With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 242 Regaining Essence, the Candlelight Becomes a God!
The next morning.

Meng Chuan was suddenly awakened from his sleep, only to see a huge snake head staring straight at him.
"Fuck!"

He was startled and immediately raised his hand to strike.

As the Dragon Demon's Dragon Body Locking Technique improved, it also became much more intelligent.

With a quick movement, it shrank back into its body, dodging the fiery palm strike.

"Once he's fully developed, I'll fire this bastard right away; he's just too annoying."

Meng Chuan thought with a hint of irritation.

After getting up, he went to the bathroom to wash up, and paused while brushing his teeth.

Meng Chuan realized that the color of the dragon demon just now seemed a bit off.
After washing his face, he sat in the chair and began to reflect.

Inside the middle dantian, the dragon demon transformed back into its black and red form.

However, the red markings on its body were not as vibrant as before, appearing somewhat dull and blurry.

Meng Chuan instantly understood, and an excited look appeared on his face. It seemed that feeding the other party the Heavenly Demon Core would also grant him [Essence]!
"This is really useful. I wonder if I can keep the Dragon Demon Baby after it reaches its full potential."

Meng Chuan forced the Dragon Demon out of his body, gathered power in his hands, and pinched and examined the Dragon Demon.

"It seems that the Shadow Demon Core, like Qi Jiguang's Long Fist, also obtains the essence of the Heart Fire."

The color isn't as pure as last time; I wonder if it's because the amount of energy it contains is different, or if the fist technique's intent is a level higher than this Heavenly Demon Core.

You can tell from the dragon's appearance at this moment that the essence of its heart fire was purer last time, but this time it seems to have been mixed with impurities.

Once the effects are returned to the muscles and bones, the results will likely be less pronounced.

Meng Chuan decided to accumulate some credits to try out a higher-level Heavenly Demon Core and see how it compares to the effect of fist technique imagery.

He excitedly opened his phone, glanced at it, and immediately choked up.
Not only are they scarce, but they are also extremely expensive.

"Upper-level Mist Nightmare Core, exchange price: 800 credits."

Upper-level Mud Monster Core, Exchange Price: 680 Credits.

"

Meng Chuan swept up all the inventory, and the prices were all above 500.

Even as the top student in the Grandmaster Class, it would take me three or four months to save up without spending a single penny to obtain it.

After all, this thing isn't meant for martial artists, so it's normal that they can't afford it.

Meng Chuan turned off his phone, deciding to wait until he became a martial artist before going to the Demon Nest to hunt on his own.

It's too expensive. His credits are useful; it's not worth buying them to "feed the dog."

but
Meng Chuan suddenly remembered the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Ranking. Once on the list, he could earn free credits every month.

But the problem is, why haven't I been included in the list yet?
Meng Chuan immediately called his teaching assistant Shi Ying to report that the Earthly Fiend Ranking had a bug.
Shi Ying asked around for Meng Chuan and then called back to inform him:
[Since you were specially recruited by Principal Yang Huan, the observation committee can only give you an accurate score and make your list after they upload your relevant materials.]

Okay, I understand.

[But don't worry, the academic credits you missed due to not being on the list earlier will be refunded to you by the Academic Affairs Committee, based on the information provided by Principal Yang, along with the credits for the month you were on the list.]

Thank you, Instructor Shi. I understand.

After hanging up the phone, Meng Chuan felt much better. Being ranked first on the Earthly Fiends List meant receiving a monthly reward of 300 academic credits.

He felt that, given his overall qualities, being ranked number one wasn't unreasonable.
Deep within Huaqing Pool lies the dormitory of martial arts master Dong Yue.

"Hey kid, you've gotten a lot firmer overnight?"

After Dong Yue finished speaking, the large hand of true energy in mid-air solidified even more.

As the golden palm struck, Meng Chuan let out a wolf howl, and he nodded in satisfaction.

However, Dong Yue was also puzzled:
"It's just a second-rate Iron Shirt technique. Is it really that powerful once it reaches perfection?"

