Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 174 Quasi-Rare Divine Weapon, Comparable to Perfected Bone Forging!

After hearing Song Jing's purpose and carefully examining the Wildfire Spear, and sensing the current interplay of water and fire, strength and gentleness in Song Jing's true energy, Wang Xuanwu pondered for a long time, stroking his beard, and said, "Young Song, your spear is made of exceptional material, forged from top-quality Crimson Flame Iron mixed with a small amount of Stardust. It's considered above average among fine weapons, especially suited to your original Wildfire True Energy. However, now that your cultivation technique has advanced, the attributes of your true energy have changed, adding the flexibility and variability of water. This spear has become somewhat unbalanced."

"To upgrade, new materials need to be incorporated to balance the properties and expand its load-bearing capacity and adaptability." Wang Xuanwu's eyes gleamed, clearly showing interest. "I have an idea. Your true qi now possesses the explosiveness of fire and the condensation of water. Why not take this opportunity to try introducing the principles of the five elements and lay a solid foundation?"

While it is impossible to forge a divine weapon with all five elements in one go, we can first supplement the three attributes of sharpness of metal, vitality of wood, and weight of earth, so that the spear body can initially possess the rudimentary form of the five elements flowing and mutually reinforcing each other.

In this way, you will not only be able to better utilize the power of your current water and fire energies, but it will also greatly benefit your future understanding of the Five Elements Dao and even your cultivation of more profound Five Elements-based techniques!

Song Jing was deeply shaken. The Five Elements! This was a Dao that touched upon the very foundation of martial arts! His Wildfire Spear actually had a chance to transform in this direction?

"Master Wang, what three materials are needed? Will my three hundred contribution points be enough to exchange for them?" Song Jing asked eagerly.

Wang Xuanwu smiled and held up three fingers: "First, Heavenly Profound Ice Water." This is a highly condensed essence of water, incomparable to ordinary cold springs. It embodies the meaning of extreme yin and cold, nourishing all things, and transforming without form. It can stabilize and strengthen the water element foundation of your spear, making the fusion of water and fire power smoother. It also has the characteristic of extreme cold, and its attacks are accompanied by freezing and slowing effects.

Secondly, the "Millennial Soul-Nourishing Wood Heart" is named for its continuous nourishment, which can even nurture the soul of the gun and nourish the soul of the gun wielder, easing the conflict of true energy. It is a manifestation of the wood element.

Third, the "Earth Element Magnetism" is chosen for its solidity, stability, and ability to attract and suppress. It increases the weight and stability of the spear, making the attack powerful and difficult to break; it represents the foundation of the Earth element.

"These three items are all rare spiritual materials used to refine top-quality items, or even those that are close to becoming rare items. Your three hundred contribution points should be just enough to exchange for them at the sect's general affairs hall, and you may even need to supplement them a little."

However, based on these three elements, and combined with the fire and metal elements that your spear already possesses, I am 70% confident that I can reforge it into a near-precious "divine spear" with the initial five elements and unlimited potential!

Although its quality as a core material and its refining techniques limit its potential to be classified as a rare item, its power will undoubtedly far surpass that of ordinary top-tier items!

A near-rare treasure! The five elements are beginning to take shape! Song Jing's breathing became slightly rapid.

Rare weapons are treasures that only experts in the Refining the Dirty Realm and the Refining the Marrow Realm can possess!

Even if it's just a "near-rare item," it's enough for him to be able to do whatever he wants in the Bone Forging Realm!

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Wang! I will go and exchange the materials right away!" Song Jing bowed deeply to Wang Xuanwu without hesitation, and then returned to the outer gate of Pingtianmen without stopping, heading straight for the General Affairs Hall.

The General Affairs Hall was magnificent, bustling with people. Song Jing showed his Xuan-rank disciple token and went directly to the steward in charge of exchanging high-level materials.

When he announced the three materials, "Heavenly Profound Ice Water," "Millennial Soul-Nourishing Wood Heart," and "Earth Elemental Magnetism," the well-informed deacon was clearly taken aback. He carefully examined Song Jing before confirming that he was not joking.

