Huang Rong from The Return of the Condor Heroes: Brother Jing, let's get a divorce.

The cold jade bed emanated a chill.

Little Dragon Girl lay on her side on the inside, breathing heavily, clearly fast asleep.

Yang Guo lay on the outside with his hands behind his head, but he couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

Although the heat within his body had been suppressed by the cold jade bed, it was still surging wildly through his meridians. He could clearly feel the true energy colliding and crashing around his body. Each surge of energy made his chest feel tight and his temples throb.

So much has happened these past few days, it's been so complicated.

Moreover, his martial arts skills were so mixed up that Yang Guo didn't even know what his main task was.

First, he ate the "Nine-Turn Life-Reversing Pill," a secret medicine of the Quanzhen Sect that Yin Zhiping had stolen, and suddenly gained sixteen years of pure internal energy.

Then he began to practice the Nine Yin Manual, and he was only just beginning to learn many of the skills in it.

Next, they discovered the Chongyang Sword Technique and the One-Finger Divine Skill on the stone tablet in the forbidden area.

Wang Chongyang also left behind a thumb ring, saying that one should never go to Dali unless one reaches the fourth rank.

Once you reach the fourth rank, what can you do in Dali?

Yang Guo couldn't understand it.

Then there's the fact that my crazy father forcibly expanded my meridians using the reversed version of the Nine Yin Manual. I can say that I'm currently practicing the Nine Yin Manual in a combined way, and I don't know what will happen in the end.

Finally, there's the scene where he practices the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra with Xiaolongnu, a "yin-yang complementarity" operation.

Yang Guo now is like a fat man who has eaten too much.

His stomach was full of good stuff, but if he couldn't digest it, it would explode sooner or later. He remembered a news story he'd seen in his past life about someone who died from overeating at a buffet. That was exactly how he felt now, except instead of his stomach, his meridians were bloated.

"Can't sleep?"

The voice of Little Dragon Girl came from beside him.

Yang Guo turned his head and found that Xiaolongnu had opened her eyes at some point and was quietly looking at him.

In the darkness, her eyes shone like cold stars.

"Did I wake my sister?" Yang Guo turned over to face Xiaolongnu. He felt a little guilty; his sister had spent so much effort healing him and should have been resting. "The strength in my body is still churning; I feel a churning in my stomach, sometimes cold, sometimes hot."

Little Dragon Girl reached out and placed her hand on his pulse point.

The coolness from his fingertips made Yang Guo feel a little better. Looking at Xiaolongnu's slightly furrowed brows, he suddenly felt a pang of anxiety. Could something really serious have happened?

A moment later, she frowned slightly.

"Your internal energy is too chaotic."

"I know it's chaotic," Yang Guo said with a wry smile. Of course it's chaotic; how could it not be? His body is currently filled with various sources of internal energy, a chaotic mess.

Little Dragon Girl withdrew her hand and sat up.

"Sit still."

Yang Guo dared not delay and quickly got up and sat cross-legged. His heart was beating a little fast; he didn't know what Sister Long was going to do.

"Is Teacher Long going to help me calm down?"

"You handle it yourself," Little Dragon Girl said calmly. "I will protect you. If you suffer a qi deviation, I will seal your acupoints immediately."

Yang Guo's lips twitched.

This method of protection is truly hardcore. However, he felt a sense of relief. With Teacher Long around, at least no one would actually die.

Little Dragon Girl has already reached the Innate Realm, and I am still not as good as her in terms of fighting ability.

This is the best solution at present.

If I don't sort this mess out now, it'll be a ticking time bomb. Who knows, one day I might be walking down the street and suddenly, bang, I'm gone.

Yang Guo regulated his breathing, closed his eyes, and began to introspect.

To sort things out, we need to take stock first.

See how many cards you actually hold in your hand.

The first card, and also the most solid one, is internal strength.

That "Nine-Turn Reversal Pill" is indeed a good thing.

