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Chapter 559 - 0357 Nine Mountains Return, Comprehensive Heaven (4k for monthly ticket and subscription)_2

Chapter 559: 0357 Nine Mountains Return, Comprehensive Heaven (4k for monthly ticket and subscription)_2

A lofty mountain of ten thousand feet begins with accumulating stones.

Therefore, the levels of Nine Mountains True Gang are primarily divided into four major stages:

The first is called [Three Mountains True Gang], which refers to the ancient three mountains of Da Xia: Penglai, Fangzhang, and Ying State. It requires three thousand True Gang Stones. Achieving the Three Mountains marks reaching the Middle Realm. At this time, the True Gang is thin, but through special techniques, it can be condensed and remain outside the body, spiraling continuously and transforming into [Cloud Mist Clothes]. These clothes are not just like the external armor of Innate True Qi; instead, they are a kind of low-level True Gang defensive technique. Like the transformation of the Three Forces into brightness and darkness, one needs to understand it. While wearing these clothes, firearms bullets triggered by gunpowder are already ineffective against a Master.

Of course, for some advanced firearms, caution is still advised, although they are in the hands of our military.

In the past, becoming a Master and not provoking Land Immortals already made one a renowned figure in the Martial Arts world.

Even those with royal power and wealth would have to treat you as an honored guest.

The second is called [Five Mountains True Gang], specifically referring to Mount Tai, Hua Mountain, Mount Heng, Songshan, and Mount Heng. It requires five thousand True Gang Stones. Achieving this marks the End Realm of a Master. When the Three Mountains and Five Mountains gather, the True Gang becomes dense and nearly substantial, almost like water. It can then transform into liquid form [Heavy Water Gauze], which is an intermediate level True Gang defensive technique that qualitatively changes defense power. Hence, after becoming a Master, even a Martial Arts genius finds it difficult to combat beyond their realm. This is why many outside don’t believe you could have killed a Five Patterns Small Demon King.

The strength of a Five Patterns Small Demon King is quite close to that of a Middle Realm Master.

At this point, Wu Long paused and said: "The outside world doesn’t know that you have already set foot in the level of Dao, so it makes sense for them to think this way. Don’t let it bother you."

Lu Chenzhou smiled and said: "It’s just a false reputation, let them talk."

Wu Long nodded: "A Martial Artist needs fame and fortune, but the heart should be indifferent to fame and fortune. There’s no need to deliberately pursue it. When strength comes, everything follows naturally. One day, if you achieve the Absolute Peak, no matter what you do, there will be great scholars to debate scriptures for you. For example, the Recreate Heaven Plan. Many people were uncertain about it, but it passed with the approval of 14 Absolute Peaks, so everyone chose to believe it."

Lu Chenzhou recalled the public opinion these days, and it indeed was like that.

Wu Long continued: "The third is [Kunlun True Gang]. As the ancestor of ten thousand mountains, this one requires six thousand True Gang Stones. Accomplishing this marks the End Realm of a Master. At this stage, True Gang surges continuously with abundant Qi power, which can emerge from the four limbs and bones, and condense into [Kunlun Jade Robe]. Wearing it, one can walk unscathed through gunfire and ordinary artillery shells.

At this point, the Three Mountains, Five Mountains, and Ancestor Mountain Kunlun are all achieved, totaling fourteen thousand True Gang Stones.

The fourth stage is special.

There are two paths before this realm: one is [Nine Mountains Return], and the other is [Heaven-reaching Buzhou]. The first one requires gathering an additional four thousand True Gang Stones, thus merging the Three Mountains, Five Mountains, and Kunlun Mountain, and transforming again to produce [Nine Mountains Mysterious Robe]. During the period of wearing the Mysterious Robe, even taking a direct hit from a rocket is no problem, let alone merely walking through a hail of bullets and withstanding the aftereffects of artillery explosions. The second path is rarely taken; without special opportunities, I also do not recommend you to take it. Of course, it’s just my suggestion."

"Heaven-reaching Buzhou? Is it related to the mythical Mount Buzhou?"

"Yes, Mount Buzhou is actually Heavenly Yuan Mountain, the pillar divine mountain leading to the Heavenly Realm, the ancestor of all mountains in the world! Nine Mountains Return avoids this stage directly by using the nine mountains to suppress the inner scenery, enabling ninety-nine percent of Martial Arts geniuses to protect themselves with [Nine Mountains Mysterious Robe] to advance to the Grandmaster. Only a part of the Absolute Peak beings, like the Eternal Immortal, Dragon King, and Yaochi Immortal, take the [Heaven-reaching Buzhou] path, progressing to the Grandmaster with the protection of a higher-level [Heaven-reaching Immortal Armor]."

"Is there a difference between Heaven-reaching Immortal Armor and Nine Mountains Mysterious Robe?"

"Of course, with Immortal Armor, one can withstand the power of a Grandmaster with just the body of a Master and not die. Perhaps, if combined with Horizontal Training... it might be enough to withstand a Grandmaster."

