[Mountain-Breaking Fist: Ninth Level (Perfect)]
After adding points once more, Lin Ce discovered that the "Mountain Breaking Fist" technique ultimately stopped at this level and did not continue to advance.
Clearly, the ninth level is the limit of acquired martial arts.
Skill point allocation cannot break through the inherent limits of martial arts, a fact Lin Ce had already recognized.
I just added skill points three times, spending six skill points in total, and now I have four points left.
He had originally intended to upgrade the "Crimson Dragon Spear Technique" he had just acquired, since it was a martial art at the innate level, and considered the highest level of martial arts he currently possessed.
Unexpectedly, it takes 10 points to advance from the first level to the second level of innate martial arts.
This is a bit difficult to manage.
Shaking his head, Lin Ce held onto the remaining four skill points, not intending to use them for the time being.
For him now, the ninth level (perfect) of "Mountain-Breaking Fist" is powerful enough.
With all five elements of the body—skin, flesh, tendons, bones, and meridians—fully mastered, Lin Ce felt as if his entire body was a unified whole, with every inch of muscle containing a large amount of true qi needles.
Logically speaking, having mastered the Five Body Techniques, he should have only achieved the perfection of the Acquired Flawless Body.
However, the "True Qi Needles" that had been planted in his body long ago led him down a rather different path.
At this moment, he is not innate, but surpasses even the innate.
How strong is the innate, flawless body?
"bring it on."
Lin Ce waved to Yan Zhengtong, who was standing in front of him.
At this moment, he is more than twice as strong as he was a moment ago.
Yan Zhengtong was clearly very confident.
Although his spear was destroyed, he believed that his strength was far superior to before, having broken through to the second level of the "Crimson Dragon Spear Technique".
"Chief镖头 Lin, it's possible that you'll be coming to our martial arts school as an instructor next."
Amidst loud laughter, Yan Zhengtong brought his fingers together and thrust them straight out.
He actually used his arm as a spear to unleash the "Crimson Dragon Spear Technique".
Lin Ce did not underestimate his opponent.
He could sense that this attack from his opponent was much more powerful than the one he had used with a spear before.
A burst of intense true energy emanated from Yan Zhengtong's arm and rushed towards Lin Ce.
It already faintly showed the crimson color of flames.
Yan Zhengtong has taken the application of true qi to a new level.
"He's even stronger than before. To achieve such a breakthrough in a single battle, with such talent, why would he settle for being a martial arts school owner in Sanjiang County?"
Rose was quite surprised by this judgment.
The head of the number one martial arts school in Sanjiang County has a prestigious title, but it only applies to the Sanjiang County area.
Outside of Sanjiang County, it's nothing.
Very few martial artists can achieve a breakthrough in the heat of battle; each one possesses extraordinary talent.
They deserve a bigger stage.
However, the next moment, Yan Zhengtong screamed and flew backward.
Lin Ce casually threw a punch, which met the opponent's thrusting spear head-on.
"Boom!"
A stronger collision of true energy should, in theory, cause damage to the surrounding area within dozens of feet.
But at this moment, the even more intense true energy, upon touching Lin Ce's fist, inexplicably vanished, failing to cause the slightest ripple.
"So this is the body without leakage."
Lin Ce muttered to himself.
The true energy needles within his own body were solid and leak-free. Even the true energy from others was suppressed by this characteristic and instantly dissipated, preventing it from leaking outwards.
Of course, this suppression also has its limits. If the true energy is too powerful, it is still impossible to achieve complete "leak-free" suppression.
Yan Zhengtong clearly does not reach the level of being "too powerful".
"Master Yan, keep up the good work, I'll be waiting for your next challenge."
After saying that, Lin Ce ignored the other person who was groaning on the ground and turned to leave.
"Yan Zhengtong, the master of the number one martial arts school in Sanjiang County, a Xiantian martial artist, has been defeated!"
Such exclamations arose from the crowd.
It is conceivable that soon this news will spread like wildfire throughout Sanjiang County.
Throughout the county, falcons will constantly take flight, heading in all directions.