"Junior brother, these three materials are not cheap, and exchanging them requires certain permissions. You are a Xuan-rank disciple, so you are qualified. Heavenly Profound Ice Water" is 120 contribution points, Thousand-Year Soul-Nourishing Wood Heart is 100 contribution points, and Earth Elemental Magnetism is 80 contribution points, totaling exactly 300 contribution points. Are you sure you want to exchange them?" the steward confirmed.

"Confirmed!" Song Jing handed over his identity jade token, which contained exactly three hundred contribution points. This was almost all of his "savings".

The steward said no more and quickly retrieved three specially made jade boxes from the back storeroom. The moment the jade boxes were opened, waves of pure and unique spiritual energy emanated from them.

The "Heavenly Profound Ice Water" was contained in a small, transparent bottle that was neither gold nor jade. There were only three drops, yet it seemed to contain a miniature glacier, radiating extreme cold. Thick frost instantly condensed on the bottle's walls, and even the surrounding air seemed to freeze, with light slightly distorted around it. Looking at it, one's mind seemed to be drawn in by that pure, tranquil, and profound coldness.

The power of water is extremely pure.

"Millennial Soul-Nourishing Wood Heart" is a piece of wood about the length of a palm, deep purple in color, with naturally formed intricate patterns. Holding it in your hand brings a sense of tranquility and subtle nourishment, radiating the vitality of the wood element.

The most peculiar is the "Earth Element Magnet," which is an irregular, yellowish-brown stone that is unusually heavy to the touch and subtly exerts a weak attraction on surrounding metal objects. It is characterized by its solid and stable earth element.

Suppressing his excitement, Song Jingqiang checked everything and paid three hundred contribution points, carefully putting away the three jade boxes. Looking at the contribution points instantly depleted from his identity jade token, he felt little heartache, only boundless anticipation for the new gun that was about to be born.

Returning to the Hundred Refinements Workshop in the inner city, they handed over the three materials and the Wildfire Spear to Wang Xuanwu.

When Wang Xuanwu saw the materials, especially the bottle of "Heavenly Profound Ice Water," his eyes blazed with the excitement of a master craftsman seeing top-tier materials. "Excellent! Superior quality! Especially this Heavenly Profound Ice Water, a rare treasure of the water element. Using it to solidify the water element foundation, coupled with the Soul-Nourishing Wood Heart for harmonization and the Earth Element Magnetism for support, combined with the original fire element in your spear, the metal element energy can be supplemented from your own sharpness and the Geng metal energy generated during forging—wonderful! Wonderful indeed! Young Song, you wait here in the workshop. Three to five days at the shortest, and I'll return a brand new spear to you!"

Over the next few days, Song Jing found a quiet room near Bailianfang to stay in temporarily, where he cultivated his breathing while waiting.

He could hear the continuous, rhythmic hammering sounds coming from the workshop next door, as well as the strange sounds of flames rising, materials being smelted, and ice water being used for quenching. The spiritual energy fluctuations in the air also varied in strength, with ice and fire intertwining and changing in countless ways.

Until the evening of the fifth day.

"Buzz—!"

A clear and melodious sound, like the roar of a dragon and the cry of a phoenix, or a strange tremor that was a mixture of various sounds such as the clash of metal, the growth of grass and trees, the pulsation of the earth, the gurgling of water, and the rising of flames, suddenly came from the deepest workshop of the Hundred Refinements Workshop!

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable, all-encompassing yet perfectly unified aura surged into the sky, stirring the clouds above the Hundred Refinements Workshop. Although it was fleeting, it was sensed by many weapon refiners in the workshop and martial artists nearby, who all looked toward the workshop with surprise and uncertainty.

Song Jing felt something and suddenly opened his eyes, instantly arriving at the workshop entrance.

"Creak—" The heavy door of the workshop was pushed open, and Wang Xuanwu appeared in the doorway. He looked slightly tired, with bloodshot eyes, but his face was filled with an extremely excited and satisfied smile, holding a long, rectangular object wrapped in plain gray cloth in his hands.

