Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 677 Challenge

For an ordinary person, it would take at least two and a half years to cultivate the Lotus Leaping True Skill to the third level.

And now, it only took a few breaths.

Even the consumption of demonic energy was negligible, amounting to only one unit.

Of course, the first three levels have not yet touched the core of the technique.

On the other hand, it's because martial arts at the Martial Master level are no longer anything special to Han Yi at this point.

With a commanding perspective, once one's own strength far surpasses the level of the cultivation technique, perfecting it becomes an easy task.

It's simply a matter of how much time it takes.

After his last battle with the Blood Demon, he had stored up a lot of demonic energy. Being wealthy and powerful, he decided to save some time and directly add points to it.

He is no longer afraid that making breakthroughs too quickly will arouse suspicion from others.

This is the advantage of having power and status to lead a sect.

After all, it's normal for a sect leader to be exceptionally talented and possess some extraordinary abilities.

With the breakthrough to the third level of the Lotus Leap Technique, Han Yi was able to clearly sense some subtle changes occurring in his body.

Between the fascia of the leg, the power seeds slowly increased to three clusters, while at the same time, a faint swelling and soreness came from the muscles.

But this strange feeling only lasted for a short time before it disappeared.

This is the third level of the Lotus Leaping True Skill, which transforms his leg muscles.

With his current powerful physique, this change was nothing; it was just a normal strain, and he could recover quickly with a little rest. "Let's try the effects of the third level..." Han Yi stood up, and many footwork and power-generating techniques of the Lotus Leaping True Skill flooded his mind.

Swish!

In the blink of an eye, he rushed out of the room.

Bang bang bang! ! !

Three bursts of energy exploded in succession. Han Yi's speed was so fast that ordinary people could not see it at all; they could only see three afterimages.

Just as he was about to crash into the hall wall, he suddenly darted to the left and slammed his palm against the wall, slowing his speed.

"So fast!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Han Yi's eyes.

Compared to simply using force to amplify acceleration, the Lotus Leap Technique's linear acceleration speed is far superior.

Once the speed reaches a certain limit, it will unleash a burst of energy, accelerating it to break through the limit. Three bursts of energy, three consecutive bursts, accelerating in a straight line, are simply insane.

This is only the third level, and it can only be accelerated three times in a row.

According to the ancient texts, after reaching the sixth and ninth levels of true skill, one can compress one's strength and continuously infuse more of it. In fact, upon achieving mastery, one may even develop gaseous strength.

"If the force is compressed into a gaseous state, the increased contact area will also result in a much greater explosive acceleration effect than it is now... However, this will inevitably consume a large amount of force during the state transition process..."

No wonder Jiang Yucheng, though fast, couldn't maintain that speed; he could only unleash bursts of speed for short periods…”

Han Yi pondered for a moment, then experienced the Lotus Leap Technique once more, recalling the scene of Jiang Yucheng and Fang Jiulian's battle.

Extremely fast, Fang Jiulian couldn't catch up with Jiang Yucheng at all.

However, since he focused all his energy on speed, Jiang Yucheng's attacks were much weaker. Therefore, in the end, he couldn't break through Fang Jiulian's true energy defense and suffered a crushing defeat.

This is the weakness of the Lotus Leap Technique.

It has an extremely strong burst of power in a short period of time, and its speed overwhelms the opponent.

However, if the opponent fails to defeat the opponent during the outbreak period and is defended by the opponent, the player will fall into weakness and be at the mercy of others.

"Fortunately, this weakness... doesn't limit me much... My greatest offensive methods still rely on the bloodline of the spirit seed and physical strength."

Furthermore, with the increased vital energy from the Heaven-Mending Technique, the speed at which I store and convert internal energy far surpasses that of others, enough to sustain a prolonged battle… Therefore, the flaws do not outweigh the merits… Huh?

Just as Han Yi was feeling a surge of emotion, another discovery struck him.

Swish!

He tried to strike with his palm. The strike was as fast as lightning, leaving a shallow palm print on the bookshelf in an instant.

After Lianhua leaped three levels, it seemed that not only did his movement speed increase, but the techniques of the Cold Yin Nine Curves Palm also received an amplification.

In other words, within the same amount of time, his Cold Yin Force operates faster, cools down more quickly, and allows for more palm strikes compared to the past.

"In this respect, just like the Willow Dance Heart Sutra, cultivating the Lotus Leap True Skill in conjunction with it will not only not conflict with the Nine Curved Cold Yin Palm, but will actually enhance both of them..."

