Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 179 - 144 ’Poison Dragon’ Li Qingshan! [Seeking Recommendation Votes!]

Chapter 179: Chapter 144 ’Poison Dragon’ Li Qingshan! [Seeking Recommendation Votes!]

"I just broke through three days ago and was consolidating it. I haven’t had the chance to report to my master yet."

Chen Jichuan replied, then greeted Meng Tianshou, who had just tested him earlier: "Uncle Meng."

Meng Tianshou and Wang Ji were both elders of the Taixu Sword Sect and had a good relationship. Chen Jichuan had met him a few times at the Wang family, so he recognized him.

"Goodness!"

"You really broke through to Transforming Strength!"

Meng Tianshou clicked his tongue in amazement, sizing up Chen Jichuan from top to bottom.

He had just tested Chen Jichuan in person and was naturally aware of this ’Wang Shan’s’ true abilities. It was undeniably at the level of Transforming Strength—absolutely genuine.

His mastery of Transforming Strength seemed quite proficient too. He didn’t appear to have just broken through; instead, it seemed like he had been immersed in it for years.

This level of talent was truly astonishing.

"Good!"

"Very good!"

As Meng Tianshou marveled with audible praise, there was a sudden commotion beside him. He turned his head abruptly.

He saw Wang Ji clapping his hands, his face flushed with excitement. He nodded repeatedly at his disciple, smiling so broadly his mouth seemed about to split open.

"A 25-year-old Transforming Strength master."

"Haha!"

"Come, follow me to see the Sect Master!"

Overjoyed, Wang Ji stepped forward and grabbed Chen Jichuan’s hand. Not even giving him time to tidy up, he led him straight out of the courtyard and towards the sect headquarters.

"Burning bridges! Such ingratitude!"

Meng Tianshou laughed and cursed as he followed behind.

After all, having one more Transforming Strength Grandmaster in the sect was a momentous occasion—especially when it was a 25-year-old Transforming Strength Grandmaster. Reporting this to the Sect Master was indeed essential.

"With his talent, as long as he doesn’t meet a premature end, perhaps—"

Meng Tianshou couldn’t help but hold high expectations in his heart.

...

Pengshan Inner City.

Within Qinggang Palace, the Taixu Sword Sect.

The Sect Master, Yang Xiong, was currently discussing matters with the three Blood Clothes Army commanders, Yuan Chang, Tang Yuanhong, and Li Qingshan.

Suddenly.

Thud, thud, thud!

From outside, Wang Ji and Meng Tianshou strode in, followed closely by a reserved young man.

"Elder Wang."

"Elder Meng."

Yang Xiong saw the two of them enter and shifted his gaze to the reserved youth behind them. "Wang Shan is here too. Excellent—I was just thinking of meeting you."

As the Sect Master of the Taixu Sword Sect, Yang Xiong couldn’t recognize all the disciples of the elders like Wang Ji.

But Wang Shan had already made it onto the Hidden Dragon List two years ago, brimming with potential.

A disciple like him wasn’t just someone Yang Xiong had heard of; he had even met him once personally, rewarding him with silver and offering words of encouragement.

Now that they met again, there was a sense of familiarity and warmth. He looked at Chen Jichuan and said, "To have slain the ’Double Spear General’ Zhu Ning—you could easily rank among the top ten under the Innate realm in our entire sect."

"You flatter me, Sect Master."

Chen Jichuan remained calm, cupping his hands toward Yang Xiong before silently standing behind Wang Ji.

He was playing the role of a reserved outsider.

This role was something he had to maintain at all times; his portrayal could not fall apart.

"Top ten?"

Meng Tianshou, standing to the side, heard Chen Jichuan’s modesty and saw Wang Ji unable to contain his grin. He couldn’t help but interject, "Sect Master, with Wang Shan’s current strength, he might not rank in the top ten among peers. More like in the bottom ten, if anything."

"Hmm?"

"Elder Meng, what do you mean by this?"

"Could it be—"

The first commander of the Blood Clothes Army, Yuan Chang, squinted at ’Wang Shan,’ suspecting that the latter had suffered grievous injuries and thus a drop in combat power.

But upon noting Wang Ji’s foolish grin, Meng Tianshou’s teasing expression, and ’Wang Shan’s’ steady and long breath, he doubted this possibility.

"Among peers?"

