Chapter 104: Those Are... The Eyes of a God, the New Martial Arts System: Crimson Lotus Volcano Styl

Chapter 104: Those Are... The Eyes of a God, the New Martial Arts System: Crimson Lotus Volcano Style (4K)



"Captain, aren't we going to stop Young Master Ning?"

Shan Zhu looked at the rushing figure of Ning Yuantai and spoke to Xu Ren.

"What if Young Master Ning gets seriously injured by Xue Jing? We'll probably get an earful for that."

Xu Ren replied calmly, "Rest assured, although he was defeated a few days ago, Young Master Ning is not weak."

"With proper preparation, it's hard to say whether Xue Jing is a match for him."

She gazed toward the distant figures of the two young men who were about to clash.

"A month ago, Young Master Ning successfully ingested the second set of forbidden drugs of the 'Crimson Lotus Volcano Style,' initially transforming his body into the 'Volcanic Aberrant Body'..."

...

Xue Jing raised an eyebrow in surprise as he watched the figure charging toward him.

"Interesting."

With his top-notch dynamic vision, he clearly saw Ning Yuantai's body turn crimson as he rushed forward.

His skin, hair, and even the air around him within a half-meter radius erupted with a circle of crimson airflow, resembling the aura of a manga character powering up.

"What is this? A body implant? A special martial art?"

Xue Jing, who had been standing still and posing as a master, suddenly became intrigued.

The figure transformed into a crimson red blur as it approached.

Ning Yuantai felt the power boiling within his body like the interior of a volcano, about to explode, causing his confidence to soar. The shadow cast by those silver-white eyes was completely dispelled.

"I will win!"

He thought to himself.

After pledging himself to the renowned martial arts sect, the Crimson Lotus Dojo, Ning Yuantai had endured the painful transformation brought on by the forbidden drugs for years. Finally, he had successfully cultivated the infamous Volcanic Aberrant Body, renowned throughout the entire martial arts world.

A volcanic eruption is one of the most terrifying natural disasters on this planet.

The Volcanic Aberrant Body, which perfectly simulates the internal movements of a volcano, naturally possesses an incredibly fearsome burst of power.

Even at the initial stages of cultivation, it far surpasses any of the old martial arts styles.

"Three days ago, I was simply caught off guard. Xue Jing, can you withstand me now that I've fully activated my 'Volcanic Aberrant Body'?"

Ning Yuantai's heart raced with excitement as he gazed at the nearby Xue Jing, who wore a surprised expression. The power coursing through his body, like boiling magma, condensed in his right hand, and he lashed out with a punch like a cannonball being fired.

"Boom—"

The explosive power radiated from the crimson fist, sending out a circle of crimson air waves like lava spreading after a volcanic eruption, aimed directly at Xue Jing.

Xue Jing's pupils constricted slightly as he sensed something unusual.

With his extensive experience in martial arts, he had an extraordinary understanding of the human body.

The way this punch was delivered was extremely peculiar, completely unlike the way martial artists channeled their energy according to his understanding. It seemed to belong to an entirely different system.

"Is this the new martial arts system that involves ingesting forbidden drugs?"

"Fascinating. This is a rare opportunity. Let's test it out with a head-on clash."

Xue Jing's eyes lit up with excitement. He clenched his right hand into a fist, channeled his energy, and the spiral indent appeared on his right arm as the power surged toward his fist.

"Whirlwind Thunder!"

"Boom!"

With the sound of thunder, his right fist whipped out, surrounded by a spiraling air current.

"Boom!!"

The moment the two fists collided, a loud blast rang out, causing Xu Ren and Shan Zhu, who were watching from a distance, to feel a sharp pain in their eardrums, prompting them to cover their ears involuntarily.

The grass was torn apart, and the soil flew in all directions, obscuring their vision and making it impossible to see what was happening in the battlefield.

At that moment, a figure shot out from the cloud of dust and slammed into the grassy slope several dozen meters away.

"Hey, is that Xue Jing!?"

Shan Zhu exclaimed in surprise.

It seemed like Xue Jing had lost that exchange of punches...

In the distance, Xue Jing pushed himself off the ground with a swift movement, standing up like a koi fish leaping out of the water. Apart from his neck and head, his body was covered in dragon scale imprints, a result of the activation of his Golden Scale Skin.

He was completely unharmed, but his right fist felt slightly sore.

"So this is... the New Martial Arts?"

Xue Jing's eyes widened with astonishment.

In that brief moment of contact, he felt as though he was not punching a human fist at all, but a chunk of lava spewing out from the center of a volcano.

