Chapter 27: Huntian Force—Forging the Supreme Foundation

Chapter 27: Huntian Force—Forging the Supreme Foundation

Chen Feng never expected this.

Juejian Peak was actually among the lowest-ranked of the seventy-two peaks. The entire peak consisted only of his master, Wang Yuandao, and his old servant, Yang Tao. Counting himself, there were only three people in total.

A pitifully small group.

It was truly desolate.

As for the other peaks, it was said that each had at least several hundred members.

What was even more outrageous was that Wang Yuandao had revealed he had little lifespan left—only ten years remaining.

For a moment, Chen Feng felt like he had boarded a pirate ship.

"Master, if your lifespan runs out, what will happen to Juejian Peak?" Chen Feng suddenly asked in return.

"If my lifespan ends and you have not yet inherited the position of Peak Master, Juejian Peak will be disbanded," Wang Yuandao replied with a faint smile. "Thus, I hope you can inherit the position within ten years."

"Uh… Master, what are the requirements to inherit the Peak Master position?" Chen Feng couldn't help but ask again.

"Transcendent Realm cultivation and passing the Peak Master Trial," Wang Yuandao answered lightly, still smiling. Seeing Chen Feng's bewildered expression, he continued, "The path of cultivation begins with the Body Forging Realm as the foundation, followed by the Aperture Opening Realm, Meridian Forging Realm, Qi Sea Realm, Divine Wheel Realm, Condensing Truth Realm, Return to Origin Realm, and Rebirth Realm. Only after that does one reach the Transcendent Realm."

Chen Feng felt dizzy.

Truly dizzy.

He was just a novice at the Body Forging Realm, yet now he had to start worrying about the concerns of a Transcendent Realm powerhouse.

Ten years!

Could he reach the Transcendent Realm in ten years?

Even with the Divine Talisman Of Creation, Chen Feng had no confidence whatsoever.

"Disciple, success depends on effort," Wang Yuandao said with a light chuckle. "Exert your utmost strength in pursuit of this goal. Even if you ultimately fail, you will have no regrets."

"Alright, if you have any other questions, you can ask Yang Tao in detail later. For now, I will explain the path of cultivation to you," Wang Yuandao said with a smile. "The Body Forging Realm is the foundation of martial arts. The more solid it is, the greater the benefits for future realms."

"The Body Forging Realm does not consist of only nine levels, but thirteen."

Chen Feng froze.

Thirteen?

"The Tenth Level of the Body Forging Realm involves the Great Circulation of force, which can be tempered up to nine times."

"The Eleventh Level of the Body Forging Realm requires tempering the force at least three times before breaking through. The force surges like a tidal wave, forging Copper Skin Iron Bones, making the body as strong as a demonic beast of the same level."

"The Twelfth Level of the Body Forging Realm requires tempering the force at least six times, refining it like tempered steel, forging Golden Muscles Jade Bones, surpassing the physical strength of demonic beasts of the same level."

"The Thirteenth Level of the Body Forging Realm requires tempering the force nine times, making it as powerful as a flood dragon or a true dragon. At this stage, one has the potential to unlock the Human Body's Hidden Treasure, awaken latent potential, and grasp Destiny Power."

"Disciple, you are currently at the early stage of the Ninth Level of the Body Forging Realm, but the purity of your force is comparable to that of a typical Ninth Level (Perfected). Your foundation is decent," Wang Yuandao said, seeing through Chen Feng's condition at a glance. "For your next steps in cultivation, you must first raise your cultivation to the Ninth Level (Perfected), then freely convert your force to form a Great Circulation, and temper it nine times."

"Master, I think I can already freely convert my force now…" Chen Feng said hesitantly.

"Oh?" Wang Yuandao's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a trace of surprise. "Show me."

Chen Feng immediately began converting his three different types of force.

"Now try merging the three forces into one and circulating it throughout your body," Wang Yuandao instructed again.

