With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 258 A Complete Transformation of Innate Talent! Connecting with the Heavens!
Meng Chuan nodded, "Then it's alright."

He knows his own situation better than anyone else; he's far from having top-tier physical attributes.

Judging solely by his natural talent, he could probably only get into the neighboring Yong'an Martial Arts University.
Since we've come this far, Meng Chuan decided to ask all the questions in one go.

He continued to ask:

"Master Lu, do all the pills that martial artists use to aid their cultivation have side effects?"

Lu Zhuxiao nodded:

"That's basically it, but the side effect isn't as you might think, that it accumulates in the body as impurities."

Just like demon-slaying weapons, only those with unwavering will and mind can wield them.

The great pills, precious pills, and even rare pills that are useful to martial artists all contain the residual will and power of the Heavenly Demon, which is its [true spirit].

If one wishes to use the power of elixirs to aid in cultivation, one must rely on one's own martial will to wear down and resist them.

If one is no match for it, one may forcefully consume it, but in the long run, there is a risk of moral decay.

Many people cannot resist the temptation, relying on their abundant resources to consume it relentlessly, ultimately having their minds completely corrupted by the true spirit of the Heavenly Demon, and becoming its master. This is a major source of demonic martial artists.

Meng Chuan suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly.

"Thank you, Professor Lu, for clearing up my doubts."

He now fully understood why martial arts had flourished even more since the Demon Nest had become far more rampant than before.

It is to learn from the barbarians' superior techniques in order to subdue them!
Before the Demon Nest appeared, rare and precious materials were extremely scarce in the world. Most martial artists could only rely on their own cultivation and rarely took pills to enhance their strength.

Since people discovered that the materials of the Heavenly Demon could be used in medicine, they have used their ferocity to enhance their martial arts progress by combining them with medicinal materials.

Once it started, it was unstoppable, and the world's progress completely entered the era of Qi and Blood Martial Arts.

Lu Zhuxiao continued:

"However, you don't need to worry too much about corruption and erosion."

Whether it's an elixir that helps advance true skill or a precious medicine that works on bodily changes starting from the six major acupoints.

The prices are all outrageously expensive; you're not qualified to eat this stuff like candy.
For example, the [Acupoint Armor Elixir - Great Elixir] can help martial artists of the first level to transform their acupoints.

This item is made primarily from a rare mid-level Celestial Demon that resembles a beetle. It's available at our university for 500 credits each.

The effects last for about a week after ingestion, increasing cultivation speed by approximately 30%. I feel it's more worthwhile to grind for it myself.

Once you've acquired a high-quality pill, it's never cheap.

Lu Zhuxiao was also a poor teacher, and he would only reward himself with a treat during holidays.
"makes sense"

Upon hearing what the other party said, Meng Chuan sighed sincerely.

He knew that the price charged by the UN was actually not expensive at all.

These giant pills are among the rare resources of the Great Chu Kingdom.

They are occasionally sold in Wuxie Town, with prices as high as seven or eight million per piece, and they are quickly sold out as soon as they appear.

Fortunately, he had a "cheat code"—ordinary martial artists could only rely on grinding, but he could grind faster and more intensely than others.
Moreover, after breaking through to the realm of martial arts master, there is also the annual financial assistance from Han Hai’s [Dawn Start] program to alleviate the pressure.

If I work harder to "hunt" in the Demon Nest, I might be able to live a luxurious life.

"Alright, you can think about it when you become a martial artist. Take your medicine and then practice your boxing."

"it is good."

After saying that, Meng Chuan sat cross-legged and swallowed the Lesser Creation White Bone Pill directly.

It feels cool at first when it enters the throat, but gradually transforms into a spicy and warm current that slides into the body.

Seeing this, the Dragon Demon quietly emerged from his middle dantian to check the situation.

Meng Chuan directly countered with a counter-attack, regulating his qi and blood, and brutally restrained him in his middle dantian.

The quality of one's constitution is related to the efficiency of one's liver function, and it is of paramount importance and cannot be compromised.

