I Can Merge Techniques-Chapter 47 - 46: Settling All Accounts, Old and New

Chapter 47: Chapter 46: Settling All Accounts, Old and New

"Why are you always thinking about killing a Martial Artist in the Blood Refining Realm?"

Cao Feng raised a hand to rub his forehead, feeling a dull ache.

He said slowly, "Reaching Perfection in the Twelve Forms Fist is nowhere near that easy."

"Even here in the Seven Stars Gang, many who have already passed the fifth stage, ’Entering Force,’ might not have trained the Twelve Forms Fist to Perfection!"

At this, his gaze flickered, and his tone became more certain. "However, if someone truly trains the Twelve Forms to Perfection while still in the Blood Nourishing Realm..."

"I wouldn’t say they could crush those in the Blood Refining Realm, but killing a Martial Artist in that realm wouldn’t be a difficult task."

’Perfection in the Twelve Forms Fist... is it really that powerful?’

Chu Fan’s heart trembled, and a wave of ecstasy washed over him.

’If I go all out today, maybe my Twelve Forms Fist can break through to Perfection in one go.’

’Even if I can’t do it today, I’ll definitely break through to the Perfection Realm tomorrow morning.’

’If Huang Yu hasn’t broken through to Bone Marrow Forging yet...’

’...then the next few days are the best time to kill him!’

Cao Feng didn’t notice the killing intent that flashed in Chu Fan’s eyes and continued, "Perfection in the Twelve Forms means the Cultivator’s overall strength has broken through to a whole new level, far beyond what Great Success can compare to!"

"But combat is ever-changing..."

"Even if your strength is greater than your opponent’s, a moment of carelessness can still lead to a disastrous defeat."

"The level of your Martial Arts, good or bad luck, combat experience, and even dirty tricks can all turn the tables and decide life and death!"

"I understand." Chu Fan bowed. "Thank you for your guidance, Master Cao!"

"..." Zhao Tianxing watched Chu Fan silently from the side, thinking, ’Is Old Chu really planning to kill a Martial Artist in the Blood Refining Realm?’

’Has he gone mad?’

’But all this talk about the Twelve Forms Fist, about reaching Perfection...’

’How absurd.’

’Forget about handymen like us, still shoveling manure and chopping firewood. Even among the Seven Stars Gang disciples who are already at the Blood Refining or Bone Marrow Forging stage, who could possibly master all of the Twelve Forms to Great Success?’

’Let alone Perfection.’

...

"I’ve called you here today mainly to talk about Blood Refining."

Cao Feng said, "Chu Fan, although you haven’t broken through to Blood Nourishing yet, with your talent, I don’t think you’ll be much slower than Tianxing."

"So now that I’m teaching Tianxing the method for Blood Refining, you should listen in as well and commit it to memory for now."

As he spoke, he took out two booklets from his robes and handed one to Chu Fan and the other to Zhao Tianxing.

Chu Fan took the booklet and opened it. Written on the pages was precisely the method for Blood Refining.

Much of the content was based on the hard-won experience of predecessors.

The previous Twelve Forms Fist Boxing Manual had included techniques for the five stages, including Blood Nourishing and Blood Refining. However, the combined content of all those techniques was less than what was in this single booklet.

And this thick booklet was dedicated solely to the method of Blood Refining, with no other content!

"The Blood Nourishing Realm focuses on consolidating your foundation, making your qi and blood as dense as mercury, and ultimately gathering three strands of Qi Blood Power. At that point, your qi and blood will be as strong as an ox, and a casual palm strike can shatter stone."

Cao Feng continued slowly, "As for the Blood Refining Realm, it is about refining the essence from the coarse, tempering your qi and blood. You must condense six strands of Qi Blood Power, making your qi and blood as fierce as a tiger!"

"What you need to do is guide your qi and blood to circulate at high speed through your meridians, like a millstone, constantly grinding, compressing, and tempering it!"

"During Blood Refining, it will feel like a Fiery Body Burning, an unbearable pain."

"If your willpower isn’t firm, you will fail nine times out of ten..."

Cao Feng’s explanation was detailed.

The two of them listened with rapt attention, not daring to relax for a moment.

