[{"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-87":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},2127296,3478,"Chapter 87","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>Xu Yang had watched Lu Ren, Gu Fang, and Gu Haoming fight others several times and was somewhat wary of this martial art.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Without using the Wind-Thunder Power, unless he exposed the Vajra Skill, it would be difficult to defeat Lu Ren in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, fortunately, he had other advantages. Lu Ren had experienced several fierce battles and was not in his peak state; it wasn't impossible to win without exposing the Wind-Thunder Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He heard Lu Ren’s body emit a roar, his shoulders lifted, and his body sprang off the ground like a great bow; he had already disappeared from where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A fist infused with a large amount of true qi punched through the air, carrying a suffocating wild wind that blasted straight toward Xu Yang’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was no so-called probing; he used his full strength as soon as he attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Trying to end the battle with thunderous means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang understood Lu Ren’s plan in an instant; he was full of energy and could fight for a hundred moves without a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren’s true qi and stamina had been too depleted in previous battles, and he had injuries, so he couldn't drag it out; he had to end the battle like lightning to have a chance to ascend the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He stepped to the side, his body rotating, and one leg was raised high.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was the Mountain-Shaking Bear Fist’s Bear King Cleaving Leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His leg was like a blade or an axe, tearing through the air with a muffled roar, cleaving down toward Lu Ren’s head like Mount Tai pressing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren’s expression changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This move was somewhat rude, but its power was truly startling; the wind from the leg made his cheeks ache, and it was hard to imagine what the result would be if it cleaved onto his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had no choice but to give up the attack and retreat, not daring to withstand this leg head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The entire ring vibrated three times from this leg, emitting a huge roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren returned, quickly approaching Xu Yang, and pointed a finger at his throat; the wind whistled sharply, like a blade cutting through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This finger condensed all of Lu Ren’s true qi; it was feared that even a steel plate could be pierced through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang didn't dare to be negligent, waving his hand as if swatting a fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Slap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A crisp sound; this was the second collision between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren felt a pain in his wrist, as if his tendons and bones were about to be snapped by Xu Yang’s palm; the true qi condensed between his fingers was scattered quite a bit, and his finger no longer pointed at Xu Yang’s throat, but brushed past his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So hard!\" Lu Ren was secretly shocked: \"How is his body trained?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Good bone structure, besides absorbing more medicinal effects, also made tempering the physique easier than for ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So in same-level collisions, his body would be stronger than others, but now, he was inferior to Xu Yang; he felt Xu Yang’s body was like a stubborn stone, while he was merely flesh and blood—the hardness wasn't even on the same level.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And he hadn't felt any true qi; it seemed Xu Yang hadn't used true qi at all, and his physical body alone had surpassed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang indeed hadn't used true qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Vajra True Qi was becoming more pure and overbearing; without killing, he wouldn't let anyone notice the abnormality of his true qi, so as not to invite suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, Lu Ren quickly changed his move; the moment his finger brushed past Xu Yang’s ear, his finger technique turned into a steel claw, grabbing at Xu Yang’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it had grabbed firmly, his scalp would have been torn off alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the wind of the strike stirring by his ear, Xu Yang raised his hand to block. With a \"bang,\" Lu Ren again experienced his terrifying body, which was like refined steel; his wrist went into a spasm, and half of it lost sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, Xu Yang began to counterattack, his fist tearing through the air like a great spear thrusting toward Lu Ren, who was close at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before the fist arrived, the sharp wind of the fist already gave Lu Ren goosebumps, making him feel as if he were about to be punched through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He retreated suddenly, crossing his hands in front of his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren felt as if he had been struck by a hammer, staggering back two steps, his arms trembling; he felt Xu Yang’s fist was unimaginably heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If his physique hadn't been tempered well, this punch might have shattered the bones in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What a fierce Explosive Bear Power. He doesn't have a noble family’s secret martial art, yet he has cultivated the foundation-building Mountain-Shaking Bear Fist to such a profound level. His comprehension is truly above mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren was somewhat shocked in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang had forced him to this point with only the Mountain-Shaking Bear Fist; the lethality of the foundation-building martial art was far beyond his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lu Ren was blasted back by Xu Yang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How is this possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Those below the stage found it incredible, but some pointed out that Lu Ren had injuries and had experienced several fierce battles, so being blasted back by Xu Yang was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang pressed his advantage, stepping forward and blasting out another punch, the wind of the strike stirring in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing another heavy punch, Lu Ren’s expression changed; he didn't dare to trade blows with Xu Yang again, so he had no choice but to cross his hands into a cross to lock Xu Yang’s wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dislocating Tendons and Breaking Bones!