[{"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-99":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},2127308,3478,"Chapter 99","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-99",99,"\u003Cp>After eating, Xu Yang went to the Mighty Far Hall to meet up with Sun Tao and the others, and then they headed to the Through-Arm Fist Gym together to attend the Dragon Gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Through-Arm Fist Gym was one of the top three major martial arts gyms in Qingyuan, more impressive than the Mighty Far Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high gate tower was nearly a zhang long, and even the courtyard walls were covered with blue tiles, with flying eaves and arched brackets. Every zhang, there was a large flag fluttering, which was extremely imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xu Yang practiced martial arts, he had considered the Through-Arm Fist Gym, but after hearing about the five taels a month tuition fee, he immediately dismissed the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you weren't from a wealthy family, you simply didn't have the money to practice martial arts here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to the fellow disciples from the Mighty Far Hall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xu Yang’s group arrived, Han Xing was already waiting there with several disciples from the Through-Arm Fist Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing a white robe today, looking more like a scholar than an expert who had almost taken the top three in the martial arts examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this wasn't specifically to welcome the Mighty Far Hall disciples; the Mighty Far Hall didn't have that kind of standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the host of the Dragon Gathering, he was welcoming everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Senior Brother Han, greetings to all fellow disciples from the Through-Arm Fist Gym. Sorry to have kept you waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao walked in front, smiling and cupping his hands. Xu Yang, Lu Ren, and the others also followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xing laughed and said, \"It is only right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, his gaze turned to Lu Ren, \"I heard Junior Brother Lu recently comprehended the Wind-Thunder Force; that is truly something to be happy and congratulated about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comprehending the Wind-Thunder Force after practicing martial arts for more than a year was definitely not a small matter. After a few days of fermentation, the news of Lu Ren comprehending the Wind-Thunder Force had already spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang heard from Zhang Hong that the Gu family, which had already looked down on him, had once again attached importance to him, and his treatment had improved somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people looked at Lu Ren; being personally asked by Han Xing was definitely a special honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was just luck!\" Lu Ren stepped forward, cupping his hands and saying modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being able to comprehend the Wind-Thunder Force is not luck. Brother Lu is too modest. When there is a chance, let’s exchange pointers,\" Han Xing laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xing nodded, summoned a junior brother from behind, and said, \"Everyone, please follow my junior brother inside first. I still have to welcome others and will come to apologize later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Han, please go ahead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Sun Tao cupped his hands, several people followed the Through-Arm Fist Gym disciple into the Through-Arm Fist Gym. What met their eyes was a huge martial arts practice field, far larger than the outer court of the Mighty Far Hall, and the facilities were more complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer court of the Mighty Far Hall basically had nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the outer court of the Through-Arm Fist Gym had pavilions, tables and chairs, rockeries, gardens, flowing water, and everything else; it was more beautiful and exquisite than the inner hall of the Mighty Far Hall, like the residence of a wealthy family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, everyone present wasn't someone who hadn't seen the world, so they weren't surprised. Five taels of silver a month—it would be strange if this place were the same as the Mighty Far Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Yang, have you comprehended the Wind-Thunder Force?\" Zhang Yong whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to past precedents, Xu Yang should have comprehended the Wind-Thunder Force by now; after all, it had been several days since Lu Ren announced he had comprehended the Wind-Thunder Force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, everyone held their breath, wanting to hear what Xu Yang had to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren’s breathing even stalled, and uncontrollable panic surfaced in his heart for a moment, fearing that Xu Yang would say, \"I have already comprehended the Wind-Thunder Force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang shook his head, \"Not yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked disappointed, only Lu Ren was relieved, and the heart that had been hanging finally dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He really has changed his personality!\" Xu Yang thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Lu Ren’s old personality, he should have belittled him at this time, but this time, Lu Ren didn't say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His cultivation can keep up with Lu Ren’s because the Master secretly subsidized him. Whether he can comprehend the Wind-Thunder Force, the Master can't help with that,\" Zhao Zhifei laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, everyone knew that Xu Yang’s current achievements weren't because his talent exceeded Lu Ren’s, but because Lin Cheng had been secretly subsidizing his martial arts practice and providing resources, which allowed him to keep up with Lu Ren’s pace every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things can be narrowed by resources, but some things cannot, no matter how many resources you have,\" Jiang Ping said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had actually expected Xu Yang to comprehend the Wind-Thunder Force earlier; thinking about it now, he felt it was ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two Senior Brothers, don't let outsiders see us as a joke,\" Lu Ren said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he not belittle him, but he actually stopped Jiang Ping and Zhao Zhifei. Hearing this, Zhao Zhifei and Jiang Ping stopped talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren, who had comprehended the Wind-Thunder Force, was no longer on equal footing with them; to some extent, his weight already exceeded theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lu Ren didn't have their family background now, Lu Ren in the future would definitely be stronger than them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people followed the Through-Arm Fist Gym disciple for a while and arrived at a vast area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stage had already been set up here, tables had been laid out, and quite a few people had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, these are your seats!