CHAPTER 150: CHAPTER 151: HEADING TO QINGCHENG (3,000 WORDS)

As for the Taoist True Words and Buddhist Scriptures passed down from the Buddhist and Taoist Families, they speak lavishly, filled with mysterious Taoist terms and Buddhist True Words, most are describing this state.

This so-called realm.

But speaking frankly, it’s nothing much, just a hype that makes people think they can soar to the heavens.

In just under a week, most of the injuries on his body had scabbed over and fallen off, revealing new, tender skin. Except for some deeper wounds, the rest had basically recovered completely.

Walking in the yard, Lu Ren touched his wounds, showing a pensive expression. He thought his body’s defense was exceedingly weak; just a slight scratch would injure him, making him a high-attack low-defense fragile warrior.

In fact, most Martial Arts Family members are like this. Even the Dragon Elephant Rock Stream Fist only focuses on muscle flexibility and toughness. But no matter how much one trains to have Steel Bones, defense against blunt weapons and fists can be extremely strong. Yet, when facing a sharp fruit knife, it inevitably breaks.

Is there nothing that can truly achieve horizontal martial arts training?

It is said that Bright Awakening can completely change the cell properties of the epidermal layer, thereby obtaining astonishing hardness to resist sharp objects and hot weapons.

Lu Ren did not feel discouraged, a bright light flickered in his eyes. Once he understands the True Phoenix Intent of Phoenix Falcon Fist, a foothold in Bright Awakening might bring dramatic change.

The present is just the foundation.

With the system, he can upgrade his fist realm without encountering any bottleneck the average Martial Arts member speaks of.

Undoubtedly, this battle greatly improved Lu Ren’s fist skills and sword techniques. Although skill level allows him to fully master techniques within a certain level and achieve extreme comprehension, there’s always variance in how they are utilized.

Consciousness is always dynamic.

The battle scenes with Huang Jixuan keep replaying in his mind these past few days, recalling how he should have responded at the time. Each time he recollected the battle, he gained new insights.

The data-driven system panel clearly showed him that whenever he comprehended a critical point, his proficiency in Basic Swordsmanship and Phoenix Falcon Fist would significantly increase.

This made Lu Ren joyful yet somewhat helpless—the skill system plainly encourages him to fight.

Through intense stimulation, his skill level saw tremendous growth compared to the usual state.

Just in the battle with Huang Jixuan, both his fist skills and weapon techniques received ample feedback, whether in skill level or application techniques.

In the end phase of the fight, although Huang Jixuan under massive psychological stimulation realized Divine and Clear, Awaken and Act, achieving Bright Awakening, he nonetheless lost an arm, and did not anticipate Lu Ren’s utter fearlessness. Despite breakthroughs being qualitative changes, they need time to settle to unleash their intended power, causing significant flaws in the Bright Awakening Realm that merely half-solidified, and being vividly slain by Lu Ren.

Both physical and spiritual weaknesses ultimately led to his downfall.

In this battle, Lu Ren, under the understanding of True Phoenix Intent, saw substantial enhancement in his Spirit Attribute. If matched with Lamp of Freedom Observation, the amplification of his spirit would be remarkable.

Yan Zhenghua emphasized that specific breathing methods, fist technique full heritage, secret spiritual meditation training methods are indispensable requirements for stepping into Bright Awakening Realm.

Based on system panel display and combined with Lamp of Freedom Observation’s amplification, Lu Ren self-estimated that using Heart Seal method during combat, short-term heart burst occurrences increased by one to two times, and each time it lasted not only a mere instant but sustained one to two seconds.

Affecting his body, momentarily breaking physical shackles with will, possessing power that exceeds usual state attack potency.

Furthermore, this attack method of impacting the enemy’s mental will is enormously influential, providing useful enhancement to top-tier Martial Arts members, whether advancing to Bright Awakening Realm, or targeting Great Perfectionists of Fist Technique, it’s deemed unmatched.

At that moment, it’s all about whose will is more cohesive and sharp.

Don’t be fooled by data, seemingly only a slight increase, but for Lu Ren—a Great Success Fist Technique holder with formidable destructive force—this change is virtually earth-shattering.

The transformation in his heart and spirit will further influence body development.

Lu Ren has faintly comprehended, facing direct life-and-death combat now, those who only steadily practice spirit training methods and ordinary Great Success Fist Technique holders, probably are no longer his opponents.

In physical strength, they might still be on the same level, but in spirit digging forth body strength nuances, he can utilize one fraction of strength as five. Moreover, in spiritual power clashes under Bright Awakening, Lu Ren considers himself unparallel to anyone!

"Do you know that because of you, outside is almost in uproar?"

Lu Ren leisurely performed his fist posture, with frequent hints of increases in Phoenix Falcon Fist’s proficiency sounding in his mind, intermixed with frequent enhancements in Three-dimensional Attributes, whether in Spirit or Constitution and Power, it’s rapidly increasing.

