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Chapter 196 The martial arts are fine, the problem is with you! (2 words, update 35)

Fang Qingyu's calm words.

Like a pebble thrown into a stagnant pool, it finally broke the deathly silence in the center of the cave, which had been awestruck by the absolute power.

Wei Banmeng suddenly came to her senses.

Her clear, cold eyes were fixed on Fang Qingyu, as if she were truly getting to know this young man from Qingjian City for the first time.

In that look, there was shock, astonishment, and disbelief, which ultimately transformed into an extremely complex inquiry.

"You have grasped the true meaning of martial arts?"

The will, the destructive power of that strike just now, is something that ordinary, perfected martial arts techniques could never possess!

Fang Qingyu was taken aback, not expecting that Wei Banmeng would recognize him.

So he nodded calmly and said "Mm".

He never intended to hide it, after all, it wasn't a secret he was trying to keep hidden, especially in front of his comrades-in-arms.

Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan also seemed to wake up from a dream and came over.

The two still bore the stunned and horrified look on their faces from witnessing that stab wound.

They originally thought it would be a bloody battle, and were even prepared to sacrifice themselves.

As a result, under Fang Qingyu's astonishing strike, all the anticipated formidable enemies, ambushes, and sieges crumbled instantly, melting away like snow under the scorching sun.

Chu Kuanglan opened his mouth, his eyes filled with awe as he looked at Fang Qingyu. He tried to say something in a muffled voice, such as "God Fang, you're too fierce," or "You're simply inhuman," but he felt that any words would be pale and powerless in the face of that absolute power.

Lu Jiuyuan took a deep breath, suppressed his turbulent emotions, and finally looked at Fang Qingyu with an extremely complicated expression.

Fang Qingyu smiled gently as he looked at the two of them, who seemed to want to say something but were also excited and confused.

He broke the slightly tense atmosphere by saying, "We agreed before we came in that I would help you find the Dark Source Essence, and you would help me find the Lightning Source Essence. This is just our duty, nothing special."

His tone was relaxed, as if the feat of killing a peak Transcendent Realm expert with a single strike and scaring away the crowd was nothing more than casually brushing away a speck of dust.

"Let's be on guard first; the Xuan Chi needs time to transform."

Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan seemed to have found their backbone. They nodded vigorously, turning their shock and excitement into vigilance. They quickly turned around and spread out to the left and right, their sharp eyes scanning the remaining darkness deep in the cave to ensure that no one escaped or any new covetous individuals would appear.

Just then, Jiang Wei tugged at Fang Qingyu's clothes with her small hand.

Fang Qingyu looked down and saw the little girl with her face upturned. Her clear eyes no longer held their usual indifference, but were instead filled with confusion and a hint of inquisitive bewilderment.

"This martial art," Jiang Wei's voice was low, her brows furrowed, "you just learned it?"

Fang Qingyu was taken aback upon hearing this, but then realized what he meant. The Thunderous World-Burning Slash was indeed newly fused, starting from Lv.1, which theoretically meant it was "just learned".

So he nodded: "Yeah, I guess so."

Then, seeing Jiang Wei's face contorted in distress, he squatted down and asked softly, "Is there a problem with this martial art?"

“There’s nothing wrong with your martial arts skills.” Jiang Wei’s face contorted even more, as if she had encountered an extremely perplexing problem. She looked up at Fang Qingyu and said in a very serious tone, with a hint of “this is very unreasonable,” “But there’s something wrong with you as a person!”

Fang Qingyu was taken aback by this sudden comment and looked Jiang Wei straight in the eye: "Hmm? Is there something wrong with me?"

Jiang Wei pointed her little finger at Fang Qingyu, then at the Dragon Sparrow Blade at his waist: "Tell me, a martial artist, learning martial arts techniques at the Grandmaster level, and even mastering them? Whose problem is this?! Is this reasonable?!"

Fang Qingyu chuckled to himself: "."

really.

Although Jiang Wei is a follower of Christianity, her knowledge of martial arts far surpasses that of ordinary people.

The core of the problem was immediately apparent.

The power and energy consumption of the Thunderous World-Burning Slash have indeed exceeded the scope of a Transcendent Martial Artist.

When I successfully fused martial arts techniques before, I could not allocate skill points even though I still had them, because the levels were different.

That seemingly casual strike actually drained nearly 20% of his vital energy and strength in an instant.

That feeling of emptiness, like being "sucked out" in an instant, is extremely noticeable.

This is a power that a martial artist in the Profound Realm cannot normally control.

"Perhaps it's my problem?"

