Chapter 20

At the same time, the other party's words also served as a reminder to himself: one must still be careful and cautious when using martial arts that have not been registered with the Demon-Suppressing Division.

After saying goodbye to the old man, Lu Zhangsheng left the Demon-Suppressing Division Yamen and returned to his small courtyard.

For the next few days, he began to practice the few technique manuals with all his might, preparing to get them all initiated in one go.

Time flew by, and three days passed.

This day, early morning.

Lu Zhangsheng was practicing the Five Tigers Severing Gate Blade when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside the courtyard.

He turned his head to look.

He saw a young man in black crossing the door and walking in.

Lu Zhangsheng frowned; he was not familiar with this person, having only met him once at the Demon-Suppressing Division Yamen.

Not long after, the man in black walked up to Lu Zhangsheng with an arrogant face: "My Young Master invites you to a gathering."

"Who?"

Lu Zhangsheng's brows tightened.

Having just joined the Demon-Suppressing Division, he didn't know any Young Master.

"The genius figure of the Li family, Li Yunhua."

While speaking, Ye Songlin was full of pride.

Hearing this, Lu Zhangsheng's eyes stirred.

This person joined the Demon-Suppressing Division with him, and he had also seen the other party's "heroic posture" of lifting the cauldron that day.

However, the two had no interaction, and the other party looking for him was somewhat unexpected.

"Lead the way."

Lu Zhangsheng looked indifferent.

He wanted to see what medicine the other party was selling in their gourd.

Soon, Ye Songlin led Lu Zhangsheng out of the courtyard.

While walking, the other party didn't stop talking.

"It is very difficult for commoners like us to practice, and since everyone is practicing the Iron Cloth Shirt, it is better to find a backer..."

Hearing this, Lu Zhangsheng sneered inwardly.

This person wanted to be a dog for the noble families, but he had no such thoughts.

It seemed the purpose of this trip was very clear.

Before long, the two arrived in a courtyard.

Li Yunhua was standing in the open space, waiting for the two.

Seeing Lu Zhangsheng arrive, he said in an understated way: "Your technique has flaws, and your martial path won't go far. How about joining my guard squad? I also have some methods for medicinal baths here..."

"I appreciate your kindness, but I'll decline."

Lu Zhangsheng refused the other party without hesitation.

Li Yunhua's expression turned cold: "Are you not going to consider it? I heard you offended some people recently."

"No need."

A flash of killing intent passed through Lu Zhangsheng's heart.

Then he turned and walked away directly.

At this moment, even a fool would understand that it was the Sanhe Gang who had made a move.

Li Yunhua probably reached some agreement with the other party, or it was a direct transaction.

To let the other party kill him.

After all, in Li Yunhua's view, killing a Stone Skin martial artist was simply like crushing an ant, and getting some benefits from the Sanhe Gang was not bad either.

Between the two, it was a matter of life and death, so naturally, there was no need to say anything more.

"Hmph... The Sanhe Gang has such a big hand, being able to reach into the Demon-Suppressing Division."

Lu Zhangsheng's killing intent boiled over.

If there was a chance in the future, he would definitely settle these accounts properly.

As for Li Yunhua, he was probably also looking for a suitable opportunity. He must improve his strength as soon as possible to cope with the upcoming situation.

Watching Lu Zhangsheng leave without ceremony, Li Yunhua's killing intent was as real as it could be.

As a genius of the Li family, no one had ever dared to ignore him like this.

This person was already on his must-kill list.

As the two entered the Demon-Suppressing Division in the same batch, it was highly likely they would be together for the next mission, and he would settle it properly then.

"Young Master, don't be angry; this kid won't be able to jump for long."

Ye Songlin hurriedly stepped forward to show his loyalty.

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After returning to his own courtyard, Lu Zhangsheng began to practice the few secret manuals he had just obtained day and night without stopping.

It wasn't until three days later that he initiated all these secret manuals.

"Deep Red, add points for me, add points to everything!"

