[{"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-92":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},2127301,3478,"Chapter 92","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-92",92,"\u003Cp>Lin Cheng took the secret manual from the concubine’s hand, rubbed it carefully with his fingers, and said: \"This is the Bear Sutra of Bearing the Mountain, which details the true qi circulation routes and essentials for Qi-to-Gang and Marrow-Cleansing. You can only read it at the Weiyuan Hall and return it to me before you leave. You can come find me to get it again tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Disciple will remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang took it respectfully, feeling that the material of this manual was unusual—soft, delicate, and not like paper; it should be the skin of some exotic beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Disciple takes his leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gang Qi was far more fierce than true qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the martial arts examination, when Cao Rong and Yun Feng, these two Marrow-Cleansing experts, traded blows on the ring, the entire ring was collapsed by the aftermath of their battle, and in the end, the two fought on flat ground, almost destroying most of the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Master, why is Gang Qi so fierce, and what is the mystery?\" Xu Yang took the opportunity to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Gang Qi is the power of a martial artist’s essence, qi, and spirit fused into one. True qi is formless and qualityless, like this air—although it exists, it is invisible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Gang Qi is different; it can already be seen with the naked eye, so its power is naturally extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While speaking, a red glow erupted from his hand, gradually covering his hand like crystal, although it was still transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But it was indeed very different from true qi; it was no longer something that existed but couldn't be seen with the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Come and feel it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lin Cheng extended his palm covered in Gang Qi, like an artwork covered in a layer of red crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang pointed a finger at it. Before he even touched the Gang Qi, he felt a startling heat, and the invisible fluctuation seemed to want to melt his skin and flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A startling rebounding force came, and he felt his finger bones vibrate, as if they were about to be shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gang Qi was not only visible to the naked eye but also had a real tactile sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He couldn't help but be greatly shocked: \"With this power protecting the body, even a Qi Gathering Great Perfection expert couldn't be a match for a Marrow-Cleansing expert in one move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Qi Gathering Great Perfection?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lin Cheng laughed: \"If a Qi Gathering Great Perfection expert can grasp the Mixed Origin Power, they can still trade a few moves with someone who has just barely practiced Gang Qi, but that’s only a few moves. A strong person who has practiced Gang Qi will kill a Qi Gathering martial artist in no more than ten moves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He paused for a moment and continued: \"Do you know why it is said that the Mixed Origin Power is the exclusive killing move of Marrow-Cleansing experts? Because Qi Gathering martial artists need to grasp the Mixed Origin Power to achieve internal and external unity, a mixed origin as one.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Marrow-Cleansing experts, after practicing Gang Qi, are also internally and externally unified. Everyone is a mixed origin as one, so how can you fight when the other party’s power level is stronger than yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang was stunned: \"If Marrow-Cleansing experts are internally and externally unified after practicing Gang Qi, what is the use of Qi Gathering martial artists painstakingly comprehending the Mixed Origin Power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course it’s useful. If you grasp the Mixed Origin Power before practicing Gang Qi, practicing Gang Qi will be a matter of course for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lin Cheng waved his hand: \"Go, study it carefully. Although the Bear Sutra of Bearing the Mountain is not the top Marrow-Cleansing secret technique, it’s not bad either. If you can achieve Great Accomplishment in Marrow-Cleansing, it will be enough for you to run rampant in the Marrow-Cleansing realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This disciple takes his leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang saluted and then exited Lin Cheng’s courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This kid...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not until Xu Yang’s figure disappeared did Lin Cheng react that he had originally wanted to see Xu Yang’s progress in the Mountain-Shaking Bear Fist and whether he had grasped the Mixed Origin Power; having been sidetracked, he had forgotten about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang arrived at the inner courtyard, found a place to sit, and began to study the Bear Sutra of Bearing the Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Turning to the first page, he saw a giant bear with a fierce appearance; it was as high as a mountain, its palms like houses, and the monstrous blood qi rose into the sky like wolf smoke, like a fierce creature walking out of the prehistoric era.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is there really such a fierce creature as a Bearing-Mountain Bear?\" Xu Yang was slightly puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If such a thing didn't exist, why would the manual’s opening chapter draw such a giant bear?