I have a martial arts panel.

Chapter 112 Great Enhancement of Strength: Second Level of the Inspiration Realm Tidal Fist (4000 words)

The next day.

Han Huxiao delivered the elixirs and pills he had promised to Xu Ning.

Because there are many types of pills and they are quite complicated to use, Xu Ning did not specifically exchange them all for more cost-effective spiritual medicines.

Except for some highly functional pills, such as the Breath-Concealing Pill, Xu Ning directly absorbs most other pills and all spiritual herbs.

This allowed Xu Ning to directly absorb 550 units of energy.

Adding the remaining 125 units, Xu Ning's remaining energy reached 675 units.

Before preparing to improve his strength, Xu Ning selected two external martial arts techniques from within the Shadow Moon Martial Arts Academy.

One of the external martial arts techniques is called "Treading Cloud Waves," which is a type of external martial art focused on body movement.

Previously, Xu Ning's physical strength and powerful energy made him no less agile or fast in pursuit than his opponents. In addition, Xu Ning's energy points were quite precious, so he did not practice external martial arts techniques.

Now that his energy points are plentiful, Xu Ning has decided to make up for this weakness.

Another external martial art is called the Concealed Breath Technique.

This is a highly functional external skill, but it doesn't offer much in terms of combat power.

Almost no martial artists would expend energy to practice this external skill.

Xu Ning chose him out to cover up his future advancement to the Spirit Realm.

After all, he had only been at the Intent Realm for less than a month. If people were to discover that he had advanced to the Spirit Realm again, this speed of advancement would likely bring him a lot of unnecessary attention.

Although powerful martial artists can conceal their aura, they can still be easily exposed unintentionally.

With this concealment technique, there is double protection.

Unless he encounters a true Void Realm martial artist, Xu Ning will not reveal his true strength after advancing, thus giving himself an extra trump card.

After everything was ready, Xu Ning locked herself in her room.

First, Xu Ning improved his internal strength level.

He first consumed 300 units of energy to elevate himself from the state of intention to the state of inspiration.

The "+" sign after "Spring Breeze Technique" has disappeared.

At this point, Xu Ning's strength had reached the pinnacle of the mortal realm.

If one wishes to advance further in the future, one can only wait until after obtaining the Void Realm Manual.

After consuming 300 units of energy, Xu Ning had 355 units of energy remaining.

Subsequently, Xu Ning upgraded the Tide Fist to the second level.

This consumed another 300 units of Xu Ning's energy.

After Tide Fist was upgraded to the second level, Xu Ning's meridians and bones were upgraded to another level, increasing the load he could withstand when unleashing Tide Fist.

Originally, Xu Ning would feel pain in his wrist or tendons when he threw a punch with four times the force, but now, this pain has been reduced.

In addition, Xu Ning can now unleash a punch with twice the power, without needing to build up his momentum with a full-force punch.

Previously, Xu Ning needed to first unleash a full-force punch to stimulate his body and internal energy before he could deliver twice the power in his second punch.

Now, Xu Ning can directly attack it.

This allows Xu Ning to develop an extremely powerful attack method: a relentless barrage of double-force punches.

Each punch is delivered with double the force, raining down on the enemy. The dense and sustained high intensity of the attack will directly cause the enemy to collapse.

This also meant that Xu Ning could deliver a punch with four times the force by saving a step.

600 units of energy were consumed in an instant, leaving Xu Ning with 75 units of energy.

Next, Xu Ning used a total of 44 units of energy in two separate sessions to upgrade his previously prepared external martial arts techniques, Cloud Stepping Wave and Concealed Breath Technique, to perfection.

At the same time, Xu Ning consumed another 18 units of energy and also upgraded the Light Feather Bow Technique to perfection.

After completing everything, Xu Ning became an all-around martial artist in the Spirit Realm, possessing a combination of various combat skills, including fist techniques, sword techniques, movement techniques, and archery.

In addition, the Body Tempering Technique enhanced Xu Ning's frontal combat capabilities, while the Concealed Breath Technique expanded Xu Ning's assassin-style ambush combat methods.

Xu Ning can now truly say that he is the strongest mortal martial artist below the Void Realm.

Xu Ning's martial arts panel has been updated.

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Name: Xu Ning

Martial arts:

Spring Breeze Technique (Nine Realms of Mortal Realm: Realm of Inspiration)

Tidal Fist (Level 2) +

Source Breath Body Tempering Technique (Perfect)

Gale Blade Technique (Perfect)

Light Feather Bow Technique (Perfect)

Stepping on Clouds (Perfect)

Concealing Breath Technique (Perfect)

Available energy: 13 units

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"It feels like I've been reborn!"