Sixteen years of dedicated practice is no exaggeration.

This internal energy was extremely powerful, but it was impure and mixed. Yang Guo could feel that this power was deep in his dantian, restless and ready to erupt at any moment.

In addition, after practicing the general outline of the Nine Yin Manual and the Yi Jin Jing and Duan Gu chapters these past few days, this internal energy has been purified considerably.

If we calculate it according to the standards of the martial arts world.

His current total internal energy has already surpassed that of the third-generation disciples of the Quanzhen Sect, and is even a step above second-generation disciples like Zhao Zhijing.

Thinking of this, Yang Guo felt a little smug. That bastard Zhao Zhijing had given him a hard time back in the Quanzhen Sect. Now, his own internal energy was stronger than Zhao Zhijing's; truly, fortunes had turned around.

The second card: physical fitness.

Although Ouyang Feng was insane, his "Reverse Nine Yin Manual" was indeed unique.

Through repeated tearing and reconstruction, the meridians become exceptionally resilient.

In addition, the Ancient Tomb Sect members slept on cold jade beds and ate jade bee jelly year-round.

His body is now extremely resistant to blows.

If a regular sword or knife strikes you, and the force isn't strong enough, it will at most leave a white mark.

Yang Guo recalled the scene of being tormented by Ouyang Feng that day, and even now, thinking about it sent chills down his spine. But he had to admit that the benefits of that pain were real. His body was now much stronger than before.

The third card, also the trump card—One Finger Zen.

The image of that ancient tombstone appeared in Yang Guo's mind.

The things Wang Chongyang left behind were indeed domineering.

He has now mastered the One-Finger Divine Skill to the seventh level.

Internal energy is released externally, allowing for acupressure from a distance.

This move is extremely powerful and is specifically designed to break through internal energy.

That day in the cave, he used that one finger to forcefully shatter Zhao Zhijing's longsword and cripple his arm. Thinking back to Zhao Zhijing's miserable state, Yang Guo felt a sense of satisfaction.

But the shortcomings are also obvious.

Mana is being used up too quickly.

With his current internal energy reserves, at his peak, he could shoot out at most three fingers.

After three fingers, he'd become a spineless wimp. That would be quite awkward. Yang Guo was a little frustrated. This move, though powerful, couldn't be used as a conventional weapon; it was more like a nuclear bomb, meant to be used only in critical moments.

The fourth card: Swordsmanship.

He knows the Quanzhen Sword Technique.

He also knows the Jade Maiden Sword Technique.

He also grasped the essence of the Chongyang Sword Technique.

Although he has not yet grasped the profound "sword intent", his moves alone are enough to handle most situations.

There's also light-footed skill.

The Golden Goose Skill is the foundation of the Quanzhen School, but he only mastered it to a mediocre degree.

On the contrary, he mastered the "Snake-like Leap" and "Spiral Nine Shadows" techniques from the Nine Yin Manual to perfection.

This movement technique is unpredictable and perfect for close combat and escaping. Yang Guo was quite satisfied with it. Running away when you can't win was his life motto.

Yang Guo went through all of this in his mind.

I felt more confident.

In terms of configuration, it is now absolutely top-of-the-line.

Even in the martial arts world, he would be considered a top-tier master.

But it's only "worthy of being called" in this respect.

They are still a long way from being truly top-tier masters, like the Five Greats.

They are even inferior to veteran masters like the Seven Masters of Quanzhen.

Where does the difference lie?

It lies in "integration".

He knows too many things, and they are too varied.

He possessed a wide variety of martial arts skills, which looked impressive, but in a real fight, he couldn't use them effectively. Yang Guo recalled a joke he had read in his previous life, about a person who had learned eighteen kinds of martial arts, but when fighting, his mind went blank and he couldn't use any of them. That was exactly his current state.

He needs to break these things down and knead them together.

It became something that belonged to Yang Guo himself.

