Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

The two arrived at an open space in the courtyard and stood facing each other.

"Junior brother, please!" Li Ling Shuang drew her longsword, its blade as clear as an autumn lake, its cold light gleaming.

Her aura solidified, revealing her early-stage Copper Skin Realm cultivation. A faint sword aura circulated around her, a sign that she had just entered the Azure Cloud Sword Technique.

Song Jing didn't say much. He took a deep breath, his blood and qi surging, and the aura of the Copper Skin Realm rose up as well. He didn't use any weapons, but simply lowered his waist slightly and assumed the starting stance of the Chasing Wind Leg Technique.

"Copper Skin Realm?!" Li Ling Shuang's smug smile froze instantly, replaced by deep astonishment. "You...you broke through too?!"

She remembered clearly that when she left, Song Jing was still in the Iron Skin Realm! How long has it been? She has actually broken through too? And judging from the solidity of her aura, it is definitely not as weak as when she first broke through!

"Just a fluke," Song Jing said calmly.

Li Ling Shuang suppressed her shock, thinking to herself, "So what if we're both at the Bronze Skin Realm? I have the Azure Cloud Sword Technique, an inner city secret art, how can it compare to the outer city leg techniques? I must defeat him today!"

"Take this!" Li Ling Shuang no longer hesitated. She pushed off with her feet and her figure swept out like the wind. She drew three sword flowers with her long sword, attacking Song Jing's upper, middle and lower paths. It was the exquisite starting move of the Qingyun Sword Technique - Qingyun Triple Fold!

The sword flashed, its true form indistinguishable from the real one, and it moved with incredible speed.

Song Jing's eyes narrowed, and he unleashed his swallow-like steps, his figure as swift as a drifting catkin in the wind, passing through the gap in the sword light in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, his left leg whips out like a whip, sweeping across the opponent's lower body, and the transition between offense and defense happens in an instant!

Li Ling Shuang changed her move extremely quickly, turning her sword from a thrust to a slash, aiming for Song Jing's calf. Her swordplay was light and graceful, yet it carried a sharp edge.

Song Jing pulled back his leg, but instead of retreating, he advanced. With a burst of speed, he instantly closed in on Li Ling Shuang's side, and his right leg, like a venomous dragon emerging from its cave, kicked straight at her waist and ribs!

Li Ling Shuang hadn't expected her opponent to be so fast, and hastily parried with her sword.

"clang!"

Legs clashed with sword, producing a metallic clang! Li Ling Shuang felt an immense force surge through her, her arm went slightly numb, and the sword nearly slipped from her grasp! She was horrified: Such power! This was definitely not the power of an ordinary early-stage Bronze Skin Realm cultivator!

She dared not underestimate it any longer, and unleashed the full power of the Azure Cloud Sword Technique. The sword light was like rain, continuous and unending, bringing out the lightness and speed to the fullest extent.

However, Song Jing's response startled her even more. That Wind Chasing Leg Technique seemed to come alive under her feet, with the agility of a swallow, the speed of a shadow, the power of a broken stream, and the explosive force of a startled swan, all seamlessly connected and perfectly integrated!

Moreover, her movements were so unpredictable, as if she could walk on the wind, that she could always dodge or counterattack from the most impossible angles, causing her exquisite sword moves to miss repeatedly.

What devastated her even more was that the few times the sword's edge grazed Song Jing's body, it was as if she were cutting into tough cowhide, even sparking a few sparks, and it was impossible to break through his defenses!

The opponent had also mastered an extremely advanced external martial art, and had actually achieved a minor level of proficiency in it in such a short time!

"This guy... his Chasing Wind Leg Technique is definitely mastered! And that bizarre movement and external martial arts... how did he train like that?!" Li Ling Shuang became more and more alarmed and frustrated as the fight progressed. Her proud Azure Cloud Sword Technique seemed to be completely suppressed in front of her opponent.

"Wind and Thunder Leg Technique - Thunderclap Leg!"

A prolonged defense will inevitably lead to defeat. Song Jing spotted an opening and suddenly changed tactics!