Coming to his senses, he suddenly felt a burning sensation all over his body.

It felt as if countless tiny bone claws were protruding from within, moving and tearing between the muscles and tendons.

Meng Chuan let out a muffled groan, cold sweat instantly beading on his forehead.

Seeing this, Lu Zhuxiao pointed out:

"Keep your mind focused, regulate your Qi and blood, and guide the medicinal power to attack the blocked areas in your muscles and bones!"

Meng Chuan did as instructed, and a faint cracking sound immediately rang out inside his body.

Wherever the medicine went, the muscles and bones felt as if they were being pierced and reassembled by countless steel needles.

The most intense pain comes from the core of the lower back and abdomen, which is the key point for generating power throughout the body.

It was being violently pushed aside by the Heavenly Demon True Spirit, and dark purple blood seeped from its tailbone.

Ten minutes later, a faint pink mist rose around him, evaporating a large amount of stagnant blood from his body.

Immediately afterwards, the spine suddenly crackled like popping beans, and the entire dragon was connected segment by segment.

The blood and qi that were originally blocked in the lumbar spine suddenly surged, and when I stretched my fists and swung my legs, I felt an indescribable sense of ease.

Meng Chuan suddenly opened his eyes, a look of joy flashing in his pupils.

He leaped up and threw a punch, a sense of clarity coursing through his entire body, his Five Elements Fist technique flowing freely and without any stagnation.

With a whooshing sound, the muscles and bones resonated like a sword being drawn from its sheath. The energy of the kidneys was channeled, and frost formed wherever the fist passed.

Upon landing, Meng felt a sensation throughout his body.

The blockages have been largely cleared, and the body has been completely renewed!
Beside him, Lu Zhuxiao nodded happily and said:
"The power of bone reshaping is indeed formidable. Your physical constitution has improved considerably. Once you have fully digested the remaining medicinal power, you will have an extra layer of protection when you attempt to break through to the Martial Arts Master level."

"You can think about it slowly later. Go take a shower first, I'll wait for you at the True Dragon Pavilion."

"Thank you for your protection, Master Lu."

Looking at his hands, which were oozing blood, Meng Chuan vaguely heard the White Bone Demon's unwilling roar gradually dissipating deep within his bone marrow.

After Lu Zhuxiao left, he simply jumped into the Starry Sky Soup. While using the spring water to wash away the dirt on his body, he immersed his mind in the inner sanctum.

He looked inward and found that a quarter of the deep blockage had not been cleared, but the feeling of comfort coming from his muscles and bones was far better than before.

Meng Chuan secretly assessed the situation:

"Now my physical attributes are roughly above average, equivalent to the level of most ordinary students in a top-tier martial arts university. Although not top-notch, they can still help me progress more smoothly on the path of martial arts."

"The Azure Dragon Locking Body is far from perfect. If it reaches perfection in the future, and the power of the Dragon Demon is used to break through the remaining blockages, its potential can be further enhanced."

Thinking of this, he clenched his fist and began to practice his fist techniques from the pool.

As the set ended, Meng Chuan focused his mind on sensing:

【Five Elements Universe Fist: Mastery (53%) → (54%)】

Now that the Five Elements Fist is as easy to use as an arm and fingers, Meng Chuan estimates that the speed of progress in proficiency has increased by at least 20%, and the time to reach the limit of Qi and blood has been greatly shortened.

"I should be able to try to break through to perfection before the Lunar New Year this year. At that time, with the improvement of my proficiency in other boxing techniques, I will be able to reach the limit of my Qi and Blood."

Meng Chuan pondered the entire process of breaking through to the level of a martial artist:

"Pushing the limits of Qi and Blood, entering the true skill, perceiving true Qi, breaking through the limits of Heaven and Man."

【天人】 was an honorific title used by ordinary martial artists in ancient times to refer to martial arts masters.

In the past, martial arts masters were few in number and held a status equivalent to martial arts grandmasters in the Qi and Blood era.

What is a heavenly being?

