A Reincarnation Realm body refinement martial artist that was under the age of 30, was ten times rarer than a Reincarnation Realm martial artist that was under the age of 30.
It wasn’t entirely because body refinement martial artist required more aptitude.
The main reason was that no one would choose body refinement as the main role but as a supporting role.
For a person to progress to the Reincarnation Realm of body refinement before the age of 30, one would have to fully concentrate on the body refinement path.
But the path of the body refinement was a tough one. Everyone knew that the demand for aptitude, determination, and resources were of extremity.
The most crucial thing was that body refinement martial arts were extremely scarce. Body refinement weapons were even lesser. On the path of body refinement, one could only depend on oneself.
“I can see that Young Hero Li’s innate talent is superior. Why don’t you cultivate your qi?” Luo Zhan asked curiously.
Li Fuchen12Li FuchenMain Protagonist spoke frankly, “In fact, I also cultivate my qi and it is already at the 8th level of Heaven Dipper Realm. But I have been harmed by my enemy and I cannot utilize my qi for the moment. I would need an earth class cultivation technique to undo this problem.”
“Earth class cultivation technique uh?” Luo Zhan smiled bitterly.
His Luo Clan didn’t have any earth class cultivation technique. Only those influential factions would have them.
“A Reincarnation Realm body refinement martial artist, and the qi cultivation of 8th level Heaven Dipper Realm.” Standing by the side, Luo Yan was already stunned.
Putting aside Li Fuchen’s body refinement progress, just his qi cultivation’s talent was already top class among the Heaven Dipper Realm cadets in the South Forest Martial Institution. Only those top-ranking senior brothers and sisters were comparable to him.
“Hur, with Li Fuchen around, I will be able to stand tall in the South Forest Martial Institution. That Zhao Linghua has been using her cousin Zhao Fenghua’s inspiring authority to humiliate me time and again. This time, she is going to get it from me.” Luo Yan might also be top-class among the 5-star bone frame cadets, but she was inferior when compared to the 6-star bone frame. That Zhao Linghua’s younger male cousin, Zhao Fenghua was a 6-star bone frame and he was the top-class among the 6-star bone frame cadets.
In her opinion, Li Fuchen must also be of the 6-star bone frame.
Since Li Fuchen had the strength of the reincarnation realm, Luo Zhan was at ease. Furthermore, he was truly unable to spare out any time. Recently, the inferior-grade spirit stones ore vein had been having some trouble and required him to deal with it.
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On the next day, Li Fuchen and Luo Yan departed for the South Forest Martial Institution.
Along the way, Luo Yan introduced to Li Fuchen about the South Forest Martial Institution.
“The South Forest Martial Institution’s Dean, Assistant Dean, and the Inner Institute Elders are all of Battle Spirit Realm. The Outer Institute Elders are of peak level Reincarnation Realm. The Inner Institute Mentors and the Outer Institute Mentors are of high-level Reincarnation Realm. The cadets of the South Forest Martial Institution are separated into Inner and Outer Institute Cadets. The inner cadets have the cultivation of Reincarnation Realm, while the outer cadets have the cultivation of Heaven Dipper Realm. But the inner and outer institutes are not located in the same place. The inner institute is established inside a hidden domain.” Luo Yan explained everything with detail.
“The inner institute is established inside a hidden domain?” Li Fuchen was rather surprised.
Luo Yan quickly explained, “I heard that the inner institute contains the mysteries of heaven and earth. Inside there, one can advance in cultivation quickly. But only cadets that can progress to the Reincarnation Realm before the age of 35 can become inner cadets.”
Luo Yan might already be at the 5th level of Heaven Dipper Realm at the age of 27 this year, but she wasn’t certain she could progress to Reincarnation Realm before the age of 35. There were plenty of talented outer cadets that were stuck at the peak level of Heaven Dipper Realm and some were stuck for three to five years.
Li Fuchen nodded. The South Forest Martial Institution was famed for a reason. Their inner institute were directly established inside a hidden domain. Back in the East Unicorn Continent, no human could alter anything inside a hidden domain, not even the most regular hidden domain.
