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Chapter 532 - 0344 Traction Star Pull String, Sword Spin Fall Hammer (3k requests for monthly ticket and subscription)

Chapter 532: 0344 Traction Star Pull String, Sword Spin Fall Hammer (3k requests for monthly ticket and subscription)

This fusion raised his defense power, healing power, and thunder resistance to new heights.

He looked at the Martial Arts Tree: [Five Elements Mixed Qi Technique: First Layer (30%)]

"This secret technique isn’t too difficult to practice as long as you have enough treasure energy."

The more treasure energy, the higher the level of the secret technique, and the more powerful the treasure energy becomes, forming a positive cycle.

Of course, high rewards come with high risks. Lu Chenzhou dared not take it lightly, lest he lose control and explode.

The first stage goal was to elevate the Yellow Dragon, Green Lotus, and Thunder Treasure Qi to Xuan Grade, achieving balance in the Five Elements.

This required numerous treasures charged with Five Elements Treasure Qi, different from those previously utilized.

Currently, opportunities abounded in the Human World; he wasn’t in a rush.

A news alert popped up on his phone: [Dragon and Tiger·Zhang Lingmiao has conquered the 2000th floor of the Battle Realm, becoming the eighth person of All Nations’ new stars to break through!]

The comments below praised:

[As expected of a top Daoist Body, incredibly strong.]

[Zhang Lingmiao and Hong Tianxiang truly are the inseparable twin heroes of Daoist Bodies.]

[Four of the eight were born in Da Xia.]

[It’s that Silver Bear who’s an eyesore; really hope Lu Chenzhou takes him down soon!]

[Lu Chenzhou just battled through a thousand floors; he’s probably exhausted... Needs some time to recover.]

Lu Chenzhou opened the list of the eight individuals, respectively:

Silver Bear, Lu Xuanjian, Wajit, Josta, Wu Wang, Hong Tianxiang, Xuan Kong, Zhang Lingmiao.

He had heard of Lu Xuanjian, an old genius on par with the Four Great Daoist Bodies, Galaxy’s top martial artist, strong in Sword Dao.

Josta, reportedly a nobleman from an ancient Western kingdom, excelled in the strange "Wave Fist," apparently simple, yet a Divine Level martial art with strong practical combat prowess.

Wu Wang, top martial artist of Dongyue Martial Arts University, excelled in "Wild Thunder Ten Directions Saber," rumored to have consumed the Earth Grade treasure [Thunderbird Saliva].

Lu Chenzhou had watched his match; with one slash, light enveloped ten directions, thunder formed a web, annihilating all. Very strong!

The others were familiar faces who he had interacted with to varying degrees.

"I can’t afford to fall too far behind; I’ll catch up within a month."

...

Noon, a sect gathering.

After the meal, Old Ji carefully polished his Divine Sword Langxin, his ancestral treasure.

If his future grandchildren had talent and became martial artists, it could be passed down the generations, with hope for divine powers.

Lu Chenzhou, watching Shi Ruyu browsing her phone, asked suddenly, "Senior sister, what weapon are you using now?"

Shi Ruyu looked up, puzzled, "Me? I’m still using the C9 alloy staff."

Lu Chenzhou then displayed the [Ape King’s Seal] staff and laughed, "How about this staff?"

Shi Ruyu’s eyes lit up as she laughed, "Are you giving it to me?"

Lu Chenzhou nodded, "It’s a treasure from breaking through a floor, probably the best of a First Rank war soldier, though no divine powers, its material surpasses many lower grade divine weapons."

Shi Ruyu looked at Old Ji, unsure if she should accept.

Old Ji chuckled, "Take it; Chenzhou is wealthy. Don’t take it for nothing, we might as well follow the rich!"

Ji Feiyan also eyed it enviously, "So jealous, argh, if I knew, I wouldn’t have gone broke exchanging for a divine weapon."

She now had a divine weapon too, named [Twelve Slashes], sourced from a Yanshaped-Fist master of the Dadu Dynasty, [Yan Shier], worth 4000 battle merits.

Shi Ruyu solemnly accepted, "Thank you, junior brother. I won’t forget this great kindness."

Lu Chenzhou: "I wouldn’t have achieved today’s accomplishments without the guidance of you and other seniors. This is nothing."

He could give even better to relatives and friends, but feared their strength couldn’t handle it and attracted others’ coveting.

Post-catastrophe, things were better inside base cities; outside in the wilderness, it was lawless land.

Martial artists couldn’t all be saints. Some greedy lawless people committing murder and robbery were not uncommon.

Such people dared not enter base cities, roamed the wilderness, akin to bandits and pirates of old times, dragging civilization backwards.

...

Pingjiang Martial Arts University.

"Brother Lu, what brings you here?"

Du Men looked at the approaching Lu Chenzhou, barely recognizing him.

It’s been a few years, and Lu Chenzhou was now world-famous.

Meanwhile, he was still striving to become a martial artist, blending into the masses.

The scenes of sparring and practicing fists together at the Martial Arts Academy were unforgettable.

Lu Chenzhou smiled:

"Long time no see, Brother Du. I came to see President Zhang."

"To learn the "Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds"? Perfect timing, another moment and the president would have gone into seclusion."

"Thank you for the notification. Wish you success in becoming a martial artist soon, Brother Du."

"Yes, I will. Within three years, I’ll definitely become a martial artist!"

...

Hanshan Temple.

Fine rain like threads, curtain beads to the sky.

An elder with white hair in white training clothes sat by an ancient bell.

Burning incense, brewing tea, playing the zither and listening to the rain, the ambiance peaceful, rare in this era of great catastrophe.

