He achieved the pinnacle of martial arts starting with breaking through the limits of Tiger Fist.

Chapter 78 The Tide

Jiang Lin was a decisive man. Since he couldn't get involved in this matter, he decided to return to Changning.

Those underwater ruins are beyond his current reach. Putting aside the issue of holding his breath underwater for a long time, the depth and pressure alone are beyond what his current physique can withstand.

Jiang Lin was also not worried about the ruins being discovered. The Martial Saint had been on the island for so long without noticing anything, let alone others.

The past few days have felt like a dream, giving Jiang Lin an extremely unreal feeling. He knows in his heart that these things are still too far away from him now. He just wants to go back to Changning and needs to spend time growing.

Jiang Lin carried Chao Haisheng back home at a rapid pace.

"Brother Haisheng is truly dashing."

Jiang Lin saw Chao Haisheng standing with his hands behind his back at the bow of the boat, without making any other movements, yet he was able to urge the boat on to help him row. Jiang Lin was extremely envious.

Such behavior is just pretentious!

Chao Haisheng was also sensible and knew what Jiang Lin was referring to.

"My martial art is called 'Running Tide,' which I created by observing the great tide of the Lanjiang River. The characteristics of this martial art are related to water, so I am somewhat knowledgeable about water principles."

Good grief, you've got it again.

Seeing Jiang Lin's pout, Chao Haisheng couldn't help but laugh and said, "Want to learn? I'll teach you!"

"what?"

Jiang Lin was taken aback, his eyes widening: "Is...is it possible?"

"Why not? My technique is my own creation, and I can teach it to whomever I want."

Jiang Lin opened and closed his mouth, then mumbled, "You wouldn't happen to want to be my master, would you!"

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Chao Haisheng was utterly speechless. "There's no need for friends to act like this. Yesterday, when you were beating the drum like a god, the sound echoing across the deserted island, I had the same thought."

Jiang Lin was completely dumbfounded. What could possibly be the connection between these two things?

"My technique is extremely special. It is based on the principle of surging waves. One wave has not yet subsided when another rises. With each layer stacked, it can unleash power far exceeding one's own level. However, this technique has a huge flaw."

"Um?"

Jiang Lin, engrossed in the conversation, noticed his sudden change of topic and hurriedly asked, "What are the drawbacks?"

"That depends on one's own endurance. This technique is indeed domineering, but the backlash is also considerable. Only those with a solid foundation and a strong physique can learn it."

After speaking, Chao Haisheng looked at Jiang Lin as if he were looking at a rare treasure, his eyes filled with fervor.

Jiang Lin felt a chill run down his spine from the stare, and then heard him continue, "Even since the creation of this technique, I have not been able to unleash its full power."

What? You created a technique that you can't even unleash its full power yourself? You're really something.

"Does Brother Haisheng mean I can?"

Jiang Lin understood Chao Haisheng's meaning, and not only did he understand, he was also incredibly confident, because he was far from reaching his limit.

After all, the "Tiger Soul Stance" has only broken through its limits twice, and the "Flowing Cloud Nourishing Meridian Chapter" has only just begun to be practiced.

Finally, with the addition of the "Dragon Lice" and the "Tiger Soul Stake" to nourish his bones and muscles, he couldn't even imagine how strong his physique would become.

"Brother Jiang, do you know how regrettable it is to create a martial art but never witness its limits? So, would you be willing to help me with this?"

Chao Haisheng spoke sincerely and his eyes were piercing.

"Come on," Jiang Lin said, spreading his hands.

Chao Haisheng shook his head. "It's not the right time yet. This technique still has flaws. It can only be perfected after I finish this challenge and advance to the Grandmaster level. Then Brother Jiang can come and find me."

No way! If you get killed, this martial art will be lost forever.

Of course, this was just a joke, and Jiang Lin would never say it.

"Then I wish Brother Haisheng all the best in reaching the summit and becoming a grandmaster."

Jiang Lin clasped his hands in a fist and offered his heartfelt wishes.

"After this technique was created, it was rated as Yellow-level by Tianji Weng of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, but I was not convinced."

