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Chapter 109 - 44, Cultivation Explosion Period_2

At this rate, breaking through the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier should be achievable in a few years.

However, although his strength was no less than that of ordinary Martial Cultivators at the peak of the Five Elements Heavenly Barrier, those Martial Cultivators had trained in Killing Skills, naturally making their explosive power much stronger.

"No, Your Highness can already defeat many Martial Cultivators at the peak of the Five Elements Heavenly Barrier now."

Baili Fengzhi, however, shook his head, "Your Highness also possesses Primordial Power, which is much stronger than the Martial Cultivator’s Dark Force, enough to double Your Highness’s strength, equivalent to a constantly maintained Killing Move."

"True," Lin Yue nodded slightly.

He had subconsciously only calculated the strength in terms of Martial Arts, not including the Primordial Power.

"Right, help me see how much Primordial Power enhances Combat Power," Lin Yue suddenly said.

Baili Fengzhi thought for a moment, put away the Purple Gold Shield he had been holding, and took out a new Purple Gold Shield.

This shield, however, was much larger, about six feet in diameter, nearly reaching Baili Fengzhi’s chin when standing, and its thickness was over two feet.

Clearly, it was an enhanced version of the previous shield.

"I had guessed that Your Highness’s strength would be much stronger than that of ordinary Martial Cultivators, so I specifically prepared this shield."

Baili Fengzhi stood behind the shield, only his phoenix eyes visible beneath his mask, "I just didn’t expect that Your Highness would require this shield so soon."

This shield was more than four times thicker than the one before.

Normally, it would be nearly impossible for a Martial Cultivator at the Five Elements Level to break this shield, even using a Killing Move.

Unless it was those Cultivators who pursued the ultimate Combat Power, training in some special secret techniques, dual-path cultivation, or those possessing Innate Divine Skills, there was basically no hope of breaking this shield.

"I’ll give it a try."

Lin Yue was also eager to try, having never used Primordial Power to enhance explosive power before.

"First is the Water Element."

With a thought from Lin Yue, the Water Element stored within his head immediately transformed into trickling streams flowing through his body, integrating into his muscles and bones.

Then—

"Boom!"

Lin Yue threw a punch, his strength surging layer by layer, the Water Element integrating throughout his body, also allowing his muscles and bones to have a cushion, instantly enhancing his explosive power.

After the echoing sound, his wrist had entered the Purple Gold Shield.

"Indeed different," Lin Yue revealed a smile.

Baili Fengzhi tilted the shield to take a look, slightly nodding and saying, "Seven inches and three points, the augmentation of Primordial Power on the body is indeed powerful, the Water Element known for gentleness overcoming strength and defense could enhance the explosive power by over fifty percent."

"Next is the Wind Element."

Lin Yue withdrew the Water Element scattered throughout his body and activated the circulation of the Wind Element, immediately feeling much lighter.

With a slight move, he instantly transformed into a gust of wind.

"Boom!"

After the loud sound, Baili Fengzhi took a look and softly marveled, "Six inches and eight points, the enhancement in explosive power is also close to fifty percent, with the speed having nearly doubled."

For Martial Cultivators, enhancing body movement speed and explosive power by twice, nearly ninety-nine percent would choose speed.

There’s no comparability.

Having a ten percent advantage in speed is already significant, let alone doubling!

That would completely secure the initiative.

Lin Yue then tested the most explosive Fire Element.

"Nine inches and three points, the explosive power has nearly doubled, and the speed of physical explosion has also significantly increased."

Baili Fengzhi softly exclaimed in admiration, "Truly worthy of the Ancient God’s Way, no wonder the Cultivators from the Xia Hong clan who follow dual paths have such astonishing Combat Power."

Especially those who cultivate both physical bodies and Primordial Power, supplementary to Martial Arts, are considered the most terrifying entities in individual combat power.

"Your Highness’s current strength has already slightly surpassed that of many Martial Cultivators at the peak of the Five Elements Heavenly Barrier, it’s just that you haven’t learned Killing Skills, nor do you have much real combat experience."

Baili Fengzhi put away the huge Purple Gold Shield and said, "If you were to also learn Killing Skills and gain rich combat experience, your strength would increase significantly."

Lin Yue stood silently in contemplation.

After a long while, he finally said, "Then, we’ll talk about it after learning the Killing Skills."

In fact, he had another move in mind that should significantly enhance Combat Power, but he hadn’t tested it yet and was not confident.

However, there was no rush now.

After all, he was still in the explosive growth phase of starting from scratch, where his strength would grow rapidly.

