Martial Sage from the Vajra Skill

Chapter 328: Chapter 185: Breakthrough

As he rose, it was as if a great mountain had sprung from the earth. His tyrannical aura shook the specially constructed house, causing it to rumble violently.

Outside, Sun Tao and Zhang Yong looked over in astonishment, worried Xu Yang was going to demolish the house.

"What kind of Cultivation Technique is he practicing to cause such a commotion?" Zhang Yong exclaimed in shock.

It was as if a ferocious beast had appeared in Xu Yang’s room, one that was about to break free from its cage.

They usually went to the Outer Sect grounds to practice their Martial Techniques. Just cultivating Gang Qi would never cause such a stir.

Sun Tao said enviously, "It might be that Divine Skill he got for third place in the competition. He went to the Hidden Skills Hall a few days ago."

He never imagined that Xu Yang had already reached Marrow Cleansing Minor Achievement. He just assumed Xu Yang had acquired some incredible Divine Skill from the Hidden Skills Hall.

CRACK!

Inside the room, as Xu Yang stood up, the black shell covering his body cracked apart. It fell away with a layer of shed skin, revealing crystalline, translucent flesh underneath, which seemed to faintly glow.

BANG!

With a light shake of his powerful frame, all the remaining pieces of the black shell fell away, revealing a strong, well-defined physique.

[Fuyue Bear Scripture Marrow Cleansing Chapter·Minor Achievement (5/6000)]

[Remaining Lifespan: 100]

’So this is Marrow Cleansing Minor Achievement?’

His remaining lifespan had shot up to one hundred years. This meant that from now on, even if his Cultivation never improved and he lost his status panel, he could still live for another century.

He felt his entire being brimming with vitality. The very essence of his life seemed to have undergone a complete sublimation, and he was no longer a mere mortal. With every gesture, a tyrannical power, long dormant in his flesh and blood, threatened to burst forth.

’If I fought Xiao Hua now,’ he thought, ’I wouldn’t need the Golden Gang Skill or my Martial Dao Imagery. I could kill him with just a few punches.’

Within his body, streams of new blood—dense and heavy as mercury—seeped into his limbs and throughout his frame, nourishing and strengthening him with exuberant vitality. The Golden Gang Qi fused with his flesh, and his vigorous qi and blood felt so substantial they seemed ready to erupt from his body.

His internal organs were pure and clean, his muscles and bones as flawless and crystalline as a work of art. Both his strength and stamina had improved by leaps and bounds.

’Marrow Cleansing Minor Achievement truly is a watershed moment. Only when you’ve been completely reborn can it be considered true Marrow Cleansing. Your old blood is completely replaced, and even if you stop cultivating, your Physique strengthens ceaselessly.’

Xu Yang carefully inspected his body, confirming that the breakthrough had left no flaws. He took out his last Profound Yuan Qi Transformation Pill and the fifty-year-old Old Ginseng, consumed them, and continued to consolidate his Cultivation.

Supported by this new influx of energy, his body began producing new blood.

「Three days later.」

He had completely mastered his surging power. Under the effects of the Breath Concealment Skill, his crystalline skin returned to its normal appearance. With his immense strength now hidden deep within his flesh and blood, he once again looked completely harmless.

No one knew that so soon after the competition, he had already reached Marrow Cleansing Minor Achievement.

"Junior Brother Xu, you’re finally out!" Zhang Yong stood and walked over. "You were in seclusion for so long. Your strength must have soared, right?"

Xu Yang shook his head. "A huge leap in strength? It’s not that easy. You have no idea how difficult the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm is. Without resources, progress is nearly impossible. I was just meditating on a Martial Technique."

The corner of Sun Tao’s mouth twitched. ’Difficult? You broke through a year ago. He lies as easily as he breathes.’

"Xu Yang, come over here and chat!" Zhang Yong called out.

Sun Tao nodded. "Your timing is perfect. We have something to discuss with you."

Xu Yang said, "I haven’t eaten in days. Let me get some food first. How about we talk over a meal?"

The two of them nodded. The three of them left the courtyard together, and soon they were at a restaurant, having ordered food and wine.

"Junior Brother Xu, which peak are you thinking of joining?" Sun Tao asked.

Xu Yang then realized what they wanted to discuss: the matter of joining the Inner Sect.

In just half a month, their three years would be up. It was indeed time to think about which peak to join.

"My first choice is Medicine King Peak," Xu Yang said. "If that’s not possible, I’ll join Li Fire Peak."

It was a question he had considered long ago.

The strongest faction in the Purple Sun Sect was, of course, the Sect Leader’s lineage on Tianquan Peak. Its signature technique, the Purple Sun Scripture, was also the most powerful among the Four Peaks.

However, he had heard that not just anyone could cultivate the Purple Sun Scripture. Only the Sect Leader and the Sect Leader’s head disciple—the future Sect Leader—were permitted to learn it. No one else was taught the Purple Sun Scripture.

Therefore, if he wanted to cultivate the Purple Sun Scripture, he would first have to get rid of the current head disciple. Otherwise, even if he managed to become the Sect Leader’s personal disciple, he still wouldn’t be allowed to learn it.

Of course, Tianquan Peak had other powerful inherited techniques, but they offered no real advantage compared to what the other peaks had.

This was because, apart from the Purple Sun Scripture, the other three peaks could also learn Tianquan Peak’s other techniques—it would just cost them a bit more.

Furthermore, as the Sect Leader’s lineage, Tianquan Peak’s primary responsibility was managing the Sect’s businesses and assets. It was more focused on politics, administration, and economics.

The other three peaks, however, were full of specialists single-mindedly devoted to the arts of Alchemy and smithing. They were much better suited for someone like him, who preferred to lay low.

Among those three peaks, his first choice was Alchemy. It would allow him to be self-sufficient in resources and even earn money. If he couldn’t get into Medicine King Peak, his second choice would be Li Fire Peak, the one focused on smithing.

As for the final option, Beast King Peak, he would only consider it if both Medicine King Peak and Li Fire Peak rejected him.

Sun Tao’s brow furrowed. "You still want to learn Alchemy? You have no foundation whatsoever. Forget a Peak Master; I doubt even an Elder would be willing to accept you."

"Besides, I’ve heard that even if you do get to study Alchemy, the Sect won’t provide for you. You’ll have to buy all the ingredients for practice with your own money."