Chapter 10
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Chapter 10: Foundational Body Refinement Technique 1.0
Su Wen looked at this new way of dying, his face calm.
He had expected such an innovative death while wandering through the future.
As long as he gained something, dying was worth it.
But this death hinted at traitors within Jiang City.
How else could that black light have erupted from the city’s center?
If the sky barrier hadn’t been breached, how could those dark energies have spread?
If the enemy attacked from outside, the breach shouldn’t have come from within.
That’s how it should be normally, but things were different now.
The shift from the Body Refinement Technique to the foundational Body Refinement Technique confirmed his suspicion: the Star God had taken his strengthening moves and breathing methods.
After seven years, the foundational Body Refinement Technique had evolved again, boosting its efficiency.
The eighteen breathing methods were too complex, but if just five could cover all eighteen’s effects, it would be much simpler.
And the famous Tiger Fist from the future timeline made this a good haul overall.
“Abilities: Body Refinement Technique (+)”
【Mastered Stage: Its effect equals ten years of training in the eighteen Strengthening Movements.】
【The Body Refinement Technique aligns closely with the foundational Body Refinement Technique 1.0, allowing you to spend Wealth Source to replace it.】
“Skill: Tiger Fist (+).”
“Wealth Source Value: 1.45.”
Su Wen glanced at his attribute panel and decided to make the switch.
Even though he’d need to discuss the foundational Body Refinement Technique 1.0 with the Star God after returning from the Arrow Realm, it might change again when he went back to the future.
No, since he got the foundational Body Refinement Technique 1.0, the future timeline was already set to shift.
The Arrow Realm was full of opportunities, but also dangers.
Turning Wealth Source into strength and boosting his power in the Arrow Realm was the only way forward.
Why hold onto Wealth Source?
It wouldn’t grow on its own!
“Crack!”
Suddenly, the sound of breaking chains echoed around him, as if the shackles inside him had shattered.
Blood energy surged into the sky!
With this immense boost, the energy within Su Wen grew stronger and denser.
At that moment, his body and soul began a deep transformation.
Life evolved!
The soul leaped!
The intense commotion caught the attention of nearby creatures, but the overwhelming pressure from the surging energy kept them at bay, driving them to flee instinctively.
Meanwhile, in the mine.
The silver coin monkey, spotting the swirling energy in the distance, didn’t hesitate. It grabbed its weapon and bolted toward the source of the energy.
It had just been tallying up the dead slaves and their bodies. Slaves might be worthless, but seeing so many dead still tugged at its heart!
From the corpses, it picked up on a faint, unusual aura.
This aura felt somewhat similar to the surging energy in the distance.
So, it decided to investigate and see what exactly was going on over there.
Could it threaten the kingdom’s control over the area?
……
“Name: Su Wen.”
“Level: Zero Tier.”
“Occupation: God of Wealth.”
“Abilities: Foundational Body Refinement Technique 1.0 (Mastered).”
“Skill: Tiger Fist (+).”
“Divine Powers: None.”
“Talent: Abundant Wealth.”
“Wealth Source Value: 0.95.”
“Life Form: First Level.”
Su Wen glanced at the newly added life form on his attribute panel, and it all clicked.
It made sense—a first-level life form!
Normally, when his level advanced and he became a first-level God of Wealth, the life form section would appear.
So, for most fate bearers, their level and life form should match. Thanks to his martial arts, he had strength on par with a first-level fate bearer, which is why he was recognized as a first-level life form.
At least, that’s how it seemed for now.
In other words, becoming a first-level life form was a prerequisite to being a true fate bearer.
But even if he was wrong, he wouldn’t bring it up when he ventured into the Arrow Realm. He’d always present himself as a God of Wealth.
As for his real combat strength?
He knew it himself, so why bother explaining?
After all, his death in the future timeline was a mystery, and it probably wasn’t natural.
Revealing everything about himself without keeping any secrets would be suicidal.
If he could hide it, he would; if not, he’d let just a little slip.
But it couldn’t be too obvious, right?
“I spent 0.5 Wealth Source to replace the Body Refinement Technique.”
"The enhanced foundational Body Refinement Technique might not show noticeable improvements after each session, but over a ten-year timeline, it can lead to transformative changes."
"With Tiger Fist… I finally have a means of attack and no longer need to swing a shovel aimlessly."
Su Wen gazed at the Tiger Fist in his skill list, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
Suddenly, the skill section began to update.
"Skill: Tiger Fist (+)."
[Entry Stage: Just starting out, the fist technique carries a faint fierce intent of a tiger.]
"Wealth Source Value: 0.75."
“……”
"Skill: Tiger Fist."
[Proficient Stage: Mastery achieved, the fist technique now embodies a strong fierce intent of a tiger, capable of unleashing a tiger’s roar when energy is focused.]
"Wealth Source Value: 0.15."
As Tiger Fist advanced rapidly, Su Wen felt his energy surging and his bones transforming.
Tiger Fist inherently strengthens the body and bones, naturally boosting energy and toughening muscles during practice.
Simultaneously, a wave of knowledge about Tiger Fist flooded Su Wen’s mind.
How to throw a punch?
How to exploit an enemy’s weaknesses?
What energy flow, combined with his mental focus, could unleash the tiger’s fierce intent?
How to control this fierce intent?
In a flash, Su Wen gained a profound understanding of Tiger Fist and even developed his own unique perspectives.
Mastery achieved!
Nothing less!
At this moment, Su Wen wasn’t even aware of how formidable his combat strength had become.
Of course, recalling his "accidental death" during his exploration of the Arrow Realm in a future timeline, he stayed humble, merely wanting to test his current strength to gauge his abilities.
By thoroughly understanding both himself and his adversaries, he could mislead enemies into thinking they had figured him out, influencing their decisions.
Only then could his future be secure.
Would the enemy really send top-tier warriors to eliminate him, knowing he was just a first-level God of Wealth?
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, a smile crossed Su Wen’s face as he glanced to the left rear.
In the next instant, Su Wen’s figure disappeared from where he stood.