Han Yi immediately understood.

Based on this inference...

The Seven Skills of Jingtian appear to be seven different martial arts. In reality, however, there is a central theme connecting all the martial arts, linking them together.

Therefore, the seven true skills are completely complementary, mutually beneficial, and coordinated.

"Since the seven techniques are completely unrelated... then why did Ancestor Jingtian split up the Heavenly Evolution Seven Transformations Mystic Technique in the first place..."

Upon reading this, Han Yi suddenly felt a sense of doubt.

He frowned and pondered for a long time, then suddenly smiled.

"I was too attached to appearances. Just because I can cultivate doesn't mean that others can too."

Han Yi shook his head, having finally figured out the root of the problem.

There are very few people like him, whose primordial blood is so strong and abundant that they can easily master multiple martial arts.

A top-tier martial art like the Heavenly Evolution Seven Transformations Mystic Art, which incorporates seven true techniques, would require an astronomical amount of vital blood.

Therefore, it is estimated that when Ancestor Jingtian broke down the Seven Transformations of Heaven into seven true techniques and left behind a general outline for its inheritance, it was to solve the problem of insufficient primordial blood.

The general outline likely involves solutions on how to increase vital energy and how to combine the seven skills into one.

Alternatively, it's possible that this method of increasing vital energy requires one of the seven cultivation techniques to further enhance the amount of vital energy.

Of course, the amount of primordial blood is predetermined and difficult to change later in life.

To achieve this, a huge price must be paid, and the requirements for cultivators are extremely high.

Generally speaking, those who can stand out from the crowd and become the leader of a faction must have one or more, or even all, qualities that surpass those of others, such as talent, temperament, intellect, or aptitude.

That's why Master Jingtian left behind the rules and entrusted the general principles to the manor lord for cultivation.

One person is supported by a single resource.

At the very least, this ensured that each generation of Jingtian Manor would produce an absolute powerhouse, maintaining the sect's status. It was precisely for this reason that, after losing its core principles, Jingtian Manor began its decline and fell into ruin.

Not everyone is like Han Yi, who has a large supply of primordial blood, allowing him to forcibly cultivate even without the general principles.

For leaders like Zhong Yunxiu and Gongsun Jing, once their cultivation reached their level, most of their innate vital energy had already been exhausted.

Once the original blood differentiates and transforms into true qi and blood, it is extremely difficult to restore it to its original state.

Therefore, when Jingtian Manor reached its decline, they had no intention of revealing their true skills to each other.

After all, if you lack vital energy, even if you are given true skills, you can only stare blankly.

Having figured out the reason for this, Han Yi put down the Lotus Leap Technique and picked up another book.

Reprinting Institute, Jin Xiagong.

"By consuming the Golden Earring, one can transform their internal energy... Upon mastery, the body becomes both flexible and rigid; when fully activated, a golden membrane will form... One can move freely even amidst flames of a thousand degrees..."

Han Yi carefully flipped through it once.

Jinxia Gong appears to be a defensive martial art.

Han Yi thought for a moment, then picked up the last book instead of starting to cultivate.

Arc Cinema, the Three Dangers Fixing the Image Mind Method.

"Dazzling...bewitching...but it dazzles the enemy's mind, allowing for a swift and decisive strike...using stillness to control movement...and anticipating the attack..."

It is different from the Lotus Leaping True Skill, and also different from the Golden Glow Skill.

The Three Dangers Fixing Shadow Technique seems to be a true skill that leans towards defense and counterattack, seeing through weaknesses in advance and finding vulnerabilities.

"Now that you mention it..." Han Yi muttered to himself.

"Golden Glow Technique...for defense. Lotus Leap Technique for linear acceleration. Three Dangers Fixing Shadow Technique for perception and insight. Cold Yin Nine Curves Palm for restriction and balance. Dancing Willow Technique for agile evasion. Cloud Piercing Palm for increasing endurance..."

"Of these six true techniques, all have their original contents preserved, except for the last one, the Dragon-Controlling Heavenly Fire Manual..."

Han Yi began to ponder quietly.

"The Dragon-Controlling Heavenly Fire Manual is renowned for its explosive and destructive power... Therefore, this technique should represent the most crucial offensive method among the Seven Transformations of Heavenly Evolution... In that case, the Dragon-Controlling Heavenly Fire Manual... is imperative..."

Tap tap tap…

Just as Han Yi was deep in thought, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door.

A figure flashed, and Zhong Han suddenly appeared in front of Han Yi.

