Grinding to the Martial Sage from the White Ape Fist-Chapter 49: Breaking Limit! Heart Monkey Clarity

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Breaking Limit! Heart Monkey Clarity

For the next few days, Su Yu continued to cover Senior Brother Xu’s duties, taking one hour each day to instruct the apprentices in the front courtyard.

Among them, the Yang Sisters, Yang Zhen and Yang Ai, were constantly sticking to him, trying to find any opportunity to invite him to a meal or even to visit their home.

Su Yu, focused solely on his training, refused them all one by one.

Late one night, a long-awaited change finally appeared on his panel.

[Martial Arts]: White Ape Fist (Layer 1) (entry-level 50/5000), White Ape Six Changes (Perfection), Bibo Fishbone Skill (entry-level 98/100), Coin Toss (Major Achievement 880/1000)

[Breakthrough Point]: 1 point (Progress 2%)

"The Breakthrough Point is full!"

A sharp glint flashed in Su Yu’s eyes.

To his even greater surprise, the progress bar wasn’t locked; it was still increasing. This meant he could continue to accumulate Breakthrough Points!

The previous change was that the accumulation of Breakthrough Points had slowed down, and now there was another new change.

Fortunately, this was a good change.

’Before, I could only save up one Breakthrough Point, and the progress would stop increasing once it was full. It made it hard for me to freely choose what to use it on.’

’I had to spend most of my Breakthrough Points on my Perfection-level Net Casting Skill.’

’Now I have more options!’

’Still, there’s no need to save this point. It’s best to use it to break the limit of White Ape Six Changes right away!’

"Break the limit!"

The next moment, ink-black text lit up.

[White Ape Six Changes has successfully broken the limit once!]

[Martial Arts]: White Ape Six Changes (Limit Broken 1 time)

[Traits]: Heart Monkey Clarity! Mind like a Spiritual Ape, seeing all with perfect clarity. When cultivating any ape-type Martial Arts, body and mind become one, doubling Skill Level acquisition; comprehension of the true meaning of moves is greatly enhanced, making epiphanies easy to achieve.

"Heart Monkey Clarity..."

Su Yu felt his mind become completely clear, and he was overjoyed.

’This Trait is just perfect for me!’

’My cultivation speed for the White Ape Fist is too slow right now. Just getting past the entry-level requires a whopping five thousand Skill Level points, and my own aptitude is too poor. Even while taking Red Ginseng Jade Skin Pills, I only gain ten or twenty points a day.’

’If I calculate it carefully, even if I take the maximum dose of pills, it would still take more than half a year to break through!’

’I’d definitely miss the Martial Examination by then!’

’But now with the Heart Monkey Clarity Trait, my cultivation speed for the White Ape Fist will be much faster. If I max out my pill intake, I might be able to break through the First Acupoint before the Martial Examination in three months!’

’If I can break through by then, getting into the top twenty will be no problem!’

’Plus, I’ve heard the rewards for joining the Law Enforcement Team are generous. Many factions are fighting to get in. If my rank is higher, I can get a better position and even more resources!’

"Time to test the effects of this Heart Monkey Clarity!"

Su Yu leaped to the center of the Martial Arts Arena and assumed a stance.

"White Ape Asks the Way!"

CRACK!

This punch not only produced the resounding snap of a great tendon, but also carried an indescribable charm. He was like a real white ape, frolicking and fighting in the mountain forests!

Following that were "Tongbei Mountain Splitting" and "Swaying Forest Step"... He finished the entire set of the Fist Technique, his movements as smooth as flowing water, feeling utterly invigorated!

[White Ape Fist Skill Level +10]

"Ten points!"

"Haha, awesome!"

Feeling the Qi and Blood generated in his body, far more than usual, Su Yu couldn’t help but grin.

’Double Skill Level, plus the boost from potential epiphanies... this cultivation speed is more than just twice as fast!’

’At this rate, even if the progress gets harder later on, I can definitely break through within three months!’

"Next, I’ll try the Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber!"

Su Yu walked over to the weapon rack, drew a thick-backed long saber used for practice, took a deep breath, and visualized the concept of the Spiritual Ape subduing a demon.

"First form, Spiritual Ape Emerges from the Cave!"

His figure was like lightning, the gleam of his saber like snow.

The long saber shot out from behind his back with uncanny speed, ferocity, and precision!

"Second form, Demon-slaying Mountain Splitting!"

The momentum of the saber shifted, becoming fierce and domineering. The air, torn by the blade, let out a sharp whistle!

After finishing the set, Su Yu felt that he could have kept going.

[Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber Skill Level +10]

"It really works! This Heart Monkey Clarity Trait is practically a divine skill!"

A burning ambition ignited in Su Yu’s eyes. At this rate, during the Martial Examination in three months, not only could he train his White Ape Fist to the Skillful Realm, but his Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber Technique could break through even sooner and become his trump card!

’Looks like I need to get that Treasure Saber forged as soon as possible!’

...

「Several days later, Xu Feng returned.」

"Junior Su, how is your Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber practice coming along?"

Su Yu handed the Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber’s Secret Manual back to Senior Brother Xu. "Senior Brother, I’ve reached the entry-level."

Xu Feng frowned. The Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber had high requirements for saber arts comprehension. In some aspects, it was even harder than the White Ape Fist and placed a greater emphasis on gaining experience through actual combat.

’Junior Su says he’s reached the entry-level?’

Though he was a bit skeptical, he knew Su Yu wasn’t one to make empty boasts, so he nodded and said, "Show me!"

Su Yu nodded, casually picked up a long saber, and began his demonstration.

SWISH!

A flash of saber light erupted!

Su Yu’s figure was as nimble as an ape, yet his long saber struck with heavy, powerful force. He executed the saber forms one after another with invigorating fluency.

Xu Feng’s expression changed repeatedly as he watched.

’Holy cow!’

’Junior Su’s saber technique really has reached the entry-level!’

’This is Master’s ultimate technique, the Spiritual Ape Demon-Slaying Saber, which is said to be difficult to reach even Minor Achievement in after three years!’

’Back in the day, it took me several months just to grasp a bit of the knack, and now Junior Su has reached this level in just a few days?’

The more he thought about it, the more shocked he became. ’So Junior Su’s greatest talent is his comprehension of saber arts!’

’Master, oh Master, are you sure you don’t want to take on a prodigy like this?’

Xu Feng let out a silent, mocking laugh. He suddenly decided not to tell their Master right away. He would wait for the Martial Examination in three months. When Junior Su amazed everyone, maybe their Master would be left dumbfounded.

Seeing Su Yu stop, Xu Feng immediately schooled his expression, forcing himself to look calm.

"Hm, not bad."

"You’ve definitely reached the entry-level with the saber technique, and it’s good enough for practical combat. But compared to your Senior Brother back in the day... ahem, you’re still lacking a little. Remember to guard against pride and impatience."

Su Yu sheathed his saber, a curious look on his face. "If I may ask, Senior Brother, how long did it take you to reach the entry-level back then?"

Xu Feng’s expression didn’t change. He held up one finger, paused, then changed it to two.

"Two days?"

Su Yu was shocked. ’Senior Brother Xu was able to break through to the Flesh Refining Realm; his talent is truly extraordinary.’

’With the help of my panel, it also took me about two days to reach this level. But those two days were without the buff from Heart Monkey Clarity. I’ll only be faster from now on!’

As for doubting Senior Brother Xu, the thought never crossed Su Yu’s mind. After all, Senior Brother Xu had always been calm and measured, a reliable and steady person.

The two then chatted for a bit, and Su Yu brought up the Yang Sisters’ invitation.

Xu Feng’s expression turned serious. "The Yang Family runs a legitimate silk business. They have a good reputation, and their business has only started to grow in the last couple of years. This means they’ve had almost no Tributors on their payroll before. If you’re short on money, there’s no harm in taking up a position. Most of our hall’s disciples hold nominal posts in various places. It’s a way of building connections."

"Besides, the Yang Family has connections with our White Ape Martial Arts Hall, so the terms they offer won’t be bad."

"But remember, it’s fine to take their money and do the work, but don’t get in too deep. For a Martial Artist, strength is the only thing that truly matters!"

"Thank you for the advice, Senior Brother." Su Yu now knew what to do.

"Oh, right, Senior Brother Xu. I’m planning to take a few days off. There are some things I need to take care of now that I’ve broken through to the Martial Artist realm."

"Go ahead! Now that you’re a Martial Artist, you’re a pillar of the martial hall. As long as Master doesn’t say otherwise, you’re free to do as you please."

...

「The next morning.」

Su Yu went into town to exchange for some silver taels and changed into a new set of training clothes he had bought. He looked refreshed and full of vigor.

He felt the silver in his robe, planning to first visit the blacksmith shop to find Wang Hu’s father and get the matter of forging the Treasure Saber taken care of.

However, just as he reached the entrance of the martial hall, someone rushed over. "This is bad, Senior Brother Su! Something’s happened to your family!"