My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

Back at Tingtai Courtyard, Liang Cheng closed the courtyard gate behind him.

He took out three Demon Cores from his robes.

One Tier Four and two Tier Three.

The city wall was littered with corpses. He had taken advantage of the chaos to pocket these Demon Cores without anyone noticing.

’Besides the Crossing the Sea True Intent, who else can directly refine Demon Cores?’

Liang Cheng sat down cross-legged and first held the Tier Four Demon Core in his palm.

The Fragment of the Crossing the Sea True Intent began circulating on its own. The cultivation technique for the Third Layer of the Broken Wave Technique ran a full circulation, and the Mixed Element Gang Body was not to be outdone. The violent energy from the Demon Beast surged into his Meridians like a raging tide, where it was skillfully guided and converted by the Fragment’s Heart Method into pure True Essence.

Three hours later, the Tier Four Demon Core turned to dust.

Liang Cheng opened his eyes, the sharp glint within them even brighter than before.

[Third Layer of Broken Wave Technique: Minor Success (5164/12000)]

[Mixed Element Gang Body: Minor Success (1437/8000)]

He didn’t stop, continuing to refine the two Tier Three Demon Cores.

Though the energy was inferior to that of a Tier Four core, it made up for it in sheer quantity.

Another three hours passed. The True Essence around Liang Cheng pulsed, and his aura had clearly grown more substantial.

[Third Layer of Broken Wave Technique: Minor Success (5552/12000)]

[Mixed Element Gang Body: Minor Success (1602/8000)]

’This Sea Beast Tide might be dangerous, but my strength has certainly progressed rapidly.’

’Sometimes, only through conflict on the Martial Dao can one make courageous and rapid progress.’

’But it’s still not enough.’

Liang Cheng got up and began practicing his saber in the courtyard.

Mountain-Breaking Saber, capable of cleaving mountains and rivers.

Scenes from last night’s bloody battle replayed in his mind. The pouncing attacks of the Fierce Beasts all transformed into new insights. Real combat truly was the best teacher.

When the morning sun began to rise, Liang Cheng sheathed his saber and stood still. Steam rose from the sweat on his body, but his eyes were perfectly clear.

[Mountain-Breaking Saber: Beginner Level (3841/5000)]

In six hours, his cultivation had advanced again, and his combat techniques had matured.

...

At the seventh section of the East City Wall, it was time for the guard change.

When Ye Zhiqiu arrived with three reinforcement Martial Artists, Liang Cheng was already standing on the wall.

"Junior Brother, you’re here early."

Ye Zhiqiu greeted Liang Cheng and his gaze swept over the sea.

The mist was a little thinner today, but the sea’s color was deeper, with a faint, dark red tinge.

When the warning bell rang again, everyone’s expression changed.

The number of Fierce Beasts seemed even greater than yesterday!

In an instant, Bone Spike Arrowfish fell like a black downpour, three Siege Turtles appeared at once, and swarms of Ironclaw Crabs crawled up the city wall like a tide.

"We have to hold the line!"

Ye Zhiqiu’s True Gang erupted. His Sword Rainbow swept out, instantly cutting down seven or eight of the arrowfish.

Liang Cheng moved around to deliver finishing blows, his Zhenxian Saber drawing blood with every strike.

But soon, he noticed something was wrong.

As soon as the Fierce Beasts spotted him, the scarlet glow in their eyes would intensify, and their attacks would grow more frantic. They completely ignored the other Martial Artists, focusing only on lunging at him!

A Tier Four Sawtooth Shark shot up from the sea, leaped over the crenellations, and snapped its massive jaws directly at Liang Cheng’s neck.

"Get lost!"

Liang Cheng’s saber slashed down on the shark’s snout, sending sparks flying. He used the force of the impact to dodge to the side, but after feeling the pain, the shark didn’t retreat at all. Instead, it lunged again with even greater ferocity.

"Junior Brother, watch out!"

Ye Zhiqiu launched a Sword Rainbow, its Gang Qi raging. Incredibly, the shark completely ignored it. The True Gang-infused sword strike hit it squarely on the forehead, pinning it fast to the wall.

But another Siege Turtle had already taken the opportunity to ram the section of the wall where Liang Cheng stood.

"I’ll handle it!"

Liang Cheng leaped from the top of the wall, his saber slashing toward the Reverse Scale on the turtle’s shell. But the Siege Turtle didn’t retract its head; instead, it opened its massive maw and spat a foul-smelling jet of water!

Liang Cheng used Side Step Flash to evade. The water jet grazed his shoulder, and the city wall hissed as it corroded.

"Have these beasts gone mad?!"

Ye Zhiqiu had also noticed the abnormality by now. He unleashed his full True Gang Cultivation, and fighting back-to-back with Liang Cheng, they weathered wave after wave of attacks.

The two hours of defending the city were several times more difficult than yesterday.

By the time the guard changed, the squad had seven more heavily injured members. Liang Cheng and Ye Zhiqiu were bathed in blood and had expended most of their energy. If Ye Zhiqiu hadn’t been a True Gang Realm expert, the night would have been perilous.

At that moment, Yang Xian was withdrawing from the neighboring defense sector with his squad. As he passed Liang Cheng, he paused.

Liang Cheng looked up at him.

Yang Xian’s expression clearly changed, his pupils contracting. But he immediately recovered and even forced a fake smile. "Young Hero Liang, it seems last night was perilous."

Liang Cheng didn’t speak, just stared into his eyes.

Yang Xian felt his skin crawl under the stare. After his brief greeting, he quickly walked away.

...

「Tingtai Courtyard.」

Liang Cheng refined the three Tier Three and one Tier Four Demon Cores he had secretly stashed away today. His cultivation rose another notch, but his heart grew heavier.

This time, his Meridians throbbed with a slight pain. Liang Cheng knew it was because he had refined too much Demon Core Energy in a short time, reaching a warning limit.

’Sometimes, cultivation requires a balance of tension and relaxation.’

’I need to rest for a while to let my Meridians consolidate. I can’t just keep absorbing blindly.’

’However, with the Crossing the Sea True Intent constantly strengthening my Meridians, I won’t have to wait too long.’

[Third Layer of Broken Wave Technique: Minor Success (7364/12000)]

[Mixed Element Gang Body: Minor Success (2243/8000)]

’Still, the progress in my cultivation was worth it.’

’But...’

’The Fierce Beasts’ strange behavior last night was definitely not a coincidence.’

Just then, Ye Zhiqiu hurried back, his expression grim. "The City Lord’s Mansion has compiled the data. Last night, the intensity of Fierce Beast attacks across the entire city increased by thirty percent compared to the day before. The situation is getting more difficult."

Liang Cheng was silent for a moment before speaking. "Senior Brother, the Fierce Beasts seem to be especially frenzied toward me."

Ye Zhiqiu was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

"The moment those Fierce Beasts see me, they’re like sharks that have smelled blood. They completely ignore everyone else and hunt me down exclusively."

Liang Cheng’s voice was calm. "Last night, that Sawtooth Shark was willing to take a direct hit from your sword just to lunge at me."

Ye Zhiqiu’s expression changed. "Are you sure?"

"I’m sure."

"Let’s go!"

Ye Zhiqiu pulled Liang Cheng up and headed for the door. "We’re going to see my grandfather!"

...

「The Ye Family’s Main Hall.」

After listening to Liang Cheng’s description, Old Master Ye’s aged face grew solemn. He had Liang Cheng stand still, then hovered a withered palm three inches above Liang Cheng’s head. A gentle power slowly probed downwards, pausing slightly at the collar of Liang Cheng’s robes, near the back of his neck.

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