Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 141 Nie Daoyi's Guidance: The Ultimate Secret!

The courtyard gate was tightly closed, and the inside was silent, with only a lingering, unsettling heat that had not yet completely dissipated.

"Squeak—"

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The courtyard gate opened from the inside.

Wang Xuanwu was still wearing that gray robe, his face showing a hint of fatigue, but his eyes were brighter and sharper than they had been three days ago, as if he had just completed a work that satisfied him.

He held a long spear horizontally in his hand.

No, it can no longer be simply called the "Crimson Wildfire Spear".

The gun barrel remained dark, but the originally faint reddish-gold natural wood grain seemed to come alive now, like lava slowly flowing under black rock layers, its light restrained, yet full of a dynamic, scorching power.

Even more strangely, fine silver lines, like the trajectories of stars, appeared on the gun barrel. These lines intertwined with the crimson gold lines, yet remained distinct, forming a mysterious and profound pattern that seemed to fuse the starry sky and the earth's fire into one.

The spearhead still gleamed coldly, but at the edge, there was a faint, almost imperceptible, dark silver hue that seemed to absorb light, making its sharpness more restrained, yet also more chilling.

The dark gold cloud and thunder pattern at the junction of the spearhead and the shaft seems to be clearer and deeper, with a faint shimmer.

The spear as a whole seemed to have no significant changes in length or weight, but in Wang Xuanwu's hands, it gave the impression of being perfectly natural.

It felt as if this was how it "should" be.

A hidden yet incomparably sharp aura and a profound sense of power emanated naturally, causing Song Jing, who was standing a few steps away, to feel a slight tingling on his skin, as if his blood and qi were being drawn and flowing faster.

"Here you go." Wang Xuanwu flicked his wrist, and the spear transformed into a streak of crimson silver light, flying steadily toward Song Jing.

Song Jing quickly reached out and took it.

The gun feels warm and slightly cool to the touch, with a perfect weight.

But the moment he closed his five fingers and slightly infused them with qi and blood, "Buzz—!!!"

The spear suddenly emitted a clear, resonant, and soaring hum that pierced the sky!

On the gun barrel, the crimson gold patterns and the silver star patterns lit up simultaneously! The crimson gold light was scorching and violent, like molten lava from the earth's core; the silver starlight was cold and sharp, like the cold stars in the heavens.

Two colors of light intertwined and flowed, instantly spreading to the entire gun! A sharp gun intent and a sense of immense power, several times stronger than before, suddenly erupted!

Song Jing even felt that the blood and qi he injected were flowing more smoothly and rapidly in this spear, as if the spear itself was yearning for battle, yearning for tearing and burning!

"Crimson patterns are the main feature, with star patterns as secondary features, all fused together. The spear body is tough, far exceeding that of ordinary low-grade fine spears, approaching mid-grade."

The sharpness of the spearhead can cut through ordinary iron, and it also has an additional effect on breaking through protective qi and external martial arts techniques.

"The spear's intent transmits, amplifying the burst of qi and blood by about 50%, doubling the increase in strength, and more than quadrupling the increase in spear techniques." Wang Xuanwu's voice rang out calmly, as if stating a trivial matter. "This spear can be called the Crimson-Patterned Starfire Spear. It's considered a top-grade early-level fine spear, only lacking a bit of refinement and time to reach true mid-level fine-level. With proper nurturing, it may have the opportunity to advance further in the future."

A 50% increase in Qi and Blood!

It doubles the power!

The power of the gun is more than four times greater.

Song Jing was deeply shaken.

This is a qualitative leap!

The original Crimson Wildfire Spear did not significantly enhance his blood and spear technique; its power relied entirely on the material itself.

Now, even with just the initial infusion of Qi and blood, one can feel the increased power!

If one were to unleash the full power of the Wildfire Spear Technique, combined with the 30% power amplification of this "Crimson Starfire Spear"—

His mind involuntarily drifted back to the battle with Nie Feng.

If I had this gun at the time—

"If I had this gun back then—" A sharp light flashed in Song Jing's eyes, and a powerful confidence arose spontaneously. "To defeat Nie Feng, why would I need to fight for a hundred moves? Within twenty moves, I could definitely break his blade and sever his weapon! Before, he only gained a slight advantage because his 'Fierce Wind Blade' was a high-quality weapon."

Now that I possess a divine weapon and my cultivation level is stable, defeating him again will be as easy as turning my hand!

He lovingly stroked the mysterious patterns on the gun, feeling the surging power contained within.

This is not just an advancement in weaponry, but also a huge leap in his own combat power!

This narrowed the gap between him and the top geniuses in the inner city in terms of "hardware".

"Thank you so much, Master Wang! I will never forget your kindness!" Song Jing bowed deeply to Wang Xuanwu once again.

