I'm a body cultivator, so it's normal for me to destroy a star with one punch, right?

Chapter 117 What are you looking at?

boom!
A violent aura erupted from Jiang He's body!

The scorching heatwave spread in all directions, and the resulting strong air currents caused the building ruins and gravel on the ground to tumble and roll!

The ignited blood and qi transformed into a blood-red flame.

The river, not particularly imposing, was stained crimson.

Jiang He held the knife in both hands and slashed out with one stroke!

This strike required no skill whatsoever.

It's just a simple chopping motion.

However, the pressure it exerted on Tian Jie was unparalleled!

Tian Jie even felt...

If I can't withstand this blow, I might be crippled or even die!
Under this oppressive force, Tian Jie unleashed his cultivation and sword intent to the extreme...

click!
A faint sound of some kind of shackle being broken emanated from within him!

Tian Jie's aura surged!

Zheng!
He caught Jiang He's knife, his body slamming back nine steps, each step causing a crack in the ground beneath his feet. After regaining his footing, Tian Jie felt a sweet taste in his throat...

Goo!
He swallowed back a mouthful of blood, feeling his blood surging within him. He raised his trembling arms to stop Jiang He from slashing at him again, and said, "Brother Jiang... hold on. I have just had an epiphany and have finally stepped into the half-step Grandmaster realm. I need to digest this a little."

Before the rivers could even open.

Tian Jie quickly sat cross-legged on the ground and began to heal his injuries.

Damn it!

If you cut me again, I'm afraid I'll be lying on my back!
"what?"

Seeing this, Jiang He had no choice but to sheathe his sword, and the blood flames on his body also subsided.

"Ding!"

"You have survived a battle, strength +10kg."

A system notification sounded in his mind, and the slight increase in power allowed Jiang He to replenish his blood and qi, making up for the 2 seconds of energy consumed when he activated the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique.

He stood aside, looking at Tian Jie who was sitting cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed, his eyes full of envy, and sighed, "No wonder he is one of the candidates to represent our Xixia in the National Youth Martial Arts Competition... This talent is truly enviable!"

"Breaking through in battle... I've only ever seen this kind of plot in novels; it's usually reserved for the protagonist!"

"I never imagined I would see it with my own eyes today!"

Tian Jie: "..."

His tightly closed brows twitched a few times, unable to contain himself.

The already surging blood and qi almost went berserk...

Fortunately, under the pressure of Jiang He's strike, he stepped into the "half-step Grandmaster" realm, and his cultivation, sword intent, and understanding of martial arts all improved significantly; otherwise, he would have definitely spat out a mouthful of blood.

And rivers.

Then he recalled the stab he had just delivered...

That strike could be considered his "ultimate strike" at this moment!
With a physical strength of up to 73380 kilograms, under the 1.5 times explosive amplitude of the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique, it can unleash an explosive force of 18 kilograms...

What does 18 kilograms mean?
A full 180 tons!
A 13-meter semi-trailer weighs 6-7 tons.

Jiang He could pick it up with one hand and play with it like a big toy.

"Perhaps Tian Jie is right!"

"I've been able to spread the hidden energy of the Great Sage Fist throughout my body, but I still can't integrate it into my sword... It's probably because I was too restricted when I practiced swordsmanship in the hospital!"

While in the hospital.

Even when wielding his sword, Jiang He dared not exert himself too forcefully.

They were afraid that a single blow would destroy the inpatient department.

In this situation, how can one integrate hidden strength into the knife?
Thoughts were swirling in my mind.

Jianghe began to try.

He kept slashing at the air, each strike unleashing his full power!
Under the terrifying force of over 73000 kilograms, each strike of the S-grade alloy battle blade unleashes a whistling sound as it cuts through the air!

Jiang He is a body-refining martial artist.

Therefore, it's impossible to discern things like sword energy or sword aura.

