After distributing the martial arts secret manuals, Chen Hu disappeared without a trace.

However, he left behind five Innate Realm Martial Artists to teach the newcomers.

As cultivators, and especially Foundation Establishment Cultivators, with their magical power lost and no external spiritual qi replenishment, they transitioned to martial arts cultivation techniques, advancing rapidly.

Even though most of the cultivation techniques were Horizontal Refining Methods, with few Inner Power Heart Methods, their cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

These five would come to the open space outside the mountain stronghold daily to explain the essentials of the cultivation techniques and Horizontal Refining Spell, attracting a crowd almost every day.

But as time went on, the cultivators gained a deep understanding of the martial arts cultivation techniques, and the number of people soon dwindled.

Occasionally, only seven or eight people sought advice in a day, which was considered good.

Taking this opportunity, Zhang Shaoyang thoroughly grasped the essence of the three secret manuals.

The key of the "Blood Demon Fist" lies in mobilizing one’s qi blood power to greatly increase one’s strength and speed, enhancing the power of punches by several times.

"Heaven and Earth’s Shared Longevity" is one of the few Inner Power Heart Methods among the manuals, possessing a "multiplication" attribute upon condensing inner strength.

It can be explosively unleashed according to the martial artist’s guidance to momentarily multiply their strength.

However, the aftereffects are obvious, as it quickly leads to exhaustion, allowing only short-term use.

Meanwhile, the "Vajra Body Refining Technique" is a Horizontal Refining Method, using external force to strengthen the physical body, achieving an indestructible Vajra effect.

After briefly understanding these three manuals, Zhang Shaoyang set them aside.

He devoted his efforts to cultivating the "Dragon Elephant Pure Yang Skill."

Compared to these three ordinary martial arts secret manuals, "Dragon Elephant Pure Yang Skill" is not only an Inner Power Heart Method but also records a multitude of techniques, essentials, and secret techniques.

In terms of rarity, it far surpasses the martial arts secret manuals distributed by Chen Hu!

After several days of cultivation, he had already gained entry into the "Dragon Elephant Pure Yang Skill."

Inner strength in the dantian surged like a river, indicating he had stepped into the First-grade Martial Artist Realm!

Compared to ordinary people, cultivators transitioning to martial arts showed progress dozens or even hundreds of times faster!

While Zhang Shaoyang was cultivating, Zheng Yi also meditated quietly, while monitoring the entire island.

Time flew by swiftly.

Just as Zheng Yi slightly emerged from meditation, a month had already passed.

On Spiritless Island.

The martial arts prowess of Zhang Shaoyang had already reached the Innate Realm!

Indeed, the Innate Realm!

In less than two months, he transitioned from initially touching martial arts cultivation techniques to stepping into the Innate Realm!

This rate of progress would shock many observers if placed in the Profound Cyan Realm.

Even on Spiritless Island, this advancement was extremely rapid!

As far as Zhang Shaoyang knew, aside from him, only three to five new members had reached this realm.

Nonetheless, he quietly concealed his cultivation level.

Over the past month, Gao Meijing visited him every few days, sharing intelligence on Spiritless Island and events occurring in the stronghold.

"On this island, apart from Brother Chen Hu’s faction, there are two other forces."

"One is called the Seven Profound Gang, whose leader Qi Xuan is a Golden Core Stage Cultivator from the Nether Abyss!"

"He is now on the martial arts path, rumored to possess seven Great Success Divine Skills, his strength unfathomable!" 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"The other is the Giant Whale Gang!"

"The leader of the Giant Whale Gang used to be a notorious island leader traversing seven seas in the Canglan Realm."

"He has considerable fortune, having stumbled upon the heritage of a loose cultivator on a desolate island, entering the Cultivation Realm."

"Before cultivation, he was already an Innate Realm strongman...!"

"Apart from them, there are over a dozen smaller factions struggling to survive..."

"Nether Spirit Race cultivators? They are said to gather on the largest island; they are rarely seen on this main island..."

"Prepare yourself; there might be a mission in a few days..."

Recalling the intelligence Gao Meijing shared earlier, Zhang Shaoyang felt a bit puzzled.

Mission?

What mission?

Could it be that this group of newcomers would also partake in a mission?

He calmed himself, silently waiting.

On this day, Gao Meijing found him once again.

She was accompanied by several others.

Guiyun Wanderer, and three other familiar martial artists.

"Come, come, Junior Brother Zhang, let me introduce you,"

Gao Meijing warmly said, "This is Wang Shuang, renowned in the settlement, also Brother Chen Hu’s fifth disciple."

"Greetings, Brother Wang!"

Zhang Shaoyang cupped his hands in greeting, while Wang Shuang sized him up, nodding slightly.

"Xiaomei, this time you’ve introduced someone impressive. Breaking into the Innate Realm over a month after joining, quite perceptive."

"Innate Realm!"

Gao Meijing said in shock, "You’ve broken through?"

Not only her but Guiyun Wanderer and the other two instinctively glanced at him with interest.

Zhang Shaoyang replied, "I just broke through two days ago, thanks to Brother Chen Hu’s guidance."

Gao Meijing’s eyes flashed, "Innate Realm... Seems like our mission success rate has just increased significantly!"

"These two are, like us, also new members who joined last month."

"Hu Lie, Cai Yang!"

"Greetings, both of you."

"Greetings, Brother Chen...!"

"You must know Guiyun Wanderer..."

"Of course, greetings, Elder Guiyun."

"Drifting on this island together, ’Elder’ is unwarranted, let’s call each other brothers,"

Guiyun Wanderer said expressionlessly, "I hope Brother Chen doesn’t hold the past against me."

"Not at all..."

They exchanged greetings, then Zhang Shaoyang asked, "Senior Sister Gao, Brother Wang, what is our mission today?"

Wang Shuang spoke directly, "Brother Chen announced a bounty task; we need to chop down a spirit plant named ’Chuyun Wood’ in the island’s center."

"This wood is exceptionally sturdy yet lightweight, easily floats in the Nether Spirit Sea, essential for building seafaring vessels."

"Apart from us, numerous new members have joined the mission."

"Our task is straightforward, patrolling the eastern outer perimeter of the chopping site and repelling approaching Nether Beasts. Any problems?"

"None!"

Everyone replied, followed by Wang Shuang leading them out of the stronghold.

Zhang Shaoyang then observed at least a hundred martial artists carrying axes, machetes, and heading deeper into the forest.

It seemed today’s mission would involve everyone harvesting ’Chuyun Wood.’

As the group reached the dense forest, Gao Meijing suddenly approached Zhang Shaoyang, surprisingly alongside Guiyun Wanderer.

"Junior Brother Chen, your swift breakthrough into the Innate Realm is quite a surprise for Senior Sister!"

Zhang Shaoyang frowned, "Senior Sister, what exactly is your plan, please be direct?"

Gao Meijing’s eyes sparkled, "Seems nothing escapes your attention, Junior Brother, so I’ll be straightforward."

"Does Junior Brother know why Chen Hu mobilized so many to gather Chuyun Wood?"

Zhang Shaoyang’s heart stirred, "Build a ship? Are they going to..."

"Leave the Spiritless Land?"