Chapter 18 Lu Gang's martial Ability

Lu Gang's face turned several shades darker as he heard the plain mockery within the youth's words.

On the other hand, Tang Ning was pleasantly surprised as a feeling of joy welled up in her heart.

"Brother Chan!" She exclaimed, as she didn't realize that Ru Chan had been sitting there this whole time.

She suddenly felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders as her vigilant expression disappeared without a trace.

Ru Chan gave her a slight smile.

Lu Gang, on the other hand, had his face turn darker. His brows creased tightly. This was an unexpected turn of events.

The crowd as well were surprised. This youth had just appeared out of nowhere and acted so calm and natural.

He just insulted a level 3 member of the local tyrant gang, did he fall from his bed early this morning or was he seriously that ignorant?

Everyone looked at Ru Chan as if they were looking at an idiot.

This was a classic example of the earlier statement 'Dirt for brains'.

Tang Ning also realized the situation and her face turned sour. The joy she felt vanished, with anxiety in its place, as she wanted to avoid putting Ru Chan in this situation.

Too bad... He was already in it.

"Hmph! Do you want to see if I have the ability? Haha! What a cocky brat".

Lu Gang quickly turned angry from embarrassment. Ever since his strength had developed rapidly, the only people who had the galls to speak to him like that were the higher ups of the organization.

Even then, they spoke to him dismissively instead of with disdain, as they recognized his talent.

To have someone many years younger than him speak with disdain infuriated him to his very bones.

His expression turned cold as the grip on his sword tightened. However, he didn't attack at first instance.

Instead, he studied the opposite party to judge whether he actually possessed some ability or was just ignorant.

However, he was surprised to discover that the latter was only at the 5th Phase Dantian establishment realm.

As for his body cultivation, he couldn't determine it until the latter actually acted.

But that was all to it, he was only surprised.

Nonetheless, the first one was already enough for him to determine the other party's strength.

Since he was only at the 5th Phase, his wariness decreased drastically and naked contempt could be seen in his eyes. Of course, the other party was fairly talented to be able to reach such a level at his age, but talent would mean nothing in front of overwhelming strength.

If Ru Chan could hear the other party's thoughts, he would certainly laugh out loud again.

Talented? How is being at the Dantian establishment phase at 18 considered talented?

Forget about the Dao Martial lands, in higher places of Rain core continent, he would be considered trashy in anyone's eyes.

Ru Chan considered himself so weak that he felt pitiful.

"Heme, I never thought I would see the day when a peak 5th phase Dantian establishment trash would dare to question whether I have the ability or not".

Lu Gang said with a sneer.

The crowd instantly had enlightened expressions as some began to mock viciously.

"Is that kid dumb? He only has this little strength, and he dares to face a scorpion gang level 3 member".

"If you ask me, he is only courting death. Although his strength is pretty good, it is far from enough to pose any challenge".

"Like they say, a newborn calf doesn't fear a tiger".

More and more discussions arose as some people looked at Ru Chan disdainfully, thinking that he was overestimating himself.

Others looked at him with pity, while some were indifferent and watching the show. In their eyes, this boy was nothing more than a goner to have provoked Lu Gang.

At the same time, Tang Ning's heart constricted as her worries came true. His realm was still the same, even though he had reached the peak of his level.

"Kid, you actually don't know what's good for you, huh? Do you know who you are talking to? Or do you think that our senior Lu Gang is someone you can afford to offend?"

"Now you have angered him, let's see how you fare with his strength at the peak of 7th Phase".

"Our senior is the youngest person in our organization to reach peak 7th phase Dantian establishment. Soon, he will break through to the 8th Phase".

"Simply a country bumpkin who doesn't know how high the heavens are. With your pitiful strength, you can only leave this place without your limbs".

Scorpion gang members smirked sinisterly. Since Lu Gang was here, then this matter is as good as settled.

After all, their strengths had already been determined.

Ru Chan didn't even flinch at their mocking words. Instead, he examined Lu Gang closely and his lips curled to form a wide grin.

He nearly chuckled silently as he had already used his system skill to pry into the Lu Gang's stats.

[Name – Lu Gang]

[Cultivation Level – 7th Phase, Dantian Establishment Realm]

Universal Essence Needed: 7850/8200

[Cultivation Talent Root: Red Core (8)]

[Cultivation technique: Blossom Dual Cultivation technique]

Body Cultivation – 6th Stage skin Tempering

[kills: windbreaker Fist, Basic fist technique, fleeting steps]

[Martial Ability: Body Hardening]

[Rank: Common Rank 1

"Wait! What?" Ru Chan was stunned as he read the information displayed. Never would he have imagined that he would meet a Martial ability user and so early, since he only discovered the world of cultivation about a day ago.

(I changed it from Innate abilities to Martial abilities. Its catchier Right? He-he)

Apart from Martial spirits, martial abilities were also special traits possessed by the so-called geniuses. And each ability was different from each other and had a similar ranking system to the other special traits.

Usually, Martial abilities were sometimes more valued than Martial spirits, as some martial skills provided better combat boosts and some had a variety of uses as well.

Lu Gang's martial ability was called body hardening. If he deduced correctly, he would be able to toughen his body to a certain degree, which would, in turn, strengthen his defensive capabilities during battle.

However, due to the rank, its defensive capabilities weren't outstanding and would soon become useless when advancing to higher realms.

If he used the ability in Dantian establishment phase, then it would be able to increase his defenses and allow him to fight a cultivator 1 or 2 phases above him.

However, the increase in defense would become useless after surpassing Qi apprentice realm. This was why it was a rank 1 ability, and a common one at that.