Having completed the Qi Nourishing Armor Technique and the Iron Body of Duomo, Meng Chuan triggered the Rainbow Body Transformation, and his internal cells were rapidly repairing themselves, eliminating the damage caused by the attack.

Every time Dong Yue saw this scene, he felt a little envious. Such a quality truly belonged to the innate body of external martial arts.

"Perhaps this kid's good results in practicing hard skills are also due to this trait."

This is a performance that can only be achieved by mastering Iron Shirt techniques to perfection and simultaneously gaining the blessing of [Flexibility]. Clearly, Dong Yue has misunderstood.
After the mid-game meditation ended, Meng Chuan took out the [Tiger Roar Lung Forging Technique] and asked Teacher Dong to help him get started.

It's like studying plus practice; I need to pay an extra credit today.

After Dong Yue took it, he flipped through it and examined it. Although he had never practiced this method, he easily understood it based on his martial arts principles as a martial arts master.

He then returned the martial arts manual to Meng Chuan.

He opened his mouth and said:

"This method is a modern form of hard kung fu, and its foundation is somewhat shallow. With your talent, it should be easy for you to learn."

I feel this thing isn't very useful. You'd be better off finding a new skill that strengthens your physical body.

Dong Yue was unaware of Meng Chuan's thoughts; he was only offering his advice because he genuinely wanted what was best for Meng.

"It's alright, Teacher Dong, I really like this subject."

"Ok."

He didn't say anything more; he had already paid the credits, so he would teach himself.

After one hour.

Despite the slight soreness in his groin, Meng Chuan lowered his hips and sat in a tiger-like stance, using a special breathing technique to stimulate his lungs.

He took a deep breath, as long and drawn-out as a tiger gathering its strength.

During exhalation, a short, sharp tiger roar suddenly erupts, the sound resonating in the chest cavity.

To someone unfamiliar with the art, this scene might lead them to believe that Meng Chuan was practicing the Tiger Form.

After exhaling, Meng Chuan focused his attention and examined the technique; he had easily mastered the basics. [Tiger Roar Lung Forging: Beginner (5%) Awaiting Breakthrough]

[Limit Breaking Trait: Tiger Breath (Basic)]

Excluding the mixed iron crotch strikes, Meng Chuan mastered the basics of this method in just half an hour.

Taking advantage of a moment when the two were relaxed, Meng Chuan asked:
"Teacher Dong, this method is touted as being so powerful. Do you think that if one practices it to perfection, it could have effects such as improving the efficiency of the Five Elements Fist Qi Absorption Method?"

Dong Yue shook his head and smiled:

"You're overthinking it. If it were possible, wouldn't everyone have to practice this method?"

The method of absorbing qi holds an extraordinary position; it is a required course in first-rate Xingyi Quan training. Aside from beginners who are unfamiliar with it, which other martial art uses it as casually as eating and drinking?

The efficiency of absorbing qi is like the amount of food you eat; it becomes constant once you reach a certain stage of growth.

"Even a natural-born glutton, with high efficiency in absorbing nutrients, is a kind of talent."

Meng Chuan nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Dong Yue's assessment.

In the future, if I cultivate this method to its limit and thereby gain special traits like enhanced lung capacity, wouldn't that just be an improvement in my "talent"?
"You'll still get credits as usual; you don't need to pay for the extra half hour."

As Meng Chuan was packing up, Dong Yue spoke generously.

This kid always helps me take out the trash when he comes and leaves; he's a really nice person.
After the sparring session ended, Meng Chuan went to the Zhenlong Martial Arts Hall to practice boxing.

"This lung-strengthening method is second-rate, just like Iron Shirt, but judging from the current situation, the difficulty of accumulating proficiency is quite different."

It's estimated that he'll break through the limit in about a year, and perhaps even earlier if he becomes a martial artist later on.

It took Meng Chuan of Iron Shirt nearly two years to break through the limit, partly because as an improved method of ancient martial arts, it is slightly more difficult to cultivate.

