Martial Fist: Adding Points in Dreamland

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Tap! Tap! 

Chen Feng stepped forward, crossing a field of shattered debris. 

He could keenly sense that the corpses of the black-faced spiders were disappearing rapidly. 

Even the green blood staining the ground was gradually fading away, becoming ethereal. 

This wasn’t the first time he had encountered such a phenomenon, and by now, he should’ve been used to it. 

Yet, for some reason—perhaps due to his growing strength—Chen Feng faintly felt as though some kind of power was leaving the dream. 

Or more precisely, being extracted. 

Unable to make sense of it, he suppressed the distracting thoughts. 

Taking another step, the blue carapace that covered his body quickly faded away, merging into the mark on the back of his hand. 

Just like the black ant swarm earlier, he gained no fear from these black-faced spiders. 

It was as if these creatures lacked such emotions entirely. 

Instead, they were dominated by rage, slaughter, and brutality. 

"Could it be that the toxic bee swarm is unique?" 

As this thought crossed his mind, Chen Feng stepped into the Extreme Martial Hall. 

Several faint red orbs of light floated on the ground, scattered across the training chambers. 

Upon seeing this, Chen Feng walked forward and collected them one by one. Yet, another doubt crept into his mind. 

"Can’t these black-faced spiders collect these orbs?" 

"Or do they lack any sense of them from the beginning?" 

After a moment of consideration, Chen Feng managed to collect eight Limit-Breaking Light Orbs in total. 

In addition, in the innermost chamber of the martial hall, he found what he had been searching for—a legacy iron book. 

Palm-sized and somewhat tattered, its edges were charred, and certain words on it were blackened, as if corroded by some mysterious power. 

[Cultivation Technique – Advanced Fist Style 1: Extreme Martial Fist. Requires internal organ refinement and mastery of inner strength to begin. Recommended to first achieve mastery in Explosive Fist, the introductory fist technique.] 

"It’s not the Heavenly Aura Overlord Body?" 

For some reason, Chen Feng felt a little disappointed. 

Perhaps it was because he had been yearning for a strengthening technique. 

Of course, the Extreme Martial Fist was also an advanced martial art, likely on par with the Heavenly Aura Overlord Body. 

He consoled himself with this thought and continued to carefully read the tiny, densely packed characters inscribed on the iron book. 

[This fist technique has three realms: Meteor, Falling Sun, and Extreme Combat.] 

[Training method for the first realm, Meteor: Strike like a meteor, shaking the heavens and earth! Train by circulating inner force throughout the body, stimulating specific acupoints in the arms and torso. Simultaneously, visualize the Extreme Martial Hall's Essence of Combat Diagram to refine oneself.] 

[Second realm: Falling Sun...] 

The content abruptly ended, but Chen Feng’s eyes lit up. 

When pieced together with the contents of other legacy iron books he had gathered earlier, the key training methods for the first realm, Meteor, were now complete! 

"Wait... I also need to visualize a diagram?" 

"The Essence of Combat Diagram?" 

His excitement dimmed slightly. 

The Flame Tiger School’s internal techniques required visualization, and evidently, so did the Extreme Combat School’s techniques. 

But where was he supposed to find the Essence of Combat Diagram? 

Scanning the martial hall, he found only a handful of books, most of them blank and pristine. 

There were no visual diagrams or similar items. 

This wasn’t limited to the martial hall. Other residential buildings were similarly barren. 

Records with writing were rare; otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken this long to find a few diary entries and scraps of content. 

"Forget it. I’ll check other branches later and see if I can find it." 

Shaking his head, Chen Feng decided not to give up on cultivating the advanced technique. 

With his mind made up, he quickly regained composure and focused on the legacy iron book. 

He took out a black pen and notebook from his bag, meticulously copying and preserving its contents. 

Finally, after everything was done, he concentrated his will and activated Steel Bones. 

Within ten seconds... 

[Metal Essence +1!] 

[Metal Essence +1!] 

[Metal Essence +1!] 

A series of panel notifications appeared, and the progress of his Steel Bones talent surged. 

Crack! 

The legacy iron book developed cracks, spreading across its surface in seconds before disintegrating into gray powder and slipping from his hands. 

