Martial Arts Sainthood Begins with the Tiger-Taming Fist

A sudden gust of air interrupted Xiao Chi's sword strike.

Both of them looked up.

A figure suddenly appeared from a distance and landed in front of Chen Mo.

This person is Fang Liang.

Fang Liang stood with his back to Chen Mo, facing Xiao Chi, who had only completed half of his sword move.

Upon seeing Fang Liang's sudden arrival, the latter was surprised and immediately stopped what he was doing, putting his sword behind his back.

"Fang...Uncle Fang."

He made a perfunctory fist-clasping gesture.

Fang Liang's face was dark, his brows furrowed with anger. The dry wind in the mine blew by, causing his robes to billow open.

Chen Mo stood with his hand on his chest, his back covered by Fang Liang's robes, while Fang Liang in front of him seemed like a mountain.

Fang Liang shouted, "Xiao Chi, who gave you the audacity to injure my disciple?!"

Before he finished speaking, a unique aura of a master of the Dan-embracing technique spread out, forcing Xiao Chi back two steps, causing his blood and qi to surge uncontrollably within his body.

He lowered his head slightly, not daring to look Fang Liang in the eye. The late-stage Transformation Realm expert was no match for the Core Formation Realm expert.

If Fang Liang is angered, the latter will also "kill him first, and then punish him," and then he will have nowhere to cry.

"Right now, the only thing to do is stall for time until Master arrives, then things will be much easier," he thought to himself.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chi became even more respectful and tried his best to explain:

"Uncle-Master, I only came here to investigate the murder of Xiao Ming. Xiao Ming died in the valley east of Linzhi Peak. I came here to check some clues with Junior Brother Chen. As for the fight just now... it was just a spur-of-the-moment thing, a friendly spar with Junior Brother."

Upon hearing this, Fang Liang scoffed, "Do you even believe that nonsense yourself?"

"I... um..."

Xiao Chi was speechless for a moment, then managed to say, "Uncle-Master, everything I said is true..."

"That's enough!"

Fang Liang forcefully interrupted him, "There's no need for such talk. Xiao Ming's death should be handled by the Elders' Council of Linzhi Peak. As for your actions on your own, I will report it to the Elders' Council. At that time, I will also impeach your master for failing to discipline you properly. Remember, if you do not repent, I will pursue this to the end!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chi showed a slight look of fear.

It wasn't that he was afraid of being held accountable by the elders; it would just mean having his pills confiscated for a few months and spending some time reflecting on his actions at Wenxin Cliff.

However, if Fang Liang insists on criticizing Su Lian for not disciplining him properly, causing him to fail in many selections, then Xiao Chi, as Su Lian's disciple, will really be in deep trouble!

Throughout history, the best way to deal with a subordinate is to deal with their superior.

Although Fang Yuan ranks low on Linzhi Peak, and Fang Liang is a low-key person, he is more ruthless than anyone else if provoked.

Xiao Chi witnessed it firsthand three years ago...

Thinking of this, Xiao Chi hurriedly said, "Yes, disciple knows his mistake, I will apologize to Junior Brother Chen now."

After he finished speaking, he turned to Chen Mo, who had already come out from behind Fang Liang.

Xiao Chi clasped his hands and said, "Junior Brother Chen, I acted somewhat improperly just now, and I apologize to you."

Chen Mo also clasped his hands in a fist salute, "It's alright."

Then, Xiao Chi cautiously said to Fang Liang, "Uncle-Master, since there's nothing else here, I'll go first..."

"Get lost." Fang Liang uttered the two words without even raising his eyebrows.

Xiao Chi felt as if he had been granted a pardon. After bowing slightly, he hurriedly left the mine.

After Xiao Chi left, Chen Mo called out "Master".

Fang Liang turned around and looked at Chen Mo with a rather meaningful gaze. "I will not concern myself with the reasons for Xiao Ming's death, nor with whether it is true or false. I only care about whether my disciple will be bullied at will, and whether he can fight back if he is bullied."

Chen Mo was taken aback and swallowed back the speech he had prepared.

Seeing Chen remain silent, Fang Liang understood a bit. "Although you are no match for Xiao Chi, the gap between the late stage of Transformation Force and the peak of Dark Force is indeed too great. I don't blame you, but you need to practice diligently and enter Transformation Force as soon as possible. Only when you reach Transformation Force can you truly do some things."

"it is good."

Chen Mo nodded seriously, but he still had doubts. "Although Xiao Chi has left, will the elders from the Su Academy come again?"

"Su Lian from the Su Academy is extremely protective of his own," Fang Liang said. "Do you think he wasn't paying attention to this place just now?"

Chen Mo paused.

Fang Liang continued, "He had been in this area for a while and tacitly approved of Xiao Chi's actions, but he couldn't come out once I appeared."

Chen Mo nodded in realization.

Fang Liang waved his hand, "You don't need to worry about it. Dean Su will definitely report this to the Elders' Council of Linzhi Peak. The Elders' Council still owes me a favor, so they probably won't pursue it too much."

"Thank you, Master!"

Chen Mo bowed deeply.

Fang Liang then slightly shook his sleeve and helped him up.

Chen Mo knew that, judging from his master's reaction just now, he must have guessed that Xiao Ming was killed by Chen Mo, and that his master's act of shielding him from this was no less than saving his life.

Such a great favor could not move him.

Ultimately, however, it comes down to his lack of ability.

"I still need to break through to the Transformation Realm as soon as possible, but before that, I don't have enough trump cards, and the Mountain and Water Cultivation Technique can't bridge the gap of one realm..."

He pondered to himself.

As he pondered this, Fang Liang seemed to see through his thoughts and said:

"I see that your swordsmanship has improved a lot, but there are still some shortcomings. I will take this opportunity to teach you a few practical combat techniques."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo's face immediately lit up with joy. "Thank you, Master!"

Next, Fang Liang casually picked up the Crane Cry sword and unleashed three sword moves in succession in front of Chen Mo.

Each sword move is simple and concise, yet extremely powerful, and the key points are explained while swinging the sword.

"In swordsmanship, basic sword moves are interconnected. Although these moves of mine are not the Dragon-Slaying Sword Technique, you can still learn from them."

After observing it, Chen Mo memorized every detail and immediately gained some insight.

While cultivating one's skills through nature can enhance one's understanding, it is a gradual process that cannot be achieved overnight. It is like building a wall with bricks, which requires slow and steady accumulation.

The techniques Fang Liang is demonstrating today are the culmination of his lifelong swordsmanship skills.

The cultivation of martial arts skills through mountains and waters is not contradictory to the essence of Fang Liang's swordsmanship; rather, they complement each other.

Fang Liang sheathed his sword and handed it back to Chen Mo, saying, "The moves are simple, but to grasp their essence, you need to constantly think and try."

"This disciple has remembered."

Fang Liang nodded, and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and asked, "How's that Tai Chen Ying Huo chapter coming along?"

Chen Mo paused slightly, then replied, "We've made some progress."

Fang Liang had asked casually, without much hope, but upon hearing the answer, his face suddenly showed shock. "Really?"

Chen Mo nodded.

Seeing Chen Mo's confirmation, Fang Liang took a deep breath, and after a few moments of contemplation, said, "Before the cultivation technique is tested, do not show it in front of others. If you truly master the Tai Chen Ying Huo chapter, it will be a major event even in the entire Nine Swords Mountain."

"Yes, disciple will remember."

After giving his instructions, Fang Liang left the mine.

That night, Chen Mo quietly went to a secluded spot on the mountainside three miles away from the mine, hid the fox scale armor and the remaining peacock feather, and noted down the location.