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Chapter 546 - (Wu Yingyuan’s Secret) A bloody red mark on her forehead.

At this moment, Wu Zhenhuang gave a few instructions to the person behind him.

Someone took the order and quickly flew off.

Meanwhile, Gu Zuo, having received the promise from the martial artists of Eight Desolations City, was completely satisfied. He turned his attention back to Wu Yingyuan.

He was still very concerned about the blood-red mark on her forehead and wanted to understand why it had been growing increasingly red during their continuous battles.

As he was thinking this, Gongyi Tianheng suddenly spoke up, “City Lord Wu, I noticed that Miss Wu seemed to have…”

As he spoke, he gently brushed his brow with a smile.

Gu Zuo was stunned.

‘Why did big brother ask like that?’

However, Wu Zhenhuang quickly responded, “That red mark? It’s related to the cultivation method Yingyuan is practicing.” He seemed to have encountered this question before and explained smoothly, “It’s actually a result of a strange encounter Yingyuan had. When she was young, her aptitude was insufficient. Though she worked extremely hard, her progress was slow. However, Yingyuan is very stubborn and refused to admit defeat. She often ventured out, risking her life. On one such occasion, Yingyuan accidentally entered a mountain mansion and, after going through a series of tests, obtained a legacy technique called ‘Slaying Evil, Fighting the Heavens Technique,’ which was created for martial artists with average talents but strong perseverance. Yingyuan valued it greatly and brought it to me for review. After looking at it, I realized it was indeed an excellent method, particularly suited for Yingyuan. I allowed her to cultivate it. Yingyuan didn’t disappoint; she diligently practiced, filled with battle intent, and eventually mastered the technique, becoming stronger and stronger as she did…”

Gu Zuo: “…”

This Wu Zhenhuang really didn’t hide anything at all.

In the information that the spies of the Ten Ultimates Sect gathered about Wu Yingyuan, it was indeed mentioned that she had acquired a technique in a secret place, but that spy was somewhat peripheral and not one of Wu Zhenhuang’s core people. While he could gather detailed information about Wu Yingyuan’s experiences, he couldn’t find out about every item she acquired during her various adventures—he could only make educated guesses.

The name of this technique and its specific effects were precisely within the scope the spies couldn’t access.

Perhaps seeing the confusion in Gu Zuo’s expression, Wu Zhenhuang smiled and said, “There was no need to keep this matter a secret. It was just that back then, my daughter hadn’t fully mastered it, so we kept it under wraps. Now that she’s able to get married, it means she has completely understood the technique, and sooner or later, people would know about it, so there’s no need to be as cautious as before.”

Then, Wu Zhenhuang went on to explain the effects of this cultivation technique.

It turned out that this technique relied on a person’s battle intent—or rather, their willpower. The stronger the will, the greater the strength that could be unleashed, and it was indeed tailor-made for Wu Yingyuan.

The red mark began to form in the center of her forehead after she started practicing this technique. It was a manifestation of Wu Yingyuan’s will. When a person’s will relies solely on their own efforts to improve, it requires a great deal of time and effort, which can easily cause one to miss the best period for martial arts training. Therefore, the appearance of this technique allowed a martial artist practicing it to make up for their weaknesses through external assistance.

Every time Wu Yingyuan fought, the killing intent released by her opponent would be absorbed by the technique and gathered in the red mark. If she defeated or even killed her opponent, the killing intent would remain in the red mark; if she lost, it would dissipate.

This killing intent constantly tempered her will, transforming it into her belief, making her indestructible and invincible in battle. The more killing intent she gathered, the stronger her will became, creating a positive cycle of continuous strengthening.

For an ordinary martial artist, practicing this technique would require constant wandering in the mountains, searching for people to fight, but for Wu Yingyuan, who lived in Eight Desolations City, this technique was perfectly suited to her! This city was almost constantly involved in wars, and for a technique that relied on killing intent, what better environment for cultivation could there be than this?

Therefore, ever since Wu Yingyuan obtained this technique, her progress was rapid.

Soon, she no longer troubled herself with her mediocre natural talent. With her perseverance and willingness to fight, and with the aid of this technique, she overcame the limitations of her talent and soared in strength. In a short period, she earned the respect of countless warriors, becoming the widely recognized female general of Eight Desolations City!

Gu Zuo, upon hearing this, felt a bit of respect for Wu Yingyuan, but also some frustration.

If it was all due to the technique, did that mean the Cuckoo Body had little to do with it? Had they all overthought things…?

Well, he decided to keep his doubts to himself for now.

After all… there were still unresolved questions.

Under the bright light, Wu Yingyuan took a brief rest to adjust her breathing before continuing onto the stage to fight.

This was also one of the unique features of the technique—its endurance and longevity.

With this technique, Wu Yingyuan’s recovery was exceptionally strong, allowing her to fight continuously and grow stronger with each battle. On the battlefield, she was unstoppable, able to engage in prolonged fights for extended periods!

When facing the young, powerful men who sought to marry her, she naturally had a significant advantage. Otherwise, after battling for several rounds, if someone could easily drain her strength, and there were no more capable opponents to defeat her, wouldn’t she be forced to marry some random person? That would be far from the ideal outcome.

