Reaching the Minor Extreme Position, the capacity of Zhang Ruochen’s Qi Lake expanded yet again.
Every time he broke through the realm, the Qi Lake expanded by ten times, but with this breakthrough, the Qi Lake expanded by close to twelve times.
Don’t underestimate a mere two times more, when a true martial arts expert fought, even a small advantage might be the key to victory.
“The Half-Saint True Liquid is really something good, not only is it able to enhance my martial body, but it can also expand the Qi Lake.” With his cultivation breakthrough, Zhang Ruochen was in a great mood.
With the help of the ten drops of Semi-Sacred True Liquid, Zhang Ruochen was certain that he would be able to raise his cultivation to the middle extreme position of the Xuanji Realm before the Quarterly Examination.
Refining the Half-Saint True Liquid was only a secondary effect on the cultivation level.
The true preciousness of the Half-Saint True Liquid lay in its strengthening of the martial body. Under the tempering of the Half-Saint True Liquid, Zhang Ruochen’s physique became stronger, his meridians more expansive, and his explosive power more violent.
“When I reach the Xuan Extremity Realm’s Minor Extremity Position, I will be able to condense beasts with blood and Qi. I wonder what kind of blood beast shadow I condensed out?”
Zhang Ruochen walked out from the inner space of the Space-Time Crystal Stone and arrived at the Martial Training Hall.
“Blood Qi Condensing Beast!”
Zhang Ruochen stood in the centre of the Martial Training Hall, and as his true qi ran through his tendons, strands of blood qi escaped from his pores, wrapping his body completely.
The sound of a dragon and elephant chiming together resounded in the blood qi.
The silhouette of a seven-metre tall savage elephant presented itself behind Zhang Ruochen, with legs as thick as pillars, lance-like tusks, and a robust and powerful body.
In addition, the shadow of a dragon with seven claws was wrapped around the back of the savage elephant, its tusks and claws spreading, its head horns looming, and a pair of huge dragon eyes emitting a purple light of thunder and lightning.
Even though both the elephant shadow and the dragon shadow were very faint, the aura they emitted was exceptionally strong, as if they were taking Zhang Ruochen back to the ancient Mangwu.
“It’s actually a Dragon and Elephant Beast Shadow, it seems to be one point more powerful than the Thunder Dragon Beast Shadow I condensed in my last life.”
Zhang Ruochen withdrew his blood qi back into his body, and the Dragon Elephant Shadow disappeared with him.
“Test my current speed.”
The space of the Martial Training Hall was too small, so Zhang Ruochen came to the square of the Dragon Martial Hall to test his speed.
Walking out of the first number of the Earth Character, he stood in front of the main door and transported the true qi in his body to his legs, and with a swish sound, Zhang Ruochen rushed out like a speedy wind, leaving behind only a series of residual shadows.
A few moments later, Zhang Ruochen rushed to the other end of the plaza, stopping at a comfortable pace, with a joyful look on his face, he said, ”Without stimulating the power of my bloodline, I can already burst out at a speed of fifty metres per second. If I inspire the power of my bloodline and form a Dragon Elephant Shadow, I should be able to burst out at a speed of fifty-two metres per second.”
For an average martial artist, at the Xuan Polarity Realm’s Small Polarity Position, the speed was almost thirty-six metres per second;the Medium Polarity Position could reach forty metres per second;the Great Polarity Position could reach forty-four metres per second;and the Great Perfection could reach forty-eight metres per second.
The trainees of the Martial City Academy, in the same realm, were a bit stronger than the average martial artist.
The trainees in the Academy Palace, at the Xuan Polarity Realm Grand Completion, the weakest trainees were able to burst out at fifty metres per second.
Zhang Ruochen, who was only at the Xuanji Realm’s Small Extreme Position right now, could reach a speed of fifty-two metres per second at his fastest speed, and could already compare his speed with some of the great circle cadets in the Western Academy.
