Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Magical Special Skills?
Several days passed since the fight. Qing Shui's life continued with his routine. He felt lacking in his skills when he arrived at Greencloud City. Xiantian experts appeared one in ten thousand. The population of the nine continents was immeasurably large, so it was not strange to meet those people, especially in the Capital City Continent.
He expected Martial Kings to be everywhere, and imagined Xiantian to be worthless. It is no wonder that/it is when a person reaches a certain high level, the people he meets change. Of course, there will be coincidences. It was just like how Qing Shui knew that/that Qinghan Ye's grandfather was a Martial King, and how he wouldn't have found her if not for his own abilities.
Other than normal training, Qing Shui depended on his Ancient Forging Art. He finally discovered that/it was the effect of his primordial fire was the best. It was a sudden discovery, but at the same time, it allowed Qing Shui to realize whatever he knew. He would learn that/it would be parallel in the core of the Ancient Strengthening Technique.
As of now, Qing Shui did not understand the level of forging on the nine continents had been reached. However, he would randomly place martial artists wearing full armor suits. From afar, there were various armors: silvery and glittering, golden, dull and gloomy, or duo-tight and colorful …
There was a heavy armor with a very strong defense. Special gold was also used for fine and heavy armor, allowing one to neutralize some, or all of the attacks. In principle, it would compensate for part of the attack, but a weak attacker might not inflict any damage at all. Because of this principle, every martial artist in the nine continents wished to possess a legendary god-level armor.
Qing Shui didn't know how powerful his Ancient Forging Art was, but he believed it was higher than the skill level of forging on the nine continents. However, the main problem was the material, as QIng Shui knew that/it was some material required to create armor impossible to obtain.
Qing Shui had been researching the Ancient Art of Forging for these few days in the Realm of the Violet Immortal. He reached the conclusion that/it was the same as Alchemy. It required ability, but unlike Alchemy, achieving a recipe did not depend solely on experience. One could immediately start cultivating when materials were gathered.
The Ancient Forging Art had no formulas, only techniques. One could cultivate whatever he wanted. However, a lack of experience can result in a higher failure rate, and even if successful, the quality will be low.
Experience ... experience is needed again. Alchemy required experience, and eventually a huge amount made him feel uneasy. Cycles for the Ancient Strengthening Technique were extremely difficult to train, especially breaking through barriers.
Now with the Ancient Forging Art, Qing Shui thought that/it would be a huge difference in levels between forging, stitching, alchemy, gem synthesis, smelting, and insertion.
Even in the last part, there was no hint of its level. He decided to buy some cauldron like a smelting cauldron, a blacksmith cauldron, and a sewing workbench …
Qing Shui had high expectations of the things he would forge in the future. For example, wearing boots forged through the Ancient Forging Art can greatly increase speed and attack. The armor clothing forged through the Ancient Forging Art could increase defensive resistance, and additional strong attributes. To be honest, Qing Shui was looking forward to seeing if the forged items would have special skills and some rare attributes.
Thinking about special skills, they were extremely powerful special skills. While one could inflict minor damage, great damage would be casted on the enemy and potentially turn the tables on the current situation.
Qing Shui's chest grew hot just by thinking about a special skill. Even if the helpless armor was forged, there was still a chance for a special skill to appear. After all, his current goal right now was to obtain a special skill. He thought of the most powerful and challenging action – Surrender by the Barge of Mercy by Buddhists!
The delivery by the Barge of Mercy allows everyone in a certain range to be revived unscathed. Their country was restored to their most powerful moment. The person doing the skill, however, would be reduced to an ordinary man. He would need some precious medicinal herbs or pellets within a certain period of time to be cured.
If one possessed this skill of Deliverance by the Barge of Mercy, the effect would definitely change. It was too magical and almost impossible, hence Qing Shui did not doubt the authenticity of its incredible effect.
Also, for the Spiritual Awakening and Resurrection Spell, Qing Shui had no idea what to think. The nine continents had rumors about the art of reviving. The Central City had an alchemist who knew the art of Resurrection, but it had the condition that/it one should not die for more than an hour. As for its authenticity, it was from the rumors, but Qing Shui was still hopeful. After all, many extraordinary things had happened to him, for a long time he would never believe any of it.