"I have accomplished my mission!" Wang Xuanwu's voice was a little hoarse, but filled with pride. He solemnly handed the item in his hand to Song Jing, "Kid, take a look at your new partner!"

Song Jing took a deep breath, took the spear, and his first feeling upon holding it was its weight! It was several times heavier than the original Wildfire Spear!

If his strength hadn't increased so much, he probably would have had a hard time even wielding it.

Secondly, it possesses stability; the gun seems connected to the earth, exuding an unshakeable steadiness. Finally, there is that restrained yet burgeoning vitality, sharpness, and chilling aura.

He slowly pulled back the gray cloth.

A brand new spear came into view!

The spear is still nine feet long, but its design is quite different.

The gun barrel was no longer a single dark red, but rather presented a deep, dark blue base, reminiscent of the cosmos or ancient ice, with subtle interplays of crimson, deeper blue, silver, purplish-blue, and earthy yellow light.

The cycle of birth and death forms intricate and mysterious natural patterns, seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

The gun barrel felt warm to the touch yet slightly cool, with a hidden, piercing sharpness. Furthermore, a life-giving, nourishing power flowed from the palm into the body, invigorating the spirit and instantly dispelling distracting thoughts.

The spearhead became longer and sharper, taking the shape of a three-sided armor-piercing cone. Its color was a bright silver that had been condensed to the extreme, radiating a cold light. Just one glance at it would sting the eyes, as if it could pierce through the void.

Even more peculiar was the faint, almost invisible, pale blue light flickering at the tip of the spear, a chilling aura that seemed capable of freezing the soul—the extreme cold bestowed by the Heavenly Profound Ice Water.

The ferrule where the spearhead connects to the shaft is shaped like a miniature, heavy, and ancient mountain, with a deep yellow color that gives it an unbreakable feel.

The entire spear lay quietly in Song Jing's hand, emanating a chilling aura even without being activated.

That is a unique "momentum" formed by the initial fusion of five elements: the sharpness of metal, the vitality of wood, the extreme cold and stillness of water, the explosiveness of fire, and the weight of earth!

Although it is still very faint, it has already taken shape. In particular, the chilling water element forms a delicate balance with the original fiery heat, exuding an eeriness and power.

"This gun is based on your original gun, incorporating Heavenly Profound Ice Water, Soul-Nourishing Wood Heart, and Earthly Yuan Magnetism, supplemented by dozens of other auxiliary materials. It is forged using a unique secret method after being repeatedly tempered by the Earth's Core Melting Fire and Heavenly Profound Ice Water."

Because its five elements are only beginning to coalesce, yet it hasn't fully evolved into a true treasure, I call it the "Five Elements Dao-Evolving Spear"! Its grade is near-treasure! Wang Xuanwu's voice was filled with excitement. "Try activating your true energy!"

Song Jing couldn't wait any longer. With a thought, the crimson and dark blue true energy in his dantian surged out and flowed into the Five Elements Dao Spear along his arm.

"boom!"

The gun shuddered violently! The slowly flowing five-colored light suddenly shone brightly!

A crimson light surged forth, carrying the heat and aggression of a wildfire!

The deep blue water has a deeper color and a stronger chill as it flows, containing the extreme cold, condensation and penetration of the Heavenly Mystic Ice Water!

A bright silver blade emerges from the spearhead, invincible!

A bluish-purple vitality spread across the gun barrel, nourishing the gun and Song Jing himself!

A deep, heavy yellow aura permeates the air, as stable as Mount Tai!

The five kinds of radiance did not act independently, but under the guidance of Song Jing's thoughts and true energy, they began to try to merge, transform, and generate each other!

In particular, the water element's deep blue and the fire element's crimson, when harmonized with the wood element's purplish-blue and supported by the earth element's deep yellow, actually form a strange, intertwined, mutually restraining and mutually generating balance, making it even more powerful and eerie than before!

Song Jingfu, guided by his inner thoughts, casually thrust out his spear.

He didn't use any special moves, just the simplest straight thrust.

"laugh--!"

