, enjoying the monthly influx of martial arts resources from East River Province. It's fair to say that East River Province is using all its resources to support and provide for you.

East River Province longs for your success, but you must at least keep the honor of East River Province in mind.

Student Cui Jinyang, who only cares about his personal likes and dislikes, clashed with group leaders at Three-Province Gathering, bringing such a negative impact to East River Province.

He completely disregarded his home province. Of course, Cui Jinyang has deeply realized his mistake, and the Martial Artist Association has already given him a lenient punishment. It is hoped that the other members will take this as a warning and think twice before acting.

"Cui Jinyang, you should apologize to Chen Liedao, the team leader Martial Leader of the Genius Group."

Cui Jinyang stood up, looked at Chen Lie expressionlessly, and said, "Captain Chen, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have contradicted you in public and embarrassed you."

Chen Lie did not get up, but simply hummed in agreement.

After apologizing, Cui Jinyang sat back down.

"Alright, let's put this matter behind us. Students, the Three-Province Martial Tournament is less than ten days away. During this time, you must practice martial arts diligently and improve your strength."

The resources for the top three in the All-Member Martial Competition have been found. You can claim them now, you can disperse!

After finishing his sentence, Gu Tian turned and left.

At this moment, several members of the Martial Artist Association came out, each carrying a box containing martial arts resources.

"Chen Lie, the Second-Order Martial Dao Rare Treasure Dragon Gold Crystal you reserved has been found and you can collect it now."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lie immediately went up and took the box from a staff member.

Chen Lie opened the box and saw that it was indeed a fist-sized crystal that shimmered with golden light.

"As expected, it is indeed Dragon Gold Crystal, Martial Dao Rare Treasure for Tendon Refining."

Chen Lie opened the box. Without waiting for anyone else's reaction, he went to the Martial Artist Association's resource search area next door and retrieved the four 800-year-old Spirit Medicine he had ordered.

They are said to be 800-year-old Spirit Medicine, but these four Spirit Medicine are all over 850 years old, almost 900 years Spirit Medicine.

After receiving four 800-year-old Spirit Medicine, Chen Lie arrived at the training ground of the Genius Group, went to a Personal Training Room, and entered.

Arriving at the cultivation platform in the center of the Cultivation Room, Chen Lie separated the four 800-year-old Spirit Medicine and the Dragon Gold Crystal and placed them separately.

He first ate four eight-hundred-year-old Spirit Medicine raw, then tightly grasped the Dragon Gold Crystal with both hands.

The <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique> began to operate at its maximum capacity, and the cells in Chen Lie's body instantly came alive, frantically devouring the medicinal power of the four eight-hundred-year-old Spirit Medicine herbs like Starry Sky Giant Dragon.

At the same time, a blood-red dragon suddenly formed from the powerful qi and blood around Chen Lie 'Chen Lie body, coiling around him.

The Dragon Gold Crystal slowly dissolved in Chen Lie's hand, turning into powder and merging into Chen Lie's body.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Lie's cells had absorbed the medicinal power of the four 800-year-old Spirit Medicine and slowly became calm.

The blood-red Flood Dragon Phantom swirling around him solidified, and Chen Lie's meridians rapidly absorbed the Dragon Gold Crystal under the surge of blood and qi.

Finally, the meridians in his body were completely renewed, transforming from their previous dormancy into a radiant glow.

"The first step in cultivating Dragon Tendon Flood Dragon Bone — the Tendon Refining training—is complete!"

Chen Lie stood up, sensing the changes within his body, and a thought struck him.

"So this is the wonderful feeling that comes from completing the Tendon Refining."

He is now no different from any other genius on Earth who has completed the Blue Star Tendon Refining.

"However, Tendon Refining is only the beginning of Dragon Tendon Flood Dragon Bone cultivation. I must first complete Tendon Refining and Bone Refining before I can use the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique> to cultivate into Dragon Tendon Flood Dragon Bone. This is fundamentally different from ordinary people who have completed Tendon Refining and Bone Refining."

Dragon Tendon Flood Dragon Bone, as the name suggests, are tendons and bones like those of a dragon, which will not be easily damaged even after being tempered a thousand times.

It is fundamentally different from ordinary body-refining methods that focus on Tendon Refining Bone Refining.

