We made you practice martial arts, and you've mastered the Great Golden Body?

Chapter 86 Five Elements United, Cutting Iron! (4k)

Xingyi Martial Arts School Training Room 404

Swish!Swish!Swish!
The blade flashed like a shadow. Shen Bailian held a long sword, his movements swift and precise, as if he were one with the blade's light, creating a series of dazzling trajectories.

cleaver, machete, sweeping knife
Each swing was accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, and a flash of cold light that was terrifying.

Each basic sword technique seemed to come alive in Shen Bailian's hands.

He was incredibly calm now, but beneath the calm surface, undercurrents were surging.

For the past two days, Shen Bailian had been holding back a lot of anger.

He was still too weak. This time, he could rely on his mental strength to suppress Li Hongling and defeat her unexpectedly.

But what about next time?

Someone else could almost wipe out the results of his one or two months of hard work with just one precious herb. The next time they met, Li Hongling would be 100% prepared for the suppression of mental power.

Furthermore, Shen Bailian's future opponents will largely not be human.

It is a ferocious beast, or a divine favor.

The former will only go insane and become more violent and dangerous when faced with mental suppression; the latter, on the other hand, is largely immune to mental suppression.

Therefore, Shen Bailian must become stronger, even stronger than before.

At the same time, he cannot be too extreme like Zhang Hao. He has a powerful innate talent, so he should be an all-around martial artist without any flaws.

A strong spirit and vitality are the root of all things.

The fist technique Tiangang Yiqi and the basic sword technique are like branches and leaves on a tree trunk. Only when the roots are deep and strong can the trunk be thick and the branches and leaves flourish.

Among pure-blooded humans of the same age in Bozhou City, Shen Bailian is already the best in terms of mental strength, martial arts, and most importantly, physical qualities.

This point was personally acknowledged by Kong Chaowu.

Simultaneously.

This is why Shen Bailian was able to suppress Li Hongling even after bringing her strength to the same level as his.

However, compared to his fist techniques, Shen Bailian's swordsmanship was relatively backward.

On the battlefield afterward, swordsmanship became his weapon against enemies, while fist techniques were only used for self-defense. After all, no matter how strong his defense was, he wouldn't be foolish enough to engage in hand-to-hand combat with ferocious beasts.

However, if the Iron Body skill is further improved, it might be worth considering.

The general principles of martial arts state that weapons are an extension of the body.

however.

Weapons are always external objects, and ultimately not part of the body.

It's nothing like piloting a mecha; there's a neural connection that allows all thoughts to be transmitted almost without interruption.

Swordsmanship can only be improved through daily practice, familiarity, and understanding, enhancing one's control over the weapon.

Therefore, it is extremely difficult to control a weapon as if it were one's own flesh and blood.

However, with Kong Chaowu's patient guidance, Shen Bailian's physical fitness has become stronger and stronger since the trial ended, and his mental strength has become more and more powerful.

Shen Bailian's strong body, combined with his powerful perception, allowed his spiritual power to subtly penetrate the weapon's interior.

He could clearly sense the excess vibrational force constantly generated when he wielded the dragon, clashed with the dummy, slashed, and parried.

A gentleman is not born different, but is good at making use of things.

This 'thing' represents all things in the world, and vibration is also a 'thing'. This is further associated with the thirty-six interconnected forms of the Heavenly Gang Qi.

Just a few minutes later~
Shen Bailian suddenly realized that all laws in the world have similar origins.

It was a result of years of accumulated knowledge and experience, and also a sudden flash of inspiration in my mind.

The daytime tiger and the thunderclap merged into one in an instant.

The sword, wielded with the power of a dragon-slaying blade, flashed with dazzling, cold light across the training room. Its trajectory was unpredictable, yet it contained a mysterious meaning that gave the viewer a sense of beauty.

"Tear~"

The air itself vibrated as if torn apart by the blade's edge.

at last.

Body, mind, and external things.

They merged into one in an instant.

Clang! Clang! Clang!
The overwhelming flashes of blade light blurred in an instant, and the air seemed to explode faintly.

[Congratulations! Your basic swordsmanship skill has improved. Experience points +20]

Congratulations! Your character level has increased, experience points +20.

Character Level: LV6 (512/1300)

[Basic Knife Skills LV2 (213/400)]

A message popped up on Shen Bailian's panel: this time, the experience points he gained were not just one, but a full twenty.

Normally, this would be the experience points he would gain by swinging his sword 2000 times.

And the dummy in front of Shen Bailian.

