CHAPTER 396: CHAPTERS 167-168 RETURN (TWO-IN-ONE CHAPTER, ASKING FOR MONTHLY VOTES)_2

Whether during his time in the Grandmaster Realm or now as a Great Grandmaster, the martial arts Shen Changqing possessed were always the same few techniques.

Truth be told, the martial arts on the panel were indeed powerful. However, when viewed from the perspective of the Great Grandmaster Realm, they still seemed to be lacking something.

Immediately, he turned his gaze towards the Scripture Pavilion.

The Scripture Pavilion within the Demon-Subduing Division was a relatively tall structure, its outline visible even from a great distance. Previously, the Scripture Pavilion had been destroyed by heavenly thunder. Yet, the Demon-Subduing Division’s efficiency was astonishing. In less than half a month, they had rebuilt the Scripture Pavilion, making it larger than before and imbuing it with an even more extraordinary presence.

Having made his decision, Shen Changqing left the courtyard and walked towards the Scripture Pavilion.

The person guarding the gate was still the familiar old man.

Upon seeing Shen Changqing, the man hurriedly rose from his seat and bowed his head in respect, "Elder Shen!"

"There’s no need for formalities," Shen Changqing said, simply flashing his Identity Token before entering.

The fifth floor of the Scripture Pavilion, which housed the Grandmaster Martial Arts, had been utterly destroyed and its contents not yet backed up. Therefore, martial arts were only truly available on the first four floors.

He went directly to the fourth floor and searched for several suitable martial arts.

「One hour later.」

Shen Changqing emerged from the Scripture Pavilion.

On the panel, several new martial arts had appeared.

Heavenly Gang Sword Finger Technique (Uninitiated, Fusible)

Mountain-Breaking Fist Strength (Uninitiated, Fusible)

Moon Gazing Step (Uninitiated, Fusible)

Drunken Immortal Step (Uninitiated, Fusible)

There were four martial arts in total: two fist and palm techniques, and two movement techniques.

Just as with the Great Sun Golden Body initially, the Heavenly Gang Sword Finger Technique and Mountain-Breaking Fist Strength were of too low a rank to be fused with the Chiyang Divine Palm. In this situation, the two martial arts had to be fused together first before they could undergo a second fusion.

The same principle applied to the Seven Stars Stepping on Air Step.

Upon returning to his room, Shen Changqing focused his mind.

Name: Shen Changqing

Faction: Great Qin’s Demon Suppression Division

Identity: Martial Pavilion Elder

Realm: Great Grandmaster

Divine Soul: Divine Soul (Second Stage)

Flesh: Divine Heaven Golden Body (Sixth Stage)

Martial Arts: Chiyang Divine Palm (Fourth Layer), Seven Stars Stepping on Air Step (Fourth Layer), Heavenly Gang Sword Finger Technique (Uninitiated, Fusible), Mountain-Breaking Fist Strength (Uninitiated, Fusible), Moon Gazing Step (Uninitiated, Fusible), Drunken Immortal Step (Uninitiated, Fusible)

Slaughter Value: 263

Divine Skills: 0

"Detected ’Heavenly Gang Sword Finger Technique’ and ’Mountain-Breaking Fist Strength’ share the same attribute. Fusion consumes ten Slaughter Value!"

"Fuse!"

Shen Changqing did not hesitate, immediately choosing to proceed with the fusion.

Ten points of Slaughter Value were practically nothing to him now; the expenditure was as insignificant as a drop in the ocean.

Soon, a rush of memories surged into his mind.

Having nurtured his Divine Soul, his Spiritual Power had already reached a terrifying level. The impact of these memories failed to cause any ripples in his Sea of Consciousness.

Effortlessly, Shen Changqing fully assimilated the memories.

When he looked at the panel again, the two martial arts had vanished, replaced by a brand-new one.

Mountain Crushing Finger Strength (Uninitiated, Fusible)

"Detected ’Chiyang Divine Palm’ and ’Mountain Crushing Finger Strength’ share the same attribute. Fusion consumes fifty Slaughter Value!"

"Fuse!"

Shen Changqing made the choice once more.

Compared to the previous surge of memories, this one was much more intense.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the influx of memories slowed.

Once he had completely assimilated all the memories, a smile touched his lips.

Divine Sun Collapsing Heavenly Finger (Second Layer)

Divine Sun Collapsing Heavenly Finger! he thought, looking at the name. Setting everything else aside, Shen Changqing felt it was an excellent name.

Compared to the Chiyang Divine Palm, the Divine Sun Collapsing Heavenly Finger seemed to elevate the Chiyang Divine Palm’s solar attribute to an even higher level. The Chiyang attribute itself had also undergone further transformation. The words ’Divine Sun’ in the name alone spoke volumes. Furthermore, this martial art also integrated the formidable destructive power of the Mountain Crushing Finger Strength. Although it couldn’t truly shatter the heavens with a single finger, its might was exceptional.

The Divine Sun Collapsing Heavenly Finger should be considered a martial art that has transcended the Grandmaster Realm. In terms of power, it can definitely rank among those at the Great Grandmaster level.

Shen Changqing was very satisfied with this.

Additionally, fusing via the panel had one major advantage: even though the martial arts consumed in the fusion disappeared from the panel, their memories still existed in his mind. Whether it was the Chiyang Divine Palm at the Great Achievement Realm or the uninitiated Heavenly Gang Sword Finger Technique and others, all were deeply imprinted in his mind.

After some more time, Shen Changqing also successfully completed the fusion for the Seven Stars Stepping on Air Step.

Ascension Step (Second Layer)

There was nothing particularly remarkable about the name. However, it was only after he truly absorbed the memories of the Ascension Step that he understood this martial art was also incredibly profound.

The Ascension Step was essentially an evolution and refinement built upon the foundation of the Seven Stars Stepping on Air Step. Merely at the second layer, it enabled Hovering Crossing. Moreover, the movements of the Ascension Step were ethereal and transcendent, like an exiled immortal descending to the mortal realm. Upon reaching Great Achievement, it would be significantly stronger than the Seven Stars Stepping on Air Step in all aspects, be it speed or movement techniques.

Looking at the panel again, the Slaughter Value had dwindled to just over one hundred points.

The martial art fusions were complete.