Chapter 364: Can Certainly Take Action

Yan Buji practiced a bit in the cramped space.

Such two‑handed large weapons are not uncommon among mortals, or rather, blunt weapons like this were originally created to strike armored enemies; they even sometimes shape the hammer head into spikes, making their lethality even more astonishing.

But this is only among mortals; Yan Buji made this square hammer, resembling the sort a ordinary stonemason uses to open mountains and quarry stone, also for ease of use.

Overall, this hammer is not heavy, but when wielded with both hands it allows Yan Buji to channel his whole‑body strength into it.

Previously Yan Buji always lacked a weapon capable of great destructive power; whether it was the Heavenly Heart Four Symbols Technique or the True Flow Fist, the suitable environments differed.

Moreover, using the True Flow Fist itself carries a considerable cost, making it unlikely to be unleashed repeatedly in succession; thus Yan Buji needs, in everyday combat, to compensate for his inability with the Heavenly Heart Four Symbols Technique to deal with enemies whose armor is too thick, while also not wanting to have to strike multiple times with the True Flow Fist to finish them off, so this hammer‑type weapon is his choice when facing armored foes.

Actually, it is also intended to counter cultivators' Beast Armor.

In Yan Buji's view, Beast Armor is equivalent to donning a suit of armor, but this armor exponentially boosts a cultivator's strength, and when facing such cultivators Yan Buji often needs to adopt close‑quarters combat.

The True Flow Fist is indeed powerful, but even though Yan Buji now has the Unmoving Skill, the fist's power seems to have no upper limit—whenever he activates it, it becomes stronger than before, and it cannot be said to weaken; each punch he throws is his utmost strength!

Precisely for this reason, the True Flow Fist can only serve as the decisive hand that determines victory or defeat, but it cannot be the key factor in accumulating victory or defeat.

Therefore the Sea Kun Hammer makes up for Yan Buji's lack of a means to counter heavily armored enemies, which is one of his few shortcomings.

In terms of speed, Yan Buji now also has some understanding of the Five Elements Evasion Technique, plus the Wind‑Adjusting Secret Art, Lightning Flash Arcane Art, and the perfected Instant Shadow Step of the Martial Way; at his current speed he is not inferior to any Golden Core cultivator.

If there truly is such a case, it can only mean the opponent holds the advantage.

However, in defense, Yan Buji's three‑cycle Asura Armor, Killer Qi Armor, Unmoving Skill, plus a mana‑based spiritual shield—if anyone could instantly break through these four measures, then his death would not be unjust.

That is why Yan Buji cultivates the Nine Revolutions Skill; his speed and defense are also sustained by profound, abundant mana, otherwise he could not endure for long.

Which ordinary cultivator would be careful enough to employ multiple means to compensate for deficiencies in defense and speed? Isn't it simply because their mana is insufficient?

However, Yan Buji had a fortunate encounter, obtaining the Flower‑Patterned Mystic Skill and Martial‑Law Dual Cultivation, so various means keep emerging.

"Well, then I ought to go out and have a look."

Yan Buji chuckled, not knowing what reaction others would have after Wang Man spread the news.

At least Wang Chao and his lot couldn't possibly remain unmoved, could they?

The instant he stepped out the door, Yan Buji saw Wang Chao, Long Batian, and Zhang Yao sitting at his doorway; hearing the sound of the door opening, they opened their eyes simultaneously.

"Yo, what brings the three of you fellow Daoists here?" Yan Buji said with a smile.

Wang Chao rose to his feet, looking at him: "Do you have a way to dispel the bloodline seal curse?"

"Naturally I do." Yan Buji picked up the Sea Kun Hammer and infused it with power.

The three of them are no ordinary cultivators; they cannot fail to sense the Kun‑type demonic qi contained within the Sea Kun Hammer—a power that is practically a natural bane to the Dragon People!

"You!" Long Batian glared, taking a step back.

His intuition told him that this great hammer is dangerous, and that the Dragon Person before him capable of wielding such a hammer....

... is even more dangerous.

After Yan Buji demonstrated it, he smiled and said: "That's how it is—once the bloodline seal curse is lifted, the Kun‑Peng demonic beasts will have no natural suppression over us; everything will be decided by strength."

Wang Chao said in a low voice: "Then what do you want?"

"You shouldn't be asking what I want; for the development of the Dragon People, you should ask yourself whether you truly wish to dispel the bloodline seal curse, or whether you think this method can only be used by me."

"Isn't that so?" Wang Chao looked at Yan Buji: "You're not just trying to use this method to seize the moral high ground and force me to make concessions, are you?"

"Exactly. Starting today, I will teach the Dragon People the arts of alchemy and weapon forging; anyone who dares to obstruct will be deliberately refusing to let everyone break the seal and regain freedom, and I will hold nothing back!" Yan Buji said with a laugh.

Wang Chao gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.

"Can't we sit down and negotiate peacefully? What benefit would this bring for either of us?"

"Overthrowing your rule is, for me, the greatest benefit. Wang Chao, you're too naïve. If you had earlier teamed up with these two to kill me, you probably wouldn't have ended up in today's predicament. So being king comes at a price—you can't look out for the collective while also looking out for yourself." Yan Buji said disdainfully.

"Is that so? Then can I come study as well?" Wang Chao, not provoked by Yan Buji's few words, asked calmly.

"Everyone can."

Long Batian looked at Yan Buji: "Weapon forging isn't necessary, is it? If it's weapon forging, I can also teach them."

"Shut up." Yan Buji lifted his head, gazing at Long Batian: "What I want to do is not for you to gossip about; remember, I am speaking amicably with you now not to negotiate, but to do this. If you disagree, you are welcome to come and try to kill me."

Long Batian's face darkened, anger rising as he was about to speak.

Wang Chao reached out to stop him, saying: "Yan Buji, when will you begin?"

"Starting tomorrow, oh right—including the basic forging knowledge I've organized, I'll also distribute it downwards so those kids can learn more. Having a skill, the future will only become broader."

Saying this, Yan Buji took out several books and tossed them to Wang Chao.

Wang Chao took the books, nodded: "Alright, I got it."

"Then go attend to your affairs."

Zhang Yao had remained silent beside them, only asking as she was leaving: "Yan Buji, is your Dragon People's reproduction method from the priest?"

"You may think so, Daoist Zhang." Yan Buji turned and went inside.

On the way.

Long Batian gritted his teeth: "That damned Yan Buji, actually speaking to me like this? He doesn't even want to put on a show of courtesy?!"

Zhang Yao said helplessly: "Now the tide is in his favor; the bloodline seal curse that has troubled the Dragon People for countless years finally has a dispelling method—this is the people's will, and we cannot control it."

Wang Chao nodded: "That's why he dares to say that.... If we were to make a move, probably all the Dragon People below would be dissatisfied, leading to an uprising."

The shackles rooted in the bloodline finally have hope of being broken; if someone were to strike at this hope at such a juncture, wouldn't that be the Dragon People's greatest enemy?

Even if it were the chief, it would not be allowed.

"Why did you ask that just now?" Long Batian inquired.

"I've been feeling.... the priest isn't that simple. If Yan Buji's Dragon People reproduction method comes from the priest, doesn't that indicate the priest had long valued Yan Buji?" Zhang Yao said worriedly.

Wang Chao shook his head: "No, it's not like that; the priest.... has his good intentions, Aunt Zhang, you needn't worry."

"Is that so...." Zhang Yao glanced toward the palace where the Dragon People's priest resides: "But he's done nothing for all these years, yet now he's suddenly taken action—what will it become?"