Chapter Seventeen: Reversal of Ranks

  "Cough cough."

  The figure of Tianyi floated out slowly, looking at Jiang Huan who was sitting on the ground with a silly expression, and coughed.

  "Hiss." Jiang Huan came back to his senses, took a deep breath of cool air, and turned his head to stare at Tianyan with an eerie gaze.

  "Master, you're really good to me, it's indeed a little painful!" Jiang Hao said through gritted teeth.

  "Ah, it's like this, your foundation is weak and your strength isn't enough. If you were at the War Master level, taking it would only be a slight pain." Ji Tian couldn't help but shiver when he saw Jiang Heng's gaze, and hastily explained.

  "Look, your meridians are now much stronger than before. Try absorbing the battle qi." Ji Tian was afraid that Jiang Heng wouldn't believe him and didn't wait for him to speak up, continuing instead.

  "Master, I've tried already. Apart from the pain just now, my strength has also dropped to that of a five-star warrior again. Why didn't you tell me any of this?" Jiang Huan said with a pout.

  Usurper Tian was shocked by Jiang Huan's words, and hastily released his own soul power to investigate Jiang Huan's body. He saw that Jiang Huan's face kept changing between surprise and excitement.

  "Jiang Hao, after my investigation, your strength has indeed decreased, but I can say that you are now absolutely stronger than when you were a six-star warrior, and it's not just a little bit. The battle energy in your dantian looks like it's lessened, but it's condensed to an incredible degree, haha, it seems my initial thoughts were correct!" Xie Tian rubbed his hands together excitedly.

  "It's true, I feel that my body has become much stronger now." Jiang Hao casually swung his fists, sending out bursts of sonic booms, completely invisible to the naked eye, purely physical strength.

  "Master, my physique is fine now, right? I think I don't need to take that Dan liquid anymore, do you?" Jiang Huan raised his tender little face, smiling and looking at Yi Tian with expectation.

  Compared to the transformation of his physique, the pain he experienced earlier was worth it in Jiang Hao's opinion. However, no matter what, Jiang Hao was still a young child, and the pain of having his tendons and bones broken was not something he could endure. If he had to go through it again, he didn't know if he would have the courage to face it.

  "Haha, Jiang Huan, there are thirty drops of Dan liquid here. You've only taken one drop so far, and the changes you see are just on the surface. Only when you finish taking all thirty drops will your body undergo a thorough transformation, laying a solid foundation for your future cultivation path. If you can't even bear this bit of hardship, then it's better for you to stay here and serve your mother, Yan Tian, for the rest of your life."

  "Master, I was just joking, even if it hurts a bit more, I can still bear it, anyway, I won't die." Jiang Hao said with a clenched jaw, pretending to be calm.

  "Alright, this Dan liquid can only be taken one drop a day, taking more will not benefit you. After you've finished taking it, I have my own arrangements. During this time, focus on your cultivation, if there's anything you don't understand just ask me. Also, don't forget to cultivate the Pursuing Light Step." Tianyi nodded in satisfaction, didn't say much else, gave a few instructions and then returned into the necklace.

  Watching Tianyi disappear before his eyes, Jiang Huan pursed his lips and muttered softly: "Master, I won't let you down."

  In the following days, Jiang Hao bid farewell to his mother and told her that he would be in seclusion, asking her not to go to his room. Then, he began a month of frantic and intense cultivation.

  Jiang Hao practices Chasing Light Steps during the day and takes 'Bone Melting Tendon Transforming Liquid' at night to cultivate his Battle Qi.

  In the narrow room, only a figure was seen constantly walking through a mysterious trajectory, swiftly roaming around every corner of the house. The figure got faster and faster, looking like a whirlwind, but without stirring up any dust. It was extremely eerie with its stillness and movement.

  Jiang Hao has been practicing the Pursuit of Light for ten days, from stumbling at first to now walking with ease. He has already grasped the basics of the Wind Chasing Step, and even ordinary strong warriors may not be able to match his speed.

