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Chapter 268 Skill Effects - Breath of Flame

Since joining the Old Wolf team and throwing myself into tonight's thrilling battle for the Golden Bamba Bottle.

Fang Cheng repeatedly used his qigong skills, relying on its unique effects to repeatedly escape the brink of death and turn danger into safety.

In addition to enhancing the body's defenses, timely treatment of injuries and accelerated physical recovery are also important.

It also allows him to unleash even more astonishing attack power in hand-to-hand combat. Every punch and kick, if enveloped in true qi at the same time, will have significantly increased power.

In a sense, Qigong has become my most solid and reliable skill, yielding unimaginable results in both offense and defense.

It is clearly a battlefield weapon tailor-made for him, and it truly deserves the title of "exclusive skill".

Especially when Fang Cheng was taking on the near-impossible task of flying over Misty Mountain and gliding for nearly a kilometer, he made an unexpected and delightful discovery.

He realized that by skillfully controlling the surging energy within his body to be expelled evenly and rapidly through all the pores of his body, he could generate a powerful thrust similar to that of a jet engine.

This discovery is akin to Fang Cheng acquiring a brand-new skill out of thin air, opening up possibilities worth exploring for this adventure.

It is precisely because of this that the Qigong skills, which had been progressing slowly and struggling to break through bottlenecks in daily training, finally had an opportunity to be upgraded under this series of high-intensity practical training.

This natural transformation was actually quite reasonable and expected.

What truly surprised Fang Cheng was the additional skill effect he gained after this upgrade—[Breath of Flames].

Seeing the constantly appearing notifications, Fang Cheng then turned his attention to the skill panel.

The skill bar representing "Qigong" was now faintly red, as if flames were burning within it.

【The Flame Breathing Technique originates from the surging anger and unwavering fighting spirit deep within the heart. It can unleash a powerful flame force capable of destroying everything and turning enemies to ashes.】

[Your breathing capacity, endurance, and combat abilities in high-temperature and hot environments have all been enhanced to an unprecedented degree, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, becoming stronger with each battle.]

When you practice this breathing technique and release your true energy, it's as if you're wearing a layer of heat-insulating armor, effectively avoiding the threat of high temperatures from external flames, allowing you to walk leisurely through a sea of ​​fire.

You can freely attach your true energy, which transforms into flames, to various parts of your body and the weapons you wield, making them even more lethal, like adding wings to a tiger.

[Note: The effects of Flame Breathing and the temperature of the flames will increase as the quality of your internal energy improves, with unlimited potential.]

[Note: This breathing technique is exceptionally powerful and requires a very high level of physical fitness. Forcing its use may cause damage to the body. Furthermore, it consumes vital energy much faster than other breathing techniques. Therefore, it should not be used for extended periods and must be used with caution.]

Fang Cheng examined the skill effect descriptions, which were more than ten lines long, and couldn't help but feel a desire for battle, eager to try it out.

He immediately held his breath and focused his mind, silently circulating his inner energy.

In an instant, the vast ocean in his dantian began to surge, with waves rising and falling.

But below sea level, in places like deep abysses and trenches.

It conceals a violent power, like a sleeping behemoth slowly awakening, exuding a chilling aura.

At the same time, Fang Cheng's aura underwent a strange change, and his eyes seemed to ignite with flames.

As far as the eye could see, it seemed intent on destroying everything.

With a thought, a surge of crimson true energy, like raging magma, erupted from below his abdomen, flowing through his meridians and blood vessels all the way to his arm.

In an instant, a flash of fire appeared on his right hand, and his entire palm instantly turned red and hot, as if it were a piece of steel being continuously smelted in a furnace, radiating a breathtaking red light.

Immediately afterwards, with a "whoosh," his palm burst into flames, the intense heat leaping and dancing joyfully.

Fang Cheng slowly raised his hand and clenched it into a fist.

The flames encasing the fist continued to burn fiercely in the water, their crimson light illuminating the surrounding waters.

Where the flames met the water, a sizzling sound was heard, and a large number of bubbles kept rising and bubbling upwards.

That is the product of the intense collision between high temperature and cold water.

Witnessing such a strange sight, Fang Cheng couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"Could this be called the Flame Fist?"

Thinking of this, my thoughts drifted back to the fire-wielding user I encountered on Yong'an Island.

