Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 170 The Wind and Thunder Leg Technique Breaks Limits Again! An Astonishing Breakthrough

At least four or more high-quality cultivation techniques must be mastered!

They must also defeat the guardian of the eighth gate in actual combat using the same level of skill and technique!

The Earth-rank disciple needs to break through seven barriers to gain insights into cultivation techniques that are only available to those at the Refining Realm, and will be rewarded with five Profound Origin Pills!

Disciples of the Profound Rank need to break through six barriers, which corresponds to the cultivation technique insights that are usually only available in the late stage of Bone Forging, and they can be rewarded with a Profound Origin Pill.

Song Jing was deeply moved, and at the same time, a strong longing arose within him.

Reaching the top solely through martial arts prowess, without relying on cultivation level, is the true path to becoming a strong person!

"Besides the lure of promotion, the privilege of Earth-rank and Heaven-rank disciples to choose rare cultivation techniques for free every year is enough to drive everyone to fight tooth and nail," Su Yuwei sighed. "Rare cultivation techniques, even the lowest rank ones, are treasures that can cause a bloodbath outside. Even within the sect, they require a massive amount of contribution points to exchange for."

Song Jing silently noted down this information.

It seems that improving his strength, accumulating contributions, and striving for a higher disciple rank as soon as possible to acquire more resources, especially rare cultivation techniques, is one of his most important goals at present.

He currently only possesses one treasured technique, the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill," which is also a water vein inheritance.

If he could acquire another rare cultivation technique of a different attribute, combining water and fire, and advancing yin and yang, his strength would surely leap forward once again.

The group chatted for a while about the old days of the branch and their experiences in the prefectural city. Qin Muyun and the others left their contact information and said that they could contact them if they needed any help.

Song Jing could sense that although these four people had powerful backgrounds, they meant him no harm and were even interested in befriending him, so he responded politely in return.

After seeing the four people off, Song Jing took stock of his belongings.

The silver that I brought from the Tianshui branch and the silver I "earned" along the way were almost gone after purchasing some necessary items and supporting my cultivation during this period.

The only Grade B resource obtained from the water vein is a "Mysterious Origin Pill," which is mainly used to accelerate the cultivation of the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Technique." Although it has a nourishing effect on the physical body and blood, it is not as direct as specialized blood and qi pills.

He has just broken through to the Bone Forging Realm and needs a large amount of blood and qi energy to consolidate his foundation and strive for a higher level.

"We need to find a way to get some money, or get some high-quality Qi and Blood Pills," Song Jing frowned.

In the path of cultivation, wealth, companions, methods, and environment are essential, with wealth being paramount. Without resources, even the most talented individual will find it difficult to make any progress.

He suddenly remembered that his storage bag still contained some weapons he had obtained from Qian Rushan and his men, as well as some scattered spoils of war.

These weapons are of decent quality, but they are far inferior to the Crimson Star Thunder Spear he is currently using. They are useless to him, so he might as well get rid of them and exchange them for some money.

Considering that Wang Xuanwu had been operating in Tianshui City for many years and had extensive connections, perhaps he had some connections.

Song Jing then left Bibo Peak and went to the outer market, where he found a contact point that Wang Xuanwu had set up there.

Wang Xuanwu was very enthusiastic when he heard Song Jing's purpose.

He carefully examined the weapons that Song Jing had brought. Most of them were high-quality ordinary weapons, and some were even close to the embryonic form of magical artifacts, but they all showed signs of use and could not be considered brand new.

"Brother Song, if you take these things to an ordinary shop to pawn, the shopkeeper will definitely try to lower the price. He can only give you 40,000 taels at most," Wang Xuanwu said, stroking his chin. "However, I do know a true master craftsman in the inner city named Mo Yezi."

This person has an eccentric personality, but his skills are superb. He is also a master of the Marrow Refining Realm and has a great reputation in the inner city's weapon refining circle.

He had a peculiar hobby: collecting all sorts of strange and unusual weapons and materials, those imbued with malevolent energy or of special origin, for his research.

Your shipment, while not top-tier, has its advantage in terms of pedigree—it's been through real battles, tasted blood, and carries an aura of menace; perhaps that will catch his eye.

Song Jing's heart skipped a beat: "Brother Wang means—"

"I'll write you a letter. Take these things, along with my token, and go find Master Mo. He should be lenient with you out of consideration for me. Although he has a strange temper, he's fair, and—" Wang Xuanwu lowered his voice, a hint of admiration on his face, "He's heard about you from me, how you fought your way from the outer village all the way to the prefectural city, and even caused such a commotion at the branch. He really admires you."

He once said that he most liked to befriend heroes like you who are courageous and have earned their place through their own abilities.

"If you go, he most likely won't try to lower the price; he might even offer a higher one, thus establishing a good relationship."

Song Jing clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Wang!"

