Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Ox Demon Visualization Image

In recent days, Yang Chan had heard many stories about battles between Inner Masters. The tales were filled with exaggerated claims of shattering mountains and parting rivers. If they were all true, the Mausoleum Mountain Range probably wouldn’t even exist anymore.

However, there was one thing Yang Chan could confirm: the top half of a peak in the Mausoleum Mountain Range had been sheared off. That was the location where the Inner Masters had fought—a fact, not an exaggeration.

This gave Yang Chan a much clearer understanding of an Inner Master’s strength. Their power was comparable to a human cannonball; the force they could unleash was utterly terrifying.

Before such masters, his body was as fragile as paper.

This was true even for him, who had reached Perfection in the third layer of External Refining Copper Skin. It was one of the reasons Yang Chan had no intention of becoming an Elite Disciple.

“I imagine you’ve heard about the incident in the Mausoleum Mountain Range. Your plan was excellent. It caused the Three Major Sects to lose three Inner Refining Elders and many of their elite disciples.”

“You reported the issue with Zhao Qiyang and his group, and you also exposed Qian Tu, the Steward from Lingyu Palace. You’ve performed a great service. Is there any reward you desire?”

Lü Zhenghai asked, looking at Yang Chan.

His expression suggested he was prepared to grant whatever Yang Chan asked for.

A look of joy appeared on Yang Chan’s face, but inwardly he was puzzled. ’Is he really here just to give me a reward?’

He couldn’t figure out Lü Zhenghai’s intentions, but he saw it as an opportunity to test the waters.

“I have heard that once a disciple’s Ox Demon’s Mighty Fist cultivation reaches the External Refining realm, they begin to practice the Ox Demon Martial Seal. I was wondering if it might be possible for me to learn the Ox Demon Martial Seal ahead of time?”

Yang Chan asked tentatively. It was a test; if he succeeded, great, but if not, he wouldn’t be too concerned.

“You’ve broken through to the External Refining Copper Skin realm?”

Lü Zhenghai asked, a look of surprise on his face.

He was well aware of how long Yang Chan had been an Official Disciple—only a few months. Becoming a Pharmacist in such a short period was already a remarkable feat. If his Cultivation had also advanced, it would mean his Talent was quite good.

Although Yang Chan had access to numerous medicinal packets to aid his training since becoming a Pharmacist, breaking through to the External Refining realm was still no easy task.

An Official Disciple with decent Talent would still need five or six years to achieve a breakthrough. Aside from requiring ample Cultivation Resources, there was a significant bottleneck to overcome for the External Refining Copper Skin realm. Perfecting the “copper skin” was not so simple.

“I have not yet broken through,” Yang Chan replied, “but my Wild Ox Force has reached the Great Success realm. I am attempting the external refining of my skin, and I can manifest a slight bronze hue.”

As he spoke, a faint bronze color appeared on his palm.

This was an ability one mastered as they approached Perfection in the External Refining breakthrough, and it could be controlled at will.

Lü Zhenghai glanced at the bronze hue on Yang Chan’s palm but didn’t pay it much attention. Such a faint trace was normal, indicating he was still a long way from breaking through to the External Refining Copper Skin realm.

This level of progress was normal.

“Since you haven’t yet broken through to the External Refining Copper Skin realm, you don’t need to concern yourself with the Ox Demon Martial Seal.”

Lü Zhenghai wasn’t overly concerned. In his eyes, reaching the Great Success realm in Wild Ox Force and actually breaking through to External Refining Copper Skin were two completely different tiers, with an enormous gap between them.

“However, if you wish to know, I suppose I can tell you. Given your status as a Pharmacist, you’re bound to break through to the External Refining Copper Skin Realm eventually. Consider this a small part of your reward, given in advance.”

“A Martial Seal is a Martial Arts Mark. It is the True Intent of a Cultivation Technique, a Visualization Image, and a form of spiritual inheritance. It is the very core of a technique. Any Cultivation Technique without a Martial Arts Mark is considered inferior, making it difficult to achieve significant progress. However, with enough Comprehension and a fortuitous opportunity, one might be able to comprehend a Martial Arts Mark on their own, though this is exceedingly rare.”

