The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 124 - 104 in Fengyang_2

Chapter 124: Chapter 104 in Fengyang_2

Their spirits relaxed, some bragged while others listened to Old Meng, the driver, telling tales of the pugilistic world, finding their own carefree joy.

Meanwhile, Li Yan went alone to an abandoned house far from the ancestral hall, set up the drum stand, and pulled off the waterproof oilcloth covering the Cloud Thunder Divine Drum.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Soon, the drumming vibrated the room, causing dust to fall from the roof.

Since Li Yan was practicing the Thunder Sound of the Divine Drum and using Hidden Energy while chanting the "True Word" ’hum’, the drum sound was exceptionally loud and echoed clearly throughout the whole village.

The porters and the driver, accustomed to the sound during their journey, paid it no mind and even listened with relish.

The Divine Drum possessed the power to shake the soul; ordinary people might initially find it noisy, but as the drumming ceased, their hearts’ desires and stray thoughts were dispelled, resulting in a deeper, more fragrant sleep at night.

However, they found it strange that today’s drumming was noticeably more rapid and even carried a hint of rhythm.

Three slow beats, three fast beats, then three more at a steady pace.

"This is the Qin Han Drum Rhythm!"

Old Meng, the driver, figured it out and, puffing on his dry pipe, explained to everyone, "This war drum from our Xianyang is quite famous. There are many bands, but the rhythm is the same."

"The first beat signals the march to battle, slow and powerful; the next signals the clash, fast like an overwhelming wave; and the last depicts the triumph, neither rushed nor slow, but surging with joy..."

"Old Meng really knows a lot."

"That’s nothing. You should have seen the drum gatherings in Chang’an; the scene, with banners like a sea and drums like thunder..."

Leaving aside the group’s idle chatter and bragging, Li Yan had already entered his zone.

Boom, boom, boom!

The drumbeats, fast and slow, resonated like thunder.

This force surged through his entire body as if struck by lightning, leaving him tingling all over. His pores opened, and sweat poured down.

Li Yan gritted his teeth and maintained his form without the slightest distortion.

Through all the trials and tribulations, he had been unable to concentrate on his training.

Having faced death several times, he realized that although young and seen as a genius, the pugilistic world cared not for age.

His fists needed to be harder,

His blades swifter!

Now with some respite, he naturally sought a breakthrough.

Learning the Chopping Hang Fist could wait, especially without a skilled master’s guidance, as relying solely on the manual might lead to misconceptions.

Yet, Hidden Energy needed daily practice.

Just now, while drumming, Li Yan had a novel idea—to combine "Qin Han Drum Rhythm" with Storing God to ward off evil spirits.

What if it also enhanced Hidden Energy?

The moment the thought struck, he acted on it confidently.

With the prowess of the Daluo Dharma Body’s swap injury allowing him more daring than most, he repeatedly pushed boundaries, cultivating extraordinary skills.

Indeed, combining the drum rhythm with Thunder Sound improved the effects.

He could feel every tendon and ligament in his body vibrating as if he was the drum itself, quivering with the rhythm of the drumbeats.

Not only that, but since Qin Han Drum Rhythm was a military drumbeat,

The rhythm, majestic and stirring, transported him to an incredible state, as if dreaming back to the time of Qin and Han, on the battlefield, blood surging with the power of dragons.

Boom!

Who knows how much time passed when the drumming suddenly stopped.

Li Yan trembled all over, his muscles rhythmically twitching, drenched in sweat—not only was his clothing soaked, but two wet footprints even appeared on the ground.

Pfft!

Feeling oppressed, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Taking a deep breath, he felt a stabbing pain in his chest and abdomen.

Li Yan knew he had sustained internal injuries; his muscles, bones, and tendons had reached their limits, and his delicate organs couldn’t withstand such force.

With a shift of the Daluo Dharma Body, his internal injuries rapidly healed.

Feeling that slightly swollen, sour, yet robust energy throughout his body, a hint of joy appeared in Li Yan’s eyes.

He had gambled correctly!

This method was astonishingly effective.

Equivalent to several days of arduous cultivation.

While Li Yan felt delighted, he also hesitated slightly.

This method was undeniably effective but at the expense of using up the durability of the Daluo Dharma Body, akin to trading the durability of a treasure for cultivation.

Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures weren’t things one could find just by wanting to...

Nevertheless, the hesitation lasted only a moment.

Li Yan swiftly made up his mind.

He would use this method to rapidly enhance his power!

Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasure, after all, is merely an external possession.

