Kapitel 8: Chapter 123 - Breaking Through to Grandmaster! Innate Astral Qi!
Chapter 123 - Breaking Through to Grandmaster! Innate Astral Qi! (Please subscribe!)
The high-level members of the Furious Dragon Gang in the arena were instantly furious upon hearing this but dared not act rashly.
Han Zhao glanced at the silent Grandmasters and nodded, saying, "Very well, the Furious Dragon Gang will cooperate fully."
"Haha, I knew the Deputy Gang Leader is a person who knows the current situation!" Zhu Gangyi smiled broadly.
The gang members in the arena glared at him in anger.
"Alright, thanks to the Deputy Gang Leader," He Xuan said with a smile.
Xue Han and Gao Baijie were also satisfied with this arrangement.
The originally tense atmosphere suddenly eased.
"What's going on with these servants? Aren't they serving tea to our honored guests!"
Moments ago, Qianluo Mountain, who had been silent, stood up and scolded outside the hall.
Soon, several maids entered the main hall carrying tea cups.
At this moment, Sizhu, holding a cup of tea, approached Han Zhao and placed it on the side table next to him.
"I've never seen this little girl before; she looks delicate and tender, definitely delicious!" Zhu Gangyi looked at Sizhu, who was charmingly standing next to Han Zhao, his eyes gleaming.
He clenched his right hand, and his five fingers instantly swelled, with dark sharp claws growing over three inches long at the fingertips, reaching toward Sizhu's chest.
"Ah!" Sizhu was horrified by this terrifying scene. She screamed and collapsed at Han Zhao's feet.
"Impudent!" Han Zhao's face turned angry as Zhu Gangyi made a reckless move towards him.
Boom!
He transformed, taking a vigorous step forward, activating the Diamond Body, turning into a golden body that emitted a golden aura.
The fierce true qi and strength in his palm compressed sharply and slammed towards Zhu Gangyi.
He used all his strength in this strike, unleashing both Innate Primordial Sun True Qi and Three Elements Qi simultaneously.
"You have some nerve!" Zhu Gangyi hadn't expected Han Zhao to resist, and facing the legendary Indomitable Diamond Technique, a bloodthirsty glint flashed in his eyes. His right claw swelled again, becoming as large as a human head, and the black hairs on it stood upright like steel needles.
Boom!
He was sent flying backward, crashing into the Mo Long bas-relief behind Han Zhao. More than half of his body was embedded in the wall. The chest of his now Diamond Body had four torn wounds, and black hairs grew rapidly at the wound sites.
Hiss!
He channeled his Innate Primordial Sun True Qi to its limit, burning the black hairs into ashes.
Under the high temperature, the wounds quickly stopped bleeding, turning charred and emitting a strange odor.
On the other side, Zhu Gangyi took several steps back, shattering the chair behind him.
"Young man, if you break through to the Grandmaster realm, I'm afraid I won't be your match!" Zhu Gangyi looked at his broken nails and burnt palm, his face turning gloomy.
Although he hadn't used his full strength just now, as an envoy of the Nine Abyss Mansion, his strength was comparable to the Sixth-level Mark, yet he had fought on even terms with a martial artist below the Grandmaster realm.
"Haha! I knew the Deputy Gang Leader has quite the temper! How dare you challenge even our esteemed guests!" After Zhu Gangyi left the main hall, Qianluo Mountain stood up and scolded loudly towards the outside.
In no time, several maids entered the main hall carrying tea cups.
At this moment, Sizhu, holding a cup of tea, approached Han Zhao and placed it on the side table next to him.
"I've never seen this little girl before; she looks delicate and tender, definitely delicious!" Zhu Gangyi looked at Sizhu, who was charmingly standing next to Han Zhao, his eyes gleaming.
He clenched his right hand, and his five fingers instantly swelled, with dark sharp claws growing over three inches long at the fingertips, reaching toward Sizhu's chest.
"Ah!" Sizhu was horrified by this terrifying scene. She screamed and collapsed at Han Zhao's feet.
"Impudent!" Han Zhao's face turned angry as Zhu Gangyi made a reckless move towards him.
Boom!
He transformed, taking a vigorous step forward, activating the Diamond Body, turning into a golden body that emitted a golden aura.
The fierce true qi and strength in his palm compressed sharply and slammed towards Zhu Gangyi.
He used all his strength in this strike, unleashing both Innate Primordial Sun True Qi and Three Elements Qi simultaneously.
"You have some nerve!" Zhu Gangyi hadn't expected Han Zhao to resist, and facing the legendary Indomitable Diamond Technique, a bloodthirsty glint flashed in his eyes. His right claw swelled again, becoming as large as a human head, and the black hairs on it stood upright like steel needles.
Boom!
He was sent flying backward, crashing into the Mo Long bas-relief behind Han Zhao. More than half of his body was embedded in the wall. The chest of his now Diamond Body had four torn wounds, and black hairs grew rapidly at the wound sites.
Hiss!
He channeled his Innate Primordial Sun True Qi to its limit, burning the black hairs into ashes.
