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"Dumby, stop right now." Owen cried out involuntarily. If this went on, perhaps the compressed and dense True Qi would explode his hand.

However, Dumby could no longer stop. After his Zhen Qi had been compressed, it was no longer the gentle energy circulating within his body. Dumby's eyes widened as he shouted, "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh After the beam of light shot out, Dumb's body went limp and he immediately fell to the ground.

Boom! Boom! The two consecutive explosions made Owen's jaw drop. Even if Dumby could shatter the reef in front of him with a single punch, he wouldn't be so surprised. However, he couldn't believe what was happening in front of him. The small reef had been pierced through by Dumby's combat aura. The combat aura passed through the reef and hit the surface of the sea, splashing up a column of water that was more than 10 meters high. There was not a single crack around the reef that had been pierced. It was obvious how concentrated the energy was.

Owen stood there in a daze for a long time before he could react. Dumb's attack just now had reached 50% of his strength. In other words, the vital energy that Dumb had released had reached 200% of his strength. "Ah!" Dumb. Owen took a step forward and hugged Dumb in his arms. He stretched out his right hand and pressed it on Dumb's Dantian, checking the condition of his body. Dumby's elixir field was empty. There wasn't even a trace of Dou Qi left. Dumby's entire body was limp, a clear sign of exhaustion. Owen smiled bitterly and said, "It really was an all-out attack! This kid, sigh … "

Holding Dumby in his arms, Owen unceasingly infused his Real Qi into Dumby's body. After a while, Dumby slowly woke up. Just a moment ago, when he had launched that attack, he had felt as if his body had been sucked dry. That compressed Real Qi that was filled with explosive energy had taken away all of his strength.

"Uncle, did my Toppling World Strike work?"

Owen nodded with a bitter smile and said, "You're really too reckless. If he used this move against an enemy, he might not be able to recover even after a week. Two hundred percent, what a terrifying strength! Dumb, how did you manage to compress living Dou Qi without exploding it? "

Dumb said, "I don't know either. Yesterday, I was thinking that when you said a penetrating strike, the smaller the power, the better. So, I tried my best to compress my True Qi to the smallest possible state and released it in the form of Dou Qi. After that, I don't know anything. True Qi can also explode? "

Owen said, "Of course, when true Qi is too concentrated, it will explode with powerful energy. In the past, there have been experts who died because the true Qi in their bodies was compressed too much and their bodies exploded. Maybe it's the Reincarnation Fruit and the spiritual power you've accumulated over the past few years that saved you. In the future, don't do this unless you have no other choice. It's too dangerous. "

Dumb nodded and said, "Uncle, my body is empty. It's so uncomfortable! Didn't you say that the Life Qi was endless? Why is it gone after I've used it? "

Owen said unhappily, "Even if it's endless, there needs to be a source. You've even used up the power of the source. How are you going to recover? Let's go back first. I'll help you recover first. "

Even though Owen used the same source of Life Qi to help Dumb cultivate, it took a full two days for Dumb to completely recover to his previous state. In these two days, Owen gave Dumb many pointers on how to circulate his Qi, as well as how to maximize the effects of living Dou Qi while conserving his physical strength.

"Your strength has already recovered. Go up the wooden stake again today. Remember what I've taught you. Distribute seventy percent and keep thirty percent. Don't use the Devastating Strike again. Too much exhaustion will be detrimental to your cultivation in the future. "

Dumb also had a lingering fear. It took a full two days for the True Qi in his body to recover to its original state.

Just like that, Dumb started cultivating to cleave the waves. Because he had found the right method, the impact of the waves was no longer a big threat to him. Using it every day, Dumb made rapid progress. After three months, he could already last a day without being hit by the waves. Fighting with the waves every day had also made Dumb's body stronger. His fair skin had turned a healthy bronze color under the impact of the sea and the exposure of the sun. His dull eyes would occasionally flash with a sharp, cold light.

