Master of Strange Dao

If you're going to compete in background or innate strength, you need to have at least one of them.

Han Dong is a typical example of someone who stayed because of their innate strength.

Unfortunately, other than his talent, this guy clearly doesn't adapt well to the rhythm of the Daqian Imperial Family, and his current situation was bound to happen sooner or later.

Yu Ziqing traveled across Jinlan Mountain to the north, and when he passed by the Jade Tomb, he conveniently left tens of thousands of Emperor's Liquid.

If someone is taking care of the house and carrying the pot, you should always give them something nice in return.

On the way through the locust forest, he arrived at the north side of the locust forest, where You Zhen sat under the canopy of a locust tree, with cool breeze whistling past, yet he wore a contented smile.

"Ziyu is here, do you need to practice your skills?"

"Come on, let's warm up with a practice session first, then we'll talk business later."

Yu Ziqing grinned, eager to feel the power of a Ninth Tier Body Cultivator for himself.

"Come on, I won't move, try your best with all your strength," You Zhen smiled nonchalantly, standing upright without any defense or resistance.

Yu Ziqing's Qi-Blood erupted as his body shot forward like an arrow. After accelerating three times in succession, he punched You Zhen's chest.

Ripples of Qi from You Zhen's chest spread outwards, as he remained standing there, motionless, not even swaying.

The force kept accumulating and vibrating.

Three breaths later, Yu Ziqing turned into a residual image, leaving a white line in midair, flying backward for more than a dozen miles before he gradually dissipated the force.

Upon landing, Yu Ziqing's body emitted steam as he exhaled, a blast of scalding breath spurting out and melting the snow.

Behind him, the ground roared as it split into a fan shape, fracturing for over a hundred yards.

Yu Ziqing carefully felt the aftereffects and had a good estimate in his mind.

A Ninth Tier Body Cultivator, just standing there, couldn't be killed by his attacks.

Without any defense, just a portion of uncontrolled rebound force was enough to send him flying.

If You Zhen actively controlled it, perhaps the rebound force could seriously injure him.

At the Ninth Tier, Body Cultivation indeed began to show signs of surpassing Qi Refining cultivators.

With such stacked defenses, nearly undying, coupled with their invincibility in close combat, they posed a great threat to other cultivators.

Similarly, they would also be overwhelmingly powerful against Body Cultivators below the Ninth Tier.

It used to be a common saying that the gap between different tiers of Qi Refining cultivators was getting bigger.

But even with that, over-powering opponents from a lower rank and killing those beyond one's own rank happened quite often.

In the realm of Body Cultivation, it was even more difficult.

With You Zhen's current strength, even if he lay there sleeping for a year, Yu Ziqing doubted he could break his skin.

During his prime, Yu Ziqing estimated that even if he reached the Eighth Tier, he might still not be able to break You Zhen's defense.

After walking back, Yu Ziqing saw You Zhen still standing there, and he quickly waved his hands dismissively.

"Forget it, forget it, your physical body is too strong, there's no use practicing with me, you should practice with the village chief instead."

Hearing the mention of the village chief, You Zhen's expression turned a bit strange; after a moment's hesitation, he spoke softly.

"Are you sure your village chief is only at the Seventh Tier right now?"

"Yes, he only advanced not long ago."

You Zhen, looking at Yu Ziqing's demeanor, thought to himself, are you joking with me, or is this a secret of Jinlan Mountain that you can't disclose?

"To be honest, before my right arm recovered, I was nearly unable to suppress your village chief. His Divine Skills of the Ten Directions can now burst forth at least thirty times the Qi-Blood. I don't understand how he does it—such strong bursts, yet he seems unfazed.

I know that a Body Cultivator who can erupt with such powerful force needs a long time to recover after each burst.

It seems he dares to burst forth like that every time.

You might want to urge him not to overdo it. Bursting too strongly can easily harm the body; the stronger you are, the more likely it is that you'll injure yourself."

"Sure, I'll go back and talk to him. I don't dare spar with the village chief anymore. If I'm not careful, I could really get killed," Yu Ziqing nodded, feeling somewhat apprehensive.

Truth be told, not just him, but Old Yang also sensed fear regarding the village chief's improvement in strength.

Especially the progress of his Divine Skills of the Ten Directions, it was somewhat unbelievable.

Yu Ziqing always felt that as long as the village chief could control it, his Divine Skills of the Ten Directions seemed like they would continue to strengthen.

The Divine Skills of the Ten Directions, combined with Jinlan Secret Skills, it was impossible not to be formidable.

Unfortunately, there are some matters that are indeed Jinlan Mountain's secrets, and Yu Ziqing didn't feel it was right to discuss them openly with You Zhen; the village chief wouldn't speak of them either.

In battle, what others might perceive or sense is completely useless.

The Jinlan Secret Skills, without someone personally teaching them, plus diligent study, hard practice, and talent, are difficult to master.

Like Yu Ziqing, up to now, he has only mastered one skill, the Long Spear Fist.

"Hitting the bull from a distance" and such, he has only learned a little, far from truly mastering them.

"By the way, the main reason for my visit this time is to let Senior know that there are two seniors recuperating in the southern part of Jinlan Mountain.

If Senior senses anything, there's no need to be concerned."

"Okay, I understand," You Zhen simply responded without asking further.

If it were people he knew, and if it were appropriate, Yu Ziqing would surely arrange for them to stay in the northern part of Jinlan Mountain's Forbidden Land, as his neighbors.

Since they were arranged in the south, separated by the entire Forbidden Land of Jinlan Mountain, they were certainly people he did not know and were not suitable for an encounter.

"Next time I go out, if there's a need, I'll accompany you. Now, I've roughly recovered my strength to the Ninth Tier, so I guess I'm marginally useful," You Zhen remarked.

"Sure, if there's a need, I won't hesitate to take up your offer," Yu Ziqing replied politely, yet he had no intention of allowing You Zhen to accompany him.