Lu Zhangsheng couldn't wait to open the panel. As the Source Energy Points on the panel flowed away rapidly, several martial arts were also improving rapidly.

Lu Zhangsheng felt as if he were in a different dimension, practicing martial arts techniques every moment.

This practice lasted for more than ten years.

【After you practiced diligently for the third year, the Five Tigers Severing Gate Blade reached perfection.】

【After you practiced diligently for the sixth year, Floating Light and Shadow reached perfection.】

【After you practiced diligently for the tenth year, the Blood Burning Secret Art reached perfection.】

【After you practiced diligently for the eleventh year, the Iron Arm Skill and Iron Head Skill reached perfection.】

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……

Crisp prompts sounded one after another in his ears.

A moment later, Lu Zhangsheng slowly opened his eyes, as if time were flowing within them.

He clenched his fists tightly, and an incomparably powerful force surged into his heart.

After the Iron Head Skill and Iron Arm Skill reached perfection, his strength had already reached a terrifying 3,000 jin, an increase of about 1,000 jin.

If it were an ordinary martial artist, it would be impossible to practice several techniques to perfection at the same time, except for a freak like himself.

Even the children of noble families didn't have such conditions; the conflicts between techniques were not so easy to reconcile.

Lu Zhangsheng gently urged the Qi and Blood in his body.

"Buzz, buzz..."

His whole body emitted a bronze-colored luster, looking like a bronze man.

His entire skin membrane had finally been practiced to the Bronze Skin Realm.

He opened the panel.

Host: Lu Zhangsheng.

Age: 20 (85).

Realm: Bronze Skin Martial Artist.

Techniques: Iron Cloth Shirt 【Perfected】, Iron Head Skill 【Perfected】, Iron Leg Skill 【Perfected】, Iron Arm Skill 【Perfected】.

Skills: Blood Burning Secret Art 【Perfected】, Basic Blade Technique 【Perfected】, Five Tigers Severing Gate Blade 【Perfected】, Floating Light and Shadow 【Perfected】.

Equipment: Slaughtering Pig Blade 【Treasure Weapon】.

Quality: Blue.

Status: Good.

Bound Exotic Beast: Pangolin.

Source Energy Points: 7.

Looking at all the martial arts techniques on the panel reaching perfection, Lu Zhangsheng felt his own strength for the first time.

The increase in strength brought by this all-around improvement was extremely shocking.

If his strength before was only that of an ordinary Bronze Skin martial artist, then at this moment, he was the most top-tier existence among Skin Refining martial artists.

The perfect-level blade technique and step technique also gave him more means.

Whether attacking or fleeing, he could advance and retreat freely.

However, the consumption of Source Energy Points this time was also extremely shocking.

All the resources of Little Cloud Mountain had been emptied by him to reach this point.

Looking at the plus sign behind the Iron Cloth Shirt still being gray, Lu Zhangsheng fell into deep thought.

He urgently wanted to know what the next realm was.

Was it beyond everything in the past, including the founder of the technique, above perfection?

It seemed that the Bronze Skin recognized by the Attribute Modifier was not the limit of Skin Refining.

However, the Source Energy Points in his hand were already in an emergency, and he must go explore the mountain range again.

There wasn't much time left for him; the next mission could arrive at any time.

And there were the Sanhe Gang and those heretic cultivators of the Wenxiang Sect; a feeling of a storm coming always lingered in his heart, not allowing him to slack off.

"Next mission, I must give Li Yunhua a big surprise."

Lu Zhangsheng sneered inwardly.

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The Cangyun Mountain Range, as a branch of the Shiwan Dashan, was far from the human-controlled area. Poisonous insects and fierce beasts ran rampant inside, and miasma was abundant. It had always been a forbidden zone for humans, and even some martial artists didn't dare to go deep into it.

At night, the bright moon hung high, and the moonlight was like water.

"Rustle..."

Just at this moment, a pangolin suddenly darted out from the ground. It carefully examined the surrounding environment, a pair of eyes flashing with the light of wisdom.

(End of chapter)