Ever since the fight with Huang Jixuan, Lu Ren has been pondering True Phoenix Intent, yielding considerable harvest.

Hearing Xiao Chen standing beside him with playful words, Lu Ren’s expression remained unchanged.

"Those are just empty reputations, saying those has no meaning whatsoever."

Xiao Chen slightly nodded: "Looks like you’re quite relaxed."

Lu Ren stopped his movements, lowered his hand and looked at Xiao Chen: "You typically don’t come to chat without any reason, say, what’s the matter? Hidden Kill Swordsmanship Stream is already gone?"

"On the night you returned, Southwest Security Bureau deployed a total of eight squads, plus elite from the Military Department, already cleaned up Hidden Kill Swordsmanship Stream once, capturing who needed capturing, judging who needed judgment, the world no longer has Hidden Kill Swordsmanship."

Lu Ren slightly nodded, he was satisfied with this result.

"So what happened to that person who doesn’t look kindly upon me from above?"

Xiao Chen shrugged: "You’ve already been sent away by those who value you."

"Huh?"

"Don’t get me wrong, it’s because you were beaten so badly you couldn’t stand, and then sent over to Kyoto."

Lu Ren was speechless, but Xiao Chen’s words piqued his interest.

When it came to the Security Bureau’s business, Lu Ren didn’t really oppose it. After all, he enjoyed so many perks, not to mention the exceptionally high salary. Plus, there were internally provided free high-energy nutritional concentrate pills that allowed him to practice without worries.

Moreover, all the things he acquired in the Exotic Realm have already been exchanged for valuable secret medicine and medicinal baths to aid his practice, and on top of that, he still had a decent amount of points left.

Xiao Chen chuckled, didn’t hesitate much, and said: "Let me take you to meet someone."

Lu Ren’s heart was slightly moved. It seemed like he was really going to meet with some high-level leadership of the Security Department.

Ever since he joined the Security Department, apart from enjoying the exclusive benefits, he often interacted with Zhang Li and Chen Daoli, the only two team members in the Southwest...

Rather than saying interacted, it was more like slapping their faces and rubbing them on the ground repeatedly.

Including their team members, He Liran from the Hundred Split Fist, and Pei Lin from the Gale Leg, were also taught a lesson by Lu Ren on the spot.

Saying the relationships were hostile wouldn’t be too far from the truth.

The handling of colleague relationships was quite delightful!

Lu Ren sighed inwardly, blaming himself for being too much like Long Aotian at that time, not knowing how to keep a low profile. Later, because skill level improved faster during battles, he found it hard to find someone to spar with, which was really troubling.

He secretly decided to be friendly, and treat people kindly.

Unfortunately, after sparring with Li Changming from the Taoist Sect’s Southern Imperial Domain, he encountered those colleagues, and with a very friendly smile, scared them out of their wits.

It seemed true masters were indeed as lonely as snow.

He now already possessed such qualities.

Masters could indeed only enjoy solitude!

Lu Ren couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

Xiao Chen was confused by Lu Ren’s expression. What was that look?

Lu Ren snapped back, coughed lightly, and said: "Do you know why they want to see me?"

"That, I’m not really sure. But it seems my next task is connected to you."

Xiao Chen looked around, then lowered his voice.

"We discovered a stable Exotic Realm passage at Luozi Mountain quite some time ago. I think your next mission is greatly related, and... Li Ziqing, your teacher, might need you to go check it out."

Lu Ren showed no obvious expression, only nodding slightly.

"Got it."

This obviously wasn’t good news.

I knew it, just like myself back then, planting flags everywhere like an old general on the stage. Well, here it is.

Lost in his thoughts, he followed Xiao Chen to the foot of Qingcheng Mountain.

It was currently the Mid-Autumn National Day holiday and as a famous scenic spot, it was brimming with crowds and tourists.

As soon as Lu Ren got out of the car, he immediately drew the attention of many eyes. Due to the system’s skill level enhancement, he underwent a secondary growth during the perfect state practice of Phoenix Falcon Fist, rising from 1.75 meters to 1.97 meters in height, coupled with prominently muscular build that still looked agile, even under loose clothing, his robust physique was hard to conceal.

This kind of individual standing before ordinary people produced a strong visual impact.

Plus, his face, calm to the point of sternness, added a certain level of intimidation.

Walking down the street, his head-turn rate was two hundred percent, even more attention-grabbing than those unparalleled beauties.

Lu Ren, full of inner drama, was quite helpless about this, but to maintain his master style, wouldn’t destroy the image... Most importantly, he thought this look was rather cool...

Isn’t this quite stylish?

Sitting in the passenger seat, Xiao Chen said: "There are many peaks at the back of Qingcheng Mountain, someone should meet you there to guide you when you go up. I have some other matters, so I’ll head back first. You should see me soon, see you."

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