Adding Friends Can Make Me Stronger

Chapter 21 - Heavenly Bronze Hand, Talent [Thick Skin]!

As for his means of transportation, it was a spiritual horse that had been trained by the sect for a full two and a half years.

With enduring stamina, it could easily travel seven to eight hundred miles without breaking a sweat.

“Come to think of it, it seems like it’s been two years since I last went back,” Meng Changqing muttered as he looked at the vast expanse of the sky and earth, feeling a faint emotion stirring in his heart.

The reason for not going back wasn’t particularly significant; mainly, his progress in cultivation was too slow, and he felt like he was not living up to the resources of his family. But now that he had broken through to the Apperture Connecting Realm, there shouldn’t be any problems. It could also be considered a triumphant return.

“Auntie,” a figure floated into Meng Changqing’s mind.

She was the current president of the Meng Family Chamber of Commerce, always wearing a bamboo hat and a black dress.

Strictly speaking, she wasn’t really his aunt. According to the elders of the clan, she was his mother’s junior sister.

She was also a Aperture Connecting Realm martial artist. If it weren’t for Auntie’s support, the Meng Family Chamber of Commerce would probably have been swallowed up by others more than ten years ago.

Over the years, it was because of Auntie’s support that he could continue to enjoy the resources of the family without being reduced.

“Let’s go!” Collecting his thoughts, Meng Changqing rode his spiritual horse towards the distance.

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Three days later, Baiyun Mountains…

Stretching for hundreds of miles, the mountains were tall and ancient, with perilous peaks and dangerous cliffs, and inhabited by demon beasts.

In short, it was a dangerous place. Unless they were martial artists, ordinary people wouldn’t dare to come here.

The Baiyun Bandits were the most recently emerged bandits. With strong strength, many passing merchant groups had been plundered and killed.

As a result, people were panicking, and no one dared to pass through this area.

To prevent being targeted, the Baiyun Bandits were very clever and concealed their stronghold very well, making it very hidden.

But unfortunately, in front of the Tai Xuan Sect, this cleverness was not enough.

Once they were targeted, they would be found in no time.

Then they would be put into missions as part of the training for inner disciples.

Boom!

The towering gate of the stronghold suddenly shattered into countless fragments, scattering in all directions. Some bandits who didn’t have time to dodge were immediately swept away, covered in blood.

“Hiding quite deeply,” a indifferent voice slowly sounded.

At the broken gate, a white-clad youth stepped in, walking leisurely in the sunlight. He held a sword in one hand, and his black hair danced lightly.

A powerful aura enveloped the entire scene.

“Enemy attack!” There were constant cries of alarm.

Soon, the densely packed bandits gathered together. There were easily over a hundred of them, with varying levels of strength, but most were at the Vein Tempering Realm, lingering around the second or third level. There were only a dozen or so at the seventh or eighth level.

As for the Aperture Connecting Realm, none had not been seen yet.

“It’s disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect!” Someone noticed Meng Changqing’s attire, and fear surged in their voices.

In the Tianling Prefecture, the Tai Xuan Sect could be said to be a dominant force, alongside the Flame Sun Valley, Giant Spirit Gate, and Wind and Cloud City.

Outside, no one dared to easily provoke the disciples of these forces!

“Don’t panic!” A deep voice suddenly sounded.

Three figures descended from the sky, standing in front of everyone, facing off against Meng Changqing.

It was the leader of the Baiyun Bandits, along with two subordinates.

The leader’s specific name was unknown.

Anyway, outsiders referred to him as Heavenly Bronze Hand.

Because this person’s fist techniques were extraordinary. Once unleashed, his fists were like pouring molten bronze.

Not only was his strength immense, but his defense was also terrifying.

Even when clashing with weapons, it was difficult to injure him.

His cultivation was at the seventh level of the Aperture Connecting Realm.

Three stages higher than Meng Changqing.

Therefore, when Meng Changqing chose this task, the disciples of the task hall tried to persuade him.

But in the end, they couldn’t persuade him.

They could only advise him to act within his limits.

This level of martial artist could almost be compared to inner disciples.

The difference in realms was too great, making it difficult to kill them.

And one might even die at their hands.

But Meng Changqing was not an ordinary inner disciple.

Whether it was the Wind and Thunder Sword Art or the Sword Steps, he had already ‘cultivated’ them to perfection, not to mention the Sword Qi!

At full strength, let alone martial artists at the seventh, eighth, or ninth level of the Aperture Connecting Realm, they would also be beheaded!

Unless they had many hidden cards.

“Tai Xuan Sect disciple, fourth level of the Aperture Connecting Realm.”

Heavenly Bronze Hand evaluated Meng Changqing with a slightly relaxed expression.

If the realm of the arriving martial artist was higher than his, he wouldn’t say much and would lead his subordinates to retreat.

But a mere fourth level of the Aperture Connecting Realm.

Not even the same level.

It could still be dealt with.

“It seems that the Tai Xuan Sect has already treated us Baiyun Bandits as a training task.”

Heavenly Bronze Hand sneered coldly, “But daring to come at the fourth level, you really don’t know how to write the word ‘death’.

“Do you think I’m one of those trash from outside?

“Can you easily surpass your own realm?”

“So many words, do you know you’re about to die and won’t have a chance to speak later?” Meng Changqing spoke slowly, but his expression was calm.

At the same time, he observed the character panels of these three individuals.

Basic information:

【Name: Heavenly Bronze Hand (Lin Tie)】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation: Seventh Level of the Aperture Connecting Realm】

Attribute information:

【Root Bone: Fourth-grade】

【Comprehension: Ordinary】

【Talent: Thick Skin】

【Martial Arts: “Demon Blood Bronze Fist” (Perfection)】

“Huh, he actually has a talent?” Meng Changqing was somewhat surprised.

The so-called talent referred to certain parts of the body that are different from ordinary people.

It’s not the kind of bloodline physique.

Nor could it be compared to these two types.

Just like Bai Suxi’s skillful hands.

“Does this guy not know he has this talent?”

“Thick Skin” sounded like it belonged to the body refinement category. If he practiced body refinement techniques, the effect would be significantly better than ordinary people.

But Heavenly Bronze Hand practiced fist techniques.

It’s obvious he didn’t know.

Actually, this was normal. Talents were not as obvious as bloodline physiques.

Many people sometimes didn’t even know about them.

“This talent is not bad.” Meng Changqing’s mouth slightly curved upwards.

The look in his eyes towards Heavenly Bronze Hand also softened a bit.

If he could obtain this talent himself, it would be enough to make the defensive power of the “Bronze Body Art” comparable to that of a Mystic-level initial stage, right?