My martial arts have no bottlenecks.

Chapter 70 True Qi Attacks the Enemy

Qiao Zhi arrived at noon, alone.

When Qiao Zhi met Yang Wei, she said she was conveying her mother's greetings. Yang Wei was overjoyed; he hadn't seen his daughter for many years, and in the blink of an eye, she had grown up so much.

He believed that his daughter's change in attitude was due to Liang Cheng's efforts, and he was even more gratified. He immediately sent Zhou Hu to invite Liang Cheng.

When Liang Cheng arrived at the martial arts school, Yang Wei's laughter never stopped, and he even started to ramble on, saying, "You young people should get out and about more."

Qiao Zhi immediately seized the opportunity and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Liang is now quite famous. It would be an honor for the Qiao family if we could get along with him."

Liang Cheng cut to the chase: "Miss Qiao, just say what you have to say."

Seeing this, Qiao Zhi laid her cards on the table: the Qiao family was about to fall out of the Class B of the Chamber of Commerce, and she wanted to use Liang Chengwu Academy's Tianshe disciple's name to support the Qiao family. It was not impossible for them to return to Class A by the end of next year.

Upon hearing this, Yang Wei's expression changed, and he abruptly stood up: "Liang Cheng is my apprentice, not a bargaining chip for the Qiao family to manipulate!"

"For my senior brother, this is just a small favor..."

"Shut up!" Yang Wei grew increasingly angry. "He's already risking his life in this martial arts academy competition. You want to take advantage of that? On what grounds?"

Qiao Zhi wanted to argue further, but Yang Wei had already waved to Zhou Hu and said, "Show them out!"

She couldn't help but glare at Yang Wei, then glanced at Liang Cheng, who remained calm throughout, as if it had nothing to do with her.

Qiao Zhi could only grit her teeth and leave in resentment.

At this moment, Yang Wei slumped down, finally looking like an old man: "Liang Cheng, it is your teacher who has wronged you."

"Master, there's no need to blame yourself," Liang Cheng said. "If the time is right, I can lend a hand. After the Lantern Festival, I will return to Linwu City with Master Chen."

"Why……"

The Lantern Festival was as lively as ever. Liang Cheng and his mother celebrated the festival with their master and the others. That evening, Liang Cheng packed all his luggage.

"Cheng'er, go in peace, don't worry about your mother."

"Mother, take care."

The sixteenth day of the first lunar month, early morning.

Chen Bainian's merchant ship sailed away from the Linhai Town dock.

Liang Cheng stood alone at the stern, watching the coastline recede into the distance and his mother's figure grow smaller and smaller, remaining silent.

He must return to the Martial Academy now, as the resources of the Bronze Armor Realm are completely absent in Linhai Town. For the next two days, he can only cultivate the Broken Wave Technique and the Swimming Dragon Step.

[Broken Wave Technique, Level 1: Minor Success (2301/2500)]

[Stone Armor Skill (Bronze Armor): Beginner (1/500)]

【Dragon Step: Mastery (180/3000)】

At noon, the boat arrived at the mouth of the Three Bays.

The waterway here is narrow, with jagged reefs on both sides. It is the only way to Linwu City and has historically been a haunt of river bandits.

Suddenly, Liang Cheng felt something and pressed down on the hilt of his knife.

It's too quiet.

There wasn't even a seabird's call.

"Stop the ship!" he shouted sharply.

The helmsman instinctively turned the rudder, and the boat slowly slowed down, but suddenly the water in front of him exploded with a "boom", and then a boat appeared from behind the reef!

"Sea pirates!"

"It's the Kuroshio Current! Run! Quick!"

Panic quickly spread throughout the caravan. Suddenly, Liang Cheng shouted, "Calm down! Don't panic! I'm here, what's the rush?!"

Instantly, Chen Bainian's caravan seemed to have found its leader. The crew members gradually calmed down and, under Chen Bainian's command, stood ready for battle.

At this moment, the pirates had already begun boarding the ship with great speed. Liang Cheng did not hesitate at all, his sword flashing like a bolt of lightning, sweeping away thousands of enemies.

For a time, the pirates were unable to board the ships, greatly boosting the morale of the caravan.

"We can hold on."

"kill!"

Just then, a figure in black robes burst out of the water, treading on the waves, a slender sword in his hand thrusting straight at the bow of the ship!

Before the sword energy even arrived, the fierce killing intent had already enveloped the entire ship. The guards on the deck felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, and their movements were immediately slowed down by half a beat.

True Qi Released Externally!

True Qi Realm!

Liang Cheng's pupils contracted, and he lunged forward, slashing horizontally with his sword!

We can't give the opponent the chance to strike first!

Liang Cheng was also a little nervous at this moment. This was a True Qi Realm expert, the strongest enemy he had encountered since his transmigration.

"clang!!"

Swords clashed, creating a shockwave.

Liang Cheng felt a chilling and sharp true energy penetrate the blade, causing his Bronze Armor Realm expert muscles and bones to tremble violently, his tiger's mouth to split open, and blood to spurt out.

