Dominating Martial King
Chapter 101 - 101 98 Growth

101: Chapter 98 Growth 101: Chapter 98 Growth Time faded with dusk and dawn, fleeting in an instant.

In the early morning of October 14, Chu Xisheng was practicing his sword in the backyard.

In his hand, the Black Iron Heavy Blade created sheets of black sword light within the confines of the five fathom courtyard, resembling a black dragon coiling and twisting.

Moreover, a fierce wind scoured back and forth across the yard, seemingly on the verge of forming a hurricane.

Chu Xisheng utilized the wind, which increased the speed of his sword.

Just after he had completed a round of practicing the ‘Chasing Wind Saber’, thunder suddenly burst forth from the blade, slashing towards Chu Yunyun who stood nearby.

This strike, ’empty wind’, was abrupt to the extreme, without any prior indication, and under the enhancement of thunder, it turned into a residual image barely discernible to the naked eye.

Even Chu Yunyun displayed a look of surprise and admiration on her face.

However, she then slightly extended her hand, merely flicking her fingers to deflect the black sword light back.

Chu Xisheng swiftly altered his move, transitioning from ’empty wind’ to ‘Wind and Thunder’, another strike enveloped in thunder, targeting Chu Yunyun’s right side.

This time, Chu Yunyun did not flick with her fingers; instead, she caught it gently with her tender fingers.

Her lips curved upwards, her expression satisfied: “Not bad, these two strikes are both close to the Fifth Realm standard, and you have successfully infused them with Wind and Thunder Martial Intent.

You have practiced well.”

At this moment, Chu Xisheng was still using the Black Iron Heavy Blade; if he switched to the ‘Rune Blood Refining Blade’, the speed of his sword would double.

Chu Xisheng then exhaled a breath of stale air and tossed the Black Iron Heavy Blade back onto the weapon rack beside him.

“Then I’ll set off after breakfast.”

As he spoke, he glanced at the imaginary screen in his field of vision.

Character: Chu Xisheng

Reputation: Eighth Rank Sub (Superior)

Martial Arts: Chasing Wind Saber Technique (Fourth Level), Light Cloud Jump (Third Level), Chasing Lightning Finger (First Tier)

Martial Intent: Vengeful Intent (Third Level), Wind and Thunder Martial Intent (First Tier)

Primordial Skill: Nourishing Essence Skill (Third Level/Ninth Grade Upper Tier)

Martial Arts Points: 94

Talent: Five Senses Spiritual Communication, Chasing Wind and Lightning Hand (Second Tier), Pure Yang (First Grade), Time Instant Shadow Body (First Grade)

Status: Six Yin Soul Revival Spell

Lifespan: 55 days

The character panel hadn’t changed much; the Nourishing Essence Skill was still at the Third Level, Ninth Grade Upper Tier.

Only the ‘Chasing Wind Saber Technique’ had advanced to the Fourth Level, and Light Cloud Jump had been promoted from Second to Third Level.

These were the items Chu Xisheng had focused on practicing over the past twenty days.

‘Chasing Lightning Finger’ had temporarily stalled, according to Chu Yunyun, as the current priority was to focus on his strengths to acquire the power to compete with the geniuses on the Qingyun List, rather than to compensate for his weaknesses.

However, not all information was displayed on the character panel.

For example, under the intensive practice by Chu Xisheng, the moves ’empty wind’ and ‘Wind and Thunder’ of the Chasing Wind Saber had reached the standard of the Fifth Realm.

Similarly, in Light Cloud Jump, several step moves specifically used for advancing and sidestepping had been exceptionally well-practiced by Chu Xisheng.

Chu Xisheng, under the relentless guidance of Chu Yunyun, had grasped the ‘Wind and Thunder Martial Intent’.

With his ‘Pure Yang’ physique and Primordial Spirit Power, he managed to harness the power of wind and thunder from the heavens and earth for his own use.

Currently, Chu Xisheng could only stimulate gusts with his Sword Intent, but he still lacked much in the aspect of thunder; he could only borrow the power of the ‘Green Thunder Bi’.

“The ship we booked won’t leave for another half an hour, so there’s no rush.”

Chu Yunyun, with her arms crossed, fixed her gaze on Chu Xisheng, “You remember what I told you, right?”

“Of course I remember,” Chu Xisheng replied with a wry smile.

“I only have ’empty wind’, ‘Wind and Thunder Clash’, and ‘Vengeful Blade Intent’ comparable to those Qingyun geniuses.

