Martial Arts Sainthood Begins with the Tiger-Taming Fist

Ye Zimou and Chang Hao were in high spirits, their faces showing an eagerness to make a name for themselves.

The two of them glanced at Chen Mo and Xie Jinyou, hoping that they would be ranked higher than them on the merit list in this bandit suppression.

That's only human nature.

Chen Mo and Xie Jinyou concealed their thoughts even better; their eyes merely flickered slightly, their true intentions hidden deep within.

After the four said their goodbyes, Chen Mo returned to his room and continued to immerse himself in practicing his Fire Condensation Fist.

That night.

All was quiet except for the sound of Chen Mo punching his fist and the faint crackling of the flames.

The Fire-Separating Mystery Technique condenses into fire for three hours.

The Dragon-Capturing Force training lasted for two hours.

The Tiger-Taming Fist, the Luoyan Step, and the Iron-Eye Skill were practiced for a total of one and a half hours.

He closed his eyes slightly and summoned those rows of brilliant text:

[Refined through countless trials, nurtured by mountains and rivers]

【Dragon-Capturing Strength: Basic stance training, focusing on legwork and fist power】

Comprehension: 128/200 (Mastery)

【Tiger Subduing Fist: The fist contains the roar of a tiger, imbued with immense power】

Comprehension: 115/200 (Mastery)

[Luo Yanbu: Steps leave trails of smoke, shadows vanish without a trace]

Comprehension: 5/200 (Mastery)

[Iron Sharpness Skill: Like a shield of sharpness covering the body, as if made of copper and iron]

Comprehension: 7/100 (Minor Success)

【The Mysterious Art of Separating Fire: An Ancient Technique for Controlling Fire】

Comprehension: 39/50 (Beginner)

Compared to before.

Luo Yanbu has already reached a minor level of mastery. Now, if he were to use it at full strength, he could easily leave afterimages when moving.

Having mastered the Iron Light Technique, when he now unleashes his defensive energy, it is even more solid and robust than before, as if he were wearing a suit of fine iron armor.

Furthermore, both the Dragon-Capturing Force and the Tiger-Taming Fist are more than halfway to mastery, and should be fully mastered in another two months.

I'm not far from mastering the Fire-Separating Mystic Art; it will be ready in another two or three days.

"Strangely, only the Dragon Subduing Stance Technique evolves into the Dragon-Capturing Force upon reaching the minor mastery stage, while the Tiger Subduing Fist remains unchanged. What is the underlying principle?"

"Is it only a portion of martial arts techniques that evolve from this? Or is it entirely based on probability?"

He was completely baffled by this.

But that's not the point right now.

"I must break through to the late stage of Dark Force in the next two days..."

He made up his mind and once again assumed the stance of capturing the dragon, repeatedly practicing the stance.

In the candlelight, his shadow was reflected on the window paper, dancing back and forth.

……

In the dead of night, the Xie family courtyard was quiet.

Only the gatekeeper kept kowtowing due to drowsiness, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard swayed in the night breeze; nothing else moved.

Apart from……

A dancing figure on the paper window of a guest room.

suddenly.

A powerful burst of energy rang out, and Chen Mo felt as if the tide in his body had suddenly calmed down, and the energy overflowed like water, surging into all his meridians and acupoints.

His body felt as if it had been starving for ten days, frantically absorbing the overflowing energy.

This overflowing energy is a manifestation of breaking through to the late stage of Dark Force.

When one breaks through to a higher realm, one is completely transformed.

When one advances to a higher realm, their inner energy overflows.

A short while later.

This feeling of overflowing energy gradually subsided.

Chen Mo clenched his fists, and a cracking sound rang out as his bones popped. At that moment, the internal energy within him trembled violently and surged into his fists.

"Compared to the middle stage of Dark Force, the energy in the later stage of Dark Force is much stronger."

He said with satisfaction.

"Now that I have broken through to the late stage of Dark Force, I am more confident in my journey to the Black Tiger Hall the day after tomorrow."

"Tomorrow, I will practice the final move of the Tiger Subduing Fist, the Mountain Shaking Stance."

"If I were to encounter Zhao Huayuan, I wonder if I would be able to put up a fight..."

He calmed himself down, lay down on the bed, and fell asleep peacefully.

……

The next day, the sky was just beginning to lighten, but the afterglow of the sunset had not yet touched the heavens.

