In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

a perfect world

Stone village

The faint morning light pierces through layers of forest, pouring down on the vast and boundless wilderness. Wisps of mist rise and drift over the undulating green hills and babbling streams.

The warm morning light bathed the ancient and rustic stone village, where stone houses were scattered about. The cool dew that lingered on the rock walls from the previous night turned into fine mist and drifted away as soon as the morning sun shone on them.

The villagers had already gotten up, children were playing and running on the bluestone path, and the elderly were chatting with each other while leaning against ancient trees. The air was filled with the fragrance of grass and trees and the faint aroma of meat, creating a peaceful and harmonious scene.

Shi Geng stood quietly on the mountaintop, his hands behind his back, facing the dawn light. His aura was calm and restrained. He raised his eyes and looked into the depths of the sky, his gaze reaching towards the vast wilderness.

Immediately afterwards, he moved suddenly and leaped straight from the top of the towering mountain.

His figure plummeted toward the earth like a meteor, a howling wind sweeping around him, his beast-patterned robe billowing wildly, and sharp gusts of air whistling past his body.

The drop of tens of thousands of meters was enormous, and the rapid descent was terrifying, but he remained calm and composed. His powerful blood energy was steadily contained, and his muscles, bones, and skin were perfectly integrated. Despite the howling wind, his figure swept through the air in an instant and plummeted straight down into the vast forest below.

The fierce gale slammed into his body, bending all the surrounding grass and trees. Shi Geng remained calm throughout, his body, which had been condensed to the extreme, was as hard as divine iron. He did not budge an inch as the gale raged and washed over him.

Just as his body was about to touch the ground, Shi Geng lightly touched the void with his toes, and the vast blood energy in his body surged and burst forth, instantly dissipating the powerful momentum of his rapid descent.

She landed lightly and stood steadily on the green grass. She had jumped down from a great height, and the grass under her feet was still upright and intact, without even the roots and leaves being bent or crushed.

This unparalleled power is controlled to the smallest detail, allowing one to gather all their immense strength to its limit, controlling it with perfect precision and control.

If this scene were to spread, it would surely shock and amaze countless people, leaving them feeling ashamed of their own inadequacy.

After landing, Shi Geng stretched his limbs and bones, and the powerful force that had been dormant in his body slowly circulated. The terrifying force of 200,000 jin was hidden and gathered into a single point, ready to unleash a force several times greater than his own at any time.

Shi Geng turned around and walked slowly toward the village where smoke was rising from the chimneys.

The villagers, seeing that he had jumped off a towering mountain unharmed, were already used to it and came forward to greet him with smiles. The children, in particular, jumped and skipped around him, their innocent faces shining with envy as they chattered excitedly.

"Brother Geng, you're amazing! You jumped off such a high mountain and you're completely unharmed!"

"Yeah, yeah, that mountain is so high you can't see the top. Anyone else would have been smashed to a pulp by now. How did you manage to do it?"

Shi Geng met the children's admiring gazes with a gentle smile and softly comforted them, "This little skill is nothing. You should practice diligently, and you will naturally be able to do it when you grow up."

The children of Shicun are now practicing the Hundred Beast Fist, honing their muscles and bones every day. At such a young age, they have already laid an incredibly solid foundation for their physical bodies, far surpassing their previous abilities.

With steady cultivation, reaching the Blood Transformation Realm is a natural progression, and those with exceptional talent may even be able to break through to the Cave Heaven Realm.

Once everyone has mastered the Blood Transformation cultivation and perfected the Hundred Beast Fist to the Core Formation stage, they will be able to control all their power as freely as he has. At that time, if they were to leap from a height of ten thousand feet, they could land steadily and safely.

The children's eyes lit up as they listened, their little fists clenched, their hearts filled with anticipation. They immediately clamored that they would practice boxing diligently in the future and master such skills as soon as possible.

Looking at the group of energetic youngsters, Shi Geng felt a warmth rising in his heart. With the boxing skills he had taught them as a foundation, even if he left, the hunting trips of Shi Village should be much less dangerous.

As they were talking, several elders from the village walked over slowly, and the clan chief, Shi Yunfeng, looked at Shi Geng with full approval.

"Geng'er, you are becoming stronger and stronger. Our Stone Village has truly produced an extraordinary prodigy."

Shi Yunfeng gazed at Shi Geng, inwardly sighing. In his youth, he had also traveled far and wide, venturing beyond the Great Wilderness, and had heard countless stories of exceptionally talented young geniuses. Yet, he had never heard of anyone possessing such immense power at such a young age. No one would dare to fabricate such an outrageous legend.

Faced with Shi Yunfeng's words of praise, Shi Geng remained calm, without the slightest hint of arrogance or pride. He bowed slightly and said softly, "Grandpa Clan Chief, I plan to leave the village and venture out for a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding noise quieted down a bit. The children were all stunned and looked at him with reluctance.

Shi Yunfeng was slightly taken aback at first, then stroked his long white beard and nodded slowly, without any surprise in his eyes.

With Shi Geng's current strength, Shi Village is indeed too small. He is not someone who is willing to stay in one place for a long time. It is only natural for him to go out and train. Only the vast world outside is the most suitable place for Shi Geng to grow.

"When are you leaving?"

A hint of reluctance flashed in Shi Yunfeng's eyes, but he ultimately did not speak to stop him. He simply asked softly.

Shi Geng lowered his head slightly, his expression sincere and calm: "Let's wait two more days."

"I plan to travel around and explore, to see the world and all its wonders."

Shi Yunfeng sighed softly and nodded slowly in agreement: "Yes, a man's ambition lies in all directions. Since you have this intention, I will not stop you. Take a good rest these two days, have a good reunion with your clansmen, and be sure to be careful on the road."

Shi Geng nodded slightly in agreement, thus settling the matter of going out. Not long after, wisps of smoke slowly rose from the village, and the rich and mellow aroma of meat wafted through the air, arousing people's hunger.

No one spoke more, and they walked side by side into the depths of the village. A gentle breeze blew through the forest, children laughed and played, and villagers chatted and laughed. The entire stone village was immersed in a peaceful and leisurely atmosphere, where time passed slowly and the world was calm and serene.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Shi Geng stayed in Shi Village, spending his days chatting with his fellow villagers or instructing them on how to practice their martial arts. He was leisurely immersed in this rare peaceful and tranquil life.

When the clan chief Shi Yunfeng had nothing to do, he would often call him over and slowly recount his past experiences of venturing into the Great Wilderness in his youth, detailing the ferocious beasts and hidden dangers he encountered along the way, as well as the habits and rules of conduct of various clans.

He shared all the travel experiences he had accumulated in the first half of his life, and imparted practical tips on how to conceal one's strengths and protect oneself when traveling in the wilderness.

Shi Geng listened quietly and carefully memorized the lessons he had learned through personal experience. After all, this was his first time traveling far from home, and these experiences would be very helpful to him, perhaps coming in handy someday.