So, no woman without two solid abilities would casually engage in a martial arts contest for marriage.

The battles went on for hours, with Wu Yingyuan winning one after another. Her momentum grew stronger with each victory. By the end, some of the warriors who could once exchange hundreds of moves with her could now only last a hundred moves. Those who could last a hundred moves were now reduced to only managing a few dozen, and those who could last a few dozen could only last a dozen…

After so many rounds, the many young men who had aimed to marry Wu Yingyuan were no longer able to withstand her.

It was already late into the night.

At this point, it was nearing the break of dawn.

Wu Zhenhuang then said, “Yingyuan, that’s enough for today!”

Wu Yingyuan responded, and the killing intent around her body gradually receded. However, once her martial power was released, it was hard for her to stop, and by the end, a faint aura still lingered, giving off a strong oppressive feeling.

Many of the young warriors below breathed a sigh of relief, and some of them said:

“Yingyuan is truly extraordinary!”

“She’s not someone we can marry.”

“There are a few other young strong men in Eight Desolations City who, due to the intense previous battles, have made breakthroughs and are in seclusion. Once the news reaches them, they will surely come out and challenge Yingyuan.”

“Indeed. Some people thought they could marry Yingyuan before those men came out of seclusion, but such a shortcut certainly won’t work!”

“Yingyuan’s name is well-known, and many young strong men from nearby cities admire her. They must be on their way here now!”

Such discussions were heard frequently, and it made Gu Zuo realize why the young warriors who came to participate in the martial arts contest today were indeed strong, but none could match Wu Yingyuan’s strength. There had been no particularly impressive battles because the real strong opponents had not yet appeared. Those present were just the ones who had received the news early and were trying to seize the opportunity.

It made sense then that Wu Zhenhuang, the Lord of Wu City, had asked Wu Yingyuan to stop her battles for now.

The atmosphere had already been built up today, and tomorrow, she could face even stronger opponents!

At this point, it was indeed the right time to take a break.

The marriage selection for today had ended, and Wu Zhenhuang and the others were preparing to return to the City Lord’s mansion. As for Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng, they also bid their farewells.

Starting from tomorrow morning, Wu Yingyuan would continue her marriage selection.

After returning to the City Lord’s mansion, Wu Zhenhuang said, “Yingyuan, everyone, please follow me to the study.”

Without hesitation, Wu Yingyuan and the others followed him inside.

One of the staff members spoke up, “Lord, could it be—?”

Wu Zhenhuang nodded slightly. “The news has arrived.”

The group straightened up and followed Wu Zhenhuang into the study.

Inside, there was indeed a shadow standing in the corner, holding a stack of papers.

Wu Zhenhuang quickly walked over. “Is this the information on Gongyi Tianheng?” He paused, then added, “Then, Gu Zuo, the pharmacist, I know I told you a bit late, but did you manage to find out anything?”

The shadow spoke in a low, hushed voice. “The information on both Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo is here. It cost quite a bit of resources to exchange for it from the Dark Tower.”

Wu Zhenhuang paused, then said, “To get the information quickly, the cost was worth it.”

The shadow nodded and once again faded into the background.

Then, Wu Zhenhuang walked to the desk and spread out the documents.

The first page recorded the name “Gongyi Tianheng.”

[Gongyi Tianheng, a peerless talent of the Ten Ultimates Sect, is an inner disciple of the Blood Transformation Palace, under the direct tutelage of the Blood Transformation Palace Master, Xue Li. He is the ninth direct disciple. His natural talent and strength are both top-tier choices. During the Qi Pulse contest, relying on… and during the battle on the Talented Monument, he stood at the top of the rankings… He commands… He possesses vast resources, including numerous precious items, too many to list…]

The other staff members and deputy commanders leaned in to take a closer look. Upon reading it, they couldn’t help but gasp in surprise.

None of them had expected that the person dispatched to guard them was actually a peerless genius!

What did being a “peerless genius” mean? For a Silver-ranked major force, it would take tens of thousands of years to see one appear.

Of course, being a peerless genius didn’t guarantee a smooth path to the heavens, but undoubtedly, their innate conditions were far superior to those of top talents, and their journey was likely to be much smoother. Furthermore, talented individuals naturally possessed extraordinary luck, and a peerless genius’ luck was even more exceptional.

At this moment, the people of Eight Desolations City finally understood the imposing presence they had felt earlier from the battle slaves they had seen—it wasn’t surprising at all, considering they were under the command of such a peerless genius.

But why would a peerless genius like him come to a place like Eight Desolations City, a place considered a death trap?

Wu Zhenhuang spoke in a low voice, “What is this genius intending? You all must pay close attention.”

The deputy commanders and staff responded, “Yes, City Lord!”

Wu Yingyuan then said, “The strength of a peerless genius must be extraordinary.”

One of the staff members couldn’t help but laugh, “Could it be that Yingyuan is interested in Gongyi Tianheng? If so, you should just invite him to the stage for the martial arts marriage selection.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Yingyuan let out a soft, amused laugh, “He sees me the same as any other person, so I won’t chase after him. Moreover, what truly interests me is not the fame he hides behind, but his actual strength.”