However, the power of each slash was also considerable, plowing out lines of blade marks on the ground!
brush!
suddenly.

Jiang He's knife strikes suddenly became much faster.

With a single slash, a gust of wind flew out like a blade, striking a half-collapsed wall 18 meters away with a soft thud, tearing a gash in the wall!
"Great!"

Tian Jie got up at some point.

Upon seeing Jiang He's strike, he couldn't help but applaud, saying, "By incorporating the hidden power of the Great Sage Fist into your swordsmanship... Brother Jiang He's strike is no less powerful than that of a half-step Grandmaster!"

The explosive power of an ordinary sixth-rank peak martial artist is generally between 5 and 6 kilograms.

A half-step Grandmaster who has cultivated the true meaning of martial arts, with the blessing of the true meaning of martial arts, can have an explosive force of over 15 kilograms!
"Brother Tian, ​​have you finished your cultivation?"

Jiang He asked a question first, and then smiled bitterly: "Brother Tian, ​​don't flatter me... I know my own limitations very well. You half-step grandmasters have abundant true qi and have also comprehended the true meaning of martial arts. Even a casual move can unleash tremendous power when the true meaning of martial arts is released."

"but me……"

"It's only because of the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique that it's a bit stronger."

"My own strength is just so-so. I've only just found the knack of integrating internal energy into my swordsmanship. It works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. I still need to practice more."

Tian Jie nodded secretly.

He agreed with Jiang He's words and said, "Brother... I'm a few years older than you and have been practicing martial arts for a while longer... Listen to my advice, you shouldn't use explosive secret techniques like the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique too often."

"Even if you only unleash your power for a few seconds each time, it will still damage your foundation in the long run."

"And it can also easily lead to dependency."

"We can't just unleash the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique every time we encounter someone we can't beat, can we?"

Jiang He: "Isn't that possible?"

Tian Jie: "..."

never mind!

This child is sick; you can't reason with him.

After wandering around the ruined city, the two encountered a group of ferocious beasts.

There weren't many, only about twenty in total, with the strongest being only a fifth-rank. Tian Jie wanted to make a move to test his strength after advancing to "half-step Grandmaster," but Jiang He stopped him, saying he wanted to test his swordsmanship.

Tian Jie displayed the demeanor of a "half-step grandmaster".

Standing to the side with his hands behind his back, he saw Jiang He roar and charge forward, killing one beast after another with a single slash. In less than two minutes, he had wiped out more than twenty ferocious beasts.

"I still need to practice my swordsmanship more."

After killing the ferocious beast.

Jiang He sheathed his sword and sighed, "I can incorporate internal energy into my swordsmanship when I'm slashing at the air, but it's much less effective in actual combat. I just killed twenty-six ferocious beasts and made twenty-four slashes, but only two of them were successful."

After collecting the materials from the ferocious beast, the two returned to Jiangnan Base City using navigation.

Materials from over twenty ferocious beasts, mostly of low quality, were not expensive, selling for just over 800 million.

Jiang He gave Tian Jie 400 million.

He took 450 million for himself.

When we got back to the hotel, it was already 4 a.m.

After showering.

Tian Jie began meditating and practicing again.

"Hey……"

"This is the normal life of a martial artist... It's a pity that for someone like me who only cultivates the body, meditation is completely useless."

Jiang He slept until 7:30 in the morning, and got up on time according to his biological clock.

He changed into a tracksuit and went for a 20-minute run.

"Ding!"

"Proper exercise can increase your strength by 10kg."

"Ding!"

"Rational use of medication, strength +10kg."

Back in my hotel room, I took three "Twenty-Four Flavor Rehmannia Pills," then took a shower before going downstairs to the hotel's buffet restaurant.

"Ding!"

"A balanced diet can increase your strength by 10kg."

After a hearty breakfast, Jiang He took out his "psychiatric medication" and swallowed it with a beverage. "Ding!"

"Rational use of medication, strength +10kg."

