A person sacrifices himself to become a saint in a chaotic world of martial arts.

"Brother Sun, what else did you hear?" Su Bai asked.

Sun Hou shook his head and lowered his voice, saying, "I don't know about that. When we went to Yangtianjing to patrol the streets before, you and the Fierce Tiger Gang had some kind of conflict, so I think there must be something fishy going on here, so I'm telling you this specifically." After he finished speaking, he glanced around, his eyes revealing a hint of warning.

Su Bai nodded, his brows gradually furrowing, his fingers unconsciously stroking the hilt of the knife at his waist.

There are still two weeks until the donation collection period begins, which is neither a long nor a short time.

I have been studying and practicing diligently during this period, but I still need more time to break through to the second realm, the Flesh Refining Realm.

To achieve a breakthrough before the end of the month...

Unless I break through to the Great Perfection of the Blazing Sun Force immediately...

He reached out and touched the remaining sixty taels of silver in his pocket, his heart heavy.

The offerings required for the Great Perfection of the Blazing Yang Force are at least ten taels more.

He wasn't in such a hurry to master the Blazing Sun Force right now.

But now it seems we need to prepare early.

……

That night, the moonlight was dim, and the streets were quiet.

Su Bai reappeared in the black market, wrapped in a worn gray cloak with the brim of his hat pulled low.

He crouched down in a familiar corner and took out a roll of old parchment—another testament to his fierce and powerful spirit.

A cold wind swept through the alley, swirling up a few withered leaves.

After waiting for nearly an hour, a masked man hurriedly came over, threw down twenty taels of silver, took the manual, and left.

That was the only serving sold that night.

Su Bai put away the silver, let out a soft breath, and felt a touch of helpless bitterness in his heart.

It seems that the path to making money on the black market by relying on Tiger Leopard Force is becoming increasingly narrow.

The next day, after finishing his business trip, Su Bai went straight to the pharmacy.

He used almost all his savings to obtain the two offerings needed to achieve the Great Perfection of the Blazing Sun Force: a pair of tiger eggs and two ounces of century-old red fungus.

When I got home, the door latch came down softly. There were no lights on inside, only a few streaks of twilight seeping in through the cracks in the window.

He closed his eyes, his breathing gradually became steady, his mind slowly focused, and the golden sacrificial scales deep in his mind emerged.

【Blazing Sun Strength: Minor Success → Major Success】

Offerings: A pair of tiger eggs, two ounces of century-old red Ganoderma lucidum.

Su Bai's mind stirred, and he silently recited in his heart:

Sacrifice!

In an instant, the tiger egg and the red fungus in his hand emitted a hazy white light, then turned into specks of light and dust, dissipating into the dim room.

At the same time, the golden scales in the sea of ​​consciousness trembled slightly, and the two ends slowly balanced.

The moonlight gradually climbed up the windowpanes and poured into the courtyard like water.

Su Bai stood shirtless in the courtyard, slowly raising the long sword in his hand.

Whew! Drink!

The blade slices through the air, accompanied by a strong gust of wind.

The Zhenyue Saber Technique unfolded move by move, coordinated with the increasingly intense Yang energy within his body. The blade flashed with cold light under the moonlight, and his clothes billowed and rustled from the energy.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During these days, Su Bai did nothing but patrol the streets and seclude himself for intensive cultivation.

He would get up before dawn every day to practice his strength until late at night.

The "Blazing Sun Force" circulated repeatedly within his body, tempering every inch of his muscles and bones, and his skin often turned faintly red due to the surge of blood and qi.

That night, the moon hung high in the sky.

Su Bai, who was practicing his martial arts in the courtyard, suddenly shuddered!

He clearly felt that the surging energy within his body had reached an unprecedented saturation at this moment, his veins were bulging, and his blood and qi were roaring.

A tingling and slightly burning sensation spread through my skin, as if an invisible membrane had been stretched to its limit, my bones cracked softly, and my muscles twitched slightly.

The moonlight shone on his clenched teeth and taut back, and sweat slid down his skin, shimmering in the moonlight.

