Chapter 48

The second stacking of inner strength allows the external release of inner strength.

This means that Li Hao has indeed touched the threshold of breaking through to the hundredth level. Of course, when he can officially release inner strength in one go, he will truly be considered to have broken through to the hundredth level.

But Li Hao doesn't care!

He is as happy as a fool.

How many days has it been?

From the time he entered the tenth level to now, it has only been three or four days.

As for absorbing a considerable amount of mysterious energy, it's not as much as it seems. Liu Yan and others may have absorbed no less than him. The key is that during the process of absorbing mysterious energy, he absorbed a lot of Jade Sword energy.

Jade Sword energy is the real deal!

It neutralizes the Red Shadow energy and the mysterious energy, reducing the impact of these energies but improving their structure, making them more suitable for nurturing the body rather than overextending potential like superpowers.

Li Hao excitedly punches the air!

Five Animal Exercises!

Not only that, at this moment, he is also trying to switch to the "Nine Forging Strength."

There is one drawback to the martial arts path.

Every time you change your cultivation method, you need to change your breathing technique.

The Nine Forging Strength has its own breathing technique, and the Five Animal Exercises have the Five Animal Breathing Technique.

When Li Hao uses the Nine Forging Strength, he has to interrupt the Five Animal Breathing Technique and switch to the breathing technique of the Nine Forging Strength to use it smoothly. This switching process requires a brief moment.

Actually, the time is very short, and the more proficient you are, the easier it becomes.

However, in a battle between strong opponents, this could be a disadvantage.

Li Hao, while switching his cultivation methods, thinks about this and wonders if his teacher has a solution.

The Nine Forging Strength doesn't seem to have a significant effect right now.

But Li Hao can feel the power of this secret technique.

A single burst of inner strength doesn't break through to the hundredth level, and he might be on par with Liu Yan. However, with the second stacking of inner strength, he breaks through to the hundredth level, and the external release of inner strength significantly boosts his strength, surpassing Liu Yan.

This is just the second stacking!

What about the third, fourth, or even more?

All the way to the ninth stacking, perhaps he can progress from the early stage of the hundredth level to the middle or even the late stage...

"Ha!"

Li Hao stops thinking about this problem. He will think about it when he stabilizes at the hundredth level. At this moment, he hopes to achieve the third stacking.

His inner strength is more abundant than before, and his physical body is stronger. At this moment, his inner strength is sufficient, and his body can withstand the backlash. However, the third burst of inner strength is somewhat uncontrollable and cannot be quickly stacked.

If he can't quickly stack, it's no different from ordinary inner strength, and he can't even achieve the external release of inner strength.

"Teacher said my combat skills are lacking, and my reaction ability is insufficient... but, force can break all methods!"

Li Hao's thoughts are somewhat different from Yuan Shuo's.

He thinks that since he has just entered the hundredth level, he naturally can't match Wang Ming.

But if he reaches the perfect stage of the hundredth level, can Wang Ming still beat him?

Therefore, he needs to first advance his realm and boost his strength. When he encounters a bottleneck in divine intent, he will gradually refine his strength and gain combat experience. At that time, he will have the time to slowly refine it!

Yes, Li Hao thinks about using his realm and strength to overpower others!

For example, his teacher, Dou Qian, is strong. Even if Li Hao reaches the Dou Qian level, he might not be a match for his teacher. But what if he is one realm higher than his teacher?

"Overcoming a higher realm in adversity, that's legendary!"

"But it also means the difficulty increases significantly. Overpowering with strength is normal; nine out of ten times, there won't be a comeback..."

Li Hao's thoughts constantly shift while practicing martial arts.

At this moment, his thoughts are different from others. Some people think about being invincible at the same realm, but Li Hao is considering whether he should always be one realm higher than his enemies... if you are invincible at the same realm, I am one level higher... how can you compete with me?

"So... there's no need to linger. I need to continue absorbing energy until I can't absorb any more!"

Mysterious energy, Blood Shadow energy, Jade Sword energy.

He needs to quickly absorb and digest all these. Even if the Jade Sword energy is almost gone, Li Hao isn't too sad. Transforming it into his own strength is what matters. Strength that isn't in his hands is never his.

...

That night, Li Hao's practice sounds never ceased.

Yuan Shuo didn't come to disturb him. Li Hao, who was just beginning to master the external release of inner strength, was filled with enthusiasm for martial arts. Yuan Shuo felt that if this enthusiasm continues, Li Hao will have a broader future.

...

As for the Red Shadow in the city, Li Hao didn't collect it.

Hao Lianchuan is still around.

Of course, he will collect it, and soon. Li Hao is worried that the Red Moon will send someone to collect the Red Shadow, so he will collect it when Hao Lianchuan leaves.

