Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 117: Chapter 96 Promotion to Blood Refining! Shock arises!_2

He finally broke through to the Blood Refining Realm!

Feeling the abundant Vital Energy and Blood Power within him, a sense of security and reassurance surged in his heart. This power, far stronger than the Refining Skin Realm, finally gave him the confidence to stand tall.

In Canghe County.

Although the Blood Refining Realm isn’t the pinnacle of mastery, he was no longer a lamb to be slaughtered. Wherever he went, he could now command respect and become an honored guest.

At this moment.

Gu Sheng finally had a firm footing, granting him much more freedom in his actions. It was unlike before, when he constantly felt as if he was walking on thin ice.

He exhaled lightly, the excitement in his eyes gradually subsiding as he began to carefully sense the changes within himself.

After cultivating the Vital Energy and Blood Power to advance to the Blood Refining Realm...

The former limits of his flesh and blood were no longer applicable. This meant he could continue using Blood Nourishing Powder in herbal baths. The training that followed would largely resemble his prior practices: repeated herbal baths to strengthen the Vital Energy and Blood Power.

Through this, his Vital Energy and Blood Power would undergo continuous transformations until they eventually reached a harmonious, unified state—a state of perfection in the Blood Refining Realm.

By then.

He could attempt to temper his bones and ascend to the Bone Refining Realm.

At that level, he would rank among the top experts in Canghe County. While it might not mean he could walk unchallenged, no one would dare provoke him lightly.

”Vital Energy and Blood Power... It truly is a fascinating force.”

Gu Sheng extended his right hand, channeling the Vital Energy and Blood Power. His once fair, jade-like hand immediately turned a faint red. A powerful sensation surged forth—it felt as though his palm had transformed into an indestructible Divine Weapon. A single slap could make a bear bleed from all seven orifices, and tearing apart tigers or leopards would be mere child’s play.

When he directed the Vital Energy and Blood Power to his legs...

His body instantly became much lighter. With a casual step and turn, he darted a great distance forward. Even Refining Skin Realm martial artists, adept at body-lightening techniques, could not match such speed unless their techniques had been cultivated to an incredibly advanced level.

”Vital Energy and Blood Power can reinforce the human body in all aspects. The strength of Blood Refining Realm martial artists comes thirty percent from the body and seventy percent from this Vital Energy and Blood Power.”

”As for me, I benefit from the perfect mastery of the Iron Stone Fist, making my Vital Energy and Blood Power much stronger than the average person’s. When quality falls short, quantity makes up for it.”

”Right now, although I’m only at the entry-level of the Blood Refining Realm, I can still defeat most martial artists who’ve reached Small Success in this realm. Gu Dajiang, who is also at the entry-level, would definitely be suppressed by me. Gu Jingang, with his innate brute strength, might still be a challenge for now. As for Gu Changming... I’ll have to fight him to find out!”

”In other words, my strength already ranks in the top three within Gu’s Manor!”

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but smile faintly.

Once upon a time.

The three great experts of Gu’s Manor had been unattainable goals in his eyes, but now, imperceptibly, he had reached their level.

And this was merely the beginning.

Sooner or later, Gu Sheng would surpass everyone in Gu’s Manor—and that day wasn’t far off.

”Now that I’ve successfully advanced to the Blood Refining Realm, the Black Market Auction held every three months is approaching. Based on my calculations, it’s just about half a month away.”

”Missing this opportunity would mean waiting another three months. I absolutely must attend this time. If I encounter a suitable Body Refining Technique, I’ll have to secure it. The earlier I start training, the earlier I can make up for my deficiencies.”

Gu Sheng had already begun to notice the limitations of third-rate body-refining martial arts.

Iron Stone Fist mainly focused on tempering the fists and forearms. These areas of skin and flesh had been strengthened, becoming more durable, allowing for smoother circulation of the Vital Energy and Blood Power.

It wasn’t yet causing major issues, but the imbalance left Gu Sheng with a vague feeling that something wasn’t right. If not addressed early, it might result in significant problems later, hampering his growth.

”If I sell off the jewelry and accessories I acquired from Li Yu, I’ll have over two hundred taels of silver. I’ll need to set aside some of it for subsequent training expenses, but will that be enough?”

Gu Sheng calculated silently.

Now that he’d advanced to the Blood Refining Realm, he could afford to act a bit more boldly.

There was still half a month to go.

That time could be used to solidify his realm and practice the three martial arts he had at hand. Iron Stone Fist and Shapeshifting Technique were nearing the point of yielding special effects, while Snake Breath Skill was still some distance from perfect mastery and required consistent effort.

Over the next several days, Gu Sheng purposefully stayed indoors.

Having just broken through to the Blood Refining Realm, his Vital Energy surged, making him seem like a fierce, wild tiger, exuding an intimidating presence.

Fortunately, Gu Sheng had cultivated Snake Breath Skill to the Great Achievement Realm, allowing him to quickly and freely control the fluctuations of his Vital Energy.

As a result, even if confronted by fellow Blood Refining Realm experts, they wouldn’t notice anything peculiar about him. At most, they might find that his spirit and vigor were slightly greater than average.

In addition.

Gu Sheng used Blood Nourishing Powder for another herbal bath. Having broken through the limits of his flesh and blood, the powder could continue nurturing his Vital Energy, further strengthening it.

His progress was decent.

Gu Sheng estimated that before the end of the year, he had a good chance of reaching the Small Success stage of the Blood Refining Realm.

If that went as planned, there was a fair chance he could become a Bone Refining Realm expert before turning eighteen—provided the resources were sufficient!

The thought of this.

Made Gu Sheng feel a bit troubled.

While the current funds were adequate, if he didn’t quickly find new income streams, his progress would soon be severely impeded.

”I’ll need to carefully plan over the next few months.”

Gu Sheng thought to himself, knowing this was an inevitable challenge. Hunting alone was becoming less and less viable for sustaining his martial arts training needs.