"call……"

Yang Guo exhaled a breath of stale air.

Since we're going to unify things, we need to prioritize.

Quanzhen internal energy cultivation is balanced and harmonious, making it suitable for building a foundation.

The Nine Yin Manual is all-encompassing and suitable for creating a framework.

Jade Maiden Heart Sutra...

Yang Guo glanced at Xiaolongnu opposite him.

The Jade Maiden Heart Sutra is subtle and unpredictable, making it ideal for harmonizing Yin and Yang. Moreover, it's Master Long's technique, and practicing it evokes a unique feeling.

"Let's begin."

With a thought, Yang Guo activated the true energy within his dantian.

His dantian suddenly trembled.

The once calm dantian instantly boiled.

"Keep your mind focused."

Xiaolongnu's words came at just the right time, calming his restless mind somewhat.

Yang Guo gritted his teeth. He knew he couldn't panic now; if he did, it would be all over.

Use the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" (易筋端骨篇).

This technique truly lives up to its reputation as the general outline of the Nine Yin Manual, possessing the power to turn the rotten into the miraculous.

Followed by.

Yang Guo channeled all his internal energy and began to attack the Ren and Du meridians.

When the Ren and Du meridians are unblocked, all meridians are unblocked.

Once the Ren and Du meridians are opened, one can connect with the bridge between heaven and earth and step into the legendary "Primordial Realm".

Reaching that level.

Its internal energy is inexhaustible, and its regeneration speed is extremely fast.

It is no longer simply about accumulating internal strength, but about beginning to understand the universe and nature.

That is the realm that countless martial arts practitioners dream of.

Yang Guo suppressed his surging emotions, a sudden tension gripping his heart. He knew this step was crucial; success would be like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, failure meant he didn't know when he'd get another chance to break through.

But now there's no turning back.

"Open it for me..."

Yang Guo roared inwardly.

Gathering all his strength, he charged fiercely towards that invisible barrier.

boom!

A muffled thud came from inside the body.

Yang Guo's body jolted violently, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

It's not open.

The barrier remained completely still and was extremely sturdy.

Yang Guo was filled with resentment. In his past life, he could act and get even the most difficult scenes right in one take. Why was practicing martial arts so difficult in this life? He was not convinced.

"Again!"

Yang Guo did not believe in superstition.

He mobilized the violent true energy generated by reversing the meridians and launched another charge.

This time, it was even more ferocious.

A tearing, excruciating pain shot through my meridians.

A series of tearing, excruciating pains shot through my meridians.

Yang Guo gritted his teeth, the sinister face of Zhao Zhijing and the arrogant demeanor of Huo Du flashing through his mind. Damn it, if I get any weaker, I won't even be able to protect my own woman.

"Yang Guo, stop."

Little Dragon Girl sensed something was wrong, and her voice became urgent, "Your meridians can't take it anymore."

"I'm not reconciled!"

Yang Guo's eyes were bloodshot.

He didn't want to be that petty thug who was chased all over the mountains anymore.

He wants to become stronger.

He was strong enough to protect Xiaolongnu, Li Mochou, and most importantly, that figure who always liked to wear a light yellow robe.

So powerful that they no longer need to care about anyone's opinion.

She was so powerful that one day, when she pulled Huang Rong away from Uncle Guo, he didn't dare utter a single word.

"Open it now!!!"

Yang Guo roared inwardly.

The third impact.

This time, he used the One-Finger Divine Skill to compress all his internal energy to the extreme.

Boom!

Yang Guo's mind went blank, as if a buzz had gone off.

My ears are ringing.

I saw stars before my eyes.

With a "whoosh".

He spat out a mouthful of black blood, which landed directly on the cold jade bed.

The blood fell onto the cold jade, making a "sizzling" sound and emitting foul-smelling black smoke.

The power in his body was instantly drained.

Yang Guo's body went limp, and he fell backward. His last thought was: It's over, I've really messed up this time.

