Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 145 - 69: Flicking Finger, The Terrifying Qi

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the small courtyard, Shen Qing wore a black short outfit.

In front of him on a stone stove, a three-legged medicine pot was gurgling with steam, and the amber-colored medicinal liquid inside emitted a strange herbal fragrance.

If one looked closely, they could see a crimson Demon Core floating up and down within the liquid, emitting a faint red glow, as if divine brilliance seeped out, merging into the medicine.

As time went on, the liquid in the pot began to undergo a marvelous transformation, becoming more translucent, and the fragrance grew more intense.

"Almost ready."

Shen Qing wiped his hand over the pot, using his Qi to capture the Demon Core into his hand.

The now scorching Demon Core fell into his hand, yet he felt no discomfort whatsoever.

With the continuous improvement of Dragon Roar Armor, the membrane covering his flesh became more crystalline.

Whenever he circulated his Qi-Blood, this membrane would become clearly visible, as if he donned a layer of crystal armor, shielding him from the heat.

Holding the now considerably smaller Demon Core, Shen Qing murmured to himself, "According to Du Yuntong and the others, this Demon Core can be as potent as a spiritual elixir, beneficial in brewing and consuming with other medicines to aid in opening the Qi Sea. Over the past month, my daily consumption combined with the fundamental medicine my uncle, the Hall Master, gave has clearly enhanced my Qi."

"My Qi even feels inexhaustible, truly a priceless treasure."

Shen Qing found a clean porcelain bowl and poured the prepared medicinal liquid into it.

Once the liquid cooled, he tilted his head back and swallowed it.

Immediately, a warm stream slid down his throat, rapidly spreading throughout his body.

The potent medicinal power rushed into his limbs and bones like a torrent, as if countless flames were burning and exploding within him.

Shen Qing's skin turned extremely red, his Qi and blood surging.

Moments later, the explosive warmth gradually subsided, akin to a cool spring in the mountains, bringing an unparalleled comfort.

The flush on his skin quickly faded away, returning to normal.

Shen Qing slightly closed his eyes, sensing the medicine's power nourishing his meridians, muscles, and bones.

As the medicinal power spread and was absorbed, Shen Qing felt his Qi growing stronger.

The Qi, initially condensing and flowing slowly within him, seemed infused with new vitality, becoming turbulent and powerful.

It roared like a mighty river through his meridians, bringing an unprecedented feeling of exhilaration.

Unconsciously, his Qi grew a bit stronger.

Shen Qing slowly opened his eyes and glanced at the Water Ink Panel in his view, a slight smile forming on his lips.

[Skill: Wind Defying Finger (Great Perfection)]

[Progress: 510/500 points]

[Status: Upgradeable]

"Perfect, the progress is enough."

"Come on, Water Ink Panel, show me what level the Break Limit Wind Defying Finger can reach."

"Upgrade!"

The status of Wind Defying Finger on the Water Ink Panel swiftly refreshed, changing from the Great Perfection state to the [Break Limit] state.

[Skill: Wind Defying Finger (Break Limit)]

[Progress: 10/600 points]

[Status: Cannot Upgrade]

[Note: Through your relentless practice day and night, you've surpassed your predecessors, comprehending the Break Limit technique 'Flicking Finger,' within ten meters, your power pierces gold and cracks stone into flying ashes.]

"'Flicking Finger,' in just a flick, turning to ashes? What a humble name..."

Before Shen Qing could gather his thoughts, a torrent of memories invaded like rivers and lakes, causing him to clutch his head and groan in pain.

In these memories, he tirelessly practiced the Wind Defying Finger day and night, continuously honing this martial art.

Finally, in a moment of unexpected breakthrough, he exceeded his own limits, mastering the state of externalizing his power, achieving an ideal state, and gaining a Break Limit technique called 'Flicking Finger.'

This Break Limit technique allowed him to concentrate and externalize his power, causing a massive destructive effect upon impact, surpassing the original Wind Defying Finger's power by fifty to sixty percent.

After about a stick of incense, the odd sensation in his mind gradually faded, and the pain subsided.

Shen Qing raised his arm and noticed that the muscles on his arm had become firmer, and the two fingers on his right hand were more agile.

With a slight circulation of power, a familiar feeling emerged, as if he had practiced this martial art thousands of times.

Shen Qing turned his head, gradually fixing his gaze on an old locust tree in the courtyard.

The distance from where he stood to the tree was approximately ten meters.

"No one is in the courtyard, I can try out this so-called Break Limit technique."

Shen Qing raised his hand, flicking his fingers.

An invisible, sharp force shot out from his fingers, piercing through the air, and landed on the trunk of the old locust tree with a whistle.

With a swoosh.

The tree, about fifty to sixty centimeters in diameter, was pierced through directly, leaving a hole as thick as two fingers.

"Hmm?"

A hint of delight appeared in Shen Qing's eyes.

"Li Linfeng's Wind Defying Finger disperses power in multiple directions, so the impact point is always in a state of fragmentation, with limited range. By concentrating the power on one point like this, both the range and penetration capability are notably strong."

"In this case, if I add the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill, what would the outcome be?"

Shen Qing's gaze once again fell on the old locust tree before him, his mind focused.

He mobilized all his power and then added the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill.

"First Revolution, Second Revolution, Third Revolution... Fourth Revolution!"

Shen Qing pushed the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill to its limits in one go, causing the muscles in his arm to tighten and veins to bulge, concentrating all his power between two fingers.

At this moment, strong currents of Qi began to swirl around his body, circling around him.

"Hoo—"

With a low shout, Shen Qing's power burst forth between his fingers.

A powerful wave of Qi emanated from him, spreading outward. The invisible force, mixed with red light, drew a long trajectory in the air, whistling away.

Wherever it passed, the air tore open, emitting sharp whistles.

Boom!

A muffled sound.

The force instantly struck the locust tree, releasing a dazzling blaze, followed by a deafening explosion.

This old locust tree, which had stood firm through countless storms, was now abruptly severed by the overwhelming force.

The trunk split open, breaking in half and crashing to the ground, scattering shattered branches and pieces everywhere.

The break in the trunk was blackened, with wisps of smoke rising.

Standing there, Shen Qing looked down at his fingers, a trace of awe appearing on his face.

How terrifying was that power.

Within ten meters, with just a flick, everything truly did turn to ashes.

Anyone in the Qi Cultivation Realm or below would struggle to withstand such a fearsome strike from a martial master's flesh and blood.

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