Chapter 5: The Secret of the Half-Step Collapse Fist

This question, he has asked countless times since he became aware, and he himself cannot remember how many. Lin Xian concealed his melancholy expression and smiled faintly, "She has gone to a very far place; it is your father's lack of ability, so you cannot blame your mother"

Take it and practice diligently. Even if you lose the competition, this technique is sufficient to save your life

A father and son, one in front and the other behind, traversed the corridor and took a detour, eventually arriving at the backyard

He paused for a moment and then said: "Of course, ninety-nine percent of martial artists belong to the category of Xuan Ti masters, including you and me"

Did the dean leave any message

After Lin Xian finished speaking, he walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back. Upon hearing about the library, Lin Chao felt a wave of guilt, quickly took a Qi Gathering Pill, and hurriedly followed behind his father

Lin Xiandao: "You have mastered this technique to perfection. However, the Half-Step Collapse Fist is not as simple as you might think; it contains other secrets within."

Lin Chao clasped his hands behind his head, a blade of grass held in his mouth, and asked

However, a young man's self-esteem does not require the charity of others. But this elixir is an exception; it is the old man's goodwill, and to refuse it would hurt his feelings. With this in mind, he informed his father about his promise to duel with Lei Biao.

Lin Xian returned home with his companions. As soon as they entered the living room, a servant came to report that the president of the Diyun Academy had just left, and before leaving, he had left something for the young master.

Next year, I will definitely be able to enter the Seven Academies, and my future cultivation will be limitless. Lin Chao knew that his father was sentimental, so he smiled and comforted him, saying: "Father, don't think too much. Let's get through this hurdle first. How do you think my Half-Step Collapse Fist is coming along?"

What is a Xuanhun Master? This was the first time Lin Chao had heard of this profession. Lin Xian patiently began to explain to his son, "In the Tianxuan Great World, Xuanqi warriors are divided into many types of professions, but the two main categories are Xuantai Masters and Xuanhun Masters"

In just about ten days, you have surprisingly refined the Half-Step Collapse Fist to the point of explosive energy

Lin Xian raised his hand to give him a knock on the head, but this time Lin Chao was quick to learn, grinning as he dodged away

However, at the same time, he also discovered that ever since he emerged from that mysterious space, the vital energy within him had begun to leak again. Nevertheless, the rate and amount of vital energy loss were somewhat lighter than before. It seems that the mysterious space has a healing effect

Father, Lin Chao argued, At extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be taken. In order to defeat Lei Biao, I had no choice but to do this

Lin Xiandao: "That is the soul of the Smoke Armor Beast. For a Mystic Soul Master, it is a rare treasure."

Animal hides are used to make armor, tendons are used for bowstrings, and hard bones can be combined with materials such as fine iron and dark stone to forge weapons

However, at this point, Lin Xian looked at his son in confusion and said, "As far as I know, this old fellow is notoriously stingy; how could he possibly be willing to give you such a good thing"

When did you start your training

He also knows that his father has only one wish, which is to find his wife and reunite the family. Now that Lin Chao has this mysterious space, it may allow his cultivation journey to take flight, enabling him to find his mother sooner. The crowd is heading towards Lin City.

Brush

Ten, about ten days. Lin Chao spoke insincerely, deliberately extending the time frame; he did not want to appear too extraordinary.

Um. Lin Chao shyly brushed his hair

However, why does the internal mysterious energy inexplicably leak away? He is at a loss to understand.

No matter what, I will rise to the challenge. I, Lin Chao, am not someone he can trample on at will

The young man took a look and saw that this was a high-grade human-level mysterious technique, with the words "Ghostly Shadow Stealthy Steps" inscribed on it, accompanied by an introduction to the cultivation method.

The melancholic expression in Lin Xian's eyes was replaced by a solemnity as he paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

Father, are you thinking of Mother again? Where has Mother truly gone?

