Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 756: Chapter 756: Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method

“Your future is not in Little Stone Village.”

Shi Laowu gazed at Wang Chen, saying solemnly, “This place is really too small and will only bury your martial arts talent. I plan to recommend you to go to Red Cliff City.”

Red Cliff City was the closest city to Little Stone Village, which, in fact, was a subordinate of the former, paying an annual tribute in exchange for protection.

Villages without the protection of a city simply could not survive in the Foggy Mountain Realm.

The cities, in turn, would absorb new blood from the villages below them.

At just fifteen, Wang Chen had become a martial artist of the Flesh Refining Realm, and he had recently had a sudden enlightenment. Shi Laowu, regardless of whether he had awakened his talent or had some fortuitous encounter, was willing to propel him toward Red Cliff City.

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Because if Wang Chen could gain a firm foothold in Red Cliff City, or even make a name for himself, Little Stone Village could also benefit from his success.

Moreover, what could not be spoken of was that as the village chief, Shi Laowu would receive a reward for recommending talent to the city above.

At the same time, he would be granting Wang Chen a huge favor.

It was a threefold gain!

“Red Cliff City…”

After listening to Shi Laowu’s explanation, Wang Chen became very interested in the city.

He certainly could not stay in Little Stone Village forever, but he had no idea where to go in the future. Shi Laowu’s suggestion hit the mark, naturally leaving him with no hesitation, “Alright!”

Shi Laowu smiled, “Don’t be in a hurry. It would be best to go to Red Cliff City after you’ve advanced to the Bone Refining Realm.”

A martial artist of the Flesh Refinement Realm was a top-tier person in Little Stone Village but was nothing in Red Cliff City, and only a young Bone Refining Realm artist was barely presentable.

Martial artists like Shi Laowu, with no hope of attaining higher levels, were not even sought after by Red Cliff City.

A thought struck Wang Chen, and he asked, “Village Chief, what is the cultivation level of the City Lord of Red Cliff City?”

“Innate!”

Shi Laowu answered without hesitation, “Only an Innate strongman is qualified to preside over a city.”

Wang Chen, “Are there stronger existences above Innate?”

Skin Refinement, Flesh Refinement, Bone Refinement, Blood Refinement, Marrow Refinement, Acquired, and Innate—these seven realms were the martial knowledge that Chen Ergou had learned from Chen Qiaoshan and did not represent ironclad rules.

Regarding Wang Chen’s question, Shi Laowu did not answer directly. Instead, with a grave expression, he said, “This is not for you to inquire into at the moment. Aim to become Innate before seeking such knowledge.”

Seeing the look of apprehension in the other’s face, Wang Chen was crystal clear.

There were indeed stronger beings above Innate, but this was clearly a taboo not to be lightly mentioned.

At least it was not something that two low-tier martial artists like them should discuss!

Wang Chen did not ask further and nodded with due earnestness.

Shi Laowu seemed to feel a little embarrassed and then added, “First establish a solid foundation; I have a Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method to impart to you.”

The Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method was not some divine technique or cultivation manual but rather a basic martial arts technique commonly practiced by many low-tier martial artists in the Foggy Mountain Realm.

This technique could be cultivated up to the Blood Refining level!

And although it wasn’t a secret art, in Little Stone Village, only Shi Laowu himself mastered the Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method.

He had learned it from Red Cliff City.

By imparting this technique to Wang Chen for free, Shi Laowu naturally hoped he would break through to the Bone Refining Realm as soon as possible.

And although Wang Chen possessed the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Right Method as the foundation for body refinement, he did not mind mastering a new cultivation technique for reference and support.

There was even less reason to decline.

Thus, he gratefully expressed his thanks to Shi Laowu.

After all, in this world, martial arts techniques were extremely precious.

Shi Laowu smiled, “You don’t need to thank me. Who knows, maybe one day I will be the one asking for your help.”

The village chief spoke his true feelings and without any reservations, he thoroughly imparted the Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method to Wang Chen.

The “Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method” was undoubtedly much simpler compared to the “Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method.” Simply put, it was a Dharma Technique that externally trained the muscles and bones, the skin, and internally fostered a breath of energy, tempering the Physique and strengthening the Qi-Blood, thereby achieving transcendence!

However, the “Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method” included twelve moves and had the trick to explosively increase Qi-Blood, thus it could not only be used to enhance strength on a regular basis but also in actual combat.

Its practicality was very high!

Wang Chen had an excellent memory and, with the “Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method” as his foundation, mastering the “Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method” was an easy task for him.

[Name: Wang Chen (Chen Ergou)]

[Age: 15]

[Cultivation Level: Skin Refinement]

[Cultivation Technique: Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method (2nd tier): 39/200]

[Skill: Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method (Beginner): 1/100]

In his system panel, which had been simplified to the extreme, the “Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method” was quickly displayed.

It was merely categorized as a skill.

After mastering it, Wang Chen only practiced it once, and the skill experience immediately increased by 1 point.

The difficulty of cultivating this technique was obviously very low.

However, Shi Laowu, who was at the side, watched with a trembling heart.

He had previously speculated that Wang Chen had suddenly become enlightened and awakened his martial arts talent, which accounted for his exceptional abilities.

But it turned out he had greatly underestimated Wang Chen’s innate gifts.

The appearance of such a genius in Little Stone Village was something Shi Laowu wondered was a fortune or a disaster!

Wang Chen, unaware that his astonishing performance had caused Shi Laowu such trepidation, enthusiastically practiced the “Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method,” steadily increasing his skill experience points.

Until all his physical strength was exhausted, and his stomach began to protest!

At the beginning, Shi Laowu was able to guide Wang Chen with his extensive experience in this cultivation technique.

But eventually, he became numb and completely relegated to the role of a spectator.

Wang Chen’s learning ability was too strong!

As he was about to leave, the village chief of Little Stone Village gritted his teeth and said, “Ergou, that’s enough for today. Don’t wear out your body, and I’ll have someone send you a jar of bear oil tomorrow.”

If one could apply the essence oil of fiendish beasts while practicing the “Bone-Tempering Tendon-Transforming Blood-Fueling Method,” it would have an effect of doubling the results with half the effort.

Not all fiendish beasts could be refined into suitable essence oils, thus they were always highly valuable.

Shi Laowu’s willingness to offer a jar of bear oil to Wang Chen was indeed a considerable expense!

“By the way.”

He suddenly remembered something, “You’d better change your name when you go to Red Cliff City.”

The name Chen Ergou was rather rustic, and heading to Red Cliff City with such a name would subject him to mockery as a country bumpkin and additional discrimination.

Shi Laowu was well aware of this fact.

Wang Chen bowed and said, “Thank you, Village Chief, I understand.”

In fact, even if Shi Laowu hadn’t mentioned it, Wang Chen would have changed his name after leaving Little Stone Village.

He wanted to revert to his real name!

That way, once his reputation spread, it would inevitably increase the chances of reuniting with Hu Jiaojiao in this world.

He just hoped that she would be able to hold on until that day!

Wang Chen clenched his fists secretly.

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