The ferocity and intensity of that eruption were completely unlike his initial estimation of Ning Yuantai's strength.

"I can win! I definitely can!"

Ning Yuantai shouted excitedly as he watched Xue Jing being blown away by his punch.

"As I thought, I was just caught off guard last time! He's no match for me!"

"With the full activation of the Volcanic Aberrant Body, my power will keep intensifying like boiling lava. He couldn't beat me from the start, and he definitely can't now!"

"Those strange eyes... they were just an illusion after all!"

"I won! I won!"

"Ha!"

Ning Yuantai shouted, transforming into a crimson streak of light and rushing toward Xue Jing once more.

Xue Jing's eyes narrowed as he assessed the situation, and he activated his Twin Defense.

"This new martial art is intriguing. Let's gather some more data..."

With that thought, he stepped forward to engage Ning Yuantai.

This time, instead of meeting force with force, Xue Jing used a soft technique to deflect Ning Yuantai's punch.

"He didn't change his move after his attack was deflected, and he seems unable to make delicate adjustments to his power output..."

Xue Jing's eyes sparkled with curiosity.

He activated his Twin Speed, moving faster than Ning Yuantai could react, and grabbed him by the neck, lifting him up and executing a choke slam that sent him crashing into the ground, causing the soil to crack.

"His skin is scorching... This temperature must be at least a hundred degrees. Is this the source of his explosive power?"

Could his boiling flesh be the source of his boiling power?

Ning Yuantai was taken aback by Xue Jing's sudden move, but he quickly regained his composure. As he hit the ground, his body suddenly erupted with pale red mist.

Xue Jing was about to pursue, but the mist blocked his path, and the intense heat caused him to squint and raise his hand to shield his eyes.

"Steam?"

Before he could react further, a kick shrouded in reddish-orange qi aimed straight for his chest through the mist.

Xue Jing was quick to react, sidestepping the attack while grabbing the kicker's ankle.

His eyes narrowed as he focused.

"Golden Scale Skin!"

Holding onto Ning Yuantai's leg, Xue Jing activated his Golden Scale Skin and started spinning rapidly in place.

This move was originally a pure defensive technique, using his spinning body and golden scaled skin to deflect any incoming attacks.

But now, as an offensive move, it proved to have an unexpected effect.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—"

Round and round he spun, faster and faster, turning himself and Ning Yuantai into a giant top. The swirling airflow drew in the surrounding soil and grass, forming a small tornado.

After countless spins, Xue Jing let go, sending Ning Yuantai flying far away.

"Swoosh—"

"Crash!"

"Screech—"

Ning Yuantai flew far, over a hundred meters, and slammed into a helicopter, causing it to dent and tilt to one side. The massive propeller dug into the soil and broke as if it had hit a hard rock.

Xuying: "..."

Shanzhu: "..."

The two were silent for a moment before Shanzhu spoke up, his voice rough.

"The people from the Qingcheng government said that if there are any more problems, we'll have to pay for the repairs ourselves..."

Xuying's expression remained calm. "You were the one flying the helicopter, and you didn't park it properly. You pay for the repairs."

Shanzhu opened his mouth to argue but stopped himself.

The pale red mist continued to rise as Ning Yuantai climbed out of the damaged helicopter.

His eyes shone with excitement, and he roared, "Again!"

With a heavy stomp, he freed himself from the wreckage, further damaging the helicopter's tail, which now bent into a V-shape.

Shanzhu: "Hey!"

Ning Yuantai transformed into a red streak of light once more, his speed even faster than before.

The hotter he boiled, the stronger he became.

The Volcanic Aberrant Body grew stronger with each battle.

The two clashed once more, their fists and feet colliding like firecrackers.

After dozens of exchanges, Xue Jing's eyes flickered, and he used his Twin Speed to find an opening. He kicked Ning Yuantai in the chest, sending him flying backward.

Behind Ning Yuantai was a lake.

"Splash—"

Ning Yuantai fell into the lake, and his extremely high body temperature caused the water to boil, sending up thick white steam.

"What?!"

Ning Yuantai panicked.

He had been so focused on the fight that he had completely ignored his surroundings and hadn't noticed the lake.

Feeling his body temperature drop due to the water, Ning Yuantai grew anxious.

He poked his head out of the water, intending to use his power to launch himself out, when a figure descended from above, heading straight for him.

White steam curled around the figure, obscuring his vision.

Through the haze, he could just make out a pair of silver-white eyes.

Cold, disdainful, and even—holy.

