Demon Taming: Start by synthesizing a Lantern Ghost with Divine and Demonic Talents

Chapter 80, Chapters 7-9: Soul Martial Arts, Soul Fighting Techniques (Seeking monthly votes! Seeking subscriptions!)

"Young man, if you can learn the next combat techniques, I will give you a chance to be promoted."

As soon as the red-nosed man finished speaking, Li Chunfeng's mission changed.

[Side quest triggered: Gain the instructor's approval; reward unknown.]

"Okay."

The red-nosed instructor then began to unleash his second combat technique, "Combat Technique - Unpredictable Wind!"

The cross-shaped sword slashed through the air, scattering countless points of sword energy, both real and illusory, quietly building momentum. Strangely, even the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth was mobilized; the sword energy merged with the wind, imbuing the wind with the damage of the sword energy. When it struck the wooden stake, numerous sword marks immediately appeared. This special wooden stake could not withstand the blow this time, and was cleaved into several pieces from the inside out.

Moreover, this move is very convenient to use; it can be used for offense or for ranged attacks via sword wind. However, while this move is effective against weaker opponents, it can only inflict minor damage or be ineffective against equally matched or superior opponents.

This move has a low minimum skill level and can be easily blocked by experts; however, it also has a high maximum skill level. When the sword energy and wind are integrated to the extreme and reach a higher realm, one can even manipulate the atmosphere and dismember the opponent without them realizing it.

To Li Chunfeng's surprise, this combat technique actually had an effect similar to magic.

Upon careful reflection, even the first move, which revealed its full power, actually relied on the wind to achieve such an effect.

"Come here!" The red-nosed man raised his chin.

Li Chunfeng pondered for a moment, then, according to his understanding, began to unleash his attack. At the same time, the golden rune flashed by again, but it also allowed him to see more.

Red Nose's expression showed even greater surprise, and then he unleashed his next move, "Water Has No Constant Shape".

Li Chunfeng also learned it very quickly.

Red Nose became serious and unleashed one move after another, performing more than ten combat techniques in a row. Li Chunfeng followed suit and learned ten moves in succession.

Only after he unleashed his final move did the golden rune he had been watching finally complete.

Without waiting for Red Nose to speak, Li Chunfeng used all ten basic combat techniques in succession.

As he executed the ten basic combat techniques in sequence, even his soul power was activated, causing the golden rune in his inner vision to flash faster and faster. As he performed these ten basic combat techniques again and again, this time the golden rune no longer vanished in an instant, and finally solidified completely.

This golden rune is very special; it looks like a miniature, transparent little person.

The little figure has nine golden lines inside its body, almost covering its entire body, and connected to a golden line on its head.

A massive amount of information flooded his mind instantly, and he understood that these nine golden lines were the pathways for circulating qi and blood throughout the body.

"This is actually a completely new martial arts system. It can even easily combine the power of the soul and the power of blood and qi during battle. It is equivalent to a new martial arts technique that has been innovated and opened up a new school."

Use your 'Mind's Eye' to look inward at the golden rune.

[Battle Soul Martial Arts: A Human-Rank Technique Seed, a fundamental technique in Soul Martial Arts. It is a basic combat technique in Soul Martial Arts that combines the soul and blood essence. Upon reaching the Transcendent Realm, one can condense their own Battle Soul. The Battle Soul can be combined with any martial arts technique, thereby mobilizing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to enhance the technique's power!]

Sure enough, the information detected by his mind's eye was completely consistent with his own perception.

'Battle Soul Martial Arts' can be seen as a supplementary cultivation technique. The 'Battle Soul' it condenses is similar in nature to the 'Qi and Blood Demon Embryo' condensed in the 'Chaotic Ancient Demon Embryo Scripture'.

The difference is that the 'Qi and Blood Demon Embryo' can enhance one's overall qualities, making it more powerful and possessing extraordinary potential.

'Fighting spirit' is more reflected in combat power.

There are powerful martial arts techniques in the Earthly Realm that can mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. For example, Feng Yang's Thunder Prison Blade Scripture allows a martial artist to control the power of thunder. However, that is a high-level technique, and its effects can only be achieved by practicing it to an extremely high level.

'Battle Spirit Martial Arts' is currently only a human-level magic seed, yet it already has the same effect.