Still having to learn Killing Skills, the ultimate moves from Yu Shiqi, and reaching the peak of the Five Elements Heavenly Barrier in the Ancient God’s Way.

After learning all these, the growth in strength would slow down.

However, his strength would also be far superior to many cultivators at the peak of the Five Elements Heavenly Barrier.

But...

Lin Yue grew even more anxious.

As a prince who was not the reincarnation of any formidable figure, he already possessed such a tremendous advantage after initial cultivation—what about princes who were reincarnations of significant figures?

What kind of terrifying beings would they be?

Thinking of this, the trace of pride and conceit that had just arisen in Lin Yue’s heart disappeared.

The road ahead was still long.

His achievements so far were merely enough to flaunt his prowess among the cultivators at the Five Elements Level, relying on his bloodline and excellent cultivation conditions.

To contend with those princes of terrifying origins, his strength was still far lacking.

"Now that my foundation in martial arts is more or less set, and I’ve achieved Micro Mastery, I can start learning killing skills."

Lin Yue looked at Baili Fengzhi and said softly, "Start teaching me the killing skill now. After learning it, I will spar with you to enrich my combat experience."

"Now?" Baili Fengzhi looked at him somewhat surprised, "Does Your Highness not wish to rest for a few days?"

"I’m not tired, there’s nothing I need to rest for," Lin Yue shook his head slightly.

"But Your Highness, you haven’t left Red Maple Lake this month, and have been cultivating intensely every day without even going to State City," Baili Fengzhi mentioned, "Don’t you need to relax a bit?"

"I’m still in a period of rapid improvement; there’s no need."

Lin Yue casually said, "Besides, my target is the Ancestor Hall. You all think the chances are slim; how can I have any hope if I’m not fully dedicated?"

Baili Fengzhi fell silent for a moment, then nodded slightly and said, "You are right, Your Highness."

She always had a deep admiration for His Highness.

A mortal, for the sake of a fiancée not yet wed, daringly assassinated a prince and cunningly cleared all suspicions step by step, even seizing the bloodline.

Luck, wisdom, disposition, will—she admired him for all these qualities.

Now that he had ascended to being a prince, he showed no signs of complacency and remained so committed—it was indeed remarkable.

Such a person truly deserved to be her liege...

Just as Baili Fengzhi was thinking this, Lin Yue, however, spoke again with a smile:

"Besides, haven’t I relaxed a few times recently? The massage technique of my beloved general has become more skilled. Don’t forget tonight, add an extra session... make it a long one."

"..."

Baili Fengzhi’s admiration suddenly dissipated.

Her lips twitched slightly, and she said expressionlessly, "Your Highness must be mistaken. When have I ever given you a massage?"

"Yes, yes, my beloved general is right."

Baili Fengzhi suddenly realized that replacing ’beloved general’ with ’beloved concubine’ didn’t seem off...

Her forehead vein throbbed as she held her composed demeanor and said flatly, "Your Highness should not think too much, let’s begin practicing killing skills."

"Alright," Lin Yue nodded with a smile.

"However, about learning killing skills, I am not prepared to teach Your Highness any specific skill yet," Baili Fengzhi said.

This girl wasn’t holding a grudge, was she... Lin Yue asked, "Why not?"

Baili Fengzhi pondered for a moment and explained, "Killing skills are actually a method of forcibly extracting one’s own strength, allowing one to exert power beyond their limits. The important aspect is not the technique but... the spirit."

"Oh?" It was the first time Lin Yue had heard this.

"Your Highness, think about it," continued Baili Fengzhi meticulously. "Why do some people display greater strength when emotionally agitated? Why can some people perform miraculous feats when struggling for survival, yet are unable to do so afterward?"

Lin Yue suddenly understood.

It was like those dubious stories from Earth in his previous life—about a mother lifting a car to save her child, or an old grandma performing at a sprinter’s level to save a grandson who fell from a building...

But indeed, emotions and spirit could influence a person’s state.

"The killing skill was created by the Human Ancestor based on this."

Baili Fengzhi stated, "Through specific training methods, such as visualization and techniques, it allows martial artists to temporarily alter their mental states and unleash power beyond their limits."

She paused, "Thus, the essence of a killing move is more important than its form. Your Highness, you might first visit the broken stele in the Red Maple Lake Forbidden Land. I’ve already examined it for Your Highness; it indeed has the effect of guiding the True Martial Arts Intent. Now that your foundation is solid, you can also see if it brings you any insights, which would be beneficial for mastering the True Martial Arts intent in the future."

"The broken stele in the Red Maple Lake Forbidden Land?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue suddenly recalled the Third Ring Level secret he had received a few days ago.

Could it be of use today?