novellaaa Chapter 23 Great Potential
Chapter 23 Great Potential
"Why not?"
Zheng Wanqing did not directly answer Wu Lao's question; her gentle, jade-like voice echoed within the armory, but she herself was nowhere to be seen.
Her graceful figure, clad in a phoenix robe, rippled in the air like the moon's reflection in water before vanishing as if it had never existed.
Old Wu stared at the empty entrance to the armory, his lips twitching uncontrollably. He grabbed his tangled, white hair with frustration, muttering incoherently:
"Am I, this old man, spending too much time in the armory, becoming out of touch with the times, falling behind?"
"Are people these days so open-minded? Even though he's not her biological son, they're still mother and son in name only..."
He shook his head, lay back down in the wicker chair, but couldn't fall asleep. His cloudy eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment.
Wang Dao was completely unaware of the turmoil in Wu Lao's heart.
He had already returned to the Hidden Dragon Pavilion, casually placing the newly acquired plain longsword on the weapon rack. He couldn't wait to unfold the animal hide scroll of the "Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound Technique," ready to study it carefully.
Just as he was engrossed in reading, a melodious and gentle voice suddenly rang in his mind, as if whispering directly into the depths of his soul:
"Practice your swordsmanship diligently and showcase your swordsmanship talent to the fullest extent."
"It will be of great benefit to you."
Although no one was in sight, the unique elegance and nobility in the voice made Wang Dao immediately recognize that it was Zheng Wanqing's voice.
He scratched his head, looking puzzled. This seemingly random sentence left him completely baffled.
"Showing off her swordsmanship talent? What exactly is this princess up to?"
Wang Dao pondered for a moment, but still couldn't figure it out, so he simply stopped thinking about it.
The most important thing right now is to break through to the Dragon Spine Realm as soon as possible. As for Zheng Wanqing's intentions, we can figure them out slowly later.
He refocused his attention on the "Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound Technique," a bone-tempering method that, as Elder Wu had said, indeed possessed enormous potential.
But as he read on, Wang Dao's expression grew increasingly strange.
According to the description of the technique, this method is extremely difficult to practice, and the requirements for physical control and mental strength are outrageously strict.
"Nine out of ten practitioners will become disabled due to the backlash of their qi and blood, damage to their internal organs, and broken bones."
"The remaining one, due to his dull aptitude, will be unable to understand the essence of the technique and thus be unable to begin."
Wang Dao's lips twitched, and a million grass mud horses galloped through his mind.
"This...this is practically a guaranteed death sentence for whoever practices this!!"
He even began to suspect that Old Wu might dislike him and was deliberately trying to frame him.
This is hardly a method with great potential; it's clearly a guide to discouraging people from pursuing their beliefs.
Wang Dao shook his head and closed the scroll.
"Luckily, I have a cheat code..."
With a thought, he brought up the stat allocation panel in his mind.
Name: Wang Dao
[Realm]: Undying Skin (Immune to all laws, indestructible, physical defense increased tenfold, can reflect 30% of the force of the same level)
[Techniques]: Thousand Hammers and Hundred Refinements Technique (Limit Break), Giant Spirit Carrying Mountain Fist (Mastery), Flowing Light Illusionary Dust Sword (Beginner)
【skill】
Body Cultivation Lv1 (Special Effect: Daoist Furnace - The body is a furnace, refining spiritual energy, elixirs, and rare treasures more than ten times more efficiently than ordinary people. This special effect will continuously increase in efficiency as the physical body strengthens.)
Kendo lv1 (Special effect: Holding the sword - body and sword become one)
Kung Fu Level 1 (Special Effect: Integrated Power - Spine like a dragon, power generation is penetrating)
[Source Point]: 11
Looking at the pitiful "11" source points on the panel, Wang Dao's gaze was firm.
"Hmph, what do you mean by 'whoever practices it will die'? I'm not stupid enough to bother studying it."
"Isn't it better to use cheat codes? Quickly gather a hundred Source Points, directly learn the 'Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound Technique,' and then break through to the Dragon Spine Realm in one go!"