Chen Feng gave it a try. At first, it was somewhat difficult and obscure, but before long, he was able to circulate it effortlessly. As his force flowed throughout his body, he felt a slight tingling sensation in his organs, tendons, bones, and skin—not unpleasant, but rather quite comfortable.

"Excellent." Wang Yuandao couldn't help but smile broadly.

"Typically, those in the Body Forging Realm who lack guidance and talent will never hope to reach the Tenth Level and can only attempt to break through to the Aperture Opening Realm. Even with talent and guidance, it still takes time to achieve Force Conversion and the Great Circulation of Force. How did you manage it?" Wang Yuandao couldn't resist asking.

"Master, this disciple previously thought that Skin and Muscle Force, Tendon and Bone Force, and Organ Force all originate from blood and qi, sharing the same root. If that's the case, why couldn't they be converted into one another?" Chen Feng answered truthfully. "After many attempts, I finally grasped it."

"Congratulations, Master, for acquiring such an outstanding disciple." Yang Tao, standing nearby, laughed.

"Chen Feng, first raise your cultivation to the Ninth Level of the Body Forging Realm (Perfected). Then, I will teach you the method to cultivate the Huntian Force and refine your power," Wang Yuandao said, then produced a white jade bottle. "Here are three Foundation Establishment True Pills, which should be enough to elevate your cultivation to the Ninth Level of the Body Forging Realm (Perfected)."

"Master, this disciple absorbs and refines pills very quickly," Chen Feng said as he took the white jade bottle.

"Oh? How fast?" Wang Yuandao seemed intrigued.

Chen Feng immediately opened the bottle and poured out a pill. The Foundation Establishment True Pill was golden in color, almost translucent, like a work of art—so exquisite that one would hesitate to consume it. Yet Chen Feng unhesitatingly tossed it into his mouth, chewed, and swallowed.

He was gambling. Gambling that even Wang Yuandao wouldn't be able to detect the Divine Talisman Of Creation.

Otherwise, if he were to stay and cultivate within Juejian Peak—effectively under Wang Yuandao's watchful gaze—it would only be a matter of time before he was discovered.

Rather than living in constant fear, it was better to test it now.

And if he were truly discovered...

Well, he couldn't worry about that now.

Wang Yuandao's gaze sharpened as he stared at Chen Feng, a glint of keenness flashing in his eyes as if he could see through every inch of Chen Feng's body, inside and out.

"Such astonishing speed of absorption and refinement..."

Wang Yuandao couldn't help but inhale sharply, but he did not detect the presence of the Divine Talisman Of Creation.

"The effect of one Foundation Establishment True Pill is roughly equivalent to five Foundation Establishment Pills. Truly astonishing," Chen Feng marveled inwardly after fully refining the pill.

Without hesitation, he swallowed the remaining two pills and refined them as well.

Chen Feng immediately felt his blood and qi grow significantly stronger, and his force surged to its peak.

Ninth Level of the Body Forging Realm (Perfected)!

"Excellent! Your speed in refining and absorbing pills is astonishing, yet it leaves no impurities behind. The purity of your force is no less than that achieved through arduous cultivation. This is undoubtedly a divine trait," Wang Yuandao laughed heartily. "With such ability, I, Wang Yuandao, will spare no resource in nurturing you. In the future, even when compared to those prodigies with divine traits, you will not be inferior."

"Master need not worry. In the future, this disciple will suppress all those so-called prodigies beneath my sword," Chen Feng declared with soaring ambition.

"Good! As sword cultivators, we should have such determination." Wang Yuandao laughed joyfully.

At first, he had chosen Chen Feng merely because his swordsmanship showed promise and he thought it worth nurturing. On a whim, he had also considered ensuring his own sword legacy wouldn't be lost. Never had he expected this disciple to possess such talent—and such resolve.

A swordsman without the unwavering resolve to dominate all with his blade cannot hope to contend in this world.

"Disciple, come to the training hall. I shall impart to you the Huntian Force," Wang Yuandao said after a hearty laugh, his excitement settling into calm determination. His eyes burned with a radiant light, as if brimming with hope, as he led Chen Feng into a pavilion. "The Huntian Force is the foundational technique of our Huntian Sect’s secret scripture, the Huntian Dao Scripture. Only True Disciples are permitted to learn it."

