In the courtyard.
Elder Chi Huo extended his hand, continuously touching the vital bones all over Jiang Shi’s body, his brows gradually furrowing, and subconsciously stroking his beard.
"What a pity, what a pity..."
He repeated his lamentation over and over, until finally letting out a deep sigh after quite a while.
I never expected that such a promising young man with Innate Divine Power like Jiang Shi would have such a dismal aptitude!
Truly, it is the will of fate!
"Elder, how is it?"
Jiang Shi eagerly asked.
Elder Chi Huo bitterly smiled in his heart, glanced at Jiang Shi, managed a forced smile, and said," Your aptitude isn’t the ideal type, but don’t worry, as the saying goes, ’Nothing is impossible to a willing mind!’
Practicing martial arts does not necessarily require excellent aptitude. As long as you are willing to persist, even if your aptitude is mediocre, you will definitely achieve something, just like the now-famous Hero Lu in Jianghu. In his youth, Hero Lu had terrible aptitude; what took others a year, he often needed seven or eight years,
Yet, it is such a person who eventually achieved the name of an extraordinary hero, reaching the Martial Saint Peak, proving that aptitude does not mean everything."
Hero Lu?
Jiang Shi murmured inwardly.
Does that mean my aptitude is also lacking?
"Yes, Elder."
"Hmm, now I will formally teach you the True Martial Gang Force."
Elder Chi Huo managed a smile.
He set up a stance directly in the courtyard and began demonstrating move by move to Jiang Shi.
The True Martial Gang Force consists of twenty-four movements, profound and complex in unison. Once mastered, it can directly refine into a Gang Force within the body.
This Gang Force is far more powerful than the ordinary Power cultivated by martial artists, with greater destructive force.
A punch can devastate the enemy from within to without.
It is an Ultimate Skill dedicated to overcoming Inner Strength.
And so, time passed.
In just one night, Jiang Shi finally learned all twenty-four movements of the True Martial Gang Force.
Additionally.
Elder Chi Huo also taught Jiang Shi a spear technique.
This spear technique is called the Dragon-Breaking Spear, known for its dominant and fierce style, originally intended to be used in conjunction with the True Martial Gang Force for maximum effect.
But with Jiang Shi’s Innate Divine Power, even without cultivating Power, he can still exert considerable might.
"Jiang Shi, from now on, you just need to practice diligently. When you cultivate the Gang Force, come find me again, and I will teach you other Ultimate Skills."
Elder Chi Huo smiled.
"Yes, Elder."
Jiang Shi replied.
"Hmm."
Elder Chi Huo nodded lightly, still sighing deeply in his heart.
Returning to the courtyard, Jiang Shi first had a meal, then picked up his great spear, immediately practicing the Dragon-Breaking Spear and True Martial Gang Force in the courtyard.
Just like that.
Unnoticed, another three days passed.
Jiang Shi’s power continued to increase daily, reaching a level of 5600 jin.
Finally, today, the Red Flame Army began its defense rotation.
A large number of soldiers surged from afar, a mighty red mass numbering in the thousands.
Additionally, among them were hundreds of Jianghu people dressed in various attires.
As soon as this group arrived, Xiong Kaishan enthusiastically hurried over, his face full of joy, respectfully saluting, "Subordinate Xiong Kaishan, greets Zuo General!"
"Rise!"
Riding on a warhorse sat a middle-aged man with an iron-black face, a rugged build, holding a Great Guan Saber, full of whiskers, his hair jet black.
Upon his appearance, he cast his tiger-like gaze over the crowd and spoke, "We have all read the letter you sent to the General. Where is Jiang Shi? Let him come out so I can see him!"
"Yes, Zuo General."
Xiong Kaishan hurriedly nodded and then looked towards Jiang Shi in the back, calling out, "Jiang Shi, come forward!"
Jiang Shi’s expression shifted slightly as he stepped out from the crowd, clasping his hands, "Greetings, General!"
"You? Are you Jiang Shi? Claimed to have beheaded hundreds?"
Zuo General furrowed his brow, scrutinizing Jiang Shi, "Damn, skinny like a twig, skin and bones, are you toying with me?"
"General, Jiang Shi truly has Innate Divine Power..."
Xiong Kaishan quickly explained.
"Innate Divine Power?"
Zuo General sneered and barked, "I’ve never seen anyone with Innate Divine Power. Give him a saber, let’s see what this kid can do!"
With a clang, a nearby deputy drew a saber and tossed it to Jiang Shi, then dismounted, taking another saber, looking at Jiang Shi with a mocking smile.
"Kid, you say you have Innate Divine Power? I want to see for myself. My cultivation isn’t high, at Entering Strength level seven, let’s see how many moves you can handle?"
He approached.
Elder Chi Huo and all the disciples of Zhenwu Temple immediately changed expressions.
"General, wait, Jiang Shi hasn’t refined Power..."
Elder Chi Huo quickly interrupted.
"Don’t worry, he won’t die, just testing the kid. In my opinion, you all are likely just exaggerating."
Zuo General spoke coldly.
Jiang Shi looked at the long saber in his hand, furrowed his brows, lightly swung it, and felt it inexplicably light, then casually threw it to the ground, saying, "This saber is too light, I don’t like it."
"Kid, what do you mean by that?"
The deputy paused in his steps, questioning.
Zuo General also furrowed his brow, looking at Jiang Shi.
Jiang Shi turned around and walked toward the room, "I still prefer my own weapon!"
Under the stares of the soldiers,
Jiang Shi brought out his Black Iron Spear from the room, lightly swinging it, "Even though this weapon is still a bit light, it’s better than your waist saber."
"Hmph, nonsense, kid, are you ready?"
The deputy at Entering Strength level seven sneered, his eyes predatory like a leopard, staring at Jiang Shi, demanding, "If you’re ready, I’ll attack!"
"Come on!"
Jiang Shi replied.
The deputy’s eyes narrowed coldly, his aura suddenly surged, he stomped, and his whole body rushed towards Jiang Shi at high speed, bringing down a saber strike with a harsh whistling through the air.
Jiang Shi’s eyes flashed sharply, wielding his spear, delivering a fierce sweeping strike. The terrifying and sharp force whistled out even before the spear made contact.
The deputy’s face changed, sensing an intense danger, his hair stood on end, and he hastily pulled back his saber to parry with all his might.
Clang!
An ear-piercing sound rang, sparks flew.
The saber in the deputy’s hand was immediately knocked out, soaring through the air, landing far away.
The deputy himself stumbled back like being hit by a truck, unable to steady himself, his palms instantly bloodied, the gaps between his fingers split, utterly incredulous.
How is this possible?
He looked at Jiang Shi as if he had seen a ghost.
"Thanks for letting me win!"
Jiang Shi shouted, thrusting his Black Iron Spear into the ground, as if it was effortless.
The entire scene fell silent.
The soldiers of the Red Flame Army who came with Zuo General gasped in awe, unable to believe it.
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