  Jiang Hao slowly exhaled, recalling the fleeting moment of the wind's intention. He stood still, as if his entire being had merged with the wind, moving with it, and the wind following his heart, coming and going freely.

  "Master, how's my Wind Chasing Step training coming along?" Jiang Hao asked silently.

  "Hmm, not bad, you've actually grasped a layer of the meaning of wind. It seems you've put in quite some effort. The highest state of 'Chasing Wind Step' is 'no wind in the eyes, but wind in the heart'. Take your time to comprehend it." Zither Emperor praised.

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  At night, Jiang Hao followed the orders of the tyrant, taking a drop of dan liquid every day, and then absorbing and exhaling according to the route of the heart method, gathering the war gas into the dantian. Due to his first experience, Jiang Hao's pain was significantly reduced, although he couldn't avoid howling and vomiting blood, but he managed to hold on, and it seemed that he was becoming more and more immune to pain, he didn't know if this was a good thing or a bad thing. Every night after practicing, Jiang Hao would take a comfortable hot bath to wash away the dirt from his body.

  Now Jiang Hao's head is surprisingly much longer than half a month ago, every muscle on his body is full of explosive power, and a faint golden light can be seen between them. If it weren't for that unchanged tender face, Jiang Hao himself might not recognize himself.

  The elixir in the jade bottle was left with only three drops, and a month's time had quietly passed. Jiang Huan's current strength had actually dropped to that of a four-star warrior. A month of cultivation had condensed his battle aura quite a bit, but his level had decreased instead. Although Jiang Huan had mentally prepared himself for this outcome, he couldn't help but feel frustrated and helpless inside.

  Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and when Jiang Huan took the last drop of Dan liquid, strangely, there was no pain this time. The Dan liquid transformed into a rich energy that wandered through the major meridians, warming up the meridians and bones inside his body. At this moment, whether it was the meridians or the bones inside Jiang Huan's body, they all seemed to be one entity. A hint of golden light emerged, revealing an aura that was unyieldingly strong. The flow speed of the battle energy had increased several times faster than before, and the battle energy in his Dantian had reached a state close to crystallization. Its richness made Jiang Huan feel unbelievable.

  Jiang Hao slowly opened his eyes, the excitement in his pupils unable to be concealed. Although he was currently a four-star warrior, his physical strength was in no way inferior to that of a strong martial artist. Of course, what made martial artists so formidable was their ability to release their martial aura externally, whereas warriors could only attach it to their bodies to confront the enemy.

  He moved his hands and feet, Jiang Hao's eyes flickered, and he floated up, yes, he floated up. He was seen to be suddenly left and right, suddenly up and down, occasionally leaving a faint shadow. This is what happens when the speed reaches a certain level. A gentle breeze blew by, and a figure slowly appeared, as if it were the wind itself, leaving no trace of its appearance, only to suddenly disappear without a sound.

  "Pat pat."

  At some point, Tian Chu emerged from the necklace and clapped his hands.

  "Not bad, not bad, you've actually grasped the fifth layer of Wind Intent so quickly. It seems that you indeed have a natural talent for cultivation. You've also finished taking the Bone Merging and Tendon Transforming Liquid, haven't you? Hehe, your body now... tsk, tsk, it's really not bad." Arcane Heaven looked at Jiang Huan with unreserved praise.

  "Master, you're still a great teacher, haha." Jiang Hao was made a bit embarrassed by what Tian said.

  "Uh-huh, tomorrow you go to the exchange market to buy some medicinal materials. In a few days, I'll take you to the Beast Mountain Range. This time it's just you going alone. A true strongman can't be achieved through just cultivation; one must fight, especially in life-or-death battles. Alright, don't cultivate today, get a good rest instead, and also tell your mother so she won't worry." Arcane then gave some additional instructions.

  Thinking of the hardships he and his mother had endured over the years, Jiang Huan clenched his fists tightly, gazing out at the blue sky through the worn-out window, believing that one day he would be able to roam freely under this vast sky, firmly convinced that such a day would eventually come.

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