Cultivation System: Stronger with Age

It was completely unlike any mundane weapon; how could mere human strength possibly resist it?

Four Grand Chief Stewards were defeated in a single breath!

Liy Ruofeng frowned and looked at Zhao Renxiong.

"Among Sima Liuyun's four, the weakest is at the Perfection of the Third Layer, and each possesses profound Black Tiger Skills.

"Even I, with my Battle Armor and Black Soul Wondrous Jade, would need at least a full breath's time to kill any one of them!

"This Conical Hat Guest managed to kill four people in a single breath... Aside from the control exerted by the Twin Vine Demon Pearl, that terrifying long staff played the most crucial role!

"But can a weapon truly exist in this world that so far surpasses the power of armors like the Nine-Scaly Armor and the Cyan Tiger Battle Armor? Such a weapon…"

Zhao Renxiong suddenly clenched the Demon Pearl in his hand, a trace of hatred and hope glinting in his eyes.

"If we were to obtain such a weapon and present it to the Great Xia Royal Family, we would surely gain their trust and support.

"Then the Black Tiger Gang becoming the second Sect of Great Xia would be just around the corner. Our Cultivation of the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Layers would then no longer be hampered by worries about obtaining the Royal Family's Meridian Opening Treasure Elixirs!"

Having said this, he rose to his feet and proclaimed loudly:

"Pass my orders!

"First, increase the personnel for the upcoming investigation, but ensure it is conducted in secret!

"Second, raise the reward for the Conical Hat Guest's head and any information about him to one hundred thousand taels!

"Third, announce to every single person in every corner of Great Marsh Prefecture that I, Cyan-Eyed Tiger Zhao Renxiong, will be waiting for the Conical Hat Guest in Hill City on the eighth of September!

"If he is not a coward, if he truly dares to come to the Hill City Branch, then I, Zhao Renxiong, will challenge him to a one-on-one duel in front of the countless Martial Cultivators of Great Marsh Prefecture. I will not rely on the strength of others, nor will we gang up on him!

"Spread the word! I, Zhao Renxiong, do as I say and will not break my word. It is only a matter of whether the Conical Hat Guest is a true man!"

Qian Liu and several other Stewards immediately clasped their fists in salute, all responding in affirmation.

After they had left the hall,

A fierce light flickered in Zhao Renxiong's cyan eyes.

"I want to see if this Conical Hat Guest can withstand the combined assault of three Hall Masters and the Gang Leader—four Late Stage Fifth Layer experts—come the eighth of September!

"I want to see if this Conical Hat Guest can withstand the simultaneous assault of four sets of Battle Armor, four Black Soul Wondrous Jades, and four Demon Pearls!

"If he dares to come... A mere Late Stage Third Layer? Even if he were Late Stage Fourth Layer, or even Late Stage Fifth Layer, the eighth of September will be his doom!"

Vice Hall Master Liy Ruofeng's expression shifted upon hearing this, and he laughed, "Hall Master Zhao truly has the makings of a great hero, a man destined for great accomplishments. Ruo Feng is deeply impressed!"

...

「Three days later,」

Lin Xuankong stood by the pond in the backyard, looking at Lii Xiaolan, who was dressed in green.

Lii Xiaolan then gave a light leap towards the pond and began to walk leisurely across its surface.

The surface of the water where it met her boots remained perfectly smooth, as if she were treading on solid ice rather than liquid water.

A few playful fish darted around beneath her boot soles. The scene was like something out of an Immortal Trace!

Lii Xiaolan said as she walked,

"For a Martial Cultivator to unleash their full potential, the power must originate from the legs.

"If the ground beneath you gives way when you exert force with your legs, a significant portion of your explosive power will be lost.

"However, if you can improve your control over your Qi Blood, channeling it out from your feet to solidify the ground beneath them, you can naturally ensure that every step is firm, allowing you to unleash your full strength!

"Mastering this will significantly impact not only your current explosive power but also your explosive power when you reach the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Layers!

"Generally, Martial Cultivators at the Mid-grade Fourth Layer, through long-term consumption of Divine Protection Elixirs, will have enhanced their Heart Thought intensity enough to achieve Walking on Water!

"If you cannot achieve Walking on Water, then even if you advance to the Mid-grade Fourth Layer, or even the Fifth or Sixth Layer, you'll merely be a half-baked practitioner of those realms!"

With that, she leaped lightly and landed on the edge of the pond.

"From today onward, you must take one Divine Protection Elixir or Nourishing Spirit Pill daily to gradually improve your Heart Thought's control over your Qi Blood.

"Consuming these elixirs and the gradual improvement of your Heart Thought will be a part of every single day of your Martial Dao cultivation journey!

"Improving Heart Thought control over Qi Blood is not something achieved overnight. Projecting Qi Blood outside the body is exceedingly difficult.

"Without consuming hundreds, or even thousands, of Divine Protection Elixirs and Nourishing Spirit Pills, it is virtually impossible to achieve!

"I myself had to consume hundreds of such pills before I could manage Walking on Water. I estimate you'll also need to take several hundred before you can do so.

"After all, enhancing Heart Thought intensity isn't something that can be improved solely through Comprehension and Talent. It relies primarily on these medicinal elixirs!

"Oh, and by the way, you absolutely must not overconsume Divine Protection Elixirs or Nourishing Spirit Pills. Otherwise, their potent medicinal properties could harm your Heart Spirit, forcing you to recuperate for several months before you can resume your cultivation!"

Having finished speaking, she adopted the air of a little master, gave Lin Xuankong a nod, and then headed towards the wooden building.

Once Lii Xiaolan had entered the wooden building, Lin Xuankong recalled the sight of her Walking on Water, and a look of anticipation filled his eyes.

He took out a Nourishing Spirit Pill and thought to himself:

Improving control over Qi Blood and projecting it outside the body is crucial for increasing explosive power and overall strength. But it relies solely on elixirs and requires consuming hundreds, even thousands of them... The Young Lady made it sound so incredibly difficult. I wonder if that's truly the case. The Young Lady said it took her over a year and hundreds of pills! How many will I need to consume, and how long will it take before I can achieve Walking on Water?

As he pondered, he placed the Nourishing Spirit Pill into his mouth.

Instantly, the pill dissolved into a cool liquid that flowed down into his abdomen.

Soon, he felt his spirits lift. Every one of his senses became sharper, and the objects within his field of vision appeared exceptionally clear and vibrant.