Mysterious World: I Have a Lost Heavenly Court

Ancient ruins, the sky gloomy.

Dumbwood Forest.

At the entrance to the canyon.

Looking at those dumb trees that were no different from ordinary trees, or even thicker and denser, Lu Changqing felt full of energy!

After the jade tablet exerted its power, his understanding of leg techniques, footwork, and fist techniques became even more profound!

Although still clumsy, it was quite stiff compared to Wu Lin.

But performing normally is no longer a problem!

"call--"

Lu Changqing's eyes were fixed, and all his chaotic thoughts were put to the back of his mind.

Lift your heels slightly, touch the ground with your toes, circulate your blood and qi, exert force in your waist and abdomen, and suddenly stomp down!

Like a venomous snake emerging from its den to hunt, he burst into the Silent Wood Forest with extraordinary speed!

The last time I came to this eerie and quiet forest.

Lu Changqing was cautious and timid, his steps faltering.

They were afraid that any step they took might make a loud noise, disturb the mute people around them, and cause an accident.

But now he walks steadily, leisurely, and even when he jogs, he doesn't disturb the dumb wood!

"Excellent footwork, excellent light-footed skill!"

When the mute trees around him did not attack Lu Changqing, he immediately knew that he had mastered the Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step!

The downside he can feel now is that his physical strength and energy are being depleted much faster than during normal walking.

After a brief test of his footwork, he stopped and began to walk deeper into the canyon with a normal gait.

We did not encounter the same mantis as last time.

Preserve your strength first.

Lu Changqing continued forward, reaching one-fifth of the way through the canyon.

Having reached this point, we are already deep inside the canyon.

He could see a white-purple gel on many of the trunks of the dumbwood trees.

"The resin of the 'dumbwood,' when applied to objects, can render them completely silent."

"This thing is like adding wings to a tiger for me, who has already practiced footwork."

Lu Changqing's eyes flashed. "If the Zheng family really runs into trouble later, applying the resin could be used to behead some of their high-ranking members!"

"This isn't the only instance; there are countless other situations and circumstances where this thing could be used."

"Gather more!"

Lu Changqing cautiously approached the resin, keeping a close eye on the blade mantises that had suddenly appeared last time.

as predicted.

As he took out the container he had prepared in his spatial storage and was about to scrape off the resin, he suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis on the right side of the back of his neck!

They didn't look back to check if there was really a problem.

As he twisted his waist and turned around, he raised his arm and blocked the male concubine's path.

"hiss--"

The sharp, bluish-green blade sliced ​​across Lu Changqing's arm, leaving a bloody wound.

Despite the pain, Lu Changqing remained unaffected, his eyes fixed intently on the menacing mantis with its compound eyes.

A hint of excitement even flickered in his eyes!

Because last time he came, he didn't feel such a clear crisis at all!

It was also impossible to completely capture the movement trajectory of this blade mantis.

But now, it's crystal clear!

Perhaps they sensed Lu Changqing's hostility.

The mantis pushed off with its hind legs, drawing a green line in the air, and its sharp double blades once again slashed and attacked Lu Changqing's vital points!

Faced with this swift attack, Lu Changqing remained calm.

With a light touch of his right toe on the ground, he twisted his waist, abdomen, and ankle, turning his body to the side and easily avoiding the mantis's attack!

At the same time, he leaned back.

His rigorous training in martial arts brought him a powerful core, allowing his body to be parallel to the ground.

With a forceful lift of its left leg, the toe struck the mantis's delicate abdomen.

"Splash—"

The scythe has a tough exoskeleton, but its abdomen is unprotected.

Lu Changqing's upward strike directly disemboweled the Blade Mantis.

Blue-red bloodstains were spilled on the ground.

The praying mantis that had just been killed visibly swayed.

Its instincts told it that it was in danger and it wanted to attack Lu Changqing again.

But after taking only two steps, he fell to the ground, unable to get up again.

Lu Changqing grinned widely.

"Learning martial arts is the right thing to do."

"Before Daoist cultivation techniques become powerful, these martial arts protective methods are still very useful for exploring the Primordial Era!"

"Most importantly, the harsh environment of the Silent Wood Forest provides a natural aid for cultivating the Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step! It's like having a powerful support!"

[The user has effectively practiced the Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step in actual combat, increasing proficiency by 19.]

Martial Arts: Hundred Birds Stance (35/500), Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step (Beginner, 37/500), Five Yin Falling God Fist (Beginner, 9/500)

Lu Changqing did not stop.

Take the container and first collect the resin from the wood.

Then he bent down and cleaned the materials off the mantis.

[Dropped Item: Blade Mantis Scythe Leg]

[Category: Debris from the phylum Arthropoda, class Osteichthyes, order Vesiculoskeletonidae, genus *Falcostemon*.]

[Description: The forelegs of the blade mantis are made of hard material, with exceptionally sharp blades.]

[Effects: Can be used directly as a short-handled dagger, or ground into powder and used as a material for crafting tools. When incorporated into a weapon, it will greatly increase its sharpness and possess considerable armor-piercing capabilities.]