Pata~ Pata~
In an instant, like falling dominoes, the upper body of the dummy turned into thin pieces, which fell to the floor.

Even the very middle iron bar was cut off, the cut surface was smooth, without the slightest burr or wrinkle.

"Whoo~"

This sudden burst of energy, combined with the previous hours of cultivation, instantly depleted eighty percent of Shen Bailian's vital energy.

"Hoo~breath~"

Shen Bailian's chest heaved violently as he gasped for breath.

Despite the waves of mental and physical exhaustion washing over him, he became increasingly excited.

Shen Bailian stared at the severed, thumb-thick iron bar on the floor, muttering excitedly to himself:
"Let's call this move 'Iron Cutter'."

He did it! He really did it!
It combines the accumulated power of the daytime tiger, the explosive force of thunder, the connection to the celestial energy, the guidance of Kong Chaowu, and the constantly generated excess shockwaves, relying on its own powerful essence, energy, and spirit to condense into one.

The combination of the five elements allowed Shen Bailian to unleash power far exceeding what a martial arts apprentice could use, using extremely advanced techniques to cut through steel.

If Zhou Changqing were to see this scene, he would be shocked and exclaim that it was perverted.

What kind of abnormal comprehension and talent is needed to comprehend it to such an extent?
Previously, Zhou Changqing was able to cut the dummy because he borrowed a trace of the power of heaven and earth to strengthen the blade, and with his own formidable strength, he was able to do it so easily.

But what about Shen Bailian?

A mere martial arts apprentice, relying on his own comprehension and utilizing the vibrations from the Dragon Slayer's strike on the dummy, concentrated his powerful mental energy into a single force, and accomplished what only a martial artist at the Establishing Life Realm could do.

Horror!
"Take a break."

As Shen Bailian thought this, with a clang, he safely put the Dragon Slayer sword, weighing thirty or forty pounds, back into its sheath.

He then began to slowly walk around the training room to prevent cramps.

Whether in cultivation or in battle, Shen Bailian always adhered to the principle of safety first.

One hour later~
"Ding-dong~ding-dong~"

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Shen Bailian put away the Dragon Slayer sword in his hand and opened the door to the training room.

"Let's go, it's time."

Li Mengyi's face was flushed, with a hint of girlish shyness and anticipation. She was 1.72 meters tall and wore a pure white dress. Her jet-black hair fell smoothly over her shoulders, highlighting her fair skin.

"Is it time?" Shen Bailian frowned slightly and looked at the girl with a puzzled expression: "Why are you dressed like this today?" It has to be said that Li Mengyi's outfit today is indeed beautiful.

It has only one drawback—it's expensive.

This is completely out of character for Li Mengyi, who is a bit of a money-grubber.

"Wasn't I accompanying you to shoot the commercial today?"

"Commercials?"

"Yes." Li Mengyi nodded, and then, looking aggrieved, explained the whole story:

"Have you forgotten? The day before yesterday, when you were at the front desk, you were on the phone with someone. The price you paid was that you would be opening your cultivation room for the next few days, and I wouldn't be charging you."

Shen Bailian recalled carefully, and it seemed that such a thing had indeed happened at the time, but he had misspoke because of his inexplicable feelings for the girl.

After returning home, I didn't take the matter to heart.

"If you don't want to take me, then forget it."

As she spoke, Li Mengyi noticed Shen Bailian's slightly furrowed brows. She gently bit her lower lip, a sudden, inexplicable sense of loss welling up inside her, and her eyes dimmed.

In an instant, as Shen Bailian watched the girl walk away, he suddenly felt as if the temperature around him had dropped, but he thought it was just his imagination.

"Hey~, don't rush."

In a moment of panic, Shen Bailian reached out and grabbed the girl's hand.

Upon first contact, he only had two distinct feelings.

The first thing is that it's cold, unusually cold, but not like an ice cube; it's cold with a hint of warmth.

Secondly, it's delicate and smooth, unlike the skin of a martial artist.

During the finals, at the moment their fists collided, Shen Bailian also felt Li Hongling's palm. It looked smooth on the surface, but it was actually very rough and covered with calluses.

This is a common problem among martial arts apprentices; only after advancing to the Life-Establishing Realm and undergoing physical evolution will there be any change.

However, Shen Bailian didn't have time to think about it in detail.

"Snapped!"

Li Mengyi's eyes widened, her brows furrowed in anger, and she slapped away Shen Bailian's large hand. Just as she was about to speak, Shen Bailian interrupted her again.

"Don't rush, let me take a shower and change my clothes."

