Chapter 984: Chapter 422: Move, Damned Legs—We’re Going to Get Killed!
Under the effect of the Pure Heart.
Both Secret Martial Skills have been initiated.
On the retina, the Martial Arts Grandmaster profession panel quietly emerged.
[Skill: Elephant King Breathing Entry (1/600)]+
[Skill: Shura Record Entry (1/700)]+
Both are first-rank secret martial arts, with Elephant King Breathing being an internal cultivation method that continuously strengthens the physique through repeated breathing, and Shura Record being a refined version of the Fear Secret Martial. To cultivate them to perfection requires a lot of potential points. The potential points stored in Bai Xiao’s Dark Red Modifier are insufficient.
He can only choose one to enhance a part of it.
"Dark Red."
With a thought, a sky full of crimson light descended before his eyes.
[Dark Red Modifier]
[Potential Points: 75.8]
"First, enhance Elephant King Breathing."
Bai Xiao quickly made a decision after some thought.
Instantly, he took out three bottles of pills needed for cultivating the Elephant King Breathing secret technique. Each bottle contained dozens of elixirs refined from precious medicinal materials. Typically, just one is enough to sustain practice for half a month to a month. But now, Bai Xiao had taken out over a hundred pills.
"This should be enough."
He immediately opened the bottle cap, ignored the pungent medicinal smell, and swallowed a whole bottle of red elixirs, as if he were eating candy. Almost in an instant, the rich and hot medicinal power burst forth in his stomach.
"Enhance, Elephant King Breathing."
A red halo enveloped the profession panel, and the skill status column slightly distorted.
Moments later.
Clear lines of black text appeared before his eyes.
[Your profession "Martial Arts Grandmaster," experience +325!]
[Your skill "Elephant King Breathing," experience +2700!]
[Your skill "Elephant King Breathing Entry" has been upgraded to "Great Success"!]
Bai Xiao exhaled slightly, breathing out air filled with the medicinal scent, and his gaze dropped.
[Skill: Elephant King Breathing Mastery (1/1500)]
[Dark Red Modifier]
[Potential Points: 21.8]
"Crack, crack, crack..."
He slowly stood up, and a series of crisp sounds like bubbles bursting emitted from within his body. This was the ample medicinal power that would last for several years being forcibly absorbed by Bai Xiao’s Dragon Elephant Physique.
In just one or two minutes, it was completely absorbed.
That physique, as strong as a void behemoth, played a huge role.
"Still quite far from perfection."
"Unable to directly use Dragon Heart Elephant Intent to enhance and devour the Dragon Elephant Scripture."
Bai Xiao muttered to himself, but there was no trace of discouragement.
He slowly raised his head, and his deep gaze glanced at the bright moon overshadowed by thick clouds. The sparse starlight grew dimmer.
"A dark and windy night..."
...
Late at night, on a highway a mile away from the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall.
A figure in black clothing had been waiting quietly. He stood at a crossroads, and the dim streetlight attracted a lot of mosquitoes.
"Swish!"
"Swish!"
In the midst of silence, several black cars swiftly passed by, their headlights illuminating the surrounding area briefly before fading.
"Hmm?"
The figure in black suddenly noticed that, somehow, perhaps at the moment when light and darkness alternated, a tall man appeared before him.
His physique was as robust and powerful as a sculpture from Ancient Greece, exuding an oppressive aura that stifled breathing. His entire body was wrapped in layers of dark, chilling chains, making his figure even more muscular and expansive. As the chains frictionally clashed with his breathing, they emitted a strange low-frequency vibration.
"Lord Dark Star!"
The figure in black quickly spoke respectfully.
"Mm, You Jian, you’ve done very well this time."
"After tonight, I will report your achievements to headquarters."
"And the mask?"
Dark Star’s voice was inexplicably deep, almost echoing.
"Thank you, Lord!"
The black-clad figure known as You Jian displayed a look of surprise and joy.
He then took out the Netherworld Mask that originally belonged to Ghost Mask.
"Here it is."
Dark Star took it with his left hand and then unexpectedly took out another mask with his right hand. The two masks were similar in style and aura, with almost identical edges and lines, but differed slightly overall.
At present, the two masks flickered subtly under the moonlight.
As if resonating with each other, they shared a certain profound connection.
Dark Star’s eyes shimmered as he directly stacked the two masks together, and an uncanny event unfolded. The masks instantly fused, melding seamlessly at an extraordinary speed. The remaining mask became deeper and more intense in color, exuding a mysterious black hue, with a terrifying green face and sharp fangs.
"Just as I thought..."
He put away the mask and slowly raised his head.
His eyes seemed to penetrate a kilometer’s distance.
To enter the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall.
"That should be the origin power left by Lord You Tian..."
"Just like other origin powers, it naturally forms into a mask."
After a short silence.
"My lord, should we strike now?"
You Jian raised his head and asked.
"No hurry, we’ll wait for Tunneling Ghost; he’s on his way."
Dark Star remained expressionless, without any ripples.
"You mean, it’s best not to alert the snake?"
You Jian knew Tunneling Ghost, an internal expert of the Evil Ghost Court skilled at concealing presence and existence, particularly adept at theft.
"Of course, I could attack directly, and the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall would certainly be annihilated in blood. But, Dragon Elephant Hall Master Bai Xiao is no ordinary being. According to the latest intel, he just defeated a Peak Faction Master at the Martial Arts Competition. If I want to kill him, it might take some effort. If it drags on too long, attracting the Martial Arts Association or the many Peak Faction Masters who gathered for the tournament in East Sea City, it would be a colossal headache even for me. Therefore, if we can secure it without bloodshed, it’s best not to alert the snake. If it really comes to it, I’ll take action in the end."