My cultivation method shines upon all heavens.

[Martial Arts: Sky-Piercing Palm (Low-grade Earthly Technique; Perfected 40000/40000)] →

[Talent: Pangu Battle Body (Supreme)]

In an instant, a flood of information rushed into my mind:

"Having grasped the true meaning of Pangu's creation of the world, and mastered the ultimate power of the physical body, one arm can lift mountains, and one palm can shatter the universe..."

"When the power is unleashed, it's like ten thousand dragons collapsing simultaneously; when the fist is thrown, heaven and earth roar. It is impervious to all techniques and unbreakable by all forces..."

Lu Ming suddenly opened his eyes, his muscles trembling and surging.

His blood and qi surged like a long river, his aura was as heavy as an ancient divine mountain, and an unparalleled pressure spread outwards from him.

The muscles throughout the body are no longer bloated, but condensed as if cast from divine gold, with every line resembling winding mountains and rivers, containing a magnificent power that can shake the heavens and the earth.

He slowly got up.

"Crackling, crackling!"

With a clenched fist, the air exploded, and the muscles bulged like pillars rising to the sky.

The dark, demonic shadow behind him appeared on its own, its malevolent aura revealing an imposing, towering presence, utterly bizarre.

The birth of Pangu's battle body restored his body, which had been ravaged by the six ultimate techniques.

Those internal wounds, riddled with holes, seemed to find their strongest support at this moment.

However, at this moment, his blood and qi were surging, dragon roars echoed, and his purple and blue Daoist robes were faintly visible...

The domineering characteristics of Pangu's battle body are constantly clashing with talents such as the Purple and Green Daoist Robe, the Cloud Dragon Heavenly Network, and the Demon Shadow Blood Body.

His eyes were solemn, and he had to exert all his mental energy to balance the power of the six unique skills within his body, but in the end, joy outweighed worry in his eyes.

"On the eve of battle, I awakened another talent... truly a stroke of luck."

He chuckled softly and stepped out.

……

On the training ground, the outer perimeter was illuminated by ghost lanterns as if it were daytime, while the inner perimeter was ablaze with torches, turning the entire open space crimson.

Countless Yin Tiger Guards stood silently, long swords in hand, their armor gleaming with a cold, somber light in the firelight.

Having undergone this period of bloody trials, they now possess extremely strong discipline.

The ranks were so neatly arranged, as if cut by a knife, that even their breathing seemed to be guided by a unified rhythm.

"call--"

A gentle breeze swept by, and Lu Ming's figure suddenly appeared on the high platform, his robes fluttering in the night wind.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the soldiers below, and spoke loudly:

"Tonight, you will be carrying out a special mission..."

He paused slightly, his eyes filled with solemnity:

"At that time, military orders will be absolute. You don't need to ask any questions; just obey orders... Understand?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Everyone realized that tonight's operation was probably something unusual.

"clear!"

Luo Guanshan, standing at the very front, roared like thunder and was the first to respond.

His eyes were like copper bells, his body was as tall and strong as a mountain, and his face was full of excitement.

As squad leaders, they had been informed of the mission in advance.

As a marginalized person who was previously ostracized, he deeply realized that tonight would be the time when fortune and wealth would be gained through danger.

"clear!"

Wu Dunru also quickly echoed loudly.

He was as thin as a monkey, with a high-pitched voice, and his thoughts were exactly the same as Luo Guanshan's.

"I'd go through fire and water for you, sir!"

Chen Rui and the other ten squad leaders cursed themselves for not reacting quickly enough and letting these two steal the spotlight, and they also echoed each other.

Then, amidst a chorus of cheers, the Yin Tiger Guards shouted in unison:

"As you command, sir!"

Lu Ming glanced at the crowd and, seeing that morale had been initially raised, added fuel to the fire:

"Today, everyone who participates in this operation will receive 100 merit points! Any additional rewards will be given without limit!"

"Wealth and martial arts skills—I will spare no expense, as long as you have the ability!"

His words were firm and resonant, and his sincerity was unwavering.

"I am willing to go through fire and water with you, sir... I would not hesitate!"

