Chapter 262: Chapter 185: The conference begins, famous across the country, yet people do not recognize Ling Yunmu until Ling Yun begins to demonstrate his prowess.
A gentle embrace often heralds a hero’s tomb. Countless Martial Artists have faltered at this hurdle. But Jiang Shu merely tasted what it was like and, after teaching Ye Zhenzhen a few simple grappling techniques for self-defense, he once again returned to the routine Cultivation of his previous days.
Every day, he only took time to induce his parents into deep sleep. He instructed his sister, Jiang Yanyue, to train her muscles and bones. He currently possessed only the basic Inner Strength Cultivation Method, "Famished Tiger Roar Mountain Strength." However, having reached the Acupoint Passage Realm, he had a thorough grasp of every major tendon, muscle, and bone in the human body.
Ultimately, the cultivation of Inner Strength Methods was about training the skin and bones. The same could be achieved with Dark Force. Although he could not rapidly elevate his sister to become a Hua Jing Master, his experience was more than enough to allow her to dominate undisputedly within the realm of Dark Force. In the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, no matter how protective a teacher was, it was never as safe as one’s own fists and feet.
「In the room.」
After nearly a month of Cultivation, Jiang Shu’s Spiritual Cultivation had successfully entered the realm of deep meditation. The acupoints in his body were opened smoothly to two hundred. He internally examined his vital organs and controlled every change within his body with his sensations.
In his mind, a translucent panel slowly emerged:
Jiang Shu—
"Vermilion Palace Thunder Technique: Acupoint Cultivation Section": Great Success (145/1,000)
"Crystal Meditation Method": Great Success (100/1,000)
Concealing Steps: Perfection (400/1,000)
Earth Evil Tiger Roar Skill: Small Success (500/1,000)
He consistently practiced the two fundamental techniques every day. The top-grade Martial Art, Concealing Steps, had been trained to Perfection and was about to Break Limit. This would allow him to conceal himself somewhat even in front of a Martial Artist in the Detachment Realm, serving as a significant trump card for his return to the Da Jing Dynasty.
The Earth Evil Tiger Roar Skill was another top-grade Martial Art he had chosen from the Danxia Chamber of Commerce. Unlike other Martial Arts involving fists, feet, or weapons, the Earth Evil Tiger Roar Skill was an exceedingly special sonic attack. His lips trembled and Evil Qi surged. Tiger roars echoed fiercely, creating layers of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi condensed into a protective Qi that dispersed in all directions from the center. Sand flew and rocks scurried. Mountains and forests trembled.
Once someone reached the entry-level, even Martial Artists in the Blood Exchange Realm would bleed from all orifices and suffer shattered internal organs upon hearing the sound waves! It was a genuine killing skill, an unrivaled choice for facing multiple opponents.
Among the Da Jing Dynasty’s battlefield Martial Arts, there is also the ’Flood Dragon Hidden in the Blood River Saber,’ which also sits at the pinnacle of top-grade Martial Arts. It’s a pity that this Martial Art is not cataloged by the Danxia Chamber of Commerce. I’ll have to go to Qianyuan City myself to see if there’s a chance to get it at an auction there,
Jiang Shu murmured to himself.Qianyuan City, where the three great dynasties intersect, was in utter chaos and lawless. Even a Martial Artist in the Acupoint Passage Realm had to keep a low profile there. Most fugitives wanted by the dynasties would not enter this place unless absolutely necessary, fearing that carelessness might lead to obliteration. Martial Artists of lower Realms lived on the edge of a knife every day.
But at the same time, there were also many opportunities. Martial Arts and even Cultivation Techniques that could not be obtained through official channels in the dynasties were up for grabs at the auctions in Qianyuan City. Murder and plunder were common sights.
Even geniuses from the Dragon and Tiger List, seeking experience, would come here on purpose. After all, the battles in the Hundred Dynasties War were not simple arena competitions. Without genuine thunderous methods, how could one draw the attention of Sect Elders?
Various distracting thoughts cleared away one by one. Jiang Shu’s mind gradually became as clear as a cloudless sky, his spirit as transparent as crystal. After stepping into deep meditation, his brain developed further, as if there was an energy source emanating from within, activating every cell in his body.
「...」
"Xiaoshu, look at this. How does Mom look in this outfit?" Xu Lizhi turned several rounds in front of the fitting mirror, addressing Jiang Shu who stood behind her.
"Gorgeous! Those in the know would say you’re my mother; those who don’t would think you’re my sister!" Jiang Shu said with a smile, without flattery. During this period, his mother Xu Lizhi had been rejuvenated after a month of deep sleep, radiant and youthful. The accumulation from exotic beast meat and Elixirs had also been thoroughly assimilated, making her appear to be only in her thirties.
"It looks nice." Ye Zhenzhen was by the side, nodding continuously like a demure little wife, her willow-leaf eyebrows curved. Since the day of their encounter, her relationship with Jiang Shu had experienced another substantial breakthrough. Although Jiang Shu made no promises, the fact that he brought her along to pick out clothes and watch the parade before the grand assembly with his family was telling enough.
"Dad, you’ll need to work harder. The set you’ve chosen is too old-fashioned. It’s not as good as the one Tuanzi picked for you," Jiang Shu, wearing an antique, flowing-cloud robe with his long hair draped over his shoulders, his gaze as firm as shooting stars, remarked. Even just standing quietly, he looked like a Banished Immortal.
Even Ye Zhenzhen, the former superstar, was overshadowed by his presence. Many passersby secretly took pictures with their phones. But no matter how they tried to capture him, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi influenced the cameras, resulting in invariably blurry photos.
"Exactly!" Jiang Yanyue stood with hands on her hips, tilting her head with full agreement. Her attire was exceedingly simple, comprising just a top and skirt, yet she appeared youthful and dignified, clearly prepared in advance.
After the final family vote, Jiang Yongyi’s clothes were chosen, and Jiang Shu drove directly to Shengjing Square. With only two days left until the start of the grand assembly, the city was on high alert. All private vehicles were forbidden to enter. Soldiers in the military were rigorously drilling every day, allowing for no deviations during the upcoming grand assembly parade.