[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-saint-through-physical-cultivation-st":3,"chapter-becoming-a-saint-through-physical-cultivation-st-starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-367":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Becoming a Saint in the Flesh, Starting with the Vajra Art",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2127576,3478,"Chapter 367","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-367",367,"\u003Cp>Originally, it was only Xie Zhan competing with him for tenth place, and he had the confidence to remain on the Ten Talents List. Suddenly, a dark horse like Sun Tao appeared and defeated Han Feng, making his tenth spot on the Ten Talents List dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This child has a connection with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the viewing platform, Elder Gongshu laughed, moved by the idea of taking Sun Tao as a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Huoyun didn't speak. He had Xu Yang, which was enough. Although no one would complain about having more good disciples, one couldn't hog all the good ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Tie Fu didn't speak either. He already had Lu Ren, so he couldn't covet Sun Tao either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Zhong smiled and didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who he chooses as his master is not up to you to decide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Wufeng, one of the four Elders of Departing Fire Peak, sneered, also moved by the idea of taking a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao looked like a late bloomer, so he couldn't let Elder Gongshu get a bargain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let him choose for himself. Your Wufeng skills are fine for making farm tools, but you’re far behind in forging weapons,\" Elder Gongshu sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the arena, Sun Tao was the center of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Tao wins, replacing Han Feng as the ninth-ranked Ten Talents member. All rewards will be issued uniformly after the ranking ends!\" Yang Yuanzhou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Sun Tao bowed, turned, and leaped off the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Han Feng was unwilling, he understood that the situation was beyond his control. He bowed to Yang Yuanzhou and said: \"This disciple wishes to challenge Xiong Kun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Kun’s face was extremely dark. He didn't expect that today it wouldn't be him challenging Han Feng, but Han Feng coming to challenge him. He had become a soft persimmon in everyone’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yuanzhou nodded: \"You go down and regulate your breath first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Sun, congratulations!\" Xu Yang stepped forward to congratulate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao still had unhidden excitement on his face and sighed: \"I didn't expect that I, Sun Tao, would have a day like this. It’s simply unbelievable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once upon a time, he could only watch Xu Yang gallop across the arena from below, envious. Today, it was finally his turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was still not as dazzling as Xu Yang, he could at least stand on the same arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Sun is truly astonishing. Congratulations.\" Jiang Fan also stepped forward to congratulate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Kun had a dark face, sensing that in this Ten Talents ranking, he would likely be blasted off just like last time, before his seat was even warm. Originally, he was about the same as Lu Ren, but no one wanted to offend Lu Ren’s weapon-forging talent, so they just picked on him to challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Sun, for showing mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren walked over and bowed solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ranking was higher than Han Feng’s, but he didn't have this ranking because of his strength, but because of his weapon-forging talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao could defeat Han Feng, so he could also defeat him, but Sun Tao hadn't challenged him, clearly still mindful of the camaraderie from the Weiyuan Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao shook his head: \"You at least call me Brother; how could I challenge you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren had betrayed Zhang Yong and Jiang Ping, but he hadn't done anything wrong to him. Later, Lu Ren had killed the Five Tigers of the Profound Blade to avenge Jiang Ping, so he didn't hate Lu Ren that much anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, as a senior brother, he had always been qualified from the Weiyuan Hall to the Purple Sun Sect, and even Xu Yang had always held him in respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Xiong Kun ascended the stage to fight Xie Zhan. After a fierce battle of a hundred moves, Xie Zhan was still no match for Xiong Kun, just as he had been in the outer sect, and was blasted off the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Han Feng, get on the stage and fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple regulation of his breath, Xiong Kun couldn't wait to speak, his roar like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Feng took a deep breath and stepped through the air, landing on the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't the first time the two had fought, so they didn't waste words and directly engaged in a fierce battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surging Gang Qi submerged the entire arena, and the two fought as if in a sea of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither had a way back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing meant falling off the Ten Talents List and losing the sect’s tilted resources, so compared to before, both were fighting extra hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Kun was broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, his physical body tempered to be very strong. Every punch and palm was powerful and heavy, extremely rigid and fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Feng was relatively thin, but his strength was no weaker than Xiong Kun’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't as anxious as Xiong Kun, fighting steadily with every move. They had fought several times, and he had won every time, so his mentality was relatively good, and he had the confidence to defeat Xiong Kun and take tenth place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dozens of moves, failing to attack successfully, Xiong Kun was clearly a bit anxious. Although his moves looked fiercer, they were no longer calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The opportunity has come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Xiong Kun’s rhythm disrupted, Han Feng became increasingly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dozens more moves, he found a flaw, tore through Xiong Kun’s protective Gang Qi with a sword, and left a hideous wound on Xiong Kun’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Feng withdrew his sword and retreated to the side, bowing: \"I accept your concession!