Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 356 True Skill Visualization Diagram

The third level of the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm involves the transformation of primordial blood, the increase of qi and blood, and most importantly, the generation of internal strength.

If one completes the third level of cultivation, one becomes a true master of martial arts, a master of true martial arts.

At this level, they can be considered the backbone of the entire Nine-Bend Academy, and are disciples who can truly catch the eye of the academy's leader.

Before this, the head of the academy is merely the head of the academy; without generating internal energy, it is all in vain. Only after this can the head of the academy become the master.

Soon, led by Zhong Han, Han Yi arrived at a small octagonal red pavilion.

The small pavilion is located by the lake. It has eight pointed corners and is decorated with tinkling golden wind chimes. Inside, there are stone tables and benches, which are neatly arranged.

At this moment, their master, Zhong Yunxiu, the head of the academy, was sitting on a stone bench, flipping through a bamboo scroll book in his hand.

These days, papermaking technology has long been established, and paper printing is popular. Even ordinary people have paper books at home.

Bamboo slips, however, were long ago phased out due to their excessive weight, complicated production process, and high cost.

But this also means that the bamboo slip book in Zhong Yunxiu's hand must be an ancient book that is old and worn, and of great value.

"Greetings, Headmaster." Han Yi bowed respectfully.

Zhong Han was the same; even though this was her mother, she still had to follow the rules in formal occasions.

"What's wrong?" Zhong Yunxiu looked up at the two of them.

She was wearing a white dress, smiling, and exuded an elegant and graceful demeanor.

Although the weather was turning cool and the autumn wind was chilly, for a peak martial artist like her, who was only one step away from becoming a grandmaster, being immune to heat and cold was merely a basic outward appearance. Zhong Han stepped forward and explained the situation in detail.

“The third layer of content…” Zhong Yunxiu’s expression remained unchanged, seemingly unconcerned.

Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that a disciple has broken through the second level and comes to receive the third level of the true skill.

In other words, the speed of the breakthrough was... a little too fast.

“Han Yi…” She turned her gaze to Han Yi, “Come here for a moment.”

Standing outside the pavilion, Han Yi's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the next step... was the real key.

It's only natural that the spirit-concealing technique could fool Zhong Han.

After all, Zhong Han was only at the sixth level of True Skill, equivalent to the level of a Three-Strength Martial Master.

He could maintain the illusion of dissipated power even during a fierce fight, which would be enough to fool Zhong Han in everyday life. The real focus, however, isn't Zhong Han, but the head of the academy, Zhong Yunxiu…

Whether or not one can successfully acquire the third level of true skill depends on whether the secret technique of concealing spirit can be effective.

Leaving aside the turbulent emotions surging within Han Yi's heart.

Zhong Yunxiu's gaze swept over him only briefly before she spoke indifferently, "Your cultivation has dissipated?"

"The head of the academy truly has discerning eyes." Han Yi felt a great weight lifted from his heart and offered a small compliment.

“It’s nothing special,” Zhong Yunxiu shook her head. “It’s just a little trick that you naturally learn when you reach a certain level.”

Your body's Qi and blood are now pure and refined; at a glance, it's all the Qi and blood of the Cold Yin Nine Curves Palm... This isn't good. The library contains secret techniques for concealing Qi and blood energy; you can choose a few suitable ones to learn and master later...

"When traveling, the most important thing is to conceal your martial arts lineage to prevent others from finding out your background and targeting you." She said casually, offering a few words of advice.

"Yes, disciple understands." Han Yi clasped his hands in a fist salute, his heart reassured.

"Okay, good to know. Also, you've just finished dispersing your cultivation, and your vital energy hasn't fully returned yet, so you must take care of yourself. I have a few prescriptions here; go back and get the medicine from the inner courtyard clinic."

These prescriptions, while not completely resolving the aftereffects of dispersing qigong, can significantly alleviate the damage caused to the body. Take them as prescribed upon returning home.

As she spoke, she pulled out a piece of dark yellow paper, scribbled several lines in quick succession, and handed it to Han Yi.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master." Han Yi accepted the gift with both hands.

The change in titles such as "Head of the Academy" and "Master" signifies the recognition of one's identity.

"Also, after dispersing your energy, you must not get angry or indulge in women. You must conserve your energy and preserve your precious essence and blood to nourish your life and protect your body..." Zhong Yunxiu gave a few more instructions.

The true skill has three levels; once you reach the initial stage, you're considered her true disciple. She also paid a little attention to it.

Especially now, due to the orders of Master Zhao Ziyang, many of the elite disciples in Jiuqu Academy have been transferred to other places to carry out missions.

Moreover, the year-end is coming to an end soon, and the annual internal boxing match will begin soon.

At this critical juncture, if the Nine Bends Academy can gain another master of true skill and strength, it will be a great asset.

"Alright, I will obey your orders." Han Yi nodded in agreement.

After giving a long list of random precautions, Zhong Yunxiu seemed a little tired and gave Zhong Han a wink.

Zhong Han understood instantly and left immediately.

A short while later, she took out a small maroon box and handed it to Han Yi. "Junior Brother Han, this is the content of the third level of the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm. It includes the meridians and acupoints that need to be opened in the human body, the flow of qi and blood, and... the most precious visualization diagram of the true skill!"

