Almighty Genius

Chapter 2330 - 1824: White Tiger Qi Cultivation Technique

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"I could never be so cruel as to kill you!"

Qin Fang chuckled, looking nonchalant as he spoke.

"Didn't you notice? Despite so many of your subordinates being injured, none of them died... Isn't that proof of my mercy?"

Qin Fang even pointed at those Qingyi Iron Guards lying alongside Cao Yuan, smiling amiably. His demeanor resembled that of a kind-hearted person... At least, the actions Qin Fang took had no trace of gore!

"Humph..."

However, Cao Yuan did not seem very appreciative.

Even as his gaze passed over those dozen Qingyi Iron Guards he had personally trained, showing a trace of comfort, it couldn't change his mind... Some things, some secrets, must never be leaked.

"Give me some face..."

Qin Fang seemed utterly unconcerned by Cao Yuan's reaction, still politely advising...

"Stop wasting time. Let's fight!"

Cao Yuan was far more resolute than Qin Fang anticipated. If he could do it himself, he might have already become a corpse... At this moment, he could only place his hopes on Qin Fang. Song Yi and the others couldn't be depended upon.

Initially, Cao Yuan thought Qin Fang was just a petty sidekick or errand boy alongside Song Yi and the others, but after the crushing defeat, he realized that the unsettling young man's strength was terrifying beyond measure, and Song Yi and the others had a completely different attitude toward him.

It was not an attitude of equality, as if Song Yi and the others had become servants, slaves, or errand boys...

To have Great Grandmaster Level experts as servants is not something ordinary people can achieve... Either this person's formidable strength reaches the Supreme Realm or even higher, or this person has an extremely powerful background.

Qin Fang's strength exceeded Cao Yuan's, and naturally was stronger than Song Yi and the others, but not to a ridiculous extent... Thinking over, Cao Yuan believed Qin Fang probably came from a very powerful faction!

And now they were in the Dragon Country, formerly the land of The Green Gang's disciples, but it had too many forces beyond their capacity to contend with, and there were several factions capable of training such formidable opponents, such as... Shaolin, Kunlun, and others!

No matter from which faction Qin Fang hailed, neither Cao Yuan nor the faction behind him could match it... To ensure the safety of the faction behind him, Cao Yuan chose death over leaking this secret.

Mental constructs can be terrifying at times...

The less known something is, the more terrifying it becomes when imagined; one unconsciously incorporates various elements, even if they are unrelated... Cao Yuan was now in such a situation.

His excessive imagination left his mind somewhat hazy.

This moment was the perfect opportunity for Qin Fang to exploit... Cao Yuan remained immersed in his own imagination, unaware of the slight wicked smile on Qin Fang's lips as he began to take action.

Mind Reading Technique exerts its most terrifying power at such times...

Under normal circumstances, Cao Yuan, as a Great Grandmaster Level expert, had an immensely stable mind, and no matter how Qin Fang employed his Mind Reading Technique, he wouldn't be able to glean even a hint of secrecy. But now things were different, with Cao Yuan severely injured and on the brink of death, his mind existing in such a hazy state, the defense of his mind's shield fell to its lowest. How could Qin Fang miss this chance?

Thus, while Cao Yuan was enveloped in his imagination, Qin Fang was delving into the depths of Cao Yuan's mind for some secret matters, including some undisclosed secrets of The Green Gang and details related to this incident...

Including the whereabouts of Chen Lin and others...

Bzz~~

Of course, Cao Yuan was a Great Grandmaster Level expert, a brief moment of distraction was soon over, and when he set his mind on dying, his mind became unbreakable once more, forcing Qin Fang's own mind to retreat.

At this time, Song Yi and the others emerged one after another from the camp, seemingly having scoured the entire camp.

"Young Master Qin, look at this..."

Song Yi and the others appeared somewhat dispirited as they emerged, seemingly finding no valuable clues, their expressions a bit unnatural, yet they presented a cloth bag to Qin Fang.

Qin Fang paused, then opened the bag to take a look inside; it contained items like elixirs with weakened potency and similar things, likely taken from the Underground Palace.

However, what truly surprised Qin Fang was discovering a book inside...

"White Tiger Qi Cultivation Technique..."

Upon seeing this book, Qin Fang was taken aback for a moment.

He found three Qi cultivation techniques within the Underground Palace and then ventured into the deepest part of it, thinking he wouldn't have a chance to gather the other techniques. Unexpectedly, another book was found at the camp.

This brought a touch of surprise to Qin Fang...

"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise... I've collected all Four Symbols now. I'm wondering if it holds some unknown secret!"