"The Huntian Force is vast, profound, pure, and tyrannical—capable of crushing all obstacles and shattering all resistance."

"You must first convert your existing force into the Huntian Force, then refine it once to break through to the Tenth Level of the Body Forging Realm."

Wang Yuandao immediately taught Chen Feng the intricacies of the Huntian Force, delving deep into its principles.

The divine essence of the Divine Talisman Of Creation amplified Chen Feng’s comprehension and wisdom. After hearing it just once, Chen Feng memorized every word of the Huntian Force as if it had been carved into his mind, swiftly grasping its profound mysteries.

The force cultivated through his Body Forging training immediately circulated through his body, transforming and evolving under the principles of the Huntian Force.

"To understand it after just one hearing…" Wang Yuandao sensed the flow of force within Chen Feng, growing ever purer and more formidable, and couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. "Such astonishing comprehension…"

"My lord, with such high comprehension and a physique capable of astonishingly rapid absorption and refinement, the combination rivals even a King-grade divine trait," Yang Tao remarked with a smile.

"It depends on the upper limit of his comprehension. If it is high enough, he may not only match but surpass a King-grade divine trait," Wang Yuandao said after taking a deep breath. "I never expected that a spur-of-the-moment decision to take a disciple would yield such an exceptional one. My swordsmanship may yet find a worthy heir, and perhaps Juejian Peak will not be disbanded after all."

Chen Feng continued circulating the Huntian Force, his entire force undergoing transformation. The aura emanating from him grew increasingly profound and pure, his presence becoming ever more domineering, exerting a faint pressure that seemed to weigh down the surrounding air.

Half an hour later, Chen Feng opened his eyes, a terrifying gleam flashing within them.

He exhaled softly, and his breath rushed forth like a gust of wind, lasting dozens of breaths and sending dust and pebbles flying several meters away.

"Master, I have already converted all my force into the Huntian Force and completed the first refinement," Chen Feng said, overjoyed as he sensed his force, now several times stronger than before.

The conversion alone had tripled the purity and density of his force, and after the first refinement, it grew yet another time purer, its power multiplying severalfold.

"Excellent. The other seventy-one peaks likely have no idea what they’ve missed," Wang Yuandao said, bursting into laughter once more.

"Disciple, this is a Blood Coagulation True Pill. It can greatly replenish the vital energy consumed during force refinement. I hope you can refine your force to its peak in the shortest time possible, break through to the Eleventh Level of the Body Forging Realm, and achieve Copper Skin Iron Bones. Then, you may enter the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm to vie for opportunities."

"Master, what is the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm?" Chen Feng asked.

"If you can raise your cultivation to the Eleventh Level of the Body Forging Realm within a year, I will explain it to you in detail," Wang Yuandao replied.

"My lord, should I also take a disciple to accompany the young master?" Yang Tao suddenly suggested.

"If you wish to take one, do so. There’s no need to ask," Wang Yuandao said with a laugh.

"Uncle Yang." Chen Feng's eyes lit up. "If you're taking in disciples, do you have any requirements?"

"Young Master, do you have someone to recommend?" Yang Tao countered.

"Well..." Chen Feng paused slightly. "I have a good friend who achieved two drum strikes and has some talent in swordplay. I wonder if she might catch your eye, Uncle Yang?"

"I'm just an ordinary old man," Yang Tao chuckled. "Young Master, just tell me who it is, and I'll take them under my wing."

"It's Li Xinyue, an Inner Sect Disciple who came with me from the Huntian Dao Academy in the Great Xia Kingdom," Chen Feng replied immediately.

"In that case, I'll take Li Xinyue as my disciple," Yang Tao said with a laugh. With a leap, his figure transformed into a dazzling sword light under Chen Feng's gaze, swiftly flying out of the training tower and vanishing into the sea of clouds in an instant.