Owen stood on the reef and watched with satisfaction as Dumb punched and repelled the waves. He nodded in satisfaction and murmured, "His progress is really fast! Although the effect of the Fruit of Rebirth is extraordinary, this child is really hardworking. " The hardships of fighting against the waves were not something an ordinary person could imagine. Right now, Dumb no longer had the time to learn other things. Every day, he would fight against the waves, meditate, and meditate. However, he had never complained about it.

In the middle of the day, Owen untied Dumb from the wooden stake. After the two of them had eaten, Dumb was about to return to the wooden stake when Owen stopped him. "We're going to start the next lesson. You've already used your fighting energy well." Owen grabbed Dumb's slender hands and said, "The shape of your hands is even better than Uncle's. Do you know? Most of Uncle's skills are in the sword. From today onwards, you have to experience the characteristics of the sword. In this aspect, I have nothing to teach you. You have to experience it yourself. Only by becoming true friends with the sword will you be able to unleash its power as the king of weapons. " He took out the huge broadsword from behind the reef. As it had not been used for a few years, the blade was covered in rust.

"Old friend! I've neglected you. "Owen looked at the broadsword in his hand with misty eyes. This sword had been with him for 30 years! He held the sword in one hand, and the other flashed with white vital energy. He rubbed the white light on the blade, and the rust on the blade disappeared instantly, revealing the shining blade.

"Dumb, this broadsword has been with me for 30 years. From today onwards, it will be your partner. The sword is five feet and six inches long, the hilt is one foot and two inches, and the blade is four feet and four inches. The widest part of the blade is half a foot, and the thickest part is three inches. It weighs 76 kilograms. The name of the sword is Big Dipper. "

Dumb was stunned. "76 kilograms? Uncle, you're right. "Even the hammer of the blacksmith in town only weighed 20 kilograms.

Owen held the sword horizontally, and with just the trembling of his fingers, the blade swayed. The 76 kilogram heavy sword was as light as a feather in his hand. Owen held the sword horizontally in front of him, stroked the blade, and sighed. "Is it very heavy? You might think so in the beginning, but when your heart becomes one with it, you will no longer feel its weight. "

Dumb looked at the Tian Gang Sword, which was even taller than him, and could not help but feel excited. He took a few steps forward and said to Owen, "Uncle, can I try it?"

Owen moved his fingers, and with the tip facing down, he handed the hilt over. Dumb reached out and grabbed the hilt. As soon as Owen let go, Dumb felt his hand sink. Although he was prepared, he still did not hold it firmly. With a clang, the tip of the sword hit the ground. Owen laughed and scolded, "You stupid boy, did you train your vital energy for nothing? Use it to control the sword. "

Dumb stuck out his tongue, took a deep breath, and activated the vital energy in his body. His body emitted a white light, and he used his strength to lift the Tian Gang Sword. Under the effect of the vital energy, he felt that the sword was much lighter, but it was extremely difficult to swing it. If he had not practiced the use of battle energy for many days, he might not even be able to swing the sword. Owen said in a deep voice, "Concentrate your energy in your dantian, and your feet must be steady. Circulate the vital energy to your waist, and use the belt to carry the back, the back to carry the shoulder, the shoulder to carry the arm, the arm to carry the elbow, the elbow to carry the wrist, the wrist to carry the hand, and the hand to carry the finger. This is the foundation of using the sword. The Tian Gang Sword Technique originally has 36 moves, but the moves are too complicated. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to remember, so I've simplified it into nine moves. Watch, the first move, Piercing the Sun. "

Dumb's vision blurred, and his hand became light. The Tian Gang Sword was already in Owen's hand. Owen's body flashed in the air, and he rushed out with the sword. The Tian Gang Sword swallowed the white light, and it was filled with an indomitable momentum. When it landed, Owen said, "Did you see it clearly? It looks like a very simple move, but it requires your hands, eyes, and mental cultivation method to be in perfect coordination. "How about this, you don't have to practice the sword technique yet. Today, you'll first practice the three most basic moves: cleave, flick, and stab." As he spoke, he went through the essentials of the three moves, and then handed the Tian Gang Sword to Dumb before floating away.

