From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

Red Girl didn't know.

But looking into Jiang Liu's clear eyes, she realized one thing: this "Wanderer" was definitely not the kind of pedantic disciple! Even if Ghost Hand King had truly left Quanxing, his behavior and conduct were still very different from those of the prestigious sects! This disciple must have inherited that "evil" nature as well!

Luo Laowai has definitely messed with the wrong person!

but--

What does this have to do with her?

just now.

She just wanted to adjust her breathing and seize this last chance.

At the very least, we should make the other party use their abilities!

# Chapter 116 Effortless Mastery

With an indomitable spirit, the girl in red raised both arms at the same time, the throwing knife in her hands shuttling back and forth between them, covered by invisible energy.

call out--

In an instant, a white blade of light burst forth.

In the blink of an eye, it had submerged Jiang Liu's neck.

But after the blade flashed across Jiang Liu's neck, he raised his right hand again, and caught the third throwing knife between his ring finger and little finger.

Without a doubt, the blade of light just now was an illusion created by distorting the air with Qi, making people feel that the blade of light had arrived, but in reality, the real flying knife came one step later.

Compared to the second throwing knife, the appearance of this one is indeed much more exaggerated, but in essence it is the same. It uses the method of feinting to the east while attacking in the west, and it is a move that is unexpected.

The reason is simple.

To use techniques like throwing knives to deal with supernatural beings, one must either possess formidable cultivation to make the throwing knives as fast as lightning, or "deceive the enemy" to make them impossible to defend against.

Since the Red Maiden's cultivation level was insufficient, and the Moon Gate was an ancient magic troupe, the only approach she could take was to "deceive others."

"Wonderful!"

clap clap clap!

Cheers erupted.

Chen Yulou walked over from a short distance away, clapping and praising, "Young hero, you are truly extraordinary, possessing such skill at such a young age. My Red Maiden's throwing knife is incredibly powerful, something most people couldn't dodge, yet you caught it with ease. Truly, there are always stronger hands among the strong!"

"You flatter me, Master. There are always people more capable than you. My skills are nothing to boast about."

After saying that, Jiang Liu threw out three flying knives, which swung in all directions. His magnetic field moved at will, and he made them accurately embed themselves back into the waist of the girl Hong. He then humbly cupped his hands to her and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Sister Hong. I have witnessed the amazing skills of the Moon Gate. This trip has been worthwhile."

"I appreciate your concession."

Since Chen Yulou was present, Hong Guniang followed suit and returned the greeting with clasped hands, but she was also curious about Jiang Liu's actual strength.

"Young hero, why not have a match with Kunlun?"

Chen Yulou also wanted to test Jiang Liu's abilities, and "Kunlun Mole," who was more than two meters tall, with dark skin and a strong body, also stepped forward upon hearing the voice.

Kunlun is mute and cannot speak. He has a fierce look on his face and appears to be just an ordinary person with a slightly larger build.

Jiang Liu understood that Kunlun was an extraordinary person. His method of refining Qi was the most basic kind, but due to his innate physical talent, his physical strength and speed were no weaker than those of extraordinary people who had cultivated for many years.

In the comic "Under One Person" that he had read in his previous life, there was a person whose situation was similar to that of Kunlun—Haricha Gai.

A man who, having just attained Qi, is able to display extraordinary combat power thanks to his exceptional physical talent.

The situation in Kunlun is probably similar right now.

Whether it is the so-called "golden family bloodline" is hard to say, since it involves mutations at the genetic level.

“Since Mr. Chen is so interested, I can’t refuse. But what should we compete in?” Jiang Liu asked. “We’ll be going into the mountains together for an adventure, and if someone gets injured first, it will delay our progress.”

"That's true."

Chen Yulou had not expected Jiang Liu to consider this point. After thinking for a while, he ordered twenty people to bring two disc-shaped boulders, each about one meter in diameter and half a meter thick.

"Let's test our strength."

"These two round stones are both granite, each weighing 600 jin (300 kg). Why don't you two have a contest and see who is stronger?"

The words fell.

Kunlun walked to a round stone disc, his hands, heavier than a person's head, pressed down on either side, shouted loudly, steadied himself, straightened his waist, and raised his arms like an old ox butting its horns, lifting the millstone high above his head.

"color!"

"Kunlun's strength has increased significantly again!"

"Yes, I used to be able to lift 500 jin, but now I can easily lift a 600 jin round stone!"

People nearby cheered.

Three minutes later.

Kunlun gasped for breath, placed the round stone steadily on the ground, and looked at the river.

"If we're talking about pure strength, I'm no match for this valiant warrior."

Jiang Liu praised it.

This is not an understatement, but a genuine comparison of pure strength. As long as we are human, size and physique do indeed play a significant role.

But what the extraordinary people value is not physical strength, but rather vital energy and breath control.

So he walked to another round stone, lifted his foot and stomped on the ground, like a large cauldron landing, shaking the ground.

immediately!