“I’m not sure about inner cadets, but outer cadets are separated into three grades, Normal Cadets, Elite Cadets, and Listed Cadets. Li Fuchen, if you want to obtain the earth class cultivation technique, you will have to become a Listed Cadet first.” Luo Yan carried on explaining.
“What is the requirement to become a Listed Cadet?” Li Fuchen asked.
Luo Yan replied, “Very simple, join the Listed Competition, the top ten will be Listed Cadets.”
“I see.”
Li Fuchen didn’t know the strength of the Listed Cadets, hence, he didn’t continue asking.
The Unicorn Wildebeest were galloping rapidly and in just half a day, the duo were already a few thousand miles2miles1 Chinese mile = 500 meters away from Rushing Current City.
During noontime, the duo came across the shadow of a mountain peak.
Silently and without presence, a petrified human figure lunged at Luo Yan. The speed was extremely quick and Luo Yan who was still talking to Li Fuchen didn’t notice it at all.
“Courting death.”
A massive fist welcomed the stone figure.
Whose fist could it belong to apart from Li Fuchen?
Li Fuchen didn’t expect that someone would be lying in ambush in this place, hence, he didn’t scan this place in advance with his awareness. But the instant the stone figure moved, Li Fuchen immediately sensed something strange. He acted later, but his attack landed first, allowing him to intercept the stone figure one step ahead.
The stone figure twisted and avoided Li Fuchen’s fist before lunging at Luo Yan again.
“Is he going to ignore my presence?”
As the dragon elephant power burst out, there was a loud elephant trumpet and that stone figure was enveloped by a giant elephant shadow.
The stone figure looked as though he sank into a swamp as his movements slowed down.
Bang!
Blood mist diffused into the air as Li Fuchen shattered the stone figure’s body with a single fist.
Luo Yan had only reacted right now and had an astonished expression. Of course, there was also a trace of fear.
“This person should be a Reincarnation Realm assassin.”
Li Fuchen picked up the storage bag that was stained with blood. There were a few dozen low-grade spirit stones and some miscellaneous items inside. There weren’t many things that were valuable. Only assassins didn’t like carrying wealth with him.
“A Reincarnation Realm assassin is trying to assassinate me?” Luo Yan felt her body getting cold.
She was just a Heaven Dipper Realm martial artist. Had it not been for Li Fuchen, she would have instantly turned into a corpse.
“Don’t worry, I am here. As long as they don’t send an overly powerful Reincarnation Realm martial artist, I will be able to deal with it.”
That Reincarnation Realm assassin was actually extremely formidable. His assassination skills were top-notch and while caught off guard, he would be able to assassinate a mid-level Reincarnation Realm martial artist. It was a pity that he had encountered Li Fuchen and was destined to fail.
Li Fuchen’s awareness was naturally made to counter assassins.
It was basically impossible to conduct a sneak attack. Unless this assassin’s combat strength was beyond Li Fuchen by a huge margin. But if that was the case, there wasn’t a need for assassination.
This assassin’s movement skills were extremely strange. He was able to dodge Li Fuchen’s first attack with ease, but after Li Fuchen’s dragon elephant power reached 3000 strands, Li Fuchen was able to activate the Giant Elephant Qi Soul. When being enveloped by the qi soul, the assassin’s movements were instantly slowed down and he was turned into a blood mist by Li Fuchen’s fist.
In short, if Li Fuchen to replaced by some other 5th level Reincarnation Realm martial artist, Luo Yan would already be a corpse now.
They went through the daunting journey without mishaps. After two weeks later, they arrived at the South Forest City that was in the vicinity of the South Forest Martial Institution.
South Forest City was the best city within the South Forest Region and also the region city of the South Forest Region, having a population of 20 over million.
As the region city, the South Forest City was a place where experts would gather. In this place, the number of Reincarnation Realm martial artist were several times more than Raging Inferno City. When the clan heads of normal cities visited this place, they were nobodies. If they didn’t tuck in their tails, they would be killed in just a few days.
Apart from this, the South Forest City was where the Nanlin Marquis Residence was located.
(TL note: Nanlin = South Forest)
The Nanlin Marquis Residence was the true ruler of the entire South Forest Region. The current Marquis Nanlin was a Battle Spirit Realm master.