Although the rumors seemed exaggerated, Qing Shui felt they were not all without basis. As for the special skills, he thought that/that they were also some form of powerful martial technique, but he was not sure what it would take to obtain the special skills.
Among special skills, Peace of the Four Seas was an incredible technique. After holding it, a designated person within a certain range would be healed 20% of his injuries. Qing Shui surmised the action could be done through sparkling armor and accessories that stimulated mystical abilities ranging like certain mystical gems. Perhaps, it could be an additional ability that results from that of performing the skill and being directed to a designated person.
Another incredible action that Qing Shui was looking forward to was Bright Execution, which could eradicate all abnormal conditions, such as poisoning or disappointment from mystic skills, designated person within a certain range within a few moments. It can also heal 10% of a person's wounds.
Many thoughts came to Qing Shui's mind. The more he thinks, the stronger he thinks they are. Whether or not that particular skill appeared was not a problem. Even if they appeared, Qing Shui was sure they would be different from what he had imagined.
What Qing Shui was thinking about was all those crazy and extraordinary special skills. Most of them revolved around healing, such as Revival and Deliverance by the Barge of Mercy that would probably never appear in his mind. Reviving someone in a span of time is too magical. As for the nine continents world and human abilities, they were all merely humans.
In addition to the special skills that enhanced attacks, this was a more practical special skill that Qing Shui was very keen on.
Beastly Power. Qing Shui was very interested in this. It was similar to the additional strength of the Heavenly Thunder Slash, and could increase over 30% of one's attacks.
Qing Shui drooled just by thinking about it. That's very cruel. Another one is the Weakness Destroyer. It also increased attacks, and those with powerful fleshy bodies. This technique specifically penetrates through heavy armor.
Whistling Execution is action that adds speed. Qing Shui knew that/it speed was a good thing in the world of the nine continents.
Others include the Art of Penetration Armor and the Armor of Brilliance. The former greatly damaged the opponent's defense and the strength of his physical body, the others increased one's ability to resist against a great power!
Qing Shui shook his head, and stopped thinking about it. He can't wait to use all that. Too bad none of them were close to showing up. Something like action might not even exist.
The higher one's expectations, the greater disappointment and sense of loss are. Qing Shui quickly disposed of these seductive thoughts to save himself from death from a sense of loss.
A few days passed, and Qing Shui's mind went wild again. He decided to buy a blacksmith shop. Originally, he had planned to purchase a set of cauldrons for forging and smelting, and some tools like hammers. However, he was thinking of forging iron during the day at the blacksmith shop, and most importantly buying some special metals.
He would trade using medicinal pellets when he could not afford them. He had prepared some medicinal pellets. The usual affordable ones will be purchased using cash, and the items it taps on that day can also be sold.
Qing Shui thought it could be done, and interacting with more people could also build up his experience. It might be useful for the cultivation of martial arts techniques.
Qing Shui's mind had been broken. Hearing that charming and hoarse voice, he knew it was Huoyun Liu-Li. These days Qing Shui realized he was treating her like how he was doing in Earthly Paradise.
” I'm thinking of opening a blacksmith shop, do you want to be the owner? ” Qing Shui chuckle.
Huoyun Liu-Li heard those words and was shocked. His phoenix eyes on that attractive face looked at Qing Shui with a ringed sp-fogged look.
” This volatile woman, are you asking for my life? ” Qing Shui thought in heart.
” Qing Shui, are you really planning on opening a blacksmith shop? ” Huoyun Liuli looked at him strangely. It was normal that his/her eyes were filled with shock, but there were also bright rays like the joy of memory.
He and Huoyun Liu-Li meet at a blacksmith shop. Looking at his eyes, Qing Shui thought he might have remembered their first meeting, and even he felt a little dreamy.
” It took a hundred years of effort to cross by the same ferry boat, but a thousand years of effort to sleep on the same pillow. Liuli, how many years do you think we took? ” Qing Shui realized that/that they did have an interest; he thought that/that they would never have a chance to meet after he arrived at Cang Lang Country.