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, the disc-shaped stone was blasted more than twenty meters into the air.

As the disc stone fell, Jiang Liu raised his hand and touched its edge, causing it to roll along his left arm to his shoulder and back, then onto his right arm, before being launched into the air again.

In this way, Jiang Liu, as if performing magic, casually manipulated the 600-pound round stone, constantly spinning and tossing it around, without even panting.

As the round stone fell for the last time, Jiang Liu raised his right index finger, slightly rotated his wrist, and caught it. At the same time, he made the boulder spin rapidly like a turntable, leaving Chen Yulou dumbfounded.

He had some knowledge of Western learning and knew that there was a technique in traditional kung fu of using an opponent's force against them, but to achieve such effortless mastery as Jiang Liu, one had to be a master among masters!

Is this just a smokescreen?

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Chen Yulou immediately rejected it.

Without him.

The shockwave from the spinning disc had already hit his face!

If it were an illusion, it would never have such a realistic effect!

"it is good!"

Chen Yulou was the first to recover his senses, clapping and saying, "Truly, heroes emerge from among the young! With such abilities, young hero, you can go anywhere in the world!"

"My skills are meager; I'll make a fool of myself."

Jiang Liu flicked his finger, and the round stone drew a beautiful parabola in the air before landing steadily on another round stone without making a sound.

The reason he did this was because Changsheng Mountain was different from other places. Although it was a gathering place for a large number of ordinary people, they had some understanding of the supernatural beings. Moreover, they were all bandits and outlaws. If he did not show his true abilities, they might find various opportunities to test him later.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, it's best to show off a little and make them wary.

as predicted.

After that, Chen Yulou treated them much more warmly, and even took the three of them to the armory of Chen Family Village, saying, "Young heroes, although you are highly skilled in martial arts, it is not nice to fight empty-handed."

I also know that cultivators do not like guns and cannons, so in order to make friends with extraordinary people in the martial arts world, my Chen Family Village has also collected a lot of ancient weapons.

All eighteen kinds of weapons are available here; young hero, please feel free to take what you like.

Who says I don't like guns and cannons? I love them!

Jiang Liu was speechless, but when he followed Chen Yulou to the warehouse, his eyes were fixed on a long, jet-black staff among the dazzling array of ancient weapons.

In his perception, this stick was one of the few weapons in the area that possessed a special magnetic field, and it could vaguely influence his own magnetic field.

# Chapter 117 Iron Rod

Seeing Jiang Liu walk towards a completely black staff, Chen Yulou was also surprised, and then laughed and said, "The traveler really is destined to be with weapons like staffs."

"I wonder what the origin of this long staff is?"

Jiang Liu gripped the long staff, twirled it, and found that his own Qi could flow into it freely without any obstruction. He found himself quite fond of it.

Especially the restless mind within one's own inner world, which brings boundless joy.

"Speaking of this stick, it is related to the Master Xuanzang."

Chen Yulou laughed and said, "It is said that after Master Xuanzang returned from his journey to India to obtain Buddhist scriptures, he understood the principles of the universe and drew a map of the Three Realms and Nine Lands. He also combined Taoist alchemy with extraterrestrial meteorite iron to forge a nine-ringed tin staff to verify the principle of the Nine-Turn Elixir."

Unfortunately, after a thousand years, the gold and silver on the tin staff have disappeared, leaving only the staff shaft, which has become a stick.

It was called a "steel rod."

Jiang Liu was not surprised that Buddhist and Taoist principles and methods of cultivation were mutually learned from and integrated. It was also entirely expected that Tang Xuanzang, in this world view of "Under One Person," would be open-minded and innovative after returning from his pilgrimage, and would research new methods.

Chen Yulou continued, "This long staff weighs thirteen and a half pounds. Anyone can lift it, but even for extraordinary people, it is not easy to use this staff skillfully."

This is not to say that the extraordinary person is weak.

Rather, it means that you shouldn't keep it with you for extended periods of time!

Even with immense strength, if one intends to wield a long weapon for an extended period, the weapon's weight should ideally be under five pounds. If it exceeds five pounds, the range of techniques that can be employed with a long weapon becomes limited.

Most of the superhumans themselves do not like to use long weapons, because their fighting style is generally more flexible. Long-handled weapons are slower to turn than short-handled weapons, especially in complex terrains such as mountains and forests, where long-handled weapons are naturally at a disadvantage.

Therefore, long-handled weapons are mostly used on the battlefield, and the extraordinary people do not like them much. Even if they do possess them, they are mostly used as ceremonial objects or regalia.

However, Jiang Liu felt that this iron rod was highly compatible with him, and if he nurtured it with human magnetism and Qi over the years, it would greatly enhance his combat power.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chen, for your guidance."

"No need to be polite. These weapons are just gathering dust here. It would be a blessing if they met a wise ruler." Chen Yulou also wanted to befriend Jiang Liu.