"The five organs hold the five Qi; the five Qi transform into five dragons; the five dragons manifest in Heaven and Earth, dominating all realms!"
Opening the secret manual of Teng Dragon's Step, these lines leaped into Luo Feng's eyes.
The calligraphy, like iron brushstrokes and silver hooks, exuded a sense of mystery, vastness, and irresistible power.
The five dragons manifest in Heaven and Earth, dominating all realms! What an overbearing declaration! Luo Feng's heart trembled. On pages of indeterminable material, these few lines of script radiated an aura of looking down upon the world, of absolute supremacy.
Legend says that at the edge of Heaven and Earth stands a divine mountain, eighty-eight thousand zhang high. Upon it dwells the Divine Dragon, its lifespan equal to that of the heavens, guarding the Gateway of Heaven and Earth. Its power is immeasurable. This Teng Dragon's Step is apparently connected to the Divine Dragon. I wonder about its true origin… As Luo Feng read these lines of verse, he had an intuition that Teng Dragon's Step was not merely a Qinggong technique.
Unable to figure it out, Luo Feng stopped pondering. His immediate priority was to successfully cultivate Teng Dragon's Step and enhance his strength.
He opened the secret manual further, and lines of the cultivation method appeared before his eyes.
"With spirit, draw the essence of the five organs; the essence and spirit transform into a dragon; with the dragon, command the body…"
The Dharma Jue was exceedingly abstruse. Even with Luo Feng's comprehension abilities, he found it very challenging to understand. He focused his mind, immersing himself completely in the secret manual.
As he turned the pages of the secret manual one by one, an indescribable intent realm gradually began to form in Luo Feng's mind.
He felt as if he had transformed into a five-clawed golden dragon, looking down upon the world, roaming freely across all realms…
When Luo Feng next awoke, it was already deep in the night. The moon was bright, and the stars were sparse. The entire Purple Spirit Peak was deathly silent.
Such a profound Dharma Jue! No wonder no one has succeeded in cultivating it for the past ten years, Luo Feng marveled, a hint of joy blooming in his heart.
If I can comprehend the intent realm within this Dharma Jue, it means I should be qualified to practice Teng Dragon's Step!
His heart pounding with excitement, Luo Feng immediately began to practice according to the Dharma Jue.
The cultivation method for Teng Dragon's Step was exceptionally peculiar. It required the cultivator to use their Soul Power to transform the activated Meridian Wheels within their five organs into draconic forms.
An ordinary cultivator's Meridian Wheels were merely orbs of Jing Qi, and fundamentally altering this Jing Qi was considered impossible. However, the Teng Dragon's Step Dharma Jue could achieve this, though it demanded extremely high perception and Soul Power.
Under the bright moon, Luo Feng sat cross-legged, facing the sea of clouds.
Exhaling, inhaling…
As his consciousness gradually submerged, Luo Feng soon entered the mystical and profound cultivation state described by the Teng Dragon's Step Dharma Jue. He began to use his spiritual will to control the activated Meridian Wheels in his five organs, shaping them into dragons.
In just one day, the two Meridian Wheels in Luo Feng's spleen gradually transformed into draconic forms. Two young dragons coiled and tumbled within his spleen, inhaling and exhaling Yuan Qi like the sea embracing a hundred rivers.
With this, Luo Feng had officially stepped into the first level of Teng Dragon's Step!
Sunrises and sunsets followed, and another six days passed by unnoticed.
CRACKLE!
On the cliff, the figure sitting cross-legged suddenly emitted a sound like tearing silk from within his body. Fallen leaves that had settled on him, as if drawn by an invisible force, swirled and shot outwards.
WHOOSH!
The figure abruptly stood up and shot forward like an arrow, covering nearly forty meters in a flash, rushing off the edge of the cliff!
Just as he was about to plummet into the vast sea of clouds to be smashed to pieces, a faint dragon's cry echoed. A stream of dragon-shaped airflow suddenly appeared beneath his feet. With two consecutive steps, his body soared like a great roc spreading its wings. He executed a swift turn and landed steadily back on the clifftop.
"The second level of Teng Dragon's Step. Finally accomplished." Letting out a long breath, Luo Feng looked at the boundless sea of clouds below the cliff, a faint smile gracing his lips.