The sudden appearance of a martial artist in Sanjiang County who could defeat Yan Zhengtong is news that will inevitably attract attention from all sides.
Lin Ce naturally didn't care about any of that.
He nodded to Su Caiying and the other person in the crowd, then left on his own.
Next, it's time to face the Lianjiang Water Village.
I wonder how the Lianjiang Water Village will react after learning that I defeated Yan Zhengtong?
If Yan Zhengtong knew that Lin Ce's challenge was merely a pretext to deal with the Lianjiang Water Village, he would surely be heartbroken.
However, even if he had to do it all over again, Lin Ce would still make the same choice.
Lianjiang Water Village is located on the waterways within the county, and its location is unpredictable due to the current, making it difficult to pinpoint its location in a short period of time.
In comparison, it's clear that Yan Zhengtong, who runs a martial arts school, is much easier to find.
What are you doing following me?
Once they reached a secluded spot, Lin Ce turned around and looked behind him.
"Greetings, Chief Escort Lin. I am Wang Yizhou, and my family is of modest means..."
Speak like a human.
Lin Ce interrupted him directly.
Young Wang Yizhou then cupped his hands in greeting and said cautiously:
"I am willing to offer my wealth in exchange for a single move from Chief Escort Lin."
"Pay money to learn martial arts?"
Lin Ce glanced at the other person and said, "That's a business run by a martial arts school. This is a security escort agency. Have you come to the wrong place?"
"Of course I know."
Wang Yizhou's expression was heavy. "I originally wanted to join Yan Zheng's martial arts school, but I could never get in. Now it seems that Yan Zheng is just a fame-seeking person with little skill. He is far inferior to Chief Escort Lin."
Everyone loves to hear nice words, and although Wang Yizhou's words were a bit stiff, Lin Ce didn't dislike them.
Thinking that the security company was going to hire people anyway, one more person wouldn't make a difference, so he nodded.
“Alright, if you’re interested, come to the Sihai Escort Agency in Erhe County and wait for me. I’ll go back after I’ve finished dealing with things here.”
"Thank you, Chief Escort."
Wang Yizhou was overjoyed and asked, "What urgent matter is it? Is there anything I can do to help?"
"No... but maybe it really is true."
Lin Ce initially wanted to refuse, but then thought that he might as well use the opportunity; he couldn't let this kid get into the escort agency without any effort.
Things that come too easily are often not cherished.
"Don't you have some money? Help me send a message to the Falcon Gate."
...
A major incident has occurred in Sanjiang County.
The master of the First Martial Arts School, one of only three innate martial artists in Sanjiang County, was challenged by someone who came to challenge the school and was defeated in public.
The one who defeated him was an incredibly young boy.
This young man is said to be the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of the Sihai镖局 (escort agency).
The older generation may have heard of the prestigious Sihai Escort Agency, but they never imagined that this once-declining agency would produce such a remarkable figure.
Then, new information came out and became known to everyone.
After defeating Yan Zhengtong, Chief Escort Lin challenged the leader of Lianjiang Water Village to another duel.
They wanted to emulate the battle of yesteryear and fight on the Lanjiang River.
"Is this Chief Escort Lin, who defeated the master of the First Martial Arts School, now going after the First Water Fortress?"
"Hehe, shouldn't the First Sword Sect and the First Escort Agency be trembling with fear now? Maybe after dealing with the First Water Fortress, it will be their turn."
"No, I heard it was the bandits from Lianjiang Water Village who robbed the Sihai Escort Agency's shipment. Chief Escort Lin is putting pressure on them."
"Isn't loyalty supposed to come first? Why are they resorting to robbing caravans? This Lianjiang Water Village is getting worse and worse. I wonder if Dugu Wang will accept the challenge?"
"He wouldn't dare. Back then, he only managed a draw with Master Yan. Master Yan had already advanced to the Innate Realm, and he still lost. How could he possibly turn the tide?"
"It's hard to say. Haven't there been rumors that Dugu Wang also broke through to the Innate Realm a long time ago?"
...
Amidst the flurry of such news, three figures arrived at a certain body of water.
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