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Chapter 77: Four Symbols Six Directions Blade, Heaven Treading Cloud Soaring Steps!
Chapter 77: Four Symbols Six Directions Blade, Heaven Treading Cloud Soaring Steps!
Swoosh!
A massive eagle soared through the vast sky, gliding over the endless land.
Finally, it entered a vast and prosperous human city and landed in a luxurious mansion.
At this moment, a woman in her forties or fifties, still retaining some charm, was watering the flowers and plants in a garden.
As the eagle stood in the garden, it spoke in a human voice, "Young Master, it was my fault that led to your son's death. Please punish me!"
This eagle was none other than the Eagle Lord from Mount Mo Xu!
The woman didn't turn around, as if unaware of its presence, and continued watering the flowers.
However, the atmosphere around them became increasingly heavy, as if the air had solidified, making it hard to breathe.
"Breakthrough?"
The woman spoke at this moment.
Her words were like a sharp sword, piercing through the dense air, allowing the energy of heaven and earth to flow smoothly once again.
The Eagle Lord trembled involuntarily and then said, "Thanks to the Young Master's blessings, I was fortunate enough to break through."
The woman nodded and continued, "In my youth, I thought highly of myself. Even when I was a Martial Scholar, I didn't rest. I suffered severe injuries and damaged my martial body."
"Even with various precious medicines to compensate, the effects were minimal, preventing him from ever stepping into the martial path."
"The hopes for Wu Sheng were so heavy!"
"Unfortunately, this is all my fault."
"You've watched him grow up since childhood, and you were ordered to protect him in Mount Mo Xu. After what happened, you should have returned to the sect to face punishment."
"However, since you've broken through, go and avenge Wu Sheng. Kill that dog Qin Zheng and bring his head to me!"
"I want to place his head in front of my son's tombstone to appease my son's wandering soul!"
"Not only does Wu Sheng have the blood of the Gao family flowing in him, but also the blood of my Qing Luan Sword Sect!"
The N Character Camp, one of the top ten military camps in Qingzhou.
Responsible for overseeing and suppressing all demons in Huai'an Prefecture.
Located in the mountains between Xunyang Prefecture, Kaifeng Prefecture, and Ming'en Prefecture.
Qin Zheng followed Wang Weiqian on horseback, and after nearly three days, they finally arrived at the N Character Camp.
Upon seeing the military camp, Qin Zheng raised his eyebrows slightly, feeling a bit surprised.
This camp was not as he had imagined, with black bricks and tiles, and high walls.
It was more like a fortress deep in the mountains, but with a much larger area, far beyond comparison with ordinary forts.
"The location of the military camp is not fixed and may change according to the strength of the demons, so it's a bit more flexible."
Wang Weiqian spoke by his side and then continued, "Let's go inside. I'll find you a place to stay first."
Qin Zheng nodded.
Situ Qing, who was walking behind them, said to Qin Zheng, "Young Master Qin, you go with General Wang first. I'll come to find you later."
He had already been severely injured by Li Ye, and despite his injuries, he had been traveling day and night without rest for several days, reaching his physical limit.
Upon returning to the N Character Camp, he naturally had to go inside to recover from his injuries.
Qin Zheng nodded and said with a fist salute, "Take care of yourself."
Situ Qing smiled upon hearing this, casually waved his hand, and then left in another direction.
Qin Zheng retracted his gaze and followed Wang Weiqian's footsteps.
Along the way, many Demon Slayer Commanders they passed gave Qin Zheng curious looks.
After all, it had been more than two days since the news of his fierce battle with the two Gao family Grandmasters and his single-stroke kill of Gao Wusheng had spread throughout Qingzhou.
The Demon Slayer Commanders in the N Character Camp had also heard about it.
However, there was no malice in their gazes, only scrutiny and curiosity.
With the addition of such a powerful warrior to their camp, they felt safer knowing that a strong fighter would be at the forefront in the future.
Naturally, they were delighted to have Qin Zheng join them.
Moreover, people like them, who fought demons daily, lived with their lives constantly at risk.
They had long been disgusted with the privileged behavior of the aristocratic families and their offspring.
They risked their lives to slay demons.
Yet, these aristocratic descendants dared to feed people to demons?
Didn't this make their own efforts seem ridiculous?
Even if they felt angry, they dared not take any action due to the influence of the aristocratic families.
Now, with the appearance of a fearless warrior who disregarded the aristocratic families and boldly killed with his sword, they naturally held him in high regard.
Qin Zheng sensed the gazes of the Demon Slayer Commanders and appropriately nodded in response.
Following Wang Weiqian, the two of them soon arrived at a tent.
"The matter of Gao Wusheng has not been reported to the court and has been suppressed in Qingzhou," Wang Weiqian immediately explained.
Qin Zheng nodded, understanding the situation, and didn't show much emotion.
Wang Weiqian continued, "With the intervention of the Commander-in-Chief, even the Gao State Governor had to swallow his anger and promised not to pursue the matter."
"However..."
Qin Zheng nodded. While it wouldn't be pursued openly, the situation behind the scenes was uncertain.
