Zhang Mo was at home.
The secret manual of Pure Yang Skill lay before him.
“So that’s it, the so-called Martial Dao First Rank is about running internal energy through one's meridians, then opening up sixteen meridians and filling them with internal energy.”
Zhang Mo muttered softly to himself.
The Pure Yang Skill, however, was a step-by-step process, using the most orthodox and peaceful method to gently pry open the meridians.
【Stolen Life Span: 153 years】
【First Rank · Pure Yang Skill (Uninitiated)】
After glancing at the system panel, Zhang Mo began pouring in lifespan.
【One year has passed. Your Pure Yang Skill has finally entered the beginner stage. Internal energy starts to flow through the meridians.】
【Fifth year, your mind is very peaceful. You are not impatient due to the slow progress. You are in line with the Pure Yang Skill's intent and have successfully opened the first meridian.】
【Twentieth year, you have successfully opened three meridians. The Pure Yang Skill has achieved minor success.】
【Fortieth year, you have opened six meridians with your unremitting efforts. The Pure Yang Skill has achieved major success.】
【Fiftieth year, you wake up. The Pure Yang Skill is complete. Your Martial Dao cultivation has been promoted to First Rank Peak. The internal energy in ten meridians flows continuously. You are calm and composed, having expected this for a long time.】
【Remaining Stolen Life Span: 103 years.】
Afterwards!
Zhang Mo shifted his gaze to the Black Fiend Palm.
As a martial art that could evolve into a killing art, the Black Fiend Palm undoubtedly had great potential.
【First year, you started practicing the Black Fiend Palm from the most basic part. Although you have mastered this palm technique, you are still as devout as when you first learned it.】
【Thirtieth year, you only feel that you have gradually forgotten all the moves of the Black Fiend Palm. One palm after another has evolved into a new martial art.】
【Fortieth year, you have comprehended the First Rank martial art, Black Heart Palm.】
【Sixtieth year, your Black Heart Palm has already achieved minor success. Each palm strike carries eight variations of strength and softness. Black Qi dances around your palm.】
【One hundredth year, your Black Heart Palm has finally reached completion and you have comprehended the killing art, Crush Heart. This art combines sixteen kinds of force and is a purely killing art. It can shatter the internal organs of the human body, a violation of heaven's will.】
【Remaining Stolen Life Span: 3 years.】
“This Werewolf beast was truly an unexpected joy… ”
Exhaling a mouthful of turbid air and feeling the surge of power within his body, Zhang Mo's lips curled into a smile.
“So, hunting demon beasts is much more cost-effective than hunting savage beasts.”
“If I remember correctly, it’s almost time for the Beast Hunter selection, right?”
Beast Hunters were a semi-official organization.
In order to hunt demon beasts, the Great Xia Empire gave this Beast Hunter Guild the greatest freedom.
After all, some demon beasts would not only mingle in the city, but also had a chance to be born with the ability to command savage beasts, forming beast tides.
This posed a great threat to humanity.
Although this profession was dangerous, the benefits were plentiful. Besides basic wages, the rewards for each mission were extremely generous.
Zhang Mo joined for the sake of obtaining information about demon beasts.
Otherwise, it would be a long time before he could encounter a demon beast on his own.
…
Two days later!
Zhang Mo got up early, had a simple breakfast, and left home.
He hailed a taxi.
Twenty minutes later, Zhang Mo arrived at the Tianfeng City Beast Hunter Guild.
It was already packed with people.
Some were in their prime, while others were gray-haired, but without exception, they were all martial artists who had reached First Rank.
After paying the fare, Zhang Mo stepped inside, hearing the discussions around him.
“Sigh, this is my fifth time participating in the selection. I wonder if I can pass this time.”
“Yeah, the Beast Hunter selection is too difficult. Even though we have all reached First Rank, it’s not that easy to pass. We even have to compete for rankings in the end, selecting the best.”
“But no matter what, this is a chance. The resources within the Beast Hunter Guild are so rich, I heard they even have pills.”
Hearing these words, Zhang Mo’s expression was neither sad nor happy.
He was confident!
He believed that no exam could be too difficult for him.
After all, if he went all out, even a Second Rank martial artist might not be his match.
Moments later!
After verifying his identity information, Zhang Mo followed the crowd to the exam area.
This was a huge venue, easily accommodating thousands of people.
It was now divided into countless areas, each surrounded by staff maintaining order and an examiner responsible for recording scores.
In the center of each area, an instrument was placed.
At this time, an examiner called out:
“Zhang Mo, are you here?”
“Here!”
Zhang Mo shouted, hurried over, and stood before the examiner.
“Huh?”
Looking at Zhang Mo, the examiner's pupils constricted, subconsciously taking a step back and even showing a tendency to attack.
But soon.
He came to his senses and stopped his movements.
But a look of astonishment flashed across his eyes.
Facing Zhang Mo, he felt as if he had seen a humanoid savage beast. An aura of bloodlust and sharpness washed over him.
This had caused him to unconsciously enter a combat state.
“Am I having an illusion?”
He shook his head lightly, feeling that he was thinking too much.
He was a Second Rank martial artist, how could he be scared by a First Rank martial artist.
It seemed he had been working too hard recently. It was time to take a break.
Then, after verifying Zhang Mo's identity, the examiner pointed to the testing machine and said:
“Have you used this machine before?”
Seeing Zhang Mo nod, the examiner said:
“Next, you will use your strongest martial art. The testing machine will display your score. Of course, if you are skilled with weapons, you can also use them.”
“Okay!”
Zhang Mo replied and slowly moved forward.
His actions also attracted the attention of some of the people taking the selection exam around him.
“So young. He must still be a student, right?”
“Where did this kid come from? Doesn’t he know that the Beast Hunter exam is dangerous? What’s he doing here, fooling around?”
“Open your eyes and take a good look. His eyes are full of inner light, obviously he has reached First Rank in Martial Dao. He might not be weak.”
The crowd buzzed with discussion, some ignoring him, some watching the show, and some even mocking him.