"Bottom ten among them?"

"Could it be that Brother Wang has reached Transforming Strength?!"

A startled voice rang out within the main hall.

Chen Jichuan looked up. The speaker was a young man clad in military armor and holding a weapon. He seemed no older than thirty, with a demeanor that was calm yet carried traces of killing intent.

Judging by his outfit and charisma, Chen Jichuan immediately pieced it together—

"’Poison Dragon’ Li Qingshan!"

The Blood Clothes Army had three commanders, all of whom were Innate Masters.

The first commander, Yuan Chang, was the eldest and most senior, to the extent that even Sect Master Yang Xiong respectfully addressed him as elder brother. His swordsmanship was as aggressive as a wildfire, hence his Jianghu moniker: ’Sky-reaching Fire.’

The second commander, Tang Yuanhong, wielded a domineering and imposing swordsmanship and was known as the ’Domineering Sword.’

The third commander was none other than the rising star of Pengshan County in recent years, Li Qingshan.

Born into a humble village, he relied on extraordinary perseverance and talent to climb from being a Centurion in the Blood Clothes Army to one of its commanders. He also became Sect Master Yang Xiong’s disciple and son-in-law.

Before Chen Jichuan had entered the Taixu Sword Sect, Li Qingshan had already achieved the Innate realm.

Specializing in spear technique, his rise to fame came from using two murderous techniques—’Red Tiger Roar’ and ’Poison Dragon Drill’—to slay a long-established Innate master. Such achievements earned him the moniker ’Poison Dragon,’ symbolizing the lethality of his spear technique.

"Haha!"

"Commander Li has sharp eyes."

Meng Tianshou, seeing that Li Qingshan had guessed correctly, didn’t keep them in suspense. Bursting into laughter, he announced, "I’ve personally tested him. Wang Shan has already achieved the ’Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound,’ with Dark Strength flowing through his entire body, and comprehended Transforming Strength."

Wang Ji stood proudly by the side, his chin tilted upward, overflowing with pride.

"Is it true?"

"Transforming Strength?!"

"Hiss! I thought Wang Shan was 27 years old?"

"No, wait—he’s only 25?!"

In the main hall, Yang Xiong, Yuan Chang, and the others immediately stood up, their faces all brimming with shock.

They all knew—

Within the past hundred years of the Taixu Sword Sect, the most talented was arguably the present-day ’Poison Dragon’ Li Qingshan, who reached the Innate realm at the age of 29.

But Wang Shan here had accomplished it at the age of 25?!

"Excellent!"

"Fantastic!"

Yang Xiong was overjoyed, exclaiming again and again in praise. Looking at Chen Jichuan, his affection and appreciation deepened further.

A 25-year-old on the Earthly List and a 25-year-old Transforming Strength Granmaster were two vastly different levels of significance.

Yang Xiong had seen numerous Earthly List masters stuck at the Postnatal realm, unable to break through Dark Strength or achieve greater. Without reaching Innate or Transforming Strength, their value to a sect like Taixu Sword Sect was limited.

But a Transforming Strength Grandmaster was a different matter entirely.

Such an individual could stand against hundreds or thousands of adversaries on the battlefield, and their presence alone could decide the outcome of a war.

"With Qingshan leading the way and Wang Shan rising swiftly behind, our Taixu Sword Sect has been blessed with two exceptional talents in recent years. Truly worth celebrating!"

Yuan Chang, his hair already streaked with gray, laughed heartily, his face glowing with delight as he praised fervently.

"You flatter me, you flatter me."

"My disciple has just recently attained Transforming Strength. How he will progress remains uncertain, so it’s too early to compare him with Commander Li."

Wang Ji waved his hands modestly, saying ’you flatter me’ and ’it’s nothing,’ but the smug expression on his face was impossible to miss.

In fact, he might have already stopped considering Li Qingshan as competition in his mind.

"Junior brother Wang, teaching such a disciple is no small feat. Don’t sell yourself short."

Yang Xiong, well aware of Wang Ji’s personality, praised him openly.

And as expected—

Upon hearing this, Wang Ji’s grin widened even further: "Hahaha, Sect Master, you flatter me. I really only gave a few pointers here and there. The real credit belongs to Shan’er himself. Truly, I didn’t do much at all."

