Volume 1: Reincarnation Cycle First...

  A loud rumble, Lu Bu's leg swept out with incredible force, a tree as thick as a person's embrace was directly uprooted. Although it wasn't quite on the same level as Wang Zhong's crushing blow, its power was still astonishing to behold.

  "Even if I had reached the stage of transforming my energy in my past life, I absolutely didn't have such a terrifying power. The secrets and mysteries of this world are truly too frightening, almost reaching the limit of digging into human potential!" Lu Buqi's whole body was trembling with powerful energy, making him involuntarily let out a clear whistle.

  "No wonder the warriors in the state of frenzy can charge and kill their way through thousands of troops, and can single-handedly trample down city gates!" Lu Buqi's eyes gleamed: "If I reach the state of frenzy, this power..."

  Lu Bu did not give up, he had a glimmer of hope, but he didn't go into wild fantasies. He was still analyzing his physical strength and combat power. A martial artist can only fully unleash their potential when they have a deep and clear understanding of their own abilities.

  "Ordinary Bone Resonance Realm warriors have strength between 3,000 to 8,000 jin. Those in the Seventh Realm usually have around 5,000 jin of strength. Like Old Wang, who excels at strength, he might possess around 6,000 jin. But I possess more than double that, even reaching 15,000 jin!"

  "If I can reach the ninth level of Bone Resonance, I'm afraid I'll have nearly 20,000 jin of strength!" Lu Buqi secretly cursed in his heart: "This is simply the impact force of a speeding truck! The reason for achieving this level, apart from my body having a talent for strength, also has to do with the fifteen meridians that are more clearly excavated than ordinary warriors. But more importantly, it should be thanks to the Five Animals Mimicry Fist."

  "Who else can be like me, practicing Wu Xing Fist from birth? Lu Buqi's heart was burning with passion: "Ming Jin is originally used to enhance the destructive power. If there is no Ming Jin effect, relying solely on Suo Jin and Yong Li, my explosive force would probably only be around 10,000 catties. The internal fist of Huaxia Country has been developed for thousands of years, its essence cannot be underestimated."

  Yes, Wu Xing imitates life boxing, combined with Li Jue and Sui Jue, indeed a subtle and magical combination, making Lu Buqi's entire body without any medicinal conditioning, still able to reach a peak state at all times.

  "Yangze County... Father, Mother, Old Wang... Qiao Er, wait for me, it won't be long before I return!" Withdrawing his gaze, he looked towards the depths of the vast and dark Dahong Mountain, Lu Buqi's ambition surged: "Dahong Mountain, I am Lu Buqi, here to conquer you!"

  It seems that Lu Buqi was provoked by the Great Hongshan, who was somewhat angry. Just as Lu Buqi was about to find a place to rest in the east, a gust of fishy wind came, making Lu Buqi's heart skip a beat. A lazy donkey rolled over and dodged away.

  In the blink of an eye, a not-so-small tree at the spot where Lu Buqi originally stood suddenly fell to the ground. Looking at the creature, Lu Buqi couldn't help but swallow his saliva: "......Good fellow, what have you been eating to grow into this?"

  This is a tiger, with a body length of one and a half meters, a height of two meters, and a shiny black coat without any impurities. However, on the forehead where there should be a "king" mark, there is instead a cluster of flesh tumors, which, combined with its bloody giant mouth, looks ferocious and terrifying.

  If a beast expert were here, they would certainly recognize that this is the notorious killing star Black Ape Tiger of Da Hong Mountain, a sixth-rank beast.

  Hei Ou Gui Hu did not answer Lu Buqi's question, it just retreated cautiously for a step, then pounced again, its posture similar to when Lu Buqi was about to explode Wang Duocai's arm.

  A tiger's frontal pounce is fatal unless you have the absolute power to suppress it, in which case you should never try to block it. At that moment, all of the tiger's strength combined with its body weight can explode outwards. If you are pinned down by it, even if you possess supernatural abilities, your throat will be swiftly bitten through or your skull crushed.

  As the most powerful successor of Huaxia's Five Animals Mimicry Boxing, and as a master's degree holder in animal ecology, Lu Buqi's research on felids, especially tigers, is among the top five in Huaxia.

  "Good arrival!" Lu Buqi laughed loudly, staring at Hei Ou Gu Hu, but didn't rush to collide head-on. Instead, he dodged sideways and lowered his body, avoiding the whip-like tail of Hei Ou Gu Hu that came out of nowhere.

  When encountering a tiger, what needs to be noted most is not only its claws and teeth, but also the two-meter-long tail that's as hard as a gun or stick. Absolutely do not think that it's something soft and easy to grasp - it's actually a powerful killing tool.

