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Chapter 1114: Unbridled Martial Strength
Chapter 1114: Unbridled Martial Strength
October 1st, 2017
Youzhou, Lingzhi City, within the City Lord's Mansion.
Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong were trapped on either side of the City Lord's Hall, both men staring at the figure sitting cross-legged in the center of the mansion with bewildered expressions.
Lu HaiKong, from the moment he appeared, seemed to have no intention of following the usual formalities. Instead of engaging in serious recruitment efforts, he was either drinking or cultivating, seemingly carefree.
Despite Lu HaiKong's unconventional approach, Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong saw right through it, especially Cheng Yaojin. Despite his rough appearance, he had a keen mind.
From the moment Lu HaiKong began his cross-legged cultivation, Cheng Yaojin had a good idea of his intentions. After all, the information obtained by Xun You came from them, and Cheng Yaojin had mentioned to Xun You more than once that their current advantage might not hold if a large-scale invasion from beyond the borders occurred. They would not be able to withstand it for even three days.
Furthermore, Cheng Yaojin hinted that if Lu HaiKong's side had three individuals with martial strength over 100, they might have a chance to defend themselves before a full-scale invasion.
If Lu HaiKong, as the leader of their faction, could achieve a martial strength of 100, they might have a glimmer of hope for resistance.
This information was deliberately leaked by Cheng Yaojin to Xun You, not to deceive him, but as a means of self-preservation. Cheng Yaojin knew he couldn't fool Xun You, but he wanted to ensure his own safety.
While this information was true, Cheng Yaojin also subtly revealed that he and Wei Chigong were both on the verge of breaking through to level 100.
His actions were not a sign of allegiance to Lu HaiKong but a way to convey that he was their hope. He presented a reluctant yet welcoming attitude, keeping Lu HaiKong and the others in suspense, ensuring they wouldn't give up on recruiting them and decide to kill them on a whim.
Only Cheng Yaojin knew whether his attitude truly reflected a desire to join Lu HaiKong.
Lu HaiKong's current actions were a clear statement of his potential to break through the 100-level barrier.
As Lu HaiKong followed Cheng Yaojin's lead, intending to prove his potential in this manner, Cheng Yaojin initially remained unmoved, even finding the situation slightly amusing.
What could Lu HaiKong do at this point? Break through to level 91 or 92 from 90? Even if he disregarded his foundation and pushed to level 93, Cheng Yaojin saw it as a joke.
However, as he witnessed Lu HaiKong's performance, a tidal wave of emotions surged within him, and any amusement he felt vanished. Lu HaiKong's display was far beyond what he had imagined, bordering on madness.
He couldn't believe who was sitting before him—Lu HaiKong, the legendary badass!
After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Lu HaiKong's martial strength had been stagnant for three to four years.
During this period, Lu HaiKong hadn't been idle; he had been suppressing his own growth, refusing to allow himself to break through.
When it came to controlling his development, Lu HaiKong was a true master.
Despite being a genuine badass in the martial arts world, he could restrain his progress, and he had been doing so for years. Now, the depth of his foundation and potential was beyond his own estimation.
In this situation, Lu HaiKong released his self-imposed restrictions and, after drinking a bottle of legendary-grade combat enhancement wine, began his breakthrough.
If Lu HaiKong's breakthrough at this moment couldn't awe Cheng Yaojin and the others, it would be a huge failure!
Lu HaiKong's current breakthrough was truly as simple as drinking water. Not only did his martial strength surge while sitting there, but during the breakthrough, he even had time to comprehend the third Mystic Scroll.
During the breakthrough, Lu HaiKong's mind and spirit were immersed in the space of comprehension, and his internal energy began to circulate on its own.
However, Lu HaiKong had experienced this process of comprehension before, twice, in fact. Whether it was comprehending the Mountain-Cleaving Axe or the Sea-Splitting Axe, Lu HaiKong had immersed himself in the comprehension space for a long time. Although the time in the comprehension space was lengthy, in reality, only a fleeting moment had passed, which left Cheng Yaojin and the others in awe.
Initially, Lu HaiKong sat cross-legged and began his breakthrough, and his martial strength soared from 90 points to 95 points within just three hours. It was only when he reached 95 that his surge in strength slowed down. This rapid increase in strength left Cheng Yaojin and the others stunned.
However, just as they had a brief moment of relief, thinking Lu HaiKong might have reached his limit at 95, his aura suddenly changed.
Lu HaiKong's original aura was domineering and unstoppable, which was already impressive in itself. Despite having only 95 points in martial strength, his aura made even Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong feel their hearts tremble.
In reality, Lu HaiKong had already completely won over Cheng Yaojin and the others.
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Cheng Yaojin and the others had never witnessed such a bizarre advancement speed, and what was even more bizarre was that despite Lu HaiKong's explosive growth, his foundation remained as solid as a rock, as if his martial strength had always been at 95.
They were well aware that Lu HaiKong's current martial strength of 95 was already enough to challenge them. This abnormality was undeniable, and with just a little more time, breaking through to 100 would be a piece of cake for him.
However, what they didn't expect was that Lu HaiKong's breakthrough wasn't over yet. In an instant, his aura underwent a tremendous transformation.
The dominance remained, but Lu HaiKong's current dominance was entirely different from before. If his previous dominance was an unparalleled force centered around him, disregarding all reason, his new aura now embodied the concept of 'he is the way.'
With his current aura unleashed, anyone under its influence would feel that Lu HaiKong was the true embodiment of the way. This was no longer just about being unstoppable; those weaker in strength would have no desire to resist or oppose him when facing Lu HaiKong's aura!
This new aura left Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong completely dumbfounded. Lu HaiKong's aura now seemed to have broken through to 100, and his martial strength was surging once more.
Witnessing this, Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong exchanged glances, their faces filled with shock. They had initially thought that Lu HaiKong would need some time to reach 100, but with this new development, they wouldn't be surprised if he broke through immediately.
As Lu HaiKong's aura soared and his martial strength skyrocketed, Cheng Yaojin's eyes narrowed...
(End of Chapter)
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