A terrifying spear beam, incredibly condensed, spiral-shaped, with a crimson core and edges wreathed in a chilling blue aura and other three-colored glimmers of light, shot out from the spear!

Where the spear's edge passed, the air was instantly torn apart, scorched, frozen, slowed, cut, and suppressed! It emitted a strange, teeth-grinding screech!

Finally, it struck the "Mysterious Iron Target" used for testing within the Hundred Refinements Workshop, which was capable of withstanding attacks from the Refining Realm.

"Pfft! Snap!"

A muffled thud was accompanied by the crisp sound of ice shattering. The black iron target, half a foot thick, was blasted into a crater the size of a bowl and several inches deep by this casual thrust!

The edge of the pit presents a strange sight: the center is a glassy substance that has been melted by high temperature and then cooled rapidly, surrounded by spider web-like ice cracks, interspersed with collapses caused by immense force and smooth cut surfaces that seem to have been cut by invisible sharp blades!

A chilling aura emanated from the pit, causing the temperature in the vicinity to drop significantly.

The power of this spear strike is nearly twice as strong as the single spear shadow of "Wildfire Hundred Slashes" when I used the Wildfire Spear at full power before!

Moreover, the five elements' interactions and interactions, especially the bizarre attribute damage caused by the interplay of ice and fire, combine to create a powerful and unpredictable attack!

The extreme chill brought by the Heavenly Profound Ice Water greatly enhances the ability to control and weaken opponents.

"What a fine spear!" Song Jing couldn't help but praise, his eyes filled with joy. He could feel that the Five Elements Dao Spear in his hand had become an extension of his body, with his true energy flowing through it perfectly, as if it were his own arm.

The flow of the five elements, especially the new balance of water and fire under the harmonization of wood and earth, gave him a completely new and higher level of understanding of the fusion of the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill" and the Wildfire Spear Technique.

"The difference between a near-rare item and a mid-grade fine item is like heaven and earth," Wang Xuanwu exclaimed. "Your original Wildfire Spear, when fully activated, only increased its power by about 30% to 40%. But this Five Elements Dao Evolution Spear, I estimate, will increase your true energy by at least 70% to 90%!"

Moreover, because it possesses all five elements and stabilizes the water element with rare treasures like Heavenly Profound Ice Water, it is extremely efficient in transmitting, amplifying, and converting your different elemental true energy, while significantly reducing consumption.

More importantly, it possesses immense potential and unique effects. The interplay of ice and fire, combining control and explosive power, makes it extremely versatile and capable of rapid growth. As your cultivation level increases and your understanding of the Five Elements deepens, and you nurture it with your own true energy over a long period, this spear has a very high chance of automatically advancing and transforming into a truly rare and precious item!

Song Jing lovingly stroked the gun, feeling the throbbing sensation of blood connecting with it, and the unique texture of its deep chill and restrained heat intertwined.

Those 300 contribution points were totally worth it! With this gun, his combat power will experience a qualitative leap!

"I will never forget the kindness of Master Wang in saving my life!" Song Jing bowed solemnly once again.

"Alright, enough of that. It's my honor to be able to use Heavenly Profound Ice Water as a material for refining weapons." Wang Xuanwu waved his hand and laughed. "Treat it well, and cultivate diligently. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what kind of splendor this spear, with its initial convergence of the five elements and the shared origin of ice and fire, will display in your hands. Perhaps, it can help you truly glimpse a trace of the Daoist path of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint, and the balance of Yin and Yang."

Song Jing nodded emphatically, packed the Five Elements Dao Spear into a specially made gun holster, and carried it on his back.

The gun's steady, powerful, and unique ice-fire texture filled him with unprecedented confidence and anticipation.

On Bibo Peak, the underground is mysterious and treacherous, with the Zhou family eyeing it covetously; the road ahead is fraught with peril.

But at this moment, with the divine spear in his hand and the five elements just beginning to emerge, what is there to fear?

Ice and fire share the same origin, the five elements revolve, marking the beginning of the Dao. Wherever his spear points, that is his supreme martial path!