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't lost! I can still fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Kun’s eyes were bloodshot, his Gang Qi stopping the bleeding, and he wanted to fight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very unwilling. Twice he had squeezed onto the Ten Talents List, and both times he was squeezed off before his seat was even warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s too miserable!\" Lu Ren whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone would find this kind of encounter unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others also looked at Xiong Kun with sympathy. If it weren't for the accidental appearance of a dark horse like Sun Tao, Xiong Kun’s strength would definitely have been enough to secure the tenth spot on the Ten Talents List.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just held back!\" Han Feng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Kun could still fight only because he hadn't dealt a lethal blow; otherwise, that sword strike wouldn't have just cut Xiong Kun’s skin and flesh, it could have cut his internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get down!\" Yang Yuanzhou sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Elder speaking, no matter how unwilling Xiong Kun was, he didn't dare to continue entangling, so he had to jump off the arena unwillingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge the disciples on the Ten Talents List?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yuanzhou said loudly, but no disciple spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yuanzhou spoke again: \"Now, the ranking challenge begins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these words were spoken, everyone’s spirits were greatly lifted. The Ten Talents ranking challenge, the real battle, had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chuyang turned into a silver light and landed on the arena at the first opportunity. His energy caused the arena to rumble, and he swept his sharp gaze over Xu Yang and Jiang Fan, shouting sternly: \"Jiang Fan, come up and fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between Xu Yang and Jiang Fan, he chose to challenge Jiang Fan first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, his ranking was higher than Xu Yang’s, so according to the rules, he couldn't challenge downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, everyone’s gaze fell on Jiang Fan. The two had fought in the outer sect, but Jiang Fan had lost by one move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Ten Talents ranking was determined, because Jiang Fan had broken through slightly earlier, he was ranked above Li Chuyang. Li Chuyang had long been dissatisfied with this ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing everyone’s gaze, Jiang Fan’s expression was as calm as an ancient well. He had long anticipated Li Chuyang’s challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not afraid of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson Gang Qi circulated on Jiang Fan’s body, and the Nine-Turn Blood-Condensing Battle Gang was activated, rushing onto the arena like a stream of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chuyang let out a roar like a thunderclap. Silver Gang Qi surged like a tide, and his domineering aura filled the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he vanished from the spot like a silver light, his body tearing through the air, carrying rolling Gang Qi, sweeping toward Jiang Fan like a stormy sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan was like a burning furnace, crimson Gang Qi erupting from the top of his head, his whole body looking as if it were stained with blood, his fighting spirit incredibly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nine-Turn Blood-Condensing Battle Gang was a technique for condensing Gang Qi summarized from battlefield slaughter. It valued fighting spirit above all else; the higher the fighting spirit, the stronger the power of the Gang Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan tapped his toes on the arena, and his body suddenly vanished, also rushing out. His body crashed through the air, emitting a deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the red and white figures crashed together like two meteors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if two great mountains had collided. The red and white Gang Qi clashed, and the shockwave swept across the sky and earth, completely submerging the two-zhang-wide arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom, rumble...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena shook, and the floor tiles of the martial arts arena exploded with a roar. Smoke and dust rose into the sky, and some disciples who were close by showed expressions of pain, terrified as they raised their protective Gang Qi and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So strong!\" Many people felt their scalps go numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the strength of the first and second on the Ten Talents List. They couldn't even withstand the aftermath of their clash. It was hard to imagine how powerful the two fighting were, that their physical bodies hadn't disintegrated in such a terrifying collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... satisfying. Jiang Fan, you finally have the look of a strong person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the dispersing Gang Qi waves, Li Chuyang’s figure appeared, his robes fluttering, his entire body flowing with silver Gang light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, however, have disappointed me somewhat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Fan’s calm voice rang out, like an undefeated war god traversing the battlefield. Blood light surged on his body, and his fighting spirit was higher than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His nature was gentle and he was warm to others; even the matter of Lu Ren and Xiaoya hadn't angered him. But toward Li Chuyang, he felt increasingly disgusted, which ignited his fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>",1735,"2026-06-16T12:17:43.130Z","2026-06-16T12:23:15.380Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","c22877f8b4fb04839121915e90abc166721808f7ff32f8518e59d0ce55fffc8d","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-368","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-366",410,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-cover.jpg"]