The divine manifestations began at the Gongwei Division.

Zhou Heng summarized his own set of experiences.

That is, the longer the countdown to danger goes on, the greater the danger.

Similarly, the rewards are more generous if you can get through safely.

Entering the inn will present danger, but he can resolve it within thirty minutes with his abilities; the danger is not significant.

As Zhou Heng was thinking, Er Gou had already rushed up the steps and reached out to push the two doors that were inexplicably closed.

With a creak.

The door had barely opened when the sound of something cutting through the air rang out.

In a flash, Zhou Heng dodged and grabbed Er Gou by the shoulder, throwing him away instantly.

At that moment, two hidden arrows landed precisely where Er Gou had just stood, disappearing into the blue bricks and leaving only two dark holes.

Er Gou plopped down on the ground, looking at the inn entrance with a terrified expression.

A person slowly appeared on the steps, facing Zhou Heng two steps away.

"So you've gone blind?"

The other party looked down at Zhou Heng and said coldly.

"Lord Cheng, he is Li Feng, a retainer of the Lu family."

Er Gou shouted loudly.

Li Feng glanced at Er Gou but ignored this minor character.

"So you're the one who crippled my brother's kung fu?"

He looked at Zhou Heng and asked again.

"I don't like anyone standing taller than me."

Zhou Heng said calmly, and before he finished speaking, he had already made his move with lightning speed.

Li Feng sneered, his hands transforming into claws as he viciously grabbed at Zhou Heng's arm.

Li Feng is skilled in Eagle Claw Kung Fu. With his sharp claws, he can crush even a piece of wood in an instant, let alone flesh and blood.

He once had the feat of piercing a person's skull with a single grab.

If he hadn't wanted to avenge his brother, he would have aimed for the blind man's head with that grab.

A contemptuous and ruthless smile appeared on Li Feng's lips.

No sooner said than done.

His claws had already touched Zhou Heng's fist.

Li Feng seized the opportunity to grab Zhou Heng's back, leaving several deep, bone-revealing wounds.

boom.

The moment he exerted his strength, he felt as if he had grabbed a thick cowhide, and surprisingly, he couldn't break through the other person's skin.

Slightly startled, in the blink of an eye, Zhou Heng flipped his wrist and had already grasped his wrist.

"not good!"

Li Feng thought to himself, and immediately squatted down, using the technique of "Thousand-Pound Drop".

Before he could react, he was already airborne.

His skill in using the "thousand-pound drop" technique had no effect whatsoever; the surging force from his wrist directly shattered his pride.

call.

Li Feng was thrown high into the air, spun around, and fell off the steps in front of the inn.

While he was still in the air, a foot had already kicked him in the lower abdomen.

No sooner said than done.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye.

In Er Gou's eyes, Zhou Heng simply took a step forward, grabbed Li Feng, threw him out, and even kicked Li Feng in the process.

Then Li Feng fell heavily to the ground, struggled a few times but couldn't get up, looking even more miserable than Er Gou.

Li Feng and Li Yun, brothers, were both hired by the Lu family at great expense and were both important figures who were eighth-rank martial artists.

Master Gao said that this Cheng Gongfeng's strength was unfathomable, and it was indeed so.

"Secondly, I don't like being questioned."

Zhou Heng stepped onto the steps without looking back and walked straight into the inn.

You can't just kill someone in broad daylight, but after being kicked by him, Li Feng will be bedridden for a year or two, even if he's not crippled.

With the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill and the Mysterious Tiger Overlord Body, does he really think Zhou Heng is a pushover?

Several guards from the Lu family ran out of the inn, keeping a distance from Zhou Heng, and went to help Li Feng.

Zhou Heng did not make any more moves, but slowly walked towards his room.

[The sea dragon fears no storm; you easily weathered a minor crisis. The brave are fearless and have earned a reward: the Qi Refining Martial Art: Azure Sea Tide Technique]

The settlement screen transformed into a beam of light that pierced Zhou Heng's brow.

Immediately afterwards, countless memories exploded in his mind.

Zhou Heng clenched his fist tightly, the veins on the back of his fist bulging, and his face became somewhat ferocious.

In an instant, he felt as if a raging torrent had appeared in the center of his chest, engulfing his entire body.