Just as Song Jing held the Five Elements Dao Spear in his hand, feeling its immense power and the profound mystery of the flow of the five elements, several figures walked out of the weapon refining workshop.

The leader was none other than Mo Yezi, the true owner of Bai Lian Fang and a master craftsman in the Marrow Refining Realm.

He had changed out of his sweat-soaked short jacket and was now wearing a simple gray robe, but the unique spirit of a weapon refiner was still undeniable.

He stared intently at the Five Elements Dao Spear in Song Jing's hand, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration and praise.

Following him were two elderly men, both of whom were quite old and possessed a calm and collected aura, their own light flashing like lightning. They were all highly respected weapon refiners within the Hundred Refinements Workshop.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Old Wang, your skills are getting better and better!" Mo Yezi's loud voice rang out. He walked over and "took" the Five Elements Dao Spear from Song Jing's hand without any politeness, but his movements were extremely gentle, as if he were stroking a newborn baby.

He lightly flicked the hilt of the spear, listening to the resonant tremor of the five elements' rhythm, and carefully observed the five-colored radiance that flowed naturally and intertwined on the hilt, especially the almost invisible pale blue cold light at the tip of the spear, and kept praising it.

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!" Mo Yezi's eyes flashed with brilliance. "Using the rare water element treasure, Heavenly Profound Ice Water, to stabilize the core and harmonize the originally violent fire element, and then using the Soul Nourishing Wood to harmonize it in the middle, and the Earth Element Magnet to lay a solid foundation, what's even more rare is that during the forging process, it was able to draw upon the essence, energy, and spirit of the material itself and the forger, Wang Xuanwu, to replenish that unstoppable metal element intent!"

The five elements are complete, and their initial flow is complete! Although it is a near-precious item, it has not yet fully perfected the five elements into a true precious Daoist essence. However, in terms of its inherent quality, attribute power, and this nascent flow of the five elements—”

He paused, looked at his two old friends beside him, and said decisively, "It is by no means inferior to many ordinary rare and low-grade porcelains, and in some aspects it is even better!"

Especially its unique characteristic of ice and fire originating from the same source and mutually restraining each other, makes it unpredictable and difficult to defend against in actual combat, multiplying its power! Old Wang, this spear is truly a masterpiece that can easily rank among the top five in recent years, no, in my entire career of weapon forging!

Beside Mo Yezi, a white-haired, youthful-looking, ruddy-faced master named Ge nodded repeatedly, stroking his long, snow-white beard and exclaiming, "This old man observes that this spear contains the brilliance of the five elements, its flow subtly conforming to the principles of creation and destruction in the heavens; it has already touched the edge of a Dao artifact." Even more remarkable is the perfect harmony between its energy and that of this young friend, as if it were custom-made for him.

A gun's sharpness is revealed through its wielder, and a wielder's fighting prowess is enhanced by the gun—this is a true sign of the unity of man and form! Brother Wang, this time you have truly turned lead into gold, transforming the rotten into the miraculous!

Another taciturn and aloof Master Ouyang stretched out his calloused fingers and gently brushed over the dark blue light flowing within the dark blue base of the spear shaft.

He continuously sensed the bone-chilling cold and profound aquatic essence emanating from it, and slowly spoke, his voice like the friction of metal: "The Heavenly Profound Ice Water is used exceptionally well. This substance is extremely cold, easily damaging the spirit of the artifact and turning against its master. However, Brother Wang used the Soul-Nourishing Wood as a bridge, the Earth Primordial Magnetism as a foundation, and the Residual Fire of the Crimson Flame Iron as a catalyst, actually dissolving half of its cold and malevolent energy, leaving only its pure water element and extreme cold characteristics, which, together with the fire element, counteract and generate each other, forming a delicate balance."

This understanding and control of the material's properties, and the grasp of timing and intensity, have reached a state of perfection. This gun truly possesses the potential to reach the level of a rare gem; given time, it may very well advance to a higher level.

