Chapter 214: Conditions For The Subduing Tiger Mingwang Body
“Take it, why wouldn’t I take good stuff?!”
Bai Yun had not yet agreed when Xiang Ge’s voice transmission reached their ears.
Bai Yun’s face flushed with embarrassment, Su Yan curled his lips and muttered: “Eavesdropping too.”
“Eavesdropping my ass, come over quick, do you still want Subduing Tiger Mingwang Body?”
Su Yan’s eyes lit up, then he said to Bai Yun: “Let’s go to the Main Hall.”
Bai Yun nodded, leading Su Yan to the Main Hall one after the other.
At the Back Mountain of Hundred Tiger Peak was Head Seat Hu Yangming’s training ground.
The Back Mountain had steep terrain, shaped like a crouching tiger, with the Earth Vein forming a lifelike tiger under its special structure.
Apart from Hu Yangming’s lineage, almost no other disciples came here; it was quite quiet, with only faint tiger traces flashing by.
At the Foot of the mountain of the Back Mountain, two Striped Tigers were already crouching, each over ten feet long, majestic and awe-inspiring.
The two sat atop the tigers’ bodies, leaping up along the treacherous Mountain Path, arriving before long at the grand hall at the tiger head position.
The tigers lowered their bodies respectfully in front of Tiger Head Hall; Bai Yun and Su Yan dismounted.
Su Yan cupped his hands and bowed, politely saying: “Disciple Su Yan of Guizang Valley pays respects to Martial Uncle Xiang Ge and Martial Granduncle.”
“Come in.”
The voice came, full of vigor, but it was not Xiang Ge’s voice.
The two entered the hall; on the cushion in the Main Hall sat a man with broad shoulders and sturdy build, his eyes sharp and spirited.
Standing beside him was Xiang Ge, sizing up Su Yan from top to bottom.
The earlier voice transmission was because Xiang Ge felt the two were taking too long, so he probed over, unexpectedly overhearing Su Yan speaking.
“Gu Sanqian is quite fortunate to have a disciple like you.”
Seeing Su Yan’s poised demeanor, Hu Yangming swept his tiger eyes over him and discerned some of his foundation.
“Grandmaster asked this disciple to convey his greetings to you.”
“Mm, thoughtful.”
The Sacred Tiger Blood Fruit that Gu Sanqian had Su Yan deliver was already no ordinary item as a Third-order High-grade Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, let alone since it came from a Fourth-order Tiger Beast.
For Xiang Ge who had just broken through, its value far exceeded ordinary Third-order High-grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, or even Third-order High-grade Pills.
Compared to other gifts, this one could rank first.
However, Xiang Ge’s body trembled slightly, panicking inwardly: Which old man is he pointing at?
Wasn’t it just missing out on Su Yan?
Wasn’t it just dual cultivation of dharma body and true essence, Unrivaled Hardening alongside exceptionally thick True Essence…
Hu Yangming’s gaze fell on Su Yan as he asked: “I see your Physical Body’s Essence Blood is abundant, Qi and Blood like the sun; what level has your Hardening reached?”
Hardening did not have separate realms listed, but that did not mean it could not be practiced.
“Second-order Weapons cannot invade, True Essence unmoved, can defeat any of the same rank.”
Su Yan was not the least bit modest; on the contrary, he understated it.
Upon hearing this, Hu Yangming’s eyes flashed with sharp light; as he raised his gaze, his pupils shifted, like a Fierce Tiger’s eyes.
“Come, give it a try.”
Three streams of aura turned into Gang Blades flying toward Su Yan’s shoulder.
The Gang Qi was plainly simple, yet seemed to conceal a Fierce Tiger within.
Su Yan’s lips curved slightly; he knew this was Hu Yangming’s test.
He raised his hand and grabbed straight at the Gang Qi.
Clang!
Clearly a clash of flesh and blood against Gang Blade, yet it produced a crisp sound of collision.
The Gang Blade shattered in Su Yan’s hand; neither Heavenly Python Dharma Body nor Poison Dragon Golden Body was activated—purely with Physical Body Power, he blocked this sharpness.
‘Good kid.’
Xiang Ge’s pupils dilated slightly; though the Gang Blade was not comparable to some True Essence-infused Second-order Sharp Weapons, Su Yan had not activated his other means either.
Just the Physical Body alone faintly achieved resistance to Second-order Sharp Weapons.
If they fought for real…
Inevitably, Xiang Ge recalled that day in Yun Cang Town, Su Yan sweeping alone.
‘Fits that personality.’
Hu Yangming stroked his beard and nodded slightly: “Not bad, has some Foundation, meets the threshold.”
Su Yan’s expression perked up, immediately catching the key words.
Hu Yangming did not hide it: “Our two lineages have ties, and for Gu Sanqian’s face, this Fourth-order Cultivation Manual is not impossible to give, but…”
His gaze sharpened as he slowly said: “This old man is the Head Seat of Hundred Tiger Peak; this Subduing Tiger Mingwang Body, this Unrivaled Hardening Cultivation Manual, is also Hundred Tiger Peak’s possession—cannot give it to you lightly. Do you understand?”
