Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Strength Estimation, First Visit to the Prefecture City

. “I’ve tentatively estimated the typical strength of a peak Innate First Realm warrior.”

“The only thing that’s hard to estimate is the power of the Innate First Realm secret technique.”

Sitting cross-legged on his bed, Lu Qing fell into deep thought.

Wei Shanhai was a veteran Innate Realm expert, his cultivation having long since reached the peak of the Innate First Realm.

However, his sword intent had yet to break through, hindering his advancement into the Innate Minor Success stage.

If Wei Shanhai hadn’t been modest in this exchange

, Lu Qing could roughly deduce the strength level of an Innate First Realm warrior who had comprehended the realm of [Intention] without employing secret techniques. He

also had an estimate of his own strength.

After unleashing a perfect burst, he could now face off against a peak Innate First Realm warrior head-on.

Lu Qing wasn’t entirely surprised by this result.

Innate Realm warriors were undoubtedly powerful, having experienced the baptism of the laws of heaven and earth and nourished by their own innate true qi.

Their physical strength alone is several times greater than that of an average martial arts master with perfected internal organs.

Coupled with the mystical power of innate true qi, a casual strike from an innate master is more powerful than a master activating secret techniques and unleashing all his might.

But that’s only relative to an average martial arts master.

Lu Qing is different.

Having consumed the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid, his inherent aptitude has long been enhanced to its limit.

Although also at the Perfect Internal Organs stage, his physical prowess is vastly superior to that of an average martial arts master.

Add to that the boost from a perfect burst of energy, and his swordsmanship at the level of sword intent.

With all these blessings, Lu Qing is truly no match for a warrior at the Initial Innate Stage.

This sparring match confirmed his expectations.

“Without a powerful special inheritance, someone like Senior Wei, without the use of secret techniques, wouldn’t pose much of a threat to me compared to an average peak Innate Stage warrior,”

Lu Qing pondered.

“As for using secret techniques…”

A puzzling glint crossed his eyes.

If the Innate Stage has secret techniques, doesn’t that mean he doesn’t have a trump card?

During this sparring match with Wei Shanhai, the other party had only utilized the normal strength of the Xiantian Realm.

But he had also only revealed a portion of his own strength.

His most powerful trump cards remained unrevealed.

“According to Elder Wei, the Zheng family ancestor was only at the peak of the Xiantian Initial Realm, and he suffered a serious injury in his early years, severely damaging his vitality. His strength is no longer at its peak.

However, rumors are just rumors, so I must see for myself.”

Although Wei Shanhai’s words were convincing, Lu Qing was not completely convinced.

To determine the Zheng family ancestor’s strength, he needed to see it for himself.

“Old woman, aren’t you trying to lure me out? Then I’ll see if you can detect me when I truly appear before you.”

A faint cold glint flickered in Lu Qing’s eyes.

Thinking of the old woman who seemed determined to defeat him, he inexplicably felt a surge of murderous intent.

Acting immediately, Lu Qing asked his master for two days’ leave, saying he needed to go into the mountains.

Then that night, after getting enough rest and adjusting his physical condition to its peak,

Lu Qing quietly went out of the door and reached the outside of the village. With a slight movement of his mind, he activated the earth element talisman light ball in the space between his eyebrows and blessed himself.

The feeling of lightness reappeared, and Lu Qing stepped on the ground and ran towards the provincial capital at an extremely fast speed.

Because it was night, it was rare to see people in the wilderness.

Lu Qing did not encounter any accidents along the way. He spent most of the night and successfully arrived outside the provincial capital.

“It is worthy of being the provincial capital. The majesty of this city wall far exceeds that of a county town.”

Lu Qing marveled at the vast city before him, crouching on the earth like a prehistoric beast in the darkness.

He didn’t enter the city, but instead sought a place to recuperate and recover before refining his Earth Talisman.

The provincial capital was nearly a thousand miles from Jiuli Village. After such a long journey, the light representing the Earth Talisman in the acupoint between his eyebrows had long since dissipated.

So he needed to replenish it first.

A quarter of an hour later, the Earth Talisman was successfully condensed.

But Lu Qing still didn’t rush into the city.

In this world, cities almost always close their gates at night, prohibiting entry and exit.

He knew nothing about the provincial capital, so venturing into the city at night was unwise.

So, Lu Qing decided to wait until daybreak and enter openly.

After all, no one in the city knew him, and even if he entered, no one would know his identity.

Finding a massive tree, Lu Qing jumped atop it, and comfortably lay down on its massive branches. He closed his eyes and rested, waiting for dawn.

As the sky gradually brightened, the morning sun slowly rose in the east.

Lu Qing slowly opened his eyes, looked at the sky in the distance, and smiled.

“It’s such a nice day today.”

He took out some dry food and water from his Qiankun Qi bag. After a hearty meal, Lu Qing felt refreshed.

Then his mind moved slightly, and the muscles and bones in his body twisted and changed.

After a dozen breaths, his appearance had changed drastically.

Not only did his body become much thinner, but his face also became that of an ordinary country boy.

At the same time, the soul talisman in the eyebrow acupoint trembled slightly.

The next moment, Lu Qing’s aura was completely restrained, revealing a sense of simplicity.

“With the help of the soul talisman, my bone-changing technique can be said to be truly superb.

Not only can I change my appearance, but I can also imitate the body’s aura at will.

Now, even if my master was in front of me, I’m afraid he wouldn’t recognize me at all.”

Lu Qing thought to himself.

The Soul Talisman, the fundamental cultivation method of the Divine Talisman Sect, possesses numerous uses.

Simulating a change in one’s own aura is naturally a piece of cake.

“Prefectural City, I hope you can surprise me.”

After completing the transformation, Lu Qing gazed at the vast city in the distance, a strange glint in his eyes.

He then leaped from the tree and ran towards the city.

It wasn’t long before Lu Qing arrived in front of the city.

Seeing many people traversing the main road in simple clothing, some carrying loads, like farmers heading to market, Lu Qing blended in naturally.

Arriving at the city gate, Lu Qing discovered that, in this provincial capital, outsiders entering the city were not subject to inspection; they could enter directly, not even paying an entry fee.

The soldiers guarding the city simply stood on either side, not questioning anyone entering or leaving.

They seemed certain that no one would dare to cause trouble in such a vast prefecture.

“As expected of a provincial capital, it’s truly magnificent,”

Lu Qing secretly praised, feeling delighted.

It would be better not to check his identity, as this would be more advantageous to him.

He walked inside with a swagger. As soon as he entered the city, Lu Qing was attracted by the prosperity in front of him.

(End of this chapter)