Chapter Thirteen: Pulling In (Seeking Promotion)

  As soon as Zhuo Lanxi spoke, a surge of pressure rushed towards him from several dozen feet away, and although it was already dissipating, Yi Chu still felt the remnants of Zhuo Lanxi's oppressive aura.

  This majestic aura was the ultimate skill of a sixth-grade cultivator. As for this skill, Yi Chu had only touched upon it briefly in the past. Although this aura couldn't cause any harm from a distance, Zhuo Lanxi's intentions were clear to anyone.

  He glanced at Zhuo Lanxi with his eyes full of murderous intent, but Yi Chu's expression didn't change in the slightest. He replied, "Got it, Second Brother."

  After hearing Yi Chu's lukewarm response, Zhuo Lanxi let out a cold snort and turned to walk into her own cave. The other brothers who had gathered to watch the commotion also knew better than to linger and headed back to their respective caves, as the fight was already over and there was no point in watching anymore. Besides, the smell of Qin Meng's and Yi Chu's mess was really not pleasant.

  "Easy, little brother, since you'll be in charge of our blood food from now on, come sit with me and I'll tell you about the needs of our mountain." The gentle voice belonged to Song Tianming.

  Song Tianming was the eldest disciple of Xue Mingzi, and Yi Churen couldn't tell his cultivation apart. However, since he could surpass Zhuo Lancui to become the senior brother, his cultivation must not be bad. Yi Churen didn't hesitate, rushed towards Song Tianming with a fist bump, then strode into Song Tianming's cave in big strides.

  Song Tianming's cave, can no longer be called a simple cave, it should be said that the cave mansion is in this cave, with four or five rooms, which can be completely called a small cave mansion.

  "Easy, young brother, don't be polite. Sit." Song Tianming sat on a stone stool and pointed to another stone stool not far from him.

  "Thanks, Brother Shuai." He had already offended Zhuo Lancui's Yi Chu and didn't want to offend Song Tianming at this time either. After all, his current strength was not strong enough yet. However, he also didn't become overly flattering towards Song Tianming because of this. At this moment, he remained calm as usual.

  Song Tianming had been secretly observing Yi Chu since he came in, and when he saw Yi Chu sitting calmly beside him, he couldn't help but nod his head in approval. Yi Chu's performance had indeed not disappointed him.

  "Yi Chu, younger brother, did you know that your actions just now were quite rash?" Song Tianming's expression suddenly turned stern as he spoke to Yi Chu in a low voice.

  Between Song Tianming's changing expression, Yi Chu sneered coldly in his heart and said slowly: "Eldest senior brother's kindness, junior brother understands, but Qin Ming is too arrogant, if he doesn't give him a lesson, he really thinks that junior brother can be bullied at will. After this experience, if he dares to be presumptuous again, junior brother will not hesitate to teach him a lesson."

  "Haha, Easy Chu, you beat Qin Ming, that's nothing. Qin Ming used to be a good fighter, but now he's useless. I believe in a few days, he won't exist anymore. What I'm saying is, you shouldn't have thrown Meng Zhan into the toilet as well."

  "My junior brother, I used to be rough in the army, we only talk about returning tooth for tooth and blood for blood. Since he dared to fight with me, he should bear the consequences of fighting." Yi Chu said here, his teeth clenched tightly.

  "You know, Zhuo Lanxi wants you to be in charge of the Blood Food because you defeated Meng Zhan. Meng Zhan is his trusted aide, and since you defeated him, he will definitely not let you off easy!" Song Tianming said to Zhuo Lanxi, whose expression remained calm but with a hint of ferocity.

  Yi Chu, who had already guessed Song Tianming's intentions, smiled faintly at him and said: "With Big Brother here, I don't believe those two dare to cause trouble."

  "Haha haha." Yi Chu's words made Song Si Ming burst out laughing. He looked at Yi Chu with a praising gaze and said: "Brother Yi Chu is indeed an elite in the military, not something these ignorant things can compare to. Looking at Brother's move just now, has the Blood Coagulation Technique already broken through the 4th rank boundary?"

  "Brother, you have a good eye for talent. I was lucky enough to break through the fourth-grade boundary last night." Yi Chu, having already shown off his skills, wasn't afraid of being seen through and acknowledged it very calmly.

  "The boundary of the four products, paired with your killing skills, Brother Shi, in this cave, except for Zhuo Lanxi and me, I'm afraid it's going to be your cultivation that's the strongest. However, Brother Shi, you mustn't think that just because you can defeat the fifth product, Mo Zhan, you can provoke Zhuo Lanxi. He is now at the peak of sixth product, and you are simply not his opponent." Song Tianming said seriously.

  After a round of conversation, Yi Chu had inferred a lot about Song Tianming's thoughts. Apparently, this senior brother wanted to subdue himself for his own use. Since that was the case, he might as well turn the tables and gain some benefits from him at the same time.

  "Master brother, I'm in the military and the highest rank I've come into contact with is fourth-grade. As for what's beyond fourth-grade, I have no idea how formidable it is. Can master brother tell me what lies beyond fourth-grade?"

  Song Si Ming looked at Yi Chu's puzzled face and laughed: "This small matter, why bother asking Master? In the military, you're also a cultivator who started halfway. I'll do a good deed this time and tell you about the realm of cultivation, so you can understand the difference between you and Zhuo Lan Xue."

  Song Si Ming remembered every word and sentence that Zhuo Lan Xue had said, and Yi Chu naturally understood what she meant. However, he didn't say anything, but instead looked at Song Si Ming with his eyes wide open.

  "In our cultivation, we generally divide it into nine levels. The first level is to cultivate the body, mainly to temper one's strength, toughen up one's bones and muscles, and the standard for this level is that one's strength can surpass that of two ordinary people. The second level is to cultivate internal energy, which is a continuation of cultivating the body, mainly to increase the body's power, after achieving the realm of internal energy cultivation, one can be called a martial artist, an ordinary martial artist in the army should be able to hold the position of squad leader."

  "Brother Shifu is right. Back then, when I had achieved success in my cultivation, I was promoted to be the leader of a squad." Yi Chu naturally picked up where Song Si Ming left off.

  "Ah, Easy Chu, you're now a fourth-rank cultivator. You should be familiar with these things. The third rank is the Refining Stage. Once you reach the Refining Stage, you can refine your Qi into True Qi."

  "The fourth stage of external use, after refining this stage, your true power can be released from inside and outside the body. Although the external release is small, breaking stones and cutting iron are not difficult tasks. Yi Chu, you can take a good reflection on this later. As for the fifth stage, it's divine power. From the fourth stage to the fifth stage, not only will true power be further enhanced, but also a divine power will be born inside the body, supporting progress, and grabbing running horses are not difficult tasks. People at this level can generally defeat four external users."

  Song Tianming said this, with a profound meaning, looked at Yi Chu for a moment, and this glance was even more meaningful.

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