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Chapter 159 Five Elements Vajra Force, Techniques for Generating Power

With his extensive experience, Su Chen completed the integration process with ease.

The five different forces are like sausages strung together, giving a sense of solidity and robustness.

In fact, this is exactly the case.

Regardless of the fact that Iron Shirt contains five or six kinds of force, these five kinds of force alone are equivalent to the sum of the force of five Blood-Moving Realm first-level martial artists. How could it not be powerful?

"The lungs belong to metal, the liver to wood, the kidneys to water, the heart to fire, and the spleen to earth. When these five elements are combined, their movements and stillness reveal the profound mystery of the mutual generation and restraint of the five elements. Any single strike of force is equivalent to the fusion of the five elements, making it extremely powerful."

With just a slight movement, Su Chen felt a surge of power. The fusion of the five forces elevated his strength to a new level.

"Strange, why do I feel like I have immense strength but nowhere to use it?"

However, as Su Chen continued to unleash his power, he quickly realized that something was wrong.

The power of the force has been greatly enhanced, but its application is not as effortless as when the five forces are dispersed.

It was as if there was an invisible barrier hindering the flow of energy. In the past, he could ignore this barrier and unleash his power freely, but now, when he unleashed his power, a portion of it was consumed by the barrier.

This feeling came and went, and Su Chen, somewhat skeptical, tested it again.

"Sure enough, as the number of times the strength was used increased, this feeling of having the will but not the strength, yet still possessing great power, became increasingly clear."

After the test was completed, Su Chen became even more determined in his idea.

He had mobilized all the strength in his body, but only used seven-tenths of it.

Even if these seven points still exerted the same level of strength as the previous ten points, it still couldn't satisfy Su Chen.

What he wanted was to mobilize all his strength, exert all his strength, and achieve a 120% effect.

There may be some unrealistic expectations ahead, but we must at least give it our all.

However, it has only achieved 70% of its potential so far, giving the impression of achieving twice the result with half the effort.

"What exactly went wrong?"

Su Chen looked at the rubble scattered on the ground, sat down, and lowered his head in deep thought.

This was the first time he had encountered such a situation, and he had never seen anything like it before, so he was at a loss for what to do.

"Logically, the five elements should generate and restrain each other, which should only make the strength stronger. Now the strength is indeed stronger, but the amount of strength that can be exerted is less. Is it because I have reduced my control over the strength?"

After thinking for a long time, Su Chen made a preliminary judgment.

"Try different degrees of force variation and different ways of applying force."

Su Chen continued testing until he had almost exhausted his internal energy, and then he came to a new conclusion.

"There are two reasons. One is that I have reduced my control over my strength, and the other is that my strength is too powerful and I have not used any techniques."

Strictly speaking, there is only one reason: too much force.

Too much force makes it difficult to control; too much force prevents it from achieving its full potential.

Previously, when he had five different types of energy, Su Chen was able to achieve 100% effectiveness thanks to his strong control. However, now that they have been combined, the total amount of energy has increased many times over, making it much more difficult for Su Chen to regain his previous level of control.

Furthermore, the lack of sufficient power generation techniques to support the current force has led to the current situation.

"Others worry about not having enough strength, but I'm the opposite. I have too much and too much strength, which prevents me from fully utilizing my abilities."

After learning the reason, Su Chen smiled bitterly. Is this the trouble of happiness?
He originally thought that he could overcome all methods with sheer force, but now it seems that, to some extent, this is actually a kind of technique.

"I had a casual chat with Qiao Qiliang before and we talked about the techniques of generating power, but I didn't pay attention to it at the time. According to him, different martial arts have different techniques of generating power. I don't know which one is suitable for my current situation."

No, let alone now, even before, when they were divided into five categories, Su Chen didn't know which one suited him best.

After all, he had learned too many and too varied martial arts techniques, including internal strength.

He originally wanted to ask Qiao Renzhou, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.

Unless there is absolutely no other way, he does not intend to tell anyone about this situation for the time being.

