Apocalypse: Grinding EXP through Hunting

"But you must know when to stop."

"Once your internal organs are assimilated by your ability, you'll never be able to break through to the Gangwu Realm!"

"Moreover, you will descend into madness from the immense pain, the endless torment, and the hopelessness of ever taking the next step."

Tang Wen nodded solemnly. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior!"

A smiling Bai Shuo put on a straight face. "Why are you calling me Senior? Call me Uncle Shuo."

"Uncle Shuo." Tang Wen didn't hesitate in the slightest; the name rolled off his tongue smoothly.

Bai Xue looked at Bai You Ruo.

The latter was intently focused on grilling the meat, as if she hadn't heard a thing.

Her pretty face, seemingly flushed from the fire's heat, glowed with a rosy hue.

"Uncle Shuo, so as long as the Spiritual Power characters operate on their own, I've mastered a Defense Technique, my internal organs are refined, and I've pushed my ability to its absolute limit... that's Perfect Extraordinary?"

Tang Wen was overjoyed.

'What's a curse for others is something I've nearly achieved without even realizing it.'

Bai Shuo added, "The Defense Technique must also be brought to Great Success. The sign of Great Success is complete body coverage, even your eyelids and the spot three inches below your navel must be trained."

Although it sounded absurd, Tang Wen nodded continuously. He had already achieved that.

The Golden Bell Shield was activated by Spiritual Power.

And his Spiritual Power was more than just ample.

His Golden Bell Shield had long been able to cover his entire body.

Tang Wen's heart leaped with joy. 'I never thought I was so close to the Perfect Extraordinary Realm.'

"So, what's the deal with refining the internal organs?"

'Refining the internal organs with Dark Power sounds so abstract.'

'I can't even imagine how one would 'wash' them.'

'Am I supposed to simulate a washing machine with Dark Power? Hmm, that's too difficult.'

'Simulating a washboard seems more plausible.'

'And then vigorously scrub my internal organs on the washboard?'

"To be precise, it's not refining, it's tempering," Bai Shuo said without holding anything back. "Whether it's a Dark Ability or a Flame Ability, when it gathers in your internal organs, it will cause damage. The greater the amount and the denser it is, the greater the damage."

Tang Wen's expression changed slightly. "What about a Flame Ability? Do you have to draw fire into your body?"

"You draw in dark fire."

"Huh?"

"You can think of it as extremely fine sparks, so small they don't emit light, so small that a normal person couldn't see them even if they strained their eyes. The organs of an Extraordinary Powerhouse have considerable regenerative capabilities and are extremely adaptable. This is the fundamental reason why the internal organs can be trained..."

After explaining, Bai Shuo brought up the Breathing Technique.

Refining the internal organs, besides being a slow process, had to be coordinated with consuming medicinal soups.

More importantly, there was the Breathing Technique.

A Breathing Technique that required vocalization.

By vibrating the internal organs with each breath, the effect was multiplied.

He didn't forget to add, "Regarding Internal Organ Cultivation, our Bai Family's Martial Pavilion has a detailed set of training methods. Generally, after entering the Extraordinary Realm, you can start tempering your internal organs in conjunction with Secret Medicine and a Breathing Technique."

He paused, as if remembering something. "The heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys—for these five major organs, there are five corresponding Breathing Techniques and over a hundred types of medicinal soups. This is the only way to guarantee results without harming the body! Ordinary factions and gangs probably don't have something so comprehensive."

Tang Wen thought to himself: 'When you say 'ordinary gangs and factions,' you wouldn't happen to be talking about the Black Water Gang and Flame Camp, would you?'

He quickly offered some praise, "The Bai Family of Sanlian City is truly worthy of being a top-tier power!"

Bai Shuo's eyes lit up. 'You're the one who said it, kid, so don't blame me for boasting a little.'

"That's no lie. Countless factions view my Bai Family as a Martial Arts Holy Land. It's not just because our Bai Family Martial Pavilion holds hundreds of Ultimate Skills, thousands of Visualization Martial Arts, and countless Basic Techniques. It's about the people! The people of my Bai Family!"

Tang Wen wasn't interested in the people of the Bai Family.

But he had just heard the Secret of Internal Cultivation, which was worth more than gold.

He had to give the Bai Family their due praise.

The pugilistic world wasn't just about fighting and killing; it was also about navigating social relationships!

"Yes, impressive."

"Wow."

"That's incredible."

"No wonder the Bai Family is so powerful!"

"..."

Tang Wen became the perfect hype man, making sure no statement was left hanging.

As for what he was really thinking, it was that he'd go back and ask his senior sister if the Black Water Gang had an Internal Organ cultivation method.

'If they do, knowing my senior sister's style...'

'She'll just give it to me for free, without me having to give up anything.'

'Well, maybe I'll have to pay tens of billions, hundreds of billions, or even trillions in the future.'

'But that's a trivial matter.'

'When the time comes, she won't have a choice in the matter.'

'It's a grand project concerning the origin of life; I can't let my senior sister be willful.'