Fang Qingyu couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to rub Jiang Wei's head, his tone a mix of helplessness and doting affection.

He did not explain the existence of the diagram.

He simply stood up and turned his gaze back to the Xuan Chi twin blades floating in front of Wei Banmeng.

During this brief conversation, the Xuan Chi Twin Blades were nearing the end of their absorption of the Dark Source Essence.

Om-! ! !
A humming sound, far clearer and longer than before, as if emanating from the deepest abyss, suddenly resounded.

That pure black light completely disappeared, absorbed entirely by the twin swords.

Immediately afterwards, the Xuan Chi Twin Blades erupted with an unprecedented icy blue light.

The light was no longer confined to the blade, but spread outwards like a tangible, icy tide!
Click. Click.
Centered on the twin blades, a thick layer of icy, bone-chilling ice rapidly condensed on the ground.

The moisture in the air instantly froze into tiny ice crystals, which then fell down in a soft rustling sound.

The temperature in the entire cave dropped sharply.

The dual swords themselves have also undergone amazing changes.

The originally jet-black blade became even more profound and restrained, as if it could devour all the light around it.

The icy blue light that had been faintly visible along the spine of the blade now seemed to come alive, transforming into two lifelike miniature dragons made entirely of icy blue energy. They slowly swam and coiled along the blade, exuding a cold, ancient, and majestic aura.

A deeper and purer primal power of "darkness" and "coldness" emanated from the blade, like a sleeping beast awakening.

It made the surrounding darkness seem thicker and more compliant.

"It's done!"

A smile finally broke out on Wei Banmeng's clear face.

She stretched out her fair hand, and the pair of Xuan Chi twin blades, which had undergone transformation, seemed to be summoned, hummed softly, and flew back into her hand automatically.

The illusory image of the icy blue dragon coiled around her wrist, nuzzled affectionately, and then disappeared into the blade.

The moment Wei Banmeng grasped the twin blades, her aura seemed to merge with the dark space, becoming even more ethereal.

She lovingly savored the new power and connection she felt from the twin swords, then looked up at Fang Qingyu, Jiang Wei, and the vigilant Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan, her voice carrying a hint of relief and unprecedented ease:
"Let's go, it's time to go out."

The five of them did not linger any longer.

With Wei Banmeng and Chu Kuanglan, who had recovered considerably, leading the way, Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei in the middle, and Lu Jiuyuan bringing up the rear, they quickly retreated from the depths of the Eternal Silent Pool along the route they had come from.

Starfire Castle, penthouse luxury suite.

Donald remained slumped in the soft sofa, a cigar between his chubby fingers, his gaze idly sweeping across the chaotic "scenery" of the base's ground floor through the huge one-way window.

Uncle Fu appeared silently behind him like a shadow, bowing slightly.

"Sir, there are results from the Eternal Still Pool."

"Oh?" Donald responded lazily, without even lifting his eyelids. "Who got the Dark Source Essence? The Profound Yin Society? Or those mad dog-like Rustfires?"

A rare look of hesitation and disbelief crossed Uncle Fu's face, and his voice was low: "None of them are you, sir. The Dark Source Essence has been stolen."

"Stolen?" Donald's interest was piqued. He shifted his fat body slightly and turned his head. "Interesting. Who's so bold as to snatch food from Mo Chen and the Butcher's gang? That kid from the Duan family? Or that iron turtle Shi Zhenyue?"

Uncle Fu took a deep breath, seemingly organizing his thoughts: "Currently, all the information being transmitted points to Fang Qingyu."

"Who?!" Donald's hand, holding a cigar, suddenly stopped, and he abruptly turned his head.

"Fang Qingyu?"

“Yes, yes, sir.” Uncle Fu’s voice was slightly dry. “According to the people we had placed nearby, and the information we pieced together from people from other factions afterward, the situation at the time was very strange.”

"Speak!" Donald's tone was more serious and urgent than ever before, and he leaned forward slightly.

"According to witnesses, Fang Qingyu suddenly erupted with incredible speed, instantly appearing beside the source material. Then... he only used one strike." Fu Bo paused, "...with just one strike, the butcher charging at the forefront was completely annihilated, leaving not even a trace. The aftershock left a trench tens of meters long and bottomless on the ground. The entire central area of ​​the cave was instantly cleared."

Uncle Fu's voice trailed off: "Then, Mr. Mo took the lead, and everyone was terrified by that one knife strike, practically scrambling away. No one dared to linger, let alone try to take it again."

All the laziness and scheming had vanished from Donald's obese face.

All that remained was extreme shock and a trace of indescribable fervor!

