Stronger with Crimson Modifier-Chapter 92: An Explanation
HUMM!
The condensed water vapor seemed to take on a life of its own, rapidly gathering and churning.
Then, at an unbelievable speed, it condensed and fused, transforming into a giant, sky-blotting palm.
This giant palm was completely transparent, formed from flowing water. Tiny fish and shrimp could be faintly seen swimming within it.
Accompanied by a deafening roar, the giant palm slapped violently upward.
In an instant, the air grew turbulent and a gale howled.
The giant palm struck the dark clouds with the force of a thunderbolt. Wherever it passed, a massive hole was punched through the thick, leaden clouds as if they were fragile cotton.
The rain within a thousand-meter radius instantly stopped.
A beam of golden light shone through the hole, spilling onto the surface of the rain-drenched lake.
The clear lake reflected the scene, making it seem dreamlike and illusory.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Wu, on mastering the Cloud Pinching Hand! Your strength has improved yet again!"
Just then, a voice as lovely as an oriole’s suddenly rang out.
Hearing the voice, the man in white turned to look.
By the lakeshore, the graceful figure of a woman holding an umbrella had appeared at some unknown time.
Seeing her, he tapped his foot on the lake’s surface, sending out a circle of faint ripples.
Then, like an Arrow shot from a bow, his entire body transformed into a ghostly white shadow and flew directly to the shore.
"Not at all. It’s just a minor gain. After truly mastering the Cloud Pinching Hand, one can absorb the energy of the world’s water and clouds for their own use. That last strike would have been enough to completely shatter a bank of clouds, not just punch a hole in them like I did."
The Young Man—Wu Yu—said with a smile.
At his words, the woman glanced at the sky. Sure enough, as time passed, the surrounding dark clouds rolled in to converge, and the hole punched by the giant palm was visibly healing.
The beam of light shining through it rapidly thinned until it vanished.
"Even so, Senior Brother Wu’s strength is unmatched in the sect, aside from Master."
"Haha. By the way, Junior Sister Han, you must have had a reason for seeking me out, right?"
Wu Yu chuckled, his tone shifting as he asked.
"Yes, there is something else."
Han Luan nodded and said in a low voice.
"The situation at the Celestial Pool is critical. Several Middle Black Blood Species have appeared, and things are looking grim.
The Federation has issued an order that the next Black Mist Tide must be stopped.
The other Schools have all sent people to station there.
Master’s intention is for you to lead a team and provide support."
"The Celestial Pool... I understand."
A glint in his eye, Wu Yu nodded.
Then he noticed the hesitant look on Han Luan’s face, as if she had more to say.
"Is there something else, Junior Sister Han?"
"It’s not a major issue, but one of our Ice Division strongholds in Anshan City was wiped out."
Han Luan explained.
"According to the investigation, the perpetrator is immune to gunfire, so it was most likely a member of a Martial Arts Family."
"I see. Do we know who did it?"
Wu Yu looked surprised.
"It’s likely related to the Shexin Sect. That division had recently put a bounty on a Shexin Sect Disciple. Now, that person is still alive and well, but the assassin sent to kill them is dead."
"The Shexin Sect?"
Wu Yu’s brow furrowed.
"In that case, I’ll have to trouble you to make a trip, Junior Sister Han. If it really is the Shexin Sect, have them give our Holy Rain Sect an explanation."
His words were calm, yet they carried an unquestionable authority.
"Yes! Rest assured, Senior Brother Wu."
Han Luan nodded.
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「In the room.」
The round clock on the gray-white wall went TICK TOCK.
Hu Qi stood with his legs straight and together. He first formed a circle with his hands in front of his abdomen, then slowly raised them, palms up, until his arms were straight above his head.
As if a whale were raising its head from the depths of the ocean to spout water, his body also stretched slightly upward with the movement of his hands...
Beneath his clothes, his muscles trembled and twitched.
Wisps of white steam rose from the pores of his skin.
He was currently practicing the Moving Posture recorded in the White Whale Posture: Jing Ang.
Time passed.
More than ten minutes later, Hu Qi stopped his movements.
His entire body was flushed red.
Like a cooked shrimp.
However, as soon as he stopped, the color quickly faded, and his skin began to return to normal.
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[Snake Form Posture (Ninth Layer Perfection) Traits: Burst]
[Seven Evils Saber (Second Layer)]
[White Whale Posture (First Layer) △]
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Modification Points: 3 (13%)
A week had passed since he dealt with Xie Guang and killed the assassin from Ice Artifact.
He hadn’t chosen to kill Xie Guang’s entire family.
He merely used the cover of night to break the legs of Xie Guang’s two remaining sons, condemning them to spend the rest of their lives in bed.
As for their mother, who was over ninety and didn’t have many days left, he didn’t lay a hand on her.
After all, he, Hu Qi, was a model youth who respected the old and cherished the young.
After that, his life returned to normal.
After his Snake Form Posture reached Perfection, the growth of his Qi and Blood stagnated.
So he turned his attention to the White Whale Posture.
During this time, he’d investigated and found that practicing two Pile Skills was indeed possible.
There had been similar cases in the past.
However, while Cultivation was easy, achieving Perfection was far too difficult.
And if one couldn’t achieve Perfection in the other Pile Skills, the Qi and Blood with different Traits would ultimately be unable to merge.
This would block one’s path forward, making it impossible to break through to Martial Arts Family.
In more severe cases, as time passed and one’s physique weakened, all sorts of physical problems could even arise.
Therefore, those who dared to practice multiple Pile Skills were either peerlessly talented and extremely self-confident, or they were madmen gambling on a long shot.
Although his understanding of the Martial Arts Family was limited, he understood one thing based on the knowledge he’d acquired so far.
The stronger a Secret Martial Artist’s Qi and Blood, the greater their chances of success when breaking through to Martial Arts Family, and the greater the benefits they would receive.
Therefore, he used his accumulated six Modification Points to complete the fragmented White Whale Posture.
With the foundation from his Snake Form Posture at Ninth-Layer Perfection, cultivating the White Whale Posture was like pouring water from a high-roofed building—his progress was incredibly fast.
Not only did he successfully reach the Entry-Level, but in just two or three days, he broke through to the First Layer through his own efforts.
At this moment, with his eyes slightly closed, he could clearly feel the Qi and Blood flowing through the limbs and bones of his body.
His already vast Qi and Blood was now even more condensed. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
The Qi Blood Ball in his chest had also grown larger.
At the same time, another stream of Qi Blood Power had appeared within him.
Compared to the violent Qi and Blood from cultivating the Snake Form Posture, the Qi and Blood from the White Whale Posture was more vast and vigorous.
Clearly, this was the unique aspect of each Pile Skill.
Looking at this Pile Skill, Hu Qi’s thoughts stirred.
He selected it.
Currently, the Seven Evils Saber could not be upgraded, so he could only choose to upgrade the White Whale Posture first.
After all, Qi Blood Power was the foundation of a Secret Martial Artist’s strength.
’Crimson, modify, upgrade the White Whale Posture!’
The next moment, his Modification Points decreased.
The Qi and Blood he had cultivated from the White Whale Posture swelled as if it had consumed a powerful tonic.
It rapidly expanded and grew stronger.
Hu Qi was already used to this feeling.
He stood in place, quietly waiting for the sensation to pass.
Unlike the drained feeling he’d experienced when continuously upgrading the Snake Form Posture, this time, he didn’t feel the slightest discomfort.
「After a while.」
He opened his eyes.
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[White Whale Posture (Third Layer)]
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Modification Points: 0 (13%)
