6kv Chapter 43 Qi and Blood Flow Like Thunder
Chapter 43 Qi and Blood Flow Like Thunder
The ferocity of this surge of energy far surpasses that of the previous three attempts to break through the barrier.
If before it was a stream converging, then now it is a flood bursting its banks and the Milky Way overflowing!
"boom!"
A deep, thunderous roar exploded within Su Yu's body.
It's not a hallucination, but rather the thunderous sounds in the internal organs caused by the rushing of blood and qi through the heart!
Qi and blood surging like thunder—the foundation of a martial artist!
The violent energy, like an angry dragon, smashed through the four limbs, broke through the chest and abdomen, and finally rushed straight to the top of the head!
In an instant, it seemed as if all the pores on Su Yu's body opened simultaneously, exhaling a burst of scorching white steam. Countless gray-black, greasy impurities were forcibly expelled from his body—toxins and old wounds accumulated deep within.
The skin, which was originally a little rough, turned red like a branding iron under the repeated flushing of blood and qi. Then it quickly cooled and tightened, eventually showing a color that was as warm and smooth as ancient jade, yet as tough as cowhide.
The bones inside the body crackled and popped, as if they were being reorganized, compressed, and made more compact.
The muscle lines emerge like flowing water, no longer the rigid blocks, but a streamlined shape full of explosive power.
Half an hour later, the thunderous sounds within his body gradually subsided.
Su Yu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming.
"This is... a martial artist?"
"It's like a complete transformation!"
He carefully sensed all these changes, as if his body contained boundless potential.
This sense of absolute power is mesmerizing. No wonder people in this world value martial artists so much; the difference between before and after a breakthrough is like night and day.
"Go wash up first."
Su Yu got up and went to the well, took off his clothes, drew a bucket of ice-cold well water, and poured it over his head.
"Splash!"
When the cold water was poured over him, Su Yu didn't feel cold at all; instead, he felt refreshed and invigorated.
"Now, with this much energy and blood, even if I were to enter icy water, I wouldn't feel the cold at all. Thinking back, it wasn't even winter yet, and I was freezing to death as soon as I entered the Blackwater River..."
Su Yu couldn't help but feel a little emotional. In this chaotic world, he was no longer an ordinary person who could lose his life at any moment, and finally had some capital to stand on.
After getting dressed, Su Yu went to a corner of the training ground.
Standing before an ironwood stake, he freely circulated his qi and blood, channeling it towards his fist. This time, the feeling was incredibly smooth, as if his body's meridians had become much more unobstructed after the breakthrough, with qi and blood flowing freely without any stagnation.
It was as if with a thought, power had already reached the fingertips.
He threw a punch casually!
"puff."
The punch landed, but the sound wasn't loud; it was even somewhat muffled.
But next second.
"Snap!"
The wooden stake, as hard as iron and capable of withstanding countless heavy blows, suddenly developed several cracks that spread upwards and downwards from the point of impact, before finally bursting open and splitting apart!
"I see! The power of a Martial Artist is even stronger, mainly manifested in this destructive force! Power is concentrated into a single point, forming pure destructive power!"
This power is probably more than ten times that of a cultivator at the Gate of the Void Realm! No wonder they say martial artists kill ordinary people like chickens; this punch would kill even a giant insect on the spot!
Su Yu withdrew his fist and looked at the skin on it. There wasn't a single scratch. This was thanks to the second obvious change in the Martial Artist realm!
Skin defense as tough as cowhide!
He pulled out a fine iron throwing knife with his other hand, the one he used for practicing coin tossing. His eyes narrowed, and he forcefully slashed the skin of his arm with the blade.
"Sizzle!"
A sickening scraping sound rang out, like a dull knife cutting into old cowhide. The blade glided across, leaving only a faint white mark on the skin, which vanished in an instant.
"Their defense is like wearing armor; how can anyone below the martial arts realm fight them?"
Su Yu was increasingly surprised by the power of the Martial Artist Realm. No wonder people said that those below the Martial Artist Realm were like ants. He felt that Senior Brother Xu's description of the Martial Artist Realm was too conservative.
With his current strength, he could still take on ten martial artists who had failed three times!
If he were to encounter any members of the Water Snake Gang again, he could sweep them all away by himself.
No wonder Cao Bin became the leader of the Water Snake Gang right after his breakthrough. With his current strength, he would be a top figure wherever he went!
……
The next morning, the sun shone brightly.
On the training ground, a new batch of apprentices were practicing hard amidst Xu Feng's shouts and curses.