Ordinary Tendon Refining and Bone Refining only strengthens the body's tendons and bones. More advanced methods of Tendon Refining aim to forge a Treasure Bone, which will greatly benefit one's future martial arts.

However, the Dragon Tendon Bone Refining of the <Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique> requires cultivating the human body's tendons and bones to the level of a young Starry Sky Behemoth. This martial arts secret technique is aimed at the unparalleled Starry Sky Behemoth in the starry sky, allowing the ant-like body to slowly become a high-level life form at the top of the universe.

Chen Lie stepped down from the cultivation platform and went to the Blood Essence Detector in the Cultivation Room. He used four 800-year-old Spirit Medicine to check how much his Qi and Blood had improved.

Upon arriving at the scanning area of Blood Essence Detector, the blue light swept across the area, Blood Essence Detector began to announce the results.

"Beep, test complete. Blood Qi Value: 1273.95 calories."

"It increased my Blood Qi Value by almost two hundred calories; it truly surpasses the effects of an 850-year-old Spirit Medicine."

Chen Lie walked out of the Cultivation Room and came to the Extreme Strength Detector outside.

He used all his strength to deliver a powerful punch to the Strength Detector.

With a loud "boom".

The Strength Detector displayed a set of data.

"Strength Value: 13338.45 jun."

Upon seeing the strength value, Chen Lie frowned.

"As expected, once the Strength Value, it becomes very difficult to increase it further."

This time, he used four 800-year-old Spirit Medicine. Two of them enhanced the strength of his qi and blood, and the other two enhanced the purity of his qi and blood. Although his Blood Qi Value increased by 200 calories, his Strength Value only increased by less than 0.2 times.

"This level of strength is far from Ji Lingxuan's. With such a large gap, it's definitely not enough to win first place and the prize in the Three-Province Martial Tournament."

Even if there are Mental Power attack methods, one cannot rely solely on Mental Power attack methods.

This is a martial arts competition, not a contest of Mental Power.

With Chen Lie's keen eye, he could tell that Ji Lingxuan's Blood Qi Value, even if it wasn't quite 4000 calories, wasn't far off.

And their Strength Value is definitely more than five times that of others.

In other words, Ji Lingxuan's punch carries a force of at least 20,000 jun (a unit of weight). Combined with any martial arts technique she uses, if she were to use her full strength, no one among the younger generation in the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong could withstand a single blow from her. Even ordinary Tier 4 Martial Artist might not be her match.

Chen Lie greatly admired this martial arts genius who came from humble beginnings.

If he didn't have advanced Martial Arts Knowledge from the Central Galactic Empire, he wouldn't be comparable to a pure martial arts genius like Ji Lingxuan.

As soon Chen Lie stepped out of the Martial Arts Arena, he saw Xu Tianchuan, the president of the Dongchuan Province Martial Artist Association, and Gu Tian waving at him from ahead.

"President Xu, Old Master."

Chen Lie arrived at the front and greeted Xu Tianchuan and Gu Tian.

"Chen Lie, you must have met with the Genius Group from the other two provinces at this three-province gathering. Do you know anything about their abilities?"

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Xu Tianchuan asked.

"Cloud River Province and West River Province are both stronger than East River Province. West River Province is slightly stronger than East River Province Chuanchuan, while Cloud River Province is significantly stronger than East River Province," Chen Liedao.

"You've got pretty good eyesight to notice that."

So, what are your thoughts on the Martial Leader from the two provinces? Are you confident of finishing in the top three?

Chen Lie said, "Currently, the champions from the other two provinces are stronger than me. If the Martial Artist Association can sponsor me with two Thousand-Year Spirit Medicine before the martial arts competition, then I can guarantee that I will win a top-three finish."

"Oh? Are you sure?" Xu Tianchuan, somewhat surprised.

"Of course!" Chen Lie nodded.

"Chen Lie, this is no joke," Gu Tian reminded him from the side.

"I'm not joking." Chen Lie shook his head.

"Chen Lie, are you aware that in Cloud River Province alone, there are three people whose Blood Qi Value exceed three thousand calories, Blood-Qi Extreme Realm?"

"If I give you two Thousand-Year Spirit Medicine, are you sure you can get into the top three?" Xu Tianchuan asked.