Free Web NovelChapter 200: Chapter 132: The Method of Gold and Stone, Senior-Level Potion
"A former comrade from the Beast Hunting Team didn’t actually die. He came to Ring City, changed his name, and used the Life Essence of the Thunder Eagle Beast King to break through to the Superpower Level. He then established his own martial arts hall."
"His name... is Lei Wanjun."
BZZT!
The moment the words were spoken, a buzz went through Lu Chao’s head.
’Lei Wanjun?’
His gaze sharpened, and his confusion finally dissipated.
The grudge between Master Luo and him had been formed many years ago; the martial arts competition was merely a trigger.
"Lei Wanjun is cautious in his actions. He never makes a move unless he’s ninety percent certain."
Luo Qianshan’s tone was calm as he looked at Lu Chao. "It is precisely because I know his character so well that I didn’t want you getting rashly involved in this challenge."
"However..."
With a slight smile, he lightly patted Lu Chao’s shoulder. "You truly exceeded everyone’s expectations."
’So that’s how it is.’ Lu Chao nodded.
’Recalling the earlier fight, if I hadn’t mastered Rock or broken through to the Elite Level, it would have been truly difficult to deal with the people from the Thunder Extreme Martial Arts Hall unless I used my secret [Adrenaline]. In fact, the results for our two sides might have been reversed. The fate of the severely injured Zhan Diao and Lei Chongming could very well have been my fate, and Senior Brother Luo Yan’s.’
"Speaking of which, I have to thank you for your guidance, Master Luo."
The thought flashed through his mind, and Lu Chao shook his head with a smile. "If not for your frequent help with my Body Refining, I couldn’t have broken through so smoothly."
"I wouldn’t dare take all the credit for myself."
He said frankly, his eyes bright.
It was the truth.
Without Luo Qianshan personally helping him temper his muscles and bones for the past two or three months, he never could have mastered this technique so quickly, even with his [Basic Resilience].
"Heh."
Luo Qianshan smiled at his words, not at all surprised by the response.
Having spent so much time together, he had naturally come to understand Lu Chao’s character. It was precisely this humble and patient mindset, free from arrogance and impatience, that had convinced him to teach the [Rock] Martial Skill.
"Since you’re already at the Elite Level, there’s not much more I need to say."
Smiling and nodding, Luo Qianshan then walked into the small hut and returned with two items.
The first was a round, metal device. The pattern of a fist seal inside a ring clearly showed its origin—it was a high-grade storage device from the Golden Defense Group.
"This contains a recording of me personally demonstrating the fourth level of the Fighting Skill: the [Golden Stone] cultivation method."
Their eyes met, and Luo Qianshan said seriously, "Watch it several times. If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to come find me."
Lu Chao’s eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded, taking the device.
’This is the benefit of having a master. The fourth level of the Golden Stone Fighting Skill is undoubtedly a high-level method for breaking through the hundred-point Life Energy threshold. Its value is self-evident, and it’s something that simply can’t be bought on the open market. If not for my status as a disciple of the hall, trying to acquire a similar advanced method from the Patrol Department’s internal network would have cost an unimaginable number of contribution points or required accomplishing some great deed. This has directly saved me the immense trouble of searching for such a method.’
"Once you reach the Elite Level, you’ve arrived at the threshold of the human body’s limits."
His tone turning serious, Luo Qianshan reminded him, "In the old era, a person at this level could already call themselves a Grandmaster, standing at the apex of mortal power. It wasn’t until later, when extraterrestrial civilizations discovered Earth Star and spread Superpower Knowledge, that people learned that the limits of life could be broken, and that there were even higher levels beyond Grandmaster."
"Even so, the difficulty of cultivating at the Elite Level far surpasses what came before. Every single point of Life Energy gained is a step closer to the absolute limit. Some people see no improvement for years, and some even remain stuck before the hundred-point threshold for their entire lives..."
Their eyes met, and he said in a low voice, "Therefore, it’s completely normal for your cultivation speed to slow down upon reaching this realm. Although you are exceptionally talented, you must not become impatient."
Hearing this, Lu Chao recognized the advice and reassurance in his master’s words. He nodded firmly, committing them to memory.
He had heard these things before; the Life Energy Development Theory also mentioned them frequently.
The reason one hundred points of Life Energy is such a major threshold is because it represents breaking one’s limits in the truest sense.
Unlike previous increases in Life Energy, this realm is more about breaking through the original biological limits of the human species—of carbon-based life!
If that weren’t the case, the status of the Superpower Level wouldn’t be so special.
Even in the vast Rhombus Ring City Circle, the number of experts at this level could be counted on two hands.
"However..."
His tone shifted as he smiled again. "Logically speaking, since you’ve broken through to the Elite Level so quickly, you will definitely attract the attention of the Patrol Department and the Superpower Bureau."
"They might have some special arrangements for you... You should seize this opportunity."
He spoke suggestively, offering a pointed reminder.
Lu Chao was slightly taken aback, but he already had a few ideas about what he meant.
"And one more thing."
As he spoke, Luo Qianshan took out the second item and handed it over.
Lu Chao took it and looked down.
Inside a bag were two long, rectangular rosewood boxes, each bearing the logo of Celestial Brocade Ointment.
"These are two portions of a Senior-Level Ointment from Celestial Brocade Ointment—the Celestial Brocade Bone-Strengthening Ointment. It’s made specifically for the cultivation needs of Elite Level fighters. If anyone below the Professional Level consumes it, it can easily cause a backlash to their foundation and damage their internal organs."
Luo Qianshan promised, "Regardless of what arrangements the Patrol Department makes, at least on my end, you will not lack the resources for your cultivation."
"Consider this a congratulatory gift for breaking through to the Elite Level. Also, from now on, as long as you’re still in Ring City, you can come and collect one Senior-Level Nutritional Potion every month. I’ll also have someone prepare fifty kilograms of High-Level Exotic Beast Meat for you monthly."
As his voice fell, a flash of surprise and fervent excitement passed through Lu Chao’s eyes.
’These were two portions of Advanced Nutritional Resources!’
