Chapter 24: Nine Yang Divine Skill First Layer Second Stage Main Quest Released

Hong Yi, can the fragment of the internal cultivation method be learned directly? How many fragments does the Nine Yang Divine Skill internal cultivation method have in total? I only found the first one here.

Although his heart was pounding, Shen Tianxing did not immediately redeem it, but asked Hong Yi beside him.

Of course it can be learned; the ultimate internal cultivation method must be studied layer by layer. The Nine Yang Divine Skill has a total of ten fragments, corresponding to the first through ninth layers of internal cultivation method, plus the final fragment which is the ninth layer returning to one.

The Nine Yang Divine Skill can also be considered among the top ten internal cultivation methods in this system. Practicing it consumes a large amount of Killing Value, and each layer upon reaching Perfection activates an internal cultivation method skill.

Subsequent fragments require the host to learn the first fragment and reach Perfection before they refresh in the System Mall, or they may drop from killing enemies or be obtained through lottery.

Moreover, if purchasing in the later System Mall, the second fragment costs forty thousand Killing Value, the third fragment costs eighty thousand Killing Value, the fourth fragment costs one hundred sixty thousand Killing Value, and so on.

Hong Yi's last remark about the required Killing Value left Shen Tianxing's face frozen—this would need at least twenty million Killing Value to fully master the Nine Yang Divine Skill, not counting the Killing Value needed to raise each fragment.

At that rate, summoning Qiao Feng would require ten million Killing Value; if he arrived directly at Zongshi Peak, it would be more cost-effective than self-studying the Nine Yang Divine Skill, though self-study ultimately belongs to oneself, while summoning belongs to the summoner.

It is indeed expensive, and the pain is real, but redemption has not been neglected.

"Congratulations, host, for successfully exchanging two thousand Killing Points for the first layer fragment of the Nine Yang Divine Skill internal cultivation method. Would you like to comprehend it immediately?"

"Comprehend!"

"Congratulations, host, for successfully comprehending the ultimate grade internal cultivation method Nine Yang Divine Skill First Layer. As this is your first time comprehending an internal cultivation method, the system rewards you: the Nine Yang Divine Skill First Layer internal cultivation method is raised to Small Success!"

With the system prompt sounding repeatedly, Shen Tianxing felt a warm current continuously surging within his body, allowing him to grasp the method of internal circulation at this moment, while also feeling his whole body grow hot.

"Congratulations, host, for successfully raising the Nine Yang Divine Skill First Layer to Small Success, internal force increased by 10%!"

"Just raising the first layer to Small Success gives a 10% increase—this is too heaven-defying, isn't it?"

Shen Tianxing was very excited, while Hong Yi merely smiled indifferently.

"What's the big deal? Each layer of the Nine Yang Divine Skill has four small realms: Entry, Small Success, Great Success, Perfection. Each small realm's advancement increases internal force by 5%."

"When you reach Perfection of the final layer, internal force can be increased by 200%; if you exert all your strength to unleash it, internal force can be boosted to 400% in an instant, but afterward internal force drops to zero and requires three days of rest to recover."

Shen Tianxing was very excited; although some special items can also double internal force, they last at most a quarter of an hour. Only by cultivating the Nine Yang Divine Skill to Great Completion can one permanently increase internal force by 200%.

Shen Tianxing glanced at the remaining three beginner lotteries, waiting to accumulate ten draws before choosing a lucky day to draw again.

Afterwards, Shen Tianxing discovered a pair of unused shoes in the package, took out the Swallow Wind Boots and put them on, and also inlaid a level‑two emerald into them.

"Right, I almost forgot that when the system upgraded earlier, you had already completed the escort mission for Yang Hongyue. Shall we issue the mission reward now?"

"Indeed, thanks for reminding me; otherwise I would have truly forgotten. Definitely issue the mission reward right away."

Shen Tianxing rolled his eyes, mainly because Hong Yi wore a mischievous grin, making others think he had deliberately waited until now to say that.

"Congratulations, host, for completing the side quest Escort Yang Hongyue. Reward: five thousand Killing Points, Beginner Xuanwu Armor upgraded to Intermediate Xuanwu Armor, special item God Slayer Mask, Intermediate Lottery once, five hundred taels of silver."

The system prompt sounded, the cleared Killing Value regained 5000 points, and the Beginner Xuanwu Armor flashed white at this moment; shortly after, it upgraded to Intermediate Xuanwu Armor.

"Intermediate Xuanwu Armor, defense increased by 1000, initial main skill Invincible, ignores any attack, 100% invincible defense, trigger probability 10% (raising armor level can increase probability)."

"Additional skill Counterattack, reflects 100% attack damage, trigger probability 5%."

"Additional skill Xuan Light, emits dazzling white light in battle, covering a diameter of 5 meters, can blind those not higher than three major realms above oneself for three seconds, trigger probability 10. Can be equipped."

The upgrade of the Xuanwu Armor greatly increased Shen Tianxing's defense and added a blinding skill. Imagine the Dragon's Roar triggered by the Dragon‑Slaying Sword causing the opponent to be dazed for three seconds, followed by the Xuanwu Armor's three‑second blindness—he would not die, otherwise he would be unworthy of these two divine artifacts.

"God Slayer Mask, special item; wearing it increases all attributes by 10%, Killing Value obtained from killing enemies is doubled."

"It also carries the special skill Disguise, allowing arbitrary alteration of appearance, lasting twelve two-hour periods, cooldown two two-hour periods."

"It also carries a hidden display function: display makes the mask visible, conceal makes the mask invisible and untouchable."

"If the Dragon‑Slaying Sword and Xuanwu Armor are divine artifacts, then this God Slayer Mask is simply a heaven‑defying divine artifact; the base attribute of +10% to all attributes is already formidable, plus the Killing Value gain from killing enemies is doubled—truly a wealth‑bringing divine artifact."

"Lastly, the Disguise skill is extremely precious; just change your face, go out and do some evil deeds, kill a few people, and no one will know who you are—there will be no record of you."

"Congratulations, host, your strength has increased again. Now issuing the second‑stage main quest: within one month, slay five thousand‑man commanders, two ten‑thousand‑man commanders, one Vice Commander, raise your strength to Fifth Grade Sixth Layer, and promote your official rank to Vice Commander."

"Quest completed, reward: one hundred thousand Killing Points, one Random Ultimate Martial Art Fragment, Intermediate Fourth‑Order Summoned Soldier Token, Superior Grade Arrow Technique 'Hundred Steps Piercing Yang', Advanced Lottery once, Intermediate Lottery three times, Beginner Lottery six times. Failure results in eradication."

Hong Yi announced the system's second‑stage main quest, then stuck out her tongue. She looked playful and cute, though the final 'eradication on failure' added a hint of gloom to her cuteness.

"One month's time is still fairly generous; in four days there will be the great battle at Humen Pass. With my current strength plus buffs, slaying a Vice Commander would be a piece of cake; the key is to raise strength and official rank."

Shen Tianxing stroked his chin, muttering to himself, then suddenly noticed two key points and instinctively looked toward Hong Yi and asked:

"After completing this second‑stage main quest, won't you upgrade again? Also, I have already reached Third Grade Sixth Layer in this short time; next is Fifth Grade Sixth Layer."

"At this speed, I might reach Zongshi within a year and a half; advancing this quickly, won't there be any problems?"