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Chapter 42: Who Gave You the Courage?
Chapter 42: Who Gave You the Courage?
In the ancient city, a middle-aged man with an ordinary face walked slowly. The city was bustling, much different from other places.
"The stability of White Rock City won't last much longer. Once the Divine Warrior King's army arrives, this place's peace will be shattered completely. I only hope the Gu family will be sensible. If they are, White Rock City might be spared from the ravages of war. Otherwise—"
At this thought, the man's eyes turned cold.
Indeed, he was Siti An.
Following the Divine Warrior King's orders, Siti An had rushed to White Rock City. However, since White Rock City was under the jurisdiction of Guangyang Prefecture in Mount Tai County, the Mount Tai County Governor had strict surveillance over the Black Vanguard. To safely enter White Rock City, Siti An had to pay a hefty price.
Now, having entered White Rock City, the stability here was a stark contrast to Danyang County, where the war had spread, and the people lived in constant fear. How could such a prosperous scene be found there?
However, this was only temporary.
In this chaotic era, true stability was a mere illusion. Once the Divine Warrior King's army arrived, White Rock City and the entire Mount Tai County would be engulfed in flames.
Siti An saw no problem with this. The Great Xu Dynasty was already corrupt. It was time for a new ruler.
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As the sky grew dark, night fell.
Gu Qingfeng was refining his muscles and bones. He was currently practicing the Iron Bone Sect's ultimate technique—the Primal Iron Shirt!
This martial art was considered a top-tier intermediate-level technique, focusing on strengthening the practitioner's skin, muscles, and blood. If one could reach the pinnacle, they would achieve the Blood Refinement Mastery level.
Additionally, a perfected Primal Iron Shirt would greatly enhance the practitioner's defenses, making them nearly impervious to water and fire.
The Primal Iron Shirt, like the Scorching Sun Palm, was divided into nine levels.
Ninth level perfection equaled Blood Refinement Mastery.
Due to Gu Qingfeng's Bone Refinement level, he found it easy to practice intermediate-level techniques. In just a few days, he had perfected the first level and was about to enter the second.
However, because he was already at the Bone Refinement level, achieving the first level of an intermediate technique didn't bring much change to his body. He believed that significant changes would only occur once he reached the fifth level of the Primal Iron Shirt.
In the darkness, several Blood Refinement level guards held iron rods and struck Gu Qingfeng with all their might. His blood and qi condensed, and his bare, muscular upper body could withstand the powerful blows, leaving only white marks.
After a long while, Gu Qingfeng's entire body shook with qi, and all the iron rods were repelled. The guards felt a tremendous force and were pushed back several steps.
"That's enough for today. Thank you all for your hard work!"
Gu Qingfeng smiled faintly. Just now, he had broken through to the second level of the Primal Iron Shirt. While he wasn't at his limit, the guards had clearly given their best.
"Meng Peng!"
"Your orders, sir."
"Everyone will receive ten silver taels today as a reward for their hard work."
"Understood, sir."
Meng Peng bowed in acknowledgment. The other guards also smiled.
"Thank you, Lord of the Manor!"
Ten silver taels might seem small for a Blood Refinement level martial artist, but it was a day's hard-earned pay.
If it were to last a month, that would be a substantial three hundred taels of silver.
In a year, it would amount to over three thousand taels.
Even for a Blood Refinement Realm warrior, earning over three thousand taels under normal circumstances would be no easy feat.
Despite feeling utterly exhausted, the few of them found it all worthwhile with the silver in hand.
Just as Meng Peng led the others away, Gu Qingfeng calmly dressed himself, his expression serene.
"Since you've been watching for so long, why not show yourself?"
As he spoke, a black shadow suddenly appeared.
"Who would have thought that the esteemed head of the Gu family is not a Blood Refinement Realm cultivator but has already advanced to the Bone Refinement Realm!"
Situ Tian, being a Bone Refinement Realm warrior himself, could clearly see that the Gu Qingfeng before him was no simple Blood Refinement Realm cultivator but had long since transcended to the Bone Refinement Realm.
Gu Qingfeng's expression remained indifferent. "Who are you, and what is your purpose here?"
"Why don't you take a guess, Head of the Gu family?"
"Guess?"
Gu Qingfeng suddenly smiled, but the smile sent a chill down the spine.
In the next moment, he vanished from his spot. His three hundred and sixty-five iron bones vibrated, and a surge of robust qi and blood erupted. He struck out with a palm, the force akin to cleaving a mountain, aimed directly at Situ Tian.
Situ Tian's face changed, completely unprepared for Gu Qingfeng's sudden attack. He could only hurriedly defend himself.
The clash of fist and palm sent a powerful force cascading, accompanied by a searing heat that made Situ Tian's face pale once more.
"Bang—"
Situ Tian was instantly forced back several steps.
"Is this the level of strength you have to dare to act so recklessly in my Gu family? Who gave you the courage?"
Gu Qingfeng sneered. The man before him, though also in the Bone Refinement Realm, was not much to speak of and was hardly worth mentioning.
Seeing that Gu Qingfeng was about to strike again, Situ Tian quickly said, "I am a hundred-man commander of the Black Guard under the Divine Martial King. I am here today on his orders—"
Before Situ Tian could finish, Gu Qingfeng's attack had already arrived, a flurry of moves that left Situ Tian struggling to defend, with no time to say more.
The more they fought, the more Situ Tian was alarmed.
He had been in the Bone Refinement Realm for many years, with a body of copper bones and even a few silver bones, making him a formidable warrior among his peers.
However, in front of Gu Qingfeng, he was completely overpowered.
Gu Qingfeng's robust qi and blood were far beyond what one would expect from a newly ascended Bone Refinement Realm warrior. Moreover, his punches and palms carried an extremely domineering and scorching force.
This force continued to invade Situ Tian's body as they fought, causing him immense discomfort.
When the force accumulated to a certain point, it exploded within him.
"Boom!"
The Blazing Sun Palm force erupted.
Situ Tian spat out a mouthful of blood, and his defenses instantly crumbled, allowing Gu Qingfeng to seize the opportunity and strike a heavy blow to his chest, sending him flying.
Upon landing, Situ Tian spat out another mouthful of blood, his entire body severely injured.
The commotion drew the attention of the Gu family's members.
Gu Qingfeng's expression was stern as he barked, "Disperse, this is none of your concern!"
Hearing this, the guards obediently withdrew.
Gu Qingfeng then approached Situ Tian, bent down, and with hands like eagle claws, dislocated all of his limbs. The intense pain made Situ Tian's face turn deathly pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
(End of Chapter)
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