This way, even if the Red Moon sends someone, they will wait until Hao Lianchuan and Yuan Shuo are gone before coming.

Li Hao has everything planned out.

...

The next morning.

Li Hao arrived at the Demon Hunting Squad base again.

Two days have passed since the battle, and the squad's condition is good. Wu Chao, who was the most severely injured, can now walk around.

Everyone's face is filled with smiles!

This time, the battle was the most intense, but it was the only time the squad didn't lose any members, which made everyone, including Liu Long, very happy.

Not only that, when Li Hao entered, Liu Yan was already there. Seeing Li Hao, she instantly showed a charming smile: "Xiao Hao Hao, I love you to death!"

As she spoke, she leaned against Li Hao.

Li Hao felt a bit awkward and whispered, "Button, button it up!"

"Xiao Hao Hao is still shy?"

Liu Yan chuckled, "You didn't seem shy when you stabbed people!"

Not far away, Wu Chao, who was still recovering, smiled faintly, "Liu Captain, did you see him stab people?"

After saying that, he laughed lewdly, "How he did it, we men probably won't have the chance to experience."

Liu Yan glanced at him and sneered, "Shut up, you waste! You were the most injured this time, and you still have the nerve to tell me dirty jokes!"

"..."

Wu Chao immediately shut up, feeling a bit helpless.

What can I say? I was the most injured, but I... can't help it!

Beside him, Yun Yao was changing Chen Jian's bandages, her voice calm as if nothing had happened, without turning her head, "Liu Deputy Captain, you're over thirty, be a bit more reserved. Li Hao is still young."

"Who are you saying is over thirty?"

Liu Yan was furious. Normally, she wouldn't provoke Yun Yao, but Yun Yao's words were already a declaration of war!

She was angry!

Who is over thirty?

I just turned thirty!

Yun Yao's words were a fatal blow. She didn't argue further, finished changing Chen Jian's bandages, and glanced at Li Hao, showing a faint smile, "No injuries? If you have any, you can come to me."

"Tsk!"

Liu Yan disdainfully tsked, not too loudly, as she was somewhat wary of Yun Yao.

Li Hao smiled and shook his head, "No problem, just some minor injuries."

He did have some injuries, but they healed quickly, and now he is almost fully recovered.

Liu Yan, stimulated by Yun Yao, almost forgot to mention the main thing.

Suddenly, she became excited, "Xiao Hao Hao, do you know, I advanced last night!"

As she spoke, she was extremely excited, and her inner strength surged. A faint white glow appeared at her fingertips, and she said excitedly, "I absorbed a bit of mysterious energy last night and advanced to the hundredth level!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was initially silent, then they all showed signs of joy.

Advanced!

Liu Yan had stayed at the tenth level for many years, absorbing a considerable amount of mysterious energy, but she never advanced or became a superpower. Now, she has quietly advanced.

Everyone was initially happy, then Wu Chao suddenly became a bit gloomy, speaking softly, "Advanced to the hundredth level?"

"Uh-huh!"

"This..."

Wu Chao was still gloomy. Chen Jian, who was being bandaged, didn't say anything. Yun Yao, while helping to change the bandages, sighed, "Advanced to the hundredth level... that's a good thing!"

Li Hao observed everyone. They were initially happy, then seemed not too happy.

He understood everyone's thoughts.

Advancing to the hundredth level means increased strength, which is indeed a good thing.

However, the stronger a martial artist becomes, the harder it is to become a superpower, and everyone is aware of this.

The stronger the strength, the harder it is to convert to a superpower.

For example, Liu Long's strength as a martial artist has been increasing, but... he can't break through to the superpower realm, so his strength improvement is limited.

The superpower system is much simpler to improve.

A hundredth-level martial artist is only comparable to a Moon Shadow-level superpower. But look at Wang Ming, Li Meng, Hu Hao, and others. They are young and easily broke through to the Moon Shadow level. Although the Sun Radiance level is still far, the hope is great.

However, how many martial artists can break through to the Dou Qian level?

The upper limit of the two paths differs greatly!

If Liu Yan had advanced to the hundredth level twenty years ago, she could have held a grand banquet!

But now... she didn't enter the superpower system and instead advanced another level in the martial arts path. As a result, her chances of advancing to a superpower have greatly decreased!

The initially joyful atmosphere suddenly became somber.

Liu Yan also felt it but wasn't as concerned as before, laughing, "What's wrong? Not worth congratulating? The hundredth level is very strong! I am the second hundredth-level strong person in the squad after the leader! Besides, Yuan Shuo's example is there, I am not at all hopeless! After becoming a Dou Qian martial artist, I can even challenge a Three Yangs strong person!"

Yuan Shuo's appearance has brought hope to everyone.

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