This time, he was completely convinced.

Wang Xuanwu simply waved his hand, showing little pride on his face, as if he had just completed a routine task: "The spear is finished. Go. Don't disturb my peace." With that, he turned and went back into the house, closing the door behind him.

Song Jingzhen carefully wrapped the "Crimson-Patterned Starfire Spear" in a specially made soft cloth and carried it on his back.

He stepped out of the courtyard, looked up at the sky, and felt that the sunlight was exceptionally bright and the road ahead was incredibly clear.

A captain's fortuitous encounter, a master's forging, the backbone of a humble family, the sharpness of a divine weapon—

All of this has transformed into a more solid path beneath our feet and a more blazing fire in our hearts.

The road ahead is long, but now, with a sharper weapon and an even sharper mind, we are ready to fight.

In the following days, Song Jing devoted almost all his energy to familiarizing himself with the "Crimson-Patterned Starfire Spear" and to practicing the Wildfire Spear Technique.

With a new gun in hand, the power is greatly increased, but how to perfectly integrate this new power with one's own marksmanship, movement, and even fighting style to achieve a "one plus one is greater than two" effect also requires a lot of practice and refinement.

Supported by his increasingly robust blood and qi at the mid-stage of the Body Refining Realm, and with the astonishing comprehension and efficiency brought by his "Heaven Rewards Diligence" talent, Song Jing could clearly feel that his understanding of the Wildfire Spear Technique was deepening at an unprecedented speed.

The previously awkward and unwieldy transitions between moves gradually became smoother and more fluid through repeated, tedious practice and contemplation.

The spear thrusts out like a dragon, no longer a simple outpouring of power, but beginning to carry the nascent meaning of "its momentum is like fire, its intent is to spread like wildfire".

In just a few days, he felt that his mastery of the Wildfire Spear Technique had advanced significantly, and he was nearly halfway to the "entry-level" stage!

Just as he was basking in the thrill of his improved marksmanship, Nie Shuli came to his door again, bringing good news.

"Brother Song, Uncle Zhu happened to have some free time today. He heard that your spear skills have improved rapidly, so he specially asked me to come and invite you. He said he wanted to see it for himself and then give you some pointers." Nie Shuli's face was full of joy, clearly looking forward to the guidance of this master of spear skills.

Song Jingzhi has no objection.

Led by Nie Shuli, he once again arrived at a secluded martial arts training ground of the second branch of the Nie family.

In the center of the room stood an elderly man with a gray short jacket, a lean build, large knuckles, and a calm, deep gaze, his hands behind his back.

He was Nie Zhu, the only remaining master of marksmanship from the second branch of the Nie family.

"Junior Song Jing greets Senior Nie Zhu." Song Jing saluted with his gun in hand.

Nie Zhu nodded slightly, his gaze lingering for a moment on the "Crimson Starfire Spear" behind Song Jing, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes before he regained his composure: "No need for formalities. I heard that you defeated Nie Feng using the Wildfire Spear Technique. Show it to me."

Song Jing responded, took a deep breath, and adjusted himself to peak condition. Immediately, he moved, and the Crimson-Patterned Starfire Spear struck fiercely!

"A spark ignites!" "Fire borrows the wind's power!" "Wildfire spreads!" — One after another, the basic and advanced moves of the Wildfire Spear Technique were unleashed in his hands. The spear wind howled, with a faint sense of scorching heat rising, and the crimson gold and star silver patterns on the spear shaft flowed slightly as his blood and energy flowed in, adding to its power.

He displayed all the results of his practice over the past few days. His strength, speed, and understanding of the "violent" and "aggressive" essence of the Wildfire Spear Technique were far superior to when he defeated Nie Feng.

After completing a set of marksmanship demonstrations, Song Jing stood still, his breathing steady, and looked at Nie Zhu.

Nie Zhu stood still for a moment before slowly speaking, his voice hoarse but clear: "Your spear technique is fairly standard. Your strength is sufficient, your speed is acceptable, and you've even grasped a bit of the essence of 'Wildfire.' It seems you've put in a lot of hard work. To achieve this much in such a short time is truly remarkable; no wonder you were able to defeat Nie Feng!"

He then shifted his focus, pointing out several issues, including Song Jing's lack of smooth transitions in his attacks, somewhat deliberate shifts in his moves, and an overly rigid understanding of the "wind" in "fire borrowing the wind's power."

Every piece of advice he gave was incisive and to the point, and he personally demonstrated and corrected it.

He wasn't using the Wildfire Spear Technique, but rather another basic spear technique from the Nie family. However, the principles of spear fighting are the same, and with a high level of understanding, a simple adjustment to a movement or a hint of a power technique would often enlighten Song Jing, making the previously perplexing points clear up instantly.

