[{"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-78":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},2126551,3478,"Chapter 78","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-78",78,"\u003Cp>Xu Yang didn't care about Zhu Yang's provocation. In this preliminary test, there were more than 160 people participating, and the probability of encountering Zhu Yang was not high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he really encountered him, it wouldn't be too late to care. Talking trash was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to watch and found many familiar figures. Yang Jun had actually reached Great Success in Qi Refining and was assigned to Group A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Lin Wei in Group B, and also saw the fifth young lady of the Liu family, Liu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were not many female candidates, but there were more than a dozen, and there were three in their Group C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C-8, on stage!\" The examiner's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang looked over, and C-8 was actually Zhang Yong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He withdrew his gaze that was scanning everywhere, only to see Zhang Yong go on stage with a solemn expression, choosing a 1,000-jin iron lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C-8, lifted the lock forty times, grade D-upper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yong lifted the 1,000-jin iron lock forty times, obtaining a grade of D-upper. His martial arts foundation was still okay, and his true qi and physical body were both tempered well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title of Martial Licentiate was no problem, but to obtain a spot for the Dragon Ascent, he still needed some luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhang Yong's face was pale, sweat dripping like rain, and he was almost paralyzed on the ground. Zhang Hong hurriedly went up to support him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Act according to your ability. If you hurt your body and affect tomorrow's combat, it won't be worth the loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Yong in this state of having lost half his life, Sun Tao knew that this was exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hong's expression was very ugly. He had only barely reached Great Success in Qi Refining five days ago, let alone the Dragon Ascent, even the title of Martial Licentiate was hanging in the balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yong could still risk his life, but he was afraid he didn't even have the chance to risk his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This woman has such great strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, exclamations came from afar. Xu Yang and the others turned their heads to look, only to see the gentle-tempered fifth young lady of the Liu family, Liu Qian, actually grabbing a 3,000-jin iron lock and lifting it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was a bit discordant, yet shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late stage of Great Success in Qi Refining!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as this kind of strength didn't encounter those few masters who had the strength to win the top spot multiple times, a spot for the Dragon Ascent would inevitably be obtained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Family Head, the Liu family has added another genius for the Dragon Ascent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the viewing stand not far away, Zhang Bo smiled and cupped his hands to Liu Hongchang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the noble families of Qingyuan County, a genius for the Dragon Ascent was the key to the family's prosperity for decades to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hongchang had a smile on his face, but shook his head: \"Ultimately, she is still quite a bit behind her eldest brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qian's eldest brother, Liu Xiao, was the third in the previous preliminary test. If his luck hadn't been a bit bad, he might have even won the top spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qian only lifted it twenty times before putting the iron lock down, but her cheeks were a bit flushed, clearly still having energy to spare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Xu Yang discovered that many people felt it was enough and ended it, not truly lifting the locks with all their might. One was to hide their strength, and the other was to save physical strength and true qi to deal with the second pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those with slightly inferior strength would desperately perform in this pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon it was Zhang Hong's turn. He barely lifted the 1,000-jin iron lock twenty times before he was exhausted, obtaining a grade of D-lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was pale, and he was supported down by Sun Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This grade, not to mention being at the bottom, was about the same. Having just broken through, his physical body and true qi hadn't had time to be polished, and being able to lift it so many times could actually be considered a good foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very unwilling. Having finally squeezed into the circle of Jiang Ping and the others, this grade was likely to be squeezed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Senior Brother Lu Ren's turn!\" Sun Tao suddenly whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang looked over, only to see Lu Ren walking slowly toward the field, and after a slight hesitation, he chose the 2,000-jin stone lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Ren reached the middle stage of Great Success in Qi Refining so quickly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grade B-plus bone structure is indeed extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the very least, he can get a grade of C-middle. The Martial Licentiate is secure, and if his luck isn't too bad, the Dragon Ascent is also no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren’s reputation is not small, and he quickly attracted the attention of many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for the fact that he had only been practicing martial arts for a little over a year, in the eyes of many, he would have had a chance to sprint for the top three in the Martial Exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even on the high platform, many hall masters cast their eyes on Lu Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This child is still okay. Being able to reach the middle stage of Great Success in Qi Gathering after practicing martial arts for more than a year, he should be the most outstanding disciple of your Weiyuan Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Yun laughed and gave an objective evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that this child has a bad reputation, is ungrateful, and betrayed the family that cultivated him in order to climb to a high branch.