He secretly compared his own skills with his opponent's, wondering which was stronger.

At this moment, Fang Cheng was only releasing a single palm of flame. If his entire body were enveloped in raging flames, how astonishing would the power be?

Perhaps in the eyes of others, he is like the god of fire descended to earth?

Suppressing this thought, Fang Cheng recalled the scene of flying high in the sky.

No wonder I felt a bright, burning light emanating from my body during the final sprint.

The surging black mist was ignited, turning into a howling airflow that propelled it forward relentlessly.

The sight was like a shooting star streaking across the night sky and falling from the heavens.

Fang Cheng flicked his hand, extinguishing the flames on his palm, and turned his gaze back to his dantian.

Now that he has successfully mastered two breathing techniques, it means that he possesses two completely different types of true energy within his body.

Compared to the tranquil, deep-sea-like azure energy generated by the breath of water.

The crimson true energy generated by the Breath of Flames is characterized by high-temperature combustion.

Its main function is to greatly increase attack power, making each of its attacks more powerful and destructive.

On the defensive front, flames can not only burn away abnormal energies like black mist with their high temperature, but also form a scorching barrier to protect the user's safety in critical moments.

More importantly, having an additional breathing technique means having more options when fighting and dealing with crises, allowing you to respond more flexibly to various complex situations.

Of course, there is still a crucial issue involved.

The skill effect description for "Breath of Flames" emphasizes that when using this breathing technique, true energy is consumed extremely quickly.

In fact, overuse can cause some damage to the body.

In the heat of battle, if one accidentally expends too much energy, how to replenish nutrition and energy in a timely manner becomes an urgent and important issue.

You can't possibly think that you can quickly restore your depleted vital energy just by practicing breathing techniques and taking in air and food on a regular basis, can you?

Fang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly as he focused his attention once more to carefully observe his dantian.

The azure aura representing the breath of water has now returned to the calm and tranquil appearance of the sea.

Moreover, it almost filled the entire dantian, and judging from the water level, there was no obvious sign of decline.

Then look at the crimson true energy hidden deep in the sea, representing the breath of fire, which is like a dormant volcano.

It appears calm on the surface, but it actually contains immense energy like magma, always poised to be unleashed.

Right now, he is clearly at his peak in terms of both physical strength and the amount of true energy he possesses.

You should know that he had previously leaped into the sky, forcefully shattered the Golden Bamba Bottle, and then fell from the sky, crashing heavily to the ground. After that, he dived to the bottom of the lake to heal his injuries.

Each of these astonishing actions required a significant expenditure of internal energy.

The reason why the dantian can be filled and full again is mainly due to a fortunate coincidence.

While he was healing himself at the bottom of the lake, blood rained down from the sky and entered the lake water.

Therefore, one should absorb the blood-red energy contained therein to the fullest extent.

However, since it is a matter of chance, it means that it is something that cannot be sought after.

This abnormal energy is clearly finite and non-renewable.

Fang Cheng secretly speculated.

Perhaps it is similar in nature to the radiation emitted by ancient remains, both belonging to some kind of extremely pure and powerful life energy.

The two may be able to transform into each other, like water and fire interacting, yin and yang harmonizing, mutually generating and restraining each other, complementing and integrating each other.

Fang Cheng had no intention of delving deeper, as they were not yet completely out of danger. The most urgent task was to safely evacuate this inner world and get rid of the potential threats; everything else had to be put aside for the time being.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly glanced at the other notification messages that were unrelated to Qigong.

Your body has absorbed some kind of life energy, increasing your constitution by 5 points.

Boxing Experience +10

Boxing lv2 (441/500)

[Jiu-Jitsu Experience +10]

【Jiu-Jitsu Lv2 (227/500)】

[Tai Chi Experience +10]

Tai Chi Level 1 (131/250)

Meditation experience +4

Meditation lv1 (160/250)

Looking at the flashing messages, Fang Cheng's lips curled up slightly, his joy growing even stronger.

After absorbing that mysterious crimson energy, his body directly increased by 5 points in constitution, raising his constitution attribute to 46 points in one fell swoop.

It's important to know that once your attribute value exceeds 40 points, the effects of regular, methodical training become negligible.

Further improvement is extremely difficult, almost like rowing against the current.

Fang Cheng had been pinning his hopes on the attribute points he might gain when upgrading his skills.

