Chapter 399: Chapter 244: Ninghai Zen Is Not Truly Invincible—There Is Still Bai Qilang in This World (Part 2)

Xu Zirong pushed open the door, stepping into an iron forge bustling with heat and fire.

He focused his gaze on Bai Qi, who was cultivating:

"Brother Bai is excessively diligent, gifted, perceptive, and so hardworking. How can those of us who are mediocre even survive!"

Xu Zirong stood at the door, slowing his steps, avoiding Bai Qi who was seated at the steps of the front hall.

"Zirong, how do you view my disciple’s cultivation?"

Chen Xing, who also hadn’t slept the whole night, asked with a smile.

"Bravely advancing, unstoppable."

Xu Zirong replied succinctly, with just eight characters.

He glanced sideways and noticed a wound on Chen Xing’s face:

"Instructor, you..."

Chen Xing waved his hand and said sternly:

"Bumps and bruises, no need to make a fuss."

He had cultivated through the night, finally absorbing half of a Dragon and Tiger Grand Pill.

The cracks on his flesh had mostly healed, only his eye sockets were still bruised, as if he had taken a heavy punch.

"To be honest, it’s hard to find someone as outstanding as Brother Bai in the entire Yihai Prefecture.

We just sparred not long ago, and even with the most sturdy posture of the Grand Ancestor Long Fist, I couldn’t suppress Brother Bai. Instead, he broke through with a punch, almost injuring me.

In the martial wind-infused Xingping Prefecture, where tigers and wolves roam the six towns, Brother Bai deserves the praise of ’heroic talent’."

Xu Zirong sincerely praised, but secretly regretted not knowing the instructor was injured earlier, he would have rushed over to take care, seeking to win his favor.

"Once again, Brother Bai outshines me! Truly, he is just as ambitious as I am, seizing every rare opportunity!"

Hearing Xu Zirong’s unreserved admiration and praise, a smile appeared in the corner of Chen Xing’s eyes, obviously quite pleased:

"The Sitting on the Golden Throne posture is vast and full, surpassing the heavy heavens. You are somewhat lazy, leaving aside a fortune and a bright future, only to escape marriage and come to Yihai Prefecture to learn martial arts, naturally struggling to grasp its true essence.

Someday, I will demonstrate to you again, modifying the Grand Ancestor Long Fist to better suit your nature."

Xu Zirong scratched his head:

"The Grand Ancestor Long Fist is too prestigious; it’s normal for this young one to be unworthy."

Chen Xing asked with a smile:

"The essence of cultivation techniques comes from the phenomena of all heaven and earth, and arises from the insights of the human heart.

Zirong, what are your usual interests? Feel free to tell this old man so that they may be integrated, enhancing with brilliance."

Xu Zirong pondered earnestly for a moment and then said:

"When I was a child, I learned Eight Trigrams and the Theory of Change from the Feng Shui Daoist and flipped through the River Map and Luo Book..."

Chen Xing stroked his beard, thinking:

"It’s unfortunate that Chen Yin is asleep, otherwise having him, the White Sun Sect Leader who practiced the ’Future Non-Existence Star Map,’ assisting me would be beneficial.

Eight Trigrams, Theory of Change, all about the balance of yin and yang... I’ll create it someday and let Ah Qi name it."

Was it a great supplement that Brother Bai consumed, for his vitality essence is excessively robust?

Xu Zirong watched Bai Qi with bright eyes, feeling as if there was a living dragon hidden within him.

The trembling of tendons is the quiver of scales, the collision of bones is a high-pitched chant, the surge of qi and blood is the rolling of clouds and mist... every inch of his body is undergoing the utmost sublimation, transforming and reshaping!

"Blood Essence Yang He, nurturing my spirit! Is this truly possible at the Second Bone Training Barrier?"

Xu Zirong couldn’t help but exclaim, comparing himself to Bai Qi, he felt akin to a mere fisherman from a remote place.

The foundation and background cultivated by a wealthy family don’t even worth mentioning.

"It’s actually not difficult. You just need to perfect five superior cultivation techniques at the First Tendon Training Barrier, achieving ’Golden Flesh and Jade Veins.’"

Then, at the Second Bone Training Barrier, break the physical limits, undergo ten blood changes, and ensure your martial skills don’t lag, nurturing the Divine Soul within a hundred days, entering a flawless state and comprehending the True Skill Root Diagram..."

Chen Xing explained in detail, making Xu Zirong’s head spin, pleading:

"Instructor, please cease your divine techniques! The more I hear, the more Brother Bai seems monstrous... even with deep comprehension, practicing still requires time to accumulate.

Initially, every circulation of qi, every exercise of strength, inevitably varies. Without repeated attempts and understanding, how can it be thoroughly embedded in the entire body, becoming second nature?"

Chen Xing felt the same, Ah Qi’s practice seemed devoid of mistakes, quickly gaining insight into the essence, directly targeting the source.

This near-divine-level comprehension even surpassed Ninghai Zen.