“With my current strength, even if I go head to head with a Xuanji Realm Great Perfection martial artist, I’m still sure of winning.” Zhang Ruochen squeezed his fists tightly, able to clearly feel the increase in his strength.
“The supreme extreme of the Xuanji Realm is a speed of eighty-one metres per second.”
“At my current level, when I reach the Grand Perfection of the Xuanji Realm, my speed should be able to reach seventy metres per second, but it is absolutely impossible to reach eighty-one metres per second.”
Seventy metres per second was faster than the speed of some Earth Extreme Realm martial artists, but Zhang Ruochen was not willing to do so. He very much wanted to reach the supreme extremity of the Xuan Polarity Realm, and only by doing his best in every realm would he have a broader room for growth in the future.
“It is necessary to cultivate a high grade speed type martial skill to have a better chance of impacting the Supreme Extreme Realm of the Xuanji Realm.”
Zhang Ruochen recalled in his mind and quickly selected a Spirit Grade upper grade speed class martial skill from his memory, named “Royal Wind Flying Dragon Shadow”.
The Royal Wind Flying Dragon Shadow was already the lowest grade speed class martial skill in Zhang Ruochen’s memories, and it was just right for him to cultivate right now.
With his current cultivation level, it would take him about two to three months to successfully cultivate a Spirit Grade Lower Grade Martial Skill. To fully cultivate a Spirit Grade Intermediate Grade martial skill, it would take roughly a year. To fully cultivate a Spirit Grade Upper Grade martial skill successfully, it would take at least five years.
This was still because his spiritual power was strong, which was why his cultivation speed was so fast.
If it were, if it were an ordinary martial artist of the Xuanji Realm’s Minor Extreme Position, it would take at least a year to fully cultivate a Spirit Grade Lower Grade Martial Skill. To successfully cultivate a Spirit Grade Intermediate Grade martial skill, it would take at least ten years. As for a Spirit Grade Upper Grade martial skill, it would take at least sixty years to have a chance to cultivate it successfully.
The higher the martial dao realm, the faster one could cultivate a martial skill.
The stronger the spiritual power, the faster one could cultivate a martial skill.
Zhang Ruochen didn’t want to cultivate the Royal Wind Flying Dragon Step to a great success in a short period of time or something like that, he only wanted to cultivate it to a small success first.
As long as he cultivated it to a small level, Zhang Ruochen’s body speed would be able to increase by a large margin, just like the wind-driven Flying Dragon.
There were only nine steps in the Royal Wind Flying Dragon Shadow, and each step had nine more variations, making a total of eighty-one variations.
When travelling in a hurry to catch up, one would only need to use the Nine Steps of the Royal Wind. Cultivated to a small level of success, one would be able to travel a mile by stepping out with nine steps.
When fighting with an enemy at close range, one would need to use the eighty-one step variations, so that the enemy would be unable to defend themselves, and would only be able to see your shadow, but not be able to touch your body.
Zhang Ruochen was also cultivating the Royal Wind Flying Dragon Shadow for the first time and could only keep feeling his way through it.
At the very beginning, he could only walk according to the nine simplest paces. After walking more than ten times, Zhang Ruochen began to speed up his walking speed.
As his speed increased, Zhang Ruochen’s legs felt like they had turned into shadows, and more than a dozen leg shadows appeared on the ground.
In the distance, Huang Yichen and Duanmu Xingling stood on the pavilion, staring at Zhang Ruochen who was cultivating in the square.
“He seems to be cultivating a profound body technique, all of them are at least Spirit Grade Lower Grade body martial arts.” Duanmu Xingling said.
Huang Yichen’s jade fingers gently rested on his chin as he said, “Body martial skills have always been rare, and the body martial skill I’m currently cultivating is only a Human Grade Upper Grade. The West Courtyard does have a Spirit Grade Lower Grade Body Technique called the ‘Vajra Running Thunder Steps’, but unfortunately, it is not suitable for women to cultivate. The Thousand Water King’s Palace, on the contrary, has two Spirit Grade Lower Grade Body Martial Skills, but it’s a pity that they both have some flaws and are not suitable for me to cultivate. It seems that I can only go to the Inner Palace in order to find a Spirit Grade Body Technique Martial Skill that is suitable for me to cultivate.”
