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Chapter 199: Estimating Strength, Arriving at the Prefecture City
"I've finally grasped the conventional power of the peak of the Initial Heaven Realm."
"The only thing I can't quite estimate is the might of a Heaven-rank secret art."
Seated cross-legged on his bed, Lu Qing fell into deep thought.
Wei Shanhai was a formidable veteran of the Heaven Realm, having long since reached the pinnacle of the Initial Heaven Realm.
It was only because his comprehension of the Intent of the Blade had not broken through that he had not yet stepped into the Small Achievement of Heaven Realm.
If Wei Shanhai hadn't been humble during their spar, Lu Qing would have been able to gauge the approximate strength of a Heaven Realm cultivator who had comprehended the 'Intent' realm without resorting to secret arts.
At the same time, he also had an estimate of his own strength.
With the Perfect Burst, he could now go head-to-head with a cultivator at the peak of the Initial Heaven Realm.
Lu Qing wasn't too surprised by this outcome.
Heaven Realm cultivators were indeed powerful, having undergone a baptism of the Heaven's Laws and their bodies nourished by Innate Qi.
Their physical strength alone was several times greater than that of a mere Martial Arts Master with perfected internal organs.
Moreover, the mysterious nature of Innate Qi made a casual strike from a Heaven Realm expert more formidable than a Martial Arts Master using a secret art and frantically bursting with all their might.
However, that was only in comparison to ordinary Martial Arts Masters.
Lu Qing was different.
Having consumed the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, his talent had been enhanced to the extreme.
Even though he had perfected his internal organs, his physical attributes far surpassed those of an ordinary Martial Arts Master.
With the amplification of the Perfect Burst and his blade techniques, which were on par with Intent-level, Lu Qing was not at a disadvantage against Initial Heaven Realm cultivators.
This spar had validated his hypothesis.
"Like Elder Wei, without a powerful unique heritage, a typical cultivator at the peak of the Initial Heaven Realm wouldn't pose a significant threat to me without resorting to secret arts." Lu Qing mused to himself.
"As for using secret arts..."
A hint of mysterious brilliance flashed in his eyes.
Just as Heaven Realm cultivators had secret arts, he also had his own trump cards up his sleeve.
While Wei Shanahi had only displayed the conventional power of the Heaven Realm during their spar, Lu Qing had also withheld the full extent of his abilities.
He had yet to reveal his most powerful cards.
"According to Elder Wei, that old ancestor of the Zheng family is also just at the peak of the Initial Heaven Realm, and he suffered a serious injury in his early years, causing significant damage to his vitality. His strength is no longer at its peak," Lu Qing thought.
"However, rumors are just rumors. I'll need to see it with my own eyes to be sure."
Although Wei Shanahi's words were convincing, Lu Qing wouldn't take them at face value without personal verification.
To ascertain the strength of the Zheng family's old ancestor, he would have to see it for himself.
"Old hag, if you want to lure me out, then let's see if you can detect me when I truly appear before you," Lu Qing's eyes glinted with a chilling light as he thought of the old woman who seemed bent on making him her prey.
A murderous intent arose within him as he recalled her.
Without further ado, Lu Qing requested a two-day leave from his master, explaining that he needed to venture into the mountains.
That evening, after thoroughly resting and adjusting his physical condition to its peak, Lu Qing quietly left the village. Once outside, he activated the Earth Travel Light Talisman stored within his brow acupoint, infusing himself with its power.
The feeling of lightness returned, and with a single step, Lu Qing dashed off with incredible speed toward the direction of the prefecture city.
(End of Chapter)Because it was night, there were hardly any people in the wilderness.
Along the way, Lu Qing didn't encounter any surprises. Spending most of the night, he smoothly arrived outside the prefecture city.
"The city walls are truly majestic, far surpassing those of the county town."
Looking at the giant city crouching on the earth in the darkness, Lu Qing was amazed.
He did not enter the city, but instead found a place to rest and recover before practicing the Earth Travel Spell.
The prefecture city was nearly a thousand miles away from Nine Miles Village, and such a long journey had caused the light group in his brow acupoint space, which represented the Earth Travel Spell, to dissipate.
So he needed to replenish it.
After a moment, the Earth Travel Spell was successfully condensed once more.
However, Lu Qing still did not rush to enter the city.
In this world, the city gates were usually closed at night, prohibiting entry.
As he had no knowledge of the situation within the prefecture city, it would be unwise to enter in the darkness.
So Lu Qing decided to wait until dawn to enter openly.
After all, no one in the city knew him, and even if he entered, his identity would remain unknown.
Finding a giant tree, Lu Qing jumped onto a large branch where he lay down, closing his eyes to rest and await the morning light.
As dawn approached, the eastern sky slowly brightened.
Lu Qing opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips as he beheld the brightening horizon.
"Today is truly a beautiful day."
Taking out dried rations and clear water from the Qiankun Bag, he satisfied his hunger and thirst, feeling refreshed.
Then, his mind stirred, and his muscles and bones began to twist and transform.
In just a few breaths, his appearance changed drastically.
Not only did his body become much smaller, but his face also transformed into that of an ordinary rural boy.
At the same time, the soul talisman in his brow acupoint trembled.
The next moment, Lu Qing's aura completely subdued, exuding a simple and honest air.
"With the help of the soul talisman, my Easy Muscle Change Meridian Technique can truly be called extraordinary.
Not only can I change my appearance, but I can also simulate my aura at will.
With this, even my master would not be able to recognize me."
Lu Qing thought with a hint of pride.
The soul talisman, as the fundamental cultivation method of the Shenfu Sect, had many wonderful uses.
Simulating and changing one's aura was but a simple task.
"Prefecture city, I hope you'll show me some surprises."
After transforming his appearance, Lu Qing gazed at the distant city, his eyes glinting with anticipation.
He jumped down from the tree and made his way towards the city.
Before long, Lu Qing reached the city gates.
Seeing many simply dressed people, some even carrying loads on their shoulders as if heading to a market, Lu Qing seamlessly blended in.
To his surprise, the soldiers guarding the city gates did not question those entering or leaving, allowing them to pass without even checking for entry fees.
Their indifference seemed to stem from their certainty that no one would dare cause trouble in this grand prefecture city.
"Truly grandiose, befitting a city of this stature."
Lu Qing praised quietly, a smile playing on his lips as he entered the bustling city.
(End of Chapter 7)
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