"I'll cleave, I'll cleave." When the sun set, Dumb's body was already aching from practicing. Although it was only the three simple moves, he could not find the feeling.

"How's the practice going?" Owen's figure suddenly appeared on the reef. He was holding a tree branch in his hand.

Dumb scratched his head and said, "I can't say for sure, but I feel that it's different from what you demonstrated."

Owen took a look at the sword marks on the reef, shook his head, and said, "The cleave must have the momentum of the cleave. Although you can only exert 70% of your strength and have to leave 30% for variations, you must be able to overwhelm your opponent in terms of momentum. Watch." He held the tree branch with both hands and raised it high. The surrounding sea breeze seemed to have stopped, no longer blowing on Dumb. The unusually strong pressure forced him to take a few steps back, and he looked at the tree branch in Owen's hand in shock.

The sudden disappearance of the pressure made Dumb feel as if his body was leaning forward. Owen said, "Watch carefully. Now, you can cleave me with your sword. As long as you can make my feet leave the ground, it'll be considered a success."

Dumby nodded and imitated Owen. He raised the Big Dipper Sword with both hands and said, "Uncle, be careful." Dumby infused the blade with Combat Qi and swung it down. Although it didn't have Owen's aura, the Big Dipper Sword also emitted a faint light.

A smile appeared on Owen's face. Just as the Tian Gang Sword was about to cleave his head, the tree branch gently flicked and immediately guided the sword to the side. Dumb felt the sword in his hand suddenly sink. With a clang, it immediately cleaved the ground at the side, and half of the blade sank into the ground.

Owen said, "Battle aura must be stored and not released, or suddenly released. If you hadn't released all your battle aura just now, I wouldn't have been able to easily dispel the force. Again. " Just like that, the old man and the young boy continued to practice on the reef. The endless stream of True Qi supported Dumby's wielding of the heavy sword. It was not until late at night that he was finally able to force Owen to fight him head-on. Although he did not manage to force Owen to retreat, Owen was already very satisfied. In order to let Dumb better grasp the essentials of the sword and understand the essence of sword intent, from the second day onwards, Dumb was still tied to the wooden pole. The difference was that he used the Tian Gang Sword to cleave the waves. Time flew by. Dumby and Owen had been in Shitang Town for six years.

On the reef, rays of light were constantly flashing. It was Dumby practicing the Heavenly Dipper Sword Technique. The Heavenly Dipper Thirty-Six Sword Technique was one of the most common sword techniques in the continent. Although it wasn't very powerful, it had a great momentum and was most suitable for use on the battlefield. Although Owen had simplified the sword technique, the momentum did not weaken. After a long period of practice, Dumb could now skillfully use the Vital Qi to control the Tian Gang Sword. Because of the good foundation of Vital Qi that he had built over the past few years, Dumb learned other things much faster. Over the past three years, Owen had taught Dumby everything he had learned. Although Dumby's brain was slow, his hard work made up for it. Dumby's Combat Power had almost entered the fifth realm. His movements and swordsmanship had also improved greatly. When Owen used the tree branch, he could withstand dozens of attacks without being defeated.

Owen stood at the side and watched Dumb with a satisfied smile. After a period of time, when Dumb's Survival Skill broke through to the fifth level, he would be able to teach him his secret skills. The 18-year-old Dumb was already about the same height as Owen. He had broad shoulders and a broad back. Apart from his childish look, he looked like an adult no matter how one looked at him.

"Alright, Dumb, come back," Owen shouted.

Dumb used his Qi to lighten his body. He held the Tian Gang Sword upside down and landed beside Owen. "Uncle, are you going to learn something new again?"