At the same time... 

Crack! Crack! 

It felt as though his bones were growing anew. Clenching his fist, Chen Feng sensed an overwhelming strength and solidity. 

[Steel Bones LV2: 1/100] 

"Upgraded." 

Chen Feng carefully sensed his body, as though he could directly observe his bones. 

Then, with a slight movement of his hand... 

A streak of white swiftly took form, transforming in the blink of an eye into a half-meter-long broadsword. 

He casually swung it forward. 

The sword cleaved effortlessly through the martial hall’s walls, splitting them like tofu. 

Boom! 

As the wall collapsed, Chen Feng’s eyes gleamed with determination. 

"Comparable to silver-grade steel." 

His perception confirmed the significant enhancements to his Steel Bones. 

The hardness had greatly increased, and shapeshifting had become far easier. 

Additionally, he could now manipulate a volume close to half a meter outside his body. 

With a thought, the broadsword in his hand shifted form. 

In an instant, it turned into a 40-centimeter round shield, pure white and seamless. 

Holding the shield for a few seconds, it transformed again. 

The shield shrank, and his entire arm became encased in white bone. 

"That works." 

Chen Feng nodded in satisfaction. 

His frequent use of the Azure Armor in the city had drawn significant attention, even alarming the Heaven’s Punishment System. 

Thus, unless absolutely necessary, he preferred to avoid attracting more attention in urban areas. 

Steel Bones’ upgrade perfectly filled this gap. 

In battle, covering vital areas with it would mimic some functions of the Azure Armor. 

After testing various shapes, Chen Feng stored it away and resumed searching for orbs in the dream realm. 

Time passed until the surrounding fog began to churn once more. 

Feeling his center of gravity shift, Chen Feng opened his eyes to find wooden planks and beams in his view. 

"I’m back." 

Reaching under his pillow, he retrieved his phone. It still read 7:05. 

Rising, he walked to the wooden window. The sounds of martial training could already be heard outside. 

In the neighboring courtyard, Xu Tingxiao was practicing diligently, alternating between stances, punches, and kicks, creating powerful gusts of wind. 

Observing closely, Chen Feng noted the deep crimson energy enveloping Xu’s arms. 

Even his legs showed traces of energy coating them. 

"His talent really is better than mine." 

Chen Feng acknowledged the truth. Xu Tingxiao’s martial aptitude was indeed superior. 

Yet... 

The panel appeared before him. 

[Limit-Break Points: 8] 

"Upgrade!" 

With that thought, six Limit-Breaking Light Orbs were consumed instantly. 

The residual spirit of martial artists filled his mind, enhancing his understanding. The progress of Crimson Tiger Force surged. 

In moments, Chen Feng looked down at his legs, where a faint crimson hue emerged. 

Each advancement in the Blazing Flame Stage of the Crimson Tiger Force made his energy stronger. He could now coat both feet completely. 

"It seems I should learn another energy technique." 

Considering this, Chen Feng thought of a complementary move from the Crimson Tiger Style: Tiger Leap. 

Empowering his legs with energy would enhance his agility, allowing him to seize the initiative in combat. 

This had always been his weak point, but now he could compensate. 

Looking at the last two Limit-Breaking Light Orbs he had intentionally reserved... 

[Limit-Break Points: 2] 

[Explosive Fist: Proficient (91/100)+] 

After a moment of deliberation, Chen Feng decided. 

"Upgrade!" 

A flood of insights filled his mind—countless nights of arduous practice honing his Explosive Fist technique. 

Suddenly, the panel displayed: 

[Explosive Fist: Mastered!] 

[Strength: 17.9 → 18.6] 

[Agility: 16.4 → 17.0] 

[Physique: 21.6 → 22.4] 

[Willpower: 18.1 → 19.0] 

"Three points to attributes." 

Chen Feng clenched his fist, feeling the surging power. His arm swelled, veins bulging like writhing serpents, muscles rigid and defined. 

The strength he now wielded was astonishing. 

If he unleashed Explosive Fist now, even without activating the Azure Armor, he could exceed four tons of force. 

Besides that, there was one more thing.

"Power exertion technique."

