C416 Sword Manipulating Flight Technique

In the past, few people practiced Body Tempering Techniques, not because they were weak, but due to their rarity. If a complete set of these techniques were available, many would pursue them, and combining them with energy cultivation would be common. For years, there was a rumor that the inability of today's martial emperors to shatter the void might be linked to these techniques.

Even a King Rank weapon can attract the envy of a Martial King expert, so it's highly likely that a complete set of Body Tempering Techniques would intrigue martial elites, from Martial Lords to Martial Emperors. Of course, even without past lessons, Woo Zhengyang, upon acquiring a full set of these techniques, wouldn't share them. It's not out of selfishness, but rather self-preservation.

As for the Sword Manipulating Flight Technique, it's universally accessible. With it, anyone at the Martial Master Stage can soar through the sky, and even those capable of flight, like Martial King experts, will find their speed significantly enhanced.

However, this isn't its most valuable aspect. According to Bing'er and her companions, the Sword Manipulating Flight Technique belongs to a sect called the Celestial Sword Sect. At its peak, this sect was unimaginably powerful, boasting thousands of martial emperors and tens of thousands of martial lords. The sect's supreme technique, known as the "Sword Canon," includes the Sword Manipulating Flight Technique as just one of its many methods.

In this world, the art of flying with a sword is widespread. Even without the complete "Sword Manual," there might be a section dedicated to sword manipulation. Finding that section would mean much more than just a simple flying technique.

If we categorize it by current skill levels, the sword manipulation techniques in this section would be top-tier, even among the highest ranks. Just this section alone would be considered top-notch, so imagine the caliber of the complete "Sword Manual."

This question is something not even Bing'er and the others can answer. Of course, whether it's the "Sword Manual" or just the sword manipulation section, both are far beyond Woo Zhengyang's reach right now.

Woo Zhengyang's immediate concern is mastering the Body Tempering Technique at the Skin Stage. Without the ability to harness his energy, his strength is significantly diminished, making him quite vulnerable in this world.

Being new here, Woo Zhengyang can't just demand the heritage techniques of Great Leaf Village. Even if he asked, they might not be willing to share. Slowly integrating into the village could be a strategy, but Woo Zhengyang doesn't have that kind of time.

"Mr. Zhengyang, is the meat ready yet? I'm starving..." Rice suddenly appeared next to Woo Zhengyang, asking with a hungry look.

"You're not starving; you're just being greedy," Woo Zhengyang teased, pinching Rice's cheek.

Villages can't be established in areas overrun by wild beasts, so the hunting team from Great Leaf Village has to travel long distances for their hunts. Even with the ability to fly using their swords, a round trip takes two to three days. Only on the days when they return with a successful hunt does dinner feature meat, and those are the days little Rice looks forward to the most.

"Rice needs to eat well to get stronger! Grandpa said that once Rice's strength reaches 1,500 pounds, controlling Little Flyer won't be so wobbly anymore..." Rice said, rubbing her sore backside as she recalled her last attempt.

The day Woo Zhengyang met Rice was also the day the Old Village Chief, whom Rice calls Grandpa, crafted her first willow wood sword. Overjoyed, Rice practiced the Sword Manipulating Flight Technique all day and managed to hover in mid-air by evening. Still eager, she snuck out at night for more practice. Not yet skilled, she was startled by Woo Zhengyang and fell right onto him.

In the following days, Rice kept practicing, but being so young, her energy was just barely enough to meet the basic requirements for the Sword Manipulating Flight Technique. The chances of her landing safely were still quite low.

When Woo Zhengyang was around, things were fine, but when he wasn't, Rice's little behind was in trouble. Fortunately, being a Body Tempering cultivator meant she didn't end up with bruises, or it would have been much worse for her.

After what felt like an eternity of anticipation, the dinner finally began. Just like the people here, the beasts were different from those in Woo Zhengyang's previous world. These creatures didn't have Demon Cores; their energy was contained within their flesh and blood. For Body Tempering cultivators, this meat was a source of power, especially when combined with certain herbs, making it even more effective.

Woo Zhengyang recalled his first time attending such a feast. His body was flushed red the entire night. The next morning, he secretly tested his strength twice: once lifting 2,400 pounds and then 5,300 pounds! The 2,400 pounds was his raw physical strength, while the 5,300 pounds was the result of using the perfected Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist technique.

During the Profound Heaven Sect's inner examination, Woo Zhengyang's strength was 1,300 pounds, and with the Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist, it reached 3,100 pounds. He was amazed that just one meal could increase his raw strength by 1,100 pounds and multiply his combat power.

With a pure strength of about 2,400 pounds, Woo Zhengyang might fall short compared to folks like Liu Dahu in raw power. However, in actual combat, Woo Zhengyang far surpasses them. Their martial skills aren't fully developed, and even at their best, they can only muster around 4,000 pounds of force.

Pure strength is a measure of one's cultivation level, but the true test of one's combat ability is the force of a full-strength strike. No matter where you are, the latter is what truly counts.

While demonic beast meat is beneficial, it can't endlessly boost one's strength. The first time you consume meat from a particular beast, the effects are most noticeable. Otherwise, if it were that easy, everyone would be a Martial King or even a Martial Emperor just by eating demonic beast meat.

The banquet was held in a specially constructed hall. Woo Zhengyang sat with Rice and the ladies who usually did the cooking. Unlike the other tables, where the drinking was lively and boisterous, Woo Zhengyang's table was rather quiet. However, they had one thing that stood out—an abundance of demonic beast meat.

In front of Rice, the demonic beast meat was piled so high it was like a small mountain. From across the table, you couldn't even see Rice's head. Woo Zhengyang sat beside her, watching as she devoured the food, her mouth glistening with oil.

Rice had an astonishing appetite. According to Aunt Sun, Rice's stomach was like a bottomless pit. Despite her small frame, she could eat several times her own weight in food.

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