Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 80: Chapter 80 Dual Breakthrough (Please Follow)

Buzz!

Whoosh!

Within the courtyard, the low hum and sharp whistle alternated back and forth.

After achieving perfection in the Iron Stone Fist technique, Gu Sheng had fully reached the state of returning to simplicity. His punches alternated between swift and slow, with power surging and the effect of refining the epidermis doubling compared to before!

Especially now, with freshly born power, the results were even more outstanding.

It was a sensation that left Gu Sheng exhilarated.

He was bare-chested, his streamlined muscles rippling like mighty dragons.

One moment, he appeared as an elder practicing Tai Chi; the next, he transformed into a ferocious tiger striking its prey.

The exposed epidermis shimmered with a dark bronze glow, deepening perceptibly before the naked eye!

Time and again.

Gu Sheng was invigorated and ecstatic.

The perfect Iron Stone Fist technique was completely intoxicating.

At this moment, he cast everything aside, immersing himself completely in the world of this fist technique. The searing pain from refining his epidermis with power was bittersweet, while the intermittent cool sensation from the Body Refining Ointment complemented the experience.

It had been almost half a year since Gu Sheng ascended to the Iron Skin Realm, and he was already on the brink of breaking through to the Iron Skin Martial Artist level.

Now.

Taking advantage of the tailwind from mastering the Iron Stone Fist, he saved several days on his timeline.

Everything came naturally, without the slightest ripple or bottleneck. For other martial artists, the transition from Stone Skin to Iron Skin might still face delays, but for Gu Sheng, there wasn’t even a question.

The realm of his Iron Stone Fist was too advanced, and the density of his power was astonishing, providing him with a miraculous edge in overcoming bottlenecks.

For ordinary people, achieving the level of Iron Skin Martial Artist in seven or eight years would already be remarkable, but for Gu Sheng, it took only one year.

Gu Sheng’s eyes gleamed brilliantly, dazzling even under the night sky.

Whoosh!!

Suddenly, accompanied by an explosive surge of power, Gu Sheng abruptly came to a halt, transitioning from motion to stillness as he stood firm in place.

Looking closely, one could see his epidermis shimmering with an iron-black light, especially around his fists and forearms, where the blackness was even richer—just like forged iron!

Iron Skin Martial Artist, breakthrough successful!

Gu Sheng’s eyes were full of joy. This smooth, tranquil breakthrough brought him immense satisfaction—no exaggerated obstacles or delays, everything came naturally.

Bam! Bam!

Gu Sheng’s fists collided with each other, power radiating outward, and a faint metallic clang could be heard.

They truly resembled iron fists!

”As an Iron Skin Martial Artist, even ordinary people armed with swords and blades couldn’t harm me. Once Iron Skin is achieved, defense skyrockets.”

”Now, my entire body feels like it’s encased in thin iron armor, especially my fists and forearms, which are even more formidable!”

”Moreover, my strength has increased significantly, along with my speed and physical resilience. Though not as pronounced as the growth in my epidermis, the progress is still impressive!”

Refining Skin Martial Artists.

The primary focus was always on the epidermis, something Gu Sheng had long understood, but other aspects of the body would also grow in tandem. Otherwise, how could an ordinary person’s physique bear such a powerful epidermis?

”My current strength, with the Iron Skin Realm paired with the perfected Iron Stone Fist and first-level penetrating arrow technique, makes me virtually unmatched below the Blood Refining Realm!”

Gu Sheng’s eyes lit with joy.

His power had once again reached new heights, delivering a double victory.

Opening the panel.

[Name]: Gu Sheng

[Age]: 15

[Realm]: Refining Skin Realm (Iron Skin)

[Martial Arts]: Chopping Wood (First-level tearing), Archery (First-level penetration), Iron Stone Fist (Perfect 0%), Shapeshifting Technique (Small Success 93%)

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”After perfecting the Iron Stone Fist, achieving special effects would take about one year.”

Gu Sheng calculated the time in his mind. That was roughly twice the time it took to transition from Great Success to the Perfect realm. He was anticipating whether the special effects of the Iron Stone Fist would surpass those of Chopping Wood and Archery or reveal some intriguing new features.

”This can be practiced gradually; now that the Iron Stone Fist is perfected, power has increased again, making the time required to refine my epidermis even faster!”

”If I maintain this intensity of training, I might only need three to four months to break through to the Jade Skin Realm!”

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but clench his fists in excitement.

This speed was even faster than advancing from Stone Skin to Iron Skin.

For others, breakthroughs always slow down as they progress to higher levels, but for him, perfecting Martial Arts techniques first and then driving the growth of his Martial Arts Realm would accelerate progress layer by layer.

With the perfected Iron Stone Fist, Gu Sheng’s growth rate outpaced even the most renowned prodigies.

If sufficient resources were available, this speed would become even more astonishing!

At the very least, Gu Xiaojiang couldn’t compare.

Gu Sheng hadn’t seen Gu Xiaojiang for some time—lately, Gu Xiaojiang had been undergoing special training, shutting himself off from distractions in a bid to advance the Iron Stone Fist to the Great Success realm.

Shaking his head, Gu Sheng disregarded thoughts of Gu Xiaojiang and turned his focus to the Shapeshifting Technique displayed on the panel. His gaze grew profound.

”These next few days, I’ll dedicate myself fully to advancing the Shapeshifting Technique to the Great Success realm. By then, its disguise capabilities will undoubtedly be unparalleled!”

At this point, Gu Sheng had completely cast off any lingering anxiety in his heart.

Strength brings confidence.

Concerns regarding Li Yu needed to be resolved, but for now, it wasn’t a matter of immediate urgency. Even if matters began to escalate, there would still be a buffer of time.

Gu Sheng gradually formulated a plan in his mind.

The power of the Iron Skin Martial Artist was his foundation, but mastering the Great Success realm of the Shapeshifting Technique was equally indispensable since it was the key to keeping his identity concealed.

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Several more days passed.

Within Gu Sheng’s courtyard, faint crackling noises, like roasting beans, could be heard. As another winter arrived, the cold wasn’t as severe as the previous year, yet Gu Sheng remained bare-chested. The deeper one’s Martial Arts realm, the less vulnerable they became to heat or cold, transcending ordinary human limitations.

Crunch! Crunch!

Crackling! Crackling!

From a distance, the sounds were somewhat eerie, resembling bones splintering, shifting, or even twisting!

Gu Sheng stood in the courtyard, his demeanor steady.

Power coursed along specific trajectories throughout his body, occasionally producing the crisp sound of bones snapping.

Suddenly.

His figure began to distort unnaturally, his bones shrinking. Once the movements settled, Gu Sheng’s frame had shortened by a head’s height or more and become markedly slimmer. Not only that, he looked down at the water basin.

In the reflection, the handsome features of his face had vanished, replaced by the gloomy visage of a young man, complete with an unmistakable hooked nose.

Gu Sheng touched his face and body, finding no flaws or irregularities.

He couldn’t help but marvel.

”The Shapeshifting Technique at the Great Success realm is truly transformative!”

”Not only can the disguise quality reach this level, but I can also shrink my physique—shapeshifting, truly living up to its name!”

”This level of disguise technique would fool even those closest to me!”

Gu Sheng was thrilled beyond measure. The effectiveness far surpassed that of Small Success. Back then, some rudimentary camouflage was still required, but now, it was completely unnecessary.

”I wonder what wondrous effects the Shapeshifting Technique will exhibit when reaching the Perfect realm!”