Gou Zai Wudao Shicheng Dao

Fang Xia's figure sped through the Black Mountain, and in his sea of ​​consciousness, the destiny of "great talents mature late" trembled.

The "Avoiding Misfortune and Seeking Good Fortune" supernatural power transformed from the "Sensing Qi Technique" provides frantic warnings.

A calamity! Extremely unlucky! Leave immediately!

Fang Xia pushed his Qi Sensing Technique to its limit and fled desperately away from the Xuanhuo Wolf's lair.

He walked lightly with each step, not daring to stop for even a moment.

As for the Black Mountain defense line where the Demon Suppression Division is located?

Fang Xia also decided not to go.

That place is where the eyes and ears of all the major forces in Heishan County gather, and there is also a master of innate talent like County Magistrate Hong in charge!

He carried the Mystic Fire Lotus and Earth Vein Spirit Milk in his arms, the latter being enough to make even a master of innate cultivation covet it!

"Possessing a treasure is a crime..."

Fang Xia's thoughts raced, and her mind became exceptionally clear.

The entire Liu family was slaughtered by Bai Yujin, and the tragic fates of the Black Tiger Gang and the Cao family all stemmed from a single "treasure".

He, Fang Xia, was merely an inner disciple of the Sanyang Hall.

If people find out that he possesses such a treasure, his fate will be ten times worse than that of the Liu family!

The danger of Black Mountain lies not only in demons, but also in the human heart.

The most urgent task is to immediately transform the opportunity in our hands into our own strength!

Only strength is the foundation for survival and livelihood.

With the help of Qi Sensing Technique, one can have an extraordinary perception of the environment, and with the ability to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune, one can predict crises.

Fang Xia spent most of the day traversing the complex and treacherous Black Mountain, and at the foot of a rarely visited cliff, he discovered a stone cave about ten feet in diameter.

There are tiny cracks in the cave ceiling that let in light and air, and the entrance is only wide enough for one person to squeeze in sideways.

"This is it!"

Fang Xia squeezed in without hesitation and then disguised the entrance from the inside with vines.

The cave was dimly lit but unusually dry.

Sitting cross-legged, Fang Xia exhaled a breath of stale air, and her tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

Without a moment's delay, Fang Xia immediately took out the cold jade box containing the Xuanhuo Lotus.

Upon opening the box, a lotus plant, its crimson hue shimmering and its buds full, lies quietly inside.

The pure fire elemental power instantly spread out, causing the temperature inside the cave to rise slightly.

It is indeed the Mystic Fire Lotus!

"The Mystic Fire Lotus, born in extremely yang earth veins, can help acquired martial artists break through barriers, cleanse their marrow and bones, and even compensate for deficiencies in their innate constitution..."

Fang Xia recalled the records in "Illustrated Compendium of Herbal Treasures" in her mind, and a hint of eagerness flashed in her eyes.

Repairing his physical constitution! That's exactly what he needs right now!

His innate talent and aptitude became a shackle, limiting his cultivation speed.

"With this item, my breakthrough to the Stone Skin Realm, and even my entry into the Flesh Realm, can be explained!"

In the past, he could only rely on the profound techniques of sensing qi to disguise his own qi and blood in the middle of the cowhide.

With the Xuanhuo Lotus, Fang Xia was finally able to display the strength of the Stone Skin Realm, or even higher!

Even if some people try to figure out why he made such rapid progress...

This "Mystic Fire Lotus" spirit object is the most reasonable shield!

Holding the Xuanhuo Lotus in his hands, and looking at the pure Yuan energy contained within it, Fang Xia put it into his mouth without hesitation.

Then he began to practice breathing techniques.

"boom!"

The Xuanhuo Lotus melts upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm yet powerful Yuan energy that instantly flows into every part of the body!

But this gentle warmth is only superficial; what follows is unimaginable heat!

The pure fire elemental power continuously washed over his meridians, flesh, and bones...

"Ugh!"

Fang Xia groaned, her skin instantly turning bright red.

Veins bulged on his forehead, and large beads of sweat seeped out.

He felt as if he had been thrown into a furnace, and every inch of his skin was being burned and reshaped!

Intense pain assaulted Fang Xia's will like a tidal wave.

He endured the pain and used his full strength to activate the "Breathing Technique," guiding this Yuan Power to break through the bottleneck of the Copper Skin Realm.

........

After an unknown amount of time, the destiny of "late bloomer" trembled slightly in his sea of ​​consciousness.