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Through-Arm Fist Gym disciple led them to a table and then turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people were already sitting at the table; they were the disciples from the Tiger Roar Fist Gym who had come to propose an alliance last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Yang and the others arrive, they also cupped their hands one after another, especially toward Lu Ren—they were so enthusiastic that neither Jiang Ping nor Zhao Zhifei were as popular as him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there hadn't been time for introductions last time, several people began to introduce themselves. One was named Li Shun, one Wang Feng, the third was named Zhou Yong, and the fourth was Gao Peng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the four, Li Shun should be the leader. Xu Yang and the others also reported their names politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they would be disciples of the Purple Sun Gate in the future, fellow disciples; getting to know each other in advance wouldn't do any harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the four, Xu Yang only had an impression of Li Shun. During the martial arts examination, Li Shun was at the late stage of Great Completion in Qi Gathering. He had watched one of Li Shun’s battles, and his strength was not weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to the examination, many people’s auras have become much stronger,\" Sun Tao whispered in Xu Yang’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang nodded gently. Those present were almost the top of the younger generation in Qingyuan County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been almost two months since the martial arts examination; it was normal for their cultivation to improve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, those with backgrounds had been practicing hard with resources for these two months, hoping to reach the perfection of Qi Gathering before entering the Purple Sun Gate, preparing for refining qi into steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kong Yu is here!\" someone suddenly roared in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang looked over and saw two Fierce Wind Hall disciples following behind Kong Yu as they walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the number one in bone structure for this session, Kong Yu’s reputation was no weaker than that of Cao Rong, Yun Feng, and the others. It was just that he had been practicing martial arts for a short time, so he hadn't had a stunning performance in the martial arts examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Fierce Wind Hall only has three disciples who ascended the dragon,\" Lu Ren said, somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to know that before the martial arts examination, when the Fierce Wind Hall disciples and the Mighty Far Hall disciples sparred, the ones who won were from the Fierce Wind Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ping said, \"Originally, there was a Zhu Yang who had hopes of ascending the dragon, but he was slaughtered by Junior Brother Xu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Kong Yu walked with his head held high, not paying attention to Xu Yang here. He didn't know if the Fierce Wind Hall had already discovered that Jiang Yi was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Kong Yu, why not come here for a chat!\" At the head table, Cao Rong stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Yu nodded, separated from his fellow disciples, and walked toward where Cao Rong was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that table, Xu Yang and the others had noticed earlier that everyone sitting there was the most powerful person from the martial arts examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Rong, Yun Feng, Qin Ze, Gu Haoming, and several other geniuses who had comprehended hidden force were all at that table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Rong’s gaze turned to Xu Yang and the others here, \"Brother Lu Ren, please come over as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren stood up with a calm expression and strode over, making Jiang Ping and Zhao Zhifei look on with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't qualified to sit at that table, but Lu Ren, whom they used to have to fawn over, was now personally invited over by Cao Rong. This was the standing of the Wind-Thunder Force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Qingyuan County martial arts examination, more than 160 Qi-Gathering Great Completion martial artists participated, but the number of people who had comprehended the power of the Wind-Thunder Force level added up to less than a handful. From this, one could see Lu Ren’s status now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are the protagonists; we are just here to make up the numbers for the Dragon Gathering,\" Sun Tao sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discussing when everyone should set off was basically decided by the few most powerful and well-connected people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, everyone arrived, and Han Xing appeared and sat at the table with Cao Rong and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Through-Arm Fist Gym had long been prepared; plates of large meat were brought to the table, along with fine wine, pastries, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone began to eat and drink, talking loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this Dragon Gathering just for eating?\" Zhang Yong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Tao said, \"Otherwise? You want to watch a martial arts competition? Everyone just fought in the examination; who would fight here? In the future, we will all be fellow disciples of the Purple Sun Gate. Coming here is just to build relationships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, some people began to stand up to toast and clink glasses with those they were familiar with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yang didn't know many people, and no one came to find him, so he was happy to be idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, after our discussion, we have decided to set off for the Purple Sun Gate in three days. Does anyone think this is inappropriate?\" Cao Rong suddenly stood up and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will follow Brother Cao’s instructions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a chorus of agreement; no one said they disagreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Rong nodded with satisfaction and sat back down. Their table had already discussed it; it was useless for others to object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone should know that the Purple Sun Gate is not a monolith; factions are everywhere. If we want to gain a foothold in the Purple Sun Gate, we must unite. I propose that everyone form a force together to protect ourselves while confronting people from other places.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Rong looked at the people at the table with a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people’s movements paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ren didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xing smiled without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>",1998,"2026-06-16T12:17:41.122Z","2026-06-16T12:23:14.066Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1eedf9fb3636b71d8d6b76394b9492e0c700e190ec936dd56ffc6a87315af71d","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-100","starting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-chapter-98",410,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-the-diamond-exercise-to-achieve-sa-cover.jpg"]