Mastering the Two-stage Breathing Technique, although unable to directly affect the realm like improving talent and martial arts, which can enhance strength in real-time.

It can accelerate the cultivation speed and is the most crucial in the long run.

After all, the realm is the foundation.

Only by stepping into a higher realm can one live longer.

Lou Yi never forgot what the ultimate purpose of his martial arts practice was.

...

"I say, Brother Liu, you've never told me, what does your family do?" Shi Qingde fanned his face with his hand, persistently questioning Lou Yi.

"My family farms in the outer city." Lou Yi said casually.

"Hmm, do you think I'd believe that?" Shi Qingde scoffed, "Forget it if you don't want to tell, I, Shi Qingde, never judge friends by their background!"

"However, if I want to find you, how should I contact you?" he asked again.

That was indeed a problem.

Lou Yi thought to himself, not wanting to reveal his identity as a disciple of the Extreme Fist Sect for the time being, so...

"The third alley facing east opposite Zhihai Tower, inside the seventh tree, you can make a mark on the bark if there's an emergency..."

"Hahaha, Brother Liu, you know this so well, you're surely a city person!" Shi Qingde said proudly.

Turning his head, he saw Lou Yi had disappeared without a trace.

...

Extreme Fist Sect, Martial Arts Arena.

"Hm, ha, hey!"

"Junior sister, your posture is wrong, your legs need to be tighter!"

"Breathe, deep breaths, don't be chaotic with your fists, push your chest out forcefully!"

Upon entering the arena, Lou Yi witnessed a lively scene in the Martial Arts Hall.

Dozens of people were seriously practicing martial arts, and several pairs were exchanging blows in the sandy center.

Scanning the scene, his eyes suddenly settled.

A young, flamboyant man in blue clothes, a golden belt around his waist, holding a white folding fan, was enthusiastically instructing a pure-looking girl in martial arts.

Why was their body so close, a bit lewd.

'Bang!'

He quietly approached and then kicked out.

"Who!"

Zhan Weida staggered, turned around angrily.

Instantly changed his expression to one of surprise.

"Liu Yi! You brat, you're finally willing to come back, I thought you were dead?"

He ignored the junior sister nearby, stepped up and gave Lou Yi a few punches.

"There were some family matters." Lou Yi had now removed the human skin mask, returning to his original appearance.

Back in the familiar, comfortable environment, feeling much more relaxed.

Compared to the dangerous and harsh Hundred Beasts Mountain Range, the Martial Arts Hall was like paradise.

"We are brothers, if you need any help, just call me, don't be shy… By the way, have you noticed any changes in me?"

"Hmm, you've had a breakthrough?" Lou Yi inwardly laughed, how could he not notice.

But his face still showed a shocked expression.

"Hahaha, I broke through! Damn it, isn't just being a martial artist easy?" Zhan Weida boasted.

The pure junior sister next to them suddenly showed a look of admiration.

Zhan Weida went from learning the Breathing Technique to breaking through as a martial artist in just over five months.

Definitely considered to have a pretty good aptitude, even able to be called a little genius.

"No way, I've already broken through. You comprehended the Breathing Technique ahead of me, shouldn't you have made some progress?" Zhan Weida suddenly remembered something, looking at Lou Yi.

At this moment, Lou Yi stopped circulating the Qi Locking Technique.

The Secret Blood flowed unabashedly within him, emitting the powerful aura of a martial artist.

"You also broke through!" Zhan Weida laughed, "Such good news should be quickly reported to Elder Zhang.

In a few days, we'll have a small ceremony for those who have recently broken through."

Elder Zhang was the elder who initially interviewed Lou Yi, wearing a purple robe, with graying hair.

"Good, good." Elder Zhang stroked his beard, expression quite gratified, "Recently, our disciples have continuously broken through as martial artists, the day of great prosperity for the sect is near, I must hurry to report the news to the Sect Leader."

Very soon, the news of Lou Yi's breakthrough was spread.

"Congratulations, Brother Liu." A slender woman in white gracefully approached.

Her appearance was beautiful, with peach blossom eyes that seemed to always have a hint of laughter, making people feel good, she was the Extreme Fist Sect's first beauty, Jia Hong.

"Congratulations to you too." Lou Yi replied.

"Brother Liu, now that you've broken through as a martial artist, you must find a mentor.

Would you be willing to join me under Elder Zhou?" Jia Hong extended an invitation.

Her voice was like pearls falling on a jade plate, crisp and melodious.

The so-called Elder Zhou was the one who always had a sour face, seemingly a senior to Zhou Yang.

"I have decided to join Elder Zhang's sect." Lou Yi directly refused.

He learned from Zhan Weida that the Extreme Fist Sect was divided into two factions.