Even his father and the dean had never encountered such a thing resembling a picture book. In the library on the first floor, Lin Xian took a jade mirror from the back row of bookshelves and handed it to his son

Only that mass of matter was struggling incessantly, as if it wanted to escape

Lin Chao felt an impulse to bang his head against the wall

Just a moment ago, I was still troubled about how to transport this beast, but once my father arrived, all the problems were easily resolved. As for the bones of the Smoke Armor Beast being too large and difficult to carry, they were stored in Lin Xian's portable storage equipment. After finishing the tasks, the group joyfully returned to Lin City. Along the way, Lin Xian was in a very good mood, chatting and laughing. In Lin Chao's memory, he rarely saw his father smile; most of the time, he wore a face of melancholy. Along the way, Lin Xian was in a very good mood, chatting and laughing. In Lin Chao's memory, he rarely saw his father smile; most of the time, he wore a face of melancholy.

"Indeed, I have practiced the Half-Step Collapse Fist in the past," Lin Chao said, sounding increasingly like a child who had done something wrong. Lin Xian let out a sigh, nodded, and looked at his son, saying, "Actually, what I was asking about was the poetry collection placed here."

Lin Xiandao: "The physical body of the mysterious beast is extremely powerful, and its combat ability far surpasses that of martial artists. You will gradually understand this in the future"

For some reason, when Lin Xian spoke to this point, his tone became melancholic

Lin Chao hurriedly followed.

Father. That, this ... ... Could you please be a bit clearer when you speak next time

The differences are significant, but the main points are twofold. As practitioners of the Xuan Body, we focus on the refinement of the physical body, while practitioners of the Xuan Soul emphasize the cultivation of the soul

It seems that you were not truthful in the valley

Lin Xian smiled helplessly and scolded, "You brat, your courage is growing bolder. How dare you practice the Half-Step Collapse Fist on your own? Do you not realize that your current physical condition is entirely unsuitable for such a vigorous martial art? It is detrimental to your body with no benefits whatsoever"

A mysterious energy shot out, transforming into a large net that firmly ensnared the mass of mist.

"What secret?" Lin Chao asked curiously. Lin Xian wore a mysterious expression, deliberately keeping him in suspense, "Come with me to the backyard."

It is important to note that when he reached this point back then, it took him a full two months with the illustrations and books. This time, Lin Xian did not feel joy; instead, he let out a sigh

The young man gently caressed the Azure Dragon tattoo on his chest, as if feeling the warmth of his mother. As everyone returned to Lin City, the city defense guards, upon seeing the lord's return, respectfully paid their respects.

Half a month ago, I secretly came here out of curiosity and took it away. To my surprise, when I returned to my room and looked, it was filled with poems and verses describing love, written in elegant script. It seems they were likely written by my mother.

Fortunately, Lin Chao is not a pedantic person. Lin Chao nodded, stood firm, held his breath, focused his mind, and regulated his breathing, his body enveloped in a faint aura of mysterious energy. Suddenly, he stepped forward with his front foot, followed by a half-step with his back foot, pulled back with his left hand, and punched forward with his right hand, unleashing a powerful burst of mysterious energy that shattered a wooden table in front of him

Clearly, Lin Xian did not believe that his son could win. Lin Chao pressed his lips together, shrugged his shoulders, and said nothing; some things must be proven through action. Then, his father walked toward the corner of the stairs, reaching out to feel around in the middle section of the bookshelf, his movement momentarily pausing.

Alright, since you have cultivated your skills, show your father a couple of your abilities.

The elixir is about the size of a longan, emanating a warm and gentle glow. On the surface of the elixir, a faint character "人" can be seen, with three wavy lines fluctuating beside it.

Having finished speaking, he walked out with his hands behind his back

He gazed into the distance, the melancholy in his eyes deepening, as if he were pondering some inner turmoil

However, it was of no avail, and gradually, Lin Xian collected it and stored it in a small bottle. Lin Xian carefully kept the bottle close to himself. Then, he instructed the two attendants to begin dissecting the Smoke Armored Beast

Lin Chao nodded, understanding that in the path of cultivation, haste makes waste

Lin Chao saw everything clearly, and his heart suddenly sank; he did not expect to be discovered by his father.

"So which of these two professions is more powerful?" Lin Chao pressed on. Lin Xian patted his son's head, "In this world, there is no hierarchy among professions; it is only a matter of the individual's cultivation level. It is pointless to say too much to you; Xuanhun Masters are extremely rare."