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But if such a thing really existed, let alone Marrow-Cleansing experts, even more powerful martial arts experts would be slapped to death with one palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the afternoon, he walked out of the inner courtyard and came to the outer courtyard, pointing out the stance and boxing techniques to the outer courtyard disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In his spare time, he practiced the Turtle-Snake Great Stance while continuing to study the Bear Sutra of Bearing the Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the evening, after dinner, he returned the Bear Sutra of Bearing the Mountain to Lin Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Any harvest?\" Lin Cheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang was stunned: \"Disciple feels unsatisfied, it seems there is a follow-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lin Cheng showed a look of praise: \"It seems your comprehension is indeed startling. The Bear Sutra of Bearing the Mountain does have a follow-up. When you join the Ziyang Sect, you can look for the follow-up method in the Ziyang Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mentioning the martial arts sect, Xu Yang became interested: \"Master, you come from the Ziyang Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lin Cheng raised his head: \"Naturally. When you obtain the Dragon-Ascension Order, you will also enter the Ziyang Sect, and you all will become disciples of the Ziyang Sect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Talking about the Ziyang Sect, a look of nostalgia flashed in Lin Cheng’s eyes: \"In the past, Master was just like you, successfully ascending the dragon in the martial arts examination, and spent over ten years as an outer disciple in the Ziyang Sect, ultimately stopping at Marrow-Cleansing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Xu Yang stepped out of the Weiyuan Hall, it was already pitch black outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, with his current realm, not to mention night vision, he had no problem seeing the road clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Walking out of the city and into the wilderness, Xu Yang suddenly stood still and turned around: \"You’ve been following me for so long, aren't you going to show yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Haha... Brother Xu has good skills, actually discovering me so early. I was still feeling smug.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A figure drifted over diagonally and landed two zhang in front of Xu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang frowned and looked over, seeing that this person was wearing a mask, and his voice was also pinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" Xu Yang was vigilant in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This person’s light-body technique was very brilliant; if he hadn't been hiding his true strength all along, he might not have discovered he was being followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I am Xue Hong, a disciple of the Blood Lotus Sect. I came to invite Brother Xu to join the Blood Lotus Sect. If Brother Xu agrees, the resources needed for cultivation in the future will be covered by my Blood Lotus Sect. Within half a year, I guarantee Brother Xu will break through to Marrow-Cleansing, and you can also practice the sect’s divine arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At most five years, I guarantee Brother Xu will reach Marrow-Cleansing Great Perfection and catch a glimpse of the Heavenly Gang realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Blood Lotus Sect—this name sounded improper; it was definitely an evil path.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang was somewhat helpless. In the martial arts examination, although he had tried his best to keep a low profile, his reputation had still spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once a reputation is made, the evil path comes knocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You’ve found the wrong person. I am about to become a disciple of the Ziyang Sect and have no intention of joining the Blood Lotus Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing the conditions offered by the other party, Xu Yang had no fluctuation at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Five years to Marrow-Cleansing Great Perfection? Even if it were one year, he wouldn't have any thoughts about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If this were a righteous force, they wouldn't come to find him hiding their heads and covering their tails in the middle of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If I make a move, I don't know if I can kill him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In his heart, he had already raised the idea of killing Xue Hong. It was best to kill these evil path things that came knocking, to avoid bringing bad luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he held back. If there were accomplices, knowing that the other party came to find him, killing him would only bring endless trouble. If the other party didn't make a move, it was best to let them leave; there was no need to invite trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ziyang Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xue Hong sneered: \"Brother Xu might not know, but my Blood Lotus Sect’s strength is far above the Ziyang Sect’s, and by joining the Blood Lotus Sect, we also hope Brother Xu will continue to go to the Ziyang Sect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Apologies, please allow me to refuse.\" Xu Yang cupped his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was seeing no benefits, just empty words promising benefits, and then asking him to go to the Ziyang Sect as a mole.