Chapter 20

On the Chen family's training field.

No matter how profound and varied Chen Ying 'er's martial arts were, she could not do anything to Chen Yu.

Chen Yu's body was already that of a beast in human form. After using the Bronze Statue Skill, his strength and defense increased once again.

Especially in defense, the increase was extremely high.

One could imagine what it would be like if a humanoid vicious beast was equipped with a layer of copper armor.

Bang! Bang!

Every time they clashed, Chen Ying 'er felt as if she was hitting a wall, and her slender hands hurt.

"What kind of monster is this guy!"

Chen Ying 'er secretly gritted her teeth.

If Chen Yu was only strong in defense and strength, it would be easier. But the problem was that he had great attainments in movement and speed.

He was simply … invulnerable!

Of course, at this moment, Chen Yu did not hold back much.

Other than not using the Cloud Killing Fist, his Cloud Killing Inner Breath was activated to the extreme, and the Bronze Statue Skill was also activated to the extreme.

Even the powerful strength of this body was almost fully unleashed.

The reason why he did not use the Cloud Killing Fist was because this fist technique's murderous aura was too heavy, and it was not suitable to use against family members. Secondly, this fist technique's level of mastery was not high, and its power was limited compared to the Iron Plow Fist.

After all, Chen Yu's Iron Plow Fist was currently nearing a higher peak.

However, this fist technique was almost at its peak, and its potential for improvement was limited.

"Looks like I have to improve the Cloud Killing Fist Technique's level of mastery …"

Chen Yu searched for his own shortcomings in the battle.

However, the improvement of the Cloud Killing Fist Technique needed to be done through slaughter. It was easier to train and improve only by fighting fiercely.

It was hard to understand its true meaning by just practicing it.

Soon. The two people on the training field had already exchanged more than a hundred blows.

Chen Yu's style was to fight steadily, neither too fast nor too slow.

Chen Ying 'er went all out, and the power of her martial arts was fully displayed.

However, there was a faint trace of sweat on her forehead, and she was not as calm and relaxed as Chen Yu.

"How could this be?"

Family Head Chen Tianwei was shocked to discover that in terms of a prolonged battle, Chen Ying 'er, who was in the late Meridian Opening stage, might not be able to outlast Chen Yu.

This was a conclusion that defied common sense.

Logically speaking, a late Meridian Opening Realm cultivator's internal energy was denser, and in a battle of attrition, Chen Yinger should have a greater advantage.

Little did he know that Chen Yu, who had fused with the mysterious heart, had a huge advantage in terms of physique, and that was his recovery ability!

Furthermore, in a battle, Chen Yu relied on his strength and defense the most. The consumption of his internal energy was not as much as he imagined.

In this way, the last hope that Chen Tianwei had placed on him was also shattered.

"Haha! This battle ended in a draw. My Xiangyang Chen family is able to produce two such geniuses at the same time. Congratulations! "

Chen Tianwei laughed and raised his hand to stop the spar.

Zeng! Zeng!

The two figures on the Martial Arts Practice Field quickly separated.

"Brother Yu, I didn't expect you to hide your strength so well. In this battle, Ying Er has lost. "

Chen Ying'er gritted her teeth and admitted defeat. There was a tinge of shame on her pretty face.

She thought about how she had been so arrogant and boasted that she wanted to 'teach' her 'useless' cousin, Chen Yu.

"You stupid girl! How could you admit defeat … "

Chen Tianwei was so angry that he almost fainted.

He tried his best to protect her. First, he changed the rules of the spar, then he stopped the spar, barely creating a 'draw' result.

But who would have thought that … Chen Yinger would actually admit defeat!

How could he put his face like this?

Chen Yu was a little surprised. He did not expect this proud girl to admit defeat so calmly.

"However."

A hint of confidence appeared on Chen Ying'er's ruddy face. "Ying Er will only lose for a moment. I believe that the next time we fight, I will definitely win! "

Chen Yu was stunned. This Chen Ying'er was full of confidence.

"Don't doubt me. My Master said that Body Forging, Meridian Unblocking, and Viscera Refinement are only the beginning of the true path of cultivation. They are called the 'Beginner's Three Levels'. "

Chen Ying'er put on a mature look.

Beginner's Three Levels?

Chen Yu's face froze. When he was in the Sect, he had vaguely heard of this saying.

Of course, no matter how the Sect defined it, martial artists above the Meridian Unblocking stage were all considered experts in the secular world.

"Only by stepping into the higher 'Qi Transformation' stage can one be considered to have begun to understand the path of cultivation. And with the talent of an ordinary or half-spiritual body, wanting to reach the 'Qi Transformation' stage is almost an extravagant hope. "

The corner of Chen Ying'er's mouth curled up. Her bright eyes swept across Chen Yu with a slight sense of superiority, as if she had already determined his future.

That gaze made Chen Yu feel an inexplicable repulsion and displeasure.

"Good, good, good! I didn't expect Ying Er to be so magnanimous. That's right! I have also heard of experts in the Qi Transformation stage. In the secular world, they are considered grandmasters of their generation. "

Patriarch Chen Tianwei smiled brightly.

Not long ago, Chen Yu's powerful performance almost made him feel guilty and self-reproach.

At this moment, hearing Chen Ying'er's words, Chen Tianwei regained his faith.

Chen Yu's current strength was indeed strong. But this strength was only temporary. It was difficult to maintain it for long.

"It's a pity … the talent of a half-spiritual body limits his future prospects."

"Patriarch's choice is correct. If the Chen family is able to nurture a 'Qi Transformation Stage' grandmaster, I'm afraid our clan will be able to become a great clan that shakes the world! "

The elders conversed with each other and nodded frequently.