Remember, this must never be revealed. Any leak would be a violation of the sect's fundamental law! The entire Jing Tian Manor would fight to the death for this.

Her expression was solemn, and her tone was stern.

"Junior brother understands." Han Yi also became serious, speaking righteously and earnestly as he accepted the mahogany box.

The rosewood box was very light, and it seemed to be empty inside.

But he still held it carefully with both hands facing upwards, as if the box were very heavy.

The unique fragrance of rosewood wafted over, and his eyes immediately welled up with tears.

He traveled thousands of miles from Pingzhou to Yunzhou, wasn't it all for this moment?

The reason for fleeing Pingzhou was twofold: firstly, to escape the demonic calamity…

Another important reason is that those who practice martial arts in a side hustle have no future and have found the path to becoming a grandmaster.

The true skill, the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm, from level one to level nine, represents the gradual transformation from an ordinary person to a grandmaster.

Once the third level is achieved, meaning the foundation for true skill is in hand...

He felt that as long as he continued to take this step by step, he would eventually obtain the ninth level, which contained the secrets of the Grandmaster's breakthrough!

He firmly believed that this day would come sooner or later.

"...The third level is the key to entering the realm of power... In this level, it is crucial to focus on comprehending the visualization diagram... The degree to which each person comprehends the visualization diagram determines whether they can achieve mastery and the strength of their power..."

Simply transforming Qi and blood into cold Yin energy is not difficult; the difficulty lies in how to perfectly transform all the original Qi and blood... to achieve cold Yin energy covering the entire body... In fact, this is the key point..."

Zhong Han's voice was muffled, and Han Yi didn't hear it clearly because his mind was focused on the wooden box in his hands.

Suddenly, the gentle, melodious female voice came to an abrupt end.

Immediately afterward, another voice, somewhat gritted through teeth, rang out: "Junior Brother Han... I already said this... Please repeat it again, what is the key point?"

The voice was deliberate and angry, possessing a chilling magic.

"Huh?" Han Yi was startled, only then realizing that his senior sister was still lecturing. If he wasn't paying attention now, then...

"Is it... eating more Qionghua fish, or monsters of the same attribute, to replenish the corresponding strength?" he answered tentatively.

"Hehe..." Zhong Han responded with a toothy smile.

Two rows of clean, white teeth stood perfectly aligned, with two small, prominent canine teeth clearly visible. A terrifying, impending doom-filled aura instantly rose in Han Yi's heart.

"It seems..." Zhong Han cracked his knuckles, a crisp sound ringing out. "Junior Brother Han, it seems you weren't paying attention in class just now... I hate it when people don't listen properly..."

"Senior Sister, let me explain... no, I mean, I'll try to justify myself..." Han Yi said with a wry smile.

…....

"Alright, that's about all the key points." Zhong Han looked at Han Yi seriously. "The key to the third level lies in comprehending the divine meaning of the visualization diagram."

It took me a year and a half to fully master the third level. To put that in perspective, it only took me two and a half years to master the first four levels of the true skill. Only the third level consumed the most of my resources, time, and energy.

So, do you understand the importance of the third layer now?

"Understood, Senior Sister." Han Yi stared intently, carefully noting it down.

Seeing his serious expression, Zhong Han calmed down. After thinking for a moment, she gave him a few more instructions: "The third level is actually the process of converting qi and blood into strength."

The first and second layers of differentiated primordial blood must be processed in a certain order and according to a certain pattern… This pattern depends on your understanding of the visualization diagram… The deeper your understanding, the better the resulting power and the stronger its characteristics. If your understanding is incomplete… you might be stuck at the beginner stage for your entire life…

Senior Sister Zhong Han may have been lecturing too much. She said it was the last point, but once she started, she just kept going on and on.

Time flew by, and more than half an hour had passed. Zhong Yunxiu had long since left, and Zhong Han had only just finished explaining some of his insights and key points of cultivation.

Of course, Han Yi listened attentively and took notes during the process, as these were key points that were not written down in books but were passed down through word of mouth.

By the time they finished speaking, it was already getting dark, and Zhong Han and Han Yi said their goodbyes.

Before leaving, she comforted Han Yi, telling him not to worry too much about the aftereffects of losing his power, as there are many ways, such as pills and cultivation techniques, to make up for the deficiencies after losing his power.

Han Yi nodded in agreement, his face full of sincerity.

He didn't mean to deceive Zhong Han, but he couldn't very well say that his supposed loss of power was a pretense.

When he got home, night had fallen, and the sky was completely dark.

But he couldn't contain his excitement and immediately opened the mahogany box to carefully study the third layer of the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm technique.

This section contains relatively little content, mainly focusing on the transformation of Qi and blood to generate internal strength. It covers some efficient methods and techniques for refining internal strength, and records various problems that may be encountered during the process of generating internal strength, along with their solutions.

The text content is not important; what matters most is this visualization...

The visualization depicts a snowy landscape with towering, frigid ice mountains and snowfields, and snowflakes falling everywhere. Beneath the thick ice, a huge black shadow can be faintly seen, roaring towards the sky, a truly bizarre sight.