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His ten fingers exerted force suddenly, but he felt Xu Yang’s arm was like refined iron, motionless, and he couldn't hook into it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang took this opportunity, his other hand extending like lightning to point at Lu Ren’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren’s whole body shook, his ten fingers loosened, and he looked at Xu Yang in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it had been someone else, his throat would have been pierced through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After competing for so long, the one who lost was actually him; Xu Yang’s physique was far more terrifying than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Dislocating Tendons and Breaking Bones hand couldn't dislocate or break anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His face was pale, and he felt that all the gazes on him were mocking; he even heard words like \"trash\" and \"incompetent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Recalling how he had always mocked Xu Yang with a high-and-mighty attitude, he felt even more ashamed, feeling as if the gazes of those Weiyuan Hall brothers were like knives piercing his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Proud as he was, he had lost to someone he had always looked down upon; this was as embarrassing as being slapped in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His whole body trembled, and he only recovered after standing for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I don't accept this loss. When I recover to my peak, I’ll fight you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before stepping off the ring, Lu Ren left a sentence, attempting to save face for his failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He wasn't in his state, worried about losing the Dragon-Ascension spot, so he was inevitably hesitant when attacking, believing that if he were at his peak, he wouldn't have lost to Xu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang didn't argue with him; you weren't at your peak, but hadn't I also hidden most of my strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not to mention killing moves like the Mixed Origin Power and Wind-Thunder Power, he only needed to use the Vajra Skill, and his brute force alone could crush Lu Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Moreover, he hadn't used his Great Accomplishment Flying Swallow Skill either.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unless it was a Marrow-Cleansing expert, he feared no one.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Good lad, he defeated Lu Ren without even using the Wind-Thunder Power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the high platform, Lin Cheng looked surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had thought that in the battle with Lu Ren, Xu Yang would use the Wind-Thunder Power; he hadn't expected Lu Ren wouldn't even force it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lu Ren actually lost to Xu Yang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Hong and Zhang Yong were stunned, the impact on their hearts being the most severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Haha... Lu Ren lost, he lost to Xu Yang, he is inferior to Xu Yang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the viewing platform, Huang Jin laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had always favored Xu Yang, but Huang Ping wouldn't listen; today it was finally confirmed that Lu Ren was inferior to Xu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Moreover, Xu Yang had defeated Lu Ren and had already secured a Dragon-Ascension spot, becoming a Dragon-Ascension genius, which carried even more significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Ping’s shortsightedness had ultimately harmed the Huang family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He ascended the dragon, how is this possible...\" Huang Ping was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Ren lost!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang ascended the dragon!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Was he dreaming?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I was wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A sense of regret surged in Huang Xu’s heart; originally, after he came out of seclusion, he still had a chance to rebuild his friendship with Xu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But because of his arrogance and disdain, he had completely missed the chance to befriend a Dragon-Ascension genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You trash, you’ve harmed the Huang family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He couldn't help but curse at Huang Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang had ascended the dragon, Lu Ren also had a high chance of ascending the dragon, and there was also that person named Zhang Yong who had a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Three Dragon-Ascension geniuses had all been cultivated by his Huang family, but in the end, none had anything to do with the Huang family. If the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, he would have wanted to slap Huang Ping a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Ping didn't dare to speak at this moment, his face full of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>",1640,"2026-06-16T12:17:41.122Z","2026-06-17T08:54:06.718Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6f0eeb2c3693c4c5b30b90a5bbe03d94a937019542e0ad87856fafbbe4ecccf0","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-88","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-86",410,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-cover.jpg"]