Immortal Refiner

As the tiger limped back to its den, Li Qing emerged from the bushes, holding a broad-bladed sword.

”Roar!”

The injured tiger immediately let out a fierce roar, baring its teeth at Li Qing. Even though it was wounded, its imposing presence remained undiminished.

However, Li Qing had come specifically to hunt it down, so how could he be intimidated now? His steps were steady and swift, and with each step, the Inner Force within his body began to circulate, keeping his entire body tense. Seeing Li Qing closing in, the tiger bared its sharp fangs—a final warning.

In just a few breaths, Li Qing was already very close to the tiger. He stopped in his tracks, standing face-to-face with the beast.

For a moment, his thoughts drifted. He couldn’t believe that he now had the courage to hunt a tiger alone, and without a trace of fear in his heart.

”Although it’s an injured tiger, I guess I’ll have to play the role of Wu Song for once!” [1]

Li Qing chuckled as he swiftly drew a Bone-Piercing Awl from his waist with his left hand. His fingertips were wrapped in Inner Force, which then merged with his Outer Strength.

Whoosh! With a flick of his finger, the Bone-Piercing Awl shot through the air, cutting through the wind.

In an instant, a spray of blood blossomed from the tiger’s shoulder.

Despite the tiger’s fur, its defensive capabilities were astonishing. An ordinary person would have been pierced through by such an attack, but the tiger only shed a small amount of blood.

”Roar!”

Now doubly wounded, the tiger was thoroughly enraged. It let out a furious roar and, relying on the strength of its three remaining legs, lunged at Li Qing.

Dragons ride the clouds, tigers ride the wind!

A howling gale seemed to sweep through the mountains, and Li Qing felt as if the charging tiger had transformed into a massive mountain, exuding immense pressure.

In that instant, Li Qing’s Inner Force surged, and his Outer Strength rippled outward.

Facing the oncoming tiger, he didn’t dodge. Instead, he drew his blade and slashed!

Swish! The blade flashed, and the tiger’s paw, which had been swiping at him, was severed in one clean strike.

However, the tiger’s other paw came down, slamming directly into Li Qing’s chest.

Bang! Li Qing, clad in Barbed Iron Armor, felt a tremendous force hit him, causing his chest to tremble and his breath to catch.

He staggered back three steps but then steadied himself in the stance of the Ancient Mystic Hammer Art, his waist and legs aligned as he drew strength from the solid ground.

”Roar!”

The tiger let out a pained howl. In just a moment, one of its paws had been severed, and the other, which had struck Li Qing’s armor, was also injured.

The barbs on the armor had pierced through the tiger’s paw with ease, their sharpness undeniable.

Now firmly planted, Li Qing drew three more Bone-Piercing Awls and hurled them.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three more piercing sounds rang out, and three bright sprays of blood erupted from the tiger’s back.

At this point, the outcome was decided.

Fully prepared, Li Qing was confident in his victory against the repeatedly wounded tiger.

However, he didn’t intend to end the fight immediately. Instead, he did something that made Old Sun’s eyes pop out of his head.

Clang!

Li Qing tossed the broad-bladed sword to the ground, the metallic clang echoing through the air.

”This...” Old Sun wanted to speak up but ultimately closed his mouth, afraid of interfering with Li Qing’s hunt.

The reason Li Qing had thrown away his knife was not to show off his heroism. He wanted to use the tiger before him to hone the skills he had learned from the Fierce Tiger True Intent Diagram.

”Come on, I won’t use a knife. I’ll fight you bare-handed!” At this moment, Li Qing’s eyes burned with intensity as he stared at the ferocious tiger, eager for the challenge.

The tiger seemed to understand. It shook its head and then slowly approached Li Qing.

”Roar!”

This time, the tiger didn’t pounce but instead moved closer, standing upright and swiping at Li Qing with its powerful paw.

Li Qing showed no fear. He stood firmly in the stance of the Ancient Mystic Hammer Art, while his hands executed a tiger punch from the Fierce Tiger True Intent Diagram. Bang! Man and tiger clashed, engaging in a battle of pure strength.

Throughout the fight, Li Qing was careful to protect his head, avoiding a blow that could splatter his brains.

He unleashed a flurry of techniques—kicks, punches, and elbow strikes—all enhanced by his Inner Force and Outer Strength, turning his body into a lethal weapon.

He was testing the progress of his Golden Body Technique, wanting to see how far his physical defense had come.

Unfortunately, although the Turtle Breathing Art complemented the Golden Body Technique, the latter’s progress was still slow. After all this time, Li Qing had yet to master the basics of this skill.

Without relying on any external aids, mastering the first level of this non-talent-dependent technique took three years!

Li Qing had only been practicing for less than half a year, so it was naturally not easy to make significant progress.

However, his current physical strength wasn’t just due to the Golden Body Technique. The Ancient Mystic Hammer Art, the Fierce Tiger True Intent Diagram, and the Light Silk Leg Technique had all contributed to his overall conditioning. Even among External Strength Martial Artists, he was a veritable powerhouse!

The man and the tiger continued to exchange blows until, finally, the tiger’s strength began to wane.

It was too severely injured. Having just killed a giant python, it now faced Li Qing, leaving it with no chance of survival.

”Roar!”

The wounded tiger let out a final, unwilling roar, as if it knew its end was near. The sound was filled with despair.

Li Qing, of course, was not one to show mercy. Letting the tiger go was out of the question. His goal in coming up the mountain was precisely the bones of this fierce tiger.

”Kill!”

Li Qing unleashed all his Inner Force and Outer Strength, concentrating it into his fist.

Boom! A gust of wind seemed to swirl around him as his powerful fist struck the tiger’s head with devastating force.

Bang! The tiger fell to the ground, lifeless.

To hunt a tiger alone—such a feat would earn the title of a true hero anywhere in the world!

Li Qing stood beside the tiger’s body, breathing heavily. This battle had taken a greater toll on him than his previous assault on the Yan Family in the World of Eternal Night.

”Truly a tiger of the wild. Even injured, it was so tenacious, so ferocious!”

But despite his words, the joy in Li Qing’s eyes remained undiminished.

The tiger bone is finally in hand! After being in Shengtian for so long, I’ve finally gathered all the materials for the two Medicinal Liquor recipes! This is undoubtedly a joyous occasion. Once the Medicinal Liquor is brewed, his progress on the Martial Path will begin to advance by leaps and bounds, and he’ll no longer have to rely on grinding through time.

On the other hand, Old Sun, who had witnessed everything, was completely stunned.

The young man before him had actually managed to kill a fully grown tiger with his bare hands. Although the tiger was already injured, it still left him both shocked and awestruck.

After catching his breath, Li Qing had regained much of his strength. He picked up the broad-bladed sword from the ground and reattached it to his waist. Then, he hoisted the tiger onto his shoulders with sheer brute force! An External Strength Martial Artist possesses the strength to lift a cauldron—this saying is no exaggeration. The most distinctive feature of a martial artist at this level is their monstrous physical power!

”Let’s go, Old Man.”

TL/N:

[1] Wu Song, a renowned figure in Chinese folklore, is best known for his heroic feat of killing a tiger with his bare hands. This tale, a popular story in Chinese literature and art, showcases Wu Song’s courage and strength. He is often portrayed as a powerful and brave warrior, exemplifying the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity.

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