Starting with Mingyu Gong, the Soul-Chasing and Life-Stealing Technique

"Explain it clearly!" Lu Chen was a little confused.

[Beep, God-level assassin. As the name suggests, if you cannot let your target know when and where you will kill him, and he has no choice but to wait for death, then you are not worthy of the name.]

Therefore, although your performance broke the norm for stealthy assassins, your overall evaluation is still average.

Lu Chen's lips twitched: "So-so, so-so my ass! You're about to kill someone, and you're telling them to just wait to die with no other choice!"

How come you're so awesome?

Even the King of Hell has plenty of people who defy fate and change their destiny. For example, Sun Wukong and Liu Chenxiang ignored his nonsense and made a ruckus in the underworld.

Okay, you can say they have powerful connections and influence, but let them be resurrected, my love. They dare to defy the laws of heaven, so what?

"In my opinion, what kind of god-level system is this? If you gave me the power to instantly kill everything in the world, wouldn't I be able to show off a bit?"

[Ding, host, wake up! You Earthlings think like ants, yet your ambitions are sky-high!]

What is Heaven?

Stretching across the vast expanse, that is heaven.

"What does that mean? A vertical line completely seals off the character '大' (big), making it the character '天' (sky)? But the character '夫' (husband) also breaks through '天' (sky)?"

Lu Chen clashed with this seemingly intelligent system because of a "mediocre" evaluation.

[The Great Way is subtle and difficult to fathom; its full extent is hard to discern. The Way of Heaven is constant and has its own predetermined order; the Way of Heaven is manifest yet obscure and difficult to understand.]

Lu Chen asked, "What do you mean?"

【…】

Lu Chen felt that this system didn't just issue tasks; it seemed to be able to act as a mentor. He asked, "Please don't mind, I'm not very educated. Can you explain it in simpler terms so I can understand?"

Life is like a fish swimming across water. Ordinary people only know how to strive forward, but they don't know where they are being swept away by the current. Therefore, all their efforts are in vain because they are not in control of their own destiny.

Some practitioners, through diligent study and deep cultivation of the methods of the sages, though like fish, can occasionally leap out of the water to glimpse the true nature of the river and understand its general course. However, this is merely a means to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune; how could they possibly change the course of the river?

However, the ways of Heaven are unpredictable. Even ordinary people may occasionally have a connection with the divine and sense that something bad is about to happen. It's just that they are inherently muddle-headed and unable to act accordingly.

This is why there's the saying, "If the King of Hell wants you to die at midnight, he won't let you live until the fourth."

Lu Chen was speechless upon hearing this.

After all, he couldn't deny that in his previous life, humans imagined themselves to be incredibly powerful, often spouting motivational platitudes like "man can conquer nature."

In reality, a disaster caused by several days of torrential rain can result in the loss of countless lives.

Those who wield power may seem to command large armies, employ capable individuals, quell rebellions, and unify the world, but they cannot even protect their closest relatives.

And not just one!

If Heaven were to be so calculating, then everything in the world, even those creatures a million times more powerful than humans, would be utterly vulnerable and utterly worthless.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen asked again, "Then what is the use of this Origin Point?"

[Beep, upgraded fusion technique]

Lu Chen asked, "How many Origin Points would I need to raise the Mingyu Technique to its perfect state?"

Martial arts are like an unfathomable ocean, without end; how can there be any talk of perfection?

Lu Chen said, "Alright, then what about the ninth level?"

[1000 Origin Points]

Lu Chen lowered his head and said in a low voice, "From now on, just say I'm average, I accept it."

Lu Chen had no choice but to honestly use his cheat codes.

"System, claim the fourth level of the Bright Jade Skill."

Lu Chen felt a surge of energy flowing down from the top of his head, passing through the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang and the Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin. With this circulation of energy, his meridians became more open, and his true energy became more refined. His body felt as if it were bathed in a spring breeze, indescribably comfortable and pleasant.

Lu Chen let out a breath of stale air, thinking, "At this rate, if I kill a few more of these somewhat famous virtual characters, I'll be able to open all my meridians. Looks like I still have a lot of work to do!"

[Beep, receive the Sixteen Forms of Shaolin Great Capturing Hand]

The more he practiced this great grappling technique, the more difficult it became. Even with two monks constantly demonstrating and practicing in his mind, Lu Chen was still dizzy and overwhelmed by the hundreds of moves.

Lu Chen then activated the Mingyu Technique to clear his mind.

"Keep going, you bastard!"

[Ding, receive Wudang School Bagua Youlong Palm]

Proficiency: Mastery.

Given the host's low level of education, the meaning of "proficient" is specifically explained: to thoroughly understand and master the skill.

Do you understand?

"System, you're a real jerk! Do you think I don't know what's so great about mastering the basics, minor achievements, and advanced levels?"

This set of Bagua Youlong Palm uses movement as its means of attack, moving in circles as if a dragon were swimming in the sea of ​​clouds, avoiding direct attacks and striking from the side, surrounding key points and attacking reinforcements.

Lu Chen then saw a nimble and agile Taoist priest twisting and turning, his palm techniques flowing in a series of pushes, lifts, leads, guides, moves, hooks, blocks, and interceptions. It was truly a display of yin and yang, with endless variations.

