I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 286: Chapter 139: Innate Wuji, Refining Qi into Gang

A range of a thousand feet!

Within a thousand feet, he could crush any enemy from afar.

The power of Refining Qi into Gang was something one could only truly appreciate after breaking through to this realm.

’With my current Cultivation, I finally have the right to truly hold this position.’

Looking toward the Observatory, Fang Xing sighed with emotion.

Although he had already been appointed interim Vice Marshal, only by stepping into the True Gang Realm did he truly have the right to secure the position.

’My Cultivation has broken through... Hmm, I can also try cultivating the Void Divine Seal now.’

The thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind.

Over the past few months, he had managed to grasp some of the cultivation methods for the Void Divine Seal.

His Martial Arts had all essentially hit a bottleneck, and a major breakthrough was unlikely, at least in the short term.

The only one that could be rapidly advanced was the Dragon Elephant Prison-Suppression Force.

However, for this Celestial Extreme Divine Skill, ordinary cultivation resources were of no use.

He could only improve by hunting Demons and Monsters for their Inner Cores and strengthening his Divine Beast Essence.

Its power was formidable, but the cost in resources was not small. Even if someone else were to cultivate the Dragon Elephant Prison-Suppression Force, the resources required would be even greater.

’I’ll head to the Observatory first and exchange for some resources.’

After a moment of thought, Fang Xing strode away.

...

’Refining Spirit Grass, Star Essence Flower... these prices aren’t low at all.’

Fang Xing winced inwardly as he looked at the exchange ledger.

He had thought of getting more, but seeing the required Merit, he realized that even with his two hundred thousand Merit points, he could barely afford a single portion.

The Celestial and Earthly Treasures required to cultivate the Void Divine Seal were more numerous than he had anticipated.

But he did not hesitate, exchanging for them all in one go.

His two hundred thousand Merit points were completely wiped out.

’This thing really isn’t something an ordinary person can cultivate...’ Fang Xing sighed to himself as he looked at his zeroed-out Merit.

Two hundred thousand Merit points was a considerable sum, even for someone at the Marshal Level.

Yet it was only enough for a single portion.

Every single one of these items was a rare treasure.

To buy them with money, he feared even one million gold would not be enough.

Though Divine Level Secret Techniques were powerful, the resources they consumed were equally immense.

After exchanging for the Treasure Medicines he needed, Fang Xing immediately stepped out of the Merit Hall.

"Lord Fang, long time no see."

Just as he stepped out of the Merit Hall, Fang Xing came face-to-face with a pair of acquaintances.

Commander Chen Yan and Zhou Yu.

Seeing Fang Xing, the two hurried forward to greet him.

Fang Xing nodded slightly, glancing at them. "How have you been? Any difficult missions lately?"

He was a Vice Marshal, after all. Even if he didn’t really manage anything, it was still his duty to ask.

Hearing Fang Xing’s question, Chen Yan smiled. "Sir, it’s been quite peaceful lately. Just some simple missions. The Evil Cult and the Demons and Monsters have been much more subdued. It’s a rare sight."

Fang Xing nodded.

’It seems my efforts had an effect after all.’

Compared to when he first arrived, Cang Province was much more stable now.

"Sir, you... you’ve broken through to the True Gang Realm?!" Zhou Yu’s pupils shrank as he sensed a trace of Fang Xing’s aura.

Hearing this, Chen Yan froze. She too looked at Fang Xing and sensed the wisp of his new aura.

Fang Xing nodded lightly. "Yes, I just did."

!!!

Hearing this, their minds reeled in shock.

True Gang!

They hadn’t seen Fang Xing in months, and now he had delivered such a staggering blow upon their first reunion.

Zhou Yu vaguely recalled that when he first met Fang Xing, the man had seemingly just stepped into the Middle Stage of True Qi.

But now, in only about a year, Fang Xing had left him completely in the dust.

He had been stuck at True Qi Perfection for more than three years, yet he had never imagined that Fang Xing would beat him to it, stepping into the True Gang realm first.

The change of this single layer was a chasm as wide as heaven and earth.

At this moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of dejection.

Before, he was the genius the Marshals always talked about. But now, he felt just how laughable that word was.

’This guy... he’s really taking it hard, isn’t he?’

Seeing the change in Zhou Yu’s expression, which Fang Xing understood at a glance, he smiled slightly and patted Zhou Yu’s shoulder.

"Don’t be discouraged. My breakthrough was just a happy accident with a bit of luck involved. I’m sure you’ll be able to step into the True Gang realm soon, too."

"Who knows, maybe you’ll be the one taking over my position then."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu froze for a moment before giving a bitter smile. "Sir, I would never dare to have such thoughts. Your strength is plain for all to see."

Perhaps before he might have harbored some ambition to compete, but now, he had abandoned the thought entirely.

Even before breaking through to the True Gang realm, Fang Xing possessed the strength to slay a True Gang First Layer Martial Artist.

He had heard Zhang Xuan say as much a few months ago.

Now that Fang Xing had entered the True Gang realm, his strength... Even if Zhou Yu also broke through, the gap between them would still be immense.

"The world is an unpredictable place. Perhaps it won’t be long before I leave," Fang Xing said with a smile.

???

Hearing this, both of them couldn’t help but stare, startled.

Chen Yan snapped out of it first. "Sir, what do you mean by that? Are you being transferred?"

"Perhaps. It’s not certain yet, but things are moving in that direction," Fang Xing nodded.

"Sir, you... you’re not being transferred to the Capital City, are you?"

Chen Yan asked tentatively, looking at Fang Xing.

Fang Xing shook his head. "Not there, no. But I’ll be going somewhere else. It’s still not confirmed. Anyway, you two can get back to your duties. Contact me if anything happens."

With that, Fang Xing strode away.

The two stared blankly at Fang Xing’s retreating figure, lost in a daze for a moment.

They still hadn’t had time to digest the shock of his breakthrough to the True Gang realm, and now Fang Xing’s news that he might be leaving left them both feeling completely bewildered.

’This is probably related to Lord Hong...’

The same thought rose in both their minds.

Ever since Hong Miaojin and Fang Xing had returned from Jade Capital City, they had sensed a peculiar atmosphere.

She had delegated her authority and made arrangements as soon as she returned.

For the past few months, Hong Miaojin had completely ignored all official business.

Zhang Xuan was arranging everything.

This was something that had practically never happened before.

’Is Lord Hong leaving too?’

A thought surfaced in their minds. They exchanged a look, and it seemed they both understood what the other was thinking.

For a moment, they both fell silent.

Since joining the Cang Province Observatory, they had been personally promoted by Hong Miaojin almost every step of the way.

From Recorded Captain to Official Captain, then promoted to Vice Commander, and then Commander.

Although they knew this day would come sooner or later, when it was finally upon them, it was suddenly difficult to accept.

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