Chapter 1115: Martial Strength 97
Chapter 1115: Martial Strength 97
October 1st, 2017
Youzhou, Lingzhi City, City Lord's Mansion!
Lu HaiKong had been sitting cross-legged, and since his unconventional breakthrough began, an entire day had passed.
During this time, Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong, who were mere spectators, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. From initial astonishment, they quickly became disdainful, then horrified, terrified, and finally numb.
Watching Lu HaiKong's martial strength soar from 90 to an unimaginable 97, and then entering a state of meditation, the two men were left speechless.
A seven-point increase in martial strength in just one day, and that too at a level above 90, was something neither Cheng Yaojin nor Wei Chigong had ever witnessed or even heard of. Such a freakish feat left them in awe.
Furthermore, they could sense that 97 was not even close to Lu HaiKong's limit. In fact, if he chose to, he could have pushed his martial strength at least two points higher, and they believed this would have been a stable breakthrough without damaging his foundation. They even speculated that if Lu HaiKong reached 99, he might even be able to contemplate breaking the 100 barrier.
Having witnessed Lu HaiKong's advancement firsthand, the word 'overpowered' was now permanently etched in their minds.
Before Lu HaiKong's breakthrough, Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong considered him a fortunate Outsider, attributing his success to luck and the system. But now, they dared not hold such thoughts. In their eyes, Lu HaiKong's true power lay not in his current subordinates but in the potential of this overpowered individual.
Observing this freakish display, Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong couldn't help but wonder if this guy might actually have a chance against an invasion from beyond the borders. However, this thought didn't last long, as they quickly dismissed it themselves.
They were well aware that it was merely a fleeting illusion, a result of being overwhelmed by Lu HaiKong's momentary surge in power. Resisting a large-scale invasion from beyond the borders? That was wishful thinking.
Cheng Yaojin and his allies knew that even without a large-scale invasion from beyond, if the forces backing them were to intervene, all it would take was a small commitment of additional troops, and Lu HaiKong's side would crumble. They couldn't even withstand the forces behind them, let alone a full-scale invasion from beyond.
"Perhaps Lu HaiKong might be able to survive and establish himself as a power beyond the borders, but resisting an invasion is almost impossible!"
Cheng Yaojin's mind was made up, but for some reason, perhaps influenced by witnessing Lu HaiKong's extraordinary breakthrough, a small part of him held out hope that this guy might pull off a miracle.
However, Lu HaiKong was unaware of Cheng Yaojin's thoughts, and at that moment, he couldn't have guessed them either.
From the moment Lu HaiKong sat down to begin his breakthrough, his mind was solely focused on advancing his martial strength.
Lu HaiKong's martial breakthrough went far more smoothly than he had anticipated. He had expected it to take two to three days, but to his surprise, it was accomplished in just one day.
What surprised Lu HaiKong even more was the sheer magnitude of his accumulated foundation.
Initially, Lu HaiKong had thought he might reach 95 or 96 at most, but with his solid foundation, the wine given by Niu Niu, and the assistance of the mystic scroll, he soared directly to 97. Even when his martial strength hit 97, the momentum didn't seem to wane, and it continued to rise.
At that time, Lu HaiKong was well aware that if he chose to, he could directly raise his Martial Strength to 99. However, he didn't take that final step to ascend to such a level.
Firstly, Lu HaiKong had always emphasized the importance of fundamentals, even when he was about to break through. This mindset remained unchanged, and he wasn't willing to risk an unstable foundation by rushing to reach 99.
Additionally, there was another crucial factor – Lu HaiKong's cultivation technique.
The cultivation technique Lu HaiKong was practicing, the Purple Qi Rising Dragon Decision, was originally obtained from a Golden Treasure Chest, and while it wasn't the absolute best, it was of a decent grade. Later, after studying countless internal forces, Lu HaiKong created and refined his own cultivation technique based on the Purple Qi Rising Dragon Decision, elevating it to a top-tier level.
The new cultivation technique Lu HaiKong devised was incredibly powerful, but it wasn't without its flaws.
When Lu HaiKong initially created this technique, his Martial Strength was only at 90. At that time, he had optimized the technique in every aspect, but as he continued to break through, his Martial Strength suddenly soared to 97. Lu HaiKong then realized that there were still many areas where the technique could be improved.
Lu HaiKong recalled that when he first created this technique, its level was Pseudo-Mythic. But now, he had a feeling that he might be able to elevate it to the Mythic level.
With this realization, Lu HaiKong immediately halted his advancement. He decided to take the time to refine and familiarize himself with his current strength, while also gathering various martial arts resources. He planned to wait until he could further enhance the Purple Qi Rising Dragon Decision before continuing.
With this in mind, after advancing his Martial Strength to 97, Lu HaiKong completely stopped and took a break to consolidate his realm.
After an entire day, Lu HaiKong finally solidified his realm. However, as he had just broken through, he still couldn't control his aura freely. When he stopped cultivating and stood up, his gaze swept towards Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong on his left and right. His aura flowed uncontrollably with his gaze.
Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong, who had initially shown surprise when they saw Lu HaiKong stand up, suddenly trembled upon sensing the aura emanating from him.
Just by sensing Lu HaiKong's current aura, they knew that despite his current Martial Strength of 97, two points lower than theirs, if a fight were to occur, they might not be a match for Lu HaiKong, even if they were at their peak.
In that moment, they truly understood the extent of Lu HaiKong's terror. The aura he possessed was too overwhelming for them to withstand in their weakened state, so they instinctively averted their gaze from him.
Noticing that both Cheng Yaojin and Wei Chigong had turned away from his gaze, Lu HaiKong smiled. Seizing the moment, he said, "Both of you, I'll repeat what I said before. Are you willing to save the world you couldn't save before?"
Even though his words were just as cheesy as before, and his tone was equally serious, neither Wei Chigong nor Cheng Yaojin felt like laughing this time.
(End of Chapter)
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