The power of a thousand jin is also referred to as the power of one cauldron—a hallmark of martial artists in the Transcendence Realm, capable of effortlessly lifting a giant cauldron weighing a thousand jin!
Luo Cheng wanted to see if he could achieve the power of a thousand jin while still in the Body Tempering Realm!
"The stronger the foundation established in the Body Tempering Realm, the greater the strength and combat abilities in the future. Only under these circumstances can I qualify to confront Ji Yuanhao! Let's go all out!"
To achieve the best cultivation results, Luo Cheng directly took out the only Two-star Spiritual Medicine he had left—the Purple Star Fruit.
Upon refining the Purple Star Fruit, Luo Cheng obtained two Elixir Pills.
He consumed one Elixir Pill and immediately began cultivating.
As cultivation started, Luo Cheng immediately sensed a profound difference.
His body felt like an endless void, greedily absorbing the medicinal energy of the Purple Star Fruit Elixir Pill!
In merely a day, the medicinal power of one Purple Star Fruit Elixir Pill was completely depleted.
At this moment, Luo Cheng's strength had reached an astounding nine hundred jin!
Luo Cheng speculated that this was the result of breaking through to the Body Tempering Extreme Realm.
Breaking through the Body Tempering Extreme Realm lifts the constraints of the Body Tempering Realm, enabling rapid enhancements to both physique and strength!
Without hesitation, Luo Cheng consumed the second Elixir Pill.
That night, while practicing the Heavy Mountain Fist Technique, Luo Cheng's body trembled slightly.
Boom!
All of a sudden, it felt as if a thunderclap had exploded within Luo Cheng's body, causing all his acupuncture points to resonate.
At that instant, Luo Cheng had the illusion of breaking free from a cocoon to become a butterfly.
His body seemed to disintegrate piece by piece and then coalesce again, elevating him into a wondrous, mystical state!
Buzz!
Nine-colored Mysterious Light radiated brilliantly as Luo Cheng's Martial Soul automatically emerged, filling him with boundless strength—it felt as if he could lift an entire mountain!
"Shaking Mountain!"
"Shattering Mountains!"
Instinctively, Luo Cheng began executing the Heavy Mountain Fist Technique.
This time, however, he performed two moves simultaneously. His left hand unleashed the first move, Shaking Mountain, while his right hand executed the second move, Shattering Mountains!
Boom!
The roaring fist winds smashed the Training Post, designed for Body Tempering Realm martial artists, causing it to shatter into countless fragments scattered across the ground!
Luo Cheng opened his eyes and looked at the pile of shattered training posts with astonishment.
These training posts, though meant for Body Tempering Realm martial artists, were capable of withstanding up to a thousand jin of force.
This meant that he had just unleashed the power of a thousand jin!
Luo Cheng's emotions surged.
He had never heard of anyone in the Body Tempering Realm achieving the power of a thousand jin.
Perhaps not even the entire Great Yue Dynasty could produce another such person!
"What just happened? I managed to execute two moves of the Heavy Mountain Fist Technique at the same time!"
After his excitement subsided, Luo Cheng reflected on the incident, his eyes filled with doubt. He tried again, using both hands simultaneously.
Bang! Bang!
Again, he performed two moves of the Heavy Mountain Fist Technique effortlessly, as if it was merely an instinctual action as natural as stretching out his hands or kicking his legs.
"Human Martial Integration, Martial Arts Transformation Realm!"
Luo Cheng took a deep breath.
Only when one's martial arts reached the pinnacle and entered the Transformation Realm could they achieve such seamless, effortless dual execution!
"With my current strength, I should be able to contend with a Transcendence Realm First Layer martial artist."
When martial artists first broke through to the Transcendence Realm's First Layer, their strength was merely at the power of a thousand jin.
Luo Cheng inherently possessed a thousand jin of force, and coupled with the Heavy Mountain Fist Technique reaching the Transformation Realm, the explosiveness of his attacks would be sufficient to rival a Transcendence Realm First Layer martial artist!
"Tomorrow is the Hunting Festival. The Lin and Qi families plan to use this opportunity to encroach upon my Luo Family. Tomorrow, I'll deliver them a surprise gift!"
