Chapter 3, The Barrier Wall

Ye Nantian was very puzzled and asked, "Ziyu, the Gang Wall is originally a defensive martial art technique; why must you push it away from your body?"

Ye Nantian was both astonished and delighted; he was astonished that Ye Yang could possess such formidable true energy, and delighted that his own son actually had such powerful strength

In deep contemplation, I realize that I was killed by this sword and sent back here. According to my inquiries, this is already during the period of the ancient Qin Empire over two thousand years ago. This sword must have some hidden secrets; regardless, having it by my side can only bring benefits

Of course, Ye Nantian was unaware; he simply held Ye Yang close, tears streaming down his face: "Hmm, good son!"

The boss raised two fingers and said: "Fixed price, 10 taels of silver for one book"

Nantian, why are you still so impulsive

Striding into the bustling marketplace, the prosperous city is abundant and densely populated, with the market being exceptionally lively.

Ye Yang, being an orphan, felt paternal love for the first time and couldn't help but respond with a smile: "It's nothing, Dad. Ye Yang is no longer the Ye Batian of the past. I will strive to cultivate the Fire God Technique, for myself and for the Ye family"

Ye Nantian suddenly embraced Ye Yang, examining his injuries. Tears streamed down his face as he trembled and said: "It is all because of my inadequacy as a father that you have suffered such humiliation"

Hmm

The first practice is the Gang Wall, which is a fundamental technique. It involves using one's own true energy to form a protective barrier of Gang Qi that extends outside the body to resist attacks from others, serving as the most basic defensive maneuver

Ye Yang was secretly alarmed, his fists clenched tightly, standing motionless beside the screen. His deep gaze fixed on Peng Feng, filled with extraordinary determination and resolve, showing no signs of yielding. His body felt as if it were about to shatter, with waves of intense pain radiating from every joint. It turned out that the legends were true; the pressure generated by the aura of a top-tier expert was enough to kill!

Although he possessed powerful Fire God True Qi, the absence of any martial arts techniques to learn left Ye Yang feeling somewhat regretful

Haha, it is merely because they are all Yellow Rank martial arts techniques

Ye Yang asked, "Why are all the martial arts techniques here yellow?"

In fact, the underlying message in Ye Yang's heart is not as such, but rather "For the sake of survival, for the sake of dreams—gleaming silver and radiant young women"

Two muscular men walked towards them, and the housekeeper beside Ye Yang immediately lowered his voice and said: "Young Master, these two individuals are the Twin Devils of Wufeng, possessing formidable strength at the fourth level of the Earth realm. They are the guardians of the Wufeng faction's master. Look, they have four golden stars emblazoned on their chests, which are certifications awarded by various martial arts schools"

After leaving Wufengfang, Ye Yang hurried home, bringing lunch with him as he entered the secret chamber to begin his training

Peng Yue'er was aggressive, and Ye Nan's face turned red with anger as he exclaimed: "Yue'er, do not forget that Batian was once your childhood friend. How can you insult him like this now?"

Ziyu, are you alright

Ye Yang, endowed with exceptional talent, mastered the cultivation of the Fire Barrier in just three days. With a light shout, he could condense flames at a distance of 10 centimeters from his body. However, Ye Yang was still not satisfied with this level of intensity. As his understanding of the Fire Divine Power deepened, he gradually increased the distance of the barrier from his body to approximately 1 meter

Ye Nan trembled all over and said word by word: "Unless I die, you will not be able to take the Battle Axe of Radiance within half a year. Peng Feng, if you have the guts, kill me right here and see how you can escape the whispers of the world. Hmph, the dignified head of the Fire God Clan actually intends to kill a fellow clansman for the sake of your own divine artifact!"

Ye Nantian stepped forward and reached out to push his son's arm, but was suddenly knocked back by a powerful surge of divine fire energy, crashing against the wall with a loud "bang" and falling to the ground.

Peng Feng's gaze fell upon Ye Yang, and in an instant, his divine aura surged. An invisible pressure enveloped Ye Yang, creating an overwhelming sense of oppression akin to a mountain pressing down upon him

... ...

Under the guidance of the steward, Ye Yang arrived at a shop at the end of the street, where he saw a series of pale yellow books arranged on the shelves, all uniformly yellow in color

At this moment, the chieftain of the Fire God Clan, Peng Feng, stood up with an imposing presence. His voice was deep and powerful as he calmly said: "Yue'er, regardless of the circumstances, the head of the Ye family is your uncle, and you must not be so disrespectful"

Uh... yes, I bought it!

Thinking of this, Ye Yang smiled faintly. Peng Yue'er, the genius girl of the family, just wait, in a month, I may not necessarily lose to her

The moment Ye Yang stepped into Wufeng Square, he felt a powerful aura permeating the place; evidently, those who spent their days mingling in Wufeng Square were not ordinary individuals

Ye Yang was immersed in the elements of fire and the divine aura of the Fire God, completely oblivious to his surroundings

Bang

Ye Yang inquired with his servant through a glance, and the servant nodded, indicating that the price was reasonable. Thus, he paid and obtained the martial arts manual

Ye Nantian nodded repeatedly and laughed, saying: "It's nothing, son, it's time for breakfast. Have you been cultivating all night?"