After mastering the Explosive Fist, although the increase in various attributes wasn’t very noticeable, the technique of gathering strength and doubling the explosive power had almost become his instinct.

Chen Feng focused his mind, and the strength in his arm dissipated, quickly returning to its original state.

In contrast, the already strong strength in his legs could now also exhibit the doubled enhancement of the Explosive Fist.

"Every move, whether it's a punch or a kick, can elevate the power."

A flash of brilliance appeared in his eyes. Chen Feng was very satisfied with the decision he had just made.

The improvement of Explosive Fist was indeed correct!

He adapted to this for a moment in the room, gathered all his strength, and relaxed his mind before pushing open the door.

A blue sky greeted his eyes, and the trees in the courtyard were lush and thick, their roots twisting together.

Next door, Xu Tingxiao was still grunting and practicing martial arts.

Chen Feng withdrew his gaze. Since Li Shi was acting and taking care of his master, he planned to go directly to the mountain gate’s canteen for a meal.

"Hey, wait for me."

Suddenly, Xu Tingxiao shouted. Chen Feng paused his steps for a moment.

"I’ve been wanting to go eat, but you never got up."

"You've never been to the canteen, and without me guiding you, you'd definitely get lost."

The voice was accompanied by footsteps approaching. Although Chen Feng had the perception ability and wouldn't get lost, he didn’t rebut.

Though this junior brother spoke with arrogance, he wasn’t a bad person at heart.

Sensing his character, Chen Feng slowed his steps and walked alongside him.

Their footsteps echoed, and perhaps feeling the silence, Xu Tingxiao quickly asked out of curiosity.

"How’s your Crimson Tiger Force coming along?"

"Not bad," Chen Feng didn’t want to discourage him.

"Tch, I can tell you haven’t entered the stage of the skill yet."

Xu Tingxiao crossed his arms over his chest, wearing a red-patterned cloud robe, a disciple’s garment. He was quite handsome and had a refined demeanor.

"I told you, Master was wrong when he chose. I should've been the senior brother."

"I’ll tell you, I might break through the Steel Fire level in less than a month, and then the gap between us will only grow wider."

His tone was filled with pride as he tilted his head, finding a sense of self-importance.

Chen Feng remained silent.

"But even if I break through, it’s not enough. We’re still too weak."

With a sigh, Xu Tingxiao suddenly thought of their master’s serious injuries.

"If we don’t enter the True Intent, we can never become the sect master and support the mountain gate."

"Master must have been under too much pressure, or else why would his cultivation go awry?"

As they spoke, the two entered the canteen.

It was a spacious place, several hundred square meters in size. The decoration had a classical style with wooden tables and chairs, and ink paintings hung on both sides.

The window area displayed a variety of food: porridge, steamed buns, noodles, as well as some specially made dried meat and pickled vegetables, along with bread and milk.

"Hello, Senior Brother Chen!"

"Hello, Senior Brother Xu!"

A series of greetings sounded as the canteen had dozens of sect disciples eating or waiting in line.

Most of them were formal or core disciples, with only a few true disciples.

Chen Feng nodded slightly, and Xu Tingxiao beside him maintained a proud and aloof expression.

Soon, the two grabbed large plates of food and found a vacant seat.

As martial artists, they had a large appetite.

While others buried their heads in eating, Chen Feng finished one plate and quickly went back for a second. Xu Tingxiao secretly clicked his tongue, thinking that martial artists practicing hard techniques were indeed quite fierce.

"After this, I’m going to deliver medicinal soup to Master. Would you like to come along?"

Xu Tingxiao asked after finishing his meal, looking at Chen Feng who was still eating his second plate.

"I have some matters to attend to. I’m going down the mountain today."

Chen Feng replied briefly, and Xu Tingxiao raised an eyebrow.

"Alright."

He hesitated for a moment but then reminded him, "Actually, Master cares a lot about you."

"When you’re done with your matters, remember to come back and visit him."

After speaking, he left the canteen by himself.

Sensing his departing figure, Chen Feng lowered his head to continue eating, his gaze quietly becoming deep.

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By ten in the morning, the cement road through the mountains had dense green forests on either side, lush and thick.

Chen Feng sat in the back seat of the black car, with Wu Shuang accompanying him.