Personal ties were personal ties, but he Hu Yangming was still Head Seat of Hundred Tiger Peak; taking things out required convincing others.
Of course, whether Guizang Valley or Hundred Tiger Peak, both were under Beast King Sect, so no irreconcilable sect divisions.
“Please instruct me, Martial Granduncle.”
“Three conditions.”
Hu Yangming’s voice came: “First, proper justification; Xiang Ge kid begged me for a recommendation chance, but it’s not enough. That brat missed recruiting you into Hundred Tiger Peak, deserves a beating—I won’t clean up for him. So, you must earn this name yourself.”
“How to earn it?”
“Tiger Ranking First or establish great merit.”
He smiled: “The sooner you claim first, the more legitimate; otherwise, only go to Hundred Peaks Barrier and fight those Demonic Path Martial Artists for a bit.”
One-year list leader and ten-year list leader had different prestige.
Su Yan raised his gaze slightly, showing a smile: “Fine.”
“Second, thirty thousand Contribution Points or equivalent. Subduing Tiger Mingwang Body is a Fourth-order middle-grade Cultivation Manual; sect exchange requires one hundred thousand Contribution Points, if not more, plus sufficient merit—you should know.”
“This disciple knows.”
The higher the Cultivation Manual grade, the more Contribution Points needed.
Third-order Mid-grade Star Constellation Profound Beast Skill, after new disciple discount, needed one thousand five hundred Contribution Points; original price was fifteen thousand.
And that was a Third-order Mid-grade Cultivation Manual with a huge flaw, few redeemed it, keeping the price lower.
Other easy-to-cultivate, far-reaching Third-order Cultivation Manuals ranged from twenty thousand to thirty or forty thousand.
For Fourth-order Cultivation Manuals, at least one hundred thousand, and depending on qualifications.
Hu Yangming was offering Fourth-order Cultivation Manual at Third-order price to Su Yan.
“No matter what, Hundred Tiger Peak things going out must bring something back, or who knows how the disciples will see you.”
“As it should be.”
Su Yan nodded: “How about this disciple exchanges with Pills? I refined quite a few First-order and Second-order Pills.”
“Hm? You can also refine pills?”
Hu Yangming showed surprise; Xiang Ge paled, glancing at Bai Yun.
From the corner of his eye, he saw Bai Yun nod, then heard Su Yan: “Side occupation besides practicing martial arts, progress not as good as martial skills—only Upper Second-order, still some way from Third-order.”
Xiang Ge: Stop, stop.
Hu Yangming’s gaze coldly swept to Xiang Ge, inwardly annoyed: Damned brat, recruit again and I’ll take your surname.
“Fine.”
Hu Yangming lost interest: “Third, strength—your Physical Body crossed the threshold; whether you comprehend the Cultivation Manual depends on you. To cultivate Mingwang Body, must forge Ming King Intent; go through Tiger Fiend Temple once, how much you comprehend is up to you.”
Xiang Ge’s eyes widened: “Old man, what if he gets hurt in Tiger Fiend Temple?”
“Won’t die; wanting Sha Yu Tiger General’s Inheritance, how without seeing his training ground?”
Hu Yangming’s gaze fell on Su Yan, smiling: “How about these three points?”
Subduing Tiger Mingwang Body naturally had a Cultivation Manual version, but also a temple comprehension path; the two differed, but danger levels certainly varied.
“Fine.”
Su Yan agreed without hesitation, nodding.
Hu Yangming laughed heartily: “Has some guts; this old man will give you a Meeting Gift too.”
He pointed a finger; Spiritual Light flashed from his hand, entering Su Yan’s brow.
Su Yan instantly sensed what was contained in this intent: a Third-order Mid-grade Martial Skill.
Hundred Tigers Breaking the Army Seal!
“True Essence into hundred tigers; each extra tiger adds a thousand jun of power—your Foundation should suit it.”
Overwhelm with momentum, no need for True Intent; Hu Yangming’s earlier test shared similarities with Hundred Tigers Breaking the Army Seal.
This Breaking the Army Seal seemed force-based, but controlling True Essence into hundred tigers required no small skill—clearly testing Martial Skills and control.
Perfect.
Su Yan practiced Star Picking Hand, hand skill; and as a Pill Master, control was his forte.
‘Worthy of a Head Seat-level Dharma Aspect True Person, perceptive.’
Su Yan cupped hands in thanks: “Many thanks, Martial Granduncle.”
“Go; remember to give the Rhinoceros Tiger to this girl. Sha Yu Tiger for attack, Rhinoceros Tiger for defense—complementary, balanced soft and hard, great benefit for her.”
Hu Yangming waved them out of Tiger Head Hall.
Xiang Ge wanted to leave too, sneaking two or three zhang away.