However, Lin Xian was not angry. He turned around, brushed the dust off his hands, and looked at his son, saying: "Did you take it?"

Everyone turned their gaze towards the Smoke Armored Beast, and they saw a misty, indistinct entity hovering above it, appearing very mysterious. Lin Xian wore a serious expression and instructed his son to step back. With a casual wave of his hand, his palm suddenly radiated brilliant light

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Xian's eyes

Lin Chao pressed his lips together and spoke cautiously

The elixir exudes a pleasant fragrance, quickly dissolving in the dantian. Waves of rich profound energy fill the meridians within his body, truly deserving to be classified as a top-grade human-level profound pill

If my son had not experienced any changes in his health, he would have already become the closed-door disciple of the dean by now

That collection of poems was left by mother for father, and father may have stored it here due to feelings of nostalgia associated with the object

Lin Chao's fists were tightly clenched, making a creaking sound

After the servant finished speaking, he respectfully presented a tray with both hands, offering it in front of Lin Chao. On it was a porcelain bottle the size of a fist.

This is the emblem of a high-grade human-level elixir. Lin Xian questioned, "This is a high-grade Qi Gathering Pill, capable of maximizing the condensation of the practitioner's profound energy within their body; it is a rare treasure."

The dark blood was extracted, measuring about the size of a thumb, radiating brilliance, solid yet not dissipating, and one could distinctly feel the violent essence contained within. Lin Chao held it in his hand, feeling an immense weight, nearly being overwhelmed, fortunately, his third uncle was there to support him. Lin Xian remarked: "What is this? It is said that the dark blood of the beasts ranked on the Tianzi list, if dropped on the ground, could crush a warrior at the Xuan Ning stage."

Lin Xian pointed out the most important point, "However, I have heard that he possesses a mysterious armor. Although it is of the lower grade in the Xuanlun tier, its combat power can reach the middle grade, making it quite difficult to deal with"

It is a drop of blood from its dantian, which contains the profound energy of the mysterious beast, serving as a powerful tonic for cultivation

He pulled out the cork, and a strange fragrance wafted out. Upon pouring it out, he saw that it was a pill.

Elixirs are essential treasures for martial artists in their cultivation, and they are similarly categorized into four levels: Human, Earth, Heaven, and King. Each level is further divided into three grades: Upper, Middle, and Lower.

Father, rest assured, I will definitely find Mother. Our family will be reunited

Lin Chao asked while taking the bottle. The attendant replied: "The dean said that you will understand once you see it."

Lei Biao is the son of Lei Qianjun, the lord of Lei City. His family possesses numerous miraculous medicines and various profound techniques. However, this is secondary; the foundation of Lei City cannot compare to that of our Lin City

He has been a good friend of Director Moro of the Geology Academy for many years and is well aware of each other's character. Lin Chao immediately understood the director's intention; he must have heard about his duel with Lei Biao, which is why he sent the elixir. In his mind, the image of that spirited yet slightly hunched old man involuntarily surfaced, bringing a warm feeling to his heart

Lin Chao understood that this was because his mother was not by their side. When he was very young and did not understand much, his mother left, and he did not know where she went. All these years have passed, and there has been no news at all.

What, what! Lin Chao was astonished; Xuan Ning was also a third-tier martial artist, having already entered the ranks of experts in Xiaoyao County

In summary, a high-ranking mystical beast is a treasure all over its body. Of course, the primary focus is on collecting its mystical blood. This mystical blood is not the ordinary blood that flows from common animals.

Since his own strength has significantly declined, the old man has proposed on more than one occasion that he could make an exception and accept him as a closed-door disciple

Father, what was that black mist just now

Good. You have spirit. You truly are my son, Lin Xian. First, take the elixir, then come with me to the library.

What is the difference between the two?

He paused for a moment and then said: "Moreover, the mystical energy of this elixir, after refinement, is much milder than the mystical blood of the Smoke Armor Beast, and it is also easier to absorb. You should first take the elixir to establish a solid foundation, and consume the mystical blood later. If both are taken together, the potency will be too intense, and your meridians will not be able to withstand it."