He stumbled back three steps, and the deck beneath his feet cracked open with a "crack".

The man in black robes let out a soft "Eh" and landed on the bow of the boat.

"You survived my sword strike, no wonder the Xu family wanted your life. If they had let you grow, you would almost certainly have reached the True Qi Realm."

Liang Cheng spat out blood and pointed his blade diagonally: "Black Tide Leader, River-Turning Flood Dragon? You, a dignified True Qi Realm expert, are also under the command of the Xu family?"

"Why ask so many questions of a dying man?"

The moment he finished speaking, the sword was already in front of Liang Cheng.

The sword light, like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, pierced straight for Liang Cheng's throat. The three-foot-long green sword energy, condensed as a needle, pierced the air silently.

Liang Cheng retreated violently. Although his hard skills had reached the Bronze Armor Realm, he dared not test the edge of the True Qi Realm. He used the Dragon Step with all his might, and his figure flashed three times on the deck.

However, the sword tip followed closely, always three inches away from Liang Cheng's throat.

There's nowhere left to retreat!

With a roar, Liang Cheng unleashed his Bronze Armor Realm aura, his skin glowing with a bronze luster. He countered with a swift, aggressive strike, deciding to use offense as a form of defense!

"clang!"

Swords clashed once more.

This time, Liang Cheng's entire right arm bones creaked, his tiger's mouth was completely torn, and he almost dropped the Zhengxian knife.

The chilling true energy penetrated his body, rampaging through his meridians. He couldn't help but groan, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"The second sword."

There was even appreciation in Fanjiangjiao's eyes as he slowly raised his sword.

The sword shone with a deep blue light, the temperature of the surrounding air dropped sharply, and white frost condensed on the deck. This sword strike had already condensed 60% of his true energy, and even martial artists of the same realm would not dare to rashly take it head-on.

At this moment, Liang Cheng gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his eyes bloodshot, and he was fully activating his Bronze Armor Realm hard skills, preparing to unleash the Dragon Step.

The sword's edge cascaded down like an icy river.

Liang Cheng parried with his sword, accurately blocking the blade with a clang. However, the true energy penetrated his body like needles, and he was struck as if by a heavy blow. He flew back three meters and crashed onto the deck. He felt a sweet taste in his throat, and blood spilled out.

The murderous intent in Fan Jiangjiao's eyes intensified. He couldn't be given time to grow. He finally understood why the Xu family had gone to such great lengths to have him kill someone.

"The third sword!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Fan Jiangjiao made his decision even before Liang Cheng had a chance to stand up with his sword.

Cannot accept.

To receive it is certain death!

In a flash, he stomped his foot and shot backward toward the ship's side, while simultaneously grabbing a bucket of kerosene with his left hand and smashing it at the raging dragon.

The sword light of the Overturning River Dragon shattered the wooden barrel, and oil splattered everywhere. In that instant, Liang Cheng had already leaped over the ship's side and plunged into the sea!

"Trying to escape?"

Seeing this, Fan Jiangjiao sneered, his sword energy shooting out like a rainbow, aiming straight for Liang Cheng's back. In mid-air, Liang Cheng gritted his teeth and twisted his body, trying to protect his back with his sword.

"puff!"

The sword energy pierced through the blade and struck Liang Cheng squarely in the back. The bronze armor flashed brightly before dimming. As if struck by a heavy hammer, Liang Cheng spat out a mouthful of blood and fell into the sea.

Fan Jiangjiao took a step forward, about to continue the pursuit, when the ship suddenly tilted violently. In the end, Chen Bainian actually ignited the gunpowder compartment.

"madman!"

The River-Turning Dragon roared in anger and was forced to take to the air. Almost simultaneously, the merchant ship exploded with a deafening roar, flames shot into the sky, and fragments flew everywhere.

He tapped the air repeatedly, landing on a piece of driftwood, his gaze sweeping across the sea.

Blood was everywhere, and no one was in sight.

"Those struck by my Profound Yin Sword Qi, even if they escape, won't live more than a day," the River-Turning Dragon sneered. "Clean up the rear, leave no one alive!"

"Here you go!"

"Leave no one alive!"

Instantly, the sounds of fighting filled the air, turning the sea red. When the fighting ceased, not a single member of the caravan could be seen.

The Kuroshio crew returned home laden with their spoils.

The sea gradually calmed down, and apart from the smell of blood attracting schools of fish, there was no further movement.

Half an incense stick later, bubbles suddenly appeared under a piece of boat plank.

Liang Cheng's face was ashen as he struggled to climb onto the driftwood. The wound on his back was so deep that the bone was visible. The chilling true energy raged within his body, freezing the meridians wherever it passed.

He tore off a piece of his clothes, hastily poured out some wound medicine to bandage the wound, and then took out a Qi and Blood Pill from his pocket and swallowed it. The medicine worked, barely suppressing the cold.

Looking north, Linwu City was still a hundred miles away.

Then they went up to the rocky island at the mouth of the bay, preparing to hide and heal their wounds temporarily.

The sea route is no longer safe; let's restore it first before considering anything else.