At this moment, Shen Bailian was still wearing a martial arts uniform covered in sweat.

"Xiao Shen, thank you so much for today."

Tang Guoxin smiled and patted the young man on the shoulder. He was in a good mood today, as he was getting a promotion and a raise, all thanks to the handsome young man in front of him.

"fine."

Shen Bailian was also in a pretty good mood.

Today is a win-win situation. In the end, he agreed to Tang Guoxin's investment, but the investment method was changed. He accepted the endorsement of Xinghe Company's Bozhou branch.

The original endorsement fee was three million Daxia coins per year.

However, Shen Bailian did not expect that Li Mengyi would have a talent for negotiation. After an hour of persistent persuasion, she negotiated a price of five million Daxia coins per year, after tax.

The endorsement period is three years. If Shen Bailian improves his cultivation level in the future, the endorsement fee will increase by 50% of the market premium.

"Manager Tang."

A woman in uniform walked up to Shen Bailian and handed her an exquisite box.

Shen Bailian was a little puzzled, but after seeing Tang Guoxin nod affirmatively, she took it and opened it to find a silver-white ring.

"?"

Shen Bailian was stunned, staring blankly at Tang Guoxin. What did this mean?
Honey trap?
"Don't misunderstand," Tang Guoxin said with a smile. "This isn't an engagement ring, but a two-cubic-meter storage ring, a small gift for signing this contract. I believe it should be enough for you to use for a while."

"!"

Shen Bailian was surprised; it was like a pillow being delivered to her just as she was about to fall asleep.

Don't underestimate this small ring; it encapsulates most of the technological achievements since the Great Xia's technological explosion. Just the space technology alone has stumped countless countries.

Moreover, it utilizes a subconscious link. After recognizing the owner, one only needs to transfer a portion of their mental energy to the storage ring to freely retrieve items from it.

It can be said that an average adult can use it three or four times without any pressure.

Technology changes lives, and technology makes life more convenient.

However, the market premium for Narza rings is also very high; a one-cubic-meter ring can cost over three million.

Even so, there's no market for it.

As expected of a company with branches all over the country, Xinghe Company is incredibly generous. Even the small gift for signing the contract is so expensive. This endorsement is definitely worth it.

With this storage ring, Shen Bailian could stay on the battlefield for a long time and also had more space to maneuver.

"Really, you're giving it to me unconditionally?"

"Ah."

Tang Guoxin responded calmly.

Shen Bailian put on the exquisite silver-white storage ring and, under Tang Guoxin's guidance, completed a simple recognition ceremony. The storage ring seemed to have formed some kind of wonderful connection with him.

It's like having an extra organ that can be opened at any time.

Using the box containing the storage ring as a test subject, Shen Bailian tried it out briefly. With his current mental strength, he could store it more than ten times in a row, after which he would need to rest for a while.

"Thank you."

Shen Bailian bowed sincerely to Tang Guoxin, because this storage ring was an extra gift outside of the agreement.

"I still have some things to buy, so if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"Okay, please go ahead. You can come to my house for a visit sometime. Dudu really likes you."

"Okay, I'll definitely go when I have time."

Shen Bailian gave a brief response, then called over Li Mengyi, who was sitting nearby eating dessert. The two of them then headed into the Xinghe Building together.
Tang Guoxin watched the boy's departing figure, filled with emotion.

He never imagined that his wife's act of kindness a few months ago would become a golden opportunity for his promotion.

Marrying a virtuous wife brings prosperity to three generations; it's truly an amazing thing.

"Has the item been delivered?"

Suddenly, a voice that was neither male nor female came from Tang Guoxin's bone conduction headphones. It was deep and magnetic, as if it had an attraction that was hard to resist.

"Lord Shangguan, the gifts have been sent out as you requested."

In an instant, Tang Guoxin became solemn, his voice extremely respectful, "I just don't know why Lord Shangguan values ​​that young man so highly?"

As a regional manager, he certainly wasn't qualified to just give away a two-cubic-meter storage ring.

"It's very simple, because it's a Sun-class Lungmen species."

"what?!"

Tang Guoxin's voice suddenly rose, his eyes widening like copper bells; he could hardly believe his ears.

“That’s right. According to my information, Shen Bailian has already received recommendations from Kong Chaowu and Duan Wuyai. Once he graduates from high school, he will definitely be able to gather three recommenders, so you must maintain a good relationship with him.”

The voice on the other end of the phone didn't stop, continuing to reach Tang Guoxin's ears.

(End of this chapter)