Enjoying the fruits of others' labor! How does a sect's holy son break through the defense

into the night!

The once bustling outer sect of the Cloud Sect has become unusually deserted.

Looking around, there were only a few handymen doing hard labor.

"Old Zhao, how long has it been since your last breakthrough?"

Zhao Hong, who was meditating with his eyes closed, glanced at Lü Tu, who was eating grapes that Gu Yunshu had peeled, and muttered something.

"Seven years and ten months later, why is Judge Lü asking this?"

"It's nothing. I was just wondering if, if I help you open your meridians, will you also break through to a higher level like Senior Gu?"

Zhao Hong snorted, his expression arrogant.

"No need, I cannot withstand the power of Enforcer Lü."

Actually, he really wanted to.

After all, he had personally witnessed Gu Debai break through the shackles and step into the Emperor Realm.

I was so envious I almost drooled.

Due to limitations in his talent, his cultivation level has been stuck at the sixth level of the Spirit King realm for almost eight years. If nothing unexpected happens, he may remain at this level for the rest of his life.

Lu Tu's Golden Needle Meridian Opening technique can greatly enhance one's talent.

If his talent is enhanced, his path in martial arts will become longer and longer, and it is even possible that he will eventually reach the Emperor Realm like Gu Debai.

He just couldn't bring himself to do it.

Unexpectedly, Lü Tu laughed.

"I was just kidding, don't take it seriously."

Zhao Hong wanted to curse but stopped himself, and then angrily muted his microphone.

"Sister Yunshu, how do you feel after your meridians were opened?"

Gu Yunshu understood Lü Tu's thoughts very well, and immediately started to play along.

"I really should thank you."

"After the golden needles opened my meridians, my talent improved dramatically, my cultivation speed increased several times, and my understanding of martial arts also improved a lot."

"It would normally take me a month to break through to the fifth level of the Spirit King realm, but after you opened my meridians, it only took me three days."

As she spoke, she glanced at Zhao Hong, who was eavesdropping, and said deliberately.

"That feeling of complete relaxation and mental clarity is simply amazing."

"At this rate of cultivation, I should be able to break through to the sixth level of the Spirit King realm in one or two months at most."

She knew Zhao Hong was proud and arrogant.

Furthermore, Lü Tu had killed Zhao Yueqing, and the two harbored some resentment towards each other.

Zhao Hong certainly wouldn't stoop so low as to ask Lü Tu for help.

Lu Tu would never shamelessly offer to help Zhao Hong.

So it became a vicious cycle.

The Cloud Sect is currently facing a severe challenge, and if someone really comes knocking on their door tonight, Zhao Hong will definitely be a major force.

So it would be even better if we could help Zhao Hong open his meridians.

Even if one cannot break through to the seventh level of the Spirit King realm, the explosive power gained after opening the meridians is enough to rival that of an ordinary seventh-level Spirit King.

Gu Yunshu's idea was correct, because Lü Tu thought the same thing.

If it weren't for the many uncertainties tonight, he wouldn't have bothered to help Zhao Hong open his meridians.

"By the way, Lü Tu, didn't you say before that the first stage of Meridian Opening is just the most basic, and the subsequent second stage of Bone Forging and the third stage of Metal Pattern are the really powerful ones?"

Gu Yunshu was taken aback when she saw Lü Tu open his mouth.

"That bastard!"

She cursed inwardly, then pinched a freshly peeled grape between her fingers and stuffed it into Lü Tu's mouth.

To her even greater surprise, the thing actually licked it.

That's utterly shameless.

Lu Tu smiled with satisfaction.

"That's right, the Tri-metal runes can increase a martial artist's burst power by hundreds of times."

"For example, I exchanged blows with Lao Zhao. Even though he's three levels higher than me, he might not be able to beat me."

"Of course, improving combat power is secondary. The main thing is that the improvement in talent is so exaggerated. I am a living example."

Zhao Hong was itching to join in their banter.

Because Lü Tu himself is an example.

That's an extraordinary talent that can rival that of the Holy Son.

Finally, Zhao Hong couldn't help but ask a question.

"Is this meridian clearing... easy?"

Lü Tu nodded.

