C161 He Was Schemed Against(2)

Everyone was speechless; it was their first time hearing a Body Tempering cultivator express such proud disdain for a Vein Refining cultivator. But Woo Zhengyang had every reason to feel this way. In today's battle, he had vindicated the often-dismissed Body Tempering cultivators.

Though some still found it hard to believe, Woo Zhengyang's impressive feats made them reconsider. He had blocked a top-grade spear with his bare hands, shattered the spearhead with a single punch, and even turned the spear back on its owner, Ma Tengyue, using the shaft to defeat him. The strength of Woo Zhengyang's hands was truly astonishing, making his claims believable.

Woo Zhengyang wasn't lying. He had just used the "Silky Hair Soft Finger," a technique he had trained in for a long time but never used before. Although his mastery of the technique hadn't reached the Great Completion Stage, he had recently achieved a minor breakthrough.

This breakthrough occurred when Woo Zhengyang unlocked his inner potential, allowing him to harness his extraordinary Soul Energy. While not as mystical as a golden vortex, this powerful Soul Energy greatly aided his martial arts training, allowing him to grasp the essence of techniques and achieve more with less effort.

In this regard, others weren't entirely wrong in their assumptions.

Even the "Silky Hair Soft Finger" technique at its Great Completion Stage couldn't break through the protective armor. Woo Zhengyang managed it by harnessing the power of the Profound Heaven Fire!

In the Mystic Trace Realm, Woo Zhengyang shattered Bu Qianshan's top-tier sword with a single punch, showcasing the formidable strength of the Profound Heaven Fire. However, swords and armor serve different purposes; swords prioritize sharpness and lack defensive capabilities. As the saying goes, "What is too rigid snaps easily." The power of the "Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist," combined with the burning intensity of the Profound Heaven Fire, made breaking the sword understandable.

Armor, on the other hand, is designed for protection. Even with the Profound Heaven Fire enhancing his fists, Woo Zhengyang found it challenging to make an impact. Additionally, with Loong Zhiwu nearby, he was reluctant to reveal his Ice Crystal Fire Body and refrained from using it.

When Ma Tenglong advanced to the Reality Condensing Stage, Woo Zhengyang had to take a risk. He chose the "Silky Hair Soft Finger" technique, focusing his attack on a single point. With the strength of the Profound Heavy Gathering Silk Gloves, his own power, and the Profound Heaven Fire, he finally pierced Ma Tenglong's armor, crippling his energy core and turning the tide of the battle.

Woo Zhengyang initially thought Loong Zhiwu had noticed, but her questions revealed his concerns were unfounded. Moreover, she seemed uninterested in examining Ma Tenglong's body, so Woo Zhengyang wisely chose not to elaborate further.

The Pill King Competition had finally come to a close. No one in the audience could have predicted such an outcome.

Before today, the Ma family was brimming with confidence, but they suffered a crushing defeat. Their reputation was in tatters, and to make matters worse, the eldest and second sons met a tragic end at the hands of Woo Zhengyang. The family head, Ma Feiyi, was so overwhelmed with anger and despair that he collapsed, bleeding from his orifices, his fate uncertain.

Ouyang Zhenshan, the long-standing vice president of the Heavenly Martial Academy in the Cloud Fluttering Country, had wielded significant influence for over a decade. Even the country's ruler had to consider his opinion. Yet today, he was taken down. Even if he survives, his chances of making a comeback are slim.

All this seemed to stem from the Liang family, yet they were not directly involved in the events that unfolded.

Woo Zhengyang and Loong Zhiwu—these names would be the talk of the town for a long time.

On that day, the Ma family's Pill King Pavilion was stripped of its sign and closed its doors. Meanwhile, the Liang family's Pill King Pavilion was bustling with excitement, drawing in visitors whether they intended to buy pills or not.

Inside the Liang family's alchemy room, Woo Zhengyang, nursing an injury on one hand, was already engrossed in studying the "Pill King Note" with the other. His goal had always been the Dragon Saliva Pill, and dealing with the Ma family was merely a step along the way. Now that he had the "Pill King Note," he was ready to begin preparations for crafting the Dragon Saliva Pill.

Liang Ruoxuan and the others were busy outside, caught up in the excitement of the Pill King Pavilion's resurgence, leaving Woo Zhengyang undisturbed. He spent the entire night engrossed in the "Pill King Note."

That night proved incredibly rewarding for Woo Zhengyang. While the personal preferences of the Pill King, Liang Fengyue, might be debatable, his mastery of pill-making was unparalleled. This seemingly modest "Pill King Note" contained countless profound insights into the art of alchemy, far surpassing the entire collection of the Liang family. No wonder the Ma family coveted it so much.

The only downside was that the "Pill King Note" was more about insights than actual recipes, especially for the King-tier pills, which were completely absent. This was a bit disappointing for Woo Zhengyang, who had high hopes for King-tier pills.

Even though Woo Zhengyang's current mastery in array formation was only at the Grandmaster level, allowing him to craft spirit pills at best, he believed that with the golden vortex, reaching the King-tier Array Master level was just a matter of time. Becoming a Pill King might not be so difficult after all.

Fortunately, the recipe for the Dragon Saliva Pill was indeed there. With it, he could cure Uncle Fu, making all of Woo Zhengyang's efforts worthwhile!