"This is the moment!" he roared inwardly, his eyes snapping open, a blazing light flashing within them. "Break through to the Body Refinement Realm in one fell swoop!"

Su Bai took a deep breath, cleared his mind of all distractions, and focused all his attention.

He fully activated the increasingly powerful "Blazing Sun Force" within his body, impacting his entire flesh and blood time and time again.

boom!

A sound, like the Yellow River bursting its banks, seemed to come from within my body.

next moment!

It felt as if some kind of constraint on my body had been completely broken!

An indescribable feeling of exhilaration instantly swept through my entire body!

Vitality throughout the whole body!

Su Bai's body began to glow red, a sign that the Blazing Sun Force had reached its peak, a phenomenon that only occurs when one reaches the second realm, the Flesh Refining Realm!

The second realm of martial arts—the Flesh Refining Realm—is complete!

For an ordinary person to reach this stage, they need to train their body day and night, tempering the intense energy of the blazing sun countless times, allowing their physical body and strength to improve simultaneously, and gradually and painstakingly hone their skills to enter the realm of physical training.

The night breeze swept through the courtyard, ruffling his sweat-dampened bangs.

But he was different—the scales in his mind gave him another path.

He can first push his strength to its peak, and then use the immense strength to nourish and cleanse his physical body.

As long as the offerings are sufficient and the resources are adequate, all advancements will come naturally.

Upon reaching the Body Refinement Realm, one's strength reaches a thousand pounds, and the skin and flesh of the entire body become as dense as leather, greatly increasing the ability to withstand blows.

His strength, speed, and reaction time also experienced a qualitative leap!

Su Bai slowly clenched his fists, his knuckles making a series of soft popping sounds.

He felt the surging power between his fingers and palms, and the muscles on his arms bulged, as if he could shatter stubborn rocks and split the wind and waves with a single punch.

He knew that this was just an illusion caused by the sudden increase in power.

But he also knew that he had now reached a level that only a taxi driver could achieve.

In this small plot of land in Fenjiang County,

From today onwards, Su Bai can be considered a big shot.

It is said that in the Fierce Tiger Gang, only the gang leader has reached the Flesh Refining Realm.

In this way, he finally had the confidence to deal with the potential troubles of collecting donations at the end of the month.

"The Tiger Gang is no longer a threat," he muttered to himself, a glint of light flashing in his eyes before quickly settling back down.

"Only Chen Cha Tou... Although we are both at the Body Refining Realm, he has more seniority and a more stable position. If we were to really fight, I'm afraid I would still be no match for him." He let out a soft breath, suppressing the agitation in his heart. "I have to keep a low profile and not be ostentatious."

"No rush, no rush." ​​A slight smile played on his lips, a calm curve passing through his eyes. "It's only been three months, and I've already reached the second realm of martial arts. Give me a little more time, and all the troubles will be easily resolved."

He suppressed the surging excitement in his chest, and suddenly, the scene under the moon that night surfaced from the depths of his memory—the mysterious woman in white, and those few strange and ruthless members of the Reincarnation Cult.

The clash of swords, the surge of blood and qi... that is the true pinnacle of martial arts.

Compared to that level, I am still far from reaching it.

We must also be wary of the heretics of the Reincarnation Sect.

Although they are currently avoiding the limelight due to the government's pursuit, once the storm passes, it's hard to guarantee that they won't be tracked down and brought back to their own heads.

They may not know who messed things up that night, but they were promoted to official constables because of this achievement, and it wasn't a top secret.

If the other party is determined to investigate, they will find out sooner or later.

"call--"

Su Bai exhaled a long breath, which condensed into a brief white mist under the cold moonlight.

"Stay calm. Just give me a little more time... and everything will be alright!"

His gaze returned to calm and determination, and his right hand gripped the hilt of the sword standing beside him.

"Continue your cultivation!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stepped forward, turned around, and the blade sliced ​​through the air in a sharp arc. In the courtyard, the Zhenyue Blade Technique was practiced once again.

The sounds of footsteps, clothes fluttering, and blades slicing through the night wind intertwined to create a steady and powerful rhythm.