Looking at the long string of perfect scores on the martial arts panel, Xu Ning felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

"Right now, the only thing we need to do is obtain the Void Realm Manual!"

Xu Ning felt an overwhelming sense of anticipation.

But then, thinking about his experiences over the past six months, Xu Ning felt a pang of sadness.

If everything had gone smoothly, I would probably have already joined the Yuansheng Sect by now.

But no one expected that they would be implicated by Wei Changqing and others and kidnapped to Jifeng Prefecture to work as miners.

After nearly half a year of enduring hardship and biding his time, Xu Ning finally accumulated enough strength and found a suitable opportunity to escape from his predicament.

Later, he joined the Shadow Moon Martial Arts School by chance and was accepted by Han Huxiao.

Although he resolved the crisis at Shadowmoon Martial Arts Academy on his own, Han Huxiao's help to him was even greater.

After going through all this, Xu Ning's mindset improved, his experience broadened, and his yearning for the pinnacle of martial arts became even stronger.

"Once I advance to the Void Realm, I will return to Feiyun Prefecture."

Xu Ning was filled with anticipation.

Xu Ning also always worries about her family.

The news of my disappearance must have reached Tao Family Village, and my sister, brother-in-law, and Tao Tao must be worried about me.

However, Xu Ning was fortunate that he had prepared enough belongings for them before leaving, so that they would not have any financial difficulties.

"Furthermore, after returning to Feiyun Prefecture, I can also bring news of the three Wei family members to Yunying City, so that the Wei clan can come and rescue the three who have been kidnapped..."

Wei Changqing had previously mentored Xu Ning, and Xu Ning had always kept that in mind.

However, given his current limited strength, Xu Ning simply doesn't have the power to rescue them.

Xu Ning took a deep breath.

Whether it's reuniting with family or seeking help, the prerequisite for doing all of this is breaking through the shackles of the mortal realm and advancing to the Void Realm Martial Master.

……

Two more days passed.

Xu Ning bid farewell to his colleagues at Yingyue Martial Arts School.

Although they only spent a short time together, they went through the crisis at Shadowmoon Martial Arts School together and formed a bond with each other.

Xu Ning's prestige among the coaches is now approaching that of Han Huxiao.

With a heavy heart, Xu Ning bid farewell to Yingyue Martial Arts School and headed to the Feng residence in Chunlin County.

The Feng family residence is located in the east of Chunlin County.

Xu Ning rushed there.

On the way to the Feng residence, Xu Ning went through again the information that Han Huxiao had given him before he came, regarding the three families of Chunlin County and the Feng family.

The overall environment in Jifeng Prefecture is quite chaotic, with numerous sects and families frequently engaging in warfare.

Among these, the strongest forces include the Yuelan Sect.

Under the Yuelan Sect, there are six prefectures and ten counties.

Chunlin County is one of them.

In order to better govern its territory, Yuelan Sect sent its disciples to be stationed there many years ago.

Once these disciples from other sects established their own families and spread their influence, they became local powerful figures. Following the instructions of the Yue Lan Sect, they supported each other, established rules for prefectural or county cities, and ensured local stability.

During this process, the Yuelan Sect will provide resources and convenience to the families of its outlying disciples to ensure their stable rule.

The Feng, Xiao, and Ye families of Chunlin County started their fortunes in this way.

The Feng family that Xu Ning is now heading to is extremely powerful.

Within the family, there are Void Realm Martial Masters in charge, and there is more than one.

However, they spend most of their time in ascetic practice and rarely show their faces in public.

The Feng family possesses enormous resources and spares no effort in nurturing its younger generation.

However, they do not advocate a martial arts-only approach, but rather teach according to individual aptitude.

For example, the next generation succeeding the head of the Feng family, those with exceptional talent all went to the Yuelan Sect.

These geniuses are responsible for establishing themselves within the Yuelan Sect, thereby gaining more influence and securing more resources for their families.

Those with average talent, such as Feng Chengyu and Feng Haoqi, are used to manage the family and ensure its stability and growth.

Even if their strength is average, they have access to a great deal of resources.

After filtering the information through his mind again, Xu Ning quickly arrived outside the Feng residence.

This place is still two hundred meters away from the Feng residence, but there are already patrolling guards coming and going.

It was only at this point that Xu Ning realized a problem.

Feng Chengyu only told me to come find her in three days, but she didn't leave any token.

Even getting into the Feng residence is a hassle for me now.

However, just as Xu Ning was about to be chased away by the patrolling guards, a young girl appeared at the entrance of the Feng residence.

Xu Ning recognized the girl. She had come to Yingyue Martial Arts School with Feng Chengyu before and was Feng Chengyu's personal maid. Her name was Xiaodie.

"Xu Ning!"

