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Chapter 1423 - 1010, Test Skill

Chapter 1423: Chapter 1010, Test Skill

Island Lord’s Mansion.

The flames in the six furnaces gradually extinguished, with the last crimson tongue of fire licking the walls, slowly fading into grey smoke.

Wu Heng sat cross-legged in the center, the bright red lines on his skin cooling down, gleaming with a metallic luster under the sunlight.

At this moment, the system notification promptly appeared.

[Unlocked Feature: Mysterious Bird Burning Pattern]

Wu Heng’s eyes narrowed, hesitating slightly.

The feature was unlocked!

This meant he had completed the first stage of the Body Refining Technique.

Recalling the conversation with the Lady about this technique, she mentioned that even those with exceptional talent would need over half a year to start feeling progress; it’s not usual to break through the first stage immediately.

He had just gone through the second round, and unlocked the first stage skill.

However, thinking it over, it seemed reasonable.

His constitution had already surpassed ordinary professionals, with high attributes, and he had integrated genetic advantages from various races.

If progress were still slow under these circumstances, it would be downright baffling.

The problem must lie in the technique or a mismatch in compatibility.

Wu Heng continued checking the unlocked feature description.

[Mysterious Bird Burning Pattern]: Significantly enhances skin toughness and defense.

The effect matched what the Lady had said but was somewhat vague without detailed information indicating the extent of enhancement.

The remaining heat from the furnace still twisted the air, as ashes floated down like black snow.

The Lady noticed him still sitting inside and flew over, saying, "Fell asleep? The fire’s out, yet you’re not coming out. Skeleton’s waiting to clean up."

Wu Heng said, "I completed the first stage."

"Brain roasted?" The Lady rolled her eyes, "Quick get out, catch some breeze!"

Wu Heng stood up, his skin suddenly turning crimson, the Mysterious Bird Burning Pattern spread across him like a living entity, the surrounding temperature soaring rapidly, warping the view.

The Lady’s expression immediately turned serious, "You..."

She circled around him twice, confirming it was indeed the Mysterious Bird Burning Pattern before exclaiming, "What’s going on with you?"

"What do you mean what’s going on?" Wu Heng retorted, "Did you scribble the technique?"

The fiery pattern gradually faded, hiding beneath the skin, then disappeared completely.

"You’re the one scribbling!" The Lady grew exasperated, "According to my expectations, you would complete the first stage within three months, yet it’s only the second day."

Quite frightening when you think about it.

Yesterday was just the preparation, and today he mastered the first stage.

If it were that easy to cultivate, there wouldn’t be requirements for levels and constitution.

"Perhaps because I’m a Hero, and consumed quite a few constitution-enhancing elixirs." Wu Heng stepped out of the fire pit, waiting for the Skeleton nearby to start clearing the ashes.

The Lady was silent for a while before slowly speaking, "Maybe, but I was also Level 20 once, and you are the fastest learner I’ve seen."

"What’s that saying..." Wu Heng pondered, "Genius is merely the threshold to meet me, you need to keep working hard."

"Arrogant!" The Lady scoffed.

Walking to the threshold of the living room, Mini held a towel to dust off the ashes from his body.

The Lady said, "Give the materials for the second stage to Mini, prepare them today, begin the second stage training tomorrow."

Mini froze, then exclaimed, "Master completed the first stage?"

The shout instantly got everyone’s attention in the living room, and they crowded over noisily.

"Uncle, you mastered it? College students are really something."

"Didn’t they say it would take a few months!"

"Is this skill even reliable, faster than an ordinary Skill Book."

Several people and the Ghost chattered away.

Wu Heng explained with a smile, "I’m a Hero, so I learn things a bit quicker."

Then he handed the list for the second stage to Mini, "Prepare the materials according to the list."

"Got it, Master." Mini accepted it and stored it in the Space Ring.

The Lady said, "Find a Skeleton and test the effects of the Body Refining Technique, so you have an idea."

Philippa clapped her hands, "No need for a Skeleton; unpredictable in strength—I’ll practice with you."

"Alright." Wu Heng was also curious about the actual effects of the first stage.

...

Entering the training room.

Wu Heng, wearing beach shorts, stood bare-chested, while Philippa stood opposite in a casual long dress.

Everyone else gathered near the door, eagerly awaiting the upcoming experiment.

Philippa drew out two daggers, twirling them skillfully with her fingertips, "Here I come."

The daggers crossed together, she thrust her foot forward.

Her figure shot forth like an arrow, daggers slicing two silver arcs through the air, rapidly closing in.

Wu Heng’s skin-fire pattern suddenly lit up, with dark golden lines seemingly flowing with lava beneath, even the air around slightly warped.

Clang! Clang!

Two sharp metallic clinks erupted, the daggers hitting something as solid as an iron plate, jarring her hand.

"Damn!" Philippa widened her eyes, refusing to accept defeat, she swung wildly again.

Clang clang clang—!

A series of metallic clashes rang out, the daggers visibly reddening and bending while Wu Heng didn’t even have a scratch.

Everyone at the back stared wide-eyed, astonished at the scene before them.

Philippa furiously slashed, Wu Heng stood unmoving as solid as a heated iron.

The sound of metal pounding echoed through the entire training field.

"That’s friggin’ absurd!" Philippa cursed withdrawing her blades, then pulling out a handgun.

Bam! Bam!

She fired two shots.

The bullets sparked upon colliding with the chest, one scraping past Red Crown the parrot, feathers exploded as it flew, screeching, "Stupid captain, idiot!"

Wu Heng caught Philippa’s hand holding the gun, flicking her forehead lightly with the other, "Are you crazy? Using a gun?"

"Considering you’re a Hero, you won’t die." Philippa rubbed her forehead, arguing with a straight face, "How else to find the limits?"

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