He stood up abruptly, his cigar falling onto the thick carpet, ignoring the few sparks that flew up.

The obese figure paced back and forth in the room, muttering to himself, "Then his killing of that seriously injured Chosen One wasn't a trick, but rather he had the strength to directly confront a Chosen One."

After saying that, Donald abruptly stopped and looked at Uncle Fu, his eyes gleaming: "Uncle Fu! Immediately! Use all our resources to investigate! I need to know every detail of Fang Qingyu before he entered the 'Abyss,' especially the martial arts he practiced! Also, at all costs, express Deep Blue Heavy Industry's utmost goodwill to him! Resources? Give him whatever he wants! Authority? Just ask! Tell him that Deep Blue Heavy Industry is willing to be his strongest backing, just to establish a good relationship!"

Donald's tone was resolute, filled with unwavering determination: "We must leave a mark of deep blue before this hidden dragon takes flight!"

Abyss, the coordinate point of the secondary exit.

This is an open area located at the base of a massive black rock wall. On the rock wall, a twisted, swirling spatial vortex, emitting a ghostly blue glow, is slowly rotating, like a gateway to another world.

Around the vortex, the raging wind and rain were pushed aside by an invisible force, forming a relatively calm area.

Despite the chill emanating from the depths of the Eternal Silence Pool, Fang Qingyu and his group of five arrived at this place weary from their journey.

Before them.
There were already some other teams waiting or coming and going here.

"This is it."

Wei Banmeng glanced at the coordinates on the communicator and confirmed that they were correct.

Without hesitation, the five of them walked toward the dark blue vortex one by one.

The moment the body came into contact with the halo of light, the familiar feeling of weightlessness and spatial pulling came again.

next moment!
The bizarre and fantastical scene before my eyes shattered and reformed.

The feeling of weightlessness disappeared, and I could feel the solid, stable floor beneath my feet.

The long-awaited bright light flooded their eyes, causing everyone who was used to the extreme darkness or violent environment inside the "Abyss" to subconsciously squint.

The air was no longer damp, fishy, ​​or cold; instead, it was dry and carried the fresh scent filtered by the central air conditioning system.

No longer are the incessant howling winds and thunder, the wailing of ghosts, or the chilling silence in my ears.

Instead, there was the deep hum of machinery unique to the building's interior, and the faint sounds of footsteps and indistinct conversations from human society in the distance.

Fang Qingyu was the first to adjust to the light and looked around.

They were standing in the center of a spacious, bright, circular hall with a smooth marble floor.

The lobby is surrounded by silver-white alloy walls inlaid with intricate indicator lights and identification panels. Soft, recessed ceiling lights illuminate the space overhead.

It was the teleportation zone where they gathered before entering the "Abyss".

"call--!!!"

"Damn it! We're finally out!"

Chu Kuanglan exhaled a breath of turbid air, almost like a roar. The sound was particularly loud in the empty hall, filled with the ecstasy of surviving a disaster and an indescribable sense of relief.

He rubbed his eyes, which were sore from the bright light, and complained in a muffled voice, "Two days in this godforsaken place feel like two years!"

Although Lu Jiuyuan didn't act as dramatically as Chu Kuanglan, his tense body clearly relaxed, and a relieved expression appeared on his face.

He nodded silently, clearly agreeing with Chu Kuanglan's statement about time perception.

The absolute darkness and stillness of the Eternal Silence Pool can indeed greatly distort one's perception of time.

"Let's go back first."

Wei Banmeng's voice rang out, still cool and aloof, but the genuine sense of ease she exuded was hard to conceal.

The five of them did not delay.

They quickly passed through the lobby, took a dedicated high-speed elevator, and went straight to the floor where the Longyuan Pavilion was located.

When the elevator doors opened again, the familiar, vibrant fragrance of grass and trees wafted in, dispelling the last trace of chill and weariness brought from the "abyss".

Gentle, simulated sunlight streams down within the grotto-heaven.

Exotic flowers and plants sway in the wind, birds sing and flowers bloom, creating a stark contrast with the scene inside the "abyss," like heaven and hell.

"Cool!"

Chu Kuanglan took a deep breath of spiritual energy, feeling as if every pore on his body had opened up.

Wei Banmeng looked at Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei: "I'll take Xuan Chi to see Master first and report the situation."

Fang Qingyu nodded: "Okay."

Immediately afterwards, Wei Banmeng led Chu Kuanglan and Lu Jiuyuan and walked quickly toward the "Shoujing Pavilion" where Yan Shouzhen was.

Chu and Lu also need to report their experiences on this trip to the cabinet.