Each level of Teng Dragon's Step was more difficult to cultivate than the last. Luo Feng had spent a full six days to achieve completion in the second level. However, these six days of arduous cultivation had also advanced Luo Feng's cultivation further; he was no longer far from the mid-stage of the Rigid-Soft Realm Fourth Stage.
My full-power leap can now reach forty meters, nearly double what's described in the secret manual. This must be due to my powerful Soul Power. Recalling the sensation of soaring through the clouds, Luo Feng's eyes lit up with delight.
He had twice as many Meridian Wheels as an ordinary person, so although he had only cultivated Teng Dragon's Step to the second level, he possessed four miniature dragons within his body.
Time to head back. Luo Feng patted the dust off his clothes, a wry smile on his face.
Putting away the Teng Dragon's Step secret manual, Luo Feng started down the mountain.
On his way down, a whim struck him. Mustering his strength, he began to sprint with all his might through the mountain forest.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
The trees blurred past, and the sharp whistle of the wind rushed by Luo Feng's ears. He was moving three times faster than before! His speed was like the wind.
Luo Feng was confident that even Li Yunhao—who had cultivated the yellow-level top-tier Qinggong 'Traceless Steps' to Great Accomplishment, whose Qinggong ranked in the top five among the outer court disciples, and who was known as 'Ghost Shadow'—would now be no match for his speed. This further confirmed the extraordinary nature of Teng Dragon's Step.
Someone there? Halfway down the mountain, Luo Feng suddenly stopped. Peering through the trees, his sharp gaze scanned ahead.
In the forest ahead, three youths were emerging from the lush woods, their eyes darting about as if searching for something.
"Senior Brother Li, that brat Luo Feng must still be here on Purple Spirit Peak!"
A tall, slender youth nodded. "Six days ago, I saw him on this Purple Spirit Peak with my own eyes. I've been keeping watch at the foot of the mountain these past few days and haven't seen him come down. He must still be up there!"
Li Yunhao emerged from the shadows of the trees. His face was gloomy, his eyes glinting with hatred. "Humph! No matter where he hides, this time I will drag him out…"
The last time at the training arena, Luo Feng had swindled him out of nearly one hundred thousand Silver and had even forcibly taken his cherished sword. It was the most humiliating experience Li Yunhao had ever suffered!
During this period, Li Yunhao had been constantly looking for an opportunity to retaliate against Luo Feng. A few days ago, upon receiving news that Luo Feng had entered Purple Spirit Peak, he had immediately rushed over and had already been searching on the peak for several days.
"Rest assured, Senior Brother Li. Luo Feng is just a piece of trash from the Silver Moon Class. Once we find him, we brothers will teach him a harsh lesson for you and make him kneel on the ground to apologize!" the thick-browed youth beside him chortled.
"That's right! The fool doesn't recognize his own place and dares to provoke us Golden Sun Class students! He doesn't even show respect to Young Master Duanmu. We must teach him a severe lesson! Let him understand how high the sky is and how thick the earth is!" The two youths were both students of the Golden Sun Class, with cultivation at the mid-stage of the Meridian Wheel Fourth Stage. In the Golden Sun Class, they were at a mid-tier level, so they naturally didn't take Luo Feng seriously.
"HUMPH!"
A cold snort suddenly pierced the air. The three, who had been deep in spirited conversation, immediately froze and looked ahead.
Luo Feng emerged from behind the trees, staring coldly at Li Yunhao and his companions. "Which one of you wants to discipline me?" he asked.
"Luo Feng!"
Upon seeing Luo Feng, Li Yunhao's expression contorted with rage. Sensing Luo Feng's aura, his gaze faltered slightly. "Meridian Wheel Fourth Stage… you've advanced so swiftly!"
Luo Feng grinned mockingly. Moving closer to the trio, he met Li Yunhao's gaze and said, "I should thank you for that. If you hadn't given me the silver to buy medicinal pills, I wouldn't have progressed so quickly."
"You're courting death!" Enraged, Li Yunhao was about to make a move when the two Golden Sun Class students beside him restrained him, saying, "Senior Brother Li, leave this little scum to us brothers. No need to dirty your hands."
Li Yunhao took a deep breath, then pointed at Luo Feng and ordered, "Teach him a harsh lesson!"