The last trace of hesitation in everyone's eyes vanished, and the flame in their hearts was completely ignited.

One hundred merit points—how many demons must they slay, how many times must they walk on the edge of a knife to earn that?

Now, it's readily available.

They didn't care what their mission was for the day; all they knew was that following Lu Ming meant they'd get to eat meat.

"Okay, let's go!"

Lu Ming laughed loudly, and in a flash, he took the lead and rushed towards the city gate.

Behind them, over a hundred Yin Tiger Guards, each holding a torch, followed in a grand procession, the torches forming a flowing fire dragon that meandered forward in the night.

Fan Wu mingled in the crowd, watching the people who were all hyped up, sighed helplessly, and silently followed.

In the shadows of the camp not far away, Xue Bao and Chen Xuan stood side by side, quietly watching the Tiger Patrol Camp set off.

"Are they... really just being transferred to the city by the county magistrate for troop rotation?"

Chen Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

"Heh... What does it have to do with us?"

Xue Bao crossed his arms, a slight smile playing on his lips.

In fact, Liu Zhiyuan had already informed him.

He knew that the county town would undergo a major transformation after tonight.

At that time, no powerful scions will be able to stop him from taking complete control of the Yin Tiger Guard, which he will naturally be happy to see.

"Why……"

Chen Xuan glanced at the other person and let out a long sigh.

……

Yinhu County, North Gate.

Shen Wanfu had a big smile on his face, constantly reminiscing about the hospitality he received at the Wang family's home.

The fine tea and snacks, the polite greetings, and the respectable manner of the Wang family steward personally seeing him off made him feel quite elated.

"Hmph, by using this incident to establish a connection with the Fang family, the Shen family's position in Yinshan Prefecture will only become more secure in the future."

He spoke slowly, his tone now completely undisguised, filled only with biting sarcasm:

"That shameless woman, and her bastard child, somehow managed to do something 'useful' by accident."

The servant beside him quickly put on a fawning smile and hurried after him:

"The steward is right! If the Fang family is willing to join forces with our Shen family, who in Yinshan Prefecture would dare to oppose us? This is all thanks to the steward."

Shen Wanfu raised his head slightly, his chin slightly lifted, his brows full of arrogance and self-satisfaction.

Another servant suddenly had an idea. He looked around, lowered his voice, and cautiously probed:

"Sir... do you think that mother and son... might not take your words to heart at all and refuse to apologize?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Wanfu's face suddenly darkened, his smile vanished instantly, and his eyes turned as cold and sharp as knives:

"They dare?! If that little beast dares to show his face in front of me, I can make him kneel down and beg for mercy with just one word, kowtowing and admitting his mistake!"

The two servants were startled by the angry shout and hurriedly lowered their heads, repeatedly agreeing without daring to utter another word.

The three of them continued on their way, and just as they were about to take out the Wang family token to signal that they were leaving the city, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted in front of them.

"Boom—!"

The heavy city gates swung open with a roar, and torches lined both sides, illuminating the entire street as bright as day.

The sound of the armor plates colliding was dense and numerous, like rain pattering on banana leaves, creating an extremely tense atmosphere.

Shen Wanfu was taken aback at first, then a smug smile spread across his face, and he raised his voice:

"Hehe, I didn't expect the Wang family to be so polite, even preparing such a generous gift for us."

He dusted off his clothes, strode forward with his head held high, and chuckled to himself.

"Everyone says that the Wang, Hong, Lin, and Zhang families are so oppressed by Magistrate Liu that they can't even raise their heads... I don't think that's entirely true."

Before the words were finished, a cold, sharp shout cleaved through the formation:

"Where did these scoundrels come from! Lu Ming, the centurion of the Tiger Patrol Battalion, has been ordered to enter the city... You all, get out of the way at once!"

Shen Wanfu's foot, which had just stepped out, suddenly froze in mid-air, and the smile on his face instantly vanished.

His blood and qi surged, and his face turned pale and then extremely pale, looking awful.