A cool hand supported his back.

Little Dragon Girl supported him and quickly pressed several acupoints on his chest to stop the churning of blood and qi.

"Impatient for quick success and instant benefits."

Little Dragon Girl took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, saying, "The Innate Realm cannot be broken through by brute force alone."

Yang Guo breathed weakly and gave a bitter smile.

"Teacher Long is right... I was greedy."

The attack failed.

But he could feel some changes happening inside his body.

After spitting out that mouthful of black blood, his body felt much lighter.

The several small, previously blocked meridians were actually forced open by that brute force.

Although I failed to reach the Innate Realm.

But his internal energy became even purer during this impact and compression.

The purity of internal energy has increased several levels.

Previously, internal energy was loose and mixed.

The internal energy is now highly concentrated and profound.

Yang Guo suddenly felt a surge of smug satisfaction. This was a worthwhile investment; although he hadn't broken through to the next realm, the quality of his internal energy had improved, making him even more intimidating in battle.

"A blessing in disguise."

Yang Guo clenched his fist, feeling the concentrated power in his palm.

This is him now.

Although his skill level is still top-notch.

But in terms of combat power, they are definitely among the top-tier.

Even if he were to encounter Zhao Zhijing and Yin Zhiping teaming up again, he was confident that he could beat them to a pulp within ten moves.

even.

If we encounter that Mongolian prince, Huodu, again.

As long as the opponent doesn't bring that big, dumb guy Darba with the Vajra pestle, Yang Guo is confident he can defeat him in a one-on-one fight.

Yang Guo thought to himself, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his face. "That's great," he thought, "I'll have more confidence to go out and have fun now."

"Take a break."

Little Dragon Girl laid him flat on the bed, saying, "You have a long road ahead of you, there's no need to rush."

Yang Guo lay on the bed, looking at Xiaolongnu.

He suddenly felt that Sister Long's face was beautiful no matter how he looked at it. Especially when she looked at him, there was a different kind of emotion in her eyes. Yang Guo's heart fluttered, and his old habit kicked in again.

"elder sister."

"Um?"

"Although I haven't broken through to the Innate Realm, I feel incredibly strong right now."

Yang Guo grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. "How about we practice that 'Empress' script again? I think I'm full of energy right now and can totally handle it..."

Yang Guo was actually quite nervous. He knew he was just a paper tiger, but a man can't back down at a time like this. What if his teacher actually agreed?

"sleep."

Little Dragon Girl interrupted him, lay down, and turned her back to him.

"oh."

Yang Guo curled his lip.

I breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness my aunt didn't agree, otherwise my small frame might not have been able to handle it.

Although he kept quiet, he was secretly delighted.

Although this retreat did not lead to instant success.

But by taking stock of our assets, we also eliminated potential risks.

The road ahead will be much easier.

Yang Guo closed his eyes.

My mind started to plan what to do next.

If he wanted to snatch Sister Rong and fight Uncle Guo head-on, it would definitely be difficult with his bare hands.

Therefore, one must have a legitimate reason for their actions. This was also a principle that Yang Guo always adhered to.

We must use the righteous principles of the Quanzhen School to pressure Uncle Guo.

However, to have any influence within the Quanzhen Sect, there are two people who are destined to perish.

Yang Guo was pondering this in his mind, his hand unconsciously reaching to the side. He knew it wasn't right, but he just couldn't resist. A man, after all, always has to take advantage a little.

Yang Guo turned over and his hand rested restlessly on Xiaolongnu's waist.

Xiaolongnu's body stiffened slightly, but she did not push him away.

Yang Guo was secretly pleased. It seemed that Teacher Long was in a good mood today and hadn't hit his hand. A mischievous smile appeared on his lips, and his fingers gently caressed her slender waist.

Although the innate realm is difficult to transcend.

But this "gold digger" lifestyle is becoming increasingly palatable.