This touches on Jiang Lin's blind spot in knowledge. He only knows that "treasures" are divided into Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. Does this mean that cultivation techniques are also divided into levels?

"Brother Jiang, do you know who is ranked first on the Prodigy Ranking?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lin recalled the words on the list of geniuses.

"Sihai Chamber of Commerce, Chu Junhuai".

Upon hearing this, Chao Haisheng's aura suddenly surged, and he said boldly, "It is indeed this person. He is a descendant of Tianji Weng and the youngest among the top ten on the Prodigy Ranking."

"For the final stop of this journey, I will challenge the number one on the Prodigy Ranking, and defeat him. Then, I will ask him if my cultivation technique is at the Yellow Rank."

These words, spoken with such bold and unrestrained spirit, deeply moved Jiang Lin.

During this time, Jiang Lin has met all sorts of people, which has broadened his horizons and made him admire them all. These outstanding individuals are indeed extraordinary.

"This cultivation technique also has different levels?"

Jiang Lin didn't understand, so he naturally asked.

"Cultivation techniques naturally have different levels from shallow to deep, just like treasures. Cultivation techniques are also divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow."

Jiang Lin continued, "Then what level is the Tiger Warrior Fist I practice?"

Chao Haisheng thought for a moment and said, "It has no level, so it can only be considered a basic orthodox martial art."

"what?"

Jiang Lin couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Seeing his reaction, Chao Haisheng shook his head and laughed, "What kind of expression is that? Who doesn't start with basic techniques? Advanced techniques all begin with the Qi Refining Realm, and the first three realms are the foundational realms for body tempering."

That's good. Jiang Lin breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but think of the theory that Li Changfeng had mentioned earlier.

Refining essence into qi—where does qi come from?

"Why do you need to worry? I saw the vigorous energy you displayed when you practiced your boxing yesterday, which tells me that your foundation in this basic skill is solid and in no way inferior to others."

Hearing this, Jiang Lin was relieved and continued to ask, "Brother Haisheng, are you aware of the Dragon Elephant Prison Suppression Technique?"

Upon hearing this, Chao Haisheng's eyes lit up, and he said, "Brother Jiang, you also know about the Dragon Elephant Prison Suppression Merit?"

"Um, I heard Senior Brother Li mention it by chance."

"That makes sense. It's not surprising that Li Changfeng, who comes from the Taihua Sect, knows these things."

Chao Haisheng nodded and said, "This is the so-called Heavenly Rank Technique. It is an unparalleled technique created by Emperor Ying and the means by which he shattered the void."

"Shatter the void."

Jiang Lin was momentarily stunned. As a soul from another world, he was even more sensitive to this topic.

What lies beyond the void?

Is it cultivation? Is it the upper realm, or is it possible to go back?

Jiang Lin shook his head, banishing these unrealistic thoughts from his mind.

With Chao Haisheng's help, the return journey was several times faster, and it took less than two days to leave Yunmengze.

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Chao Haisheng's previous ships had long been abandoned, so Jiang Lin took him to the deserted island where the ships were hidden and gave him another ship called "Yuanpu Ship".

Shaziwan, fish market pier.

"Brother Jiang, we shall take our leave now. Come find me when you have mastered the art of bone refinement."

Chao Haisheng bowed respectfully, his posture calm and composed, clearly acknowledging Jiang Lin as a friend.

Jiang Lin knew that his departure was of great significance, so he did not say anything to persuade him to stay.

"Brother Haisheng, I wish you all the best on your journey, reaching the pinnacle and becoming a grandmaster."

Chao Haisheng was even more unrestrained. Without the slightest movement, the boat would turn naturally and could cut through the wind without rowing. How incredibly elegant!

As Jiang Lin saw him leave the shore, he was about to turn around when he suddenly heard a clear shout.

"then."

Jiang Lin reacted instinctively, reaching out to catch the flying black shadow. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the webbed claw of the "River-Turning Salamander".

Protected by the true energy of the tide, it still looked very fresh after several days.

By the time he looked up eagerly, Chao Haisheng had already sped away, leaving only his back view.

Sigh, why do these experts always throw things away? It's one thing to throw away the boat, but these materials are so valuable, why throw them away like that?