From breaking the limits of archery to achieving martial arts godhood

Chapter 86 Minor Success in Body Tempering Technique, Seven Swords Gang Blocks the Way

In the courtyard, a figure was practicing with a knife.

His movements were slow, as if an invisible force was pressing down on him.

But there is an indescribable rhythm in each move that captivates the viewer.

With a "whoosh," the man exhaled a breath of stale air and sheathed his sword.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Chen Xun.

"One more week to go."

A look of joy appeared in Chen Xun's eyes.

What he just used was the [Whirlwind Blade].

Like the "Bull Demon Mighty Fist," this sword technique has both fighting methods and training methods.

The fighting style requires the knife speed to be as fast as possible, ideally achieving nine moves in one strike.

Chen Xun, however, went a step further on this requirement, mastering ten techniques in one strike.

This tenth move was a killing technique that Chen Xun suddenly comprehended when the limit of this sword technique was broken.

The training method is the complete opposite of the fighting method, requiring the sword to be swung as slowly as possible.

But while moving slowly, it's also important to ensure that the sword moves are fluid and powerful.

Therefore, practicing techniques is actually more difficult than playing them.

Chen Xun, who had already cultivated the [Whirlwind Blade] to the limit-breaking realm, naturally also cultivated the technique to an unprecedented level, making him a master-level existence.

The last cycle of energy that Chen Xun mentioned refers to the final step he needed to break through to the Golden Bone Realm.

Once Chen Xun takes this step, his internal energy and blood will undergo their fifth transformation.

After that, Chen Xun will be able to break through to the Golden Bone Realm smoothly.

During the fourth transformation of Qi and blood, Chen Xun needed to allow Qi and blood to circulate through his body for eighteen cycles.

This fifth transformation of Qi and blood is even more demanding, requiring Qi and blood to circulate through the body for thirty-six cycles.

The last remaining week is the thirty-sixth week.

Chen Xun is now able to circulate his Qi and blood through his body for thirty-five cycles.

It should be noted that when Chen Xun's cultivation had just reached the peak of the Silver Bone Realm, his blood and qi could only circulate within his body for twenty cycles.

Later, after breaking through the limits of stance training, breathing techniques, and swordsmanship, this data was instantly raised to thirty cycles.

Chen Xun once thought that he would soon break through to the Golden Bone Realm.

"It's not that difficult!"

That's what Chen Xun thought at the time.

But soon, reality taught him a lesson.

For seven whole days, Chen Xun was unable to break through to the thirty-one-day mark.

Five more days passed before it barely broke through the thirty-one-week mark.

Based on past experience, the later the stage, the more difficult it becomes, and the longer it takes.

Given Chen Xun's cultivation progress, it would take him at least a year to reach the thirty-sixth cycle of the Heavenly Cycle.

If it were anyone else, hearing this news would probably make them too excited to sleep.

But Chen Xun felt it was a waste of time.

Therefore, he turned his attention to the [Body Strengthening Technique].

One of the reasons he left Qingfeng Town and returned to Changfeng County was that his cultivation speed of the [Body Forging Technique] was too slow, and he needed to find someone to assist him in his cultivation.

[Body Tempering Technique] is a martial art that tempers the body. Relying on one's own to train the body is not only slow, but also easy to not train properly, resulting in a decrease in proficiency and making the progress even slower.

Sure enough, after returning to Changfeng County and hiring two sparring partners, Chen Xun's progress in [Body Tempering Technique] began to increase rapidly, like a rocket.

[Body Strengthening Exercise (Minor Success 25%)]

This is the result of Chen Xun's hard work over half a month.

In just half a month, he not only improved his Body Tempering Technique to a minor level, but also broke through the thirty-five cycles of Qi and blood circulation.

The speed was much faster than Chen Xun had originally guessed, which was a year and a half.

All Chen Xun needed to do was pay some silver.

After finishing his practice, Chen Xun straightened his clothes, slung a curved sword over his waist, and walked out of the room.

When he arrived at the entrance of Jingwu Building, two disciples from the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School were already waiting there.

However, these two are not the same two as the original two.

As Chen Xun's progress in [Body Tempering Technique] rapidly improved, he demanded that his sparring partners use their maximum strength in every strike.

As a result, after a day of practice, these disciples often had swollen arms, clearly due to muscle strain.

Even with the physique of a martial artist at the Iron Bone Realm, it would take a day or two to recover.

Therefore, it is natural to need to replace the person.

The Golden Monkey Martial Arts School didn't say anything.

After all, Chen Xun gave him the money, and it was Chen Xun who was the one who was beaten.

Chen Xun felt a little embarrassed, so he gave him an extra day's pay as payment for the medical expenses.

