Gao Wu: My martial arts technique has entries.

Chapter 51 Breakthrough
Human civilization has been exploring the Dark Domain of Ceres for many years, and countless people have visited Fallen Phoenix Valley. Hidden caves are scattered everywhere, and many of them are interconnected.

Chu Kuang hid in this secluded cave, sealed the entrance, and then used his inner strength to wrap the heart of the Crimson Blood Eagle, the eagle egg, and the stone cauldron, placing them aside. He only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that they were not contaminated by any aura.

"This time, I've struck it rich."

Chu Kuang murmured to himself, confirming the value of these treasures.

First up is the Source Energy Elixir. There are four portions of this Source Energy Elixir, which are worth 400,000 Federal Credits.

A Crimson Eagle egg is worth about 500,000 Federal Credits, and the Crimson Eagle's heart is worth 30,000 Federal Credits, making a total of 930,000 Federal Credits.

In addition, there are two other source energy treasures, one called Phoenix Blood Grass and the other called Sky Eagle Flower, which together are estimated to be worth at least tens of thousands of Federal Credits.

In other words, the combined value of these treasures is close to one million Federal Credits.

"One million Federal Credits, thanks to that viper's help this time."

Looking at these treasures, Chu Kuang smiled slightly.

The nest was guarded by six Phoenix Blood Eagles, and there was no way that an ordinary team like Li Gang's and Chu's father could take it down. In fact, rushing in would be no different from suicide.

Even if everyone in the elite team had a level 8 vitality, plus an level 8 expert, it would be difficult to take down this nest.

Considering that there is definitely more than just this one Crimson Eagle Nest in Falling Phoenix Valley, only a top-tier team with an average life level of 9 would be confident enough to take down a nest head-on.

However, such top-tier teams are too few, because to reach level 9 in terms of life level, one needs to cultivate both intermediate internal and external skills to perfection.

Such powerful individuals can break through to the Transcendent Realm with ease; each one is a top-tier expert, one in hundreds.

Such strong individuals are rare in the entire Third High School where Chu Kuang is located. They are mostly top students in the senior year, and these are elite students who have a high chance of being admitted to a first-class martial arts university.

Chu Kuang was able to achieve such a great harvest this time mainly because Brother Snake really helped him a lot.

He was able to cultivate intermediate internal and external skills to perfection, which is considered strong among apprentices at the perfection level. He was able to lure away the Crimson Blood Eagle, which shows that he was no ordinary person.

If he hadn't lured away the Crimson Blood Eagle, Chu Kuang rushing in would have been no different from courting death.

"That guy got tricked by me, he's probably not having a good time now."

Chu Kuang muttered to himself, a cold smile playing on his lips.

The other party has been tainted with the scent of a Crimson Blood Eagle chick. Faced with the relentless pursuit of the Crimson Blood Eagle, even if they manage to escape, they will certainly pay a heavy price.

Considering that his left arm was already injured by Li Gang's fatal blow, he will probably have to go through a lot to escape this time.

"While he's preoccupied with other matters, I need to quickly improve my strength."

Chu Kuang muttered to himself, then began to consume the Source Energy Elixir, hoping to take this opportunity to quickly improve his strength.

As expected of a treasure that martial artists desperately need, Chu Kuang's cultivation speed began to increase rapidly after refining it. His progress in cultivating the Copper Armor Technique was remarkable, and he broke through to the minor completion level in just two hours.

The minor level of the Bronze Armor Technique was already equivalent in power to the major level of the Iron Armor Technique, slightly increasing Chu Kuang's defense by 10% and further raising his life level to 8.1.

However, what surprised Chu Kuang the most was the breakthrough in the Golden Spear technique, even more than the improvement in his Copper Armor Skill and Life Level.

The Golden Spear is Chu Kuang's most valued weapon and martial art. Now, with his continuous hard work and the blessing of the Source Energy Elixir, he has finally broken through and successfully reached the perfect level.

The Spear of Rending Gold is at its peak, with the additional attribute "Rending Gold".

Split Gold [Gold]: The Split Gold Sharpness can split stone and shatter gold, doubling the maximum power of the Split Gold Spear.

"One-fold increase in gun skill power." Looking at the data on the panel, Chu Kuang took a deep breath.

With the perfected level of the Split Gold Spear, enhanced by the golden attributes, and combined with his own powerful defense, he was confident that he would not be afraid even if he faced the venomous snake head-on.

Unfortunately, by this point, the four portions of Source Energy Liquid he had obtained were completely used up, and he would not be able to make much progress in the short term.

"It seems that I consume significantly more resources to increase my life level."

Chu Kuang murmured to himself, his brow furrowing slightly.

According to his understanding, four portions of Source Energy Liquid are worth 400,000 Federal Credits. If given to an ordinary Level 8 martial artist, it would be more than enough to break through to Level 8.2. However, in his case, it only raised him to Level 8.1.

"Could it be because of the affixes that I need to consume more energy to increase the same life level?"

Chu Kuang pondered for a moment and roughly understood why he had consumed more energy.

Upon closer reflection, it makes sense. After all, with the same level of vitality (8.1), one's defense and martial arts power are twice as strong as those of a martial artist practicing the same techniques. This improvement certainly didn't come out of thin air.

However, it is definitely worth it. After all, resources are precious, but if they cannot be converted into one's own strength, then having more of them is of no use.

"Two hours have passed; they should be far away by now."

Seeing that his strength could no longer be improved quickly, Chu Kuang did not waste any more time and left the hidden cave, heading towards the outer edge of Falling Phoenix Valley.

Not long after he left, he discovered traces of a great battle in the foothills.

Among the fallen trees and rubble, he found the feathers of the Crimson Blood Eagle, sword marks left by the Green Serpent Sword Technique, and even a considerable amount of human blood.

"It seems the snake is badly injured."

Chu Kuang murmured, falling into a brief moment of contemplation.

He now has two options. The first option is to lie low and leave Falling Phoenix Valley. It is estimated that Poisonous Serpent is too busy to hunt him down now.

However, if he misses this opportunity, Snake Brother will definitely be extremely cautious, and even if Chu Kuang becomes stronger in the future, he may not be able to find an opportunity to kill him.

Another option is to strike while the iron is hot, follow the trail of the great battle, and see if we can find an opportunity to take care of Snake Brother.

"Revenge never takes overnight."

Chu Kuang's gaze was cold as he made a decision in an instant, following the trail of the great battle.

He chased for dozens of kilometers before finally stopping in front of a cave, where the battle ended.

The cave's perimeter was covered in claw marks and feathers, clearly indicating that the Crimson Blood Eagles had tried to dig them out for Snake Brother, but ultimately failed.

"He is healing his wounds deep inside the cave."

Chu Kuang murmured to himself, for he could clearly sense an undulating aura deep within the mountain.

As a powerful apprentice-level martial artist with a life force approaching level 9, Snake Brother can no longer even conceal his aura, clearly indicating that he has suffered very serious injuries.

"We can't give him time to recover."

Chu Kuang murmured to himself, concealing his aura to the extreme, and then calmly walked into the depths of the cave.

(End of this chapter)