"This is great! The resentment I carried from the rebellious disciple will eventually be avenged by my disciple!"

"It’s time for the ungrateful disciple to taste the bitterness of betrayal and disrespect to one’s teacher and ancestors!"

Chen Xing had a moment of inspiration, as if his thoughts became clear. By the time his cultivation power recovered and advanced, he had no idea what year it was.

At that time, Ninghai Zen might have already crossed the barrier of the Divine Power Secret Realm, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

This ungrateful disciple often spoke boldly, claiming to be the true invincible one!

Heh, with me as Ah Qi’s support, sooner or later, you’ll feel defeated!

"Instead of putting in my own effort, it’s better to nurture a disciple, so he can avenge my past humiliation!"

Chen Xing clapped his hands and laughed, while Xu Zirong beside him found it strange. Was Brother Bai’s progress in his training that worth celebrating?

It was like an old man joyfully having a child late in life, unable to contain his happiness, completely unlike his usual calm and collected demeanor.

"Hoo!"

Bai Qi exhaled once again, and a fierce wind swept across the large courtyard. His blood raced through his veins as if pushed to the extreme.

The fiery, hot Qi Blood seemed ready to materialize, surging from his forehead.

This was a major sign of the Third Skin Refining Barrier, with powerful vital energy bursting out of the body, like the smoke signals rising from the frontier forts.

Even a hundred miles away, it was still eye-catching!

"There’s a slight gap. The Divine Soul Embryo hasn’t fully formed, the spinal dragon hasn’t been completely subdued, and the fusion of Qi Blood and divine intention isn’t perfect..."

Bai Qi stopped exerting force, gradually drawing back his power, abandoning the idea of forcefully breaking through the Third Skin Refining Barrier in one go.

His breakthroughs always came naturally. Achieving perfection in the Second Training nailed the Mercury Blood Silver Marrow Plate, and the Water and Fire Immortal Robe of the third practice was within sight. There was no need to rush.

"A third of the pure energy of the Dragon and Tiger Grand Pill still remains. The Fourth Transformation Grand Pill’s ability to regenerate and transform is not exaggerated.

It’s said that the legendary ’Nine-Turn Golden Pill’ can transform the mortal body into extraordinary talent, akin to placing a second heart within the body, bursting with vitality, purifying both body and mind..."

Bai Qi collected his thoughts, stood tall, his spine straightening like a dragon ascending to the sky, his black hair flying as his eyes hinted at a golden gleam.

It made Xu Zirong unintentionally think of the phrase—a dragon among men!

"Thank you, Master, for your care."

Bai Qi turned, bowing to Chen Xing, appreciating that the half Dragon and Tiger Grand Pill saved him at least half a year of hard cultivation.

The four stages of cultivation often progress quickly once started, benefiting young and vigorous individuals, full of vitality, facilitating breakthroughs.

Once past their prime, it’s challenging to rise against the odds and achieve greatness later in life.

For thousands of years, such individuals have been exceedingly rare, not exceeding the count of both hands.

"No need to be so formal with me. If you didn’t have this foundation, Ah Qi, I wouldn’t have fueled the fire, as it would result in harm rather than benefit."

Chen Xing was filled with comfort, seemingly eager to witness his talented disciple’s significant progress, ascending to Grandmaster, and personally dealing blows to that rebellious Ninghai Zen!

"Master... seems to have high expectations of me?"

Feeling Chen Xing’s ardent gaze, Bai Qi’s shoulders seemed to grow heavier.

He secretly speculated:

"Could he want me to clash with legendary figures like the Silver Hammer Grand Protector Pei Yuanqing, Black-faced Tai Sui Xue Wentong, or Little Spear King Luo Chengfeng? The latter two are manageable, but that first one... is extraordinary."

Xu Zirong softly asked:

"Brother Bai, I heard you went to Master Li’s Hongming Abode yesterday. Did you find any weapons that suited you?"

Bai Qi brushed off the dust from his robe, climbed the steps, and entered the hall:

"There’s a Black Wind Cloud-Sweeping Hammer that looks decent, with enough weight, but it’s too aggressive to my liking."

Xu Zirong agreed:

"Those who wield hammers are usually boorish, swinging them with flesh and blood flying. It’s truly unfit for young heroes like us in Jianghu, much less compare to the grace and ease of a flying sword or the brilliance of a knife’s light like snow."

Evidently, this rich man once considered wielding a hammer, only to dismiss it for lack of elegance.

"By the way, there’s something I need to discuss with you, Master."

Bai Qi suddenly remembered an issue he encountered at Hongming Abode and directly spoke to Chen Xing about it.

Real business relies on background, connections, and channels.

With these, no one would waste time scheming against you.

"The Pai Bang?"

Chen Xing laughed upon hearing it, not thinking it a big deal:

"My relationship with Hong Jie is quite good. Perfect timing, today I’ll take you to meet this big leader who dominates Yihai Prefecture and rules the Nu Yun River."

Finally, his excellent disciple can be shown off and flaunted!