A moment later, he suddenly looked up, his face contorted with rage, and glared at the city gate, shouting angrily:

"Do you know who I am?! I am the head steward of the Shen family of Yinshan Prefecture... and an elder of your centurion's maternal clan!"

"Even Shen Ru wouldn't dare be so rude to me to my face! Summon Lu Ming to come out and see me personally!"

The Yin Tiger Guards were taken aback, and someone immediately reported the matter to Lu Ming, who was stationed at the rear.

Lu Ming glanced calmly ahead and spoke indifferently:

"If you don't move aside... you'll be killed without mercy."

Shen Ru has always been sensible and would inform him if they were truly friendly clansmen.

Since there was no news, it was just a roadside stall, and he wouldn't be polite about it.

The order was quickly relayed to the front lines.

"I'll shout three times, and if you don't move aside, you'll be killed without mercy!"

Chen Rui gripped a long sword, his eyes cold and stern.

Shen Wanfu's face turned ashen, and he laughed in exasperation:

"Very well, you little beast! I'd like to see how you're going to show no mercy!"

A gust of wind howled around him, revealing his Bone Forging Realm cultivation without reservation.

The two servants beside him also exuded a powerful aura, seemingly having already mastered the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Technique).

Chen Rui's eyes narrowed.

Under the tutelage of Chen Xuan and Lu Ming, he has only just entered the stage of building muscle.

Unexpectedly, even the humble steward of the other party possessed the Bone Forging Cultivation Realm, and even the servant's cultivation level was comparable to his own.

But he quickly calmed down.

The current situation had already led him to spontaneously conjure up a melodramatic tale of feuds within a wealthy family.

Lu Ming was watching from the sidelines; it was his time to shine, so what was there to fear?

"Yinhu Guards, listen to my command... These thieves are blocking the road, kill them!"

Having said that, he swung his sword and charged forward, and the crowd behind him followed without hesitation.

Putting aside the person in front of them's arrogant attitude, Lu Ming's presence behind them was like a stabilizing force, giving them an unparalleled sense of security.

So what if you've reached the Bone Forging Realm?

How many demons have they slain?

To Shen Wanfu's disbelief, this group of weak soldiers charged forward with ferocious expressions on their faces.

"Very well... I'll teach you a lesson today!"

His face was pale, his body was brimming with energy, and he sat with his waist and hips slumped, his obese figure standing like a mountain.

Even if he didn't dare to kill them on their own turf, he was determined to teach them a lesson.

Although the two servants beside him looked fearful, they also assumed a fighting stance.

They simply didn't believe that, as members of the Shen family, and with the Wang family's protection in Yinhu County, these thugs would actually dare to act so ruthlessly.

The blade flashed, and a murderous aura filled the air.

"Die!"

With a roar, the three men unleashed their power from the ground, intending to break through the enemy lines and give that little beast a taste of his own medicine.

But in that instant, a glance suddenly swept over—

"boom--!"

The three were startled, as demonic sounds surged into their minds like a tidal wave.

His vision was filled with a towering, demonic shadow, and he stood there dumbfounded.

After a short while, Shen Wanfu, being the most skilled in cultivation, was the first to regain consciousness.

But at this moment, his body felt weak and powerless, a cold light flashed before his eyes, and the blade was about to touch him.

"How is this possible? What is his cultivation level? How can he be so strong? With just a glance, he rendered me powerless to resist."

Shen Wanfu recalled those eyes that looked so much like Shen Ru's, and his heart was filled with extreme fear.

He no longer cared about saving face and knelt down with a thud, wailing repeatedly.

"Ah...Young Master! Spare me! Spare me! I watched Fourth Miss grow up..."

However, Lu Ming paid no attention to it.

Chen Rui and the others understood immediately, and slashed down with dozens of blades without any mercy.

"Aaaaaah—!"

Amidst a series of agonizing screams, the three were hacked into mincemeat.

Blood splattered on the bluestone ground, spreading out in large patches of dark red.

"go ahead!"

At Lu Ming's command, the Yin Tiger Guards, carrying torches, marched in a grand procession into the city.

The torchlight illuminated the entire long street as bright as day, and the sound of footsteps was as rhythmic as the beating of war drums.