Cyclebreaker: Rise of the Martial Emperor

Chapter 18 – Three-Rank Supreme Pure Yang Technique

Qingyun City, Zhang Family Estate.

"What a vicious heart, to actually shatter all of Hai'er's meridians. Damn it! Damn it!" A middle-aged man in an embroidered robe slammed his palm down, shattering the wooden table, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Father, you must seek justice for my brother!" Zhang Hao knelt on the ground, weeping bitterly.

"You worthless brat! If it weren't for your arrogance and troublemaking in the Martial Hall, how would your brother have suffered such a calamity?" The middle-aged man kicked Zhang Hao, sending him flying four or five meters, his hair and beard bristling like an enraged lion.

He was none other than Zhang Shaoxiong, the Patriarch of the Zhang Clan in Qingyun City!

Zhang Hai was the most outstanding talent among the younger generation of the Zhang Clan, nurtured with great care by the family. At the age of fifteen, he had already reached the eighth layer of the Body Refining Realm, with limitless potential.

But now, the genius in whom the family had placed their hopes had become a cripple, leaving Zhang Shaoxiong unable to remain calm.

Within the family, his brothers had been eyeing the position of Patriarch for years, and they might seize this opportunity to challenge his authority.

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According to the rules of the Martial Hall, those at the fifth layer of the Body Refining Realm could select three Grade-Two martial arts from the Library Pavilion, corresponding to internal cultivation, movement techniques, and martial techniques.

Upon reaching the seventh layer, one could choose a Grade-Three martial art, and those at the eighth and ninth layers could select an additional one.

The Muscle and Bone Refining Art was the Grade-Two internal cultivation Luo Xiu had chosen from the Library Pavilion last time. However, this internal cultivation was most suitable for the tendon refining and bone tempering stages of the fourth to sixth layers of Body Refining.

Now that he had reached the seventh layer, continuing to practice this internal cultivation would yield diminished results.

Therefore, after his duel with Zhang Hai, Luo Xiu went directly to the Library Pavilion.

This time, he encountered no obstacles or difficulties.

"Oh? In just two short months, you've already reached the seventh layer of Body Refining?" The elder in a green robe guarding the Library Pavilion looked surprised.

Even for some talented martial artists, reaching this stage in a year or two was quite challenging.

"Yes, Elder, I just passed the assessment," Luo Xiu said, releasing his aura.

"Indeed, you are at the seventh layer. You may go to the second floor to select a Grade-Three martial art, but you can only choose one—internal cultivation, movement technique, or martial technique. The choice is yours," the elder confirmed his cultivation level and nodded.

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Luo Xiu thanked him and stepped into the Library Pavilion.

"I didn't expect our Qingyun City Martial Hall to produce such a promising talent. I wonder how far he can go?" The elder watched Luo Xiu's departing figure, deep in thought.

The Library Pavilion had three floors. The first floor housed the most martial arts manuals, primarily Grade-One and a few Grade-Two.

The second floor contained Grade-Three martial arts, while the third floor held Grade-Four martial arts, but it was never open to the public and was considered forbidden ground.

Ascending to the second floor, Luo Xiu was surprised to find only three rows of bookshelves, with only a few dozen martial arts manuals in total.

In contrast, the first floor had hundreds of Grade-One and Grade-Two martial arts!

"It seems Grade-Three martial arts are much more precious," Luo Xiu thought.

"Mountain-Cleaving Palm, Gentle Breeze Sword Art, Swift Wind Sword Art, Willow Moon Blade Art, Universe Staff Technique..."

The three rows of bookshelves corresponded to internal cultivation, martial techniques, and movement techniques.

"Gale Sword Art, with wide and powerful moves, overwhelms opponents with fierce attacks."

"Wandering Dragon Sword Art, works with movement techniques to win with skill, focusing on the moves."

"…"

After careful selection, Luo Xiu chose a top-tier Grade-Three internal cultivation called the Pure Yang Technique from among a dozen internal cultivation options.

The Pure Yang Technique was a top-tier Grade-Three internal cultivation, far superior to the improved Muscle and Bone Refining Art.

However, the first page of the Pure Yang Technique introduced its complexity, involving intricate meridians and acupoints. In the eight hundred years since the establishment of the Qingyun City Martial Hall, only three people had mastered it.

But once mastered, the cultivation effect of the Pure Yang Technique was said to rival that of a typical Grade-Four internal cultivation.

