Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 294 On the Road

Systematic deduction involves combining the characteristics and advantages of various martial arts from these knowledge systems, along with the direction of one's own deduction and the goals one wants to develop, in order to obtain a suitable martial art.

However, Han Yi lacks the relevant knowledge and has a narrow perspective, so it is naturally impossible for him to make a successful deduction.

"Forget it, we need to think this through carefully and plan for the long term..."

He pondered for a while and then kept the matter to himself.

Although this is a dilemma, it is not without a solution.

For example, Fatty Zheng once invited him to join the Demon Hunting Guild, take on missions, kill demonic beasts, and earn bounties to improve his rank.

This approach may seem safe, but it is slow and the process is also dangerous.

Therefore, he did not agree immediately, but decided to wait and see for a while.

Regardless, with his martial arts skills, making a living would be incredibly easy for him; there would be plenty of people willing to take him. It's just a matter of how much he'd be willing to pay.

"Let's see which day I suddenly comprehend and enter the unknown state..." Han Yi suddenly thought of something else, sat cross-legged on the bed, and spoke in a deep and calm voice.

He once again activated Qianyang Gong and Feilong Gong simultaneously, one on the left and one on the right, generating power at the same time.

As expected, the immense power that erupted during the demonic calamity that day began to surge and churn within his body, ready to explode at any moment.

Han Yi closed his eyes and focused his mind, using great willpower to suppress the impulse of this power bursting forth.

He went to the mirror by the bedside and saw a circular pattern of countless tiny blood spots on his chest, like spots pricked with a needle. On his leg, a clear dragon pattern appeared, running from his thigh to his knee.

After standing still and controlling the surging and violent blood and qi for a while, he only managed to convert about 20% of the fused energy into power. Any more would cause a change in his body shape. This is a special state that occurs after the fused energy is generated.

If he were to disregard everything and unleash his full power, the blood vessels in his body would rapidly swell and expand, causing his muscles to bulge and his body to grow larger.

Han Yi steadied his strength and swung his fist forward.

Bang! ! !

A puff of white smoke was actually blasted out of the air in front of them. Although it was only a fleeting moment, it represented that the speed and power at that instant had reached an extremely powerful level.

"This state, which causes special changes in the body, greatly enhances my explosiveness, strength, and speed. If I could maintain this state for a long time, even Elder Wang, who had cultivated his internal energy to its peak, would likely be no match for me. Unfortunately... it also puts a great strain on the body, and can only be maintained for a short period of time..."

As the power was released, Han Yi felt his arms go limp and weak, and a sense of powerlessness arose from within him.

"If one were to unleash their full power, converting all their vital energy into this special force, they would probably only be able to sustain it for ten breaths..."

He was secretly calculating in his mind.

One breath is about three seconds, so ten breaths is about thirty seconds.

If he does not exit this form and end the battle after ten breaths, his body will suffer serious internal injuries, just like when he encountered the Yin Gu.

"Ten breaths is enough to significantly improve my overall strength. This form..." He hesitated for a moment, then decided to give this special change a good name. "Since it requires reversing the flow of meridians... let's call it the Reverse Scale State... use it as a trump card technique to instantly increase my overall strength by 50%. It will definitely catch you off guard and secure victory."

As soon as Han Yi had a thought, a new change occurred.

Name: Han Yi (17/200)

[Realm]: Mid-stage Meridian Opening Realm, Second-level Martial Master; Sword Realm: One Kill in Ten Steps; Blade Realm: As Heavy as a Mountain

[Martial Arts]: Qianyang Gong (Entry-level martial art, Qianyang Jin, characteristics: Rejuvenation, Evil-dispelling, Perfected Strength); Feilong Gong (Entry-level martial art, Youlong Jin, characteristics: Speed, Fire Poison, Ignition, Perfected Strength)

[Secret Technique]: Moon Concealment (Special Effect: Concealing Breath and Illusion); Reverse Scale Form (Special Effect: Strength Boost, Increased Speed, Enhanced Burst)

[Elemental Power Value]: 202

"cough!"

Han Yi had just glanced at his updated information panel when he suddenly felt a faint burning sensation coming from his meridians and began to cough violently.

His injuries hadn't fully healed yet, and even without using his full strength in the Reverse Scale state, his body was still struggling.

"It seems I can't use this trump card technique until I'm fully recovered..."

Han Yi shook his head, feeling somewhat annoyed.

Although Old Wang provided a method for healing, it would take at least six months for him to fully recover.

But he couldn't do anything about it. Qianyang Jin had a good healing effect on external injuries such as punctures, bumps, and slashes. However, it was indeed ineffective for internal injuries such as damaged meridians and displaced internal organs.

He walked to the cabin door, pushed it open, and, feeling annoyed, decided to go to the deck to feel the river breeze and relax.

As the night breeze blew, layers of ripples on the river surface lapped against the side of the Black Crocodile merchant ship, producing a dull thud. The Black Crocodile was the name of the commercial transport ship Han Yi was on. According to the gap-toothed captain, the ship's keel was forged from the spine of the Ironback Black Crocodile, a monster from the South Lake Marsh, making it tough, lightweight, and naturally insulated from moisture.

