Lin Yujing fell silent. Did Chen Zhou really think he could master the 'Purple Yang Electric Power Technique' in a single night?

Wasn't that just wishful thinking?

If breathing techniques were ranked, her 'Purple Yang Electric Power Technique' would undoubtedly be among the best.

It had taken Lin Yujing five years just to reach a minor level of proficiency.

For Chen Zhou to reach her level, he would need years—if not decades!

Forget it… As a young man, he was full of confidence and clearly believed himself to be immensely talented. Once he formally started practicing, he would surely realize how difficult it was and give up.

With that thought, Lin Yujing simply waited patiently. But the next moment, she was utterly stunned…

Chen Zhou activated the 'Record of Merits,' and the 800 good deed points in his account transformed into a mysterious force that poured into the powerful breathing method.

The densely packed text in the 'Record of Merits' appeared:

[Consumes five points of good deeds—you have learned to guide true energy with your breath. True energy flows from your dantian, circulating through your entire body.]

[Consumes twenty points of good deeds—you have become familiar with the breathing method. Every breath you take refines your energy. Additionally, you discover that your true energy now carries an electric charge, enhancing your muscle strength and nerve response speed.]

[Purple Yang Electric Power Technique (Beginner)]

"It cost me twenty-five good deed points just to get started? The gap between this technique and my last one is enormous!" Chen Zhou sighed, remembering how 'Thirteen Deadly Spears' had only required four points to master.

But this technique was truly incredible—it could actually generate electricity?

Wasn't he basically an electric eel now?

"At the beginner level, the electric charge only boosts my physical strength and reaction speed. What comes next?"

Eagerly, Chen Zhou continued investing his good deeds.

[Consumes fifty good deed points—you have trained rigorously for years. Now, you can channel electric current throughout your body. In close combat, your attacks will paralyze enemies, restricting their movements.]

[Skill Upgraded: Purple Yang Electric Power Technique (Proficient)]

Paralysis? Let’s take it further!

[Consumes one hundred good deed points—the power of your electric current deepens. Now, you can instantly injure or even kill enemies with a single shock!]

[Skill Upgraded: Purple Yang Electric Power Technique (Minor Completion)]

[Consumes two hundred good deed points—your mastery of electricity reaches new heights. You can now release stored electric energy instantly, striking enemies from a distance!]

[Skill Upgraded: Purple Yang Electric Power Technique (Major Completion)]

Striking enemies from afar? Chen Zhou had already envisioned the scene—like Pikachu unleashing a hundred thousand volts!

Keep going!

[Consumes four hundred good deed points—you have fully mastered the breathing technique. The electric current within you significantly enhances your speed and reflexes. You can now discharge large amounts of energy, attacking multiple enemies at once!]

[Skill Upgraded: Purple Yang Electric Power Technique (Perfection)]

His single-target attack had turned into an AOE skill! This was it!

As the 'Record of Merits' updated, Chen Zhou felt an overwhelming surge of true energy flooding through his body, coursing through his limbs with each breath.

With a mere thought, his true energy transformed into a powerful, surging current!

Chen Zhou was ecstatic. Now he understood why this technique was considered a family heirloom—it was insanely strong!

Compared to his previous 'Thirteen Deadly Spears,' this was on an entirely different level. The former was still grounded in martial arts, while this had already stepped into the realm of fantasy!

Time to test it out!

In the next moment, Chen Zhou's dark pupils turned golden, and a dazzling golden light enveloped his body!

Boom!

A crackling sound filled the air as golden arcs of lightning danced wildly around him, slithering like living serpents!

The ground beneath him split open, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard were instantly reduced to ashes by the intense electrical surge.

For a brief moment, the entire courtyard shone as bright as day. Bathed in golden light, Chen Zhou looked like a celestial warrior descending to the mortal realm!

"Too conspicuous!"

Chen Zhou quickly realized that he was practically a beacon in the dark night. If anyone saw this, it would be troublesome—he was still a fugitive, after all.

Immediately, he restrained his power, and the golden glow vanished in an instant.

"Tsk, tsk. Forget actual combat—just the visual effects alone are terrifying!"

He couldn't help but marvel at his newfound abilities. How could ordinary martial artists possibly fight against something like this?

No wonder Lin Yujing had said that 'Purple Yang Electric Power Technique' ranked among the top in Guanghan Prefecture!

After admiring his power, Chen Zhou turned his gaze toward Lin Yujing… who had turned to stone.

Her eyes were wide with shock, filled with disbelief and an overwhelming sense of absurdity.

If she wasn't mistaken, the state Chen Zhou had just displayed was 'Purple Gold Body Protection'—a technique that only manifests after perfecting the 'Purple Yang Electric Power Technique'!

But how was this possible?!

Hadn’t he merely skimmed through the book? How had he already mastered it to perfection?!

Was she dreaming?! Had she skipped an entire arc of reality?!

Under Lin Yujing’s stunned gaze, Chen Zhou casually sat back on the stone bench and spoke calmly:

"So, Master Lin, what do you think? I told you it would be safe."

"If you have any questions about this breathing method, feel free to ask me."

…Those are my words.

Lin Yujing's heart trembled. She didn’t even know how to respond. Instead, she murmured in a dazed voice, "You’re not human. You’re a monster."

This was too much. Chen Zhou had completely shattered her understanding of martial arts.

Suddenly, a thought struck her. "According to the officers and soldiers of Changqing County, even if you’re shot through the head and heart with a crossbow, you won’t die. Is that true?"

"Absolutely." Chen Zhou nodded without hesitation.

Lin Yujing sucked in a sharp breath. What kind of martial arts talent did he possess to achieve such an absurd feat?!

Why was everything about him so ridiculously overpowered?!

Internally, she screamed in disbelief—before falling into a deep existential crisis.