In times of danger, if one’s combat ability is insufficient, it may cost one’s life to compensate.

Of course, today’s cultivation had reached its limit.

A martial artist’s body is like a bowstring, even with the Daluo Dharma Body, moderation is necessary.

After securing the Cloud Thunder Divine Drum, Li Yan took out the Divine Tiger Token, held it in his hand, manipulated the spell, stepped in the Astral Step, and recited, "Nuogao, solely open descendant Wang Jia, Azure Dragon of six Jia, meeting star in six Yi, Bright Hall in six Bing, within Yin in six Ding..."

Whew~

Suddenly, a wind arose out of nowhere.

Li Yan’s entire aura swiftly converged into the Divine Tiger Token.

The Divine Tiger Token could also be used to perform the Baopu Mountain Climbing Skill, and with even more astonishing effects!

The sky was overcast, and the light within the old house was dim.

Standing inside the house, Li Yan was not only devoid of aura but even a cloud of Yin Qi enveloped him, creating illusions for anyone looking through the window, blurring his entire figure...

This state was almost indistinguishable from when Luo Mingzi used the "Upper Xuan Bamboo Talisman".

Certainly, the consumption of Divine Thought was astonishing.

Li Yan could only persist for a moment before he felt mentally exhausted, and the white light of Storing God between his brows began to dim.

Swish!

Reluctantly, Li Yan had to deactivate the spells.

It seems necessary to build a tower for observation as soon as possible.

Although the Divine Tiger Token was powerful, such consumption was unbearable; it was better to primarily use mugwort on regular days, which wouldn’t affect combat power.

Afterward, he grasped the Divine Tiger Token again and began to cultivate the Thousand Gold Protection Spell, also manipulating the spell and stepping in the Astral Step, but the step and verbal Magic Spell were different.

"Nuogao, three stars on the left, three prisons on the right, heaven overturns earth, all nine paths are blocked..."

After the spell ended, all was quiet.

Li Yan was not discouraged; after all, the cultivation of spells was never that simple.

Inside the old house, he repeatedly performed the techniques, silently experiencing the changes between verbal spell and Astral Step...

Meanwhile, Sha Lifei and Wang Daoxuan had also arrived in Fengyang County.

"Old man, do you know the Wu Family Gully?"

"I don’t know! I don’t know!"

"Brother, I have a question, about Wu Family Gully..."

"Why are you asking about this, don’t trouble me!"

Sha Lifei originally thought it was a trivial matter and that just asking around would suffice, but everyone he questioned seemed excessively secretive.

Wang Daoxuan frowned slightly, "It seems the Wu family’s relocation is not so simple behind the scenes..."

"I don’t believe it!"

Sha Lifei grew somewhat angry, "If they won’t speak, there must be someone who will, follow me."

Having said this, he took Wang Daoxuan strolling around the town.

The Shangzhou region also belonged to Shan State, with Shangluo City as its center.

Fengyang County, due to having the Manchuan Pass pier, was at the former border of Qin and Chu, and to this day, its commerce and trade thrived, hence it was only slightly less bustling than Shangluo City.

The autumn rain continued incessantly, and the streets bustled with mules and carriages.

"Here we are, this place!"

After much wandering, Sha Lifei finally found a tea house, its stone pillars engraved with auspicious clouds and lotuses.

Wang Daoxuan recognized at a glance that this was a pugilistic world shop.

These pugilistic world shops are different from ordinary tea houses.

Simply put, they are places where various rumors and messages are exchanged.

Such establishments never lack for business; ordinary people who visit are mostly confused, not understanding what others are doing, and will likely be thoroughly fleeced.

"Guests, please come inside!"

As soon as they entered, a waiter came to greet them.

Sha Lifei immediately pinched his fingers together in a gesture, smiled, and said, "First time in your esteemed venue, not drinking liquor or tea, looking for someone clued up about the pugilistic world matters, to catch some wind (gather information)."

The waiter instantly understood, flipped his white towel over his shoulder, and announced loudly, "Wind character, second floor, both of you, Dragon Gate Tea!"

With that, he led the two upstairs.

Inside the hall, some secluded and dim tables were occupied by patrons, either sipping tea alone or conversing quietly, subtly sizing up the two men, speculating their identities.

Wang Daoxuan pretended not to notice, following Sha Lifei and the waiter upstairs, and he immediately saw that the teahouse’s second floor was divided into four sections: east, south, west, and north, each bearing a wooden plaque reading "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain".

Being part of the pugilistic world himself, although he had never been to such a place, he vaguely knew some of the rules...

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