On the other hand, it is also related to his physical progress.

When he first learned Iron Shirt Technique, he was just a novice at the sixth level, but now his situation has been completely transformed.

Along the way, Meng Chuan mentally reviewed and pondered the hard martial arts principles that Dong Yue had just taught him.

As he had largely expected, the other party did not possess any martial arts techniques related to blood.

Dong Yue's explanation was much the same as Zhao Shousui's, but he also pointed out a line of thought for him.

"Xiao Meng, after you enter the realm of martial arts, there will be a research lab in the school that specializes in studying incomplete ancient martial arts and true skills."

You can join in and search for it yourself to see if you can find what you need.

Therefore, he now has two paths before him.

The second path, whether it's creating one's own techniques or discovering techniques related to blood, also requires improvement and refinement.

The former is too difficult. To create a cultivation effect comparable to the Armored Dragon-Locking Technique is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Meng Chuan still remembers the origin of the cultivation method that Master Zhao told him before he began practicing the Dragon Locking Body.

[The Wudang Patriarch Zhang Sanfeng slays the demonic dragon.]

How can you create something like this? By the time you get to that point, it'll be too late.

Moreover, due to the vast difference in martial arts theory, he still hasn't figured out whether his self-created techniques can grant him special abilities.

"After becoming a martial artist, why not join the Ancient Martial Arts Research Lab first?"

If we can't find it, we'll think of other ways. At least we should let the ancients give the cultivation method a start.

The leaves turn yellow with frost, and the grain lies hidden in the fields.

October is almost over, and Meng Chuan went home again today. He took on a mission and decided to help Xu Qingfeng along.

The other party wants to practice their movement techniques with [Shuangfeiyan·Zhao Chun], but they are struggling because they don't have enough credits.

After calling him "father" for three days, Meng Chuan still had a kind heart.
The two stood below the Baiweixiang Group building, followed by several plainclothes police officers.

On a rooftop not far away, stood a muscular man with his arms crossed.

This refers to Luo Guanyun, whose body became much stronger after practicing the "Shiva Washing the Elephant - Fragment".

Meng Chuan specifically asked his master to keep an eye on things in case anything went wrong during the mission.

However, he can only help keep an eye on things. If Luo Guanyun takes action and is detected by the United Nations mission recorder on his body, the reward credits will be forfeited.

The ultimate goal of the school in assigning tasks is to allow students to hone their skills and grow through practical experience.

Naturally, no outsiders should interfere.

Before taking action, Meng Chuan took one last look at the mission target and led the way forward.

[Capture Xu Linlin, the director of Baiweixiang Restaurant and a demonic martial artist, who is secretly practicing the "Candlelight Godhood" technique within Yong'an City.]

The task was issued by the Martial Arts Association and, after confirmation, was updated to the North Union University task system.

The deadline is 48 hours. If Meng Chuan fails to complete the task by the deadline, the police station and martial arts association will handle the matter themselves.

"We have received a report that someone in your company has been practicing demonic arts through unauthorized suicide. From this moment forward, everyone must remain in place and await further instructions. No one is allowed to leave without authorization. You will be subject to investigation by the Yong'an Police Station!"

Police officers entered through the main entrance of the building and began setting up a perimeter, while Meng Chuan, along with Xu Qingfeng, climbed in through the glass facade.

"Thirty-three floors, that's really high."

Xu Qingfeng climbed halfway up and looked up, but Meng Chuan was almost out of sight.
Meanwhile, in the boardroom on the thirty-third floor.

Inside, a young woman was sitting in the boss's chair; this was Xu Linlin, the target of the mission.

Her complexion was abnormally rosy, and she exuded a strange, musty fragrance.

The aroma is so strong it makes you want to vomit. If someone were to get close and take a deep breath, they would probably throw up their dinner from the night before.

Hearing the commotion below, he immediately sensed something was wrong.

"what to do."

(End of this chapter)