So I must be cautious in my moves and not let others see through my illusions.”

Chu Yunyun nodded slightly, “When you first enter the Secret Realm, you must show your strength to everyone, making your opponents afraid to challenge you!

Those who participate in the Secret Realm fights are very cautious at the beginning and will not rashly provoke the strong unless it is like a lion unintentionally falling into a pack of hyenas, giving the hyenas the courage to challenge the lion.

They usually wait until the later stages, when most people in the Secret Realm are eliminated, and then forced by circumstances, they will target the strong.

By then, most people in the Secret Realm are exhausted.

If you have a chance to fight into the top ten, then try your best.

If you can’t make it, then exit the Secret Realm, and that will be enough explanation for the Zhou Family.”

As for the ‘Divine Origin Revival Pill’ of the top three, Chu Yunyun dared not even think about it.

Chu Xisheng only had two ‘Heavenly Pride’ level Sword Skills.

Compared to those true Qingyun geniuses, there was still a bit of a gap.

Typically those listed on the Qingyun List possess at least five ‘Secret Move Totems’, more than three Seventh Rank Magic Artifacts, at least three powerful Second-order Bloodline Talents, and their Sword Intent and Sword Skills are also well-practiced.

This is even in East State where martial influences are weaker.

Around Capital and Northern States, those Qingyun geniuses are even stronger.

Now, Chu Xisheng’s Bloodline Talent is quite good, but he only has two ‘Secret Technique Totems’ and just two Magic Artifacts, one of which, the ‘Green Thunder Bi,’ is of Eighth Rank.

Only these items combined fairly well, enhancing his combat ability to nearly that of a Heavenly Pride.

He was only the Inner Chief of Zhengyang Martial Arts Hall, and if he could manage to rank in the forefront of the Secret Realm challenge, that would be considered acceptable, and likely the Zhou Family wouldn’t complain afterwards.

“Also, take a good look at this on the ship,” Chu Yunyun tossed a booklet to him.

“This is based on information from ‘Martial Arts Discussion Divine Mechanism East Continent Records’ and intelligence I got from Wo Meiniang, deducing some elements.

This includes the Martial Arts characteristics of several Qingyun geniuses, their combat habits, and weaknesses, although these might be outdated, so don’t rely too much on them.”

Chu Xisheng’s spirits were lifted, reflecting that this was the advantage of having a Martial Arts Grandmaster by his side.

Just then, the gate of the cluttered courtyard creaked open.

Lu Luan walked in with a stern face, her expression sour, placing five green Jade Talismans in front of Chu Xisheng.

“These are the Jade Talismans I made for you, usable by Martial Cultivators as well.

I had limited time, so I could only make this many, and I’m not sure if they can save your life.”

She glanced sideways at Chu Xisheng, her eyes filled with both worry and irritation, “You hardly have any real skills, yet you dare to participate in a Ninth Grade Secret Realm.

What were you thinking?”

Chu Xisheng glanced at the green Jade Talismans, discovering they were three ‘Divine Speed Talismans’ and two ‘Wind and Thunder Talismans’.

He smiled broadly and unapologetically slipped them into his sleeve, “Of course, it’s because the Zhou Family is paying generously.

This Secret Realm is also an opportunity for me.

As a commoner with neither money nor power, I’m already at a disadvantage compared to the noble sons.

If I don’t even dare to risk my life, how can I aspire to climb to the top-grade Martial Arts?”

Lu Luan opened her mouth but was at a loss for words.

Chu Yunyun nodded slightly in agreement.

Chu Xisheng’s notion was correct and beyond reproach.

Initially, when she heard about this matter, she instinctively worried about Chu Xisheng’s safety.

But Chu Yunyun later thought, if those Qingyun geniuses are all tempering their Martial Arts amid life and death, why should Chu Xisheng not take any risks?

Chu Xisheng then quickly ate the buns he had bought, subsequently donned the ‘Rune Gold Silk Armor’ and wore the ‘Rune Blood Refining Blade’ provided by the Zhou Family, and draped the ‘Gathering Spirit Cloak’ bought by Chu Yunyun over his attire.

The sole purpose of this Magic Artifact was to enhance his Primordial Spirit and increase his Divine Sense Power.

This was indeed the most suitable item for him, potentially increasing the Divine Might of Chu Xisheng’s ‘Vengeful Blade Intent’ and also strengthening ‘Wind and Thunder Martial Intent’, enhancing the force of the wind and thunder he could summon with his Divine Thought, extremely domineering.