Luo Cheng let out a cold chuckle, his eyes flashing like lightning.
Deciding not to continue cultivating, Luo Cheng planned to rest well that night before giving his all at the Hunting Festival!
By the next day, as dawn broke, Qishan City was already bustling with commotion.
The once-every-five-years Hunting Festival was Qishan City's grandest event.
This year's Hunting Festival was especially noteworthy, as even the Eighth Prince of the Great Yue Dynasty and the City Lord Mansion's young lady had come to spectate, elevating everyone's anticipation for the event!
The prominent figures from the surrounding areas of Qishan City were all in attendance.
Luo Cheng woke early, quickly washed, and prepared to head to the assembly hall.
As he stepped out of his courtyard, Luo Cheng came to a halt.
Outside the courtyard, two people—a man and a woman—were already waiting for him.
The one on the left was a slender, poised young woman clothed in green, exuding quiet elegance; beside her, the young man dressed in sturdy attire had a proud and heroic bearing, brimming with vitality.
Luo Cheng recognized them as Luo Qingwan and Luo Zhixing, his companions in the Hunting Festival.
"Morning to you both!"
Luo Cheng walked over.
"Morning."
Luo Qingwan gave a faint smile, her tranquil eyes betraying a subtle ripple of emotion.
She had once felt pity for her young cousin upon hearing he had awakened a Wasted Martial Soul.
Unexpectedly, in just over a month, he had advanced to the Body Tempering Eighth Layer, leaving her far behind.
Luo Zhixing said nothing, his sharp gaze fixed on Luo Cheng until, after a lengthy pause, he finally spoke coldly:
"Luo Cheng, an army cannot advance without generals; a snake cannot move without a head! To avoid disputes within our group during the Hunting Festival, we should first establish a leader. Once decided, we will all follow the leader's command!"
Luo Cheng raised an eyebrow, "What do you propose?"
Luo Zhixing narrowed his eyes arrogantly and replied, "Simple—we listen to whoever has the strongest fists!"
Ever since the incident at the Azure Jade Gambling House, rumors had circulated within the family questioning his strength compared to Luo Cheng's.
Was he going to lose to someone who had awakened a Wasted Martial Soul?
Luo Zhixing was determined to personally disprove how ridiculous those rumors were!
Luo Qingwan sighed softly, stepped back, and laughed, "I'm out."
"Watch this!"
Luo Zhixing shot a glance at Luo Cheng before walking up to a fake mountain, inhaling deeply, and delivering a punch.
Bang!
The fake mountain shuddered, its surface cracking with trails of fractures, and a distinct fist print marked the spot he had struck.
"The power behind that punch was close to four hundred and fifty jin. It seems Luo Zhixing is nearing the Body Tempering Ninth Layer!"
Luo Qingwan looked at the fist print on the rock with some surprise.
At the same time, she didn't believe Luo Cheng could surpass Luo Zhixing.
After all, Luo Cheng had awakened his Martial Soul less than two months ago—a Wasted Martial Soul, no less.
"Your turn!"
Luo Zhixing turned toward Luo Cheng, arrogance written all over his face.
Luo Cheng's expression remained calm as he stepped forward and casually threw his fist without even preparing.
Crash!
The fake mountain, towering over a person's height, collapsed with a thunderous roar, scattering rubble everywhere.
"This... this is impossible!"
Luo Qingwan could no longer maintain her composure, staring in shock.
Luo Zhixing, his mind blank, stared at Luo Cheng before licking his lips and asked haltingly:
"You... You broke through to the Body Tempering Ninth Layer?"
"Indeed."
Luo Cheng nodded and said, "I believe this means I've won?"
Luo Zhixing nodded reluctantly, his eyes locked onto the shattered remnants on the ground, unable to believe what he had seen.
Luo Cheng had fully awakened his Martial Soul only a month and a half ago. In such a short span, he had progressed from the Body Tempering Fourth Layer to the Ninth Layer—it was far too incredible!
Had he not witnessed it himself, he wouldn't have believed it either!
Beside them, Luo Qingwan snapped out of her daze and laughed beautifully:
"Now we finally have the strength to compete head-to-head with the Lin and Qi families. Let's head to the assembly hall; it's time to set out."