The Terrifying Path of Immortal Cultivation

Outside the Tianxia Escort Agency, a mysterious figure in a gray robe appeared, with a faint glint of blood in his eyes.

"The aura of the sect, it seems a bit unusual, strange."

The mysterious figure in the gray robe had a waxen complexion, with a hint of blood in his eyes, exuding an ethereal aura.

He hid in the shadow of a small alley across from the main gate. After a while, he turned and left with a cold aura.

In the blink of an eye, it was already afternoon.

Li Qing was sitting in the courtyard, murmuring incantations, invoking the Blood Oath of Heaven and Earth.

The essence in his body flowed silently through his blood vessels under the power of the incantation. He could clearly feel faint strands of essence emanating from his body and flowing into his blood vessels.

Everything he had eaten in the morning and at noon had already been transformed into essence.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Mr. Qin, are you there?"

Li Qing's eyes lit up as he said loudly, "Chief Escort, please come in!"

Wang Kuohai entered with a smile on his face. "Mr. Qin, luckily I managed to obtain the items you wanted."

He carried a cloth bundle in his hands and approached with a smile.

Wang Kuohai placed the cloth bundle on the table and, upon opening it, revealed five secret manuals.

"In total, there are 5 manuals. I've already found a buyer for the Night Pearl."

"Four of our escorts were willing to sell their martial arts. I gave each of them 750 taels."

These escorts earn about five taels of silver per month, which amounts to 60 taels per year. Even the youngest among them would have to work as escorts for 10 years to earn 600 taels.

With this money, when they grow old and weak, combined with their savings, they can return to the countryside, buy some land, and become rural landlords, completely changing their lives.

That's why they were willing to sell their family's martial arts.

Wang Kuohai said, "In total, there are 5 manuals: our family's 'Gate Breaking Saber,' and the other four are 'Iron Wire Fist,' 'Eyebrows Cudgel,' 'Air Splitting Palm,' and 'Life Stealing Spear.' Is Mr. Qin satisfied?"

"Very satisfied, thank you for your hard work, Chief Escort."

Wang Kuohai nodded slightly. "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning."

"Mr. Qin, be prepared at Fenglai Tower tonight."

"I won't return until I'm drunk!"

"Definitely, definitely, hahaha."

Wang Kuohai left, leaving Li Qing looking at the five books in front of him with a strange expression.

He closed his eyes slightly, focusing his mind on the jade tablet, where changes had already taken place.

Old Version:

"Iron Wire Fist" - Straight punches, invincible heavy punches (non-mainstream).

"Life Stealing Spear" - The spear moves like a dragon, fiercely competing for life (non-mainstream).

"Air Splitting Palm" - A palm that splits the air, breaking tendons and bones (non-mainstream).

"Eyebrows Cudgel" - The cudgel moves like the wind, launching strong and rotating attacks (non-mainstream).

"Gate Breaking Saber" - A large saber that seals the gate, becoming stronger when encountering strong opponents (non-mainstream).

"Seven Star Saber" - The saber is like seven stars, chasing souls with every strike (non-mainstream).

New Version:

"Martial Arts" (Refining Essence)

Training method: Channeling strength, permeating the entire body, refining essence into qi and blood.

Talents:

1. Clarity of Six Senses

2. Psychic Weapons and Martial Arts

Cost: None

"To actually integrate all martial arts into one, and there are two talents as well."

"Refining essence? Could it be refining the essence within Body Refining?"

"The 'Blood Essence Art' seems to be able to be cultivated to Foundation Building, so refining essence should be a realm before Foundation Building."

"Is refining essence the pinnacle of mortal martial arts?"

"However, the unexpected gain is the two talents."

The content of "Martial Arts" circulated in Li Qing's mind.

It recorded a unique technique for exerting force, covering every corner of the body.

Whether unarmed or wielding a weapon, it could bring about corresponding effects.

Li Qing stood up slowly and began to practice in the courtyard.

There were a total of 108 force-exerting techniques. He circulated his essence and began to practice each one.

Each force-exerting technique had different movements, seemingly better able to mobilize the muscles, bones, and internal organs within his body.

One by one, he quickly mastered all 108 techniques.

The circulation of essence seemed to have a blessing effect on these force-exerting techniques. At this point, his entire body was emitting a scorching heat.

As if experiencing some intense exercise, every part of his body—muscles, membranes, and bones—was subtly pulsating.

He could clearly feel that his body was undergoing remarkable changes.

A surging essence flowed out from various parts of his body, merging into his blood vessels and being devoured by the essence.

He felt some strange sensations within his body, and Li Qing reached out and grabbed the steel knife on the table.

The essence flowed into the blade through his fingers, and to his surprise, the knife seemed to become an extension of his fingers.

Every pattern on it was clearly visible, imprinted in his mind.

Swish, swish, swish.

The blade radiated light in his hand, exuding a blood-colored aura, like a wandering dragon, stirring up a crimson breeze in the courtyard.

The knife technique was unprecedentedly sharp, as if he had practiced for decades, with a feeling of flawless perfection.

The knife technique seemed to possess a spirituality.

Wherever his mind went, he could strike the target in the fastest, most stable, and most effortless manner.

At the same time, his senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste, and even a mysterious sense, akin to legendary spiritual perception—became incredibly acute.

He felt as if he could hear sounds within a radius of three yards, and even the smallest ant in the courtyard was within his sight.

He could detect more subtle scents with his nose, and his skin became extremely sensitive to changes in the surrounding airflow.

He could even perceive the taste of all secretions in his mouth.

As for the mysterious and unpredictable spiritual perception, Li Qing also felt something, but he didn't know the specific effects.

For the entire afternoon, Li Qing continued to practice "Martial Arts." From the initial intense reactions throughout his body, he had now reached a state of calm. It seemed that the effects of this martial art had reached their peak.

"It seems that by cultivating the 'Blood Essence Art' to completion, I have already surpassed the limits of mortal martial arts."

"So, by practicing 'Martial Arts' in reverse, I was able to progress so rapidly to the limit."

Li Qing stood in the courtyard, lost in thought.

Looking up at the sky, the hazy and colorful mist still floated there, seemingly eternal.

"What exactly is this?"

A deep sense of dread flashed in Li Qing's eyes. He always felt that there was something unknown hidden within it.

Night fell at Fenglai Tower.

The most upscale restaurant in Yucheng.

In a private room, several dancers were performing gracefully.

Wang Kuohai raised his glass to Li Qing. "Mr. Qin, this drink is to thank you for saving my life."

"If you ever need my help in the future, just ask."

Li Qing also raised his glass. "Hahaha, Brother Wang is too polite."