Chen Tianwei's face was flushed as he encouraged, "Ying Er, you must strive to become a Qi Transformation grandmaster. Even if our Chen family uses all of our resources. "

On the field.

Only Chen Yu, Chen's Father, and Chen's Mom remained silent.

"Qi Transformation stage?"

Chen Yu murmured. Experts in this stage, in the Yunyue Gate, were all high-level experts.

For most of the low-level disciples, this was an existence that they could only dream of. Generally speaking, only those with spiritual body talent had hope of breaking through this stage.

…

Late at night.

As usual, Chen Yu first circulated the Baleful Cloud Inner Breath a few times.

Then, he took out the Body Tempering powder that his father had given him during the day.

This Body Tempering powder was only the lowest level of the "commoner's medicine", and its effect was one of the weaker ones.

But no matter how weak it was, it was better than nothing.

"Anyway, I still have more than a hundred substandard primordial stones from the last mission. After returning to the sect, I'll look for another formula."

Chen Yu had made up his mind.

He planned to first test the effect of this "commoner's medicine".

Gurgle ~

Soon, the powder dissolved into a large tub of boiling water, and a layer of thick black ink instantly appeared in the water.

Chen Yu hurriedly sat inside the medicine barrel and started circulating the Bronze Statue Art.

Whoosh!

In an instant, a layer of green smoke and heat appeared on the surface of his copper skin.

A moment later.

A slight numbing pain appeared on the surface of Chen Yu's body, but he didn't think much of it.

But, he was very strange.

According to the Bronze Statue Technique, any kind of Body Tempering liquid would be extremely painful when used.

Gurgle ~

There was a strange sound coming from the surface of Chen Yu's body, like a slight electric current.

"Hmm?"

A sense of contentment and comfort washed over Chen Yu's entire body, and he nearly moaned in pleasure.

Two hours later.

The tub of liquid turned from ink black to faint black, and there was some black residue left in it.

"Copper Body."

Chen Yu circulated the Bronze Statue Technique, and a layer of deep copper luster appeared on his skin. The surface of his skin seemed to be harder and more delicate.

Faintly, he felt that the Bronze Statue Technique had improved a bit.

"Haha! The effect of this commoner's medicine is not as bad as I thought. "

Chen Yu was overjoyed.

Originally, his progress in the Bronze Statue Technique had slowed down after Xiaocheng, although it was still very fast compared to the average person.

But tonight, after using the commoner's Body Tempering Liquid, it returned to its previous speed.

As for these doubts, Chen Yu could only attribute it to the Crystal Heart. The mysterious transformation of his body couldn't be measured by common sense.

Three days later.

Chen Yu focused on practicing the Bronze Statue Technique. He used the commoner's Body Tempering Liquid three times a day, in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

After all, the ingredients for this medicine were only from the mortal world. With the Chen family's power, it didn't matter if he spent some money.

That night.

Chen Yu circulated the Bronze Statue Technique again. He felt that his skin and muscles were like a whole iron plate.

Buzz!

The moment he circulated the technique, his body seemed to be plated with a layer of deep copper metal. That feeling, that feeling of strength, had reached a whole new level.

"Large success in Copper Skin!"

Chen Yu was ecstatic. He didn't think that the commoner's Body Tempering Liquid could help him improve so quickly and reach the level of Large Success in Copper Skin.

Large success in Copper Skin: The skin and flesh of the entire body can ignore the slashes of weapons below the Meridian Soothing Stage.

From now on, the ordinary weapons of the mortal world were useless to Chen Yu!

This was definitely a huge leap in strength!

"My body, after being transformed by the mysterious heart, is already as strong as a beast. Once I use the Bronze Statue Technique of Large Success in Copper Skin, I don't even need to use my inner power to trample over the average Meridian Soothing Stage cultivators."

Chen Yu felt his current strength.

Now, even if he had to fight with the Iron Brown Bear King, he wouldn't be afraid.

Soon after.

After the Bronze Statue Technique of Large Success in Copper Skin, the speed of his cultivation slowed down.

The commoner's Medicine had almost lost its effect.

He could only wait until he returned to the sect and use the Primal Stones to buy better ingredients.

"Now, other than the Bronze Statue Technique, I still need to improve on the Cloud Fiend Fist Technique. If I can improve my cultivation to the next level, then I have some hope in the Outer Disciple Competition."

Chen Yu didn't forget his goal.

The Outer Disciple Competition to become an Inner Disciple!

…

The next morning.

The upper echelons of the Chen family suddenly called for an emergency meeting.

Most of the people present were from the previous banquet.

Chen Yu and Chen Ying 'er were also present.

"According to the Mayor's Mansion, the Flooding Lake Three wanted by the Imperial Court have entered Xiangyang City …"

The Family Leader said.

"Flooding Lake Three? The three evildoers that the Imperial Court has put a bounty on? "

"I heard that these three evildoers have some background. Many experts have died in their hands."

The crowd started to whisper among themselves.

The bounty of ten thousand gold from the Imperial Court was a huge fortune to the Chen family.

"Three evildoers?"

Chen Yu was stunned. He wasn't interested in the gold of the mortal world.

However, the word 'evildoer' made him have an inexplicable thought, and the blood in his body shook.

"Now, the Mayor's Mansion has also put a bounty on the Flooding Lake Three. Anyone who kills the leader of the three, 'Death Haste', will be rewarded with a 'Semi-Precious Weapon' and a piece of fertile land south of the city."

The Family Leader suddenly smiled.

Semi-Precious Weapon? A piece of fertile land?

The crowd was in an uproar. These two things were tempting even to the Meridian Opening and Viscera Refinement experts in the mortal world.