Upon receiving such high praise from Mo Yezi, a master of the Marrow Refining Realm, and the unanimous acclaim from the other two senior weapon refiners of Bailianfang, Wang Xuanwu's face broke into a genuine smile, as if all his weariness had vanished.

He patted Song Jing on the shoulder and smiled at Mo Yezi and the other two, saying, "You three are too kind. The ingredients were obtained by young Song himself, and the idea for the Five Elements Path was also his own. I was just adding icing on the cake."

Most importantly, this gun is connected to Song Xiaozi by fate; their auras are intertwined. How far he can go in the future depends entirely on himself.

Mo Yezi returned the Five Elements Dao Spear to Song Jing, his expression becoming more solemn: "Young friend, this spear is excellent, but it is ultimately an external object. Remember, even the most powerful weapons must be controlled by one's self-discipline and martial will. The Dao of the Five Elements is profound and extensive. This spear has opened a window, but the scenery beyond the window must be explored and comprehended by oneself."

Treat it well; don't let this opportunity slip away, and don't let Old Wang's sacrifice go to waste.

Song Jing accepted the spear with both hands, feeling its heavy weight and surging power. He bowed deeply to Mo Yezi and the two masters, and once again to Wang Xuanwu: "This junior will remember your teachings! I will never forget the kindness of this spear!"

He knew that from this day forward, his name, Song Jing, might quietly spread throughout the Hundred Refinements Workshop and even within the small circle of weapon refining in the inner city, along with this "Five Elements Dao-Evolving Spear."

A beggar who is only at the early stage of the Bone Forging Realm and already possesses the Five Elements Divine Spear with power approaching that of a rare item is indeed a beggar who attracts a lot of attention.

After bidding farewell to his fellow disciples, Song Jing, carrying the newly refurbished Five Elements Dao Spear, left the inner city and returned to Pingtianyi Outer Arts.

Instead of returning to Bibo Peak immediately, he found a secluded and deserted training ground in the back mountains.

It was late at night, the moon was bright and the stars were few, and all was quiet.

Song Jing took a deep breath and slowly drew out the Five Elements Dao Spear.

The spear shimmered with a tranquil and profound five-colored light under the moonlight, its chill and heat restrained yet possessing a terrifying aura.

He gripped the gun barrel, his body simultaneously surging with the Xuan Yuan Chong Shui True Skill and the Wildfire True Qi.

Crimson and dark blue true energy surged into the spear handle, causing it to tremble slightly, and its five-colored radiance suddenly became bright!

"The Wildfire Spear Technique—The First Spark!"

There were no enemies, only moonlight and mountain wind. Song Jing then began to wield his spear.

The moves are still the same, but the feeling is completely different!

The spear moved like a dragon, yet carried the length and variability of flowing water. With each thrust, wisps of cold, dark blue energy swirled within the crimson spear light. It was faster, more treacherous, and more penetrating, leaving behind distorted traces of heat and cold in the air wherever it passed.

"Fire borrows the wind's momentum!" The spear spun and whirled, like a whirlwind sweeping away fallen leaves. The ultimate speed and explosive power brought by the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique were fully displayed through the spear. The spear shadows were numerous, each one real and true, containing explosive power and bone-chilling cold.

"Wildfire!" The spear suddenly exploded, like a volcanic eruption, with scorching crimson true energy bursting out. But at the core of this explosion, a wisp of extremely condensed dark blue light was hidden like a venomous snake, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

Ice and fire, destruction and silence, are strangely unified in this move.

Song Jing danced faster and faster, his movements and the shadows of his spear almost becoming one. He unleashed the Nine Shadow Steps at the perfect level, combined with the power of the Five Elements Evolution Spear, leaving behind afterimages that were hard to distinguish between reality and illusion on the training ground. The spear wind howled, sometimes scorching hot, sometimes icy cold, sometimes as heavy as a mountain, sometimes as sharp as gold, and sometimes full of vitality.

The five elements of light flickered with his moves, and although they had not yet formed a stable cycle, they had already begun to show the initial form of mutual generation and mutual support, and multiplied their power.