Under the high temperature, the wounds quickly stopped bleeding, turning charred and emitting a strange odor.
On the other side, Zhu Gangyi took several steps back, shattering the chair behind him.
"Young man, if you break through to the Grandmaster realm, I'm afraid I won't be your match!" Zhu Gangyi looked at his broken nails and burnt palm, his face turning gloomy.
Although he hadn't used his full strength just now, as an envoy of the Nine Abyss Mansion, his strength was comparable to the Sixth-level Mark, yet he had fought on even terms with a martial artist below the Grandmaster realm.
"Enough! I don't want to see that pighead naked, it's disgusting!" He Xuan stood up and released a scorching red aura.
"Zhu brother, calm down, this matter is of great importance," He Xuan tried to defuse the situation. Though they would ultimately compete among themselves, it would be after finding the divine weapon.
Zhu Gangyi looked deeply at Han Zhao and then left the hall.
"My apologies, everyone," Qianluo Mountain quickly apologized.
"Farewell," Gao Baijie stood up and left.
"We will discuss the deployment of troops when we return. I'll take my leave for now," He Xuan smiled and departed.
As Xue Han was about to leave, her aura receded, and she smiled, saying, "Young man, you truly have a grand spirit! It makes my heart bloom with joy!"
"Thank you, Ambassador Xue, for your help," Han Zhao bowed.
"Until next time, young man," Xue Han threw him a seductive glance before leaving.
"Deputy Gang Leader, you have quite the temper! How dare you challenge even our esteemed guests!" Qianluo Mountain scolded loudly after Xue Han left.
"That's right! Why did you agree to join the siege against the pirates!"
"Do you know that conflicts with the pirates of the South Admiration
Islands will disrupt our maritime trade in the future!"
"Deputy Gang Leader's words have put hundreds of our gang members in danger!"
"Why don't you go yourself!"
As Qianluo Mountain finished speaking, the emotions that had been building up in the hearts of the others during this time burst forth.
"Silence!" Han Zhao's face turned dark, and his angry shout resounded through the hall, making everyone's heads buzz.
The entire hall fell silent.
"You call yourselves honorable men, acting like children!"
"It's ridiculous! Why didn't any of you speak up earlier?"
Han Zhao's face showed a mocking expression.
"Let me tell you, when we're sieging the pirates, I'll be at the forefront! You spineless cowards, you'd better keep your eyes wide open when the time comes!"
"Deputy Gang Leader, you're mistaken," Qianluo Mountain continued.
"Shut your mouth!" Han Zhao narrowed his eyes.
"You!" Qianluo Mountain was furious.
"If you have the guts, join me in besieging the pirates. If you don't, then shut up! I'm in charge of the gang now!"
Han Zhao interrupted him and waved at Sizhu, who had been scared into tears. He strode out of the hall.
His transformed body followed closely behind.
Sizhu, with red eyes, hurriedly followed.
"Young fool!" Qianluo Mountain muttered with a grim face.
At this moment, some of the higher-ups in the gang began to react.
They had just condemned a Deputy Gang Leader in his twenties who had recently taken office and ignored Qianluo Mountain and the others who hadn't dared to speak out earlier. They were Grandmasters and high-ranking members of the gang, enjoying the best treatment, but in front of outsiders, they acted meekly and submissively, only daring to be tough within the gang. It was embarrassing!
"Deputy Gang Leader, wait for me!"
"I'll join in besieging the pirates!"
"Damn it! I'm not a spineless coward!"
Some martial artists, filled with indignation, chased after them.
Compared to enduring such humiliation, they'd rather fight alongside a Deputy Gang Leader who had a backbone.
Seeing that nearly a quarter of the people had rushed out of the main hall, several Grandmasters in the hall exchanged glances.
Shui Jingfeng and Mu Shuangling looked at each other; this Deputy Gang Leader did indeed have the spirit of the former Gang Leader.
Unfortunately, his strength was too weak.
In this world, having a backbone was useless.
Three days later.
Han Zhao sat cross-legged in his room.
The date for besieging the pirates had been confirmed, it would be on the seventh day of next month, still twenty days away.
"System."
[Collect 105 prompt fragments to form a phrase. Do you want to synthesize it?]
[Synthesize once, consume 100 prompt fragments, and 600 gold coins.]
[Current balance: 3000 gold coins]
"Synthesize, start simulation."
At the age of twenty-three, under the coercion of the four major forces, you agreed to lead the Furious Dragon Gang in an expedition to eliminate the pirates in the South Admiration Islands.
Twenty days later, you led two hundred elite gang members aboard the Furious Dragon ship to the South Admiration Sea to begin the extermination of the pirates. In the first battle, you achieved a great victory, destroying a pirate stronghold and killing dozens of pirates.
Half a month later, you returned for resupply after a resounding victory in the battle. In this battle, you killed over two hundred pirates, with less than twenty casualties on your side.
One month later, the largest pirate groups in the South Admiration Islands, the "Raging Wind Pirate Gang" and the "Flying Dragon Pirate Gang," joined forces with more than a dozen other pirate gangs to form the "Slaying Dragon Alliance." They dispatched over a thousand pirates and openly declared war on the Furious Dragon Gang.