Bai Shuo: "...So, you see, choice is more important than effort. In my years of traveling far and wide, I've seen too many buried geniuses. In their youth, they were all heroic and full of vigor. It's a pity that after struggling to enter the Extraordinary Realm, their path forward was cut off."

General Zhao fumed inwardly: 'Are you making insinuations and veiled accusations? Who 'struggled' to enter the Extraordinary Realm? I'm not even fifty yet! If you weren't a Sixth Grade, I'd definitely teach you a lesson!'

"General Zhao, have something to eat."

"Thank you, Miss Xue." General Zhao smiled warmly and innocently, without a hint of anger.

He was finally done talking.

Tang Wen smiled, stretched lazily, and looked up at the starry sky.

Only a few scattered stars were visible.

Bai Shuo smacked his lips, not quite satisfied. 'I've told this kid so much and my hints were obvious enough.'

'I refuse to believe he's not tempted at all.'

'Even if he's not tempted now, it doesn't matter.'

'There's still plenty of time. Ganshan City is no paradise; sooner or later, he'll run into trouble.'

'He'll eventually remember that the Bai Family is waiting for him.'

'Hmm, this business here will still take some time.'

'That's enough time for him to think it through properly.'

'Miss You Ruo needs to put in some effort too!'

'A grown daughter can't be kept at home forever, and she's not getting any younger.'

'Once Tang Wen joins the Bai Family, I'll be his master in some capacity, right?'

'Heh heh!'

'When that time comes, we'll be master and disciple, united as one. On what grounds will that Madman Bai be able to suppress me!'

Tang Wen was pressed for time, so he took the initiative. "That exploration team inside Ganshan City, it feels like a trap. We found out that they suddenly appeared in those two houses three and a half months ago. They've just been living there freely."

"Mm." The three from the Bai Family had already come to a conclusion. Bai Shuo said, "Even if it's a trap, we still have to spring it."

General Zhao, who had been silent, spoke up, "That may be so, but the enemy's strength is unknown. If we act rashly, I'm afraid we'll fall into their snare."

Unpleasant words were best left to General Zhao.

Tang Wen had to speak nicely; he was still hoping to coax more cultivation secrets out of the Bai Family.

He couldn't afford to offend them.

Bai Shuo waved his hand and declared proudly:

"The enemy knows they are our Bai Family's people, yet they still dare to make such arrangements. They either have enough confidence to back it up, or they're fools."

"I'm afraid it's the former."

Bai Shuo smiled. "Either way is fine. I'm not the only Sixth Grade from the Bai Family in the Northwest Land."

"Could it be?"

He didn't answer directly. "We just need to avoid the Fifth-Grade Powerhouses from the various families in Ganshan City."

"Is a Fifth Grade from the Bai Family coming?"

"A Fifth Grade naturally won't be mobilized so easily." Bai Shuo's tone held little respect for Fifth Grades.

Bai You Ruo said, "As you both know, my Bai Family is going through a special period. The Fifth Grades are the main fighting force behind the various young masters. They keep each other in check and won't easily leave the vicinity of Sanlian City."

Tang Wen was still worried.

'It's not just a lack of complete certainty; I feel like they don't even have a thirty percent chance of success.'

Of course, his criteria for judgment were different from others'.

Unless it was a crushing victory like an Extraordinary against a Martial Artist...

...he considered it dangerous.

Bai Shuo also sensed their worry and said, "I am no ordinary Sixth Grade. And the other person is the same."

Tang Wen understood at once: 'The Bai Family is sending two Sixth Grades. And they're not ordinary Sixth Grades.'

'As expected of a top-tier family. They can summon Sixth-Grade Powerhouses from thousands of miles away just like that.'

"Who is the enemy? Do you have any leads?" He had given Bai You Ruo portraits of everyone in the courtyard.

If they still didn't know who the enemy was...

...Tang Wen had no intention of getting involved in this mess.

The expressions of the three from the Bai Family darkened slightly.

Bai Shuo said in a deep voice, "They're nothing but a bunch of treacherous turncoats! This time, even if it weren't for the Silver and Gold Deposits, I would still take action! Leaving them alive will only cause trouble sooner or later. It's best to kill them off and be done with it!"

Bai You Ruo sighed. "They had originally rendered great service and were approved to return to Sanlian City. Gold, silver, treasures, beautiful women, and luxurious mansions would have been waiting for them. But something had to happen at this very moment."

"We have you two to thank for helping us pinpoint their location this time."

Bai Shuo didn't specify when they would make their move; they would wait for the other Sixth Grade to arrive.

Tang Wen drew a simple map on the ground, using his extraordinary memory to sketch out more than half of the Outer City.

He pointed to a spot and said, "If you make your move at the beginning of the month and the situation changes, you can try breaking into this estate. The owner of the estate is a Sixth-Grade Master who doesn't get along with me. At the beginning of each month, he hosts a banquet at his home, and his guest is also a Sixth Grade."

The two sides chatted for a while longer. Several hours passed, and just as they were about to leave, Tang Wen looked at Bai Shuo with an embarrassed smile. "Uncle Shuo, I have an impudent request. It's been a long time since I've shown my true strength, and it's rare to meet a great master like yourself. Could I ask you for some pointers?"

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