With a powerful kick, the sound of wind and thunder was faintly heard, its force as strong as a bolt of lightning!

Li Ling Shuang hurriedly raised her sword to block.

"boom!"

An immense force, far exceeding any before, slammed into the sword! Li Ling Shuang was struck as if by a heavy blow; her tiger's mouth split open, the longsword flew out of her hand, and she staggered back seven or eight steps before collapsing to the ground with a thud. Her blood and qi churned within her, and she was speechless for a long time.

Song Jing stood still, his breathing steady.

The courtyard was completely silent.

Li Ling Shuang sat on the ground, staring blankly at her trembling hands, then looked up at Song Jing, whose expression was calm. Her face was filled with shock, disbelief, and a hint of defeat.

We lost...we lost again!

Having diligently cultivated for many days, broken through to the Copper Skin Realm, and mastered the inner city's ultimate technique, the Azure Cloud Swordplay, he returned full of confidence, thinking he could avenge his previous defeat. But... he couldn't even last a hundred moves against his opponent?!

"You... your leg techniques have reached a high level? And your body techniques and external strength training..." Li Ling Shuang's voice was dry.

"I've gained some insights." Song Jing walked up to her, reached out and pulled her up. "Senior Sister's Qingyun Sword Technique is indeed exquisite, but you're still a beginner and haven't mastered it yet. Given time, you'll surely become a great master."

Li Ling Shuang shook her head with a wry smile, picked up her longsword and sheathed it. She then stuffed the jade box containing the high-quality Skin Tempering Pill into Song Jing's hand: "A bet is a bet, Junior Brother... You've truly impressed me. With your strength, even among the younger generation in the inner city, you'd definitely be one of the best."

Her tone was complex, containing disappointment, but mostly admiration.

She originally thought that with the resources and techniques of the inner city, she would be able to match or even surpass Song Jing.

Now it seems that the gap has not narrowed, but rather... widened?

How exactly did this junior brother from such a small place cultivate?

That's underestimating the talents of the world.

Song Jing accepted the jade box, feeling the warm and gentle aura emanating from the elixir, and felt joy in his heart.

This elixir is enough to save him more than a month of hard work.

"Senior sister, you flatter me. The inner city is rich in resources, and it is already remarkable that you have made such progress."

Li Ling Shuang waved his hand and sighed, "It seems I still have to go back to the inner city to continue my arduous training. Next time, next time I will definitely beat you!" Although he lost, the fighting spirit in his eyes had not been extinguished.

After seeing Li Ling Shuang off, Song Jing held the jade box and looked towards the inner city, his eyes becoming increasingly determined.

Pingtianmen... Three Halls... A bigger world, stronger opponents.

I'm determined to walk this path.

With the help of elixirs, the road ahead is in sight.

The exquisite Skin Tempering Pill left behind by Li Ling Shuang was indeed extraordinary.

The pill did not immediately unleash its violent medicinal power upon entering the stomach. Instead, it transformed into a warm yet exceptionally pure heat stream that slowly permeated the limbs and bones, especially the "copper skin" layer beneath the skin and above the muscles.

Song Jing could clearly feel that, under the nourishment of this medicinal power, his skin was becoming tougher and denser at a speed far exceeding that of usual, as if an invisible hammer was constantly pounding and tempering it, gradually solidifying and strengthening the foundation of his copper skin realm, which was still somewhat weak when he first broke through.

Even more remarkably, the medicine seems to have a nourishing effect on the spirit.

The fatigue and mental exhaustion accumulated from days of arduous training and battles were quietly soothed by the effects of the medicine, and my mind became clearer and more focused than ever before.

Cultivating in this state of "clarity both internally and externally" yields twice the results with half the effort.

The movements of the Chasing Wind Leg Technique became increasingly fluid and seamless; the leg shadows appeared as soon as the mind directed them, as if it had become instinct.

Especially the most difficult move, "Surprising Beauty," subtly manipulates the airflow with its rise and fall, already touching the edge of the true meaning of "riding the wind."

