Five days later, Chu Ming had a slight understanding of the Secrets of Fire and began cultivating the "Flame Divine Fist."

Middle Tier Secrets Martial Arts are not like Low Tier Secrets Martial Arts. Middle Tier Secrets Martial Arts are much more esoteric and difficult to comprehend. Chu Ming spent an entire hour just memorizing the incantations of the first move.

With everything ready, Chu Ming came to the small courtyard, assumed a stance, recited the incantations while concurrently forming fists with both hands according to the records of "Flame Divine Fist," practicing punch by punch.

A quarter of an hour later, red glows emerged on the surface of Chu Ming's body. The scorching aura made the space distort. An hour later, Chu Ming's fists emitted a fist force like Sword Aura, blasting in the air, producing continuous puffing sounds.

At this moment, the red glow at the tip of Chu Ming's fists was intensely hot. A single punch could melt gold and refine iron. For a moment, the courtyard was filled with gusts of wind and howls, while waves of heat pervaded the entire courtyard. The Life Force of the Cyan Origin Grass in the courtyard was gradually evaporating, with many already withered.

On the eighth day, in the courtyard, Chu Ming's figure seemed like a gust of hot wind, floating erratically in the air. The terrifying fist shadows tore through space. For eight consecutive days, Chu Ming comprehended the Secrets of Fire at night and cultivated the "Flame Divine Fist" during the day. At this moment, the first move of "Flame Divine Fist," "Flame Waves," was nearing Perfection.

The vegetation swayed, and although Chu Ming's Fist Force was terrifying, he controlled it within a very small space. Otherwise, his full-strength punch could instantly destroy half of the City Lord's Mansion.

Bang!

A terrifying wave of fire spewed out from Chu Ming's right fist. The formidable destructive power directly formed a black whirlpool in front of him, devouring the surrounding Spiritual Power, all annihilating in an instant.

Huff!

As the black whirlpool dissipated, Chu Ming exhaled deeply. Although this was just the first move of Flame Divine Fist, its power was on par with the Burial Sword.

"Finally perfected the first move. Now to the second move!"

Chu Ming muttered to himself, without a moment's rest, he continued punching frantically, fist shadows layering like the turbulent waves.

Time always flies swiftly for Martial Artists.

Unknowingly, half a month had passed. Now, it was time for the appointment with the Cyan Bird King. Although Chu Ming had not perfected the second move of Flame Divine Fist, he had made some achievements, with its destructive power surpassing the Burial Sword.

"Young Hero Chu, the City Lord seeks to discuss something with you."

Outside, Xu Xuanze waited. Chu Ming tidied his clothes and went with Xu Xuanze to the central palace of the City Lord's Mansion.

Along the way, Xu Xuanze's gaze unnoticeably swept over Chu Ming, feeling secretly shocked. In just half a month, he sensed an extremely terrifying aura from Chu Ming, which he hadn't felt before.

After a stick of incense time, the two arrived outside the cyan palace.

"Greetings to the City Lord!"

"Greetings, Senior Cyan!"

Chu Ming and Xu Xuanze bowed in respect. An aura like a deep ocean emanated from the cyan palace, as if a deity was seated within, its terrifying presence intimidating the heavens and earth.

"Xu Xuanze, you may leave. Chu Ming, come in."

A melodious voice came from within the cyan palace, seeming both near and far, laced with a certain magical power.

"Yes, City Lord!"

Xu Xuanze cupped his hands in a salute, then respectfully retreated from in front of the cyan palace. Chu Ming stepped into the palace slowly, his gaze immediately falling on the Cyan Bird King seated at the head of the hall.

"The half-month period has passed. Are you prepared?"

The ethereal voice of the Cyan Bird King reached Chu Ming's ears, shaking his spirit. He felt as if his Soul might lose control at any moment. This was the terrifying aspect of a King in the Life and Death Realm, even a Low Tier King.

"I am ready, senior!"

Chu Ming responded respectfully. With Flame Divine Fist cultivated to the second move, his combat strength had increased by at least thirty percent. If the second move were more proficient, the increase would be even greater.

"Good. Take this Wood Spirit Pearl and come with me to the North Sea."

The Cyan Bird King beckoned with her right hand, and a green pearl spun in mid-air, then flew toward Chu Ming. As Chu Ming caught it with his right hand, he felt a rich surge of Wood Spirit Power rush to his face.

Swoosh!

After Chu Ming placed the Wood Spirit Pearl into his Storage Ring, the Cyan Bird King gently flicked her sleeve. Instantly, the entire space collapsed. Her sleeve seemed to transform into a small world, enveloping Chu Ming and flying towards a chaotic space.

Swoosh!

When the two disappeared, the huge chaotic space slowly healed, returning to its original state.

...

North Sea, Yuanjiu City.

Two figures suddenly appeared from the space, one cyan and one white. Chu Ming looked around in lingering fear at everything around him.

A Life and Death Realm King using the Power of Space for long-distance teleportation is far more terrifying than a Martial Artist in the Realm of Transcendence using the Power of Space. That moment made him feel like he was about to die.

"Senior Cyan, where is this?"

Smelling the scent of the sea in the air, Chu Ming cautiously asked.

"This is Yuanjiu City, the city closest to the North Sea."

The Cyan Bird King answered indifferently. Even though Chu Ming had guessed as much, his heart was still in turmoil.

The two of them had only taken an hour through spatial travel, but they had already reached the edge of the North Sea from the Central Divine Domain. This speed once again made Chu Ming feel the terror of a Life and Death Realm King.

Swoosh!

"The Profound Spirit King and his disciple should have already arrived at Yuanjiu City."

The Cyan Bird King flew towards Yuanjiu City with Chu Ming. A Life and Death Realm King is a top existence anywhere and can fly directly through the air without paying the city's entry fee.

The Profound Spirit King was the Martial Artist who, along with the Cyan Bird King, discovered the Wood Profound Fruit. He is now also a Low Tier King in the Life and Death Realm and also cultivates the Secrets of Wood, intending to use the Wood Profound Fruit to break through to a Middle Tier King.

Swoosh!

Upon entering Yuanjiu City, Chu Ming was overwhelmed by its prosperity. Southern Celestial City in the Central Divine Domain was already considered a large city, but Yuanjiu City's scale was at least five or six times bigger, with Martial Artists coming and going, many exuding a murderous aura.

The North Sea is rich in resources, possessing exotic treasures not found on land. Moreover, deep within the North Sea are powerful sea monsters. Many Martial Artists accumulate Spirit Stones for cultivation by hunting these sea monsters and trading materials. The increased flow of people caused Yuanjiu City's population to reach a terrifying level.

In the entire Yuanjiu City, Chu Ming sensed three or four presences similar to that of the Cyan Bird King, evidently indicating the presence of three or four Low Tier Kings.

Chu Ming and the Cyan Bird King casually found an inn to stay. Then, the Cyan Bird King said to Chu Ming, "You stay here first. I will go contact the Profound Spirit King."