Myriad Immortals

inside the house.

Zhong Xuan sat cross-legged in the center, his chest heaving with the roar of a dragon of energy. He looked younger as his blood and energy were being flushed, and his skin was rosy and even had a touch of crystal-clear purity.

next moment.

It felt as if every bone in his body had been broken, and the intense pain instantly overwhelmed Zhong Xuan.

"This is the moment!"

Zhong Xuan had already consulted Zheng Yue about the details of breaking through bone training, and he was well aware that the time for a breakthrough had come.

No hesitation.

He grabbed the Eagle Essence Demon Pill that he had prepared in front of him and swallowed it.

In an instant.

The powerful demonic energy of the demon core exploded in his waist and abdomen, causing his blood and qi to surge wildly. It also contained a mysterious energy that repaired his broken bones and coated them with a metallic luster, as if they were being gilded.

"This fruit is a precious elixir!"

Zhong Xuan was greatly impressed.

The effects of this demon core are indeed worthy of a price of a thousand taels of silver.

For martial artists, the chances of success in breaking through to the next level can be greatly increased if they have the aid of elixirs, but not everyone can use demon cores.

Demon cores are made by refining most of the essence of demon beasts. Even if the alchemist uses fire to temper them and medicinal herbs to neutralize them, they still retain a trace of demonic nature. Therefore, if that trace of demonic nature cannot be subdued, it will lead to the invasion of external evils.

Even broken bones and tendons are considered minor injuries.

If Zhong Xuan hadn't possessed the innate talent to transform into both a crane and a dragon, he would never have dared to attempt it.

This hint of demonic nature is both a crisis and a blessing.

For this reason, the effect of demon cores on stimulating qi and blood is far better than that of ordinary pills.

As long as one's life force is strong enough to suppress it, then one can receive divine assistance during the breakthrough.

Feeling the strange energy in his blood and qi, Zhong finally understood that he needed to master a breathing technique in order to break through the bone-refining stage.

It was precisely because of that little bit of mystical energy.

Otherwise, even with the help of elixirs, how could one withstand the injury of shattered bones?

This miraculous energy is formed through the accumulation of breathing techniques over time, and it is the fundamental source of a martial artist's breakthrough in bone training.

Zhong Xuan has already completed all the necessary preparations for this matter.

Before we knew it.

Half an hour passed.

The pain of broken bones gradually dissipated, replaced by a surge of sweet spring water descending from the mind, leaving the body feeling cool and refreshed, as if the entire body had been purified.

Zhong Xuan couldn't help but let out a long howl of pleasure.

He grabbed the longsword.

The Flying Eagle Nine Strikes were unleashed once more, instantly forming layers upon layers of sword nets, and the flaws that had previously been impossible to overcome even after many days of arduous practice were no longer present.

Without him.

It's just that the brick flies because of its strength.

The first stage of skin training focuses on nourishing the skin and flesh, with defense increasing the fastest.

When you start training your bones, your strength will truly improve by leaps and bounds.

Upon breaking through, Zhong Xuan immediately sensed that his strength had increased several times over.

With sufficient strength, one can wield swordsmanship with greater ease, and the previously troublesome weaknesses are naturally overcome with ease.

"I've heard that in the early stages of bone training, one develops stone-like bones."

"One's bones can be as hard as solid rock, and if one can master it, it can even be harder than steel."

"Its hardness is so terrifying that a single punch would injure you if you grazed it, and kill you if you touched it."

A sense of pride rose in Zhong Xuan's heart.

Strengthen your bones!

There's a saying in the martial arts world: "Training the skin costs one tael of silver, while training the bones costs one hundred taels of gold."

Although this is a slight exaggeration, training bones and training skin, though seemingly only one level apart, are actually worlds apart.

The Bone-Refining Martial Artist is already considered a respected figure in the county's martial arts world and a mainstay among various factions.

In the past...

He wouldn't even dare to think about it.