After completing a set of the Wildfire Spear Technique, Song Jing put away his spear and stood upright, his breath deep and his eyes shining brightly.

He carefully savored the feeling he had just experienced. Holding the Five Elements Dao Spear, he unleashed the Wildfire Spear Technique, its power far surpassing what he had achieved before!

In particular, the efficiency of utilizing true qi and the support for changes in moves have reached a completely new level.

Some subtle variations that were previously difficult to execute due to conflicts in the attributes of true qi or insufficient control now seem to be possible.

The bottleneck of perfecting the Wildfire Spear Technique is beginning to loosen with the aid of this divine spear that embodies all five elements and is connected to his divine power, as if he might take that step at any moment.

Moreover, he could clearly feel that his cultivation had improved during the exhilarating and intense training session.

His inner energy surged within his dantian, and his bones felt a faint warmth. The barrier of the mid-stage Bone Forging Realm was now almost within reach, practically within his grasp.

"With my current strength—" Song Jing gripped the gun barrel tightly, feeling the terrifying power contained within it, and gained a clear understanding of his current combat strength.

"Late stage of the Bone Forging Realm? If it's an ordinary late-stage cultivator without any special techniques or powerful methods, they'd probably be like clay chickens or earthen dogs in front of me, easy to kill!"

He has that confidence.

The two arts, the Frugal True Realm Chasing Wind Leg Technique and the Wind and Thunder Leg Technique, are offensive martial arts that have broken limits and are close to perfection. The top-level restraining technique is perfected. The Five Elements Divine Spear has power close to that of a rare item. In addition, the True Qi transformation and the way of water and fire harmony brought by the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill" are also included.

All of these combined were enough for him to overcome several minor realms before finally killing the enemy!

"Even if it's someone at the peak of the Bone Forging Realm—" Song Jing's eyes narrowed slightly as he pondered his brief encounter with Zhou Ming, Chang Yuan, Hong Lie, and the others, assessing their auras, "as long as they aren't those with extremely deep foundations and possess strong inheritances or special physiques, I'm confident I can fight them, and even—defeat them!"

"The Supreme Purification Realm—" He recalled Zhou Ming's aura at the mid-stage of the Purification Realm. Although powerful, it no longer seemed so unattainable or insurmountable in his perception. "With the Five Elements Dao Spear and my many trump cards, a mid-stage Purification Realm cultivator like Zhou Ming, while I dare not claim victory, should be able to protect himself. It won't be easy for him to capture me. At least, those like Ling Changyuan and Hong Lie, if they dare to make a fuss again, I can easily suppress them with a flick of my hand!"

Moreover, he hasn't even used the final move of the Wildfire Spear Technique, Wildfire Hundred Slashes. If he were to use Wildfire Hundred Slashes, resisting the Refining Stage for a period of time wouldn't be difficult.

"If one is only in the early stages of purification, there is even a chance of victory!"

Strength brings absolute confidence and composure.

The threat from the Zhou family still exists, and may even intensify because of his displayed potential and attainment of divine power, but the pressure on Song Jingduo has been greatly reduced.

Fear stems from a lack of strength. When you have enough power, conspiracies and tricks or direct suppression are nothing more than minor storms on your path forward.

"Cultivation has never ceased. Relying on the righteous path has never changed." Song Jing looked towards the direction of Bibo Peak, as if looking towards the faint call coming from the depths of the earth.

"Earth-rank disciples, Heaven-rank disciples, the Refining Realm, the Marrow Refining Realm—and the secrets beneath Azure Wave Peak, the true essence of the Five Elements Dao—"

"The road ahead is still long. But the gun in my hand is sharp enough."

He put the Five Elements Dao-Evolving Spear back into its specially made holster, slung it over his shoulder, turned around, and, under the moonlight, steadily walked towards the direction of the Listening Waves Academy on Azure Wave Peak.

His shadow stretched long under the moonlight, blending seamlessly with the outline of the gun holster on his back, as if he and his gun were a volcano about to erupt, and his heart was like an unfathomable, icy pool.

The rain is coming and the wind is all over the building.

He was already prepared to meet all challenges.