Going Against the Current, Gaining Another Heaven-Grade Technique
Jinling Martial University.
Far from the teaching area and dormitories, there is an old stone forest training ground that has been abandoned for many years. It is overgrown with weeds and even couples usually don't bother to come here, making it a perfect quiet place.
A dark figure landed silently on a huge blue stone like a night owl; it was Dongfang Yueming, returning from the black market with a full load of goods.
He sat cross-legged, savoring the tranquil surroundings, and laid out the six newly purchased jade slips in a row.
"Tonight, we'll complete the puzzle of martial arts techniques."
He took a deep breath and focused his mind on the system.
[Ding! You have learned the following skills: Rock-Shattering Fist (Yellow Grade), Iron Wire Fist (Yellow Grade), Tongbei Fist (Yellow Grade), and Hundred-Step Divine Fist (Yellow Grade)!]
[Ding! You have learned the "Swallow Return Movement Technique" (Yellow Grade) and "Flying Over Grass" (Yellow Grade)!]
Six common, basic martial arts techniques were instantly listed on the system panel.
"System, Point Allocation! Push all points to Perfection!"
[Ding! 76 points consumed, all four Yellow Grade fist techniques Perfection!]
[Ding! 38 points consumed, both Yellow Grade movement techniques Perfection!]
Dongfang Yueming didn't even lift his eyelids; this amount of consumption was nothing compared to his trillion-dollar balance.
"Let's start with movement techniques, and then integrate them!"
[Ding! The Swallow Return Movement Technique and Flying Over Grass Technique have been successfully merged! Obtain the Profound Grade movement technique -- Peregrine Falcon Shadow-Skimming Step (Perfection)!]
"Continue! Merge this ' Peregrine Falcon Shadow-Skimming Step ' with the Profound Grade ' Treading Snow in Search of Plum Blossoms ' that I previously preserved!"
The two Profound Grade movement techniques collided violently in the Sea of Consciousness, transforming into a fleeting afterimage.
[Ding! Fusion successful! Obtained Earth Grade movement technique - "Illusory Void Subtle Steps" (Perfection)!]
"The final step..."
Dongfang Yueming's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he forcibly combined this newly created Earth Grade movement technique with the Earth Grade "Shrink the Earth to an Inch" technique that he had always relied on!
"Buzz--!"
The surrounding air seemed to freeze completely at that moment; even the sound of the wind rustling through the grass disappeared.
[Ding! Congratulations, host! Fusion successful!]
[Obtained the Heaven Grade movement technique - "The Horizon Within Reach Distance-Free Step" (Perfection)!]
[Ding! Comprehended Heaven Grade Profound Technique -- [The Ends of the Earth Are Within Reach] (Active/Passive: In passive state, one treads on the Xukong, ignoring terrain and gravity; when activated actively, one can ignore all spatial blockades and physical obstacles, performing absolute teleportation within visual range without generating any spatial fluctuations)!]
"What a brilliant absolute teleportation!"
Dongfang Yueming was overjoyed. Although the previous "Shrink the Earth to an Inch" technique could also teleport, it would be limited by powerful qi and blood seals or formations. But the current "The Ends of the Earth Are Within Reach are Within Reach" technique truly allows one to "go wherever one wants," making it an unparalleled divine skill for killing, robbing, and escaping!
"Strike while the iron is hot! Master the fist techniques!"
He followed the same method, combining the four Yellow Grade fist techniques in pairs to create two Profound Grade fist techniques; then he combined the two Profound Grade fist techniques into one, evolving it into an Earth Grade fist technique.
"Remelt!"
The newly born Earth Grade fist technique clashed violently with his domineering and unparalleled "Great Wilderness World-Suppressing Fist"!
"BOOM!!!"
In Dongfang Yueming's Sea of Consciousness, it was as if an ancient god who had created the world had unleashed a punch, causing stars to fall and all things to perish!
[Ding! Congratulations, host! Fusion successful!]