"It's alright, a few acupuncture needles will do the trick."

"What's wrong, Lao Zhao? Why are you asking this?"

Zhao Hong felt a little embarrassed, but he forced himself to speak.

"Could you please ask Enforcement Officer Lü to help me get through?"

"Don't misunderstand me. I just think that if I can break through to the seventh level of the Spirit King realm, then we will have a greater chance of protecting the sect if a powerful enemy attacks."

That's all!

Lu Tu smacked his lips.

"Old Zhao, I understand your loyalty to the sect very well, but I can't help you for nothing, can I?"

"Take Sister Yunshu for example, she kissed me when I helped her clear her meridians."

Gu Yunshu: "?"

"You...I..."

She wanted to say, "When did I kiss you?", but she'd been acting for so long, wouldn't it all be a waste if she backed down now?

In the end, they could only awkwardly agree.

But to their surprise, Zhao Hong's remarks were even more explosive.

"You can't expect me to kiss you too, can you?"

"What kind of behavior is this? It's utter nonsense!"

Gu Yunshu: "?"

Lü Tu: "Defying the heavens!"

What kind of thunderous statement is this?

"Are you out of your mind? I mean, you should at least show some appreciation, is that so hard to understand?"

Zhao Hong blushed; he had indeed misunderstood.

After a moment of silence, he took out two jars of wine and threw one to Lü Tu.

He stood up, his face serious.

"Enforcement Officer Lü, I, Zhao Hong, have lived a life of integrity. Right is right, and wrong is wrong."

"Regarding my son Yueqing's attempt to harm you, I, as your father, bear the greatest responsibility, and I apologize to you."

As he spoke, he slapped open the bottle seal and took a big gulp.

"Regarding your killing of Yue Qing, I can tell you clearly, I do not hate you."

"As a law enforcement officer, you were merely doing your duty. Even if you don't kill me, I, Zhao Hong, will uphold justice and show no mercy, as if I never had a son."

"If you're willing, after this jar of wine, all our grudges will be wiped clean."

That's all!

Zhao Hong drank it all in one gulp.

But Lü Tu didn't move.

Zhao Hong's hand, which was holding the wine jar, fell to his sides.

"It seems Enforcer Lü still harbors resentment. Oh well!"

"No, I was afraid you might have poisoned me, and I wanted to see how you reacted after drinking it."

Zhao Hong: "..."

Gu Yunshu: "..."

A person who is greedy and opportunistic.

Lu Tu laughed and gestured with the wine jar.

"I'm not a petty person. Let's wipe the slate clean of our past grievances."

He then downed the drink in one gulp, frowned, and cursed after finishing it.

"Damn, Lao Zhao, is this a fake bar? Why does it smell like horse urine?"

Zhao Hong said somewhat awkwardly.

"This wine is cheap, but I've been drinking it for years and I'm used to it. I mainly drink other things because I have a cough."

Lü Tu smashed the wine jar.

"It's good that you said something. If you hadn't, I would have been thinking about how to kill you. After all, I killed your son, and I won't feel at ease if you're still alive."

Seeing that Zhao Hong was somewhat speechless, Lü Tu laughed.

"Now that we've got this out in the open, let's stop talking nonsense. Sit cross-legged and clear your mind."

"Let me show you the joy of being a genius."

......

Sky-Piercing Gate!

The battle between the two factions has now reached a fever pitch.

Martial arts techniques flew wildly, spiritual energy surged, and shouts of killing shook the heavens.

The battle was extremely fierce.

Blood flowed like a river, and severed limbs were everywhere; both sides suffered considerable losses.

Covered in blood, Ye Zhentian chopped off the head of a Spirit King from the Sky-Piercing Sect with a single sword strike.

He roared in a hoarse voice.

"Disciples of the Cloud Sect, heed my command!"

"Everyone who participates in the war will receive a monthly stipend for three years."

"A ten-year reward for dying in battle, with the sect providing support for the wife, children, and elderly."

Now that things have developed to this point, losing means certain death.

This roar drove the sect disciples, who were already bloodthirsty, even more insane, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

"kill!"

"Today we must raze the Sky Gate to the ground!"

"A fight to the death with the Sky-Piercing Gate"