He didn't know how much time had passed when the waves gradually calmed down, turning into soft, white sprays that gently washed over his body.

Zhou Heng closed his eyes and felt two forces running parallel within his body.

One is the power of Qi and blood, which starts from the Dantian (lower abdomen) and travels continuously through the blood vessels.

Another force originates from the center of the chest and dantian, circulating through the body's meridians.

"Is this... celestial energy?"

A hint of surprise flashed through Zhou Heng's mind.

The aura of immortality is not the aura of immortals, but the aura of celestial officials.

In the cultivation of the three paths, strictly speaking, whether one is a martial artist, a celestial official, or a divine official, they all emphasize essence, energy, and spirit.

However, different approaches lead to different definitions of essence, energy, and spirit.

A martial artist's qi tends to be more blood-related.

The aura of celestial officials is called celestial aura.

Previously, Xue Zhiwei said that Zhou Heng lacked immortal energy and that forcibly using the Qi Observation Technique would deplete his own life force, which was referring to the power of the immortal official.

"So this Azure Sea Tide Technique is a martial art for celestial officials? Does that mean I'm now a ninth-rank celestial official?"

A wisp of celestial energy, even finer than a strand of hair, flowed along his meridians, making him feel as if he were immersed in cool seawater, and even his mind became much clearer.

With each rotation of this celestial energy, Zhou Heng felt his vision become clearer.

Zhou Heng felt that his eyes, which would normally take three to five days to recover, would be back to normal in just one night at most.

"The cultivation of celestial officials and divine officials seems to have many rules, unlike martial artists who have no taboos. I'll have to find an opportunity to ask Xue Zhiwei for advice later."

Zhou Heng thought to himself.

His eyes became like this because he didn't know the taboos of the Qi Observation Technique. These things are difficult for outsiders to know without being passed down.

Therefore, for ordinary people, even if they accidentally obtain the inheritance of a celestial official or a divine official, the final result may be that they will kill themselves through cultivation.

In this respect, martial arts practitioners are "approachable" and anyone can practice them. Even if you don't achieve anything remarkable, it's rare for them to cause death.

Just then, Er Gou knocked on the door and came in.

He was also holding something that looked like an invitation in his hand.

"To be offered as a sacrifice."

Er Gou looked at Zhou Heng with admiration and said cautiously, "Li Feng and the others actually came to deliver a challenge to you."

He handed the invitation to Zhou Heng, but then suddenly remembered that Zhou Heng was blind, so he withdrew his hand.

"A challenge?"

Zhou Heng remained calm. "What content?"

"You injured the eldest son of the Lu family and crippled Li Yun. The Lu family wants to challenge you to a duel according to the rules of the martial arts world."

Three days later, the Lu family will set up a fighting arena on Qianmen Street, saying that if you dare not go, then get out of Dajin County.

Er Gou spoke cautiously, unable to resist stealing a glance at Zhou Heng.

In Dajin County, the rules for martial arts not only determine victory or defeat, but also life or death.

Once you step into the ring, only one side can survive.

"Isn't the government doing anything about it?"

Zhou Heng asked thoughtfully.

The Dai Viet Dynasty was at the height of its prosperity, and the official power was still very strong.

Even those demons and monsters only dare to cause trouble in secret.

Killing someone in the street is, in principle, something that is not allowed by law.

Why should the government interfere?

Er Gou asked curiously, "What happens in the martial world is left to the martial world. Our Dajin County has always been like this."

Is that so?

Why should I accept the challenge?

What benefits would I get if I won?

Zhou Heng asked thoughtfully.

"Can I not accept it?"

Er Gou asked blankly, "If you refuse the challenge, everyone will treat you as a coward. How will you survive in the future?"

If you win, everyone in the Lu family will have to give you a wide berth when they see you. How prestigious would that be!

Zhou Heng's face showed a thoughtful expression. Impressive, huh? If so, then he should be able to infiltrate the Great River Gang.

"By the way, Master Cheng, the Lin family's herbal medicine shop will open in three days. The Lu family's choice to set up the arena on this day is probably also meant to make an example of them."

Er Gou continued.

"Yeah?"

Zhou Heng said slowly, "Go tell them that I accept this challenge."