Seeing that Qin Zheng understood, Wang Weiqian no longer dwelled on the topic and changed the subject, saying, "Since you've joined the N Character Camp, we've tallied the number of demons you've slain and converted them into merit. If there's anything you want, I can provide it to you first."
Qin Zheng was still not free from danger, so enhancing his strength was of utmost importance.
Upon hearing this, he immediately replied, "I need a saber technique and a lightfoot technique."
During his encounters with the two Gao clan grandmasters, he had identified his shortcomings in these areas and felt an urgent need to improve.
Wang Weiqian nodded in agreement, "Swords emphasize agility, while sabers emphasize ferocity. Given your exceptional physical prowess, using a saber would be a good choice as well."
"However, if possible, I think you should also practice with polearms like spears and halberds. Only then can you fully unleash your physical potential!"
Qin Zheng's eyes sparkled with contemplation.
He also realized that polearms seemed capable of harnessing and unleashing his immense strength.
However, accustomed to using a saber, he decided to first focus on improving his saber technique and consider polearms later.
Wang Weiqian had merely suggested it, and he didn't interfere with Qin Zheng's choice. He continued, "Let me tell you about it."
"In Great Jin, martial arts are categorized into three levels: lower, middle, and upper."
"The three levels of martial arts exhibit different levels of power, and naturally, the required merit varies accordingly."
"So far, the N Character Camp has collected 180 lower-level martial arts manuals, 70 middle-level manuals, and 10 upper-level manuals."
"With your merit, you can exchange for two middle-level martial arts manuals and a Spirit Qi Pill."
Wang Weiqian paused for a moment, then continued, "I'll have someone take you to choose a residence. The two manuals and the pill will be delivered to you shortly."
"First, you can rest and recover from your injuries. After taking the pill, we'll see if it can activate your Life Wheel."
Qin Zheng nodded, and soon, a soldier led him to a residential area under Wang Weiqian's arrangement.
After casually choosing a room, he had settled down in the N Character Camp.
Not long after, someone arrived with the two martial arts manuals he needed, a Spirit Qi Pill, a token, and a set of clothes.
Wang Weiqian had explained to him that since his Life Wheel was not activated, he could only temporarily serve as a Demon Slayer Captain.
As for the position of Brigadier, it required the activation of the Life Wheel, and after his promotion to Captain, General Qin would personally bestow the position.
This had no impact on Qin Zheng.
Whether it was the position of Demon Slayer Captain, Brigadier, or even Grand General, they were all honorary titles.
Only by becoming stronger himself could he have the confidence to face certain crises.
In the future, after the delivery person left, Qin Zheng closed the door and put the Demon Slayer Captain's clothes and token aside. He then picked up the two martial arts manuals from the tray.
"Four Symbols Six Directions Saber Technique"
"Heaven Treading Cloud Soaring Steps"
A saber technique and a lightfoot technique.
The saber technique incorporated the four sacred beasts—Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise—implying ferocity and divine might.
The Six Directions referred to the six directions of up, down, east, west, south, and north, symbolizing the universe!
This saber technique combined ferocity and agility! Wherever the saber went, it could slash!
The lightfoot technique's intent was evident at a glance, with its name implying soaring above the heavens. The lofty ambition it conveyed was clearly not that of an ordinary lightfoot technique.
Compared to his Great Sun Golden Cicada Technique and Golden Cicada Shedding, it seemed far superior.
Qin Zheng quickly began to study the two martial arts.
After a moment, the Virtue Scroll in his mind trembled slightly, and two new lines of text appeared.
[Discovered Martial Art: Four Symbols Six Directions Saber Technique. Can be refined. Requires 1 jin of merit. Refine?]
[Discovered Martial Art: Heaven Treading Cloud Soaring Steps. Can be refined. Requires 1 jin of merit. Refine?]
1 jin was equal to 10 liang. The merit required for these two middle-level martial arts was significantly more than before.
This meant that the martial arts he had previously cultivated, such as the Great Sun Golden Cicada Technique and Golden Cicada Shedding, were only lower-level martial arts.
Not to mention the Ghost Head Saber Technique, which only required a qian of merit to learn, probably not even reaching the level of lower-level martial arts.
These thoughts flashed through Qin Zheng's mind, and without hesitation, he silently recited, "Refine!"
After that, Qin Zheng perfected both martial arts.
The consumption was not as immense as he had imagined, but it was still considerable.
Refinement required 1 jin, Small Perfection 3 jin, Great Perfection 5 jin, and Perfection 8 jin.
Perfecting one martial art consumed 17 jin of merit, or 170 liang.
For both martial arts combined, it was 34 jin, or 340 liang!
Although the consumption was significant, the rewards were equally impressive!
As he felt the changes in his body and the essence of the martial arts swirling in his mind, Qin Zheng was confident that if he were to fight those two Gao clan grandmasters again, he would surely be able to keep them in Black Goose City!
The improvement from these two martial arts was extraordinary! The boost in strength brought joy to his heart.
Qin Zheng then turned his attention to the Spirit Qi Pill.
Next, he would recover from his injuries, activate his Life Wheel, and advance to the Grandmaster realm!
(End of Chapter)
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