Chapter 200 - 120: Completing the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill, Even an Embracing Pill Can Contend for First Place

He tried to adjust the Flying Knife’s trajectory, making it curve.

The Flying Knife did indeed curve in mid-air, striking the wooden stake from an unexpected angle.

Zhang Su’s lips curled up slightly.

This was the power of the Flying Blade Skill.

It wasn’t a Hidden Weapon that flew in a straight line, but a Divine Artifact one could control at will.

The only drawbacks were its lack of power and its relatively short range.

Before long, Zhang Su could control two Flying Knives. This was Minor Achievement.

One in his left hand and one in his right, he threw them simultaneously.

The two Flying Knives crisscrossed in mid-air before striking the wooden stake at the same time.

Their points of impact were nearly identical.

After a few more hours, Zhang Su could control three Flying Knives. This was Great Success.

Three Flying Knives flew from three different directions, carving complex arcs through the air before hitting the target simultaneously.

A light sheen of sweat appeared on Zhang Su’s forehead.

Controlling three Flying Knives at once consumed a great deal of Inner Strength.

Outside the Cultivation Room, the sky had already darkened.

Through the window, he could see the last vestiges of the sunset fading on the horizon.

But Zhang Su continued to practice.

He didn’t stop.

He wanted to see where his limits lay.

Zhang Su gritted his teeth and increased the number of Flying Knives one by one.

With each addition, the demand on his control over Inner Strength increased exponentially.

Finally, Zhang Su managed to control four Flying Knives.

And with that, the Flying Blade Skill had reached Perfection.

Four Flying Knives flew out from four directions at once.

They wove into a silvery web of light in the air, enveloping the wooden stake.

Then, with four thuds, the four Flying Knives simultaneously embedded themselves in the stake, forming a neat square.

Zhang Su let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"It’s reached Perfection already?"

He muttered under his breath, a hint of surprise in his voice.

He had originally thought the Flying Blade Skill would be difficult and take a long time to master.

He never expected that with 100% Compatibility, he would achieve Perfection in just a few hours.

However, Zhang Su could also sense that controlling four Flying Knives was not the limit of the Flying Blade Skill.

But four was all he could control for now.

One more, and he would lose control.

Zhang Su didn’t feel it was difficult at all.

On the contrary, he found the Flying Blade Skill to be incredibly easy.

He stood up and stretched his somewhat stiff shoulders.

Then he closed his eyes, sensing the changes in his Inner Strength.

Zhang Su could indeed feel that his control over his Inner Strength had become more refined.

When he cultivated the Outer Extreme Divine Technique again, he could clearly feel a difference.

When his Pure Yang Force permeated outward from his body, it was no longer scattered and disorganized like before.

Instead, it was organized and orderly, spreading out layer by layer.

Although he still couldn’t form a complete Protective Gang Force, it was much better than before.

At this rate, he felt he could bring the Outer Extreme Divine Technique to Perfection in less than two years.

The improvement was incredibly obvious.

’The number of Flying Knives I can control with the Flying Blade Skill can still be increased. If I could control eight, would the Outer Extreme Divine Technique reach Perfection in less than a year? If I could control sixteen, maybe it would only take a few months...’

Zhang Su now had a clear plan.

Although the Flying Blade Skill had reached Perfection, it could still be improved.

For example, if he developed the Divine Intent of the Flying Blade Skill, how many knives could he control at once?

It was almost unimaginable.

By then, the time needed to cultivate his Outer Extreme Divine Technique to Perfection would surely be greatly reduced.

Night had fallen, and Zhang Su did not remain in the Cultivation Room.

He walked out, preparing to return the Flying Blade Skill’s Secret Manual to Zhao Qianfeng.

In the main hall of the Instructor Pavilion, a few oil lamps were lit.

Zhao Qianfeng was still lying on that chair, but he had fallen asleep and was snoring softly.

Zhang Su didn’t disturb him, instead standing quietly to the side to wait.

After a little while, Zhao Qianfeng woke up on his own.

He opened his eyes and, seeing Zhang Su standing before him, was taken aback for a moment.

"Finished practicing?"

"This disciple has reached Perfection."

Zhao Qianfeng’s eyes widened, thinking he had misheard.

"What did you say? Perfection?"

He found it hard to believe.

While the Flying Blade Skill wasn’t a top-tier Martial Art, it wasn’t that easy to practice either.

An ordinary person couldn’t even grasp the basics without three to five years of practice.

Even a talented individual would need a year or so to reach Minor Achievement.

But Zhang Su had only been in there for a few hours, and he’d reached Perfection?

’Could this be the comprehension of a Celestial Pride?’

It was truly unbelievable.

"How many Flying Knives can you control?"

Zhao Qianfeng asked.

"Four."

Zhang Su answered truthfully.

"Four... not bad, not bad at all..."

Zhao Qianfeng nodded repeatedly.

Being able to control four Flying Knives after reaching Perfection was already considered an upper-intermediate level.

While not the absolute best, considering Zhang Su had only spent a few hours, this result was already astonishing.

"This disciple thanks Master for his guidance."

Zhang Su gave Zhao Qianfeng a deep bow.

This bow was sincere and heartfelt.

Zhao Qianfeng had guided him in both the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill and the Flying Blade Skill.

Without his master, his path would not have been so smooth.

"Tomorrow is the Three Sects Exchange Conference. You should go back and rest early. As for the Three Sects Gathering of Heroes, you only need to defeat one Gang Force Martial Artist. Don’t push yourself for a high rank."

Zhao Qianfeng knew that Zhang Su was highly competitive.

Once he actually participated in the Three Sects Gathering of Heroes, he would likely try to achieve a better ranking.

But he wasn’t optimistic about Zhang Su’s chances.

It wasn’t that he didn’t believe in Zhang Su’s strength, but that Zhang Su’s Cultivation was simply too low.

The gap between the Early Stage of Embracing the Pill and those Martial Artists at the Peak of Gang Force was simply too massive.

Being able to defeat a single Gang Force Martial Artist and complete the Celestial Pride Trial would already be a fine accomplishment.