Owen smiled and shook his head. "You've learned most of the basics in the past few years. I'm very satisfied. After a period of time, when your Survival Skill reaches the fifth level, I'll teach you the famous Hell King Swordsmanship. That's what I'm really capable of! Let's go. Your Uncle Schil came to find me early this morning. He said that he would treat us to crab lunch. You're in luck, kid. "

At the mention of food, Dumb's eyes lit up like he was when he was young. He smiled and said, "Sure! Dumb loves eating crabs. "

The two of them chatted and laughed as they returned to Shitang Town. The Big Dipper Sword was left in the reef. Although Schiller's family had been close to Owen for the past few years, they still didn't know that Owen and Dumby both had kungfu. Owen only told them that Dumb had grown up and worked at the shipyard every day.

"Grandpa Owen, you're here. Please come in." The 16-year-old Xi Fei invited Owen and Dumb into the yard warmly. She had grown into a lady at the age of 16 and was known as the first beauty in Stone Town. Xi Fei glanced at Dumb and blushed. She turned around to call her grandpa.

"Big brother, you're here. Let's have a few drinks today."

Owen laughed and said, "Do you think I'm afraid of you? Didn't you concede defeat in the drinking competition last time? Where's Middle, Hair, and White? Why don't I see the three of them? "

Schil smiled and said, "The weather is good today. They've gone fishing with their wives. I'm afraid they'll only be back at night. Xi Fei, serve the crabs and the dishes. "

"Okay …" Xi Fei agreed and ran to the kitchen with her younger brothers, Xi Feng and Xi Lei, to serve the dishes.

Schil said, "Big brother, our Fei 'er's cooking is getting better and better. Her mother is free now. She cooks all the meals at home."

Owen nodded and said, "This girl has also grown up. Whoever marries her will be blessed in the future."

Schil moved closer to Owen and said mysteriously, "Big brother, I called you here today because I want to discuss Fei 'er's marriage with you! You must be the matchmaker. "

Owen was stunned and said, "Why? Which family's child do you fancy?"

Schil glanced at Dumb and said, "I watched Dumb grow up. He's simple and kind. The boys in the village are too impetuous. I can only rest assured if Fei 'er marries Dumb! How about it? Big brother, our Fei 'er marrying Dumb is too good for him. Haha. "

Owen was shocked. He looked at the stunned Dumb and said, "Brother, their seniority is different. Also, their children are still young. Let's talk about it in a few years."

Ciel chuckled and said, "We're all neighbors, so let's talk our own way. It doesn't matter. Who would gossip about it? They're 18 and 16, so they're not young. What? Is our Fei 'er not good enough for this silly boy? Dumb, tell me, do you like Fei 'er? "

In Dumby's mind, the little girl's appearance appeared.

"Brother Dumb, when I grow up, I'll marry you, okay?"

"From now on, my girl is Dumb's fiancée. You have to treat me well in the future. "

Thoughts of Fei 'er filled Dumb's mind. He only came back to his senses after Schil called out to him a few times. "Ah! Uncle Schil, what did you say? "

Schil said unhappily, "What are you thinking about, kid? Let me ask you, do you like Fei 'er?"

Dumb nodded and said, "I like her! Sister Fei 'er is a very good girl. "

Schiller glanced at Owen and smiled proudly. "See? See? The children have all agreed. My Feifei is fine with it too. Dumb, you have to treat Fei 'er well in the future after marrying you. Do you hear me? "

Owen frowned. Dumb's cultivation was at a critical juncture. How could he get married? Moreover, there were so many things for Dumb to do. However, Schil's family had always taken good care of them. How could he reject Schil's kindness?

Just as Owen was in a dilemma, Dumb suddenly waved his hands and said, "No, no, Uncle Schil, this won't do!"

Schil glared at him and said, "Why not?"

Dumb lowered his head and mumbled, "I … I already have a fiancée."