It can also be combined with many martial arts techniques, making it a powerful auxiliary skill.

Upon examining the incomplete jade disc, several large golden characters recorded "Battle Soul Martial Arts".

【Battle Spirit Arena: Human Rank, Level 1 (1/1000)】

Characteristics: Soul and weapon are united, condensing the fighting spirit.

In the memories of this body, apart from a small number of sorcerers, knights used this unique soul-based combat method to fight against the elusive and strange creatures.

After watching him finish his set of combat techniques, Red Nose suddenly stopped and didn't urge him on, but instead looked pleased.

Only after he finished his comprehension did he call out, "You come with me, the rest of you continue practicing." Li Chunfeng silently followed behind him until they arrived at a stone hall—the Hall of the God of War.

This is a branch hall of the Pantheon, where a row of tall statues stand, some holding warhammers, some holding longbows, and some holding swords. They are all the most powerful figures who once ruled the human race in this world, and also the ancient war gods.

"You have good aptitude and the potential to become a Temple Knight who guards the temple. Do you have the courage to try the God of War's test?" the red-nosed instructor said.

[Side Quest 2 Triggered: You have gained the instructor's approval. The instructor guides you to bravely face the trials of the Temple of War. Do you agree? Reward unknown. This side quest can improve your Trial Evaluation.]

Li Chunfeng pondered to himself, wondering why there were so many intricacies involved in this survival mission.

Did he think that he couldn't stop the invasion of the monsters with his own strength?
This reminded him of the beginner's welfare event during his first Abyss Tribulation, where he also gained many Devouring Law Seeds, which ultimately became the first abundant resource that helped him rise to power.

However, if side quests affect the final evaluation, perhaps this time, in addition to considering the main survival quest, we should also do more to collect side quests.
He certainly didn't want to win a great victory only to fall short of the "godlike" rating.

"Thank you, instructor. I'd like to give it a try."

"Alright, sacrificing the strange soul cores will activate the War God Temple's assessment. Consider this a loan to you; five second-tier strange soul cores. Remember to return them to me later."

With that, Red Nose placed the five soul cores on the altar of the Temple of War.

A dark teleportation channel appeared in the void before them.

"Go in and face the test with reverence."

"Yes."

Li Chunfeng stepped into it and found himself on an island. The air around him was filled with moisture, and every breath carried a strong fishy smell.

In the distance, clouds and mist swirl around, and one can vaguely see a high staircase in the center of the island.

As he was guessing the specific content of the God of War's test, he suddenly discovered that he could no longer summon his natal demon pet in this area. Although he could still sense the existence of the divine aperture and his natal demon pet was also in his perception, he was unable to mobilize his divine soul power and could not cast any spells.

This was truly a shock.

As a useless soul cultivator, he had always relied heavily on the abilities of his demonic pets since his debut. Now that he could no longer use them, he was somewhat flustered.

But it's too late to panic now.

"Is passing the assessment only possible through martial arts?"

There are countless wondrous places in the Abyss of Calamity, including places that are forbidden from demonic possession. This is why cultivators often advocate for all-round development, in order to prevent encountering such extreme situations one day.

Li Chunfeng quickly calmed down and tried to take out the Chaotic Ancient Demon Axe from the ring.

...and it failed.

Even magical artifacts and props were unusable; the magic ban was completely ineffective. Fortunately, his own senses remained sharp, though he was unable to project his divine perception outwards.

At this moment, a stream of information entered my mind.

It concerns the trials of the Temple of War, specifically the ascent of the Heavenly Ladder.

The higher you climb, the greater the reward. You may withdraw at any time if you feel unwell.

"Very good!"

"Okay, let's go then."

Li Chunfeng let out a long breath, gripped his cross-shaped longsword tightly, and slowly walked towards the depths of the island.

Wow!

A demonic beast leaped out of the woods beside the road and was about to charge at him when Li Chunfeng vanished in a flash. He rushed in front of it, unleashing a sword aura over ten feet long that cleaved the demonic beast in two.

It was precisely these basic soul-based combat skills, learned on the spot, that revealed their full potential.

The monster was slain, its corpse gradually disappeared, leaving nothing behind.

Li Chunfeng continued forward without stopping, fortunately his martial arts body tempering was not in vain.

(End of this chapter)