"But if it’s just for crossing realms to fight, then this Immortal Armor isn’t much use. Better to directly enhance the realm."

"Yes, Immortal Armor is icing on the cake and not necessary to insist on. It requires condensing thirty-six thousand True Gang Stones, which is time-consuming and laborious. Therefore, the greater the genius, the less necessary it is to take this path. Instead, it’s some who are relatively mediocre in talent, like me, who take the Heaven-reaching Immortal Armor path, because I opened acupoints too slowly and had to painstakingly accumulate thirty-six thousand True Gang Stones."

With a thought, Wu Long’s body shimmered with a ten-colored light. An armor imbued with an ancient aura and inscribed with the pattern of Mount Buzhou appeared, extraordinary in its divine nature. Surrounded by the towering shadows of nine giant mountains like a star ring, the Three Mountains, Five Mountains, and Kunlun Mountain were all present. At his feet, a super giant mountain stood majestic, reaching to the starry sky, representing the sacred and awe-inspiring Mount Buzhou that supports the heavens!

Lu Chenzhou gazed in concentration, a look of shock on his face:

"This True Gang Armor is indistinguishable from the real thing."

"When practiced to the level of Immortal Armor, it is like making the fake become real. It is essentially a complete armor; you can think of it as a Lifebound Divine Weapon."

"A Lifebound Divine Weapon, the legendary special divine weapon that can grow with the enhancement of the realm?"

"Yes."

"Then this Immortal Armor is quite good."

"It’s not that useful. I can only rely on the Immortal Armor to be reckless in the Grandmaster Realm; acupoints are more practical. Realm is the foundation."

"Indeed, our old principal, Four Symbols Master, also uses Immortal Armor?"

"No, it’s Nine Mountains Mysterious Robe, as does your master."

"I understand."

At Lu Chenzhou’s acupoint opening speed, it was destined for him to take the [Nine Mountains Mysterious Robe] path.

As for Eternal Immortal, Dragon King, and others... he couldn’t compare with them for now.

He relied on the Martial Arts Tree and Divine Seeds to struggle his way here, while those big shots were inherently extraordinary.

Seeing Lu Chenzhou in deep thought, Wu Long asked: "You wouldn’t be thinking of taking the Heaven-reaching Buzhou path, would you?"

Lu Chenzhou shook his head: "No, I aim to rush into the Grandmaster Realm before the age of 30."

He was already 25, with only 5 years left.

Wu Long nodded: "Good then. As a teacher, I need to make the paths clear for you to combine with your actual situation and choose."

Next, Wu Long imparted to Lu Chenzhou all the knowledge of the "Lu Wu Demon Cleansing Scripture" without reservation. As a superior divine-skill-level internal skill, its difficulty was unparalleled in the martial arts knowledge Lu Chenzhou had mastered so far. Just the internal skill mantra alone had 108,000 characters, comprehensively covering various aspects of Martial Arts knowledge, mysterious and profound.

This was the fundamental internal skill of the Tiger Faction, theoretically pointing directly to the Absolute Peak.

Three days later, at the top of the Martial Arts Tree, level with the "World Venerable Suffering Method," a new leaf condensed.

[Lu Wu Demon Cleansing Scripture: First Layer (1%)]

Wu Long said: "This skill comprises eighteen layers. Complete cultivation reaches Heavenly King End Realm. After that, it depends on you. If the old Mountain Lord successfully advances to the Absolute Peak, he could naturally develop the nineteenth layer. It’s a pity... Anyway, consider it carefully when you reach the end. The first six layers of this skill aren’t particularly divine. They merely further purify and transform the True Qi cultivated from the Tai Sui Technique. During this process, your Qi-blood will improve somewhat, but not significantly. After reaching the seventh layer, you can start nurturing True Gang."

Practicing the True Scripture to the first six layers is a transition phase. Although reaching the Master’s Realm, one still uses True Qi, not having yet replaced it with superior skills.

Most geniuses complete it within a year.

Lu Chenzhou aimed to complete it within half a year to seamlessly connect to the All Nations Martial Arts Competition.

Without True Gang, even with Horizontal Training, it would be a disadvantage against veteran Martial Arts Masters.

Seeing that Lu Chenzhou had begun to grasp the basics in three days, Wu Long was pleased. His True Disciple took half a month.

Before leaving, Wu Long reminded: "Chenzhou, since King Tianwang is not present now and the situation is quite complex, you must be careful if you serve as the Lamp Master. Your grandmaster and master are straightforward and protective, and they have offended some people over the years. Previously, with the suppression of the Absolute Peak, many issues weren’t problems, but now you understand."

Lu Chenzhou understood deeply. He cupped his fist and said: "Thank you, teacher, for your concern and the favor of imparting teachings. I will never forget it!"

Watching Lu Chenzhou leave, Wu Long had high expectations: "You must reach the Absolute Peak and strengthen our Tiger Form!"

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