Chapter 78: The Eight Dragon-Taming Forces Shake the Heavens

Xin Lang not only passed on the first four moves of the “Eight Dragon-Subduing Forces” to Old Gu and Qian Baidu, but also taught them the ten hidden energy techniques from the Upgrade Device, allowing both of them to greatly enhance their strength.

Yet, after acquiring these secret arts, Old Gu did not rush into practice. Instead, he refined them, aiming to improve his prowess in bed; he first trained the hidden force into his lower body.

Gu Ge was a true talent. Even a tenth-level martial artist who could cultivate hidden force throughout their entire body would find it impossible to channel it into places like the eyes or the lower regions. Old Gu’s claims were met with disbelief by Zhao Tianhong, but the fact that a second-level martial artist could train hidden force into his chest alone was shocking enough! Moreover, Zhao Tianhong had just struck with full strength, yet failed to penetrate Old Gu’s body, instead having the hidden force rebound back at him. How could he not be astonished?

Old Gu chuckled inwardly, “Boss’s Golden Silkworm Armor is truly formidable. After it absorbed six layers of Zhao Tianhong’s punch force, he couldn’t hurt me at all!”

Still reeling in surprise, Zhao Tianhong faced Old Gu, who grinned menacingly and launched an attack. “Let me show you the third move of the Eight Dragon-Subduing Forces my boss taught me—Stacked Force!”

Bang! Old Gu’s fist landed squarely on Zhao Tianhong’s chest.

The pain was so intense that Zhao Tianhong felt his eyes bulge from their sockets. “What’s happening? How is this possible? What kind of hidden force is this, so domineering!” With a single punch, Old Gu made Zhao Tianhong cough up blood.

“Third Brother!” Li Tianba, standing by, hadn’t expected such a turn of events. He had thought Zhao Tianhong would finish Old Gu in one move, but instead, Old Gu was the first to make Zhao Tianhong spit blood.

Li Tianba sprang up, ready to aid Zhao Tianhong, but was blocked by Qian Baidu.

Qian Baidu said, “Your opponent is me!”

Seeing Zhao Tianhong suffer, Li Tianba grew cautious, watching Qian Baidu closely, searching for any flaw and preparing for a lethal strike.

Xin Lang addressed Huang Tianqi before him, “Chief Huang, shall we continue?”

Just moments ago, “Sky Halberd” had advanced to the second stage of super weaponry, and after a brief cooldown, it was ready for use again.

“Young man, you’re far too arrogant! Do you think you can defeat me with your strange hidden force? Let me show you the might of a peak martial artist!” This time, Huang Tianqi took the initiative, attacking Xin Lang.

Xin Lang met him head-on, declaring, “Eight Dragon-Subduing Forces, fourth move, Coiling Dragon Force!”

Not only did Xin Lang unleash the Coiling Dragon Force with this punch, but he also used the “Sky Halberd” to amplify both their energies twofold! Though merely a fourth-level martial artist, with the Sky Halberd doubling his power, Xin Lang’s punch now surpassed even the hidden force of a peak-level master.

Boom! A muffled thunder.

Huang Tianqi felt two spiraling streams of force invade his body, twisting their way from his arm into his internal organs, tearing at him.

“Ah…” Huang Tianqi cried out in agony, blood spraying from his mouth.

It was Xin Lang’s first time wielding the upgraded Sky Halberd, and he was startled by its astonishing power. Yet, in this life-and-death battle, caution prevailed; right after the first blow, he launched a second punch: “Eight Dragon-Subduing Forces, fifth move, Chain Explosive Force!”

Huang Tianqi, still reeling from the initial strike, could only raise his arms to block in haste as Xin Lang’s second punch came at him.

But Xin Lang’s fists, honed through countless trials, broke through Huang Tianqi’s defense and landed squarely on his chest.

The Chain Explosive Force of the Eight Dragon-Subduing Forces was distinct from the Burst Inch Force Xin Lang had used before. The latter could only damage the area struck, but the Chain Explosive Force implanted the hidden energy like several bombs within the enemy’s body.

Again, Xin Lang used the Sky Halberd to increase his power twofold; his hidden force had now surpassed even peak-level martial artists!

Bang, bang, bang…

With the blow to his chest, Huang Tianqi’s hidden force exploded a massive bloody crater, its destructive power radiating outward…

Nine muffled detonations later, not only his chest but eight other bloody pits were blasted across his body!

Before Huang Tianqi could even display his tenth-level martial prowess, he was slain by Xin Lang’s two punches!

A peak-level martial artist, dead at the hands of Xin Lang’s two blows!

Everyone on Mount Azure Sky was stunned! Even Qian Baidu and Old Gu, locked in fierce combat, were shocked by Xin Lang’s overwhelming attack!

The bandit underlings shivered in terror, their bows, blades, and spears dropping to the ground as they looked upon Xin Lang as if he were a deity!

A peak-level martial artist slain by two punches—what level must the opponent be? A grandmaster?

“Damn, boss is a monster!” Old Gu swallowed hard.

“Classmate Yi Jia Sheng is truly the strongest!” Qian Baidu exclaimed, waving his fist.

“Big Brother!”

“Big Brother!”

Li Tianba and Zhao Tianhong cried out in anguish, charging toward Xin Lang to avenge their chief, Huang Tianqi, but were stopped by Qian Baidu and Old Gu.

Old Gu blocked Zhao Tianhong and said, “Your opponent is me. For what you did to my old man, I’ll repay you tenfold!”

Beside them, Qian Baidu intercepted Li Tianba, then shouted to Old Gu, “Fatso, let’s see who can finish this fight quickest!”

“Alright!” Old Gu agreed and lunged at Zhao Tianhong.

Though Old Gu and Qian Baidu were currently just second-level martial artists, they had undergone Xin Lang’s hellish training. Not only were they taught the earth-level advanced technique, Eight Dragon-Subduing Forces, but also the methods for cultivating hidden force throughout the body.

Before ascending Mount Azure Sky, Xin Lang had outfitted Qian Baidu and Old Gu with golden silkworm inner armor. Any internal force from Zhao Tianhong and Li Tianba striking them would be diminished by sixty percent, so Qian Baidu and Old Gu could easily defeat them.

Xin Lang was unconcerned about their fate. He beckoned to Lin San, a minor leader who stood trembling nearby.

Lin San, seeing Xin Lang call him, dragged his shaking legs forward with difficulty, and said, “Young Master… What are your orders?”

“Bring me a chair,” Xin Lang replied.

“Yes!” Lin San answered, hurrying off to fetch a chair.

Xin Lang sat leisurely, then picked up a bunch of grapes from the fruit platter Lin San presented, munching as he praised, “Not bad, quite clever. Interested in becoming the fourth chief?”

“Ah… Me… Me?” Lin San stammered, overwhelmed.

Though Lin San was a small leader on Mount Azure Sky, he was far from content. All the benefits went to the three chiefs, and the underlings risked their lives for mere pocket change.

Xin Lang said, “Yes, you. But the position of fourth chief isn’t handed out lightly—I need to see if you have what it takes.”