His words stunned not only Schil, but even Owen was shocked. He had never heard Dumb say that he had a fiancée.

Clang — Xi Fei, who had just walked out of the kitchen, heard Dumb's words. The cooked crab in her hands fell to the ground along with the metal plate. She looked at Dumb with red eyes and cried after a while, "Dumb, I hate you." She turned around and ran back to her room, covering her face. It turned out that Xi Fei had been punished by her grandfather because Dumb had almost drowned to save them. She had ignored Dumb for a long time, but as time passed, Xi Fei had already forgotten about it. She had gradually fallen in love with the tall and simple Dumb. That was why her grandfather Schil had come to test Owen today. However, Schil was impatient and liked Dumb. He wanted to settle the marriage as soon as possible, which led to the scene just now.

Owen pulled Dumb up and sighed. He said in a low voice, "Brother, I'm sorry. Dumb has indeed been engaged since he was young. Sigh — Dumb is not convinced. We'll leave first." He then pulled Dumb, who was still confused, out of Schil's house. After hearing what Dumb had said, Schil immediately felt disgraced. He didn't even see them out and let them go.

After leaving the house, Owen heaved a sigh of relief. He whispered to Dumb, "You rascal, when did you learn to lie? But this time, it was just in time. Otherwise, Schil would have really married his granddaughter to you. Dumb, isn't Uncle being too selfish? "

Dumb shook his head and said, "How could Uncle be selfish? Dumb is so stupid that he can't take care of Sister Fei. Moreover, Dumb didn't lie. I do have a fiancée. "

Under Owen's questioning, Dumb told him about what had happened with the girl.

Owen laughed. "So that's how it is! I didn't expect a silly boy like you to be liked by so many people. But, as a man, you have to make a name for yourself before you can start a family. Do you understand? Sigh — I'm counting on you to avenge my blood feud. "

Dumb was stunned. "Uncle, what feud do you have? Can't you take revenge with your martial arts skills? " Dumb knew very well that even though he had learned from Owen for five years, he wouldn't be able to take a single blow if Owen were to go all out. Moreover, the evil attack that Owen had used in the Forest of Illusion was still fresh in his memory. That was an irresistible force!

A cold glint flashed in Owen's eyes. "It's not the time for you to find out yet. My enemy is so powerful that you can't even imagine it. If I didn't have the Unparalleled Holy Water, I might still be able to fight. But in my current condition, there's no hope at all. Child, Uncle's wish rests on you. "

As the two of them spoke, they had already reached the entrance of the house. Owen's expression suddenly changed. He grabbed Dumb and said solemnly, "Who's there? Come out."

A sinister voice rang out from the courtyard. "Mm, as expected of the 'Pluto King'. We were already very careful, but we were still discovered by you." Figures flashed, and seven people shrouded in black appeared in front of Owen and Dumb. Each of them held a narrow sword in their hands. Fourteen Cold Light flickered in their eyes as they stared at Owen.

Dumby was shocked because he recognized that these seven people's attire was almost exactly the same as the people who had chased after Owen in the Forest of Illusions. The person in the middle had an additional golden skull on his chest, while the other six had fist-sized silver skulls on their chests.

Owen sucked in a breath of cold air. "Vice President, Yuansha Group."

The person in the middle snorted. "So the number one assassin still recognizes us. You're pretty impressive to be able to hold on until now after being poisoned by the Unparalleled Holy Water. Be good and come back with us. You should know that even if you weren't poisoned, you might not be able to fight against us. We've really been looking for you for a long time! "

A complicated expression flickered in Owen's eyes. After a long time, he glanced at Dumb and sighed. "You guys are really impressive to be able to find me in such a situation. I can go back with you, but this child doesn't know anything. Please let him go. " At this moment, Owen was completely disheartened. He was very clear about the strength of the Yuansha Team, not to mention that they had the unfathomable Vice President. His only wish right now was to protect Dumb's life. But how difficult would it be in front of this group of ruthless assassins?