Melodious zither sounds; Lu Chenzhou stood silently by, listening quietly.

The rain ceased, and the zither sounds faded away.

Han Shan Elder looked at Lu Chenzhou and smiled, "Your Buddha nature grows stronger."

Being from the Buddhist school, he instantly saw Lu Chenzhou’s deep Buddhist foundation, a first-class level among the five main Buddhist schools.

Lu Chenzhou bowed, "Greetings, Master Zhang. I often study Buddhist law to seek "Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds"."

Han Shan Elder gently plucked the strings and asked, "Do you understand zither and sound laws?"

Lu Chenzhou shook his head, "I’m a crude person, ignorant of these."

"The "Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds" was created by Master Wende, a zither enthusiast. Some knowledge of sound laws benefits its cultivation."

"I’ll learn when I return."

"No need, I’ll teach you now. With your martial arts talent, one day should suffice."

"Good..."

Thus began Lu Chenzhou’s miraculous zither training.

By dusk, Lu Chenzhou, a martial artist ignorant of basic notes, became somewhat proficient in sound laws.

Martial arts geniuses owe their strength not only to their martial talent but also their comprehension abilities.

Many geniuses, unable to progress further in martial arts, later turned to cultural and scientific pursuits, achieving notable success.

The best example being renowned medical Dao grandmasters.

Han Shan Elder was pleased, "You’ve mastered "Ten Sides Ambush Song" and "Lanling Breaking Formation Song". Remember these, as some sounds and rhythms in "Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds" align with these mortal zither scores. "Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds" has endless possibilities. Become a sound master, and you can combine different parts to create your own soundwave techniques, advancing the method further."

"You mean, "Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds" could become a supreme divine skill?"

"Yes, sound law is a branch of martial arts, no different from Spear Dao or Sword Dao. I recently studied the Great Wilderness history and found a Sea and Mountain Oath organization member, named Miao Yin Shangren, who broke the void with sound law, leaving behind the Heavenly Sound Sect Daoist system, evidence that supports it."

"I see."

""Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds" has 108 sound variations, forming 32 parts, with 8 soundwave techniques:

[Heavenly Dragon Stick Heart, Heavenly Dragon Killing Intent, Heavenly Dragon Soul Stealing, Heavenly Dragon Soul Capture, Heavenly Dragon Star Tether, Heavenly Dragon Pulling the Bowstring, Heavenly Dragon Swirling Sword, Heavenly Dragon Falling Hammer]."

"The first four are killing moves targeting Heart Intent and soul token, requiring high cultivation and spiritual power. Only learn after reaching spiritual power of 1000 pragnya, otherwise, you may harm yourself before killing the enemy. The last four—Star Tether and Pulling the Bowstring are control techniques, Swirling Sword and Falling Hammer are lethal techniques, especially Falling Hammer, one strike to determine victory! Today I’ll teach you the last four moves; mastering them will bring your Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds to Small Success, enabling deeper study."

"1000 pragnya, that’s achievable only for late-stage Third Realm Po Suo Cultivators..."

""Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds" appears to be a lower divine skill, but it’s harder than some middle-level divine skills. I completed it only as a Great Grandmaster."

Han Shan Elder cleared his throat, took a deep breath, and Heavenly Dragon Aura manifested, saintly and Buddha-like.

Divine skill practice requires Spirit, Energy, and Essence combined; it’s a fundamental skill.

He uttered complex tones, rippling out in waves all around.

Instantly, Lu Chenzhou felt his spirit entering another world:

In a Jade Palace, a non-mortal Fairy played the zither, the music stirring the heartstrings, thoughts subtly controlled.

"Combining Star Tether and Pulling the Bowstring forms the first martial arts killing move of Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds, [Devilish Sound Surrounding]. This sound immobilizes demons and ghosts, making them easy targets. Master it, and you can manipulate demons with sound waves, making them fight amongst themselves!"

Soon, the scene changed again.

In the sky, myriad gods and Buddhas manifested. The Immortal of Colossal Spirit, holding a lute, glared down. Heavenly soldiers and generals arrayed around swirling clouds, blade light and sword shadows, hammer and ax glows, all crashing down to earth.

Mountains toppled, rivers broke, those trapped within perished regardless of their prowess.

"Combining Swirling Sword and Falling Hammer forms the second killing move of Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds, [Ten Sides Ambush]. The rhythm alternates between fast and slow, blending real and illusory, Yin and Yang, making it difficult to defend against. This is the most crucial killing move; with Grandmaster-level power, you can annihilate demons within a radius of five miles with one strike!"

Lu Chenzhou was shocked; this attack range was terrifying.

Thus, even in the wilderness facing demon tides alone, he could shake them with his power!

"Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds"was harder than Lu Chenzhou imagined. Even after half a day, he hadn’t got started. Han Shan Elder patiently comforted, "I know you learn other martial arts quickly, but this is a soundwave technique, entirely different. I was planning to go into seclusion to Breakthrough Sixth tomorrow, but since you’re here to learn, I’ll delay a few days..."

He had started practicing this technique as a master, with a much deeper Buddhist foundation than Lu Chenzhou, taking half a day to get started.

Given Lu Chenzhou’s top genius status, he thought three days should suffice.

Just then, Lu Chenzhou’s chest moved like a drum, taking a sharp breath, releasing an invisible soundwave, forming tangible energy ripples, manifesting twenty-four golden sword shadows spinning out, radiating, carving trenches all around, deeper near and shallower far, fading a hundred meters away.

Parched throat and dry mouth, Lu Chenzhou beamed, "Master, the power of these eight sounds is indeed terrifying!"

Han Shan Elder: "..."