Chapter 197 - 120: Completing the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill, Even an Embracing Pill Can Fight for Number One

In the Instructor Pavilion, Zhao Qianfeng lounged in his chair, looking utterly content.

Sunlight streamed in through the window lattice, falling upon his gray-white robes with a pleasant warmth.

With his eyes half-closed, his fingers gently tapped on the armrest as he hummed an unfamiliar tune.

For Zhao Qianfeng, this day felt like a dream.

Hearing from the Sect Leader that Zhang Su had slain an Embracing Pill master while only at the Huajin realm was already shocking enough.

But who could have imagined that Zhang Su would actually reach the Embracing Pill realm?

Even more, Zhang Su was about to become a Sect’s Celestial Pride.

’A Sect’s Celestial Pride!’

Something he wouldn’t have dared to dream of in his entire life had actually happened to Zhang Su.

Zhao Qianfeng didn’t know if Zhang Su had let it go to his head.

But as his master, he certainly felt a little on cloud nine himself.

Just then, a figure approached.

"Disciple greets Master."

Zhang Su stood before Zhao Qianfeng and bowed respectfully.

Zhao Qianfeng opened his eyes, his gaze landing on Zhang Su.

He looked at Zhang Su, his heart filled with a myriad of emotions.

’Who would have thought that my disciple was about to become the fourth Inner Sect Celestial Pride in the history of the Guiyuan Sect?’

"I’ve been waiting for you for a little while."

"Master, I went to Hidden Sword Manor before, and I didn’t inform you..."

Zhang Su tried to explain, but Zhao Qianfeng raised a hand to cut him off.

"It’s fine. Geniuses naturally act differently from ordinary people. Besides, you’re about to become a Celestial Pride; you don’t need to consult me about everything you do."

As Zhao Qianfeng said this, his tone held no trace of blame—only satisfaction.

"Take these. Now that you’ve reached the Embracing Pill realm, these three Divine Techniques should be what you need."

"These are the final three Divine Techniques of the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill. Once you master them, you’ll have a chance to unify all Nine Divine Techniques, cultivate Inner Strength, and advance to the Postnatal Realm!"

Zhao Qianfeng took three thin booklets from his robes and handed them to Zhang Su.

Each of the three booklets was wrapped in fine silk, though signs of wear were visible at the corners.

"However, these three Divine Techniques must be cultivated in sequence. You must first cultivate the Outer Extreme Divine Technique, then the Inner Extreme Divine Technique, and finally the Infinite Divine Technique. This is because they involve the realms within Gang Force—Outer Gang, Inner Gang, and the Unity of Inner and Outer. You can’t cultivate them all at once; you must proceed step-by-step."

These three Divine Techniques are collectively known as the Three Extremes Divine Technique.

Zhang Su had already cultivated the Three Yang Divine Techniques and the Three Yin Divine Techniques. If he added the Three Extremes Divine Technique, all Nine Divine Techniques would merge into one, forming the true Supreme Secret Transmission of the Guiyuan Sect: the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill!

As Zhang Su took the three booklets, he could feel their substantial weight.

This was the essence of the Guiyuan Sect’s centuries of heritage, a supreme Secret Scripture coveted by countless Martial Artists.

"Master, is Gang Force also divided into Outer Gang and Inner Gang?"

Zhang Su asked.

His understanding of Gang Force had always been very superficial.

He only knew that Gang Force was stronger than Pill Force, but he was unclear on the specifics of its strength or its internal realm divisions.

"Of course. Once you step into the Gang Force realm, you can manifest a layer of Outer Gang to protect your entire body. At that point, you’ll be impervious to ordinary blades and swords. As long as your Gang Force is strong enough, numbers become meaningless. A single person can charge into an enemy formation with the might of ten thousand men!"

Zhang Su was inwardly shaken.

The explosive power of Pill Force was already borderline inhuman.

But Gang Force... it was even more astounding.

Protected by Gang Force, one would be impervious to blades and swords. If a Gang Force Martial Artist were on a battlefield, they could likely take an enemy general’s head from the midst of a massive army with effortless ease.

He pictured the scene.

A person enveloped in Outer Gang, charging into an army of thousands.

Swords would strike their body, only to be deflected by the Gang Force.

Arrows would land on them, only to be knocked away by the Gang Force.

They would be like a mobile fortress, completely unharmed by any attack.

And every one of their attacks would carry a terrifying power several, or even ten times, greater than an explosive burst of Pill Force.

Such a person truly would possess the might of ten thousand men.

"And what about Inner Gang?"

Zhang Su asked again.

"Inner Gang builds upon Outer Gang. You cover your internal organs with a layer of Gang Force—that’s Inner Gang. It protects your fragile organs, making you more resistant to blows and increasing your endurance."

Zhao Qianfeng continued to explain.

"After Inner Gang comes the Unity of Inner and Outer. Your Gang Force can reach every part of your body, leaving no weaknesses. At that point, you must consider how to generate Inner Strength."

"Many Martial Artists get stuck at this step. They reach the Unity of Inner and Outer, the Peak of Gang Force, but they just can’t generate Inner Strength. They might spend decades, or even their entire lives, failing to do so. However, you don’t need to worry. You are cultivating the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill. As long as you achieve the Nine Unification, you will naturally generate Inner Strength and advance to the Postnatal Realm!"

Zhao Qianfeng meticulously explained the details of Gang Force.

Zhang Su understood.

’In reality, Gang Force is just another way of applying Inner Strength.’

’It actually makes sense that everything from Outer Force to Gang Force is called Inner Strength.’

’Outer Force, Inner Force, Pill Force, and Gang Force—they are all just applications of Inner Strength.’

’It’s just that Gang Force is the pinnacle of its application.’

’To think one could cover their entire body, even their organs, with a layer of Gang Force.’

’It’s simply miraculous.’

’But for a true transformation, one still has to generate Inner Strength and advance to the Postnatal Realm.’

’Upon reaching the Postnatal Realm and generating Inner Strength, the body would truly begin to transform.’