He pushed open the door and went out.

Their eyes met those of Zheng Yue, who was already waiting in the courtyard.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhong Xuan's eyes.

Besides Zheng Yue, Qian Hong, the owner of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School, also came to the courtyard.

Clearly, Zheng Yue summoned him to protect him while he was in seclusion.

For a martial artist who trains his bones to receive protection from a master who trains his tendons is an immense blessing!

Congratulations, junior brother.

Zheng Yue and Qian Hong both smiled and clasped their hands in greeting.

As senior brothers, it wouldn't do for the junior brother to have poor martial arts skills. Now that Zhong Xuan has become a bone-training martial artist, the title of junior brother can finally be officially recognized.

"How long has it been?"

Zheng Yue was amazed.

According to his original prediction, Zhong Xuan would have to wait at least two or three years before he had a chance to break through.

But just a few months later, he became a bone-training martial artist.

Despite the risk of the demon core, being able to suppress and withstand it is a skill in itself.

Not only Zheng Yue, but even Qian Hong, who was used to seeing geniuses, was quite surprised.

Qian Hong already knew about his junior colleague's situation.

He has achieved such success in only two years of martial arts training.

It's no exaggeration to say he has extraordinary talent.

"What a pity..."

In his opinion, if Zhong Xuan had come into contact with martial arts a few decades earlier, he might have had the opportunity to break through to the Tendon Refining stage, or even the Three Great Refining stages.

But now they are already in their sixties.

Even though there are prodigies in the martial arts world who can advance rapidly and become grandmasters in just over ten years, it is impossible for someone like Baisha County, a shallow pond, to cultivate such a person.

Qian Hong sometimes regrets it.

If I had gone to Kyoto, where martial arts were most flourishing, back then, would I have already entered the Three Great Training Sects by now?

However, Zhong Xuan's breakthrough in bone cultivation is also quite remarkable, making him a pillar of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School.

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After breaking through his cultivation barrier, Zhong Xuan quietly returned to Xiahe Village.

He did not announce his breakthrough.

Instead, he stepped into the academy gate as usual.

As soon as I entered.

Then I heard the sound of students reading aloud.

He did not select instructors without any requirements; in addition to martial arts skills, literary talent was also extremely important.

After all, the branch school he established was primarily for those preparing for the civil service examinations.

"Dean."

During a break from class today, Chen He, who was practicing his sword in the corner of the courtyard, saw Zhong Xuan walk in and immediately put down his sword to greet him.

If it weren't for the fact that the students from Riverside Academy all came from Flying Eagle Martial Arts School and knew that Zhong Xuan had gone to Old Master Zheng's shop, they would have thought something had happened to him after he disappeared for more than ten days.

"Has anything happened these days?"

Zhong Xuan asked with a smile.

"Everything is fine. The children in the village have different talents, but they are hardworking and easy to teach."

Chen He himself grew up in the county town, but he did not discriminate against the children in the village.

"That's good."

Zhong Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

For academies today, "good teaching" is already an extremely good evaluation.

Being steady and cautious is the best outcome.

Zhong Xuan originally thought he would have to wait two more rounds of provincial examinations before he would have a chance to pass.

Now that he has made a breakthrough, he has a chance to become a successful candidate in the imperial examinations.

Once you become a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations).

One could either participate in the imperial examinations and become a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), or retire and become an official in the imperial court.

At that time, the academy will rise in status because of his name.

Therefore, it doesn't really matter whether there are outstanding disciples or not.

Zhong Xuan thought of Zhang Linchun.

"I heard that the second young master of the Zhang family broke through to the Bone Refinement realm a few years ago. I wonder what realm he is at now."

Zhang Linchun is currently staying at the Zhang residence with several students from the prefectural school.

Before we knew it.

"Having lived for decades, I used to think that studying at the prefectural school was like watching clouds in the sky. I never imagined that I would actually have the chance to test my skills."