She was dressed in a smart, emerald-green outfit, her long hair was tied up with a silver ribbon, and a pair of tight-fitting boots clung to her long, shapely thighs, with several pockets tied to them containing weapons and tools.

This design not only facilitates movement but also allows for immediate reaction in case of emergencies. The overall look is capable, energetic, and full of vitality, exuding a heroic and spirited yet feminine charm.

"What's wrong, Three Mountains Sect? Is there some movement over there?"

Han Yi noticed the somewhat anxious expression on Zhong Han's face and asked a question.

Although the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is newly established, in the past, with Zhong Han assisting him in handling matters, even when busy, things would not be as troublesome as they have been these past few days.

The reason he's been having headaches and so many things to do these past few days is entirely because Zhong Han isn't around.

Because of the Three Mountains Sect, there are said to be some unusual movements over there.

Therefore, in this emergency, he could only send Zhong Han with men to keep watch and guard against them.

"Not bad." Zhong Han slowly took out a piece of black paper. "The Three Mountains Sect has sent someone to issue a challenge..."

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In midsummer of May, a mountain breeze carrying a slight chill swept through the forest, yet the sun shone brightly on the earth, creating a vibrant scene of life and all things flourishing.

The white mist swirling above the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect moved slowly, resembling strange, grotesque creatures baring their fangs and claws.

Deep within the white mist, Han Yi stood quietly on the treetop, gazing into the distance.

In the distance, the forest is filled with dense, dark green canopies. White miasma, like a sea of ​​clouds, moves with the wind and occasionally obscures large areas, leaving only the branches faintly visible.

Several guards and patrolling disciples passed by, glancing at Han Yi with a hint of admiration and respect.

For the current Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, it would not be an exaggeration to describe Han Yi's prestige as being at its zenith.

Looking up at the sky, Han Yi felt that it was about time, so he leaped and flew over a large expanse of green.

His figure flashed several times, and he quickly arrived at the council hall.

"metropolitan!"

The hall was already packed with people.

In the front row of chairs, the Grand Secretary, Elder Fu, Zhong Yunxiu, and several others were already sitting upright.

Han Yi wasted no time and sat down in the highest seat among the crowd with an air of authority.

"Everyone, I'm sure you all know why I've gathered you here today," Han Yi said solemnly. "This matter is the greatest threat we've faced since the founding of the Myriad Beasts Sect."

He gestured to Zhong Han, who was standing to the side.

Zhong Han understood and took out the black challenge letter.

There was no other sound in the hall except for the rustling of papers being flipped through rapidly.

Soon, the black envelope was passed around among the high-ranking officials below the stage before being taken back by Zhong Han. "I know everyone has heard some basics, but now that you've read the challenge... how should we respond?" Han Yi crossed his arms, rested his chin on them, and looked at the crowd in the hall.

That day, while he was observing the true skills, he received an urgent and crucial message from Zhong Han.

The Three Mountains Sect finally responded to Chen Ying and Li Zhonghao by sending them a challenge.

The challenge was simple: it sternly condemned the actions of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, adopted a condescending attitude, and demanded the immediate release of the prisoners. Otherwise, they would send experts to wipe out the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect without leaving a trace.

The commotion and noise that had just filled the hall had completely disappeared by then.

Instead, a solemn, quiet, and heavy atmosphere prevailed.

The Three Mountains Sect is one of the five major powers in Yunzhou.

That's a top-tier power far more powerful than Jingtian Manor before its split. At first glance...

A force far more powerful than their own came to cause trouble with great force.

Anyone would feel a little apprehensive.

After a moment, it was Elder Fu, the most senior member of the family, who slowly spoke up: "This doesn't make sense... They've been captured... It's one thing if they don't want to ransom them... But they actually want to start a war with us?"

What gives the Three Mountains Sect the right? Where does its confidence come from?

"This is indeed strange," the Grand Secretary said, puzzled. "Chen Ying and Li Zhonghao are, after all, two famous experts of the Three Mountains Sect. If they are captured, according to conventional logic, the first step should not be to deal with them, but to send someone to negotiate, right?"

Even if the Three Mountains Sect is powerful, and our Ten Thousand Beasts Sect can't defeat them head-on, for them to travel thousands of miles to our territory to cause trouble in these deep mountains is simply inviting humiliation.

"So...you two also believe there's something fishy going on?" Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly. "Or perhaps someone else sent the challenge, trying to sow discord. Or...is this a provocation?"

He paused, then looked at Zhong Han: "Senior Sister, can you confirm the source of this challenge?"