Time slowly passed as the lesson continued...

"That’s all for today."

Cao Feng put away the booklets and said calmly, "Chu Fan, for now, you should still focus your efforts on breaking through to Blood Nourishing." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Tianxing, spend the next few days memorizing the contents of the booklet. Don’t be impatient; you must proceed step by step."

Chu Fan and Zhao Tianxing nodded in unison, replying, "Yes."

Seeing Cao Feng turn to leave, Chu Fan suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, "Master Cao, if I were to hide over a hundred feet away, would you be able to sense my presence?"

"Of course not." Cao Feng shook his head. "If I had a Secret Technique like Constable Lu Tao’s, perhaps I could detect you, but I possess no such Secret Technique."

Chu Fan’s brows furrowed slightly. "But a few nights ago, I was following someone from the Moon Worship Sect. I was over a hundred feet away, yet they still discovered me..."

"What?" Cao Feng whipped his head around, his face full of astonishment. "Why would you get involved with the Moon Worship Sect?"

"The Moon Worship Sect is no ordinary gang."

"Whether it’s the Seven Stars Gang or the Blood Saber Sect, we may be known as the three major gangs of Cyan Yang Ancient City, but we are ultimately confined to the eight-hundred-li of Cyan Yang County. We can’t expand beyond it."

"But the followers of the Moon Worship Sect are spread all across the Great Yan Dynasty!"

Zhao Tianxing was stunned as he listened from the side. He couldn’t help but ask, "Doesn’t the Government Office do anything about them? Do they just let them grow unchecked?"

"I’m not a court official, so how would I know if they handle it or not?" Cao Feng chuckled, then changed the subject. "However, there are rumors that the Demon Suppression Bureau once took action and destroyed the Moon Worship Sect’s Main Altar..."

"But the Moon Worship Sect is like weeds. The spring wind blows, and they grow right back."

’Demon Suppression Bureau...’

A flicker of emotion crossed Chu Fan’s face.

Cao Feng continued, "In recent years, the Moon Worship Sect seems to have toned it down a lot. They operate under the banner of healing the sick and saving lives, using things like eggs and wheat cakes to lure commoners into worshipping the moon. We haven’t seen them do anything too outrageous."

"So here in Cyan Yang Ancient City, they wander around, and the people at the Government Office just turn a blind eye, not bothering to manage them."

At this, Cao Feng’s expression darkened, growing more solemn. "But the Moon Worship Sect is extremely sinister. They’re definitely not as simple as they appear on the surface. You must remember, do not get involved with them again!"

"I understand," Chu Fan nodded. "I was just a bit curious that day, so I followed them for a look."

"It’s just that the person from the Moon Worship Sect was able to spot me from over a hundred feet away..."

"Could their strength be even greater than yours, Master Cao?"

"Not necessarily." Cao Feng shook his head and explained, "The person you were following was most likely a Warlock."

"Warlocks follow a different cultivation path from the Martial Dao. They focus primarily on Magic Techniques, with Martial Arts as a supplement."

"A Martial Artist’s cultivation at the Foundation Establishment stage begins with making their qi and blood vigorous and strengthening their bones and sinews."

"But a Warlock’s cultivation at the Foundation Establishment stage begins with Soul Forging. They primarily cultivate the soul. There are even rumors they can control fate. Their Perception Power is naturally extremely strong, so it’s normal that they could discover you."

’Soul Forging?’

’Extremely strong Perception Power?’

Another flicker of emotion crossed Chu Fan’s face as the confusion in his heart was instantly resolved.

’That would explain it...’

’Those people from the Moon Worship Sect wander the city every night, fiddling with that disc-shaped Magical Artifact. They must be looking for something.’

’A task like that is naturally best suited for someone with strong Perception Power.’

...

After seeing Cao Feng off, Chu Fan immediately returned to his courtyard and began to train arduously in the Twelve Forms Fist.

It was still early.

He set aside the matter of Blood Refining for now. Today, he would pour all his time and energy into the Twelve Forms Fist. He was determined to break through to Perfection in one go!

’If I break through early enough...’

’...I’ll go find Huang Yu tonight and settle all our scores, new and old!’