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Chapter 51 Secret Technique: Fire and Thunder in the Palm (Please read further with monthly votes and recommendations)
[Your Spirit Flame absorbs the essence of spiritual herbs, Spirit Flame Consumption +1, Spirit Flame Grade +1]

[You are absorbing Fireweed, resilience +1, Spiritual Energy +3]

[You are absorbing Fireweed Grass. Herbal Stress +1, Fireweed Grass Power +1]

"boom!"

As the medicinal power of Huoxia Lian was completely refined, the meridians roared and surged wildly, like a blazing tongue of fire.

The pressure in Zhou Ling's meridians suddenly increased, and he looked pained.

Fortunately, as the Spirit Flame Technique circulated rapidly and the Spirit Flame absorbed the medicinal power, it gradually stabilized.

With a "poof," a spiritual acupoint was activated.

At the same time, the spiritual flames that had absorbed the power of the Fire Cloud Herb were growing at a visible rate.

Under the operation of the Spirit Flame Technique, it circulated rapidly within the meridians, again and again, like a surging wave sweeping and crashing against the rocks on the shore.

In an instant, wisps of brilliant flames burst forth from Zhou Ling's body.

The spiritual flames surged and roared, like pillars of fire, impacting the meridians.

Soon, Zhou Ling was enveloped in dazzling flames.

There was a bang.

A thunderous roar resounded within Zhou Ling's body. Within his meridians, it was as if thunder was roaring, and a new meridian, Zhou Tian, ​​was faintly visible.

Then, the flames and spiritual light around him gradually dissipated.

"Is this the secret technique of circulating qi through the meridians?"

"The first secret technique, Fire and Thunder in the Palm"

Feeling the secret techniques gathering in his body, Zhou Ling's face lit up with joy.

According to the records of the Spirit Flame Technique, after condensing the Spirit Flame, there is a certain probability of activating the secret technique of circulating the Qi through the meridians.

The Spirit Flame Technique comes with three secret techniques: Spirit Flame Finger, Azure Lotus Sword Flame, and Palm Fire Thunder.

Each of the three secret techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the methods of cultivation are also different.

Lingyan refers to winning by speed.

The Azure Lotus Sword Flame can be used in conjunction with sword techniques to greatly enhance their power.

The Palm Fire Thunder is known for its fierce and powerful nature, but it consumes too much energy.

He then circulated the delicate magical power within his meridians and felt a blazing, boundless aura.

Having just condensed the secret technique's meridians, he immediately sensed the extraordinary power of the fire and lightning in his palm.

He activated the Spirit Flame Technique, and flames immediately rose, with fluctuations of magical power appearing and disappearing.

"Stab it!"

A palm-sized flame condensed and flickered in his hand.

The surface of the flames shimmered with wisps of lightning and crackled.

Before Zhou Ling could fully perceive it, a flash of fire and electricity appeared in his palm.

Like a faulty connection, it dissipated without a trace.

"The cultivation level is still too low!"

Zhou Ling shook his head.

However, it was only the newly formed secret technique meridian.

This is also normal.

[You are currently practicing the secret technique "Palm Fire and Thunder". Precision control +1, Palm Fire and Thunder proficiency +1]

[You are currently practicing the secret technique "Palm Fire and Thunder". "Born Talent" +1, Palm Fire and Thunder Proficiency +2]

Zhou Ling was beaming with satisfaction after gaining three proficiency levels in one go.

However, insufficient spiritual energy remains a key limiting factor.

Then he took out the fire-attribute spiritual herbs from the medicine basket.

The [Qi-Absorbing Spirit Flame] talent of the Spirit Flame was activated, and absorption began.

[Your Spirit Flame absorbs the essence of spiritual herbs, Spirit Flame Consumption +1, Spirit Flame Grade +1]

[Your Spirit Flame absorbs the essence of spiritual herbs, Spirit Flame Consumption +1, Spirit Flame Grade +1]

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Early the next morning.

Today's journey will be longer, so Zhou Ling got up early as well.

