Chapter 265 - 226: Absolute Dominance

The First Gate of the Dragon Gate transforms the body, manifesting an Exotic Beast Form. It can only be unlocked by reaching the peak of Cross-Training, achieving Qi Circulation Throughout the Body, and completing an All-Body Extreme Breakthrough.

The Second Gate of the Dragon Gate stimulates the Power of the Viscera and Bowels. It can only be unlocked by using the Five Evils Technique to achieve the state of Five Evils Turned into Fortune. At this stage, fusing powerful Spirit and Physical Ability allows one to attain Harmony and partially manifest the body of a Holy Beast.

Each gate of the Dragon Gate Secret Technique, when used, grants a tremendous boost to one’s Martial Dao abilities, but it also places a huge burden on the body.

However, upon reaching the state of Harmony, as the body’s abilities are further unlocked, the side effects of the first two gates of the Dragon Gate Secret Technique have almost completely vanished. The body can transform at will, possessing the might of a Holy Beast at all times.

However, the Dragon Gate Secret Technique is the core Secret Technique of the Transforming Form. Its very purpose is to pave the way for a Cultivator to further reconstruct their body, and the Second Gate is far from this Secret Technique’s limit.

Turn means change. It is reconstruction.

The Transforming Form contains the fundamental principle of the human body constantly transforming and growing stronger.

With the advancement of the Hundred Dragon Acupoints, the completion of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Acupoints, and reaching the milestone of Harmony, the Third Gate of the Dragon Gate was unlocked.

This time, the effect produced by the Secret Technique was the reconstruction of the body’s Qi and Blood circulation and neural pathways.

Once the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Acupoints were reconstructed, it was as if "relay stations" had been established at the seventy-two most important nodes in the body. When activated, these stations could stimulate and accelerate the circulation of Qi and Blood and the transmission of nerve impulses, all while storing vast amounts of nutrients.

The human body itself is inherently limited. The path of Martial Dao cultivation is a process of continuously reconstructing it.

The foundation of a person lies in their Qi and Blood.

But at Zhao Xuanqi’s current level, the body’s original pathways for Qi and Blood circulation could no longer meet his needs. The physical reconstruction from the Hundred Dragon Acupoints Secret Skill gave him the opportunity to change these pathways.

Using the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Acupoints as nodes, guided by his powerful ability to transform his body, and fueled by the vast nutrients within, he could reshape his internal Qi and Blood pathways and neural network.

If his previous Qi and Blood circulation was a rushing river, it was now a raging sea. The efficiency and speed of its circulation were vastly improved, like a winding mountain path transforming into a straight, boundless highway.

To wield the might of a Secret Technique and transform the power of human Qi and Blood.

This was the Dragon Blood Secret Technique.

ROAR!!

In that instant, the sound of Qi and Blood surging through Zhao Xuanqi’s body was like the roar of a Divine Dragon. Carried by this raging torrent, massive amounts of nutrients were delivered throughout his body at incredible speed. His metabolism, hormone secretion, and nerve signal transmission all skyrocketed. This resulted in a massive boost to his physical attributes: explosive Physical Ability, reflexes, instincts, and more.

Facing the terrifying Dark Force Palm Technique from Meng Dongtai, Zhao Xuanqi met it with a palm strike of his own.

His Qi and Blood were a sea, his Divine Transformation a dragon.

At his level, Fist Technique was no longer confined to specific moves or forms. Every strike secretly contained the essence of multiple Beast Forms.

BOOM!!

Their palms collided. The terrifying Dark Force—capable of traveling through the air and turning surrounding objects to ash—was utterly annihilated by the Palm Force within Zhao Xuanqi’s strike.

His Force was refined, but Zhao Xuanqi’s Force was even more so. His Physical Ability was frighteningly powerful, but Zhao Xuanqi’s was even more formidable. His Will of Fist Technique was terrifying, but fueled by a surge of Physical Ability, Zhao Xuanqi’s Qilin’s Intent was more terrifying still.

Fist Technique, Physical Ability, Will, Spirit—he was outmatched in every single aspect.

’Zhao Xuanqi was right. I am not Heaven, after all. And even if I were, Heaven itself can be overthrown!’

CRUMBLE!!

When masters of Harmony—especially those at the level of the Sixteen Generals—clashed, the resulting shockwave from their Fist Power was more terrifying than a grenade blast. The wall by the attic’s main door shattered and collapsed, sending rubble flying everywhere.

THUMP THUMP THUMP!!

In the collision, Meng Dongtai was forced back step after step. Each footfall left a deep crater in the floor, and the entire room trembled as if Mount Tai itself was shifting and the master of the Beidou had been usurped.

His eyes filled with utter disbelief. He could clearly feel it from that last strike—his opponent’s power of absolute Overbearing Fury, his technique, and his Physical Ability.

A presence heavier than a mountain, a fist loftier than the heavens.

’How could a novice in Harmony reach such a level?!’

But Meng Dongtai didn’t know who Zhao Xuanqi truly was. In his past life, without the aid of Rare Beast Materials or the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures of this world, he had climbed to the pinnacle of Harmony and stood at the apex of Blue Star. Now, re-cultivating in this life, his understanding of the Martial Dao was even more profound. The flaws in his various cultivation stages had been repaired, and his Physical Ability was enhanced by all kinds of rare materials. At this moment, he was stronger than his past self at the same stage, and not far from his former peak.

He was no novice. He was the overlord of Blue Star, descended upon this world.

His Will, liberated. His Cultivation Technique, accomplished. He was unhindered, unrestrained!

After forcing Meng Dongtai back with a single palm, Zhao Xuanqi’s expression remained calm. With a light tap of his foot, he reappeared in front of Meng Dongtai and sent out another palm strike.

ROAR!!

An explosive gale erupted, leaving the room in shambles. The concussive force in the air knocked several high-ranking Jinmen officials unconscious, despite their martial arts training. Their bodies were tossed about by the gale like rag dolls.

At this moment, the only person in the room who could remain standing and conscious was Yue Shu.