Fate is truly amazing. It often appears when least expected, and accompanies joy. The moment when Qing Shui saw Huoyun Liuli in Heaven World, he knew it would be difficult for him to forget about her in his lifetime.
’’ Cheap mouth, who spent years with you? ’Hati Huoyun Liuli skipped a beat when she heard Qing Shui, especially when recalling the scene when Qing Shui gave her a massage and vice versa.
” We definitely need a hundred years! ” Huoyun Liuli changed her mind red. He really liked what QIng Shui said.
” Come with me to see the blacksmith shop I bought, ” Qing Shui looked at the delicate and charming Huoyun Liuli and smiled.
” Alright, I will call Sister Mingyue, ’’ Huoyun Liuli replied happily.
’’It's okay, Big Miss is busy. We'll both go. It seems like it has been a long time since we spent time together, ” Qing Shui said softly, although he did not know why he said those words.
The sincerity in Qing Shui's words made Huoyun Liuli even confused, especially the sentence about them not spending time together. It made her feel as if they were a married couple who had not seen each other for a long time.
” Come on, I will let you become a store owner, just like when I met you in Hundred Miles City. Until now, I never forgot when I saw you. It was incredible, ” Qing Shui recalled.
Huoyun Liuli heard his words and they made her feel happier than what she had said before. Huoyun Liuli's heart was very soft. Compared to feeling passionate, he preferred unexpected warmth.
” I will not be your owner, ” Huoyun Liuli whines, and leads the way forward.
Qing Shui rubbed his nose and laughed. He quickly caught Huoyun Liuli and walked beside her towards the main gate of the Cang Hai Clan!
This was the first time he had exited the Cang Hai Clan's main gate in several days. He was not intimidated by Fu Xing of the Fu Clan. Although Fu Xing was the Martial King and the strongest of the Fu Clan, Qing Shui did not care about him.
’’Why did you open a blacksmith shop? Do you know how to forge weapons? ” Huoyun Liuli asked as they walked out of the gate. The two of them started to take a leisurely stroll on the street outside the Cang Hai Mansion.
Qing Shui looked at the people around him. He sees incredible diversity and diversity. They are busy with their own work, busy to maintain their livelihood or for a better life, and enjoy their own life.
Men are never satisfied, yet they are also satisfied at the same time! Just like Qing Shui, who was never satisfied with his current abilities, would be happy with every minor improvement. Not content with the current state of affairs, living among the many people who are under him, and hoping that/it success comes with every progress, makes everyone live tenaciously.
”Forging. I have been studying for some time, but have never practiced before, heh heh. I'll make you ‘Mantel Phoenix’ next time, and let you fly freely in the air, ” Qing Shui joked, taking out the legendary clothes that are rumored to be the most beautiful in the nine continents.
” Alright, I will wait for that day, ” replied Huoyun Liuli, very happy. She was truly happy, although Qing Shui might give empty promises. The ‘’Mantel Phoenix’ is just a legendary item, and it could be said to be non-existent on nine continents. It was said to be made from phoenix feathers, but would anyone believe it?
’’ Qing Shui, what do you think someone is living for? Why was he less satisfied when he was in a higher position? What does it mean to be happy? ’’ Huoyun Liuli asked gently after walking for a while.
Qing Shui saw that/it Huoyun Liuli did not look depressed, but was a little disappointed. Qing Shui didn't know if he was talking about others, himself, or even both.
” Being sentimental at a very young age, girls who have such thoughts usually fall in love with a man, ” Qing Shui casually commented.
Hearing that, Huoyun Liuli looked dazed, even slightly panicked. She had also found Qing Shui's shadow in her heart, and sometimes felt herself liking him.
” What nonsense, I don't have anyone I like. Answer me quickly and don't bother me. Tell me what you think, ” Huoyun Liuli reprimanded.
’’ What is the purpose of life? There are actually many. Some people live for such pleasures as being free from worries about clothing and food, addicted to song and woman pleasures, beating up people they don't like, and so on, and intimidating others for his pleasure under the auspices of his ancestors, ” Qing Shui was reminded of the mortal disciples of certain sects and clans.
