Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 37 "Tiger Demon" Wu Song, Heavenly Wounded General! (Please continue reading)
"Hiccup~"

The little tiger cub let out a satisfied burp and climbed down from the mother wolf's deflated "granary"...

It howled twice at the trembling wolf cubs before strutting arrogantly toward Liu Sheng.

A hint of helplessness flashed in the mother wolf's eyes as she carried her cubs back to the "granary" and licked them to comfort them.

My dear child, this old mother has no choice but to feed this "little plague god" properly, or the "big plague god" will go berserk.

"Wow!"

Liu Sheng let out a soft groan, signaling the mother wolf to hunt for herself to ensure she had enough milk. Then he grabbed the cub by the scruff of its neck and flew away.

"Ow~"

In mid-air, the little tiger cub cried out excitedly, wagging its tail like a windmill.

When they arrived, they were so frightened they squealed like pigs, completely different from tigers.

A moment later, behind Baishui Village, Liu Sheng descended, reverting to his original form, and carried the little tiger cub home.

Speaking of which, this little tiger cub was the first creature to know that he had the ability to transform.

However, there are countless extraordinary skills and techniques in this world. It shouldn't be strange if someone can use transformation techniques... right?

After arriving home, Liu Sheng greeted his grandmother, handed the little one to Er Ya, and went straight into the house. He took out the first volume of the "Black Tiger Zen Sutra" and began to study it carefully.

This manual contains records of four martial arts techniques, namely:

Black Tiger Wind-Splitting Blade, Tiger-Slaying Soul-Chasing Palm, Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover, Crimson Fiend Demon Tiger Skill.

Among them, the Crimson Demon Tiger Technique is the fundamental technique, which is divided into four parts: Qi and Blood, Tendons and Bones, Internal Organs, and True Form.

According to the master, in fact, a long time ago, the early stages of martial arts training only involved external practice and internal cultivation, reaching the Six Harmonies and Three Realms.

Through continuous innovation over the centuries, it has evolved into the four realms of Qi and Blood, Muscles and Bones, Internal Organs, and True Form as we know them today.

In some places, qi and blood, as well as muscles and bones, are also classified into a single realm.

Returning to the *Black Tiger Zen Sutra*...

The "Black Tiger Stance" that Liu Sheng initially practiced, including breathing techniques, was actually the Qi and Blood section of the "Crimson Demon Tiger Skill".

The other three methods are fighting techniques, used for life-or-death battles.

Among them, the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover is a horizontal training method that strengthens the muscles and bones externally and invigorates the internal organs internally.

Black Tiger Wind-Splitting Blade, Tiger-Slaying Soul-Chasing Palm—one a weapon strike, the other a fist and foot attack.

One skill, three methods, and four martial arts constitute a complete and orderly system of inheritance.

Wu Song stated frankly in the manual that the Black Tiger Wind-Splitting Blade, the Tiger-Slaying Soul-Chasing Palm, and the Tiger-Roaring Golden Bell Cover are all mid-level martial arts techniques that can be used to the full extent of the Four Realms True Form.

The Crimson Fiend Tiger Skill, when cultivated to perfection, can generate a wisp of Crimson Fiend Tiger true blood within the body, making it a near-superior martial art.

(Basic martial arts: Qi and blood; Inferior martial arts: Tendons and bones; Intermediate martial arts: Internal organs and true form.)
Thus, the first four realms of martial arts—blood and qi, tendons and bones, internal organs, and true form—had no secrets left for Liu Sheng.

"In short, it allows the physical body to continuously break through its limits, undergo a complete transformation, and become so powerful that... it can fight demons head-on."

Liu Sheng closed the manual, his heart surging with emotion, unable to calm down for a long time.

After a while, he focused his mind and activated his "Blade Heart" talent, severing all distracting thoughts, and began practicing his swordsmanship.

The road ahead is long and arduous; excessive thinking is of no use.

Ultimately, success requires gradual accumulation and a step-by-step approach.

So Liu Sheng lay low, practicing his skills regularly every day, feeding tigers, hunting, and tormenting Yu Niang at night to vent his anger.

Life is busy yet fulfilling.
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Donglai Tower, Shanyang County.

An old storyteller with white hair and beard slammed his gavel, his voice rising and falling in dramatic rhythm:

"Speaking of heroes, talking about heroes, who is a hero?"
Today, this old man is going to talk about the hero who, a few days ago, smashed down the county government office with one punch, beheaded a group of officials with three slashes, and then swaggered away...

The diners below the stage immediately forgot about their food, holding their breath and staring wide-eyed.

The once busiest restaurant in Shanyang County fell silent in an instant; you could hear a pin drop.