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not only was the calculation loud, but they also treated him like a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Promises were just a joke; if he really agreed, they would give him whatever they wanted, and he might even have to pay out of his own pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once he had the identity of a mole, he wouldn't be able to refuse if they wanted him to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Brother Xu has refused a great opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing that Xu Yang had interrupted before he had even finished speaking, Xue Hong understood that Xu Yang wouldn't agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He immediately said in a somewhat helpless voice: \"Brother Xu, now that you know my identity and still don't agree, it’s a bit difficult for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang’s heart sank; this was threatening to kill him to silence him after failing to win him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had no choice but to say: \"Brother Xue, we haven't met tonight, how about that? You came to find me, so you should know I’m not someone who meddles in other people’s business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He couldn't afford to offend this kind of evil path for now; if he could avoid making a move, he didn't want to provoke them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As long as it didn't affect him, he wouldn't be stupid enough to tell others that the Blood Lotus Sect had come to find him, inviting suspicion from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I hope Brother Xu can keep his promise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xue Hong was silent for a while before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was probably also worried that killing Xu Yang to silence him would alert the Ziyang Sect, which was why he didn't make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although they hadn't reached an agreement, both sides had their misgivings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Farewell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xue Hong leaped up and disappeared from sight after a few bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Coming to find me, will they also go find others?\" Xu Yang felt vigilant in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had the panel to rely on, so he wasn't tempted by the conditions Xue Hong offered, but others might not be.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So when their batch entered the Ziyang Sect, perhaps quite a few people had already become spies and moles for the Blood Lotus Sect in the Ziyang Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Returning home, Xu Qing was still writing, and she said something that surprised Xu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yang Jun had been beaten into a cripple and was paralyzed in bed, and Xu the Second had actually gone back to continue being a Dorgon, helping Zhang Cuiting take care of the paralyzed Yang Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Truly incorrigible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang sneered and returned to his room to practice the Vajra Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Time passed slowly. Three days later, in the morning, Xu Yang was still practicing, when the door was slapped loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Brother A-Yang, hurry and open the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Lan, why are you in such a hurry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang pushed open the door and found it was his cousin Xu Lan from his uncle’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Lan’s face turned pale: \"Yang Jun is dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing that Yang Jun was dead, his first reaction was that Xu the Second had done it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Yang Jun gathered qi, his waist straightened, and although Xu the Second hadn't been ground to dust by him, he had been driven out of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now that Yang Jun was crippled, he thought Xu the Second had gone back to take revenge on Yang Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he had clearly overestimated Xu the Second. According to Xu Lan, Yang Jun’s death was very scary, and he hadn't died at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It seemed he had been taken away from home in the middle of the night and died in a small woods a few hundred meters away from home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, the village head asked me to invite you to take a look.\" Xu Lan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She hadn't come specifically to tell Xu Yang that Yang Jun was dead, but the village head of White Stone Workshop had asked her to invite Xu Yang to help take a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Yang Jun was dead, he was a martial artist from the Fierce Wind Hall, so his death wasn't a small matter in White Stone Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Yang didn't want to get involved, but thinking of how Zhang Cuiting had mistreated him and Xu Qing before, he felt he should go take a look at Zhang Cuiting’s miserable state to vent the stuffiness in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Xiao Qing, let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Greeting Xu Qing, the three hurried toward the place where Yang Jun’s body had been found.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Still a few hundred meters away, they could already hear Zhang Cuiting’s heart-wrenching crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Upon arriving, many villagers from White Stone Workshop had already come. Zhang Cuiting was disheveled, supported by several people sitting on a large rock, her throat already hoarse from crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu the Second was leaning against a tree with a pale face, looking terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Yang appear, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and he instinctively wanted to come forward, but seeing Xu Yang’s cold expression, he could only stay where he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Yang is here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hurry and move aside, let A-Yang see what kind of thing is making trouble in White Stone Workshop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2452,"2026-06-16T12:17:41.122Z","2026-06-17T08:54:06.718Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a6bc793bc021092b396bb7da701b9d16cff0476223a0c3925ffaf529ea3bfdf7","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-93","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-91",410,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-cover.jpg"]