My name is Huang Tian, ​​what the hell is this "Heaven is dead" nonsense?

Chapter 66 Is this still the Five Realms?

House No. 25, Class A.

Feeling the surging power emanating from his palms, Huang Tian crossed his hands and slowly dispersed his qi and blood. The crimson-gold dragon on his palms gradually dissipated, and the terrifying power vanished into the air. However, even though it dissipated, it still raised the temperature inside the room considerably, making it feel like being in a boiling cauldron.

"Bang~"

Huang Tian opened the door, and a cool breeze immediately rushed in. Outside, it was already a long, dark night with a bright moon and few stars, and the chirping of insects.

"I didn't expect it to take so long, and now it's late at night..."

He went outside, filled a bucket with water, and poured the cool water onto his bulging muscles, which shimmered in the moonlight.

As he showered, he thought to himself, "After this breakthrough, my body can contain spiritual energy and transform it into true energy. This is something that only martial artists who have reached the perfected stage of the Three Transformations of Qi and Blood can do."

"My muscles, bones, and skin have now been tempered. Only my blood and qi are slightly weaker than a seventh-grade martial artist, but the difference isn't significant. I estimate that if I take three Blood-Coagulation Pills every day, in ten days! In ten days, I can break through again! Become a seventh-grade martial artist!"

However, over the past few days, he had used up all the blood-clotting pills that Xia Hong had given him, and Xia Hong had led his men to hunt down the villains and would not be back for a while.

"But it doesn't matter. When I go to the training ground tomorrow and announce that I have broken through to the eighth-rank martial artist again, it will definitely attract more attention. This time is different from the last time."

Last time, some might have said it was just luck when I broke through to the ninth rank, but this time, I broke through to the eighth rank in ten days! Who can continue to deceive themselves? Besides, an eighth-rank martial artist carries far more weight than a ninth-rank one, so I believe someone of even higher status will come to contact me..."

Xia Hong is a commander of the Zhenwu Guard and is indeed a powerful figure in the prefecture, but the real big shots are the three Zhenfu Envoys of the Zhenwu Guard!

Each and every one of them is a dignified fourth-rank martial artist!
"I wonder who I'll meet tomorrow after I announce my breakthrough..."

He used his qi and blood to dry off the remaining moisture on his body, instantly feeling clean and refreshed. He went back into the house, tidied himself up casually, and then lay down on the bed for the first time in a long time. Listening to the rustling of insects and the soft sound of the wind outside the window, and bathed in the hazy moonlight, he slept soundly.

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A sliver of dawn broke through the thick clouds, and magnificent clouds spread across the sky. A strong wind blew, scattering the thick clouds and letting them drift across the heavens. The golden sun hung in the east, and a bird flew across the No. 1 training ground of Weixue, casting a fleeting shadow under the sunlight.

When Huang Tian arrived at the training ground, almost everyone else had already arrived. Many of them surrounded Luo Chan, who was dressed in black, and said words of congratulations.

"Congratulations! After ten years of martial arts training, you've finally broken through to the eighth rank!"

"Brother Luo, now that you've made this breakthrough, you're going to be assigned to a post outside the capital. I wonder if you'll stay in the prefectural city or be sent down to a county."

"Why don't we use some silver and pills to see if we can stay in the county town? The county town is so prosperous and has plenty of resources. If we make some achievements, we might catch the eye of some important figures. There aren't that many opportunities in the county town."

"Yes, it's better to stay in the county town. If Brother Luo is the head of a ward, we might have to serve as junior officers under him if we don't break through to the eighth rank. We hope Brother Luo will take good care of us..."

"..."

It was a lively and bustling affair.

Surrounded by the crowd, Luo Chan smiled and repeatedly bowed to thank the martial arts students for their congratulations. Suddenly, he spotted Huang Tian entering the training ground, quickly apologized to everyone, and strode through the crowd to stand before Huang Tian.

"Thank you so much for your guidance, Brother Huang. I will never forget your great kindness!" Luo Chan bowed deeply with a very sincere expression, showing that he was truly grateful.

"I already thanked you last time, no need to be so polite." Huang Tian stepped forward and helped him up.

Luo Chan stood up and laughed heartily, "Brother Huang is right. We martial artists should be unrestrained and carefree, and should not be coy!"
"Brother Huang, tomorrow is a day off for the Imperial Guard Academy. I intend to host a banquet for our friends at the Hexiang Tower in Baoqing Ward. I would be very grateful if you could take the time to attend." Kunyun County City covers a vast area with thirty wards. The main street where Zhenwu Guard and the Imperial Guard Academy are located belongs to Baoqing Ward.

Huang Tian chuckled, "Okay, I'll go."

Seeing that Huang Tian had agreed, Luo Chan's smile became even more genuine.

Just then, steady footsteps sounded, followed by a deep, resonant voice: "What's going on? Why is it so lively today?"

Everyone looked up and saw that it was none other than Head Instructor Liu Kuo who had arrived.

"Head Instructor, Luo Chan has made a breakthrough!" Yang Mo, who was closest to Luo Chan, immediately said with a smile.

"Yes, we are congratulating Brother Luo!"

"..."

Upon hearing the news of Luo Chan's breakthrough, Liu Kuo's eyes lit up. He took a few steps to stand in front of him and exclaimed in delight, "You really broke through?"

Luo Chan stretched out his palm, combining his strength and blood energy, and a hazy blood-red halo faintly emanated from his palm.

"Good! Good!"

Liu Kuo laughed heartily and patted Luo Chan on the shoulder, "Very good!"

After praising him, he looked at Huang Tian with a hint of worry in his eyes. As far as he knew, ever since Huang Tian got the token from Xia Hong, he had been going to the library every day and had stopped practicing his qi and blood cultivation every afternoon, thus neglecting his cultivation.

This made him very anxious. He wanted to persuade Huang Tian, ​​but he was worried that he would say something too harsh, which would discourage Huang Tian and affect their relationship.

'No, even if it makes him unhappy, I still have to persuade him later. No matter how many martial arts techniques you know, they are ultimately not as real as your realm. If someone is a rank higher than you, what will you use to block their palm strike? Overcoming the weak with strength is the ultimate principle of martial arts...'

As he pondered this, he made up his mind to find Huang Tian alone after the group dispersed today and give him a good talking-to.

Just then, Huang Tian suddenly spoke, his tone as calm as ever: "Chief Instructor, I have also broken through."

As soon as he finished speaking, he followed Luo Chan's example, stretched out his hand, circulated his qi and blood, and a faint blood-red halo appeared under his skin.

"You...you also broke through?!"

Liu Kuo's eyes bulged, his mouth opened wide, and he was stunned. Luo Chan, standing to the side, was also dumbfounded, staring blankly at Huang Tian.

After a long silence, Liu Kuo finally closed his mouth, his lips trembling, staring at Huang Tian in disbelief, "You, you, ten days, another ten days..."

He could barely speak properly; his mind was clearly still in a state of confusion.

After taking several deep breaths, Luo Chan looked at Huang Tian as if he were a monster, and even slapped himself lightly.

'It's not a dream!'

A distinct pain shot through Luo Chan, who felt a sense of absurdity. Only then did he suddenly remember why he had smiled so strangely when he said he would host a banquet to celebrate his breakthrough with Huang Tian.

'So, he broke through too! Ten days, ten days to the ninth rank, ten days to the eighth rank, is he even human? Am I still in the Five Realms?!'

(End of this chapter)