The deck was spacious, with a two-story ship building in the middle. The second floor had several independent small rooms, which were reserved for people of high status, prominent position, or martial arts masters. This was the room where Han Yi was located.

There was a large hall on the first floor, which was brightly lit at the moment, with the aroma of food and wine wafting through the air, and the loud, obsequious voice of Fatty Zheng urging people to drink could also be faintly heard.

Now that he knew that Old Wang and his group were no ordinary people, Fatty Zheng, who was best at currying favor with the powerful, could not let this opportunity pass and had already held a banquet on the ship.

Han Yi sat there for a while, and after eating and drinking his fill, he left on his own.

In his previous life, he had no interest in such hypocritical scenes. Now, he felt even more uncomfortable with such flattery and sycophancy, so he used the excuse that his injury had not yet healed to leave early.

Anyway, he wasn't Zheng Pangzi's subordinate, nor did he want to flatter the Donglin Academy where Wang Lao was located. Given his status, position, and strength, no one would say anything, nor would they dare to say anything.

The wind on the river was a bit chilly at night, constantly blowing the sails and making a rustling sound.

Han Yi stood on the deck, gazing into the distance.

At night, the stars twinkle, and in the distance, the surging river is shrouded in deep darkness, with only the dim lights of boats swaying on the water.

This Nanhu Marsh is a waterway connecting Pingzhou Prefecture to major cities. Day and night, a large number of merchant ships and goods are transported and escorted back and forth.

After watching for a while, he immediately felt much better. The mood that had been affected by his injuries and martial arts problems had unknowingly improved considerably. *Tap...tap...*

Just then, the sound of light footsteps coming downstairs could be heard.

Han Yi looked back and saw a long-haired woman dressed entirely in black, wearing a black veil and head covering, walking slowly down the stairs on the second floor of the ship.

Strands of hair slipped from the edge of her hood, smooth and shiny.

"only…..."

Han Yi quickly looked away, a hint of doubt in his mind.

Looking at the long-haired woman in his field of vision, he saw that she was clearly an ordinary person who did not know martial arts, yet she gave him a sense of danger and suggested that she was not simple.

The system's ability to assess an enemy's strength is, in fact, based on its own cognitive framework.

He was a martial artist, and he understood the characteristics of a martial artist of a certain strength, including physique, aura, appearance, blood circulation, footwork, and movement techniques. Therefore, the system was able to use these characteristics as a standard to judge the strength of others.

However, this function is only effective when judging people who practice martial arts; it is less useful in other situations.

For example, when facing demons, the system cannot accurately judge their true strength. There's no way around it; the system's judgment is based on its own knowledge base plus some reasonable speculations. It really knows too little about demons.

Perhaps, in the future, after he has killed enough demons and gained a deep enough understanding of them, he will be able to accurately judge the strength of demons and monsters.

Although Han Yi had never seen this long-haired woman before, she was probably from Elder Wang's side, someone from Donglin Academy, so there shouldn't be any problems.

She seemed to be feeling too stifled in the cabin, so she went up to the deck to get some fresh air and clear her head.

She walked straight toward Han Yi, toward the deck.

"I am Han Yi, a member of the Demon Hunting Society." Han Yi saw her approaching, casually clasped his hands in a salute, and politely gave way.

He's basically working for Fatty Zheng now, so it's barely believable that he's a member of the Demon Hunting Society.

"The Demon Hunting Society?" Unexpectedly, the woman stopped in her tracks, her voice clear and cold, yet with a barely perceptible hoarseness, "Your Demon Hunting Society has also withdrawn?"

"Probably, maybe..." Han Yi replied with a frown. He wasn't a real member of the Demon Hunting Society, so how could he know the details?

However, since Fatty Zheng was the head of the Demon Hunting Association in the Anyan City area, his retreat likely represented the withdrawal of the Demon Hunting Association's forces.

"Should be, perhaps?" The long-haired woman raised her voice, her tone displeased. "Since you are a martial artist of the Demon Hunting Guild, how could you be unsure about these things? Have you forgotten the guild's mission and teachings? This is a time of demonic calamity. Since your Demon Hunting Guild takes it upon yourself to slay demons and eliminate evil, why don't you step up at this time and instead run away alone, without even trying to find out what happened? What face do you have to be so leisurely here!"

She acted like a superior, as if a leader were reprimanding a subordinate.

Han Yi frowned even more. He had come out to get some fresh air and relax, but instead, he had been lectured for no reason. He hated this kind of lecturing the most, but he suppressed his emotions and asked with a calm expression and a hint of sarcasm, "Who are you? Aren't you on this ship with us?"

Since we're all on the same boat, all fleeing from the demonic calamity together, what right do we have to give such lengthy speeches here?

The sarcasm in Han Yi's words was obvious. The long-haired woman suddenly looked up, her black hair fluttering, seemingly somewhat agitated: "I, I am..."

But in an instant, she lowered her head again, returning to her calm demeanor: "Students of Dongyang Academy, seeking truth."

"Our withdrawal is solely to find a better solution, not simply out of fear of death. Only by finding the root cause of the demonic calamity can we achieve a permanent solution, allowing countless people to live in peace and prosperity, and making the court even stronger."

She returned to her usual calm and spoke earnestly.