“All of the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Cultivation Techniques possess Martial Arts Marks. They are all Superior Cultivation Methods, more advanced than those of other Sects.”

As Lü Zhenghai spoke, the topic shifted, and he began to explain the details of the Martial Arts Mark to Yang Chan.

This was all quite normal. He recalled how, back when he was at the stage of Nurturing Strength, he too had tried every means possible to learn about the Martial Arts Mark he was to receive.

“Generally, once you’ve achieved a certain level of success with a Cultivation Technique, you can begin to comprehend its Martial Arts Mark.”

“Take the Ox Demon Martial Seal, for instance. To cultivate it, you must first break through to the External Refining Copper Skin realm. Then, as you begin your External Cultivation, you must use the Visualization Image of the Ox Demon Martial Seal. By comprehending this image during your training, you enhance your spiritual will, which prepares you for future cultivation.”

“However, to be able to project the Ox Demon Martial Seal outside your body, you must first cultivate its Visualization Image to the Great Success Realm. Only then can you empower yourself with the Martial Seal and increase your Combat Power.”

“Once you’ve cultivated the Ox Demon Martial Seal to Perfection, it can grant you the legendary Nine Oxen’s Strength, making your Combat Power terrifying. However, reaching that point generally requires one to have already achieved External Refining Steel Perfection.”

Lü Zhenghai took a sip of tea. This information was secret to Official Disciples but common knowledge among Elite Disciples. He had summoned Yang Chan this time to ask for his cooperation, so he didn’t mind sharing some useful details.

After all, Yang Chan was a Pharmacist of the Cyan Yuan Sect; it was only right to show him some consideration.

“Would you like to see the Visualization Image for the Ox Demon Martial Seal? I can let you see it.”

Lü Zhenghai continued, his gaze fixed on Yang Chan.

Yang Chan’s brow furrowed. ’Something feels very wrong.’

The information Lü Zhenghai had shared so far was valuable, but ultimately harmless—just general knowledge about cultivation. His final sentence, however, set off alarm bells for Yang Chan. According to the Elder’s own words, the Ox Demon Martial Seal was the very foundation of the Ox Demon’s Mighty Fist and was only taught to Elite Disciples. It was an incredibly precious secret.

Under normal circumstances, the Ox Demon Martial Seal would never be taught to someone who hadn’t yet reached the External Refining Realm.

Furthermore, based on Lü Zhenghai’s explanation, it was something to be cultivated in tandem with the physical training for External Refining Copper Skin. He might be missing an opportunity, but he valued caution above all else.

“This is the Ox Demon Martial Seal.”

Just as Yang Chan was about to refuse, sensing that something was amiss, a lifelike Ox Demon materialized from Lü Zhenghai’s body. It radiated the untamable will of a wild bull, and the slightest movement of its hooves looked powerful enough to be lethal.

Then, the movements of the Ox Demon’s Mighty Fist began to evolve within the projection: Ox Demon’s Horn, Ox Demon’s Hoof Stomp, Ox Demon Tail Swing, Ox Demon Transporting Skin, and Ox Demon Stretching.

The forms were even more perfect than those described in the Fist Technique manual he had received and far more exquisite than what he had seen demonstrated by the Dharma Transmission Steward. The gap between them was immense.

But the biggest difference was its aura—an untamable, defiant presence. It was the aura of a Demon Bull that could shatter the heavens, one that would recklessly charge through any obstacle in its path, completely unstoppable.

Yang Chan took but one glance and found himself unable to look away. Countless cultivation postures for the Ox Demon’s Mighty Fist flooded his mind. Simultaneously, the Demon Bull Visualization Image was seared into his consciousness. If he could learn to fully visualize it, it would become the Ox Demon Martial Seal, allowing his spiritual will to grow continuously stronger. The benefits were obvious.

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