Chapter 568 - 276: Annihilated with a Single Punch

Chapter 568: Chapter 276: Annihilated with a Single Punch

In his private room, Chen Cheng pushed the Iron Armor Dragon Elephant Skill to its absolute limit, gradually entering a state of focused trance where he forgot himself and the world around him.

His Qi Blood Power surged violently, furiously tempering every bone in his body and transforming them into the ultimate Perfect Flawless Jade Bone.

It was like fitting the last piece of a puzzle, the moment when quantitative change finally ignites a qualitative transformation. He could clearly feel his bones strengthening at a rapid pace—an incredibly satisfying sensation!

[Cultivation Progress for Iron Armor Dragon Elephant Skill has increased.]

...

The panel’s notifications appeared one after another!

An unknown amount of time passed. Suddenly, every bone in Chen Cheng’s body seemed to reach a critical point. They trembled violently, unleashing a deafening roar!

...

In the large garden of the True Disciple’s residence.

Patriarch Shen, Shen Mingyuan, rose from the stone table and stepped out of the pavilion, pacing back and forth with agitation.

Just then, Mu Xiaowan, Shen Qingyao, and Shen Qingshuang walked out slowly from the Cyan Dragon Courtyard.

Shen Mingyuan hurried forward to meet them, asking anxiously, "Has Ah Cheng come out of seclusion?"

"Not yet." Shen Qingyao shook her head.

Shen Mingyuan stomped his foot repeatedly in frustration. He looked up at the azure sky, only to see the red sun already sinking in the west.

"Sigh... In another hour, it’ll be dark. We have to make a decision soon.

’Ah Cheng is taking so long to come out of seclusion. What are we going to do!’

The Wang Family had long been plotting. Last night, they destroyed the three most important gangs under the Shen Family’s control. Tonight, they would surely uproot the rest of their affiliated Jianghu Gangs!

Meanwhile, the Jiang and Qin Families would undoubtedly be happy to see this happen and would choose to stand by and watch.

If Shen Mingyuan wanted to save his Jianghu Gangs, he would have to send men from the Shen Family estate to support them.

But if he did that, the security of the Shen Family estate itself would become a major problem.

This was clearly a blatant scheme by the Wang Family, designed to put the Shen Family in an impossible position. It was an incredibly tricky situation!

"Grandfather, why don’t we order all the men from these Jianghu Gangs to retreat into the Inner City for now?" Shen Qingyao suggested.

Shen Mingyuan’s face was full of bitterness. "So many people... how could it be easy to pull them all back at once?

"Even if we could get the men back, all of our businesses and properties would be completely seized by the Jianghu Gangs under the Wang Family.

"Without those assets, morale will crumble!

"Huh... I think Ah Cheng is out!"

Suddenly, a roar echoed from the Cyan Dragon Courtyard. Overjoyed, Shen Mingyuan immediately dashed toward it.

...

In his room, Chen Cheng’s eyes were slightly closed, a faint smile on his lips as he carefully sensed the changes in his bones after the breakthrough.

After a long while, he murmured, "So this is the legendary realm!"

If one could see through his flesh, they would discover that the density and hardness of Chen Cheng’s bones had reached their peak. They had become dense and tough, shimmering with the warm, enchanting luster of fine jade.

Perfect Flawless Jade Bone!

Like jade, yet like steel!

They would not decay even after a thousand years, no matter how battered by wind and rain!

CRACK! CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!

Chen Cheng’s Qi Blood Power suddenly surged. As he slowly stretched his body, his bones emitted a series of crisp, cracking sounds!

He abruptly clenched his fist, letting out another sharp crack! Even the air itself seemed to tremble!

BOOM!

He threw a punch. The ferocious, domineering power generated a gale-force wind, slamming into the thick stone wall over twenty feet away and leaving a deep fist print!

External projection of Power!

This clearly surpassed the Inner Strength of a Perfect Martial Artist of the Bone Forging Realm, reaching the level of True Force used by a Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm Martial Artist!

Chen Cheng’s eyes gleamed as he became lost in thought.

’The Acquired Body Refining Realm consists of Skin Grinding, Muscle Strengthening, Bone Forging, Marrow Cleansing, and Organ Refining.’

’The conventional cultivation for each realm is just Beginner Level, Small Success, Great Success, and Perfection.’

’But my cultivation has gone beyond Perfection in all of them, reaching the legendary, ultimate state!’

’In other words, my cultivation is equivalent to having an extra minor realm within each major realm compared to everyone else.’

’I’m currently only at Bone Forging Realm Perfection, but because I also have the Profound Gold Hide, Dragon Tendons, and now the Perfect Flawless Jade Bone...’

’...my true state has already surpassed the Bone Forging Realm.’

’Furthermore, because the physical enhancement from these three legendary minor realms is several times greater than that of the normal Perfection level...’

’...the strength of my Qi Blood Power has now far surpassed that of an ordinary Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection Martial Artist!’

’I don’t walk the common path. I am a living legend! This is truly world-shaking!’

’If anyone were to discover my cultivation process, I’m afraid even those Martial Arts Grandmasters would have their jaws drop in shock!’

’But of course, I won’t let anyone find out! Not until the day I reach the absolute peak of the Martial Dao and can look down upon the world without a care!’

’I’ve reached the ultimate state for Skin Grinding, Muscle Strengthening, and Bone Forging. I wonder how much stronger my body will become when I cultivate the ultimate state of the Marrow Cleansing Realm—the Bone Marrow Soup!’

’Will I be able to go head-to-head with an Innate Realm Martial Artist who has entered the Puncture Realm?’

’The future is full of possibilities!’

After the extreme joy subsided, Chen Cheng slowly calmed down.

’This world is far too dangerous. I still need to keep a low profile! Protecting my own life is the number one priority!’

’I can only continue to adhere to the principle of hiding seventy percent of my strength and revealing only thirty percent!’

’However, the situation in Linji City has already reached a very dangerous point. I’m afraid I’ll have to face a Perfect Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm. I wonder if I still have the strength to hold back seventy percent!’

He summoned his panel to check his status.

[Name: Chen Cheng

Realm: Bone Forging (Perfection)

Skills: Iron Armor Dragon Elephant Skill (Perfection) (Deducing Iron Armor Skill of the Marrow Washing Realm, current progress: 10/100. Upon completion, the Iron Armor Skill of the Marrow Washing Realm can be cultivated.)

Dragon Elephant Bone Forging Technique (Perfection)

Dragon’s Roar Iron Cloth Shirt (Perfection) (Dragon Scale Armor Stance) (First Layer Dragon Roar Realm)

Tendon-Separating Bone-Crushing Hand...

Powerful Eagle Claw Skill...

Rising Dragon Realm (Second Layer Realm 392,100/500,000)

Qingfeng Saber Technique (Perfection) (Qingfeng Saber Stance) (First Layer Qingfeng Saber Intent) (Deducing Second Layer Qingfeng Saber Intent, current progress: 655/1,000. Upon completion, the Second Layer Qingfeng Saber Intent can be cultivated.)