After the incident involving Wang Wu, the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion was peaceful and quiet.
Those eyes that were originally eager to provoke him were also restrained by the ruthlessness and strength that Wang Dao displayed, and no one dared to provoke him anymore.
Wang Dao was fortunate to have a rare period of quiet time for cultivation, immersing himself day and night in tempering his physical body and improving his skills.
He originally thought that the jar of ancient savage elephant blood essence would be enough to help him collect a hundred source points and successfully enter the Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound Technique.
However, it turned out that he had idealized the path of spiritual practice too much.
That jar of extremely high-quality beast blood contained immense energy enough to transform an ordinary martial artist, but under the frenzied refining of the King's Daoist Furnace, it only sustained him for five days of cultivation.
Each time he fully practiced the technique, and each time the system judged it as effective and he obtained source points, the amount of energy and spirit he needed to devote, as well as the resources he consumed, increased at an alarming rate.
He had to devote himself entirely to the task, squeezing every ounce of strength and every drop of blood to the extreme, in order to obtain that precious source point.
"Huff... huff..."
Inside the Hidden Dragon Pavilion, Wang Dao was shirtless, sweat pouring down his chiseled muscles and pooling on the ground.
He had just finished practicing the "Giant Spirit Carrying Mountain Fist" technique. His body was steaming with crimson qi and blood, and his pores were emitting subtle divine light. He looked like a volcano that had just been extinguished.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked down at the table, where a jar of deep blue essence blood sat.
That was the essence blood of the Thunderhorn Beast sent by Zheng Wanqing, and it was also the prize Wang Wu lost to him in a gambling match.
After Zheng Wanqing's intervention, Wang Dao believed there was absolutely no foul play involved.
Looking at the jar of essence blood, Wang Dao felt a rare surge of warmth in his heart. During this time, he had received so much kindness from Zheng Wanqing.
Without the slightest hesitation, he unscrewed the cap and drank the azure blood essence in one gulp.
"boom!"
The essence and blood entered his throat, transforming into a violent torrent of energy that instantly washed over his limbs and bones.
Driven by the Daoist furnace, this energy was rapidly decomposed and refined, transforming into pure blood and qi that nourished his physical body.
Wang Dao, disregarding the need for rest, picked up the long sword at his waist and began wielding it in the courtyard.
The sword moves of "Flowing Light and Illusory Dust Sword" flowed smoothly in his hands, the sword light was like an illusion, and every move was filled with his 100% focus.
Day after day, tirelessly.
The origin of the Way of the King is also slowly and steadily improving in this almost self-torturing practice.
……
Meanwhile, inside Tingtao Pavilion.
Wang Long was leaning back on the soft couch, listening to his servants report on the recent situation of the king.
When he learned that Wang Dao had chosen the "Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound Method," a bone-tempering technique known for its harshness, the disdain in his eyes intensified.
"The Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound Technique? Hmph, what unrealistic ambition!" Wang Long sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "That's a dangerous technique that even my elder brother wouldn't dare to try lightly. How dare he, a crippled illegitimate son, dabble in it! He's practically courting death!"
He picked up a cup of fragrant tea, took a small sip, and a cold smile curved his lips: "Bones like diamond, marrow like frost and snow? He's not afraid of turning himself into a pile of broken bones and rotten flesh!"
"The Third Madam is so kind; she even sent someone to deliver the essence blood of the Thunderhorn Beast," the maid beside her said cautiously, flattering her.
Wang Long sneered, "Kindness? That bitch just wants to add fuel to the fire, hoping that bastard will train himself to death as soon as possible! But it's fine, it saves us from having to take action. If he ruins himself, he can't blame anyone else."
He put down his teacup, a hint of pleasure flashing in his eyes. The Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound Technique did indeed have great potential, but trying to master it was practically suicide.
In his view, Wang Dao's choice of such a treacherous cultivation method was tantamount to drinking poison to quench his thirst.
He seemed to have already foreseen the tragic end of Wangdao's cultivation going awry and his physical body collapsing.