\" Another hall master of the Tongbi Fist Hall said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Cheng was about to nod, but when he heard this, his face immediately turned black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People go to high places. I actually think this child is not bad. Kindness can be repaid later, but martial arts cannot be delayed.\" Ji Yun said again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the observation platform on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several masters of the Huang family were also at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this child that Lu Ren?\" Huang Xu was seeing Lu Ren for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Ping nodded: \"That's right, he is Lu Ren. Looking at this appearance, there is a great chance of ascending the dragon. It's a pity that he was poached by the Gu family; otherwise, my Huang family would have produced a heaven-gifted genius who ascended the dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xu nodded: \"He should be a helper cultivated by the Gu family for Gu Haoming to enter the sect. There is a great possibility of ascending the dragon. After the exam ends today, you send a gift over. My Huang family has always been kind to him. If there is something to ask for in the future, he will not stand idly by.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the field, Lu Ren gave a light shout, his feet tightly gripping the ground, and as the mud splashed, he lifted the 2,000-catty stone lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bulging muscles supported it, and his whole body’s aura was surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I, Huang Linger, want to marry, I must marry such a handsome talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Linger’s eyes were fixed on Lu Ren, full of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp-edged, high-spirited, this is the ideal candidate for a husband in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huhu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren’s whole body’s tendons and bones made crackling sounds, and he danced the iron lock in his hand up and down like he had been injected with chicken blood. He enjoyed this feeling of being the center of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he lifted the 2,000-catty stone lock thirty-three times until he was exhausted, obtaining a C-Middle evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm applause sounded all around. Being able to achieve such results after one year of practicing martial arts, his martial arts foundation can be called solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was so tired that he was almost exhausted, Lu Ren still forced himself to walk out of the field, and the Weiyuan Hall disciples and the Gu family faction who were assigned to the same group as him stepped forward to congratulate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yong felt somewhat bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren had always been the goal he was chasing, but he only obtained a D-Upper grade, while Lu Ren was C-Middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang also sighed somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation base improved to the middle stage of Qi Gathering, which cost him the 150 he got from the Si Shui Gang and the three Qi-Nourishing Pills given by Lin Cheng, and he broke through earlier than Lu Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much silver did the Gu family have to spend on Lu Ren to pile him up to this cultivation base? It’s no wonder Lu Ren would rather bear a bad reputation than betray the Huang family. I’m afraid Lu Ren had long been designated as a follower for Gu Haoming to enter the martial arts sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren and Yang Jun were assigned to the same group. After Lu Ren retreated, it was Yang Jun who went on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled to lift the 1,000-catty iron lock, and after lifting it fifteen times, he was exhausted and didn't obtain any grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jun’s face was ashen. He was already over eighteen years old this year, and he had no chance to take the exam again in two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even obtain a grade, let alone ascend the dragon; he didn't even have the title of Martial Licentiate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking out of the field in a daze and standing for a while, he looked at Xu Yang with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for Xu Yang injuring him and delaying his time, he wouldn't have had this grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, several more Weiyuan Hall disciples went on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hui, D-Lower!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing, D-Middle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Kui, D-Middle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Lin, D-Middle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people in succession were C-Middle, and only Gu Fang obtained a C-Middle grade, which was considered okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the high platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, the foundation of the disciples of your Weiyuan Hall in this batch is generally not good.