Chapter 34

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Xiao Sheng was defeated by Yan Zhaoge, and the surrounding Guangcheng Mountain disciples all looked at Yan Zhaoge with admiration.

In a short period, first defeating Chao Yuanlong, then defeating Xiao Sheng, Yan Zhaoge was destined to be the most outstanding among the young generation of martial artists.

If the previous victory over Chao Yuanlong was just a confrontation between martial artists of the same realm, this time the opponent was Xiao Sheng, whose cultivation realm was more than one level higher than Yan Zhaoge.

Even though the competition method forced Xiao Sheng to suppress his Gang Qi cultivation to a level similar to Yan Zhaoge's,

But a late-stage External Gang Master is still a late-stage External Gang Master. In terms of vision, experience, and understanding of martial arts and the Way of Martial Arts, they are inevitably much deeper and richer than an early-stage External Gang Master.

Some subtleties and intricacies that early-stage External Gang Masters have just begun to touch or have not even touched, late-stage External Gang Masters have long been familiar with.

These differences become more evident in actual combat.

The same amount of force, when used by an early-stage External Gang Master, is just one part, but when used by a late-stage External Gang Master, it could be five, six, or even eight, nine, or ten parts.

But the result of the competition just now was that Yan Zhaoge had the upper hand, forcing Xiao Sheng to break his promise to achieve a dishonorable draw.

If Yan Zhaoge, who came from the holy land of Guangcheng Mountain, had fought a relatively ordinary late-stage External Gang Master and achieved this result, people might find it easier to accept.

But the opponent was Xiao Sheng of the Great Sun Holy Sect, and the significance was entirely different.

After all, Xiao Sheng himself was once a genius who, at the early-stage External Gang Master realm, defeated a mid-stage External Gang opponent.

A wooden puppet, fragile compared to a martial artist's Gang Qi, under his control, seemed like a real person, and even a powerful martial artist.

Even the Great Sun Holy Man's puppet, under Xiao Sheng's control, could deliver a blow that none of the Guangcheng Mountain disciples, still at the Body Tempering stage, could withstand except for Si Kong Qing.

But such a genius among peers, like Chao Yuanlong, also suffered a defeat before Yan Zhaoge.

How could this not make everyone feel awestruck?

Si Kong Qing looked at the fragments of the wooden puppet on the ground, her eyes flickering slightly, as if she had some thoughts.

"This girl is truly devoted to martial arts," Yan Zhaoge glanced at her, couldn't help but shake his head and smile, and pointed out, "You've been in the Microcosmic stage for some time now, and you're just a step away from achieving the Master realm."

"Transforming Inner Qi into Gang Qi involves reversing the Inner Qi and refining it, thus transforming Qi into Gang. Your seniors in the sect should have already guided you on this."

"However, when you reverse your Inner Qi, try the rhythm of 'real, false, real, false, false, false, real.'"

Upon hearing this, Si Kong Qing's eyes immediately brightened, and the other junior disciples also perked up their ears.

At this moment, Yan Zhaoge's authority in their hearts was even greater than that of some of the elders in the sect.

Being able to listen to Yan Zhaoge's guidance on cultivation, especially the key to breaking through from Body Tempering to the Master realm, everyone cherished the opportunity.

Advancing from a Body Tempering martial artist to a Master is a significant hurdle for the vast majority of martial artists in the Eight Great Worlds.

The difficulty is much greater than advancing from the mid-stage Guiding Qi to the late-stage Guiding Qi, or from the late-stage Guiding Qi to the Microcosmic stage.

Even more difficult than advancing from a mid-stage Inner Gang Master to a late-stage Inner Gang Master, or from a late-stage Inner Gang Master to an early-stage External Gang Master.

On the other hand, achieving the Master realm also brings a tremendous boost in strength.

The root of this lies in the fact that to become a Master, one must transform Qi into Gang, converting Inner Qi into Gang Qi.

Gang Qi is far more condensed than Inner Qi. If Inner Qi is a gas, then Gang Qi is a liquid. In a collision, a small amount of Gang Qi can easily defeat a large amount of Inner Qi.

In a confrontation between a Body Tempering martial artist and a Master, it is difficult for the former to have a counterattack. In the face of absolute power, even the most sophisticated techniques are of little use. Most of the time, a Master can overpower with sheer force.

In many cases, numbers cannot make up for the gap.

Yan Zhaoge's casual guidance made Si Kong Qing feel enlightened.

Her gaze towards Yan Zhaoge now held more respect, something that even when Yan Zhaoge punished Ma Yue, had not appeared.

Yan Zhaoge said to the others, "Each person's situation is different. The method suitable for Si Kong Shimei may not be suitable for you. You are still far from the Master realm, so there's no need to rush. Take it one step at a time and walk your own path steadily."

Everyone was sincerely convinced and bowed to Yan Zhaoge, "Thank you, Senior Brother Yan, for your guidance. We will focus on our cultivation."

Si Kong Qing also bowed to Yan Zhaoge, not with the previous polite formality but with genuine respect, "Thank you, Senior Brother Yan, for your guidance."

She paused and looked at the others, "I have gained a lot from Senior Brother Yan's guidance and plan to immediately enter seclusion. I won't be able to go to the Luliao Mountains with you."

Everyone understood but felt a bit worried, instinctively looking at Yan Zhaoge.

Yan Zhaoge said calmly, "It's fine for me to take you this time, but do you expect me to lead you for the rest of your lives?"

"Moreover, the place I'm going is actually more dangerous for you."

The Guangcheng Mountain disciples were a bit embarrassed. They were usually well-trained talents in the sect and were not lacking in independence.

But in recent days, Yan Zhaoge's brilliance had been so dazzling that everyone was dazed, instinctively following this senior brother's lead.

Everyone said solemnly, "We have become dependent and lazy. Thank you, Senior Brother Yan, for waking us up. We are truly ashamed."

Yan Zhaoge smiled and waved his hand, "No problem. Since that's the case, let's part ways here."

With that, he turned and left the city, heading out.

The Guangcheng Mountain disciples also bid farewell to Si Kong Qing and left the city for the Luliao Mountains.

On the road, Yan Zhaoge and Ah Hu's figures were already gone.

The Luliao Mountains are vast, located on one side of the Zhenlong Abyss. Although they produce many valuable resources, the environment is quite dangerous. With their current cultivation, the journey was not easy.

"We really need to reflect. Yan Senior Brother taking us along was like carrying a group of burdens, and we were still proud of it," the girl said, holding a small luminous cat, her expression somewhat gloomy.

Beside her, Lan Wenyan said, "We are indeed far from Yan Senior Brother, but we shouldn't be discouraged. We should focus on our cultivation even more."

Another person muttered, "Do you also, like Ye Jing, dream of one day challenging Yan Senior Brother?"

Lan Wenyan said frankly, "At least I should strive to not be a burden when walking with Yan Senior Brother."

Everyone nodded in agreement, "As Senior Brother Yan said, focus on the present and look to the future."

In the mountains, upon reaching their destination, everyone dispersed.

Lan Wenyan walked alone for a while, then suddenly his eyes went blank, "I just mentioned Ye Jing, and now..."

Not far ahead, a figure stood there.

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