“Xiang Ge, get over here; this old man will teach you Strength control…”
Muffled thuds came from Tiger Head Hall, no True Essence fluctuations, but aura not weak.
Su Yan and Bai Yun descended the mountain; he took out a pre-kept Second-order Mid-stage Rhinoceros Tiger, gave it to Bai Yun, then went down.
Bai Yun was his Senior Sister, Bai Changlin had shown him kindness—naturally to get closer; not to mention Sacred Insect Dao developing this way, he sensed he’d soon need more allies.
Yang Kun and others were loyal, but Foundation and Talent lagged behind sect disciples.
——
Xiang Ge’s Dan Qiao breakthrough settled; Su Yan returned to Xuan Shuang Mountain, recounting to Gu Sanqian what Hu Yangming said in the hall.
The old man was indifferent: “Hundred Tigers Breaking the Army Seal suits you somewhat; more domineering and fierce than Blood Slaughter Hand and Star Picking Hand, enhances your hand skills—practice it.”
Originally Hardening skill, paired with domineering technique—naturally complementary.
Remaining days, Gu Sanqian did not watch Su Yan cultivate daily, but his Contracted Beast did not miss a day.
Su Yan daily practiced Five Poisons Body Forging Scripture, clashing repeatedly with Star Picking Hand and Hundred Tigers Breaking the Army Seal.
Thus time flew by, over seven days.
【Five Poisons Body Forging Scripture143/400（Great Accomplishment）】
【Star Picking Hand184/400(Great Accomplishment）】
【Hundred Tigers Breaking the Army Seal1/200(Small Accomplishment）】
Third-order Mid-grade Martial Skill, Small Accomplishment in seven days—though borrowing experience from Star Picking Hand and Blood Slaughter Hand accumulations.
But this speed alone would shock many.
Gu Sanqian was used to the shock, muttering inwardly: Kid rarely repeats mistakes learning, hence this speed—Transformation Realm not far.
He frowned slightly, looking outside Xuan Shuang Mountain; a Black Horned Giant Eagle approached, hovering mid-air outside.
“Is Senior Brother Su Yan here?”
“Come up the mountain to talk.”
Su Yan stopped Combat, his sturdy muscles evident, looking at the descending disciple.
That disciple was an Outer Disciple; seeing Su Yan, extremely respectful, glancing at Earth Fire Yang Snake’s massive body, startled.
“What is it?”
“Tiger Ranking Grand Competition format is out; please review, Senior Brother.”
The disciple handed over a Letter with Tiger Ranking Grand Competition details.
“Bottom Hundredth Rank climb-fight seven days, disciples outside Tiger Ranking can challenge… Mid-rank climb-fight seven days, bottom can challenge… Top hundred climb-fight three days, stop at sixty; top sixty enter Elimination Tournament?”
Su Yan’s eye twitched; what kind of format, no rules at all?
Seeming to notice Su Yan’s gaze, this Outer Disciple awkwardly explained: “Previous years were climb-ranking fights; always lucky ones skipped, especially front-rank Senior Brothers targeting even higher Senior Brothers and Sisters—some regrets inevitable.”
Generally, gaps between top ten, top twenty etc. were not absolute.
Impossible to challenge one by one upward—that just drained one’s energy and stamina.
So skipping ranks to challenge was most people’s way.
Like Ninth Place directly challenging Fifth Place or even top three.
Thus, middles conserved energy while front disciples suffered, often with oversights.
Of course, past challenge fights let some regain face, but for sect grand competition, needed rules.
Thus Sect Affairs Pavilion devised this: most climb-ranking showdown, but after sixty directly Elimination Tournament.
Relatively fair, everyone fights at least one round—progress visible to all.
Onlooker disciples gain too—all happy.
Of course, some disciples suffer.
Like the Sixtieth Rank Gatekeeper.
Who knew how many disciples wanted Elimination Tournament qualification, fame in Beast King Sect, more Resources, farther on Martial Arts path.
Sixtieth, Fifty-ninth etc., these rear ranks would surely be challenge targets in final three climb days.
Unfortunately, Su Yan was now Fifty-seventh Rank—not friendly.
“Senior Brother, this disciple must report to each peak; if you…”
“Go.”
Su Yan flipped his hand; a small bottle of Blood-Strengthening Pills landed in the Outer Disciple’s hand.
The Outer Disciple saw the Pills, showed surprise, quickly: “Many thanks, Senior Brother.”
The Outer Disciple rode the Black Horned Giant Eagle away from Xuan Shuang Mountain; Su Yan gave the format to Gu Sanqian at the hall door.
Gu Sanqian glanced: “Changed again, quite tinkered—but can select good seedlings. This fight timing seems to align with Lingnan Prefecture’s Medium Secret Realm opening.”
Su Yan perked up: “Medium Secret Realm?”
Gu Sanqian just smiled: “Find out yourself; always wanting this old man to say everything—what’s the brain for?”
