Chapter 1123

Even Qin Qi couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath at these words, waves of shock surging in his heart.

When he heard about Zhao Beiyi, although Zhao Beiyi’s strength was extraordinary, it was still within his understanding—he believed catching up wasn’t too difficult.

But Xue Rusheng was different. Three years ago, he had already reached the Sixth Layer of the Core Formation Stage and defeated his opponent in just four moves.

This level of battle prowess and talent was so outrageous, even Qin Qi found it hard to comprehend.

Yet, it didn’t dampen his sharpness—quite the opposite, it made him even more curious. “So you’re saying, the geniuses of the Central Capital Region, there are many who aren’t even recorded on the rankings?”

“That’s right. Just among those I know, there are several. But these geniuses rarely make a move, and all sorts of experts see them as treasures!”

“But I suspect, there are quite a few whose strength surpasses Brother Zhao’s as well!”

Qin Qi immediately asked, “Will these people participate in the Tianwu Tournament?”

“They should!” Luo Mengyi analyzed, “Put the Phoenix Blood Pill aside for now; this time, the main battlefield has racked its brains for the Tianwu Tournament. The real hidden treasures—any genius wouldn’t be able to resist, their hearts would be completely stirred!”

Qin Qi’s lips curled up, “Then it looks like I have even less reason not to take part!”

Never mind the rewards for now.

There are so many geniuses I know nothing about!

That, without a doubt, makes him feel his own inadequacy!

He has so much room for improvement, so many challenges ahead!

Luo Mengyi was a bit stunned, her red lips opening and closing, wanting to say something.

But Qin Qi cut her off directly, “Enough, I know you’re worried I’m not a match for your senior brother, but Qin Qi has never been one to shrink from a challenge. Well, you’ve told me so much, I naturally hold it in my heart!”

“Go back first. If you get any new intel or clues, come find me again!”

Luo Mengyi saw Qin Qi’s mind was set, so naturally said nothing more. She respectfully bent at the waist, twisted her slender body, and retreated.

Once Luo Mengyi left, Qin Qi similarly returned to Yellow Heaven City.

“Interesting!”

Qin Qi stroked his chin. “Zhao Beiyi, Xue Rusheng… seems like my vision is still too narrow. Just achieving what I have now, and already feeling smug about it.”

“Not enough—not nearly enough. Leaving aside the mysterious Xue Rusheng who could win with four moves against Zhao Beiyi, even Zhao Beiyi as he is now, I don’t have total confidence to beat him!”

“Looks like I still have to find a way to improve my current strength!”

Just in time—after this trip to Yun Tian City, I gathered all the ingredients for the second layer medicinal bath of the Thousand Vein Body Forging Technique. Now that I’m back, I can get started!

With that thought, Qin Qi didn’t stop for a moment, hurried back to his own residence at top speed.

Soon, he activated the formation and announced his closed-door cultivation!

According to the cultivation technique’s description, Qin Qi took out the prepared materials and, by following the method, crafted a wooden barrel for the medicinal bath.

Adding those medicinal ingredients, the bath looked pitch black—nothing special could be seen.

The only thing noticeable was the abundant spiritual power contained in the bath, intertwining and clashing as if ready to fight!

Qin Qi mused silently, “Will this medicinal bath really help me cultivate the second layer of the Thousand Vein Body Forging Technique?”

As he thought that, he immediately immersed himself in it.

At the moment he entered the bath—

Qin Qi suddenly felt a tearing pain sweep every inch of his body.

The medicinal bath’s penetration was like countless blades, ripping through every part and mocking his flesh.

“Fuck, that’s insane!” Qin Qi’s pupils contracted.

Because the pain was so intense it was beyond words.

He felt his body was no longer his own. Inside the bath, it was like little snakes gnawing at every bit of his skin!

Yet this was only the beginning.

The longer he soaked, the more the feeling changed.

At first it was like snakes biting, then it became as if countless ants were burrowing into his skin, gnawing at his flesh from within.

The pain grew stronger and almost unbearable!

Qin Qi nearly stood up and fled the bath.

But in the end, reason triumphed. He forced himself to stay in the medicinal bath.

“If I can’t even endure this pain, how can I surpass others?”

Qin Qi spoke gravely, “I used to have the Celestial Joyful Witch—she could manage everything for me. But now she’s gone; I can’t rely on anyone else, only myself!”

“If I can’t overcome these obstacles, how can I break through myself? How can I… awaken her?”

Thinking this, Qin Qi’s eyes grew even more resolute.

That burning heat could no longer shake him.

Because of that, as time passed, Qin Qi was soon wholly immersed in the state of cultivation within the medicinal bath.

He didn’t notice that his flesh was slowly rotting from the soaking.

Yet after the rot, the medicinal bath seemed to have a healing power, at a speed both rapid and visible, restoring every part of him!

Beneath the renewed skin, it became fair and glowing—completely reborn.

The most crucial thing was, this brand new skin seemed to radiate a faint luster.

After Qin Qi’s entire body had been refurbished in the bath,

Qin Qi opened his eyes.

He stood up, realizing his clothes had long since been corroded and disappeared without a trace, leaving only his naked body standing there.

“It worked!”

He was overjoyed. “Is this the result after cultivating the second layer of the Thousand Vein Body Forging Technique? Tempering the limbs and marrow… Looks like it’s done. My body feels like it’s been reborn!”

“Not only are strength and speed greatly enhanced—even its toughness…”

Thinking that, Qin Qi reached into his storage pouch and pulled out a rarely used blade-type magical treasure.

He directly slashed it against his arm!

With a clang, the magical treasure struck as if against steel, bouncing right off.

But steel is just a figure of speech—this was a magical treasure! One strike could shatter the Protective True Qi of a Core Formation Stage expert.

“That means my physical body’s toughness now completely surpasses the Protective True Qi of ordinary Core Formation Stage cultivators.” Qin Qi was ecstatic. “The Thousand Vein Body Forging Technique really gave me a lot of surprises.”

Spirit Evil Woman was equally thrilled. “Master, congratulations on perfecting your cultivation technique! This body refining method must be extraordinary in origin!”

“Though I don’t usually deal much with Body Refining Techniques, I know a thing or two about them!”

“I’ve never heard of any technique that, once mastered, makes the physique so tough!”

Qin Qi replied, “Perfected technique? Not quite—this is just a minor achievement. After all, I’ve only finished the second stage!”

“As for toughness, we’ll see if it meets the prerequisites for cultivating the Nine Transformations of Profound Tribulation!”

After all, the core foundation of the Thousand Vein Body Forging Technique is all for the Nine Transformations of Profound Tribulation!