[Dropped Item: Blade Mantis Shell]

[Category: Debris from the phylum Arthropoda, class Osteomycetes, order Armoria, genus Crustacea.]

[Description: Several intact carapaces on the back of the Blade Mantis, lightweight yet quite hard.]

[Effect: Can be easily modified into a breastplate or arm guard, offering far superior defensive capabilities compared to fine inner armor.]

These are all good stuff!

However, compared to the carapace, Lu Changqing preferred the sickle-shaped feet of the former.

"We already had the sharp teeth of the corpse poison rats, and now we have sickle-like feet."

"By incorporating both of these materials into the weapon, my sword will not only have high attack power, but will also inflict more significant damage on evil spirits!"

Lu Changqing first put both items into the jade pendant.

"It's a pity that Zheng Xiu's excellent blacksmithing master is gone."

"We still need to find another highly skilled master..."

"I'll ask Qingyun tomorrow."

With that thought in mind, Lu Changqing continued deeper into the canyon.

He was curious about which world he could connect to by passing through the mountain forest and canyon made of dumbwood.

...

...

Time flew by, and half an hour passed.

Deep within the canyon, Lu Changqing was covered in blood, sweat constantly pouring from his body and seeping into his wounds. He grimaced in pain, his expression contorted, but he dared not utter a sound.

Beside him lay three mantis corpses.

During this half hour, Lu Changqing continued to venture deeper into the Silent Wood Forest.

During that time, they encountered seven mantises.

He handled the situation fairly well at first.

But by controlling the feet, body muscles, and circulating qi and blood, one can perform footwork.

He began to feel somewhat overwhelmed.

Just now, he saw a fruit that captivated him and was about to pick it when he encountered this trio.

He is now completely exhausted...

[The user has effectively practiced the Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step in actual combat, increasing proficiency by 19.]

[The user has effectively practiced the Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step in actual combat, increasing proficiency by 13.]

[The user has effectively practiced the Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step in actual combat, increasing proficiency by 25.]

[The person in question...]

Martial Arts Skill: Hundred Ghosts Illuminating God Step (Beginner, 118/500)

"On the bright side, I not only obtained the resin and collected the materials, but I also cleared obstacles for my future entry into the Dumbwood Forest!"

"More importantly, under such intense training, his skills improved miraculously!"

"The hardships we endured at the ancient ruins weren't real hardships!"

After trying to console himself in this way, Lu Changqing endured the pain and walked towards a boulder.

He bent down and looked at several fruits that were entirely black and looked remarkably like a mutant cherry.

【Spiritual Plant: Iron Fruit】

[Category: Diverse Spirit Plants, Class Spirit Plants, Order Demonic Refining, Family Ironclad, Genus *Gynostemma*.]

[Description: It only grows in places with strong aura of war and conflict, and is often found in ancient battlefield ruins and where fallen divine weapons fell.]

[Efficacy: After crushing the fruit, the pulp and juice are mixed to form a thick paste. Applying this to the skin makes the epidermis tougher and denser, permanently enhancing resistance to cuts from sharp objects and blows from blunt objects. Caution: Using this fruit will cause excruciating pain, as if traversing a sea of ​​knives and swords.]

[Note: The essence of battle is condensed into this one fruit. Applying it to your skin is like fighting a battle on your skin. If you win, this skin becomes your armor; if you lose, this skin becomes your scar.]

A great product for skin training.

It works perfectly with the Hundred Birds Stance for skin training, and is used to strengthen the body and spirit.

Even though Lu Changqing isn't at the Skin Refining Realm yet, this thing is definitely a good one!

Or rather, it is an excellent supplement with remarkable effects for any martial artist!

Lu Changqing put all eight fruits into his spatial storage.

Just as he got up, intending to continue his journey and try to get through the Silent Woods completely that night.

He felt a sharp pain in his neck once again!

Danger!

If one's qi and blood are abundant and one's physical strength is plentiful, Lu Changqing would be able to silently block this sneak attack.

But now, if he tries to stop them, he has to breathe heavily and can no longer maintain his fine movements.

So much so that... a strong wind howled!

"Bang!"

After swatting away an attacking mantis with a backhand motion.

The surrounding silent trees suddenly came to life, rustling their leaves.

Lu Changqing felt dizzy and his vision went black.

...

on the bed.

Lu Changqing felt a sense of comfort throughout his body, free from pain, and felt incredibly refreshed!

"We must cross the Silent Woods tonight!"

"Re-entering the Ancient Ruins!"

[Paranormal Activity Point: 9]

...

Dumbwood Forest.

At the entrance to the canyon.

Lu Changqing clenched his fists, feeling energetic, with his blood and energy at their peak.

His eyes were filled with excitement and joy.

Because he suddenly realized something very important...

"I can fully utilize the environment of the ancient ruins to engage in high-intensity, even self-destructive, ascetic practices!"

"This will not only enhance your combat skills but also significantly improve the efficiency of technique training!"

"Therefore, for me, the ancient ruins are not only a treasure trove full of unknowns, but also a natural training ground!"

With this excitement and his footwork improved by at least a hundred points, Lu Changqing stepped into the Silent Wood Forest once again!