Ye Yang stood up, and his entire demeanor seemed to have changed. He was unaware of what exactly had happened to his body, but he felt an unprecedented strength within him. As he swung his fists, trails of fiery elements emerged. With this full-force punch, it was likely that even a robust old bull would be struck dead with a single blow

Ziyu, you ... ...

How is this ... ... possible

Ye Yang nodded slightly, his gaze falling upon two of the yellow-tier martial arts manuals.

Oh?

The father and daughter sang in harmony, clearly just putting on a show for the Ye family.

... ...

He carried two ingots of silver in his arms, totaling 100 taels, which Ye Nantian had given him for expenses

The seat was shattered into pieces, burned into charred remnants, yet Peng Feng had long since vanished. By the time Ye Nantian came to his senses, he realized that Peng Feng was already behind him, an invisible aura enveloping him. It could be said that for Peng Feng, wanting to kill him was merely a matter of raising a hand.

Hmph

At night, Ye Yang sat upright in the secret chamber, one arm resting on the Battle Axe, Radiant Sun. The searing pain drove one to madness, as a surge of fiery elements flooded into his arm, rapidly stimulating the derivation of the Fire God True Qi within Ye Yang. It seemed that the efficacy of the Battle Axe, Radiant Sun, lay precisely in this.

Beside him, the Fire God Decision was placed. In fact, the Fire God Decision does not have any specific techniques; it is merely a method for cultivating true energy. In this world filled with martial arts and elements, true energy is akin to strength. When a person's strength is sufficiently great, their power will naturally be enhanced. Strength is the foundation of all techniques

Peng Feng turned around gracefully, and a fierce gust of wind surged from his robe sleeves, crashing violently against Ye Yang's chest. Instantly, it felt as though a knife were twisting in Ye Yang's chest, and a mouthful of fresh blood surged toward his throat. He gritted his teeth, not uttering a sound, only a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth

Thus, Ye Yang returned to the secret chamber with the Haotian Sword to continue his cultivation

The boss looked at the shelves and said, "Recently, the only place to obtain such high-level martial arts techniques is https://m.hetushu.com. There is no other way; those powerful individuals are simply unwilling to share their unique skills for others to use!"

Ye Nantian felt deeply puzzled, but he did not say much. He had great confidence in his son's talent.

[Gang Wall]: Huangjie Lower Level

Ye Nantian felt an overwhelming pain in his heart upon seeing his beloved son injured, disregarding the disparity in strength. He furiously swung his palm, unleashing a fierce surge of Fire God True Qi towards Peng Feng's forehead

Ye Nantian said coldly: "See off the guests"

Oh, the strength of level four is equivalent to four stars?" Ye Yang couldn't help but smile

Scared?

Close your eyes, and all you see are the countless stars in the sky, the fiery red stars, which represent the fire element existing on the earth, and are also the source of power for the martial arts of the Fire God clan

... ...

"Oh, it is Young Master Ye. What brings you here?" The plump boss seemed to recognize Ye Yang.

Pang Feng felt a secret shock akin to a gust of wind. Ye Nantian's only son was known for his lack of learning and laziness in pursuing pleasures, a reputation that had long circulated within the family. However, upon this day’s trial, Pang Feng discovered that this young man, barely in his prime, possessed remarkable determination. The proud and unyielding gaze he bore even distracted Pang Feng himself.

Ye Yang slowly awakened and found Ye Nantian lying on the ground. Unable to restrain himself, he exclaimed, "Father, what has happened to you?"

Of course, the premise of all this is that one must learn practical martial arts techniques. Ye Nantian originally intended to teach Ye Yang a set of Flame Palm techniques, but Ye Yang refused. Ye Nantian gained fame through the Flame Palm techniques, and the Peng family is too familiar with this set of techniques. If he were to face Peng Yue'er in battle, he would most likely suffer losses.

It is easy to say, but extremely difficult to do. Ye Yang spent a full 10 days to force his true energy out of the weapon and condense it into sword energy

Peng Yue'er cast a glance at Ye Yang, her expression one of considerable disdain, as if she could not even spare him a second look

Good

Ye Yang frowned slightly; why did this beautiful woman harbor such hatred towards him

Peng Feng elegantly swept his robe and swiftly exited the Ye family residence, while Peng Yue'er turned around and glared at Ye Yang with resentment, cursing, "Good-for-nothing, will you just hide behind your father? Just wait and see, at the family talent competition in two months, I will make you regret it"

Hmph

Ye Yang smiled and said, "No one stipulates that this must be a defensive martial art; it is merely a misconception of the world and - illustrations - in books"

Ye Yang's thoughts are actually quite simple. The Gangqiang technique is a defensive maneuver for escaping, while the Zhanfeng Jue is an offensive technique. After learning these two techniques, one can both attack and defend, no longer being a fish on the chopping block.

