Chapter 0008: Removing the Armor

Rather, it is due to prolonged excessive training that a martial artist's physical body can be sustained by medicine, but the exhaustion of the spirit cannot be resisted. It is dangerous, and the shattering of the soul is also a normal occurrence

Yet no warrior would dare to bear such a burden as Xu Yi does, not because their bodies cannot withstand it, for with the enhancement of precious medicinal materials, the physical endurance of warriors is greatly increased

The spear, empowered by immense force, tore through the air with a sound and in an instant pierced Xu Yi's shoulder blade, producing a muffled thud, yet it was not the sound of flesh being penetrated

At this moment, Xu Yi was covered with heavy iron on his body and legs, roughly estimated to weigh no less than 500 pounds

Elder Feng harbored the intention to capture, and with this throw, he aimed to pin Xu Yi to the ground. What remained was to painstakingly concoct a way to force Xu Yi to reveal the opportunity for rapid advancement in his cultivation.

It is also because his body has already suffered hidden injuries, Elder Feng's courage has long since diminished. At this moment, seeing Xu Yi's extraordinary talent, the remaining fighting spirit within him has completely vanished. However, a killing intent suddenly arises on his face. With a long howl, he shouts, "Desolation Divine Fist!" and strikes a punch towards Xu Yi. His feet exert divine power, pressing against a giant tree, yet his body is sent flying back like lightning.

Elder Feng is well aware that the battles during the Body Refinement stage are fundamentally a clash of speed and strength. Although martial skills also play a significant role, take for instance the move he just executed, the Annihilation Divine Fist; if it catches the enemy off guard, it becomes a lethal technique

That being said, the truth is not as such; it is akin to how an ordinary person, with all their might, can lift a two-hundred-pound sack of hemp, yet it is absolutely impossible for them to tie up a fifty-pound sack of sand, just like in everyday life

As the saying goes, to harm the enemy, one must first harm oneself

The weight of five hundred jin surpassed his body by several times, and as it was suddenly lifted off, Xu Yi felt as if his body had transformed into a feather, unable to resist the urge to float away.

Elder Feng laughed heartily and said with satisfaction, "Young man, do you think I am unaware that you are deceiving me with conversation, merely stalling for time to recover your strength? I will play along and also buy time, rejecting the Nine Meridians and concentrating my power. This move, the Silent Divine Fist with the strength of three bulls, must not feel pleasant, right? Ahahaha..."

Xu Yi had no obligation to analyze the situation with Elder Feng. He removed the heavy iron from his body and said proudly, "Three months ago, I began to bear this weight of five hundred and eight pounds. In the first three days, the pain was excruciating, and I could hardly sleep day and night. For the next four days, my body became swollen, and my bones felt fractured. I endured this purgatory for two months before I could move as usual, feeling as if there was no difference between having it and not. Until last night, I reached the pinnacle of body forging, and this heavy iron has become useless to me. Today, I used it to block Elder Feng's heavy strike, and it can be said that it has fulfilled its purpose and can now retire."

Having previously engaged in combat with Xu Yi several times, it is evident that Xu Yi moves with remarkable swiftness, exhibiting no signs of hesitation. With Elder Feng's keen insight, it is clear that these heavy iron chains binding Xu Yi are not merely a recent development, but have almost become a part of his very being.

He received the teachings of dust and understood that when a mortal cultivates to the peak of body refinement, they possess the strength of one ox. Due to differences in techniques and innate talent, the weaker individuals may fall short of the strength of one ox, while the stronger ones can experience a significant increase, but at most, they can only reach a strength of one and a half oxen.

There are no shortcuts in the path of martial arts, nor can one seek clever tricks. Behind the astonishing power of the Silent Destruction Divine Fist lies considerable damage to the body. After all, with the expulsion of the Nine Meridians and the rapid infusion of vital energy and blood, the tendons and meridians suffer significant injuries.

Given that Xu Yi is carrying several hundred pounds of heavy iron, is it truly possible for him to exhibit such combat prowess on his own

Elder Feng's eyes bulged out suddenly, and his mouth snapped shut, nearly biting off his own tongue. "Zhong Tie, you actually came with Zhong Tie, this is impossible!"

Realizing he was no match, Elder Feng unexpectedly developed the intention to flee

However, Elder Feng's strike at this moment possessed a force equivalent to 3 bulls, which completely shattered his understanding

Heavy iron is the most commonly used material for forging heavy weapons in today's world. It has a compact texture and is several times heavier than ordinary wrought iron. It is primarily adopted by those skilled in the use of pneumatic power for the forging of heavy armaments

Xu Yi felt pain all over his body, as if his bones had been shattered. When that earth-shattering punch came, it was as if he had been struck by a small mountain, nearly causing him to faint. It was not until Elder Feng's voice reached his ears that he suddenly jolted awake: "The strength of three bulls, how is that possible!"

Having said that, with a loud clatter, all the iron pieces were removed cleanly from his body. Xu Yi casually pushed them away, tossing them deep into the thatch.

Like himself, he has completely broken the limits of the human body, enduring great hardship to achieve this, and with a full-force strike, he possesses the strength of one and a half bulls

These methods of body forging are simply astonishing and unprecedented

At this moment, Elder Feng's mindset had completely changed

Yet, Xu Yi managed to achieve this, which completely shattered Elder Feng's understanding of martial arts cultivation

As the words fell, Xu Yi abruptly tore open the hemp garment, revealing not skin, but a dark iron block. The iron block located at the abdomen had already cracked inch by inch due to the impact of the Wind Elder's Desolation Fist. Additionally, the shoulder area had been punctured by a heavy jab from a wooden spear, resulting in a hollow cavity.

Elder Feng's face did not change color, and Xu Yi sprang up like a carp, staring intently at Elder Feng and said, "I bet you cannot deliver a second punch with the strength of three bulls."

The distinction between the two lies in one being explosive power and the other being endurance

Although Elder Feng believes that his combat skills and fighting experience far surpass that of the novice before him, it is hard to imagine how terrifying this person's speed would be after shedding the burden of the five hundred pounds of iron, especially given the remarkable speed he is currently displaying while still encumbered.

Elder Feng never expected to encounter a monster today. He had fought against Xu Yi several times, initially adopting a condescending attitude. Even when he suddenly realized that Xu Yi had also reached the peak of body refinement, Elder Feng still felt confident of his victory.

Five hundred catties is not really considered much

The reasoning is quite simple; he is a seasoned master at the peak of body forging, with unparalleled experience in combat. Based on this alone, he is confident that he can handle Xu Yi, a novice who has just entered the peak of body forging.

It turned out that at the moment of falling, Xu Yi had already understood that it was not incorrect when Chen said, "The body refinement is merely the strength of an ox." It must be that Elder Feng used a secret technique; otherwise, it would not have taken so long to unleash this punch. Such a powerful strike must come with its drawbacks, and it is impossible for it to be repeated.

Elder Feng laughed heartily, then cast a cold glance at Xu Yi, as if looking at a corpse. He swiftly broke off a hard branch, lightly scraped his nails against it, revealing a sharp point, resembling a newly crafted spear. With a flick of his hand, it shot out like lightning, directly piercing Xu Yi's left shoulder blade.

Hahaha ... ...

Hoo Hoo

The peak master of body forging strikes with all his might, possessing the strength of an ox, not less than 2,000 pounds

Cultivating the body, refining the skin and bones, strengthening the vital energy and blood, and honing one's strength are all inherent intentions

It is well known that the period of transcendence is divided into four realms: Body Refinement, Qi Sea, Liquid Condensation, and Soul Perception