"Junior Brother Chen, our Flame Tiger Sect still has some enemies."

"You should let a few of our true disciples know when you go up or down the mountain, just to be on the safe side."

Wu Shuang explained, and Chen Feng lightly nodded, silently gazing out the window at the mountain scenery.

Beyond the trees, there were gradually lower hills and residential houses.

Black-tiled brick houses dotted the landscape, but there were also a few small western-style two-story buildings.

The fields crisscrossed, and from a distance, the people walking within them looked like ants.

Whether Chen Feng kept her advice in mind, Wu Shuang’s expression was serious as she looked at the roadside ahead.

The sect master was severely injured, suspected of going astray, with only one-tenth of his power left.

The ones who could hold the fort in the sect were the Third Elder and the Junior Uncle, with the remaining true disciples still only at the second or third level of power.

The Heavenly Flame Tiger Sect wasn’t without enemies, and the Third Elder had to stay in the city, while the Junior Uncle had to guard the sect gate.

Therefore, it was best to be cautious and prepared.

As the thoughts shifted, the vehicle entered a flatter section of road.

The view opened up, and the dense forest on both sides was clear, with the yellow line in the middle of the road.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Wu Shuang’s eyes narrowed.

"Stop the car."

A low voice suddenly came from the left side, faster than her reaction.

The driver was momentarily confused, and the next second.

Whoosh!!!

A huge rock, about two meters in size, appeared out of the forest, falling from the sky and landing in the middle of the road.

With a bang, the ground shook, blocking their path. The driver’s face changed dramatically, finally realizing the situation. He hurriedly slammed on the brakes and steadied the steering wheel.

Whoosh!!

"Not good!"

Wu Shuang’s expression slightly changed, and she saw another two- to three-meter-sized gray stone coming from the left forest, heading straight for them.

At this moment, she realized it was an ambush.

Moreover, the angle of the attack was clearly intentional, deliberately striking from the left to block her position, preventing her from breaking the window and intervening in time.

"Chen…"

Bang!!

The window shattered, and a figure leapt out.

The person beside her reacted faster than her, even sensing the attack before the giant stone had risen into the air.

It was as if he had predicted it. A tiger roar exploded.

Boom!!

The nearly three-meter-sized stone shattered, and the black car barely stopped just in time before impact.

The cement ground was scraped by the brakes, leaving four long black skid marks, with the first giant stone blocking the way.

Clack!

Wu Shuang had already jumped out of the broken window. The air was filled with the unpleasant smell of tire friction, and glass shards and debris scattered everywhere.

Looking urgently, she saw a tall figure in a gray robe standing by the roadside, perfectly unharmed.

She felt a slight relief, but then turned to follow his cold gaze.

In the left forest, a figure wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap slowly stood up.

The person wore a black leather jacket, had yellowish skin, and a medium build.

He looked ordinary, but Wu Shuang suddenly felt a sense of horror.

It was as if the difference in life force or the person was about to breakthrough to True Intent.

"Now this is unexpected."

"A recently initiated true disciple, and yet his reaction speed is faster than most true disciples."

"Hehe... Li Tong, this old man, really took in a good disciple."

The voice was hoarse like a snake's hiss, and then the person took off his sunglasses and casually tossed them aside.

A pair of triangular eyes revealed, with blood-red vertical pupils, inhuman-like.

In an instant, Wu Shuang’s pupils contracted.

"Blood Poison Hand!!"

She would never forget that face. It belonged to the infamous villain whom the Heavenly Flame Tiger Sect would always remember.

The first senior brother of the true disciples had died at his hands, which caused the sect master to become furious and take action, but he had managed to escape.

"Hehe, it’s the little girl from back then. Didn’t expect you’ve already entered the second level of power."

"What’s the matter, are you…"

Whoosh!!!

A figure broke the air, and the gray robe tore through the atmosphere.

The tall, burly figure had already crossed a distance of seven or eight meters, standing right in front of the Blood Poison Hand.

His white teeth gleamed with cold killing intent.

The knotted fist, filled with blue veins, burst into the air, and a low voice reverberated.

"Finally, I’ve caught you."

(End of the Chapter)
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