Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

In the afternoon, Song Jing was meditating in the courtyard, consolidating his Copper Skin Realm cultivation.

Suddenly, a familiar, clear voice came from outside the courtyard gate: "Is Junior Brother Song here?"

Song Jing opened his eyes, got up and opened the door.

Li Ling Shuang was dressed in a neat blue outfit, with a sheathed longsword hanging at her waist. She looked travel-worn but was full of energy, with a sharpness and confidence unique to those who had returned from the inner city.

"Senior Sister Li? You're back." Song Jing ushered her into the courtyard.

"I just got back yesterday." Li Ling Shuang didn't stand on ceremony and sat down on her own. She looked around Song Jing's courtyard and smiled, "It's been a long time since I've seen you. Junior Brother's courtyard has become even more peaceful."

Song Jing poured her a cup of tea: "Senior Sister, you must have seen a lot during your trip to the inner city."

Mentioning the inner city, Li Ling Shuang's eyes lit up, and she launched into a long explanation: "It's more than just seeing things; it's an eye-opener! The inner city and the outer city are truly two different worlds. Skyscrapers, bustling traffic, numerous martial arts schools, and countless powerful individuals..."

She described the inner city in detail, her longing barely concealed: "...especially the martial arts atmosphere, which is far superior to that of the outer city. Everywhere you look, you can see martial artists sparring and competing, and in teahouses and taverns, people are talking about various schools of martial arts and anecdotes of the martial world."

Song Jing listened intently and asked, "What's the situation with the forces within the inner city? Who are we supposed to be wary of?"

Li Ling Shuang's expression turned serious, and she put down her teacup: "Junior Brother, if you have the opportunity to enter the inner city, be sure to remember 'One Gate, Three Halls'."

"One gate, three halls?"

"Not bad." Li Ling Shuang held up one finger. "The first sect is the Ping Tian Sect. This is the branch of the Ping Tian Sect in Tianshui City. Although it is only an outer sect, it is the undisputed number one power in the city! Commandant Chen Yanzhou was born in the Ping Tian Sect back then."

She paused, her tone filled with awe: "The outer sect of Pingtianmen's main task is to select and cultivate promising young martial artists."

Only those who excel among them will have the opportunity to be selected for the inner gate of the prefectural city, which is the true core of the Pingtian government.

It can be said that entering Pingtian Gate is equivalent to having one foot on the road to success.

Song Jing silently noted it down.

"As for the three schools," Li Ling Shuang held up three more fingers, "they are the 'Liaoyuan Martial Arts School' which specializes in spears, the 'Kuangfeng Martial Arts School' which is skilled in swordsmanship—of course, it's not the same as the Duan Yue Martial Arts School in our outer city, that's a behemoth in the inner city—and the 'Qingyun Martial Arts School' which I joined, famous for its swordsmanship."

"These three martial arts schools are all deeply rooted in history and have a complex web of influence, each possessing its own unique skills. The 'Prairie Fire Spear Technique' of the Liaoyuan Martial Arts School is as fierce as fire, the 'Gale Blade Technique' of the Kuangfeng Martial Arts School is powerful and heavy, while our 'Qingyun Sword Technique' of the Qingyun Martial Arts School is known for its lightness, speed, and unpredictability. The strength of all three schools should not be underestimated."

"Many young martial artists in the inner city naturally aim to join the Pingtian Sect. If they fail to get in or are eliminated, they will most likely choose to join one of these three martial arts schools."

Therefore, the three schools also have many skilled fighters, and their inherited techniques are far more refined and powerful than our outer city's Chasing Wind Leg Technique.

At this point, a hint of pride flashed in Li Ling Shuang's eyes as she looked at Song Jing: "To be honest, junior brother, I have been cultivating diligently in the inner city and by sheer luck, I have mastered the Azure Cloud Sword Technique and... I have also broken through to the Copper Skin Realm."

Song Jingwei was slightly surprised: "Congratulations, Senior Sister."

"Congratulations to you too." Li Ling Shuang waved her hand, but couldn't hide the smile on her face. "In the two days since I came back, I've already sparred with Junior Sister Wan'er and Senior Brother Xing Yun."