A strange lustre appeared in Duanmu Xingling’s eyes as she stared at Zhang Ruochen, who was cultivating his pace, and said, “Why don’t we …… let Senior Brother teach us?”
“How precious is a Spirit Grade Lower Grade Body Technique Martial Skill, it would cost at least two million silver coins to buy it. Even in the Martial City Academy, you need to spend a thousand merit values to borrow it.” Huang Yichen said coldly, “Think he’ll teach us?”
Duanmu Xingling touched the spatial jade bracelet on her wrist and laughed, “Senior Brother Zhang has never been a stingy person.”
“He’s just not stingy with you.” Huang Yichen said without a trace of anger.
Duanmu Xingling said, “We always have to try, right? Besides, I found out that the body martial skill he cultivates is quite special and doesn’t have certain restrictions like other body martial skills, so it might be very suitable for us to cultivate. Sister Dust, if we miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to find He suitable body martial skill in the future!”
“Alright!” Huang Yichen was also slightly moved. If the Body Technique Martial Skill that Zhang Ruochen cultivated was really suitable for her to cultivate, she was even willing to spend a high price on it.
Huang Yichen and Duanmu Xingling were like two stunningly beautiful goddesses with flowing dresses and graceful postures as they flew down from the attic and walked towards Zhang Ruochen.
Seeing them walking over, Zhang Ruochen stopped cultivating.
“Senior brother, what profound martial art are you cultivating?” Duanmu Xingling blinked her beautiful eyes and asked curiously.
Zhang Ruochen laughed, “It’s not a profound martial skill, it’s just a speed type of martial skill. If the two senior sisters want to learn it, I can teach you!”
Duanmu Xingling and Huang Yichen glanced at each other, originally, they were still a bit embarrassed and didn’t know how to open their mouths, but they didn’t think that Zhang Ruochen would be the first to see their purpose.
Huang Yichen grimaced coldly and said, “I won’t learn for nothing, how much Merit Value or Silver Coins do you want, I’ll give it to you now.”
Zhang Ruochen stared at Huang Yichen’s stunning face and laughed very leisurely, “This kind of martial skill, if I were to sell it, I’m afraid that Senior Sister Huang wouldn’t be able to afford it at all.”
Of course, Zhang Ruochen could see their purpose, and the main reason why he intended to teach them for free was because last time, Huang Yichen had saved him once by making a timely sword strike to kill Hua Ren.
When there was revenge, it had to be avenged. With a favour, it was of course natural to return it as well.
Hearing Zhang Ruochen’s words, Huang Yichen’s eyes chilled as he said, ”Who are you saying can’t afford it? Today, I still have to buy it.”
Zhang Ruochen gently shook his head and did not speak.
A worst Spirit Grade Upper Grade Martial Skill could be sold for eight million silver coins outside. Not to mention that the Royal Wind Flying Dragon Shadow was a speed martial skill, and it was also the topmost speed martial skill amongst the Spirit Grade Upper Grade, so outside, it would have to be bought for at least 30 million silver coins, if not more.
Even if Huang Yichen was the County Lord of the Thousand Water County Kingdom, it was impossible for her to come up with 30 million silver coins. By selling herself, she might be able to sell for that price, and at least the Thousand Water County King would definitely buy her back.
“Zhang Ruochen, what’s your expression? You dare to look down on me?” Huang Yichen glared with a pair of starry eyes, grinding her shell teeth as she looked at Zhang Ruochen with displeasure.
“There’s no meaning to look down on Senior Sister Huang, what I said is the truth. If Senior Sister Huang wants to learn, it would be best to be more modest and not be too arrogant. If Senior Sister Huang insists on purchasing this one speed type martial skill, then I will calculate a cheaper price for Senior Sister Huang, 10 million silver coins, no less.” Zhang Ruochen said very seriously.
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