The advantage of the Pure Yang Technique lay in its faster condensation and refinement of inner qi, producing purer, more condensed, and robust inner qi.

"After merging with the Life and Death Pearl, my physique has changed. As the assessment elder said, my inner qi at the seventh layer of Body Refining can rival the ninth layer. If I master this Pure Yang Technique, I can dominate the Body Refining Realm in terms of inner qi!"

Seeing the Pure Yang Technique, Luo Xiu decided without hesitation to practice this internal cultivation.

Moments later, Luo Xiu descended from the second floor and approached the entrance of the Library Pavilion.

"Pure Yang Technique? Are you sure you want to practice this internal cultivation?" The elder in a green robe frowned.

"Yes," Luo Xiu nodded.

"Young man, I see you have talent, but you must understand that this internal cultivation is extremely difficult to master. Since the Martial Hall's founding, only three people have succeeded. If you can't master it, you'll waste this opportunity to choose a Grade-Three martial art."

The elder shook his head. "If you take my advice, go back and choose another internal cultivation. With your talent, breaking through to the eighth layer in a year or two shouldn't be a problem."

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder, but I still intend to practice this internal cultivation. If I'm going to practice, I want to practice the best," Luo Xiu said firmly.

"Oh?" The elder looked at him in surprise, especially when he saw the determined and confident look in Luo Xiu's eyes. He suddenly smiled, "Since you insist, there's no harm in trying."

Though he said this, the elder didn't believe Luo Xiu could master it, as the three who had succeeded in eight hundred years were exceptional geniuses.

With the Pure Yang Technique in hand, Luo Xiu returned to his residence.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he closed his eyes and naturally visualized his Vital Meridians Diagram.

In this way, he could clearly grasp every subtle meridian and acupoint within himself, as if seeing them with perfect clarity.

"Pure Yang Technique!"

Following the meridian pathways described in the manual, Luo Xiu began to practice.

In less than half an incense stick's time, he opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.

"Only three people mastered it in eight hundred years? It's nothing special!"

He laughed heartily, full of vigor and spirit. What others found difficult to even begin, he mastered in a short moment.

Of course, all this was thanks to his ability to visualize the Vital Meridians Diagram, allowing him to clearly perceive every subtle change in his meridians and acupoints.

According to the Pure Yang Technique's description, mastering this technique could take as long as six months, or at the fastest, a little over a month.

Luo Xiu didn't consider himself a legendary cultivation genius; it was all due to the miraculous Life and Death Pearl fused with his soul.

Over the past three months, he could clearly feel the Life and Death Extremes Qi continuously improving his physique, as if undergoing a profound transformation and sublimation.

During cultivation, his subtle connection with the Life and Death Pearl grew stronger.

Half a day later, Luo Xiu completed the initial practice of the Pure Yang Technique, and his inner qi became purer and more robust than before.

If his inner qi previously rivaled an ordinary ninth layer of Body Refining, it now matched the mid-level of the ninth layer!

Yet his cultivation was only at the newly reached seventh layer, with much potential yet to be tapped.

"The Dragon-Tiger Fist and Inch Step Movement Technique at the Major Achievement stage can rival those practicing top-tier Grade-Three martial arts. Coupled with the Vital Meridians' methods, I can fight anyone below the Qi Sea Realm!"

Opening the package beside him, he found a Grade-One Spirit Gathering Formation Device, a bottle of Qi Nourishing Pills, and eighteen Low-Grade Yuan Qi Stones.

Last time, he used two Qi Nourishing Pills to break through to the seventh layer, leaving three.

Luo Xiu estimated that, combined with his unique method of absorbing life essence, these resources should suffice for him to reach the eighth layer of Body Refining.

...

Since the day of the assessment, when he shocked everyone by reaching the seventh layer of Body Refining, and later crippled Zhang Hai on the dueling platform, Luo Xiu noticed that the students in the beginner and intermediate classes of the Martial Hall no longer looked at him with disdain and mockery. Instead, their gazes were filled with respect and apprehension.

Luo Xiu understood clearly that this was the world of martial cultivation. Only with great strength could one earn respect, and when weak, others would only bully you mercilessly.

With a black cloth, he tied the Azure Edge Sword to his back, prepared his gear, and planned to head to the Remote Mountains and Great Marshes outside Qingyun City for training.

Shuiwu Mountain occasionally had first-level demonic beasts, but mostly wild beasts, so it was usually visited by weaker hunters.

Now, with his greatly enhanced strength, Shuiwu Mountain could no longer meet his needs.