57: Chapter Fifty-Seven: Threat 57: Chapter Fifty-Seven: Threat “Fifth Rank Golden Body, Great Success!”
Bai Ziyue’s eyes shone brightly.
“Now, I truly entered the late-stage External Forging, at the level of External Forging of Tendons and Bones.
My strength was comparable to some of the Inner Sect disciples in the Sunburst Gang.”
Feeling the immense power within his body, he squeezed slightly, and the air emitted a loud pop.
With a firm stomp of his foot, his power erupted, leaving a clear footprint on the floor.
Late-stage External Forging, strong Qi and Blood.
*At this moment, his heart was filled with boundless self-confidence.*
*He had an intuition that, even if a tiger stood in front of him, he could easily dispatch it without the need for a weapon.*
*He could restrain the immensely powerful Golden Mountain Pig with one hand, rendering it immobile.*
*The Golden Mountain Pig was known for its enormous strength, claiming to have the power of a thousand pounds.*
*Although his strength had not surpassed a thousand pounds, he was confident that with his control over power and the operation of his strength, he could effortlessly use leverage to overcome great weight.*
Bai Ziyue quickly checked his attributes.
Power: 5.87 (Cannot be improved)
Speed: 5.62 (Cannot be improved)
Physique: 6.12 (Cannot be improved)
Spirit: 2.15 (Cannot be improved)
Martial Arts: Zen Meditation Perfection (Cannot be improved)
Fifth Rank Golden Body Great Success (Cannot be improved)
Eighteen Linked Blades Minor Success (Cannot be improved)
One-character Punch Great Success (Cannot be improved)
Immortal Technique: Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique (Uninitiated Cannot be improved)
Talisman Technique Minor Success (Cannot be improved)
“Physique broke through six points, and power and speed were also fast approaching six points, nearly doubling from before.”
Bai Ziyue’s face showed a look of surprise.
Almost a doubling of power enhancement truly manifested in terms of strength, the growth was definitely more than double.
*He estimated that, with his current strength, even facing five or six of his previous self combined, he could fight and win.*
“However, only the cultivation techniques for the first three ranks of the Fifth Rank Golden Body are available, while the techniques for the fourth rank Bone Marrow and fifth rank Golden Body are missing.”
“In this way, my strength is bound to stagnate.”
Sighing faintly, Bai Ziyue felt somewhat regretful.
The Fifth Rank Golden Body itself was a cultivation technique pointing directly to the Peak of External Forging.
Yet, with the fourth and fifth ranks missing, even with accelerated soul energy, he couldn’t progress further.
“At least I have gained a certain amount of self-protection ability, and the sense of crisis is not that intense anymore.”
*Without dwelling further, Bai Ziyue remained quite optimistic at this moment.*
Looking at his body, covered in the endless blood and dirt generated due to the promotion, Bai Ziyue quickly took out a Cleaning Talisman, and power surged.
Instantly, a cool sensation enveloped him.
The originally blood-stained and dirty body was then washed clean.
*Barely perceptibly, a hint of fragrance seemed to emanate from him.*
*Just feeling pleased, suddenly, a knock on the door resounded.*
“Senior Brother Bai, is Senior Brother Bai here?”
A somewhat childlike voice sounded outside the door.
Bai Ziyue opened the door and immediately saw a young man, wearing the attire of a miscellaneous disciple, appearing a bit older than him.
“Bai… Senior Brother Bai, someone is looking for you at the back door.”
The youth spoke, slightly hesitant upon seeing Bai Ziyue.
Although he joined the Sunburst Gang earlier than Bai Ziyue, Bai Ziyue was now not only an Inner Sect Apprentice but also the Sect Leader’s disciple, a status far superior to his.
*Even knowing Bai Ziyue also came from being a miscellaneous disciple, seeing him in person still made him feel uneasy due to the innate sense of inferiority.*
Did he mention his name or what he looks like?” Bai Ziyue asked.
“He didn’t tell his name but said to mention ‘Li Ergou’ to you, and you’d come out to see him.”
“Senior Brother Bai, I noticed he looked sallow with a chilling Yin Qi, giving off a pungent smell, seems like no good person.
Do you really know him?”
The youth hesitated slightly as he spoke.
*A chill ran through Bai Ziyue’s heart, but he calmly replied,* “I know him, indeed, thank you.”
Despite feeling uncertain, the youth acknowledged and left.
Watching the youth leave, Bai Ziyue’s face grew solemn.
He immediately turned around, returned to his room, and picked up his Slaughter Saber.
After considering for a moment, he put the Slaughter Saber down, calming his emotions before heading to the back door.
Soon, Bai Ziyue arrived at the back door.
Almost instantly, he noticed a tall, thin figure with sallow skin and a large mole near the ear, standing in the distance.
The youth was the second apprentice of Daoist Wutong, a young Taoist named Wu Hao, who had secretly clashed with Bai Ziyue several times and had met him once at Old Master Yang’s birthday feast.
*Upon hearing the youth’s description, Bai Ziyue immediately guessed the identity of the person.*
*He just hadn’t expected Wu Hao to dare approach directly after failing to harm him with ghost manipulation.*
*”Perhaps that round jade is more important than I imagined.*
*He, must be desperate, right?”*
*Bai Ziyue speculated but didn’t feel overly fearful.*
*Being at the Sunburst Gang Branch ensured that Wu Hao, despite his boldness, wouldn’t dare harm him here.*
*Moreover, with his current strength vastly superior, he didn’t fear Wu Hao as much.*
“If I’m not mistaken, you should be the apprentice of Daoist Wutong, Senior Brother Wu, right?
May I ask why you’re looking for me?”
*With thoughts swirling in his mind, Bai Ziyue’s face showed feigned confusion.*
“It’s nothing much, but something was left with Junior Brother Bai, and I’ve come to reclaim it.”
Wu Hao smiled slightly, the wrinkles on his waxy face made him look much older than his actual age.
“May I ask what it is?
By the way, Senior Brother mentioned ‘Li Ergou’…
May I know your relationship with him?”
*While asking, Bai Ziyue internally confirmed Wu Hao was here for the round jade, the Yin Yang Jade Pendant was its actual name.*
*In truth, he was willing to hand over the Yin Yang Jade Pendant to solve this trouble.*
*But unfortunately, not long ago, he shattered the Yin Yang Jade Pendant using the Soul-Suppressing Talisman, layer after layer like shearing sheep…*
*Shattered, he naturally couldn’t produce it.*
“You should understand, shouldn’t you?”
Wu Hao didn’t intend to beat around the bush with Bai Ziyue, his voice turned cold, saying, “Or, are you planning to let your good friend die?
Or think I can’t find your family?”
“What exactly do you mean?”
With a face change, Bai Ziyue asked earnestly.
*The other was clearly intent on tearing the facade.*
“Return the Yin Yang Jade Pendant to me, and I will release Li Ergou.
I don’t mind making a trip to Cloud Leaf Village.”
Wu Hao spoke calmly, but the threat in his words was unmistakably clear.