"Oh? What was the result?"

"Junior Sister Wan'er is at the mid-Iron Skin Realm. I sparred with her using only my mid-Iron Skin Realm strength, and with the advantage of the Azure Cloud Sword Technique, I won relatively easily." Li Ling Shuang's tone was calm, but her slightly raised chin revealed her inner pride. "As for Senior Brother Xing Yun... he used his mid-Copper Skin Realm cultivation and the Chasing Wind Leg Technique, but he was ultimately defeated by my Azure Cloud Sword Technique."

Song Jing felt a slight tremor in his heart.

He knew Zhou Xingyun's strength. Zhou Xingyun had mastered the Chasing Wind Leg Technique and had a solid foundation, yet he was defeated by Li Ling Shuang, who had just entered the Copper Skin Realm and had just learned the Azure Cloud Sword Technique.

The ultimate martial arts technique of this inner city martial arts school is so powerful?

Seeing Song Jing's slightly solemn expression, Li Ling Shuang smiled and said, "Junior Sister Wan'er and Senior Brother Xing Yun were also shocked, asking me why I've improved so quickly. This is the difference in resources between big cities and small cities. The inner city not only has better cultivation methods and more outstanding teachers, but also various secret medicines, training facilities, and peer pressure... It's hard not to improve."

Song Jing remained silent.

Li Ling Shuang's words were like a stone thrown into his heart.

He fought tooth and nail, exhausting all his savings, before barely managing to break through to the Copper Skin Realm.

Li Ling Shuang went to the inner city and not only obtained a stronger cultivation technique, but also caught up in cultivation level.

The difference is alarming.

"It seems that if I want to grow faster and gain greater power..." Song Jing thought to himself, "Joining the Pingtian Sect is indeed a shortcut. In this chaotic world, only fists are the most reliable weapon."

Seeing Song Jing remain silent, Li Ling Shuang assumed he was stunned by her progress, and the resentment and competitive spirit she felt from her previous defeat quietly resurfaced.

The reason she was able to grit her teeth and train diligently in the inner city, practicing tirelessly every day, was largely because she was determined to return and avenge her previous defeat.

Now that he has mastered the Azure Cloud Sword Technique and broken through his cultivation level, even defeating Zhou Xingyun, he feels confident in his abilities.

"Junior Brother Song," Li Ling Shuang cleared her throat, a gleam of eager anticipation in her eyes, "I was defeated by you in the martial arts competition that day, and I have always regretted it. Now that my swordsmanship has just begun to take shape, I also have this precious sword, which was specially crafted for martial artists and can carry their life force."

It's quite valuable, and I've also managed to break through in my cultivation, so it's only natural that I could defeat Senior Brother Zhou and Senior Sister Lin.

"May I ask my junior brother for a few more pointers?"

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Song Jing understood.

Li Ling Shuang is very strong-willed, and she must have held a grudge about losing to me last time.

"Since Senior Sister has this intention, Junior Brother will naturally accompany you." Song Jing stood up.

"Alright!" Li Ling Shuang stood up, unfastened the long sword from her waist, and said, "Sparring is no fun, let's add a prize." She flipped her wrist, and a small jade box appeared in her palm. When she opened it, there was a pill the size of a longan, with a warm and jade-like color, emitting a strange fragrance.

"This is a 'Premium Skin Tempering Pill,' specially designed for Bronze Skin Realm martial artists to temper their skin and stabilize their realm. Its medicinal effects are exceptional. It's simply unavailable in the outer city; it's a resource monopolized by a few large pharmacies in the inner city. One pill costs at least three or four hundred taels of silver." Li Ling Shuang's tone carried a hint of boasting. "If Junior Brother can defeat me, this pill will belong to you. What do you say?"

Three or four hundred taels each! Song Jing's pupils contracted slightly.

He was worried about the high cost of cultivation resources for the Copper Skin Realm, and this pill came at just the right time!

"Senior Sister's gift is too kind; it would be impolite of me to refuse." Song Jing clasped his hands in a fist salute, his eyes also blazing with fighting spirit. Perfect timing; he also wanted to test just how far his strength had progressed after reaching the Bronze Skin Realm.