Fang Qingyu then took Jiang Wei and went straight back to their "Bamboo Creek Courtyard" hidden among exotic flowers and plants.

Upon entering the quaint and elegant courtyard, the tranquility is amplified, shutting out the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Both of them felt as if they were covered in the dust of the "Abyss," the stench of blood, and that indescribable, chaotic aura.

"Wash it?"

Fang Qingyu looked at Jiang Wei.

Jiang Wei nodded her head vigorously, then hugged her small backpack and went into the bathroom.

Fang Qingyu also quickly washed up and changed into clean and refreshing training clothes.

Hot water washes away the grime, and it seems to wash away the heavy pressure that has accumulated on one's mind.

But Fang Qingyu did not slack off in the slightest.

During these two days in the "Abyss," although the main objective was to find the source material, the various new types of life ghosts killed along the way, especially those light-averse and cold-blooded species deep in the Eternal Silent Pool, were faithfully recorded in the atlas.

[Graphic] The light screen unfolds, and the skill points column is clearly displayed: 16 points!
Without the slightest hesitation.

Fang Qingyu, along with Jiang Wei who had also finished washing up, changed into a clean dress, and was sucking on a new lollipop, left the courtyard again.

The objective is clear: the training ground!

The training ground was still bustling with activity, with many Longyuan Pavilion disciples sweating profusely.

When Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei, who should have been in the "Abyss," appeared here, many people looked on in astonishment.

Ignoring the stares, Fang Qingyu led Jiang Wei directly to a relatively open area.

Close your eyes and immerse your mind in the [map].

First, they locked onto the movement technique "Thunder Swift Cloud Trail".

"Invest 8 points!"

The thought descends!

boom!
Countless new insights into body techniques, footwork, and the flow of qi and blood instantly flooded my mind.

Previously, when cultivating the Thunder Strike Cloud Trail, the pursuit was for extreme burst speed and ghostly turns within a short distance, like lightning tearing through the darkness.

At this moment, his cultivation level has been raised to Lv.4 Great Perfection.

Fang Qingyu felt that his understanding of "speed" had deepened.

It's not just about speed!

It's more about a gliding sensation that blends into the environment and follows the airflow.

It was as if the body was no longer an obstacle forcibly breaking through the air, but had become part of the wind, a wisp of flowing water.

In the absolute burst of power, there is an elusive "softness" and "resilience," making the transitions more smooth and effortless, and the consumption of energy and blood seems to be reduced, greatly increasing endurance.

【Advanced Skill 3: Lightning Strike Cloud Trail Lv.4 (0/1600)】!
Feel the subtle changes in your body's perception of airflow.

A glint flashed in Fang Qingyu's eyes, and without hesitation, he immediately invested the remaining 8 skill points into Bajiquan!
hum!
A powerful and forceful fist intent, seemingly capable of shaking mountains, instantly exploded in Fang Qingyu's mind.

Bajiquan is known for its fierce, violent, and explosive attacks.

At this moment, with his realm advancing to Lv.4, Fang Qingyu felt that his control over "internal force" had reached a whole new level.

It's not just about twisting all your strength into one rope and blasting it out.

Instead, it provides a deeper understanding of the mutual generation and restraint, as well as the instantaneous transformation, of the six types of force: "top, embrace, single, lift, hip, and entanglement"!
Each punch contains a complex of multiple forces, including spiraling, vibrating, and penetrating power.

It's as if the power can penetrate everywhere like mercury the moment the fist touches the ground, and can suddenly explode at the core, generating a terrifying "collapse" force!

It requires a higher level of coordination between muscles and bones and better circulation of qi and blood, but its power also increases exponentially.

Combined with his powerful physique, this punch could probably even penetrate thick alloy armor.

[Advanced Skill 5: Bajiquan Lv.4 (0/1600)]!
Fang Qingyu stood still, closing his eyes to carefully experience the new sense of power brought about by the improvement of the two martial arts techniques.

The body movements are closer to "the mind moves and the body follows", and the boxing techniques have reached the realm of "power originates from the heart".

Their strength has been significantly enhanced once again.

Just then, a clear, cold voice tinged with a hint of helplessness rang out at the entrance to the training ground:
"Qingyu".

Fang Qingyu opened his eyes and looked in the direction of the sound.

Wei Banmeng had returned sometime earlier and was standing at the entrance of the training ground, her clear face bearing a look that was both funny and exasperated.

She looked at Fang Qingyu, then at Jiang Wei beside her who was holding a lollipop and had a "I knew it" expression on her face, sighed softly, and said:

"Your master is looking for you."

(End of this chapter)