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye. When Nie Zhu indicated that the instruction for the day would end here, Song Jing felt a constant stream of inspiration in his mind. His understanding of the Wildfire Spear Technique seemed to have a new door opened, many vague points became clear, and many blockages were suddenly cleared up!

He subconsciously brought up the proficiency panel, which was visible only to him.

In just half a day of guidance and comprehension, the progress of his mastery of the Wildfire Spear Technique had increased by a whopping twenty points!

It jumped directly from the original forty-something points to seventy points!

I'm not far from reaching the "beginner" level of proficiency!

"With guidance from a master, it's truly a completely different experience!" Song Jing was deeply shocked. He might have made some progress by burying himself in practice for several days, but it would never have been possible to break through the bottleneck so efficiently and precisely!

This made him even more eager for the guidance he had been promised by Nie Daoyi, the Bone Forging Realm expert from the second branch of the Nie family.

Several days later, news arrived: Nie Daoyi, the Bone Forging Realm expert from the second branch of the Nie family who had been cultivating in seclusion in the prefectural city, had returned!

This pillar of the second branch of the Nie family, who was the key figure in the family's stability, spent most of his time traveling and rarely returned home.

Besides handling some personal matters, the most important reason for his return was to fulfill his promise to Song Jing at the request of the second branch of the Nie family.

The fact that the second branch of the Nie family used a great deal of personal connections to invite him back to guide Song Jing also indirectly illustrates the difficult situation the second branch of the Nie family is in now and how much they value Song Jing's kindness.

According to Nie Shuli's private revelation, this senior Nie Daoyi was a man whose name reflected his character, valuing the word "righteousness" above all else.

He heard that Song Jing had kept his promise and stepped forward to help the Nie family's second branch when they were in dire straits, turning the tide against all odds, and he greatly admired him.

Furthermore, since none of the younger generation of the Nie family had mastered the Wildfire Spear Technique, he was unwilling for this top-tier spear technique passed down in the Nie family to be tarnished and its lineage to be severed.

For various reasons, he was willing to take the time to personally guide Song Jing.

On this day, accompanied by Nie Shuli, Song Jing arrived at a secluded courtyard deep within the Nie family's ancestral home, a place that was even more tranquil and somewhat lonely.

In the courtyard, a tall old man, dressed in a faded blue robe, with his hair casually draped over his shoulders, a gaunt face but bright, piercing eyes, stood with his back to the gate, gazing at a vigorous old pine tree in the courtyard.

He stood there, not deliberately exuding any aura, yet he gave people a strange feeling of being as dignified as a mountain, and as if he were one with the surrounding environment.

It was Nie Daoyi, a powerful expert in the Bone Forging Realm.

"Shuli greets Second Uncle." Nie Shuli stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Junior Song Jing greets Senior Nie." Song Jing also quickly followed suit and bowed.

Nie Daoyi slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over Nie Shuli first, nodding, and then his deep, ancient-pool-like eyes fell on Song Jing.

This gaze was calmer and more penetrating than Nie Zhu's, as if it could see through people's hearts and understand their very essence.

Song Jing even felt that the flow of qi and blood in his body, the subtle condition of his muscles and bones, and even the strange spiritual fluctuations brought about by the "Heaven rewards diligence" talent, all seemed to tremble slightly under this gaze, with nowhere to hide.

"Hmm, strong blood and energy, solid foundation, and a well-developed physique. What's even more remarkable is your clear and upright gaze, and an indomitable tenacity." Nie Daoyi spoke, his voice calm yet carrying an inherently convincing power. "You're Song Jing? The young man who helped the second branch of the family out of trouble?"

"Yes, senior." Song Jing replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"How far have you progressed with your Wildfire Spear Technique? Show it to me." Nie Daoyi cut straight to the point without any pleasantries.

Song Jing took a deep breath, suppressing a trace of tension in his heart, and gripped the Crimson Starfire Spear in his hand once more.

He concentrated his mind and poured all the results of his hard work over the past few days, the guidance he received from Nie Zhu, and his complete understanding of the Prairie Fire Spear Technique into the following drills.

As the spear was drawn, wind and thunder roared! The Crimson Flame Spear seemed to have truly transformed into an angry dragon burning with crimson flames and adorned with silver starlight, churning and roaring in the courtyard!

The spear techniques were fluid and fierce, and the "wildfire" effect was even clearer than before, as if there were really sparks flying in the wind of the spear, which could ignite into a raging fire at any moment!

He executed the Thirty-Six Forms of the Wildfire Spear Technique with gusto from beginning to end.

When he put away his gun, his breathing was slightly rapid, but his eyes were bright and sharp, and he felt that he had performed beyond his usual level.