C423 Soar!(2)

While Woo Zhengyang practiced the "Skin Origin Hiding Technique," the golden vortex in his mind spun at a pace slower than when he repaired the technique last night, yet faster than usual. From this golden vortex, fiery red particles emerged, merging into Woo Zhengyang's body. These particles accelerated the transformation of his physique.

This reminded Woo Zhengyang of the times he activated his Origin Genuine Qi and practiced the "Flesh Condensing Technique," both of which were extraordinarily fast. Back then, Woo Zhengyang couldn't see the golden vortex, but he now realized it must have been aiding his cultivation just as it was now.

By nightfall, Woo Zhengyang paused his training. Dahu, Rice, and the others approached him, their faces smudged with dirt.

"Zhengyang, thank you for your generosity. We were wrong before!" Dahu began, offering an apology as soon as he saw Woo Zhengyang. Their attitude towards Woo Zhengyang had shifted after realizing he wasn't weak or incompetent but rather possessed remarkable combat skills. Even though they knew their previous mockery was misplaced, they hadn't intended to apologize.

Earlier that day, Sun Li had summoned them and provided several martial arts techniques for them to practice, sternly warning them not to disclose this matter or use the techniques carelessly.

Suddenly having several martial arts techniques to choose from made everyone excited. They understood the need for secrecy, but when they learned where these techniques came from, they were stunned. They had mocked Woo Zhengyang before, and now they were training with the techniques he provided. Naturally, they felt guilty, so the first thing they did when they saw Woo Zhengyang again was to apologize for their previous behavior.

Woo Zhengyang hadn't been bothered by it and knew they meant no harm, so he didn't take it to heart. However, since they apologized, he graciously accepted.

That evening, Great Leaf Village held another feast. Although it wasn't a celebration of a successful hunt, it was for something even more worthy of celebration. This feast was more grand than any before, and Woo Zhengyang, the hero of the night, spent the evening drinking. The drinks, made from the blood of demonic beasts and various spiritual fruits and herbs, were beneficial to the body, even in excess.

After the feast, a slightly tipsy Woo Zhengyang returned to his courtyard to continue his training. Ideally, cultivating both body and energy should progress together, but in this world, energy cultivation methods were impossible to practice, so Woo Zhengyang had to make do. He believed, however, that catching up in energy cultivation would be quite easy for him.

For most cultivators at the Reality Condensing Stage, the toughest challenge lies in navigating the intricate pathways in the head. However, Woo Zhengyang has already mastered this, and there are still many ways to quickly advance his cultivation level.

As the Skin Origin Hiding Technique activates, the golden vortex spins faster, and blood-red particles begin to appear once more. Since discovering the golden vortex, Woo Zhengyang has gradually unraveled some of its mysteries through repeated transformations.

It seems that the elements powering the vortex are mostly ancient relics, closely tied to body tempering practices. The transformation of the body is significant; while physical strength is crucial for both energy cultivation and body tempering, the golden vortex's impact on the body goes beyond the ordinary.

Beyond physical transformation, the focus shifts to martial techniques. Initially, Woo Zhengyang practiced the Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist, and now he’s working on the Skin Origin Hiding Technique, both typically favored by body tempering cultivators.

Woo Zhengyang suspects that the Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist is an ancient martial technique, though not of high rank, which is why it wasn't prominently noted after the recent reclassification of techniques. Meanwhile, techniques like the Silky Hair Soft Finger, Sword Manipulating Flight Technique, and various formations, alchemy, and body tempering methods are widely applicable.

Interestingly, the golden vortex hasn't provided much assistance with the tools commonly used in energy cultivation.

Woo Zhengyang couldn't help but wonder if the appearance of the golden vortex was specifically meant for body tempering. But what exactly was this thing, and why did it suddenly appear before him?

What excited Woo Zhengyang even more was the possibility that if his speculation was correct, he would gain significantly from this mysterious world. Unlike the previous world, which focused on refining energy and had many differences, this world emphasized body tempering and retained many traditions from ancient times. This meant the golden vortex might play a crucial role here, which filled Woo Zhengyang with anticipation.

In the following days, the entire Great Leaf Village was busy preparing for the Thousand-village Martial Competition. Although Woo Zhengyang had already provided martial techniques, the competition was about more than just rewards. It was also about reputation and was closely tied to each village's hunting grounds. The people of Great Leaf Village were eager to make a name for themselves in the competition.

The Azure Sun Martial Mansion comprised over eighteen hundred villages and towns. In the past, Great Leaf Village always ranked at the bottom, but this time, their goal was to break into the top thousand!