One was led by the Sect Leader, the other by the Great Elder.

Elder Zhang, Li Yagui, and Chen Muju belonged to the Sect Leader's faction, which was easy-going and valued rules.

Whereas Zhou Yang, Elder Zhou, and others belonged to the Great Elder's faction, which was domineering and aggressive.

Lou Yi didn't want to hang around with that guy Zhou Yang.

Moreover, Elder Zhang had done him a favor to some extent.

"That's a pity." Jia Hong smiled slightly, not at all angry, and gracefully left.

"Damn, she's so pretentious." Zhan Weida seemed to have always been disgusted with Jia Hong.

"By the way, where is her lover Zhou Yang? Why haven't I seen him?" Lou Yi suddenly asked.

The two of them had a grudge, though it wasn't a life-or-death matter.

But if the chance arose, Lou Yi wouldn't mind giving him a good lesson in the Martial Arts Arena.

With enough strength, it's time to seek revenge.

"That guy had his legs broken and is still lying at home." Zhan Weida said gleefully, "I heard Jia Hong only visited a few times at first, they might have already broken up by now."

"What happened?" Lou Yi sensed something unusual.

"Most likely the Heavy Sword Sect's doing. Their Qi Bao died, so they went crazy and sneak attacked our sect's disciples." Zhan Weida shook his head, "Not only Zhou Yang, but Senior Brother Chen and Senior Brother Li were also injured."

"Of course, the others only suffered minor injuries, but Zhou Yang's legs were broken. His body is damaged, and his martial arts potential is greatly reduced." Zhan Weida sneered, "Serves him right for being so arrogant usually, now it's retribution."

'Was it really the Heavy Sword Sect's doing?'

In Lou Yi's mind, an image of Huang Longgang's frenzied face flashed.

...

Eventually, the initiation ceremony was set for three days later, involving Lou Yi, Zhan Weida, Jia Hong, and two others.

However, having learned from the last incident with the Heavy Sword Sect's challenge, the Extreme Fist Sect decided not to make a big deal out of it this time.

Lou Yi naturally didn't care.

He walked out of the Martial Arts Hall, intending to return to the rented house to see how Liu Yuan and Lu Yang were doing these days.

He had barely taken a few steps when someone stopped him.

"Brother Liu, hold on!"

This person looked somewhat unfamiliar, around forty years old.

His face was fair, body slightly chubby, dressed in a black fur coat, clearly someone used to a life of comfort.

However, at this moment, he wore a noticeably ingratiating smile.

"And you are?" Lou Yi asked, puzzled.

"I am Yu Dalei." Seeing Lou Yi's still puzzled expression, he maintained his smile, "Currently serving as a Steward in the sect."

"Oh, Manager Yu." Lou Yi remembered.

Back then, it was Tian Sushi who had him contact Yu Dalei to be arranged into the sect.

He looked at Manager Yu suspiciously, wondering what he wanted.

Manager Yu whispered, "I've been busy with affairs previously, and neglected Brother Liu.

Would you kindly do me the honor this evening? I've reserved a private room at Zhihai Tower..."

'Neglected?'

Lou Yi thought for a slight moment and then understood what the other was worried about.

He was just afraid that being placed in a remote courtyard had made him resentful?

Am I really that petty?

Lou Yi couldn't help but chuckle, saying to him, "Manager Yu, you've never neglected me, I don't even remember."

Upon hearing this, Manager Yu's face changed, quickly pressing a cloth bag into Lou Yi's hands.

"Brother Liu, a small token of respect, please kindly accept it!"

This time Lou Yi did not refuse.

Seeing this, Manager Yu showed a relieved smile.

After bidding farewell to Manager Yu, Lou Yi continued walking forward, when several people approached, all with familiar faces.

Niu Peng, Jin Feng, He Yu, Jie Bai... all Lou Yi's old roommates, though they hadn't lived together long.

Jin Feng had already entered the inner sect and was more familiar with Lou Yi.

Of course, he still had a long way to go before breaking through as a Martial Artist.

Maybe he would never be able to break through in this life.

Jin Feng strode forward and said in a low voice, "Ah, Ah Yi, I heard you advanced to a Martial Artist, that's a tremendous achievement.

The few of us, having shared a bunk, they say 'ten years to cross the river in the same boat, a hundred years to share a bed'..."

Upon hearing this, Lou Yi's face darkened, but he listened nonetheless.

Clearly, such words were not something honest Jin Feng could come up with on his own; someone must have taught him.

Jin Feng continued, "We want to treat you to a meal at Storm Tower to celebrate."

After saying this, the group looked eagerly at Lou Yi, their eyes filled with nervousness and expectation.

...

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