Chapter 2

The next day, Ye Feng arrived early at the Library of Treasures.

Standing at the foot of the library’s steps, he looked up at this treasure trove of martial arts, one of the most important places in Tianling Academy, a symbol of the academy’s heritage.

"My new life begins here!"

Ye Feng clenched his fists and stepped up the stairs.

"Those who have reached the Third Level of the Postnatal Realm may enter the second floor. After entering, you can only stay for one hour, choose one martial technique, and copy it to take out. The original must not be taken out, and the copy must be returned and destroyed after a month."

When Ye Feng reached the door of the library, he explained his purpose, and the old man in yellow, who had been sitting with his eyes closed, slowly spoke.

Ye Feng was very polite and bowed to the old man.

"Disciple understands!"

Ye Feng was not unfamiliar with these rules. Over the past three years, "Ye Feng" had often entered the first floor to read miscellaneous records and books.

"This second floor is indeed different from the first floor. It is three times as high, with a sunken circular space in the middle. No wonder the first floor is ring-shaped; it’s all because of this..."

Ye Feng sighed as he stepped onto the second floor.

"Area A is for sword techniques, Area B for knife techniques, Area C for unarmed techniques, and Area D for leg techniques. After selecting a technique, you can practice it in the central training ground!"

Ye Feng recognized the voice and turned to greet it respectfully, "Mentor Li!"

An old man was sitting behind a table to the right of the stairs, reading a book.

Hearing Ye Feng’s words, he did not look up and continued reading, but Ye Feng felt no dissatisfaction.

"The old man is a martial technique mentor at the Library of Treasures, obsessed with various martial techniques. Because Ye Feng often comes here, he has a good impression of him. These days, there are very few people who can calmly read books. He usually takes care of Ye Feng and often gives him guidance, though the previous Ye Feng..."

"Martial techniques are not necessarily better the higher their rank; they must suit you."

Mentor Li, who was reading the book, spoke again.

"Thank you, Mentor Li. I will keep it in mind!"

Ye Feng was very grateful for the kind reminder.

Ye Feng walked past the largest Area A, shook his head, and did not stop.

"Although there are many sword techniques, cultivating sword skills requires supreme talent. Only the greatest sword geniuses can cultivate the supreme sword intent. This is why, despite the many who practice sword techniques, few stand out."

Arriving at Area B, he flipped through a few knife techniques.

"The power is too weak!"

Ye Feng sighed and put the knife back. After the fusion of two souls, Ye Feng’s comprehension had greatly increased, and his soul was twice that of an ordinary person. Looking at these lower-level martial techniques, he found them very simple and not very powerful.

Ye Feng came to Area C, the unarmed techniques section, and casually flipped through them. As he was about to put a book back on the shelf, his eyes caught a bit of special yellow on the bottom shelf.

"It’s actually a martial technique!"

Ye Feng squatted down and pulled out the yellow book. It was covered in dust, obscuring the title.

"We have a connection; let me help you clean up!"

Saying this, Ye Feng used his sleeve to wipe the dust off the cover.

"Body-Shattering Fist, Intermediate Martial Technique!" Ye Feng read the words on the page, one by one.

Opening the cover, he saw that the first page described the Body-Shattering Fist, which had five forms. As the name suggests, it is fierce and domineering, and few can master it.

First Form: Shattered into Pieces; when practiced to a minor level, it can tear apart tigers and leopards, with the strength of ten oxen.

Second Form: Five Horses Tearing Apart; when practiced to a minor level, it can tear apart a body into pieces, even tigers and leopards can be reduced to pulp with one punch.

Third Form: Both Jade and Stone Shattered; although not the final form, when practiced to a major level, it can break mountains and stop rivers, embodying the meaning of both jade and stone being shattered.

Fourth Form...

The fourth form was followed by the last page, with signs of tearing, indicating that a few forms were missing.

"No wonder it has been ignored for so many years; it’s missing a few forms. Well, since we have a connection, I’ll choose you..."

Saying this, Ye Feng carefully studied the content of the martial technique again, then put the book aside and went to the central training ground to test the power of the Body-Shattering Fist.

"Body-Shattering Fist, First Form, Shattered into Pieces!"

Ye Feng let out a low shout, his fist turning into a meteor and striking the air in front of him, making a loud bang.

Without stopping, Ye Feng’s body transformed, like an old tree firmly rooted to the ground.

"Ha!"

"Body-Shattering Fist, Second Form, Five Horses Tearing Apart!"

Like a fierce tiger out of its cage, Ye Feng’s body made a cracking sound, and he fiercely punched the ground, causing another explosion.

This training had already caught the attention of the martial technique mentor, who looked over.

Ye Feng’s body did not stop, and he burst forward like a whirlwind, his movements so fast that he was almost invisible, his feet moving like a streak of light.

"Body-Shattering Fist, Third Form, Both Jade and Stone Shattered!"

"Crack, crack, crack!"

As Ye Feng’s arm swung, his body made a cracking sound, and true qi surged through his arm, emitting a series of resonant sounds. A layer of jade-like color covered his fist, and the fierce wind of his punch seemed to tear through the air.

"Bang!"

A punch struck the wooden pillar used for martial technique training, creating ripples around it. The powerful force sent shockwaves out, causing a series of explosions.

"Good! Good! You’ve grasped it quickly..."

Mentor Li, who had arrived at the side of the training ground, praised Ye Feng. He was both surprised and appreciative that Ye Feng had managed to reach the initial level of the Body-Shattering Fist in just an hour.

Ye Feng retracted his fist...

"Being able to grasp the essence of the Body-Shattering Fist after just one viewing is truly remarkable. With time, you will surely reach a minor level."

Cultivating martial techniques is divided into several stages: initial, minor, major, and perfect, four realms!

"This technique is extremely fierce and domineering. Be careful when using and practicing it to avoid accidentally hurting others or yourself!"

"Thank you, Elder Li! I will remember it!"

Ye Feng sincerely thanked Mentor Li for his concern.

After practicing a few more times, his movements became more fluid, and Ye Feng felt he was on the verge of reaching the minor level of the Body-Shattering Fist. As long as his true qi and physical body were well-coordinated, he could unleash the true power of the Body-Shattering Fist. Only by coordinating true qi with the physical body could he achieve the ability to kill with qi.

"Bang, bang, bang!!"

A series of impacts echoed through the Library of Treasures. Ye Feng’s movements were smooth and fluid, and Elder Li nodded in approval, very satisfied.

"Boom!"

With Ye Feng’s final punch, the second floor shook. This punch had at least the strength of five oxen.

Leaving the Library of Treasures, Ye Feng planned to return to his residence, pack a few clothes, and go out to train for a while, to hone the newly acquired martial technique.

"Hey, super holdover, where are you going?"

On a mountain path, a mocking voice sounded from beside Ye Feng.