After entering South Forest City, Luo Yan stated, “There are still two more weeks before the South Forest Martial Institution enrollment. We will stay in this place first.”
“Sure.” Li Fuchen nodded.
The duo wouldn’t stay in the outer city as the inner city was where all the lively places were.
After settling with an inn, Luo Yan said, “Li Fuchen, this is your first time at South Forest City. I will treat you to some good food.”
“Good food?”
Li Fuchen didn’t know what did Luo Yan meant when she said good food. For a person of his realm, he didn’t pay any more attention to food.
A short moment later, the duo arrived at an impressive restaurant.
The name of the restaurant was called Demonic Fragrance Pavilion.
Luo Yan introduced, “The ingredients of the Demonic Fragrance Pavilion are all demonic beast meat. But they have all been soaked in spirit cleansing medicine water and the demonic beast meat no longer has any demonic qi. You don’t have to worry and eat it. Consuming it will help you to strengthen your flesh and blood.”
“I see.”
Li Fuchen had never eaten demonic beast meat and was looking forward to it.
The Demonic Fragrance Pavilion had a total of five floors. The duo had arrived on the fifth floor.
The demonic beast meat sold on the fifth floor were all class 5 demonic beast meat. Their prices were expensive and Luo Yan didn’t eat it regularly. She brought Li Fuchen here for an eye-opener.
“Oh? If it isn’t Luo Yan, long time no see. Are you here on the fifth floor to act like a wealthy person?!” There were plenty of customers on the fifth floor. At the window seat, there was a young lady with exquisite looks that was mocking at Luo Yan. Sitting opposite her was two young men.
Luo Yan frowned and transmitted a message to Li Fuchen with extreme dissatisfaction, “That bitch is my nemesis. Her name is Zhao Linghua and is acting all high and mighty because her cousin Zhao Fenghua is a Listed Cadet and that her clan is rather wealthy.”
“Just ignore her then.” Li Fuchen said indifferently.
Li Fuchen’s voice wasn’t loud nor soft and had been immediately heard by Zhao Linghua.
Zhao Linghua’s trimmed brows raised up as she clenched her teeth and said, “How dare you! Yang Biao, go and slap him for me.”
Hearing Zhao Linghua’s words, a young man sitting opposite stood up and spoke while biting a toothpick, “Kneel down and apologize now. I might be able to beg for you. Otherwise, you shall be humiliated in public.”
“Isn’t kneeling down and apologizing, the same as humiliation? Is something wrong with your brain?” Li Fuchen found a seat and sat down.
“Yang Biao, what are you waiting for?” Zhao Linghua spoke with anger.
“Kid, don’t blame me.”
Yang Biao spat the toothpick and walked towards Li Fuchen. He raised his right hand and wanted to slap Li Fuchen.
Slap!
There was a clean and crisp slapping sound, but Li Fuchen didn’t get slapped, it was Yang Biao who got slapped.
Yang Biao’s right cheek was swollen and he flew far away. At the crucial moment, the other young man at the table stood up to support Yang Biao.
“You!”
Yang Biao’s face was red and swollen, and he was extt ashamed.
He said he was going to teach Li Fuchen a lesson in public but had been taught a lesson by Li Fuchen instead. Where was he supposed to put his face?
“You are courting death!”
Yang Biao burst out with murderous intent while his qi gushed out frenziedly.
For that slap earlier, he had only used a small portion of his qi. After all, South Forest City forbade violence and murders. But small injuries were allowed.
“Presumptuous! No violence in the Demonic Fragrance Pavilion. If you want to fight, get lost from the Demonic Fragrance Pavilion.”
A boundless voice traveled to the fifth floor.
After hearing the warning, Yang Biao’s murderous intent had instantly vanished. He then scurried back to his seat.
The owner of the Demonic Fragrance Pavilion was someone he couldn’t afford to offend. There weren’t a lot of people that could afford to offend him.
“So she has a formidable underling. If she wants to go against me just like this… No chance! Wait till we exit the South Forest City, I will make sure to get the two of you.” Zhao Linghua spoke viciously.