If it was an Elite or rare ability, despite being a rank 1, it would still be able to accompany him to the peak of Qi apprentice realm and maybe Foundation establishment if it was rare.

After understanding, Ru Chan nodded his head inwardly. Such a trash ability was befitting for someone with talent as trashy as this person.

He even had a red Core, and a low level red core at that. The intensity was only less than ten points. For a minute, Ru Chan felt that even a trashy ability like this was too good for this man.

Glancing at the Dual cultivation technique tab, Ru Chan felt enlightened.

So, the reason he was able to gain such strength despite his low talent was because he is a dual cultivator.

"Oh, so the strongest of the scorpion gang's younger generation is only at this level. Why am I not surprised?" Ru Chan suddenly asked with narrowed eyes.

He shook his head as if he were feigning disappointment and sighed while placing one hand on his head.

Currently, he looked like a disappointed father who didn't even know what to say to his useless son who kept getting F9's in all his tests.

In fact, he wasn't feigning disappointment, but was really disappointed for some inexplicable reason. The thought of a 20+ man still in the establishment phase gave him a headache.

"Pfft!" Tang Ning who was watching the whole thing play out, despite the stern atmosphere, couldn't stop her laughter.

Ru Chan's expression was just too funny, making her unable to hold back.

"You!" Lu Gang's face was red from anger.

"You are courting death!" Lu Gang roared as his aura became unrestrained. He looked at Ru Chan with clenched fists and deep killing intent in his eyes.

The only thing that could satiate his murderous aura was the feeling of bashing his face against his fist.

He dashed forwards without bothering to draw his sword, while his legs executed some kind of weird footwork.

Fleeting Steps!

This was a movement technique, albeit basic tier, that was only available to the higher ups of the organization. He had obtained it 6 months ago and due to his low comprehension level was only qualified to reach initial stages after since grueling months.

Windbreaker fist!

Lu Gang yelled as he punched out viciously. However, Ru Chan had expected his movements a long time ago.

Leaping out of the armchair, he exploded with his full strength as his energetic body flashed forward. Ever since he woke up from his cultivation, his body was brimming with energy.

He felt full and lively, and his body gave off the feeling like it could destroy houses and smash tigers to a pulp. Most of all, he was itching to test how strong he was, despite knowing that he was two levels lower than Lu Gang.

"Die for me!" Lu Gang roared as he found Ru Chan's actions hilarious.

A 5th Phase actually dared to go against a 7th Phase! It was something that no one would even dare to think about.

Despite being only two levels apart from each other, there was a dividing gap between sixth phase and seventh phase.

To describe simply, a peak 6th phase cultivator would definitely lose when going up against a newly ascended 7th Phase cultivator.

That is, as long as the other person wasn't stupid and the difference in martial skills and combat experience wasn't heaven defying.

In his eyes, Ru Chan's actions of meeting him head on was stupid and would lead to his downfall. Unless he was already at the 9th stage of skin tempering in his body cultivation, he would certainly be blown away like a kite.

But unfortunately, he met the wrong person

Bang!

The two figures collided, causing an intense sound wave to spread out in all directions. The ordinary people at the scene had to cover their ears lest they bleed.

Both figures separated after the initial collision. However, Ru Chan wasn't sent flying like everyone had originally expected. His feet were firm as he stood his ground without so much as a step out of his initial collision point.

Lu Gang, however, had taken three steps backwards as a grim expression appeared on his face.

How was that possible?

In the head on confrontation between a 5th Phase a d a 7th phase cultivator, the latter had actually been forced to take 3 steps back while the former remained unmoved.

Plus, Ru Chan didn't even use a martial skill of his own yet was able to resist Lu Gang's attack. How incredulous.

Everyone's eyes were gaping open as they stared at the two figures in the middle of the street.

Tang Ning and the several lackeys who had been defeated were no exception.

Meanwhile, Lu Gang felt a sharp pain penetrate his right arm that he used to deliver his punch. Presently, he was completely tongue-tied.

He was the one who used a martial skill, and he was the one who had a higher cultivation base, but in a head on confrontation, he lost like this.

Is this person still human?

To be able to resist a high-level Basic tier fist technique like it was nothing.

Not to mention that his expression was as nonchalant as ever. However, Lu Gang's mind was completely on a different matter.

His face warped as the grimness on his face intensified.

He had realized the reason for his loss, and discovering that fact made him speechless.

"Hmm! That was... Surprising". Even though he had some confidence in himself, he really wasn't expecting to defeat Lu Gang so easily.

Ru Chan raised his left hand and inspected it with interest. When their fists collided, Ru Chan didn't feel anything at all.

Not even a slight numbing sensation. He had expected his arm to ache a lot after withdrawing from the strike, as he only wanted to test his full strength.

Surprisingly, he was the one who had the upper hand in the collision, despite the other party using a martial skill. If he used a martial skill as well, then wouldn't Lu Gang for airborne the next second?

"Is it because of the increase in strength brought about by cultivating a Skye grade technique?"

Ru Chan mused as his face showed a pondering expression.

Meanwhile, the dumbstruck crowd finally regained their senses and a commotion quickly spread out.

"Damn! Too overpowered. He actually received such an attack head on".

" I can't believe my eyes. If someone told me such a thing was possible, then I wouldn't believe it even if I was beaten to death ten times!"

"Fuck. Despite being a 5th phase, this kid is actually on par with a 7th Phase cultivator. His body cultivation must be through the roof."

Someone yelled from the crowd. Ru Chan's eyes brightened considerably after hearing the last words, and he immediately opened his status screen.

After opening, Ru Chan stood dazed.

His 3rd Stage Skin tempering cultivation had directly shot through the roof and was at the 8th stage.