Chapter 8

"Ah!"

A deafening howl echoed through the valley!

Suddenly, Xu Yi clamped the long sword, and Elder Feng almost raised his eyebrows in alarm. He stomped his foot, and the mountain path beneath him suddenly collapsed. His body spun like a whirlwind, and just as Xu Yi’s broken sword was about to pierce the shoulder of Young Master Zhou, Elder Feng had already arrived. He placed one hand on Young Master Zhou’s shoulder and formed a palm into a blade with the other, fiercely chopping at Xu Yi.

The palm wind was so sharp that it even cut off the disheveled hair by Young Master Zhou’s ear!

Xu Yi deeply hated Young Master Zhou. After expending so much effort to bring this person under his control, how could he easily give up? Without dodging, he swung his fist to meet Elder Feng’s palm blade.

Elder Feng was overjoyed in his heart, muttering, "Not knowing life from death!"

Boom!

Fist and palm met, and it seemed as if a thunderclap had erupted in the arena. Xu Yi’s feet sank half an inch into the ground, but he did not retreat a step. Elder Feng stood firmly in place, absorbing all of Xu Yi’s punch with ease. This exchange clearly favored Elder Feng.

After the exchange, a wave of shock surged in Elder Feng’s heart. Just as he was stunned, Xu Yi seized the opportunity, grabbing Young Master Zhou’s left arm, which was still in shock. With a burst of strength, he twisted and pulled, and amidst the bone-chilling screams, he actually tore off Young Master Zhou’s left arm.

Elder Feng was both shocked and furious, roaring to the sky. His sleeves burst open, and he pounced at Xu Yi like an enraged lion.

Xu Yi, having succeeded in his move, did not linger. He retreated like an arrow, moving back over ten yards.

Young Master Zhou was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and had never faced any major difficulties in his life. Even in his martial arts cultivation, he relied on medicinal herbs and techniques to break through various barriers, taking the fast lane, unlike Xu Yi, who had to toughen his skin and bones through arduous training.

How could he endure such pain? He fainted from the sheer agony.

Elder Feng moved his fingers swiftly, sealing over a dozen acupoints on Young Master Zhou’s body to stop the bleeding from his shoulder and severed arm. He placed Young Master Zhou to one side, tore off his luxurious robe, and stood with his feet in a non-standard stance, his eyes full of disbelief.

"Peak Body Tempering! You are actually at Peak Body Tempering! I remember two years ago, your bones and muscles were lax, and you were weak and frail, having never practiced martial arts. In recent years, we heard that you started practicing martial arts, and we all laughed at your superficial techniques, thinking you were just a show-off. Moreover, you started practicing martial arts late, so it was impossible for you to achieve anything. No one took you seriously. Who would have thought that in just two short years, you would have advanced from a complete novice to Peak Body Tempering, a level that even the core disciples of prestigious families can barely reach! Truly terrifying and formidable!"

Young Master Zhou was at the late stage of Body Tempering, with strong tendons and bones and tough skin. For Xu Yi to be able to tear him apart with bare hands clearly indicated that he had reached Peak Body Tempering.

In this world, martial arts were highly esteemed, whether by commoners or nobles, all took pride in martial prowess!

This has led to the current martial arts golden age!

While many people practice martial arts, only a few can truly master them.

And Peak Body Tempering is a crucial threshold. Crossing this barrier marks the initial entry into the mysteries of martial arts.

Advancing further, one can pursue the pinnacle of martial arts; retreating, one can become a wealthy man or a noble’s retainer, free from the worries of making a living. It is a step to wealth and honor!

Take Elder Feng, for example. Before reaching Peak Body Tempering, he was just a martial arts instructor in a security company. Once he crossed this threshold, he became a sought-after figure by prestigious families and government offices.

But it took him twenty years to reach this level, and the hardships he endured were not something to be shared with outsiders.

And the young man before him, not yet twenty, grew up in the wilderness. Even with extraordinary talent, without a great opportunity, he could never have achieved such a level!

"Could it be that you have had a great opportunity?"

Elder Feng suddenly said, his eyes gleaming, muttering, "Yes, yes, your martial arts, which seem to transform you into a bull demon, are extraordinary. I have been at Peak Body Tempering for over ten years, and after intense cultivation, my palm can exert the strength of a bull. Ordinary Peak Body Tempering experts cannot withstand it, but you, having just entered Peak Body Tempering, can steadily receive it. This shows that your technique has its unique subtleties!"

As he spoke, Elder Feng’s eyes shone brightly, "Capturing you and forcing you to reveal this technique, I have a chance to advance to the Qi Sea realm!"

"Old Feng, we are both at Peak Body Tempering and have achieved some success in martial arts. Why do you do the job of a gatekeeper and bodyguard? It’s truly despicable."

Xu Yi sneered coldly.

Elder Feng angrily retorted, "What do you know? In this world, martial arts are indeed flourishing, but precisely because of this long prosperity, the major sects and prestigious families have already formed. The top-notch cultivation techniques and nourishing herbs needed for practice are almost monopolized by these few. Without money or herbs, relying solely on bravery, how can one cultivate martial arts? You, a young man, have had great luck, reaching Peak Body Tempering in just two years. But don’t be too arrogant. Without an opportunity, you will end up like me, forever stuck at this level. This is the tragedy of us martial artists!"

As he spoke, a hint of melancholy appeared in Elder Feng’s eyes.

Xu Yi said, "Opportunity, opportunity. You have been a slave to the Zhou family. Has Zhou Daogang ever granted you the so-called opportunity?"

Elder Feng’s face flushed with anger, and he said, "What do you know? I have only been in the Zhou family for five years, and my contributions are not enough. The Martial Venerable would not give rewards without reason."

As he spoke, a fierce expression appeared on Elder Feng’s face, and he stared at Xu Yi, "Perhaps my contributions were not enough before, but if I can successfully capture or kill you this time, it will be a great achievement. Who made you cripple the Martial Venerable’s most beloved nephew?"

"I knew it. How could you let me tear off Anu’s arm so easily? It turns out Elder Feng was short of contributions."

Xu Yi sneered.

"Boy, you’re asking for death!"

Killer intent flashed in Elder Feng’s eyes. Without any warning, he leaped forward, raising his fist. The punch was silent, not even the grass and flowers moved, but it was extremely fast. Xu Yi barely had time to dodge, and the silent punch was already at his face.

Whoosh!

Xu Yi’s abdomen contracted sharply, and he exhaled a white breath. The fist he had kept in his abdomen shot out like a cannonball.

Since he couldn’t avoid it, he didn’t dodge. Both at Peak Body Tempering, who was afraid of whom!

A loud boom echoed, and the ground seemed to tremble.

The two fists met. Xu Yi hit Elder Feng’s left shoulder, and Elder Feng struck Xu Yi’s abdomen.

Elder Feng, struck by the punch, remained motionless, his legs sinking half an inch into the ground, with a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth.

Xu Yi, hit by the punch, flew back like a broken kite, smashing through several silver firs as thick as bowls, and landed on the ground, motionless.

Brothers, after reading, remember to vote for the recommendation. It’s not easy to transition, and Jiangnan has put a lot of effort into it.

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