The two youths stepped forward. The thick-browed one, glaring at Luo Feng with his arms crossed, said in an ominous tone, "Luo Feng, if you kneel now, kowtow three times, and call us 'Grandpa' three times, you might still have a chance to live today."
Luo Feng's gaze turned icy, a faint smile on his lips as he retorted, "You kneel down and call me Grandpa, and I'll let you leave the mountain today!"
Hearing Luo Feng's words, the two Golden Sun Class students' faces changed color drastically.
In the past, whenever they encountered Silver Moon Class students, those students were always submissive and careful not to offend them. Luo Feng, whose cultivation was even lower than theirs, was being so arrogant! He was clearly seeking death! A hint of murderous intent flickered in their eyes.
"Bastard!" the two students snarled and attacked Luo Feng simultaneously. Their fists carried a fierce gust of wind, strong enough to blow back Luo Feng's dark hair.
Both aimed for Luo Feng's vital points, clearly intending not to show any mercy.
Ignorant fools!
Although their cultivation was higher than his, Luo Feng remained unfazed. With a stomp, the ground beneath his foot caved in, forming a deep pit. His aura surged, like that of a fierce Tiger King. He let out a breath, then threw two punches to meet theirs.
BANG! BANG!
As their fists collided, a vicious gust of wind swept through the forest, causing the surrounding leaves to rustle violently!
CRACK!
A clear sound of bones fracturing rang out. The expressions of the two Golden Sun Class students, who had been so aggressive just moments before, changed drastically. Their faces paled as they spat out mouthfuls of blood, crying out in pain as they were sent flying backward. They crashed through two trees before finally stopping.
"Aah! My hand! My hand is crippled!" Both youths, having slammed to the ground, immediately clutched their right arms, howling in agony.
Both their right arms hung limp and useless. White bone fragments protruded from their wrists, which were now connected only by a shred of mangled flesh and skin. The sight was horrific!
What happened? He's only in the early stage of the Rigid-Soft Realm Fourth Stage! How could he repel Yang Fan and Li Kui's combined attack with a single punch?! Li Yunhao stood rooted to the spot, dumbfounded.
Although these two weren't top experts in the Golden Sun Class, either one of them would rank among the top three in the Silver Moon Class. Yet, they couldn't even withstand a single punch from Luo Feng!
WHOOSH!
Luo Feng swept his icy gaze over the two wailing Golden Sun Class students, his aura intensifying. "Kneel and call me Grandpa!"
"Monster!" Stared down by Luo Feng, the two students felt as if they were being targeted by a ferocious beast. A chill shot up their spines to their heads. They screamed, and a foul, ammoniac odor spread—they had wet themselves in terror.
Worthless!
Luo Feng's gaze turned icy. He moved like an afterimage, rushing to attack the two Golden Sun Class students.
"Ah! Ah! Senior Brother Li, save me! Quick, save me!" Facing the murderous Luo Feng, the two youths trembled in fear, their voices shrill with terror.
"Get back!"
A cold gleam of light suddenly flashed, like a venomous snake's fang or a meteor in the night sky, thrusting toward Luo Feng's throat with bone-chilling intent!
Luo Feng frowned. The angle of the sword strike was cunning, and its chilling aura made him feel as if he were locked in place. With a tap of his foot, his figure floated backward.
"Senior Brother Li!" Seeing Li Yunhao force Luo Feng back, the two Golden Sun Class students' eyes lit up with joyous surprise. Ignoring the pain from their injuries, they cried out excitedly, "Senior Brother Li! That little bastard dared to cripple our hands! Kill him! Kill him and avenge us brothers!"
Li Yunhao stood with his sword, exuding a grim, murderous intent. He narrowed his eyes, sizing up Luo Feng. "Luo Feng, I didn't expect that in just over half a month, your strength would grow to such an extent! You already have the power to contend with me! You truly are a dangerous individual!"
Luo Feng glanced disdainfully at Li Yunhao, shook his head, and chuckled coldly.
"Li Yunhao, you think too highly of yourself! Someone like you, who only knows how to be someone else's dog and bully others by borrowing their prestige, isn't qualified to be compared to me!"
He had only used seventy percent of his strength and hadn't even used any Martial Arts. His true power was far from being fully unleashed.