[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-397":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1724477,2203,"Chapter 397 - 385: Dragon-man vs. Golden Man? (Please Subscribe)","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-397",397,"\u003Cp>After Shi Tao finished speaking, the remaining few people looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that the president of the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association had cultivated the most profound martial art, the Five-Thunder Transformation Hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they had never seen the true power of the Five-Thunder Transformation Hand, because even in the Awakened Association, there was only a fragmented version of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a fragmented version, how could it possess any real power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone swallowed and said, \"You were clearly hit by those attacks just now, but you came out unscathed. Is it also because of the Five-Thunder Transformation Hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao nodded and patiently explained, \"My Five-Thunder Transformation Hand has reached the Perfection Realm. Under Perfection, the Five-Thunder Transformation Hand can not only neutralize the vast majority of attacks in the world but also form a layer of Protective Gang Qi on the body. The reason why your attacks just now couldn’t harm me is because of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Shi Tao’s explanation, several people’s mouths twitched, not knowing what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for Xiang Long, all three of them had awakened elemental attacks. Because of the great power of this superpower, it was quicker to cultivate than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But encountering Shi Tao, weren’t they completely restrained?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the Protective Talisman? Can you neutralize the Protective Talisman too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the three of them showed expressions of despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally understood why Shi Tao had the audacity to pull so many of them into this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Five-Thunder Transformation Hand was simply a nemesis for the vast majority of Awakeners!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were outside, they could still use their space items to leave. Even if someone was caught, they wouldn’t all be wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, they were trapped here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao was truly ruthless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be afraid!\" One of them gritted his teeth and said, \"Who knows if what he’s saying is true, maybe he just got lucky just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, even if what he says is true, I don’t believe he can neutralize it once, twice, or even ten, twenty times?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I truly can’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Shi Tao admitted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene left the enemies bewildered too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although my True Essence is abundant, I haven’t reached the Celestial Human Realm yet. The Five-Thunder Transformation Hand is a martial art that consumes a lot of True Essence. However,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao changed his tone and continued, \"as long as you don’t have the chance to use your superpower ten or twenty times, that’s enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few people were so angry that they almost spat blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should they call Shi Tao foolish or arrogant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To blatantly reveal his own weakness, it was either he looked down on them or underestimated them by a large margin, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! What a Five-Thunder Transformation Hand! Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xiang Long suddenly burst into laughter, then quickly stopped and signaled to the three to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three were stunned but quickly reacted, showing joy in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, how could they forget about the City Lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent’s awakened superpower was precisely the one least afraid of the Five-Thunder Transformation Hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must say, Shi Tao, I really underestimated you before, which allowed you to kill two people. But from now on, you won’t have this chance again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he moved his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp sound echoed as the clothes on his chest were torn open, revealing a muscular build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by more tearing sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, the original Xiang Long was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in his place was a humanoid creature over three meters tall, covered in Dragon Scales, with a tail over a meter long, fangs, and claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Lizardman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao squinted his eyes, and a serious expression appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t compare those Lizardmen to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long opened his mouth wide, showing his sparkling teeth, \"Dragon! I am a Dragon! One day, I will transform into a Giant Dragon, spewing Dragon Breath and burning everything to ashes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roared furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the tattered clothing hanging on him, it would be difficult to connect him to his previous appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao’s eyes revealed a look of pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roughly understood what Xiang Long’s superpower was now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, if this guy were to continue growing, he would soar through the sky like the Red Dragon and Black Dragon of the Dragon-man Race, spitting Dragon Breath and burning everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But is that also called a Dragon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just a flying Lizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, show me your power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seek death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long stomped the ground fiercely, causing a loud boom. The ground beneath his feet instantly caved in more than ten meters deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he appeared right in front of Shi Tao and delivered a fierce knee strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud noise echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao flew out like a kite with a broken string.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long laughed loudly, with strong contempt in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he transformed into a flash of lightning and chased after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragon God Fist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted, his arms furiously swinging as countless fist shadows attacked. Each punch landed solidly on Shi Tao, producing dull thuds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three Awakeners were excited and joyful watching this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The City Lord’s Dragon-man Transformation is indeed powerful, hitting Shi Tao so he can’t fight back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, once the City Lord activates his superpower, all physical attributes multiply geometrically. Not just a person, even a top-level Commander-level Fierce Beast would be beaten to death by him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, the Five-Thunder Transformation Hand can neutralize our superpowers, but the City Lord is using real strength! What’s he going to do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang, clang, clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a strange sound rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them looked at each other, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is that sound?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounds like metal striking metal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang, clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear sound came again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look over there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them pointed in the direction of the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two were stunned by the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small Golden Man stood on the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dragon-man over three meters tall rained punches on the opponent, causing sparks to fly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each punch was accompanied by a crisp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on? What’s happening with that small Golden Man?\" one of them asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I don’t know. It looks a bit like Shi Tao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not just a bit like, that man seems to be Shi Tao, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why did he turn golden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long, who was furiously punching, also wanted to ask this question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought that with his storm-like attacks, Shi Tao would turn into a pile of meat paste in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, after dozens of punches, Shi Tao merely vomited blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as time went on, every punch he landed caused faint golden light to appear at the impact point, producing a clear and pleasant sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, Shi Tao’s entire body turned golden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every punch seemed to hit the hardest metal, and now, his own hands were hurting badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Xiang Long thought about it, the angrier he got. \"What kind of Demon Technique is this? Are you also an Awakener?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An Awakener?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao shook his head and sighed, \"Haven’t you heard of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vaguely remembered seeing these words somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late now to say anything. He didn’t believe that in his Dragon-man form, he couldn’t destroy this so-called Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, he roared and threw another punch upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao slightly shook his head, took a deep breath, and threw a punch of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent wave of energy surged from the center, sweeping in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three people in the distance were caught off guard, thrown to the ground, and rolled far away until they finally collided with an invisible barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp sound accompanied by a hysterical scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long’s entire right arm drooped down, with white bones piercing through the skin, stained with blood, exposed to the air, making one’s hair stand on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most terrifying thing was that all five fingers were broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! This can’t be! This is impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long was sweating profusely, looking at his broken arm, shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist was almost as big as half of Shi Tao’s body. In front of him, Shi Tao’s fist was pathetically small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the result was that his arm and fingers were broken. How was this possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing is impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao’s eyes showed a look of compassion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have great brute strength but don’t know how to use techniques. Without True Essence to enhance this strength, you are naturally not my opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, if Xiang Long could use True Essence, he would fall into the trap of Shi Tao’s Undying Seal Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You! Shut! Up! Go! Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long roared and charged with his left fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having completely lost his mind, all he could think of was to kill this guy in front of him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another crisp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long’s left arm broke too, meeting the same fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With consecutive severe injuries, he couldn’t maintain his Dragon-man form and began to shrink, soon returning to his original size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His broken arms hung limply by his sides, blood dripping down, an unbearable sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Long fell, sitting on the ground, with a dazed expression, seemingly unable to believe he had lost, and so thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tao also regained his original form from the Golden Man state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze passed over the heavily injured Xiang Long, resting on the last three people. He calmly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Activating the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill has consumed most of my True Essence. If you seize this moment to kill me, there might be a chance to survive. But if you delay, allowing me to gradually recover my True Essence, you will die without a doubt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1687,"2026-06-06T15:42:49.906Z",1,"novelbin.me","92946e4c654c0b915c5354fc8415e707b77a5aa07eee06255c47a89e9630624d","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-398","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-396",808,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-cover.jpg"]