Chapter 422: Chapter 147: Spirit Awakening Realm Fifth Heaven, Twelve True Forms Fist at Great Success; The Blood Curse Hunt Arrives

A bone-chilling aura, so cold it felt as if it could freeze the soul, began to spread. At the same time, an even greater sense of deathly stillness—the essence of all things withering and life being extinguished—coiled around his palm.

"Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand"!

This was a powerful Killing Move, fused with the Yellow Springs Death Qi!

He could clearly feel that the purity and destructive force of the Cold Prison Power and Yellow Springs Death Qi gathered in his palm were on a completely different level than before.

’If I were to run into that woman again right now...’

Chu Fan’s gaze sharpened like a blade. ’My Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand could definitely shatter her Protective Primordial Qi in a single blow!’

’Once I shatter her defenses, the Extreme Cold Power will freeze the circulation of her Qi Blood Primordial Qi, and the Death Qi will erode the very source of her life. Even for an expert at the initial stage of the Acupoint Realm, it’s a one-way path to death!’

He was only thinking of that woman now as a yardstick to measure his own strength.

He already had the confidence to fight and defeat enemies a major Realm and several minor Realms above his own. Now, that confidence had simply grown stronger.

’Master Cao and the others are also at the Fifth Heaven of the Spirit Awakening Realm, but I doubt they know much about the Techniques for breaking through to the Divine Power Realm.’

Chu Fan mused to himself, ’Looks like I need to make a trip to the Demon Suppression Bureau’s Library Pavilion. I should look up the relevant Cultivation Classics and prepare to break through to the Divine Power Realm.’

[Technique: Twelve True Forms Fist (Small Success) Progress: (350/1000) (Trait: Vajra Undying Body...)]

A fiery glint flashed in Chu Fan’s eyes as he looked at "Twelve True Forms Fist" on the panel.

Compared to the ostentatious Nine Tribulations Blood Prison Saber, the Twelve True Forms Fist—which fused the essence of three fist techniques including the Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand—was his true Bottom Card and killing move.

The terrifying physical strength granted by the Vajra Undying Body made his hands comparable to Divine Weapons and his body impervious to blades. This often led enemies to make fatal misjudgments.

When they thought victory was in their grasp after knocking away or disarming him of his Long Saber, they had no idea that was the very moment he would go bare-handed, revealing his true fangs for the kill!

Now, he no longer needed to split his focus between cultivating the Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand and the original Twelve Forms Fist.

He only needed to focus on mastering the Twelve True Forms Fist to integrate the strengths of all the previous techniques and unleash power far beyond anything he could before.

At this thought, Chu Fan wasted no time. He took a stance right there in the Martial Arts Arena and began practicing the Twelve True Forms Fist.

The wind from his punches howled past, at times containing the immense power of a dragon and tiger, at others descending with the aura of the Cold Prison, and occasionally conjuring phantoms of the true forms.

He immersed himself in the profound mysteries of the Fist Technique. The surging Primordial Qi within him roiled and circulated, matching his Fist Momentum to further consolidate his newly advanced Cultivation.

Chu Fan only stopped practicing and stood up when the sun was high in the sky, nearing noon.

He used Introspection to check his panel and gauge his progress. In just a single morning, the Experience Points for his Twelve True Forms Fist had risen by over two hundred and fifty!

This terrifying rate of cultivation far surpassed his speed when practicing any single Fist Technique in the past.

This was precisely the huge advantage of cultivating an original martial art to Perfection, Breaking its Limit, and then innovating on that foundation by fusing it with others...

His mastery gave him a commanding overview, making progress feel effortless and familiar!

The significant increase in strength brought a heartfelt sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

With every punch, he could clearly feel the subtle increase in his power.

With every circulation of his Primordial Qi, he could keenly feel his control becoming more refined.

This feeling of constantly growing stronger, of truly grasping his own destiny, was intoxicating.

Just as he was about to call Zhao Tianxing to get a meal, a familiar voice called out from the edge of the Martial Arts Arena.

"Fan! Tianxing!"

Chu Fan turned to see Fatty and Jiang Yuanfan arriving together.

Jiang Yuanfan had a genuinely grateful smile on his face and shouted from a distance, "Fan, Tianxing, lunch is on me today! Let’s go to Moon Viewing Tower and not come back until we’re drunk!"

It was only because of his connection to Chu Fan that Jiang Yuanfan, a "newcomer" who had only recently broken through to the Blood Refining Realm, was promoted to a Small Leader in the gang just like Fatty, and had gained many tangible benefits.

He was filled with gratitude and had come specifically to invite them.

Chu Fan looked at the two high-spirited men, then at Zhao Tianxing who was walking over while putting away his bow, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

’Might as well,’ he thought. ’The path of cultivation requires a balance of work and rest. One can’t just train bitterly all the time.’

Besides, he did have some errands to run.

First, he needed to go to the Demon Suppression Bureau’s Library Pavilion to search for clues and Techniques for breaking through to the Divine Power Realm.

Second, he wanted to visit the city’s Workshop Marketplace to see if he could find any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures containing Wind Spirit, or special ores.

The Wind Spirit in Qing Province City was too sparse, less than a tenth of what it was outside, which had made it difficult for him to properly cultivate the Nine Heavens Wind Mastery Scripture he had obtained earlier.

If he could find ore or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures containing Wind Spirit, it would undoubtedly speed up his progress with this Cultivation Technique immensely.

"Let’s go together then," Chu Fan nodded in agreement.

And so, the four of them, talking and laughing, left the Seven Stars Gang Headquarters together and slowly merged into the bustling crowds of Qing Province City.

...

「South City, Qing Province. Inside the Moon Viewing Tower.」

It was the peak of the lunchtime rush, and the main hall was abuzz with voices. The aroma of food mingled with the rich scent of wine, filling the warm air.

But in a remote corner by the window, as if completely isolated from the clamor, sat a lone figure in plain white.

She was a woman wearing a light veil, from beneath which only a pair of ice-cold eyes were visible.

In front of her were several delicate side dishes and a pot of clear wine, but she seemed to have no intention of enjoying them. Her fingertips occasionally tapped unconsciously on the tabletop, betraying the impatience born from a long wait.