Immortality Begins with Breathing Exercises-Chapter 498 - 190: Immortal Techniques

Cyan Rainbow Sect.

The third floor of the side hall, at the railing.

Two white-bearded elders stood by the railing, watching the battle in the front hall square with great interest.

"Wuji Manor picked up a bargain, Mr. Yang’s vision is still so sharp."

The elder on the left said.

He had also brought people to Wuji Manor to participate in the martial arts exchange meeting, specifically watching at the challenge arena for a few days.

Lin Zheyu’s displayed combat power and talent were indeed impressive, but not to the extent that would move Chen Yong’an.

"Mr. Yang was once a generation’s celestial pride, almost advancing to the Innate Realm."

"If it hadn’t been for what happened, he would have long been an Innate Realm Martial Artist. Such a profound martial arts realm, it’s normal he could see the extraordinariness of this young man."

"I wonder how far this young man can go, whether he can, like Jiwei City, reach the top of the Hidden Dragon List."

The elder beside Chen Yong’an, Dengzhou, said lightly.

"Difficult."

"Lin Zheyu’s talent is indeed astonishing, but unfortunately, he missed the best time for cultivation. If he pursued the scholar-martial path, there would still be a slight chance."

"But he isn’t." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"It is rumored that this young man’s actual age might be under fifty. Give him another ten years, and he might squeeze into the top ten, but the top is simply impossible."

"Those who can top the Hidden Dragon List, without exception, have immensely prodigious talent and have grown up under the guidance of the strong, laying a solid foundation."

"Even if his Lightweight Skill and Body Technique are powerful, compared to those true prodigies, he still falls a bit short," Chen Yong’an said.

"Indeed."

"Almost everyone who’s topped the Hidden Dragon List boasts combat power on par with the weakest Transforming Force martial artists."

"To rival a Transforming Force martial artist with just a Bone Marrow Refining Realm body, without cultivating true force, is truly prodigious."

Dengzhou lamented.

The difference between true force and bone marrow cultivation lies in the energy used.

The gap between the two realms is as vast as that between a coal-burning steam engine and an oil-burning internal combustion engine.

To be at the Bone Marrow Refining Realm and rival a Transforming Force martial artist is extremely prodigious.

"Hmm, but maybe not necessarily."

"That kid from the Ji Family, though strong at the time, was still quite a way from being comparable to a Transforming Force martial artist."

"However, he had good luck. Several of the prodigies ranked ahead of him aged out of the Hidden Dragon List, allowing him to take advantage."

"If Lin Zheyu is lucky, he might indeed have a slim chance."

Chen Yong’an said with a smile.

Jiwei City could seize the top of the Hidden Dragon List purely due to a stroke of luck. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he would have only reached just above a thousand.

Interestingly, that year those ranked at the top either aged out, directly advanced to Transforming Force, or encountered unexpected events, directly dropping out.

This was how Jiwei City seized the opportunity.

He was at the top of the Hidden Dragon List for a very short time, less than half a year, before being overtaken by later coming prodigy talents.

"Haha, as you say, there might indeed be a slim possibility..."

"Look quickly, the match is about to be decided."

"What a monstrous kid."

"So young and already cultivating Turtle Breath True Skill, and has realized its true intent."

"Combining Turtle Breath True Intent with Tyrannical True Intent, simulating Angry-eyed Vajra Buddha Heart, and wielding the Great Power Vajra Fist, quite an interesting little fellow."

Deng An, eyes slightly narrowed, said with interest.

"Turtle Breath True Intent?"

"How did I not notice?"

"I don’t know which Concealing Breath Skill this kid cultivates, but I can’t quite see through it either," Chen Yong’an said with some surprise.

"I told you to spend more effort on Turtle Breath True Skill, but you wouldn’t listen. If you continue like this, I’ll be visiting your grave in a few years."

Dengzhou glanced at Chen Yong’an, teasingly.

"Scram, don’t be a jinx."

"..."

In their banter, the battle in the square had already reached a fever pitch.

Boom boom——

Clang clang clang——

Fists and sword blades clashed ferociously, the speed of the exchanges leaving afterimages.

The terrifying force of the strikes forced the surrounding Cyan Rainbow Sect disciples to retreat again and again.

"So... so strong!"

Hongxin watched the battle between the two, his heart filled with shock. Is this the strength possessed by a martial artist ranked 73rd on the Hidden Dragon List? It’s truly astonishing.

Facing Lin Zheyu’s storm-like attacks, Fan Qingxue struggled to cope, her chest rising and falling continuously.

Fan Qingxue’s Cyan Rainbow Sword Skill could be both rigid and flexible, an amalgamation of strength and pliability, able to counter martial artists stronger than her.

Against Fan Qingxue’s Cyan Rainbow Sword Skill, Lin Zheyu’s punches, though powerful, felt like hitting cotton.

This left him with a sense of being stifled, his strength having nowhere to go.

This was primarily due to Lin Zheyu’s lack of combat experience, lacking experience to deal with this kind of fight. If it were Luo Manghan, there would be several response strategies in mind.

To break through this situation, Lin Zheyu came up with several strategies.

Either unleash more formidable strength, overwhelming with sheer power.

Or find a flaw with more exquisite fist skills and stronger combat awareness, breaking through Fan Qingxue’s defense circle.

To unleash more formidable strength, he’d have to use the golden Qi blood.

The strength Lin Zheyu currently displayed had already made considerable progress compared to before. If he reveals even more powerful abilities, it would easily arouse suspicion.

After entering the Bone Marrow Refining Realm, the improvement in pure physical strength and Qi blood becomes extremely slow, which is why martial artists consolidate true intent.

By leveraging true intent, they cultivate the more advanced ability of true force.

If Lin Zheyu demonstrates rapid and significant growth in physical strength and Qi blood at the Bone Marrow Refining Realm level, it would raise serious questions.