#305 - Chapter 305 Linshi Gorge

After the banquet, the moonlight was like water,洒满了程府's backyard.

Cheng Feng, who had enjoyed the conversation, wanted to spar briefly with Wei Zhuang to experience just how powerful the Visceral Tempering Realm truly was.

Such opportunities were rare, allowing them to test each other's cultivation and confirm their own strength's position.

"Wei Zhuang, you've successfully broken through. The Hongmen now finally possesses its own high-end martial force. Today, let me see just how powerful your Visceral Tempering Realm truly is," Cheng Feng said with a smile, his eyes gleaming with anticipation and battle intent.

Wei Zhuang didn't mince words. He knew that Cheng Feng's strength was not to be underestimated, so he appeared particularly serious. "Brother Cheng, please enlighten me." With that, his figure moved, and he attacked Cheng Feng like a ghost.

The speed and power of their exchange astonished the onlookers. Cheng Feng's fist wind howled, each strike containing thick blood energy, while Wei Zhuang excelled in footwork, his movements agile and unpredictable.

As the battle deepened, Wei Zhuang's Visceral Tempering Realm gradually revealed itself. The organs within his body seemed to be strengthened by a mysterious force, each breath and heartbeat filled with power and rhythm.

In this state, Wei Zhuang's power and speed far surpassed ordinary Bone Tempering martial artists. His attacks were as dense as a torrential downpour, giving Cheng Feng no chance to breathe.

Facing Wei Zhuang's fierce offensive, Cheng Feng was also fearless. He stimulated his own blood energy to the extreme, confronting Wei Zhuang in an incomparably domineering manner.

His fists were as hard as steel, each punch carrying a powerful impact, colliding with Wei Zhuang's blood energy, emitting bursts of roaring sounds.

The battle between the two became increasingly fierce, the surrounding air seeming to be stirred by their auras.

"What a Visceral Tempering Realm!" Cheng Feng praised inwardly. He could feel the powerful vitality and recovery ability within Wei Zhuang's body, which was the essence of the Visceral Tempering Realm. He knew that if they continued to fight like this, he would probably find it difficult to sustain.

Therefore, Cheng Feng suddenly retracted his fists, his figure retreating violently, creating distance between himself and Wei Zhuang. "Haha, Wei Zhuang, you've indeed made rapid progress! My Bone Tempering Realm is already far behind," he said with a smile, his eyes full of sincerity and admiration.

Wei Zhuang also ceased his offensive. He knew that Cheng Feng still had many methods he hadn't used. He stepped forward and patted Cheng Feng on the shoulder. "Brother Cheng, you flatter me. We each have our strengths; learning from each other is the right path."

Neither of them used their true strength, only exchanging blows on a superficial level.

The night breeze gradually cooled, and stars dotted the deep sky. The backyard of the Cheng residence returned to its usual tranquility, with only the occasional chirping of insects in the distance intertwined with the two men's slight panting.

Cheng Feng and Wei Zhuang stood side by side under the moonlight, their eyes containing both the lingering heat of battle and a greater desire for a deeper understanding of martial arts.

"Wei Zhuang, today's battle has given me a deeper understanding of the Visceral Tempering Realm. It seems that I also need to speed up my pace," Cheng Feng said with a hint of determination in his voice. He looked into the distance, as if he could already see the scene after his cultivation had improved.

Wei Zhuang nodded upon hearing this, a trace of approval flashing in his eyes: "It is fortunate for the Hongmen that Brother Cheng has such determination. Although I have some experience in Visceral Tempering, I believe that I have only just started on the path of martial arts, and I also need to work hard."

The two men smiled at each other, that tacit understanding and friendship appearing particularly precious in the night.

Inside the study, candlelight flickered, warm and bright. Cheng Feng and Wei Zhuang sat around the table.

"Wei Zhuang, I think that in addition to enhancing our martial strength, the Hongmen also needs to focus on wisdom and strategy. In this chaotic world that is about to arrive, it will be difficult to gain a long-term foothold with just a surge of passion and strong strength. We also need a certain scale of think tanks to assist us in handling affairs."

Wei Zhuang nodded in agreement: "Brother Cheng is absolutely right. We can consider training a group of literate disciples who understand strategy, so that they can become the Hongmen's think tank, providing accurate decision-making support for every step of our external affairs."

This was also Cheng Feng drawing on the example of the administrative staff of the previous life's army. Letting his subordinates fight and kill was no problem, but when it came to managing accounts and recording the location and needs of supplies,

The Hongmen's current manpower is sufficient, but this may not be the case in the future. It is still better to make plans in advance.

In terms of ideology, it is also necessary to draw on the educational ideology of the previous life's army, the position of political commissar, to correct the shortcomings of the disciples.

How can it work to be driven only by one's own desires? It is also necessary to establish new goals and new concepts for the disciples.

This will reduce the chances of the disciples betraying.

Cheng Feng doesn't want to gamble on human nature in troubled times, and doesn't dare to gamble.

Cheng Feng is not a hero, but he likes to be friends with heroes.

After a small interlude, Cheng Feng didn't delay any longer and went straight to the point: "The reason I asked you to come here this time is that I want you to go with me to a place where there are things I need."

Seeing him so serious, Wei Zhuang naturally didn't dare to be careless and hurriedly asked, "What place is it?"

Cheng Feng took a deep breath and said slowly: "Linshi Gorge. I want to go there to find a strange beast—the Black Serpent. This Black Serpent once brought me a huge crisis, but now it may also become my treasure. I just don't know how strong that Black Serpent really is, so I've been waiting for you to come."

Upon hearing Cheng Feng's words, Wei Zhuang's expression became solemn.

"Brother Cheng, I know about Linshi Gorge. The terrain is dangerous. Are you sure there are strange beasts there?

If there really are, this trip will be extremely dangerous. Are you sure you want to go there yourself?" Wei Zhuang's voice revealed a hint of worry.

Cheng Feng nodded lightly, his eyes firm: "I've made up my mind. That Black Serpent was my nightmare in the past, but now I really need it to take me a step further."

Seeing Cheng Feng so determined, Wei Zhuang didn't try to dissuade him any further, but instead thought about how to ensure the safety of this trip. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Since that's the case, I'll accompany you on this trip. But let's make it clear first, if things are impossible, we'll leave first, especially since your safety is the most important thing."

Cheng Feng felt a warm current surge in his heart upon hearing this. He knew that Wei Zhuang's actions were out of deep friendship and trust for him. He patted Wei Zhuang's shoulder gratefully: "Don't worry, I'm also a Bone Tempering Late Stage martial artist after all. With you accompanying me this time, my confidence has doubled. However, we still need to prepare fully for this trip, and we need to plan carefully."

So, the two began to discuss in detail the route to Linshi Gorge, the possible difficulties they might encounter, and the countermeasures.

Cheng Feng has a space ring, which Wei Zhuang knows, so naturally he can装多少东西就装多少东西, rather be excessive than deficient.

Finally, everything was ready.

On a clear morning, Cheng Feng, Wei Zhuang and Su Qiang, three Bone Tempering martial artists

followed by twenty good hands from the Sword Hall, embarked on the journey to Linshi Gorge.

At this time, there are still two months left before the time limit for using the talent stone.