UGB Chapter 492 - 10: Cultivation Technique Advancement
Chapter 492 - 10: Cultivation Technique Advancement
When Black Wind Ascendant was young, he was a bandit in the mountains and stumbled upon the Sun and Moon Divine Jade at the bottom of a pool.
By coincidence, he also figured out how to use it.
Jade,
a ceremonial object made of jade.
The Sun and Moon Divine Jade is actually a set, with one piece forming a circle and the other a crescent, roughly resembling common mountain rocks at first glance.
Upon closer inspection,
it has jade-like characteristics.
With the Sun and Moon Divine Jade in one’s mouth, it greatly enhances comprehension, though each has its own unique properties.
The Sun Jade constantly increases comprehension with a modest amplification, but its strength lies in its persistence; the Moon Jade, however, needs a period of nurturing under moonlight before it can be used, providing a relatively large increase in comprehension.
With this set of treasures, Black Wind Ascendant embarked on the path of cultivation, a path once started, unstoppable.
Later,
he offended someone powerful and had to offer the Sun Jade to True Master Iron Flute Immortal for protection.
The Moon Jade, however, he secretly hid away.
According to Black Wind Ascendant, although the Moon God Jade greatly amplifies comprehension, it’s rarely usable.
Because...
It requires too long a nurturing period!
Nurtured under moonlight for half a year, it might not even last the time of one incense stick, making it not cost-effective.
The last time Black Wind Ascendant used the Moon Jade to comprehend a cultivation technique was over four years ago, and since then, it has been hidden here to receive moonlight.
He chose this place precisely due to its secrecy, and because the moonlight here gathers more intensely.
Fang Zheng touched the Jade in his hand, feeling its warm and smooth surface, with a pattern resembling the word "moon" on its layer.
"I wonder if it’s real?"
He murmured, placing the Jade away and departing.
Black Wind Stronghold.
Linghu An held a sword in his hand; as he swung it, streams of dark Sword Qi flowed like water.
Where the Sword Qi passed, rocks were sliced apart and life came to an abrupt halt.
The three feet of Protective Force enveloped him securely; amidst the scattering Sword Qi, no enemy could hold their ground.
"Boom!"
The furious Sword Qi swept like ocean waves, instantly shattering a building, and the bandits inside were cut down entirely.
As the dust settled,
only Linghu An stood holding his sword.
"Great swordsmanship!"
Fang Zheng lightly descended:
"Father-in-law, your swordsmanship is becoming more and more refined; I’m afraid an ordinary Flawless Martial Artist couldn’t withstand a few moves."
"Heh..." Linghu An shook his head:
"Ultimately, I can’t compare to you."
He wasn’t being modest but was well aware of Fang Zheng’s strength.
With a three-foot Protective Force in the realm of Flawless Martial Artists, he was already an expert, but he still lagged behind his son-in-law.
"You’re joking."
Fang Zheng chuckled softly:
"I’m not good at fighting with others, possessing brute force but uncertain how much I can actually utilize."
Saying this,
he reached forward, and a Thunder Palm Force struck toward a shadow hidden several meters away.
"Boom!"
The thunder exploded, flesh and blood splattered.
Nowadays, he used less technique in Martial Arts, preferring to overwhelm with raw strength.
"In fact, your inheritance is not weak, especially the Fundamental Skill," Linghu An mused seeing this:
"It’s a pity!"
"Without guidance, it can never be fully realized; perhaps you should consider switching to a different martial art for training."
Fang Zheng stroked his chin.
The Heart Intent Fist, which he developed by merging martial arts from both realms, suited his physique perfectly, yet its grade was too low.
Among ordinary martial artists, it wasn’t noticeable, as he could easily crush opponents with his cultivation base, but against those with top-tier inheritance, it showed its weaknesses.
Like Commandery Princess Li Shu and Black Wind Ascendant...
Martial arts developed over twenty years of cultivation could never compare to the Dharma Gate inherited across generations by sects.
Master Jiuyuan’s memory contained some decent inheritances, but after all, Master Jiuyuan focused primarily on cultivation of Magic.
Martial Dao...
Was merely a sideline pursuit during leisure.
Thus, if Fang Zheng wanted to train, a gradual approach was necessary, making it difficult to achieve quick progress in a short period.
"Let’s discuss it later!"
Shaking his head, he suppressed his thoughts.
After all, given his current strength, it sufficed; if he couldn’t win against someone, relying on last-minute desperation would still mean defeat.
If he could win, there was no need to learn more.
No need to rush in the moment.
"My Lord."
Lu Zhi hurriedly ran over:
"Look at what we found?"
"What?"
Fang Zheng looked up.
They found the warehouse of Black Wind Stronghold, with one area storing weapons, comprising over a hundred sets of complete armor.
Additionally, there were numerous weapons like knives, spears, swords, and halberds, with the most important being crossbows, filling the entire room.
However, when they arrived, the Imperial Court’s army had already surrounded the area.
"Humph!"
Tong Yong snorted coldly:
"Hoarding armor, and so many sets, just shows Black Wind Stronghold’s malicious intent."
"These people’s deaths are not to be regretted!"
"General,"
someone reported:
"We’ve discovered a treasury filled with gold and silver jewels."
"Oh!" Tong Yong’s eyes lit up; he then looked toward Fang Zheng, his eyes flickering:
"Brother Fang, feel free to look around; I’ll go check it out."
"Alright."
Fang Zheng nodded:
"Brother Tong, do as you please."
It appeared the other party didn’t intend to share the treasures with him, and recognizing this, he wisely chose not to join the bustle.
The treasury may not be accessible.
Other parts, however, Tong Yong was quite generous, directly marking out a region of the Black Wind Stronghold, allowing those from Fang Mansion to plunder at will.
Having stood for many years, Black Wind Stronghold spanned hundreds of acres; clearing it thoroughly would take several days.
......
Temporary residence.
Fang Zheng sat cross-legged, gazing at the Moon Jade in his hand; after pondering for a long time, he slowly placed it in his mouth.
He intended to take the opportunity to test it, to see if it really worked.
As the Moon Jade entered his mouth, a cold sensation immediately emerged; it did not penetrate his flesh but instead went straight to his head.
In the next moment,
his Sea of Consciousness trembled slightly,
accompanied by a faint cracking sound, he felt his consciousness become clearer than ever.
It was as if...
A thin veil had been covering the Sea of Consciousness, obscuring perception, yet now it seemed to have been lifted by an Invisible Power.