"We're brothers, no need for such formalities," Wang Xuanwu waved his hand, immediately wrote a letter, and then took out an iron plaque engraved with special patterns, handing it to Song Jing. "Use this token to go to the 'Hundred Refinements Workshop' in the inner city and find Master Mo Yezi."

Song Jing thanked him again, packed his things, and immediately set off for the inner city.

With Wang Xuanwu's token and letter paving the way, he easily entered the heavily guarded inner city and found the inconspicuous yet renowned "Bai Lian Fang" located in a deep alley.

He was greeted by a shirtless, muscular apprentice who, after hearing his purpose and examining the token, led him into a sweltering workshop in the backyard, filled with the smell of metal and fire.

In the center of the workshop, beside a huge, blazing furnace, stood an elderly man who was not tall but exceptionally strong.

The old man had white hair and beard, but a ruddy complexion and bright, piercing eyes. His bare upper body was muscular and covered with marks from flames and metal scratches. He held a huge iron hammer in his hand, rhythmically striking a piece of red-hot metal. Each strike sent sparks flying, creating a strange rhythm.

This is Mo Yezi, a true master of weapon crafting and a master of the Marrow Refining Realm.

Song Jing did not disturb him and waited quietly. Only after the old man finished hammering the iron ingot in his hand for a period of time, threw it into cold water to quench it, and made a loud "sizzling" sound and filled the air with white steam, did he turn around and sweep his light like lightning towards Song Jing.

"Wang Xuanwu introduced him? Song Jing?" The old man's voice was loud and clear, with a metallic quality.

"Junior Song Jing greets Master Mo." Song Jing bowed respectfully and took out Wang Xuanwu's letter and the batch of weapons.

Mo Yezi took the letter, glanced at it quickly, then looked at the pile of weapons on the ground that reeked of blood and murderous intent. His gaze lingered on Song Jing for a moment, then he suddenly grinned, revealing a set of white teeth: "Not bad. His blood and energy are as vigorous as a furnace, his muscles and bones are as strong as refined iron, and his eyes are calm yet fierce. He's a good prospect who is decisive and ruthless. He's more pleasing to the eye than that old codger Wang Xuanwu."

He crouched down, casually picked up a thick-backed machete with a chipped blade, flicked it with his finger, listened to the hum of the blade, and then sniffed the faint smell of blood. He nodded and said, "Hmm, this is good iron that has seen blood, with a murderous aura within. It's a pity the forging technique is a bit lacking, burying the material. However, it would be suitable for remelting or extracting some blood-fiend essence."

He stood up, dusted off his hands, and said to Song Jing, "Wang Xuanwu's letter said he wouldn't let me cheat you. This batch of junk, elsewhere, would be worth at most 45,000 taels. But since you're a good match for me, and you fought your way up yourself, I'll take it for 60,000 taels. Consider it making friends. If you ever need any good materials, or want to forge or repair weapons, just come to me, Old Mo!"

Sixty thousand taels!

It was a full 15,000 taels higher than expected!

This is absolutely a fair price, you could even call it a friendly price.

This is the power of connections! If it weren't for Wang Xuanwu's introduction, even if I went to the weapon forging pavilion to recycle, I would only be able to sell it for 45,000 taels. That's a difference of 15,000 taels!

Song Jing felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that this was not just out of respect for Wang Xuanwu, but also a form of recognition from Master Mo.

He solemnly clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your kindness, Master Mo! Song Jing will remember this favor."

"Okay, don't mess with these nonsense." Mo Yezi waved his hand, very cheerfully, and asked the apprentice to fetch six purple gold tickets with a face value of 10,000 taels and handed them to Song Jing on the spot, "The money and goods are cleared. From now on, practice hard and don't let your murderous aura fall into your hands. I just like to see you young disciples beating the shit out of those so-called geniuses who have higher eyesight! Hahaha!"

Song Jing accepted the gold-plated ticket, thanked them again, and left Bailianfang.

Holding the heavy 60,000 taels of silver notes in his hand, he lamented how quickly money comes and goes.

Cultivation is indeed a bottomless pit.

Without delay, he went straight to a large, reputable shop in the inner city called "Wanbaolou." This shop had a full range of goods, and the quality was guaranteed.

"Shopkeeper, do you have any high-quality pills for enhancing blood and qi and assisting in tempering bones?" Song Jing asked directly.

The innkeeper was a shrewd middle-aged man. Seeing Song Jing's composed demeanor and sharp eyes despite his ordinary clothes, he dared not be negligent and hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, yes! Sir, you've come to the right place. This establishment has Bone Strengthening Pills," suitable for stabilizing the foundation of those in the early stages of the Bone Forging Realm.