[Obtained Heaven Grade Fist Technique - "Chaos Heaven-Opening Prison-Subduing Great Compassion Seal" (Perfection)!]
[Ding! Comprehended Heaven Grade Profound Technique - [Ten Directions of Annihilation] (Active: With a single strike, all free energy within a hundred feet radius is drained, forming an absolute gravitational collapse and blood annihilation force field to suppress and kill all living beings)!]
"Call..."
Dongfang Yueming slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath of white mist carrying a scorching heat.
He looked down at his hands. Beneath the warm, jade-like sheen of his skin, a terrifying power seemed to be hidden, enough to destroy a city.
"Swordsmanship, fist techniques, movement techniques, stealth... all four Perfection of the Heavenly Heaven Grade!"
"Right now, even if I stand still and let ordinary Blood Refining Realm cut me, they won't be able to break through my defenses; and with a casual strike, I can crush them, bones and all, into ashes."
Dongfang Yueming stood up, facing the night breeze, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
Everything is ready.
"Now, I only need two more Yellow Grade Blood Refining Method to advance my internal energy cultivation method to the Heaven Grade, and completely step into the Top-Tier Perfection of the Blood Refining Realm— [Blood Contains Divine Radiance]!"
at the same time.
The commercial street outside Jinling Martial University is ablaze with neon lights and teeming with people. Even late at night, it remains a vibrant and energetic place, brimming with the energy and energy of young people.
In a dark back alley.
A tall figure wearing a large trench coat, a baseball cap, and a black mask pressed himself against the wall like a frightened bird, warily observing the street outside.
It was Xiahou Ying, who was listed as "missing" by the Xiahou Family.
After a day and a night of fleeing, her nerves were stretched to the limit.
"The Xiahou Family has definitely sent people to arrest me."
Xiahou Ying bit her lip hard, tasting a hint of blood.
Logically speaking, after learning the horrific truth about their family, they would desperately flee as far away from Jinling City as possible, seeking refuge in other base cities.
But Xiahou Ying made an extremely bold, even reckless, decision—
Do the opposite!
Instead of leaving Jinling, she used the ruins in the wilderness to conceal her tracks and sneaked back into Jinling City! She even hid near Jinling Martial University!
"The most dangerous place is the safest place."
Xiahou Ying leaned against the cold brick wall, breathing slightly heavily.
But she knew very well that hiding was just a temporary measure.
As long as the Xiahou Family exists, she will never see the light of day, and sooner or later those monsters will find her.
I want to live, I want to avenge my brother...
She must seek outside help! Someone powerful enough, and absolutely not someone who would collude with the Xiahou Family!
"The Han Family..."
Xiahou Ying silently repeated the name in her heart.
In Jinling City, the only Martial Dao family that can rival the Xiahou Family is the Han Family!
Unlike the somber and low-key style of the Xiahou Family, the Han Family family has guarded the front lines of the wilderness for generations, resisting Ferocious Beast. They enjoy a very high reputation in both the military and the civilian population and are an absolute pillar of righteousness.
More importantly, the current head of the Han Family, the legendary figure respectfully known as "Old Master Han"—Han Changfeng!
He is neither in the Blood Nourishing Realm nor the Blood Refining Realm, but has even surpassed the Blood Transformation Realm, which represents a qualitative change in blood and qi!
He is one of the few... [Qi Gathering Realm] masters in Jinling City!
Those who reach that level of expertise have transcended mere physical tempering. They can sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, draw it into their dantian, and form true qi. Not only do they possess terrifying destructive power capable of overturning rivers and seas, but their spiritual perception is also extremely sharp, making it impossible for them to be easily parasitized or deceived by Variants.
"Just to see Old Master Han once..."
"Just give him this letter left by my brother..."
Xiahou Ying touched the tactical backpack she was tightly clutching in her arms, her eyes growing increasingly determined.
The problem is that the Han Family manor is heavily guarded, and as a "traitor" of the Xiahou Family, she is likely to be discovered by the Xiahou Family's spies if she gets too close.
"We can't force our way in; we need to find a middleman..."