He took out some dry rations from his storage bag, including dried beef and flatbread. Zhou Ling ate a little and then left the tent.

In late autumn, the morning light in the mountains, shrouded in a light mist, already carried a distinct chill.

Smoke curled from the campsite as the medicine seekers and demon hunters busied themselves with their tasks.

Among the many figures, Zhou Ling also saw quite a few teenagers of his age.

Upon arriving at Chu Xing's camp, Chu Xing, just like yesterday, began arranging everyone's itinerary for the day.

Today's route is different from yesterday's.

Based on everyone's results yesterday, some adjustments have been made.

Of course, the overall search scope is also within a certain area.

This ensures that if a team member encounters danger, others can come to their aid.

Zhou Ling followed the same route as yesterday.

Chu Xing gave him a few words of advice, telling him to be careful!
Zhou Ling then bid farewell to everyone and left the camp.

This was, in a true sense, his first trip into the wilderness.

Previously, they were always accompanied by their parents, and even yesterday, traveling with Chu Xing, the risks were within a controllable range.

Carrying a medicine basket, Zhou Ling walked along the mountain path, not daring to be careless, and carefully held a Thunderfire Pearl in his hand.

As soon as you step out of the camp area, the surroundings quickly become quiet and desolate. The dark green, undulating mountains in the distance, shrouded in mist, resemble a sleeping giant python, giving you a sense of unease.

Zhou Ling, looking wary, quickly followed yesterday's route.

Having the [Crisis Response] talent, plus having just passed through yesterday, made it faster.

Now, his main target is Nine Leaf Valley.

At first, he was somewhat cautious and did not use basic movement techniques such as the Lightness Technique.

In the Taoist academy's skills courses, in addition to the main skills, basic skills such as lightness techniques, fireball techniques, and object manipulation techniques are also required.

After traveling several hundred feet, he gradually adapted and then used his lightness technique.

The speed then increased significantly.

Walking through the jungle is like walking on flat ground.

However, the Lightness Technique also consumes spiritual energy within the body.

Especially in this wild jungle, where you might encounter monsters at any time, you can't easily deplete your spiritual energy.

Fortunately, with the talent of [Precise Control], the spiritual energy consumed is not too much.

In just over half an hour, he had already traveled forty or fifty miles.

After resting for a while by a rock, Zhou Ling continued southward.

[Fireweed discovered, treasure hunt in the mountains +1]

"Huh, a mid-grade Tier 1 Fireweed Grass with thirty years of quality!"

In a sparse patch of weeds among small trees, Zhou Ling carefully picked a high-quality Fireweed.

As they approached the inner mountain region, the quality of the medicinal herbs they encountered also improved significantly.

Zhou Ling scanned his surroundings warily, then quickly and discreetly stored the Fire Cloud Grass in his storage bag.

Before leaving, Chu Xing repeatedly reminded him not to flaunt his wealth.

Although the monsters in the desolate mountains are dangerous, there are ways to deal with them if you are careful.

However, if you encounter some rogue cultivators with malicious intentions who secretly plot against you, then it's impossible to guard against them.

According to Chu Xing, the number of medicine seekers who perish at the hands of other rogue cultivators each year is not small.

Moreover, Chu Xing is young and his cultivation level is not high.

A single Fire Cloud Grass, worth about ten spirit stones, is enough to tempt many people.

After confirming that there was no risk, Zhou Ling breathed a sigh of relief and continued walking forward.

Soon after, he found a second top-grade first-level spiritual herb in a patch of weeds.

[Discovered Ink Essence Flower, Treasure Hunt in the Mountains +1]

"A top-grade first-tier ink essence flower!"

"Still from forty-five years ago!"

Zhou Ling looked delighted.

Carefully pick a medicinal herb that is entirely black.

This ink essence flower is an excellent material for making spiritual ink, enhancing its quality!
After carefully putting away the Ink Essence Flower, Zhou Ling continued on his way cautiously.
(End of this chapter)