In the face of those unnaturally beautiful eyes, Ning Yuantai froze, unable to move.

In the next moment, a palm gently pressed against his head.

Ning Yuantai heard the words "Star Shaker," and his mind felt like it had been taken out of his head, placed in a bottle, and vigorously shaken, turning into a mess of mush.

Soon after, he lost consciousness.

...

"Splash—"

Xue Jing grabbed the unconscious Ning Yuantai and dragged him to shore. He then jumped out of the water, took off his shirt, and shook it, showcasing his perfectly sculpted, god-like muscles.

He exhaled and flexed his muscles, shaking off most of the water droplets.

At that moment, Xu Blade and Shan Zhu approached.

"Hey, Xue," Shan Zhu said, his mouth twitching. "Could you be a little more careful when you fight? You keep destroying helicopters. Is it that fun?"

Xue Jing smoothed his hair and smiled. "What, do you have to pay to fix the helicopter? Ask this kid to pay for it. He's probably loaded since his family is so powerful."

He pointed at Ning Yuantai, who was lying on the ground, unconscious.

Shan Zhu shrugged. "How dare I..."

Xu Blade looked at the unconscious Ning Yuantai and asked Xue Jing, "What do you think of Ning?"

Xue Jing thought for a moment and said, "He's a bit lacking in skill, but his martial arts are quite interesting."

Xu Blade nodded. "Ning practices a famous martial art from the Inner Ring called the 'Crimson Lotus Volcano Style.'"

"It's a forbidden technique."

Xue Jing's expression remained unchanged as he nodded. "Indeed, it's a new martial arts system."

The so-called new martial arts involve injecting or ingesting forbidden drugs to enhance the body, resulting in a different kind of strength, speed, and upper limits compared to those achieved through traditional physical training.

These enhanced martial arts are also known as 'forbidden techniques.'

Unlike traditional martial arts, which anyone can learn without restrictions, forbidden techniques are illegal for ordinary people to practice due to their dangerous nature, hence the name 'forbidden techniques.'

By ingesting forbidden drugs and practicing corresponding forbidden techniques, practitioners can achieve unique physical qualities that far surpass those of traditional martial artists in terms of strength, training speed, and potential.

"It alters the body's internal structure to simulate a volcano, granting immense explosive power."

"As you can see... Ning isn't inherently strong. In terms of basic physical attributes and skill, he's at least two to three levels below you."

Xu Blade spoke softly.

"However, once he activates his 'Volcanic Aberrant Body,' he gains an explosive power that can rival or even surpass yours."

Xue Jing smiled and casually asked, "Have you seen me go all out?"

Xu Blade shook his head. "No... but I think you understand what I mean."

"There's a huge gap between the old and new martial arts."

"With your talent, if you were practicing the new martial arts, you wouldn't have fought Ning to this extent. He might not have even survived your first move."

Xue Jing walked over, picked up the yellowed Baichi Gantou, and handed it to Xu Blade.

"I know what you're trying to say, but there's no need to say more."

"Perhaps, as you said, the old martial arts can't compare to the new."

He glanced at Ning Yuantai, who was being helped up by Shan Zhu.

"But what does that have to do with me?"

Xu Blade was a little puzzled by this statement.

However, Xue Jing had already turned and started walking away, waving at them as he left.

"Thanks for the Baichi Gantou. I'll contact you when I'm ready to deal with the border issue. See you."

Shan Zhu watched his retreating figure and sighed. "He's so stubborn. Why insist on sticking with the old martial arts when it's clearly a sinking ship?"

Xu Blade frowned. "No, he's not the typical old martial artist who's obsessed with the human body's natural potential."

"It's more like he has something else up his sleeve."

...

Xue Jing rode Shi Feng and strolled back to the manor.

He opened his panel to check his stats.

[You've been in a battle. Fitness Experience +337]



[...Feeling relaxed. Health Experience +138]



[...Aiming Experience +89]



[...Cang Long Jin Experience +332]



[...Martial Arts Experience +369]



[Someone has developed a devout admiration for you. Charm Experience +326]



"Hmm?!"

Xue Jing was taken aback by the panel's final prompt.

Devout admiration? Who?

He thought about it for a while, feeling uncertain.

...

In a white hospital room, Ning Yuantai lay in bed with a bandage around his forehead.

He suddenly opened his eyes and sat up.

In his mind, a pair of silver-white eyes, cold and indifferent, lingered like a shadow.

Ning Yuantai muttered, "Those are... the eyes of a god."

...

(End of Chapter)

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