The torrent of Yuan energy surged forward with unstoppable force!

The bottleneck of the Copper Skin Realm appears so fragile in the face of a spiritual object like the Mystic Fire Lotus.

"Snap!"

It was as if some invisible barrier had been breached.

A voice originating from the very essence of life resounded!

Fang Xia's crimson aura suddenly subsided, and a layer of tough bronze luster flowed across his skin!

A powerful surge of energy erupted, forcing back some of the scorching heat that permeated the cave.

Copper Skin Realm! The Perfect Realm of Skin Barrier!

Fang Xia suddenly opened her eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.

He looked down at his arm; the skin had a tough, bronze hue.

Tense your muscles and strain.

It's as if copper wires are woven beneath the skin, making it difficult to be harmed by ordinary swords and knives!

This is precisely the mark of the copper-plated mirror.

"This is the Copper-Skinned Realm..."

Fang Xia clenched his fist, feeling the firmness against his skin, his heart pounding.

"His skin is as tough as copper, and his blood and qi are as vigorous as a furnace!"

Not only has its defense increased significantly, but its total health and mana have also far surpassed those of the Stone Skin Realm!

No wonder Master Ning said that the Copper Skin Realm is the first watershed, the foundation for striking the innate martial arts path!

Only by entering the Copper Skin Realm can one's Qi and blood be sufficiently pure and vigorous...

As Fang Xia focused his mind on his own body, he noticed that the words "late bloomer" on his destiny chart had changed.

[Destiny: Late bloomer.]

[Attribute: Perseverance will surely lead to success.]

[Sanyang Zhuang Minor Success (52/100)]

[Qingyang Palm Minor Completion (12/100)]

[Body Tempering Realm: Skin Barrier - Copper Skin End]

[Introduction to Tiger and Leopard Bone Refining Technique (42/100)]

[Introduction to Qi Sensing Techniques (62/100)]

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"A single Xuanhuo Lotus allowed me to rise from the middle stage of the Stone Skin Realm to the final stage of the Copper Skin Realm!"

"This is the effect of magical medicines and rare herbs; I've finally experienced it..."

Fang Xia whispered, for he had glimpsed a shortcut to martial arts cultivation.

The medicinal power of the Mystic Fire Lotus has only been consumed by about 40%!

That vast and pure Yuan energy still surged within his body, seemingly endless.

"The Copper Skin Realm is already the skin barrier at its peak, so there is no such thing as 'the Copper Skin Realm at its peak'."

"We can't waste the remaining medicinal power!" Fang Xia's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "We must press on and break through the flesh barrier in one go!"

Fang Xia murmured to himself, then sensed the abundant Yuan energy within his body and immediately put aside his thoughts to continue cultivating.

The path of martial arts involves refining the skin through the skin barrier and tempering the flesh through the meat barrier!

Fang Xia closed his eyes again, focusing his mind on his body and guiding the abundant fire elemental power.

This time, it's no longer limited to the skin, but penetrates deeper into the muscles, fascia, and even the smallest flesh and blood throughout the body!

The pain was even greater than when I broke through to the Copper Skin Realm!

The muscles were tearing, yet they were also being strengthened under the nourishment of the immense Yuan energy!

Qi and blood surge deep within the flesh and blood, constantly expanding and solidifying the foundation of the flesh.

........

When the medicinal power of the Xuanhuo Lotus was consumed to about 70%, the feeling in Fang Xia's body that seemed to be burning his flesh and blood slowly subsided.

An even more powerful force surged from the deepest part of flesh and blood!

Fang Xia's muscles were bulging, but also more fluid and toned.

Like fine steel forged through countless hammer blows, the power it contains is far beyond what Pi Guan could achieve.

With every gesture, his blood and energy surged, brimming with immense power.

At the same time, the "late bloomer" destiny in Fang Xia's sea of ​​consciousness trembled once again.

[Sanyang Zhuang Minor Success (52/100)]

[Qingyang Palm Minor Completion (12/100)]

[Body Tempering Realm: Physical Barrier (1/100)]

[Introduction to Tiger and Leopard Bone Refining Technique (42/100)]

[Introduction to Qi Sensing Techniques (62/100)]

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Fang Xia slowly opened her eyes, feeling the transformative changes within her body.

Skin as smooth as bronze, flesh as strong as steel, blood and energy surging!

Strength, defense, stamina, explosive power... a comprehensive upgrade!

He stood up, stretched his limbs, and his bones emitted a series of crisp popping sounds.

A powerful sense of confidence welled up within me.