The other contestants from Xixia Base City were also in the restaurant. After finishing their breakfast, they came to the hotel lobby together and waited quietly.

Shui Qianyun, dressed in a silver alloy combat suit, came downstairs. Her gaze swept over the eleven people before finally landing on Tian Jie.

Tian Jie: "..."

He felt a little uneasy under Shui Qianyun's gaze, and immediately glanced sideways at Jiang He beside him.

Jiang He was sitting comfortably on the sofa in the living room, legs crossed, holding a cup of milk tea in his hand and a cigarette in his mouth.

Fortunately, Shui Qianyun didn't say anything, but instead said, "Everyone, get ready. We'll set off in half an hour. I'll lead the way into the wilderness for a six-day trial!"

"remember……"

"In that wilderness, there are eight seventh-grade ferocious beasts living."

"All you need to do is survive in that wilderness."

"Okay, let's break up the meeting."

"Meet here in half an hour."

Everyone dispersed.

Jiang He stood up, went to Yun Yanchen, and instructed him: "The wilderness is full of dangers. Be careful when you go out to train... Remember, your own safety is the most important thing."

Yun Yanchen nodded.

After exchanging a few words, Yun Yanchen went to make preparations.

Shui Qianyun looked at the river.

When facing other contestants and even those "veteran" contestants, Shui Qianyun appeared very indifferent, serious, and even stern.

But she treats Jiang He like a friendly older sister next door.

She glanced at the milk tea in Jiang He's hand, saw that it was still unopened, immediately snatched it, sat on the sofa, inserted a straw and took a couple of sips, then stretched and sighed, "Leading the team is so tiring... I should have just stayed in Xixia and let Chen Jingzhou come by himself."

no……

You arrived at the hotel yesterday.

He's just stayed in his room the whole time and hasn't come out, right?
What are you tired of?
Shui Qianyun inquired about the "electric fence" incident from the previous night. Upon hearing Jiang He say that he wanted to use "high-voltage electricity" to temper his body, she immediately said, "Ultra-high-voltage electricity is too harmful to the human body. It's best to avoid it... If you're so eager to improve, why don't you go with them to the depths of the wilderness to train?"

The rivers are stirred.

After thinking about it, he shook his head and said, "Forget it... I take a different path than them. Besides, the martial arts competition is about to start, and I need to prepare in advance."

Shui Qianyun was surprised.

If you're not participating, what are you going to prepare?
After half an hour.

Eleven contestants arrived at the hall one after another.

Shui Qianyun tossed them a map and said, "Your destination is here, about 260 kilometers from Jiangnan Base City... Set off as soon as possible!"

Tian Jie glanced at the map, his brows twitching, and said, "Master Shui... this is Chongming Island?"

"what?"

Chongming Island?

One contestant exclaimed in surprise, "I specifically checked the wilderness intelligence around Jiangnan Base City... Chongming Island has a special geographical location, situated at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the largest river in the Great Xia Dynasty, and is known as the gateway to the Yangtze River and the Yingzhou Island of the East China Sea."

"Chongming Island was originally very prosperous, but because it is close to the sea, it was once attacked by a beast tide and has now become a deserted island. It is a paradise for ferocious beasts, with many high-grade ferocious beasts. It is said that a powerful ninth-grade ferocious beast lives in the center of the island."

"A ninth-grade ferocious beast?"

For a moment, the participants were discussing among themselves, clearly feeling some fear.

Shui Qianyun's expression turned cold, and she said, "What are you afraid of?"

"It's not like I'm sending you to the island to kill that ninth-grade beast... High-grade ferocious beasts have a very strong sense of territory. As long as you don't wander around in the areas I've marked, the chances of you dying aren't that high."

"........."

Everyone was stunned.

What are the chances of death?
Especially Yun Yanchen, she knew her teacher all too well... so deep in her eyes was the deepest worry.

