Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 782: Compressing True Qi

"Yes, senior, thank you for that last Nine Suns Sky-Scorching Strike, otherwise I would not have been able to grasp it." Lin Feng retracted the True Qi in his hands and bowed deeply to the Old Monster. Had it not been for the Old Monster’s last Nine Suns Sky-Scorching Strike, who knows when he could have had the realization again? For this, he truly should give the Old Monster a good rest.

"Then... then your current strength, has it improved from before? How much has your strength increased now?" The Old Monster’s eyes fixed on Lin Feng, as if looking at a monster; he had never thought that there would be a cultivation method like Lin Feng’s in this world. It was truly inconceivable. And hearing Lin Feng say this, the Old Monster became even more curious about what level Lin Feng’s current strength had reached...

"To be precise, it has increased by about thirty percent," Lin Feng said without hiding anything, telling the truth directly. Among the three people here, none would spread these matters, and even more so, Lin Feng had no intention to conceal anything from a powerhouse like the Old Monster.

"Thirty... thirty percent, you... good, good!" Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, the Old Monster was startled, not knowing what to say. Gaining insight into the essence of the Fire Element had increased Lin Feng’s strength by threefold. This... this was terrifying. Lin Feng’s earlier strength had already been on par with his, which now meant that even he couldn’t match Lin Feng. The thought put the Old Monster in quite a bleak mood. He had lived for one hundred and some years, yet he had now been surpassed by a youngster in his early twenties, leaving him with mixed feelings...

However, the Old Monster soon came to terms with it and happily cheered for Lin Feng. Lin Feng having such strength was not a bad thing. The Old Monster understood Lin Feng’s character very well. If Lin Feng rose to power, then peace would surely settle in the Cultivation World. Being stationed in Capital City meant he couldn’t leave, whereas Lin Feng had no such restrictions, perfectly positioned to deal with matters in the Cultivation World that he couldn’t. Indeed, it was the best of both worlds!

With this in mind, the Old Monster’s smile became even brighter. He was genuinely happy for Lin Feng’s strength and even more eager to see what Lin Feng would become in the future, wondering if he might truly reach the legendary Profound Realm...

"Brother-in-law, that’s great!" Leng Hao, hearing about Lin Feng’s surge in strength at this moment, was also extremely happy. He rushed to Lin Feng’s side and hugged him tightly, congratulating Lin Feng on his increase in strength! Leng Hao was now so excited he didn’t know what to do with himself. He had already been deeply shocked by Lin Feng and the Old Monster clashing. He never even dreamt that Lin Feng had already become an existence similar to the Old Monster. This... this level of strength was so exaggerated, it was unbelievable to anyone!

But now Lin Feng had actually increased his strength, which meant that his brother-in-law was now more formidable than the Old Monster. How could this not elate him? With his brother-in-law being so powerful, he, the undersized brother-in-law, had unlimited honor...

"Congratulations, Lin Feng," Man Long walked up to Lin Feng’s side and likewise congratulated him. Though Man Long’s perspective had already stabilized after a series of shocks, Lin Feng, as someone stepping into the peak existence of the Cultivation World and reaching the same realm as his master, evoked immense envy in him. However, Man Long knew that Lin Feng’s cultivation method was not something anyone could master—probably only Lin Feng could accomplish such an inconceivable feat in this world.

Moreover, the fact that his master wholeheartedly praised Lin Feng showed that the master fully recognized Lin Feng’s abilities. Thinking this, Man Long’s heart became even more filled with anticipation, curious about what kind of reaction would occur in the Cultivation World when faced with the rise of a super powerhouse like Lin Feng...

"Alright, let’s leave this place first. Lin Feng, you should also pack up your weights," the Old Monster said with a smiling face, steadying his heart and uttering a simple phrase. There was no harm in talking back at home. In this place, the inability to stay side by side was frankly unseemly. They would tidy up upon returning and have a good chat then.

Lin Feng and the others had no objections. The valley had been thoroughly destroyed; it was better to leave. Otherwise, if some curious person saw what had happened, it might cause unnecessary trouble. Thus, the group promptly left the ruined valley and got back into the car, which took them straight back to the courtyard house in Capital City.

The four entered the courtyard, not sitting around the stone table outside, but following the Old Monster into the house. As everyone took their seats, the Old Monster eagerly began to speak.

