"I've roughly figured out the normal power of a peak initial stage of the Innate Realm."
"The only thing that is difficult to estimate is the power of innate-level secret techniques."
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Lu Qing fell into deep thought.
Wei Shanhai is a veteran expert at the Innate Realm, whose cultivation has long reached the peak of the initial Innate Realm.
However, his sword intent had not yet broken through, which was why he had not been able to reach the Lesser Completion of the Innate Realm for so long.
If Wei Shanhai hadn't been humble during this exchange...
Lu Qing could roughly figure out the strength level of a beginner-level innate martial artist who ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) had comprehended the realm of 【Intent】 without using any secret techniques.
At the same time, they also gained an assessment of their own capabilities.
That is, after unleashing his perfect burst of power, he is now able to directly confront a martial artist at the peak of the initial stage of the Innate Realm.
Lu Qing wasn't too surprised by this result.
While martial artists at the Innate Realm are indeed powerful, they have undergone a baptism of the laws of heaven and earth and are nourished by their own innate true energy.
In terms of physical strength alone, he is several times stronger than an ordinary martial arts master with perfect internal organs.
In addition, the mysterious nature of innate true qi makes a casual strike from an innate expert more powerful than a martial arts grandmaster unleashing a secret technique with all their might.
But that only applies to ordinary martial arts masters.
Lu Qing, however, was different.
Having consumed the Earth Vein Elixir, his own aptitude had already been enhanced to its limit.
Although he was also at the peak of the Inner Organ Realm, his physical attributes were far superior to those of an ordinary martial arts master.
In addition, there's the boost from a perfect burst of power, and the swordsmanship at the level of sword intent.
With all these advantages, Lu Qing was not really afraid of martial artists at the initial stage of the Innate Realm.
This exchange confirmed his prediction.
"Someone like Senior Wei, without a powerful special inheritance, is relatively easy to pose a great threat to me if he doesn't use any secret techniques, compared to an ordinary peak of the initial stage of the Innate Realm."
Lu Qing pondered to himself.
"As for using secret techniques..."
A strange glint appeared in his eyes.
If someone at the Innate Realm has secret techniques, does that mean he doesn't have any trump cards?
This time, when sparring with Wei Shanhai, the opponent only used the conventional power of the Innate Realm.
But he also only revealed part of his strength.
His most powerful trump cards were not revealed at all.
According to Elder Wei, the Zheng family patriarch was only at the peak of the initial stage of the Innate Realm. Moreover, he had suffered serious injuries in his early years, which greatly damaged his vital energy. His strength was no longer at its peak.
However, rumors are just rumors; we still need to see for ourselves to know for sure.
Although Wei Shanhai spoke with great certainty, Lu Qing did not completely believe the rumors.
To ascertain the strength of the Zheng family patriarch, he needs to see for himself.
"Old woman, you wanted to lure me out, didn't you? Well then, let's see if you can spot me when I actually appear before you."
A cold glint flickered in Lu Qing's eyes.
Thinking of that old woman who seemed determined to have him cornered, he felt a sudden surge of murderous intent.
Without hesitation, Lu Qing first asked his master for two days' leave, saying that he needed to go into the mountains.
Then that evening, after getting plenty of rest and getting my body back to its peak condition.
Lu Qing quietly left the village and, upon reaching the outskirts, subtly activated the earth element talisman light cluster in the space between his eyebrows, blessing himself.
The feeling of lightness returned, and Lu Qing took a step forward, rushing swiftly towards the direction of the prefectural capital.
Because it was night, in the wilderness, there were few people around.
Lu Qing encountered no accidents along the way and, after spending most of the night, successfully arrived outside the prefectural city.
"As expected of the prefecture capital, the magnificence of its city walls far surpasses that of the county town."
Looking at the colossal city in the darkness, which lay sprawled on the earth like a primordial beast, Lu Qing was filled with awe.
Instead of entering the city, he found a place to recuperate and then began refining the Earth Element Talisman.
The prefectural city is nearly a thousand miles away from Jiuli Village. After such a long journey, the light ball representing the earth element talisman in the space between the eyebrows had long since dissipated.
Therefore, he needs to replenish it first.
A quarter of an hour later, the Earth Element Talisman was successfully condensed.
However, Lu Qing was still not in a hurry to enter the city.
In this world, cities almost always close their gates at night, prohibiting entry and exit.
He knows nothing about the situation in the prefecture, and breaking into the city at night is not a wise move.
Therefore, Lu Qing decided to wait until dawn and go in openly and honestly.
In any case, no one in the city knew him, and even if he went inside, no one would know his identity.
Finding a giant tree, Lu Qing jumped up, comfortably lay down on its huge branches, closed his eyes to rest, and waited for dawn.
As dawn broke, the sun slowly rose in the east.
Lu Qing slowly opened her eyes, looked at the distant sky, and smiled.
"What a beautiful day today."
Lu Qing took out some dry food and water from his Qiankun Qi Bag, and after a hearty meal, he felt refreshed.
Then, with a slight shift in his mind, his muscles and bones began to twist and change.
After a dozen or so breaths, his appearance had changed drastically.
Not only did his body become much thinner, but his face also turned into that of an ordinary country boy.
At the same time, the talisman in the acupoint between the eyebrows trembled slightly.
The next moment, Lu Qing's aura completely subsided, revealing a simple and unpretentious air.
"With the help of the divine soul talisman, my Yi Jin Bone Transformation Technique can be described as truly divine."
Not only can it change its appearance, but it can also simulate body aura at will.
"Now, even if my master were standing right in front of me, I probably wouldn't recognize him at all."
Lu Qing thought to himself.
The Divine Soul Talisman, as the fundamental cultivation method of the Divine Talisman Sect, has many wonderful uses.
Simulating a change in one's own aura is naturally a piece of cake.
"The capital city, I hope you can bring me some surprises."
After the transformation was complete, Lu Qing looked at the giant city in the distance, a strange light shining in his eyes.
Then he jumped down from the giant tree and ran towards the city.
Before long, Lu Qing arrived at the front of the city.
Seeing many simply dressed people on the road, some carrying loads on their backs, like farmers going to the market, Lu Qing naturally blended in.
Upon arriving at the city gate, Lu Qing discovered that in this prefectural city, outsiders could enter directly without being checked, and there was no need to pay any entry or exit fees.
The soldiers guarding the area simply stood on both sides and didn't question anyone coming in or out.
They must have been certain that no one in this vast prefecture would dare to cause trouble.
"As expected of the capital of a prefecture, it is indeed grand."
Lu Qing secretly praised him, feeling delighted at the same time.
It's better not to check his identity; that would be more advantageous for him.
He swaggered into the city, and as soon as he entered, Lu Qing was captivated by the bustling scene before him.