Moreover, he had already thought of other methods.

Dafeng City, Huayuefang, Huayuelou.

The restaurant had just opened and was still in operation, but there weren't many people there, and few knew that it was one of Shadow Assassins' outposts.

Su Chen learned from Qiao Qiliang that Shadow Assassins had moved to Dafeng City, and he rushed over as soon as he received the news.

It now seems that Shadow Assassins only sent a portion of their forces first, and the main force is probably still behind.

"Please come in, guest."

Seeing Su Chen, dressed in black, standing to the side, the waiter greeted him warmly.

"I want to buy fish."

Rarely, Su Chen used a rather professional term: "fish" means "information," and "buying fish" means "buying information."

The waiter understood immediately, and without asking what grade it was, he led Su Chen upstairs.

Inside the room, a masked man was also sitting.

The other party was somewhat surprised to see Su Chen, not expecting that there would be customers so soon after the restaurant opened.

However, being a professional, he quickly regained his composure and asked, "What would the guest like to ask?"

"Are there any techniques for applying force, suitable for those with powerful and varied strength, that can enhance control..." Su Chen replied, his words carrying a lot of weight, causing the masked man to furrow his brows deeply.

"It will cost one thousand taels." After a long silence, he quoted a price.

Su Chen paid without hesitation.

"Sir, due to certain reasons, I will trouble you to wait three to five days," the masked man said as he took the money.

"can."

After receiving the reply, Su Chen got up and left, and the waiter respectfully saw him off.

After some time, another customer arrived at the restaurant.

Unlike Su Chen, he wore a bamboo hat with black cloth covering the edges, making it impossible to see his face and concealing himself very well.

The waiter didn't pay much attention and, after asking a few questions, led the man in the straw hat upstairs.

The masked man was surprised to see another one. He looked at the other man suspiciously and then asked the same question.

"I'm here to sell information," the man in the straw hat said.

"What news?" the masked man asked.

"Regarding the news about the Shadow Assassins' branch being wiped out some time ago."

The man in the straw hat spoke calmly, but his words struck the masked man like a thunderclap, instantly making his expression serious.

Shadow Killer is still investigating this matter, but there has been no result yet.

In addition, a series of recent events have delayed things, but Shadow Killer has never given up the investigation.

Originally, Shadow Assassins could have arrived in Dafeng City sooner to set up their operations, but because their branch in Dafeng City was destroyed, everything needed to be rearranged, and their journey was delayed as a result.

In a time when time is money, you can imagine how furious Shadow Killer must be.

"Who did this?" The masked man could no longer remain calm and asked anxiously.

The man in the straw hat remained silent.

Upon seeing this, the masked man quickly realized what was happening and asked, "What are the conditions?"

Upon hearing this, the man in the straw hat spoke slowly: "You can't make the decision on this matter. Bring your supervisor here, and I will naturally state the conditions."

"This..." The masked man looked troubled.

After thinking for a moment, he tentatively asked, "May I inform you of your initial conditions?"

"One hundred Blood Strengthening Pills, one hundred Blood Nourishing Pills."

Seeing the masked man's persistence, the man in the straw hat remained silent for a while before speaking.

"hiss."

However, to his surprise, the masked man's expression upon hearing this condition was even more exaggerated than before. He couldn't help but gasp, his eyes widening in disbelief as he stared at Su Chen. Only after taking several deep breaths did his emotions calm down slightly, and he solemnly said, "Alright, the person in charge will arrive within three days. You may come again in three days!"

Upon hearing this, the man in the straw hat nodded, then got up and left.

Shortly after he left, the masked man suddenly spoke up: “Follow him and find his place.”

After leaving the restaurant, the man in the straw hat wandered through the streets and alleys, gradually moving away from the bustling city. He was very careful, looking back from time to time to make sure that no one was following him.

They walked and stopped like this, turning countless corners and passing through countless alleys, until finally they stopped in front of a secluded house.

As usual, upon returning inside, the man in the straw hat removed his hat, took off his veil, tore off his black cloth, and then took off his clothes, revealing his true appearance.