After two months of preparation, under your leadership, the Furious Dragon Gang deployed all three Furious Dragon ships and sent four hundred elite members to fight.
The two sides engaged in a bloody battle around the Fallen Phoenix Island, resulting in over a thousand casualties. Finally, after completing the blood sacrifice, you confirmed the approximate location of the Divine Weapon "Sun-Piercing Bow" with the help of Zhu Gangyi, Xue Han, He Xuan, and Gao Baijie.
Two months later, the "Sun-Piercing Bow" appeared in the world, and the Martial Saints behind the four major forces intervened. All sides suffered heavy losses, and the Divine Weapon shattered.
Zhu Gangyi, Xue Han, He Xuan, and Gao Baijie stayed in the South Admiration Sea to search for fragments of the Divine Weapon and requested assistance from the Furious Dragon Gang.
You readily agreed while also focusing on your cultivation.
Another month passed, and two fragments of the Divine Weapon appeared. Zhu Gangyi obtained the first Sun-Piercing Bow fragment, while Xue Han, He Xuan, and Gao Baijie each obtained a second fragment.
Amid the chaos of the battle, Zhu Gangyi was seriously injured. He seized the Furious Dragon Gang's fast boat and fled inland, but you chased after him. A fierce battle erupted between you and Zhu Gangyi, who utilized the Divine Weapon. You managed to kill him at the cost of minor injuries. However, Xue Han, He Xuan, and Gao Baijie also caught up to you.
Facing the three of them, you fought valiantly but were ultimately overwhelmed as they simultaneously activated their Divine Weapon fragments, leaving you gravely injured.
In the end, you and Gao Baijie perished together.
Simulation ends. You can choose one of the following options:
1. Obtain a new prompt (not selectable).
2. Receive attribute points.
3. Gain any part of life experience.
Current balance: 2400 gold coins.
"Two."
Han Zhao made his choice without hesitation.
Attribute points +66.
He focused on the "Sun-Piercing Bow Art" and contemplated, "Upgrade the 'Sun-Piercing Bow Art' to the sixth level."
Attribute points: 66 → 40.
"Sun-Piercing Bow Art" (Sixth Level): 2% complete, upgradable. Special effects: Sharpness level 25, Sonic Arrow level 19, Piercing Rain Force level 17, Water Gathering level 1.
With the upgrade completed, Han Zhao broke through to the Grandmaster realm. Waves of energy rippled across his body, forming a water-like aura.
"This is Water Gathering?"
Han Zhao opened his hands, and in his perception, the air seemed to contain a layer of moisture he couldn't feel before.
With a light gesture, the water in a nearby barrel floated as if pulled by an invisible force. Soon, a half-foot-long water sword formed in his palm.
"If I fight on the river or in the sea, the power would be unimaginable!"
Excitement filled Han Zhao's eyes as he watched the water sword, which he could control with ease, taking various shapes.
"Now, what should I use the remaining attribute points for?"
Improving Hitting Mountain Fist, Dark Yin Palm, and Wind-Riding Leg was not an option. Three Elements Qi couldn't reach perfection, so it wouldn't have a qualitative change. That made improving the "Diamond Body" the most logical choice.
"Golden Body" (Third Level): 2% complete, upgradable. Special effects: Muscle Strengthening level 9, Bone Forging level 7, Marrow Cleansing level 1, Pure Yang Golden Body True Qi level 4, Golden Body Protection.
Han Zhao pondered for a moment and decided to enhance the "Golden Body."
Attribute points: 40 → 0.
"Golden Body" (Third Level): 100% complete, available for deduction. Special effects: Muscle Strengthening level 12, Bone Forging level 10, Marrow Cleansing level 4, Golden Body Protection, Primordial Vajra Qi.
The terrifying heat continued, and Han Zhao's body became like a blazing lobster, with red skin and steaming body hair.
"System, upgrade the 'Golden Body.'"
Han Zhao quickly realized that he needed to release the intense heat building up within him. His body was on the verge of combustion.
The heat made his vision blur, and sweat poured down his body, but he also experienced an inexplicable sense of comfort.
"Primordial Vajra Qi?!" Han Zhao read the special effects and was somewhat stunned.
"Primordial Vajra Qi: Transformed from Pure Yang Golden Body True Qi, it turns true qi into a type of extremely gentle, yet incredibly pure, strength. It possesses automatic self-defense capabilities, exceptional rebound power, and greatly enhances the power of attacks when used. When perfected, it can cultivate an invincible Vajra Body."
"Golden Body Protection is an active skill, so this Primordial Vajra Qi is a passive one, right?" Han Zhao's eyes brightened as he realized the potential of this new development.
He immediately felt his skin tighten and darken, forming a protective layer.
Finally, when the transformation was complete, he struck the ground with a mighty punch, creating a large hole in the stone floor.
With the blackened dead skin peeling away, he revealed new, tender skin underneath.
"Thank goodness, no permanent damage." Han Zhao sighed in relief.
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