\" Ji Yun laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Fierce Wind Hall disciples had produced several D-Upper grades in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Cheng’s expression remained unchanged: \"It’s just lifting locks. Don't you see that everyone is saving their strength? It’s just that your Fierce Wind Hall disciples don't have enough brains, showing off with all their might in the first level. The second level is the real test of strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just have a hard mouth. My Fierce Wind Hall disciples will also perform brilliantly in the second level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was speaking, Ji Yun suddenly discovered that the Weiyuan Hall disciple who had contradicted and ridiculed him that day began to go on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Cheng also saw that it was Xu Yang’s turn to go on stage, so he immediately looked at Xu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid is too cautious; don't hide a hand in this kind of occasion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped that Xu Yang could amaze everyone and save him some face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang followed Lu Ren to break through several times, plus being abandoned by the Huang family, Huang Linger refusing the marriage, killing Hong Feng, contradicting Ji Yun, and other deeds, he was considered somewhat famous in Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, as he went on stage, eyes were cast from many places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't care about these eyes. He walked to the side of the 1,000-catty iron lock, and without any hesitation, he took a big step and walked towards the 2,000-catty stone lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao’s eyes sank: \"Why choose the 2,000-catty iron lock?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xu Yang’s talent is not inferior to Lu Ren’s, he ultimately doesn't have Lu Ren’s resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he chose the 1,000-catty iron lock, he might be able to fight for a \"D-Upper\" grade. Choosing the 2,000-catty one, he might not be able to lift it twenty times, and he wouldn't even have a grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandstanding, wanting to prove to everyone that you are not much worse than me?\" Lu Ren let out a cold laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, everyone puts Xu Yang and him on the same level, and Xu Yang is probably taking it seriously. Lifting locks looks at the foundation of martial arts, not the kind of thing you say with your mouth; it can't be watered down at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, there was still a chance to obtain the title of Martial Licentiate, but now it’s going to be a bamboo basket for water. Is vanity so important?\" Gu Fang shook her head secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s good that I didn't make friends with this kind of arrogant person who can't see clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Yang is too impulsive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hong and Zhang Yong didn't expect that Xu Yang, who had always been steady, would be stupid at such a juncture and want to lift a 2,000-catty iron lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those at the early stage of Qi Gathering can indeed lift a 2,000-catty iron lock if they use all their strength, but what is the use of only lifting it once or twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly stupid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for the wrong occasion, Yang Jun would have almost laughed out loud. At the middle stage of Qi Gathering, there are not many disciples like this in the Fierce Wind Hall. Why does this mud-legged one think he can reach the middle stage of Qi Gathering after practicing martial arts for more than a year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although he is very handsome, he is somewhat overestimating his own capabilities. It’s no wonder you, Linger, look down on this kind of person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Linger’s close friends who had a good relationship with her had already had some good feelings for Xu Yang, and they also began to doubt the matter of refusing the marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, seeing Xu Yang choose the 2,000-catty iron lock, they also felt that such a person who grandstands must be able to go and seek marriage from the Huang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, he didn't become a consultant for my Huang family back then; otherwise, my Huang family would be embarrassed now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xu listened to the sneers all around and felt a sense of relief in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From all directions, anyone who knew the name Xu Yang didn't look favorably on him, thinking he was grandstanding and overestimating his own capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had a backer like Lu Ren, cultivated by a big family like the Gu family to be a follower for a young master to enter the martial arts sect, he could still look forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone knew that he was only sponsored by the Qiu family, which couldn't even be considered a family, and was only an ordinary consultant in the Liu mansion. He simply didn't have enough resources to improve his cultivation base to the middle stage of Great Success in Qi Gathering in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mud under his feet cracked, and Xu Yang lifted the 2,000-catty iron lock with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tempering his body with Vajra true qi every day, he actually didn't know exactly how much strength he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this lift, he found that the 2,000-catty iron lock was lighter than he imagined. He felt that even if he went to lift the 3,000-catty iron lock, he could obtain a C-Lower grade, and lifting it twenty times was not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he still made an appearance of surging aura and boiling blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People who had been paying attention to him were counting silently. The more they counted, the more everyone’s faces changed. Xu Yang’s appearance didn't look like he couldn't lift it twenty times at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More than twenty times!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly someone shouted, with a look of surprise on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to lift it twenty times means that Xu Yang is not grandstanding, but really has the cultivation base of the middle stage of Great Success in Qi Gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>",2664,"2026-06-16T12:13:30.304Z","2026-06-16T12:23:14.066Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6c2f8a2fe94ff2aa7aa34b92d12913eda7c1083db20a3619572b30f6c86bc74b","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-79","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-77",410,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-cover.jpg"]