Transforming the false into the true, I am the only one in the world who possesses the true Dharma.

[The Vajra Body Protection Technique has been detected as fake. It can be converted into the Vajra Dry Meditation Technique by consuming one or two Life Points.]

[Convert or not?]

"Transformation," Xu Yan thought to himself.

The text vanished, transforming into a new line of text that appeared in the void.

[Conversion Successful]

[Vajra Dry Meditation Skill (Transcendent Realm): Initial Stage]

[You can continue cultivating by consuming one or two life coins.]

As the smoke dissipated, a flood of information entered Xu Yan's mind.

Xu Yan closed his eyes and felt the changes in his mind.

At this moment, a phantom image appeared deep in my mind, sitting cross-legged in the bamboo forest, its features obscured.

A gentle breeze swept by, and countless bamboo leaves transformed into sword intent, piercing towards the illusory figure.

The phantom figure waved its palms repeatedly, blocking the incoming leaves.

With each block, true energy transforms into Zen energy, making the physical body even stronger.

After several moves, the phantom suddenly stood up.

An explosion of Zen energy swept across the land like a tidal wave, turning the vast bamboo forest into nothingness.

Xu Yan opened his eyes, let out a long breath, and completely mastered the Vajra Dry Zen Technique.

After refining the false into the true, the Vajra Dry Zen Skill no longer merely forms a barrier, but rather generates Zen energy after blocking enemy attacks.

The more Zen energy one possesses, the stronger one's physical body becomes, surpassing even the original cultivation method.

"Not enough." Xu Yan narrowed his eyes. "Continue."

He had five taels of silver left to live on, so he decided to indulge himself in upgrading his skills.

With the slightest thought, a tael of life-saving money vanished.

[Vajra Dry Meditation Skill (Transcendent Realm): Initial Stage → Minor Success]

[Consuming two taels of life coins allows you to continue cultivation.]

"Not enough! Far from enough!"

Xu Yan took a deep breath and chose to upgrade again.

Another two taels of his life-saving money disappeared, leaving him with only two taels.

[Vajra Dry Meditation Skill (Transcendent Realm): Minor Success → Major Success]

[Consuming five taels of life coins allows you to continue cultivation]

The words vanished instantly, and a flood of information rushed into my mind.

Xu Yan suddenly opened his eyes and circulated his internal energy.

He tried to bring his palms together, and as his true energy attacked each other, three streams of Zen energy condensed around his body.

The Zen energy surged like a tide, protecting the vital points of the body.

Originally, when he first entered the realm, he could only gather one strand of Zen energy to protect his body after blocking a single attack. Now, he can gather three strands, which is three times the original amount.

Xu Yan smiled slightly, calming the turmoil in his heart, and then sensed the flow of true energy.

At this moment, the true energy, like a surging river, rapidly broke through the middle dantian and arrived at the upper dantian.

Late stage of Transcendental Realm, accomplished!

The amount of true qi has doubled, a world of difference from before.

Xu Yan lit the brazier and threw the paper into it.

"Now, we'll just have to wait two days."

The flickering oil lamp cast a shadow on Xu Yan's face.

……

Two days later.

After washing up, Xu Yan came out of the inner room.

Outside, Huang Yuxian sat cross-legged, his inner energy flowing like a stream.

Upon noticing the commotion, Huang Yuxian opened her bright eyes.

"Take care on your journey." Huang Yuxian hesitated for a long time before giving her instructions. "If things don't go well, your life is the most important thing. Remember to run back and bring me with you."

Xu Yan nodded slightly, took out a money pouch, and placed it on the table: "If you're not coming back tonight, you should leave now."

Huang Yuxian stared at the money pouch on the table and fell silent. Suddenly, she realized that this guy wasn't so clueless after all.

By the time she came to her senses, Xu Yan had already left the house and was heading towards Sifang Street.

……

Sifang Street is bustling with people.

People set up stalls on both sides of the street, and women gathered together to talk about the latest local gossip.

The children ran freely, laughing and playing, hiding and playing around the pillars.

Xu Yan walked along, seemingly unmoved by anything around him, until he arrived at Xu Tong's house, at which point he stopped.

The door was ajar, and a bloody smell emanated from it.

Xu Yan walked into the courtyard and came to the front of the largest house: "Master Xu, I've arrived."

The tightly closed door suddenly opened, and the scene inside made Xu Yan frown slightly.

There were more corpses than before.

A five- or six-year-old beggar fell into the rocky hill. The hill surged, and the beggar's head exploded.

Fresh blood seeped into Xu Tong's body through the cracks in the rocky mountain.

Xu Tong rolled his eyes and looked Xu Yan up and down with a mocking expression.

"I thought you were going to run away, but I didn't expect you to be so well-behaved these past few days. Damn it, I've been really frustrated these past three days."

"I used a lot of my brains to fool these few beggars, which is just enough to keep me alive."

"If you had come any later, I would have been tempted to break through the rocky mountain and take your head."

Xu Yan silently looked at the corpses on the ground, especially the headless body of the little beggar and the bulging veins on the back of his hand caused by pain, a ripple in his eyes.

Xu Tong noticed Xu Yan's actions and gave a sinister smile: "What, you filthy scum from Willow Flower Lane, are you actually feeling sorry for these stinking beggars?"

Xu Yan raised his eyes and said, "Master Xu, let's get down to business. What kind of martial arts do you have? What are your abilities? Only by understanding each other can we deal with Liu Yuan."

"Before we talk about me, let's talk about you first." Xu Tong's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he glanced at the longsword at Xu Yan's waist. "You know swordsmanship?"

Xu Yan nodded and said, "I obtained it by chance."

"Then why did you use your fists when you killed Zhao Hai?" Xu Tong asked again.

Xu Yan raised his hand and placed it on the hilt of his sword: "To kill an ordinary person, you need to draw your sword?"

Xu Tong pondered for a moment and said, "That's true."

He didn't think Xu Yan could have a second skill.

Cultivation techniques are rare, and each one has its own dangers; only an idiot would practice multiple techniques.

Xu Yan lightly flicked the hilt of his sword: "Master Xu, what is your ability?"

Xu Tong swayed his body, sending stone chips flying: "The Rock Protection Technique bestowed by the gang can transform you into a rock, combining offense and defense."

"Alright, enough talk, let's get going!"

He was clever and didn't say anything more.

As the words fell, the stone chips on his body fell off one by one.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Xu Tong, wearing a short shirt, shook off the remaining stones from his shoulders.

"Kill Liu Yuan, and from now on, you'll be the boss of half the street!"

Xu Yan's eyes narrowed slightly as he felt the power of the perfect Transcendent Realm, and his grip on the longsword tightened slightly.

Now, he has two plans.

First, we should work with Xu Tong to deal with Liu Yuan, and then gradually take action against him.

The downside is that with one more person, there's one more variable.

Those who can become big bosses are all intelligent, and human nature is the most difficult thing to control. If there are any changes, it will lead to unpredictable dangers.

Second, immediately attack Xu Tong and kill him here.

Xu Yan likes to have everything under control, believing that this is the only way to be invincible.

"What are you doing?" Xu Tong frowned. "What are you spacing out for!"

He saw Xu Yan standing still and wondered what Xu Yan was thinking.

That lucky bastard, if it weren't for needing help, I would have killed him long ago.

It wouldn't be like this, dragging its feet.

Xu Yan raised his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over Xu Tong, and a smile appeared on his face.

"What are you laughing at?" Xu Tong frowned even more.

The smile on Xu Yan's face gradually turned into coldness, and his voice was as frosty as ice.

"Having killed so many people, has Master Xu ever experienced what it's like to be killed?"