Crackling sounds.
Accompanied by a series of subtle crackles, Zhao Ya felt as if all the bones and muscles in his body were growing anew, nourished by the extremely domineering Qi blood.
At the same time, an overwhelming sense of strength surged, and Zhao Ya immediately began practicing the Great Vajra Fist.
The wind from his fists howled, occasionally producing explosive sounds, caused by the fists moving too fast and with such force that they broke through the air.
After finishing a set of fist techniques, Zhao Ya was already drenched in sweat. Once he stopped, a look of joy appeared on his face.
Because just one Vajra Strength Pill had made his proficiency in the Great Vajra Fist rise by as much as 30 points.
Furthermore, Zhao Ya felt his strength had grown somewhat, and even his physique showed slight improvement.
The effectiveness of the Vajra Strength Pill was truly astonishing, no wonder Miao Shaocheng and the others were so envious when they heard he had a monthly quota of three pills.
In the following days, Zhao Ya trained diligently every day.
Not only did he practice the Great Vajra Fist, but he also frequently consulted Lu Dingtai about other martial arts.
Lu Dingtai was never secretive, offering guidance earnestly.
With Lu Dingtai’s level of martial arts and insight, sometimes just a few casual pointers gave Zhao Ya a sense of sudden enlightenment.
Under this kind of help, Zhao Ya’s skills improved dramatically, making progress almost every day.
And Zhao Ya’s relentless efforts made Miao Shaocheng, Xu De, and others feel a deep sense of urgency. To avoid being surpassed by the young junior disciple, they abandoned their usual lazy attitudes and started training seriously.
With them acting like this, the other disciples of the Dingtai Martial Arts Hall dared not lag behind.
For a time, the Dingtai Martial Arts Hall was stirred by Zhao Ya into a healthy atmosphere of mutual pursuit and competition.
To this, as the "originator," Zhao Ya remained unaware.
Every day he was immersed in the vast ocean of the Martial Dao, unable to extricate himself.
Three months later.
The height of summer had just passed, and early autumn arrived.
Although the weather was still hot, there was a slight chill in the air in the morning and evening.
In the small courtyard, Zhao Ya finished practicing the last move of the Great Vajra Fist, feeling drenched in sweat. The cool evening breeze blowing against him felt especially soothing.
"Open the panel," Zhao Ya muttered in his heart.
A light screen visible only to Zhao Ya slowly unfolded, and lines of information appeared like a waterfall.
Name: Zhao Ya. Age: 18 years. Remaining lifespan: 79 (+28 days) years
Skills: Eight Vajra Skills (Refined Skill 4099/5000)
Five Tiger Fist (Peak Performance 34%)
Gale Saber Technique (Peak Performance 28%)
Light as a Feather (Peak Performance: 51%)
Concealing Breath Technique (Peak Performance 3%)
Great Stone-Throwing Hand (Mastery 848/2000)
Great Vajra Fist (Entering the Hall 423/500)
Golden Body Technique (Minor Achievement 436/1000)
[Liver Unlock Progress: 87%]
Compared to three months ago, Zhao Ya could truly be said to have undergone a rebirth.
Firstly, his lifespan had increased by 24 years, arguably the fastest growth in lifespan since he began cultivating.
The reasons included daily practice of the Eight Vajra Skills, and Zhao Ya felt it was also related to the Vajra Strength Pill.
When he first crossed over, his remaining lifespan was only a mere 20 years, considered short even in this chaotic world.
The short lifespan likely had to do with malnutrition during his childhood.
Childhood malnutrition severely affects a person’s physique.
The practice of the Eight Vajra Skills increased lifespan because this cultivation technique could slowly improve one’s physique.
This process was slow, but virtually without limit.
Furthermore, the Vajra Strength Pill made by Lu Dingtai could also improve one’s physique, and its effects were far more domineering.
In just three months, Zhao Ya’s lifespan was approaching the century mark.
But Zhao Ya knew this was likely the Vajra Strength Pill’s limit, and future consumption might not bring such remarkable effects.
Apart from lifespan, Zhao Ya had mastered several major martial arts.
Five Tiger Fist, Gale Saber Technique, and Concealing Breath Technique had all advanced to the Peak Performance realm.
Great Stone-Throwing Hand had also reached Mastery, just a step away from Refined Skill.
Even the Great Vajra Fist, which he began practicing upon joining the hall, reached the Entering the Hall realm.
This progress was beyond swift, akin to a rocket.
Much of this rapid progress was due to Lu Dingtai’s careful guidance.
Zhao Ya finally realized the happiness of having a renowned mentor.
Almost all queries encountered during training received answers.
As a result, naturally, he advanced much faster than when he relied on exploring alone.
But the greatest progress was in the liver unlock progress.
In just three short months, it was already nearing ninety percent.
It’s known that the unlock speed of the viscera is generally faster in the first fifty percent, gradually slowing thereafter.
This was related to the natural talents beginning to show partial effects after fifty percent unlock progress.
Currently, with each one percent increase, Zhao Ya could noticeably feel changes in his body.
For instance, Zhao Ya clearly felt numerous Qi blood continually surging into his liver, then sinking into silence, stored within.
Zhao Ya didn’t understand its purpose, but assumed it was related to the liver’s innate ability.
Additionally, Zhao Ya noticed a significant leap in his alcohol tolerance.
Currently, unless he deliberately restrained himself, he could truly be described as "unintoxicated after a thousand cups."