Chen Mo had already gotten out of bed and started practicing the eighth form of the Tiger Subduing Fist, the Mountain Shaking Form.

This punching technique is the ultimate evolution of the "Stone Smash" and also pursues the power of a single straight punch.

However, unlike the Shattering Stone Strike, the Mountain Shaking Strike can only unleash its power when one possesses abundant internal energy in the later stages of internal strength.

With a punch, the force of the punch enveloped the enemy, making it impossible for them to break free for a short time. Then, a powerful surge of energy poured out towards the enemy.

"If I were to unleash this punch, even a martial artist at the peak of the Dark Force realm would likely find it difficult to withstand. I can save it as a backup plan."

He thought to himself.

Thus, the eight forms of the Tiger Subduing Fist are complete, which can be considered a true minor achievement.

this day.

Chen Lan and Wu Zhiai seemed to vaguely know that there would be an operation tomorrow, and they took turns showing concern for Chen Mo.

Chen Lan made him a blessing sachet by hand.

She said, "As your older sister, there's nothing I can do to help you, but I hope this sachet will bring you good luck."

Chen Mo placed it on his person, and it smelled faintly of camellia. "Sister, you have given me the greatest help to keep me alive until now."

Chen Lan was quite pleased to hear this.

Wu Zhiai then handed him a bottle of emerald green pills, which were filled to the brim with no fewer than ten pills.

Chen Mo knew that this kind of pill that could quickly restore one's energy was extremely expensive, and it must have been something she had worked hard for half her life.

Chen Mo was slightly taken aback, but he did not refuse. With this bottle of pills, he would indeed have a better chance of winning.

Now is not the time for coyness and affectation.

But he bowed slightly and said solemnly, "This gift is too much; I will repay it double in the future!"

Hearing Chen Mo's polite words, Wu Zhi'ai frowned slightly, seemingly displeased. "Do I have to be so polite with you?"

Chen Mo smiled and said, "One thing at a time. No matter how close Sister Ai and I are, this gift is still very substantial."

Wu Zhi'ai smoothed her long hair behind her ear, suddenly adopting a girlish demeanor, "Alright, I'll remember that. I'll ask you for a return gift later!"

Chen Mo nodded with a smile.

……

The next day.

A carrier pigeon flew into the Xie family's house.

Xie Zhen took the note off the carrier pigeon, unfolded it, and read, "Everything is ready, proceed as planned."

His eyes narrowed, and his inner energy surged suddenly, causing his sleeves to tremble.

He said to Xie Jinyou beside him, "I haven't made a move in many years, and I'm covered in rust. I don't know how much strength I'll have this time. Go and inform the other two families quickly... and Chen Mo."

Xie Jinyou immediately agreed, quickly went to the guest room, called Chen Mo, and then they went together to Hefengdang and the inn. They called Hefengdang and the Iron Palm Gang members, and the group returned to the Xie family to meet up.

The Xie family's martial arts training hall was closed.

A dozen or so people stood inside, their faces solemn.

Xie Zhen turned to the others and said in a deep voice, "Today, we have received a secret order from Lord Shen that we are about to go and besiege the Black Tiger Hall. I will now make personnel arrangements."

The others remained silent, listening intently.

Xie Zhen continued, "The Black Tiger Hall has one main headquarters and two branch headquarters. The branch headquarters are managed by martial artists with the strength of Ming Jin, while the main headquarters requires martial artists with the strength of An Jin or above to participate in the encirclement and suppression."

"The headquarters also has five hidden doors, which connect to different secret passages inside. Each of the five top-level experts needs to pass through one door."

"I, along with the Iron Palm Gang leader, He Feng as the chief steward, and Xie Jinyou, will each lead a separate operation, but we're still short one person..."

His gaze swept across the crowd with lightning speed.

Chang Hao and Ye Zimou both showed eagerness, hoping to be selected.

When Xie Zhen's gaze fell on Chen Mo, he suddenly paused, "Young friend Chen Mo, you've broken through to the late stage of Dark Force?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

I was rushing along the way and didn't notice the change in Chen Mo's cultivation level.

Who would have thought that in just a few days, he would have progressed from the mid-stage of Dark Force to the late-stage of Dark Force?

Chen Mo nodded. "Junior was promoted by chance last night."

Xie Zhen nodded slightly, "Alright, then you can be the last one."