The Vice President glanced at Dumb and said coldly, "'Pluto King', you should know the rules of the organization better than I do."

Owen said sternly, "Vice President, don't go too far." He touched the right side of his chest, and fighting qi surged out of his body.

The Vice President laughed coldly. "'Pluto King', can you still use the Pluto King's Sword? I'd like to see it for myself. "

Owen turned his head and said to Dumb, "Hurry up and leave this place. Go back and find your teacher."

Dumb said firmly, "No, uncle. If we're going to die, we'll die together. I won't abandon you."

Owen was very anxious, but he knew Dumb's personality better than anyone else. He laughed and said, "Alright, then you can stand aside and watch how uncle kills these beasts." He waved his left hand, and a gentle fighting qi pushed Dumb's body away. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and a dense killing intent filled his body. He understood that only by fighting with his life would he have a chance of survival. With Owen as the center, the evil aura that he hadn't seen in six years suddenly surged out of his chest and enveloped the seven people in front of him.

A look of surprise flashed in the Vice President's eyes. He said in a low voice, "Owen, do you really want to resist with your life? The most evil in the world, Pluto King's Sword. Fine, I'd like to see how many moves you can use. Go. " Under his command, the six members of the Yuansha Group wielded six narrow swords and attacked Owen from strange angles like six vipers.

Unexpectedly, Owen didn't block. His body swayed along with the sword qi, and he dodged to the side, as light as a leaf. However, he was facing the highest ranking assassins of the Assassin Guild. Although he dodged to the front, his shoulders and thighs still suffered a few cuts.

The evil aura continued to grow stronger, and the sky seemed to darken. The six members of the Yuansha Group continued to attack, and the wounds on Owen's body kept increasing. In just a short while, he was covered in blood. If it weren't for the fact that these assassins had to divert most of their energy to resist the evil aura, Owen would have died a long time ago.

Dumb's eyes almost popped out of their sockets as he watched from the side. He leaped forward and charged into the fray. He suddenly swung his right fist, and a white wave of fighting qi surged out and collided with one of the black-clothed men.

The black-clothed man didn't even turn his head. He stabbed his narrow sword in reverse, and with a flash of red light, the fighting qi that Dumb sent out instantly disappeared. The narrow sword was like a venomous snake, stabbing toward his lower abdomen. Dumb didn't have time to dodge at all. He watched as the sword approached him, but there was no space to dodge. Only now did he understand how big the gap between him and these people was, but it was already too late. Just as he closed his eyes and waited for death, Owen suddenly blocked in front of him and kicked out. The narrow sword instantly slid to the side, but it still left a bloody mark on Dumb's waist. Owen also paid the price for this. His left shoulder was completely pierced by the narrow sword of another assassin.

Owen shouted. Evil Qi suddenly burst forth, and a trace of blue light appeared on his chest. The six assassins froze at the same time. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Owen kicked Dumby away and shouted, "Don't come any closer. I'll take care of everything."

The surrounding air had turned gray because of the evil aura. Owen's white clothes had turned completely red, and he looked like a devil in the gray air. He shouted, "Do you think that the Yuansha Group is so great? In the eyes of I, the Nether King, all of you are just a bunch of dogs under that bastard. I'll let you see what the true power of death is. Flash of the Nether King! "A faint blue light that seemed to come from hell appeared from Owen's chest. The evil aura in the air instantly merged with the blue light, and with a miserable scream, one of the Yuansha Group's assassins fell down. A small hole appeared between his eyebrows, and his body quickly withered. Owen's movements didn't stop. His figure had already become indistinct, and a faint blue light flashed continuously. "Hell King, flash again!" The faint blue light turned into rays of light and shadows. Two more screams rang out, and two more assassins fell. The blue light let out a cheerful cry. After absorbing the essence blood of the two people, it shone even brighter.