Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 6 Skin Tempering Realm Martial Artist

Boom~~

Suddenly, Jiang Fan felt an enigmatic stream of air surge from the core of his consciousness. It carried a formidable energy that quickly surged into every inch of his flesh.

It felt as though currents of air, shaped like serpents, were slithering through every part of his physical form.

With every pulse of this energy, his skin grew increasingly smooth and resilient.

Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale...

This was the Soaring Snake Breathing Technique, a fundamental part of the Soaring Snake Technique.

By utilizing the rhythm of this breathing technique, one's physique is refined, triggering a profound evolution.

Guided by this mysterious force, Jiang Fan entered a state of sudden enlightenment. High-level martial arts concepts that were once impenetrable were now instantly grasped.

Between the heavens and the earth, threads of mystical energy began to circulate through the power of his breath.

In this moment, a vast shroud of white mist enveloped Jiang Fan, making it seem as if he were riding upon the clouds.

This mist flowed in and out through his nostrils, mouth, eyes, and every single pore.

For a brief moment, he appeared like an Immortal transcending the world.

The area surrounding the osmanthus tree was similarly buried in fog.

Fortunately, it was the dead of night. The world was silent except for the chirping of birds and insects; otherwise, such a spectacle would have undoubtedly drawn the attention of the villagers.

A significant amount of time passed before the phenomenon finally dissipated.

Jiang Fan slowly returned to reality from that transcendent state.

"Did I truly reach the beginner stage of the Soaring Snake Technique so effortlessly?"

Jiang Fan turned his gaze toward the status panel on his body.

[Name: Jiang Fan] [Life Chart: Great Blessings Equal to Heaven, Attribute: Escape great dangers, enjoy subsequent blessings] [Lifespan: 60] [Luck Points: 0] [Cultivation Technique: Soaring Snake Technique (incomplete), First Layer] [Skills: Fishing (beginner)] [Realm: Skin Tempering Realm (53%)]

"Haha, I actually broke through! I am now a Martial Artist in the Skin Tempering Realm."

Jiang Fan squeezed his fists, his heart racing with excitement.

He immediately observed a radical transformation in his skin.

Previously, due to the harsh sun, rain, and relentless manual labor, his skin had been parched and riddled with scars, making him appear aged.

Though he was only seventeen or eighteen years old, he had looked like a man in his late twenties.

This was the fate of every fisherman—to mature early and age prematurely.

However, now that he had reached the Skin Tempering Realm, it was as if he had molted like a Soaring Snake. His skin was now exceptionally smooth, and every old scar had vanished.

More importantly, his skin had become incredibly tough, capable of resisting strikes from blades and clubs.

"It is said that the skin of a Skin Tempering Martial Artist is like cowhide, possessing incredible impact resistance."

"The punches of ordinary men can hardly leave a mark on them."

"Their specialized skin helps them absorb and deflect a massive amount of force."

"The most powerful experts in the Skin Tempering Realm can even withstand direct hits from knives and sticks."

"Even if dozens of people swarmed them, they would remain unscathed."

Jiang Fan finally realized why the members of the Dragon King Gang were so arrogant; they were all Martial Artists.

Even if there were only two or three of them, a hundred villagers from Osmanthus Village would be no match for them.

This was a fundamental leap in power and quality.

Nevertheless, martial arts techniques were divided into low-grade, middle, high, and top-tier categories.

With a low-grade technique, the skin tempering would be localized, affecting only the hands or feet. Only top-tier martial arts could refine every single inch of the body.

Sadly, such top-tier techniques were incredibly rare, almost legendary.

In a place like Tonghe County, one might not find a single one.

The Soaring Snake Technique was exactly such a top-tier martial art. Its skin tempering reached every corner of the body, allowing the practitioner's skin to undergo multiple transformations.

Just like a Soaring Snake shedding its old skin for new.

"My strength has increased tremendously."

"A single strike now carries at least three hundred jin of force."

Jiang Fan tightened his grip, feeling power vibrating through his entire frame.

While his life as a fisherman's son had given him some strength through hard work, he had been nowhere near a true Martial Artist.

Furthermore, years of overwork had left his body full of hidden ailments and exhaustion.

But now, having mastered the first layer of the Soaring Snake Technique, his physical condition had been completely overhauled.

All of his internal injuries had disappeared.

His vitality was now incredibly potent.

Because of this, his lifespan had extended to sixty years.

This breakthrough in his Cultivation had added twelve years to his life.

Even though his one hundred Luck Points were gone, the trade was entirely worth it.

"It isn't just my raw strength that has grown."

"My agility and explosive power have also seen a massive boost."

Jiang Fan threw a punch; his striking speed had more than doubled.

Even without knowing specific combat forms, his sheer speed and power meant that ordinary men were no longer his equal. Even other Skin Tempering Realm Martial Artists would struggle to keep up.

After all, the Soaring Snake Technique was a top-tier art that refined his body to perfection.

Common martial arts simply couldn't produce such results.

"I wonder how strong Zheng Wenbing actually is."

Jiang Fan considered the Dragon King Gang leader. Zheng Wenbing was certainly a Martial Artist, but whether he was merely in the Skin Tempering Realm or something higher was still a mystery.

However, with his newfound strength, his fear of Zheng Wenbing had diminished significantly.

This was the self-assurance that only power could provide.

"It’s getting late; I should go back."

Jiang Fan glanced at the moon. He knew if he stayed much longer, the people of Osmanthus Village might wake up and stumble upon him, exposing his secret.

Without hesitation, he took up his iron hoe and shoveled the dirt back into the hole.

In a short time, the ground was returned to its original state.

Even a careful observer would find no sign that the earth had been disturbed.

He then took the wooden box and hurried back to his home.

Under the cover of the night, no one saw Jiang Fan return.

"This opportunity was simply too incredible."

Once inside his house, Jiang Fan’s racing heart finally slowed down as he carefully hid the wooden box.

This Eighth-Grade Opportunity had provided him with immense rewards.

Not only had he gained twenty taels of silver, but he had also obtained a top-tier martial arts technique, giving him the means to defend himself.

The future finally looked hopeful.