Peng Feng's expression was unpredictable, sometimes greedy, sometimes contemplative. Finally, he shook his head: "Since you are unwilling to hand over Yao Yang, so be it. Let Yao Yang serve the Ye family for another six months. I want to see how you can use Yao Yang to make this kid learn the Fire God Technique!"

If you wish to return to the original world, there is only one path to take: survive, become strong, and find the way back

Ye Yang was taken aback; this sword looked very familiar, it was indeed the very sword that had killed him

I am merely speaking the truth

Immersed in the ocean of fire elements, Ye Yang seemed to be in a deep slumber, yet he maintained a clear consciousness. He understood that he had arrived in a different realm, separated from his own world by over two thousand years. This was the landscape following the contention of the Seven Kingdoms, where the Qin state unified the realm. However, this world was filled with magical sects such as martial arts, spells, and star techniques, among which the Fire God Clan's Fire God Technique was one.

The housekeeper noticed Ye Yang's bewildered expression and immediately whispered, "Martial arts techniques are divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow. Among them, the Heaven rank is the strongest, while the Yellow rank is the weakest. In a place like Wufeng Workshop, only the low-tier Yellow rank martial arts techniques are available for sale, and many of them are nothing more than inferior skills that are not worth mentioning. The authors of these techniques are often those who mislead others!"

... ...

On a certain morning, Ye Yang did not go to the secret chamber; instead, he donned a set of sharp, elegant attire. He appeared majestic and upright, his muscles having grown even more robust through the training of the Fire God’s power. He also equipped a scabbard for the Haotian Sword, which he carried in a sword bag on his back. His entire demeanor transformed, no longer resembling a frivolous young master, but rather resembling a young wanderer who roams the martial world, championing justice.

Having suffered a hidden loss, Peng Feng struck silently, even Ye Nantian did not notice it. After all, Ye Nantian only possessed a level 5 strength, while Peng Feng was at level 9, a difference of four levels, which is almost an insurmountable gap in strength

Peng Yue'er nodded and smiled: "Yes, Father!"

Begin practicing the Wind-Cutting Technique, which is a martial art that integrates with weapons. It involves infusing true energy into the weapon, sharply slicing through with precision, forcing the true energy to transform into sword energy that strikes at the target ahead

Time flies swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, a month has passed. Ye Yang has been with Zhanfu Yaoyang all this time, and the divine fire energy within him has grown increasingly robust. This has astonished both Ye Yang and Ye Nantian. After a month of cultivation, the strength of Ye Yang's divine fire power is surprisingly on par with that of Ye Nantian, leading Ye Nantian to firmly believe that his son is an extraordinary genius

After finishing the breakfast, Ye Nantian brought over a long sword and said: "This sword was found on your bed; it was there when you woke up. How strange! Did you purchase such a sword before you fell ill?"

Ye Yang looked coldly at Peng Feng, and Peng Yue'er also noticed the blood at the corner of Ye Yang's mouth, unable to suppress a hint of surprise. It seemed she had realized that this young man was greatly different from the debauched scion she had known in the past.

Ye Yang hurriedly smoothed over the conversation, then took the long sword. With a sound of "clang," he drew it out, only to find the sword dull and lacking luster, its blade covered in rust, with only the two characters "Hao Tian" engraved on the sword body still visible

Wind Slashing Technique: Huang Level Intermediate

Hmm. The house servant looked somewhat frightened and said, "Young Master, we should not provoke these people. Aren't you looking to purchase martial arts manuals? Follow me, I know a shop where high-level martial arts manuals are often available for sale."

Wufengfang, the largest hub for weapons, martial arts techniques, and spiritual medicines in Liangcheng, is also the destination of Ye Yang's journey.

Ye Yang bent down and picked up two martial arts manuals, asking, "Boss, how much is each one?"

In the blink of an eye, a night had passed. The next morning, Ye Nantian entered the secret chamber and found Ye Yang still in meditation, so he called out: "Ziyu, it's time to eat!"

Peng Feng clasped his hands behind his back and smiled, saying: "Your son is still so frail and sickly, he even coughs up blood. Hmph, with such a constitution, he simply cannot withstand the vigorous and domineering True Qi of the Fire God. Well, I have taken the Yaoyang Battle Axe; perhaps this divine weapon will serve a greater purpose in the hands of my Yue'er. What do you think?"

Today, Ye Yang finally stepped out of the Ye family's door, as he needed to purchase two martial arts manuals to enhance his combat skills; otherwise, having the True Qi of the Fire God would be of no use.

Ye Nantian's words seemed to linger in the air: "Son, in one month, there will be a martial arts competition for the younger generation of the family. It would be best if you do not participate, as Peng Yue'er will surely try to kill you!"