After doing all this, he started a fire to cook, and soon wisps of smoke began to rise.

After eating and drinking his fill, the man in the straw hat went back to his room to rest for half an hour.

In the afternoon, he didn't go out either; he either practiced martial arts or read books.

I start cooking in the evening, and after eating and drinking my fill, I lie in the yard, wasting away the time.

After an unknown amount of time, until the figure that had been observing in the shadows left, the man in the straw hat slowly opened his eyes.

"They were really observant; they watched me for a whole day before leaving. Luckily, I was prepared."

The man in the straw hat was none other than Su Chen.

He had expected that when he revealed this news, Shadow Assassin would definitely send someone to follow him.

So I rented this house a few days ago, all for this moment.

The other party had been observing him for so long simply to confirm whether this house was his residence. So Su Chen acted like an ordinary person all day, giving the house a semblance of human warmth.

After all, if they're not permanent residents, who would cook like an ordinary person?

If you're going to put on a show, you have to go all the way.

The shadowy figure's journey home was not as complicated as Su Chen's. He moved through the streets and quickly returned to the restaurant.

Su Chen followed along, concealing his strength. When he saw the other party enter the restaurant, he didn't care, but instead lay in wait nearby.

Sure enough, not long after, Su Chen saw the masked man he had seen before come out of the restaurant.

Although the other person was not wearing a mask, the clothes they were wearing were almost identical to those seen during the day, making it easy for Su Chen to recognize them.

The masked man walked quickly and cautiously, sometimes blending into the crowd, sometimes walking alone, stopping and starting.

If Su Chen hadn't used the Soul-Guiding Grass on him, he might have actually been shaken off.

The two, one in the open and the other in the shadows, maintained a considerable distance from each other. After seeing the other leave the city, Su Chen did not immediately follow.

The city is crowded and difficult to spot, while the area outside the city is sparsely populated. If Su Chen were to follow directly there, he would easily be discovered.

Su Chen casually found a small stall, ordered a late-night snack, and sat for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before getting up and leaving the city.

He hadn't expected that Shadow Assassins would have a base in a small town outside the city.

After following the masked man for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they arrived at a courtyard in Ping Shi Town.

Throughout the entire ordeal, he remained unaware of Su Chen, who had been following him.

Candles were lit in the courtyard, and it wasn't as heavily guarded as Su Chen had imagined. He didn't see any Shadow Assassins, either inside or outside the courtyard. After confirming several times, Su Chen entered the courtyard.

Snapped!
Before even getting close, a roar could be heard coming from inside the room:

"That bastard! Why didn't he just tell me to go to the Lord's mansion and steal the formula for the Blood Strengthening Pill? A hundred Blood Strengthening Pills, a hundred Blood Enhancing Pills! This is outrageous!"

Inside the room, a middle-aged man cursed loudly, asking if he knew the value of a hundred Blood Enhancement Pills. He said if he had a hundred Blood Enhancement Pills, would he have ended up like this?

The masked man bowed his head and silently endured the insults that should have been directed at Su Chen.

After the middle-aged man finished cursing, the masked man said in a low voice, "Sir, I have sent people to find this person's residence. He lives in a house in Fugui Lane, specifically at No. 360, Fugui Sixth Street."

"You did a great job!" The middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction. "Once the people from headquarters arrive, I will explain your contributions to them and find you a good job. You should know that I always keep my word. As long as you are loyal, although I can't give you a meteoric rise, you will be more than comfortable in your old age."

He paused for a moment, then added, "You are very capable. I'll have to put in a lot of work for you these next few days."

"I obey my orders."

The masked man replied respectfully.

The middle-aged man didn't seem to care and said, "By the way, news came from headquarters that Baiyue Dao is very likely to come to Dafeng City. You need to keep a close eye on his news. He has something that the leaders at headquarters care about. This matter is even more important than your and my lives."

"Please rest assured, sir, I will do anything, even risk my life!" The masked man's voice became unusually solemn.