The volume of his voice had risen by more than a few decibels.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing Wang Ji’s gleeful display, everyone else in the hall couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

For a moment—

The Qinggang Palace was filled with joy and laughter.

...

After a long while.

The lively atmosphere gradually calmed down.

The crowd finally turned their attention back to the main character of the day, Chen Jichuan. Yang Xiong looked at the reserved young man in the hall, feeling increasingly fond of him. With a warm tone, he said, "The three commanders here, as well as your Uncle Meng, all have exceptional prowess in external skills. Since you focus on external techniques, you should connect with them more frequently in the future, spar with them, and don’t be shy."

"Indeed."

"Not many in the sect train external skills. If you have any questions, come to me anytime!"

Yuan Chang, his voice loud and clear, was the first to express his willingness to help.

Tang Yuanhong and the other two commanders likewise extended their invitations, promising honest guidance.

Li Qingshan also added, "Years ago, I acquired a secret technique called the ’Tiger Form Divine Technique,’ which can enhance the density and durability of muscles and bones. But practicing this technique requires achieving the Transforming Strength level and mastery of tiger forms. Since junior brother practices ’Five Forms Fist,’ this technique suits you perfectly."

A secret technique.

This wasn’t merely a battle skill or a martial form; it was an advanced cultivation method that could only be studied upon reaching Transforming Strength level.

Techniques like the ’Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound’ could resonate the bone marrow, pushing the body to a deeper state of refinement.

But the ’Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound’ had its limitations—it was slow.

Over generations, countless external martial arts masters researched and developed intricate secret techniques to significantly improve the refinement process.

Such techniques were incredibly precious.

"External skills secret techniques!"

"This is a treasure. Hurry and thank Commander Li!"

Wang Ji quickly reminded Chen Jichuan.

"Thank you, Commander Li."

Chen Jichuan cupped his hands toward Li Qingshan, his admiration for the legendary figure growing a little stronger.

"No need to stand on ceremony. Since we’re peers, I’m just a few years older than you—calling me brother will suffice."

Li Qingshan smiled as he spoke.

At the main seat.

Yang Xiong looked at Chen Jichuan and added, "The ’Tiger Form Divine Technique’ can greatly assist Transforming Strength Grandmasters, swiftly enhancing their physical strength. However, the Taixu Sword Sect does not specialize in external skills. Apart from Qing Shan’s ’Tiger Form Divine Technique,’ we only have the ’Bear-shaped Mixed Element Strength.’ To practice it, one must master the Bear-shaped Boxing at the Grandmaster level to understand its true intent. Later, I’ll make a copy for you to reference. Don’t practice recklessly—just see if there’s anything you can learn from it. Under no circumstances should you pass it to others."

’Tiger Form Divine Technique.’

’Bear-shaped Mixed Element Strength.’

Chen Jichuan was ecstatic.

After reaching Transforming Strength, he had been relying on basic techniques like the ’Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound’ to train his bones and marrow, using it repeatedly and supplementing it with minor tips and tricks to enhance its efficacy.

He had cycled through it countless times.

While his ’Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound’ had become tremendously refined—far superior to most newly-promoted Transforming Strength or even experts like Li Qingshan and Meng Tianshou—its efficiency had plateaued, with no further improvements possible.

Now, with two secret techniques suddenly in hand, and considering how much more advanced they were compared to ’Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound,’ they were of incredible value to him.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Chen Jichuan didn’t need any reminder from Wang Ji this time. He bowed deeply to Yang Xiong out of gratitude.

"Cultivate well."

"The sect also has extensive records of insights and experiences left by past Transforming Strength Grandmasters. Make time to study them—they will benefit your cultivation greatly."

"As for transitioning to Inner Strength cultivation, there is no rush at the moment."

In the Taixu Sword Sect, there were few Innate masters, and Transforming Strength cultivators were even rarer.

Having an external skills talent like Chen Jichuan, Sect Master Yang Xiong spared no effort in nurturing him.

Of course, this was largely because the sect didn’t specialize in external skills. The external techniques it had, at best, only reached the Transforming Strength level, so even if they were leaked, it wouldn’t matter much.

After a long series of instructions—

Yang Xiong ultimately said, "Every Innate master and Transforming Strength Grandmaster in the sect holds some position. Go back and discuss with your master whether you prefer a civil or military role, then report back to me in a few days."

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