……

Changfeng Inn.

"He accepted the token and will give a reply tomorrow."

In a lavishly decorated flower hall, Manager Zhang was reporting to the handsome young man.

The handsome young man frowned slightly, holding a slender folding fan, and tapped his palm lightly. He said, "Uncle Zhang, this boy's swordsmanship is extremely ruthless; every strike is a fatal blow. Can you see any clues?"

"I don't know!" Manager Zhang was also very puzzled: "Although I haven't seen the full appearance of his sword moves, just that one move is enough to prove that the swordsmanship he has practiced must be a first-class killing technique."

Otherwise, even if Tang Tianlong had been cultivating for twenty years and had been caught off guard, he wouldn't have died so easily.

Presumably, Tang Qingjun also couldn't figure out the details, and out of fear of harming the innocent, he dared not pursue the matter.

The handsome young man gently waved his folding fan and murmured, "I initially thought this person was insignificant, but now I'm extremely interested. I hope his answer tomorrow will satisfy me."

"Young master, what if he doesn't satisfy you? Shall we kill him?" The maid Xiao Shi seemed quite determined to kill Lu Chen.

The young master said, "He has already killed Tang Tianlong, which is enough to prove that he didn't come here just to torment us. So why kill him?"

"Oh!" The maid nodded.

The shopkeeper said, "Young master, I suggest you meet him in person and have an open and honest talk."

"Oh?" the young master asked calmly. "Does Uncle Zhang value him highly?"

Manager Zhang said, "His skills have improved again."

Upon hearing this, the young master froze, his hand gripping the folding fan tightening.

The maid's mouth dropped open in astonishment.

How could your skills have improved so much in just one day?

Is there such a person in the world? Can he cultivate as easily as drinking water?

The young master looked up at the shopkeeper and said, "I don't quite understand what you mean."

Shopkeeper Zhang said, "This young man seems to have a strong aversion to the Demon Extermination Bureau. The current situation in the court is unclear, and this Western Liang region is utterly rotten. Although your father holds a high position, if he cannot break this deadlock, he will be swallowed up here sooner or later. I'm afraid the young master will have no choice but to return to the capital..."

He fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

In today's world, although there are evil forces, their stronghold is in the Western Regions, and their harm is not as great as that of these so-called noble families and prestigious clans.

"I understand!" The handsome young man sighed softly.

Manager Zhang left.

……

At the same time.

The Tang family of Liangzhou was furious. Who on earth dared to be so audacious as to kill the head of the third generation of the Tang family?

As a member of the Tang family, Tang Tianlong was revered throughout Liangzhou. That's why he set up a fighting arena to show off his power and reputation. But today, he was killed in front of everyone.

The Tang Family Council Hall.

A middle-aged man dressed in a black robe sat in the middle of the armchair. His cold eyes flashed with a sharp light, which was extremely frightening.

He was Tang Qinghe, Tang Tianlong's father.

"Brother, I didn't expect that kid to be so cunning. He pretended to be outmatched, but then suddenly launched a sword strike that was fast, accurate, and ruthless, leaving me no time to react and causing my nephew to lose his life!" Tang Qingjun naturally bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

Tang Qinghe slowly waved his hand and said, "It's not your fault."

Tang Qingjun's eyes flickered, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Tang Qinghe said, "We brothers should speak frankly."

Tang Qingjun said in a deep voice, "Long'er's death has made me very worried. I always feel that this is probably the first step in the court's purge of my Tang family."

Tang Qinghe said, "Third brother, do you know why I had Tianlong set up the arena?"

Tang Qingjun said, "For the sake of elevating the prestige of my Tang family to a new level."

Tang Qinghe shook his head and said, "My Tang family is the only one who can do what we say in Liangzhou. With our current strength, we have enough."

"If one's reputation becomes too great, and one gains too many benefits, then it will be a curse."

Tang Qingjun asked, "Then why?"

Tang Qinghe's eyes turned cold as he said, "The higher-ups say that the Demon Extermination Division wants to take action against my Tang family, but unfortunately there is no evidence that they are going to make trouble for my Tang family."

I know they must be secretly plotting how to eradicate my Tang family. After all, the Demon Extermination Bureau is a behemoth, and if everything weren't done according to the law, neither you nor I could afford to offend them.

So I had Tianlong set up the arena to give the Demon Extermination Division a legitimate opportunity to teach us a lesson, so they could report back, and we wouldn't have to be constantly on guard. I never imagined it would directly lead to Tianlong losing his life.

Tang Qingjun's voice was low and deep: "No wonder I've never heard of Li Feiyu before, he's probably a spy for the Demon Extermination Division."

Tang Qinghe said expressionlessly, "Yes, I think so too. In recent years, the imperial court and various sects have been fighting openly and covertly to compete for good talents and strengthen their own power, and the contradictions are irreconcilable."

"Pass down the word: investigate this person in Liangzhou City. Conduct a thorough and high-profile investigation, but ensure everyone is disciplined and refrains from any illegal or disorderly conduct."

Tang Qingjun cupped his hands and said, "I'll take care of it immediately." He then turned and left.

Tang Qinghe coldly said, "Someone, go to Kongtong Mountain immediately and tell the elders that Long'er is dead."

"Yes!" a voice replied from the shadows.