"Alright, you can leave now." The middle-aged man waved his hand, dismissing the masked man.

Shortly after the masked man left, a voice suddenly rang out in the room: "What brings you here so late at night?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen realized that the other party had discovered him, so he stopped hiding, entered the room, and looked at the middle-aged man.

The other party didn't seem to care about Su Chen's appearance at all. He sat upright, holding a cup of tea in his hand, and poured a cup of tea in front of Su Chen.

After pouring, he looked at Su Chen and asked, "Want to sit down and have a drink?"

Su Chen remained silent, standing there without saying a word.

The middle-aged man didn't care. Seeing that Su Chen was unmoved, he sighed and said, "It's a pity that this is the last cup of tea in your life. Since you won't drink it, you can drink it in your next life."

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man made his move, picked up the teacup, and suddenly splashed tea towards Su Chen. The tea sprayed out like a dense rain, overwhelming Su Chen.

Su Chen slowly raised his arm, and a light-colored halo immediately condensed in his palm. Power surged out, forming an invisible barrier that blocked the poisoned water droplets. The water droplets all fell to the ground, sizzling and smoking.

Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man's gaze sharpened. He slammed his hand on the wooden table, smashing it to pieces. Then, his figure blurred, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared before Su Chen, unleashing a palm strike with force as fast as light.

Snapped!
Su Chen slapped the other person's face lightly with his backhand. The speed was so fast that before the other person could react, he felt his head sink, his vision went black, and then the world in his eyes began to spin.

But he was very resilient and had a very fast reaction time. After being hit, he immediately got up and ran towards the yard without saying a word.

Why are you running so fast?

Su Chen smiled faintly and walked up to the middle-aged man. The devilish voice that entered his ears caused the man's expression to change drastically.

After just one exchange, he knew he was no match for Su Chen.

Unexpectedly, Su Chen's strength was even greater than he had imagined; now he had no chance to escape.

"Who are you, and what do you want here? If you need anything from me, I am willing to give my life for you!"

The middle-aged man spoke with righteous indignation, his eyes no longer dull but filled with sincerity, revealing a loyal and devoted demeanor.

Su Chen was taken aback by the other party's sudden change, and he couldn't help but find it amusing, asking, "What if I asked you to betray Shadow Assassins?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man was visibly taken aback, but he still replied earnestly, "Naturally, it is up to your wishes. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west."

"Aren't you afraid of being discovered by Shadow Assassin for doing this?" Su Chen gave the other person a deep look.

"Your Excellency is unaware of the fact that I am always quite flexible in my actions. Even if I am discovered, I believe headquarters will understand my situation."

Su Chen didn't continue asking questions, but instead asked, "I've come to ask you about something. Does Shadow Assassin have any techniques for generating power? The more advanced and universally applicable, the better."

The middle-aged man quickly grasped the key information: it was sophisticated yet universally applicable.

His brows furrowed slightly. If Su Chen hadn't looked so serious, he would have thought the other man was making fun of him.

The more advanced the power generation technique, the more restrictions it has, and the more targeted it becomes. It is simply impossible for it to have universal applicability at the same time.

After thinking for a moment, the middle-aged man finally said, "Yes, for example, the Yun family's Cloud Mist Force, the Liang family's Golden Thorn Force, and the Hong family's Profound Origin Force... they are all very advanced."

"Hmm? I think you didn't hear me clearly." Su Chen's expression darkened instantly after hearing this.

He doesn't just want high-end products; he also wants universal applicability.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man felt bitter. If such a technique for generating power existed, it would have been snatched up by all the major powers long ago. How could it possibly be his turn?

"Oh, right, there's another technique for generating power that I'm sure would meet your requirements." After a long silence, the middle-aged man seemed to have thought of something and blurted it out.

"what?"

"This technique for generating power is called the 'Mysterious Mind Ten Thousand Wonders Style,' which is very mysterious, but it is almost lost."

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man felt a sharp gaze fall upon him, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and a chill ran down his spine, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

(End of this chapter)