When Xiaodie saw Xu Ning, she greeted him with a smile, thus preventing Xu Ning from being embarrassed by being driven away by the guards.

"Little Butterfly Girl."

Xu Ning also greeted them.

"Looks like I came out at just the right time."

Xiaodie is young, but she exudes youthful energy.

This also reminded Xu Ning that she herself was only nineteen years old.

"The Third Miss values ​​you highly."

As Xiaodie led Xu Ning into the Feng residence, she chattered incessantly with him: "These past two days while you were gone, Miss has been talking about you constantly. She said that once you arrive, she will definitely entrust you with an important task."

"Thank you for your kind words, Miss."

Xu Ning made some perfunctory and meaningless remarks.

"The Third Miss has praised you too much, and Uncle Song is also very curious about you. He said that when you arrive, he will definitely test you properly."

Xiaodie blinked her eyes: "You must do your best."

"Uncle Song?"

Xu Ning looked questioning: "He is...?"

"Uncle Song is a senior servant of the Third Miss and the head steward of our courtyard. He is not only very capable, but also very resourceful, and is highly valued by the Third Miss."

Xiao Die doesn't seem to have any guile; she answers whatever Xu Ning asks.

Xu Ning nodded upon hearing this.

Xu Ning gleaned some information from this statement.

Xiao Die mentioned "our courtyard" and "the head steward," which indicates that there were internal group divisions within the Feng family mansion.

Their courtyard should be one of the internal forces centered around Feng Chengyu.

Xiao Die led Xu Ning through the garden and through the corridors, walking for nearly a quarter of an hour, but they still hadn't reached Feng Chengyu's courtyard.

"We'll be there soon."

After walking for a while, Xiaodie reminded her.

However, just after turning the corner, a few people walked towards us.

After recognizing the identities of those people, Xiaodie reacted as if she wanted to avoid them.

But realizing that the other party had also noticed her, Xiaodie had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue walking. At the same time, she lowered her head and whispered a reminder to Xu Ning: "The Fourth Young Master is up ahead. Remember not to offend him later."

Xu Ning responded with a soft "hmm".

Before coming, Han Huxiao had told him about the dispute between Feng Chengyu and Feng Haoqi.

One of them will inevitably take control of the Feng family's power in the future.

"Greetings, Fourth Young Master."

When she met the group, Xiaodie bowed to the person in front of her.

Xu Ning stood behind her, nodded slightly, but didn't say anything.

Feng Haoqi was a young man with striking eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding an air of nobility. He wore brocade and a jade belt, displaying an extraordinary demeanor.

He originally intended to skip over Xiaodie, but then he caught a glimpse of Xu Ning.

Feng Haoqi stopped and looked Xu Ning up and down.

Who is he?

Feng Haoqi narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Fourth Young Master, this is the young lady's new bodyguard."

Xiaodie had already prepared her explanation.

"A bodyguard?"

Feng Haoqi smiled wryly and asked Xu Ning, "What's your name?"

"My name is Xu Ning."

Xu Ning responded truthfully.

"Xu Ning?" Feng Haoqi scratched his head with his folding fan. "Shadow Moon Martial Arts School, Xu Ning?"

"it's me."

Xu Ning was also surprised that Feng Haoqi knew his name.

After confirming Xu Ning's identity, Feng Haoqi laughed loudly: "My third sister is quick on her feet. You've only been famous for a few days, and she's already poached you... Too bad, I was a step too slow."

Xu Ning didn't respond.

Judging from Feng Haoqi's tone, it seems he has also considered recruiting him.

"You'd better be careful following my third sister." Feng Haoqi's tone was very unpleasant. "She's a capricious and difficult person to deal with. If you ever feel like leaving her side, remember to come find me."

After saying that, Feng Haoqi left without lingering.

"Let's go, Xu Ning."

Xiao Die was angry that Feng Haoqi had mocked her young lady in front of her, but she didn't dare to say anything.

Even though she was one of Feng Chengyu's people, she didn't dare to speak ill of Feng Haoqi behind his back.

"It seems the conflict between Feng Chengyu and Feng Haoqi is now out in the open..."

From this brief encounter, Xu Ning had already gleaned a clue.

"It seems that even the scions of wealthy families don't have it easy..."

Xu Ning muttered to himself.

Then, Xiaodie led him around several corners and they arrived at a secluded courtyard filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

Outside the villa, two guards stood watch at the gate.

Xu Ning realized that both of them were at the Inner Qi Realm.

Upon entering the courtyard, one is surrounded by lush greenery and fragrant flowers, creating a picturesque scene.

"Third Miss, Xu Ning has arrived."

As soon as Xiaodie entered the courtyard, she called out sweetly into the house.

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