There is simply too much curiosity surrounding that criminal wanted by the imperial court.

Despite being issued a warrant for arrest by the imperial court, he not only refused to hide his identity but also stormed into the city, beheaded all the officials in the county, and finally escaped unscathed.

These events, far more legendary than any storybook tale, actually happened right here in our community, and were experienced by many!
It was truly earth-shattering and shocking!
Unfortunately, apart from the few lines on the wanted poster, no one knew anything about this culprit.

Naturally, this aroused the interest of many people.

"I didn't expect that even though Master has been gone for several days, he's still on the county's 'trending topics' list."

On the second floor, by the window, Liu Sheng ordered two small dishes to go with his drinks, feeling a mixture of admiration and pride...

And a hint of worry.

Two fists can't fight four legs. No matter how strong Master's cultivation is, he's only one person, and he's not invincible...

Otherwise, he wouldn't have had tattoos on his face and a missing arm.

Once the imperial court truly exerts its strength and sends out elite troops to capture him, how long can he hold out under such a tight net?
pity…

"I'm too weak to help." Liu Sheng sighed silently, immediately losing his appetite.

His main purpose in coming to the county was to test the waters and see if his family had been implicated.

As it turned out, we were lucky.

However, the order in the city is noticeably worse than before.

In broad daylight, robbery, theft, assault, and murder all happen.

A few fools, thinking he was easy to bully, pulled out knives, threatened him, and demanded money, but...

He severed his tendons in his hands and feet and threw him into a stinking ditch.

Many shops have closed down, and those that are still operating normally are all well-connected. They have stationed martial arts masters in their shops to keep order, and their business is booming.

For example, this Donglai Building.

The consequences of Wu Song's attack are slowly becoming apparent, affecting many people.

Liu Sheng didn't know what others were like, but in his heart, he felt only gratitude.

This one strike cleared away all loopholes and destroyed all suspicious clues for him.

This bought him the most precious time for his growth.

With such a teacher, what more could one ask for?
"Snapped!"

"Gentlemen, do you know the background of this Wu Song? The wanted poster only says he is from Yanggu County, Qingzhou, but..."

The storyteller stroked his beard, paused deliberately to build suspense, and then continued:

"When a person gets old, nothing is good for them, but they have experienced a lot, so they remember some things."

More than thirty years ago, the Jia Yin Rebellion...

The 108 villains of Fajiu Mountain swore an oath of brotherhood, raised the banner of acting on behalf of Heaven, led 100,000 troops westward out of Yanzhou, and captured 43 cities in 10 days!

Their army marched straight towards the capital, sweeping through the land with unstoppable momentum. Five prefectures trembled, six regions were thrown into panic, and even the emperor himself was frightened to death on his dragon bed…

Could it be that Master is one of these 108 villains?

Liu Sheng listened intently, recalling that fleeting glimpse that night—the phantom of a bare-chested general standing amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood…

"...Later, the 108 villains of Fajiu Mountain reformed and accepted the imperial pardon, becoming officials and receiving government stipends. They fought for the country in various campaigns, which became a legendary tale!"

The old storyteller sighed with regret, which drew dissatisfaction from the audience.

"We want to listen to Wu Song, why are you talking about so many irrelevant things?"

"That's right, quickly tell me about Wu Song!"

"Could he be one of the 108 Fiends of Mount Fajiu from back then?"

"Very well, I'll tell you right away!"

The old storyteller feigned fright, wiped imaginary cold sweat from his forehead, and bowed deeply.

"That Wu Song was one of the 108 Fiends of that time, ranked fourteenth, known as the Heavenly Wounded General, and also called the 'Tiger Demon'..."

The 108 fierce creatures of Mount Fajiu!

Heavenly Wounded God General!

Tiger demon!

Master has quite the reputation; no wonder he doesn't take the arrest warrant seriously!

Liu Sheng was so excited that he almost slammed his fist on the table.

This was a notorious monster that once stirred up the world and scared the emperor to death!
Killing only the officials in Shanyang County felt like giving the imperial court face.

at this time…

A loud commotion came from the street downstairs, drowning out the storytelling voice inside the building.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

The loud footsteps approached from afar, making one's eardrums ache.

The entire Donglai Building…

They were all shaking incessantly, with dust swirling around them.

The wine in the glass sloshed and spilled all over the table.

Liu Sheng frowned, looked out the window, and saw a "white mountain" slowly approaching—

"General Xie, the Four Extremes Demon Subduer and Manifestation Saint, who was bestowed the title of Third-Class Earl of Qingjiang, is passing through this area!"
"Mind your own business and step aside—the ramming man's staff!"

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