The progress of the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique is even more gratifying. The trajectory of the Wind Step is becoming more and more unpredictable, and the speed is three times faster; the explosive power and penetrating power of the Thunder Kick continue to increase, and the thunderous sound of tendons and bones is becoming clearer; the most difficult to integrate Wind and Thunder Combination Strike can now be used stably. Although it has not yet reached perfection, the power of a single strike is far greater than before.

As for the Golden Bell Shield, its passive defense steadily improves with the help of this elixir focused on tempering the skin.

Even without actively channeling his energy, ordinary swords and blades could hardly cause him any damage. When he channeled his full power, the pale golden luster almost solidified, showing signs of progressing to a deeper level.

"This is the power of resources..." Song Jing stood up after finishing his practice, feeling the surging power within his body and the increasingly solid foundation, and sighed inwardly.

This premium molting pill is indeed three to four times more potent than the ordinary molting pill; one pill is equivalent to three or four.

Originally, it was estimated that it would take at least a month of hard work to stabilize from the early stage of the Copper Skin Realm and move towards the middle stage.

At that time, there might still be a competition between martial arts schools, and there might not be any chance of victory. When facing Li Wei head-on, it's impossible for the second senior brother to beat Li Wei, as his strength has always been a notch below that of the eldest senior brother.

We'll have to face him eventually. If he becomes the leader, he'll definitely have a tough time, especially now that the leader is gone.

He already took action personally last time without any restraint; I must increase my strength even faster.

However, with the help of this high-quality skin-tempering pill, this process was greatly shortened.

He was even confident that he could break through to the mid-stage of the Bronze Skin Realm before the upcoming martial arts school competition!

"If I can break through to the mid-stage of the Bronze Skin Realm before the martial arts tournament..." A sharp light flashed in Song Jing's eyes.

At that time, with his mid-stage Copper Skin Realm cultivation, combined with the fully mastered Chasing Wind Leg Technique, the partially mastered Wind and Thunder Leg Technique, and the Golden Bell Shield, he could at least put up a fight against Li Wei, who was at the peak of the Copper Skin Realm!

Even if all else fails, with the speed and unpredictable movement of the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique, retreating calmly is by no means difficult.

"Li Wei..." Song Jing murmured the name. The grudge from that night's sneak attack, as well as his possible connections with the Black Tiger Gang and the Blood Lotus Cult, were all old scores that had to be settled.

Originally forced to endure due to the disparity in strength, that endurance is now coming to an end.

However, he was not blinded by the joy of his breakthrough. His immediate priority was not to confront Li Wei directly.

"The Zhang family and the Blood Lotus Sect's branch are the real threats," Song Jing thought clearly.

Zhang Wu and the Zhang family behind him are important channels for the flow of Blood Fiend Pills into Tianshui City, and they have already formed a deadly enmity with him.

The Blood Lotus Sect's branch leader, Li Wujiu, and deputy branch leader, Han Sha, were the masterminds behind the massacre of innocents and the refining of evil pills, and they had a blood feud with him for destroying the branch and killing people.

If these two sides are not eliminated, it will be like having thorns in our backs.

As for Qin Yue, the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, and Li Wei, the former is currently attempting to break through to the Flesh Refining Realm, while the latter is at the peak of the Copper Skin Realm; both are stronger than him.

The odds of winning against them are slim at the moment.

Only by first eliminating their allies, the Zhang family and the Blood Lotus Sect's branch, and at the same time continuing to improve one's own strength, and breaking through to a higher realm, can one be absolutely certain of uprooting them completely.

"Take steady and methodical steps, proceed cautiously." Song Jing suppressed the surging fighting spirit in his heart. He turned his gaze to the outside of the courtyard, as if he could see through the walls and see the direction of the Zhang family mansion, and the new stronghold of the Blood Lotus Sect that might be hidden beneath the ruins in the west of the city.

The battle between martial arts schools will be the first step.

Before that, we need to add a few more sparks to make those that should rise to the surface surface.

He sat down cross-legged and continued to guide the remaining medicinal power in his body to consolidate his rapidly improving cultivation level.

The middle stage of the Copper Skin Realm is just around the corner.

The day of reckoning is drawing ever closer.