Perhaps to others, the four books all look the same without revealing anything special. But Qin Fang has personally experienced the power and terror of the Azure Dragon Qi Cultivation Technique. Without its assistance, how could Qin Fang have refined his physical body to such a fearsome degree or practice so intensely in the Spiritual Spring?

This Qi cultivation technique generates elemental energy, which differs from the True Qi Qin Fang currently cultivates and the Gang Qi that Grandmaster-level experts progress into. However, its quality is undoubtedly much stronger and more terrifying...

Even when Qin Fang unleashes his full strength, he cannot move even a portion of the elemental energy lurking inside him. His raging True Qi, when confronting the elemental energy, seems like an ant before a mountain, utterly powerless!

"Perhaps when I step into the Supreme Realm... I'll be able to wield this elemental energy?"

Discovering this issue, Qin Fang couldn't help but speculate.

Though his cultivation hasn't formally reached the Great Grandmaster level, his combat power rivals the Great Grandmaster Mid Stage. Otherwise, he couldn't have blown apart the Grandmaster-level expert Cao Yuan in a direct confrontation!

With such power, he still can't move the elemental energy. Within the Great Grandmaster Realm, it's likely impossible to use, leaving only the hope of the Supreme Realm.

The fact that only the Supreme Realm can barely deploy such elemental energy speaks volumes about its terrifying nature.

Through practicing the Azure Dragon Qi Cultivation Technique, Qin Fang has already cultivated elemental energy at the Grandmaster level, giving him an early advantage over others... Surely, that's a tremendous edge for him!

Now, having collected all four Qi techniques, Qin Fang begins to harbor other thoughts.

"Oh, can the White Tiger Qi Cultivation Technique also be practiced?"

Thinking about this, Qin Fang couldn't help but glance at the White Tiger Qi Cultivation Technique. To his surprise, he discovers that he can indeed cultivate it... at least it clearly indicates "cultivable."

With this thought, Qin Fang immediately takes out the Black Tortoise Qi Cultivation Technique and Vermilion Bird Qi Cultivation Technique from the Props Box...

The Black Tortoise Qi Cultivation Technique remains unchanged, still unsuitable for his constitution,

whereas the Vermilion Bird Qi Cultivation Technique appears somewhat peculiar—it neither indicates unsuitability to his constitution nor displays "cultivable," giving a vague impression... Qin Fang finds it quite bewildering.

Buzz~~~

Then, Qin Fang retrieves the Azure Dragon Qi Cultivation Technique. When all four techniques are brought together, the Azure Dragon Vital Energy cultivated by Qin Fang becomes restless, seeming to be enveloped by a mysterious force around the four books.

Hiss~~~

To Qin Fang's astonishment, the White Tiger Qi Cultivation Technique suddenly vibrates, and a stream of light swiftly integrates into Qin Fang's body, penetrating to the depths of his inner core... it mingles with the Azure Dragon Vital Energy and quickly condenses into a cluster of elemental energy!

This is a small cluster of elemental energy, distinctly different from the Azure Dragon Vital Energy—clearly demarcated... Though it's small, it's extremely resilient, surviving under the immense pressure of the Azure Dragon Vital Energy, seemingly contending equally with it!

Hiss~~

Even more bizarre, the Vermilion Bird Qi Cultivation Technique, previously silent, now flickers with a hint of fiery-red light, similarly infiltrating Qin Fang's body... soon taking root in his Dantian.

However, it appears much weaker, just a tiny flame. Not only does it pale compared to the Azure Dragon Vital Energy, it even falls short against the newly born White Tiger Prime Energy!

"Why is this?"

Such a discovery brings a question to Qin Fang's mind.

All four are part of the Four Symbols Qi Cultivation Techniques. Why are the Azure Dragon and White Tiger techniques easily cultivated, while the Vermilion Bird seems peculiar but at least its small flame indicates its presence?

Yet only the Black Tortoise Qi Cultivation Technique remains motionless, still marked as "attribute not compatible," which is truly mysterious...

He vaguely feels there might be some undisclosed connection here, but despite Qin Fang's careful contemplation, he still can't grasp the clue!

"Can it be that the Four Symbols Qi Cultivation Techniques form a single entity, not necessarily practiced separately, but also together? Perhaps the unified Four Symbols is their most terrifying form!" In fact, there's no need for speculation; considering the formed Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird Elemental Energies, it's likely feasible!

What truly frustrates Qin Fang is that it seems the Four Symbols Elemental Energy is missing one... preventing his conjecture from materializing, hindering him from delving deeper! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you're warmly welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes, monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)