There is the "Jade Marrow Pill," which has miraculous effects on tempering bones and enhancing bone marrow vitality; and the "Crimson Blood Pill," whose medicinal power is the most potent and pure, being one of the top-tier pills for enhancing blood and qi and tempering the body in the Bone Forging Realm, but it is also the most expensive, costing two thousand taels per pill.

"Crimson Blood Pill?" Song Jing's heart skipped a beat. The name sounded domineering, and its medicinal effects must be extremely strong.

He is currently cultivating the *Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill* and the *Golden Bell Cover*, which places a great demand on his qi and blood; ordinary elixirs would likely have limited effect. "How does the Crimson Blood Pill compare in efficacy to the Qi and Blood Enhancement Elixir?"

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Sir, you are an expert. The Qi and Blood Pill is already a top-grade mortal pill, but the Crimson Blood Pill is a true entry-level spiritual pill. The essence of qi and blood and the body-tempering medicinal power contained in one Crimson Blood Pill are enough to be equivalent to two top-grade Qi and Blood Pills. Moreover, it is easier to absorb and has fewer side effects. Long-term use is very beneficial for strengthening muscles and bones and improving the potential of one's physical constitution. However, it is not easy to refine and the materials are precious, so the price is not cheap."

"I want the Crimson Blood Pill," Song Jing decided decisively. If he was going to buy it, he might as well buy the best. He currently had 60,000 taels of silver, which seemed like a lot, but in the face of real cultivation resources, it was nothing.

"How much would you like, sir?"

Song Jinglue made a calculation.

The Crimson Blood Pill is extremely potent. He has only just entered the early stage of Bone Forging, so he can probably only refine one pill a day at most, and it might even take longer.

However, in order to consolidate his realm as soon as possible and break through to the middle stage, he must increase his investment.

"Thirty notes, please." Song Jing placed six 10,000-tael purple gold notes on the counter. Thirty notes, that's 30,000 taels! Adding the other necessities purchased earlier and some emergency funds set aside, half of the 60,000 taels was gone in the blink of an eye.

A hint of surprise flashed in the shopkeeper's eyes. Thirty Crimson Blood Pills—this was a big customer! He quickly went to fetch the medicine himself, packed it in an exquisite jade bottle, and respectfully handed it to Song Jing: "Sir, please keep your pills safe. Crimson Blood Pills are very potent; it is recommended to take no more than one a day, with warm water, and to circulate your internal energy to neutralize the effects for best results."

Song Jing took the jade bottle; it felt slightly heavy in his hand, and a faint heat emanated from inside.

He nodded, put away the pills, and looked at the purple-gold notes in his hand that had instantly shrunk by half. He sighed inwardly, "Money really does come quickly and go even faster. Thirty Crimson Blood Pills, at the optimal refining speed, will only last a month. Hopefully, this month will allow me to take a big step forward in the early stages of Bone Forging!"

Back in the quiet room of Tingtao Courtyard on Bibo Peak, Song Jing began a new round of arduous cultivation.

Take one Crimson Blood Pill daily. Upon entering the stomach, the pill instantly transforms into a blazing torrent, exploding within the body like magma. Its powerful medicinal force assaults the limbs and bones, scorching the meridians and bones.

If Song Jing hadn't had a solid foundation, a fully-fledged Golden Bell Shield as a base, and the newly acquired Profound Origin Heavy Water True Skill...

True Qi has the inherent properties of cooling and moisturizing, and can relieve dryness and heat, so it may really be difficult for it to withstand this domineering medicinal power.

He focused his mind and circulated the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill," guiding the blazing torrent along the path of the technique to temper his bones and nourish his blood and qi. At the same time, he did not forget to use the "Golden Bell Cover" method to guide some of the medicinal power to temper his skin, muscles, and bones.

The crimson and dark blue true energy intertwined within his body, combining strength and gentleness, refining and absorbing the medicinal power of the Crimson Blood Pill bit by bit.

He could clearly feel that his bones, under the influence of the medicine, became denser and harder, faintly gleaming with a jade-like luster.

Qi and blood are also increasing wildly, like a rushing river, rumbling in the blood vessels.

Within his dantian, the wisp of profound true energy grew at a visible speed, gradually transforming from a thin stream into a babbling brook.

The true energy of the Wildfire also rose accordingly, becoming more condensed and explosive.

During the day, they refine elixirs, and at night they enter the Martial Arts Pavilion. In the illusionary space of the fifth level, they repeatedly fight against powerful gatekeepers to hone their martial arts skills, especially the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique.

Based on the previous Return to Truth Chasing Wind Leg Technique, the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique, created by incorporating the essence of thunder, is already incredibly powerful, with excellent speed, explosiveness, and penetrating power. It is Song Jing's other major killing move besides the Wildfire Spear Technique.

Now that his cultivation has entered the Bone Forging Realm, his soul has been strengthened by cultivating the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill" and consuming the "Spirit Nourishing Incense," and his understanding of the wind and thunder concepts has become increasingly profound.

