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Chapter 56 Mountain-Splitting Force, Formation-Breaking Fist

As I stepped out of the tent, the messenger from before greeted me with a broad smile.

"Brother Chen Ye, congratulations! I am Wang Xing. From now on, we are brothers who will eat from the same pot. I hope we can get along well."

Chen Ye naturally understood the reason for his change in attitude, but he didn't point it out. He simply nodded politely in agreement.

Such is the nature of human relationships; there's nothing strange about it.

After saying goodbye to Wang Xing, Chen Ye found Bai Xuan.

Chen Ye held the team leader, who had led him into the profession, in high esteem and was deeply grateful.

"Team leader."

Bai Xuan had also learned the news, and he looked at Chen Ye with relief in his eyes.

"I knew you were no ordinary kid, but I never expected you to soar so high."

At this point, Bai Xuan patted Chen Ye on the shoulder and earnestly advised, "General Meng is extremely strict in his military discipline, and military law is as solid as a mountain. You must remember not to be arrogant or dissolute in your future actions, and even more so, you must not violate military law. Otherwise, no one can protect you."

"I've got it!" Chen Ye nodded solemnly, knowing that these were all heartfelt words of advice.

Then Chen Ye asked, somewhat puzzled, "Squad Leader, you commanded effectively this time, thwarting the enemy's ambush. Why... haven't the general rewarded you?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuan smiled nonchalantly, his eyes revealing a sense of worldly wisdom.

"Rewards? I don't care about those anymore. After all, I'm tired of the days of fighting and killing. Now I'm just leading these old brothers to transport supplies in the rear, making a living peacefully. It's good enough."

Chen Ye knew that Bai Xuan must be hiding a story that no one else knew.

Since he wouldn't say, Chen Ye naturally wouldn't ask.

The two bowed to each other in farewell and wished each other well.

After Bai Xuan left, Chen Ye stood quietly for a moment, then turned and walked towards the military camp.

After becoming Meng Yi's personal guard, Chen Ye received excellent treatment and was assigned a separate room.

Although it was converted from a dilapidated monk's cell and was drafty, it was already quite good.

Not long after, a guard came in carrying a wooden tray with two thread-bound secret manuals, a jar of dark brown ointment, and a small porcelain bottle on it.

"Brother Chen, this is a gift from the general. One is the Mountain-Splitting Strength, a body-strengthening exercise, and the other is the Formation-Breaking Fist, a fist technique. This jar contains a blood-activating ointment for body strengthening, and the bottle contains pills to replenish qi and blood. You will receive a monthly allowance."

The guard was very polite and showed no arrogance whatsoever.

Chen Ye thanked him and took the items.

"Someone will come to take you to the guard station first thing tomorrow morning," the guard said.

"it is good!"

After everyone left, Chen Ye immediately opened the book on splitting mountains.

This technique is in line with the Stone Kung Fu, both following the fierce and domineering path of military training, but it is far more systematic and refined than the Stone Kung Fu, and even thoughtfully includes illustrations and annotations.

The techniques in the book are derived from the most common chopping and weight-bearing movements used by soldiers in the army. They emphasize "power originates from the ground and strength flows through both arms." Although there are no fancy methods, they can effectively enhance strength and endurance.

Another book, "Breaking Formation Fist," is specifically designed for battlefield combat. Its fist techniques are expansive and powerful, with each move aimed at breaking through enemy formations. It includes sweeping punches that can devastate thousands of troops as well as inch punches that can penetrate gaps in defenses. Every word exudes a strong sense of killing intent.

Chen Ye read it through carefully, then took off his shirt and slowly assumed the stance according to the posture in the "Splitting Mountain Strength" manual.

Perhaps because of his profession as a strongman in the army, Chen Ye was able to master this military martial art with ease.

Despite his seemingly awkward movements, he performed them with effortless grace and without the slightest hesitation.

After just one round, Chen Ye felt his blood and qi begin to surge faster throughout his body. A surge of heat rose from the soles of his feet, traveled up his spine, and finally flowed into his arms.

At the same time, all the muscles, bones, skin and flesh in my body were vibrating at a strange frequency, making a crackling sound.

In just one night, he had already mastered the basics of this mountain-splitting technique.

The next day, Chen Ye arrived at the guard post and met the other personal guards.

He had expected to encounter some exclusion and difficulties, but instead, he was greeted by a series of warm and curious faces. The captain of the bodyguards was a burly man with a scar on his face, but he had a rather amiable personality. He patted Chen Ye on the shoulder and laughed heartily: "You're Chen Ye? You're a real man! From now on, we're brothers!"

The other guards also gathered around, marveling at his muscular physique and expressing their admiration.

These were all veterans who had survived countless battles and deeply respected the strong. Chen Ye's achievements were enough to earn the respect of all of them.

Moreover, it was obvious to everyone that General Meng Yi greatly appreciated him, so naturally no one dared to cause him any trouble.

Chen Ye thus smoothly integrated into the personal guard unit.

The days that followed were exceptionally fulfilling for Chen Ye.

Although battles were taking place on the front lines every day, as personal guards protecting the general's safety, they did not need to fight on the front lines themselves. Their primary duty was to guard the perimeter of the central command tent.

This gave Chen Ye plenty of time.

During the day, he trained with the guards to familiarize himself with military formations and coordination.

At night, he would diligently practice the Mountain-Splitting Force and the Formation-Breaking Fist in his room, and with the help of the ointment and pills bestowed by the general, his progress was rapid.

In just one month, he mastered both the Mountain-Splitting Strength and the Formation-Breaking Fist to level 3, and his professional level also rose to level 2.

The data at this time is as follows.

Name: Chen Ye

[Identity: General's Personal Guard]

【Occupation: Military Strongman (lv2)】

[Talent: Immovable as a Mountain - Your body is as solid as a rock, greatly increasing your strength, defense, and resilience.]

[Martial Arts: Wind-Splitting Saber Technique Lv4, Stone-Splitting Skill Lv4, Mountain-Splitting Force Lv3, Formation-Breaking Fist Lv3]

The physical changes are even more astonishing.

His height had increased even further, reaching a terrifying height of nearly two meters. Even standing among this group of tall and burly guards, he stood out like a crane among chickens, extremely conspicuous.

His muscles became increasingly firm, each one sharply defined, as if cast in iron.

Especially when he exerts his strength, the muscle fibers throughout his body are like taut steel wires, containing a heart-pounding explosive power.

Chen Ye estimated that his current strength was at least 50% greater than when he first changed jobs.

This is an extremely terrifying increase.

This made him even more grateful for his initial choice.

If he stayed outside, let alone whether those martial arts schools and sects would accept him, even if they did, they would never provide him with such abundant resources to squander.

Because nowadays, Chen Yeguang can bankrupt a small martial arts school with just a few meals.

After all, as his strength increased, his appetite also reached a terrifying level; he could eat the equivalent of a day's worth of rations for five or six strong men in one meal.

Meng Yi greatly admired this.

In his view, a true hero is one who can eat well and fight.

Therefore, Meng Yi would often reward him with some wine and meat, and Chen Ye never ate alone. He would always invite his colleagues and brothers in the guard to enjoy the food together. Over time, they got along very well.

These carefree and happy days continued for some time.

The atmosphere in the military camp suddenly became tense, as more and more wounded soldiers were being sent back from the front lines, and Meng Yi became increasingly busy.

The rain is coming and the wind is all over the building.

Everyone sensed something unusual, and Chen Ye was also slightly moved, so he cultivated even more diligently.

Finally, late that night, the order was suddenly delivered.

The entire army is on its way!
(End of this chapter)