Anyway, he's not short of money right now.

Giving them a little more money can also increase their enthusiasm.

"Mr. Wang."

The two men guarding the entrance of Jingwu Building greeted Chen Xun respectfully.

This respect stemmed not only from the fact that Chen Xun was their employer, but also from their reverence for the strong and from the kindness Chen Xun had shown to their martial arts school.

This wasn't the first time they had accompanied Chen Xun in his training; they had sparred with him twice before. Each time, they were amazed by Chen Xun's powerful willpower and resilient physique.

They asked themselves if they could fight Chen Xun, and they were afraid they wouldn't be a match for him.

"Have you been waiting long?"

Chen Xun greeted them warmly.

"No, we just arrived too."

The two shook their heads.

"Alright, let's go up together."

The three of them then entered the Jingwu Building together.

Inside the Jingwu Tower, a servant boy's eyes lit up when he saw Chen Xun, and he rushed forward to greet him: "Sir, you've arrived very early. Is it the same room as before?"

This servant was the one who brought water to Chen Xun earlier.

Since then, he has had a deep memory of Chen Xun. Since Chen Xun does not come at a fixed time, he often waits for Chen Xun and serves him.

The reason for this is simply because Chen Xun is generous.

"Good, lead the way."

As he spoke, Chen Xun tossed over a few copper coins.

The servant excitedly took it and hurriedly led the way.

Although Chen Xun didn't give much, the money he gave over one or two times, accumulated over half a month, was enough to pay the servant's wages for a month.

Time flew by, and it was already evening.

As dusk fell, Chen Xun walked out of Jingwu Tower alone, heading towards his rented house in the twilight.

Halfway there, Chen Xun suddenly stopped.

He looked up and saw two people in front of him, and footsteps behind him; he was clearly surrounded.

"What's going on? Has my identity been exposed?"

Chen Xun's heart tightened, and he placed his right hand on the curved sword at his waist.

"Who are you people?"

Chen Xun asked in a deep, serious voice.

"Kid, you've already forgotten about me?"

A somewhat sinister voice rang out.

Then, someone Chen Xun recognized appeared in front of him.

Looking at this person's face, Chen Xun's memories instantly flashed back to three days ago.

That day, it was raining, and it got dark earlier than usual.

Chen Xun left the Jingwu Tower, and it was already completely dark outside.

Then, on his way home, he encountered a conflict, with the two sides fighting in a dark alley.

The person leading one side was the one who blocked Chen Xun, while the other side happened to be someone Chen Xun recognized—people from the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School.

One of the people at the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School happened to be the one who had just sparred with Chen Xun.

It is quite obvious that the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School is at a disadvantage.

Both morally and logically, Chen Xun could not stand idly by.

Then he made his move.

Without using a knife, he relied solely on his iron fists to utterly defeat the opposing side of the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School.

"Mr. Wang, it's Mr. Wang."

"Thank you for saving me."

As soon as Chen Xun made his move, someone recognized him and exclaimed in surprise.

"Alright, you have reinforcements, huh? Just you wait and see."

Those who were defeated by Chen Xun fled in a sorry state after uttering harsh words.

Because they were in the city, Chen Xun didn't kill them. If they were outside, none of them would have survived.

Afterwards, Chen inquired about the reason for the fight between the two sides.

The reason is simple: the Seven Swords Gang wanted to charge the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School an additional protection fee, which the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School naturally refused, leading to a stalemate between the two sides.

That group was from the Seven Swords Gang, sent to besiege the disciples of the Golden Monkey Martial Arts School as a warning.

They didn't expect Chen Xun to suddenly appear out of nowhere.

What Chen Xun didn't expect was that because of that attack, he was blocked by the Seven Swords Gang today.

"Now you recognize me, don't you?"

Seeing the change in Chen Xun's expression, the other party sneered, "You dare to interfere in the affairs of our Seven Swords Gang? You've got a death wish."

"Hey guys, don't hold back, give him a good beating."

"If someone dies, I'll take the blame."

"Alright, with Young Master Sun saying so, we won't stand on ceremony."

Then, seven or eight members of the Seven Swords Gang surrounded Chen Xun with mocking laughter.

Having figured out the whole story, Chen Xun felt a sense of certainty.

He loosened his grip on the knife, assumed a boxing stance, and beckoned to the group.

"Let's all come at once, I'm in a hurry."

"Arrogant."

"court death."

Enraged, the members of the Seven Swords Gang brandished their weapons and charged at Chen Xun.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of ping-pong balls being struck could be heard, mixed with screams of agony.

A short while later, Chen Xun walked out leisurely.

Behind him was a group of people lying haphazardly.

These people aren't even worthy of being used as a warm-up for Chen Xun.