Under the intense and high-pressure combat training of the fifth level, and with the terrifying blessing of his "Heaven rewards diligence" talent, his understanding of the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique improved rapidly, and many previously obscure and difficult points suddenly became clear.

The bottleneck membrane that had troubled him for so long was becoming thinner and clearer.

Finally, on the night of the one-month anniversary of arriving at the outer gate of the prefectural city and entering Bibo Peak.

The Technique Pavilion, the fifth level, the illusory image of the senior.

Song Jing's figure moved as fast as a ghost, with faint blue energy flowing around him and flashes of lightning.

The guards' blades flashed like a net, covering all directions.

Song Jing neither flinched nor dodged, his eyes calm and serene.

Just as the knife net was about to strike his body, he took a half step forward with his left foot and suddenly raised his right foot, delivering a seemingly simple and direct front kick!

"Boom!"

This kick was unlike any of the previous Wind and Thunder Leg Techniques!

There was no earth-shattering roar, only a muffled thunderclap, like the whisper of an ancient thunder god, that exploded deep in the void!

Immediately afterwards, a leg shadow, condensed to its extreme and containing the power of violent wind and thunder, seemed to break through the limitations of space, arriving first despite being delayed.

Constantly exchanging blows with the gatekeeper!

Only now do I realize that true happiness comes from within!

Song Jing pulled his legs back and sat down, quietly contemplating the feeling he had just experienced from Xuan Cheng.

Fast! Indescribably fast! It's not just about speed, but also the perfect combination of timing, angle, and trajectory of the kick—the ultimate embodiment of striking first after being caught off guard!

⊥！

It embodies the full power and the true meaning of wind and thunder, discards all unnecessary frills, and concentrates all the bursts into one point, which is the ultimate interpretation of breaking through the surface with a point!

change!

After the leg strikes, it's not the end. The hidden energy changes and the turbulent wind and thunder contained within are enough to erupt again after hitting the target, causing secondary or even tertiary damage. It is an ultimate performance of continuous force!

Wind and Thunder Leg Technique, Breaking Limits!

It's no longer just a simple combination of moves and added artistic conception; it has truly touched upon the "Tao" of this leg technique! Between kicks, wind and thunder follow, the speed and unpredictability are almost instinctive!

With its power, speed, versatility, and control all improved, it is at least 50% stronger than the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique before it broke through its limits!

It is several times stronger than the original level of the Wind Chasing Leg Technique!

A sudden realization dawned on me—about speed, about penetration, about the concentration and explosion of quantity, about the fusion and application of artistic conception—countless insights came rushing in.

His internal energy also seemed to be drawn in, circulating more smoothly, especially the meridians in his legs. They were re-tempered, becoming more resilient and expansive, able to withstand even more violent forces.

He left the cultivation pavilion and went to the quiet room. Song Jing sat quietly for a moment, then suddenly his body moved slightly.

Without using any internal energy, he simply threw a punch using only his physical strength.

"Bang!"

A low, muffled explosion was heard in the air!

The walls of the quiet room stood slightly upright, dust and incense smoke falling gently.

Song Jing could feel that the pure physical strength contained in his punch was much stronger than it had been a month ago!

Bones as hard as iron, blood and qi surging like a tide, skin as tough as leather.

This is an all-round improvement brought about by the Crimson Blood Pill, the Profound Origin Heavy Water True Skill, the Golden Strict Cover, and the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique breaking through its limits!

"Now, let me face Qian Rushan's ten ragtag rabble at the early stage of the Bone Forging Realm again—"

Song Jing withdrew his fist, his eyes calm and expressionless, yet they held a hint of disdain.

"Why use the Wildfire Spear Technique? Why use the Thunder and Wind Leg Technique?"

"A single, casual punch could shatter them all!"

The initial stage of the Bone Forging Realm has been completely stabilized.

With the nourishment of Xuan Yuan True Qi, the powerful medicinal properties of the Crimson Blood Pill, and the feedback from the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique breaking through limits, he felt that the barrier leading to the mid-stage of the Bone Forging Realm was clearly visible, even—within reach.

In one month, I went from being a beginner in bone forging to achieving initial success.

Such speed, once it gets out, will be enough to leave those so-called geniuses speechless.

But this is not enough.

Song Jing's gaze turned to the higher, more distant sky beyond the quiet room.

Earth-rank disciples — Heaven-rank disciples — Rare cultivation techniques — And the lofty Marrow Refining Realm, and even further, Blood Exchange and Supernatural Powers —

The road ahead is still long.

He clenched his fist, and a faint red and blue light flashed in his palm before receding.

On Bibo Peak, the moonlight was as clear as water.

The fragrance of the deep pool, the hidden dragon in the abyss, its power has been gathered, waiting only for the right moment to rise into the sky and roar across the heavens!