However, as a water-type transcendent awakener, I am able to unleash even greater power near rivers and seas... I suppose my teacher will protect me secretly and wouldn't risk the lives of these "young talents" from Western Xia... right?

After scolding him a few times, Shui Qianyun said, "Alright, you all hurry up and set off..."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Yanchen felt a little flustered and cautiously asked, "Teacher, what about you?"

Shui Qianyun said, "I'll have lunch later and then head over... Don't worry, I can fly, and I might even get there before you."

Just before setting off, Yun Yanchen couldn't help but run over again and whisper, "Master... please don't forget."

Shui Qianyun readily agreed, saying, "Don't you trust your teacher to handle things?"

8:50 a.m. on September 23.

Eleven contestants from the Western Xia departed from the Jiangnan base city and headed to Chongming Island.

at the same time.

Other participants from various regions also arrived at Jiangnan Base City one after another. Most of them made the same choice as Shui Qianyun, leading the participants to the wilderness area for training.

Jiang He, too, began his arduous spiritual practice.

Every morning after breakfast, he would pack his lunch, dinner, and fruit in a lunchbox, along with water, and then head into the wilderness to practice his swordsmanship.

He did not venture deep into the wilderness.

Most of the ferocious beasts they hunted were of medium or low quality.

three days later.

Jiang He has become increasingly adept at using "hidden strength," and can now apply it at will in actual combat.

"This is a sixth-grade python-type ferocious beast... Its material value is slightly higher than that of an ordinary sixth-grade ferocious beast, approximately between 180 million and 200 million."

11 PM on September 28th.

After collecting the corpse of a sixth-grade python-like ferocious beast, Jiang He glanced at his nearly full storage ring and thought to himself, "After these few days of cultivation, I can now skillfully apply internal force to my swordsmanship."

"and……"

"My physical strength has also exceeded 8 kilograms, and my qi, blood, and physique have become much stronger!"

"Let's go back and sell the beast materials first, then buy the second volume of the Great Sage Fist..."

Back in Jiangnan Base City, Jiang He sold the materials he had obtained from killing the ferocious beasts over the past few days for more than 6400 million.

He called Chen Jingzhou and asked him to "buy" the second volume of The Great Sage Fist for him, which cost 4000 million yuan.

Although Chen Jingzhou was in Western Xia.

But he kept a close eye on the situation in Jiangnan Base City every day.

Knowing that Jiang He had been quietly cultivating these past few days, he said with satisfaction, "You've done well these past few days... Keep it up, and remember not to cause trouble. The martial arts competition is about to begin, and participants from all over have gathered in Jiangnan Base City."

"These young geniuses are all quite arrogant. If you run into them when you go out, try to avoid them and don't get into a fight... otherwise you'll get beaten up, and since I'm in Xixia, I can't help you!"

The second half of that sentence was clearly a joke.

Jiang He could also tell from the conversation, and laughed, "Uncle Chen, don't worry, I'd love to run into those contestants... If anyone dares to bare their teeth at me, I'll show them why the flowers are so red."

now.

Jiang He is walking out of the Jiangnan Base City Martial Arts Administration Bureau.

Head on.

A group of young men, stained with blood, must have just returned from the wilderness. They were carrying large and small bags and seemed to be heading to the Martial Arts Administration Bureau to sell materials related to ferocious beasts.

They heard what Jianghe said.

They exchanged a glance.

One of the young men sneered and deliberately tilted his body to the side...

His bulging backpack bumped into Jiang He.

Jiang He stepped aside slightly, then continued making the call, saying, "Okay, okay, I understand, Uncle Chen... Don't worry, I definitely won't cause any trouble."

"All right."

"I'm hanging up now."

He hung up the phone and saw that the group of young men hadn't left, but were instead standing to the side, eyeing him with unfriendly expressions. So he spoke up—

"What are you looking at?"

The young man who had deliberately bumped into Jiang He earlier sneered, "What are you looking at?"

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