Now, thanks to a chance encounter during a treasure hunt, they have made a great leap forward.

It is evident that the strange energy contained in this mysterious blood rain is truly extraordinary.

In addition to a significant improvement in physical fitness.

After the thrilling extreme flight and the action of shattering the formation with my fists, I have gained a lot of experience in several skills.

The effect is comparable to the effort spent practicing diligently for several days.

In particular, boxing skills can be improved rapidly with continuous experience.

It looks like it's about to cross the upgrade threshold and advance to the Grandmaster level.

"Grandmaster..."

Fang Cheng sighed inwardly, his eyes filled with longing.

Imagine the skill effect "Qilin Arm" that you gain after breaking through to the Grandmaster level in push-ups. It has become your ultimate move to defeat enemies and show your divine power at crucial moments.

Moreover, this skill is specifically designed for combat.

If we disregard differences in basic physical attributes, in any industry, those who reach the level of a master are all people who have undergone countless trials and tribulations and possess exceptional talent.

They are like brilliant stars standing at the pinnacle of human skill, revered by all and admired by future generations.

Fang Cheng felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and couldn't help but feel even more motivated for his future cultivation path.

After a moment of contemplation, he took a deep breath to calm his excitement and looked up at the lake.

His gaze was like a sharp arrow, piercing straight through the layers of lake water.

At this moment, the rain on the lake has stopped, and darkness and tranquility quietly envelop the waters and forest.

Seeing that there was nothing unusual outside, Fang Cheng withdrew his gaze.

He then stretched his limbs, and a series of crackling sounds came from all around him, like firecrackers going off.

This is a cheer after the body has broken through its constraints, a cry of power surging within, yearning to be released.

Fang Cheng slightly bent his knees and suddenly exerted force with the soles of his feet.

wow-

He shot towards the lake like an arrow released from a bow.

The moment it broke through the water was like the roar of a torpedo, causing water to splash everywhere.

Waves broke the silence on the calm lake surface.

Fang Cheng leaped into the air, twisted his waist and back, and landed easily in the grass by the lake with the agility of a large bird.

Looking around, the night was pitch black and deep.

The mist swirled in the forest like a light veil, seemingly disappearing almost entirely, as if it had been mostly washed away by a heavy rain.

In the distance, the faint calls of night owls drifted through the quiet night.

The once perilous Misty Mountain seemed to have returned to its former tranquility after a bloody battle.

The moonlight, like water, poured down through the gaps in the branches and leaves, spreading patches of silvery light on the ground.

It even has a sense of being in a paradise.

"Have I already emerged from the inner world?"

Fang Cheng muttered to himself, his brows furrowing slightly.

The surrounding trees and grass were noticeably more lush than before.

The tree trunks were gnarled and vigorous, much thicker than before.

The grass leaves were so dark and vibrant that they seemed to drip with juice, densely packed together, layer upon layer like a green carpet.

Even the vines climbed and spread even more wildly, wrapping everything they could around tightly, exuding a vigorous vitality.

But apart from that, there was nothing unusual happening.

Fang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly as he looked up towards the Lu family manor.

With an eagle's eye, the line of sight cuts through layers of branches and leaves, but no lights or figures are seen as expected.

He then listened intently but could not detect any sounds of fighting or shouts from the treasure hunters.

Fang Cheng was filled with doubt.

I wonder how the battle is going at the manor?

Who won between the Lu family and the Black Religion Lama?

Did the professors safely escape the underworld and return to the manifest world?

After a moment's thought, Fang Cheng decided to return to the manor immediately to check the situation and find out what was going on.

After all, the middle-aged man standing next to the professor could very well be his own uncle.

Both morally and logically, we cannot remain uninvolved.

Fang Cheng clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking, his heart filled with confidence and a strong fighting spirit.

With his current peak physical strength and internal energy, as long as he is not ganged up on by Lu Shihua and Roger, he has the ability to fight either of them individually.

Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly heard a few "buzzing" sounds in his mind, as if an electrical signal was coming in, trying to make contact with his consciousness.

Fang Cheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately chose to accept the signal.

The next second, a calm yet concerned voice came clearly:
"White Ghost, where are you?"

Before Fang Cheng could respond, another clear and urgent female voice rang out:
"Fang... Bai Gui, are you alright?!"

(End of this chapter)