"Lin Feng, if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never believe that there is a cultivation method like yours in this world. It’s truly amazing. During our spar, I could clearly feel that your strength was inferior to mine, yet the power of the strikes you unleashed was unimaginably great. How is that possible?" The Old Monster’s face was full of smiles, without a hint of displeasure. On the contrary, he was now even happier for Lin Feng’s extraordinary abilities. The more he saw of Lin Feng, the happier the Old Monster became.

But there was still one question he couldn’t help but ask. During the clash, he could clearly feel that Lin Feng’s strength was inferior to his own, yet Lin Feng managed to exhibit an incredible power that defied belief. What exactly was going on? Despite having lived for over a hundred years, he had never encountered such a phenomenon. Unable to resolve this matter, he felt deeply unsatisfied. Somewhere deep within, he had touched upon something else, a sensation he had never experienced before.

The Old Monster knew that if he could understand this sensation, his strength might rise to a new level. How important that would be for a cultivator, let alone the fact that he hadn’t met a worthy opponent for decades. In such circumstances, seeking improvement was exceedingly difficult. Today’s battle with Lin Feng had indeed brought him substantial insights regarding strength and the application of techniques.

However, all of this was still far from enough. He was even more eager to learn something special from Lin Feng’s extraordinary cultivation system, which was what he truly desired. Thus, he directly questioned Lin Feng, hoping for an explanation about this unusual phenomenon.

"The method is quite simple once explained; it’s just a skill in using True Qi. Whenever I utilize True Qi, it’s all compressed. Under normal circumstances, I only use it after compressing it to a certain degree, and when I aim for maximum power, I compress it even further. It’s that simple," Lin Feng explained directly to the Old Monster, without any concealment. The Old Monster was a genuine expert who had even enabled Lin Feng to grasp the essence of the Fire Element during their brief exchange. In every aspect, Lin Feng would not deny the Old Monster’s request.

"And when we crossed hands, I could feel that the way you and other cultivators use True Qi is basically the same—you use it directly without any manipulation. Although your Elemental True Qi is much stronger than that of ordinary cultivators, there’s been no in-depth study in controlling it. That’s why the gap between us narrowed. Do you understand, senior?"

After a moment of thought, Lin Feng added another comment to correct the Old Monster’s misunderstanding of how to use True Qi. During their previous exchange, he already sensed that the Old Monster’s method of using True Qi was the same as the rest of the Cultivation World. By dissecting this critical aspect of their encounter, and having benefitted from his thrifty master’s guidance, Lin Feng now possessed the ability to challenge those beyond his level. This seemingly insignificant control over True Qi was, in fact, key to enhancing his strength—a point that had gone unnoticed or unrealized by anyone in the Cultivation World.

So that’s how it is! How can that be possible? I’ve never heard of such a thing in the Cultivation World.

Brother-in-law... he can compress True Qi! That’s really amazing. I’ve never even heard of the compression of True Qi!

Man Long and Leng Hao were listening on the side, both extremely curious about Lin Feng’s sudden mention of True Qi compression, having only heard of this possibility for the first time today. It was truly unbelievable. They could never have imagined that Lin Feng would possess such an extraordinary method. What... what was going on?

With this thought, expressions of utter astonishment appeared on their faces, their eyes locked intently on Lin Feng, eager for a detailed explanation. If they could learn this technique, their strength was sure to increase significantly. Thus, in the eyes of both men, alongside surprise, anticipation was even more prevalent...

"So it’s like that... No wonder such a situation occurred. Ah, why didn’t I think of this before? But, Lin Feng, could you explain how to compress True Qi? I’m really curious about how you do it," the Old Monster said after Lin Feng’s explanation, an epiphany dawning upon him. So it was Lin Feng’s special method of compressing True Qi that resulted in such an unimaginable force. As Lin Feng mentioned, throughout his century-long cultivation journey, he had never contemplated this; nor had any spell in the Cultivation World ever touched upon it. This further astounded the Old Monster about Lin Feng’s technique of compressing True Qi, and he was eager to learn how it was accomplished.

The Old Monster’s urgency was understandable given his obsession with martial arts and the absence of worthy adversaries for many years. Now that he had finally met someone superior to him, someone he could converse with face-to-face, his thirst for knowledge overpowered everything else. He also sensed that if he could apply Lin Feng’s method of compressing True Qi, the impact on him would be enormous—not just in terms of increasing his strength but also potentially aiding him in breaking through decades-long bottlenecks. With this in mind, how could he not be excited?

Now, with a face full of anticipation, the Old Monster looked at Lin Feng, hoping for an explanation of how to compress True Qi. The prospect of mastering this technique left him yearning immensely, as its potential impact could be vast indeed.