The display of combat power is even simpler: whoever's technique and Qi blood outburst is stronger, that person's power is greater.
The New Martial Era is nearly two hundred years old, and in various aspects, it is still relatively crude.
However, the martial arts knowledge Lin Ping'an is aware of stops abruptly after reaching the Third Grade Realm.
Knowledge of higher realms is found only in the Martial Arts University or Civilization Master University.
While martial arts information regarding the Lower Third Grades has spread rampant, starting from the Middle Grade Realm, a significant barrier emerges.
The reason for this is nothing more than a monopoly defense.
Although other peers don't understand, that doesn't mean Lin Ping'an, who has lived two lifetimes, can't comprehend it.
After all, having naturally gained over a decade of life experience makes him more mature and thoughtful.
A few minutes later.
Lin Ping'an activated the Concealing Breath Technique, gathering his Qi blood, outwardly showing around 110 points, pretending to be a First Grade Martial Artist who has undergone a single Body Tempering.
After all, the difference between a First Grade compared to a Quasi-Martial Artist is still noticeable. If the disguise is too over-the-top, others might easily notice something amiss.
Like this, it's neither too high nor too low, just right.
Although in a small city like Celestial Yang City, breaking through the First Grade Realm before the college entrance exam could already be considered as a small prodigy.
But in big cities, it's nothing noteworthy.
Especially if it's just a single Body Tempering breakthrough, making it even more inconspicuous.
Before becoming a Martial Arts Great Power, standing out a little or blending into the crowd is the way to go.
Before seeking revenge or reaching the Martial Arts Peak, Lin Ping'an does not want to meet an untimely end, dying under various conspiracies.
At the same time, over the past few days, the popularity of the Yellow Level Technique "Painful Demon Body" has been rising.
And its reach extends beyond Lower Third Grade Martial Artists and common people; many Middle Grade Martial Artists and Civilization Masters have opted to purchase it, attempting research.
After all, despite everything, the price is indeed very low, set at the minimum of just 1 Merit Point, practically giving it away for free.
As such, across various locations, the affected crowds have expanded even more.
"Ow... Ow... Ow... Damn... Which idiot created this technique? Are they sick?"
"It's toxic! This thing is toxic!"
"Why is it so painful? Damn! What principle is this?"
"Demon Path! This is the Demon Path!"
"..."
The Middle Grade Martial Artists are somewhat used to it, their pain tolerance awe-inspiring from years of battles. As long as they don't persistently push through with cultivation, they don't lose composure too much.
But some low-tier Civilization Masters have been unfortunate; being focused on creation and learning, rarely going to the battlefield, this sudden experience has them crying out like children.
This wave has also caused massive dissatisfaction and anger towards the technique's creator.
Within a city's Civilization Master Association.
"Demon Path! This technique should be strictly prohibited from spreading!"
"Exactly! This is harming the future of the Human Race!"
"Trash technique!"
"A chicken rib! Tasteless and wasteful, yet a pity to discard such a chicken rib!"
"That's right! And the price is only 1 Merit Point! That's outright disrupting market prices! It's jeopardizing the future of the Human Race."
"..."
A group of low-tier Civilization Masters continuously criticized the "Painful Demon Body," each wearing an unhappy expression.
The unfortunate experience is just one reason; a significant part is the pricing issue.
1 Merit Point, and such a strong effect, impacts other creators' Yellow Level Technique sales.
Despite its cultivation pain disadvantage, it still surpasses countless techniques.
Even highly-respected Civilization Masters covet these interests, desiring to compete.
The New Martial is about competition; resources must be fought for.
To climb to the top, there are bound to be struggles.
At the same time.
In the President's office.
Several elders were sipping tea, ignoring the outside commotion.
"Let them cause a fuss! Jade that is not polished cannot become a gem! Let's see how much disturbance this new Civilization Master can cause."
"Indeed! The atmosphere has deteriorated over the years! It's perfect for this catfish to stir things up a bit."
"Hmph! A bunch of wastes! Afraid to go to the battlefield, incapable of creating useful techniques for the Human Race, only indulging in trivial matters daily."
"..."
Each elder expressed their opinion, clearly showing their attitude.
And none of the low-tier Civilization Masters were aware of any of this.
Some things appear differently depending on one's position.
In the eyes of these strong individuals, the current matter is just a trivial ordeal!
Similar scenes occurred within Civilization Master Associations in various cities, almost identical everywhere.
In the following days, many low-tier Civilization Masters criticized the Yellow Level Technique "Painful Demon Body" and showed disdain.
Some even publicly denounced it as the Demon Path on public platforms, claiming its creation method went astray.
Others, in a condescending manner, with an elder's posture, made sarcastic remarks.
In short, within days of Lin Ping'an releasing the "Painful Demon Body," he managed to provoke a crowd of oddities.
On the Celestial Dao Network, the comments under the technique were filled with malicious reviews.
All the content was uniformly critical and accusatory.
"Trash technique! Waste of time!"
"Cultivation so painful, this is the Demon Path."
"Everyone, don't buy it; you will regret it after purchase."
"Even scamming for 1 Merit Point? Are you desperate for money?"
"Damn it! Refunding Merit Point!"
"..."
Many common people, seeing this, decided to back out.
To martial artists, 1 Merit Point might not be much, but to common people, it's equivalent to a full ten thousand Great Xia Coins.
That's right!
The ratio of Merit Points to Great Xia Coins is 1:10,000.
Unranked Martial Artists, or common people, have a certain annual limit for exchange, which cannot be transferred to others.
Normally, ordinary people who do not aspire to become martial artists might never use this privilege in a lifetime.
On the other side, continually forging bones, Lin Ping'an also noticed something amiss.
After entering the grade, the QI blood growth speed significantly decreased due to the Qi blood quality issue, which was anticipated.
After all, the difference in quality between pre and post-qualitative change Qi blood results in an exchange rate.
But overall, as the influence grows and cultivators increase, the speed should likewise accelerate over time.
Yet in reality, it began slowing down, even tending to stop growing.
To be honest, this situation shouldn't arise.
In just a few days, have the numbers who chose to cultivate the "Painful Demon Body" already reached the limit?
With this thought, Lin Ping'an, with a flicker in his mind, communicated with the Celestial Dao Network and logged in to check the situation.
And at that moment, countless attention-grabbers immediately sprang into action.
"The Warrior of Love has appeared! Quickly notify the superiors!"
"Online! Finally online! Quickly send a private message!"
"Here comes! Here comes! Quickly send an invite!"
"Stalking for so long, didn't expect to encounter them now! What a stroke of luck!"
"..."