Chapter 7 S-Rank Martial Skill: Ninefold Body Forging Technique

The next day, Chu Han jumped out of bed excitedly.

The first thing to do when waking up early was, of course, to perform a lottery draw.

The System even humanely provided a prompt the moment he woke up.

Opening the Lottery Space, he silently chanted "Draw" in his mind.

Instantly, the rainbow-colored wheel spun rapidly.

"I only have one chance, I hope I can draw something good!"

Today there was no ten-draw, only a single lottery chance; Chu Han still felt a bit nervous.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining: S-rank Body Refining Martial Skill: "Nine Heavens Body Forging Art"!]

"S-rank? And a Body Refining Martial Skill?"

Chu Han could hardly believe his eyes.

He quickly checked the Lottery Space, and sure enough, a new Cultivation Technique was stored there.

"Nine Heavens Body Forging Art! S-rank Body Refining Martial Skill!"

"Hahaha, my good luck hasn't run out yet!"

Chu Han was overjoyed and immediately received the Martial Skill; basic information about this Martial Skill flooded his mind.

Although the Nine Heavens Body Forging Art was a Martial Skill, it was actually a Body Refining method. It was divided into nine levels of difficulty, with the difficulty doubling at each level. Cultivating it was like being in an infinite purgatory, extraordinarily painful.

Each level contained several to dozens of extremely tricky and bizarre postures that defied human logic.

These postures aimed to stretch, squeeze, and twist the body to the extreme, pushing physical limits while ensuring energy could penetrate the deepest and most subtle corners of the body.

Just performing the postures correctly required immense mental and physical effort, as well as great perseverance.

Cultivating these postures would speed up the body's absorption of World Essence, which would then be used to refine and strengthen the Physical Body.

Long-term cultivation would significantly improve physical strength, power, speed, endurance, flexibility, and self-healing ability, turning one into a humanoid Vicious Beast.

This Body Refining technique did not limit the Cultivator's cultivation level; it could be used at any Realm.

Even if he wasn't a Martial Artist, Chu Han could still Cultivate it.

"Great! This Body Refining technique is practically tailor-made for me!"

Chu Han was instantly ecstatic.

He immediately tried the first level's postures on his bed.

He successfully maneuvered his limbs into an extremely tricky posture.

Thanks to the enhancement of his bone structure and flexibility from the Ten Thousand Times Talent, this posture wasn't difficult for him.

But the second after he struck the pose, a bone-deep pain rushed to his head, making him gasp for air several times.

"Hiss! It hurts!"

Chu Han considered himself to have incredible perseverance, but even he was drenched in sweat from the sudden pain.

After holding it for only a dozen seconds, he returned to a normal posture.

"This is simply not something an ordinary person can practice!"

Chu Han wiped the sweat off his body and suddenly found that his Vitality had become incredibly smooth, and every cell in his body was unusually active.

"Is this the effect of the Nine Heavens Body Forging Art?"

Every change in his body was under his control, and he knew this wasn't a coincidence.

It was indeed the effect of the Nine Heavens Body Forging Art!

"This is too amazing!"

A surge of wild joy welled up, and Chu Han immediately put the pain behind him.

No matter how much it hurt, it was worth it.

He decided to focus on Cultivating this Body Refining technique for the next two days!

"Dad, Mom, I'm going out to Cultivate today!"

After breakfast, Chu Han left home impatiently.

He planned to go to the martial arts hall; on one hand to test his cultivation results, and on the other, to find a quiet place to Cultivate.

In the era of martial arts, every city had many martial arts halls of various sizes.

The one Chu Han went to was called War Hammer Martial Arts Hall, located between his home and school. He had worked there part-time before, so it was familiar territory.

On the way, Chu Han didn't waste any time.

He learned the D-rank movement technique "Spirit Cat Steps" from the Lottery Space.

The difficulty of this movement technique wasn't high; he reached the Entry-level quickly, and the rest was just a matter of practice.

He mimicked a spirit cat along the way, sometimes walking silently, sometimes running, his whole body flexible and his movements eerie.

People who didn't know better thought he had been bitten by a dog and was having a rabies relapse.

Only Chu Han knew he was making constant progress.

As he continued his journey, his footwork gradually became light and elegant; this movement technique was already close to Major Achievement.

By the time he reached the martial arts hall, Spirit Cat Steps had reached Major Achievement and was nearing Perfection.

From then on, he only needed to continue honing this movement technique while walking or in actual combat; there was no need for further dedicated practice.

This kind of cultivation speed was simply unheard of!

In a great mood, Chu Han pushed open the door and entered the martial arts hall.

The receptionist at War Hammer Martial Arts Hall was a girl in her twenties with glasses and some freckles on her face, named Sister Yue. She had a good relationship with Chu Han and was said to be related to the owner.