Standing beside Xu Feng were two unfamiliar faces—twin girls. The elder sister, Yang Zhen, was composed, while the younger sister, Yang Ai, was lively. Both were dressed in fine clothes, clearly daughters of wealthy families in the city.
The male apprentices practiced with extra effort, their eyes frequently glancing this way. After all, apart from Junior Sister Ye Lu, who only revolved around Chen Fan, the training ground had practically become a monastery.
"Practice martial arts by first cultivating your mind!" Xu Feng frowned and reprimanded them a few times, immediately making the apprentices focus their minds and concentrate on practicing martial arts.
Just then, Su Yu walked in from the direction of the accommodation area.
He got back very late last night after his breakthrough, and he slept in late, something he hadn't done in a long time.
Today he plans to explain to the martial arts school that he has broken through to the level of a martial artist, and he has no intention of hiding this matter.
Only by becoming a martial artist can one enter the core circle of a martial arts school and have more ways to make money.
Now that he has broken through, he is penniless, with less than one or two taels of silver left.
Upon seeing that Senior Brother Xu was there, Su Yu quickly went to Xu Feng's side.
"Senior Brother Xu!"
Xu Feng nodded to Su Yu and replied, "How's your martial arts training going? Are you ready to break through the martial artist's bottleneck?"
"I was just about to tell Senior Brother Xu that I broke through to the Martial Artist realm last night," Su Yu said calmly.
Xu Feng was momentarily stunned. He nodded first, then his eyes widened suddenly, becoming as big as a bull's eyes.
"What did you say?"
Su Yu calmly replied again, "Senior brother, I broke through to the Martial Artist level last night."
The next moment, somewhat incredulous, Xu Feng immediately pulled Su Yu to the ironwood stake. "Come on, give it a try!"
Su Yu didn't say much, he just took a breath and threw a punch.
"Bang!"
With a muffled thud, the sawdust exploded.
The intact wooden stake was as vulnerable as rotten wood under his fist, cracking open with a gap the width of a palm, revealing the broken ironwood splinters inside.
"Hahahaha!" Xu Feng burst into laughter. Seeing Su Yu's punch, he was certain that Su Yu had broken through!
"Good lad! You actually broke through to the Martial Artist level!"
He knew Su Yu's background better than anyone else: inferior talent and no connections whatsoever!
Although I admired his character, I didn't think highly of him. I thought he would disappear like the other apprentices.
Unexpectedly, he steadily made his way up step by step, and although it wasn't fast, he finally broke through!
Recalling the moment when I first introduced him to the basics, I felt a little dazed.
Xu Feng's loud laughter drew the attention of all the apprentices, who were all astonished upon hearing the two's words.
"Senior Brother Su has broken through to the Martial Artist realm?"
"My God! How is this possible!"
"Senior Brother Su has actually broken through too! This is a martial artist! He's truly leaped over the dragon gate!"
A murmur of discussion arose from the crowd.
In the crowd, Ye Lu bit her lip tightly, her face slightly pale, and a feeling of jealousy and regret rose in her heart.
Su Yu actually broke through to the Martial Artist level?
Senior Brother Chen clearly said that he was just a person with inferior aptitude, a good-for-nothing, and had no hope of making a breakthrough.
But now he has actually become a person of high status!
Could it be... that I made the wrong choice?
But soon, her eyes changed, and she comforted herself: "No, Senior Brother Chen has superior aptitude and is a direct disciple, his future is definitely better than Su Yu's! I didn't make the wrong choice, I didn't make the wrong choice..."
The newly arrived twin sisters also had their beautiful eyes sparkling.
Younger sister Yang Ai tugged at her older sister's sleeve and whispered excitedly, "Sis! That senior brother is amazing! I saw him break through to the Martial Artist level as soon as we arrived, and he's so handsome too! He has a bright future ahead of him! Let's choose him!"
The older sister, Yang Zhen, appeared more composed. She poked her younger sister's slender waist with her finger, a hint of scrutiny flashing in her eyes: "Keep your voice down, you've only been here for one day!"
The Yang sisters were from the Yang family in the city. The Yang family was a small merchant family, which had been doing quite well in recent years.
The two women joined the martial arts school for two reasons: first, to learn some martial arts for self-defense; and second, to find a suitable martial artist to befriend and invest in.
In the future, he could either be appointed as a guest advisor to the Yang family, or he could marry into the Yang family directly.
Because their father had a good relationship with Master Qin, they joined the White Ape Martial Arts School.
"Su Yu, come with me to the inner courtyard to see Master!" Senior Brother Xu Feng, his face beaming, strode towards the inner courtyard.