  "Strength at least over 13,000 catties, speed as swift as the wind! Oh heavens, you're really taking care of me!" Lu Buqi's brain was working like a computer, rapidly calculating the approximate strength of the Black Panther, while licking his lips: "Really have to thank Wang Chengzhou, if it wasn't for him pressuring me to increase my strength, I'd probably be done for today!"

  Hei Ou's tiger pounce and slash had no effect, and it seemed that Lu Buqi's strength also had a new evaluation. The giant paw stepped lightly, slowly accumulating momentum, and once Lu Buqi showed any weakness, it would launch a fatal blow.

  It is said that when masters compete, every move and style is a killing blow. Sometimes, it's just one attack, but it can be a matter of life and death. The most typical example: In the history of China, during the Three Kingdoms period, there was a top master named Yan Liang, who was killed by Guan Yu with just one slash of his sword while on horseback. This is the inevitable result of overconfidence and complacency colliding.

  As for Lu Buqi, the black tiger in front of him was absolutely a master with similar strength, or even slightly stronger than him, after all, the wounds on Lu Buqi's shoulders and legs were still bleeding.

  With his left hand, Lu Buqi drew out the Fish Intestine Sword, and with his right hand, he grasped a slightly longer three-edged spear. His feet were firmly planted on the ground, ready to dodge and attack at any moment. The Black Ape Ghost Tiger in front of him was not like the low-ranking Violent Bear; if Lu Buqi wasn't careful and got hit even once, without his armor, he would likely suffer heavy injuries, and the outcome of those injuries would be death.

  Suddenly, Lu Boyan seemed to step on uneven ground and slipped. The black tiger chose to attack, but just as it was about to pounce, Lu Boyan suddenly dodged to the side and sent out a three-pronged stab with his right hand, which was a move that lured the enemy into attacking, "Fox Charm Ape Climb".

  When the three-edged spear pierced into the shoulder of the Black Ghost Tiger, a deafening roar shook the mountain forest, and the white bird took flight. Lu Bujiu, who had originally intended to take advantage of the momentum to jump onto the tiger's back, was instead flung out directly.

  "Sometimes, it's not a good thing that the three-edged thorn is too easy to pull out!" Lu Buqi secretly sighed with sorrow. Such a good opportunity was missed, and he had to make more moves to kill this big bug.

  The injured Black Panther was even more frenzied, pouncing, rolling, and slashing its tail, launching wave after wave of attacks at Lu Bodi. Its ferocity was in no way inferior to that of Wang Chengzhou, and it had an even more brutal and sinister aura.

  Fortunately, the fish intestine sword in Lu's hand was a rare divine weapon. Although he dodged and weaved somewhat awkwardly, he managed to inflict several wounds on Hei Ou Gu Hu, even striking his shoulder blade once.

  Perhaps it was because of that injury, Hei Ou Gu Hu suddenly gave up on Lu Buqi and disappeared into the forest where the light was gradually brightening. It's likely that he found using Lu Buqi as breakfast to be not worth it.

  "Hmm..." He let out a long, murky breath. The prolonged high-intensity battle had left Lu Boyu somewhat exhausted: "Can't underestimate this Dahong Mountain after all; just casually running into an old tiger almost took my life!"

  Lu Bu would not be foolish enough to pursue, if he really provoked the ferocity of Hei Wuchang's bones, the situation where neither side gives in, and Lu Bu would likely be the unlucky one.

  In this battle, Lu Buqi gained only a few strands of tiger fur, but he also came to realize that Dahong Mountain was not a dense forest, and even if his strength was comparable to that of an early-stage Hot Blood Realm warrior, he could still lose his life if he wasn't careful.

  It seemed to be the aftermath of Hei Ou's tiger, and Lu Buqi slept until he woke up naturally, already at noon, without anything disturbing him.

  Sleeping is the best way to recover, and this is not an exaggeration. Lu Buqi's wounds had already scabbed over, and he drank down the few mouthfuls of water collected in his canteen. With a flick of his wrist, Lu Buqi nailed a hapless squirrel to the trunk of a tree.

  Although animal blood may have parasites, it can also be used as a water supplement from time to time. Last night's chase led Lu Buqi unknowingly deep into the Dahong Mountains, where human footprints are rare and flying birds and beasts are abundant, and soon he got enough food.

  When the aroma wafted up to his nostrils, Lu Bu's index finger moved greatly, and a smile played on the corners of his mouth: "It's finally safe to light a fire and roast meat. I don't believe that Wang Wei Wu will personally come to kill me."