Seeing Chu Han, Sister Yue greeted him: "Chu Han, you haven't been to the hall for work in a long time. Let me think, what day is it today?"

Chu Han smiled: "Sister Yue, I'm here to Cultivate today. Open a Cultivation Chamber for me."

Sister Yue was stunned: "You're here to Cultivate? That's rare. Oh, right, I heard all the third-year students had their Talent Awakening recently. You must have awakened a powerful talent, right?"

Seeing Sister Yue's expectant face, Chu Han really didn't want to tell her he hadn't awakened a talent.

"Yo, isn't this Third Middle School's biggest joke, Chu Han? With over three thousand potential points, he actually failed to awaken a talent! Hahaha..."

At that moment, an unpleasant voice rang out.

Chu Han turned and saw three students from the class next door.

The leader was named Li Lei, also one of Li Mengran's suitors.

Li Mengran had even complained about this suitor to him before.

However, Li Mengran never gave him a second glance, treating him like a toad.

Because of this, Li Lei held a great deal of hostility toward Chu Han.

Meeting him at the martial arts hall today, he naturally wouldn't miss the chance to mock Chu Han.

Li Lei spoke loudly, and as soon as he spoke, he attracted a crowd in the martial arts hall.

"Chu Han, is what he said true? You... you have to cheer up. It's fine even if you can't become a Martial Artist."

Seeing Chu Han's reaction, Sister Yue knew Li Lei was telling the truth and quickly comforted him.

She was one of the few people who were genuinely kind to Chu Han.

Chu Han felt a warmth in his heart and smiled: "Sister Yue, thank you. I've never been discouraged, and I haven't given up on my dream of becoming a Martial Artist. Don't worry."

"Haha, how hilarious. A waste actually dares to speak so boldly. This is a martial arts hall, not a place for a waste like you!"

Chu Han's lack of response made Li Lei even more arrogant, thinking Chu Han was weak.

Li Lei knew Chu Han's family background was poor, and his previous influence at school was only due to his high potential.

Now that he was targeting Chu Han, no one would come to help him.

A cold glint flashed in Chu Han's eyes as he said coldly, "If you want to end up like Sun Liqiang, then keep talking. Otherwise, shut up."

His icy gaze pierced Li Lei, instantly sending a chill down the latter's spine.

Li Lei subconsciously took half a step back, but realized it before his foot landed and became furious with shame.

He was actually scared by a waste?

Simply unforgivable.

Especially since Chu Han's gaze was cold, indifferent, and disdainful, just like when he was a Genius of Third Middle School; it hadn't changed at all.

Li Lei felt a great sense of insult.

"What right do you have?!"

Why was Chu Han still so proud and arrogant!

He had indeed heard about Sun Liqiang—how he awakened a B-Rank Talent but was defeated by the talentless Chu Han. But he only thought Sun Liqiang had underestimated his opponent and lacked mastery over his talent.

He wouldn't believe for a second that Chu Han had the ability to defeat a talent user.

"Don't compare me to that waste Sun Liqiang. The talent I awakened is the Qilin Arm. Although it's also B-Rank, it's much stronger than that waste Sun Liqiang's!"

Li Lei argued, his face flushed red.

But compared to Chu Han, he was the one who looked exasperated, causing the onlookers to doubt the truth of his words.

Sensing the questioning gazes around him, Li Lei could no longer hold back and activated his talent.

Instantly, his right arm was covered in a layer of scales, filled with power and an aura of destruction.

"Hahaha, my talent is the real deal! Chu Han, you will be the first person defeated by my Qilin Arm. You should feel honored!"

With that, Li Lei took a step and charged toward Chu Han.

He clenched his Qilin Arm's fist, and flames even ignited on it. The entire arm made cracking sounds, looking incredibly powerful.

"What a strong talent! This guy wasn't lying!"

"If he wasn't lying, then the other guy is in trouble."

Li Lei's talent reveal immediately caused a stir of exclamations.

"Chu Han, watch out!"

Sister Yue also gave a worried warning.

"It's fine."

Chu Han smiled faintly, then a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and his figure suddenly vanished from the spot.

Spirit Cat Steps!

He used his newly learned movement technique, turning into an afterimage and circling behind Li Lei.

He was so fast that Li Lei didn't have time to react.

Although Li Lei's Qilin Arm was strong, only one arm was enhanced.

With his back wide open, his defense was far inferior to Sun Liqiang's.

Not to mention Chu Han had fused the Stone Skin talent and consumed 5 supreme great strength pills; his strength was already far beyond what it used to be.

"Bang!"

Chu Han threw a punch into the center of Li Lei's back, letting out a muffled sound.

Li Lei instantly spun and flew out, his body slamming hard onto the metal floor of the martial arts hall.

He couldn't get back up.