His martial arts skills have surpassed the comprehension of ordinary people, and he can bring various skills to their fullest potential.

He possesses exceptional lightness skills, astonishing strength, and extremely fast reflexes. He can even communicate with heaven and earth, gaining access to a special power called "true qi."

In the eyes of ordinary people, such masters are as if they are "in communion with the heavens", and are therefore called celestial beings.

Meng Chuan originally planned to break through to the next realm by the end of next year.

Now that his physical attributes have improved, he is confident that he can attempt a breakthrough in the first half of the year.

Recalling the might of martial arts masters, Meng Chuan couldn't help but feel a longing for them.

After a moment, he forcibly suppressed these restless thoughts.

"Go box and keep up the good work!"

Chencang, Guanshan.

Thanks to the combined efforts of the local powerful Huo family and the nation, most of the Heavenly Demons have been wiped out in the Level 3 Demon Nest that was created a few days ago.

Only a few remain hidden in the bends and turns of the ravines, but they are not enough to cause any harm.

At this moment, the military personnel were conducting a thorough search.

Ensure that all the demons within the Demon Nest are wiped out, so that it will be easier to formally claim territory and begin acquiring resources in the future.

"Brother Dong, have you heard about the rumors circulating lately about the node?"

Since the beginning of this year, the major level-four demon nests that are difficult to deal with have all entered a state of contraction, and they have been hiding their strength, showing signs of erupting all at once.

A powerful expert discovered that these demon nests did not shrink naturally.

Instead, they are being drawn together by some unknown force, converging on one point through their own nest nodes.

Even more unsettling is the faint pressure emanating from the other side of the node, far exceeding the power of a Heavenly King, as if an even more terrifying being is awakening.

Some scholars speculate that this is very likely a necessary ritual for the awakening of the "Ultimate Darkness".

The official stance of the Great Chu is also adjusting its strategic position accordingly.

The bounty for slaying demons is higher than ever before, encouraging universities to organize personnel to hunt down demons in their vicinity and weaken their strength in advance.

Shifting the focus, one sees that this military squad is entirely composed of soldiers in standard combat armor.

The captain leading the group exuded a powerful aura and was a martial artist.

His eyes were sharp as he scanned his surroundings, bearing the safety of the entire team on his shoulders.

Hearing his teammate speak, he continued to survey his surroundings before slowly opening his mouth:
"Don't worry, the country is also studying the related transmission technologies it contains."

If the demon lairs are interconnected, wouldn't that make it easier for us to launch a preemptive strike?

His teammate said nothing more, but nodded thoughtfully.

suddenly!

A sudden, earth-shaking sensation followed, and all the team members, except for the martial arts captain, fell to the ground.

Before I could even get up, the ground beneath my feet was still trembling, as if the whole world was shaking violently.

But apart from that, nothing unusual happened. Someone said in a daze:
"An earthquake? Even the Demon's Nest can experience earthquakes?"

Before everyone could understand what was happening, the tremors suddenly subsided.

They exchanged a glance, and the martial arts team leader took the lead in moving over to investigate.

But they found that the surroundings were the same as before, as if the strange movement just now was just an illusion.

But what no one knew was that deep underground, countless gnarled, dark green roots were writhing and pulsating.

Like blood vessels, they are coiled in the cracks of the rock strata, and at the very center of trillions of roots, a blurry black shadow is curled up.

The dark shadow's surface was cracked, revealing the wood grain inside, which was indeed the true form of the [Qimu].

The former master of a level-four demon nest successfully transferred his entire massive demonic body to the Chencang demon nest through some kind of demonic means.

At this moment, it is using its roots to sense the movement on the ground, brewing for the next outburst.
Wude Building, C985 small classroom.

Chaos erupted within the Demon Nest, and many martial arts students from the Yong'an branch school actively prepared for battle.

At this moment, only the students from the martial arts class remained in the Grandmaster Class Martial Arts Theory Classroom, waiting for Grandmaster Chen to come and give his lecture.

Happy May Day to all the big shots! While you're on holiday, I'll keep working!
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